Written By Archeron
June 17, 2018, 2:24 p.m.(1/12/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
The Countess of Keaton, I have to admire how she stands for her house - a house which has build a reputation for its integrity. She is not someone I would willingly face across the negotiation table.
Written By Belladonna
June 17, 2018, 12:42 p.m.(1/12/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
That was a very well-worded reply, and one that has actually given me something more to think about. You have made your point well Countess... or is it Marquessa now? Admittedly, my social followings have been less ardent of late. In either case, thank you for giving me something more to chew on before making a new conclusion.
Written By Thesarin
June 10, 2018, 10:24 p.m.(12/18/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
With the opening of the Academy of War in Arx, the Compact has a place for all the Compact to learn together, on how to stand against the threats we face.
With some fortune, and good choices, might be this helps us stand together, how we have against these dark days past, and do more in the dark days coming.
Count and Countess Keaton, and Natalia Whisper, deserve every part of credit for the work they've done.
With some fortune, and good choices, might be this helps us stand together, how we have against these dark days past, and do more in the dark days coming.
Count and Countess Keaton, and Natalia Whisper, deserve every part of credit for the work they've done.
Written By Aureth
June 6, 2018, 9:02 p.m.(12/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
I didn't say there isn't anything wrong with it. But to find the vanity project of a noble or two in the... fighting weight class ... of the oldest and most prestigious courtier enterprise in Arvum? Nah. Just ... fucking nah.
I don't know anything about Lady Iseulet's project, nor do I care to, particularly. I think Lord ReDtYdE seems a decent fellow who has a sense of humor about himself. And she seems very into her passion project. That's nice. I won't be using it, of course. I don't indulge in Princess Valencia's casino either, though I don't begrudge those that do. Some of my best friends have a scrap in there now and again. That's fine. Not my choice, but fine.
If I have coin to spend, I spend it where I want to, and that's not for nobles to decide what counts as charitable giving when I can walk down the hill and drop 20,000 silver on a soup kitchen run by the Boroughs, for the Boroughs, if what I really want is to feel impressively good about myself.
But it's no skin off my nose if that's how the high wish to entertain themselves. It definitely beats bear-baiting.
I don't know anything about Lady Iseulet's project, nor do I care to, particularly. I think Lord ReDtYdE seems a decent fellow who has a sense of humor about himself. And she seems very into her passion project. That's nice. I won't be using it, of course. I don't indulge in Princess Valencia's casino either, though I don't begrudge those that do. Some of my best friends have a scrap in there now and again. That's fine. Not my choice, but fine.
If I have coin to spend, I spend it where I want to, and that's not for nobles to decide what counts as charitable giving when I can walk down the hill and drop 20,000 silver on a soup kitchen run by the Boroughs, for the Boroughs, if what I really want is to feel impressively good about myself.
But it's no skin off my nose if that's how the high wish to entertain themselves. It definitely beats bear-baiting.
Written By Fredrik
June 6, 2018, 4:29 p.m.(12/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
From: Desk of Lord Fredrik RedTyde
Subject: Countess Reigna
I also want it noted that Countess Reigna is well within her rights to question the Empyrean, as an unknown arrival that does, at first blush, cast worrying duplication of service. These are her opinions, and as the Countess has a keen mind and fine wit, I invite her to place them out here, and of course to contact myself or Lady Iseulet for questions. Let this never become a place for browbeating, but for honest questions and answers, as well as lively debate (and of course poems, random thoughts, and the other lovely things people place in the Whites).
Subject: Countess Reigna
I also want it noted that Countess Reigna is well within her rights to question the Empyrean, as an unknown arrival that does, at first blush, cast worrying duplication of service. These are her opinions, and as the Countess has a keen mind and fine wit, I invite her to place them out here, and of course to contact myself or Lady Iseulet for questions. Let this never become a place for browbeating, but for honest questions and answers, as well as lively debate (and of course poems, random thoughts, and the other lovely things people place in the Whites).
Written By Lumen
June 6, 2018, 3:41 p.m.(12/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Forgive me for saying and I mean this as no critique but 'direct competition' seems a very generous interpretation. Company kept is a subjective matter of taste. Personally, I'm of the mind that our world is more in need than ever before of levity and relaxation. To take one more such source as a threat instead of a thing to be embraced would... well, be nothing short of a tragedy.
Written By Derovai
June 4, 2018, 6:28 p.m.(12/1/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
"[...] able to have a difference of opinion and discuss that without the conversation dissolving into a tense, defensive sort of conflict."
I seem to recall we had a conversation like that once, Countess. I'm open to having another when you are. By the way, happy upcoming birthday. At least you had the good sense to choose the only proper date of the year on which one should have a birthday, and so share it with me.
I seem to recall we had a conversation like that once, Countess. I'm open to having another when you are. By the way, happy upcoming birthday. At least you had the good sense to choose the only proper date of the year on which one should have a birthday, and so share it with me.
Written By Jonathan
June 1, 2018, 1:59 p.m.(11/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Never, ever let anyone change you, Countess.
Written By Amari
May 25, 2018, 7:54 p.m.(11/4/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
So exciting! Another Keaton baby I can spoil. You and Kael must be overjoyed, even if Aeryn isn't.
I imagine Aric reacted the same way when I was born, except I suppose it would have been less cute since he would have been about thirteen years old at the time. I think he's grown to tolerate me, so there's hope.
Welcome to the world, Lord Talis Storm Keaton!
I imagine Aric reacted the same way when I was born, except I suppose it would have been less cute since he would have been about thirteen years old at the time. I think he's grown to tolerate me, so there's hope.
Welcome to the world, Lord Talis Storm Keaton!
Written By Alis
May 21, 2018, 3:58 p.m.(10/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
The bacon wrapped pickles are even better when they've been deep fried!!
Written By Rohran
May 21, 2018, 2:57 p.m.(10/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
I'm not even pregnant and I feel as if I could put away a plate of fried potatoes with goat cheese and plum preserves.
I really have been out of touch with food for too long.
I just stopped in to copy down a few missives for posterity's sake, and now I'm hungry.
I really have been out of touch with food for too long.
I just stopped in to copy down a few missives for posterity's sake, and now I'm hungry.
Written By Ida
May 15, 2018, 6:41 p.m.(10/2/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
My great respect and affection for House Keaton is no secret. Their trust in me is humbling. That vague bias noted...
Countess Reigna, you are quite rather my hero today.
Countess Reigna, you are quite rather my hero today.
Written By Bliss
May 15, 2018, 2:47 p.m.(10/1/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
At no point in my writings or my duel have I mocked Lady Eirene Malvici. I will be clarifying the tone of my duels more explicitly moving forward.
Written By Saoirse
May 15, 2018, 2:46 p.m.(10/1/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
The topic of the duel was about WHETHER OR NOT WE ARE ALLOWED TO HANG OUT IN BARS. I think that constitutes "silly".
Duels are for minor conflicts. Explicitly.
Duels are for minor conflicts. Explicitly.
Written By Duarte
May 15, 2018, 2:29 p.m.(10/1/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
It was also my impression at the end of the show that the result may have been as coreographed, coordinated and pre-determined as the rest of it.
However I trust such is not the case.
However I trust such is not the case.
Written By Saoirse
May 15, 2018, 2:25 p.m.(10/1/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
You are mistaken.
Written By Saoirse
May 7, 2018, 11:07 p.m.(9/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
It's true; everything is offensive to Lady Reigna. Quit while you're ahead.
Written By Carita
May 7, 2018, 11:03 p.m.(9/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Allow me:
Oh, Arx, you never fail to amuse me. Oh, my darlings, with the amount of scandal you bring to the Whites that are simply too much -- all it does is bring rubies to my cheeks. The color is terribly flattering I'm told (Or, at least, so this Scholar humors me.) Are we properly scandalized by wicked behavior? As though it hasn't all happened all before -- as though it likely will never happen again.
[ Notice that I do not personally criticize the nature of oaths and the serious matter of oath-breaking. Never do the words make a single appearance in my original entry. Only now. When I say 'as though it hasn't all happened all before' I mean: as though the actions of a member of the peerage haven't become the focus of the city's attention in the Whites. It has happened. It will likely happen again. We always act as though we are all terribly put out by choices that are becoming more and more commonplace as the days go by. ]
Oh, rest easy, it will happen again. It was mere years ago when I dissolved my own marriage, when I was allowed (for the grace of the gods go I) to keep my title. Mere years ago that there were whispers of worse that were wagging the tongues of Thrax.
[ This is entirely self-deprecating. The satire doesn't need to be explained because it wasn't for you, my lady. It's entirely for me. For my Journal. ]
To be under the scrutiny of the peerage is -- irritating. But, a irritating grain of sand within an oyster can create the most beautiful pearls over time. That's all it takes. Time.
[ This is the only sincere part of this entire entry. The irritation of being the focus of critique and public opinion never lasts. ]
Oh, Arx, you never fail to amuse me. Oh, my darlings, with the amount of scandal you bring to the Whites that are simply too much -- all it does is bring rubies to my cheeks. The color is terribly flattering I'm told (Or, at least, so this Scholar humors me.) Are we properly scandalized by wicked behavior? As though it hasn't all happened all before -- as though it likely will never happen again.
[ Notice that I do not personally criticize the nature of oaths and the serious matter of oath-breaking. Never do the words make a single appearance in my original entry. Only now. When I say 'as though it hasn't all happened all before' I mean: as though the actions of a member of the peerage haven't become the focus of the city's attention in the Whites. It has happened. It will likely happen again. We always act as though we are all terribly put out by choices that are becoming more and more commonplace as the days go by. ]
Oh, rest easy, it will happen again. It was mere years ago when I dissolved my own marriage, when I was allowed (for the grace of the gods go I) to keep my title. Mere years ago that there were whispers of worse that were wagging the tongues of Thrax.
[ This is entirely self-deprecating. The satire doesn't need to be explained because it wasn't for you, my lady. It's entirely for me. For my Journal. ]
To be under the scrutiny of the peerage is -- irritating. But, a irritating grain of sand within an oyster can create the most beautiful pearls over time. That's all it takes. Time.
[ This is the only sincere part of this entire entry. The irritation of being the focus of critique and public opinion never lasts. ]
Written By Carita
May 7, 2018, 9:25 p.m.(9/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
I believe that my flippant tone is best filed under: 'satire.' When I first took my oaths to marry - you see, it was as a commoner to a noble. There was no weight, no consequences then. Now? It's another matter. If I should ever marry again, it will be for the good of the House. It will be for keeps.
Written By Dominique
May 6, 2018, 2:24 p.m.(9/11/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
As always, my cousin put together a fabulous event. I'm glad I went as more connections were made.
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