We’ve lost one of our own.

Momma Grande

Last night – on my way to Poppy’s house, my mother called me. I had nothing to go hands free, so I let it go to voicemail. But, because of the hour that she was calling me – I already knew it was going to be bad news. Something had happened. I had no idea what, but I knew something had happened. After I parked, I listened to the voicemail from my mother, in which, through mass sobbing, she managed to get out the words, “Momma Grande is dead.”

My heart plummeted. I could hear it breaking a thousand times, over and over again.

Momma Grande was technically my Aunt (Dolores). But, ever since I could remember – I had called her “Momma Grande.” A direct translation means “Big Mother” – but I had always meant it in the way you might refer to your big brother, or your big sister. She was essentially a second mother to me, or like a grandmother. She always spoiled me and loved more than I thought possible.

I sat there in the car for a moment, and told Amiee to go inside with Poppy, and that I’d be a moment. For a few minutes, I just sat there, trying to digest what my mother had told me. My brain was having a difficult time trying to understand the words. I eventually took a deep breath and called my mother back. We only spoke briefly, as she filled me in on what little she knew – and she had wanted to call Spain and find out more details.

When I went inside Poppy’s, I tried to handle it so that the news would not get the best of me. Though I had managed to joke and laugh about a few things, my brain in the back was still reeling from the news. I wish there was a way for me to get to Spain to be there with my family.

Go with God, and find the peace we all hope to find. I will miss you Mama Grande.

Translated (very roughly) to Spanish:

Ayer por la noche – en mi camino a casa de Poppy, mi madre me llamó. No tenía nada que ir de manos libres, así que lo dejé ir al correo de voz. Pero, debido a la hora que ella me estaba llamando – Yo ya sabía que iba a ser una mala noticia. Algo había sucedido. No tenía ni idea de qué, pero sabía que algo había pasado. Después de haber aparcado, escuché la voz de mi madre, en la que, a través de la masa sollozando, se las arregló para salir las palabras: “Mamá Grande está muerto”.

Mi corazón se desplomó. Oí que se rompa una y mil veces, una y otra vez.

Mamá Grande era técnicamente mi tía (Dolores). Pero, desde que podía recordar – Yo la había llamado “Mamá Grande.” Una traducción directa significa “Gran Madre” -, pero yo siempre lo había significado en la forma en que podría referirse a su hermano mayor, o su hermana mayor. Era esencialmente una segunda madre para mí, o como una abuela. Ella siempre me ha mimado y amado más de lo que pensé posible.

Me senté en el coche por un momento, y le dijo Amiee que entrar con Poppy, y que yo sería un momento. Durante unos minutos, me quedé allí sentado, tratando de digerir lo que mi madre me había dicho. Mi cerebro estaba teniendo un momento difícil tratando de entender las palabras. Finalmente me tomó una respiración profunda y llamé a mi madre de nuevo. Sólo habló brevemente, como ella me contó lo poco que sabía – y ella había querido llamar a España y conocer más detalles.

Cuando entró en la casa de Poppy, traté de manejarlo para que la noticia no se obtiene lo mejor de mí. A pesar de que había logrado bromear y reírse de algunas cosas, mi cerebro en la parte de atrás aún estaba conmocionado por la noticia. Me gustaría que hubiera una manera para mí para llegar a España para estar con mi familia.

Ve con Dios, y encontrar la paz que todos esperamos encontrar. Te echaré de menos Mama Grande.

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Neverwinter Nights – Episode 171 Podcast!

Episode 171 of the Neverwinter Nights Podcast has been released! Check out me talking about Neverending Nights with the folks of Realms of Trinity – A Neverwinter Nights 2 Persistent World and some other Neverwinter Nights goodness!

NWNP Podcast Episode 171 – Tawmis Logue & The Amethyst Dragon

NWN Legends Series

Please join Brian Bloom aka Sir Brian and Ben aka Aroen from the NWN2 PW, Realms of Trinity, Tawmis Logue, creator of The Neverending Nights Series, and The Amethyst Dragon of the World of Aenea as they discuss episode 65 of the Neverending Nights series and The Amethyst Dragon’s extensive work and progress in the Neverwinter Nights community!

NWN Podcast Episode 171 [ 1:00:44 ] Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download

Show Notes:

The Amethyst Dragon

– I’m now the guy in charge (mostly) of organizing the Custom Content Challenge.
– Still making stuff for the CCC.
– I’m helping out a little with the NWN Vault (doing the site ads that show on the front page).
– Still running my PW, The World of Aenea (6 1/2 years now).
– I’m mostly done with my Project Reforged, after some model-making burnout in October/November.
– Still keeping up with the community site (neverwinternights.info).
– Working on minor game promotion by posting on places like FaceBook and Reddit.

I’d also be into just discussing NWN in general.

Tawmis Logue

Neverending Nights

EPISODE 65: “Epic-Logue.”

Writer’s Note: At long last, the Episode that wraps it all up! Grayson, Ruth and Amiee all talk at the bar – and get a surprise visit from someone while they’re there! But where’s Peter the Ranger? Outside, where a Ranger should be! But why is he outside if everyone is inside celebrating the opening of The Bar Of Destiny? Well, you will have to watch the episode to find out what’s going on there! And when the episode ends – be sure to hang tight – there’s an epilogue segment that discusses where some of the characters have ended up at the conclusion of the series!

News:

NWN2 English Modules

Crystalmist campaign chapter 3: The Sahuagin Heel by Clyordes (Single Player)

The Sahuagin Heel – The Crystalmist campaign – Chapter 3 Another classic aD&D P&P adventure first published in White Dwarf #65 back in 1985, written by Graeme Drysdale, now converted for NWN2. Many years ago, a legendary hero named Escatha and his band of warriors defeated a tribe of fierce Sahuagin that gave the archipelago its name. Now something is once again attacking

NWN1 Modules:

Eye of the Beholder II by Rick “Dark” Francis (BioWare World Design Contest)

Once again, evil is stirring throughout the land. You are summoned by Khelben Blackstaff, the Archmage of Waterdeep. He suspects that evil has taken over the Temple Darkmoon. Before contacting you, he had sent his trusted scout, Amber, to investigate, but she has disappeared and has not been heard from in three days. Hello all, and welcome. Yes, I have been working on Eye of the Beholder

Ravenloft : Rokushima Taiyoo (en / fr) by Redsun1985 (Horror/Survival Horror)

The Rokushima Taiyoo islands are dying ! While the samurai armies of Lord Shinpi’s four sons fight for absolute power, ninja and yakuza plot from the shadows and towns and villages alike are being owerwelmed by anarchy. When you decided to go onboard of the ship in which you crossed the Mists of Ravenloft, you didn’t knew what would be awaiting you over the sea.

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Profile Update: Poppy the Salt Vendor.

Everyone’s favorite (and probably only!) Salt Vendor – Poppy – has finally gotten her profile updated! Read about her various salt routes, her tough life, and how she made a change – and ended up meeting the man of her dreams! All this and more in the Neverending Nights profile update!

http://neverendingnights.com/nenprofiles/poppy-the-salt-vendor

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Profile Update: Pawl the Dorf.

Pawl the Dorf gets an update! Now his profile is completely fleshed out! Discover why his parents left him in the care of humans! (Yes, there was a reason Pawl was dropped off to humans to care for him!) Do not read the profile however, until you have watched all of the episodes of Neverending Nights as the profile definitely contains spoilers!

http://neverendingnights.com/nenprofiles/pawl-the-dwarf

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Talking Last Night on the Neverwinter Nights Podcast.

Hanging out with the folks of Realms of Trinity – A Neverwinter Nights 2 Persistent World talking about the final episode and the things I did with Neverending Nights on the Neverwinter Nights Podcast Episode 171 which should be posted in the near future.

Photo: Hanging out with the folks of Realms of Trinity - A Neverwinter Nights 2 Persistent World talking about the final episode and the things I did with Neverending Nights on the Neverwinter Nights Podcast Episode 171 which should be posted in the near future.

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