Written By Joscelin
Jan. 2, 2018, 9:51 p.m.(11/22/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
Just so you know, using your distinguished gentleman manservant to give me things is -cheating-. I'm convinced the man hasn't the faintest idea how dashing he is, and I know he only flirts because it makes me blush, but he's such a weakness! How can that charisma exist in one person is just... impossible. And -wrong-. And distracting!
Do you know he waggles his eyebrows and grins at me when he brings me one of your gifts or missives? And then he compliments the scones he steals on his way out the door.
Well, yes, they're rather for everyone but that's not the point is it NO IT ISN'T-
Do you know he waggles his eyebrows and grins at me when he brings me one of your gifts or missives? And then he compliments the scones he steals on his way out the door.
Well, yes, they're rather for everyone but that's not the point is it NO IT ISN'T-
Written By Joscelin
Jan. 2, 2018, 8:25 p.m.(11/22/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Mae
Lest anyone forget, I too am here to be the ear and mouth of the commoners.
Written By Joscelin
Jan. 1, 2018, 7:10 a.m.(11/17/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Monique
Oh no, not you too!
No, scholar, I -adore- puns. That's the problem.
No, scholar, I -adore- puns. That's the problem.
Written By Joscelin
Jan. 1, 2018, 12:51 a.m.(11/16/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Percephon
Ah, my weakness for puns. You're a terrible person.
Written By Joscelin
Dec. 31, 2017, 11:56 p.m.(11/16/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Monique
I'm pleased you like them, he helped me pick out the rubies! No toe needed. It was a pleasure to help a man go from completely distressed to happily relieved.
Written By Joscelin
Dec. 31, 2017, 10:41 p.m.(11/16/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Corban
Did you tell her the story about how you sacrificed limb and dignity for those earrings? Did you? You still owe me at -least- a toe.
No, scholar, I'm not serious. Don't faint.
No, scholar, I'm not serious. Don't faint.
Written By Joscelin
Dec. 31, 2017, 4:57 p.m.(11/16/1007 AR)
When I worry, I work. Which, as most know, I work all the time. That would lead many to believe I spend a lot of my time not working, worrying.
They aren't wrong.
Most of my finer works are products of abject anxiety. You should have seen the pieces I made when Ianthe first left when she was barely the age of majority, or my first jewelry pieces were to combat the fears of my childhood, when my father was deployed for combat along with my aunt.
So I expect, in the days, weeks, months to come, I'll make fantastic pieces and no way to preserve them. To create and make in the face of all this chaos and fear, the war sitting on the horizon like a carrion eater waiting for the end, feels rather fitting for me. I wish I could do more for the city, and the people. In fact, anyone reading this has ideas about that, please let me know. I'd rather not sit on the walls fretting while others die for the safety of those I care for, or myself.
They aren't wrong.
Most of my finer works are products of abject anxiety. You should have seen the pieces I made when Ianthe first left when she was barely the age of majority, or my first jewelry pieces were to combat the fears of my childhood, when my father was deployed for combat along with my aunt.
So I expect, in the days, weeks, months to come, I'll make fantastic pieces and no way to preserve them. To create and make in the face of all this chaos and fear, the war sitting on the horizon like a carrion eater waiting for the end, feels rather fitting for me. I wish I could do more for the city, and the people. In fact, anyone reading this has ideas about that, please let me know. I'd rather not sit on the walls fretting while others die for the safety of those I care for, or myself.
Written By Joscelin
Dec. 24, 2017, 11:41 p.m.(11/2/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aureth
Nobody understands us. This is fine by me.
Written By Joscelin
Dec. 24, 2017, 11:20 p.m.(11/2/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aureth
The last time I was in your bedroom you slapped me.
Written By Joscelin
Dec. 24, 2017, 7:56 p.m.(11/2/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aureth
Lagoma's Lactating Love-muffins. This is absolutely ridiculous. -Ridiculous-.
Written By Joscelin
Dec. 22, 2017, 6:39 p.m.(10/26/1007 AR)
I sat in the Gallery today, to look at the pieces Jayus tasked me to make Himself, and blessed me in the after.
In particular, I studied the ones of Paladins gone, passed on through the Wheel.
I hope I did well in preserving the life and achievements of them, I hope people rest their eyes upon each necklace and see the details of these brave, unique, wondrous souls.
Is it blasphemous to say I uttered prayers? That my shrine can be anything of Jayus may seem so, and forgive me, Archlectors and Disciples, if I toe a line I feel but cannot see. But I said fervent wishes to them that have gone on, and prayers of guidance and protection to those still with us.
Grant me clarity, Jayus. My fingers itch to do more than just make.
In particular, I studied the ones of Paladins gone, passed on through the Wheel.
I hope I did well in preserving the life and achievements of them, I hope people rest their eyes upon each necklace and see the details of these brave, unique, wondrous souls.
Is it blasphemous to say I uttered prayers? That my shrine can be anything of Jayus may seem so, and forgive me, Archlectors and Disciples, if I toe a line I feel but cannot see. But I said fervent wishes to them that have gone on, and prayers of guidance and protection to those still with us.
Grant me clarity, Jayus. My fingers itch to do more than just make.
Written By Joscelin
Dec. 20, 2017, 10:37 p.m.(10/22/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Zhayla
Oh no.
Written By Joscelin
Dec. 19, 2017, 6:35 p.m.(10/20/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Magpie
Because I will pay you an unseemly amount of coin for a book on Aureth.
Written By Joscelin
Dec. 19, 2017, 6:28 p.m.(10/20/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Magpie
Do you take requests?
Written By Joscelin
Dec. 18, 2017, 8:55 p.m.(10/18/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
What does lotion from Eleyna Velenosa smell like? Like gold and delicious duplicity.
Written By Joscelin
Dec. 18, 2017, 8:50 p.m.(10/18/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
It's not a secret that the Archduchess Eleyna asks me about every month or so to let her be my patron. I've explained to her over and over that the Guildmaster of the Crafters Guild cannot have patrons, as it suggests favoritism to a specific House. While the rest of the Guild can have patrons with whomever they want, or not, I have no such ability.
That being said, it doesn't stop her from asking, and every month I receive some precious gift from her with a beautifully written request in her own hand.
This month, the thoughtful, gracious woman sent me a beautiful jar of skin salve, made with her own hands. She said she read my journal complaining about the effect the weather has been having on my skin, and concocted this wonderful stuff to help.
I still tell her no, but I'm very polite about it. Her response is always very beautifully written, and ends it with something like 'until next month'. Entreating her in person does nothing; she simply smiles like she knows something I don't and pats me on the hand.
Complex and wonderful as the moon, is the Archduchess of Velenosa.
That being said, it doesn't stop her from asking, and every month I receive some precious gift from her with a beautifully written request in her own hand.
This month, the thoughtful, gracious woman sent me a beautiful jar of skin salve, made with her own hands. She said she read my journal complaining about the effect the weather has been having on my skin, and concocted this wonderful stuff to help.
I still tell her no, but I'm very polite about it. Her response is always very beautifully written, and ends it with something like 'until next month'. Entreating her in person does nothing; she simply smiles like she knows something I don't and pats me on the hand.
Complex and wonderful as the moon, is the Archduchess of Velenosa.
Written By Joscelin
Dec. 18, 2017, 1:28 a.m.(10/17/1007 AR)
I dreamt I crafted a baby of gold, set her to move on gears and wires. It was a strange dream, but the craftsmanship I achieved was -divine-.
It was just a dream. Probably some of the honeymead I drank and the scone I gobbled it down with.
No more mead before bed, Josie.
It was just a dream. Probably some of the honeymead I drank and the scone I gobbled it down with.
No more mead before bed, Josie.
Written By Joscelin
Dec. 17, 2017, 3:59 p.m.(10/16/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
To describe a person as 'social lubricant' can be tricky, but in the case of Alarissa, I've rarely seen a person's influence so profoundly on another as I did Lord Thrax. While it was odd stepping foot into the Wards of Thrax, it was odder still to be -apologized- to by the very man who'd tossed me out of it last I was there.
And he did, Lord Victus Thrax, with the grace of a Whisper offer his apologies, and without a hitch in his pride or a back-handed compliment. Sincere, open, and swiftly given without a fuss. There was no nudging from his wife, either, nor did he expect me that evening to visit her.
I pride myself on a measure of perception, to see in my clients and in strangers alike what it is they want from me. Generally this is in regards to what I make, and as I dictate this I swear to you, it's almost as if the man is a completely different person, and not in the sense that he has been changed, but in that he has found himself, reverted to a state of truth and self-awareness some go through life without ever approaching.
Perhaps it's the weight of responsibility, the stripping of trappings provided by danger, or even affection, or, dare I say it, compassion. I make no attempt to unravel the mystery of that man, but I'll be the first to declare that he is a man worth respecting, and though timid I may be in approaching him, I would no longer do so in fear.
And he did, Lord Victus Thrax, with the grace of a Whisper offer his apologies, and without a hitch in his pride or a back-handed compliment. Sincere, open, and swiftly given without a fuss. There was no nudging from his wife, either, nor did he expect me that evening to visit her.
I pride myself on a measure of perception, to see in my clients and in strangers alike what it is they want from me. Generally this is in regards to what I make, and as I dictate this I swear to you, it's almost as if the man is a completely different person, and not in the sense that he has been changed, but in that he has found himself, reverted to a state of truth and self-awareness some go through life without ever approaching.
Perhaps it's the weight of responsibility, the stripping of trappings provided by danger, or even affection, or, dare I say it, compassion. I make no attempt to unravel the mystery of that man, but I'll be the first to declare that he is a man worth respecting, and though timid I may be in approaching him, I would no longer do so in fear.
Written By Joscelin
Dec. 17, 2017, 3:50 p.m.(10/16/1007 AR)
Winter is on its way, the cold has crept in and my hands are cracking from the washing of rouge and soot from my fingers. I've been working with praseodymium for the first time in a year, and twice now I've made a filigree design that I'd retired. It's pleasing to bring up old designs, rework them into something newer.
The mood of the city seems to sway into mellow fear and melancholy as the days get shorter. The word 'jewelry' comes from the word 'joy', and I've managed in some capacity to share this here and there, restocking my shop with items less expensive in materials but still in the quality I'm pleased to present it in. I think I will do this well into Solstice, my little shop is doing well and, more importantly, so are the other members of the Guild.
I know, scholar, I ramble about this often, but I'm proud of the Crafters' successes. .... like a mother? Ha! Alright then, yes, there's a measure of mother-henning going on, but I promise, their work and success is their own, I'm only grateful to witness it.
The mood of the city seems to sway into mellow fear and melancholy as the days get shorter. The word 'jewelry' comes from the word 'joy', and I've managed in some capacity to share this here and there, restocking my shop with items less expensive in materials but still in the quality I'm pleased to present it in. I think I will do this well into Solstice, my little shop is doing well and, more importantly, so are the other members of the Guild.
I know, scholar, I ramble about this often, but I'm proud of the Crafters' successes. .... like a mother? Ha! Alright then, yes, there's a measure of mother-henning going on, but I promise, their work and success is their own, I'm only grateful to witness it.
Written By Joscelin
Dec. 14, 2017, 8:19 p.m.(10/10/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Alarie
I am now in position of virgin wool, declared to be as 'soft as a newborn's ass', and guaranteed to keep my ample buttocks warm, pampered, and well-cared for.
I would argue that Crafters make the most amazing compatriots.
I would argue that Crafters make the most amazing compatriots.
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