Client crashes whenever certain character is loaded

[Lyra]

Have you ever received the "Error 1018 - Active character" error?

If yes, how often?

Regardless of that answer, I suggest re-installing the game.

This exact same thing happened to my relatively new account.

My friend was able to access my character from his computer.

After re-installing, I was able to access the character but was plagued with the 1018 error. It was clear my account was faulty.

I created a new account and have not had issues.

You may not have to create a new account if the re-install solves the issue.