It is not possible to kudos everyone that Shallan met, for there were so many and each were incomparable in their own little, unique manner. I am glad to have discovered this server in the beginning of this year, and I will attempt to thank those who played a great part in Shallan's life, from her first day to when she set sail for calmer shores. In no particular order...
The original troop. Edrahil, Siegfridr, Buppi, Nikki. Thank you all for joining me here as I recommended the place to you, and the fun times and RP we had is too difficult to list out. Edrahil's constant support and camaraderie, Buppi's naivety and youth slowly giving way to occassional bursts of wisdom and even courage. Siegfridr's constant wrath kept under check as he tried to do the best by the little woman he had befriended. Nikki's fear and Shallan's attempts to help her. Thank you.
Oliver. He gets his own section. Sines Oliver Selakiir single-handedly decided Shallan's alignment and future with his altruism and constant consideration and kind actions. He restored sight to her, when several tempting and illicit evil options were also being offered to her to restore said eyesight. He stuck with her, supported her through her mistakes as well as he could. And for the gift of sight, she considered him her dearest friend.
The Knights and associates. Scout, Brendon, Maeve, Liunia, Harken, Sara, Owain, Alais. Acorn. Each of you made the Knights of the Road interesting. From Scout's melancholy at being the last one and her stalwart resolve to still carry on. Maeve's cheerful nature coupled with her depression at her constant loss. Liunia's age, wisdom and manipulation. (As well as the constant trouble she brought, haha.) Brendon's wisdom coupled with his amorous and perverted nature.
Sara's everywoman vibe and strong character, and Owain's good cheer. Harken's late addition but constant sarcasm and amusing quips. Acorn...the feyest fey to ever fey. (Sorry Nissa.) As for Alais...gems. A mountain of gems. Need I say more?The friends. Oh dear. She made her share of friends and allies. Elise Davontis, the young archmage who tried to do her best but often stumbled due to young age and inexperience. Pavera and Zankas, for offering a blind lady a helping hand when she first arrived. Mellina Vesper, the puppet show bard. Macy Anne, the cheerful farmer. Nissa the crazy fey. Viczar the Drow (in various disguises). Richard Woodsman (in various disguises.) Olaf Stormcloud (SKY PONY!) Celendil Silverspear (Nerd!) Nicodemus (Blends into Shadows...) Tal (Hau). Iku and Nik (You two get clubbed together as you're meant to be.) Elenya (Delightfully Decadent Dryad!)
The mentors. Leonard Thomas Banquo and Uriah Lefevre informed Shallan's ideology to a great extent, despite only briefly being around. The combination of strength in your own belief coupled with a respect for other beliefs punctuated her own way of doing things, and in the end she was probably a little too forgiving. As for mentors with the sword, Mary Blythe, Iku Windamier and Edrahil Lindir did a lot to bring her to a certain level of skill.
The enemies! Morgan Gracehold. The Hoarran turned Infernalist was also a friend-turned-enemy to Shallan, but there was always a certain measure of 'could-have-been' in their interactions. Morgan aided her to a great extent, and then eventually became the one that came closest to ending her life. Lucia Malveaux, the astute and utterly insane infernal warlock was one that Shallan met only rarely, but always butted heads with on philosophy. Mary Blythe, see Morgan above. Elizabeth Eliphelet who manipulated things from the shadows and tried to get the Knights into a lot of trouble. Roland Asen, who had a loli thing going for Scout for a while and then eventually decided to kill everyone in the Knights. Moryan, the conflicted warlock who started off on the wrong foot with Shallan and seemed to stay there. There were many more, and you know who you are.
The in-betweens! Nyilan the Warlock was an interesting counterpoint to Moryan in that both were similar in their outlooks, but one managed to get it across to the Knight Commander. The leaders of Myon, Maeralya in particular seemed to be on their side but that one friendly fire incident really soured relations. Cuthbert (thees and thous, harumph. Thank you for lending the campsite.) Oturo Ulfiarn, the orc who sought balance desperately in his life, and towards the end was upended by Shallan's words and arguments. Storm and Syrian, for advice and much indirect assistance. Adelia Einarth, for being the broest bro who ever bro'd despite being a woman. And many, many more.
I have gone on long enough, and if there's anyone I have missed it is not deliberate at all. Playing Shallan on this server was a pleasure and I look forward to being with you on other characters. But for now, she seeks better shores and a calmer life.
) grew into a camaraderie of even concern for one another.