"This will be an age of wolves." Kudos from Stellen Varg
Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2017 12:01 am
I've been playing Varg for a long time now and realized that I haven't written kudos. This is going to be a LONG list, but I'll do my best to break it down into segments of his being and work from there!
[INCEPTION & THE NINEFOLD STAR]
"And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep." -Genesis 1:2
Morgan Gracehold: The first character I remember interacting with on Stellen for anything meaningful, Morgan provided not only an interesting take on faith and family, but also hours of awesome RP and some pretty on-cue tasks that helped shape starting Stellen.
Mary Blythe: Largely one of the most influential characters on Stellen in all my time playing him. Mary brought the perfect mixture of zeal and realism, always seeming a bit crazy-- but still with that difficult, "Human" touch. As RP continued, interactions with Mary became even better.
Lucia Malveaux: "Hell is empty and all the devils are here." -William Shakespeare, The Tempest. Lucia was, and is, absolutely PHENOMENAL. I can think of no words of praise that fully encompass how amazing the player is at taking the "human" element of a character and forging it into something so circumspect and real. Every interaction with Lucia was a hotbox of "Oh snap am I about to be killed?" mixed with "Aww yea I'm doing everything right." It was amazing. You're amazing. Please don't leave.
Andelos Sulril: "Hello me, is that you?" Andelos and Varg, though our interactions were slimmer than I cared for, were always a great pairing. I remember the first time meeting Andelos and wondering "why is there a copy of Stellen here?" The passing and all the RP that came of it were amazing.
Marya Althschuler: Another of the Infernalist crowd, and another amazing player and character. Marya bore the brunt of Wharftown nonsense, and did so well and in a believable way. Every interaction was a beautiful experience.
Shiera Sarhys: One of the longest lasting, Shiera has been an amazing player throughout all of the characters of theirs I've had the privilege to play with. One of my largest hopes is that we'll be able to play again in the future.
Alphelius: Another Brother, Alphelius was one of my first introductions on Varg to Infernalism and intelligence games. A convincing character, an interesting companion, a scary fighter.
The Stag: Gone, but not forgotten. They, with Andelos, were a huge influence on the direction I wanted to take with the character and how Varg ended up becoming. I wish there had been more interactions with them, but the few I was able to have were amazing.
Nikolaus Snyderthen: The subject of many IG events on Stellen, Nikolaus was steadfast and awesome to play with. He helped show just how much a character can change, and how Human characters really can be.
Ann Thrule: Every interaction was amazing and helpful, and it really is Ann that showed how to play an evil faction leader convincingly and in such a way as to encourage and foster positive RP.
Caroline Smith: Talk about a whirlwind of emotions. Every interaction with Caroline was like a painstaking game of chess, and it really was Caroline that helped form the foundations of who Stellen was. Were it not for the convincing interactions and thoughtful conversations and encounters, I think I would have given up on him a long time ago.
Alfhild Gerdrsdóttir: One of the Northerners and another major influence, Alfhild was the kinder side of the Ruathym Duo. They brought out the origins of Varg in an interesting and fluid dynamic.
Ragnarr Eriksson: The other side of the Duo, Ragnarr was the perfect combination of tough and believable with his own flaws, vices, strengths, and virtues. The player always makes great characters like this, but that takes nothing away from how awesome Ragnarr was.
[REPENTANCE & THE CORDOR GUARD]
"He is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." -2 Peter 3:9
Marshall Carpenter: Marshall was one of the largest driving factors in turning Varg to a new direction. The RP was amazing all around and provided just the motivation and effort needed to turn the bloody thug into a "not as bad" guy.
Lairilwa Seel: The first person to give Stellen any responsibility after the big turn-around, Lairilwa paved the way for huge amounts of complex, morally dubious RP. Without her, it's likely I wouldn't have come up with much of anything for Varg to do. That opportunity helped enable so much.
Catherine LeBlanc: One of the three people who made playing the leader of a massive faction possible. Catherine not only worked hard, but was a mysterious character with their own equally mysterious agenda.
Aelix Helhammer: Another hard worker, Aelix was a steadfastly "neutral" guy whose response to most of the common Cordor climates was a simply shrug. It helped shape the view that maybe not every minor thing needs to be addressed.
Lysandre Pollux: The steadfast third Lieutenant and probably one of the few people who were overtly good, but who also had a sketchy side.
Buster Roberts: "The Voice that Spoke Out." Interactions with Buster were always tense, but fulfilling. It was extremely enjoyable to see how everything unfolded between him and Stellen.
Maddison & Lessinor Ardath: From a pair of quizzical youths to the Maskarran Powerhouse, these two were inseparable from the start. Every interaction was tense, shady, but worth it.
The Rest of the Guard: There are so many names and so many interactions I can't think of them all. To everyone I had the privilege of playing with in the Guard the first (and second!) go around, thank you. It was an absolute blast.
[THE INTERIM]
"The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied." -Proverbs 13:4
Rannos Susidian: Interactions with Rannos were always a mixture of courtly courtesy and tense distrust sewn into common goals and a hopeful future. I can't say much more. RP was always amazing, believable, and held that "Game of Thrones" vibe to it.
Eamon Voigte: Easily one of the biggest catalysts to the eventual conversion, Eamon, the player, and every ounce of RP we had were amazing. Please don't go. Please bring him back.
Heinrich Weyer & Vivian LeChaunce: Wat.
Rosalie Raynor: "The Skeptic." Rosalie was harsh, and rightfully so. Where others were more accepting, she presented the orthodox, stubborn, unwaivering side of "Team Good."
Elenia: Another sketchy side, interactions with Elenia were always entertaining and conflict-filled in a way that provided RP and purpose.
Asb'el Dore: "The Brutal Diplomat." Asbae was amazing to play with, and played the role of "Infernalist Dutchess" extremely well. From start to finish, every bit of it was amazing.
Vrigor: Never did I think I'd interact with an Underdarker in the way I got to play with Vrigor. Over and over I was impressed. Continuous effort helped drive their relationship forward. Rest assured, I DO plan to continue interacting with you! Initially Vrigor and Stellen were paired through a common service, but even beyond that the amazing roleplay and directions that each character took were stellar. Time and time again I was impressed with the depth Vrigor's player had gone in making his character believable and also neutral(ish). Soon I hope we'll be able to pick up where we left off.
Now read the first letter of each of those sentences.
Rauvlin Xun'viir: "The Rebel." Rauvlin helped break the mold I'd stereotyped in my head (as a player) in regards to how Drow RP can be. Without them, I doubt I would have had nearly as much fun interacting with Underdarkers as I do now.
I'll save Kudos to the more recent interactions for a later date, but I wanted to get these down and ready for all the stuff that's happened in the past. Thank you to everyone I've had a chance to interact with for making this experience and character so much fun, and I hope I've been able to reciprocate the same!
[INCEPTION & THE NINEFOLD STAR]
"And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep." -Genesis 1:2
Morgan Gracehold: The first character I remember interacting with on Stellen for anything meaningful, Morgan provided not only an interesting take on faith and family, but also hours of awesome RP and some pretty on-cue tasks that helped shape starting Stellen.
Mary Blythe: Largely one of the most influential characters on Stellen in all my time playing him. Mary brought the perfect mixture of zeal and realism, always seeming a bit crazy-- but still with that difficult, "Human" touch. As RP continued, interactions with Mary became even better.
Lucia Malveaux: "Hell is empty and all the devils are here." -William Shakespeare, The Tempest. Lucia was, and is, absolutely PHENOMENAL. I can think of no words of praise that fully encompass how amazing the player is at taking the "human" element of a character and forging it into something so circumspect and real. Every interaction with Lucia was a hotbox of "Oh snap am I about to be killed?" mixed with "Aww yea I'm doing everything right." It was amazing. You're amazing. Please don't leave.
Andelos Sulril: "Hello me, is that you?" Andelos and Varg, though our interactions were slimmer than I cared for, were always a great pairing. I remember the first time meeting Andelos and wondering "why is there a copy of Stellen here?" The passing and all the RP that came of it were amazing.
Marya Althschuler: Another of the Infernalist crowd, and another amazing player and character. Marya bore the brunt of Wharftown nonsense, and did so well and in a believable way. Every interaction was a beautiful experience.
Shiera Sarhys: One of the longest lasting, Shiera has been an amazing player throughout all of the characters of theirs I've had the privilege to play with. One of my largest hopes is that we'll be able to play again in the future.
Alphelius: Another Brother, Alphelius was one of my first introductions on Varg to Infernalism and intelligence games. A convincing character, an interesting companion, a scary fighter.
The Stag: Gone, but not forgotten. They, with Andelos, were a huge influence on the direction I wanted to take with the character and how Varg ended up becoming. I wish there had been more interactions with them, but the few I was able to have were amazing.
Nikolaus Snyderthen: The subject of many IG events on Stellen, Nikolaus was steadfast and awesome to play with. He helped show just how much a character can change, and how Human characters really can be.
Ann Thrule: Every interaction was amazing and helpful, and it really is Ann that showed how to play an evil faction leader convincingly and in such a way as to encourage and foster positive RP.
Caroline Smith: Talk about a whirlwind of emotions. Every interaction with Caroline was like a painstaking game of chess, and it really was Caroline that helped form the foundations of who Stellen was. Were it not for the convincing interactions and thoughtful conversations and encounters, I think I would have given up on him a long time ago.
Alfhild Gerdrsdóttir: One of the Northerners and another major influence, Alfhild was the kinder side of the Ruathym Duo. They brought out the origins of Varg in an interesting and fluid dynamic.
Ragnarr Eriksson: The other side of the Duo, Ragnarr was the perfect combination of tough and believable with his own flaws, vices, strengths, and virtues. The player always makes great characters like this, but that takes nothing away from how awesome Ragnarr was.
[REPENTANCE & THE CORDOR GUARD]
"He is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." -2 Peter 3:9
Marshall Carpenter: Marshall was one of the largest driving factors in turning Varg to a new direction. The RP was amazing all around and provided just the motivation and effort needed to turn the bloody thug into a "not as bad" guy.
Lairilwa Seel: The first person to give Stellen any responsibility after the big turn-around, Lairilwa paved the way for huge amounts of complex, morally dubious RP. Without her, it's likely I wouldn't have come up with much of anything for Varg to do. That opportunity helped enable so much.
Catherine LeBlanc: One of the three people who made playing the leader of a massive faction possible. Catherine not only worked hard, but was a mysterious character with their own equally mysterious agenda.
Aelix Helhammer: Another hard worker, Aelix was a steadfastly "neutral" guy whose response to most of the common Cordor climates was a simply shrug. It helped shape the view that maybe not every minor thing needs to be addressed.
Lysandre Pollux: The steadfast third Lieutenant and probably one of the few people who were overtly good, but who also had a sketchy side.
Buster Roberts: "The Voice that Spoke Out." Interactions with Buster were always tense, but fulfilling. It was extremely enjoyable to see how everything unfolded between him and Stellen.
Maddison & Lessinor Ardath: From a pair of quizzical youths to the Maskarran Powerhouse, these two were inseparable from the start. Every interaction was tense, shady, but worth it.
The Rest of the Guard: There are so many names and so many interactions I can't think of them all. To everyone I had the privilege of playing with in the Guard the first (and second!) go around, thank you. It was an absolute blast.
[THE INTERIM]
"The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied." -Proverbs 13:4
Rannos Susidian: Interactions with Rannos were always a mixture of courtly courtesy and tense distrust sewn into common goals and a hopeful future. I can't say much more. RP was always amazing, believable, and held that "Game of Thrones" vibe to it.
Eamon Voigte: Easily one of the biggest catalysts to the eventual conversion, Eamon, the player, and every ounce of RP we had were amazing. Please don't go. Please bring him back.
Heinrich Weyer & Vivian LeChaunce: Wat.
Rosalie Raynor: "The Skeptic." Rosalie was harsh, and rightfully so. Where others were more accepting, she presented the orthodox, stubborn, unwaivering side of "Team Good."
Elenia: Another sketchy side, interactions with Elenia were always entertaining and conflict-filled in a way that provided RP and purpose.
Asb'el Dore: "The Brutal Diplomat." Asbae was amazing to play with, and played the role of "Infernalist Dutchess" extremely well. From start to finish, every bit of it was amazing.
Vrigor: Never did I think I'd interact with an Underdarker in the way I got to play with Vrigor. Over and over I was impressed. Continuous effort helped drive their relationship forward. Rest assured, I DO plan to continue interacting with you! Initially Vrigor and Stellen were paired through a common service, but even beyond that the amazing roleplay and directions that each character took were stellar. Time and time again I was impressed with the depth Vrigor's player had gone in making his character believable and also neutral(ish). Soon I hope we'll be able to pick up where we left off.
Now read the first letter of each of those sentences.
Rauvlin Xun'viir: "The Rebel." Rauvlin helped break the mold I'd stereotyped in my head (as a player) in regards to how Drow RP can be. Without them, I doubt I would have had nearly as much fun interacting with Underdarkers as I do now.
I'll save Kudos to the more recent interactions for a later date, but I wanted to get these down and ready for all the stuff that's happened in the past. Thank you to everyone I've had a chance to interact with for making this experience and character so much fun, and I hope I've been able to reciprocate the same!
