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− | ==[[ | + | ==[[Lady]] [[Dame]] Rand Sedai, of [[Slaughter Creek]], Defender of the [[CK]], [[KoS]].== |
− | ''"Rand is the keeper of Torch lore, stationed near checkpoint Dalos just off the shores of the Golden City. | + | ''"Rand is the keeper of Torch lore, stationed near checkpoint Dalos just off the shores of the Golden City. Her ivory tower holds mysteries long lost..''" -- [[Asylus]] Cotta, The Night Train |
''"Rand either demonstrates casual indifference or swift violence."'' -- Doomshadow | ''"Rand either demonstrates casual indifference or swift violence."'' -- Doomshadow | ||
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===Biography=== | ===Biography=== | ||
− | Most commonly called [[Rand]]. The natural born | + | The Thirteenth Torch. Most commonly called [[Rand]]. The natural born daughter of [[Hulka]] of Allender, the circumstances of her birth prohibit her from taking the family name of Dunglen hence her use of the distaff name of [[Falconbridge]]. Niece to his eminence Cardinal [[Dunbar]], and Captain of his Scouts. |
− | Shortly after Dunbar's decision to enter seclusion Rand migrated to the [[HFS]] kingdom of [[Barad Duin]]. In time | + | Shortly after Dunbar's decision to enter seclusion Rand migrated to the [[HFS]] kingdom of [[Barad Duin]]. In time she rose to the rank of Captain in the [[Barad Duin Foreign Legion]]. Rand was one of the chief supporters of [[King Fish I]], who would later name her seneschal and Lady of the [[Black Tower in Exile]]. |
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+ | Despite her regular participation in [[HFS]], Amtgard remains her primary focus. A long time resident of [[Ditch Central]], she belonged to [[Tori-Mar]] for much of her career. These days she can regularly be found at the [[Barony]] of [[Slaughter Creek]]. In [[HFS]] she is presently serving out her second ten year term as Chancellor of [[Bobsnia Torchegovania]]. | ||
====Some Fairly Well Known Facts:==== | ====Some Fairly Well Known Facts:==== | ||
+ | * Rand transitioned in late 2023. Formal update and name change are pending. | ||
* Rand is a full time [[Stick Jock]] and a part time [[Politico]] | * Rand is a full time [[Stick Jock]] and a part time [[Politico]] | ||
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* Rand's theme song is [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icb1sItzq7c"Turn You Inside Out" by R.E.M.] | * Rand's theme song is [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icb1sItzq7c"Turn You Inside Out" by R.E.M.] | ||
* Rand created the first [[Duck Swords]] | * Rand created the first [[Duck Swords]] | ||
* Rand hates [[E-Sam]] but posts regularly there anyway. | * Rand hates [[E-Sam]] but posts regularly there anyway. | ||
* Rand is one of the [[Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse]] | * Rand is one of the [[Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse]] | ||
− | * Rand is | + | * Rand is godmother to [[Quinn]], [[Nicoli]] and [[Genevieve]] |
− | * "Rand high crosses like | + | * "Rand high crosses like she invented it" - <3 Grendel |
===Affiliated Groups=== | ===Affiliated Groups=== | ||
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<br> Rand is the Horseman known as Pestilence, [[Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse]] | <br> Rand is the Horseman known as Pestilence, [[Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse]] | ||
<br> Active House Holds: Rand is a member of the [[Golden City All-Stars]] (#87). | <br> Active House Holds: Rand is a member of the [[Golden City All-Stars]] (#87). | ||
+ | <br> Active House Holds: Rand is a member of The White Tower, TarValon.Net. | ||
<br> Founding Member: The [[Ministers of Grace]], [[House Dark Sovereigns]], [[Ferrosati]] and [[XIII]]. | <br> Founding Member: The [[Ministers of Grace]], [[House Dark Sovereigns]], [[Ferrosati]] and [[XIII]]. | ||
<br> Inactive House Holds: The [[Brotherhood]], and the [[Church of Dunglen]]. | <br> Inactive House Holds: The [[Brotherhood]], and the [[Church of Dunglen]]. | ||
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**[[Sir]] [[Arthon]] of the [[Golden City]] - [[Knight]] of the [[Sword]] | **[[Sir]] [[Arthon]] of the [[Golden City]] - [[Knight]] of the [[Sword]] | ||
*** [[Squire]] [[KFM]] | *** [[Squire]] [[KFM]] | ||
− | *** [[ | + | *** [[Dame]] [[Rand]] - [[Knight]] of the [[Sword]] |
**** [[Sir]] [[Dizzy Vertigo]] - [[Knight]] of the [[Sword]] | **** [[Sir]] [[Dizzy Vertigo]] - [[Knight]] of the [[Sword]] | ||
**** [[Squire]] [[Tink]] [[Von Brazilius]] | **** [[Squire]] [[Tink]] [[Von Brazilius]] | ||
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====Published Works:==== | ====Published Works:==== | ||
− | + | I'm a fairly prolific writer but the examples on that page are all from the bad old days in the mid-nineties. When viewed in the modern light they are reasonably horrific. I have left them here as a historical curiosity. If you go as far as to read them, please view them as a product of their proper place and time. Amtgard has come a long way since then, for that matter so have I. They do not in any way reflect the state and values of our organization in the modern age. | |
* Co-authored [[The Stick Jock's Dictionary]] | * Co-authored [[The Stick Jock's Dictionary]] | ||
* Co-authored [[The "Real" Amtgard FAQ - a work of Parody]] | * Co-authored [[The "Real" Amtgard FAQ - a work of Parody]] | ||
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====Additional Images==== | ====Additional Images==== | ||
− | [[ | + | [[Dame]] [[Rand]]'s Knighting at [[Banner Wars]] 2006<br> |
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u214/Lindenpublic/Family/ShwanKnighting.jpg<br> | http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u214/Lindenpublic/Family/ShwanKnighting.jpg<br> | ||
From Left to right:[[Lief]], [[Cutari Roskara|Cutari]], [[Drakknar]], [[Belkev]], [[Dalos]], [[Michael Hammer of God]], [[Arthon]], [[Thun]], and [[Glorious]]. | From Left to right:[[Lief]], [[Cutari Roskara|Cutari]], [[Drakknar]], [[Belkev]], [[Dalos]], [[Michael Hammer of God]], [[Arthon]], [[Thun]], and [[Glorious]]. |
Revision as of 16:41, 26 February 2024
Contents
Lady Dame Rand Sedai, of Slaughter Creek, Defender of the CK, KoS.
"Rand is the keeper of Torch lore, stationed near checkpoint Dalos just off the shores of the Golden City. Her ivory tower holds mysteries long lost.." -- Asylus Cotta, The Night Train
"Rand either demonstrates casual indifference or swift violence." -- Doomshadow
"Never in a tournament." -- Rand
"No one stays dead forever." -- Rand
Seen Here with Clalibus on the left and Qualin on the right. The three top placements in one Tourney or another, probably occurring in 2002 at DragonsHaven.
Biography
The Thirteenth Torch. Most commonly called Rand. The natural born daughter of Hulka of Allender, the circumstances of her birth prohibit her from taking the family name of Dunglen hence her use of the distaff name of Falconbridge. Niece to his eminence Cardinal Dunbar, and Captain of his Scouts.
Shortly after Dunbar's decision to enter seclusion Rand migrated to the HFS kingdom of Barad Duin. In time she rose to the rank of Captain in the Barad Duin Foreign Legion. Rand was one of the chief supporters of King Fish I, who would later name her seneschal and Lady of the Black Tower in Exile.
Despite her regular participation in HFS, Amtgard remains her primary focus. A long time resident of Ditch Central, she belonged to Tori-Mar for much of her career. These days she can regularly be found at the Barony of Slaughter Creek. In HFS she is presently serving out her second ten year term as Chancellor of Bobsnia Torchegovania.
Some Fairly Well Known Facts:
- Rand transitioned in late 2023. Formal update and name change are pending.
- Rand is a full time Stick Jock and a part time Politico
- Rand's theme song is "Turn You Inside Out" by R.E.M.
- Rand created the first Duck Swords
- Rand hates E-Sam but posts regularly there anyway.
- Rand is one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
- Rand is godmother to Quinn, Nicoli and Genevieve
- "Rand high crosses like she invented it" - <3 Grendel
Affiliated Groups
Fighting Company: Rand is a High Priest of The Chosen, and Company Historian.
Rand is the Horseman known as Pestilence, Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Active House Holds: Rand is a member of the Golden City All-Stars (#87).
Active House Holds: Rand is a member of The White Tower, TarValon.Net.
Founding Member: The Ministers of Grace, House Dark Sovereigns, Ferrosati and XIII.
Inactive House Holds: The Brotherhood, and the Church of Dunglen.
Belted Family
- Sir Tholden Von Brazilius - Knight of the Serpent
Notable Accomplishments
- Rand was dubbed a Sword Knight of the Celestial Kingdom by Sir Arthon on behalf of HRM Thun Dayne at the 2006 World Banner Wars.
- Rand was created a Knight of the Tower by HRH Drakknar of Bobsnia Torchegovania
- Rand is the thirteenth Team Drakknar MVP
Positions:
- Chancellor of Tori-Mar, July 1996 - October 1996
- GM of Reeves, March 1997 - October 1997
- Champion of Tori-Mar, November 2003 - March 2004
- Champion of the Celestial Kingdom, May 2004 - November 2004
- Prime Minister of the Celestial Kingdom, January 2005 - June 2005
- GM of Reeves, May 2006 - November 2007
- 36th Champion of the Celestial Kingdom, April 2008 - November 2008
Masterhoods:
Published Works:
I'm a fairly prolific writer but the examples on that page are all from the bad old days in the mid-nineties. When viewed in the modern light they are reasonably horrific. I have left them here as a historical curiosity. If you go as far as to read them, please view them as a product of their proper place and time. Amtgard has come a long way since then, for that matter so have I. They do not in any way reflect the state and values of our organization in the modern age.
- Co-authored The Stick Jock's Dictionary
- Co-authored The "Real" Amtgard FAQ - a work of Parody
- Author of An Amtgard Guide for the Competitive Newbie
Additional Images
Dame Rand's Knighting at Banner Wars 2006
From Left to right:Lief, Cutari, Drakknar, Belkev, Dalos, Michael Hammer of God, Arthon, Thun, and Glorious.