Written By Fergus
July 9, 2017, 7:02 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)
Freja - The other half of me. Shit, the better half of me. Like looking in a fucking mirror too many times. You had plenty of shit to go through, so did I, if it weren't for you, pretty sure I'd of lost my fucking mind.
Darren - The best of us. Your old man would be proud of you. Still think you smile too much though.
Kieran - Fucking smartass. But someone has to be.
Drea - Auntie Drea. My second mother after we lost ours. Enough said.
Anze - *things are written and scribbled out* Fuck. I don't get you most times. Think you need to pull your head out of your fucking ass when it comes to you and me. Still, you're my brother and I'm there for you. Even if you hate the idea of it.
Calypso - You're a good woman. Don't know what you see in my brother, but it's probably something good. Glad he makes you happy. Be good to him and it'll be a good day to all you sister.
Eirene - Mal Brigadier General Tightpants. Enough said.
Alis - Short Stack. Best non-blooded sister I could ask for.
Edain - Holy fuck, I got idea what to say here. Doesn't drop in a fight for nothing. Need to teach me your tricks.
Kima - Hotty Baroness Miss Hot-Hot. Thanks for helping me get my edge back. Not there yet, but if not for you, I'd be far behind.
Khanne - Still my best friend, despite what you fucking think. Enough said.
Morrighan - Red. I got your back.
Donella - Promise not to be so fucking...eh, alright. Whatever. You'll get another shot, only fair.
Armel - Where'd you go, asshole. Drinking with you an Mal was the best.
Marian - Thank you. You fucking know the rest.
Written By Archene
July 9, 2017, 6:53 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)
Written By Alexis
July 9, 2017, 6:41 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)
I do admit, I hope to one day hit triple digits myself. Even if I never duplicate the feat.
Written By Alexis
July 9, 2017, 6:35 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Zhayla
Which is to say, she joined me when I was sparring.
She impresses me. Her bearing. Her attitudes and ideals, what I've heard of them, and the fact that she is the second person I know of to score a three-digit marker at the Telmar Gauntlet. Old Oak has a fine woman for a Sword, and I am inspired by her to try harder and ensure that I am as fine a Sword to Blancbier.
Written By Alexis
July 9, 2017, 6:31 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
Truth be told, I wanted that before Lady Niamh passed away as well.
We talked. It was nice. She's a wise woman, I think. And I can see why Lady Niamh loved her so. There's a certain combination of competence and certainty that blends in a fine alchemy, producing a fine core of a being. Lady Aislin is that kind of person.
While I wish that the circumstances that led to our first meeting were not quite as grim, I do hope that - in memory of our lady - we will have a bright future as friends.
Written By Edward
July 9, 2017, 6:28 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)
Written By Cambria
July 9, 2017, 6:24 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)
In more exciting news, I attended the Moonlight Tea Social hosted by the Lady Symonesse Marin'luna, our future Queen. It was, in contrast to the open Assembly headed by Duke Gabriel Bisland, decidedly pleasant. Perhaps it had something to do with the fact that, with but exception to a few, they were attended by completely different people. One thing I must note, however, is there was a thread of commonality: both Duke Bisland and Lady Marin'luna were petitioned endlessly with questions. And both, in my opinion, showed a good deal more patience than I suspect many others in their positions would have been able to endure.
That said, I cannot escape the feeling of melancholy. The effects of homesickness, no doubt, for I have never before left Ostria and, for much of my life, never imagined that I ever would. I miss familiar sights and familiar faces. Though I have encountered several polite and welcoming individuals since my arrival in the capital, I confess I have not made a single friend. Not even an acquaintance in whom I might hope for such. It is very lonely here.
Written By Margot
July 9, 2017, 6:08 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)
It's starting to feel like a real family.
Written By Alis
July 9, 2017, 6:07 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Fergus
I think the scholars are also going to cringe at what this does to the family tree, since I am married to her cousin. So that will make our children cousins twice to her children. First cousins through the web of marriages, and then second cousins (??) by blood?
Written By Larissa
July 9, 2017, 5:12 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)
Written By Hadrian
July 9, 2017, 5:09 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)
I presented her with a humble gift in welcome to the city and she seemed quite excited to have received it. Striking, delightful, and altogether phenomenal. She surely made an impression on myself and I suspect she'll make one on us all with time!
Written By Gawain
July 9, 2017, 4:18 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Skye
Written By Kael
July 9, 2017, 4:12 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Fatima
Written By Valery
July 9, 2017, 3:31 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)
The music and the dance were so beautiful...
I was dancing with someone I didn't know. That's an improvement, isn't it?
Written By Kael
July 9, 2017, 3:16 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Shae
Written By Merek
July 9, 2017, 3:07 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)
Written By Caelis
July 9, 2017, 3:02 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)
May your hopes find safe harbors
Written By Duarte
July 9, 2017, 3 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)
I learned a great deal from that. Things that my brothers failed to heed and cost them their lives. I presume it has cost them both their lives. But now the cobblers son is a Count. Bravura is beautiful and I opted to not reveal myself as I walked it's streets to take the pulse of it. To see for myself how the city is handling itself in the wake of the leadership change. These people are the ones that I was raised with. She wanted me off the frontlines, and yet, she has done quite the opposite. She's placed me on the frontlines of just a different war. One that has not so physical wounds but there are weapons that I wait to see if I am just as equipped to deal with. It will be a matter of time I think, before someone will rise to challenge the Duchess in her choice of those she appointed to Nilanza, Bravura and Inverno. It will be a matter of time before they question her actions.
I have a few months maybe.
A few months before the title hunters come and I must choose someone that can stand up to the other one. Someone who won't bleed to badly under her claws. It'll take them that long to realize it exists I think. Though, I would argue what would stop me from appointing Orland my heir. Who doesn't want a scowly pimply faced teenager as their heir.
Written By Khanne
July 9, 2017, 2:31 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)
Congratulations to Anze and Calypso for their upcoming wedding.
Congratulations to Darren and Donella for theirs as well.
Seems Redrain men are rather adept at finding wonderful women to marry. I look forward to getting to know each of them more so than I already do. I wish them all the happiness in the world, and may the Gods and the Spirits alike, bless their unions.
Congratulations too to those I do not know who have recently spoken here of impending nuptials, or even possibilities. May everything work out for all those involved whether it be love or political alliance, or combinations thereof.
Written By Calypso
July 9, 2017, 10:59 a.m.(10/20/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Anze
This is a private thought but I thought it pertinent to share publicly. I am well aware of your reputation with the Crown and some of the Compact even still. You are seen as brash, selfish and even dangerous to some. And perhaps there was a time where that was true. But in the year and then some I have waited by your side, I have seen your true nature. You are passionately loyal to whatever you devote yourself to. I have seen you give selflessly over and over this past year. To the Shamans to the Faith, to my family and their causes and to yours. You have devoted your existence to making your wrongs right again and I could not be prouder of the redemption you've achieved through this.
Anyone who is humble enough to accept their punishments willingly, and take the opportunity to learn and grow from their mistakes, is a strong person in my eyes. None of us is perfect. It is how we step forward that makes us who we are.
I know you care very little about what others see you as, but I hope some day they will let your past transgressions go and see you for the man you are now.
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