Written By Katarina
June 18, 2018, 4:26 p.m.(1/14/1009 AR)
I believe I've finally found a niche for myself: event hosting and coordinating. There is something positively infectious about taking someone's vision, even if it is not my own, and translating it into an event or activity to be enjoyed by the crowds or help achieve a humanitarian goal. It certainly helps pass the time when I find myself on extended bouts of shore leave. Should anyone have an activity or event they would like help planning, (not hosting, mind you), I'd be more than happy to lend my services. (Free of charge, of course.)
Written By Katarina
May 24, 2018, 3:20 a.m.(10/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ryhalt
You're beginning to sound suspiciously like a silver-tongued financier I'm acquainted with. Perhaps I should introduce the two of you and encourage you to have drinks with them in return for my going to dinner with Duchess Clover and facing my inevitable watery demise head-on.
Written By Katarina
May 24, 2018, 3:10 a.m.(10/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ryhalt
What terrible fate might befall me should I give into your rather persistent efforts to have coffee with Duchess Clover? Are you trying to abscond away with my ships?
Written By Katarina
May 24, 2018, 3 a.m.(10/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ryhalt
My lord, I must warn you away from the quill and ink well. Please, stop journaling at once. All will be well if you just... stop... journaling.
Written By Katarina
May 24, 2018, 2:36 a.m.(10/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Saoirse
In a perfect world, thralldom and its negative effects upon the indebited could be done away with upon a snap of fingers. All those adversely affected by it would be free and their lives would gracefully sort themselves out and that would be the end of it for the Compact. Sadly, we do not live in a perfect world. Those who have been working with House Thrax - vassals, allies, and the Faith to name a few - are well aware that the abolition of thralldom is an act that will not end in most of our life times, but perhaps ideally over several decades.
I do not simply mean purchasing debt and freeing these people, but the enactment of new social programs to support them through such a rough transition; expansion of infrastructure both within the Mourning Isles and wherever else across the Compact that these people might decide to settle - and that is not accounting for the emotional and mental adjustments they will need to endure in order to not only survive, but thrive, with the weight of responsibility that comes with having been returned their freedoms.
Those born into thralldom and have matured into adulthood under those conditions are possessed of a mindset that may not translate well when you take them out of what they've known all their life and are suddenly freed. As Prince Victus said, you get the revolts that happened in House Kennex's territories. You also might see former thralls who do not want to be free, and prefer the life of servitude that they've known.
While I think some of the points you brought up in your journal do have merit and are worth further exploration individually, I cannot help but have some concern about the way you present them overall. One might easily draw conclusions different than how you might've intended it - or perhaps that was your intent??
I do not simply mean purchasing debt and freeing these people, but the enactment of new social programs to support them through such a rough transition; expansion of infrastructure both within the Mourning Isles and wherever else across the Compact that these people might decide to settle - and that is not accounting for the emotional and mental adjustments they will need to endure in order to not only survive, but thrive, with the weight of responsibility that comes with having been returned their freedoms.
Those born into thralldom and have matured into adulthood under those conditions are possessed of a mindset that may not translate well when you take them out of what they've known all their life and are suddenly freed. As Prince Victus said, you get the revolts that happened in House Kennex's territories. You also might see former thralls who do not want to be free, and prefer the life of servitude that they've known.
While I think some of the points you brought up in your journal do have merit and are worth further exploration individually, I cannot help but have some concern about the way you present them overall. One might easily draw conclusions different than how you might've intended it - or perhaps that was your intent??
Written By Katarina
May 23, 2018, 10:45 p.m.(10/18/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ryhalt
And just what are you conspiring to do when you've managed to get your lovely Duchess-Consort and myself in the same company, Duke Farshaw?
Written By Katarina
May 19, 2018, 4:43 p.m.(10/10/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Coraline
Though we only just met, Princess Coraline never ceases to amaze me. Her capacity to empathize with the plight of those in need, then take it upon herself and do all in her power to try and improve the lives of others without hesitation are traits to be admired. Truly, she is a delight to be around and I am glad to have met her.
She is also currently working towards raising funds to invest in the newly liberated children Princess Alarissa Thrax has so generously freed from the bondages of thralldom. Coraline's plan is to see them properly cared for and given a chance for successful futures in the Mourning Isles. To my fellow altruistic souls without a cause to invest in, I recommend seeking her out to see what you might do to help. Be it monetary contributions or perhaps using your influence to convince others to join in with aid of their own, she'd be more than happy for it.
She is also currently working towards raising funds to invest in the newly liberated children Princess Alarissa Thrax has so generously freed from the bondages of thralldom. Coraline's plan is to see them properly cared for and given a chance for successful futures in the Mourning Isles. To my fellow altruistic souls without a cause to invest in, I recommend seeking her out to see what you might do to help. Be it monetary contributions or perhaps using your influence to convince others to join in with aid of their own, she'd be more than happy for it.
Written By Katarina
May 13, 2018, 1:58 p.m.(9/25/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Alis
I mean what I say, Alis. While I am not fond of violence, I would not hesitate to take a vase and pummel anyone who would dare upset you into the ground where they stood again.
Written By Katarina
May 13, 2018, 1:45 p.m.(9/25/1008 AR)
Life has been very eventful for me as of late. I suspect it will only become more so, thinking of the challenges that lay ahead in the days to come. However, I look forward to tackling them and receiving new wisdom and insights that may be gained.
Written By Katarina
May 6, 2018, 10:23 p.m.(9/11/1008 AR)
I’m positive my grey hair has come from my protégée, and not Ellara and Nia.
Written By Katarina
May 6, 2018, 10:22 p.m.(9/11/1008 AR)
There are few things better than watching one’s hard work and dedication finally begin to pay off.
Written By Katarina
April 21, 2018, 8:37 p.m.(8/6/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Tessa
Lady Tessa, sometimes you're a touch TOO plain spoken and blunt. Your words can be like a blade - and blades do wound. Especially pregnant women.
Written By Katarina
April 15, 2018, 7:52 p.m.(7/22/1008 AR)
I would like to thank the people who contacted me today, you are very much appreciated for sending me your warm thoughts and feelings.
I would like to announce , here for all to witness, that I will be taking some time to contemplate and devote service to Limerance. I will not discuss any overtures towards courtship or marriage until my time of reflection is over.
I would like to announce , here for all to witness, that I will be taking some time to contemplate and devote service to Limerance. I will not discuss any overtures towards courtship or marriage until my time of reflection is over.
Written By Katarina
March 24, 2018, 3:34 p.m.(6/3/1008 AR)
I think I'll scoop little Ellara up and go and visit Nia soon. I've missed spending the afternoon with my little nieces.
Written By Katarina
March 22, 2018, 9:35 p.m.(5/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Wash
A beautiful dream, isn't it? But that is all that it should remain - a beautiful dream.
Written By Katarina
March 22, 2018, 6:52 p.m.(5/27/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Yasmine
If I am wrong, then I more than welcome you to come and enlighten me so I don't continue to draw the same conclusion. But as someone who is contributing from the patronage of my husband, I'd caution you to at least be more polite to me. There's no need to be caustic and rude. If you like, I could ask him to speak more in depth of the finer arts of etiquette with you.
Written By Katarina
March 22, 2018, 12:36 p.m.(5/27/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Yasmine
I find it strange that you claim Lord Vano sold out the ideals of his own people by taking castles, lands, and the oaths that accompany them. Haven't you taken to the same path when you, too, have bent the knee? Is that not an oath within itself?
Written By Katarina
March 10, 2018, 7:31 p.m.(5/4/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Alis
I know, right?
... What if leaving smut books in strange places were apart of Lady Margerie's secret master plan to bring about the Great Valardin Baby Boom of 1008? It would be genius.
... What if leaving smut books in strange places were apart of Lady Margerie's secret master plan to bring about the Great Valardin Baby Boom of 1008? It would be genius.
Written By Katarina
March 10, 2018, 7:26 p.m.(5/4/1008 AR)
To the owner of A Triple Threat,
Please don't leave your smutty novels around the Audience Hall for my brother to find them. We don't need his head to explode with this book's rather... Okay, please leave more smutty romance novels that'll make my brother's head explode.
Thanks,
Princess Katarina Valardin
Please don't leave your smutty novels around the Audience Hall for my brother to find them. We don't need his head to explode with this book's rather... Okay, please leave more smutty romance novels that'll make my brother's head explode.
Thanks,
Princess Katarina Valardin
Written By Katarina
Feb. 25, 2018, 9:32 p.m.(4/6/1008 AR)
Running naval exercise is far harder than it looks. I'm grateful my first one didn't go terribly awry.
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