adjectivecharacterized by a lack of force or enthusiasm http://www.dictionary.com “Valeria, why are we here?” Katja huffed as the hyur half-dragged her into the Weaver’s Guild. Even as her boots skid against the sandstone flooring, Redolent Rose looked their way, the massive roegadyn breaking into a beaming smile. “Well, if it...
verb (used with object)to deposit as security, as for money borrowed, especially with a pawnbroker: http://www.dictionary.com It was the winter I turned fifteen. Our gardens had not prospered because mother had been so taken to her bed, thanks to father’s… visits. Food in the Shroud was a commodity thanks to...
adjectiveburdensome, oppressive, or troublesome; causing hardship http://www.dictionary.com A Villanelle What duty must a daughter giveWhen life has left one that’s adoredAnd onerous grief holds her captive Hope burns like a waning votiveEach day cuts like new-forged swordWhat duty must a daughter give For love must one eternally liveFeelings carefully, secretly...
Do something in the easiest or least expensive way; also, act illegally http://www.dictionary.com Bright La Noscean sunlight cascaded over the ramshackle cottage, the stark contrast casting deep shadows over the building’s interior. The carpenter sighed as he ran a hand over the blackened support beam overhead, mouth crimping with disapproval...
Intro Line Prompt: As soon as she walked in, she felt the tension… https://writingexercises.co.uk/firstlinegenerator.php Content Warning: Suggested Domestic Abuse As soon as she walked in, she felt the tension. It rasped on the air like static electricity dancing upon the skin. The reek of alcohol, stale sweat, and piss lingered...
noun a length of woven goods, especially as it comes on a roll from the loom. http://www.dictionary.com Warm Thanalan sunlight lanced down over the sandstone walls of the Jewel of the Desert, painting the streets of Ul’dah with its pale, yellow glow. Along with that golden shroud came the oppressive...
Dear Book, It’s been a busy week. I received word from the local authorities in Limsa Lominsa that mother’s house was going to be put up for auction and the property sold if something wasn’t done with it. It’s been so long since I’d been there, I’d almost forgotten… Part...
Dear Book: Went on my first mission for the Vanguard Company. It… wasn’t exactly what I expected from a mercenary company. We were helping Iris Yuzuka move out of her apartment… or rescuing stuff from it. It’s hard to say. She’d been evicted by her landlords on zero notice along...
Dear Book: It’s been a few sennights since I wrote last, so let’s catch you up. Been spending a lot of time with the Vanguard Company thanks to Valeria Camena dragging me out there to get me acquainted with folks. They seem like a decent bunch. I especially like Rhaya...
Dear Book, Spending time with T’Shira Rhuill has been a welcome break from my new adventuring life. She serves as a reminder of exactly what it is I’m doing all this adventuring for. People like her who are just trying to live their lives in this chaotic world that we...