Written By Mabelle
March 21, 2021, 1:26 p.m.(2/25/1015 AR)
I adore festivals!
The beer festival is upon us. I think everyone could use a pleasant distraction that involves good drinks, good foods and some games.
Do you think it is a problem scholar, that I am holding a beer festival and I do not like beer?
Thank goodness for Master Venturo.
The beer festival is upon us. I think everyone could use a pleasant distraction that involves good drinks, good foods and some games.
Do you think it is a problem scholar, that I am holding a beer festival and I do not like beer?
Thank goodness for Master Venturo.
Written By Dycard
March 21, 2021, 12:13 p.m.(2/25/1015 AR)
While my hiatus prevented holding the bi-monthly Blackshore luncheons I had endeavored to make a thing, and the creation and proliferation of the collectible coins I had planned to make the idea popular, I have since endeavored to start trying to schedule them more frequently. If anyone would like to get involved and have their own house - or, I suppose some idea of personal significance - minted on some coins for people to hoard, please feel free to leave messages at The Intrepid.
Written By Patrizio
March 21, 2021, 12:06 p.m.(2/25/1015 AR)
Note to self, dear scholar - a little less drinking, and a little less attention paid to one's companions for the evening when throwing darts.
Fortunately, not much was hurt aside from my pride (only slightly) and my purse (just a tic more than the pride)...
Fortunately, not much was hurt aside from my pride (only slightly) and my purse (just a tic more than the pride)...
Written By Lyra
March 21, 2021, noon(2/25/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Lailah
I invited Lady Lailah to take tea with me this week, and find her to have a keen mind and penchant for asking probing questions. Her directness and mode of speech did at one point leave me needing to pick my jaw up from the floor but I think I've found a friend in her.
We finished the last jar of summer fruit preserves that were so carefully prepared for the household last year. It's been such a favourite with everyone that I'll have to ask Claudette if she can make double quantities this coming year.
We finished the last jar of summer fruit preserves that were so carefully prepared for the household last year. It's been such a favourite with everyone that I'll have to ask Claudette if she can make double quantities this coming year.
Written By Deva
March 21, 2021, 10:24 a.m.(2/25/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Kenjay
It was amazing to see my Uncle Kenjay fight for the first time, and a true honor knowing it was to Champion my side. I never doubted his performance would be any less than stunning. Today I am very grateful for family support, and glad he made his way back to us.
Written By Deva
March 21, 2021, 10:18 a.m.(2/25/1015 AR)
Whisper Apollo is a clever force to be reckoned with! He emerged victorious from our Redrain guessing games evening, nearly matched by Marquessa Lianne. I hope we all had a good, needed laugh that night. My thanks to everyone who participated.
Written By Nina
March 21, 2021, 5:14 a.m.(2/24/1015 AR)
I'm so grateful to be given some additional responsibility with the Bard's College and hope that I live up to my duties there! It did feel like this last week was simply a blur. So much to do with lessons and teaching and practice and planning.
Written By Piccola
March 21, 2021, 2:17 a.m.(2/24/1015 AR)
Wise general, why should you not seek a throne to sit on?
The best of nobles have never been by preference rulers of the rich. When a noble undertakes to be the protector of the poor, their throne becomes a refuge for suffering. Yet the same become the homes for thriving merchants and commoners, an earnest endeavor that improves the condition of the people. To have refused access to the throne to the complaints of these would not have been the right course to pursue. A true noble does not decline the invitation of a thrall to dine on water and bread.
So it is that you too should never refuse the pleas of the most novice of soldiers to dine.
The best of nobles have never been by preference rulers of the rich. When a noble undertakes to be the protector of the poor, their throne becomes a refuge for suffering. Yet the same become the homes for thriving merchants and commoners, an earnest endeavor that improves the condition of the people. To have refused access to the throne to the complaints of these would not have been the right course to pursue. A true noble does not decline the invitation of a thrall to dine on water and bread.
So it is that you too should never refuse the pleas of the most novice of soldiers to dine.
Written By Lailah
March 21, 2021, 1:24 a.m.(2/24/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Keely
My new patron, Princess Keely Grayson. I look forward to all she can teach me and our many conversations to come.
Written By Lailah
March 21, 2021, 1:15 a.m.(2/24/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Lyra
I thought the scones we shared with the fruit and the tea were pretty good too. And without the weird taste of cider.
Written By Cambria
March 20, 2021, 11:39 p.m.(2/24/1015 AR)
Nothing is so capable of overturning a good intention as to show distrust of it; to be suspected for an enemy is often sufficient to make a person become one.
Written By Raja
March 20, 2021, 10:37 p.m.(2/24/1015 AR)
You know what gets really annoying? It's the fact everything has to be one big damned puzzle. I want to learn about something and all I get is a nibble. A small piece of a puzzle with hundreds of other pieces to discover. However, when your puzzle starts to come together and you are beginning to see a bigger picture, then you get a sense of accomplishment. I do enjoy this feeling. It is just very frustrating to get there.
Written By Raja
March 20, 2021, 10:35 p.m.(2/24/1015 AR)
It is always good to have family return home.
Written By Lucita
March 20, 2021, 8:10 p.m.(2/23/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Medeia
I just got the loveliest letter from Medeia. Such insight and compassion showed. She makes me proud of her and I know her brother Estaban would be beaming ear to ear about her.
Written By Klaus
March 20, 2021, 8:05 p.m.(2/23/1015 AR)
The conversation with others has made me realize since I am back in the city for a good bit, perhaps it is time to start military socials once more so we can all understand the strengths and weaknesses of our unique units, and tactics. When we can move about the city and not need to swim through snow. I cannot even get out of Thrax estate.
Written By Klaus
March 20, 2021, 8:03 p.m.(2/23/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Haakon
I think Lord Haakon and I will become good friends. He understands about bread walls, cheese pikes, and heavy fruit infantry. Of course this means if our wives let us live along.
Written By Klaus
March 20, 2021, 8:01 p.m.(2/23/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Coraline
I do love my wife. I am thinking about sculpting two hundred roses from snow and put them in her office in East Light. It would be an act of devotion, yes?
Written By Eirene
March 20, 2021, 6:47 p.m.(2/23/1015 AR)
I'm always a busy woman. Mother. Wife. Doctor. Soldier. Scholar. But I'm very proud of my work coordinating relief and humanitarian efforts for those in need; whether it's those seeking a new life in the Compact from foreign lands or our own people who need the full strength and support of their neighbors in a difficult fucking time.
My endless thanks to everyone who helped the Mercies and Physicians make the relief aide a reality.
This is a long damn list and by no means comprehensive - as there was much private fundraising done outside of our own efforts which was also contributed to the tidal-wave relief of Astarrea.
Highlord Thrax and Duchess Tyde for the use of Thraxian lands for staging and security.
Sophie- Mother Mercy & Azova Darkwater -The assist of the Mercies, supplies, and communication
Houses Eswynd & Amadeo for their longships to scout the shoreline and get maps.
Houses Ignisari Kennex Redreef Darkwater & Thrax for ships to transport supplies.
House Kennex for the Corsairs to provide protection.
Houses Valardin, Grayson, Tessere, Blackram, Redreef, Charon, Malvici & Riven for supplies and silver.
House Bisland for their very generous donation of silver.
The Crafter's Guild for their generous donation of supplies.
Sister Giada Morello - arranging the coordination of deliveries.
If I have left your house's name unmentioned please yell at me privately and I will amend my journals to accredit you for being essential to this task. This was a lot of people to wrangle through.
My endless thanks to everyone who helped the Mercies and Physicians make the relief aide a reality.
This is a long damn list and by no means comprehensive - as there was much private fundraising done outside of our own efforts which was also contributed to the tidal-wave relief of Astarrea.
Highlord Thrax and Duchess Tyde for the use of Thraxian lands for staging and security.
Sophie- Mother Mercy & Azova Darkwater -The assist of the Mercies, supplies, and communication
Houses Eswynd & Amadeo for their longships to scout the shoreline and get maps.
Houses Ignisari Kennex Redreef Darkwater & Thrax for ships to transport supplies.
House Kennex for the Corsairs to provide protection.
Houses Valardin, Grayson, Tessere, Blackram, Redreef, Charon, Malvici & Riven for supplies and silver.
House Bisland for their very generous donation of silver.
The Crafter's Guild for their generous donation of supplies.
Sister Giada Morello - arranging the coordination of deliveries.
If I have left your house's name unmentioned please yell at me privately and I will amend my journals to accredit you for being essential to this task. This was a lot of people to wrangle through.
Written By Lark
March 20, 2021, 5:38 p.m.(2/23/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Sorrel
Nothing a chunky signature necklace can't fix.
Written By Haakon
March 20, 2021, 5:38 p.m.(2/23/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Kenjay
Good fucking match with this one.
Bloody fine way to pass an afternoon, before heading back to sea for battle.
Highly recommended.
Bloody fine way to pass an afternoon, before heading back to sea for battle.
Highly recommended.
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