Gemstone IV Memorial Pages
Kali - GM Aelshide
Karen Marie Hillyer
08/23/60 - 08/03/03
Karen passed away Sunday, August 3rd, 2003, at
Cedars-Sinai, after a lengthy illness.
She is survived by her mother, Connie, sister Ginny, two brothers,
Robert and David, and two nieces, Jessica and Danielle.
Some of you will know Karen from GemStone (Kali/GM-Aelshide), some
will know her from Barney's Beanery, others still will have worked with her
at eUniverse, We will all remember her with equal fondness.
Instead of flowers, donations can be made in Karen's name to the The
Ayn Rand Institute, as Karen was a big fan of her writings and philosophies.
I pretty much grew up in GS. Karen (as Aelsidhe) was almost like that
big sister that looks out for you and makes sure everything works out in
the end. Truly one of the people id consider family.
Seth
Kali was one of a kind. I met her many years ago in Gemstone, when
I was playing a young warrior with a thick accent...and she took me under
wing. She was the first to really notice my character, and she really treated
me like I was special.
Denise
Hers was a personality with enough character Ill remember her for
decades. And whenever I read a book she recommended to me.
Juspera
Karen was a very special person and was able to touch so many people
through her wit, enthusiasm, patience and caring. We are all lesser people
for having lost her. I wish her family only the best and most comforting
thoughts. She will be sorely missed.
Jim
Rarely in life do you find someone who defies definition. When you
do find such a unique person, you are truly blessed to call them Friend.
Karen, you changed my life forever. I will love and miss you always.
Sagan
Karen was one of the most entertaining, intelligent, and unique
individuals Ive ever known. She helped me in more ways than I can count.
Shell always be missed.
Danay
Where to start with Karen... she was a good friend before I was a
GameMaster, and then she was my mentor when I was hired. She was my rock,
my sounding board, my listening ear -- part of my support. I thank her for
letting me learn from her, and hold her and hold her knowledge tight to my
heart. The Queen of QC, Ill miss you, and miss our voices shouting No in
tandem on the back channel with someone asks if they can make something verboten.
And Ill always remember that U2s Bono kissed you.
Marsha/Andraste
Well miss Karen greatly. The MANY memories of Kali from Gemstone will
always be with me and others. She will always be in our hearts.
Greg/Jesh
I have never in my life met someone more intelligent, witty, well-read,
or with such a priceless sense of humor. Karen will always, always have a
special place in my heart. I know many of you dont know much about GemStone,
but it was something she truly loved. We are making her a beautiful memorial
in a special new area in the game. I am also writing a small, sentimental
script and placing it in her favorite spot in the game. My sincere condolences
for all who knew her. My sincere condolences for all who knew her. We will
all miss Karen. She was one in a million.
Greg/Elbrion
We wanted to express our deepest sympathies to you, and to let you
know that Karen was a warm and wonderful person and was loved by many. She
will remain in the hearts of all that knew her. She was the kindest person
we have ever met in Gemstone.
Nancy/Gremlynn
Karen was an inspiration to all that knew her. A walking Thesarus,
dictionary, medieval clothes design, room design, and just an all around
great fountain of information. I will miss her terribly for the rest of my
life... (a copy from Celtic's Workshop--->) I remember the first
day I met her character, we took a shining to one another and our friendship
blossomed. We laughed our heads off when she found some cherry balls under
the christmas tree in 1994. She gave them to my character and he was able
to do extrodinary things with them. We laughed so hard it hurt. Another memory
was when I bought a weapon from Guillaume back in '93. This was a RARE weapon.
5x enchanted ora broadsword. I paid 110,000 silvers for it then, which was
like 100 million today. I died (we had droppage back then) and Kali ran as
fast as she could to save me. I told her forget me!! SAVE THE SWORD!. The
memories go on and on, the laughter now rings in my head. We all love you
very much, Karen. May you rest in peace. You're in God's hands now. He'll
watch over you.
Alan/Celtic
I had heard so much about her when i first joined Gemstone. How well
liked she was, how witty, intelligent and just an all out personality plus.
They were right. She had such a strong aura about her (I can imagine if i
had met her in person). I met her first as Kali about 7 or so years ago.
She disappeared (as Kali) and like many of the "elders" do, she returned
one day and she was passing out the talismans she'd made. I still have it!
I can't say I knew her well but It was an honor meeting her in the lands
as both Kali and Aelshide.
Laura/Jypsie
In
Memory..
Lady Kali Sablefen the Elf.
She appears to be in her 100's, has short, straight red hair, grey
eyes, and tanned skin.
She is holding a dead eel in her right hand.
She is wearing a gold ring, a highly polished veil iron shield emblazoned
with the symbol of Voln, a tiny glass dagger earring, a rune engraved silver
clasp, some closely fitted black leathers, a weathered black cloak, a worn
oilcloth pack, a silver bound threk hide pouch, a jet black jacket, a beautifully
hand-tooled leatherbound map case, some black velvet gloves, a string of
dark bloodstone beads, a small silver locket, a silver-trimmed black headband,
a finely-tooled black leather harness, a large platinum ring with two fiery
threads of gold twining over the surface, a silver scabbard engraved with
swirling runes and glyphs, some slouched black leather boots, a gleaming
black onyx rose, a small silver star, some black leather legguards, some
silver raindrop earrings, a beautiful Eissa charm, a large wild rose, an
exquisite falcon charm, and a crystal amulet.
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