Written By Venturo
May 6, 2018, 12:57 p.m.(9/11/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
You and your husband certainly know how to throw a party that has created memories -- and stories -- that will last for years to come. It delights me to have been a small part of it all, in providing the drink and an item for your raffle, and Ferric will have a special place in my heart, that paradoxical little goat. In retrospect, with such an ironically inclined goat, I should have known better than to try to tempt him with the expected -- a cloak of goat meat would have been more to his liking, I bet.
Written By Marian
May 5, 2018, 5:15 p.m.(9/9/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Sadly I will be missing the celebration. Taking it easy after a little false labor scare. I am resting and will be taking it easy to give it a little more time.
Written By Signe
May 5, 2018, 9:09 a.m.(9/8/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
I feel the time was right to join the Physician's Guild, perhaps something I should have done long ago but right now it feels so very right and good to be on a path that will nurture my growth in helping others.
The Countess Reigna Keaton was an absolute pleasure to meet I confidently express that perhaps we could have found joy and laughter in each others company for many more hours to follow. I will be shadowing other physicians and attending training classes for both human and animal medical treatments. It will be a long journey but one I am wholly proud to be exploring.
The Countess Reigna Keaton was an absolute pleasure to meet I confidently express that perhaps we could have found joy and laughter in each others company for many more hours to follow. I will be shadowing other physicians and attending training classes for both human and animal medical treatments. It will be a long journey but one I am wholly proud to be exploring.
Written By Cambria
May 3, 2018, 2 a.m.(9/2/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Countess Reigna Keaton was kind enough to take time out of her own busy schedule to attend to me and offer her calm and experienced presence to my husband. While it is not my habit to write in overly detailed fashion within my White Journals, it would be remiss of me, as well as purely unkind and ungrateful, not to share my thoughts here for this remarkable woman. I am more than glad that she was there, and I am proud to name her a friend to me and my House.
Written By Hadrian
May 2, 2018, 4:48 p.m.(9/1/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
House Mazetti wishes to thank Countess Reigna Keaton for making herself available to oversee as father delivered son from mother.
Our sincere appreciation for ensuring the safety of mother and child, while providing insights throughout the delivery process.
Our sincere appreciation for ensuring the safety of mother and child, while providing insights throughout the delivery process.
Written By Eirene
April 27, 2018, 6:03 p.m.(8/18/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Why do you think I handed the Guild over to you. Sorry. Not sorry.
Written By Joscelin
April 17, 2018, 12:33 a.m.(7/24/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
I'm buying you a drink for that one. Well done.
Written By Shard
April 14, 2018, 4:09 a.m.(7/18/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Hating people you don't know is easy. It's the easiest thing in the world. It's a cherished pastime, probably in every society, but certainly this one. Certainly the one I came from. You don't need any particular reasons for it either, but it really, really helps if the people you don't know are also responsible, or you think they're responsible, in some way or another, for something ugly you do happen to know very well. Fear, hunger, cold, death, pain...pick one, or several, or choose something similar. And, while this won't be as easy to relate to, if they're not responsible, it can be enough if they just have something you desperately need instead. It doesn't matter if they'd give it to you. Hate doesn't have to be reasonable.
I grew up hating all kinds of people I didn't know. I didn't give a shit whether they were noble or commoner; what difference did that make to me? And Arvani have a word specifically for this purpose, it's 'shav'.
Of course, when you /do/ get to know someone you hated, things either get more complex or you just end up hating them in entirely new ways.
I grew up hating all kinds of people I didn't know. I didn't give a shit whether they were noble or commoner; what difference did that make to me? And Arvani have a word specifically for this purpose, it's 'shav'.
Of course, when you /do/ get to know someone you hated, things either get more complex or you just end up hating them in entirely new ways.
Written By Bastien
April 14, 2018, 12:11 a.m.(7/18/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Nothing proves to the world what an upstanding noble you are than whining at commoners in the Whites, to be certain.
If I was actually making some sort of _effort_ to turn the Lowers against some clinic that I don't care about, you would certainly notice, and not from my Whites. Which you are free not to read.
Just as I am free to refuse to be some sort of "commoner whisperer" to make people like you more.
If I was actually making some sort of _effort_ to turn the Lowers against some clinic that I don't care about, you would certainly notice, and not from my Whites. Which you are free not to read.
Just as I am free to refuse to be some sort of "commoner whisperer" to make people like you more.
Written By Itzal
April 14, 2018, 12:02 a.m.(7/18/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Not to worry, he's not really encouraging hatred towards physicians, especially not the ones taking care of the Boroughs! It's just late for him and someone really should have put him to bed before letting him write more journals.
Yes I know I'm just drawing his ire. Just part of my selfless duty to all people of Arx.
Yes I know I'm just drawing his ire. Just part of my selfless duty to all people of Arx.
Written By Itzal
April 13, 2018, 11:51 p.m.(7/18/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Now now, uncle Orathy isn't REALLY full of hate for all silks. He's just filled with the spirit of Gild! Sharing is caring, and he holds the virtues of generosity above all!
Now, Bastien, on the other hand, is all hate and grumpiness.
Now, Bastien, on the other hand, is all hate and grumpiness.
Written By Dominique
April 13, 2018, 8:32 p.m.(7/18/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
You are not being a snot nor are you lacking a sense of humor, my dear cousin. You simply have far more empathy for the plight of the common man or woman.
There are perhaps things we are not aware of underneath, but I am glad that you have pointed out that 20 silver a week is far more than what an average serf in any holding makes, and to think it's for cat food.
There are perhaps things we are not aware of underneath, but I am glad that you have pointed out that 20 silver a week is far more than what an average serf in any holding makes, and to think it's for cat food.
Written By Derovai
April 13, 2018, 8:20 p.m.(7/18/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
I have offered my services before, and I will again.
Written By Victus
April 13, 2018, 7:20 p.m.(7/18/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
You make the assumption that these things are not already being taken of by Thrax itself. I had no interest in paying for our own people's wages and salaries with money from the Crown as it's our House's obligation to see that those people are protected and fed. The soldiers are in the process of being honored, every single one from common as dirt to the ones who lived in the gaudiest houses with gold-plated shitters.
I see where you're coming from, but you're assuming the worst of the situation when you make a public stance about it. Why do you think that Thrax isn't taking care of the family's destroyed from war? Because you don't see anyone kicking up a fuss about how generous they are? People who gotta keep coming to the public eye to tell them how great they are ain't very great at all.
The King's boon and its 'official' uses go three-ways most commonly. Hand of a noble lady in marriage, didn't need. A rose barony where the Crown shaves off their own land around Arx for whoever the winner wants it, also not needed and certainly not something to put the Crown in a position to do while they recover from every life they lost themselves. Or money, which Thrax certainly didn't need more of. We are more than well-off to feed and honor those who have died.
Just because you don't see these things being talked about don't mean they ain't happening or even in the process of happening. I'd personally rather just be out there -doing- it, rather than making a cranky fit on the whites about it.
I see where you're coming from, but you're assuming the worst of the situation when you make a public stance about it. Why do you think that Thrax isn't taking care of the family's destroyed from war? Because you don't see anyone kicking up a fuss about how generous they are? People who gotta keep coming to the public eye to tell them how great they are ain't very great at all.
The King's boon and its 'official' uses go three-ways most commonly. Hand of a noble lady in marriage, didn't need. A rose barony where the Crown shaves off their own land around Arx for whoever the winner wants it, also not needed and certainly not something to put the Crown in a position to do while they recover from every life they lost themselves. Or money, which Thrax certainly didn't need more of. We are more than well-off to feed and honor those who have died.
Just because you don't see these things being talked about don't mean they ain't happening or even in the process of happening. I'd personally rather just be out there -doing- it, rather than making a cranky fit on the whites about it.
Written By Jonathan
April 13, 2018, 7:14 p.m.(7/18/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
You are my liege, and a person I admire greatly, and this is another time I find myself admiring you. I am all for a good joke. Where I am from, in the farmlands? We love jokes!
As someone who, until literally last night, was technically a serf farmer from oakhaven? You are not wrong.
As someone who, until literally last night, was technically a serf farmer from oakhaven? You are not wrong.
Written By Veronica
April 11, 2018, 3:39 p.m.(7/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Preparing him as heir to House Keaton.
With your and the Count's permission, of course. But I don't see a reason why either of you would object.
With your and the Count's permission, of course. But I don't see a reason why either of you would object.
Written By Malena
April 8, 2018, 6:05 p.m.(7/8/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
I have spoken to Reigna and she has asked that I work in the Lower Lower Boroughs as a physician and apothecary. I have agreed. I will be making a lot of house calls. I also asked that she send a letter of introduction for me to Mae.
Written By Bastien
April 7, 2018, 6:18 p.m.(7/6/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Obviously you die. Perhaps you even work for things in your lives. But first, you are given. You are given wealth and luxury. You are given fine food and fine clothes. You are given the privilege of not worrying about these things.
I was not being figurative or metaphorical when I said that commoners earn something or die. I mean it quite literally. If they do not work for their food, they will starve. This is a fairly straightforward concept.
And the word you were looking for is "pithy."
I was not being figurative or metaphorical when I said that commoners earn something or die. I mean it quite literally. If they do not work for their food, they will starve. This is a fairly straightforward concept.
And the word you were looking for is "pithy."
Written By Esoka
April 7, 2018, 3:19 p.m.(7/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Being a common knight means I must word my white reflection on this matter very carefully, lest it reflect poorly on my reputation, cause a risk to my position, and bring dishonor upon my lieges.
Being noble means you probably did not consider this when you asked this question. By which I mean no insult, I just think it true. I do think it's a valuable one, for all that, which is why I've spent ink on it.
Being noble means you probably did not consider this when you asked this question. By which I mean no insult, I just think it true. I do think it's a valuable one, for all that, which is why I've spent ink on it.
Written By Derovai
April 7, 2018, 12:38 p.m.(7/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
"What does it mean to be a noble?"
An example I heard of this recently was from a young lord who told me he had a wealth of free time without the mantle of responsibility. Before people assume that I am talking about all nobles, I note I am not, only that such a claim is impossible as a commoner. One either has responsibility, or a complete inability to enjoy their free time -- the beggar on the street may not have much responsibility, but surely much of his free time is a struggle to exist. The fact that one may claim to freely enjoy that lack of responsibility they possess seems to me to be a distinctly noble privilege.
"What does it mean to be a commoner?"
Other than that, the exact same thing as it does a noble, absent coffers of cash at the ready and the pressure of marrying at or above your station wherever possible. The gulf that separates noble from commoner is, in many cases, only a puddle. I need only point to several recent marriages, and several not so recent ones as well, to obviate that. There is no different placement as Marquis Leary suggests, no levels or ranks, and I would discourage others from thinking so, as it is a trap of its own making. People who draw distinctions that do not exist do so at their discredit and disservice.
"Does living in Arx, a large city with an uncommon ratio of nobles to commoners skew our perceptions of one another?"
I grew up in Arx, so it's hard for me to say what a different city might look like. I told the Seraph my first childhood memory, and I won't repeat it here, but it bears a fine witness to this question. As far as skewed perceptions, I doubt it. I see clearly. I see the good and bad in all; I find the conduct of some commoners wanting, and I find the conduct of some nobles wanting. I don't stand on ceremony with either. How, though, would you answer this question, Countess? Considering our deep and abiding friendship as it is, I would be interested to know how you see commoners besides myself.
An example I heard of this recently was from a young lord who told me he had a wealth of free time without the mantle of responsibility. Before people assume that I am talking about all nobles, I note I am not, only that such a claim is impossible as a commoner. One either has responsibility, or a complete inability to enjoy their free time -- the beggar on the street may not have much responsibility, but surely much of his free time is a struggle to exist. The fact that one may claim to freely enjoy that lack of responsibility they possess seems to me to be a distinctly noble privilege.
"What does it mean to be a commoner?"
Other than that, the exact same thing as it does a noble, absent coffers of cash at the ready and the pressure of marrying at or above your station wherever possible. The gulf that separates noble from commoner is, in many cases, only a puddle. I need only point to several recent marriages, and several not so recent ones as well, to obviate that. There is no different placement as Marquis Leary suggests, no levels or ranks, and I would discourage others from thinking so, as it is a trap of its own making. People who draw distinctions that do not exist do so at their discredit and disservice.
"Does living in Arx, a large city with an uncommon ratio of nobles to commoners skew our perceptions of one another?"
I grew up in Arx, so it's hard for me to say what a different city might look like. I told the Seraph my first childhood memory, and I won't repeat it here, but it bears a fine witness to this question. As far as skewed perceptions, I doubt it. I see clearly. I see the good and bad in all; I find the conduct of some commoners wanting, and I find the conduct of some nobles wanting. I don't stand on ceremony with either. How, though, would you answer this question, Countess? Considering our deep and abiding friendship as it is, I would be interested to know how you see commoners besides myself.
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