Write2brandy
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Write2brandy
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| Ex-Member | |
|---|---|
| 2005 - Present | |
| WG | |
| Joined | {{{Joined}}} |
| Status | {{{Wgstatus}}} |
| Ranks Held | Guardian |
| RuneScape | |
| Started playing | During or before 2004 |
| Status | Retired |
| Display name(s) | {{{Rsns}}} |
| Other clans | {{{Otherclans}}} |
| Real Life | |
| Real Name | Brendan |
| Born | {{{Birthday}}} |
| Nationality | unknown |
Write2brandy, real name Brendan, was a member of WG in 2004 who suffered from Leukemia. In December 2004 it was believed that Brendan had died, and a funeral service was held in-game. Shortly after, a member of the Rune Outlaws (a notorious rival of WG) desecrated the grave site, leading to WG declare war on RO for the second time. The event gained widespread support from the clan community, though RO ultimately did not show for the battle. Brendan was later revealed to be alive.
Background
Brendan joined WG in late 2004. He was not active on the clan forums so there is little information about him, however in early November 2004 Wildflame110 noted that while a considerably quiet member, Brendan was active during the clan's raids, had helped several other clan members, and had been diagnosed with Leukemia (blood cancer) several months previously.
On 20 December 2004, Wildflame110 posted a topic on the WG forums stating that Brendan had died. He also mentioned that the news had been confirmed by two other WG members, Sainath and Srivatsa who had real-world connections to Brendan. His Lordship planned to host an in-game funeral on the same day.
The Funeral
Brendan's funeral took place on 20 December 2004, and despite the relatively short notice, more than ten WG members were present.
The funeral began at the Monastery west of Edgeville, where a minute's silence was held and a fire burned (in place of a candle) to pay respects, the ashes of which were kept in the Clan Bank. Afterwards, the procession made their way to the Rimmington chapel by way of Falador. In Rimmington, the clan lit fires to spell "RIP", before moving inside the chapel where Wildflame110 gave a sermon. To conclude, Sainath had a set of bones belonging to Brendan, which were buried outside of the chapel doors, and fires lit around the square. A retrospectively amusing aspect of the event was when a level 27 player began cooking fish on the fires, somewhat ruining the moment.
A photo gallery in memorandum of Brendan was made for the WG website containing screenshots of the funeral.
Rune Outlaws
- See also: Rune Outlaws#Second War
Details of Brendan's passing and the funeral were spread around the community via fansites, and word reached the Rune Outlaws - a clan which had already developed a hostile relationship with WG due to an unfavourable first war. Deadlyjosh, a RO member, visited the chapel and proceeded to dance on the "grave", as well as bringing a separate set of bones and dropping them on the square, as if "unburying" Brendan's bones. Deadlyjosh took screenshots of the desecration and posted them publically to the RuneScape Realm fansite.
The disrespectful act enraged WG. His Lordship initially set a bounty of 500k for Deadlyjosh's kill. Upon learning RO was responsible, he declared war on the clan for a second time and called on the wider clan community for support. As a result, WG formed two new alliances: one with Fear (a clan previously hostile to WG) and one with Legends Legion. Both clans condemmed RO's actions and pledged to support WG in the war. The war date was set for 8-9 January 2005, and though a large alliance of clans amassed alongside WG to avenge Brendan, RO failed to show. A raid was held instead, and WG considered themselves having achieved a second victory by default against RO.
Aftermath
Having failed to come to any resolution with RO, WG's relationship with the clan only worsened. WG would go on to declare war a third time the following year, and the negative reputation that RO continued to build for themselves eventually led to the clan's closure. A positive result of the ordeal, however, were the newly developed alliances. WG would take part in a large-scale war with LL against Rivendell in 2005, and maintain a successful alliance with Fear for 18 months, over the course of which several allied wars and other events were held.
On 31 Jan 2005, Sainath reported that Brendan was in fact alive. It is believed that Brendan had been about to undergo a major surgery, and had told Wildflame110 and Srivatsa that he was going to die. However, Brendan survived the surgery and on 31 July 2006, around a year and a half later, Wildflame110 confirmed that he had personally spoken to Brendan. Over the course of his battle with cancer, Brendan had lost 20 kilograms (44 pounds) in weight. The clan was relieved and overjoyed to hear of his survival; the funeral and the resulting dispute with RO were disregarded in favour of the good news.
Gallery
Captions and comments are copied verbatim from the original photo gallery.
- Brendan1.jpg
The Quiet Reflection: Here we remembered Brendan, and observed a minute of silence in the upper level of the monastery.
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The Gathering: The clan, reflecting on the funeral on the edge of the wilderness, north of the monastery.
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The Flame: A fire was burned, as a candle is, to pay respect to Brendan. We keep the ashes in the clan bank.
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The Pilgramage: We move to the Final resting place of Brendan on Runescape, through Falador.
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Voyage Through The Quiet: The clan passes the scenery of Rimmington.
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Quiet Time: We prepare for the last voyage of Brendan
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The Firey Farewell: R.I.P spelled in flames. A tribute to our dear friend
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Reverence: We acknowledge the speech of Wildflame110, close friend of Brendan. If you ever pass by this chapel south of Rimmington, please remember our great friend.
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The Mass: As wildflame gives his sermon, the clan listens obediently and respectfully.
- Brendan10.jpg
The Burial: Fortunately, Sainath had a set of bones belonging to Brendan on Runescape. The funeral ended with the burying of Brendan's bones. Unfortunately, the moment was soiled when a level 27 began cooking his fish on the burial ground of our friend, on our sacred flames.
