I spend a lot of time in the day engaging conversation with Targossian novices as it's apart of my job. Nine times out of ten, they have no questions for me other than the basics or ignore me outright. Depressing, I know. Who would ignore me?
However, this time around, I met one that started asking about my city ideals. Wondering if Targossas was there to help others, promote light, and spread compassion. "Oh god. Not other stubborn, compassion seeking novice." I thought. But since I had nothing better to do, while waiting to perform my ritual, I humored the conversation for about half an hour. Turns out the novice was really receptive and intelligent, appreciated my point of view, and will become a potential member of my house.
So hooray for awesome novices.
Focus on results and you'll never see progress. Focus on progress and you'll see results.
Big tsunami-sized rave to My Tribe. I really do have the most outstanding order. Every single one of you. I adore you all so much I want to throw you in My volcano and encase you in magma and keep you forever. You sure know how to make a Goddess feel loved and welcomed.
@Penwize and @Rangor you two are the best elders I could ask for.
I'm probably edging the line drawn by HELP INSANITY while doing so (in a crayon-y, don't care about perfectly filling in the lines sorta way), but playing Nim as this pseudo-mad scientist out to discover how things truly work is kinda fun so far.
Aurora says, "Tharvis, why are you always breaking things?!" Artemis says, "You are so high maintenance, Tharvis, gosh." Tecton says, "It's still your fault, Tharvis."
Wow, what a rollercoaster of a week. Between losing Houses, and a lot of RP happening, and gaining level 82! I only lost it once so far! (Thanks Antidas! :P )
So I suppose we'll go in order.
@Ast Yer goin doooown. Haha, love the interactions with you, ground-dweller. Their severe clash of personalities and beliefs always makes it enjoyable when Ast isn't too preoccupied with whatever she is doing. Don't seem to see as much of you as frequently. You better be on 24/7 or I'll have to come down there and do something seriously threatening! Seriously though, thanks for the great interactions, rivals forever.
@Nemutaur Being patient with my questions regarding WunderSys. Explaining Lust theory to me and patiently explaining why black/white lists are not a great idea. You gave me a different standpoint from viewing combat, and I can honestly say it's helped me out when I'm trying to problem solve other things! Thanks!
RIP Houses, I cannot wait to join the Scions and pursue everything in there! Waiting impishly and it's really really -really- hard to break out of the habit of doing HWO when I have a routine set when idling.
Omg @Artemis. I just have no words for how awesome You are, and I'll stop myself before I gush, but thank you for waking up! You have no idea how excited Quil and I are to pursue Your Order.
@Antidas and @Tesha I'm usually not too fond of my deaths that happen when I'm literally the one at fault. (I always forget about Arrowcatch..) but I can honestly say that when combat turns into RP potential and even just a five minute interaction that results out of the loss of experience, it makes it so worth the death. Hearing about Tesha's ideals, and Quil trying to be intimidating to Antidas after just dying to him. Makes it all worth it, and a fresh splash of RP is always great!
@Lilian helped me get level 82 recently. I honestly never expected to get past Logosian with being a full-time student and trying to hold a job. It makes for super frustrating times when I want to be part of events like Artemis' awakening, or the ritual upon Targossas. Shoutouts to Lily for giving me logs, helping me gain experience, and being awesome all around!
@Daeir and @Tesha for the meeting at Alrena's grove. Things like this help me kind of stay rooted into the game, give me reason to log in when I'm stressed and overwhelmed with schooling. Playing dedication to your faction so thoroughly and the both of you having different views definitely gives me a bar to achieve in terms of character development. I barely trusted myself to speak in common because I'd probably end up looking like a fool compared to you three. T.T
@Tesha for being super cool about the current hostilities and just being someone who doesn't mind being poked or prodded about their ideals, stories, and the such. Hearing about Tanris, the Nihilists, and Darkwalkers, was an amazing experience. You better take Quil up for tea some time! >(
@Alrena shoutouts to being your bodyguard, kinda-protege, and someone I hope to be like! Not that Speaker is exactly on my priority list, but you're just so awesome at it, who doesn't want to be like you? Quil always giving Alrena heads for praise, and generally asking Alrena for advice, and having the patience for the questions and Quil learning is so appreciated. *Fistbump*
@Rom and @Iakimen for always taking the time to put up with me if I have questions, or am just generally poking at you guys. Whether it's stealing Iakimen's gold, or crying in a corner because he joined a Rampage with me, or bugging Rom about House (RIP) stuff, or general questions about combat. You guys are like big brothers in a sense, and I just wanted to make sure you guys know I appreciate it!
@Eleusis for being super supporting! Always hard for the first bit not knowing if you are really welcome. But everytime I greet the Village and I get a flood of welcomes, and I just love it. You guys are all awesome, quirky, and so welcoming. Thank you beyond words guys!
Your entire body prickles and burns, softening to a warm embrace as the Goddess of the Cataclysm blesses you with Her highest regard for 2 Achaean months.
The Divine voice of @Artemis echoes in your head, "You look to be a shining star, Aquil. Keep it up. What a wonderful example you set."
(You seriously have no idea how much this meant to me.)
Thanks everyone who I've interacted with that just gives me another reason to stick around. Keep being awesome, everyone. ^ ^
Always try to make sure I give Hashani some kudos after we invade for a little bit. You guys handed us our butts several times so we did come back with another dragon to try to help with guard pressure, but you guys have heart and it doesn't go unappreciated. Regardless of not having frequent defenses, you go for it and I just hope you guys stay encouraged.
Also, @Ginovianna you should have seen how many different ways I misspelled your name trying to target you >.> I could not for the life of me.... vinoviva....givoniana....gdi! GINO they shouted at me!
"A pox upon your house,
Aodfionn Wintermourne
Deacon of Celestia "
All Mhaldorians had better diagnose themselves for the "pox" ASAP !
Given the mud-and-flies descriptions that seem to pop up...
- (Eleusis): Ellodin says, "The Fissure of Echoes is Sarathai's happy place." - With sharp, crackling tones, Kyrra tells you, "The ladies must love you immensely." - (Eleusian Ranger Techs): Savira says, "Most of the hard stuff seem to have this built in code like: If adventurer_hitting_me = "Sarathai" then send("terminate and selfdestruct")." - Makarios says, "Serve well and perish." - Xaden says, "Xaden confirmed scrub 2017."
I'll rave @Tecton because I got an Aldar diadem (shop seemed to be out of talismans at the time), sent an email about possibly changing the diadem to a talisman, and in what was literally inside of an hour he'd fixed it for me.
- (Eleusis): Ellodin says, "The Fissure of Echoes is Sarathai's happy place." - With sharp, crackling tones, Kyrra tells you, "The ladies must love you immensely." - (Eleusian Ranger Techs): Savira says, "Most of the hard stuff seem to have this built in code like: If adventurer_hitting_me = "Sarathai" then send("terminate and selfdestruct")." - Makarios says, "Serve well and perish." - Xaden says, "Xaden confirmed scrub 2017."
My rave is finally completing Minos' quest after being curious about the island for so long.
IT WAS YOU!
Damn it, I finally manage to reset the quest and someone else goes and solves it before me. I wouldn't be that upset if it wasn't a serious pain in the ass to do.
Being chased around by @Kinilan through the chops between Umbrin and Minos and surviving!
It was a good little chase! I stalked you all the way from Zanzi. Saw the ship cast off and figured it was on the way to Umbrin where it normally sits. When we were on that u-turn bit and I had you blocked I figured you'd turn back around and head out the way we came and make a break back towards Umbrin so I turned north. You juked me good though.
Being chased around by @Kinilan through the chops between Umbrin and Minos and surviving!
It was a good little chase! I stalked you all the way from Zanzi. Saw the ship cast off and figured it was on the way to Umbrin where it normally sits. When we were on that u-turn bit and I had you blocked I figured you'd turn back around and head out the way we came and make a break back towards Umbrin so I turned north. You juked me good though.
Yeah, I'm really surprised I managed to survive with my shaking hands, hah. I typo so much when you're after me it's not even funny! Was a really nice chase!
My rave is finally completing Minos' quest after being curious about the island for so long.
IT WAS YOU!
Damn it, I finally manage to reset the quest and someone else goes and solves it before me. I wouldn't be that upset if it wasn't a serious pain in the ass to do.
I agree it is a pain, but I had to reset it myself as well. So someone else must have sneaked on you
And you won't understand the cause of your grief...
Big shoutout to @Aelios@Invictus Tetsuya and @Aziik for all the help getting my system working the past week or so! Countless spars, tips, and all the help is much appreciated!
Anytime @Xax a pleasure to be able to help you! Thank you @Xax@Aeryi@Kerria@Razzlo@Tetsuya@Kenway and many others for giving me a reason to stick with Aziik and making him become a rather big part of my life.
@Kelvin for being a great friend + fellow Lady Valnurana fan. RPing House and Dreamlore things with you is awesome and I look forward to more of it
@Aziik for making me want to get into combat. Not sure if I'm ready yet, but you are a great friend and watching how you've taken to it is incredibly inspiring.
@Mazel for being a wonderful mentor & @Phelia for pushing me to be the best performer I can.
@Sanek for fishing, sailing (and teaching!), and general spectacularness (spectacularity?)
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I get why @Sena does Sena things now.
I wonder if Sena has a forum preorder.
However, this time around, I met one that started asking about my city ideals. Wondering if Targossas was there to help others, promote light, and spread compassion. "Oh god. Not other stubborn, compassion seeking novice." I thought. But since I had nothing better to do, while waiting to perform my ritual, I humored the conversation for about half an hour. Turns out the novice was really receptive and intelligent, appreciated my point of view, and will become a potential member of my house.
So hooray for awesome novices.
Big tsunami-sized rave to My Tribe. I really do have the most outstanding order. Every single one of you. I adore you all so much I want to throw you in My volcano and encase you in magma and keep you forever. You sure know how to make a Goddess feel loved and welcomed.
@Penwize and @Rangor you two are the best elders I could ask for.
@Eleusis, I see a bright future ahead.
@Gaia...just. You know.
(Also can we hold hands more when we destroy bad things please)
@Lorielan thanks for wakin' me up, gurl. You're not so bad after all.
Especially the run away part because more often than not people just run from him.
After having such a really crappy day, this song has me in a better mood. I almost want to trigger it to play when Seragorn logs into realms.
@Ginovianna
woohoo!
* Traps have been reworked; they are now destroyed upon the owner's death.
WOOHOO! ( @Tesha )
Artemis says, "You are so high maintenance, Tharvis, gosh."
Tecton says, "It's still your fault, Tharvis."
@Tesha for being super cool about the current hostilities and just being someone who doesn't mind being poked or prodded about their ideals, stories, and the such. Hearing about Tanris, the Nihilists, and Darkwalkers, was an amazing experience. You better take Quil up for tea some time! >(
Speaking of things that might be late...
AB files have cooldowns now.
Whoever did this: ❤
Aodfionn Wintermourne
Deacon of Celestia "
All Mhaldorians had better diagnose themselves for the "pox" ASAP !
- With sharp, crackling tones, Kyrra tells you, "The ladies must love you immensely."
- (Eleusian Ranger Techs): Savira says, "Most of the hard stuff seem to have this built in code like: If adventurer_hitting_me = "Sarathai" then send("terminate and selfdestruct")."
- Makarios says, "Serve well and perish."
- Xaden says, "Xaden confirmed scrub 2017."
I'll rave @Tecton because I got an Aldar diadem (shop seemed to be out of talismans at the time), sent an email about possibly changing the diadem to a talisman, and in what was literally inside of an hour he'd fixed it for me.
- With sharp, crackling tones, Kyrra tells you, "The ladies must love you immensely."
- (Eleusian Ranger Techs): Savira says, "Most of the hard stuff seem to have this built in code like: If adventurer_hitting_me = "Sarathai" then send("terminate and selfdestruct")."
- Makarios says, "Serve well and perish."
- Xaden says, "Xaden confirmed scrub 2017."
And you won't understand the cause of your grief...
...But you'll always follow the voices beneath.
Damn it, I finally manage to reset the quest and someone else goes and solves it before me. I wouldn't be that upset if it wasn't a serious pain in the ass to do.
Was a really nice chase!
And you won't understand the cause of your grief...
...But you'll always follow the voices beneath.
Landra's poem - excellent.
@Aziik for making me want to get into combat. Not sure if I'm ready yet, but you are a great friend and watching how you've taken to it is incredibly inspiring.
@Mazel for being a wonderful mentor & @Phelia for pushing me to be the best performer I can.
@Sanek for fishing, sailing (and teaching!), and general spectacularness (spectacularity?)
@Ilen for diving lessons!
@Madelyne @Perl @Maega @Amarillys @Rashmi @Eugenia @Ingo @Wymer for making the House such an awesome place to be.