[Thank you India D Hunter mun for the pink ribbon tribute] 
This site is dedicated to the life, real and role-play, of an incredible woman some of us were lucky to get to know, either through her characters or through her clever, warm, and funny mun. The woman some of us knew as Patrice was diagnosed with melanoma in 2006. She fought the cancer valiantly and went into remission twice, giving her and all who loved her hope. She did finally lose that battle on April 9, 2008, and we lost an amazing woman from the world and the Gorean role-play community. It is a devastating loss, but she had an amazing attitude, and I will never forget her. I do know and understand that Patrice didn't want anybody maudlin or sad, and she probably would have hated to have so much sweetness in one place over her. But so many have expressed such beautiful sentiments, and I don't feel they should be lost forever. The first post here was one I requested from Chris. Something in keeping with that warped and wicked sense of humor. It's perfectly Patrice.
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This one is for you, Patrice:
When the reaper came, and told her it was time, she raised a hand to him. " I've already frickin packed. What took you so long?" And it was then the reaper reached out his hand, and she replied, "I know the way, and I don't need a hand hold to get there. Let's do this."
Chris (Mun of AriochST)
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I was lucky to have her as even a small part of my life, and I can only imagine the desolation of her family. I will never ever forget her. I had most knowledge of Patrice through her characters, and mostly through Maia. She was Aurora's sister and taught Aurora some interesting and funny things. Maia was voted as the "Most Unique Free Woman" in the last Gorean Polls, and that was perfect. She was a very cool character who was not like any other, and hilarious. And yet she was always true to her character and SL. She had me laughing very hard so many nights. And Maia was also very lovable, which she haaaaaaated to hear. Aurora always tried to prove that, and Maia always contradicted her about it. I'm still bummed nobody logged the mock-fight Reyn and Maia staged for Merrick and India and Lilie's benefit. Just the story was a riot. I would have loved to have been there to see it. It was always fun with Maia. Man, I'll miss her.
Mun of Aurora Storm
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I honestly don't know what to say. Hearing the news was like a physical blow. I had heard she was sick and had even been told it was terminal. But I think part of me hoped she would be the miracle. I believe that if anybody could have won that battle, it would have been the mun of Maia. I have to say I don't know that I ever spoke to her mun other than brief little side comments in IMs, but I firmly feel there is always a part of us in our characters. The inner person comes through. If that is true, I saw a shining but wicked star. She was fiesty and comical. She was prickly but warm. Maia was a plethora of contradictions, all of which were intriguing. Wicked is what Jase called her. That was Maia. I won't forget the paddleboat wars, where she was "Paga Pete." Arrrgh. Or the way she guarded her food when Lukas was around. We'll sorely miss her presence. Rest in peace, darlin.
Mun of Lukas Falconaire
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Grief born of Regret
that not enough love was spent
that random acts of kindness were left undone
that words that should have been spoken were silent
Loss, like a slap in the face
wakes us to look deep and reminds us
to fill each day with giving until
we can drift into velvet slumber
Knowing no regret, nor grief
just a moment of peace and celebration
for a day well lived
To all of the muns in Schendi -
Patrice's departure from this world hit hard regardless of the fact neither mun nor char had been close. I regret I never told her that I enjoyed Maia. I know in the day to day of RT and RP we get caught up in the minutia of life and for me, the warm fuzzies hole up with the dust bunnies under the bed.
I'm taking this moment to sweep under the bed and release the warm fuzzies, and the bunnies, and say~
Thank you for becoming part of my life. It is a family here. Family doesn't always agree, but we are all connected. I wish you all love. I wish you all peace of spirit and mind. And I promise I will always wish you good things and never ill will.
Pymun (Pycim Non)
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I hit the Gor lotto when my char Reyn found Maia. Reyn and Maia had less then a mun year, but that time was packed with her wicked humor, dry wit and the endless warmth that was Maia regardless of how much she tried to deny any such feelings. Maia was a beautiful reflection of Patrice. How very fortunate I was to have had the chance to get to know her.
Mun of Reyn Chelan
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I was lucky enough to get to role play with Maia on two characters...one for so long, and more recently, Lili. As Maia, she always brought a smile to my face with her antics and her casual attitude. She never let anything bother her, for she was who she was...and knowing exactly who she was, she had that confidence to stick to her character no matter what anyone else thought. Rora mun mentioned that little roleplay that was done concerning the rose left by Merrick for Lili..only on the wrong window. Maia's window. The episode was as well played as any Abbot and Costello old comedy scene. She and Reyn were the perfect pair. Maia loved him, though she pretended she didn't, and Reyn loved her though he never was one to show it, at least in public. But it was there, and I believe it was magical for them. Maia the character had at last found her prince. At least that's my opinion. I also was able to speak to the mun of Maia a few times. When my father passed away last year, it was Patrice's upbeat attitude about her own cancer that helped me to deal with my father's release to the disease. Should I ever encounter such a struggle with my own health, I am going to always remember the way in which Patrice handled it and strive to follow her example. How blessed I feel to have known her. In looking for the log of the 'Rose Roleplay', I found instead this email from Patrice about her return trip from visiting her son [thank you Lilie mun, I placed the email on the page "Patrice." It really is great and so Patrice]. She sent it to many of us so I hope she would not care if it is shared again. It is something to make you smile through your tears, something to show the wit of the woman we have lost but who would not want us to mourn her. So I share it as a Celebration of a woman who made us all smile and laugh....a woman who enjoyed life, no matter what. Yes, dear Patrice..you are home. And we all look forward to one day talking to you again. Patty (Mun of Lilielana Chelan) ------------------------------------------------------------ Wow this one just hurts there is no other way to describe it..... and no other words that can really explain how I feel right now..... she is going to be missed greatly on my end.... she was well loved.
Mun of Eric Tellis
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This is a very sad loss for I truly enjoyed playing with Maia, she was one of the brightest and sassiest of all the characters I've encountered. I was always so impressed by her knowledge and her quick wit. I can't say how many nights I sat here laughing as she performed some of her antics. There were times when I wished I could be so much like her because she just amazed me. She will be missed by so many of us. I will be among those who miss her. Chi mun (Chimene Ryhes) ------------------------------------------------------------ I never had the opportunity to play with Maia. I did, however play with the mun under Psibai. Under my char Papo and another. She always played a refreshing, true to her nature char. Her mun and I were not very close really, but we always maintained a deep respect for each other. I will miss her unique contribution to our world of Gor. Dee,Mun of Papo (Acheron Sinis) ------------------------------------------------------------ I have to say I am so sorry and shocked by the news of Maia mun. She was a real trooper in char and out. She had control over her great spirit and enlightening personality. She will be greatly and I mean greatly missed. My heart skipped a few beats at the news.I wish her and her family all the best as many hearts will be void without her. In my deepest of prayers. Kitty Mun !!!!!!! (Kitty S Vance) ------------------------------------------------------------ It is a very sad day to learn that we lose our friend. While I hadn't talked to Sigh mun much over the past few months, Marc mun kept me informed and I prayed for her often. I would light candles for her, hoping and wishing for the best.
She will be missed dearly by many. I am honored to have been able to play with her for the short year or two we had. Ele mun (Eleni N Sinis) ------------------------------------------------------------ Wow, I'm blown away by the news. I myself will miss Maia mun as well. I hadn't the chance to know her as well as some of the others, but I do remember her light heart and kind spirit when she was at the Festival Sakari had hosted in KoRoBa and the warm welcome Kari had received from her when she had first visited Schendi a mun year ago and then again just recently when Kari became a citizen. As some have stated, there are those that don't understand how you can "love someone" that you chat with online and RP with, yet they themselves then don't understand that no matter what, we are people, not a machine, we have hearts, minds and love knows no bounds and whether or not you can actually physically hug the person or not, you still grow attached to that person and feel as if you have known them forever. I send my love, prayers and sympathies to Maia's family and I send my love and an ear to listen to those that I know here and have made me feel very welcomed in Schendi and in our group. Kari mun (Sakari Justice) ------------------------------------------------------------ I had the very great honor of knowing and role playing with Patrice as Lady Sigh and as Maia Storm. I met her charrie when Marc was first created and showed up in Sais. The night I met the charrie I was blown away by her intelligence, her razor-edged wit and her role playing skills. SInce Marc was also a physician, I got to rp with her quite often at first, and we chatted in IM behind the scenes. Patrice was inciteful and incisive. Intelligent, knowledgeable, dry witted and funny as anyone Ive ever met. In addition, she was the bravest person Ive ever met. I never met anyone who could face their death with such a positive attitude. I told her that she was my hero. I could do a lot worse than try to emulate Patrice. ( gender notwithstanding ) Gor will be considerably lessened by her loss, of course, but the world is also a poorer place because she is no longer in it. She will be missed, and never forgotten. Marcmun (Marc Dawntreader) ------------------------------------------------------------ Unfortunately, I had not the pleasure to play with this mun. And as I have read upon the many good words, I fear it was my Loss. I pray that mun's family are well, and I send my deepest condolences. It is a sad day to lose a fellow AOL RP'r. May God keep them and theirs always and forever.. amen. Mun of Amelia Brand ------------------------------------------------------------ Patrice was one of the most awesome people I've ever met. As a mun friend I loved her dearly and in character, her wicked sense of humor has caused so many joyful tears during role play with Sigh and Maia. Her frankness and attitude during her illness has many times amazed me beyond words. Maia mun, you'll be missed more than you ever could have known. You've made such a positive impact in so many lives. You lived your life helping others and even in your "play time" had friends that will always remember you for your phenominal ability to make us smile and laugh. Rest in peace dear friend and know that you are still loved. Mun of India D Hunter ------------------------------------------------------------ I can not even begin to tell you how sad I am to hear about Psibai mun. I played with her a long time ago and thought she was a great player and a sweet mun... For all of you who played with her on a regular basis, you have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your friend... I'm sad and I can't imagine how you all feel... take care and thanks for letting me knowmy thoughts are with her and her family Katie mun/Terri (Katie Brant) ------------------------------------------------------------ Dearest Psi mun - Somewhere you must be smiling - looking back as the thoughts and memories flow like waves upon waves back to you from all those that are sharing them now. There are special people in this world that touch us in this cyber world - and you were one of them. You are missed - more than words can describe - thank you for all that you gave - for all that you inspire - and for the wonderful memories. Gail(Marte Monroe)(xlx kassandra xlx - soooooooo long ago) ------------------------------------------------------------ This was hard news to read.. so many of my online friends are passing lately. I played with her when she played Psibai and the character Maia was the daughter of my character KriaPG aka Kria Storm.. this is very sad to hear but she was a lovely woman and will always be remembered in my heart for that. Thank you for posting her wordsI will miss her and I know I am not alone mun of Calina (Calina Thorne) ------------------------------------------------------------ Please let all those who were closest to Psibai mun know that I have you all in my thoughts and prayers. During the days I played in Schendi she was a big part of those days. Welcoming Raven with open arms, giving her wonderful advice, through both good and hard times. She will be greatly missed both her mun and her characters. Raven mun (Raven Cro) ------------------------------------------------------------ I knew her as Psibai, and I thought she was incredible. I am sorry she is gone. May she rest in peace. Khil and Mun (Khilintyme) ------------------------------------------------------------ I would like to send my deepest sympathy and respects on the loss that you have suffered, and the loss to Schendi. Maia was a warm, wonderful person, under that rough exterior. I had the utmost respect for her.Her loss will leave a hollow spot in Schendi. She is and was one of a kind. With RespectMikal Caliborne ------------------------------------------------------------ There are few on Gor like Maiamun. We chatted often in IM's while our characters were engaged in the room and she would make my mun laugh as much as Maia made Pari laugh. Pari fell in love with her father's new companion and the way that Patrice played her was just endearing. Straight-forward and "what you see is what you get" tempered with a little compassion and a sharp wisdom that kept her, a freewoman on Gor, safe. I was fortunate to have had the chance to roleplay with her and to have gotten to know Patrice just a little. I am better today because of that friendship - as a roleplayer, and more importantly, as a person. Mun of Pari Chelan ------------------------------------------------------------ It's been a while since I've RPed, but I was privileged to play with Patrice as she portrayed both Sigh and Maia. She was possessed of such a sharp wit and a true gift for this game that it was always a pleasure to interact with her IC. I can't count the times she had me laughing hysterically over the IMs we shared, even during the most intense RP. As a mun, she was a trusted "advisor" for me during a time in my life when it seemed she was the only sane individual left on the planet. She was a bright and beautiful person in the world and now she is a bright and beautiful part of the universal energy that surrounds us all. Shine on, Patrice! (EspressoFiend67) ------------------------------------------------------------ Sigh was an amazing char. Patrice played her with such a zest, a dry piercing wit. I miss you, Lady. If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever . The memory of a good person is a blessing. Grief is the price we pay for love. With love and respect, Jeron Rhane and his player------------------------------------------------------------ I met Psibai mun when I first started rping Gor. This was when we were rping in Treve and I was rping a daughter to one of the warriors there. She role played the epitome of a Gorean Free woman and offered a lot of good advice and became a role model for my character. I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. She will be greatly missed. Gina Andronicus mun------------------------------------------------------------ (More will be posted as they are received. If you would like to have something here, please email me: AuroraSTx).