On May 25, 1997, the Leya Quest lost one of its most cherished members, both here in the lands and in the world beyond. Lady Dainnah Alexandyr was one of Elanthia's first halfling women warriors. Her player, Jill Ramsey, died very suddenly and unexpectedly.

I had known Jill in real life for more than 2 years. We met in what was then called Starfleet Online on AOL, where she was my senior officer on the USS Omni. We had fun playing together for many months, both of us being total Trekkers, and then one night a while back, I introduced her to GemStone III. Like most of us, she was hooked instantly, and she spent many hours here with her new friends. Her extended family grew in the lands… from her most beloved mother and father, Lady Laranna and Lord Sylverlock, to various assorted relatives too numerous to mention here. She clearly adored her "adopted" mother and sister, Lady Myste and Lady Grobinal, as well as her uncles, Lord Jesh and Lord Bladepoint. Though never married, Dainnah had lovers and children who will miss her wondrous soul.

Lady Dainnah truly worshipped Leya, and indeed carried out Leya's wishes that her followers perform acts of kindness and merciful deeds. Many a night she could be found helping out youngins in the Catacombs or greeting newcomers as they entered the lands. Our Lady blessed her shield one night, which Dainnah proudly wore until the day she died. During a memorial service held for her at the Shrine, her shield was laid at the foot of the altar upon which Soulingen rests, and as it began to glow, it shimmered out of existance. I believe Dainnah now walks with Leya.

So, it is in Lady Dainnah's memory, and my dear friend Jill's memory, that this site is lovingly dedicated. Peace be with you, my sweet sister.

Lady Galadriel Light was also a friend of mine, as was her player, Kim, who lovingly created the graphics for this web site. Though never involved in the quest, nor aligned with Leya, Galadriel was truly one of Elanthia's premiere amazons and an amazing warrior.

I was proud to watch her become a member of the Order of the Silver Gryphons, in which I serve, and she brought both a cheerful light and voice of reason to our often arduous meetings. Next time you see Deavon, look carefully at the tiny black wolf carving she wears. It's not only symbolic of her proud history to the Black Wolves Clan, it is also the one momento she wears to honor her friend, Lady Galadriel Light.

Dame Deavon Laeren

© 2001 Marsha H. Levine. All information contained within the Shrine of Leya website is copyrighted. Permission to use/reprint must be obtained from me and attributed to the (Simutronics Corp./GemStone III) Leya Quest. Please feel free to link to this site. For more information about this website and the Leya Quest, send an escroll to: Dame Deavon Laeren.

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