Fri Mar 25 03:42:59 2022

At 8 o'clock PM, Day of Deception, 23rd of the Month of Futility
on the Theran calendar Zicci perished, never to return.

Subtitle: When you get the short end of the Arial 490 hour average.



Zicci was a lot of fun and I miss him. *singletear* Created to be a lot of firsts and didn't disappoint. I don't recall the timeframe of when I created and when Joihe showed up, but I'd like to think it was some sort of fate that the Spark and the lonely little Cadre came along just when Zicci did.

Did the full mystic path just to say I did and had a good time brainstorming the sorts of things I could do. Definitely gave me some ideas to suggest for next Umi-mas, edge-wise.

Loved being able to unlock just about everything and found a few keys and locks I still have to discover. Hopefully most aren't dead ends.

Was going to do more role stuff at some point, and likely should have, but there was something about a single entry that just felt fitting for this quirky bird that almost did things right sometimes and, hopefully, could bring a few laughs to the table.

Wasn't really interested in the PvP or cabal politics and spent most of my time trying to figure things out or following people around to see what sorts of things they liked/disliked so I could use that later. Loved exploring and showed it by the number of my corpses I left around.

I regret not taking more edges. The thought was to go for Devious Versatility and then see what was left to edge buuuuut that would require me to actually put some plans into place. Oh, the events I was planning.

Just after I hit "old" in age, I met Joihe in the shrine and she implied how I was about done. Always expected I'd age-die him, just figured I had a wee bit longer. Live every day like it's your last, right? Sorry that I didn't quite get a fire lit under my butt, Joihe!

To the Heralds: I tried. I was... ok. DEFINITELY saw great examples of what can be done in the cabal (and the game, itself) so I'm going to try again sometime. You all were, and are, great fun and help up the ante. When I was inducted, I was terrified to try any heraldy things and it still makes me laugh. I think I did some things well, namely focusing on others, rather than myself, in order to help other people tell their stories and find more fulfillment in this nearly 30-year-old time-suc-- er, game.

I'd encourage anyone and everyone to try a herald sometime, just to get a taste. It's not for everyone, surely, but it's one way that you can really deepen your experience in the game.

Blacklisted out of two guilds. What a scoundrel, that Zicci.

I'm scared to try and remember different characters I interacted with, though please know that if I did interact with you, I enjoyed you and I thank you for taking the time on me. (Will answer any and all individual replies, for sure, I'm just scared of forgetting people)

Now to NOT just create Zicci 2: Electric Boogaloo. (Though I do have a few thief-y ideas for the future)



Zicci drinks juice from a tall glass of apple juice.

Zicci looks down at his drink.

Zicci says, 'Uh-Oh.'

Oh Zicci, don't I know all about getting too old too soon! Birds just are not meant to last. It is so sad but all good things come to an end.

The interview with you and Rary was the first time I really felt comfortable with Odren as a character. Things grew and changed from there but you really helped me bring Odren out of his shell.

You were always up for adventures, no matter how many, many, many times we died and were so lively to have to have around. We had a brigade and lots of fun jokes and you were always first in line for going out exploring.

I had a whole lot of fun playing with you and was sad we didn't get to see each other as much later on. But we got to do a bunch of fun things, like the heist, which did not go at all to plan but was probably better for it. Thank you for all the good times, the help and the toasts!

What a great character! There were so many little subtle details about Zicci, and so much cool stufff you did that people have no idea about.

So glad you came along - but thanks especially for having my back and always playing along with me!

When I was inducted, you were trying to get me to tell a tale. I was scared. You inspired me to do better, which I did, if only a little.

Atrissa was a wonderful pill and I enjoyed both trying to console her, push back here and there or even just leave if she was having a rant.

Makes we wish you could almost create a parallel version of CF with an all-star cast of characters to draw from and go explore stuff. Wanted to learn more about her. Alas, we the agey ones...

Ah! I thought you were joking. I had no idea you were this close to perishing. It breaks my heart I could not be with you at the end. A final 'uh oh' (nearly) alone is not how any Herald should go out. Thanks for showing me the places you did. I always enjoyed seeing you at the Inn and you kept me smiling. GLWYN and damn the seas!

I was joking, or so I thought. I knew I was old, just not quite how old. REALLY glad I didn't put that piece of gear on that you gave me or I'd have pulled an Atrissa.

You, and so many of the other Heralds, constantly reminded me that I should be doing more. Or at least, I COULD be doing more and that more would end up paying dividends.

Please keep doing what you're doing, because it's good. I said so.

Kredge was around when I gave a "Zicci : Uh..."

There was something really fitting about a sort of Irish Goodbye and I wouldn't have had it any differently.


I did want to do a lot more herald exploring trips, but never seemed to be around when we could all get together. Might try something a little less corpse-prone next time