I thought Jaden would be dead by now, but by some miracle, he isn't. I didn't want to post this until that happened, but I promised that I would have it up by tonight, so here it is.

I will update this thread with more screenshots when Jaden's time in Sanctuary actually comes to an end, but in the meantime, I present you with... HOT ELF TONGUE ACTION!!!!1!

What great fun. I actually had butterflies in my stomach for a minute there. I hope SaRF got mad exp for setting that up.

Epic thread. Bound to be a classic.

Oh dear.

I was there.

It was hot.

Like. Really hot.

This thread is getting hot

.............

PC left her speechless.

Peyump.

lol, if Alyssara had only been a little thicker, Henderson would've beaten Jaden to the punch

; )

-Relax

The watch faction is easily the most romantically inclined. >_> The fun never ceases.

This thread most assuredly gives me hope that plots of all depth and complexity are alive and well on EfU. Lately, it seems there have been a lot of comments discussing the insidious nature of in-character romance-or downright mocking and protesting against it. I, quite frankly, cannot understand where these comments come from. The purpose of EfU is to create amazing, in-depth, overwhelming stories for our characters-and what is a story without a love element? What would Arabian Nights have been without Shahryar and Scherezade, the Arthurian legends without Arthur and Guinevere, Shakespearean drama without Hamlet and Ophelia, modern poetry and literature without the themes of love and romance? Throughout all of human history, fantastical works of literature have interwoven the threads of drama, fantasy, heroism, and love-binding all these greatest of human aspirations and dreams into tales that inspire and uplift the hearts and minds of all of us.

I firmly believe that, when Sir Howland created EfU, he created not just a setting in which the gritty feel of Underdark combat and survival could be explored-he created a setting where the everlasting theme of love could be examine and explored. In truth, cannot love lift up two characters, and help them essentially escape from the Underdark, even if only in the core of their hearts? I think so, and I think Sir Howland thought so, too. The whimsical, broad strokes of drama and intrigue that love paints create a venue for every character to find a new way to tell their story, and to truly win the Escape from the Underdark server.

With all that being said, I want to commend PlayerCharacter and BrittanyPanthas for having the courage and the roleplaying skills to masterfully interweave the theme of teenage schoolboy on teacher love into their characters' stories. I thought we might never see any epic in-character romance like Callasil and Feina (LOVE EVERLASTING) or Saroki and Wilimek . , but you guys came through when we needed you. Your romance has been an utter and complete joy to watch blossom, from the first nascent stirrings of affection visible when Jaden shot a monster attacking Alyssara, to the awkward yet shy gifts of that hideous junk loot you find on quests but can't sell to the NPC merchants, to the inevitable signs of growing bonds and romance that the obligatory shortening of absurdly long elven names heralds, to the furtive glances when your PCs were changing equipment in the Barracks, to that first stolen kiss in the heat of danger, faced with imminent death; and lastly, to your very first mention in the Penrose Knows, the true portent of in-character romance in Sanctuary.

These screenshots really sum up why every PC who has had the chance to witness this romance grow and blossom into full love over the two weeks Jaden and Alyssara have spent killing monsters, sharing loot, and whispering furtively together has been utterly amazed and enamored with the awesome level of play that both of these guys have put forth. I can safely say that I think we all had butterflies in our stomach as they typed out their kissing emotes; when their soften elven lips finally parted ever so slightly to brush against each other as a cool breeze tugs at the gentle yet stern waters of the rippling nighttime ocean, we exhaled audibly, each of us smiling at our monitors in true respect for what these players had accomplished together.

You have given us an in-game experience like none before, PlayerCharacter and BrittanyPanthas; though I fear to say it, I am afraid we may never experience another like it again. For however long your in-character romance lasts, until a new and cuter female elf with a sexier login and a hotter description comes along, I believe I can speak for the entire playerbase when I saw that we will collectively hold our breaths and watch in awe and joy as this love spins out and completes the majestic tale of Jaden and Alyssara.

When love happens on EfU, SaRF is there for it; now that you've made the entire server aware of it, we're all there for you two. For this one night, you two men playing cute elven characters managed to transcend the boundaries of gender, electricity, social conventions, and even the nagging stigma of EfU's harsh playerbase; you managed to bring us all around, and show us that love has a place among every character's story.

Thank you both for this magnificent gift. I could not have asked for a better experience with my character, and I know you two could never have found a better experience with yours.

From the core of the heart,

~SaRF

Although I've been retired from playing EfU for some time now, this thread has convinced me to make a comeback with a sweet ninja halfling. I'll be going into stealth mode and taking more "artistic screenshots" for the viewing pleasure of the EfU community, in the MadCaddies tradition. And, since this thread has inspired an EfU renaissance for me, I give it:

Starry Ice: OFFICIAL STAMP OF HOTNESS

Yes, that's right, EfU. For the first time since the epic romance of "Callasil and Feina: Love Everlasting," I have bestowed the coveted stamp of hotness on another thread. Here's hoping for far more intense elf tongue-on-tongue action in the coming days; I'll be there in stealth mode to document it all, don't worry.

-S.I.

Wern8 and I do not dig anything elven, we are not one for sporadic, CHAOTIC, lithe, pointy eared and lusful romances. If Alyssara was something hot like say a red haired halfling, a blue skinned air genasi or a snarky watch private with the last name STORMSHADOW, you'd get points, but as is this only gets a 3/10.

Squall and Rinoa Forever Sir Howland

~SaRF

EDIT:

I dare you to find what I changed. For this one night, you two cute men playing elven characters managed to transcend the boundaries of gender, electricity, social conventions, and even the nagging stigma of EfU's harsh playerbase; you managed to bring us all around, and show us that love has a place among every character's story.

lol

Yeah, I think there's a place for character romances, and that it's not touched on as much as some people might expect, but at the same time, we're all fighting for our lives against indomitable odds, so it's understandable if most characters don't go for that jazz.

Thank you for the kind words, SaRF.

Squall and Rinoa Forever Sarcasm

There, fixed it for some of you so it's a bit easier to understand and also to appreciate.

My hat is off to you, SaRF, you're a true brother in spirit. :salute: salute: :salute:

It's always those kinky elves, or cute snuggly halflings.

Us human players never get any actionz.

Yup, Romance is strangely rare in a socially starved society or slaves. But you two did it great. Jaden is one of the characters with more depth on this server. Good job.

(P.S. If the old Garin was there, he would have likely Used a tanglefoot bag on you to stop such an informal announcement of affection. Why did I have to make Garin all druid-y? Hmph)

Jasede Sarcasm

It is so unfortunate, Jaden, that you chose that hussy Alyssara over the classy and, might I say, better spoken Eva Kelm. You even spurned the advances of Cassey Stormshadow. How many characters must I go through, Jaden, before you will love me? Before I will feel your warm embrace on these cold nights in Sanctuary?

No, you have now doomed Eva Kelm to permadeath in the agony of lost love, her icy Ordinant heart broken by that she-devil Alyssara. I hope you enjoy doing "The Robot", instead of interacting with my immersive, multi-faceted creations.

I hope you are happy.

Such a poor carbon-copy.

Don't worry, Core. Once every so often, I get my fill of love. Then I store that up for when I need it later. I'm like a love camel.

Off topic? This should be moved to Announcements.

Player Character wrote:

.. love camel...

This thread gives me hope for humanity.

As does it to me. Maybe one day, my character can fall in love, and live a happy life setttled down in Sanctuary with Anton Marcato.

Maybe a love camel too. If he's into that sort of thing.

The romance quickens my heart a little too... but there have been many great romances on EFU you just have to look for the characters Verisa and Wyric for example... Kyle's relentless pursiut of Ruby Cannonball (They did even eventually Kiss) and many others Jozan for instance and his wife May. You'll find them and they are out there you just have to look for them.

Ruby Cannonball and Kyle Fox kissed? Please post pictures immediately.

-SaRF

What you don't think i am telling the truth. Damn i new i forgot to press Print Screen at that point..... But honestly they did just ask Astral Phoenix or Wyric as they where both there..... Sol and Kyle also had a good romance too until she was tragically cut down *sighs*

Also, I have no idea why someone wouldn't choose Ordinant Eva Kelm over, well, anyone. Any concerns about unplanned pregnancies could easily be solved by pushing her onto a bonfire in the first trimester.

Scalebane7676 Also, I have no idea why someone wouldn't choose Ordinant Eva Kelm over, well, anyone. Any concerns about unplanned pregnancies could easily be solved by pushing her onto a bonfire in the first trimester.

loltastic.

I would be completely down with RP romance if almost every player on the server wasn't male. (oh i wish this wasn't so)

It kind of makes any romantic gestures to characters of the opposite sex (who are almost always played by males) feel extremely awkward and sickening on both sides of the screen. (how i feel at least)

The trick is to not see the player but the character this always worked for me :D

Kyle Fox!

DEFENDER!

This is getting weird. Locked!