Written By Alarissa
Aug. 11, 2016, 6:48 a.m.(4/8/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Malorie
The beauty who was teared out of the hands of her family. One could only suspect that such a terrible event would make such a delicate flower to wither down and drop its blooms. However, she comes home strong and flowering, ready to adorn Valardin's name.
Written By Alarissa
Aug. 11, 2016, 6:39 a.m.(4/8/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Gareth
Sometimes this cousin of mine strikes me as a very easy puzzle which I solved long time ago. However, sometimes I am worried that I do not know the man at all. What if he is a very hard puzzle which I've yet to solve?
Written By Alarissa
Aug. 11, 2016, 6:37 a.m.(4/8/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
Edain is everything what Oathlanders could expect their leader to be. He is a paragon of knightly virtues such as:
* Courage: a true leader must have the courage of the heart necessary to undertake tasks which are difficult, tedious or unglamorous, and to graciously accept the sacrifices involved.
* Justice: a true leader holds himself to the highest standard of behavior, and knows that “fudging” on the little rules is a weakness.
* Mercy: a true leader knows that words and attitude can be painful weapons. He tries to create a sense of peace rather than engendering hostility.
* Generosity: a true leader is sharing his wisdom, energy, attention, silver with the ones who approach them for his help.
* Hope: a true leader inspires people all around.
* Faith: a true leader is always faithful to his promises, no matter how big or small they may be.
* Courage: a true leader must have the courage of the heart necessary to undertake tasks which are difficult, tedious or unglamorous, and to graciously accept the sacrifices involved.
* Justice: a true leader holds himself to the highest standard of behavior, and knows that “fudging” on the little rules is a weakness.
* Mercy: a true leader knows that words and attitude can be painful weapons. He tries to create a sense of peace rather than engendering hostility.
* Generosity: a true leader is sharing his wisdom, energy, attention, silver with the ones who approach them for his help.
* Hope: a true leader inspires people all around.
* Faith: a true leader is always faithful to his promises, no matter how big or small they may be.
Written By Alarissa
Aug. 11, 2016, 6:33 a.m.(4/8/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Dagon
Lord Dagon Thrax is a future of house Thrax. He is wise and intelligent. He is very gallant and loyal. I admire his devotion to his family and their vassals. Prince Donrai Thrax must be very proud of his grandson who is a true image of respectful and respect-worth nobleman.
Written By Alarissa
Aug. 11, 2016, 6:31 a.m.(4/8/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Valencia
She is one of those many beauties of Arvum. It happens, that her beauty blurs with the others and she disappears in the crowd. Though, each woman wants to stand out and be special. Princess Valencia Redrain tries very hard to come up as unique and extraordinary. Though, she overdoes it at times.
Written By Alarissa
Aug. 11, 2016, 6:23 a.m.(4/8/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
There are those who call themselves 'lords' and there are those who are worthy of carrying such a title. As much as I respect the House of Thrax, I can not respect a man who:
* makes fun of the dead;
* uses barbaric language in front of a lady;
* doesn't know how to apologize;
* publicly mocks a lady;
* is quick to offend people...
The list is not yet finished. I believe that many could find more to add. However, we shall not forget that everyone is worth a chance at redemption. I hope that the time will come when the Gods will send a challenge to this man through which he will find true values and a new path. Time changes people.
* makes fun of the dead;
* uses barbaric language in front of a lady;
* doesn't know how to apologize;
* publicly mocks a lady;
* is quick to offend people...
The list is not yet finished. I believe that many could find more to add. However, we shall not forget that everyone is worth a chance at redemption. I hope that the time will come when the Gods will send a challenge to this man through which he will find true values and a new path. Time changes people.
Written By Kima
Aug. 11, 2016, 2:46 a.m.(4/8/1004 AR)
The little soiree hosted jointly by Archduchess Esera Velenosa and Lady Calista Fidante was a fine chance to do several things: enjoy good wine, show off, people watch, and swim. The Bay of Thrax is by no means comparable to the waters off of Southport it must be said, but the night was balmy and the sea refreshing.
Even if I, through nefarious means, may have gotten a bit more of a taste of it than I might have preferred.
Now, if I were to be pressed, I sincerely doubt I could choose a single person that stood out amongst the rest. Divided between men and women, the ladies stole the show - as is most often the case. Whispers abounded, and the sisters Velenosa were lovely as always. The Sword of Lenosia, along with two of the Inquisition, stood out as being 'wrongly' attired, but I am hardly one to judge.
So I enjoyed myself, flitting about and playing the idle socialite. It was not such a bad way to spend the evening. And yet I cannot help but wonder if the intense stare of a certain man had little, if anything, to do with my vaunted beauty.
What a shame.
P.S. I received the most darling little seashell, simply for attending! What a quaint notion.
Even if I, through nefarious means, may have gotten a bit more of a taste of it than I might have preferred.
Now, if I were to be pressed, I sincerely doubt I could choose a single person that stood out amongst the rest. Divided between men and women, the ladies stole the show - as is most often the case. Whispers abounded, and the sisters Velenosa were lovely as always. The Sword of Lenosia, along with two of the Inquisition, stood out as being 'wrongly' attired, but I am hardly one to judge.
So I enjoyed myself, flitting about and playing the idle socialite. It was not such a bad way to spend the evening. And yet I cannot help but wonder if the intense stare of a certain man had little, if anything, to do with my vaunted beauty.
What a shame.
P.S. I received the most darling little seashell, simply for attending! What a quaint notion.
Written By Gareth
Aug. 10, 2016, 9:25 p.m.(4/7/1004 AR)
House Grayson, during our esteemed and proud history, at no time tolerated being dishonored. Our fields are full of the dead, but not of cowards. Today we a people with the consciousness of our rights. Slaves we are not and never were. We receive death, but not humiliation. Rest assured, we have sufficient moral strength left to find an honorable exit from a life we cannot support without honor and dignity.
Written By Donella
Aug. 10, 2016, 2:43 p.m.(4/6/1004 AR)
I have determined that it is past time when I should have had a chat with my younger brother about the future. We have much to accomplish, he and I, and not much time to accomplish it in. The stakes are very high. Until recently, I did not realize quite how much so. It cannot be helped; now, if ever, is the time to test our mettle. Careful and swift, like minnows we must be.
Written By Jacinthe
Aug. 9, 2016, 10:05 p.m.(4/4/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Talen
I should be far more wary of a man who provokes with purpose, especially when I haven't yet determined what that purpose is. Whether it's driven by whim or design and forethought, or a mixture of all. It would be good to know which way he leans. But all things in time and it's a pleasant novelty to not know what to expect at any given moment when in his company.
Yes, even when he's tweaking my nose with his little games.
Yes, even when he's tweaking my nose with his little games.
Written By Jacinthe
Aug. 9, 2016, 9:56 p.m.(4/4/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Niccolo
I have no doubt that a great deal of ink has been spent on parchment about the virtues of Duke Niccolo. Often when one meets a man of such reputation, it becomes immediately apparent that the high praise he receives is at least partly due to bloodline and title rather than the gentleman himself. In this instance, and marking the Duke as a rare man indeed, I've seen no evidence that he hasn't earned every positive adjective that's been written or whispered about him.
That said, he is also a man of formidable perception and an uncanny knack for keeping his thoughts behind the most civil and pleasing of masks. That he does this in a way that invites rather than alienates the interest of others is testament to skill as well as character, I believe.
That said, he is also a man of formidable perception and an uncanny knack for keeping his thoughts behind the most civil and pleasing of masks. That he does this in a way that invites rather than alienates the interest of others is testament to skill as well as character, I believe.
Written By Jacinthe
Aug. 9, 2016, 9:50 p.m.(4/4/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Nadia
There's not a room she enters that doesn't seem brighter for her presence. Rare is the woman capable of modulating such force of personality. It's no mystery why eyes are drawn to the Duchess when she makes an appearance.
Written By Jacinthe
Aug. 9, 2016, 9:46 p.m.(4/4/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Gareth
He is of the opinion it would take a Grayson months to learn what the Whispers expected from me over the course of years. While I have the utmost respect for that most noble family, and while I expect that the Inquisitor knows a great deal on a number of subjects, I cannot help but think that the training of courtesans is not one of those subjects.
My sympathy for his purpose remains, of course. Men who are drive by the spur of duty to take on the darkest tasks expected of those of their station are men to be admired.
My sympathy for his purpose remains, of course. Men who are drive by the spur of duty to take on the darkest tasks expected of those of their station are men to be admired.
Written By Ida
Aug. 9, 2016, 9:13 p.m.(4/4/1004 AR)
I take my path past the paddock at the Valardin estate on my way back and forth to the city about every day, mostly to watch the grey speckled foal that seems more inclined to lounge than much else. When the parade was put together, I couldn't help but go and see how he would do. I didn't stay long, as I had duties and am fairly ill-suited for events as refined as that. It was quite wonderful really and I ended up wishing I could have stayed longer. Princess Ophelia seemed nervous, but what a darling young woman she seems to be, so concerned her guests enjoyed themselves - even me! I ended up sending word to Princess Malorie about the foals and, no kidding, the speckled grey and white was the only one still unclaimed! Fate, must have been.
Written By Isolde
Aug. 8, 2016, 10:21 p.m.(4/1/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Nadia
I have decided to be magnanimous and forgive Duchess Nadia her slip at the party. We had a long conversation and, while I still think she needs a great deal of refinement, we can see a bit more clearly now. She has the potential to be truly lovely.
Written By Jaenelle
Aug. 8, 2016, 9:48 a.m.(3/27/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Fergus
While drinking and lamenting with Princess Freja, the topic of brothers came to be. We both have one, you see, and both are maddening to certain degrees though both are quite different people. I suggested we trade brothers, and upon informing Fergus that he was mine for the week, we met in the Redrain study. He is much different than the closed, hardened, and serious man that I was told to expect. In fact, I am certain I saw he smile at least three times.
Written By Gustave
Aug. 7, 2016, 11:48 p.m.(3/26/1004 AR)
Sigrun tried to be a vegetarian this week. It lasted all of three days. I give credit to the childs stubbornness, but we both know at her growing age she cannot be picky about foodstuffs. Should probably send her to Princess Alarissa soon. Even if she must eat the portions of a Blackram, perhaps a bit of daintiness would do her well. I see a bit of Teagan in her, in between her flights of heroic fancy. That iron will and that clever mind. The question is: do I dare cultivate it? Or try to turn it to more....mellow ends?
Written By Gustave
Aug. 7, 2016, 11:46 p.m.(3/26/1004 AR)
We Blackrams have seldom dealt in horseflesh. Our men are too large for all but the most titanic of breeds, and what forage we do possess is more suited for sheep and goats than warhorses. Our women are occasionally scouts and runners, but seldom has the charge of horse been as efficient or as cohesive as a wall of infantry cascading down a hill. In the loweer lands there is of course the risk, but then that is why we came down the hills and chose the Valardins as our lords. Why gamble on your weaknesses when you can have someone else reinforce them for you?
Written By Gustave
Aug. 7, 2016, 11:44 p.m.(3/26/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Malorie
I never really knew the princess Malorie. One of the advantages of being a Marcher I suppose is that you only need to know who pays for any troops in excess of what you can support on your own, who wants you to either reinforce or pull away from the border, who you have to point a pike at. She seems like a nice enough woman, well versed in horseflesh, inspiring in her own manner. If I am suspicious of her it is only due to family mores which tend to be wary of assigning competence the farther it is from the farm or the front line. A big "we shall see", one supposes...even if she weren't the missing princess, would it be so bad? She's competent, not hard to look at, and knows her trade.
Written By Fergus
Aug. 7, 2016, 10:01 p.m.(3/26/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Jacinthe
Jacinthe, met this Whisper when I was 2 1/2 sheets to the wind after having drank with Ida in the Traders Tavern. I stole a half-glass of whiskey from the Traders and wandered over to the Ambassador, where Jacinthe had been playing a harp. We talked and drank a little, she seems to be putting on a face, with her fine drinks, fine talk and nice clothing, I think there is more to her and would like to find out what is behind that 'thick skin' she says that she possesses.
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