RIF closes down

Today, with a heavy heart, I announce something I wished I would never have to. I am closing the RIF. This is due to the fact that I need to spend more time on my college work and the RIF takes up quite a bit of my time.
The RIF has never made a net loss in the 9 1/2 months it has been going and that is a record I am proud of. I would like to thank IKnights and Captain John for their help with the running of the RIF and my investors who trusted me with their gold.
The final value of the aurum is 358.59.
Gold will be returned to investors tonight around 9-10 pm server time.
In general, the reaction to an investment bank was awesome and it was a great experience. The support from both the community and the devs was amazing. I hope that others can see what is possible and make their own banks and financial systems.

When I leave college, I may open another investment bank, in which case investors in the RIF will be given first refusal on shares up to their current level of investment.

Author: Eowan The Short

Unfortunate news.

Illyriad is a place where many from all over come to play, grow, and live as a community. We rally together, fight against our enemies, and make friends. Sadly every once in a while we must say farewell to one of our greatest friends. And now the time has come for us to say farewell to Mul.

Mul was a great friend for many of us, including myself, but he died recently in real life. Mul was a great player, a truly mighty orc. He helped many of us (including me) grow. He helped me in battles. I will never forget his favourite phrase, “RAAWWRR!”. In honour of Mul I have made a medal. When I told the community many started sending me whatever they could to help me mint and award the medal out to many people. I was truly touched by their donations, I'm sure Mul would have been too. Mul had meant a lot to many of us. We will all miss him greatly. I am proud to have been one of his friends. Mul is up there now in heaven, where we all may join him when our time comes. We must remember that death is not the end, but a new beginning. May Mul rest in peace.

Author: IKnights

A forum post saying farewell to Mul:

http://forum.illyriad.co.uk/farewell-mul-the-handsome-orc_topic6915.html

 Mul's profiles:
https://elgea.illyriad.co.uk/#/Player/Profile/289232
https://elgea.illyriad.co.uk/#/Player/Profile/288348