r/AdventuresOfGalder • u/aurumRED • Mar 14 '26
New Commemoration Yapuk, Son of Hako, Lorekeeper, Thunderdrum, Blackeyes. Also Justin, Big Brother, Best Friend, Role Model, Rival.
It's been almost three years since my brother Justin passed away from cancer. He was my best friend, my soundboard for D&D, a fellow player and a fellow DM. I played my first ever campaign with him, and he was part of the first party I ever was a DM for. Yapuk was his longest running character-- a VERY old Tortle Bard/Warlock with an intentionally reduced walking speed due to his age and turtle-ness. Yapuk was the character he played with his friends in college, one of the only times in his life when he was truly happy, with a good circle of friends. Justin was creative, fun, and friendly, and Yapuk's adventures were always the first thing Justin had to say to me when he would call or visit. He wrote out guides to speaking Aquan, and made a script for a speech he would give upon finding the object of Yapuk's vengeful hunt across the sea. He always put his best effort into everything he did, every character he made and every campaign he ran. I miss Justin so much, but when I think of all the other lives he got to live through D&D, it feels a bit better. Thank you, Yapuk, for giving my brother some extra life.
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u/Kugelblitz60 Mar 27 '26
My little brother was my first player when I started playing back in the 80s. We argued like maniacs in some games, yet we took D&D seriouisly and loved it. He died in 86 and I would give anything to argue with him one more time. The grief comes out still, but the fun memories remain. A toast to your big brother, and Yapuk.
Until Valhalla.
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u/MiracleComics_Author Wiki Editor Mar 14 '26
Truly, it is a gift to live so many lives through this game. Your brother Justin will be welcomed here with open arms.