Written By Esoka
June 17, 2017, 10:59 p.m.(9/3/1006 AR)
I was raised to revere all of the Pantheon, and I have tried to take the lost gods (now found) into my heart with the zeal They deserve. There are some virtues I am easier with than others. Courage, justice, fidelity. And others I struggle with, like Jayus' creative grace and Lagoma's drive for change. I sense Skald will be one that's not easy for me. I'd like to think my life shaped by duty and kin, but the path I've picked has been entirely of my own choosing. That is not always easy to admit. There is something both heartening, and a little terrifying, to accept that we keep our oaths and promises only by our own resolve each day.
Written By Mikani
June 17, 2017, 10:33 p.m.(9/3/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Ember
Ember's okay, a tad on the angry side of life but she's okay. She's a good captain and not a bad fighter. She's stubborn as can be though. I've seen her through the best and worst of life. Both in pretty dresses and drenched in blood. Her blood, my blood, enemy blood... She's frequently wearing some amount of blood.
Written By Lydia
June 17, 2017, 10:15 p.m.(9/3/1006 AR)
To-Do List:
* Seek suitors. Dragons or Griffins. Perhaps a Bear. Will need to consider. Will also consider new and unexpected surprises. (I mean, who doesn't love a nice surprise?)
* Seek proteges. Perhaps to add to the household staff.
* Write more letters. There are old connections that I need to renew and new connections to kindle.
* More gossip.
* New slippers.
* New gown to match new slippers. (I saw this most amazing pale, wintry rose blue silk that I need-need-need.)
* Consider charitable projects for the groups and organizations that I am involved with.
* Seek suitors. Dragons or Griffins. Perhaps a Bear. Will need to consider. Will also consider new and unexpected surprises. (I mean, who doesn't love a nice surprise?)
* Seek proteges. Perhaps to add to the household staff.
* Write more letters. There are old connections that I need to renew and new connections to kindle.
* More gossip.
* New slippers.
* New gown to match new slippers. (I saw this most amazing pale, wintry rose blue silk that I need-need-need.)
* Consider charitable projects for the groups and organizations that I am involved with.
Written By Victus
June 17, 2017, 9:59 p.m.(9/3/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Erika
My cat found a new plaything. Maybe that'll put a damn smile on its face.
Written By Eleyna
June 17, 2017, 9:54 p.m.(9/3/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Talen
I don't remember you protesting that much last night.
Written By Talen
June 17, 2017, 9:53 p.m.(9/3/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
I just threw up a little.
Written By Eleyna
June 17, 2017, 9:51 p.m.(9/3/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Talen
The bacon might have been a bit much, I agree. Live and learn.
Written By Talen
June 17, 2017, 9:50 p.m.(9/3/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
How dare you like taking it Valardin style. It's so very... dull.
Written By Eleyna
June 17, 2017, 9:49 p.m.(9/3/1006 AR)
Of course the White Journals aren't for detailing sexual exploits or making threats. Clearly, Vellichor gave us this gift to publicly shame others who choose to write about things that we don't find personally interesting. A much better use of the space.
Written By Orazio
June 17, 2017, 9:45 p.m.(9/3/1006 AR)
Sentinel,
Silent Watcher.
You who witness my poor life,
its trials and its travails,
my actions in the light and in the darkness.
I beg not that you grant me justice.
I beg that you guide me to bring justice to others,
that I shall not silent abide evil,
that I shall not speak untruth,
that I shall not turn from the innocent in need.
I beg that my eyes be clear, my ears be open,
and that my heart be weighed on the scales,
now and at the end of my life.
May justice be done.
Silent Watcher.
You who witness my poor life,
its trials and its travails,
my actions in the light and in the darkness.
I beg not that you grant me justice.
I beg that you guide me to bring justice to others,
that I shall not silent abide evil,
that I shall not speak untruth,
that I shall not turn from the innocent in need.
I beg that my eyes be clear, my ears be open,
and that my heart be weighed on the scales,
now and at the end of my life.
May justice be done.
Written By Lanei
June 17, 2017, 9:26 p.m.(9/3/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Joscelin
My Guildmaster is a wonderful person. She always has been, but I remembered it more today. So much is happening for me, I'm filled with delight and anticipation.
Written By Arthur
June 17, 2017, 9:20 p.m.(9/3/1006 AR)
((Written with numerous spelling errors and such, due to the illiteracy of a commoner.))
What a day! Lady Calypso came into my store today and offered patronage, which I took up, of course. I think that will go a long way to helping establish myself in this city. I look forward to the challenge of standing apart from the other leatherworkers, and I know Jayus will guide me in my craftsmanship.
I also watched the archery competition which took place right outside my shop. It was fun.
What a day! Lady Calypso came into my store today and offered patronage, which I took up, of course. I think that will go a long way to helping establish myself in this city. I look forward to the challenge of standing apart from the other leatherworkers, and I know Jayus will guide me in my craftsmanship.
I also watched the archery competition which took place right outside my shop. It was fun.
Written By Vanora
June 17, 2017, 9:15 p.m.(9/3/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Isolde
I have learned so much from her. I once wanted to be just like her, or perhaps to be her entirely. Now that is not the case, but Isolde is still incredibly important to me.
Written By Vanora
June 17, 2017, 9:14 p.m.(9/3/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Belladonna
My cousin. My Duchess. My keeper. All of these, moment to moment.
Written By Kima
June 17, 2017, 9:01 p.m.(9/3/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Joscelin
I commissioned a prize for Estaban's archery contest from Guildmistress Joscelin Arterius. Her work is always superb, and I was more than pleased when it was delivered into my hands this afternoon. I am positive the winner who takes this little brooch home will wear it proudly and with joy - as well they should. Hers is truly a gift from the blessed god, Jayus.
She also sewed the ribbons for the top three winners, which I, personally, think are darling and will love forever and ever.
She also sewed the ribbons for the top three winners, which I, personally, think are darling and will love forever and ever.
Written By Kima
June 17, 2017, 8:54 p.m.(9/3/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Abbas
Spent the morning training Prince Abbas Thrax. The man doesn't fool around, which I appreciate. My time is money, after all. What's more I hate to waste my skill and talent on those who aren't giving their all when they come to me for mentoring.
The are other, cheaper alternatives for learning how to swing a sword or dodge a blow, though I surely won't list them here.
The new warlord seems to be looking towards the future with eyes no longer blinkered. I can only hope the gods set him on a sure path, so that he might not go through life sewing wanton destruction and misery, of which so many are capable.
The are other, cheaper alternatives for learning how to swing a sword or dodge a blow, though I surely won't list them here.
The new warlord seems to be looking towards the future with eyes no longer blinkered. I can only hope the gods set him on a sure path, so that he might not go through life sewing wanton destruction and misery, of which so many are capable.
Written By Merek
June 17, 2017, 8:46 p.m.(9/3/1006 AR)
A reminder to the Compact that Vellichor didn't gift us the White Journals to make threats or tell the whole world our sexual business. This isn't to anyone specific, it's in general because it seems to be a trend I've seen since coming here quite a while back. If you feel the need to speak certain things so much, the black journals are the place for these Black Reflections.
Written By Merek
June 17, 2017, 8:41 p.m.(9/3/1006 AR)
A fun event. It was nice to participate in something that has to do with archery. I hope there are more like it.
Written By Lydia
June 17, 2017, 7:43 p.m.(9/3/1006 AR)
Okay. I figured it out, Scholars.
Oh, I've done so many wrong things. Spoken the wrong things. Pushed people away and shut myself up like a spiky little hedgehog curled up into a ball. Afraid. Too many blushes and blind judgements. I'm not a shrinking violet anymore.
I thought about it, about Nadia, and I'm writing this down to get it out and be done. I can't be caught up in my own thoughts like I'm still a Lady. I'm not. I have other important responsibilities, other complicated problems that affect more than just me. I can't be self-involved on the level I was --
I'm not sure how long it's going to take to change. But I'm choosing to start today.
Oh, I've done so many wrong things. Spoken the wrong things. Pushed people away and shut myself up like a spiky little hedgehog curled up into a ball. Afraid. Too many blushes and blind judgements. I'm not a shrinking violet anymore.
I thought about it, about Nadia, and I'm writing this down to get it out and be done. I can't be caught up in my own thoughts like I'm still a Lady. I'm not. I have other important responsibilities, other complicated problems that affect more than just me. I can't be self-involved on the level I was --
I'm not sure how long it's going to take to change. But I'm choosing to start today.
Written By Lanei
June 17, 2017, 7:32 p.m.(9/3/1006 AR)
I have had the most inspiring afternoon, it seems like such luck, a whim that turned out to provide so much! Still I will thank Jayus for it, for perhaps my whims were guided, and even if not, to bring fruit to their results I must rely on His Inspiration.
It may truly happen. My own shop, my own (well, not entirely my own, no) plan to see that the shop becomes popular, that MY work becomes popular.
It's all I've wanted for so very, very long, that I am still half shocked at the possibilities.
It may truly happen. My own shop, my own (well, not entirely my own, no) plan to see that the shop becomes popular, that MY work becomes popular.
It's all I've wanted for so very, very long, that I am still half shocked at the possibilities.
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