Retirement

DoS Archive · Post by **DoS Archive** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 8:13 am

From: lyonxx@aol.com (Lyon xx)
Date: 31 May 1999 12:42:40 EDT

To friend and foe alike,

I am letting all know that on this day, the 31st of May, that I am stepping down from being a baron and that I am also retiring from the sport. I have thought on this for some time but held out in the hopes that my dear friend Daegarth would become a baron again and he and I would enjoy some time together as barons. It would seem that the Great Spirit does not think now is the time.

One thing I have never cared for in a baron is absenteeism and I have become that. I do apologize to all for that failure. I could say it is other duties that pull me away and that would be partly true, but the heart of the matter is I have lost my desire and passion to be here. Will I return? Perhaps, though doubtful. So, on this day I retire and offer up the 1st ring as a prize in the tourney.

I wish all of you good fortunes and peace, and may the day of your deaths be better than the day of your births.

Lyon

((Author's note: "may the day of your deaths be better than the day of your births" is a rough translation from Ecclesiastes chapter 7 verse 1. It is a farewell saying among his people.))

DoS Archive · Post by **DoS Archive** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 8:13 am

From: unagim@aol.com (Unagi M)
Date: 31 May 1999 13:16:03 EDT

Most esteem daimyo Lyon T'Gar - I salute you.

- Unagi Miyamoto

DoS Archive · Post by **DoS Archive** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 8:14 am

From: aspenminds@aol.com (AspenMinds)
Date: 31 May 1999 13:23:13 EDT

::draws himself bowing on the parchment::

Good Baron Lyon,
I never had the honor of being able to meet you or be in the ring with you. I would like to think that you were one of the better barons of the DoS.

Aspen

DoS Archive · Post by **DoS Archive** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 8:14 am

From: sartanz@aol.com (Sartan Z)
Date: 31 May 1999 13:41:17 EDT

I can honestly state that there are few people who would've made better Barons than you, Lyon.

When you once more have the time, it'll be a joy to see you regain a title...and also to beat you around the rings again.

Sartan

DoS Archive · Post by **DoS Archive** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 8:14 am

From: jonalyn@aol.com (Jonalyn)
Date: 31 May 1999 14:27:00 EDT

The commoner quirked a brow as she perused the missive, She set quill to parchment, then tacked it to the cork.

Lyon T'gar

Unto thee, once bearer of the storied First Ring, a good journey and may thine way be smooth. Thou shalt be remembered. Though the fire in thine heart may flicker and dim, thine desire and passion fade, thou hast left a legacy within the ancient cavern.

Jona

DoS Archive · Post by **DoS Archive** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 8:14 am

From: pkardinal@aol.com (PKardinal)
Date: 31 May 1999 14:49:26 EDT

::wanders to the boards, seeing yet another retire from the rings::

Lyon,

Travel well. We all hope to see you back soon. Good luck in whatever you do.

~Philip Kardinal

DoS Archive · Post by **DoS Archive** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 8:15 am

From: xjaycyndax@aol.com (XJaycyndaX)
Date: 31 May 1999 16:27:48 EDT

Lyon,

Safe travels, and may yer paths be green.

-= Jaycy

DoS Archive · Post by **DoS Archive** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 8:15 am

From: casmaxim@aol.com (Cas Maxim)
Date: 31 May 1999 17:57:18 EDT

Good luck Baron, in whatever path of life you may choose. Of course, I am certain you will excel in whatever you may elect to do.

Cassius Gaius Maximius
Laylla's husband.
Roman pretorian
Warlord in DoS
Former Baron of the Sixth
Mage in DoM
Member of HDT

"I am an honorable man, but to duel me is not a pleasant experience, if only for the pain"

DoS Archive · Post by **DoS Archive** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 8:15 am

From: sidarthae@aol.com (Sidartha E)
Date: 31 May 1999 18:06:26 EDT

Take care, Lyon. You made a grand Baron.

~Sidartha Elgarette

DoS Archive · Post by **DoS Archive** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 8:15 am

From: zenblack@aol.com (Zen Black)
Date: 31 May 1999 19:31:38 EDT

Lyon,

Good fortunes.

Zen

DoS Archive · Post by **DoS Archive** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 8:16 am

From: eagleecore@aol.com (EagleEcore)
Date: 31 May 1999 20:15:01 EDT

Fair travels, comrade Lyon of Phoenix.

~Ecore~

Warlord of DoS, Thrice a Baron of Swords, including as one of the original Nine Barons of Swords.

DoS Archive · Post by **DoS Archive** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 8:16 am

From: karnafexx@aol.com (Karnafexx)
Date: 01 Jun 1999 01:02:20 EDT

::Makes an eloguent assessment of this::

Wow, that really sucks!

DoS Archive · Post by **DoS Archive** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 8:16 am

From: xenograg@aol.com (Xenograg)
Date: 01 Jun 1999 23:14:08 EDT

Lyon,

It takes courage to acknowledge an unpleasant truth about oneself. It takes great courage to act on it for the betterment of others. You have done the right thing, and well done. Take care.

"The gods reward courage, but punish pride." -- author unknown to me, but wise.

Respectfully,
Xenograg kathu-Darelir.

:: below the signature is a circle of yellow wax bearing the deep mark of the Darelir signet ring, confirming its authenticity ::

DoS Archive · Post by **DoS Archive** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 8:16 am

From: clkdmenace@aol.com (ClkdMenace)
Date: 01 Jun 1999 23:38:46 EDT

Lyon,

Do find your flame, soon, before it's too late.

Good fortunes, friend.

Retired,

Roland