Written By Arianwen
June 13, 2016, 3:53 a.m.(9/28/1003 AR)
It's time. I can't be remaining a simple tavern wench for much longer. I just hope dear Chanse will let me go. Anyway, I ain't about to live out me prime years singing bawdy songs to drunken sailors. They'll be finding other girls to take me place in their lyrics. Me? I'm gonna be a courtysan! All proper like and wearing the prettiest of pretty dresses. The courts of the noble folk ain't gonna know what hit them. Just need to find meself a patron or two. Shouldn't be hard, right? I know me own songs and I can dance pretty neatly, and more men than I can count have complimented me looks. Short of acting all elegant and confident and the like, I'm practically a courtysan already!
Think I'll be finding someone to loan me a dress, so I can look the part. Also, I've seen all sorts of dandy folks followed to an fro by burly men of arms. Mayhaps that loan will pay for the same, and I'd just be needing one of those smart teachers to teach me how to be all well and proper. I won't forget the Crow, and especially dear old Chanse. He'll be getting what I can get, or at least a part of it. I'm not about to just say bye and forget him for silky scarves and neat earrings. If I can't be finding good work on me own, I'll make the Whispers and their lot turn me into one of them. The fees can be too great, and they take children anyway. Anyway, time's a wasting. Here's to a happy new courtysan life!
Written By Brianna
June 12, 2016, 9:24 p.m.(9/28/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
Curious bear, isn't he? Laughs sometimes at strange things. He grows on you a bit, doesn't he? Like a fungus, or moss on the trees, annoying but vaguely pretty. Shame he's Thraxian, don't you think?
Written By Fergus
June 11, 2016, 6:55 p.m.(9/24/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Acacia
A strange woman for sure, likely going to eventually steal my purse if I make her mad enough, but as yet she is interesting to talk with, was going to hire her at one point to be my 'social diverter' to keep people from bothering me when I didnt want it.
Written By Victus
June 11, 2016, 2:48 p.m.(9/24/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Kima
I'm still not going to get used to a woman fighting anytime soon, but I'll watch this one do it if only for how she bends over. Knows how to drink, too, and I always appreciated a fellow heavy drinker, the kind that don't expect me to talk too much. Sometimes you just want to fucking drink and nothing more.
Written By Valencia
June 11, 2016, 8:29 a.m.(9/23/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Max
The Dread Count Darkwater - what a dreadful name. He seems particularly fond of it though, so I imagine there's no harm in introducing him that way, it's amusing to see him try and hold back a smile. He scowls so much he's going to look ancient well-before his time, but I suppose with a name like that he's got to look the part.
Written By Kima
June 10, 2016, 8:56 p.m.(9/22/1003 AR)
Today had promised to be frightfully boring to start. Woke up earlier than I'd like, stretched and performed some routine exercises even though I always say I hate doing it, then sat down to a bland breakfast. Do I look like a toothless granny? Who wants oats on a hot day like this, anyway? Where's the fruit? My chilled milk with honey? What's wrong with these people?
After that, I took a walk. A dog shat in the street and a preening noblewoman shoved her foot right in it, much to her horror. That was probably a loss of a couple hundred coins for that little slipper. But it was so last season, so she gets no sympathy from me. Then I approached a painter in the nearby park overlooking the promenade. Curious, I asked what he was painting, he told me it was his lady love seated nearby. He did not seem appreciative when I told him that it looked a lot more like the dog shite I'd just seen.
From there I have little to report. My student continues to disappoint with her sheer lack of skill or mental acuity. Things finally took a turn for the better when I found myself pleasantly distracted by a reasonably attractive Thraxian fellow. Oh, don't be that way, ladies look just as hungrily as do the lords. They just try to hide it. Neither here nor there. Next came a red head, who's name I missed. A shame, really. I'd like to get to know her better.
By the way, the Thraxian turned out to be Victus. You know the one. Got the better of me, too, the way he held out on it. Things progressed okay after that, though I don't suppose I really should have lead him into that Grayson tavern. Guy can really take things a bit too seriously. Had to punch a kid in the face in order to diffuse a situation, and now my hand hurts for my troubles.
After that, I took a walk. A dog shat in the street and a preening noblewoman shoved her foot right in it, much to her horror. That was probably a loss of a couple hundred coins for that little slipper. But it was so last season, so she gets no sympathy from me. Then I approached a painter in the nearby park overlooking the promenade. Curious, I asked what he was painting, he told me it was his lady love seated nearby. He did not seem appreciative when I told him that it looked a lot more like the dog shite I'd just seen.
From there I have little to report. My student continues to disappoint with her sheer lack of skill or mental acuity. Things finally took a turn for the better when I found myself pleasantly distracted by a reasonably attractive Thraxian fellow. Oh, don't be that way, ladies look just as hungrily as do the lords. They just try to hide it. Neither here nor there. Next came a red head, who's name I missed. A shame, really. I'd like to get to know her better.
By the way, the Thraxian turned out to be Victus. You know the one. Got the better of me, too, the way he held out on it. Things progressed okay after that, though I don't suppose I really should have lead him into that Grayson tavern. Guy can really take things a bit too seriously. Had to punch a kid in the face in order to diffuse a situation, and now my hand hurts for my troubles.
Written By Victus
June 10, 2016, 7:09 a.m.(9/20/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Brianna
Still think a woman being a fighter is a waste of a woman. Fighters die. Fighters have pieces of themselves cut off, inside and out. Take a sword to your face and see how pretty it looks afterwards. Still, I'll give the girl has some fire in her, and might be interesting to cross weapons with a woman. Just to see how it feels. Hm. I've been beaten by smaller men before, don't think I'd enjoy being beaten by a girl. Let's not lose any spars against her.
Written By Cain
June 10, 2016, 4:04 a.m.(9/20/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Acacia
I've known Acacia since... gods, I don't know. Since we were a pair of little snots running around asking the world to punch us in the face. And then she left, and that sucked. And I was pissed and boy was I pissed. I wanted to pull her hair and punch her in the face. Yes, pull her hair. But now she's back, and she's pretty and nice and I kinda missed her. So having her around is great. Sure, she's like, all wrapped up with the Cullers and I want nothing of that part of it, but she makes me smile. Like really smile. Like I want to punch her in the face for making me smile, smile. She's my friend, and I don't call a lot of people that, but, of all the things she is, she's definitely that.
Written By Max
June 9, 2016, 7 p.m.(9/18/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Valencia
Having first met this Redrain Princess at the Ambassador's before the King's Rest, Maximilian isn't sure what to think of her. Announcing that there was far too much decorum in the capital for her liking, and giving her desire that he was as dreadful as the name Count Darkwater suggested, he feels around the woman he can really be himself around her.
Written By Max
June 9, 2016, 6:59 p.m.(9/18/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianwen
Quick with wine and with words of wisdom, Arianwen suggested that Maximilian befriend Lord Edain by offering him a gift in the form of a hunting falcon. She's pretty for sure, and Maximilian has an eye on her.
Written By Max
June 9, 2016, 6:55 p.m.(9/18/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Valencia
Having first met this Redrain Princess at the Ambassador's before the King's Rest, Maximilian isn't sure what to think of her. Announcing that there was far too much decorum in the capital for her liking, and giving her desire that he was as dreadful as the name Count Darkwater suggested, he feels around the woman he can really be the unkind man he truly is.
Written By Max
June 9, 2016, 6:54 p.m.(9/18/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Valencia
Having first met this Redrain Princess at the Ambassador's before the King's Rest, Maximilian isn't sure what to think of her. Announcing that there was far too much decorum in the capital for her liking, and giving her desire that he was as dreadful as the name Count Darkwater suggested, he feels around the woman he can really be the unkind man he truly is.
Written By Victus
June 8, 2016, 10:31 a.m.(9/14/1003 AR)
I've been visiting the Shrine of Gloria. I can't say I'm a man of faith, but don't see any reason insult the Goddess. I'm ridding myself of my trophies one every day. When the last one has been fed to the fire, I'll finally trim my beard and trim my hair. Look semi-respectable. If only so I won't have to listen to more of the gods be damned whining about it.
Written By Victus
June 8, 2016, 10:23 a.m.(9/14/1003 AR)
Got drunk with a grayback mercenary. Don't recall too much about it, except I think I'm gonna have to chop his head off if he keeps referring to himself as Valerius' twin brother. He thinks its funny. Its kinda funny. Don't think Uncle'll like it. Don't really like it myself. Took too much effort to earn the Thrax name for some cunt to claim association based on drinking with my lazy self indulgent cousin.
Written By Acacia
June 8, 2016, 3:30 a.m.(9/14/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Cain
The relationship between Cain and me? It's not really anyone's business, is it? ... He's a good guy. Or maybe just good at what he does? I mean, yeah, sure. We spend a fair amount of time together, but we've known each other since we were kids. That's how it works down here. Maybe I'm just superstitious and think he does good work? Either way. If you want my advice? Talk to him, get to know him, enjoy him -- he's well worth it, really. Just don't fuck with him. I have it from a good source that he knows people that might even kill for him.
Written By Calista
June 7, 2016, 10:18 p.m.(9/13/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Dagon
Prince Dagon Thrax. What can I say about the future Prince of Maelstrom that hasn't been said before? He's tall, handsome, dashing, chivalrous. He's something of an enigma when it comes to the men of House Thrax. They pride themselves on being rough and gruff, or just warmongering brutes. Dagon doesn't seem to be that sort of man. Looks can be deceiving, though. I'm looking forward to peeling off all those layers.. to figure out if he's truly Thraxian deep down.
Written By Dagon
June 7, 2016, 10:09 p.m.(9/13/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Calista
I do not quite know what to make of you, Calista Fidante. You are thoughtful, charming, flirtatious, and seem to revel in all of these things, and more. You are a Lycean woman through and through, but I have to wonder where your interests lie.
Written By Dagon
June 7, 2016, 9:49 p.m.(9/13/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Donella
My dearest sister, how I value you and your advice. While grandfather may seek to create competition between you and Margot, I hope nothing ill comes out of it. You both are valuable parts of the house, and I want to be able to listen to the advice both of you have to offer. You are the one sister I can count on after all.
Written By Dagon
June 7, 2016, 9:41 p.m.(9/13/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Margot
Margot is a true and dear friend to me. Yes, I know her parents are responsible for the death of mine, and they were punished for that. I do not blame her for it, and actually see her as an asset for House Thrax much like my sister Donella is. I am uncertain about what the future may bring, but when I am Prince of Maelstrom, I will try to make sure to keep her close to the family.
Written By Viviana
June 7, 2016, 8:55 a.m.(9/11/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
I met Edain at the Ambassador quite by chance, he was very sympathetic to my plight, both the hang over and the frustrations with trade negotiations. Still I wonder, is he really as kind as he seems? Can someone so seemingly nice and guileless really survive let alone prosper as a High Lord?
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