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===Biography=== | ===Biography=== | ||
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| − | Bardic Master and Throwing Dagger King of the Celestial Kingdom. Arthon has been playing Amtgard since the founding of the Emerald Hills. He was made a Sword Knight by Barad Duin not long after the [[HFS]] Amtgard [[Barad Duin split|split]] in 1991, and was knighted again in 1995 by the Celestial Kingdom. A self proclaimed warlord of the 90's, Arthon has been spreading the love for a decade now, he remains a international draw at | + | Bardic Master and Throwing Dagger King of the Celestial Kingdom. Arthon has been playing Amtgard since the founding of the Emerald Hills. He was made a Sword Knight by Barad Duin not long after the [[HFS]] Amtgard [[Barad Duin split|split]] in 1991, and was knighted again in 1995 by the Celestial Kingdom. A self proclaimed warlord of the 90's, Arthon has been spreading the love for a decade now, he remains a international draw at Amtgard and HFS events as people seek him out on the battle field to take his measure. Little known facts about Arthon include a pulsing vein on his forehead, his left arm is useless in all tasks other than hanging a shield from it, he loves the latin language, and he has a penchant for old man tricks. |
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* To get into the [[GCA]] it is best to ask [[Arthon]] while he's drunk. Preferrably drunk on your beer. | * To get into the [[GCA]] it is best to ask [[Arthon]] while he's drunk. Preferrably drunk on your beer. | ||
* To get into The [[Chosen]] you must ask [[Arthon]] at Spring War. Much like getting into the [[GCA]] your chances are greatly improved if he's drunk on ''your'' alcohol. | * To get into The [[Chosen]] you must ask [[Arthon]] at Spring War. Much like getting into the [[GCA]] your chances are greatly improved if he's drunk on ''your'' alcohol. | ||
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===Affiliated Groups=== | ===Affiliated Groups=== | ||
Arthon is a founding member and [[High Priest]] of [[Chosen|The Sacred Order of the Righteous Brotherhood of the Chosen, Holy Warriors of Bob the Unforgiving]]. He is also a founding member of the [[Golden City All-Stars]] and wears jersey number #6 | Arthon is a founding member and [[High Priest]] of [[Chosen|The Sacred Order of the Righteous Brotherhood of the Chosen, Holy Warriors of Bob the Unforgiving]]. He is also a founding member of the [[Golden City All-Stars]] and wears jersey number #6 | ||
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Sir Arthon of the Golden City, of Tori-Mar The Celestial Kingdom.
“A fair number of people worship Glorious, Spyn and Lief. An entirely different subset of people worship Arthon. !”-Glen
"I couldn't tell if he was a flame knight or a mummy." Sponge
Biography
Bardic Master and Throwing Dagger King of the Celestial Kingdom. Arthon has been playing Amtgard since the founding of the Emerald Hills. He was made a Sword Knight by Barad Duin not long after the HFS Amtgard split in 1991, and was knighted again in 1995 by the Celestial Kingdom. A self proclaimed warlord of the 90's, Arthon has been spreading the love for a decade now, he remains a international draw at Amtgard and HFS events as people seek him out on the battle field to take his measure. Little known facts about Arthon include a pulsing vein on his forehead, his left arm is useless in all tasks other than hanging a shield from it, he loves the latin language, and he has a penchant for old man tricks.
Some Fairly Well Known Facts:
- Arthon was also the first HFS Dragon Knight from the Kingdom of Barad Duin.
- Arthon is one of the of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
- Arthon's theme song is "Flash of the Blade" by Iron Maiden.
- Arthon loves poetry, and "Uncle Arty's Poetry Corner" is a long standing feature of Torchnet.
- Arthon has fifteenteen orders of the Rose
- Arthon is heavily featured in animated form in the 2007 #1 Rakis Teaser, #2 Rakis Teaser and the #4 Rakis Teaser and makes brief animated appearances in the #3 Rakis Teaser and the Rakis Full Length Promotional Video.
- Arthon has an Iron Man instructional video.
- Arthon was the 35th Monarch of the Celestial Kingdom.
Some Fairly Unknown Facts:
- To get into the GCA it is best to ask Arthon while he's drunk. Preferrably drunk on your beer.
- To get into The Chosen you must ask Arthon at Spring War. Much like getting into the GCA your chances are greatly improved if he's drunk on your alcohol.
Affiliated Groups
Arthon is a founding member and High Priest of The Sacred Order of the Righteous Brotherhood of the Chosen, Holy Warriors of Bob the Unforgiving. He is also a founding member of the Golden City All-Stars and wears jersey number #6
Belted Family
Arthon has had several squires, starting with Harlequin back in old Barad Duin, Bael Silverflame was also one of his squires.
- Sir Tholden Von Brazilius - Knight of the Serpent
- Sir Arthon of the Golden City - Knight of the Sword
Arthon is also Man at Arms to Squire MacGyver Craftywhacks
Notable Accomplishments
- Knight of the Sword - Knighted in September 1995 at Kingdom End Reign by Arion - King of the Celestial Kingdom
- Knight of the Sword (Barad Duin) - Given by Teras Ember, January 1992
- Viscount - Given by Spearweasel - Shogun of Celestial Kingdom, April 2003
- 2008 Flurb of the Year winner. Was previously First Runner up, 2006.
- Named one of the top 5 Amtgarders of 2007
- Interview on Esam
Arthon at Clan 2007
Here pictured from left to right with Kane, Slyddur, the man himself, and Megiddo.
Read about other Knights of the Celestial Kingdom here
