Written By Margot
June 7, 2017, 11:48 a.m.(8/10/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Gideon
Welcome home.
Do I get to call you Uncle now?
Do I get to call you Uncle now?
Written By Margot
June 7, 2017, 11:34 a.m.(8/10/1006 AR)
To my nameless daughter:
When you are older you may wonder why? It is a question I wonder of my own parent's actions often enough myself but they are gone along with their journals and I will never have a resolution to those questions of my own.
I leave this for you though in the event your father and I are not able to satisfy you curiosity in your older years - the answer is always: for you, the future and our people.
When you are older you may wonder why? It is a question I wonder of my own parent's actions often enough myself but they are gone along with their journals and I will never have a resolution to those questions of my own.
I leave this for you though in the event your father and I are not able to satisfy you curiosity in your older years - the answer is always: for you, the future and our people.
Written By Margot
May 15, 2017, 8:02 p.m.(6/20/1006 AR)
Soon. The midwife tells me soon.
Soon is code for 'stop complaining and suck it up' I am sure of it.
Soon is code for 'stop complaining and suck it up' I am sure of it.
Written By Margot
May 4, 2017, 4:29 p.m.(5/25/1006 AR)
It is strange to be so close to making life while surrounded by so much death. I understand the darkness that mires so many of my peers, I have dwelt in that shadow for most of my life myself and yet now, I find myself hopeful, and focused on tomorrows rather than todays.
Written By Margot
April 22, 2017, 12:17 p.m.(4/26/1006 AR)
I am beginning to wonder if we should change the Darkwater Sigil to that of a rabbit as there was only one or two and now it seems they're everywhere!
Written By Margot
April 22, 2017, 11:19 a.m.(4/25/1006 AR)
To the Future Duke of Tydehall -
If you would do me the favor of ceasing kicking my bladder, I would have more time available to be improving your future inheritance.
Your mother.
If you would do me the favor of ceasing kicking my bladder, I would have more time available to be improving your future inheritance.
Your mother.
Written By Margot
April 17, 2017, 9:52 p.m.(4/16/1006 AR)
Words are not my weapon.
Silence be damned.
Silence be damned.
Written By Margot
April 10, 2017, 8:26 p.m.(4/2/1006 AR)
Here is to bloodless victories. Julia is now a Marquessa, and her husband has yielded to myself and House Thrax. Not only giving us more men and boats but each a lost arm and sail from the Gyre's forces.
I am not a tactician but I believe that can be classified as a double victory, and the sort we ought to strive more for.
Now... if only the Compact would give such as much attention as they do a handful of flayings done by Abbas and his over zealous reavers.
I am not a tactician but I believe that can be classified as a double victory, and the sort we ought to strive more for.
Now... if only the Compact would give such as much attention as they do a handful of flayings done by Abbas and his over zealous reavers.
Written By Margot
March 26, 2017, 1:32 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Wilhem
The people of the isles told me I would be hurt by freeing so many Thralls but I have learned to trust my knowledge humanity. Some will leave. Others will stay and those who are very ambitious will like Master Wilhem embrace the opportunity to thrive and grow. What was an unhappy thrall, toiling away on order is now a Whisper and artist able to create freely and bring renown to the Tyde family.
When war is passed, if it is ever passed, I shall have a most glorious wardrobe I have no doubt.
When war is passed, if it is ever passed, I shall have a most glorious wardrobe I have no doubt.
Written By Margot
March 26, 2017, 1:19 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Dagon
Everytime you leave for battle, I feel as if I cannot breath until you return.
Keep coming home to me safely.
Keep coming home to me safely.
Written By Margot
March 3, 2017, 5:01 p.m.(1/10/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Simone
It is so refreshing to meet a like mind.
Written By Margot
March 3, 2017, 3:44 p.m.(1/10/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Dagon
My husband. My partner. The one who has been at my side since the first day of my story and who I hope is by my side on the last.
Written By Margot
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:59 a.m.(12/28/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
While Abbas plans to bring women on ships to war, you pen trade negotiations.
Welcome to the new age.
Welcome to the new age.
Written By Margot
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:58 a.m.(12/28/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Abbas
I did not expect you to be the champion of putting women on ships. These are such strange times we dwell in.
Written By Margot
Feb. 22, 2017, 2:27 p.m.(12/20/1005 AR)
A year ago I never would have imagined I would turn up the opportunity to have a lovely new umbra or aesterna dress for my wedding in favor of buying sturdy jerkin tunic for a score of soldiers instead. My seasilk frock will have to do and hopefully Dagon will not be disappointed.
When we make some headway against these foul forces though I shall celebrate with something truly lovely.
When we make some headway against these foul forces though I shall celebrate with something truly lovely.
Written By Margot
Feb. 19, 2017, 1:25 p.m.(12/14/1005 AR)
Today I stood in Tyde's new hall.
It is a lie.
You CAN go home again.
It is a lie.
You CAN go home again.
Written By Margot
Feb. 14, 2017, 7:17 p.m.(12/4/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Dagon
This will not be the first time we are parted so you might go off to battle, but I pray to the gods all of them end as this time has - with you returning home, whole, your sword wet with the blood of our enemies.
Written By Margot
Feb. 2, 2017, 11:49 p.m.(11/2/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Lark
I know this is not what you want. And that makes you the best choice for it.
Written By Margot
Jan. 30, 2017, 10:59 p.m.(10/21/1005 AR)
Mark this day for the history books:
The Grimhalls had a Tyde Duchess to their house for dinner. No one fought. No one died.
The Grimhalls had a Tyde Duchess to their house for dinner. No one fought. No one died.
Written By Margot
Jan. 28, 2017, 12:55 p.m.(10/13/1005 AR)
An age has ended. Donrai Thrax is dead.
As his ward, Donrai held my lands in his care and now, given I have reached an age of majority it is time for a Tyde to sit in Tydehall once more. And so today I formally take back my place, as Dutchess of the Tydelands.
And on this day further, to assure the Compact that there will be no repeating of the days of your, I swear the Tydelands in support of Prince Dagon's succession to the throne. May his rule be filled with victories, the blood of our enemies, and demonstrate the might of the Mourning Isles united rather than divided.
Duchess Margot Tyde.
As his ward, Donrai held my lands in his care and now, given I have reached an age of majority it is time for a Tyde to sit in Tydehall once more. And so today I formally take back my place, as Dutchess of the Tydelands.
And on this day further, to assure the Compact that there will be no repeating of the days of your, I swear the Tydelands in support of Prince Dagon's succession to the throne. May his rule be filled with victories, the blood of our enemies, and demonstrate the might of the Mourning Isles united rather than divided.
Duchess Margot Tyde.
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