David A. Hargrave
A.K.A. The Dream Weaver
David Hargrave has brought us Arduin which has probably influenced everyone who has ever seen it in some way no matter how small. He will be deeply missed in the gaming community and personally for many. Thanks Dave for giving us this gift called Arduin!
There is so much more to say about David Hargrave that we will have a separate Honor Roll tab that will include many of his words of wisdom for the gaming community and a post entitled Honor Roll for those of you who wish to state something respectful or share a moment or a story that any fan of Arduin would love to hear.
On August 29, 1988, David A. Hargrave passed from this world to the next. He left behind many friends and thousands of gamers who sat at his table, either in his home or at the numerous conventions he attended as a GM and Entrepreneur. He is not and simply cannot be forgotten. He touched lives with his presence, with his thoughts, with his games and with his being. He was not a perfect man; indeed none of us are. But he influenced people and taught a wide variety of life’s lessons just as he had learned them.
Without you David, none of it would have ever been. But with you? OH! What Glories, What Wonders we’ve all lived!
We hoist a mug of Rumble Tummy’s Ale in respectful salute to a man of extraordinary talent, a good friend and fond, fond memories of games Past, Present, and Future…
Paul Mosher
The Arduin Champion
Paul Mosher is the quintessential Champion of Arduin.
Paul gamed and developed games with David Hargrave. He was the keeper of most things Arduin when no other knew where to find, keep and archive those things Arduin for the future, for all of us. Paul was always there for Arduin and Emperors Choice never to shy from his opinion on anything that we can ever recall.
On April 15, 2018 Paul passed form this world to the next entering Arduin proper through the Ebon Gates of the Plateau of Forever to ride once more with the Dream Weaver (A.K.A. Dave Hargrave) to share in yet more adventure and mayhem. Paul will be greatly missed. We at Emperors Choice only wish he were here to see this moment and invoke his council for Arduin and then take a deep dive with us one more time into the eighteen known levels of foul Skull Tower and beyond. We know he would have had our backs, he was that kind of a man, a true shield mate. We hoist a mug of Rumble Tummy’s Ale in respectful salute to The Arduin Champion, Dave’s true friend Paul!
In Pauls words:
Take up your weapons and look to your lives! Arduin is upon you!
Over the years I have struck up a friendly acquaintance with Marc Miller. I recently asked him if he knew Dave. I was pleased to learn that he has many fond memories of seeing Dave at conventions, and their long conversations during their breaks from activities.