My GSS Elven Nations Scrapbook

In May 2003, after the third piece of the sword had been found, I posted a survey in the Griffin Sword Saga folder on the boards and invited folks to share their memories from that chapter of the quest. Here are the mostly unedited results.

KINSHACK

You can figure out where they're OOC and IC. The questions blend in and out. Left some questions out that I felt would not be answered properly.

My favorite thing was:
-Kinshack being personally asked by Ulstram to continue helping the cause after leaving following the Miscere'Golab.

My least favorite thing was:
-The week following Ulstram's announcement that the sword was in or near Illistim, wherein we had no way of finding the sword but were encouraged to look for it.

My favorite NPC is:
-Maluverre. I'd like Ulstram best if he answered more questions than he left us asking.

I wish I hadn't missed:
-Finding the sword piece during the Miscere'Golab attack.

My best moment was when:
-Kinshack kicked Sepher's butt outside the postern gate.

My worst moment was when:
-Kinshack got his butt kicked by Sepher outside the postern gate.

Things would have been very different if:
-Kinshack was still an active member of the Council of Light.

I'll always remember:
-Saying goodbye to Jacina.
-Plunging the dagger into the Miscere'Golab's heart-thread.
-Learning to understand Maimara in Solhaven.
-A lot of other stuff.

I regret:
-Accidentally killing Sodrotordos on the dais.
-Letting Sepher kill me (argh!)
-Kinshack losing Naamit's friendship.
-Any and all interplayer conflict that came out of this thing.

I want to be remembered for:
-Being reliable.

--Kinshack and player

MAIMARA

My favorite thing was: Making all sorts of new friends, IC and OOC.

My least favorite thing was: The frustration and anger suffered by all, in many situations. Myself included. (And finding the pommel was kinda cool. But it upset some people, so it's bittersweet for me.)

My favorite NPCs are: Xavean, Eryael, and Ulstram. It's a toss up.

I wish I hadn't missed: A lot of the things that happened pre-EN. And most of the Dreamwalker stuff.

I made my friends jealous when: Well... I guess when I found the pommel.

I made these new friends: ...pretty much all of my friends and acquaintances.

I made these new enemies: See above.

My best moment was when: When Maimara found her brother... when her friends in the Freeholders supported her no matter what... so many to count. Getting to know Kinshack, and Juspera, and all the other people Maimara knows and cares for.

My worst moment was when: I got frustrated and walked away, and went to Teras. Nice for trainings, but I think it helped me figure out Maimara a little bit.

These places in the EN are now significant to me: Juspera's cave!

Things would have been very different if: Naamit hadn't been so great to Maimara.

I'll always remember: This entire saga. The good, and the bad.

I regret: Getting angry, as a player.

I want to be remembered for: Anything but being 'the chick that got the pommel.' :-\

Maimara is more well-rounded, as a character, now than she was when I came to the EN.

Maim, kill, destroy.

TIERUS

>My favorite thing was:

- Definitely, the occupation of Illistim.

>My least favorite thing was:

- Not being able to help when Harith died. That's tied with dealing with Alliance and Resistance mistrust for the entire chapter.

>My favorite NPC is:

- Harith, with a side of Eryael.

>I wish I hadn't missed:

- The miscere'golab. Having to explain that your character lost a fight with a flying rock right before the battle is really... eh.

> I made my friends jealous when:

- Friends?

> I made these new friends:

- Friends?

>I made these new enemies:

- I think we want to keep these answers under fifty pages, so no comment.

>My best moment was when:

- I got to tell Eryael off. Either that, or it might have been the kidnap and torture of Xanthias. That was loads of fun.

>My worst moment was when:

- [Portions of post deleted for content] an undead rolton!

>These places in the EN are now significant to me:

- The Observatory, Sylvarraend, the Vaalor catacombs

>Things would have been very different if:

- I had tried to make Tierus a bit more accomodating from the beginning.

>I'll always remember:

- Tierus trying to have dinner with every single female involved with the Resistance.

>I regret:

- Not being able to think of more creative insults to use against Juspera. The 'w' word got old after awhile.

>I want to be remembered for:

- Being the nicest darned guy in the Alliance. Aww, how sweet.

>I'm a <blank>er person now than I was when I came to the EN.

<Blank> = Flumpi. I'm a flumpier person, for sure.

Tierus's Dream Daemon

 

ALISAIRE

Cool thread. I'll leave it up to you to figure out what's IC and what's OOC.

My favorite thing was: We won. Err..

My least favorite thing was: That bloody scar.

My favorite NPC is: Maluverre. I'd say the pale priest, but that's more in the epilogue of the EN portion.

I wish I hadn't missed: I didn't miss. Ask Evelith about her hand.

I made these new friends: A fox, a bear, and a thorn.

I made these new enemies: Most of the Dreamwalker's crew. I'll just leave it at that.

My best moment was when: The shadow creatures came to save Alisaire and Siwas when they were kidnapped with the intent to have her talisman taken from her.

My worst moment was when: The shadow creatures didn't come to save Alisaire when she was kidnapped with the intent to have her talisman taken from her.

These places in the EN are now significant to me: Yegharren cave, Seethe Naedal Observatory, Moonglae's Jackal table, the Latticework building.

Things would have been very different if: Aramana had not found Alisaire when Kevralynn brought her east.

I'll always remember: Harith's revival.

I regret: Tensions brought on by distrust, blurring of IC/OOC lines, friends leaving because of OOC harassment.

I want to be remembered for: Being Wormtongue.

I'm a more defined person now than I was when I came to the EN.

- EK

>Be thou like the imperial basalisk,
Killing thy foe with unapparent wounds!

 

NJI

My favorite thing was: Being a Golden Hawk.

My least favorite thing was: The random OOC hatred from Vaalorans, and their denial of the documents/in game history.

My favorite NPC is: Ponter.

I wish I hadn't missed: Cthulhu Night!

I made my friends jealous when: I nabbed the flame summoner's journal.

I made these new friends: Evelith, Anteb, Atri, Quessara, Kardgar, Alisaire, Kaishaku...and lots of others.

I made these new enemies: Tierus, Tehain.

My best moment was when: I fooled Alisaire, Aramana, and Maimara all into giving him valuable intel.

My worst moment was when: I REALLY publically got caught spying on a love interest of my character.

These places in the EN are now significant to me: Guardian Keep, mants and ogres, Sylvaerrand town, the Ta'Vaalor and Ta'Illistim catacombs

Things would have been very different if: My character didn't really hate the undead.

I'll always remember: Helping slay Harith.

I regret: That my character wouldn't chase the quest outside of Vaalor, and that I don't have more time to play him.

I want to be remembered for: If my character avoids memory, or even notice, I'll be content. He'll have done his job.

I'm a tireder person now than I was when I came to the EN. I wasn't employed then!

-Conan

EVELITH

>My favorite thing was:

Just one?! Oy. The dream from Chaeye after Eve was kidnapped.

>My least favorite thing was:

It was in the catacombs!!! ARGH!
>My favorite NPC is:

Chaeye.
>I wish I hadn't missed:

Juspera beating up Xanthias!
>I made my friends jealous when:

When I got my pretty hair?
>I made these new friends:

Lumaco, Jacina, Anteb, Nji, Salenn, Teveriel, Axhinde, Lumaco, Elorinel, Sylviana, KABRIEL, Malikary, Tebon, Kevralynn, Ferdirand, Lumaco, Lyonis, Zee... (I know I am forgetting alot of people...)
>I made these new enemies:

The entire DA. Tehain. Aeddean.
>My best moment was when:

Getting the sword. It made me cry!
>My worst moment was when:

When Eve and Xanthias broke up for an hour. That was just rotten.
>These places in the EN are now significant to me:

The Latticework Building. The Catacombs of Ta'Illistim. Malwith's.
>Things would have been very different if:

Eve had never joined the Northern Fury. I never knew how much an impact that would have on Eve's development.
>I'll always remember:

Kevralynn giving Eve a locket of her hair.
>I regret:

Nothing, really. Every road I've taken with Eve has lead to where she is now.
>I want to be remembered for:

Being consistent, but open-minded and willing to go with the flow.
>I'm a <blank>er person now than I was when I came to the EN.

Warier.

I'd also like to say that I'm very grateful for the friendships that have been strengthened by the EN, like Juspera and Atoyoz. Eve and Xanthias' relationship is so much deeper and stronger now, too.

Sar~

 

>I was surprised by:

Alisaire killing Evelith. I never, never, never saw that coming.
Lumaco's previous hobbies.
>I wish I'd gotten to spend more time with:

Hmm. Rekarth. Eve's just too scared of him to stick around for long, but he's amazing.
Kabriel, definitely. He's like, ten times better then chocolate in the calming department.
>One thing that made me laugh out loud:

Hot Potato! Teasing Xanthias. Tart Patrols. Anteb checking to see what color- err, it's a rogue thing. Lumaco, in general. "Winning". Telling jokes on with the Green Rope Ten/Eleven. Jacina pretending to be a pirate. "Buc an ear!" Hehe, that still cracks me up.
>One thing that almost made me cry (for you sentimental types):

Happy and sad:

Lord, anything with Chaeye.
Getting Honor back, then giving it to Xanthias.
Atoyoz being upset with Evelith.
Ferdirand hugging Evelith.
Xanthias assisting Dark Alliance members in her Fortress.
>I will treasure:

My unicorn statue, even though Jacina has it.
>In the velvet bag you see a small dusky silver box, a lush crimson rose petal, a lock of fine silver hair, a small anenome
The Vaaloran longsword Maricc gave to Eve.
>>look mar
>A silver-inked tattoo no larger than a halfling child's thumbprint covers the surface of a small patch of raised skin. Glimmering faintly, the raised section clearly defines the silhouette of a rearing unicorn. Five silvery rays, each no more than a quarter-inch long, fan evenly from the center of the mark across the back of the wrist.

Sar~

 

KEVRALYNN

My favorite thing was: The community effort that was put forth early on in the Quest when the sword was at risk. It has run off now, leaving only the hardcore members. Back then it didn't feel like a 'quest' persay. It was more like a huge, end of the world thing. Kinda like the Brig war. Without the death and decay.

My least favorite thing was: How pre-scripted it was. The hypocrisy of some of the players.

My favorite NPC is: Maluverre, though I liked Kendryth at times.

I wish I hadn't missed: Siwas' burning, the rescue of Ulstram.

I made these new friends: Evelith, Xanthias, Allanor, Galesmight, Kadesha, Earthdiver, Sylviana, Tebon, among others.

I made these new enemies: Alisaire, mainly. I tend to avoid the rest of the DA.

My best moment was when: The night I came to kill Prospera. Or the night I 'mind-melded' Achillea. Or organised the theft of Alisaire's talisman. Or...

My worst moment was when: Well, Aaster kind of ruined my Miscere Golab night when after it was all done, he told me the Alliance had the sword.

These places in the EN are now significant to me: Halls of Justice.

Things would have been very different if: I had orignally kept Kev as fluffly princess sorc.

I'll always remember: Miscere Golab

I regret: Meeting a few idiots. They know who they are.

I want to be remembered for: Being angry ;) Being one of the few Huntress people in the lands.

I'm a older person now than I was when I came to the EN.

K

LYONIS

Well all of this is mostly from the view of Chris and not Lyonis cuz Lyonis is all kinds of pissed off and no one wants to read a grumpy post now do they.

>My favorite thing was
By far uncle Zee using his sign of darkness the last time we were waiting for the Dreamwalker. Lyonis and everyone else there was bugging out about but Chris was sitting at home laughing his tushy off.

>My least favorite thing was:
Being old enough to hunt in the catacombs when the quest was in full swing.::growl::

>My favorite NPC is:
Well if any of you know Lyonis and his views this may surprise you, but its gotta be Ulstram. Kudos to the spinmaster of all spinmasters. This guy puts any witty politician to shame. We ask him why he aint led us to the sword and he reminds us swiftly that he cut taxes last year. And he has a huge following! Hats off Ulstram.

>I made these new friends
Sylviana,Evelith, Vonka, Xanthias, Kadesha, Atoyoz, Eahlstan last night(oooh does Lyonis think he's kewl for his views on poofing people), Jacina, Juspera,Sabreon, Mistros, Kolts, Sabreo, Valgo and the rest of House Dreadnaught, sure I forgot people but I have this like memory problem thingie so dont mind me, and oooooh Maimara and Alisaire, sighs Lyonis has a huge crush em but shhhhhhhhhhhhhh no telling.

>I made these new enemies:
Well since Lyonis pretty much hates everyone in the Alliance, but Chris thinks most of em are kewl dont know what to put here.

>My best moment was when:
When I got a vision from the dreamwalker. I was sooo sitting and going thinking how much of the man I was. I think I got killed by a wolfshade after which brought me back to my senses. Close second to poofing Mekthros.

>My worst moment was when:
Getting poofed by Querthose after I missed my ambush and only cut his leg off instead of head. Man that would of been soooooooo cool if I had got him.

Since I'm tired of typing now, uhhmmmm I'm gonnna skip the rest.

Chris player of Lyonis

VONKA

My favorite thing was: Getting tortured by the forces of darkness. He he.

My least favorite thing was: Being unable to function effectively in the invasion. (I probably could have fought a little on Sylvaarrend Road--if I could have gotten there!)

My favorite NPC is: Ulstram. No, wait--Chaeye! No, wait--Eryael! No, wait--Ponter! This is too hard.

I wish I hadn't missed: Helping clear out the soldier's mind.

I made these new friends: So many! Malikary, Sylviana, Lyonis, Kabriel, Rymn, Purplenyte, Lumaco.... and tons of others I'm just plain forgetting to list.

I made these new enemies: Vonka doesn't have enemies. But she does have people she worries about, such as Alisaire, Maimara, Rekarth, Sepher, Aramana, Pyrocite, and Thrassus.

My best moment was when: Draglar healed Vonka's imaginary wounds.

My worst moment was when: Grhim fades into visiblity....

These places in the EN are now significant to me: Feystone Inn, Malwith Inn, the Library, the Encampment, the roof of Moonglaes Inn, that place in Neartofar woods.

Things would have been very different if: I could have found that darn Elven Aristocrat! (I just KNOW he had information about the pommel!)

I'll always remember: Taking the Ferry from Ta'Illistim when we thought it might be last time. (We had heard a rumor that the ferry would be shut down.)

I regret: Getting killed in the cleansing ceremony!

I want to be remembered for: Forgiving Achillea.

I'm a more thoughful person now than I was when I came to the EN.

Vonka's player

 

I was surprised by: Alisaire and the forces of darkness. You guys really floored me.

I wish I'd gotten to spend more time with: The evil people. All Vonka's friends kept her too safe!

One thing that made me laugh out loud: When Vonka kept running out of the encampment to pick up arrows and stuff and getting killed. It was driving poor Sylviana nuts.

One thing that almost made me cry (for you sentimental types): Saying goodbye to Juspera that night in Ta'Illistim when I loaned her a doll to keep her company.

I will treasure: The margay charm.

Vonka's player

AASTERINIAN

>My favorite thing was:
The EN chapter in its entirety. It was going being in my homeland.

>My least favorite thing was:
When OOC actions and/or knowledge poisoned IC actions and/or knowledge. (This is beyond EN however)

>My favorite NPC is:
Actually, I don't like any of them.

>I wish I hadn't missed:
The very begining of the EN chapter, up until that point I was avoiding the GSS because nothing was affecting my interests. That changed when EN was threatened.

>I made my friends jealous when:
When.. nothing. Other than the fact that I am who I am, and that makes people jealous enough (a joke, mind you).

>I made these new friends:
Some of the people Kaishaku recruited into the Freeholders I would classify as friends, the rest are mere aquantiences.

>I made these new enemies:
No new enemies.

>My best moment was when:
"Arguing" with Kaishaku about maintaining my neutrality, and fighting my instincts to betray the trust of said cousin. When Kai told me the pommel had been found by the DA, and looking for a release against my pent up anger (and desire for vengeance) against the death of my people, I grabbed my gear and told him fine, I'll Hunt each one until the pommel is in my hands, and then he told me it was a fellow Freeholder that had it. I took an Oath when I became a Freeholder, and if I were to Hunt the one who had the pommel, I would have betrayed that Oath. I can't do that.

>My worst moment was when:
When I seriously considered betraying my Oath, of being a traitor. That was only a few minutes though.

>These places in the EN are now significant to me:
All of Ta'Illistim has a special place in my heart. I spent less than 10 minutes in Ta'Vaalor, so nothing there is significant to me.

>Things would have been very different if:
If I weren't a Freeholder, if I weren't an Illistim Elf, if I weren't a Huntress worshipper (and therefore, betrayal would have less meaning).

>I'll always remember:
All of it.

>I regret:
Being a recluse.

>I want to be remembered for:
Nothing here I wish to be remembered for.

>I'm a <blank>er person now than I was when I came to the EN.
I'm a wiser person now than I was when I came to the EN.

-- Aasterinian

He who shouts loudest can only hear his own voice. Those with true knowledge listen to
those with true faith. And those with closed ears never hear the swing of the reaper's blade.

JACINA

Jeez this is tough, good job Z.

My favorite thing was: The MistyDeep Manor Winter Ball. Sure it didn't have anything to do with GSS, but there were aspects of the story there. Jacina will never forget that night.

My least favorite thing was: Jacina not controlling her temper, and hurting a few people.

My favorite NPC is: Visandra~Most of you don't know her, that's fine. She totally ruled, and I want my Nalfien to grow up to be just like her! So charming and smooth. She rocked.

I wish I hadn't missed: The chance to interact with a lot of neat people.

I made my friends jealous when: I hope I didn't make anyone jealous, and gave everyone the opportunity to experience things with me. But probably holding the affections of the most eligible bachelor in Vaalor;)

I made these new friends: Err so many. Eve, Lum, Kasia~I love you girls so much, Jacina can just breath and giggle with you. Kabriel, Teveriel, Tebon~The best at what you do, kind, chivalrous, strong and Jacina adores you and completely respects you. Kadesha, and the dreamers~ You helped show Jacina what teamwork and faith mean. Siwas, Alisaire, Tierus~ I don't know if Jacina could call you friends, but you all touched her greatly, and hating you is the furthest thing from her mind. Taenz, Wudy and the rest of the Second~ You are like family to Jacina, she would die protecting you. Kinshack~ See what some simple teasing can do? Thank you. Bartain~ Jacina was in awe of you the moment she met you, *starts to sniffle* you complete her.

I made these new enemies: There isn't really anyone I made an enemy out of, I think, except maybe someone I had to warn interact. But that hardly had to do with the quest, more with common RP manners.

My best moment was when: Jacina got to fight side by side with her fellow milita memebers. Not only was it grand to be working with those she respects more than most, but it was her first time fighting in an invasion.

My worst moment was when: I didn't close the box at the cleansing. Or whenever I made a snide comment about/to the DA.

These places in the EN are now significant to me: The Lattice building, the shrine in the Weald. Mistress of Adoration Table. On top of the Moonglae. The library. The Garden of Ancients. So many!

Things would have been very different if: Defij and Farn had they way and kept Jacina from going back home to the Nations.

I'll always remember:
-First arriving back in Vaalor and being so scared meeting Bartain and Valicar.
-When Chaeye came and visited Jacina in the garden. I was so moved at the depth of her interaction, it touched me as a player.
-Tea with Kinshack.
-The didn't happen dinner with Tierus.
-The talk of how things should have been with Alisaire.

I regret:
-Letting Chaeye down.
-Not getting to know Kahrla better.
-Jacina acting most unlady like.

I want to be remembered for:
Being the best dressed medic on the field!
I can't be serious with this one, sorry.

I'm a <blank>er person now than I was when I came to the EN

Happier...period.

*~Jacina, yeah that was long, ouch~*

<`>And you thought I was here for all the eligible elves.<`>

>I was surprised by:
-The nerve of some people.
-The heart of the Second
-An alliance memeber favoring Jacina's thinking place.
-The stories people had to tell(some characters have amazing backgrounds)
-The fact Sepher was in Vaalor when I made that comment on the net....

>I wish I'd gotten to spend more time with:
-Tierus and Siwas, they were so great to talk to on the ferry
-Letheras...mmm, what an elf (I had forgotten how hot he was until Sepher's post)

>One thing that made me laugh out loud:
Just one? Grr..
Ok top three
-Ferdirand was right all along.
-The freshly baked crew, especially Xanthias' reactions.
-My first hunting trip in Vaalor with Taenz and Bartain.

>One thing that almost made me cry:
-The memorial, almost...right
-Watching Charna get sick
-Being protected from destroying the power sources

I will treasure:
- a silver-inked dusky scrap of parchment: This could go in the almost made me cry...this was just, wow.
-an emerald hawk pendant, the symbolism behind it
- a crimson dragonstalk, probably don't have to explain this
- a pale pink tea length gown, one of the best presents Jacina ever got, from one of the best people she's known
-a white peach, such a little thing that meant the world to her

But mostly, the experience, friends and foes alike, and that it lead Jacina right where she needed to be, home.

*~Jacina, player of~*

<`>And you thought I was here for all the eligible elves.<`>

>>One thing that almost made me cry (for you sentimental types):

>>Bartain, Kardgar, and Teveriel, three Vaalor elves, honoring the fallen elven troops after one of the battles on Sylvarraend Road. I wish I'd logged it; I found it very touching.

Aww good one, it was endearing to hear about it later, but I am sure it was amazing to be there.

Another funny thing that wouldn't have happened if the EN chapter of GSS hadn't, is all the hilarous ferry rides with Teveriel. And the posting that followed...yeah those are certainly memorable.

*~Jacina, also taking away the knowledge of how to push some of Teveriel's buttons, and all the happier for it~*

<`>And you thought I was here for all the eligible elves.<`>

GALESMIGHT

My favorite thing was: Busting in to Luukos Shrine and getting chased out by Morvule.. Tremble much?

My least favorite thing was:

Getting struck by lightning after some uhm .. rather cocky comments.

My favorite NPC is:
Morvule

I wish I hadn't missed:
All three hunts for the sword <groan>

I made my friends jealous when:
Uhhh?
I made these new friends:
Kylinarr, Calean, Sylviana, Ariafela, Kevralynn, purp silver guarrin, dragolynn, songowl, tebon I don't have enough room .. reunited with Violentmoon after years and reuniting with an old friend in another body

I made these new enemies:
Hopefully Tierus, Achillea, alisaire?

My best moment was when: Dunno, you tell me!

My worst moment was when:
experimenting with the act command, had some bad messups

These places in the EN are now significant to me:
Dais and Arboreal Haven
Things would have been very different if:
I was older, yup.

I'll always remember: The days before the Miscere'Golab showed up

I regret:

Nothing as of yet.

I want to be remembered for:
learning and changing and accepting .. the rp community

I'm a <blank>er person now than I was when I came to the EN.

more tormented

-Mike/Galesmight

KAISHAKU

Z comes up with the bestest posts.

My favorite thing was: Interviewing Harith for my book.

My least favorite thing was: Watching Harith die, and being unable to do a damn thing.

My favorite NPC is: Gee, Harith? :>

I wish I hadn't missed: Maimara giving the pommel to her sugardaddy.

I made my friends jealous when: Moot.

I made these new friends: All my people in the Freeholders, Maimara, quite a few DA members, fewer Resistance people.

I made these new enemies: Moot.

My best moment was when: The formation of The Freeholders, due to The Dreamwalkers actions.

My worst moment was when: Passing leadership of The Freeholders to Cappurnicus.

These places in the EN are now significant to me: The Tavern in Sylvarrend. It's my new office.

Things would have been very different if: I had stuck around the catacombs for another 3 minutes.

I'll always remember: Being in the shadows for most of the very tense moments.

I regret: Losing those people I counted as friends.

I want to be remembered for: I don't want to be remembered.

>I'm a <blank>er person now than I was when I came to the EN.
I'm a much more jaded, cynical, higher level, quiet persno then I was when I came to the EN.

Other memories:
Too many to count, many too painful to remember, and a few too enjoyable to share.

-
Some people play tennis, I erode the human soul - Tycho
Only in the tales the humans tell, do the hunters kill the wolf in the end. -Jin Roh
Finders keepers, losers eaten. - Tierus

KYLINARR

My favorite thing was: Finally after months and months having something happen.

My least favorite thing was: The SETUP with missy and the da with the third piece.

My favorite NPC is: Chaeye

I wish I hadn't missed: A chance to recover piece 3...ooops...we didn't have one.

I made my friends jealous when: You know who you are and why. My apologies.

I made these new friends: Not quite sure...but enough that there are too many to mention. A few of the extra mentionables (outstanding of the multitudes) are Galesmight, Errethe, Calean, Kabriel (again), and a few who will remain nameless but you know who you are.

I made these new enemies: Who cares? Seriously though, you also know who you are. And yep, pvp and cvc is still fine by me during the remainder of the quest. Only one has successfully pulled it off...and that was kinda a surprise attack before Ky had done any attacking period. Kudos to you Sepher.

My best moment was when: The independents were noticed both by GMS and players during their attempts NOT to belong to various militia and such, yet still were able to function as a unified group for the most part.

My worst moment was when: No comment as it's already been hashed out several times.

These places in the EN are now significant to me: None really...It's just not my kind of town.

Things would have been very different if: There was a reasonable chance for both sides to get the piece, not a preset event.

I'll always remember: Leading folks on the quest to destroy the power sources. 200 people in the group all trying to get you to do different things at once. It was a LITTLE hectic.

I regret: Nothing

I want to be remembered for: The new and spectacular non-critter, non-player deaths I experienced during the quest.

>I'm a <blank>er person now than I was when I came to the EN.

no comment

Other memories:

Get it away! Don't let it bite...HELP! (those bunnies can be MEAN)

Once, when I was 3, I stuck a key in a light socket then had my brother hold it while I flipped the switch. Ok, this didn't really happen...but it WOULD explain his curly hair.

Kylinarr

TEBON

Lessee here......

My favorite thing was:
The ability of so many different groups with different ideals to come together under one big banner called the Elanthian Alliance and work together efficently.

My least favorite thing was:
Trying to decide what to do with the DA folks who were attacking the elven NPC's

My Favorite NPC was:
Oh, by and far, Ponter, I love nothing more than to antagonize and annoy him to no end. Why? Just because

I wish I hadn't missed:
The making of the encampment on Whistler's Pass

I made my friends jealous when:
I dunno, don't think I made any of them jealous...mebbe when I was asked to be the Field Marshall for the EA while we were in Illistim <shrugs>

I made these new friends:
Hmmm...gonna make a long list shorter....the Ardenai Temple Knights, House Dreadnaught, Clan Snar, a whole bunch of folks associated with the Northern Fury, and the Protectors of the Citadel that I did not know yet, the Garrison of the 2nd Militia of Ta'Vaalor, and for those not associated with those groups...Fremie, Prospera, Kevralynn, Galesmight, Xeniphite, geeezz, it's late and I know I'm forgetting a lot of folks <ducks>

I made these new enemies:
Insert name of any DA supporter who already wasn't my enemy here

My best moment was when:
Along with Kinshack and Kadesha, used them really spiffy daggers to slay the Miscere'Golab

My worst moment was when:
I had to order that certain DA supporters had to be stopped at what ever force was necessary to keep them from killing the elven NPC's

These places in the EN are now significant to me:
The encampment on Whistler's Pass, The Lost Home Inn, Hall of Patrons, Malwith Inn, Legendary Rest

Things would have been very different if:
Hmmm, I wasn't there <shrugs>

I'll always remember:
The enormous push the EA gave the invading forces and totally decimating anything that was in our paths, both on Whistler's Pass and Sylvarraend Road <roars>

I regret:
Nothing

I want to be remembered for:
Tebon's a Paladin, he doesn't do what he does for fame or acclaim, he does it because it's his duty

I'm a <blank>er person now than I was when I came to the EN:
Nothing I can really put there either

I was surprised by:
Hmmm, nothing really surprised me down there

I wish I'd gotten to spend more time with:
Any of the folks who made up the Elanthian Alliance, all wonderful people to RP with

One thing that made me laugh out loud:
Hmm, Fremie....just being himself

One thing that almost made me cry:
Nothing (like i'd admit to it if there was anyways <smirks>)

I will treasure:
The victory the Elanthian Alliance had over the Dark Alliance forces in defeating the Miscere'Golab and routing the invaders from the city and outlying areas of Ta'Illistim.

And with that....nuff said

~Tebon's soul

IZALUDE

My favorite thing was: Recovering the elf gear. Invasion items rock!

My least favorite thing was: Finding out in the end that we never had a chance.

My favorite NPC is: Maluverre, the slightly crazed airship captain.

I wish I hadn't missed: the destruction of all the shrines.

I made my friends jealous when: I don't think I did

I made these new friends: Tebon, Kinshack, Juspera, and Sabreon

I made these new enemies: Sodrotordos and Sheka

My best moment was when: assaulting the monster

My worst moment was when: Getting torn apart while assaulting the monster

These places in the EN are now significant to me: Sylvar pointe. I love the gardens

Things would have been very different if: the resistance had a chance in recovering the piece. That was really disheartening to me.

I'll always remember: Being Called "The Master Gardener" after walking the globe picking flowers for Ulstram's concoction

I regret: Attacking elf killers without warning them first. (Anticor Sparat)

I want to be remembered for: Being rememberd doesn't matter

I'm a not as trusting of a person now than I was when I came to the EN.

Izalude

AETHERI

My favorite thing was: fighting the big floating monster
My least favorite thing was: Stepping outside the gates and getting torn up by berserkers.
My favorite NPC is: Ulstram
I wish I hadn't missed: making the brew to make the daggers. I had not yet received an amulet.
I made my friends jealous when: I rescued the green rope 15!
I made these new friends: No new friends
I made these new enemies: No new enemies either
My best moment was when: I was glorified by rescuing the people and destroying the orb
My worst moment was when: I stepped outside Illistim's gates and was destroyed.
These places in the EN are now significant to me:
Things would have been very different if: I had been bound by the warriors
I'll always remember: Seeing the shock when I showed up alive and grabbed everyone's hand
I regret: Not being able to actually kill the warriors.
I want to be remembered for: doesn't make a differance if I'm remembered or not.
I'm a more famous person now than I was when I came to the EN. hah!

Aetheri Machtes
Ashrim Wizard and Scholar of Illistim

RINIKA

Hee. Fun fun!
Here are my answers according to Rinika's point of view.

My favorite thing was: The conflicts between characters (not players) and the friendships that gotten out from those.

My least favorite thing was: Waiting for a piece to be found while knowing that we had no chances of finding it whatsoever. OOC conflicts.

My favorite NPC is: Ponter. He was being such a bastard with non-elves that i actually came to think of him as a fun characters. Ponter: "Please, would one of you collect your dwarves, they're being a nuisance to this town."

I wish I hadn't missed: ::sigh:: ...Where to start? I wish i hadn't missed: Juspera's frenzy attack, the miscere'golab thing, Harith's/Eryael/Draezir's appearances, the kidnappings,that thing about the visage and the possessions and all the stuff happening to Alisaire with the Alliance behind the scenes. I'm surely missing a lot.

I made my friends jealous when: ...Bah.

I made these new friends: Siwas, Kaishaku, Cappurnicus, Atoyoz, Xanthias, Vonka, Kadesha, Songowl, Mnar, and a few others i'm not naming.

I made these new enemies: Er.. Rinika doesn't really have any foes. She picked on Armana a wee while, but she didn't really made a case of her childish doodles.

My best moment was when: Interacting with Kaishaku, Charna and Siwas, posting mocking images and sketches about the alliance, getting a personnalized foresight device from Finvale in the Illistim library (completely by luck).

My worst moment was when: Waiting for something to happen with the quest, seeing everyone getting tired of waiting.

These places in the EN are now significant to me: The Observatory, the Illistim Library, the Rambling meadows region in Victory road, the Moonglaes inn rooftops.

Things would have been very different if: Rinika chosen to side on either sides. But that might never happen.

I'll always remember: Having to make excuses to Siwas under pressure from Kaishaku.

I regret: Not having being there when stuff happened. Not having being troublesome enough, or mischievious enough.

I want to be remembered for: being that cheerful lass no ones expects.

I'm a more mature person now than I was when I came to the EN.

I was surprised by: The interaction between players, and how well they seemed to be played often.

I wish I'd gotten to spend more time with: Alisaire, Aramana, the whole DA gang, The resistance people (why did i had to make Rinika neutral?).

One thing that made me laugh out loud: That situation when Kaishaku and Charna forced Rinika to take a bath in Solhaven (during a short trip) because she *smelled*, and where Kaishaku decided, as all good Rhoh'vari do, to remove his...er, well, it made me laugh.

One thing that almost made me cry (for you sentimental types): Rinika doesn't cry. She didn't had a chance to, still, yet.

I will treasure: Those moments of discussion with Siwas and the times Rinika stood with Charna and Kaishaku.

Other memories: I always found Ulstram to be a somewhat boring (yet useful) character. But due to the recent depth certain events seems to have add to him, well, he's a wee bit less boring. But i yearn for a chance to fall face-to-face with NPCs like Eryael or Draezir, like some did.

Rinika's ring, and her answers.

MEKTHROS

My favorite thing was:
Spending about a week wandering in and out of Maimara's chamber in the Temple of Luukos; alternately, being prepared to defend said temple against Resistance incursions.

My least favorite thing was:
Accidentally vaporizing Nodyre.

My favorite NPC is:
Xavean, hands down.

I wish I hadn't missed:
The night the pommel was found and the Mycere'Golab went down.

I made my friends jealous when:
I vaporized six entire legions of elven troops (over a hundred NPCs).

I made these new friends:
Maimara, Sodrotordos, Alisaire, and just about any DA member who was there over the course of the time when Maimara was in the Temple. Props also go to Aramana, Tierus, Thrassus, Haxley, and any other DA people I missed.

I made these new enemies:
Juspera, Ulstram, the entire Resistance (cough).

My best moment was when:
Mekthros hid, invisibly, in the Solhaven Inn chamber while the incident with Jacina, Juspera, Maimara, and Mnar went down, only revealing himself nearing its end. Alternately, the incident in the cave with Juspera. Wink, wink. Nudge.

My worst moment was when:
Accidentally vaporizing Nodyre. I felt bad. Alternately, when the Elven Commander killed me with a +1250 AS inside the Sapphire Gate.

These places in the EN are now significant to me:
Sylvarraend Road, Briarstone Court, the Boulder on Sylvarraend (where I hid).

Things would have been very different if:
I hadn't decided to follow Sheru by the time I first arrived in the EN for the wars.

I'll always remember:
Defending the Temple of Luukos with Maimara, talking to Xavean, being tortured by, and torturing, Juspera.

I regret:
Not being able to find more and interesting ways of torturing Juspera, not being able to fight off Temple of Luukos intruders (Xavean handled them fairly well).

I want to be remembered for:
Being a truly twisted, and complex, Sheruvian character.

I'm a <blank>er person now than I was when I came to the EN.
More patient.

LUMACO

My favorite thing was: The formation of the Mis-err.. giant fleshy flying thing and it being there when you looked at the stars.

My least favorite thing was: Excessive nastiness from Vaalorian officers and then their sudden disappearance.

My favorite NPC is: The two I've interacted with have been great: Maluverre and the Dreamwalker.

I wish I hadn't missed: The creation of the statues that (briefly) kept Alliance members from passing through Illistim's gates.

I made my friends jealous when: I hear Jacina was pretty jealous when Lumaco danced with Bartain during the Mistydeep Manor Winterball.

I made these new friends: Quite a few and my apologies if I miss you in the list: Evelith, Jacina, Xanthias, Atoyoz, Kabriel, Vonka, Malikary, Sylviana, Anteb, Briah, Kasia.

My best moment was when: Even though no one else saw it, the "look" the Dreamwalker shot Lumaco just before going inside the dream.

My worst moment was when: Having to abandon a tea party because a flying squirrel somehow got in my room. Really. I have pictures! Getting lost in the hall of mirrors during the dream and then getting mauled by a darken with a key. A few unfortunate moments of messing up ACT's and MYCHAR's. Ugh.

These places in the EN are now significant to me: The Garden of Contemplation and the Latticework building.

Things would have been very different if: Evelith had not killed Alisaire the night of Kahrla's memorial. Lumaco had not seen Evelith, Xanthias, and Kevralynn run into a room after stealing Alisaire's talisman.

I'll always remember: Obsessively checking the log on the way to the Weald for the third piece. Big group hunts out in the Weald.

I regret: Removing the hidden tattoo. Not being more comfortable with ACT commands.

I want to be remembered for: Being remembered in general would be great, no matter what color the highlight.

I'm a <blank>er person now than I was when I came to the EN. I was already in the EN, but definitely a different person.

I was surprised by: Jacina's empathy. Evelith, in general. Kabriel's forgiveness.

I wish I'd gotten to spend more time with: Kabriel, Juspera, Alisaire

One thing that made me laugh out loud:
Juspera's mocking of Lumaco about Koar and cookies. The death of my entire party on our tentacle. Jacina's frantic need to create an entirely different wardrobe after receiving a talisman from Kendryth.

One thing that almost made me cry (for you sentimental types): Kahrla's memorial service.

I will treasure:
You tap a slender silver band.
> l at my band
Wrought of the finest silver, this smooth band widens around an inset dragon's-tear diamond. The gem is so finely faceted that even the most errant ray of light that strikes it is refracted into a beautiful rainbow of color. Tiny elven runes are engraved in the metal surrounding the diamond.

I've had a lot of fun. I hope you did, too.

Stephanie

YSHARRA

I must agree with the other posters, Z puts forth some great topics! I haven't been a part of the quest for a while, but I am grateful for the good (and the...complex) times I had, and would love a chance to thank the people responsible.

My Favorite Thing Was:

I'd have to say it's a tie between Ysharra getting her tongue cut out and when the Dark Alliance tortured Vonka. It's always impressive to be a part of an event that evolves from a story, rather than just being a random episode that gets forgotten (though those can be fun, too!). It was a good challenge for me as a roleplayer, as well, one made even better due to the amazing talent and creativity of those involved.

My Least Favorite Thing Was:

I'd have to say it was the constant negativity on these boards. Out of character, I know. I know there were guilty parties on all sides. But to read post after post about how all the players (not characters, mind you) in this quest were nothing but a bunch of elitist gloryhounds really started to grate.

My Favorite NPC Was:

Another tie, between Harith and Maluverre. It was about time us female Dark Alliance supporters had a big sister to look up to! I also admired her player's creativity, as she certainly had a lot to keep up with. Every event involving her was a wild ride. Maluverre was a hell of a lot of fun to pester with questions. And his sense of humor was something the quest was/is in bad need of. And the tea was very good.

I Wish I Hadn't Missed:

I'm sorry I didn't see Alisaire getting beheaded. Despite the fact that Ysharra views Ali as one of her closest friends (Ali will only admit to her being a trusted aquaintance, of course), Alisaire frustrates the hell out of her. And while I'm sure Ysharra would have been very concerned for her favorite Dhe'nar, I can't help but think there'd be some hint of an 'I told you so' smirk on her face somewhere.

I Made Friends Jealous When:

I believe Ysharra frustrated a couple of people who shall remain unidentified for getting Harith's attention a few times. I'm not sure how serious they were in these admissions, but I hope I never ran them over. I only say this...how many times has a V'Tullian NPC been present in the quest, compared to the rest of the Alliance gods?

I Made These New Friends:

Aramana, Angelrise, and Cappurnicus come to mind for people I didn't know nearly as well as I do now. Aramana somehow has become a maternal figure to Ysharra, despite being the cold heartless undead wench she is. Angelrise is greatly missed, an intricate character to whom Ysharra owes a debt to. And Cappurnicus is simply...a blessing. Wonderful to talk to someone so non-judgemental, nevermind that his own point of view is just as refreshing.

I Made These New Enemies:

I'd say the worst (and of course, best) enemy that Ysharra has is Allanor. Once again, a great character who always immerses himself totally in his personality. He just doesn't forget or forgive. Almost like a force of nature in his rage and..heh, simplicity.

My Best Moment Was When:

I had a lot of great moments, but in the first thing that comes to mind is when Ysharra was nearly killed by Dyrelth, the elven soldier escapee from the Alliance prison camp. She didn't know who he was at first, assumed he was just some PC stopping to jeer at the DA like usual. Turned into a great interaction that warmed my ranger's little blackened heart.

My Worst Moment Was When:

I think Ysharra's worst was when she was arrested in Ta'Vaalor. It was hilarious, but vicious! Of course, as she managed to keep her head, I suppose I shouldn't complain. Just goes to show what happens when someone is -not- all obtuse and secretive about their associations, heh!

These Places in the EN Are Now Significant to Me:

The Jackal Table, and the roof of the Moonglae Inn. I also liked the Observatory. But I will say that Ta'Illistim needs more drinks! An elven city with only one variety of wine, and a merlot at that? Feh.

Things Would Have Been Very Different If:

If there had been more to drink! Seriously, I think one of the main reasons there was so much conflict in this part of the quest is that we were so bottled up. During the SH section, characters could wander pretty far and free and still get back when action was going on. In TI, we all had to deal with one another in hunting areas, in town shoppes, and in nodes. Several people have pointed out the unreal logic behind the DA still running around in town, and that's totally legit. And it's all the more obvious and frustrating for the Resistance in EN, where it's relatively time-consuming to get to the nearest major settlement (Ta'Vaalor and Zul Logoth).

I'll Always Remember:

Ysharra removing her collar for good. Alisaire losing her talisman. Naamit's loresong for Harith's amulets. And of course, nailing various people to tables.

I'll Regret:

That I never got a chance for Ysharra to meet Zerroth. I know it makes total sense for him not to have much of a role outside of the actual invasion part of the goings-on, but it just figures that after months of being in the quest he'd show up right after I took my break! Argh!

I Want to be Remembered For:

A girl named Lumaco once told Ysharra she was the most unsettling person she'd ever met. That made such an impression on me, as I'd always felt that my attempts at actual 'villain-like' behavior and characteristics were lukewarm, at best. It's nice to know that what little I did manage to throw around had some sort of impact! Other than that, I would like to think that Ysharra will be remembered by her companions (and even some of her adversaries) as being the Alliance member with major martyr issues and vote her Most Likely to Nag You.

I'm a <blank>er Person Now Than I Was When I Came to the EN:

Ysharra's religious beliefs were nearly non-existant prior to this quest, and she viewed V'Tull merely as someone she had a mentor-like relationship with. The events of GSS have been very confusing for her and her ethics, and like many misled people, she's begun filling in the gaps with devotion and faith. The result is a new and interesting development for her, one that I'm much looking forward to playing. The reluctant zealot, hah!

I Was Surprised By:

How creative the GM staff has been for the various events they've run. The Dreamwalker leading her people through the mind of a tortured prisoner, the Mystery Glob, Harith's psionic powers and her tracking 'experiments', one and all were fascinating. Thanks to them, and the folks who posted logs for us to enjoy!

I Wish I'd Gotten to Spend More Time With:

Evelith, Kaishaku, Charna, Eponyne, Quinstol, Kinshack, Aeddean, Naamit, Angelrise, the list goes and goes. I also never met or interacted with Chaeye or Ponter.

One Thing That Made Me Laugh Out Loud:

There were several times with Maluverre. I don't have an exact quote handy, but the tale of his encounter with cave fungus is both hilarious and surreal. What an odd character.

One Thing That Almost Made Me Cry:

I am pretty sentimental, so there are a lot of these. The time that came to mind first was a conversation at an inn table with Armaxis, Alisaire, Juspera, Ysharra, and Aramana. It was the first installment of many such discussions and revelations, and it was absolutely riveting. Another time would be the brief time in which Ysharra had no face. A very fun scene to act out, but man...couldn't help but have some mental empathy for my poor gal.

I Will Treasure:

The drama, the intrigue. The closeness Ysharra has with Rekarth, Alisaire, Juspera, and Aramana, to name only a few. And as I've already mentioned, the chance to try out new angles and possibilities with my ranger girl. That and the carrot dip recipe, thanks, Maluverre.

Whew, my apologies for the length. Thanks for reading!

Yours in Service,
GK

SEPHER

My favorite thing was: The very begining of the quest; the process of getting exiled from Vaalor.

My least favorite thing was: The long breaks of nothing.

My favorite NPC is: Definately Letheras.

I wish I hadn't missed: The finding of the pommel.

I made my friends jealous when: When everyone refered to the Alliance as, "Sepher and his ilk." Heh.

I made these new friends: Damn.. Tons? Alisaire, Angelrise, Aramana, Matphiston, Naamit, Jairlorna, Maimara, Juspera, Fizzan, Ariafela, Sylviana, Rekarth, Thrassus, Ysharra and Kinshack Just to name a few.

I made these new enemies: Probably more than friends. The ones that stick out to me were Kinshack, whose post had my rolling by the way. He was lots of fun. Juspera(friend or enemy, still not sure. lol), Teveriel, Evelith, and like... the rest of Illistim. Okay, here's an easy way to figure it out. Everyone not listed in friends, is a new enemy.

My best moment was when: There were a lot of great momments. I had an amazing time with this quest.

My worst moment was when: One word: Execution.

These places in the EN are now significant to me: Observatory, Vaalor Cemetary and Catacombs, Juspera's cave, the Sylvarraend colony.

Things would have been very different if: I was with the Resistance. Haha. Right..

I'll always remember: All the people I met, and the plots I set into place against them. Rationalizing Lornon's beliefs, and actually getting people to believe me.

I regret: Losing my interest in the quest toward the end. I still plan to be active, but I just haven't felt like playing lately.

I want to be remembered for: Eh, whatever.

Other memories: Every single time someone brings up our duels Kinshack, I still laugh my ass off. You're awesome.

Brian, Sepher the Evil.

SIWAS

Hm, this looks interesting.. let's see here.

My favorite thing was:
Getting under Juspera's skin. I'm sorry, but she's so funny when the right buttons are pushed.

My least favorite thing was:
Getting killed at several points with no advance RP. Just walk in, and die. Boom. I'm not the sort of person who'd run away from a conflict, especially an RPed one, so that always got under my skin.

My favorite NPC is:
Maluverre. I want the recipe for that honeybread that I always snuck in invisibly to grab.

I wish I hadn't missed:
The finding of the pommel. I'd have liked to have been there to lend Maimara support. As it is, I had to chase her to Solhaven to do so. (Evil, evil place, Solhaven is.)

I made my friends jealous when:
Er. I don't know. I can't imagine any reason anyone would be jealous of Siwas.

I made these new friends:
Most of the other Dark Alliance supporters. Juspera. Mnar. Jacina. Tebon. Hmm.

I made these new enemies:
Most of the non-Dark Alliance supporters. Juspera. Mnar. Evelith.

My best moment was when:
Siwas decided, with Alisaire's help, to let Mnar know he wouldn't be able to smack around the Alliance supporters without retribution any longer.

My worst moment was when:
The horrid reprehensible mess that was the night Xanthias was captured and interrogated. That went the opposite in every way possible from any outcomes I had thought might happen, and not only was Siwas appalled, but so was I, to some degree.

These places in the EN are now significant to me:
The roof of the Moonglae Inn. The little place just off the path out the postern gate between the main trail and the hot spring. The hot spring itself. The airship docks.

Things would have been very different if:
Siwas hadn't had a few strong friends at her back no matter what to help pull her through some rough spots. (Thanks, Atoyoz and Rekarth.)

I'll always remember:
Getting caught inside the Resistance encampment and lying about stealing what was inside out of fear. Also, later seeking out someone and apologizing for doing it. Forgiveness is a powerful force.

I regret:
The few times Siwas knowingly told a lie. It lessened her a bit every time she did, and she was well aware of it.

I want to be remembered for:
This, I'm not sure on. I don't feel I did anything worthy of being remembered for in the EN portion of the quest.

I'm a <blank>er person now than I was when I came to the EN.
I, the player, am a more wary person. All the brouhaha about IC/OOC information being blended, and several other OOC problems, have just made me keep people a little further away with regards to out-of-game ways of communicating. Siwas, on the other hand, is just.. a colder person than she was before. She lost a good deal in the past several months.

I was surprised by:
Xanthias's strength. For someone so shy in public, he has a lot of steel in him. He's one of the few people Siwas will acknowledge as being stronger of spirit than she is. (Don't let that go to your head.)

I wish I'd gotten to spend more time with:
Meridi. I met her back at the start of the EN portion of the quest, thought she was wonderful, then she headed to Vaalor, and Siwas got exiled from the place. I never got the chance to reconnect with her, and I've been kicking myself literally for months over it.

One thing that made me laugh out loud:
Juspera's little accident on the Moonglae roof. I can't elaborate, she'll flay me. But trust me, it was funny.

One thing that almost made me cry (for you sentimental types):
Siwas being given Harith's torn, bloodied robe.

I will treasure:
The looks on the faces of the Vaalorian Guards when I spirited Alisaire away from the guillotine just as they were about to drop the blade. Sure, the cost was exile, but it was so worth it.

Lynne, and Siwas

DRININ

My favorite thing was:

Getting to meet people and accomplish something OTHER than hunting.

My least favorite thing was:

Missing out on the final assault.

My favorite NPC is:

No favorite, I enjoyed all of the ones that I had a chance to talk to.

I wish I hadn't missed:

The final assault.

I made these new friends:

None really. I kept to myself mostly, but I did have some fun interactions with some new people.

My best moment was when:

Myself, Kerl, and a small group cleared a path from the gate to the encampment.

My worst moment was when:

None.

These places in the EN are now significant to me:

The Sapphire Gate. The encampment. The library of Ta'illistim.

Things would have been very different if:

I had been able to spend on during the evenings (specifically fridays and sundays). As it is, I'm a morning-afternoon guy.

I want to be remembered for:

Doing my best for my city.

I'm a <blank>er person now than I was when I came to the EN

Better.

-Drinin
"No weapon of mine has ever failed in its duty to mutilate."

SONGOWL

I don't usually respond to these, but hey, may as well be a team player.

Favorite thing?
No luck there. Just the mention of Ta'Illistim will draw an instant sneer from Songowl (and an exasperated sigh from K).

Least favorite?
This would send me into a rant. So I'll respectfully decline.

Favorite NPC?
Maluverre without dispute. In all of my years and all my travels here, he is the only NPC Songowl can call a peer.

Wish I hadn't missed..
I don't want to crash the boards with the massive list.

Jealous friends?
Um.. sure. Who at all would be jealous of a constantly internally tormented sylvan with unpopular goals, possibly even more unpopular quirks and doesn't have the trust of any side involved?

New friends?
Vonka, Rinika, Juspera(maybe), Thralkin, Galesmight, Sylviana, Valthissa, Ariafela. All of those I would not have met or acquainted with if not for the Ta'Illistim chapter.

New enemies?
Ulstram, Kadesha, Ulstram, Kinshack (though he does get points for helping Songowl when he was wandering around with bloodloss-induced delerium), Ulstram, Kerl (ehh, not an ememy per se. More like a civil opponent) and Ulstram.

Best moment?
Hmmm. Nope.

Worst moment?
The two times a V'tullian warrior killed Songowl as he was walking to the encampment. Telling Siwas he would do anything to destroy her if she got in Songowl's way. The time a V'tullian warrior killed Songowl when he was trying to have a conversation at the gate. Getting ditched by Ulstram and taunted by his followers. The time a V'tullian warrior bound and silenced Songowl down the green rope, forcing him to abandon that effort.

Significant place?
Briarstone south, which sould be renamed Songowl Wey.

Things would have been different if..
Songowl had any clue to what was going on most of the time (really tough on a character that claims to have some clarivoyance).

Always remember..
Songowl feeling rage for the first time in years after being abandoned by Ulstram.

I'll regret..
..perhaps not keeping certain quirks that frighten certain people under control.

Be remembered for..
Songowl would rather not be remembered for anything done in Ta'Il.

Songowl is more..
..decisive now.

Surprised by..
When you're out of the loop, EVERYTHING surprises you.

~K recounts Songowl's exploits.
"Kill them all! Cut them! Burn them! Its the only way how.. I know.. I've done it.. it works!"

TEVERIEL

>My favorite thing was:

The NPC Vaalor elves we had defending Ta'Illistim from the Alliance forces. Too cool for words.

>My least favorite thing was:

The manner in which the third piece was found.

>My favorite NPC is:

Definitely Officer Ponter. ;)

>I wish I hadn't missed:

Too many of the Hawk missions. :(

>I made my friends jealous when:

I..don't think I did.

>I made these new friends:

Salenn--she and Teveriel met during this quest. Evelith, Nji, Anteb, Kardgar, Jacina, Xiu, all of the Golden Hawks and Crimson Ravens, and the strengthening of several older friendships.

>I made these new enemies:

Sepher, Alisaire, and Tierus, in particular.

>My best moment was when:

All of the discussions (scheming?) between Ponter and Teveriel. ;)

>My worst moment was when:

A group of angry non-elves came to the table where I was resting to confront me about the Golden Hawks and Ponter in particular. <snickers> I'd gone AFK for a minute or two, and came back to find my elf being slapped around by three complete strangers. That was no fun.

>These places in the EN are now significant to me:

Guardian Keep, the recruiter's tent, Amaranth Court, Ta'Illistim's Hall of Patrons. ;)

>Things would have been very different if:

If the quest had never come to the EN, Teveriel would never have gotten involved with it. He was never concerned about the sword piece, only with the defense of his homeland.

>I'll always remember:

That fight with Sepher in Glaise Cnoc, as hopeless as it was.

>I regret:

Not being around as often as I'd have liked!

>I want to be remembered for:

Teveriel's stern sense of honor and duty. Also, his Vaalorian temper. ;)

>I was surprised by:

The Miscere'Golab's appearance.

>One thing that almost made me cry (for you sentimental types):

Bartain, Kardgar, and Teveriel, three Vaalor elves, honoring the fallen elven troops after one of the battles on Sylvarraend Road. I wish I'd logged it; I found it very touching.

"My childhood was typical: summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring, we'd make meat helmets. When I was insolent, I was placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds. Pretty standard, really." --Dr. Evil

PERIGOURD

Here we go...

My favorite thing was: Too many to choose from, examples being my duel with Letheras, the numerous times i got to lead the Fury in battle, Helping to build the camp, as i said, too many to name.

My least favorite thing was: Again, too many to pick.. i've seen alot of bad things in this quest so i'd rather not say'm publicly anymore.

My favorite NPC is: in the EN.. Ulstram, alltogether.. Kendryth.

I wish I hadn't missed: The dreamwalker in general, never once got to meet her.

I made my friends jealous when: Dunno.

I made these new friends: I wont name names as there's too many and I dont wanna leave someone out. You know who you are.

I made these new enemies: ::grins:: But then they'll know I consider them enemies!

My best moment was when: No clue.

My worst moment was when: When I killed Sepher for no reason other then I was upset.

These places in the EN are now significant to me: The encampment, the moonglae inn and the lost home.

Things would have been very different if: I hadn't bothered trying to help Alisaire that one night, boy would things have been different.

I'll always remember: Most everything given i dont forget things easily.

I regret: More then i should.

I want to be remembered for: Whatever i deserve to be.

I'm a <blank>er person now than I was when I came to the EN.
More bitter.

I was surprised by: Myself.

I wish I'd gotten to spend more time with: Evelith and Xanthias, they're great.

One thing that made me laugh out loud: When Methais started posting about how being exiled was unfair.

One thing that almost made me cry (for you sentimental types): Probably when i resigned my commission as a General in the NF.

I will treasure: Friendships made, memories gained, lessons learned.

Other memories: None that i'm speaking of here.

-Perigourd.

BRIAH

My favorite thing was: Exploring and meeting people.

My least favorite thing was: Not being able to witness more of Maluverre's "antics", since everyone says he was so funny.

My favorite NPC is: Kendryth, for some reason. Ponter was funny in his own stuck-up Vaaloran way.

I wish I hadn't missed: Most of the Miscre'Golab event.

I made my friends jealous when: Pfft.

I made these new friends: Uhm, Lumaco, Kasia, Jacina, Anteb, Shadowsage, Barumples, Silverona, Bristenn, Kadesha, Malikary, Elrodin, Tebon, to name a few. I'm probably leaving out bunches more.

I made these new enemies: I haven't made new enemies. Not exactly.

My best moment was when: I helped build the camp.

My worst moment was when: Hearing the piece was found, "possibly" by the Dark Alliance.

These places in the EN are now significant to me: The camp, specifically the entrance and the east ballista tower, the entire Moonglae Inn, Sylvar Pointe.

Things would have been very different if: Well, if I hadn't joined the Northern Fury. It's shaped a lot of things for me.

I'll always remember: Going to EN once in the beginning of the EN portion and gettin' smooshed while attending my first Fury meeting there.

I regret: Nothing, as far as things I've done.

I want to be remembered for: Bein' remembered at all'd be nice.

I'm a <blank>er person now than I was when I came to the EN: Happier, even if the time it took me to learn my way around was terrible.

Other memories: Chopping logs in the rain, getting my braid pulled and held hostage by Silverona, talking to the dwarf who the pommel got stolen from, Anteb using his chalks and drawing me, the very beginning of the siege, manning the lower camp ballista, listening as Lumaco, Jacina and Evelith told jokes outside the gates, choking on a honey-filled bunny Songowl gave me. Lots of other things, but I think that's enough there.

I was surprised by: Zerroth climbing the walls and jumping into the camp.

I wish I'd gotten to spend more time with: Maluverre. I want to know just how funny he was!

One thing that made me laugh out loud: Lumaco's, Jacina's, and Evelith's silly jokes (if they begin to tell one, run, and don't look back).

One thing that almost made me cry (for you sentimental types): Pfft.

I will treasure: Everything that I ever got to do there.

Briah.

ARAMANA

My favorite thing was: Getting over my phobia/aversion of moving around in GS, and finding out I can actually enjoy EN, as opposed to being vehemently against ever going there.

My least favorite thing was: Bad feelings in and out of character, angry people, not being able to do anything the save Harith.

My favorite NPC is: Introduced here were a lot of really good NPCs, for the sake of naming one I?d have to say it was between Harith and Chaeye. Both of them were great to interact with and very well played.

I wish I hadn't missed: The very first few events that went on in EN. I was dragging my feet on moving, and it was those that were the kick in the butt

I made these new friends: Most of the time here was spent getting closer to people I had met in the quest; Rekarth, Thrassus, Ysharra, Alisaire, also, really meeting Maimara and Naamit, and all the people I haven?t listed here. Mnar.

I made these new enemies: Charna, Rinika (I know Ara never ruffled feathers about the pictures, but I really got a kick out of them as a player), all those that stood up to protect Charna-Tierus as well. All of the `resistance?. Some previous friends turned enemies as the lines continued to be drawn.

My best moment was when: Alisaire gravitated towards her current path, from Aramana?s point of view. The closest thing Ara can get to being proud of anyone. Player wise, perhaps the night that Ara collected a few of Juspera?s parts and when she was locked in a cave to die by normally pacifistic Ulstam.

My worst moment was when: Character wise the feeling of failure for Harith?s death. Player wise all the friends leaving the quest and going off elsewhere. Also, how hard it was to keep Ara in character during very emotional moments in game. Since she wouldn?t console or know to support some people when they really needed it. A challenge for me, definitely.

These places in the EN are now significant to me: The jackal table, certain parts of the observatory, Ara?s house in the local neighborhood.

Things would have been very different if: Some people had stuck around.

I'll always remember: Harith?s gift and Ara's offering.

I regret: Missing out on the chance to spend any or much time with a lot of great players on the resistance side due to who Ara is.

I want to be remembered for: Ara being the Fox of Sheru.

I'm a <blank>er person now than I was when I came to the EN. I?m not sure.

I was surprised by: Our finding the pommel.

One thing that made me laugh out loud: Chaeye saying `Sheruvians, Luukosians and?.Rekarthians?. It still cracks me up.

One thing that almost made me cry (for you sentimental types): It didn?t make me cry, but a lot of goodbyes were hard, and losing Harith was pretty depressing.

I will treasure: The logs I have saved that make me laugh, the gifts I gave to people that made them smile. All of Ara?s little carvings, wherever they are.

-Fox, with Aramana on a leash.

LOTHWYN

I figure since everyone is responding, I might as well to (to those that apply, anyhow).

My least favorite thing was: The occasional tiff that broke out OOC between players, either on the boards or in the game.

My favorite thing was: How people can resolve their differences, and either agree to disagree, or part ways. Also, the maturity almost all players have shown when handling CvC situations (and not specifically in EN, but the entire storyline). It has proven, although with the occasional problem, that GS players can handle CvC appropriately.

My favorite NPC is: Can I be biased and say all that I play? ;)

I wish I hadn't missed: Some of the work done by the Dreamwalker, including the soldier's dream event. Brilliant.

My best moment was: Watching everyone's reaction as the Miscere'Golab was forming.

My worst moment was: Reading posts by upset players. :\

These places in the EN are now significant to me: Every place a character died and a dark minion got their horns. Muwah.

Things would have been very different if: Situations worked out more according to plans.

I'll always remember: the Miscere'Golab event.

I regret: Players who have withdrawn their characters from the quest, for whatever reason. This is all supposed to be fun and I regret if it has become a heartache/stomach turner to some.

I want to be remembered for: Being a good GM, accepting suggestions and ideas while providing a storyline you want to be immersed in.

Lothwyn

JUSPERA

Just reminds you of how many stories there are behind the big one. And how many of them we made ourselves. Your posts reminded me of a lot of things I'd kind of forgotten. Here is a nice long post for you.

>My favorite thing was:
Meeting new people. All the drama, probing conversations, character development and intense moments with PCs and NPCs. Juspera's favorite thing was probably killing things in the siege all day and night.

>My least favorite thing was:
Some OOC-type unpleasantness, and lulls where we just ran out of things to do.

>My favorite NPC is:
I have to go with Ulstram.

>I wish I hadn't missed:
Well, in retrospect, the visits by the dwarf/elf NPCs that were hints to the sword piece. And at the time, I was hurt to miss out on the creation of the guardian statues. But besides that... meeting Dyrelth.

>I made my friends jealous when:
I think Evelith died when she heard the Dreamwalker took me aside one night.

>I made these new friends:
Evelith, Xanthias, Jacina, Lumaco, Anteb, Kinshack (*relationships subject to change)

>I made these new enemies:
Alisaire, Ysharra, Rekarth, Maimara, Sepher, Tierus, Aramana, Dispater (*see above). And I miss the enemy Angelrise would have been.

>My best moment was when:
Dunno about mine... Juspera's was probably when the Dreamwalker asked her to be a sword (wasn't in the EN, though) or times when Ulstram bolstered her up. Or talking about "best moments" as in personal achievements... Juspera showed a number of moments of moral and physical courage, but she probably wouldn't recognize them. Oh... killing Setzier. That was a big thing for her. Anything constructive was good for her and for me, like building the encampment with Kendryth, finding and destroying the shrines.

>My worst moment was when:
Prior to this stuff that happened the past few days in Solhaven, Juspera's definite low point, the bottom of the well, was when Evelith and her haggard self received a certain visitation at a table in Ta'Vaalor, and the aftermath. (Yay for Kabriel while I'm on it.)

>These places in the EN are now significant to me:
The observatory, the Moonglae roof, my Aspis lounge, the gardens of Ta'Vaalor, my cave.

>Things would have been very different if:
If Juspera hadn't followed through with her promise to take Alisaire's fingernails (or had never made the promise, in Solhaven). Things probably would have been pretty different without Ysharra too.

>I was surprised by:
Xanthias's strength. How close Sepher got Juspera one night. The novelty and coolness that was Harith. How much I ended up liking Ulstram, considering everything, especially my first interaction as a player with him (which was as another character and which you'll probably never hear about, but trust me, it's ironic in retrospect).

>I wish I'd gotten to spend more time with:
Evelith, Ysharra, Ponter and Mnar together, Siwas.

>One thing that made me laugh out loud:
Yeah, there were a few pretty amusing moments with Siwas. That humiliation dice game in Ta'Vaalor. And I know some damn funny people. Su-wha? Some of the things Harith said were hilarious. Oh, and Maluverre. I'll be saving them for my site though. Okay, I guess I shouldn't have asked people to pick just one.

>One thing that almost made me cry (for you sentimental types):
When Juspera got the Dreamwalker dream about the fish and mending souls.

>The scariest thing was (yeah, I just made this one up):
You don't get much creepier than what Evelith saw that night with Juspera. (Though Juspera still doesn't know what it was. Hearing about what happened to Mnar later that night was pretty creepy too... though Juspera doesn't know about that either. Yeah, and you thought things couldn't get much worse.) The atmosphere in Dyrelth's dream was incredible. Aramana is pretty damn scary.

>I will treasure:
There are a few items I ended up with that are significant to me now, but the pin Mnar had made for me is probably still the biggest.
You tap a silver-edged black sword pin.
It has been skillfully inscribed with the words, "Even the Gods need mortal blades."

>I'll always remember:
For me, not really sure what'll stand out as time passes... maybe a few NPC interactions just from the unusual nature. For Juspera, if you heard her talk, you know she can't get Dyrelth's dream out of her head.

>I regret:
Not a whole lot. Some of my behavior as a player. Juspera likely regrets most of the reactions she got for doing bad things, but whether she regrets anything she actually did is yet to be determined.

>I want to be remembered for:
I hope I am remembered as a fun person to RP with who developed an interesting character.
Juspera would want to be remembered for what good things she did, and she did have successes in fighting, in information gathering and even in battles for others' souls.

>I'm a <blank>er person now than I was when I came to the EN.
Juspera is a more self-aware person than when she went to the EN, but she doesn't know that.

>Other memories:
Tierus and troll blood, humiliation dice in TV, Sylviana figuring out why Juspera wouldn't let go of her book, Eponyne and Danay tearing her up after she went into the inn with Sepher, siccing Maimara on Evelyth, oh, let's not forget Evilith (poor Evelith!), throwing Alisaire in the river, getting dripped on by Alisaire's decapitated head, having to act normal while inviso-Sepher had a knife in my back in a crowd in Ta'Vaalor, that bizarre moment when Juspera was playing with the doll in front of Mnar and Vonka... Vonka's weird-ass vision in Ta'Vaalor... trying to get a hold of someone in the justice hall with Prospera, then meeting Maluverre for the first time, getting Alisaire and Aramana shut in the cave, making up with Ysharra then turning her in to Casmus half an hour later.

A quiet conversation with Thrassus. A little incident with Zolis. Meeting a newbie in Ta'Vaalor who only hours into his playing experience was determined to protect me from Sepher; and who when asked what he knew so far, was able to reply that Lorminstra was good, Luukos was bad. Having Harith pop unexpectedly into a conversation with Siwas. Being dragged around Ta'Illistim by a very peeved Pyrocite. Oh god, Allanor's discovery that sometimes your allies are sissies too. The Casmus allegations. And everyone chasing Sylviana and her captors around one of my first nights in town. Seems like so long ago now.

Z

 

CAPPURNICUS

>My favorite thing was:
Truly defining Cappurnicus on his path, and joining the Freeholders.

>My least favorite thing was:
Sacrificing and dropping things to come East to partake in the quest, not ever truly gaining trust from either 'side' as a consequence of my choices.

>My favorite NPC is:
Though I didn't really get to interact with the NPCs, I'd have to say that Maluverre was certainly entertaining.

>I wish I hadn't missed:
Additional opportunities to define Cappurnicus; both to myself, and to others.

>I made my friends jealous when:
I do not believe I did, hopefully.

>I made these new friends:
Many people across the board... Atoyoz, Xanthias, Evelith, Quinstol, Eponyne, Mnar, Juspera, Prospera, Xeniphite, Charna, Kaishaku, Rinika, Maimara, Haxley, Nofret, Manzier, Aasterinian, Ysharra, Rekarth, Alisaire, Sepher, Thrassus, Tierus; though I'm sure I missed at least a few.

>I made these new enemies:
Not quite as extensive as the previous list; I do hope I didn't make any real enemies.

>My best moment was when:
Cappurnicus supported Charna in her final struggles against Aramana's link.

>My worst moment was when:
I was impinging upon a friend's roleplaying, and was outright told so.

>These places in the EN are now significant to me:
The old BriarStone Court chocolate shop haunt, the Moonglae Inn.

>Things would have been very different if:
Cappurnicus had never met Kaishaku.

>I'll always remember:
Staring slack-jawed at times, over the extreme quality of peoples' roleplaying.

>I regret:
See: 'wish I hadn't missed, worst moment'

>I want to be remembered for:
Being neutral, level-headed, and easy to talk to.

>I'm a <blank>er person now than I was when I came to the EN.
Calm.

>I was surprised by:
The level of ingenuity in many of the roleplaying aspects of the quest.

>I wish I'd gotten to spend more time with:
Juspera, Vonka, Kinshack, Ysharra, Rekarth, Aramana, Thrassus, all of the NPCs.

>One thing that made me laugh out loud:
A conversation between Kaishaku and Rinika, that all but shattered his child-like views of her.

>One thing that almost made me cry (for you sentimental types):
Nothing I can think of off hand...

>I will treasure:
All the great interaction I had with everyone, the friendships gained, and the lessons learned.

-Ted/Capp

EAHLSTAN

>My favorite thing was:
The level of innovation from the GMs involved. The Elven NPCs who fought along side us especially. However, I would not want to leave out Dyrelth's mind, or the giant flying thingy. The amount of work put into this quest has been amazing.

>My least favorite thing was:
The way it ended.

>My favorite NPC is:
My favorite NPC of this quest is the Dreamwalker, without a doubt.

>I wish I hadn't missed:
The Dreamwalker's clensing ceremony.

>I made my friends jealous when:
I don't imagine I did.

>I made these new friends:
This is a tough one, since most everyone I interacted with I allready knew to some extent or another. Perhaps Ysharra, and Alisaire, though really I'd not say they are friends, just interesting people to interact with.

>I made these new enemies:
Enemies? Well, I'd have to count Kadesha, Malikary, and Sylviana as enemies at this point, though we are supposed to be allies in this.

>My best moment was when:
Helping to re-equip Dyrelth after he escaped the Dark Alliance.

>My worst moment was when:
Realizing that though people may be allies, they certainly aren't friends.

>These places in the EN are now significant to me:
The Victory Gate in Ta'Vaalor.

>Things would have been very different if:
If Ulstram were at all competent.

>I'll always remember:
My first airship ride.

>I regret:
I have no real regrets.

>I want to be remembered for:
It is of no consequence whether or not Eahlstan is remembered, or what he may be remembered for.

>I'm a <blank>er person now than I was when I came to the EN.
More untrusting

>I was surprised by:
The elven NPCs joining in the fight.

>I wish I'd gotten to spend more time with:
Alisaire, Ysharra, and Aramana, though I belive they would have managed to twist my mind around far too much if I had.

>One thing that made me laugh out loud:
I really didn't have a humorous experience in the Elven Nations

>One thing that almost made me cry (for you sentimental types):
Cry? Warriors don't cry....

>I will treasure:
The memories of the Dreamwalker and the interactions we had before she dissapeared

 

KADESHA

>My favorite thing was:

For Kadesha: Being welcomed to participate in creating the guardian statues.
For Achillea: Plotting with Harith and the scenario with Malikary and Sylviana to break them.

>My least favorite thing was:

For Both: Everyone who responded to either character based on the myself being the player of both, and not on the character's in game actions and loyalties.

>My favorite NPC is:

For Kadesha: Her loyalties are first to Ulstram, but she thinks Chaeye is neater.
For Achillea: Captain's Casmus and Letheras both were alot of fun.

>I wish I hadn't missed:

For Kadesha: All clues about some elf with a pommel.
For Achillea: Too much to mention, having had her cover blown.

>I made my friends jealous when:
I hope I still have some, don't think anyone is jealous.

>I made these new friends:
For Kadesha: Sylviana, Malikary, Rymn, Kresl, and..Siwas.

>I made these new enemies:

For Kadesha: I am not mentioning them here. They know who they are.
For Achillea: The entire Dark Alliance.

>My best moment was when:
For Kadesha: Going back west.
For Achillea: The eight hour standoff with Sylviana and Malikary while waiting for a forgetful Harith to come and break the guardians.

>My worst moment was when:

For both: I will borrow the above poster's quote.."Realizing that though people may be allies, they certainly aren't friends."

For Kadesha: The anger and outrage that resulted when she answered honestly when asked her opinion as to whether she trusted someone.

For Achillea: When Nevrek led the entire DA to publically accuse Achillea of being a traitor, in a time period before such was even a notion in the player's mind, let alone the characters.

>These places in the EN are now significant to me:

For Kadesha: The encampment, Malwith's tables, the Gates table at the Moonglae.
For Achillea: The garden of contemplation in Ta'Vaalor, the part of Victory Court where the guillotine was wheeled out.

>Things would have been very different if:
If nobody knew I played two characters.

>I'll always remember:
For Kadesha: The bonding of the misfits while we waited forever for something to begin. (Malikatry, Sylviana, Rymn, and Kresl)
For Achillea: Vonka's torture session, which is part of the catalyst which prompted Achillea to turn.

>I regret:
For Kadesha: I regret not always measuring up to others expectations and responding to certain roleplay conflicts in ways which caused more OOC anger then IC enjoyment.
For Achillea: I regret being forced to change the role of a character I invested much into and enjoyed thoroughly because too many people refused to seperate the character from the player.

>I want to be remembered for:

For Kadesha: Hopefully, for someone who stuck to her rather zealous convictions when the tide was against doing so, and for being consistant even if flawed.
For Achillea: nothing specific.

>I'm a <blank>er person now than I was when I came to the EN.

For Kadesha: More embittered.
For Achillea: Directionless.

>I was surprised by:

Having NO bloody clue the Dark Alliance already recovered the piece while we battled the Miscere'Golab.

>I wish I'd gotten to spend more time with: Siwas.

>One thing that made me laugh out loud:
Many private moments with close friends.

>One thing that almost made me cry (for you sentimental types):

For Kadesha: When Maimara told her history, as well as conversations with Siwas.
For Achillea: Vonka says "I fergives you Achillea."

>I will treasure: A piece of black marble.

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