Lord Nilbog came into the PaxLair Mage Tower while Mayor Winfield was busy doing his daily paperwork.  There, in the Mayor's Office, Nilbog said he was leaving the Realm for a distant land called Camelot.  Upon hearing this, a tear formed in Winfield's eye while also hope and prosperity for his long time friend.

Within the office, Lord Nilbog gave Winfield a truely rare artifact--one of Nilbog's famous pure black Wizard Hats.  Such artifacts become more charished to many than all the material artifacts of the Realm for they are created by friends and companions.

Then, upon the Mage Tower roof a final ceremony commenced, as Nilbog layed his hands upon the Ankh of Virtue.

Mayor Winfield offered a few words.  "Lord Nilbog, you served the Realm faithfully for years upon years, always keeping with the true spirit of the Realm.  There are times when we must all pass beyond this Realm to seek greater adventures.  And I see that time has come for you, my long time friend.  Remember us well here in the Realm, and in PaxLair too.  For we will remember you and all you've done here."

Then, with a bow from Winfield and a nod from Lord Nilbog, Winfield said with a tear in his eye, "Upon the Virtues then, your spirit is commended.  Farewell my old friend, Nilbog."  ... and Lord Nilbog disappeared into the mists, not to be seen again.

Footnote:  Lord Nilbog has left the Realm for Camelot (http://chessieunderground.tripod.com/).  Will he someday return to our Realm?  Who knows for certain.  We know that the Realm of Sosaria somehow creates deep roots within many who travel here.  We will keep a candle lit for our friend for the occasion that he ever ventures our way again.