DarkClaw's Wake
Attendees
The wake lasted two hours, and throughout that time, folks were logging in to visit while they could. Here is list of all those who stopped by during the service:
Hum [ Ra:30 Tg:30 Cl:30 ] Abe Stormreaver: Musk Ox of Fate <Cordir>{iPs} Ogr [ Wa:30 Tg:30 Sh:30 ] Avoozl feels Lost today, RIP Star Hum [ Ra:30 Cl:30 Th:30 ] Azzark just call me Bad Azz MoFo Elf [ Lesser God ] Boromir Master of the Nexus Hum [ Triat Weaver ] Cordir mourns with the Lost. Hum [ Wa:25 Cl:26 ] Dreamstar Whytelock *Nexus* Elf [ Ra:30 Ma:30 Th:30 ] Ghazkull Mahsong, Rocking out in Lost Memories *STAR* Elf [ Ma:28 Th:25 Wa:28 ] Irmo, the one-man circus act! *<:o) Hum [ Ra:30 Tg:30 Ma:30 ] Kaern, noodle jester extraordinaire =-iPsdtudle-> Elf [ Retired ] Kerriariadne speaks of trees and dark shadows Elf [ Ra:18 Ma:15 Th:15 ] Laujar was touched and changed forever *Veladorn* Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie is Lost without her Precious Gno [ God ] Lycron, Master of the Trade Winds. *KotE* Hum [ Ma:25 Th:24 ] Malkil, the Lost Wererat Hel [ Bard: 30 30 24 ] Mercury, maudlin about DarkClaw. Gno [ Cl:25 ] Misery is a walking Lost disaster. Elf [ Ra:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Mugen McHatin, Demonic Overlord of Nashite Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai has lost his oldest friend Hum [ Ma:28 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Ptarchyzk the sneaky ex-muggle Hel [ "Jazz Hands" ] Sandman, dreaming of DarkClaw *LOST* *EBRITHIL* Dwa [ Wa:30 Tg:30 Cl:30 ] Sprauwt, the Warthugic Gno [ Sh:30 ] Tirpitz the sad little Gnosh (LOST) Dwa [ Founder ] Tynian says goodbye to DarkClaw Hum [ Th: 8 Ma:30 Ra:16 ] Vicarious Vicious Vicar Ghost VNR8TR of Alchemy Void
The Wake
(log provided by Ghazkull)
Notes:
Tynian: In Sadness
Tynian: In Sadness Sat Jul 15 09:30:56 2017 To: all Laura, the player of DarkClaw and other TFC characters, passed away after a long illness. She was 50 years old. Laura started playing TFC around 1996, and has played regularly since, until her last visit on July 10th. She was an avid role player, and led two different followings during her tenure as DarkClaw. She was also the president of my fan club. In honor of DarkClaw, her following will continue in her absence for one month after her last login. I am really going to miss her, but I am thankful for the time she shared with TFC and myself. Tynian
To: All Who Mourn
Cordir: To All Who Mourn
To: All
We have lost a dear member of our TFC family.
A wake will be held in her memory in the Temple of the Lost (transport will be provided),
on Sunday, July 23rd, starting at Noon system time. We will be gathering remembrances at
the wake for inclusion in a memorial book, to be shared with her family and added to the
Library. So come and join us. Lift a glass, tell a tale, and remember.
[ 13] Kerriariadne: In Honor of One
Sat Jul 15 08:18:48 2017
To: All in Memorandum
Greetings -
Today I tip one back in honor of one who cast
her long and dark shadow over this world, lost
now forever, but returned to a loving coven.
May your next life be rich and overflow with
pleasure.
To you, DarkClaw.
[ 14] Seraph: Star
Sat Jul 15 11:49:09 2017
To: all
we may not have seen eye to eye my friend
but i will miss our talks our battles i will miss you star
i am the collector of souls but yours star i will not touch
it will rise to the heavens and shine bright for all
to see and share. your greatest gift to me and everyone
was your friendship
*
lays his helm on your coffin and kisses the coffin*
bye star much love and respect. you will be missed
[ 17] Tes: Thank you
Sat Jul 15 19:01:34 2017
To: all
Thank you for caring, when we were feeling down.
Thank you for laughing and turning our frowns around.
Thank you for feeling and bringing life to our game.
Thank you for listening anytime we called your name.
Thank you for everything and anything and all-
All that you were and will continue to be for us all.
Please take with you all our dreams and hearts. We will remember you.
Rest in Peace DarkClaw.
[ 24] Betta: DarkClaw
Mon Jul 17 17:35:47 2017
To: All
She always affectionately called me 'Fishette' ... :(
[ 19] Laujar: Touched
Sun Jul 16 05:05:25 2017
To: all
"We never touch people so lightly that we don't leave a trace."
Thank you mi lady for the moments we shared.
Everything is always changing ...
but your trace is engraved in my heart and
while it beats will live and die with me each day.
I have been touched and thank you for that.
Until we meet again and run free and wild.
Love and light,
Laujar
[ 27] Boromir: Darkclaw
Mon Jul 17 22:00:06 2017
To: all
simply put ....
no more elves dashing thourgh her temple
no more conversations about people places .. and people :)
no more discussions about the area we were planning to co-write
no more discussions .....
the world is a bit emptier and quieter
the silence of the evenings groes
a voice forever lost
no more emoticons about things going on
no more wickedly innocent smiles
no more Hi! or WB!
no more
I'm going to miss Darkclaw ....
and so it ends ...
Boromir
Lord of the Nexus
[ 30] Clumsyfool: Darkclaw
Sat Jul 22 11:41:59 2017
To: all
Yo!
Aint this something, loosing Darkclaw
I were knowing her when she were but a little babe in MG
She always nice with spells an stuff
We were talkin from time to time
Darkclaw good people to be with
I'm gonna miss Darkclaw
CF
[ 31] Belsambar: Darkclaw
Mon Jul 24 05:42:26 2017
To: all
My personal basis is not to mourn death, but celebrate life.
I welcome, to that end, all of us forever remembering and speaking
when something comes up that DarkClaw, Star, or any of her many names
remind us of her.
"I remember being with her when..."
"I remember when we were in THIS zone..."
"She was doing this thing, and I snuck up upon her..."
No matter the story...tell the tale. Always, always, let us reminisce.
I cannot think of a better way to honor those that pass than that.
...
-=SuicideMage=-
((There are notes not included here, because I lost the log that I read them in, and they are now removed. If anyone has any other memorial notes, please add them.))Bold text
Facebook Memorials
David Fleenor (Pelias) 07/15/17 |
I'm sorry to hear this :( |
Dustin Phelps 07/15/17 |
I'm saddened to hear laura's long fought battle has come to an end :( |
Joshio (Majere) 07/15/17 |
What Dustin said. I'm not good with this kinda stuff I never have been so yeah. |
Bruce Horne (Oghma) 07/15/17 |
:( |
Ryan Kenward {Lycron} 07/15/17 |
Laura was an incredibly sweet and kind person. I have many fond memories of her both on TFC and off. I am very sad to hear of her passing. The world is certainly a little darker without her. |
Darren Laver (Ghazkull) 07/15/17 |
When I first returned to TFC after many years absence, DarkClaw took me under her wing and taught me the basics of playing again. |
Geert van den Heuvel (Noctus) 07/16/17 |
Damn, she will be missed by many. DC was one of the kindest people at TFC. I will try to make it to the wake. |
Plaque 40: Room of Records
Thousands of people have contributed to the world of The Final Challenge over its many years of existence. Few have had the longevity and blazed as fiery a trail over its colorful history as Laura (Longberry) McIntyre, known here by a number of identities, but primarily as DarkClaw. Laura began playing in '96 and was quickly drawn into intrigues and roleplay. Losing herself in a scene was her greatest joy. In later years, it was an escape from difficult times, one that she oftentimes would comment on to friends and family. Second only to her love of RP was her joy in giving assistance to those who were new to TFC. Many newbies got their first welcome to TFC from Laura. As DarkClaw, Laura found her home in the Kindred Vampyric, already Turned by Dalamar. The dark, gothic tone of this heavy RP-based following suited her to perfection. Many were lured into the darkness of Khore's cave, either by her friendliness and help, or her wicked wiles, and she stayed with Khore until his promotion to God+. In the Kindred, Arcanes, Coven, and Dark, she learned the delights of evil and chaos. In the Chosen of Fate, she learned of ritual and mystery, requesting (but not completing) a Trial of Triat Mastery. There, she also served as an Ordained, bearing the title, 'Goth Princess.' During that time, she created the "Tynian Fan Club" which amused the Founder so much he granted her a classtitle for a day of 'Implementor.' Encouraged by several of her Deities, she petitioned for and was granted the responsibility and trust of Immortality in 2007. Many bemoan the duty, but DarkClaw truly enjoyed her time as an Ambassador. When she was promoted to DemiGoddess, she became the leader of the Keepers of the Elements. During this time, she contributed to the development of the Outland Frontier by writing the North Sava River. In 2008, she was promoted to Lesser Goddess. For another two years, she led the KotE, retiring in April of 2010. In 2012, she returned to TFC full time and asked to be an FLI again. She was restored to Demigoddess on June 2, 2012, creating the Lost. The following year, she was promoted to Lesser Goddess for the second time. At the time of her loss, there were 77 individuals on the roster of the Lost - the largest following on TFC at that time. Laura was also a prolific writer, her favorite medium being poetry, which she shared on the mud and via Facebook. Many of these works can be found on her wiki page and in the Grand Library, to which she contributed several pieces of content, and planned to write more. Due to very poor health, Laura was unable to work or travel the last several years of her life. Her many close online friendships became especially precious to her, and she referred to them as a lifeline on more than one occasion. She had friends around the globe and in many different online environments. As a mortal she was faithful to her friends and respectful to her enemies. As an immortal, she inspired loyalty and love from her many followers. She will be missed.