Goodbye AmrothAnguireal

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   There are some players who are more than mere players and who become the characters they embody. Amroth was one of these. In the game he was kind and generous always willing to help newer players and even when he was an opponent he was always gracious.
When Amroth told me of his cancer and then later how it had spread, I was very moved by the fact that he wanted me to reach out to other members in his alliance who were having a hard time. I have rarely seen a person so brave in the face of death. He never whined, he never complained and never once did I hear him say "Why me". He was thankful for his life and more importantly he was thankful for the fact that he could help those whom he loved, namely his family.

His death at 42, reminds us all, I think of the brevity of life and the fact that what is important in life is not what we own, or what we do but how we act. That was one of his favourite mottos about action and deeds and he is right. We are judged by our compassion and our capacity to love others.

As a player he encourage me to start an alliance and named it the Expendables..he was to have helped me further but he collapsed shortly after the alliance was created and never returned. I will try my best to keep true to his spirit.

Amroth's brother in law Thingello still plays...let us surround him and his family with compassion, love and respect

Driad

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driad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Poster Joined: 02 Aug 2011 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 14	Posted: 16 Feb 2012 at 18:58
	There are some players who are more than mere players and who become the characters they embody. Amroth was one of these. In the game he was kind and generous always willing to help newer players and even when he was an opponent he was always gracious. When Amroth told me of his cancer and then later how it had spread, I was very moved by the fact that he wanted me to reach out to other members in his alliance who were having a hard time. I have rarely seen a person so brave in the face of death. He never whined, he never complained and never once did I hear him say "Why me". He was thankful for his life and more importantly he was thankful for the fact that he could help those whom he loved, namely his family. His death at 42, reminds us all, I think of the brevity of life and the fact that what is important in life is not what we own, or what we do but how we act. That was one of his favourite mottos about action and deeds and he is right. We are judged by our compassion and our capacity to love others. As a player he encourage me to start an alliance and named it the Expendables..he was to have helped me further but he collapsed shortly after the alliance was created and never returned. I will try my best to keep true to his spirit. Amroth's brother in law Thingello still plays...let us surround him and his family with compassion, love and respect Driad

Tordenkaffen Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Postmaster Joined: 16 Oct 2010 Location: Denmark Status: Offline Points: 821	Posted: 16 Feb 2012 at 18:47
	Rest in peace Amroth, the rest of us will follow soon enough. Condolences to the family.

Tinuviel's Voice Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Poster Joined: 07 Mar 2011 Status: Offline Points: 37	Posted: 16 Feb 2012 at 18:19
	Today I have lost a brother. Hail Amroth Anquireal! Hail the Eternal Champion! You will be remembered. My thoughts are with his family.

Mister_No Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Poster Joined: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Split, Croatia Status: Offline Points: 29	Posted: 16 Feb 2012 at 14:09
	Keep our gardens snails free!
	Neither the future is not what it used to be... http://youtu.be/lVdTQ3OPtGY

Mister_No Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Poster Joined: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Split, Croatia Status: Offline Points: 29	Posted: 16 Feb 2012 at 13:44
	See you in the gardens, brother.
	Neither the future is not what it used to be... http://youtu.be/lVdTQ3OPtGY

Albatross Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Postmaster General Joined: 11 May 2011 Status: Offline Points: 1118	Posted: 16 Feb 2012 at 13:31
	Perhaps a memorial monument somewhere near 0\|0, that could be visited by spies to read the inscription - it lists all people that the game has lost in this way. One square in 4 million. Actually, the in-game programming of this is the easy bit. The problem is the real-life admin of such a scheme, the delicacy with which it must be handled, and the reasonable verification of the circumstances. As a side-note, I think that only a small proportion of real-life losses would be reported to any GMs or players here; many accounts would simply become inactive.

LadyLuvs Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Warrior Joined: 02 Oct 2010 Location: On Earth Status: Offline Points: 325	Posted: 16 Feb 2012 at 13:14
	I have been trying to figure out what words could be used to express the loss of such a great player, there truly are no words that measure up. There are very few players in these types of games that stand for something. I am proud to know just a few. This game was shaped by AA and those that shared his ideals. It is because of those ideals that new players are allowed to grow and are not tortured by bigger players. He stood up many times and stated he would not allow it. He fought in wars over it. This shaped Illy. I know the Dev's didn't know him personally, but he did help shape the game they built and continue to build. He was the friend you needed when times were tough, the protector of the new and defenseless. He deserves to be remembered as all great heroes are. He was the epitomey of a Champion. I think he deserves at least an eternal flame to be lit and placed in this game as a tribute to him. I don't think that is much to ask. What do you all think? An enternal flame, for an Eternal Champion? Regardless, I will name my next city Eternal Flame in his memory.
	LadyLuvs Raven, Murder of Crows Alliance

RuneMage Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Poster Joined: 09 Mar 2011 Status: Offline Points: 8	Posted: 16 Feb 2012 at 13:09
	Hail to very honourable man. From the moment Amroth invited me to join the Eternal Champions, he was generous and was always there to assist or advice you. He demonstrated a level of honour that you could only admire. Amroth showed me what it was like to be apart of an alliance and he make Illy a better experience for all our alliance members, as he was always happy to chat about anything and everything. Given the money, I would have gladly flown half away around the world to met him in person and happily called him a friend. He will be certainly missed in the Eternal Champions and Illy. Hail Amroth, the Eternal Champion.

Prometheuz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Warrior Joined: 23 Nov 2011 Status: Offline Points: 230	Posted: 16 Feb 2012 at 11:41
	Sorry to learn of his illness and passing. My respects to his family and friends

Gilthoniel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Warrior Joined: 11 Oct 2011 Location: Cuiviénen Status: Offline Points: 211	Posted: 16 Feb 2012 at 10:50
	Andúnë Lauca, carnë quilë ortúra i Ambar, topala indo nainië Nienno en lámea imíca i sintal’ aldar mussë húmë ortúra i sáma milyavë orala i hroan serë. Anvanima, i cala i Valaron anta nómë huinin i lómio anna Ardo, mirwë onnaryain telmë morniéo ilyannar i sinomë marar: i aiwellor aldassen Yavanno, sérala lindalenta i Eldannar Cuiviénendë, tírala i eleni Sunset A warm, red hue takes over the world, overwhelming the senses. Nienna’s lament still echoes in the fading trees. Soft sleep takes over the mind, gently urging the body to rest. So beautiful, the light of the Valar makes room for the shadows of the night. A gift of Arda, to all its precious creatures a blanket of darkness for all that dwell hither from the birds in Yavanna’s trees, resting their songs to the Elf-folk by Cuiviénen lake, gazing at the stars. 'Aurë entuluva! Gilthoniel (et al) (Edit: Translation) Edited by Gilthoniel - 17 Feb 2012 at 10:32