We started out as a small handful of players who wanted something different. We had goals. Over time, with work (the majority of it being the work of Ophelia, Chand, Tresmer and Aldym, Lyssa just handles PR), we have done what I think is an amazing thing. We have grown a faction from the ground up, and people are having fun. We're involved. We're building things for people to come, and it's a blast. I can only imagine there is more to come as we avert (or fall prey to) plots, plans, or our own "WHAT DOES THIS SPELL DO?!" nature.
We could not be where we are today without literally every member who has come and gone (or stayed!) and I want to give a thank you to everyone who is in the Circle, or who allies. You have made us great. (And yes, our enemies too.

And on a personal note, the characters that Chand/Tresmer/Aldym have played, not just in this incarnation, have shaped Lyssa tremendously into someone I really enjoy playing. Thank you all, and whether it's on our favourite grumpy magi, or someone new, I look forward to seeing you guys again.