A huge wall of text coming, now the Beef of it is at the end of the post. Also I don't expect anyone to read this fully, it's just something I wanted to do in order to thank most of the people that I'd like to consider more than acquaintances. However I suggest reading the last few lines.
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On 4th of April 2006 Kotri is born, the Tauren druid that was first meant to be a warlock. Here begins a 3 year journey that will introduce Kotri to the game World Of Warcraft and to many interesting people.
Tuesday 4th of July 2006 a 17 Year old boy from Finland meets up with an enhancement shaman Phamous, a guild officer in Ogoranu Order, in a particularly succesfuly Gnomeregan run. (Those sure were rare back in the day. ) After winning a roll for Manual Crowd Pummeler Phamous asks him why'd he need it. After proving that he isn't only a greedy idiot (I used the bloody mace until level 50) we continue the run succesfully. After a few days Phamous asks him to join in to a run in Scarlet Monastery and during the run they have a few words, and Phamous asks him if he wants to join in to Ogoranu Order. Exited about having a chance to join a real guild (The druids was my first one and Suomi Powah the second one, A guild based class or nationalism very rarely are succesful) he joins in to the guild and a long road starts.
Now on 4th of April 2009 a 20 year old man from Finland is finally giving up WoW, after losing his time to play when University has taken a large part of his life he decides to stop playing completely. My journey with Ogoranu Order is over, but before I leave there are a few words I'd like to say: (I wrote this a bit earlier so that's why it looks a bit out of place)
So the time has come for me to sign off for good. Or almost, in 6-7 years I should have time to play again with the time dedication this game needs. But anyways first of all I'd like to thank the guild as a whole, this guild has been my home for good part of the last 3 years (112 days of my life spend on Kotri alone). We have had our ups and downs but all in all it has been a pleasant trip that I'm sure to remember for a long time.
But as always there is and has been a few key figures in my WoW career that I'd like to remember the time I'm finally signing off, so in no special order here's how I remember you guys and girls. (If you aren't on the list don't be offended, I just can't know everyone as well as I'd like to and the time has swiped clean my memories of some of the earlier figures, however a few remain) The length of this post is also explained by it's finality. I'm not coming back after 4th of April and I want to remember everyone that I met during these years.
But here goes, the guild leaders are first but after that it's just some order:
Chakra the one who accepted me in the guild so many years back (And never got my name right KOTRI NOT KORTI!). I was just a druid with an odd sense of humour and no clue in the world, those were some blissful times of ignorance back then and I remember how things were simpler back then, the joy of leveling as resto druid in cat form while being completely ignorant that there would be a better option to do it.
Animalistic, you lead the guild back in the days of Chakra's departure, for a good part of TBC and late Vanilla you were the leader of this place I could call my home guild for all these years. I still feel pride in game because of the tag: Ogoranu Order below my name. It means something, it's a symbol for casual yet adult-minded guild.
Phinix/Aretha/Sanj, you are the one who brought where Ogoranu Order is now, you decided the direction where we would in the late TBC head to, I can say I personally enjoyed it, however I do know not everyone did, don't let this dishearthen you. After all even if you do raid seriously that doesn't exclude anything from Ogoranu, and that's the beauty of our guild. Embrace the differences, not everyone wants to follow you around blindly (however while raiding you should listen to what Sanj says, he is mostly right) and that's fantastic, we have independent thinkers and conflicts will always come when strong minded people meet.
Argontus, the first time I spoke with you I was exited, a legend amongst us would speak to just a random guy with an obsession about furbolgs, I proceeded to claim that I prefer to speak English even with the Finns in the game. I wonder where that came from, but anyways your long goodbye talks are what inspired this post the Roleplaying element you tried to bring to our backwater pvp server, it must have been dishearthening. You mentioned once that the only reason why you didn't leave to an Roleplaying server was the fact that there wasn't other Ogoranu Order in any other server, I felt like that for a long time. During our endless grinds of Karazhan I many times wondered if grass truly was greener on the other side of the server, but I knew that Ogoranu Order had something nobody else could replace.
Atarïal, we spoke only a few times, but remember that you can speak to an innkeeper to get a new Heartstone.
Calagore, what can I say, The moonkin, the boomchicken, The Myrc's partner. All those things and more, the countless times we had our witty conversations bring back lot of good memories. University took you first and now I'm to follow you months behind.
Cracow, the good ol' ZG days are clear in my memory, Snake, bat and spider, curse words in their own time but now just a golden memory. And the few time we grinded Furbolg reputation together when I did one of my great: "Kotri is grinding furbolgs, help him" -postings.
Decompose and Akumas, We had our disagreements, but we had our good times. Let's put our differences aside and only remember the good times, we had some both in Vanilla and in TBC.
Deliverer, how I hate my memory the name is familiar and I remember I did consider you a friend at some point in the past but now you are just a hazy memory, sorry about this, I'd really like to know everyone I've ever met but I'm only human.
Diabolicus, the good times of ZA and Heroic Mana tombs are probably my best memories with you, endless wipings is something I won't forget thanks for those. Also keep fighting the Vanish bug, don't let it overpower you!
Elethiomel, I don't know what you are taking while doing your forum posts but could I have some? Needless to say you crack me up really good, whenever I see that Elethiomel has posted I know there is something golden in there.
Epzilon/Lichas, again I best remember you from our ZA runs, it was fun. Enjoy your bear, it was well earned.
Fekkari, keep on making your recruitment posts they are a class act!
Gaspode, Coheed, Gräslök, the man of many alts. There were three legendary druid/shaman pairs in our guild at one part of TBC, now only you and Jarboe are left, keep the flag high and Ogoranu running. Also if you ever need help with math again, just send me a PM I will read it and answer to the best of my knowledge.
Gondowan, What was your rogues name again? Anyhow it was a pleasure to meet you at the pug to Sethekk halls back in the day. You were the leader of the new found guild: "über". Later you luckily came to your senses and joined us.
Hailmary, your answer to Phamous is legendary amongst the old beards of our guild, I don't know if anyone besides me remembers it anymore but it was truly hilarious.
Jarboe, you are the reason I became an officer eventually, thank you for that. It has shown me the real behind the curtains action of a guild. You were always a good friend and you even prepped me for the swedish exam I nailed during my marticulation exam. Thank you for all these things.
Kaamosh, a fellow officer and a friend. Don't get depressed even if the guild vote this year wasn't a huge success, I have a feeling it's most likely due to the fact that only a few people ever visit our forums. We need some way to activate this place again.
Kahös, your optimism is admirable, keep the raid flag running and see where you eventually end up. But most of all, have fun while doing it.
Kaukas, Kunigunda. Another old beard that I'd just like to involve in the credits of Kotri the Ogoranite. Thank you for all those memories in ZG. "Just wiiipe" moans, while we are about to kill the boss will haunt me a long time.
Loveschack and Milah, first of all sorry for grouping you up like this but it's the only way I can bring up you as another shaman/druid duo we had during our time in TBC, time makes the memories golden and I'm sure you'll remember the first time we took on nightbane with joy.
Manawydan, papa bear, you made me the bear I am today. I was truly saddened to see you leave but I do understand the necessity of it. Now it's my time to go.
Myrc, another great Finn in our guild, ancient member of Ogoranu that did try to leave at one point but came back. Thanks for these years, the grinds of Silithus with one triggerhappy warlock running in front dotting everything up and rest of us just looking in awe and collecting loot are one of my fanciest grind related memories.
Montalok, the shield, the achievement hunter. These two really depict clearly the image I have of you, the tank when needed, reliable and zealous. But then again addicted to achievements to a fault, try not finishing a holiday achievement and see if you can live without it.
Phamous, heh, you certainly didn't mind saying what you thought every time in every situation no matter how inappropriate it would be. You got me into this guild and I want to thank you for it. My wow-experience wouldn't have been the same without you, thank you.
Neversummer, great chap, it was always a pleasure to chat with you. I truly enjoyed our latest discussions about how to make the most money in the least time. It has been a pleasure to know you.
Reyem, the late shadowpriest a newborn death knight. Raiding is our game and I know we both enjoy it, keep it up.
Saman, Again an old friend. The good old days of ZG and Saman dying in every trash pack there is, is a legend. We have had fun, keep having it. I'll go and suffer to get my education done.
Sarrsari, don't blow that whistle!
Savane, it was a pleasure knowing you and I'm sorry you passed away all too soon. It was the first time I was actually saddened over something that only happened in the Internet. Rest in peace.
Simmentaler, another crazy saffa. I really enjoyed your posts, they were truly something. Keep doing them for the joy of the ones left behind.
Soccermom, olympic winner. Your arguments were a pleasure to follow, the wide variety of rethorical means (intented or not) made sure none of your more argumentative topics were boring.
Telemes, you really showed us that anything is possible when you put your mind to it. Reaching T6 level raiding while we were stuck doing Karazhan was truly a feat that showed us the true meaning of raids.
Vantango, Leave the grandmother alone and focus to the task at hand.
Vaulcra, Welshman from a bank, a calm and collected man. Who is that guy in your avatar by the way? TBC and MT, two words that'll remind me of you quite long.
Verasica, a great fellow with whom I had long chats whenever we had a chance, he also has a cat. Now can you reveal the secret behind getting to every beta?
Wilska, man what can I say. You joined us after TBC had landed and quickly became a stand out member of our guild due to your great nature and most of all your friendliness even towards people who didn't really deserve it. Remember everyone is an officer for a reason.
Winterstorm, again a person I enjoyed chatting with. Long intellectual chats are something I won't forget. You never complained even when things didn't go like they should've, put 100% to everything you did. (Including bringing dark runes to ZG)
and that concludes my shout-outs. As I said if you were left out don't take it personally, I'd love to know you all better but I just can't. Also me accidentally missing you while taking a glance at the member list is more than possible.
To the new people, uphold the tradition of the guild as a mature and a friendly place to be. Don't let anyone tell you what to do, if you don't enjoy something you are doing, don't do it.
The Final Chapter
First of all, I have time until 4th of April, I also have 1000 inks of the sea sitting in my bank. So should you want to prepare for the dual specs send me mail with the glyphs you want, I would love to help you guys one last time.
So, this is it. I will probably be making a few appearances in game and one more on the forums, but then I'll be gone. Good luck with the future and keep the Ogoranu flag high, it has been a pleasure playing with you but it's time for me to move on.
