Ozymandias Posted July 17, 2004 Report Posted July 17, 2004 Arashi, DL Snake, Gnarlitch, Happy Buddha, Purple Shadows, Racououl, Solivagus, Tanuchan, and Yuki Kokoro stood assembled on the farthest reaches of the lands of The Pen is Mightier than the Sword, gazing by turns wonderingly around and warily around as they took in the vast expanse of dry grass that stretched out as far as the eye could see beyond the southernmost border, and the utter lack of the prescence of their host, Loremaster Ozymandias. Low, dark clouds rolled quickly across the sky like a silent tide, and and an almost oppressive heaviness lay in the air, even though the wind blew across their bodies with terrific speed, and the plain before them rustled with a sound like pouring rain. It was, appropriately enough (to the point that some rolled their eyes in brief rueful amusement) moments after the first thunderclap that Ozymandias appeared. No flash, no bang- He simply was standing there in front of them where he had not been the instant before. He carried in one hand a drink tray that held one of each attendee's favorite drinks. Walking calmly among them, the grave old man began to serve his fellows, with only the explanation, "I know such weather tends to make me crave a good drink to properly enjoy it with. Please, help yourselves." Once he had finished with this, they realized he was no longer holding the tray, but also had never seen it leave his hand. It was at that point, however, that most decided to stop wondering at his illusions and to listen, for he again stood before them; now as though he were ready to speak. Focusing on him so let them also now realize that he had painfully dark circles under his eyes, and had the look of one who had been in terrible need to, but had only washed recently. "Friends," he began as the wind began to pull harder at all, and a faint whistling could now be heard as it rushed faster through far trees, "I apologize. I have done you serious insult by so haphazardly approaching so important a thing as your ascendance, and I know some of you may feel slighted, even insulted or saddened by the lateness of my carrying out this event as it should be. For this, I am truly sorry. But," he continued, a new energy creeping slowly into his speech and facial features, "I bear good news, in the wake of the difficulties that brought myself and all of you to this specific point and time. Several things have happened in recent weeks here at the Mighty Pen, some bad, some good. But I bring to you the news that all of of those things, good or ill, are giving us fresh starts and new opportunities, as a keep, as a community, and as friends." Ozymandias smiled at them openly now. It was not dire, or grim, as their strange surroundings suggested, but peaceful, hopeful, and joyous. "As they say in the vernacular, there's nowhere to go but up." The wind whipped and pulled at them with enough force now to make all their clothes feel as though they'd been tightly wrapped in cloth cocoons. Ozymandias's own robes fluttered and flailed wildly about him like curtains in a hurricane, but this seemed not to bother him one bit. The thunderclaps had become more and more frequent now, yet somehow, the dark, black clouds overhead, and the now occasional jagged bolt of lightining did not dismay any of the Loremaster's guests anymore. Instead, the prevasive feeling was one of the relief that comes with the rain after a long, dry time and a sense of the coming growth and renewal in its wake- which is to say, an almost dichotomous all-encompassing excitement and peace. They saw only beauty, even in this threatening sky over the lands of the Pen. "Change is happening. So much old is growing anew, and many things new have joined the old. However, as is the nature of the changes of which I speak, they cannot happen alone. They will need people to guide them, and nurture them. Some of you join us in this venture, here in our lands and our stronghold for the first time. Others are here today because they continue on that journey. I welcome all of you, as does everyone. But this is not a forced thing, it is an invitation. Beginning or starting the road we are all on- Stay with us?" So finishing, he looked them all in the eyes in turn, waiting. Abruptly as the Loremaster had made his enterance, the sky let loose with torrential rain. To everyone gathered's swift amazement, the rain touched them not at all, save for a fine, cool mist. The Pennites gazed up in awe as they realized the prescence of Air Elementals ringing round them, and bent over to make a living canopy for them against the rain. The heretofore invisible massive creatures nodded their approval down at all of those gathered, the rain outlining their towering forms now for all to see. After several minutes spent in deep thought, and at least some basking in the simple pleasure of a good old fashioned summer rainstorm, the assembled nominees began to voice their acceptance. Ozymandias grinned from ear to ear, and unfurled a scroll he'd unattached from his belt. "Down to business then!," he bellowed jovially over the storm. Promoted from Initiate to Page: Arashi DL_Snake Gnarlitch HappyBuddha Promoted from Page to Quillbearer: purple_shadows Racouol Solivaqus Tanuchan Yuki Kokoro And a new Elder place at 'the table' has been set- Alaeha, as is our tradition, has not been automatically accelerated, but now has a place open for her to claim in the Tower. Congratulations a thousand times over to all!" The rain passed by the time he finished reading, clouds began to roll away, and with the last drops of the rain finally landing with an occasional spat! on a few heads as the Air Elementals made their way back to their homes... There came the closest view (or perhaps simply the largest!) rainbow any of them had ever seen. [OOC: I meant every word I said in the above story, I simply dressed it up- my specific wording, and the setting I created- to be as dignified and fun as possible, but it was all true. It's been hard, busy, joyful, and sorrowful in the past few months or so in particular, with everything going on inside the Pen and out: fights we've had with people, school years, jobs, and more, finding new places to live, taking care of our families and other loved ones, the marked influx of new blood (a big tip o' the hat to KenzerCo! ;>) ), the finalizing of so much editing so much of the board needed (THANK YOU Peredhil, Ayshela, and Alaeha) the wild and amazing upsurge in the guilds contribution to the site <you guys are amazing!>, and among many other things in our lives here and everywhere else, as well a very, very obvious and honestly so uplifting and powerful a regrowth of the togtherness, trust and friedship we've shared as a site like I haven't seen in so long that it makes me want to sing. (which, btw, be glad you can't hear- I'm terribly off-key without my tapes or CDs playing. {:>p) To sum up, we're very definitely moving forward as a website and a community in great leaps and bounds, so to all old friends and every new one- thank you. I'm prouder and happier than I've been in a long time, and I *know* I'm not alone. We wouldn't be here without ya!!!!]
Xaious, Master of Time Posted July 17, 2004 Report Posted July 17, 2004 Upon finding out the news, Xaious decides to show up and congratulate the winners, in what he figured would be the best ways. "Pages-once-Initiates, Congratulations on this!" He ssays, shaking the hands of Arashi, DL_Snake, Gnarlitch, and HappyBuddha, then turning to some of the new Quill-Bearers. "And you four, congrats, congrats!", hugging Racouol, Solivaqus, Tanuchan, and Yuki Kokoro. He then turns to purple_shadows. "Congratulations, Love.", and runs over to her, scooping her up in a big hug. OOC: Vundervul jorb!
Tanuchan Posted July 17, 2004 Report Posted July 17, 2004 Tanny keeps silent for a while, a happy smile in her lips. Then she hugs everybody around her. Thanks to all of you here at the Pen. You're great, and I love being here... it has brought new motivation for me, and it is responsible also for bringing a very, very bright light into my life. I'll do my best to help the Pen to grow and stand tall. *hugs all* ~Tanny
Peredhil Posted July 17, 2004 Report Posted July 17, 2004 Having missed a flight and being rebooked, Peredhil settles for a quick congratulations and many hugs.
Katzaniel Posted July 17, 2004 Report Posted July 17, 2004 Muchly happy for all you, and much deserved all round. I'd say "Especially..." except that I'd end up listing just about all of you. Since I've gotten to know Tanny the most, I'll give her special mention but "Yaaay!" for each.
Ayshela Posted July 17, 2004 Report Posted July 17, 2004 Ayshela flies through hugging and congratulating each of the promotees, swoops Alaeha into an impromptu happydance, and flies on leaving gleeful congratulations hanging in the air behind her
Alaeha Posted July 17, 2004 Report Posted July 17, 2004 For the sake of clarity, regarding my promotion to Elder... As Ozymandias said, a place has been set for me at the Elder's table. There is a seat waiting. The seat will be waiting for a while, though. I appreciate the Elders, and what they do for the Pen. I'm looking forward to helping with that. However, I have a commitment to get the AAA stabilized, and I haven't yet finished with that. There are things, yet, that I need to do as a Guild Leader before I could, in good conscience, hand that position off to someone else. Anyway, returning this thread to its original purpose... Congratulations to all the newly promoted. You all deserve it. *Big hugs to all*
Gryphon Posted July 18, 2004 Report Posted July 18, 2004 Watching wide eyed from the sidelines Gryphon takes in the promotion of those (far?) more senior at The Mighty Pen than he... Seeing a lull in the congratulations surrounding those newly promoted he takes a moment to add his own congratulations to those being honoured. Congratulations all... long may your tenure at The Mighty Pen be, as well as educational and prosperous (at least in the literary sence).
Salinye Posted July 19, 2004 Report Posted July 19, 2004 Salinye glides through the crowd awaiting her turn at each promotee and gives them a big hug and well earned congratulations. :0) ~Salinye
Psimon Posted July 22, 2004 Report Posted July 22, 2004 The Dual-Toned One returns to congratulate all promotees... I have not been around to view many of the contributions, but I know none of you would have received these honours had they not been thoroughly deserved. My most heartfelt congratulations to you all. May you quill never run dry Psimon
Salinye Posted July 22, 2004 Report Posted July 22, 2004 *hugs Psimon* Hey, long time no see...I hope you'll stick around. :0) ~Salinye
Solivagus Posted July 22, 2004 Report Posted July 22, 2004 I was going to write a long winded piece about how grateful I am, but now that I've sat down I find that all I can say is "thankyou".
DL_Snake Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 hey thanks for the promotion, sorry i haven't been in lately, i lost the password to the forums hahaha =p hope to write more this time round after my project is done
Ozymandias Posted August 3, 2004 Author Report Posted August 3, 2004 You attend as you can, and that's enough for us. You earned this, bud. :>)
reverie Posted August 6, 2004 Report Posted August 6, 2004 kudoos to all... just beware the quillbearer malaise syndrom.. revery the dreamlost "heh" the dream continues...
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