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To many, he was more a caricature than a real person. Many remember him most for his [[Aramithris Rants|rants]] or his [[catch phrases|Aramithris' catch phrases]]. Known for his wine of choice, [[Franzia]]. Much of this caricature (and wine-reference) is featured in the song [[500 Boxes]]. | To many, he was more a caricature than a real person. Many remember him most for his [[Aramithris Rants|rants]] or his [[catch phrases|Aramithris' catch phrases]]. Known for his wine of choice, [[Franzia]]. Much of this caricature (and wine-reference) is featured in the song [[500 Boxes]]. | ||
| − | + | From around the mid-2000s, Aramithris went into seclusion and did little to influence Amtgard. In late 2018 he reconnected with Amtgard online and came out to visit the Burning Lands again, and he has remained an active presence online and occasionally at parks since then. | |
===Affiliated Groups=== | ===Affiliated Groups=== | ||
| − | Founder and long time captain of the [[Claw Legion]], until he left it to found [[Archon]]. (Sources differ on how voluntary his exit from Claw was). | + | Founder and long time captain of the [[Claw Legion]], until he left it to found [[Archon]]. (Sources differ on how voluntary his exit from Claw was, though his exit from Archon was not voluntary). |
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**[[Knight of the Serpent]] 1994 | **[[Knight of the Serpent]] 1994 | ||
**[[Knight of the Sword]] 1986 | **[[Knight of the Sword]] 1986 | ||
| + | * Order of the [[Lightbulb]] presented by Sir [[Nevron]] to the twelve founding members of Amtgard. | ||
Served as [[King]] of the [[Burning Lands]] and President of the [[BLBOD]] many times, and even when out of office often exerted tremendous influence on the [[Burning Lands]]. In [[Events in 1994|1994]] he became the [[Firsts|first]] person to become a [[4-belted knights|4-belted knight]] | Served as [[King]] of the [[Burning Lands]] and President of the [[BLBOD]] many times, and even when out of office often exerted tremendous influence on the [[Burning Lands]]. In [[Events in 1994|1994]] he became the [[Firsts|first]] person to become a [[4-belted knights|4-belted knight]] | ||
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[[Category:Knights of Amtgard]] | [[Category:Knights of Amtgard]] | ||
[[Category:Grand Dukes]] | [[Category:Grand Dukes]] | ||
| + | [[category:Amtgard Hall of Fame]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:23, 9 May 2020
Contents
Grand Duke Sir Aramithris of Meadowlake, of the Lands that Burn
”BY GOD, WE CARE AND TRY HERE!”
Biography
AKA John W. Donnelly, aka "JW", aka "J", aka Wu , aka Jobi Wu
Easily the most important figure in the history of Amtgard. Although he did not found Amtgard, he led the development of the game from the early days through the beginning of the 6.1 Rulebook.
Used the name Noman when he first appeared at Amtgard, but quickly adopted the name Aramithris of Meadowlake.
In mundane life writes science fiction and fantasy stories, mostly in the short story format. He has had one book collection published of his work, Babylon Gardens, subtitled "An Introduction to Selected Works of J.W. Donnelly". Most of his other work can be found in magazines and collections.
Read more About JW on the in their own words pages.
To many, he was more a caricature than a real person. Many remember him most for his rants or his Aramithris' catch phrases. Known for his wine of choice, Franzia. Much of this caricature (and wine-reference) is featured in the song 500 Boxes.
From around the mid-2000s, Aramithris went into seclusion and did little to influence Amtgard. In late 2018 he reconnected with Amtgard online and came out to visit the Burning Lands again, and he has remained an active presence online and occasionally at parks since then.
Affiliated Groups
Founder and long time captain of the Claw Legion, until he left it to found Archon. (Sources differ on how voluntary his exit from Claw was, though his exit from Archon was not voluntary).
Belted Family
- Sir Aramithris (Sword) (Flame) (Crown) (Serpent) (5/4/85)
- Sir Otter Valinor (Flame) (Also Squired to Lief)
- Sir Kane Blackwraith(Serpent)
- Sir Otter Valinor (Flame) (Also Squired to Lief)
Notable Accomplishments
- Knighted on 5/4/85
- Knight of the Crown 1988
- Knight of the Flame 1985
- Knight of the Serpent 1994
- Knight of the Sword 1986
- Order of the Lightbulb presented by Sir Nevron to the twelve founding members of Amtgard.
Served as King of the Burning Lands and President of the BLBOD many times, and even when out of office often exerted tremendous influence on the Burning Lands. In 1994 he became the first person to become a 4-belted knight
Additional Images
on the left side, facing away from camera.
his device is an ankh.
More Information
Published Works
- Editor of various Amtgard Rulebooks including 6.0.
- Babylon Gardens ISBN 1-888993-07-3
