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Written By Esoka

Nov. 12, 2017, 7:04 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)

In many ways, what we encountered in the Gray Forest was not surprising. The Horned One's agents move there, tainting animals as well as men and women, though I think we still do not know the full extent of the strength he's gathered. All honors to my Count Thesarin, Dame Alexis, Master Merek, Lady Fiora, and Lady Isabetta for fighting by my side against those tainted creatures. Gloria gird us, for this shall not be the last time we face such things.

Written By Khanne

Nov. 12, 2017, 6:45 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Shard

Shard is an amazing woman. i would have many more scars on my body if it weren't for her... if I were breathing at all. But beyond her strength and skill in battle, she is wise. Her words to Countess Reigna here in the journals are an excellent example of that.

Perhaps one day, i will get to have more conversation with her than we've managed thus far.

Written By Thena

Nov. 12, 2017, 6:33 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)

The drawing of a name for the Solace's newest galley ends tonight (OOC: Midnight PST). If you want a chance to name the ship and smash a bottle of whiskey on her hull during a launch event, send your name suggestion and 10 writs of any type per entry. Multiple names accepted! Multiple entries of the same name accepted! Just...please...don't send 'Dame Thena Grayhope Lounge'.

Acolyte Pyotr will be accepting entries all evening, and I will draw one at random in the morning.

Written By Darrow

Nov. 12, 2017, 6:24 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Skye

It's hard to build when one has nothing to build upon.

I hope she can manage it.

Written By Darrow

Nov. 12, 2017, 6:24 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)

The unfortunate news has reached me that Kima Saik is dead.

A sorrow more pointed than the thousands of others I have witnessed.

Her training has seen me through the war, and the Siege.

May the Thirteenth guard her passing.

Written By Leta

Nov. 12, 2017, 5:49 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)

The King I speak of in the last entry is King Alaric IV, in case folk forget this sort of thing in the future, one never knows.

Also, I saw the King riding on a horse the other day, but I imagine the King rides his horse often enough that there's no need to write that down for Scholarly purposes. In case there are no more horses in years to come, such as happens to other ancient beasts, they are beasts with four legs and hooves, and folk of our time ride around on them. They are mostly brown, but there is also white and black and gray ones. They are also used to pull carts and wagons and things of the sort. They eat grass and hay and carrots. I myself can ride a horse, though not too well, but enough that I won't fall off a saddle, which is a sort of chair or stool one puts on a horse's back.

I hope this satisfies future Scholars.

Written By Leta

Nov. 12, 2017, 5:42 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)

Here I am again with a quill in my hand and a journal to write.

I went to a ceremony of sorts that was put together by Princess Valencia at her Hart. It had something to do with throwing away your regrets or the bad things that were weighing you down, and you would do that by bringing something to burn. The King was there and everything if you can believe it, though he did arrive late.

I took something to burn, and I meant to, but I didn't. My reasons are my own, but I will say I don't know if you can unravel the good from the bad. I've my burdens, but they're precious to me, or they would not mine to bear in the first place.

But it was an interesting ceremony and I am writing this so folk that write of our time in days to come know that the King went to this ceremony, as I am sure the Scholars will care more about what the King did and didn't do, than they will care for my troubles. And I understand that sometimes journals go missing for mysterious reasons of one sort or another, and perhaps no one else wrote this down and so I did. It's not every day I see the King, anyway.

Written By Calaudrin

Nov. 12, 2017, 5:15 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Torian

I live in the lowers. If I'm a silk, I'm the brokest one in the entire city.

Shame on me and Thena for having some fun in a world full of depressing bullshit.

Damn us straight to the Abyss.

Written By Reigna

Nov. 12, 2017, 5:06 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Shard

I thank you very much for your words. It is a rare thing for me to feel so utterly ignorant, but in this case I am, and your shared wisdom is most welcome.

My main concern for her is that she grows knowing that she is loved, and I agree, that I should always be honest with her. Love is does not stop with blood, and I will ensure that she never doubts that she has a place in my heart, no matter the circumstance of her birth.

Thank you, Goodwoman Shard.

Written By Delilah

Nov. 12, 2017, 5:02 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Aiden

First Silas, and then you. I expect Esken to be complaining about his cold in due time.

Written By Anze

Nov. 12, 2017, 4:47 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)

Been awhile since I've written one of these things. Never really got the point of it. And then Khanne mentioned someone read somethin she wrote in one of these things. Who sorts through peoples journals? People in this city need hobbys.

Written By Shard

Nov. 12, 2017, 4:34 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Reigna

I can't speak to ennoblement, and I can't speak to siblings. I had neither of those to complicate the issue. I can't speak to an adopted mother, because I was old enough to remember mine, and the person who took me in never tried to replace my parents (she'd have failed utterly if she had, I was as bull-headed as a child as I am now, maybe even more so).

Here's what I can say: whether it's you or someone you choose, she needs someone who is going to love her, and if you already love her and have the means to take care of her, then that's the most important part already done. The rest is complicated and messy and unfair, but that's got to be handled and one way or another you'll handle it. Keeping her at any kind of a distance because you don't want to disrespect a dead woman is admirable, but beside the point. If she needs a mother, she needs one, and she probably does. Tell her the truth from the beginning, but let her have what she needs. That, in my mind, is the best respect you can give to either of them. There's no law that says she can't have two mothers, or that one has to replace the other. If she gets older and decides that she'd rather have you as a loved guardian instead, then let her have that. Let her shape what she needs out of what you're willing to give, and be willing to give what she needs as she grows.

There's no promise it will all work out, but there's never a promise of that, not with anyone.

Written By Thena

Nov. 12, 2017, 4:24 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Torian

You think me and Officer Estardes are silks? That's adorable!

Written By Valencia

Nov. 12, 2017, 4:08 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)

I had such a lovely time at the Hart's event last night.

Wonderful friends, meeting new people, and excellent conversation and laughter that lasted till the wee hours.

Oh, and there was such a remarkable moon. So unlike many I have seen before.

Thank you to all who help make such lovely memories. I am so grateful for you.

I cannot wait until our next gathering.<3

~~~~~<~<@

Written By Torian

Nov. 12, 2017, 4:06 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)

Lots of duels over which sock to wear eating what kind of eggs or something, and somebody questions why I prioritize teaching ways to earn your keep before I teach letters and numbers.

Two different worlds, depending on which side of the gate you're on. And that's all well too, they can have their socks and eggs, I like what I've got.

Written By Torian

Nov. 12, 2017, 4:03 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Mae

A vase specific for Magpie? You could ask Zakar to cast one from iron coated with spikes, I mean, uh, decorative cones?

If you get one made for me, try clay and ale... or better yet just throw a jug of ale.

Written By Malesh

Nov. 12, 2017, 3:38 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)

I wasn't raised to ask for help. Strong, self reliance was our way. Such a path seemed best to me, but when I finally brought myself to ask for help with the rebuilding of Cedar Vale, I never would have expected such a heart warming level of support. From Lark and the Graysons, to House Bisland with Samael handling the matter so personally, and now Princess Sophie Valardin is lending aide as well. Of course the aide of the Silver Consortium I expected as there's profit to be made, and Grayson and Bisland have an interest in my success though their assistance has far exceeded my expectations. But for Valardin and others to lend aid as well? I don't know that I've ever received true charity before. It is an inexplainable feeling.

I must teach my son Victor to be better at seeking help than I have been.

Written By Eleyna

Nov. 12, 2017, 3:19 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Mae

Porcelain works great. And it makes a nice sound if you miss and it shatters against a wall.

Written By Joslyn

Nov. 12, 2017, 3:18 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)

Just when I think I've seen everything, the patrols show me that I am horribly mistaken and that there is still so much more for me to see. In the Gray Forest, I had a chance to encounter these minions of the slaver that I had never seen before. Bigger than a human, though not as big as a giant. I'm not quite sure what to make of them, but I do know that I managed to kill two of them, and with the assistance of Master Sergei, took down a third. They die like anything else, but it makes me wonder just what other sorts of creatures there are that I have yet to face off against. I'll just have to keep my hairpins sharpened for the occasion.

Written By Thena

Nov. 12, 2017, 2:56 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Joscelin

He's not that bad.

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