Sadness

[herveus]

Moments ago, a message appeared on the Merry Rose.

Duchess Arielle the Golden passed away this morning after a nine year battle with cancer.

Arielle was a beacon of light. She was unfailingly courteous and projected good cheer. Such was her stature that the Kingdom of Atlantia established the Award of Arielle to honor courtesy in children. Among her legacies is the Children's Fete at Pennsic.

Our world is dimmer for her passing. Please hold those close to her, particularly her husband, Valharic, in the light.

Comments

[dr-zrfq.livejournal.com]

Arielle is among my favorite queens, and not just because I got both my GD and Pearl from her. I liked her because she took herself just seriously enough, but never more than that. She saw humor in nearly everything and wasn't afraid to share it.

[alphaggek.livejournal.com]

I never had the honor of meeting her, but I did meet Valharic just recently at the Board meeting in Williamsburg.

I am sorry to hear about this.

[heatermcca.livejournal.com]

Done.

[rlg.livejournal.com]

oh dear. I'm glad they got to sit the throne together.