Sept. 9, 2018, 10:36 p.m.(7/24/1009 AR)
I spent a very enjoyable evening with the Whitehawks, and laughed quite a bit. I highly recommend attending gatherings hosted by them when the next one comes along -- though if you attempt to outpun Lady Evonleigh, you might be disappointed.
Sept. 9, 2018, 10:32 p.m.(7/24/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on
Nuala
Princess Nuala, I am so happy to have gotten a chance to escort you to an event, lead you about upon my arm. And learn your name. In that order. Feel free to send message to me if you have need of anything.
Sept. 9, 2018, 10:31 p.m.(7/24/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on
Monique
Lady Monique Greenmarch. What can I say about this woman? A learned woman, a legendary past. I am very thankful you have decided to take the time to get to me know. Rather than anything else.
Written By
Silas
Sept. 9, 2018, 10:30 p.m.(7/24/1009 AR)
My cousins are wonderful party planners and hostesses, and I had the best time I've had in a long while.
Thank you, everyone. And happy belated birthday, too, Kenna.
Sept. 9, 2018, 10:28 p.m.(7/24/1009 AR)
My uncle, the Baron Norwood Clement, has wed Baroness-Consort Margerie Keaton. One of the finest events of my life and I am so grateful to have been allowed to be there. To see it. To be welcomed into this new and forming family. Thank you uncle.
And I somehow avoided Lady Monique Greenmarch murdering me by the strength of her glare.
Written By
Kenna
Sept. 9, 2018, 10:23 p.m.(7/24/1009 AR)
I don't think that I have ever had so much laughter in an evening than I did tonight on Silas's ship with my family around me. The jokes, puns, poor (and in Evonleigh's case AMAZING) acting.. heavens. It was everything I could have wanted, and perfect among the seriousness of the trouble at the Lodge.
I have the best family in the world, and Whitehawk the best allies. My especial thanks to Harper Ashford, Prince Alistair Grayson, Count Thesarin Rivan, Sparte Fatchforth for coming and sharing this with us.
Also.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SILAS. Please use that robe as it was intended. (I wasn't joking. I hope Aiden's jaw drops!)
Written By
Talen
Sept. 9, 2018, 10:14 p.m.(7/24/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on
Luca
Since my duties to the House have changed somewhat in recent years, I cannot be blamed for the mysterious disappearance of birds, I'll have you know.
Your duties as a brother, however... well, those are constant. Good luck, Luca.
Sept. 9, 2018, 10:12 p.m.(7/24/1009 AR)
I've taken on several new students. I say "students", though these are hardly school children. Duchesses and Counts and Lords and Ladies of all manner. It is quite a delight, and I remain pleased with my choice to be here, in Arx, as a Whisper. All the while I continue to work for His Majesty - planning for the Tournament of Roses continues, albeit slowly. I am hoping to announce more in the coming weeks.
As a reminder to any that may read this, I am serving as Royal Events Coordinator. If anyone has any ideas for events they wish the Crown to sponsor, please contact me.
Sept. 9, 2018, 9:33 p.m.(7/24/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on
Duarte
It's a sure sign of a restless, albeit brilliant mind. Perhaps you're inspired to tell a story?
Sept. 9, 2018, 9:26 p.m.(7/24/1009 AR)
I felt like writing today. I don't know why. I just did.
Sept. 9, 2018, 9:15 p.m.(7/24/1009 AR)
That, was far more painful a thing that I have experienced and while I am not desirous of doing so again, were there children involved I would. I am assured that I shall walk, that so long as I remain off of it, it will heal well enough but that I shall require a cane should I walk greater distance than across the floor of my house or shop.
TO which, I am indulging in my senses and working on a cane. Demetria even went out to secure some Alaricite for me for the core of it and I have been busy at my bench with my feet up and working at the filigree tube that will surround it. Gems, so many. It concerns me that it might not quite sound harmonious, but we shall see. I have been very careful in where things sit.
Till then, from my chair and couch I sit and think of the lovely things that I will make when I can stand properly at my forge without the assistance of my children.
Sept. 9, 2018, 9:07 p.m.(7/24/1009 AR)
I hear a certain bird murdering cousin is in town; I hope she's been warned about all the avian messengers.
Sept. 9, 2018, 9:03 p.m.(7/24/1009 AR)
Learning new skills does not usually come to me as easily as it does to some. I get bored reading books and hearing lectures, even in the entertaining way that Rook can manage to do so, makes me want to claw my own eyes out. Yet, learning how to haggle has been delightfully fun. Joining Rook at the market, talking with the buyers and sellers there... it's really been enjoyable. Of course, I usually end up spending more money than I manage to make, but I can't help it if seeing all that silk and all those gems gives me a thousand ideas for pretty things to wear!
Sept. 9, 2018, 9 p.m.(7/24/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on
Ilinca
From our first meeting in Iasu, when I was trying to convince her family as to the virtues of once again joining the Compact, I've quite liked Ilinca. She seems refreshingly forthright, yet not in a way that seems to be judging those around her for not being so. It's a very Lycene way of being an honest person without being an asshole about it.
Sept. 9, 2018, 8:57 p.m.(7/24/1009 AR)
Now that I no longer feel dizzy every time I stand up, it seems life is slightly more bearable and I can get back to work. There is always more work to get back to, whether it is in the office, in the lab, or elsewhere in the city. Sometimes, I think my hands are permanently curved into shape around a quill.
Written By
Nuala
Sept. 9, 2018, 8:37 p.m.(7/24/1009 AR)
The more I hear about this clock tower, the more I want to know about its history.
Who conceived of its design and decided to put it in Arx?
Why do we have a clock tower?
How did they get enough platinum?
Why does no one remember the tower's construction?
If you do, message me the story!
Sept. 9, 2018, 8:18 p.m.(7/24/1009 AR)
So I have an idea to raise donations for The Liberators. I don't want to reveal what it is just yet, but know that it will be a type of contest that many will be able to participate in!
Written By
Luca
Sept. 9, 2018, 8:17 p.m.(7/24/1009 AR)
On a whim, I picked up a copy of The Seven Maneuvers by Dame Paloma Thornburn, that I found in a shop today.
Do not be fooled as I was, people. This is not smut.
Still, useful information.
Written By
Esoka
Sept. 9, 2018, 8:09 p.m.(7/24/1009 AR)
I met Harper and Magpie's adopted boy, Pie, today. He seems a fine lad. Sturdy and sweet and interested in books, which usually suggests a mind that works. They've asked me to be his godmother, a great honor, and I've decided to accept. He's not old enough to start on hitting things, really, but there are other important lessons I can teach him. I think we'll start with fishing.
Written By
Luca
Sept. 9, 2018, 7:18 p.m.(7/24/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on
Ophelia
My sister Ophelia has come back to Arx, and though it is summer now, it felt a bit like spring again to hug her. Perhaps she means to stay, this time.
If you see her around, stop and talk with her. Just leave your songbirds at home, if you should have them.