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Not sure if this has ever been shared on the P99 forums. Some might be interested if they've never seen it before.

As I mentioned in last nights interview, there were the notable NPCs in Sunset Home (the CSR staff home on live and p99). They are still present in CSHome on p99 today.

On live, there were a few NPCs which had stories. As an apprentice guide, you were encouraged to take time and talk to each of them, and ask them to "tell you their story." These are their stories.

[Wed Jul 17 17:37:23 2013] Asherah the Torch Bearer says, 'Greetings! Welcome to Sunset Home. Enjoy your stay, and the solace that our home provides. I am Asherah the Torch Bearer, guardian of this realm. If you ever need me or want to chat, I can be found patrolling the grounds. I stand watch over all who come to this place, and my [special friends] who live within this house.'
[Wed Jul 17 17:37:29 2013] You say, 'what special friends'
[Wed Jul 17 17:37:29 2013] Asherah the Torch Bearer says, 'There are a few people here in Sunset Home that must be respected at all times, failure to do so is perhaps the worst crime a servant of Norrath can commit. My special friends and I used to be Guides just like you, but due to an unfortunate turn of events we are no longer among you, we stand here as memorials to the people we were. Would you like to [know more]?'
[Wed Jul 17 17:37:44 2013] You say, 'know more'
[Wed Jul 17 17:37:44 2013] Asherah the Torch Bearer says, 'There are five Memorial NPCs in Sunset Home: Asherah the Torch Bearer, Llara the Mysterious, Patchious, Starzin the Sweet One, and Rachnor. Each of us were Guides just like you. We all have stories to tell if you ask us, perhaps we can turn this into a [Quest].'
[Wed Jul 17 17:37:59 2013] You say, 'quest'
[Wed Jul 17 17:38:00 2013] Asherah the Torch Bearer says, 'Seek out the five Memorial NPCs here in Sunset Home. If you ask, they will [tell you their stories]. Then, return to me once you have [honored their memories].'

Patchious

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Patchious was an honorable Guide on Druzzil Ro. He was always ready with a joke or a funny trick at just the right time, to raise your spirits. Any time you arrived on the server to work your shift and found Patchious online, you could be assured that no matter how bad the queue was, you would finish your shift feeling good about yourself. Patchious was also a bit of a 'ladies man'. Always most chivalrous, he never would be considered lecherous or be caught being rude to anyone.

He had been on a Leave of Absence to take care of family issues when a drunk driver took him from his family and the Guide Program. His brother sent the Guides of Ro the word, letting us know how much Patchious had loved Guiding. On the day that a Memorial Service was held in Patchious memory on Druzzil Ro, many of the players came to express their sorrow along with many of our fellow Guides and GMs from other servers. We later learned that during the service the players of Druzzil Ro, throughout the server, refrained from using the /OOC and /SHOUT channels. Even noisy Greater Faydark was silent.

Rachnor

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Rachnor began his service March 29, 2000 as an apprentice on the Quellious server; He left the program in December of that year only to return in March, 2003 as a servant of the Princess Firiona Vie. Rachnor was a special guide always ready to help, who took on the duties of Events Coordinator with zeal. He put a great deal of effort into conducting fun events for players and guides alike. In real life Rachnor was a proud father who shared his enjoyment of EverQuest with his son, their bond was such that his son also joined the guide program as Rachier. One night as Rachnor was going home, his car was hit by a drunk driver. Rachnor was taken to the hospital unconscious in critical condition, he passed away Sunday May 11th, 2003. Rachnor's passing was a great loss, and he touched everyone who knew him. Please take a moment of silence to remember Rachnor, his family, and his contributions.

Starzin the Sweet One

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Starzin was Pepper in real life, and as the name implies, she had quite a spicy personality and was a joy to know and interact with. She always had something crazy to say and you couldn't help but smile when you were around her, many times she had a number of us in hysterics with her wise cracks. She had Rex kitties that were her 'kids', as she so affectionately referred to them - they got the Thanksgiving turkey before she did - she spoke of them often and really enjoyed her pets. Her husband, Julio Enrique, was the love of her life and she spoke of him often as well. In real life, she had a medical condition that prevented her blood from clotting normally; although she rarely mentioned it. Around the 9th of January, her husband emailed and informed us of her passing from injuries she suffered from a car accident on her way to the doctor, ironically. Her blood condition prevented surgery that might have otherwise saved her. She has been missed a great deal and will always be in our thoughts.

Llara the Mysterious

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Llara was a Guide on Erollisi Marr server. She was there for 6 months and was also the training Co-Ordinator. David, her controller, was a private person but we did learn that he was married with a family and had a dry sense of humour that tickled us all. Llara was one of those Guides, who hardly ever missed a shift and if she did, she never missed posting it. She never complained, not about a petitioner, a peer or the weather. On one Sunday while waiting for new candidates for buffing Llara hadn't been in touch with us like she always was. The Guide Board was checked and it was noticed that she hadn't guided since Wednesday and for someone who was -always- around it seemed very strange. GM Valtron was called to ask when he might be in to buff the new apprentices and if he had heard anything from Llara. While talking to him, an email from Heather, David's daughter arrived. She explained that David had a heart attack on the Tuesday night and had sadly not survived.

Asherah the Torch Bearer

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Asherah had the unfortunate distinction of being the first memorial NPC, While she was Asherah in EverQuest, in real life she was known as Grace, though her friends just called her 'Gams'. She had earned her PhD from the University of Florida and worked as a research chemist. She hoped that this would assist her in finding a cure to a genetic metabolic disorder she had been born with. Unfortunately, it was not to be and on September 24th, 1999, at the age of 25, she lost her life to it.

Asherah was promoted to Guide in June of 1999 and was assigned to Rallos Zek. When Vallon Zek opened, she transferred to it, so as to help get it off to a great start. She spent almost 35 hours a week between Guiding and playing, and always loved to spend time with the people that make EverQuest run behind the scenes, the Guides She showed us that there is alot more to life, and why spend time self-absorbed when you can make other people happy, and in turn become truly happy yourself, even when all odds are against you. Asherah embodied what we all should strive for in ourselves... Dedication, Appreciation of Life and the satisfaction you can find in helping others.