Well I finally did some of the things on my bucket list for CF after 14+ years of
playing. I always found myself to be quite noobish, and I am sure it showed as a leader.
However, when I became Empress, I wanted to do things that I think every Empress
should do which is at least attempt to go get her items (Codex, fetish, scepter,
key or head). I didn't want to play an Empress that was a complete ass, as I hated
getting demoted for little mistakes, as often people did not promote as quick. Although,
just about everyone who asked for a promotion from me, that did something half worthwhile
would get a promotion. I generally tried to keep a council that I could monitor and I let
them make promotions to elites, so that is part of the reasons for my decision on
leadership positions.

I was surprised to have been voted Emperor, and was actually just trying to find a way
to save my War Master spot, but I guess I was just the fortunate party in that the
shadow lord and high priest did not trust each other.


With a Sphere of Dedication, the only way I thought fit to go out was with
an age death, although I haven't had a character last long enough for age death
since Kaerk. I expected to have lost all my con even before making leader.


Things checked off the bucket list
1.) Had my first ever leader (War Master and then Empress)
2.) Age Die another character
3.) Learn where at least one talisman of A/S was
4.) Learn where preps in general were
5.) Go to the inferno (got to make 3 trips)
6.) Get a tattoo


Goodbyes:

Faolai/Hanord : Thanks for all the direct and indirect help that you gave this character. I learned so much
from just travelling with you. I also found it amusing Faolai would tell me the "truth" and yet I always wondered
how much of it was true. If you had stayed around I was pretty sure you were a shoe in for Emperor, and actually
thought about wearing some firebrand stuff.

Zasowaski: I think that is the right spelling. Truth be told, I only promoted you to War Master since it appeared
that you had some friction with the high priest or maybe priests in general as you appeared not to care for the next
high priest either, and since I could sense Jharazoul was planning to overthrow me, at least according to most of my
blades and shadows Although, like me, I think you have gotten better since when you first became an oath. Although, show up more.

Pandol: Not sure how you got acid control so I guess you took more risks than I was aware of. The sad thing is the
only person that ever wanted your position was Cawr, and I did not want to give a position to someone that had to use
a blade to get 30+ charges. But truth be told, I kept you around since I figured you would be loyal to me as I think
I was the only one whoever promoted you.

Lam: You were one of the few that I was willing to demote the War Master and promote you, but I just could not
stand minotaur speak.

Khendel: It was always fun fighting you and I enjoyed our interactions from early until late in life when we
were the old geezers fighting.

Targrala: I actually was going to make you War Master until I got a note from probably every elite blade
saying that they did not want to serve under you and that you were conspiring to take my spot. You were
by far the strongest PKer we had, and gvantulak figured you were conspiring with the priest.

Zubei: Thanks for the War Master chance, despite the fact I lost in the Arena to Targrala, since I forgot to turn
off trustcabal and none of my songs affected hi,. I really learned a lot from hanging around with you. I did not see the jerk
that most people complained about. I was actually shocked to see you delete so early as Emperor.

Hralpelk: I enjoyed the interactions we had, and respected the fact you stayed around despite being anathema'ed.

Mujarin/Omork: Thanks for the Hell trips. It was really quite enjoyable and definitely a hell of an experience,
and I wasn't going to be an ass and demand everything despite pushes from people in the party.

Behnistek: Thanks for playing with me in Empire O'Clock times whenever that really consisted on just you and me
trying to get the codex back. It was quite an enjoyable time despite being widely outnumbered by the Fort. I actually
learned a lot from your deaths.

Mundin: Thanks for being a good support character. Although we did not travel as much later when we were both more
leaders in our cabal, it was great when we would get together to fight villagers.

Balta: You were definitely a character that kept me on my toes, but I enjoyed our little skirmishes, as more often than
not they ended up a draw, but I like the fact you were willing to fight.

Adarmar: You are right..Flee is overpowered. Thanks for drilling that in my head, too bad I had already gone through about
15 con before I really learned it.

Scovey: Not sure why you quit coming around, but I enjoyed the "nerd" thief, and the clever ways you had of getting coins.


I had many interactions with a ton of characters, so sorry if I missed some. I am sure I made people mad by sticking around
and not being able to play at all hours of the day, but I do have a job. I also am not the type to log on for 10 minutes see a
bunch of opposition and then log off and back on 30 minutes later.