Written By Lucita
Aug. 22, 2023, 10:01 a.m.(5/24/1020 AR)
Lord Pasquale's relaxing fishing trip amid a lovely amicable gathering of people was just what was needed to get away from stressful paperwork. It was a surprise to discover such an ugly fish as the one I caught that had two eyes on one side, white on the other side, mottled coloring that looked just like a rock, tasted so good. It just proves that old saying... appearances can be deceiving.
Written By Jan
Aug. 20, 2023, 12:16 p.m.(5/20/1020 AR)
I couldn't be happier for Mikani, though calling her Countess may take some getting used to. The reception was of course beautiful though I admit I was just happy to have the chance to catch up with Caspian-it has been far too long.
Written By Amantha
Aug. 18, 2023, 3:42 p.m.(5/17/1020 AR)
Sometimes it seems that answers create questions, not the other way around. as if I didn't have enough paperwork as it is, but such are duties.
Written By Ann
Aug. 18, 2023, 2:11 a.m.(5/15/1020 AR)
Relationship Note on Mattheu
We danced tonight. That is nothing new. This is our habit. But it was in the park by the Assembly of Peers. When we were hunting for the Golden Egg the both of us found spots we wanted to see once more.
Matti decided that would be one of our first spots to do so. I teased him and said we needed to start a list and check off which garden or outdoor venue we visited next. I keep my satchel with me often. I do like collecting data you know for scholarly pursuits. I should work on that. Then we can come around and figure which ones are our favorites.
Scholar, Raja had a clever idea to do this hunt. I look forward to the next one she puts on.
Matti decided that would be one of our first spots to do so. I teased him and said we needed to start a list and check off which garden or outdoor venue we visited next. I keep my satchel with me often. I do like collecting data you know for scholarly pursuits. I should work on that. Then we can come around and figure which ones are our favorites.
Scholar, Raja had a clever idea to do this hunt. I look forward to the next one she puts on.
Written By Ann
Aug. 18, 2023, 2:04 a.m.(5/15/1020 AR)
Relationship Note on Gwenna
I have such appreciation for my cousin. It was nice to catch up with her in all the things, Scholar. I do not envy the stress she must be feeling with all the changes that have been going on lately. It is nice that her brother is back though. I need to catch up with him next. I also appreciate that she took the time to tell me the basics of a marriage contract. This will not be my first marriage but some things did slip my mind so it was good to have a gentle reminder. I am grateful to the spirits for letting me be a part of Redrain and especially for the time spent with Gwenna.
Written By Artur
Aug. 16, 2023, 5:31 p.m.(5/13/1020 AR)
Once again, I have returned! There are some that missed me, and if I were honest, I missed them as well. Each time I return to the city, it is like a brand new adventure it seems. I have met up with some old friends and with family, yet also made a few new friends. I have found it incredibly interesting to speak with those from far off lands and learn what their lands are all about.
However, as much as I would love to be frivolous and carefree, current events seem to prevent that.
However, as much as I would love to be frivolous and carefree, current events seem to prevent that.
Written By Mattheu
Aug. 16, 2023, 12:58 p.m.(5/12/1020 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
There was a whole lot of exploration around the city. Many places found that either we both knew of, or only one of us knew of and we will seek to go back later. To give the shop or garden a better chance to fall into a place within our hearts.
In the Menagerie, it was the Butterfly Gardens for the longest time. If one were looking for me, and I wasn't in the Expanse or upon a boat setting to ensure its ability to sail. It would be surrounded by the tiny winged dancers of the wind.
We visited the Ferocious Beasts and Great Bears the other night. Seeing them through Princess Ann's eyes... There was a skip in my heart, and it was there under the great domes that the messengers found us with news.
Did you know Bears will watch and try to show that they too can stand and twirl and dance if you start dancing before them?
In the Menagerie, it was the Butterfly Gardens for the longest time. If one were looking for me, and I wasn't in the Expanse or upon a boat setting to ensure its ability to sail. It would be surrounded by the tiny winged dancers of the wind.
We visited the Ferocious Beasts and Great Bears the other night. Seeing them through Princess Ann's eyes... There was a skip in my heart, and it was there under the great domes that the messengers found us with news.
Did you know Bears will watch and try to show that they too can stand and twirl and dance if you start dancing before them?
Written By Mattheu
Aug. 16, 2023, 12:31 p.m.(5/12/1020 AR)
Relationship Note on Raja
(most of the journal is scribbled over as Lord Mattheu is both excitedly rambling and shouting at the scholar who is laughing and trying to convince the lord to be a little quieter.)
Scholar. Did you know of all the amazing places within the city? Sure there's shops and people's homes. And we take them out of the sights, then just look at the bare setting. There's still all of the little places, and not so little places where people meet for food, drink, to talk with each other, to see what beautiful designs are of the city...
... The gardens... and animals within them...
Yes. It all started with a hunt for a golden egg. At first the thought was literally fueled by seeking out a new knife. Then it became a journey to see more of the city. Areas that I knew of? But only really set foot to one spot of. So many beautiful gardens through this city too. Those that are gardening and ensuring the flowers are growing.
And whomever is caring to the animals in the menagerie. I will be making a donation to the zoo. It wasn't meant to disturb all of the animals. There was a moment in which we thought that would be where an egg would be hidden.
Scholar. Did you know of all the amazing places within the city? Sure there's shops and people's homes. And we take them out of the sights, then just look at the bare setting. There's still all of the little places, and not so little places where people meet for food, drink, to talk with each other, to see what beautiful designs are of the city...
... The gardens... and animals within them...
Yes. It all started with a hunt for a golden egg. At first the thought was literally fueled by seeking out a new knife. Then it became a journey to see more of the city. Areas that I knew of? But only really set foot to one spot of. So many beautiful gardens through this city too. Those that are gardening and ensuring the flowers are growing.
And whomever is caring to the animals in the menagerie. I will be making a donation to the zoo. It wasn't meant to disturb all of the animals. There was a moment in which we thought that would be where an egg would be hidden.
Written By Mikani
Aug. 16, 2023, 9:55 a.m.(5/12/1020 AR)
Relationship Note on Jan
Jan, your white journal about marriage interested me.
I had a marriage based on love. There were other factors but love was there and there was even a duel for my honor on the issue. I loved him very much. However, that love clouded much of what I should have seen before entering into such a relationship or contract.
Now I'm in a marriage that while there isn't love, there is mutual respect and there is a desire for us to achieve not only our goals but to help the other achieve theirs. I have great affection for my husband and I know one day there will be love. It's just that love isn't the base of our marriage. It is something much deeper.
Now this isn't my way of trying to sway you one way or another. It is more my explanation for my thinking. Even if I were a commoner, I think I would prefer the base of the marriage to be respect and the desire for helping the other. Love can fade. The others won't.
Just my two pieces of silver.
I had a marriage based on love. There were other factors but love was there and there was even a duel for my honor on the issue. I loved him very much. However, that love clouded much of what I should have seen before entering into such a relationship or contract.
Now I'm in a marriage that while there isn't love, there is mutual respect and there is a desire for us to achieve not only our goals but to help the other achieve theirs. I have great affection for my husband and I know one day there will be love. It's just that love isn't the base of our marriage. It is something much deeper.
Now this isn't my way of trying to sway you one way or another. It is more my explanation for my thinking. Even if I were a commoner, I think I would prefer the base of the marriage to be respect and the desire for helping the other. Love can fade. The others won't.
Just my two pieces of silver.
Written By Mattheu
Aug. 15, 2023, 3:44 p.m.(5/11/1020 AR)
Relationship Note on Raja
There are some friends that will torment you needlessly. Then there are others that get a wild idea and set a golden egg somewhere in the city and you're suddenly finding yourself wandering the city. No necessarily to find it. Though, Scholar. It would be nice to have a new diamondplate knife. I can't say that if I find the egg that I wouldn't seek a piece.
Have you seen Raja's work? Fantastic.
I can say where we did not find the egg. Though I feel that would give an advantage to others that might be seeking the same egg. Thus I can simply leave it as Princess Ann has made sure that I didn't find myself easily lost in our adventures, and if distractions were found. 'Cause you know. The wind can lead you one way then another?
We were quick to be back on track.
Have you seen Raja's work? Fantastic.
I can say where we did not find the egg. Though I feel that would give an advantage to others that might be seeking the same egg. Thus I can simply leave it as Princess Ann has made sure that I didn't find myself easily lost in our adventures, and if distractions were found. 'Cause you know. The wind can lead you one way then another?
We were quick to be back on track.
Written By Mabelle
Aug. 14, 2023, 7:47 a.m.(5/8/1020 AR)
The resourcefulness and dedication of the people of Artshall has left me in awe. With the farms and houses restored and the trees planted, the next stage will be moving back the beehives to their natural home and then the foundation of Duke Cristoph's Agriculture College. Maybe next summer the Art Festival will be celebrated. Perhaps the summer after that. Perhaps.
Written By Jan
Aug. 13, 2023, 9 p.m.(5/7/1020 AR)
I am blessed to see those around me dip their toes into the optimistic future and it warms the soul.
Written By Jan
Aug. 13, 2023, 8:59 p.m.(5/7/1020 AR)
I expected there would be meetings, briefings-orders when the banners were called upon. I wonder if maybe it was a census and not a call to arms after all.
Written By Raja
Aug. 13, 2023, 8:55 a.m.(5/6/1020 AR)
Speaking of love and matters of the heart. It is a terrifying concept to me. I had always been reluctant, hard to trust people. Why open my heart? It leads to just being abandoned and hurt in the end. I mean, I don't /want/ to feel this way. I want to be like those star struck lovers that had to be rescued from their own folly. I want to be lost in the eyes of someone so badly that I am willing to risk everything for it. The problem is, I was there and I was burned. Now, I am skeptical. I am mistrusting. If I were honest, I am afraid.
Written By Raja
Aug. 13, 2023, 8:48 a.m.(5/6/1020 AR)
True love. Do you know the feeling? Well, that is what we think it is when we are young and full of dreams. I had to step in and help save the lives of two star struck lovers who thought it was a good idea to abscond together by hiding in the barrels of a merchant's cargo. You know, most ship captains are not very forgiving for stow-a-ways. These two youngsters think they are in true love! They were willing to flee the city and risk the wrath of the merchant's men just to be together. They fight against the wishes of their family just to gaze into each other's eyes one last time.
It's adorable, but sadly impractical.
So, I have taken the young man as an assistant! I figure it can give him a chance to make something of himself and become worthy of the girl's love. He could earn the respect of the girl's father. He could make a living for himself and gods willing, be able to afford a wife and family in the future. As far as the girl, well, I do not envy her father. I feel I would want to react the same way should it be one of my own daughters. Let some bloke try to steal one of /my/ daughters from me! I would cross entire continents and sail the circumference of every sea to get at the one who took her from me! Woe be to him!
It's adorable, but sadly impractical.
So, I have taken the young man as an assistant! I figure it can give him a chance to make something of himself and become worthy of the girl's love. He could earn the respect of the girl's father. He could make a living for himself and gods willing, be able to afford a wife and family in the future. As far as the girl, well, I do not envy her father. I feel I would want to react the same way should it be one of my own daughters. Let some bloke try to steal one of /my/ daughters from me! I would cross entire continents and sail the circumference of every sea to get at the one who took her from me! Woe be to him!
Written By Noah
Aug. 12, 2023, 11:28 p.m.(5/5/1020 AR)
Relationship Note on Hadrian
So my take away is that if I'm ushering in my own doom (which I do merely by breathing), then I get four daggers?
Written By Jan
Aug. 12, 2023, 10:16 p.m.(5/5/1020 AR)
I know it's common for marriages amongst peerage to be strategic not romantic but the notion of forming such an intimate partnership with someone you're not already invested in seems crazy. It makes me wonder if the advice for marriages amongst peers holds any water at all.
Written By Agric
Aug. 11, 2023, 9:53 p.m.(5/3/1020 AR)
Relationship Note on Titania
It has been a pleasure to get to know Lady Titania over the recent months, and I thank her for being the first to sit down with me for a portrait. I hope she enjoyed her birthday party and wish her many more to come.
Written By Hadrian
Aug. 10, 2023, 1:53 p.m.(4/28/1020 AR)
Relationship Note on Noah
The best marriage advice is to have a board and stick of chalk.
Each time you're annoyed, irked, vexed, troubled, infuriated, bothered, soured, or exasperated (though don't forget the times that you're excited, cheerful, frolicking, confounded, happy, bewildered, aroused, contented, inspired, lackadaisical, confused, or gallivanting)? Make a mark (I will note that you must make the marks yourself; do not pass the chore off to a servant or accomplice). No words. No noteworthy expressions. No spiteful glances. No cheeky little glimmers of a smile. No meaningful regards or thoughtful stares. To really edge into the territory of expert marital spite? It's best to proactively scratch a little mark without discernable cause or merit on the random occasion. In order to attain a more monolithic status then you must make certain that you scratch a very distinct and purposeful mark following a particularly vigorous bout of lovemaking before you promptly depart the area.
Make your marks. Ideally when they're witness to the act, but at minimum ensure that one of their most trusted associates or servants is fed that tender morsel of potential gossip or report.
One must remember though, always, that the marks are irrelevant. They are neither a positive or a negative and entirely without true meaning. They are a playful game and bear precisely zero weight on your genuine outlook, feelings, or regard. The mark is simply a mark for the sake of creating a mark. An act of transferring that moment of annoyance or delight into that little segment of white (or colorful) line and being done with it.
Despite that lack of any true meaning for yourself? The sight of a stick of chalk may become enough to incite rage, even when that stick is simply being moved from one drawer to another. The sound of a board being marked will be like the crying of a whole nursery of infantile children masquerading as semi-functional adults. The scent of chalk dust in the air will be akin to the most powerful concoction to bring foam to the mouth and eyes rolling back in their sockets, as they enter some manner of berserk trance to rival even the most terrifying Northern warrior.
If your goal is to usher in your own doom, then it's the most enjoyable way. You'll have plenty of herbal supplements included in your cups within the month. If that fails to work, then you'll have no less than four gift daggers festooning your person within the fiscal quarter. Evading that fate is what builds strength, character, considerable dexterity, instills a healthy distrust of stairs, and ample guile. It's good for mind, body, and spirit! It is imperative to remember though that this is all an accomplishment of your own making, so there is to be no complaining when you harshly discover that you've bitten off more than you're truly capable of chewing! The silver lining of this point is that if you've achieved this milestone then you won't have to dwell on your folly for long!
Should you prove successful in this survival exercise? You're welcome to write me for additional marriage advice should you find yourself in need. My thirteen years of arduous trials impersonating marriage experience is at your disposal.
Each time you're annoyed, irked, vexed, troubled, infuriated, bothered, soured, or exasperated (though don't forget the times that you're excited, cheerful, frolicking, confounded, happy, bewildered, aroused, contented, inspired, lackadaisical, confused, or gallivanting)? Make a mark (I will note that you must make the marks yourself; do not pass the chore off to a servant or accomplice). No words. No noteworthy expressions. No spiteful glances. No cheeky little glimmers of a smile. No meaningful regards or thoughtful stares. To really edge into the territory of expert marital spite? It's best to proactively scratch a little mark without discernable cause or merit on the random occasion. In order to attain a more monolithic status then you must make certain that you scratch a very distinct and purposeful mark following a particularly vigorous bout of lovemaking before you promptly depart the area.
Make your marks. Ideally when they're witness to the act, but at minimum ensure that one of their most trusted associates or servants is fed that tender morsel of potential gossip or report.
One must remember though, always, that the marks are irrelevant. They are neither a positive or a negative and entirely without true meaning. They are a playful game and bear precisely zero weight on your genuine outlook, feelings, or regard. The mark is simply a mark for the sake of creating a mark. An act of transferring that moment of annoyance or delight into that little segment of white (or colorful) line and being done with it.
Despite that lack of any true meaning for yourself? The sight of a stick of chalk may become enough to incite rage, even when that stick is simply being moved from one drawer to another. The sound of a board being marked will be like the crying of a whole nursery of infantile children masquerading as semi-functional adults. The scent of chalk dust in the air will be akin to the most powerful concoction to bring foam to the mouth and eyes rolling back in their sockets, as they enter some manner of berserk trance to rival even the most terrifying Northern warrior.
If your goal is to usher in your own doom, then it's the most enjoyable way. You'll have plenty of herbal supplements included in your cups within the month. If that fails to work, then you'll have no less than four gift daggers festooning your person within the fiscal quarter. Evading that fate is what builds strength, character, considerable dexterity, instills a healthy distrust of stairs, and ample guile. It's good for mind, body, and spirit! It is imperative to remember though that this is all an accomplishment of your own making, so there is to be no complaining when you harshly discover that you've bitten off more than you're truly capable of chewing! The silver lining of this point is that if you've achieved this milestone then you won't have to dwell on your folly for long!
Should you prove successful in this survival exercise? You're welcome to write me for additional marriage advice should you find yourself in need. My thirteen years of arduous trials impersonating marriage experience is at your disposal.
Written By Noah
Aug. 9, 2023, 11:22 p.m.(4/27/1020 AR)
Marriage Advice.
Send your spouse a long list of ways they have annoyed you today. If there are 7 paragraphs, even better.
Please send message if you need more marriage advice for a successful and happy marriage.
Send your spouse a long list of ways they have annoyed you today. If there are 7 paragraphs, even better.
Please send message if you need more marriage advice for a successful and happy marriage.
Please note that the scholars may take some time preparing your journal for others to read.