Footnote

January 28, 2001

A Night Filled With Magic

Last night, I had the privilege of attending the wedding of Strumm and Radjan. I know some people out there are somewhat cynical towards this sort of thing, but I'll tell you something, this was far and away one of the most special nights I've ever been a part of here in EQ. I'm here to tell you why, perhaps lift some server spirits.....

I warn you though, this post is gonna date me a bit

I have known Strumm for a very long time. Since back in the days of 'old-Clan d'Stein'. For those that were around then, you know what I'm talking about. The days in Rivervale, Misty Thicket, EK, many memories created. Strumm was always, I don't know how to say it, but his personality commanded respect. The way he held himself, the things he did, the way he did them, it just made you take notice and respect him. For the longest time, I was afraid to approach him, in fear that I would be looked down on. When Tavisa entered Clan d'Stein, Strumm took her under his wing, taught her the tricks of the trade of being a bard, helped give her a home. For this, I am ever grateful.

Radjan has an aura about her like a kindred spirit, just someone that you can always talk to, someone to look to for inspiration. The words that come from her pen speak straight to the soul, and the words that come from her soul just make you stop whatever you're doing and stand in awe of her passion for life, love, and friends. Radjan has shown me many times that friendship is what keeps us here, items and loot are NOWHERE in the equation, and for this, I am ever grateful.

Last night was a special night, because I got to revisit my past. Daphnae, druid of Rivervale, made a special appearance. Derxus, a name I remember seeing time and again. The return and departure of Tristadorn for one night only. So many faces, so many memories, so many smiles, so many tears, it was a bit overwhelming at first. Kymbult had to tell me to sit down during the ceremony cause I was roaming so much looking at all the old faces But all these people, through roleplay, through festivals, through parties, I have deep, heartfelt memories of. Oh wait, I didn't mention hunting in there? That was on purpose. For this, I am ever grateful.

15 months ago, I logged onto EQ for the first time. I created a monk named Sierhartha, who lasted a whole of a week. Going along on the server list, I asked my friend Jay (Airyana for those that know her) what server was a good one, and he played on Quellious. So I decided to go there. And ever since then, I have not regretted that decision. There are so many dedicated, loving, genuinely caring people on this server, and I'm so very lucky to be here. Strumm, Radjan, Laoghaire, Llorac, Dartanenian, Lalian, Satureja, Kymbult, Blitzfeld, Iannina, Dragosh, Rowyn, Thistle, Deggin, every single Silver Rose - these are the people I play for. These are the people I come back for. These are the people I live for. These are the people I die for.

These are the people that make Quellious great.

Rose-tinted specs? Perhaps. But I'm not ignorant to the world around me. I know what's going on with the server battles, with the FFA battles, with the guild strife. I know that there's a lot of people out there that will take advantage of me just to make a buck. But I also know that every person I listed are stand-up people who make this server something I want to be a part of.

Consider these the words of not only an EQ player, but a friend of Kevin and Anne. Last night was something special, something magical. When Radjan left her surname behind, I cried. I couldn't believe it. The exchanging of prose, the wonderful ceremony, the people that came, it was a great night not just for Strumm and Radjan, not just for myself, but seriously, all of Quellious seemed to come together, if even for just one night. It all just fit into place. And one thing became blatantly clear.....

Your epics don't matter. Your armor doesn't matter. Your level doesn't matter. Your weapons don't matter. All that matters in the end is your legacy. You will be remembered more for your words, choose them wisely. You will be remembered by the company you keep, choose them wisely. You will be remembered by the tasks you undertake, choose them wisely.

Roses, friends, people of Quellious that just wander on this, please, I beg you, live your EQ lives for your friends, your guild family, and then yourself. When it comes time for you to leave, your legacy will live on in the hearts of those that remember you. Trist, Daph, Plukk, your legacy lives on in my heart. When it comes time for me to depart from this world, I only hope that my legacy lives on in the hearts of those that I have touched.

Congrats Strumm and Radjan

All Hail the Roses

All Hail Quellious

Reynic Silverthorn
Loving Wife of Delthanor
Guildmistress - Order of the Silver Rose
Elementalist - 51st Season
"...the window burns to light the way back home..."

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