Geezer
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Lorak
Feb 5, 2006 15:36:17 GMT -5
Post by Geezer on Feb 5, 2006 15:36:17 GMT -5
A close friend of Lorak, whom some may know as Crash or Chance, informed us today that Lorak passed away, of a possible heart attack.
Her daughter wanted all her friends to know.
The thoughts of Roc'C and I are with her family at this time.
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Lorak
Feb 5, 2006 15:48:53 GMT -5
Post by darwin on Feb 5, 2006 15:48:53 GMT -5
You will be missed good friend. Be well in the kingdom of heaven....
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Roh
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Lorak
Feb 5, 2006 15:54:39 GMT -5
Post by Roh on Feb 5, 2006 15:54:39 GMT -5
I'll miss her. A lot.
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deadl
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Lorak
Feb 5, 2006 20:26:45 GMT -5
Post by deadl on Feb 5, 2006 20:26:45 GMT -5
I didn't know Lorak at all but regardless i'm sorry to hear of anyone passing for any reason. I'm terrible with words but, but Lorak my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Lorak
Feb 5, 2006 21:52:37 GMT -5
Post by kalana on Feb 5, 2006 21:52:37 GMT -5
Lorak was a kind person and the world will miss a spirit like that.
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Lorak
Feb 5, 2006 22:10:36 GMT -5
Post by alyssiamaeve on Feb 5, 2006 22:10:36 GMT -5
I only met her a few times . |But I found her a very nice lady and a good friend. I too will miss her bright and cheerful personallity.
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Lorak
Feb 5, 2006 22:48:50 GMT -5
Post by Arcaine on Feb 5, 2006 22:48:50 GMT -5
I never had the chance to meet her but heard a ton of good about her all my thoughts and prayers go out to her family
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zeddie
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Lorak
Feb 6, 2006 18:35:51 GMT -5
Post by zeddie on Feb 6, 2006 18:35:51 GMT -5
I would like anyone who knew Lady Lorak to know that my heart goes out to you. She was always friendly to me, and I will miss her.
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Roh
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Lorak
Feb 6, 2006 19:47:02 GMT -5
Post by Roh on Feb 6, 2006 19:47:02 GMT -5
I was feeling terrible all day yesterday after I heard about this, and perhaps a little angry. Angry at the loss, and the tragedy.
Before, I said it wasn't my place to reveal much about the situation, but I'll give some information from my standpoint. I've changed my mind.
Lorak was a great woman. There was a rant-filled discussion on chat one day about internet relationships, and I commented something like, "You gotta be especially careful about these relationships, because the likelihood of you getting burned is much greater than having a relationship in person." Lorak PM'd me and asked something like, "Did you have a bad experience?" We talked about it, and Lorak freely told me about her troubles. Her in-game husband was being a jerk to a degree that she hadn't anticipated, and she was trying to break it off. He resisted, and she would come to me to talk about it. To counsel. To get it off her chest. I was glad to help her. Eventually, the separation was made official and around the time, the rule on marriages was put into effect. We discussed it, and she was much happier. However, her new ex continued to rub old wounds and she was uncomfortable on MU when he was logged in. I asserted to him that he was being... unreasonable, to understate much. Some of you may know that if I've challenged people to justify their harrassment of others. When they blew me off, I harried them until they either admitted their wrongs or started avoiding confrontations. Lorak's ex was... removed from the server. She was immediately happier and much more relaxed. She could enjoy MU again, now that the jerk had been forced to stop bothering her. She and I kept in contact. A PM once a while to check on things. Then I met a friend of Lorak's who explained publically that Lorak was depressed and lonely and that I, specifically, should do something about it. Having needed very little encouragement, I did what I could. Lorak and I were close. I soon learned that life had thrown Lorak a curve ball. She was suffering from a few health problems that were preventing her from working. Health problems like persistent migraines that seemed to have no cause. And Lorak's infant granddaughter had just come down with a terminal cancer that spreads through the circulatory system. Lorak's stress levels again rose to uncomfortable levels, and she often spent days with her family.
The last time I heard from her had to be Friday, or thereabouts.
For her, I was remodeling my house near Yew. She and I exchanged construction tips. She wanted to add a floor onto her home and I provided insight. I was reorganizing my home and she only saw part of the progress. She put a waterfall on her house and I often told her how much I admired it.
When I read about Lorak's passing, I froze. My body aches, due to my cold, worsened. The tragedy -- it's just cruel. The loss is entirely stupid. Lorak had very many happier years ahead, which are now void.
The only positive thing about tragedy is that we can learn from it. Lorak had a lot to teach.
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core
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Lorak
Feb 6, 2006 22:51:01 GMT -5
Post by core on Feb 6, 2006 22:51:01 GMT -5
I think I was more trouble to her than anything. But I made her laugh alot. I've just found out and don't feel much like playing.
The last I spoke with her she sounded fine. BUt I know she was tired. She's been tired for years. And in pain. Horendous pain. She was very upset about her grandaughter. BUt the last thing I remeber her saying aside from it not being fair and that she'd rather trade places was that the grandaughter was a tough kid and since she just beat Karol/Lorak at a game of sorry she wasn't feeling to sorry for her. But she laughed, it was a joke trying to keep her own sanity about her I think.
I did not think it was time for her to go just yet I though she'd have atleast a good 20 years, no kidding. Her mother and grandmother lived to their 90's and Lorak said she expected to do the same. I miss her terribly. Tried to give her space and still be connected ya know. When I first met her I had almost died I think in Dark I was a noob and she'd been Mrs. Money Bags. Which was funny cause there was stuff I was doing in game that she had no idea about being out there. Which was cool we wre a great trade off for eachother, starting hunting alot together, became nearly inseperable if we weren't hanging out online we were in chat somewhere or in TS.
She was much more gentel of a person and much more relaxed than I was, more tender. But stonger too I think. Much stronger. I'm not going to spout scripture or recite poems for her except one and I know she'd get it cause this is what drew us together. Understand this is the reality of friendship, atleast ours and we both did each of these and I think we both would have righted the other. So here we go I know this would crack her up:
1. When you are sad -- I will help you get drunk and plot revenge against the sorry bastard who made you sad.
2. When you are blue -- I will try to dislodge whatever is choking you.
3. When you smile -- I will know you finally got laid.
4. When you are scared -- I will rag on you about it every chance I get.
5. When you are worried -- I will tell you horrible stories about how much worse it could be until you quit whining.
6. When you are confused -- I will use little words.
7. When you are sick -- Stay the hell away from me until you are well again. I don't want whatever you have.
8. When you fall -- I will point and laugh at your clumsy ass.
9. This is my oath ... I pledge it to the end. "Why?" you may ask; "because you are my friend".
Send this to 10 of your closest friends, then get depressed because you can only think of 4.
Remember .. A good friend will help you move ... a REALLY good friend will help you move a body .. let me know if you ever need me to bring a shovel. Friendship is like peeing your pants, everyone can see it, but only you can feel the true warmth.
If you find this a bit off then you don't understand and Lorak would know I'm not about to defend myself, cause she'd think it was funny and she never took me to seriously. *winks*
We became fast friends the complex oil and vinager, I was always stright up and She said she was apperciative at least someone was honest and told it how it was. Aside from that her relationship with that jackass was quick and over it lasted only a few days and only a few minutes after he met me. At first she seemed happy but I'd seen his kind before and I knew it was a bad thing I didn't want to impeed on her happiness because she so deserved it but I had to let her know straight up when i was sure there was something amiss. She deserved better and I know she made the choice long before the question came to me. I think she just needed someone to step up and say "state your choice." Which I would like to agressively thank the staff for keeping an eye on her and doing what I could not. Had this been a PVP area I would have loved to tea bag him. NOt that that's possible seeing how I'm a girl an all but hell I can always go incognito couldn't I. Anyway, enough babbling. This is harsh, I miss you darlin. I want you to be here when I log in again but I know you won't be. I've sat at yourhouse for about an hournow and you still haven't come home. What will Floyd say? Where did his momma go? You did not lose him this time. There's not much here left of you so maybe I can keep Floyd around to remind me. Rest well. You were my best friend.
Love ya- Your Core
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Lorak
Feb 7, 2006 9:33:22 GMT -5
Post by janus on Feb 7, 2006 9:33:22 GMT -5
Just to touch on the Topic Roh brought up about the bad relationship she had with Mercury. I had noticed things were getting out of hand and sat one day invisable and watched for a half hour as this guy tormented her. Finally I pmed her and asked her are you okay. She Pmed back and said No. So I Said to her ..look I have been sitting here watching the whole time and I am sorry for that but from what I am seeing this is more than just a ingame this is a Obssession. I asked her if I was intruding and wanted me to leave. She replied Please dont leave me. So I stayed. Finally I removed her from the situation and talked to her for about a good hour. I told her the possibilities That I could do to remedy the situation. She confided in me the lonelyness she had but that wasn't what she was looking for. I took the measure to correct it and got Admin involved and we banned the subject. And your right that is when the Marriage Bann went into effect. Being in Staff position I do see alot that goes on. And I try to help everyone as best as I can. The one thing I lastly remember of Lorak was the kindful Thank You I got from her. She thanked me almost everyday for being there for her and Thanked Me for being such a good friend to the people of the shard. She was pretty much in shock that I came out of no where not really knowing her and did something that she felt was really kind. I also introduced her to a few friends of mine that could help her and keep her company. Sami helped me with alot of it because I also needed a Womens view on the situation so between the both of us we were able to take a womens fear and turn it into a pleasant enjoyable experiance on the shard for her. That she was truly greatful for. That is the greatest Memory I have of her. I will Never forget the thank you note she sent me and she will surely be missed.
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Lorak
Feb 7, 2006 18:32:09 GMT -5
Post by ShawtyGangstaBoo on Feb 7, 2006 18:32:09 GMT -5
i'm so sorry to hear about the loss. when i saw the memorial in front of the building in brit, i was shocked, i had no clue what had happened. after i was told, i came to read the forums. i read every post, shocked, it's amazing how everything is good one day, then the next, life is changed. i didn't really know lorak, but i know she was very kind. her friends and family have my deepest sympothies. again, i am very sorry for the loss, and she won't be forgotton. i'm sorry...Michelle
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Lorak
Feb 7, 2006 23:20:14 GMT -5
Post by imanewbie on Feb 7, 2006 23:20:14 GMT -5
Although myself and Lorak only spoke a few times, I did know she was a very kind person. My heart and soul go out to those who where close to her. My prayers and thoughts are with her family.
I'm at a loss for words. *yeah rand has nothing to say*
I will think of you each time I log in and may you rest peacefully and be with those who love you most. Rest without pain, heartache and loss. We love you and miss you.
Randalar & Kyrsten.
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Lorak
Feb 8, 2006 3:10:39 GMT -5
Post by Jennifer on Feb 8, 2006 3:10:39 GMT -5
When I first logged onto Mystical Unicorn, there was Lady Lorak doing her sits@bank macro which was funny. She was talking to another Lady and they both turned to me and we talked for over 2 hours about the shard and the ppl that run it. She had the highest respect for those ppl and as do many playing. She showed me around the shard and the best places to hunt without a Unicorn and just hand to hand with little monsters. I tried to fight a mongbat and Lorak was watching hidden, yet again I got my butt kicked by this mongbat. Lorak was laughing and came to the rescue even laughing, she killed the mongbat and gave me the gold. She took me to her place to use her training elemental and stayed with me til i had some training in swords then took me back to face another mongbat. She watched with batted breathe as I took on this new mongbat. I won. She then ran off to the bank to retrieve something and told me to wait in hiding if i could. She return only moments later and gave me a Unicorn and a bonding deed. He was Blue and I named him after my son Matthew. (He is now retired in my yard) She told me I could use her house to train my unicorn whenever I wished. After my first day she was always there when I needed to ask for answers to questions or repairs to armour she made me on my first day.
In my mind Lorak was more herself in game then she was just a pixal on the screen and I believe that alot of ppl will agree with me on that one. She showed compassion, trust, friendship, love and sadness in the game and she will be sadly missed by all whom know her for the person behind the chr.
My tears, throughts and love go to her family in this time of morning.
God please take care of your new Angel Lorak, give her, her wings as soon as she is knocking on the golden gates of her new home. Lorak if you are watching over all of us blow us a kiss and touch our shoulders to let us know you understand. You were taken too soon from us and will be sadly missed in all our hearts.
Farewell Good Friend and may you rest in peace.
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Lorak
Feb 8, 2006 3:16:17 GMT -5
Post by helenamelville on Feb 8, 2006 3:16:17 GMT -5
Aspen and i will also miss Lorak dearly. She was a guest in our Wisconsin home just a year ago and we had a wonderful time. We shared alot of things laughed and cried together. She is a wonderful friend who will always remain in our hearts. We truly miss her both off and on the game. Aspen and Helena Melville.
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