From Escapinky's heart:

"I had to wait several days to get this whole thing into perspective and I am speaking from my heart and being as honest as I possibly can.  I'm sure you have heard or will hear ugly things about me personally.  I'd like for you all to hear my side of what's been going on.  If you have questions, I will answer them the best I can, but I do want to put this to rest once and for all.

I'm sorry this is so long...but this has been going on with me for a very long time.

First, I really HAVE to write this so I can begin to heal from this whole...

A new horizon is upon us. A new beginning is near for TE.

Those that are faithful and want to enjoy the casual family atmosphere will remain.

Those that want to see the big raids will go.

But the one thing that will remain is Torn Empire.

We thank everyone for all you have done for TE, we have had some good times, and accomplished lots, so much so that many guilds never would have thought it possible, that we, as a casual guild, could have achieved all that we did.

But the tides have turned and the road has shifted. A new TE is near....