I am currently expecting my second child, due to be born as soon as 6 weeks from now.

This will entail a prolonged absense on my part. Last time I was expecting, about 3 years ago, I stepped away from CF, thinking I would never return. About a year later, I realized that though I really didn't have time to MUD beyond a few casual characters anymore, contributing as a staff member is a hobby I really enjoy and wanted to continue. Not all stay-at-home-mothers are drawn towards scrapbooking and tole painting to express creativity I guess!

So this time, I have made arrangements with the staff to have a formal "maternity leave" of sorts.

I will be increasingly scarce in areas of mortal interaction over the coming six weeks. In addition to final preparations for the baby, there are a few behind-the-scenes MUD projects I'd like to complete as well.

While I may give some folks my blessing to empower die-hard Amaranthians in my absence, I will formally be making my religion dormant by the end of March. If you have your heart absolutely set on playing an Amaranthian priest, I highly recommend creating the character in the next few weeks, or take your chances.

The Outlander cabal will be left in the hands of Lyristeon and Innis. As Lyristeon has a busy work schedule as well, Innis has been recruited primarily for this purpose, and can hopefully be a consistent presence for the cabal. The cabal has been my "other baby" for quite some time, so I loathe to leave it, but I'm sure Innis and Lyristeon will do a fine job.

Once I drop of the face of Thera, I expect to return sometime between 3-6 months, and less active (at least from the mortal perspective) for some time after that, as imm projects can be done more piecemeal than immteractions. I will however be lurking about the forums and reading my email prior to that.