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Written By Reese

Sept. 1, 2017, 6 a.m.(2/16/1007 AR)

The fundraiser that I held to help rebuild the Thrax Military was an amazing success.

Generous donations were given by:

King Alaric, Dame Leona, Princess Isabeau, Princess Lou, Master Sparte, Countess Mia, Marquesa Samantha, Princess Alarissa, Lady Monique, Duchess Calypso, Lady Eirene, Lord Killian, Lady Arianna, Baron Edward and Lord Wash.

I am aware of the troubled past between the Thrax and the Graysons.

It is a new day and together we will fight and defeat the abyss together.

A hit to the Thrax Military is a hit to all of Compact.

Princess Reese, General of the Grayson Army

Written By Reese

Sept. 1, 2017, 5:54 a.m.(2/16/1007 AR)

We march out soon.

I won't go into the details of the mission on the journals just yet.

I will say that the outpouring of support and help we have got for this endeavor has been overwhelming.

The Faith has been especially supportive and helpful.

Princess Reese

Written By Reese

Aug. 23, 2017, 10:36 a.m.(1/27/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Calarian

My cousin Calarian is quite amazing.

His way with words is powerful, but so is his wisdom, his fearlessness and his eagerness to act.

I am honored that he is helping me hold in the fundraise for the Thrax. I wouldn't have done this nearly so well without him.

I am glad that Prince Calarian is my cousin. I hope he never marries out of the family!

Reese

Written By Reese

Aug. 23, 2017, 9:25 a.m.(1/27/1007 AR)

The Grayson Military Meeting was in my opinion a great success.

There was some passionate differences of opinion, but such is to be expected.

I don't want to silence the voices of any of our family, fealty, vassals and allies.

We fight against slavey and we are free, including free to speak our thoughts.

This lead to a loud and spirited meeting. I don't consider it a bad thing, especially since
these words will lead to action.

We will act.

Princess Reese Grayson, General of the Grayson Army

Written By Reese

Aug. 23, 2017, 9:21 a.m.(1/27/1007 AR)

The mock battle that I ran was not what I expected to run, but it worked none the less.

Princess Lou was very fierce and stood for a long time. I am proud to call her my sister.

Lady Monique made quite the fun damsel and put a lot of passion into her role.

Lord Wash, as the commander king, was great and had great ideas.

Master Sparte was his solid self, until he darted off, but that added to the feel of the battle.

Lord Ian had some bravery when he stepped in mid fight with Prince Luca and Prince Antonio still standing.

Prince Antonio sure can fight! I didn't realize how he good he is.

Prince Luca was great, of course, he always is. Great at combat and great at entertaining as well.
Sometimes it is frustrating though. I would have liked to have beat him. Next time!

Lord Corban got ganged up early on by are team. He stood up much longer than i would have thought, but also had grace and dignity about the entire game, even when he was such a target.

Princess Reese

Written By Reese

Aug. 21, 2017, 2:25 p.m.(1/23/1007 AR)

Epic Mock Battle Rules

1. People will be divided into two teams.
2. Everyone needs to choose a role. Possible roles are warrior, commander, healer, inspiration, civilian and audience. Audience will not be part of a team.
3. Steel weapons only allowed.
4. Any armor is allowed.
5. Anyone may leave the battle at any time. One may hold up their hands and head toward the audience to announce they are departing. A departing person may not be attacked.
6. The audience is an illegal target and cannot be attacked.
7. Non-combatants who are part of the mock battle can be touched with a weapon to represent a hit, but cannot be truly injured. A non-combatant who is touched with a weapon must lay down on the ground and play injured until they are treated by a healer. Anyone other than a warrior may declare themselves a non-combantant. Non-combantants may not attack, but can take other actions such as healing, inspiring and so forth.
8. Anyone who is trained in medicine may use their action to treat someone. They may treat real injuries or pretend to treat the pretend injured.
9. Civilians may be captured. If captured they are tapped on the shoulder and said to be captured. They then head over to the pretend prison camp and must stay there until rescued.
10. Warriors are expected to lay down, stop fighting and wait for treatment after they have been seriously injured. Warriors should not fight until they are unconscious unless well one blow got that them that hurt.
11. Targets laying on the ground and playing injured can be tapped again to be killed. Dead targets are out of the game. One may not truly attack with intent to injure anyone who is laying on the ground.
12. The team with the most living and non-captured targets at the end of the game wins.
13. Commanders and Inspiration will likely spend their turns giving orders and boasting morale. They make take other actions though instead of such. They may only attack if they are marked as a combatant.

I will be running the battle, but will not be part of such. It is my goal to keep everyone safe and I will be watching for such.

Reese

Written By Reese

Aug. 15, 2017, 11:09 a.m.(1/11/1007 AR)

At the Grayson War Meeting there will be the following treats!

1. Red velvet cake

2. A new Soaring Griffin couch available for sitting (thanks to Magpie's crafting)

3. Lots of teas

4. Lots of and lots of booze.

5. Favors - Favors will include great things like figurines of Legate Orazio, of the Queen, of the King, Of Sir Roland, of Princess Tikva and of Inquisitor Narciso. These figures are from Magpie's mystery bags. They also will include books and winter clothing. They call come from my personal collection I have lot of things! Too many things in fact.

So come to the Grayson war meeting and get toys, booze and cake!

Reese

Written By Reese

Aug. 14, 2017, 10:03 a.m.(1/8/1007 AR)

Dame Alexis did take quite the beating when she defended me in the melee. I am glad she is okay and survived that. That was so many blows. Baron Silas took the quite the beating too when he guarded me. I seemed to be the number one target in that melee. I feel a bit bad for my brave defenders. I could be offended by being such a target, but I am flattered.

Also, thanks Baron Silas and Dame Alexis!

Reese

Written By Reese

Aug. 14, 2017, 8:40 a.m.(1/8/1007 AR)

I am recovering in the House of Solace.

I am very grateful for the healers. I was tended to by Princess Sophie, Lady Eirene, Softest Whispers Saedrus, Mistress Thena and Lady Reigna.
Thank you, I would have a short and very painful life without you. I don't think I can't count the number of times that Lady Eirene and Princess Sophia have tended to my wounds.

I am still hurting, but I am doing much better. I realize that I was foolish to stay in the battle so long. The rush of the fight and my Grayson pride, kept me going until I fell.

I must congrats Prince Talen on winning, he is a very talented fighter, but also a very clever one.

And I must congrats High Lord Victus, who also is an amazing fighter, but even more impressively he had the admiration of the people.

Reese

Written By Reese

Aug. 9, 2017, 2:58 a.m.(12/26/1006 AR)

I thought of buying the couch in Magpie's shop. I still might lose al self control and purchase it.

I don't know if it will fit in my room and I think if I put it out in the Grayson Mansion it might vanish.

Just like my green shag rug did. I am still looking for that rug. If anyone has information on a missing

green shag rug. Please let me know.

Reese

Written By Reese

Aug. 1, 2017, 6:25 a.m.(12/10/1006 AR)

My husband, Prince Nimble, is a champion out of legends. To go undefeated in the duel tournament against fighters like us, well that is wonderous.

Reese

Written By Reese

Aug. 1, 2017, 6:21 a.m.(12/10/1006 AR)

I didn't do very well in the joust as those watching might be aware of. Not very well, is really an understatement. I went dramatically flying at the first pass and lost complete control of poor Peaches. That won't keep me from competing in the final joust tournament, if I am able. I might make the final eight event though by default as there was only eight of us. I believe that Gloria likes to see warriors who are defeated get back up and keep going. I think she likes to see warriors compete in contests that are not in their strongest area of expertise. In short, I think there is honor in me competing again, if I qualify.

I think that my cheeks were very pink, but luckily Princess Sophie was there to tend to my strained ankle and my even more deeply bruised pride. It should be noted that Mercies can help with injuries beyond those of the body.

I do have to say that High Lord Edain, Master Tristain and Lord Gawain are amazing jousters. This gives me joy as it is them on their horses who will be helping to defend Compact if needed.

Princess Reese

Written By Reese

Aug. 1, 2017, 6:12 a.m.(12/10/1006 AR)

I did well in the Iron Guard Contests.

I placed third in the duel. I would have liked to place higher of course, but placing third among that level of fighters was quite good. I have been reading the journals about these contests and I agree that real war and battle are different. Every single warrior in that duel contest is a great warrior. There was a good amount of skill and some luck. Just because I beat someone that night, doesn't mean I would the next. I would be proud to fight besides any of of those warriors in battle.

Princess Reese

Written By Reese

July 29, 2017, 4:42 a.m.(12/4/1006 AR)

Baron Silas, Prince Aiden, Lord Estaban, Princess Lou and Prince Luca all went on the patrols I sent out. I am glad that they did. From what I hearing back, it seems that there is much danger in the wood sand it is very good thing they went. Thank you all for going.

Written By Reese

July 29, 2017, 4:40 a.m.(12/4/1006 AR)

Duke Harald is holding a mock sea battle and House Grayson will be there!

I am taking out a ship, some of soldiers, the nobles and the commoners from our ward who I can convince to come.

We need to practice sea battles. I wrote lots of people about possibly joining, but if I forgot to ask someone who wants to come, just ask.

Reese

Written By Reese

July 29, 2017, 4:37 a.m.(12/4/1006 AR)

I was second place in the race. Fast, but not quite fast enough to outrun Duke Cristoph. He is very speedy!

I was first place in the swimming race, but Dame Esoka almost beat me and Dame Alexis wasn't far behind her. They are mermaid knights.

Tristan won the horse race, which is not a big surprise. Horses probably love him the best.

The best part of placing so well was victory over my husband. It is fun to win competitions against Luca. I do care about him, but I still want to win.

The duel is coming up. I hope to place higher than Luca. We will have to place bets.

Reese

Written By Reese

July 22, 2017, 4:52 p.m.(11/19/1006 AR)

There are lots of contests coming up. I hope to compete in as many as possible.

Reese

Written By Reese

July 22, 2017, 4:30 p.m.(11/19/1006 AR)

I attended the reception for Lady Commander General Calypso and Prince Anze. It so wonderful to see them getting married, finally. They make a great couple are so very happy. Their reception was fun, with horse racing and everything.

Written By Reese

July 16, 2017, 9:49 p.m.(11/7/1006 AR)

I was bested by High Lord Victus in our Duel.

Gloria be praised.

He is a great warrior.

Written By Reese

July 12, 2017, 11:47 p.m.(10/27/1006 AR)

I am dueling High Lord Victus soon.

It is a duel that I am excited about.

He is a great fighter and I am not sure who will win.

We are dueling in part because there are tensions between our our houses

and it is the diplomacy we understand best or at least that I understand best.

I don't approve of many of the Thrax methods. That is no secret.

But the High Lord Victus, does seem to have a respect for

female warriors. We sparred and he did win, but it was very close.

I was huffing and puffing a lot of after that spar.

Princess Reese

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