Catskills Retirement Home

Yes, this is a hell of a long time in coming.  I am constantly amazed by how much time I used to sink into Ultima all those years ago.  While I still game today, it’s never with the same intensity or drive.  I guess that’s normal given life’s demands, but I must say I do miss that freedom sometimes too.  *chuckles*

In any case, I finally found the impetus to get Anne’s next chapter put together.  It’s not quite as exciting as I remember her final days as Chief, but of course, it’s different when you’re in the game.  Not all of it translates so well to the written word though.  So here we go, and I hope to move on to Anne’s new role with the Black Rose Society soon!

Read more

So Anne was recovering from her burns with help from Tay Trefenwyd, but her swordarm would still iffy at best for a while.  She was on her feet though, which was useful as the contract with Winterfell was about to kick into high gear.

Read more

Once she earned the requisite points to graduate from Private 1st Class to Armsman 3rd Class, Anne accepted the job of Chief in the Recruits Division to work with Thomas Flint, who was now Sergeant.  The offer had surprised her, but she was thrilled to have the opportunity.

Of course, Anne was nervous about the added responsibility.  Taking charge of a few Privates for minor endeavours was cake compared to shaping the next wave of Roses to meet the high expectations of their Oaths and of Command.

Read more

I created Anne after a few months away from UO to play DAoC.  When I came back, Elyriel was still largely retired, Brenna had faded into the background, and T’yre was just wandering around as usual.  After the first failed attempt to bring the Wraith children out into the world, I really didn’t want to try playing Jerid again.  So I decided to start fresh.

Read more