Written By Piccola
March 14, 2022, 10:35 p.m.(4/13/1017 AR)
To be truly free, we must stop trying to escape our bonds and instead realize that there were never bonds to begin with.
Written By Vayne
March 14, 2022, 9 p.m.(4/13/1017 AR)
You cannot make a mirror out of a brick.
Written By Giada
March 14, 2022, 1:39 p.m.(4/12/1017 AR)
With every inch of respect due for Messere Valencia and the inestimable work she does to help the downtrodden, the approval of the Faith is an integral part of a noble marriage contract.
The Faith of the Pantheon is vehemently, morally, spiritually against slavery in all its forms, and we even have an entire order dedication to the liberation of slaves. A marriage that eschews the edicts of the First Choice would not and will not be approved. The right to refusal is enshrined within the Faith and protected as such.
This does not, however, mean that Choice is without consequence. For better or worse, the pendulum swings both ways, and standing on principle is rarely inexpensive.
The Faith of the Pantheon is vehemently, morally, spiritually against slavery in all its forms, and we even have an entire order dedication to the liberation of slaves. A marriage that eschews the edicts of the First Choice would not and will not be approved. The right to refusal is enshrined within the Faith and protected as such.
This does not, however, mean that Choice is without consequence. For better or worse, the pendulum swings both ways, and standing on principle is rarely inexpensive.
Written By Preston
March 14, 2022, 1:31 p.m.(4/12/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Valencia
I am not sure what controversy there is in stating the accepted position of society. Though perhaps agreeing with tradition is the new Lycene form of edginess. I would most welcome this, and would encourage many others to adopt it.
Forced marriages are not the norm, and the Faith doesn't condone them. Yes there may be consequences for rejecting a political match, but the choice is important. It is like coming out against banning anyone with names starting with A from dancing. Yes, it would be a horrid practice, but no-one is proposing it, so it is a silliness.
Forced marriages are not the norm, and the Faith doesn't condone them. Yes there may be consequences for rejecting a political match, but the choice is important. It is like coming out against banning anyone with names starting with A from dancing. Yes, it would be a horrid practice, but no-one is proposing it, so it is a silliness.
Written By Isolde
March 14, 2022, 6:36 a.m.(4/12/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Valencia
Dear Valencia, you ought to know that the Faith /abhors/ forced marriages. One does not honor Limerance if they are doing it against their will. We have never partaken in such a thing and it would not be allowed.
And to imply that we -sell- our family members like slavers is absurd.
And to imply that we -sell- our family members like slavers is absurd.
Written By Titus
March 14, 2022, 5:04 a.m.(4/11/1017 AR)
I feel a change in the air, something different, a beginning from an end.
What's most unexpected? That the time goes by so quickly or that I look forward to the next time?
What's most unexpected? That the time goes by so quickly or that I look forward to the next time?
Written By Caprice
March 14, 2022, 3:19 a.m.(4/11/1017 AR)
After drowning (happily) in dyes and Highhill cotton for weeks, I'm relieved to have the results filling the shop displays with color again. It's more summery than I meant it to be, but I can't be the only one already impatient to return to the beaches.
I did enjoy painting those hundreds of wisteria flowers for the estate landscape. Maybe a few outfits in the light purples?
I did enjoy painting those hundreds of wisteria flowers for the estate landscape. Maybe a few outfits in the light purples?
Written By Eirene
March 13, 2022, 9:14 p.m.(4/11/1017 AR)
Happy birthday (2 days early) to my 3 year old son Jace Riven. If I don't write this down, I'm sure to get busy and forget and then my son will be very sad. I'm planning a little party for him and I can write that down and it won't spoil the surprise because he's 3 and he doesn't read journals...
Written By Raven
March 13, 2022, 8:45 p.m.(4/11/1017 AR)
It's occurred to me it's time to step up my duties to the Faith. I just have to make sure I don't fuck it up.
Written By Piccola
March 13, 2022, 8:16 p.m.(4/11/1017 AR)
Spring tries to remind us that life can arise even when all seems lost; but its lies are exposed when blooms wither under the summer's sun, autumn fruit falls from the trees to rot, and the biting chill of winter comes to steal indiscriminately from us again.
Written By Raymesin
March 13, 2022, 8:12 p.m.(4/11/1017 AR)
One thing about winter that I do find appealing is that the Lowers don't smell nearly so bad as they usually do, Scholar. The thaw brings with it the reek, and no-one needs that. Especially when the heel of your boot goes through the ice of an alleyway and into what's lain beneath for a few months, festering away to itself. The smell was horrific.
I've cleaned my boots and yet the stench lingers on. Those boots aren't allowed in the house for the moment, and even the dog won't go near them. And I have to put them on again in the morning.
I've cleaned my boots and yet the stench lingers on. Those boots aren't allowed in the house for the moment, and even the dog won't go near them. And I have to put them on again in the morning.
Written By Raymesin
March 13, 2022, 8:07 p.m.(4/11/1017 AR)
Thank the gods that spring is here. I can go out and about without needing twice my own weight in clothing, Scholar, and I can stand outdoors without turning into ice.
Written By Viviana
March 13, 2022, 7:51 p.m.(4/11/1017 AR)
Viviana Pravus. Apprentice Whisper. Protégé of Marquessa Avita Seraceni. Minister of Income for the March of Ischia. Former Sword of Setarco. Former Princess. Currently, preening --
Watch out Compact.
Watch out Compact.
Written By Savio
March 13, 2022, 6:19 p.m.(4/11/1017 AR)
Having assisted a group of people with a complex political investigation, I can now say with confidence that if anyone else needs help in this area...
You should probably pick someone who isn't me.
You should probably pick someone who isn't me.
Written By Haakon
March 13, 2022, 5:12 p.m.(4/10/1017 AR)
The Wind cares not for the hopes of men.
Written By Amari
March 13, 2022, 4:59 p.m.(4/10/1017 AR)
Who knew my sense of taste was so keen? I could detect the subtle flavors of juniper, pine needle and ginger even as my tongue was melting and the inside of my mouth was on fire.
It was a fun evening, visiting a ward I so rarely set foot in. Maybe I should be less a stranger, and keep an ear open for any future to-dos Nina may host.
It was a fun evening, visiting a ward I so rarely set foot in. Maybe I should be less a stranger, and keep an ear open for any future to-dos Nina may host.
Written By Valencia
March 13, 2022, 4:41 p.m.(4/10/1017 AR)
I had a lovely chat with Lord Mattheu of Rivenshari today about the nature of love and the place of it in marriage.
I must sincerely say that only tyrants and slavers would force a person into a marriage that they do not want. It is a sick and sad practice to sell one's family and vassals like this, as if they were bargaining chips, writs or chattel. Shameful really.
There are other ways to bond families and allies.
I realize that some will not agree with me, at least publicly, and that is fine. I am, of course, clearly not one to shy from divergent opinions from time to time.
But does our society not need this to ensure we are not so interbred in our ideas that the very fabric of our society becomes feeble? Surely, we are not so fragile and weak that we can not stand a simple question, honest concern or a dissenting voice.
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I must sincerely say that only tyrants and slavers would force a person into a marriage that they do not want. It is a sick and sad practice to sell one's family and vassals like this, as if they were bargaining chips, writs or chattel. Shameful really.
There are other ways to bond families and allies.
I realize that some will not agree with me, at least publicly, and that is fine. I am, of course, clearly not one to shy from divergent opinions from time to time.
But does our society not need this to ensure we are not so interbred in our ideas that the very fabric of our society becomes feeble? Surely, we are not so fragile and weak that we can not stand a simple question, honest concern or a dissenting voice.
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Written By Sira
March 13, 2022, 4:20 p.m.(4/10/1017 AR)
It might be that some memories were better forgotten, but now I can move forward with no questions of who I am leaving behind.
No one.
There's a freedom in that.
No one.
There's a freedom in that.
Written By Thea
March 13, 2022, 1:44 p.m.(4/10/1017 AR)
Spring has finally arrived, scholar. While it isn't summer, it is most certainly a step in the warmer direction. Calo is enjoying the splashing in the puddles, coming inside filthy and muddy.
Written By Thea
March 13, 2022, 1:38 p.m.(4/10/1017 AR)
Nothing brings me greater joy than when I'm doing full experiments. I can't wait.
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