Well... Crraya was definitely the most rewarding char of my long CF life, and although I know I did plenty wrong, it was one of the first chars where I actually think I did a bit more right. Not bad for a long-time vet who's never tried (or wanted) to put in the work to become "elite".

There are so many characters who know where to find gear, or the right tactic, or know how to time every attack perfectly... that'll never be me. And I'm content with that. I play to have fun - and typically delete when the monotony outweighed the fun-stick. This char had a real long stick (pun intended).

Anyways - after a somewhat polarizing character before this, Salmt, I really wanted to play a simple char with a fairly singular focus. I also wanted to play a char that could hide (as I tend to go afk alot... being old, married, and having responsibilities).

I also wanted to play a char that would make Rayihn a bit happier with me (after she abhored my last char).

I think I succeeded on both fronts. I had a ton of fun and I think Rayihn did too... I hope I filled a little bit of the void that she must have felt when she typically had a gazillion followers... and really didn't have a full bathhouse during Crraya's lifetime).


Now... to the goodbyes. I lived forever, so I will miss a TON of chars, so please don't feel insulted if I missed you - write something and I'll post my feelings towards you.

Daphrdan - I'm glad I got to see you made Empress. You are a great played char - and your ability to help others have fun (and not just playing for yourself) shines through. Enjoy the hearts!

Aoirse - A good choice for Commander. I'm really glad you're around because the village needs a strong presence right now... but it's moving in the right direction because of you.

Jarlduz - A beast and a real solid player. We tangled alot and I think ended up realizing we could both kill each other.

Tralgdar - You kept trucking even though the odds were stacked against you. Respect.

Erighan - Funny talking fellow. Wasn't sure you'd make a good Commander... but you did. You came about during one of my down-times, and helped me to gather my steam again.

Foedett - Damned trappers... glad we were mainly friends!

Guargoux - Long-time foe. Too bad we couldn't kill each other more.

Eralsodiz - My favorite chef. Dragon is still my favorite... and noone else could prepare it like you.

Quarissa - You seemed to have everyone's number... but I thought we had some great battles.

Turmi - Silly Handman.

Oloice - I sure hated Orcs, but you made me like them a bit.

Ayinithalasa - I did support you for DM, but was overruled. I think you got a bit bitter about that, and I'm sorry.

Qintaris - Classy foe. Real classy.

Hexugar - Fantastically played (and RP'd) character. You knew your stuff and kicked ass. Thanks for DM'ing.

Jalrandar - You had big stones and never shied away from battle.

Ishuntal - Sneaky bastard. Fighting against you taught me so much more about assassins than fighting with you.

Iebela/Ogun/Serra - Great presence during my mid-years... three guys who probably would have gotten more kudos if I didn't hog a commander/drillmaster spot.

Serra - See above! Except, again, you helped me evolve my felar assassin tactics some.

Keriel - Painful foe.

Klibendon - You had big shoes to fill, in my opinion, when Gilut died. You didn't disappoint me.

Gilut - My favorite villager. You should have been Commander even though I whooped you in the battle part of the Rites, you would have been FAR better than I as a leader. Glad you were willing to be my DM.

Ozriwddyr - Sneaky fellow. You made cabal wars so much fun.

Gedunthos - Thanks for all the talks... and for trying to recruit me from day 1.

Ruknubuk - God, you were a friggan beast. I hated fighting you because I knew I would lose... but you taunted me so... oooooooh, I couldn't back down.

Bujoch - A brutal fighter. So damned strong. I almost made you DM, but there was soooo much controversy regarding your tactics. Nearly every login someone was complaining about you. But I never really saw it. I saw someone super strong who was willing to teach a little cat new tricks.

Ruosti - Thanks for the induct! You started Crraya on her path... and what a ride it was!

Thanks everyone. I had a super time.