User blog comment:Varkanax39/ETERNAL DARKNESS FINISHED!!!!/@comment-1221909-20120511213437

Well, its finally over. And in many ways, it seems so very strange that the series has ended. And what an ending to the series; you really put on a show for the wiki! There were more twists in the end of ED than in a Chinese Burn (pardon the pun XP), and it is very sad to see the journey of Shardak and Valkyria Rhai come to its end. But in any case, you should be exceptionally pleased with yourself. Few here on CBW have the creative skills or vision to plan a series so unique and diverse as your XMS, and even fewer finish up on their promises of completing their story arcs.

I must admit, 1,045,717 characters, 178, 938 words, and 385 pages is quite impressive, and it may take a VERY long time before any beats that overall record. You writing skills have not only caught the wiki's attention, but they've also improved dramatically in each story. I'm not saying you were ever a bad writing (When TEG first came out, it was considered the pinnacle of writing in it's day XD), but the fact that you've gained more skill and mastery in the art of literature is very impressive.

You should be very happy with what you've done, and whilst the storyline has reached its conclusion, it is pleasing to know that in some ways "it's only just begun", what with all these writing collaborations and possible prequels coming up. I'm thoroughly despising the fact I have something else to add to my writing list awaiting to time when I can be a part of this prequel series.

So a toast to Varkanax, and kudos to his grand writing skills! Now, I believe it is time you have your well-earned rest; maybe go somewhere sunny. :P