Goodbye, Land of the Asur.

[Arondight]

EDIT: Holy Jesus on a Pogo stick, this ended up being a lot longer than expected. It's supposed to be three paragraphs...-_- Either way, read on if you want to hear the nonsensical last ramblings of that one girl who raved about Caradryan. This ended up being a curious mix of fiction and much random gushing about various things.

A lone elf stared at the edge of the lake. Its waves quietly beckoning to her as she stood there, Arondight gleaming in her hand. Moonlight pierced through the shadows, dancing about the woods and enveloping her in a fey light.

What a waste, she thought. To throw a perfectly good sword away like this...

Mm, after lurking around a bit on the forums, I realized that I can't just disappear without a trace. You guys deserve a fond farewell, at the very least. So, I might as well pop in and say goodbye, even though I hate drama. But at the same time, it wouldn't do you guys justice if I didn't list at least a few of you by name, because well, you are pretty awesome at that.

With a grunt, she threw the sword into the water. To her great surprise, a white hand appeared and lightly clasped Arondight's hilt. The sword burned with an ethereal light as a line of runes whirled faintly on the flat of the blade, and if she squinted a bit, she could just make out the letters...

You may have heard me complain about things "not being the same." I suppose this is really because after my rude awakening to what some members of wargaming can behave. I never really got over that - have an entire army decimated just like that, when after a few months of hard work went into it. It's just something discouraging and well, it hurts a fair bit. And I confess, I can't keep on going. It was likely never my intention to keep on going any more, but at least, the community here was encouraging, and supported me in what way they could.

I hung around the forums, and it could be said that the campaign kept me going for a while. But already, my interests faded.

You guys have helped me a lot with my various modeling and tactica questions, and I really wanted to do something for the community. And now, with the campaign over, I can smile at the fact that I've left a bit of myself behind.

A list of notes, in no particular order: FVC (We'll continue that discussion later, perhaps. If anything, I'm obliged to continue the Bretonnian morality discussion at the Round Table JUST because ...honor says so), the rest of that group who hung around the Culture section (Which includes Lathian), Musashi (Sun Tzu reborn), DeMy (She hates this nickname, but she's almost like my dark twin, and is completely awesome on top of that), Si'anelle (who I wish I could have been), Paraic (You better stay manly >_>), Luna (Same as Paraic. You guys have turned into memes for manliness and bravery in my personal book - ask at some point how that came about), Rammy (Your rambliness rubbed off, I think...not that I'm complaining), and countless more.

To my readers, who read the Inquirer/Journal of a Ragtag High Elf Army: I really appreciate your comments, and I apologize that there won't be any more updates.
To DeMy: Keep them in line, will you?
To Bob, especially: It appears I was unable to complete the backstory for Thoronthol after all - I have overextended myself. I'm sorry.

Slowly, the hand withdrew. As the light from the lake faded, everything was covered in a serene darkness. A clean breeze blew across the clearing, enveloping the land in its lighthearted embrace.

I can't mention everyone, because otherwise, this would be ridiculously long. But trust me, if you posted around the forums on a regular basis, chances are, I will remember something good about you.

So, then, farewell. Good luck and good skill!

The elf nodded. It's what her mistress would have wanted.

There's no need to reply here, unless you absolutely feel the urge to do so. I would prefer that this post sink deep into the forum, rather than having it being bumped. You reading it is enough for me. I do not expect any replies.
~~~~~~~
Where's Elenthiel?

Gone.

Gone? How do you mean?

Gone, but not gone. She sleeps yonder - in those waters. And there she shall remain until Ulthuan needs her once more.

[Prince_Asuryan]

Sad to hear you're going Arondight, it was nice to have you around. Good luck in whatever you g on to do.

And remember, no-one can ever truly leave Ulthuan - hope to see you again soon.

[Crawd]

Sad that you're leaving but it's your decision and nobody should interfere with it.

Take good care of yourself!

[Tuor]

Thats a hard blow Ulthuan just may fall without you, I for one will miss you I feel as if a Witchblade was just planted in my gut

Take care and God bless

-Sleep in Peace awake in Joy

[Voodoomaster]

mafia etc

seriously, take care though

[Ramesesis]

Indeed, Mafia...

Take care Arondight! You´ll do fine whatever you put your heart into!

[Loki17]

It was fun Dighty. Hope you still stop by the chat every now and then.

[Andruillius]

Wait, what, someone crushed her army? Why wasn't I informed.

I kinda liked Arondight, even though she was a Christian nutter.


And does this mean I can post her mugshot in the Picture Thread?

[Prince Eldarion]

Look after yourself Arondight! we'll miss you!

There's no need to reply here, unless you absolutely feel the urge to do so. I would prefer that this post sink deep into the forum, rather than having it being bumped. You reading it is enough for me. I do not expect any replies.

We should sticky this thread

[Paraicj]

Saaaaad fffaaaaise

My next beard will be in your honour etc...and you'll be back, they all come back...

[Andruillius]

Look after yourself Arondight! we'll miss you!

There's no need to reply here, unless you absolutely feel the urge to do so. I would prefer that this post sink deep into the forum, rather than having it being bumped. You reading it is enough for me. I do not expect any replies.

We should sticky this thread

My nickname is Andruillius and I endorse this message.

[Allerion]

We should sticky this thread

My nickname is Andruillius and I endorse this message.

third-ed



even though you wont see this for... a while (cause youve GOT to come back) you are the best writer ive EVER read. not even close.

dont know what to say, except:

[DarkTyrany22]

It was fun Dighty. Hope you still stop by the chat every now and then.

Definitely.

Farewell, and best wishes. Yes, I had to post.

[Aryel]

Take care, and keep working in that laser beam... we will need it when to take over the world eventually (or hunt for those dangerous and delicious animals like those nasty wombats)

Cheers.

[Illidan Hellforge]

'twas fun having you here, sorry to see you go. As lots have said though, you can't stay away for too long with the Ulthuan maffia prowling.

Best of luck and take care. Seems like she won't be taking a spot in TiT Andy.

[Malhandir's Feed]

See ya Arondlight. I wish you could of responded to my WAR question. You were an AMAZING fluff writer. I bet you will come back.

Once a High Elf, always a High Elf.

[Uther Di Asturien]

Hmmm, so maybe thanks to FVC i'll get to read your posts again in the Roundtable!
That guy is useful for something it seems!

[Ramesesis]

Arondie is on the Round table?

Damn, I better get a bit active there, if only to read here posts!

After all, Rowdy Nid uv Da hills and his goblin Knights are still alive, planning their revenge on the murderous bretonnians for raping their motherland!

[Andruillius]

So do we start a silly five word game or something in this thread to keep it alive, or are the mods gonna sticky it yet?

[Ashnari Doomsong]

I could sticky this, but I don't really want to. Not until she comes back, anyway.
As she inevitably will.
Because nobody who cares enough to write a post about leaving is actually leaving for good.

[Uther Di Asturien]

[insert post about Ulthuan being like the Mafia here]

[Telnor]

I don't suppose I should say anything now since she has probably been gone for awhile but here I go any way.

HOLY CRAP SHE'S GONE!!

I leave for a couple of months and funniest fluff writer on the site leaves

Fare well and God bless!!!

Hope to see you again (she will they always do)

oh and we should sticky here stories, every new member should read them to learn how to enjoy their army and the game!!

[Burning Sun]

So do we start a silly five word game or something in this thread to keep it alive, or are the mods gonna sticky it yet?

There is no reason to sticky this thread. We get threads when people try and leave frequently. This one gets treated no different. If it wanders off topic, it'll be locked, same as any other thread.

[Malhandir's Feed]

Thats why I said once a high elf always a high elf because I know(think) that she'll come back.

Burning Sun, will you really lock it if it goes to another 5 word storytelling game?

[Raukov]

[CHOP] Enjoy your vacation Raukov

[Ramesesis]

What on Earth are you rambling about, Raukov? That last stuff made no sense at all.

[DeMysteriis]

The moral of this story is not to post drunk, apparently

[Prince Eldarion]

What on Earth are you rambling about, Raukov? That last stuff made no sense at all.

Damn! I wish I read his post before it was removed. I feel like giggling.

[Andruillius]

It didn't make that much sense to be honest, and I doubt you would've been amused. Not one of Kiyo's best.

[Ramesesis]

Indeed not. And it had zero to do with Arondight leaving the site.