On Sunday November 16 at 2PM SL time, residents gathered at the R.F. Burton Library for a memorial service to Baron Klaus Wulfenbach, or the other personalities of the person behind the avatar Tanarian, Corgi, or Melanippe of Themiscyra. At least a few dozen were in the building, including a few people whom it is guessed have not been online for some time, taking a break from their hiatus to honor the departed.
One at a time, various people would go over an old memory, whether it was a first impression, a memorable event, or something else. A couple people would recite poems.
"... he gave me a personal tour of the Cavorite mines, during which he warned me about the unstable, dangerous floor, just before he accidentally fell through and got trapped himself! He was also my very first dance partner at my first, formal Caledon Ball. I will always miss his grace and presence. He made a newbie feel welcomed and brought me into the Steam community."
"Herr Baron vaz der great guy, hyu knowz? He encouraged me, alvays, to do crezy schtuff."
"I remember the Baron well, from the time he was Consulate for Antiquity. He was always polite and friendly to everyone. Personally, I always felt he kept many Estates linked together, so many people attended each other’s events. He is one more person who is sadly departed from us all."
"...we had many adventures together. But the greatest was when she returned the favor and dragged me into the Steamlands, with Baron Klaus Wulfenbach, played to the hilt from the Girl Genius online comic. And all our friends spun new characters and stories from that universe. My thanks to the rest of you for recounting the memories."
"I will only say this: it is because of Ms. Tanarian that I am here today. She taunted me with promises of many hijinx if I joined SL. And so there has been."
After the remembrance, some went to where the Baron's casket was on display at the Capitol Building in Texas Antiquity. Antiquity's Prince Jacon Desanto Cortes de Bezar (Jacon Cortes) would thank the Honor Guard which had been standing watch, and give a statement in the departed's honor, "It is with a heavy heart that I bid farewell to Herr Baron ... I had no idea he as also in Roma. I dealt with him there as Mel, and had no idea. Herr Baron was well known as you can tell by the many that have attended services for him. The services were fuill for a reason. He touched many people. Now we bid good bye to our friend, in whichever form you knew him...."
A larger article will be done, eventually, with all tributes given. For now, the Aether Salon has a transcript of the talk in the library available (here).
A larger article will be done, eventually, with all tributes given. For now, the Aether Salon has a transcript of the talk in the library available (here).
Bixyl Shuftan
