This journal has been closed for an extremely long time and now it is to be awakened once more. There is so much in my past that I have not time to write of it all. I will give a brief interlude to my life as it has been since last I wrote and then the next pages will be filled with new memories in the course of a new beginning. I can only say that my life has taken many twists and turns along the way since last documented and I have now found myself the only living nobility that remains of the still beautiful and green land of Rivendale. I am in possession of the ring "Nenya" that once belonged to Galadriel as Lothlorien had no one to turn the powerful icon over to. I now guard both lands as well as the ring and Galadriel's most precious mirror. I am still the owner and proprietor of the tavern so named and as of now I have no love in my life. My children... Mela and Rumil "Lance" are grown and have gone their own way in life, I see them from time to time but that is all. I have no grandchildren as of yet... Rumil has chosen to fight in the armies of foreign lands, while Mela has chosen the life of a Philanthropist. I cannot say that their choices upset me in any way. They have both chosen honorable paths and I watch them from afar with the eyes of a proud mother, though my heart does long for grandchildren. I guess I am getting old afterall though my features bely that of a young maiden still. Perhaps I will find another love, one that will finally stay the course and one that I can be with for the rest of my days. Here is where I leave you now... with the knowledge of what has lead me here... and now? Well, we simply see what is to come.

Uryviel Lessien

This night has brought me many a surprise. Two old friends whom I have not seen in quite sometime came by to chat with me and made it known that they intend to return often. First I was greeted from my litany by Kailen, a most lovely man. He is a King in his parts and has a heart of gold. He is one with nature and though I have wondered I have never bothered to ask if he actually lives in the woodland or if he even has a home. It was not long into a conversation with Kailen that another old friend arrived. Karo... and of course his lovely companion Jib. I have never seen a more apt pair of friends than they. To my surprise she still remembered me and treated me as an old friend. Jib is a wolf, and she is very protective over Karo which is to be expected. So I did have second thoughts before presenting my hand to her to be sniffed. Karo, has not forgotten me in the least, as a matter of fact he made comments that led me to believe that he has thought of me quite often in these years that have passed us both by so fast. It does my heart good to see old friends again and when they did have to leave I felt a sudden forlorn ache in my chest and found myself hoping they would come again very soon. It is so very quiet here at the Mirror and I long for company.

Uryviel Lessien

I have decided that it is time to let my inhibitions go and move to another land where I will be at peace. I have done a lot of searching and have come to find that the Kingdom of Solurius seems to be the perfect place for me to settle down. The Inne is not what it use to be and I have seen only a few friends and sparsely since my return. I feel that to move to other lands where I may gain another business and new friends is the right thing to do. I was quite fortunate last night to be invited to an induction for a Lady Meren that resides within this Kingdom. It was a wonderful ceremony and served to show me that I have indeed made the right choice. I met the King and Queen as well as Lady Meren and they are all so warm and very gentle people.

The place itself is beautiful, the lands go on forever it seems and the houses are immaculately kept. I have invited the Lady Meren to tea sometime soon and I cannot wait to obtain her company. I am sure she will be able to tell me more about this place and it's wonderful people. I have been invited to a ball this eve, I feel as though I am young once again. I have not been to a ball of any kind in so many years it was almost impossible to find a dress to wear. I finally found a garment of the most beautiful burgundy brocade with pale silver flowers woven into it all trimmed in a rich black lace. I think this should do fine, and I hope it doesn't seem to old fashioned of gaudy.

I anxiously await the chance to meet more of the citizens of Solurius this eve and I have a feeling that a quick and flawless transition to these new lands is to be made soon.

Yours,

Uryviel Lessien

I have received word from the King that I am now the owner of a beautiful piece of land and a wonderful home within his lands. I had of course been staying in the Inne for the time and had petitioned for lands of my own. I was quite surprised when word came so quickly. The monarchs of this land are kind and generous and I could not be happier than to know I shall be residing here now. I have spoken as well about bringing the Inne within these lands and have been given the word that it would be fine to include my establishment here. I think it shall be wonderful to give the people of Solurius yet another place to go for drink and merry meeting among friends. I have given my home the name of Lessien Keep and have already received the deed. Ryan my constant companion has hired men to help move my things immediately. I do not at times know what I would do without him.

I received another wonderful surprise late this eve. The Princess Siobhan sent her courier with a letter that warmed my heart so that I could not help but find myself close to tears. It has been so long since I have felt wanted and included in lands such as these. I have decided to post the letters here, both hers and my return.

The Letters:

At the end of the night, Siobhan removed the lovely ring that Uryviel had given her and placed it within her jewelry chest gently. After dressing down into a chemise and taking a cup of tea, she sat down to her writing desk and penned a note.

Dearest Uryviel,

Thank you again for the beautiful ring. I will treasure it always. It is truly unique amongst anything else I own. May you be blessed as much as you have blessed me, and even more.

With warm regards,
Princess Siobhan

The letter was received by her majesty's courier late that evening and she read it with a warmth in her heart. Her eyes threatened to tear at the sentiment within the words, she had never felt so accepted amonga group in a long while. She sat down at an oak table in the center of the Inne and taking up a quill wrote her own reply letter in elegant script.

Dearest Princess Siobhan,

I thank you for the opportunity to attend your wonderful celebration and I do hope the ring will serve you well. You shall never lose you power to dream and in turn make those dreams come true, the ring also holds the power to soothe and calm those around you when times are hard. I am sure you will cherish it greatly and there could be none so deserving as your gracious self. I see well how your parents love you and I know that is why you have grown into such a lovely young woman. May your life forever be prosperous and happy.

Sincerely,
Uryviel Lessien

Well, it has been a most interesting night indeed. I attended my first open court and I must admit it was a great success. I met many people and had a wonderful time. When first I arrived I was greeted by Mairi and Tessa. Tessa actually charmed me into a dance which was fun, and laughing like children we twirled about the room. Mairi seemed most contemplative and when she finally spoke I figured out why. It seems she had witnessed some men being particularly cruel to a woman they called a prostitute and another group of men rushed to her rescue. Well, this started a spark of interesting conversation between Tessa, Mairi and myself about the way certain men act and how to tell if they are noble or just out for the obvious. The conversation was cut short when a gentleman by the name of Chrum MacDaniel entered and a lady named Val. Though we still spoke a little and Val entered the conversation it lulled considerably. The night wore on and Chrum's wife Aly joined us. She too got into the conversation and soon we had quite a time. It was not long before many others started entering the hall and the conversation finally died completely.

The King and Queen entered and introductions made by new coutiers that had not yet met them. I spent the night talking with Mairi until she began to feel ill again and made her way upstairs. I was standing by the window, looking out over the courtyard when Tessa came over. She had a new friend with her, and I must say a very handsome one at that. His name was Ian Soren, and he is an Altruist. We had a delightful conversation for a bit about his profession and I have invited him to visit the tavern. I do hope he visits, I would love to get to know him better. I then met GarThog, a dragon. Yes, he is quite charming and a wonderful conversationalist. Though somewhat lacking in the refined area. He changed to human form to dance with me and forgot his clothing. I covered him with my cloak, much to the amusement of everyone there and we danced for a while. I am sure I shall see him again. I also met a delightful woman by the name Llynya. The Ducchess is lovely as well as charming and I intend to get her as well as Tessa, the Queen, Princess and a few other women to join me one afternoon for tea.

Before I left I had the pleasure of meeting two others. One was Ser Loras Royce, a very noble seeming man and I do hope to speak more with him in the future. As well as Abbey McBride, I shall be sure to send out the invitation for tea to her as well. I do not understand why but for some reason Ian sticks out in my mind the most of all the ones I met this eve. I sincerely hope to see him a lot more often, there is something about him... whether it be simply his profession or the fact that he seems to be a genuinely caring and intelligent man I do not know. But I shall indeed strive to know him much better.

Uryviel Lessien

Well, another induction last night... this one for Brandi Blaek and my own draws near. I am to be inducted into the realm as well as the order of Ambassadors. I have been told by Llynya as well as Gillian that they feel this is where I belong and would be most useful. I do hope they are right. I intend to do the very best job I possibly can for the Kingdom. I know that being in this order will mean that I represent them to the fullest and I shall maintain a professional attitude. Legolas has been extremely tired which is to be expected. He spends his days with me taking walks and resting by the lake and his nights are spent in dreamless sleep with me by his side. I worry sometimes about him but I know that he has been through so very much and I continue to believe that time heals all. My heart only grows fuller everyday with love for him, and I can only hope that eventually things will be as they once were for us both. He has found love once again within these walls and I know that he feels happy and at home here. I intend very soon to get him out more into the realm where he can meet my friends and newfound family here in Solurius. There is so much for him to see and do here and I hope as well that he will decide to join up with them and make this place as much his home as it is mine. I guess only time will tell...

Uryviel Lessien

Mairi left the gift outside of the door of Galadriel's mirror. The main gift itself was a stunning chest with ironwork on the top--it represented well the work of men rather than elves, but she knew Uryviel would appreciate its rustic beauty. The box was filled with none other than Bunratty mead!! And a note: Dearest Uryviel, I am sorry that I was unable to make your induction ceremony. However, I wanted to offer you some of my father's mead. Please enjoy it--it is the best of the best. Mairi She opened the box and read the letter, her eyes filled with tears. She closed it back and placed it on the table taking out a piece of parchment she wrote her own return letter in elegant script. Dearest Mairi, I know well that you would have been there if you could have. I felt you there in spirit even though you were not there in body. You mean everything to me, you are the best friend in the world. Thank you so very much for the wonderful gift and I shall not open a bottle of it until I can share it with you. Forever you faithful, Uryviel Lessien

So much has taken place in seemingly so little time, and I have lost track of writing it all down. First I must say that my life here in Solurius is taking off at a great speed, and even I with my elven metabolism am having trouble keeping up. I have met a most wonderful man... actually, I had met him previously but now our lives have been somewhat entertwined. I am speaking of Ian Soren, we took our journey together and there was much to discover along the way. Not only did we find what we were seeking but much more. We have discovered we have much in common as well. He is to go to my King this court night to petition to court me formally. I could not be happier, really except for the fact of Legolas. I know I have let him down and that pains me, but I simply do not feel that our relationship is what it once was. I have changed so much, and he... well he of course is the same as he ever was. It does not make me dislike him in the least, I just feel that we have no common ground.

I must go to happier thoughts so, I have been going about my ambassadorial duties and have two very promising alliances thus far. I am looking forward to continuing negotiations and hopefully soon things will come to light. On the night that I met with the Regent of Camelot, Wolfe al' Loren and his first Knight Dante' Dagan there was also a baby shower for Queen Julia Nior of Telarus. I sadly missed the festivities but I did send her gifts along with a letter of congratulations.

Dearest Queen Noir, I am so very sorry that I missed you shower and I do regret it to the very core of my being. Business took me away by chance this eve though I did intend to come. I have sent these gifts in the hopes that you can indeed use them and I do hope you have a wonderfully healthy child. I remember well when I was awaiting the arrival of my own twins and it was the most fantastic time of my life. I wish your entire family lots of love, health and happiness. Forever your friend, Uryviel Lessien, Royal Ambassador of Solurius I of course received one back a wonderful thank you that could not have meant more to me. I do hope to be about when the child is born so that I may give all three my blessing. The letter was addressed to me as well as the others that attended and the personal feel was magnificent. Dearest Caillean, Llynya, Aly, Rennie, Sabine and Uryviel, Thank~you so much for the amazing gifts.. and thank~you so very much for coming to the babys shower. That meant the world to me. It was really fun having you there, and I adore and cherish our time together. Your Majesty, You are somebody I can nae imagine being with out in friendship. We are so blessed to know, and to call you and His majesty friends. Thank~you for the gift from you and Solurius. I can nae tell you how moved I was to have recieved such a personal and perfect gift. Alec is touched as well. He loves the book, as do I. It now sits beautifully on a table next to the babys bed and our rocking chair in the baby's room. We'll be reading verses to the babe, from the time she/he is born. And everytime we lift this gift you've given us, we smile, as we'll be reminded of you and yours. Thank~you so very much dear friend. Rennie, Thank~you for coming love and for being such an amazing person. I always laugh when I'm with you, and the night of the shower was nae different. I can nae wait to compete with you again, and I want you to know that we adore you. Thank~you too love for the very special gift.. we'll think of you as we lift the beautiful book as well. Sabine, Thank~you for the most beautiful Christning gown we've ever laid eyes on. What an exquisite and perfect gift. Our child will be Christened in this gown you've gifted her/him with. You are such a dear and everytime I think of you I smile. I hope we get to spend more time with you.. as we miss interacting. Thank~you so much for coming to the shower, it meant a lot to both mine husband, and to me.Bless you love. Aly, ::Smiles as she pens on:: Thank~you too for the beautiful book, and.. thank~you for coming! It was so good to see you again! You always give me smiles, and you're such a beautiful and strong heart.. tis an inspiration to me. Your friendship means the world to me.. and always will. Thank~you many many times. Llynya, Lovie! Thank~you for the book.. I can picture you working hard to compile it.. and we want you to know.. we're so in awe of this book, there are no words to express. Thank~you Llynya.. you're a cherished friend, and I can nae wait to kiss your cheek again! I do hope to see you soon. Bless you.. always. Uryviel, Thank~you Thank~you! Your generousity and thoughtfulness humbles us. The gifts you gifted us with for the baby are gorgeous. Every single one. The gowns, one of which will be worn by the baby when his father, his Majesty Alec, blesses our child in my husbands faith, are increadibly beautiful! The silver comb and brush set is completely precious and exqusite..I can nae wait to use them on the baby! The silver cups, and silver dish set ..mmm.. what beauties, and what excellent taste you have. Thank~you so much..so much. You are a sweetheart, and your gifts are very well met. We'll smile everytime we use them, or see them.. and will be reminded of you. To all of you.. Thank~you very very much.. With all my heart, Julia Once again, and I cannot say this enough. I feel so wanted here and so happy, my life it once again my own and I live to serve my kingdom well. Getting back to the alliance I did receive the pre-alliance documentation and have passed that on to my King and Queen as well as the Duchess Talbot. Now all that remains is to have the formal meeting. I await that with an anxious mind. I also had the honor of having King Henry of Kapaal as my escort for the evening to the Valentine Ball in Solurius. His kingdom is another of my hopefuls for alliance and I must say that Henry and I have become very good friends. I feel comfortable with him and it is good to have a man as a friend that you can feel that way about. We have so much in common and the talks we have are wonderful. His friendship is one I shall forever cherish no matter what. There is so much I have perhaps left out, and I do hope to stay caught up now so that this will not happen again. For now I must go and prepare for the induction of Ser Loras Royce which is to be held this eve. Our Kingdom is truly growing and I am glad to see it. Uryviel Lessien