Have you ever started a character just to waste time and had it turn into something amazingly fun to play?

I rolled Azidreth back in September as a diversion during my free time. I played off an on until the turn of the year, when I finally started getting back into the swing of things. Then at the end of February I got inducted into the Fortress by Iramath. A month later I got Maran.

I was amazed I had made it that far, so I was shocked when in three weeks I got asked to be Captain. The Fortress was hitting a downswing and didn't have too many active Maran, which probably led to the decision.

Goodbyes:

IMMS-

I'm not trying to brown-nose, but you take a lot of crap. Everytime someone has gotten fed up and tried to make a MUD "better than CF," they've failed. Thanks for making an amazing game.

Shokai: You're a legend for a reason. I only got to speak with you a few times, but they were awesome.

Aarn: Props for being a great IMM for the Fortress. Whoever was complaining on Shokai's forum about the lack of immteraction obviously hasn't been in the same cabal I have. Sorry about making you kick my butt that one time.

Eshval: You're just creepy. If there's a higher praise to be given to a macabre Goddess, I'm not sure what it is.

Quest people: I probably looked like a tool that first night, but I had never explored that area after it came in. Thanks for being patient. It was one of the best experiences I've had on CF.

Fortress-

Cytherea: My favorite Fortress person IC. I still remember giving you that pseudo-interview I gave you by the Sirine Island. It was awesome to see you move through the ranks from scribe to IMM. Congratulations.

Solasarath: Just plain deadly. You've loosened up a lot since you first made Maran and have made it really fun to fight with you.

Iramath: Usually its a healer or transmuter that gives you the feeling of invincibility, but I was more comfortable fighting with you than nearly anyone else. Thanks for the induct.

Icthaen: I know I've said it before, but way to delete before you made Captain. Heh.

Caradoc: Congratulations on getting Marshall. Unless I'm completely off base, I think I recognize your playing style from someone else. That character was pretty awesome, too.

Bruggadon and Rulcorr: Keep plugging. The Fort is a little big now, but I doubt it will be long before the Empire grows huge again. If you stick it out, you'll definitely get noticed.

Gumbldink: Good luck as an Acolyte. If you keep going, you'll get a leader spot in no time.

Amaranda: Thanks for helping Caradoc perfect parting block. Heh. I'm glad I got to pay you back before it was too late.

To everyone else who I've forgotten or neglected, you made this character something I always looked forward to playing. I hope I helped to the same.

Village-

For me to die to most of you, I had to be doing something seriously wrong. Granted, I did that a few times, but I avoided conflict with any who weren't evil. The notable exception was Tuggluk. Awesome job, man.

Scions-

Akscereh: Your character, as noted a few times, just seemed to ooze evil. That time we got you and Sythlindora at the Fortress was a jaw-dropper. I figued we would lose that fight.

Runaktla: We didn't get to talk as much as I would have liked, but you were still plenty deadly. Congratulations on Chancellor.

Empire-

Sdradiga: Always up for a good scrap. That time near Barovia I escaped by the skin of my teeth. Bards can turn the tide of a battle, and you were very adept at that.

Gvan: Thanks for the offer to join the Empire. It really made me feel warm inside. Heh. Our times got offset late in Azidreth's life, but you were still a fun opponent.

Nabburak: Strong Emperor. You helped demonstrate to me why reading the MOTD is important. There's nothing like going down without a clue what's happening.

Ithzaruul: I never did catch you off your guard, and you knew exactly how to take down a shapeshifter. You'll make a strong lich if you get some phylacteries under your belt.

I think I'll chop it off there before this post gets outlandishly long. Five hundred hours is a really long time to remember everyone, so feel free to post and I'll get back to you.

Azidreth
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