Xavier Allen, who presented the unique character of a visitor from Sigil. Having loved Planescape: Torment when it first came out, I enjoyed journeying with Xavier.
Alyssa Duvain, whose player stretched her character concept to protect both Keorn and Rhys, when they were at their weakest and most vulnerable, just to ensure that the player behind both would still enjoy playing on Skal. You are much appreciated.
In all aspects.Greensleeves Essegui, for bringing one of the more fascinating gnome characters to Skal. I remember fondly, how Greenie used her smarts to sneak out of the Kurgan after the rest of us had fallen to that final ambush.
Thank you for sharing the deck of stars with Rhys and starting him on the path he took that final year on Skal and on Arelith.Sylmae Tyelle, who befriended Keorn and Rhys, and entrusted Rhys with Newholme, even asking him to consecrate an altar to the Seldarine. It was always a joy to RP with Sylmae.
Ysault, the brave Tel’Quessir ranger and guide to the weak. Rhys tended your house until someone swooped in and grabbed it.
Ry’ul, for choosing to become a champion of the Great Oak, and gifting me with the incredible opportunity to mentor another Tel’Quessir to follow the Leaflord and do great things in His name. Rhys is still walking around in those magnificent boots.
Azgarin and Suli Mountairn, for portraying different aspects of the Dwarves psyche and inviting a claustrophobic Or’Tel’Quessir along on your dungeon delves.
Greydda Greyhammer, for crafting that beautiful longsword for Rhys when he needed a stronger weapon.
Bardin Strongaxe, for leading from the front, taking the hits for others, and giving Rhys all that work healing up Bardin and later crafting tons of healing kits. *wipes sweat from brow while standing over cook pot*
Duncan Dawnhammer, for taking care of Rhys and taking the time to RP his trials and tribulations with Rhys. Rhys wishes you and your family happiness, safety, and prosperity.
And in that group of wonderful players of the Stout Folk is the player who played a Hin who worked so hard to learn Dwarvish and was such a good tailor, in the bargain. I wish I could recall your character’s name, but every other aspect of your character had a positive impact on Rhys’s growth and my own joy RPing Rhys with her.
Ameniel, the Tel’Quessir monk, who journeyed with Rhys, watched over Skal, and crafted a beautiful gem pouch with woodland animals and scenes. Rhys would not part with it for 100 enchanted gem pouches.
The half-dragon, half-Tel’Quessir, who took a tour of Skal once upon a time. I wish I had written down her name. I enjoyed RPing with her player very much, especially her love of fine gems for her “hoard.”
Celerforil, the blind mage, who showed how much fun it is to RP with severe challenges, instead of seeking power builds, like many on the server have done. You RPd real strength at your weakest.
Sylvera, the Drow hunter, who crafted Rhys’s bow and cudgel. You provided a wonderful contrast to Rhys, while ensuring that we both RPd our Tel’Quessir accurately. As mentioned about Ameniel’s gem pouch, Rhys will not give up that cudgel and bow willingly.
Harvey of the magnificent helmet. You were the most open and accepting to both Keorn and Rhys, and I appreciate your willingness to stretch your character concept to increase the enjoyment of others.
Temoris and Porkules. What can I say Rhys and I enjoyed journeying with you both and just RPing outside the Trade Post when we crossed paths. One of the better druid PCs on the server and one hard-drinking boar.
Anuia, the “Witch of the Weald.” Rhys has watched your journey with joy and sadness and joy, once more. I enjoyed the interactions, where Rhys learned that he isn’t the stealthiest of Tel’Quessir, when you would sneak up on him while he was tending the Weald. The player behind Anuia is one of the more skilled players, being able to take Anuia from the highs to the lows, while showing all aspects of a magnificient, but flawed character.
Nadine, the brave druid. Rhys has also enjoyed RPing with Nadine, seeing her growth as a druid and human. He was happy to take the hit from the “Master” that cold day in Skaljard.
The young Tel’Quessir, budding herbalist who allowed me to RP mentoring her on herbalism and the Weald. I wish I remembered your character’s name and your player name. You allowed Rhys to grow as a cleric should, mentoring, guiding, and aiding others.
“Rake”, who started as a friend with Rhys, but ended as enemies due to the nature of the Power and the Art. Straight up. You rock as a player, keeping it cool when the PvP became intense. Rhys and I miss seeing Rake.
Drago Hille, the brave Hin warrior, who traveled with both Keorn and Rhys. Watching Drago’s growth on Skal and seeing him come into his own on Arelith is a true joy. I still smile when I see all the wooden items Drago has crafted in the Dale.
Mach, who played a wild mage so flawed, and yet embraced those flaws to become more and less than the knight he tries to hard to become. I loved watching the Frostblades on Skal and their trials and tribulations. The player behind Mach has given so much to the community by his willingness to create a group that others can join and grow within. Good luck to you with your continued growth.
Lowell Geard, later Forst. From Rhys’s perspective, you were the common man’s paladin, one who isn’t limited by being of the nobility. I enjoyed every interaction with Lowell, through Rhys and Keorn.
Petra Forst, who threatened to b-slap Rhys if he attacked that foul Gnome corrupter who ensured the slaughter of all those tundra beasts with his foul experiments. It has been a pure joy to RP with Petra through the collaborations and threats that Rhys experienced.
The young Tel’Quessir cleric, who tried to consecrate an altar in Skal and spent IG days avoiding the Pastor. Thank you for staying IC when every member of the village tried to kill her.
And thank you for not raiding the chest in the upstairs at Newholme. The Tel’Quessir mage who loved his books and stayed at Newholme for a short time. I wrote down his name and put it in the Newholme journal, but the journal was lost when the building came up for rent. I appreciated RPing with a Tel’Quessir mage and sharing Newholme with others.
Found, the Betrayed. To the player, I respected what you were doing with Found, even though you and I ended up at loggerheads due to another character of yours. I wish to apologize for words said, when I believed that IC actions were personal and poor RP, not realizing that you were merely acting according to the culture of the Arelith servers. I was in the wrong to chastise you for acting as others had been encouraged to do.
Aliel Ester, who among many things tended Newholme when Rhys and I went on vacation for several weeks. Thank you for putting up with Rhys’s attempts to aid Aliel and Mach when Aliel suffered memory loss.
The young human cleric who sent Rhys such wonderful Speedies about her adventures on Arelith. I loved seeing another way to portray a cleric.
Once Keorn journeyed to Arelith, he met the good folks in Brogendenstein
Falgrim Vintergard, who accepted Keorn’s aid with the defense of the city.
The Thane for working hard to generate such a wonderful environment for a Dwarf to RP on Arelith.
The Dwarven mage, who recruited Keorn to help with siege engine construction, allowed Keorn to become a part of the city after just arriving from Skal. Keorn was in awe of what you all have done with Brogendenstein.
Meriam Fuzzypaw, who gave Keorn that mithril ore for his armor, without seeking payment or trade in return. That was true kindness for an unknown player’s character.
And after Keorn returned home to deal with his fate and the justice delayed when he fled from his home, Rhys took his turn on Arelith.
All the kind folk who helped him to fit in to the island and the Grove.
The Archdruid, Beryl, first and foremost, for allowing a not-quite Druid, but cleric of Rillifane Rallathil, to join the Grove and welcoming him as a contributing member, when you did not know Rhys from Adam. Trust given is a joy to the recipient.
Edgar, for playing a fierce, conflicted human ranger and leader of the Wardens and welcoming a cleric that you probably did not know what to make of.
Nicodemus, for showing how to play a nautical Tel’Quessir and making some good deals with Rhys.
Nalee, who gave up her cave, so that Rhys would have a home. Thank you “old wolf.” May you hunt ever more in the fields and forests beyond ours.
Laura Linuith Lee, and the good folk of Guldorand, for inviting Rhys, among the other members of the Grove, to aid Guldorand with its challenges obtaining needed items. I enjoyed the walk that Rhys and Laura took to find adequate sites for those needs.
Dr. Emil/Snow, who took the time to RP with a cleric and herbalist.
Buppi, who also took the time to RP along that same line.
Bareknuckle Bill and Elrith, Rhys wishes you both all the happiness. Thank you for including him on your journeys.
Mabel Blackwood, the bubbly, young druid, who chose a unique animal shape for her traveling form. You reminded me of the joy of just starting out a character and the superficiality of youth.
Finally, we come to all the kind folk in the Earthkin community who aided Farlinn:
Tabitha Fuzzypaw, who aided a lost gnome, with his horrendous accent, and who at the same time showed gratitude for Rhys’s donations to the Dale’s stocks.
Alexis Hop, who worked to raise that same gnome when he was murdered in the tavern and aid him in finding his killer.
Short Stacks, who offered a good deal to a poor gnome and his broken common language skills
And finally, Elder Wotan Woodberry, who had the courage to fight for gnomes against oppression. You are appreciated by Farlinn and the player behind him. *Farlinn bows respectfully to Wotan*
To all of you named above, wherever I may go, I would happily RP with any of you whether on an NWN server or over a dining room table with pen and paper. Rock on, folks. And don't let anyone tell you you're having "wrong fun" if you're RPing your character to the best of your ability and sharing the stage with others. Those "gatekeepers" have no sense of fun or balance, folks.
For the DMs and developers, including those who are no longer here, I appreciate the world you created and managed for us the players. When it was just me walking my characters by themselves on the Skal server in the early days, I could see the effort and joy you put into playability, balance, and just those little surprises around each corner. You all don’t get thanked enough. Thank you for hopping online after a hard day at work or school and working to improve our experiences. Arelith is a gift freely given to us the players by the DMs and from the players to the DMs and each other. *all three characters and the player bow respectfully to the Developers and DMs*
There are many more, with whom I interacted as these characters, that I did not name here. Though you are not named, I appreciate you all for the kindnesses you have shown me, the player, and my characters.
I wish you all happiness and success.
i don’t make descriptions much but that one was sure fun to make
