kodoz

(OOC: Just a short little tale as my way of apologizing to everyone for my absences; College has been really rough, and since i havent been able to entertain people in game I thought maybe i could give you something to read. Any comments are always welcome) Kodoz had many weeks past recieved a pigeon from an old friend with a simple message. Had he known what would happen as the result of his answering the message...he still would have done it. However he would have been better prepared. [Many weeks ago] A paragon was keeping people from being able to safely reach the exit of Ilshenar at Compassion. Kodoz knew what he had to do, and he grabbed one of his Dragon Slayers and headed out. As he appeared through the gate he immediately was struck from his mount. He yelled at the old swamp dragon to flee and it obediently ran back through the gate. Kodoz had brought enough weapons that he should be able to do this though. He drew his kryss and his bronze shield and swung it in front of him and assumed a fighting posture. The monster was huge...there was no doubt of it being either a paragon or an ancient wyrm. The normal ancient wyrm was a task enough for any person, even an experienced warrior such as Kodoz...A paragon might even be too much for him to handle. He quickly let fly a pigeon to seek out any of the guardians that were available, but for the time being he would fight...and he would fight alone. The Ancient Wyrm Roared its fury at Kodoz, its sheer volume enough to leave Kodoz' ears ringing. Kodoz shook his head once to clear it, and in that split second the creature lunged for him; Kodoz dove to get away but the massiveness of the beast was too much. Kodoz was still struck by the wyrm and skidded across the grass and dirt, his royal purple cloak ripping as it snagged on fallen branches and rocks, and Kodoz finally came to a halt. He gathered himself up and stood, and sheathed the kryss and slung the shield on his back under his cloak. The bottom of his cloak was shredded, and it blew in the sparse wind amidst the area near the compassion gate. Kodoz pulled a dagger from each of his legs where he had them strapped, and quickly sprinted straight for the beast.... The Wyrm looked at him in confusion and then prepared to bite him in two, and at the last second Kodoz pivoted onone foot and turned in the other direction; the Wyrms bite cleaved through the air where Kodoz would have been had he continued. Kodoz saw a clear shot and threw both daggers with all the speed he could manage; the wyrm roared in defiance and saw the daggers, one hurling for its temple the other for its eye; it merely shut its eyelid and the daggers bounced off the armored scales of the wyrm. However Kodoz took the moment of blindness to draw his kryss and slice at the creatures neck; In one smooth swing his kryss cleaved through armor scales and flesh and bone, and the beast fell to the ground with a huge crash. Kodoz sheathed his kryss and turned towards the gate. He saw one of the other guardians at the gate...Dinadan, one of those he shared a close bond with. Dinadan asked him about it. "You...you killed it?" Kodoz merely nodded. "Are you sure its dead?" "Whats that mean Dinadan?" "I heard that reptiles dont truly die until after the sun goes down..." Kodoz suddenly had a look of horror on his face and started to draw his kryss and turn when the jaws of the once fallen beast closed around one of his legs. Kodoz let out an anguished scream as the fangs of the monster bit deep into the flesh of his left leg, and Kodoz fought to keep from blacking out from the pain. Dinadan was still in a moment of shock and horror, and Kodoz used what he had left in him to finish drawing the kryss, and stabbed it straight down into the wyrms forehead. The wyrms teeth bit down harder for a split second and Kodoz passed out, and then the wyrm finally died. Dinadan's moment of inaction was broken, and he rushed forward and grasped Kodoz by his arms and slowly dragged him to the moongate. Dinadan gasped in horror at the severity of the bite wound on Kodoz' leg and quickly took him to Trinsic, the City of Honor. He was able to get Kodoz' motionless body to the healers, and laid him down on one of the beds. Dinadan was quick to order the healers to watch after Kodoz and do their best to help him. Dinadan didnt know what else he could do... [Present] Kodoz stood from the healers bed in Trinsic and tried to put some weight on his left leg and gritted his teeth from the nearly unbearable pain, and let himself fall once more back onto the bed. This wait for healing was killing him. The healers for some reason insisted that he not be allowed to send pigeons, and his only visitor had been Dinadan. He cursed himself for a fool for the millionth time...he knew better than to have ever turned his back on an opponent so strong that would fall so early on in a fight! Stupid, stupid, stupid! Because of his mistake he nearly lost his leg...had he not been lucky it would have been his life. Kodoz had asked the healers how much longer it would be and always he recieved the same answer...'only time will tell'... *Hope you enjoyed! I miss all of the guardians and will be coming back ASAP, and just know I'm wishing I wasn't having so much college work so I could be chilling with yall!*

Agreed, Tis a great storyline. Cant wait for the next part.

Well my computer is fully fixed and up and running! and i no longer have classes on Tuesdays or thursdays! The problem is i have a LOT coming due very very soon so i will probably be doing school stuff most of the weekend, and a good amount of the week. However after that i will be on as much as i possibly can

Safe journeys, and good hunting always.

Well, i get to take in my laptop to get it fixed...so i wont be as active at nights. i shoudl have some time on my desktop if i can ever drag my brother off it. Sorry for anyone who is inconvenienced by this.

Kodoz had been away for some time; he had visited a few times in recent months when he had breaks from his journeys. He had been contemplating many things. The apron still fit when he returned, as he had known it would. However the cloak on his back had grown heavy with the mantle of leadership. He had thought over it before. He had served a long time in the guardians, long enough that if necessary he could claim his retirement as Triston did…his minds drifted back to his old friend. Triston had done what he knew had to be done; he was no longer around enough to hold his position, and so he had lain aside his title of Magistrate. Was it now time for Kodoz to do the same? Kodoz didn’t think so but he wasn’t sure. He was going to be back home, here at the PGoH Lodge far more often now, and could fill his position…but should he? Or was it time for him also to step aside? Make way for the new? He removed his cloak for a moment and held it before him; he then softly spoke to himself. “What should I do?” "You could start by getting me a cup of tea. A journey this far and long, and no tea waiting? Bah! Young people these days!" Strider looked down and grinned at Kodoz. He had known this lad for some time now. Had even been watching him from afar while he travelled. While the both of them travelled. Kodoz sought truth in his life, and adventure and meaning. Strider sought to aid those in need, to obtain a certain balance. Now, Kodoz was in need. Strider grinned widely, and his body began to glow blue. He feigned impatience and jokingly scolded the lad.. Strider, grinned and winked at the obviously confused Kodoz. Yes. It was good to be back. "Well?! Have you no manners, dont stare and gawk with yer jaw on the floor, I did ask for tea did I not?" Kodoz looked up suddenly at the voice and blinked. He had returned? Strider was back? He then tried to turn quickly and look like he had been ready for him and he got tangled in the cloak and cursed in his mind. Great now he thinks I am a fool. Kodoz sighed once and untangled himself, and strapped the cloak back on. “I’ll get you some…” Kodoz moved to the large dressers in the Lodge; they contained all of Ed’s things, and among other things Ed did a bit of cooking and such. Kodoz knew how to make decent tea. He then mixed some up and passed it over the forge to heat it, and handed a cup to the Ancient. “What brings you back sir? Its been ages…Not that I’m complaining mind you, just curious. How long have you been there by the way?” "Your first question. I brought me back, OBVIOUSLY," Strider winked at the poor confused Kodoz. "And the second, how 'long' I have been 'here' is a question relative only to ones concept of time. In your mind I have always been here. In my own I am not 'here' at all." Strider smiled gently. "The important issue Kodoz, is this. Honour does not leave behind those who serve it simply because it is tired, or has 'reached its goal' honour serves those who seek it for eternity. And as time is relative to the mind of he who examines it, that eternity could indeed go on without end. Thus, if you feel you have done your service. You are correct. Ofcourse you have, you have sought honour, and sought to serve it. On that point. If honours job is never complete, how can yours be? The empire, needs honour. And you have served it wisely, with strength. The universe may become tired, but it does not end its cycle merely out of exhaustion. You have had your rest. Come now. Your time is now." Kodoz smiled. Strider was still the same. He could read Kodoz like an open book. However Strider also still tended to speak in abstracts as much as he could. But he was right. Kodoz could feel in his heart, his mind, his very soul that Strider was right. Kodoz time was still at hand, and it would be a long time until he hung up his kryss. “Your right old friend. And as long as I can I will fight for honor. For the empire. And against any who would oppose it.” Kodoz took the kryss from its sheath and glanced at its finely honed craftsmanship. It had fought against all the enemies of the empire in recent years. Kodoz had been with the guardians for nearly three years…and he would look forward to the next three. Kodoz then held out his hand to Strider openly. “Is your time now then too my friend?” Strider smiled, and sighed. Was his time now? His time had been always. If not in this world then in the myriad others. This world, this place he stood now, he had had a time here once. He lived in mortal form here, watching people, guiding people. But was "his time" now? Yes. "Yes my friend, I think, that MY time. NO matter what that is exactly.. is indeed. Now." "So let us go.. I understand we are under dressed and under armed for the world as it is now, eh?" Strider grinned and winked at Kodoz. "We have much to prepare for young friend. Just know. I am at your side. You are not alone, never have been in fact." Strider winked, and laughed loudly patting him on the back. "Come. Honour does call.. and so does my tea!" Kodoz chuckled along with the ancient and then they talked over a great deal of things. Mostly small talk and a lot of catching up. He then told the ancient that he would have Ed make them both some armor and get the ancient whatever he needed. Indeed it was their time. It was a time of many things now; a time of rejuvenation; a time of returns. A time of old friends coming back, and new friends being made. Guardians had left, but other guardians were returning. It was the way of change; but for Kodoz one thing would never change…his friends. He would always consider any who had served a tenure in the guardians as friends. And the ancients were especially essential to the Empire. In every time of need they had been around to show the way; to help the Empire. Kodoz was somewhat saddened by things that had happened recently, but with the return of so many of those who had helped shape the empire into what it was and what it would be things were looking up once more. Truly the Gods favored those that strode through the halls of honour. With that Strider laughed harder and smiled. He paused, let forth an odd and powerful cry in an elvish tongue older than any heard in this world for thousands of year. Blue light, streaming from the air around them, coalesced about their persons. Kodoz looked startled as the light enveloped him and glanced at Strider quickly, and then calmed himself realizing that Strider obviously knew what he was doing… And they were gone. Gone to serve Honour once more.

Cador is no longer Active sire. Bill is a siren knight. Mage/bard. *both my characters*

As Always, Kodoz will be honored to fight alongside an ancient.

Morning brother! just got done with chores.

How Are you Matrim? Long time no see.

On Saturday, 9/11/2004 we held a Vigil at Sacrifice shrine in memory of the horrible events that took place 3 years ago. There were many speakers, and it is worth the time to read this to listen to them all. Thanks to all who came. Just to give you an idea how many were there...including two GM's. You see: Lord BaBa [GoL] You see: Omega Red [GoL] You see: Marlena [GoL] You see: Sparhawk [GoL] You see: Rain [GoL] You see: Xtinct [GoL] You see: Xandor [GoL] You see: Seven of Nine [GoL] You see: Llaiir [GoL] You see: Johny Ringo [GoL] You see: merrilin [GoL] You see: Thomas [GoL] You see: Anna DuChanx [GoL] You see: Lord Malik [GoL] You see: Sorcha [GoL] You see: Redbeard [GoL] You see: Caddaric [GoL] You see: Destiny [GoL] You see: Kelemvor [G0L] You see: Lord Kragor [GoL] You see: Lord Gohan [GoL] You see: Kristy [GoL] You see: Lord Bane [GoL] You see: Sir AL [GoL] You see: Locus [GoL] You see: Olson [GoL] You see: Megan You See: Uthan Elgof You see: Beverli You see: AVEYLN You see: Medric D'Morte You see: Ganon You see: Nivienne You see: Sandy You see: (GM) Stone You see: (GM) Hugo You see: Omen You see: Lord Sparda You see: Soren Nevermore You see: Demandred You see: G'rella You see: Scooters Hooters You see: In Memory You see: Chloris You see: Sacrifice You see: Lydia You see: a daydream You see: Bella You see: DirtyOldMan You see: Lady Bella You see: Sloan Aldamar You see: Angeline You see: Stormwood You see: chipper You see: Lord Morlock You see: Ryvvil Draconis You see: Anorah You see: Kas Althume You see: Chris You see: Nefaria Grim You see: Subotai You see: Stephen the Good You see: Valor You see: hellfirebanschee You see: Ganon You see: Lucifer You see: Satan You see: Foxy You see: marrisa [T9C] You see: Steel [DBL] You see: Emporio Armani [DBL] You see: Ravn [RC] You see: Herion [T^R] You see: Uncle Tayler [LSM] You see: Lord Tristan [D^C] You see: Lord Rellic [Phg] You see: Lady Gar Goyle [Wet] You see: Lord Sandman [ASG] You see: Skan [TDD] You see: Mrs G Adams [E@F] You see: Lord Salvatore [E@F] You see: Lord grizzly adams [CGM] You see: Lady Ambra [GKA] You see: Lord Bishop [PGoH] You see: Dinadan [PGoH] You see: James Halliwell [PGoH] You see: Uthan Elgof [PGoH] You see: Ser Brightblade [PGoH] You see: Kaatya [PGoH] You see: Chloe [PGoH] You see: Nyssa [PGoH] You see: Hudson [PGoH] THE VIGIL Sparhawk: Hail :-) Sparhawk: Each of the books has the names of the victims Sparhawk: Anyone who wants can go down to look at the books are welcome to do so :-) Johny Ringo: God bless your souls Sparhawk: *bows head* Dinadan: *holds a salute* Nyssa: *reaches to take hands of those around her* Dinadan: *takes Nyssa's hand* Dinadan: *offers a hand to hudson* Chloe: *reaches to hold hands* Klyssa: *offers a hand to lydia* Hudson: *takes nyssa'a hand* Kelemvor: I would DW Chloe: *offers hand to Kaatya* Marlena: *humms national anthem* Lydia: *takes klyssas hand* Kelemvor: like to thank GoL for this Johny Ringo: May the lord reach into the hearts of all that suffer Destiny: *takes Llair's Hand* Kelemvor: Gohan and I are in the military and this is awsome Nyssa: *nods* Kaatya: *takes the offered hand* Destiny: *bows head* Kelemvor: thanks again guys for this Kaatya: *extends her hand to the Guardian next to her* Hudson: *salutes all the fallen* Dinadan: They Aimed their attacks not at our strong points but our Hearts. Life will go Dinadan: on for us... BaBa: If you've not seen the books I might suggest you go down and look at them. Dinadan: Sadly it wont for those that were killed. Lydia: *nods* Dinadan: However we cannot stop living because of our grief. Dinadan: If we do they win Dinadan: We must live on and do what we always have done...enjoy life Dinadan: but that does not mean to forget Johny Ringo: They do not win , We all suffer Dinadan: For if we forget this day... Dinadan: It may happen again Dinadan: or it may be even worse Johny Ringo: them and us Dinadan: To those that brought down Flight 93 Dinadan: To all those that gave their lives Dinadan: To all the heroes and heroines Dinadan: and to all the innocents Dinadan: that died on that sad day Dinadan: we pray for their families Dinadan: for their friends Dinadan: and for them. Sparhawk: *nods* Chloe: Strength and Honor remembered and forgotten souls Llaiir: They were all heroes Hudson: Strength and HONOR Nyssa: Strength and HONOR Ser Brightblade: Strength and Honor Dinadan: Strength and Honor. merrilin: Dium Prostra Lydia: strength and honour Klyssa: Strength and Honour! Scooters Hooters: *wipes tears* merrilin: Dium Prostra Hudson: *wipes a tear* Johny Ringo: Strength and Honor Klyssa: and sacrifice Bane: Personally I would like to thank everyone involved Dinadan: *holds a salute* Bane: In this event Nyssa: *claps* Chloe: Sleep well, and rest well with Honor and Strength Klyssa: for every policeman Klyssa: every firefighter Llaiir: Policeman! Klyssa: every rescue worker, in the towers, and who worked int he wreckage Bane: I know serval people have put in a lot of time and effort here Marlena: Military MEN!! Marlena: and women Sparhawk: *nods* Klyssa: every person who fights oversees Llaiir: Our Leaders Johny Ringo: I foregive them for what they have done. but not for what they do Chloe: *SALUTES* Ryvvil Draconis: *raises his glass* May we neaver forget the ones who are not with us anymore!! Klyssa: If you will forgive me a moment Dinadan: Pelase quiet Dinadan: Let her speak. Klyssa: Perhaps this is selfish Klyssa: but Klyssa: Is hall say it Klyssa: for all my life Klyssa: I have been a pacificst Klyssa: I have considerd war Klyssa: the last resort of decent men Klyssa: BUT Klyssa: decent men, and women Klyssa: I have always thought Klyssa: should never be afraid to stand up Klyssa: when it is needed Klyssa: and act Klyssa: for every person Klyssa: out there who fights Klyssa: for every family Klyssa: that have lost people Klyssa: fighting in the field Klyssa: for every person that has been touched by this Klyssa: for every person who fights! Klyssa: for what they believe in Klyssa: who is sent where their country wills Klyssa: and does their duty Klyssa: as a paciicst Klyssa: I salute them Klyssa: for doing what I cannot Klyssa: for giving me the luxury Klyssa: of having these views Klyssa: because without them Klyssa: I could not Klyssa: and every day of my life Klyssa: for that Johny Ringo: Amen Klyssa: I shall remember them Chloe: Amen Nyssa: *cheers* Dinadan: *removes his helmet* Klyssa: *bows her head and walks back to the crowd* Hudson: very well said Kragor: *salutes* Sparhawk: :-) Olson: thank you Bane: For those in GoL that don't have Team Speak Bane: You are missing some touching stories Bane: of the mourning of 9/11 Johny Ringo: It is better to try to understand than to hate Chloe: May I ask of you also to rememebr the children in this Nyssa: *stifles cry of anger* Chloe: because there were alot of children who lost their parents Chloe: some of them losing both Chloe: so Please do not forget the children Hudson: All I can say is that this tragic happening has made us stronger Sparhawk: Aye Hudson: and brought us together Llaiir: I want this to be remembered, this was not done in the name of any God Llaiir: But in the name of power for man Sparhawk: *nods* Llaiir: no God could condone such an act Klyssa: truth Chloe: Amen Hudson: No god advocates killing Llaiir: It was about a few men who thought only of power Llaiir: and hurting others Llaiir: Most around the world still mourn with us Llaiir: regardless of religion Llaiir: I grief with the world Llaiir: this was the World Tower Llaiir: people of the world died Llaiir: not hust Americans Llaiir: Just Lydia: *ndos* Sparhawk: *nods* Chloe: *nods* Llaiir: This touched the world as a hold Llaiir: Whole Llaiir: Thank you Johny Ringo: I mourn with the whole world, at least we know the names of our dead. Have peace and mercy Olson: Thank you Hudson: *salutes* Dinadan: My Final words wil be this. Dinadan: THere can be peace...but to achieve peace those that bring war have to be stopped Dinadan: I would also Chloe: *nods* Dinadan: Like to take this time Dinadan: To thank those from the Shard of Europa Dinadan: wh ohave joined us here tonight Sparhawk: Aye Dinadan: for many of them it is past two thirty in the morning Rain: aye Dinadan: and they have stayed up to be here Seven of Nine: nice Dinadan: So it is true Dinadan: whenyou say the world mourns with us Dinadan: that they do Chloe: all follow me Lydia: adn will be through the ntgth Dinadan: *smiles to lydia* Dinadan: Thank you for your time once more. Sparhawk: :-) Dinadan: And may those who died rest in peace Lydia: *nods* Rain: Hail Nyssa: Hail Dinadan: *nods* Sparhawk: Hail Esen :-) Thomas: While we wish it different, some evils may only be stopped with bullet or blade Dinadan: Hail Kelemvor: Hail Kaatya: Hail Destiny: Hail Klyssa: well met Chloe: Hail Rain: Every day people walk around in the same steps Ryvvil Draconis: Kal Ort Por Rain: of those that have died 3 years agao Rain: and to this very day Rain: there are many not a few Rain: who would like to see us hurt again Nyssa: *frowns* Rain: we should of course be happy that we have become strong Rain: but we need to stay vigilent Rain: don y let 9 - 11 be a memory Rain: learn something from it Sparhawk: hear hear! Nyssa: Amen Dinadan: Aye. Kas Althume: *nods* Klyssa: truth Chloe: Amen Nyssa: People of the world UNITE! Rain: SOmetimes i think of a team that was beaten badly in the 3rd inning of a game Rain: and then coming back the next and celebrating Rain: terror unfortunatly is still out there Rain: we need to continue loving each other Sparhawk: *nods* Rain: and share our ideals of peace Johny Ringo: for sure Chloe: Amen Rain: ty Ser Brightblade: The virtues teach us much..... Ser Brightblade: Let us remember all those sacrificed that day for an unjust and misinformed cause Seven of Nine: come Chris Ser Brightblade: Let us fin solace in our spirituality and pray for thier souls and those that love them Sparhawk: *bows head* Ser Brightblade: Let us be truthful and Honest to our fellow man Ser Brightblade: Let us bring Justice to those who would commit crimes against any Ser Brightblade: Let us find Compassion for the mislead that would commit such crimes Ser Brightblade: Let us Honor those that died and those that continue dying to defend our ideals and our freedom Chloe: Amen Sparhawk: *nods* Ser Brightblade: Let us continue to live and face all that comes our way with great and unwavering Valor Klyssa: so mote it be Lydia: Let all that have died.Not only sept 11 rest in peace and there familes find the strength 2continue Nyssa: Amen Llaiir: And may we all be as brave as the passengers that fought to take control Sparhawk: Amen! Chloe: Amen Nyssa: *cheers their bravery!!!* Johny Ringo: God bless them Klyssa: and have as much compassion, as that must have taken Llaiir: may we all pray that if it were to come to it, we would be able to be as brave Sparhawk: aye Kragor: *nods* Llaiir: HEROES TO THE END Destiny: May the Lord keep them safely in his hands and watch over their families that they left behind Chloe: *FRIENDS AND FAMILY TIL THE END* Chris : joined the party. Llaiir: They showed us what it is to be Americans! Nyssa: WOOOOT! Chloe: AMEN! Dinadan: Amen. Klyssa: they showed us what it is Klyssa: to be human Llaiir: They are the standard we all need to hold before us Klyssa: to be alive Johny Ringo: may all of you find it in your heart to foregive , then this will never happen to a friend Johny Ringo: Love is all you need Nyssa: I have just one thing Nyssa: I would like to say Nyssa: *clears throat* Nyssa: I lived in Europe Nyssa: and some of their opinions Nyssa: of Americans Nyssa: are a bit jaded Nyssa: I would like to encourage all of my Nyssa: brothers and sisters Nyssa: to always represent Nyssa: themselves Nyssa: as they would be represented Nyssa: in hopes that we can quell Nyssa: some of this uneasiness that those Nyssa: in other countries feel about us Nyssa: every day, whether you realize it or not Nyssa: YOU are the face of our country Johny Ringo: stop the wars Kragor: *nods* Nyssa: Please be the face that you want shown to the world Llaiir: Even online when they icq you Nyssa: You never know Nyssa: why htey hate us Nyssa: or how easily Nyssa: we may be able to change their minds Nyssa: and save thousands of lives Nyssa: Show the peace and love we truly hold dear Nyssa: to the WORLD Nyssa: Thank you. Hudson: *smiles* Chloe: I am Chloe from North Carolina and I am an American Chloe: and proud to be one Nyssa: I am Nyssa from Illinois and I am an American. Hudson: I'm hudson form mich and I am an american Seven of Nine: I think that many of us agree Seven of Nine: that our lives have been pretty sheltered Seven of Nine: we did not grow up in wars Seven of Nine: like our parents Seven of Nine: and grand parents Seven of Nine: in the week Seven of Nine: that 9/11 happened Seven of Nine: I thought long and hard about this Seven of Nine: it was easy to read it in the history books Seven of Nine: I wrote some lines Seven of Nine: reflecting my feelings Seven of Nine: and I apologize Seven of Nine: for the lengthiness Seven of Nine: WE NEVER UNDERSTOOD Chloe: take your time Seven of Nine: Some things you hear about Seven of Nine: you never understand Seven of Nine: Until you actually experience it Seven of Nine: Or see it first hand. Sparhawk: *nods* Seven of Nine: We all read of war in school Seven of Nine: And learned the dates of each event Seven of Nine: As we listened to each lecture Seven of Nine: Not a monment of anquish was spent Seven of Nine: The history books never told us Seven of Nine: Of the worry in each heart Seven of Nine: As a loved one turned to leave Seven of Nine: Feeling he had to do his part. Seven of Nine: They never talked of a Mother Seven of Nine: With her heart tight in her chest Seven of Nine: As she passed each half massed flag Seven of Nine: And knew the troops were doing their best. Seven of Nine: We were never taught of the sacrifices Seven of Nine: Each family was willing to make Seven of Nine: Hoping to make a difference, Seven of Nine: For the war effort's sake. Seven of Nine: All of that was smoothed over Seven of Nine: In the history books we read. Seven of Nine: We had no worries of war, Seven of Nine: And nothing to dread. Seven of Nine: But now as our world is shattered. Seven of Nine: Our sense of security is broken. Seven of Nine: We begin to understand Seven of Nine: How they must have felt then. Seven of Nine: We begin to veiw war Seven of Nine: As a personal onslaught. Seven of Nine: For now we are involved, Seven of Nine: Whethere we want to be or not. Seven of Nine: We find our voice cracking Seven of Nine: As we sing our national anthem Seven of Nine: And the pride that was instilled in childhood Seven of Nine: Is swelling and no longer dim. Seven of Nine: We begin to view every day pleasures Seven of Nine: As frivoulous and of little importance Seven of Nine: When our view of the world Seven of Nine: Has been threatened by violence. Seven of Nine: We now understand Seven of Nine: The true impact of war, Seven of Nine: That no history book Seven of Nine: Could ever tell us before. Sparhawk: *nods* Seven of Nine: The sudden lump in our throat Seven of Nine: And the constant anxiousness on our mind Seven of Nine: As our nation's leaders Seven of Nine: Build a campaign of enourmous kind. Seven of Nine: We wonder about the future Seven of Nine: If life will ever be the same Seven of Nine: We try to hold ourselves together Seven of Nine: And God's promises we claim. Seven of Nine: We worry for our loved ones Seven of Nine: And our friends, victims of war Seven of Nine: We wonder in our hearts Seven of Nine: How, or if we should even the score. Seven of Nine: Killing is a sin Seven of Nine: It says so in the Bible Seven of Nine: Is it also a sin Seven of Nine: To stand around and be idle? Seven of Nine: To tolerate terrorism? Seven of Nine: Lives lost at the hightest cost? Seven of Nine: We have to make a stand Seven of Nine: But surely more innocent lives will be lost. Seven of Nine: How do we count the live's? Seven of Nine: Be it five or five-hundred Seven of Nine: Their part is still innocent Seven of Nine: Of that, we are assured. Seven of Nine: War is ugly Seven of Nine: Hard and cruel Seven of Nine: We didnt fully understand this Seven of Nine: When learning history in school. Seven of Nine: Funny how you see things Seven of Nine: When not winessing first hand Seven of Nine: For now, as adulst Seven of Nine: WE have to make the stand Seven of Nine: As hard as it may seem Seven of Nine: We can do it if we try Seven of Nine: We gather strength from each other Seven of Nine: And dcomfort when we cry. Seven of Nine: We become strong for our children Seven of Nine: We hid the anquish in our hearts. Seven of Nine: We try to think positive Seven of Nine: Trusting our leaders to do their part. Seven of Nine: We stand nation with nation Seven of Nine: Our allies rally to our side Seven of Nine: We are good vs evil Seven of Nine: We stand tall, with pride. Seven of Nine: But sometimes we are still childlike Seven of Nine: Amazed, now that we know Seven of Nine: We understand the pain of war Seven of Nine: The history books didnt show. Seven of Nine: Stand tall strong allies Seven of Nine: The battle is centuries old Seven of Nine: Of good vs evil Seven of Nine: Of virtues vs gold Logan: A god joins us Logan: *smiles* Seven of Nine: Follow your hearts Seven of Nine: Pray with earnest and humility Seven of Nine: Good will prevail Seven of Nine: To save all of humanity. Lydia: *says a slient prayer* Seven of Nine: Thank you for you patience Kragor: *salutes* Johny Ringo: Thank You Seven Dinadan: Are there any others that wish to speak? Sparhawk: Let me take a picture :-) Sparhawk: and thank you to all for showing tribute :-) Nyssa: *claps for everyone here* Chloe: *bows head* Dinadan: Sir Hugo. Do you wish to say a few words? Dinadan: Anyone else? Hugo: Just an observer for the time being.. Thank you though Dinadan: Thank you for showing Hugo: Very touching Dinadan: it means a lot Sparhawk: Aye Lydia: *nods* Mrs G Adams: I would like to Thank You GoL Bane: the books has all the names of the victims of 9/11 Stephen the Good: wow Mrs G Adams: for doing something so wonderful for all of us to see Sparhawk: :-) Mrs G Adams: to honor those who have fallen Johny Ringo: Hello Mrs. G Mrs G Adams: Hello Mrs G Adams: how are you Johny Ringo: i am Sir Caviler Logan: If i might say a short prayer? Nyssa: *bows head* grizzly adams: hihi caviler Klyssa: speak Johny Ringo: it was nice of you to speak tonight Klyssa: *bows her head* Dinadan: *bows his head* Hudson: *bows head* Chloe: *bows head* Llaiir: anyone may speack Logan: I do not ask you join... Logan: but only bow your head in reverance Nyssa: *kneels* Lydia: *bows head* Kragor: *bows head* Kaatya: *bows her head* Dinadan: *bows his head* Kelemvor: *bows head* Mrs G Adams: bows head Sparhawk: *bow head* Chloe: *bows head* Thomas: *bows head* Morlock: *bows head* Logan: Heavenly father, grizzly adams: *bows head* Uthan Elgof: *bows head* Kas Althume: *bows his head* Chris: *bows head* Hudson: *drops to 1 knee* Johny Ringo: bows head Anorah: *bows head* Gohan: *bows head* Logan: We are gathered here today... Scooters Hooters: *bows head* Logan: in remeberance Logan: of those who so untimely passed Logan: While we know you always have a plan Logan: sometimes it is above our understanding Logan: Please god touch each and every person here tonight... Logan: and lay your presious hands on the families of the fallen Logan: and keep a watchful eye on those from all nations... Logan: who fight to defend the countries Logan: from those who seek them harm Logan: It is only these small things we ask of you lord Logan: and as always you recieve the praise... Logan: The HONOR Logan: and the glory Logan: In Jesus name we pray... Logan: Amen Marlena: amen Dinadan: Amen. Nyssa: Amen grizzly adams: amen Kragor: amen Morlock: Amen Kelemvor: Amen Gohan: *make's sign of the cross* Sparhawk: Amen Uthan Elgof: amen Kaatya: Amen Hudson: Amen Chloe: Amen!! BaBa: Amen Scooters Hooters: Amen Klyssa: so mote it be Kas Althume: Amen Sir AL: Amen Johny Ringo: Glory to God Amen Seven of Nine: Amen Mrs G Adams: *Amen* Nyssa: *makes sign of cross & stands* Logan: thank you Llaiir: Ameen Llaiir: Omeyn grizzly adams: tas a past member of PGoH thank you lord logan Logan: *nods to him* grizzly adams: but also as we remember the names in these books Lydia: and those left unnamed Kragor: *nods* grizzly adams: we must not forget those who have fallen that are some yet namless grizzly adams: and also those that have died to protect our freedom grizzly adams: as that freedom does have a price tag grizzly adams: even though some never realize it grizzly adams: as a former Marine I know that price grizzly adams: so this is especially touching for me grizzly adams: Thank you GoL for this honor of observing this today Sparhawk: :-) grizzly adams: and all for coming to show reverance Ser Brightblade: Ill not speak again but for those who just came..... Ser Brightblade: The virtues are more than a part of this game grizzly adams: hail hudson Ser Brightblade: Please read the book I place at the altar in rememberance of this day Hudson: hail grizzly adams: how are u my friend Hudson: alright and you grizzly adams: good Bane: If everyone from GoL are finished Bane: We'll be gating to the north tower Kaatya: Safe journeys, Guardians Kaatya: *salutes them as they leave* Dinadan: Walk with honor Guardians. Johny Ringo: for your goodness , god will give you 10 times Chloe: Strength and Honor Guardians Klyssa: Strength and Honour Bane: GoL we're leaving Nyssa: Strength and HONOR Bane: But feel free to stay Lydia: Strength and honour Uthan Elgof: Strength and Honor Bane: if you wish Logan: Strength and HONOR! Bane: the guild vigil is over grizzly adams: Strength andonor Johny Ringo: Strength and Honor Chloe: Strength and Honor Guardians

Actually i have a suit of purple armor, not factionhued. checked with five GM's now, all said it was legal. sent an email to UO.com and they told me the method i used to get it was fully legal; its not that hideous bright purple that faction hue is on say a shield. unfortunately it can only be done with dragon armor; ive been wearing it for a while. I dont thinkthe faction hue is safe, but thats my opinion

try www.photobucket.com

Just would like to comment on Borgs speaking of the Legion Line. Prior to joining PGoH you may not have known i searched for months for a good guild, and never found one. All the ones i went to were together merely for convenience or for someone to come hunt with you. PGoH stands for far more than that. We all have a kinship together and I would do anything for any member of the guild. We are more than guildmates,we are brothers and sisters. Though we may have our differences, our likenesses will always conquer those. Now onto my secondary reason for posting. Borg ive heard you speak of many tales to us in the years i have been with the guardians. However the first major quest I was part of in PGoH Was the quest of the poisoned trees in Yew, and the Plague Beast Lord puzzle. Would it be too much to ask how you figured out the cure to the trees, and for a recantation of the story? -Kodoz I will have to be honest in this section of time within the game was when I was really in tough shape with the realworld illness....I helped point members who called me on the phone but Balandar, Alium and the Elves along with Ser Brightblade, Lora (during and before she joined guild), Greg, Wolf, Martok along with others solved this puzzle directly. I cannot take much credit and one of them should actually answer this question better than I can. This event success was a great example of the TEAM (Good of the Many working) all pitching in successfully......even in the smallest help. I did chuckly though in bed when I heard someone's dead body was disolved by the beast ehhehe Nasty lil bonus....loot ended up adding to the loot of the monster....man that was a nasty wrinkle *wink wink* -Borg

Of course you can; We are family regardless of the tag you wear by your name. Brother i have called you and that is how i see you; our prayers and thoughts are with you always friend. And i doubt anyone would say different...

basically if your a mage dont let it touch you, if your a necro warrior do blood oath, paladin warriors do consecrate and enemy of one, run every time you get hit (at 70 phys i believeit does 55 dmg, not certain on that its been a while )

Sounds like it should work for me. *wonders if a party will be thrown or a trap will be set for his return*

Sorcerors Dungeon or Hythloth, im fully with good Old Tasslehoff.

Always a happy occasion to welcome a new member to the realms of ultima, especially a member of the honor empire

Aye earwen may you have a wonderful and fullfilling birthday, and may the fates smile down upon thee.

never mind, just saw balandars post, im an idjit, sorry to waste yer time

K ive noticed on certain forums members (Balandar, Logan, Earwen, Devin, and Wolfy to name a few) you have some odd "Team rank" bar. Anyone care to explain what thats all about?

Thanks guys and ladies, and computer willing ill be back by next sundays meeting, i hope. I think I finally found the problem I was having. Look forward to seeing whats been going on while i was gone, and look forward to seeing each and every one of you.

Wow wolf... I am at a loss of words. You and Balandar are graphic geniuses

We arent all code geniuses like you balandar, lay it out in simple terms