Topic: So Long and Thanks for All the Fish!

JewellRavenlock

Date: 2009-12-18 08:55 EST
I want to preface this by saying that this is a decision that has been long in the making. I knew it had to be made but I continually put it off because I just didn?t want to do it. I continued to involve myself in stories with other people and even promised my characters for stories and SLs that I should not have, hoping that I could keep putting off making this decision. I am sorry for that because it has surely inconvenienced some.

That being said, I am leaving the Role Playing world.

This has not been a decision that I have taken lightly. It has absolutely nothing to do with current drama, past drama, any drama in fact. It has nothing to do with any personal disagreements with people on an OOC or IC basis. I love Dragon?s Mark. I love the Red Dragon Inn. I love the characters and the players, and I absolutely love playing and writing for RhyDin. However, because of purely personal reasons that have to do with my life outside of the RPing world, I cannot continue playing and writing here.

Unfortunately, this is not some dramatic ?me storming off and taking my toys with me only to come back next week and pretend it never happened?. This is an absolutely permanent decision I am making here. Understand that it has caused me tears now and probably will continue to do so for some time. The question may arise then of: why am I doing this if it?s so upsetting to me? It?s personal. No one is making me do this; no one is forcing me to do this. I came to this decision on my own, and I am sticking with it. I?ve actually spent the last six months preparing for it.

In going, I would like to thank you all for the wonderful stories we have been able to create together. They will be cherished immensely. One of my greatest joys in life comes from knowing that I have created something (a character) that I love and that others love as well. Many of you are very special to me (you know who you are) and have made my time RPing better than I could have ever imagined when I first started out. You have helped me craft Jewell into a character and story?by allowing me to interact with your characters and within your stories as well as by helping me to create new stories and paths for her to take?that I am extremely proud of. Her story isn?t done yet, unfortunately, but I am done telling it here.

This place (RhyDin, whether it is on AOL, Dragon?s Mark, or anywhere else) will always be special to me. After more than twelve years, it has become an era of my life. I will never forget playing as part of the Ravenlock family, as a Forsaken Blade, or just as The Empress in her many exploits. I understand, though, if Jewell and I are forgotten as she becomes simply a part of RhyDin?s vast and complex history.

Many of you have my AIM screen name; I still should be around from time-to-time to chat with. In addition, I will occasionally check my JewellRavenlock@gmail.com email address or post to my blog: Blog!. I would like to hear from you.

Please continue to play and write fantastic stories. Don?t let the problems in the community tear this place apart. It is far too special for that.

Again, thank you for letting me share Jewell with you.

-Lynz

Sulissurn

Date: 2009-12-19 06:49 EST
(Cross posted)
I have never really gotten to know you or your characters.

That was a selfish sort of sentence, but only because I'm melancholy that for years, we've played side by side and I never truly got the chance to reach out SL wise or play wise, to you. (As undoubtedly, so many else have.)

I remember when I first came back to AOL Rhydin, when the RDI there was slowly being filled with spam-bots more often than not, I brought back my character I had at that time--Shadow. She was chasing crickets and brought the attention of the Jewellster down on her.

It's probably been four of five years since that scene, and I haven't forgotten. Because out of all the other characters in the room, Jewell paid attention, she was out going and curious and a little crazy--but open.

Something I think too many of us forget to be in role play, including myself.

Over the years I have had the pleasure to read your writing, to watch you play and to watch you rope unsuspecting new players into your SL's to weave amazing things and help create the next generation of role playing geeklines. I have taken joy in the story lines you've written to include the entire site, your hard work to include all that you can and the immense effort behind the scenes--can only be imagined--but truly amazing too.

You will be missed. DM/RDI/AOL/Role play in general will be hard pressed to fill your shoes. We need more of you.

I shall hope in your absence that those who knew you will continue carrying out your, and Jewels legacy by writing players into enchantment, one cooperative SL at a time.

Thank you so much.

Sinjin Fai

Date: 2009-12-20 17:59 EST
Good luck in your real-world endeavors, dear. You're a fantastic writer and I hope you put those abilities to use outside of this little bubble on the internet.

Cheers, and keep in touch. <3


- K

Jade Ravenlock

Date: 2009-12-23 02:02 EST
Where have I BEEN?! SLs keep me wackin' around.
Sweetie, I loved sharing stories and playing with you, but I'll have you know I'm in tears. T___T
This is a big shock to me.
We all look out for your best interest, and if it is your will - let it be done.

We all love you here and will miss you (and Jewell) greatly!
You're in my thoughts, darling.

Love
-M

Adrianna

Date: 2009-12-23 07:09 EST
Good luck, and please know that you will be missed by a lot of players. You have a very great writing talent, so don't forget to write a few stories to keep up practice.

It was good playing with you.

-Tori

Icer1978

Date: 2009-12-23 23:06 EST
I know we hadn't played much together, but you'll be missed, good luck, and best wishes.

Harris

Date: 2009-12-26 16:28 EST
Believe me when I tell you, I know how you feel. I've struggled with a similar decision. All I can say is that there will always be a place for you if circumstances allow for your return. I wish you the best and you most assuredly will be missed!

Erinalle Dunbridge

Date: 2009-12-27 19:37 EST
You made my re-entry to RP back in 2006 a dream, and will be much missed by me. I hope you keep in touch, and know that you were appreciated and loved while you were here.

I abandoned you first, but followed you always.

Brian Ravenlock

Date: 2009-12-27 23:33 EST
You know we have talked already, love.. We have been together longer than many here, and afar, and no matter what, you have *always* brought out the best in myself, and Brian.. He would not be who he was and is, had it not been for what you brought to the table.. I love you, and no matter what, you are the sister to me, I always wanted.. Thank you, for everything, J.. I always thought it would be me, first, lol. But I can understand all too well, when it is time it is time. Anyways I am rambling.. We love you, dear, and no matter what, are always there for you..

Brian

Necromesh

Date: 2009-12-28 03:19 EST
I've missed you since I found out, and I'm gonna keep missing you until the end of forever.

It's that simple. The world is less bright, for lack of a Lynz-driven Jewell within it.

But I'll talk to you soon, of course. =P

Skyler

Date: 2010-02-08 00:03 EST
How incredibly sad you're leaving. This place truly won't be the same.

Tara Rynieyn

Date: 2010-02-08 00:54 EST
Check the logs from the Fashion Show, buddy. You are loved. ::hugs and kisses::

Darcy Angel

Date: 2010-02-08 02:28 EST
Jewell! I don't we really honestly didn't get to RP that much and I don't know you that well but I as well have faced the choice whether or not to leave. Know that I give you the best wishes in whatever you choose your goals to be! And I hope you can certainly put your wonderful good writing to use! I've always admired you and your writing. Good luck in your future endeavors and I wish you all the best sweetheart!
<333
D-Mun.

JewellRavenlock

Date: 2010-02-08 09:09 EST
xoxoxo I miss you all every day! Thank you a million times for the well wishes, good thoughts, and more than kind words.