Written By Lucita
Nov. 30, 2021, 5:49 p.m.(9/1/1016 AR)
Sometimes the best thing to say is... nothing.
Written By Lucita
Nov. 21, 2021, 1:09 p.m.(8/10/1016 AR)
Relationship Note on Jasher
So proud of you! May your knighthood bring you joy.
Written By Lucita
Nov. 19, 2021, 1:15 a.m.(8/5/1016 AR)
It was good to visit Saikland Greens once more. The vineyards were at their best, lush grapes, herbs, flowers, fruits scenting the air. The beaches stretched clean and fresh, and I got to see my oldest twins and husband for a while. A group from Arx came to tour and dabble a bit in the wine making techniques varying from picking the proper grapes to dancing in the vats to squish them into pulp and juice. They saw how difficult to handle the barrels of wine and botle it but seemed to enjoy the tasting of the many varieties.
Written By Lucita
Nov. 7, 2021, 4:47 p.m.(7/11/1016 AR)
I hope nothing too important was spoken of in the batch of today's journals. I'm just too tired to read them today. Maybe tomorrow. That's what I get for getting up so very early and spending time visiting with Archlector Avary.
Written By Lucita
Nov. 3, 2021, 1:27 p.m.(7/2/1016 AR)
The masked ball of Velenosa was extraordinary, as it usually is. The ooze pool yielded up a lovely duskstone gem, thankfully not an eel or lump of icky 'stuff'.
Written By Lucita
Oct. 29, 2021, 7:13 p.m.(6/21/1016 AR)
Such memories pop up when rummaging through my closet seeing what is still usable and what needs to be thinned. Sometimes even the oldest of things have such fond memories attached that they get carefully folded and put back on the shelf.
Written By Lucita
Oct. 24, 2021, 8:09 p.m.(6/11/1016 AR)
Relationship Note on Roran
Eloquent speaker with insights and useful suggestions. The sermon he gave at the Great Cathedral was just an example of what this Archlector is caable of doing.
Written By Lucita
Oct. 24, 2021, 8:07 p.m.(6/11/1016 AR)
Visiting each of the shrines helps restore a sense of inner peace, even if just for a little while, At least till the next 'bad' thing happens.
Written By Lucita
Oct. 16, 2021, 8:25 p.m.(5/23/1016 AR)
I spent time today in the Great Cathedral looking up at those thirteen windows made of Saikland Greens Glass and thinking of all my friends who are now in the care of the Queen of Endings. So many have died that took a goodly bit of time, but they deserve remembering and being honored in that memory.
Written By Lucita
Oct. 10, 2021, 6:01 p.m.(5/11/1016 AR)
Today I tickled my babies noses and cheeks with a flower and listened to them squeal in delight, happy grins and a hint of surprise. It reminded me of when Ignacio Fidante, the Knight of Roses used to tickle my cheek with a rose back in 1007 and the indignat expression on Arik's face when I tickled his nose with a flower. I wonder if Ignacio and Cadencia plays with their children that way.
Written By Lucita
Oct. 5, 2021, 8:32 p.m.(5/1/1016 AR)
Relationship Note on Jasher
A bottle of rum, shared tales and memories of friends who have gone, a shoulder to discretely weep on and not be pushed away, nor taken advantage of in a weak moment either helps face life's problems. Speaking of dangers faced, worries that become nightmares, there are not many to whom one can talk about those things. Such shared times build a good solid friendship.
Written By Lucita
Oct. 3, 2021, 9:20 a.m.(4/24/1016 AR)
Relationship Note on Macda
Now you have done it again! Getting my thoughts diverted away from my paperwork, away from so many plans that need review and adjustments. Maybe that is a good thing and maybe not. Odd ideas for gifts that can't be stuffed in a wardrobe and forgotten keep coming to mind. A memorial tree that is planted near an entry one walks by every time they enter or leave a house, training lessons that require multiple sessions and reviews, services of a personal messenger or aide or bodyguard or bard following them around and singing or praising them to others for a period of time. And then in the middle of looking over projected wine production for the coming year came the thoughts of fish! Why fish at such a time I don't know but certainly one would not want a live.. or dead... fish stuffed in their wardrobe. A lovely stained glass window somewhere, a few months membership at the Whisper House, craft them a mystery to puzzle out, enlist others to help with it... like everytime they see someone wearing a particular hat or brooch ... to ask them for a secret message that forms a part of .... Oh, I have to get back to work, another packet of reports to review just arrived.
Written By Lucita
Sept. 25, 2021, 8:44 a.m.(4/8/1016 AR)
I was at Bastian, at the Cathedral, trying to protect my Arch-Duchess and the new Seraph and so many others. I want to return there to help scout but know I lack the stealth and streetwise ability to be able to sneak around and gather information well. The most I could do is serve as a distraction and that has its own hazards for my daggers and short spears can not long hold off such attackers as we faced before. The sensible thing is to recognize my limitations and accept them. I should be sensible, resist temptation to go anyhow, should know I might do more harm than the good I want to do. And so, this time, will remain home and prepare for what will follow these initial scouting missions.
Written By Lucita
Sept. 23, 2021, 11:04 a.m.(4/4/1016 AR)
There are things Lady Medeia and I should discuss with Lord Gaspar and perhaps alos Lady Piccola. I just don't know how to approach the topics yet. It is so ... complex.
Written By Lucita
Sept. 11, 2021, 5:37 p.m.(3/9/1016 AR)
Relationship Note on Talwyn
There is so much to tell my husband that I don't want to commit to letters. May we see each other again, soon.
Written By Lucita
Sept. 11, 2021, 5:32 p.m.(3/9/1016 AR)
Relationship Note on Jasher
It took Jasher and I a long time to form a friendship. We were, I think, introduced by Lord Domonico a few years ago and the three of us and a few others spent so very many hours at the Southport Training ring observing techniques, teaching, sparring talking, sharing histories. He was one of my small weapon students, I even gave him a dagger with his name engraved on it on completion of one of the lessons. Despite the time gone from Arx, when Jasher came by for a visit, it was like old friends falling into the same habits with comfortable conversational patterns, and mutual support over life's bumps. He was kind enough to escort me to a winter event while my husband was out of the city.
Written By Lucita
Sept. 2, 2021, 11:15 p.m.(2/19/1016 AR)
Patrons, allies, family. When they call for aid, I go, not just because they ask it or because it is duty or owed to them, but because they are a part of me. When your family and allies are stronger, so are you.
Written By Lucita
Aug. 28, 2021, 5:18 p.m.(2/9/1016 AR)
I got a terrarium from Sister Brigida, made of glass and with tiny plants thriving in it. She said it reminded her of me and to take care of it. So thoughtful a gift.
Written By Lucita
Aug. 28, 2021, 2:04 p.m.(2/9/1016 AR)
Relationship Note on Domonico
Another friend, ally has died. He has led troops to help defend Saikland, taught our sailors to be more competent and offered sound advice. He did not go as I expected him to go, sword in hand battling enemies but from illness. And now am too sad to write any more.
Written By Lucita
Aug. 21, 2021, 5:45 p.m.(1/23/1016 AR)
Relationship Note on Silvio
There is a brave heart beneath that uniquely styled exterior. It was a good to see my former small weapons student had not forgotten our lessons and that he applied them so adeptly when there was a need for them.
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