Date: 11/19/97 1:41 AM Pacific Daylight Time
From: Tasslehofl
::quietly Tass sits upon the grass, his back up against a might Redwood, his eyes looking up to the stars. Many times had he thought of what he was thinking about tonight, but this time, things were much more serious. Time had worn on him, the fun had gone from the fight, politics now touchin his fine line. Quietly he pulled out a piece of paper and wrote out his thought, one simple, and to the point, no details, no
reasons. Those would come later as he knew it would. Many questions would be asked, and as they were, he would answer them::
Patrons of the DoS, Old and New....
My time here at the DoS has lasted over 5 years now. And for those 5+ years, I have gained no higher rank than that of Swordsman, and then fell back to commoner within the week. To my knowldge, I am the longest running commoner of the DoS, and as you all know, hold the title of Emperor of Commoners. But tonight, I have made a decision. I give myself till the end of the next cycle to gain rank above Swordsman and hold it, if not gaining higher.
If at the end of that time I am still a commoner, I will sigh the papers, officially stating my Retirement from the rings, hopefully to have made a name for myself and a place amount the greats of Old, for that is where my name was made. My dream is to become a Baron, and I have held that dream ever since I knew the meaning of Baron. But now, I see that that is a dream that I may not be able to achieve. So I ask this...if I do sign those papers,
and do Retire, place my name among the top of the Old as the Emperor of Commoners, the one and only.
Again, I state my intention...if, at the end of the next cycle I have not gained rank higher than Swordsman and held it, I shall retire, in hopes of being remembered about the ones of Old.
~John Tasslehofl Momus
~*Emperor of Commoners*~
A plan for the future...
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Date: 11/19/97 1:09 PM Pacific Daylight Time
From: Sidartha E
Sidartha read the post, her eyes hardening with anger. Why, by the gods, were so many people willing to give up? She too had been here for over 5 years with the same results as he, and she was far from giving up. Turning her back on the sport that she had spent so many years with was not her way. Grabbing a piece of parchment, she wrote:Tass~Why? Why are you giving up? This does not seem like you. I am tired of wishing my friends well as they throw away that which they have worked hard on for so many years. I am in the same situation as you, and I have yet to give up. Please don't go, you will be sorely missed.Your saddened friend and Eternal Commoner,
~Sidartha est Dracoern~
From: Sidartha E
Sidartha read the post, her eyes hardening with anger. Why, by the gods, were so many people willing to give up? She too had been here for over 5 years with the same results as he, and she was far from giving up. Turning her back on the sport that she had spent so many years with was not her way. Grabbing a piece of parchment, she wrote:Tass~Why? Why are you giving up? This does not seem like you. I am tired of wishing my friends well as they throw away that which they have worked hard on for so many years. I am in the same situation as you, and I have yet to give up. Please don't go, you will be sorely missed.Your saddened friend and Eternal Commoner,
~Sidartha est Dracoern~
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Date: 11/23/97 10:38 AM Pacific Daylight Time
From: Llenlleawc
::Having been in the deserts of the Eastlands for so long, he returns, only to see such sadness, the tired knight replies::Tass, You are already remembered among the "Greats of Old." Both as Emporer of Commoners, and as one of the incarnations of the Arena's (admittedly twisted) Sense of Humor. Do not be discouraged by your rank, or lack thereof. Remember with pride the oft made statement "some of the best Role-Players in the DoS have never made it above Commoner."Keep strong, and Honor to you,
Llenlleawc du Lake,Knight of the Table, Prince of Eire,King's Champion
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::Having been in the deserts of the Eastlands for so long, he returns, only to see such sadness, the tired knight replies::Tass, You are already remembered among the "Greats of Old." Both as Emporer of Commoners, and as one of the incarnations of the Arena's (admittedly twisted) Sense of Humor. Do not be discouraged by your rank, or lack thereof. Remember with pride the oft made statement "some of the best Role-Players in the DoS have never made it above Commoner."Keep strong, and Honor to you,
Llenlleawc du Lake,Knight of the Table, Prince of Eire,King's Champion
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Date: 11/23/97 2:15 PM Pacific Daylight Time
From: Shadowrun
Slowly leafing his way through the hundreds of recent posts, the old soldier thinks awhile on Tasslehoff's plan for the future.
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Friend Tasslehoff,
That which weighs upon you is entirely
of your own devising -- no more or less real
than anything you've great faith in. I wish
dearly to convince you that rank matters not
in the soul of the rings... But all my words
would seem so much consolation.
Let me offer then this: the finest of
all the duelists I have ever been honoured
to know remained a commoner for longer than
I counted myself a duelist of our rings.
That wit was Binzo, and his rank in my
eyes was and is unattainable to one of such
mechanical skill as I. He is the measure by
which I know my own progress and judge my
own skill.
If rank is what you seek, then by all
means pursue it with all your faculties.
I pray you remember, however, that no
earthly title shall ever soften the lines
you see each day in your mirror. Do not lose
yourself in that race, old friend.
Your friendship means more to all of us
than your Overlordship ever could.
Sincerely,
Fandral Kurgan
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From: Shadowrun
Slowly leafing his way through the hundreds of recent posts, the old soldier thinks awhile on Tasslehoff's plan for the future.
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Friend Tasslehoff,
That which weighs upon you is entirely
of your own devising -- no more or less real
than anything you've great faith in. I wish
dearly to convince you that rank matters not
in the soul of the rings... But all my words
would seem so much consolation.
Let me offer then this: the finest of
all the duelists I have ever been honoured
to know remained a commoner for longer than
I counted myself a duelist of our rings.
That wit was Binzo, and his rank in my
eyes was and is unattainable to one of such
mechanical skill as I. He is the measure by
which I know my own progress and judge my
own skill.
If rank is what you seek, then by all
means pursue it with all your faculties.
I pray you remember, however, that no
earthly title shall ever soften the lines
you see each day in your mirror. Do not lose
yourself in that race, old friend.
Your friendship means more to all of us
than your Overlordship ever could.
Sincerely,
Fandral Kurgan
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Date: 11/23/97 2:36 PM Pacific Daylight Time
From: LdyAja
::wanders up and reads the heartfelt words::Tass, You and I are not well aquainted, but I see the care and respect in your friends words. I myself have made it to SwordsLady once or twice only to lose it a week or two later. This all matters not, for in the process I have made a great many friends. That, Tass, is worth more than any title you may hold anyday. Please reconsider leaving. For yourself if not for your friends. Sincerly, ~Lady Aja Bird Dragonbane~ ~Dueler of the DoS~ ~General Misfit of the Arena~
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::wanders up and reads the heartfelt words::Tass, You and I are not well aquainted, but I see the care and respect in your friends words. I myself have made it to SwordsLady once or twice only to lose it a week or two later. This all matters not, for in the process I have made a great many friends. That, Tass, is worth more than any title you may hold anyday. Please reconsider leaving. For yourself if not for your friends. Sincerly, ~Lady Aja Bird Dragonbane~ ~Dueler of the DoS~ ~General Misfit of the Arena~
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Date: 11/23/97 6:02 PM Pacific Daylight Time
From: Karnafexx
::Reads the posts, chuckles and pops up his own::
Tass,
Bish is right, rank means nothin' so don't worry yer little head over it....if ya' like duelin', duel. If ya' like rank, duel fer rank. If ya' like the atmosphere, duel drunk...just do whatever makes ya' happy.
Now rank might not mean nothin'...but yer height, now that's somethin' ta' feel bad about....or those hairy feet. ::Wince::
BRK
::Smirks, posts it and wonders how to handle the hate mail::
From: Karnafexx
::Reads the posts, chuckles and pops up his own::
Tass,
Bish is right, rank means nothin' so don't worry yer little head over it....if ya' like duelin', duel. If ya' like rank, duel fer rank. If ya' like the atmosphere, duel drunk...just do whatever makes ya' happy.
Now rank might not mean nothin'...but yer height, now that's somethin' ta' feel bad about....or those hairy feet. ::Wince::
BRK
::Smirks, posts it and wonders how to handle the hate mail::
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Date: 11/24/97 6:32 PM Pacific Daylight Time
From: Marzan
Um, Tazz....
I watched you beat someone 5-1 the other eve..... and well...let's just say he was quite a few ranks above you. :::smiles:: I see in my little crystal ball that you shall be rising in rank very soon. ~~And The Rain Wasn't Made of Water~~~
The Druid Marzan
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Um, Tazz....
I watched you beat someone 5-1 the other eve..... and well...let's just say he was quite a few ranks above you. :::smiles:: I see in my little crystal ball that you shall be rising in rank very soon. ~~And The Rain Wasn't Made of Water~~~
The Druid Marzan
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Date: 11/27/97 5:11 PM Pacific Daylight Time
From: Tasslehofl
My Friends, I appreciate all of your words. Some wonder why I am thinking of leaving, and to them, I point to the incident that happened last night. Things like that are forcing people out of the DoS. I am sorry to say that, but the truth can not be hidden. There was absolutle no need for the crud that took place last night, and I for one, will not put up with it. Sure, I can handle the acusations against me, for that is the way I was
raised...but against Alais? One who has devoted *HER* free time to the DoS, and is doing the calling out of *HER* good will, and she is thanked by having her dignity and her being disrespected like that, that is where I draw the line, weather it happen to her, or to any caller. I am sorry, but you out there that are not callers, do not know the hell that we have to go through..nor will you ever.
As of this day, my decision is final. Upon the end of the next cycle, I will no longer participate in the DoS. I shall continue to call, until the day that my calling, and my dignity too are questioned, as Alais have. If that day never comes, so be it. If it comes tomorrow, then I will deal with it then. Forgive me for those that know me and are my friends, but that is my decision.
Tass
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My Friends, I appreciate all of your words. Some wonder why I am thinking of leaving, and to them, I point to the incident that happened last night. Things like that are forcing people out of the DoS. I am sorry to say that, but the truth can not be hidden. There was absolutle no need for the crud that took place last night, and I for one, will not put up with it. Sure, I can handle the acusations against me, for that is the way I was
raised...but against Alais? One who has devoted *HER* free time to the DoS, and is doing the calling out of *HER* good will, and she is thanked by having her dignity and her being disrespected like that, that is where I draw the line, weather it happen to her, or to any caller. I am sorry, but you out there that are not callers, do not know the hell that we have to go through..nor will you ever.
As of this day, my decision is final. Upon the end of the next cycle, I will no longer participate in the DoS. I shall continue to call, until the day that my calling, and my dignity too are questioned, as Alais have. If that day never comes, so be it. If it comes tomorrow, then I will deal with it then. Forgive me for those that know me and are my friends, but that is my decision.
Tass
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Date: 11/28/97 1:54 PM Pacific Daylight Time
From: Zagaroth
I am sorry I will not be seeing thee in the rings of the arena anymore. I wish I could change thy mind my friend. but I am glad thou wilt still be calling. and I hope thou wilt continue with the team duels. Fare thee well what ever path thou doth take tass.
~Zagaroth
From: Zagaroth
I am sorry I will not be seeing thee in the rings of the arena anymore. I wish I could change thy mind my friend. but I am glad thou wilt still be calling. and I hope thou wilt continue with the team duels. Fare thee well what ever path thou doth take tass.
~Zagaroth
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Date: 11/29/97 1:14 AM Pacific Daylight Time
From: Drakewyn x
::Pens a quick note and tacks it up on the board.:: First Nova, and now you Tass... Well, if people will allow the actions of a rude minority to cause them to leave the Arena and the sport, then perhaps there is no hope for DoS anymore. Don't let other people's opinions decide who you are or who you should be.
Lady Drake.
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::Pens a quick note and tacks it up on the board.:: First Nova, and now you Tass... Well, if people will allow the actions of a rude minority to cause them to leave the Arena and the sport, then perhaps there is no hope for DoS anymore. Don't let other people's opinions decide who you are or who you should be.
Lady Drake.
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