Farewell, Pirates!

[Tiberius Fireskull]

As I have probably made clear in the Ashes of the Phoenix thread, I will be leaving the game. Other than for short visits, and some of the rebuilding of the Shadow Sorcerors, I don't think that it is likely that I will be coming back; at least not for quite a while. I've already talked quite a bit about my guild in the other thread, so I'm going to try not to talk too much about it in this one.

As most of you know, the reasoning behind this is simply that I don't have the time to devote to the game anymore. I've come to that part of my life where I need to prioritize things, and I just cannot have this game on my list anymore. it is hard for me, but I have decided that I must leave the game.

Being in the Caribbean since 2007 has changed me. It's hard to describe, really. There is so much about me that is different. I feel that I've become more aware of people and the world. I've learned a lot about myself, and others. I've understood things that I would have never understood had I not joined. It's been four years since I joined, and yet when I look back now, it feels like it was the blink of an eye. From creating Davy Fireskull and getting his first ship, the Fugitive Hunter, to the guilds that I joined, to the Shadow Sorcerors. The mastering of Davy Fireskull, the rise of the guild that I made, when I really learned what it was to be a guildmaster. Taking on the name Tiberius, and mastering that pirate too. To now. I've watched players come and go, guilds rise and fall, I've made new friends and plenty of enemies. I was a pirate, a Sorceror, a Captain, a Guildmaster, a friend, a brother, and countless other titles.

I've seen quite a bit in my time here, and it has all found its place somewhere in my mind and heart to fit itself to shape who I am now. It's a funny thing really, how something as simple as a game has changed me so. While I doubt that I can ever come back to the game for more than a small period of time after this, it will always have a special place in my heart, and so long as there are those old friends and guildmates to welcome me back, then the first chance I get to play, I'll be running back. But on that same note, there is a part of me that knows that it is time to move on, to better and bigger things. There is a lot left to do in life, you know? I suppose we'll need to just wait and see what happens. Perhaps one day you'll see a thread on here saying I'm back.

As for POF, I must leave that too. Without playing the game, there isn't very much for me right here. I'll check back here periodically too, but not daily. I'll need to make sure that the Noobanners know their places (Don't expect me to abandon you completely, Ban Masters.).

I want to address a few people, personally. I can't list all of them, because the list goes on and on, but I'm going to narrow it down to a few.

Captain Del, I must thank you. From the instant I arrived on POF a year and a half ago, you welcomed me with open arms. You never hesitated to give me advice when I was in need of it, and you always have been willing to give me a helping hand, even now. While we have had our arguments, I still hold you in the highest respect and look up to you more than almost anyone that I have met in game, and definitely above quite a number of people I know in real life. I know that I need not ask it, but I hope that you will be able to help Dog with the reconstruction of the Shadow Sorcerors, just as you helped me. Thank you.

Dog Gunmorgan, thank you as well. A lot of this I have been through already, so I'll keep this short. It was very brave of you to take the challenge of being the new guildmaster of Shadow Sorcerors. Being a guildmaster, especially of this guild, is not an easy job. Had it not been for your bravery, the flame of the Sorcerors may have died out with it's closing, but I can be at peace leaving knowing that you will take good care of it. Together with the Sorcerors that will be your officers, I know that you will take this guild to new heights and places it has never gone before, and that you will surpass me, and become on of the strongest guildmasters that have ever been in the Caribbean. You have a strong heart, and are always in my prayers. I wish you the best of luck, and thank you.

Sam Bladebeard, you have always been one of my closest friends in the game, and one of my closest advisers when it comes to guild related matters. I cannot remember at all when we met, but it must have been sometime in early 2009, or late 2008. I remember inviting you into the Shadow Sorcerors in Spring of 2009, and making you Co-Guildmaster around a year later. You have always been close to me, and a person who always is able to show great wisdom and compassion to anyone, be they in the Shadow Sorcerors or not. Even though we may be going our separate ways, I want you to know that you will be in my heart forever, and that you are the oldest friend that I have made in this game. We have been through quite a lot together, old friend, and you'll always be one of my brothers in all but blood. Thank you for always being at my side, for your loyalty to the guild, and for your friendship.

There are so many other people I wish to thank, but I truly cannot put them all here. I'd thank each and every player in the game that I had ever known, but I couldn't do that. I'll remember you all for a very long time to come, and I know that for some of you, this is just the beginning of our friendships.

Who knew that a game could do so much to a person, eh? It seems silly, but I suppose that sometimes, things can surprise you. I've gotten quite a few surprises in this game. I'm very glad that I decided to join this game. I think that it really was worth it.

Well, that's it. The tale of Davy and Tiberius Fireskull has come to a close. I'd like to say that it was a pretty good tale indeed. Farewell, Caribbean and her pirates. You'll all have a special place in my heart.

May there be a stiff wind at your backs, and godspeed in all your travels! Drink up me hearties, Yo-Ho!

-Davy Tiberius Fireskull