Avlis, the start of something.

[Significant Owl]

Hell, I don't know if anyone here still remembers me. But this is still a post I've wanted to do regardless.

I'm a writer, now. I actually make a living writing fiction. I still can't believe it myself, some days. I owe Avlis a lot. Not love and marriage like some others, but I owe it, in some way, the ability to do what I love in life. For a long time, I didn't even realize that writing was that thing. Even if I didn't realize that I was pouring hundreds and thousands of hours into the thing I loved, that I was practicing, that was still what it was. I stubbornly clung to roleplaying even when I moved on from Avlis and started playing the great evil World of Warcraft because of the awesome experiences I had here. I kept practicing and refining and improving every day, all because of the start I got with Avlis. And I didn't even know it.

Now, over 10 years since I first set foot on Avlissian soil and started doing this thing, I've taken the next step. All the great people I met here, via Avlis, were the real starting point. All the great roleplayers that taught me so much about characters and good stories via simple interaction were the start. All the enemies, frenemies, friends and yes, loves, they all contributed.

So, thank you, Avlis. Thanks to all the players, DMs, creators, testers, donators and everyone else, past and present. I don't think I considered it much back then, and I'm not sure others did either. But we all, in some way, touched each other's lives. Mine, I realize 10 years later, very much for the better.

Thank you, Avlis. I may not play anymore, but I will never forget you or the friends I had here.

[LadyAwesome]

*wipes a tear from her eye*

[Jazz]

Yes, I remember you, Owl. Well done!

[Nighthawk4]

Of course we remember you Owl.

Come on back

Would we recognise any of your work?

[Pekarion]

Great tidings SigOwl, nice to get a little update!



Please share your work if you want, even if it's in scandinavish

[DanishPastry]

Good for you, man! That's awesome.

Feel free to pop by once a month with 3% of your income which I will be happy to accept on behalf of the Avlis Community.

- Danish

[darthmullet]

Sig! How could we forget you! Congrats on the accomplishments man, that's awesome! Let us know what you write, I'd be interested in reading it.

[Manuel the White]

Congrats on your accomplishment! Thank you for allowing me to take personal credit for it. I expect to see my name in your next dedication!!!

[Talwin Hawkins]

Sig, you were always awesome, so glad i met you as well. I miss the days of yore, but always have the memories. Any of your work, you could point us to?

[Cameron Klym]

Its great to hear that Sig, I am glad that your life has been going so well. I remember you, and have always wondered how you were doing. Now I know. Hope things keep going well for you. Take care. Who knows maybe we will see you IG?

[FireFly]

Wow! Great to hear from you. So glad things are going well for you. Please, let us know some of your works so we can enjoy reading what you have published.

[Cougar]

Great to hear from you Sig, nice to know you are doing well. Feel free to stop by and see us or better yet get back IG for more creative ideas!

[TripleAught]

Congrats Owl!

We're always glad to hear stories of how Avlis has affected people's lives for the better.