It is with a heavy heart, that I inform my fellow players, of the passing of Veronica Langheart, the player of Veralika. She was a dear friend, that made playing a bit more fun, and enjoyable. She suffered an aneurysm two days ago, and we her friends, were asking for prayers. But alas, Fate has taken her into its embrance, so now she shall always be with us in spirit.

I'm sorry to hear that. I didn't know her at all IRL but her player was always wonderful to encounter.

-Meragin

Veronica was one of those players that blurred into her character, for good or bad - pretty much for the good in my opinion. She played a number of characters over time, but to me, she always was and always will be Veralika the Gor'Tog Matron.

English, I think, was not Veronica's native language, and that made for a lot of funny Veralika-isms over the years. Sometimes her words were odd, but she got her feelings and her thoughts across very well. I am trying my best to let go of the anger I feel right now for the people that gave her a hard time about that, or for the way she played her game.

Veralika was kind, good, funny, frustrating, confusing, lonely, heartwarming, exasperating, sweet, stubborn, and true. I am glad I met her, played with her, talked with her. I will always regret that I allowed the friendship to drift apart over the past year.

I would have really, REALLY liked to have heard her cheerful "Toggy!" one more time.

Good bye Veralika, and good bye Veronica.

~Brian/Bahb

She was always a pleasure to encounter in game. She will be missed. Condolences to her friends and family.

~Kattena

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A gestalt draugen swipes a hooked leonine claw at Silus. The claw lands a solid hit that cuts deeply into his groin!

It is a great loss to us all. Vera was one of those special people who went out of her way to be friendly to one and all, helpful and was a benefit to the DR community. I remember her caring ways as we talked many times over the years.

She touched many DR lives in a positive way. Thanks Veronica/Vera -- you will be missed by those who knew and loved you.

Please pass on my sincerest condolences to her family and friends.

Kathaleen
player of a few

When I heard about what happened to Veronica it broke my heart. It brought back the sadness I had when TJ (Allurana's player) died. I have been commiserating over it with Felicini's player. Reliving some of our more funnier moments. Some of you know that Veralika was Felicini and Drevid's sister. We've known her for a very long time and Her Dragonrealms's family was important to her.

What can I say about Veronica that hasn't been said. She played Dragonrealms with a childlike innocent sometimes and other times she appear wiser than her age. She rarely showed anger, but you knew when she was cross and was almost always exuberant when we spoke. She always cracked me up and always lifted my spirit when I was down. As Brian said her English wasn't great (which led to some hilarious converasions) and it wasn't her first language, but she spoke many. Shes had a tough, but incredible life. I am glad I was able to share just a very small portion of that.

I will miss her very much, but I have my memories of her and the stories I'll share with friends of her adventures and as she ended so many of our conversations... love you and kisssses.

Rest well Veronica, you've earned it.



Player of Drevid and Jhaval

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I never knew her other than vaguely, in passing, but her friends and family certainly have my condolences.

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Ogdaro
From the chrysalis's manifold and disparate streams of consciousness, you infer that, upon maturing, it will claim its makers as its first sacrifices to the All-Seeing.

Terribly sad, my condolences to her friends and family.


Annwyl
Message Board Supervisor

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The first time I ever logged into DR as green as I could be to playing a text based role playing game the first person I met was Veronica. From that day forward I was under her wing so to speak. She later adopted me and my many sisters, and she was SO proud of each and every one of them. Sometimes we fail to realize the impact we have on others or the impact they have upon us. Veronica had a great impact on me. She had an enormous capacity for love, love for this game and its players. I have this huge extended family in the realms because of her and my life has been made richer for knowing her.I will miss her and love her and try to live up to being "her kid".

Mary

Player of Amaci

As with a lot of you, I met Veralika many many years ago when my character became 'bonded' to one of her adopted children in game. After coming back to the Realms after about a 4 year break, I was fortunate enough to speak with Veralika again. She was kind, caring, and wanted to help everyone. She was considerate to newcomers to our lands, and defended them against others who chose to 'pick on them'. Veralika was one of those that seemed to be a fixture of Dragonrealms, and to hear that she is gone makes our world a little sadder and emptier today. Safe Paths Veralika/Veronica, and I hope that your adventures continue whereever you may be.....

She was one of those people you couldn't help but like. A very sad loss and my heart goes out to her friends and family.


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She was so very sweet, and well loved by our dr community. She will be greatly missed.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family and friends.

I'm so sorry to hear this news. Vera was always so nice and willing to help. My thoughts and prayers go to her family and close friends.

~V

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"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition."

- Henry V, William Shakespeare

There will be a memorial and rememberance show this evening on DR Radio. Where you can request songs and share your stories, and memories of Veralika in the Chatroom. So come and join us at 8pm Eastern, as we remember Veralika/Veronica at www.drradiostation.com

wow ... I haven't played DR for well over a year now and something brought me to open my old AIM account and saw RIP Vera on a lifestream thingie.

Vera / Veronica was an amazing person. Many of you might not even remember me but she always referred to me as "dad". I remember one of the first days she started playing DR. She started as a paladin and was bullied for some reason and rerolled as a cleric. I sat with her at the beach (Strand) and talked to her about the game how to hunt/play/etc. We always had a blast in game or out of game chatting about different things. One thing I know for sure ... she loved her roses .. in game and especially her own. I have no doubt she is surrounded by roses where she is right now!

I remember Vera dragging me down to Shard when it first opened up and as we were walking around town, I was struck down by lightening near one of the towers and then she drug me all over town trying to figure out how to help me. Now that was a good time and a great laugh (after I was rezzed).
Stood by her side in one of her in game weddings. When she asked me, I believe I said, "another wedding"?

I saw someone post the name Sejanes. That brings back memories. Sejanes/Palisar, Vera and I went on many hunts together back in the day (AOL days).

I have many good stories with Vera / Veronica as I'm sure everyone does.

Veronica you will be missed.

- Kurgan

PS - I hope I'm not too late for an in game memorial.

<<I saw someone post the name Sejanes. That brings back memories. Sejanes/Palisar, Vera and I went on many hunts together back in the day (AOL days).

Nice to see ya back Kurgan- Sejanes

Hey Sejanes

How you been? I tried emailing you through the the forum but it's not working for me. Send me an email.

Later - Kurgan