Written By Aldwin
Jan. 20, 2017, 7:09 a.m.(9/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Ianthe
I woke this morning from fitful sleep and began to read the reports of my Scholars that had came in overnight. Among them I see claim that one I have met previously, though not spoken to in a long while, has been proclaimed by groups of Shav'arvani as Princess Ianthe Mairin. I have some concerns over this situation - not Ianthe, for she seemed ernest and sweet enough when I met her.
House Mairin did not join the compact when King Alar Grayson formed it. This is the basis of why House Thrax is the High House of the Isles today. Seeing that Mairin, their liege, was not going to join the Compact and knowing that without such a treaty in place they would be lost to the Reckoning, House Thrax waged a brutal and bloody war on House Mairin that resulted in the supposed destruction of all of Mairin. Thrax then bent knee and join Alar's Compact. I am not surprised that someone, or several someones, of the Mairin line survived the ordeal and the line continued. This is a theme we see throughout history (Velenosa being an example of one that has used that to their advantage).
From a strictly legal standpoint though, according to the historical knowledge left to us, Mairin never entered the Compact. So any Shav'arvani coming to swear their fealty to a scion of House Mairin are still Shav'arvani and not Prodigals. Many were the Houses left out of the Compact during those dark days. This is, in fact, why we call them Shav'arvani: abandoned. But remembering that one was of noble or royal blood a thousand years ago does not suddenly make one a noble of the Compact now.
I have some hope that this will be one of the more peaceful puzzles I get to mull over this year.
House Mairin did not join the compact when King Alar Grayson formed it. This is the basis of why House Thrax is the High House of the Isles today. Seeing that Mairin, their liege, was not going to join the Compact and knowing that without such a treaty in place they would be lost to the Reckoning, House Thrax waged a brutal and bloody war on House Mairin that resulted in the supposed destruction of all of Mairin. Thrax then bent knee and join Alar's Compact. I am not surprised that someone, or several someones, of the Mairin line survived the ordeal and the line continued. This is a theme we see throughout history (Velenosa being an example of one that has used that to their advantage).
From a strictly legal standpoint though, according to the historical knowledge left to us, Mairin never entered the Compact. So any Shav'arvani coming to swear their fealty to a scion of House Mairin are still Shav'arvani and not Prodigals. Many were the Houses left out of the Compact during those dark days. This is, in fact, why we call them Shav'arvani: abandoned. But remembering that one was of noble or royal blood a thousand years ago does not suddenly make one a noble of the Compact now.
I have some hope that this will be one of the more peaceful puzzles I get to mull over this year.
Written By Valery
Jan. 20, 2017, 5:38 a.m.(9/17/1005 AR)
Sometimes, being invisible is a good thing.
But this town is too big, and I'm too small, and it feels like, being seen, it's the real challenge...
But this town is too big, and I'm too small, and it feels like, being seen, it's the real challenge...
Written By Angelo
Jan. 20, 2017, 5:29 a.m.(9/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Juliet
My dear cousin, the Lady Juliet Fidante, is peerlessly kind and gentle. When the storm looms overhead, she's the vessel that helps many find the light and escape the swelling of the sea.
Written By Angelo
Jan. 20, 2017, 5:21 a.m.(9/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Natalia
As Her Royal Highness Natalia Grayson has confirmed in her latest White Journal entry, I have the obligation to announce that our courtship has been ended on mutual agreement. I am quite saddened that she has chosen to word me as she did, and I would like to apologize to her for any anger the way we ended our terms might have brought to Her Royal Highness. I fear that it was not meant to be and I am confident that she will have the luck to finding someone who will be much better than I, much more qualified than I, and that will know how to appreciate the many gifts she has more than I did. Sometimes these matters don't work, unfortunately.
Gallantly, and like the noble person I am, I also open my door to her should she ever need my help in the future, though I politely request that she gives us some time to heal the wounds that rupture can bring. I am not a resentful man; everything that comes out of my mouth is nothing but truth.
Gallantly, and like the noble person I am, I also open my door to her should she ever need my help in the future, though I politely request that she gives us some time to heal the wounds that rupture can bring. I am not a resentful man; everything that comes out of my mouth is nothing but truth.
Written By Alarissa
Jan. 20, 2017, 5:10 a.m.(9/17/1005 AR)
I ought to speak (or write) plainly: I spent the last year drowning and sequestered in Valardin Manor, and yes, it's about the least impressive thing I've ever done with myself.
I've always, as most siblings do I suppose, stood in awe of my older siblings. Lark's diligence; Barric's valor; everything of them is good and rightous. The best I could do was marry that. But it's time I embrace the messages the world has been sending me. I can do more for my family than wed.
I'm no steel blade and no sharp strategist, but I can listen and learn as my House makes plans to deal with the Bringers. I'm sure I can find some way to help. I ought to. I'm Grayson blood in a white dragon.
I've always, as most siblings do I suppose, stood in awe of my older siblings. Lark's diligence; Barric's valor; everything of them is good and rightous. The best I could do was marry that. But it's time I embrace the messages the world has been sending me. I can do more for my family than wed.
I'm no steel blade and no sharp strategist, but I can listen and learn as my House makes plans to deal with the Bringers. I'm sure I can find some way to help. I ought to. I'm Grayson blood in a white dragon.
Written By Bianca
Jan. 20, 2017, 2:37 a.m.(9/16/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Merek
An interesting young man. Humble and inquisitive. I look forward to future conversations.
Written By Natalia
Jan. 20, 2017, 1:39 a.m.(9/16/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Angelo
Lord Angelo Fidante is quite ambitious, if one believes everything that comes out of his mouth.
But no, my sweets, let it not be mistaken. We are -not- courting each other.
But no, my sweets, let it not be mistaken. We are -not- courting each other.
Written By Preston
Jan. 19, 2017, 11:43 p.m.(9/16/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Felix
A man of faith, skill, intelligence and a good heart. It does not surprise me to find righteousness among the common man: but it does please me to see proof that they are the true children of the gods. It is for their welfare that the Templar stand vigilant.
A sense of humor in a weaponsmith was something of a surprise. I always pictured them as very serious.
A sense of humor in a weaponsmith was something of a surprise. I always pictured them as very serious.
Written By Aislin
Jan. 19, 2017, 10:59 p.m.(9/16/1005 AR)
There's something to be said for someone you can take a walk with, just talk about things with, let your guard down with, and trust will /probably/ not bring you a new apocalyptic situation to consider.
Written By Natalia
Jan. 19, 2017, 10:34 p.m.(9/16/1005 AR)
Sometimes, I test people. I don't do it to be cruel, or unkind, or malicious.. I do it because I have to know if I can trust a person. So far the people I can trust can be held on one hand. Does this mean my tests are too hard or is everyone just so unwilling to prove themselves worthy of truth?
Time will tell, but just once I would wish that I wouldn't leave a meeting feeling nothing but disappointment.
Just once.
Time will tell, but just once I would wish that I wouldn't leave a meeting feeling nothing but disappointment.
Just once.
Written By Mirari
Jan. 19, 2017, 8:28 p.m.(9/16/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Costas
[Added to a previous journal entry where she wrote "I would cut out his heart to remind him it is mine."]
To be fair, however, it should be stated that my heart is also his-- Costas' --and I would cut it out to prove it to him.
To be fair, however, it should be stated that my heart is also his-- Costas' --and I would cut it out to prove it to him.
Written By Bethany
Jan. 19, 2017, 8 p.m.(9/15/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Magden
Make new friends, but keep the old.
One is silver. The other sun marigold.
One is silver. The other sun marigold.
Written By Cassius
Jan. 19, 2017, 7:43 p.m.(9/15/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Felix
In my very limited experience, women don't scream at you like that unless they care about you.
Gods bless you both.
Gods bless you both.
Written By Cassius
Jan. 19, 2017, 7:21 p.m.(9/15/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Tristram
Man is nothing if not energized. I'm pleased to have someone like him driving things forward.
Written By Magden
Jan. 19, 2017, 6:30 p.m.(9/15/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Bethany
Like mating porcupines.
Carefully, carefully, carefully.
Carefully, carefully, carefully.
Written By Rymarr
Jan. 19, 2017, 5:35 p.m.(9/15/1005 AR)
In these trying times it is important to remember that sometimes it is best to be seen, than heard. Or read aloud.
Written By Rymarr
Jan. 19, 2017, 5:29 p.m.(9/15/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Calypso
The Lady General is a noteworthy warrior. The safety of His Majesty's realm seems to be one of her many priorities; that is good. I look forward to another opportunity for both of us to test ourselves in the peace and quiet of hitting one another.
Written By Rymarr
Jan. 19, 2017, 5:27 p.m.(9/15/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Ainsley
First Officer of the Iron Guard. He is a credit to their ranks. He possesses foresight and the ability to consider that even that which appears relatively mundane may pose a potential risk. A far cry from the first night that I met him, it is good to know that impression was not the full measure of the man.
The answer is no. Maybe.
The answer is no. Maybe.
Written By Calandra
Jan. 19, 2017, 5:03 p.m.(9/15/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Calypso
The Lady Calypso said that regardless of any politics going on we still have a job to do. At the time she was discussing how to kill the bringers. She makes a good point.
Written By Calandra
Jan. 19, 2017, 5:01 p.m.(9/15/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Ira
Ira said today that anyone can snuff out a fire, but it take a true genius to be on fire oneself. He was on fire at the time he said that. Who knows maybe his fire can help burn Bringers?
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