Death of Crystal Heart - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Child of the 7th Age · 02-16-2005, 06:59 PM

It is with great sadness that I pass along this notice, which was posted this afternoon in a Shire game that Crystal was playing in.

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To whom it may concern:

The original Crystal Heart died today at approximately 12:10 a.m. Pacific Time due to complications from her diabetes. As her sister, I am writing to tell you all that she loved the RPGs on this website and spoke about them often. Especially this one as of late. I regret that I must inform you all of this horrible event. Our family is still in shock and ask you all for your prayers in the weeks and months to follow.

Sincerely,
Melissa

Crystal was a very active writer in the Shire. She joined the Barrowdowns just over a year ago. During that year, she played in Legacy of Traitors and was founder of the game Seekers of Truth. She posted to her current Shire game, Sailing Away, just a few days ago. I was involved with Crystal in two of these games and always appreciated her enthusiasm and dedication.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. She will certainly be missed.

If there are any others who wish to add their thoughts on this thread, please feel free to do so.

Child of the 7th Age, Shire Moderator

piosenniel · 02-16-2005, 08:07 PM

From Crystal's first post to The Green Dragon Inn . . .

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Crystal Heart entered the Inn, hoping for a nice warm drink. Lately the winds had been too cold for her liking and brought memories of darker times in her past that she had been trying to forget. She entered and looked around, her heart fluttering wildly. She knew it was silly to still look for a face that had long since passed on, but she still looked . . .

Raising a pint in her honor -

♥ Here's to you Crystal Heart ♥

~*~ Pio

Kitanna · 02-16-2005, 08:32 PM

"While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil." ~John Taylor

Our prayers go out to you Crystal Heart, where ever you are.

Shelob · 02-16-2005, 08:58 PM

Non omnis moriar.
I shall not altogether die.
~Horace (65-8BC)

No more shall she in death die,
Than any living shall forget.
For while we live and pause to cry,
While memories with smiles still are met,
For so long shall we never part
with you, in spirit, Crystal Heart.

My sorrows to you who have lost a friend, and more so to her family. Though I knew her not I shall add my prayers to yours, I can do no more and would do no less.

Imladris · 02-16-2005, 10:44 PM

I am so sorry....

Hilde Bracegirdle · 02-17-2005, 05:53 AM

It has always been my hope that Tolkien has been busy thinking up new tales for us now that he has a bit more free time. Now I will image Crystal Heart sitting beside him, the first among us to enjoy their beauty.

My heart goes out to all of you who are friends and family. May God give you strength, and bring to you those in whom you might find comfort.

Rilwen Gamgee · 02-17-2005, 02:56 PM

I never knew Crystal Heart, nor visited the RPG section often, yet I find tears still flowing down my face.

Fair Winds and Following Seas to her ship; and may flowers upon her grave never fade or wilt.

Firefoot · 02-17-2005, 03:09 PM

I had the pleasure of playing with Crystal in two RPG's. Both times I have admired her enthusiasm, dedication, and cooperation. She was a very fun person, and I will miss her greatly.

May you have peace, Crystal.

"I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil."

Amanaduial the archer · 02-17-2005, 03:30 PM

That's a terrible shock, and a terrible loss - Crystal was a truly excellent RPG player as well as being a really lovely person through PM and discussion threads. Our characters were quite closely assosiated in one game, Legacy of Traitors, and I was priveleged, therefore, to have quite close relations with Crystal during that time. I am proud to have played with her, and have great respect for her, and that respect still stands - she will always be remembered by everyone who played with her, I'm sure, and the Shire and Elvenhome are testimony to her excellent posts and lovely nature.

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Crystal was bound and determined to teach each and everyone in this company that she was far more then just a woman. She was a fighter, a traveller, a challenger, a danger. She wanted them to know that Crystal Auror Heart was far more then they ever could predict. She was far more then anything they had ever encountered and would ever encounter again. She wanted each and everyone of them to walk away from this quest knowing that making allies with the likes of her was ensuring an ally with an army. She wanted to prove that she was better, quicker, and smarter then any man.

- Taken from post 81 in 'Legacy of Traitors' (Elvenhome)

She was describing her character here, but...

I am so, so sorry

Fordim Hedgethistle · 02-17-2005, 04:28 PM

I did not ever interact with Crystal Heart directly, although I was of course aware of her lively presence at the Downs -- in particular at the Green Dragon Inn where we both began our RPing at roughly the same time last year.

I post here then not to commemorate her, but to commend all of you who made her experiences at the Barrow Downs so meaningful a part of her life that she clearly made a careful and conscious effort to have her farewells made on her behalf. Her gesture does honour to you all, and is a blessing to the spirit of this unique community.

And reading what you've said about her, I deeply regret not having met with her myself.

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Himaran · 02-17-2005, 08:58 PM

I played in the last (and maybe the first) game that Crystal owned, "Seekers of the Truth." She was very passionate throughout the game, and did a great job leading us to a successful end. I am deeply saddened to hear of her departure; she seemed to love the Downs so...

--Himaran

Boromir88 · 02-18-2005, 11:32 AM

I've only had the honor of Role Playing with Crystal once. She was a bright lady with a good sense of humor (I won't forget the laughs in the New Member's welcome thread).

Ainaserkewen · 02-18-2005, 01:28 PM

It's nice though, isn't it, that the records, memories, intelligence and imagination of her are always right here, where anyone can view. It's a nice way to be remembered, I think. Something so small as a game will hold her memory forever.

God Bless.

02-16-2005, 08:32 PM	#3
Kitanna Child of the West Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Watching President Fillmore ride a unicorn Posts: 2,132	"While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil." ~John Taylor Our prayers go out to you Crystal Heart, where ever you are. __________________ "Let us live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry." - Mark Twain

02-16-2005, 10:44 PM	#5
Imladris Tears of the Phoenix Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Putting dimes in the jukebox baby. Posts: 1,453	I am so sorry.... __________________ I'm sorry it wasn't a unicorn. It would have been nice to have unicorns. I'm your huckleberry.

02-17-2005, 04:28 PM	#10
Fordim Hedgethistle Gibbering Gibbet Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Beyond cloud nine Posts: 1,844	It must needs be said I did not ever interact with Crystal Heart directly, although I was of course aware of her lively presence at the Downs -- in particular at the Green Dragon Inn where we both began our RPing at roughly the same time last year. I post here then not to commemorate her, but to commend all of you who made her experiences at the Barrow Downs so meaningful a part of her life that she clearly made a careful and conscious effort to have her farewells made on her behalf. Her gesture does honour to you all, and is a blessing to the spirit of this unique community. And reading what you've said about her, I deeply regret not having met with her myself. But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

02-18-2005, 01:28 PM	#13
Ainaserkewen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A cosmic waiting room Posts: 651	It's nice though, isn't it, that the records, memories, intelligence and imagination of her are always right here, where anyone can view. It's a nice way to be remembered, I think. Something so small as a game will hold her memory forever. God Bless. __________________ Solus... I'm eating chicken again. I ate chicken yesterday and the day before... will I be eating chicken again tomorrow? Why am I always eating chicken?

02-16-2005, 08:58 PM	#4
Shelob Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: At the abysmal Abyss Mall. Posts: 276	Non omnis moriar. I shall not altogether die. ~Horace (65-8BC) No more shall she in death die, Than any living shall forget. For while we live and pause to cry, While memories with smiles still are met, For so long shall we never part with you, in spirit, Crystal Heart. My sorrows to you who have lost a friend, and more so to her family. Though I knew her not I shall add my prayers to yours, I can do no more and would do no less.

02-17-2005, 05:53 AM	#6
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	It has always been my hope that Tolkien has been busy thinking up new tales for us now that he has a bit more free time. Now I will image Crystal Heart sitting beside him, the first among us to enjoy their beauty. My heart goes out to all of you who are friends and family. May God give you strength, and bring to you those in whom you might find comfort.

02-17-2005, 02:56 PM	#7
Rilwen Gamgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At home. Posts: 135	I never knew Crystal Heart, nor visited the RPG section often, yet I find tears still flowing down my face. Fair Winds and Following Seas to her ship; and may flowers upon her grave never fade or wilt.

02-17-2005, 03:09 PM	#8
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	I had the pleasure of playing with Crystal in two RPG's. Both times I have admired her enthusiasm, dedication, and cooperation. She was a very fun person, and I will miss her greatly. May you have peace, Crystal. "I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil."

02-17-2005, 08:58 PM	#11
Himaran Ash of Orodruin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thangorodrim Posts: 777	I played in the last (and maybe the first) game that Crystal owned, "Seekers of the Truth." She was very passionate throughout the game, and did a great job leading us to a successful end. I am deeply saddened to hear of her departure; she seemed to love the Downs so... --Himaran

02-18-2005, 11:32 AM	#12
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,519	I've only had the honor of Role Playing with Crystal once. She was a bright lady with a good sense of humor (I won't forget the laughs in the New Member's welcome thread).