December 1

Journal Entry: December 1, 2025

Location: The North (New Homestead) Mood: Exhausted but hopeful

It has been such a long, chaotic day, but finally, I think we have landed somewhere safe.

Leaving Teletus is officially behind me. I saw the notifications about the old rentals expiring and over-prim limits for the others, and honestly, it just felt like watching a door close on a stressful chapter. I am done with the bullying and the politics there.

We had a brief stop in Var-Kor. I tried to set up a rental there, but it just wasn't right—prim limits were tight, and things were missing. But then, Father (Wind) surprised us all. He didn't just find a spot; he bought a whole Homestead.

It is beautiful, though completely different from what I am used to. It is a Northern setting—Torvaldsland style. There is snow everywhere, thick forests, and a rugged, raw beauty to it. It’s freezing, though! I realized almost immediately that I need to find my winter clothes, and poor Red definitely needs a pair of boots.

Father gave me a spot for my house with a 1,000 prim limit, which is incredibly generous. I spent a good portion of the evening just trying to get the house placed right (there was a stubborn pile of snow blocking the porch view for a while) and decorating it to feel like my home. It’s starting to come together.

The biggest adjustment is going to be the culture here. The Silver Blades are protecting us, which is a relief, but Father is strict. Very strict.

Lacey (Father’s girl) has been wonderful. She took Red under her wing today to teach her the "Northern Serve." It is so much more ritualistic than the city serving I’m used to. Red has to learn to serve ale in a horn, check the rim against her flesh, kiss it, and offer a prayer—all while describing her actions in detail (Father demands at least four sentences per post, no lazy animations).

I watched Red try her best. She was nervous, and I know the language barrier is hard for her sometimes, but she did well. Lacey was patient, and even though Father is intimidating with his demands for perfection, I think this structure will be good for Red. She seems happy to be here with me.

I still haven't seen Safi. I hope she makes it here soon so I can get the paperwork settled for both of them.

For now, I am sitting in my new living room, listening to the wind outside. It’s cold, but for the first time in a while, I feel safe. I think I’m going to like being a daughter of the North.

To Do:

• Buy boots for Red.

• Finish the upstairs decoration.

• Get the official application paperwork done for the girls.

• Learn more about the Northern customs so I don't embarrass Father.