Ubi Silvestria Sunt: March 2023

You're where the Wild Things are...

An in-character blog set in the universe of EVE Online. These are the private diary entries of Lady Ekaterina Mariya deSilvestris, a minor Amarrian Noble and Capsuleer. Other existing characters within EVE will be referred to throughout, though any opinions and views expressed are those of this character. These entries may touch on or directly address mature themes such as violence, sexuality, race and ethnicity, and mental health. As noted, any views are those of the character.

Before we begin, I feel it important to say a few words on the subject of mental health. Ekaterina, or Ekat as many call her, is something of a troubled soul. This aspect of her character is a personal choice I have made, for very personal reasons. Although EVE is a game in which the players can immerse themselves to a greater or lesser degree as they wish, mental health is a very real issue for many people. Those two simple words cover a myriad different issues and concerns that affect people directly or indirectly every day all, over the world.

If you find yourself affected by any issues touched upon in these posts, or if you face your own troubles, please know that there are people out there you can turn to; doctors, friends, family - there is ALWAYS someone. If you are an EVE player, then Broadcast 4 Reps chat is available, staffed by wonderfully kind and good-hearted volunteers. If you know of someone who has mental health issues, then please just let them know you are there. It doesn't have to be anything big, just a smile, a cup of tea, a quick phone call about last night's game - just a little thing to show they aren't forgotten.

You Never Fly Alone.

<<EDITOR'S NOTE: Despite the best efforts of the archivists here, a large section of Lady Ekaterina's diaries cannot be found. Some of these fall within the time of Her Ladyship's position of PIE liaison officer to the Imperial Navy, and it is possible that they contain sensitive or even classified information. We do know that Lady Ekaterina had some involvement with a high ranking Naval Officer some time in the mid-130s, and there is some conjecture that this officer may have taken the diaries from that afore-mentioned time.

It is also possible, however, that they have simply been mislaid, and myself and my fellow archivists shall continue our search, so that we may piece together an ever-clearer picture of the life of Lady Ekaterina deSilvestris and her family.>>