It has been way to long since my last kudos thread. Apologies!
Playing Emma can be overwhelming at times with the huge volume of interactions I get being pulled into multiple directions at once and trying to ensure I don't stall stories. Especially playing in Australian timezone makes it hard to get to everyone, but I'm loving the great RP with so many amazing RPers. So for the past few months there are a few people specifically that have been a light in my experience on Arelith. There are several I will combine into a group for fear of turning this post into a small novel.
In no particular order of impact/contribution/gratitude:
The Gauntlet
Selene, Simone, Kord, Evelynn, Briggs, Rayne, Marley, Elinee, Aoth, Bruce, Bjorn, Tristan, Peren, Yevera, Loravyre, Rosalie Young, and everyone else! This faction is what keeps me going. Your dedication, your inclusiveness and ability to take players on amazing RP journeys is some of the best I've ever seen. I honestly couldn't be prouder to lead this incredible faction and I couldn't do it without you all.
Denny Walvish
The oh so loyal choccy milk man who never stops to "hover" and never wavers in his commitment to have Emma's best interests at heart. Always working so hard for her approval and to make her happy. Your way to include other players, make people feel valuable and create stories for other players is incredible. You have a wonderful sense of humour and I find myself often laughing and in good spirits around you.
Isabel
Effortless and gracious in her time as Chancellor. Or at least it's how you make it look. We are on very different play schedules due to time zones. But every single interaction I've had with Izzy has been so precious. You're an amazing RPer and have such a good ability not only to include people but to help characters develop new ways of thinking.
Lavanya Helbrecht
Beautiful, smart, lighthearted but fierce. All the components of making a woman of drawing respect and love. You are very inclusive and a delight to RP with. Your abilities in throwing together fantastic inclusive events is so great. You're a light in Cordor.
Konstantin Helbrecht
I've said it a few times already. But you are a wonderful addition to the community of Arelith. The way you manage to involve other people, how you play your characters and the impacts they have amazes me so much.
Dregan Young
By far my favourite of elves (I may be bias). You are such a treasure to RP with. You are selfless in organising events for other players and take them on new and exciting journeys. I curse my time zone for not being able to spend more time together, but I am so grateful not only for the times we do have together but for your continued understanding of Emma being so swamped all the time and not making me feel guilty. This means so much, especially when you're a people pleaser and have trouble saying no
Derristan Barley
My Arelith dad and mentor. My only complaint that we simply don't see each other enough. You are amazing OOCly and IG Derristan is one of my favourite characters. What an indepth character and I am looking forward to getting to know him better in the future. Every second with Derri is a delight.
Elspeth
Emma will always consider Elspeth one of her most precious friends. I love my interactions with her. And I love what you did remaking her. Thank you for all the few times we get to mom all over Denny to tell him to eat his vegetables.
Lys
Again a curse on time zones. I love my interactions with you even if they are so few.
Gwen and the Stags
Such a great faction again. And although low in numbers now, you will always be an incredible group of players. I love spending time with Gwen and Falco when I get to see them. You're incredible.
Burin
So great to see all the good work you've put into the Grove and united nature walkers from all over. As a faction leader of a large faction I know just how hard and time consuming this can be and you've done a great job. Also... the only character that can make Emma blush!
Cordor, Cabinet etc.
You've had to deal with Emma now for just over 1 RL year and still haven't kicked her out. For that alone I commend you. All jokes aside, I have seen Cordor change so much from since I first started playing there. The community is so inclusive and helpful and I thoroughly enjoy playing with everyone there. Meeting new players and welcoming them to the server is one of my favourite past times in Cordor! Thanks for being so great with plenty of chaos and drama to keep people on their toes and busy. It's been a great experience to see the inner workings of the cabinet too. Been really enjoying it and finally got to fulfil one of Emma's long time dreamsand hobbies.
Guldorand
One of my favourite people here to RP with. Such a contrast to the dark political scheming and plotting in Cordor. The best town to come have a nice break from things and spend time with exceptional RPers.
Bendir
My very first character was a Bendiran and it allowed me to build some incredible relationships. You're honestly some of the most wholesome people around. Now still on Emma I have some great interactions with you all. Wally, Ivy, Perri, Gavin, Sebastian, Flippa to name a few. ILY all.
And of course to all my frenemies!!
Lora Galenson, Roselyn Kingsley, Pontiff, Jezebel, the Banites, Tee'Tea (RIP) and all the others. Without you guys it's hard to play an effective protagonist.