Two Contrasting Departures

[jamesb 218]

 

(WARNING: Suicide related topics ahead. Proceed at your own risk.)

 

The wind howls outside of an empty abode, the moon’s glow casting a soothing shine upon  pale floorboards. Droplets of rain batter the houses’ wooden exterior, causing a sporadic drumming sound to resonate about the dwelling.

 

Shrieking gales flap the house’s unhinged door ferociously, the sound of such adding to the already tense night. Terrific streaks of lightning light up a rickety sign outside of the abandoned home:

 

Elwyn Toren

 

 

All residents of the city hide within their homes, shielding themselves from the storm’s mercilessness.

 

Only one solitary figure roams the streets, his pale digits curled around the base of an ebony stave. His head is ducked, blonde strands falling over his visage. The man walks at a hindered pace, the staff used to aid his progress.

 

Throughout the length of the tempest-torn night the cloaked magi wanders, delivering sealed envelopes to a number of doorsteps. These letters are letters of departure. Goodbyes.

 

But soon his work concludes, and he must take his leave.

 

As the cowled ‘aheral makes for the hills, the morning light glints off of a book tucked beneath his arm, revealing its worn title:

 

Samuel Beadoin’s Journal

 

 

Sul’ceru stares at his crimson matted palms, his emerald orbs wrought with fury. Within his fingers is a bloodied dagger, and upon the ground is a letter. The young mali’s vice-like grip upon his blade’s hilt whitens his tan digits, as a tear descends unto the parchment noiselessly.

 

You were so blind. You could’ve prevented it.

 

The boy shouts, hurling his dagger across the room. It lands with a clatter, leaving an unremarkable stain of blood upon the spot where it collided with the wall.

 

And now you’ve done precisely what he wished you not to do.

 

His conflicted countenance glistens with tears. The ‘ame claws at his flesh with uncut nails, growling uneasily.

 

But she deserved it, didn’t she? She had it coming..

 

He ascends into a standing position, chest heaving.

 

Yes . . she deserved it. She started this.

 

The boy steps gently unto a box, his fingers curling around the rugged rope of a noose. His cranium slips through its form, lids drifting shut.

 

And now I will end it.

 

 

Sorry for the short and somewhat terrible writing! I have been slow with writing this, and rushed it out.

 

-

 

I’ll be taking a break from LotC, and this post serves the purpose of explaining the absence of my characters. Sul’ceru is PK’d, however, Elwyn is simply absent.

 

I can’t say how long I’ll be gone, or if I’ll ever return. It really depends on whether or not I regain the will to roleplay. All in all, it’s been a fantastic experience, and I regret none of the time I’ve spent here.

 

Now, some of you deserve a more personal goodbye. Please do not be offended if you are not included in this list, as you probably still mean a lot to me. This is for the people who really altered my experience on LotC.

 

ImCookiie “Hoe #2, Cooks, Paulo”

Cooks… cooks, cooks. Where do I start? You’re a filthy hoe, you should tek a wak, uhm… yea that’s it k bye.

 

Spoiler

Alright, for real . . I can’t thank you enough for the terrific RP and joy you’ve provided me on this server. I still haven’t (and may never) forgive you for pranking me (twice, you little ****) but I’m getting there. I’ll miss you and your shenanigans.

 

Chamosial “Hoe #1, Chamsy, Holly”

We haven’t really spoken much lately, which saddens me. But that doesn’t change the fact that you’re one of the best RPers I’ve met, and you’ve been a part of some of my most jovial moments on LotC. I’ll never forget the good ol’ days, full of Druid-torturing, Hallowvale, and Fi’Ceru hangin’. Keep on hoeing, hoe.

 

Mephistophelian

Although we don’t always speak, and we haven’t RPed in quite a while, you still deserve to be mentioned. I’m still baffled as to why you took Sam on as your apprentice so long ago; we had different timezones, my RP wasn’t that good, and I had zero magical experience . .  -- really, what were you thinking? Buuuut, that choice of yours changed my life on LotC permanently. You introduced me to a new kind of RP, one that I quite liked. To be frank, I would’ve left LotC ages ago if not for you. Thanks for answering all of my magical inquiries, and thanks for the great times, Hugo.

 

Wendigo(insert random numbers here)

Please remove those numbers from your name, thanks.

 

Just kidding, Austi. You’re one of the nicest people I’ve ever met, and I ask that you never change that about yourself. Your roleplay is amazing, and you’ve given me so many reasons to thank you. Keep it up, buddy.

 

 

I feel bad for including so few people on the above list, largely because I’m too lazy to thank all of you. But some of you deserve to be thanked, and thusly, the following list.

 

Special goodbyes

I feel bad for including so few people on the above list, largely because I’m too lazy to thank all of you. But some of you deserve to be thanked, and thusly, the following list.

 

Thank you to:

Ski, Murlocs, Charcoal, Trinn, Tom, Mich, Leslie, Coolio, Anadunae, Eve, and anybody else who I’ve forgotten.

See’ya later, LotC.

[ski_king3 0]

((Sad to see you go, bud. I hope you enjoy whatever you end up doing next.))

[Mephistophelian 977]

(( Damn, I'm flattered I got a shout out! I'm glad I made you find a new part of RP, and I am really sad we haven't had the chance talk or RP as much. It's worth noting that I picked you up because I saw a bright player with a good quality of RP. I'm glad I did! Be well, buddy! ))

[EdgyMagey 787]

((why am i not in the special thanks????????? Also be safe, don't worry. I'll take care of Cookie and Holly!))

[Guest]

Kairn's lips are twisted into a curt frown at the news of his brother's untimely demise. "And people wonder why we say no to void magic." 

[Wendigo 786]

((Stay safe, do well, and you'll always be welcomed back with open arms.))

[_mkkk_ 194]

(( You've left me with the hooligan above, how dare you t(x_x)t... I haven't RPed with you in a while, but I always have gotten a lift in my mood seeing you stroll by with your polished RP. Come back quickly into my group chats to make things fun, bye for now Sam < 3 ))

[trinn 5146]

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