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== [[Baron]] Omar al-Saqr, of [[Seven Waters]], [[Iron Mountains]]==
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== [[Baron]] Omar al-Saqr, of [[Obsidian Gate]]==
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''”Shaddup you!”''<br>
 
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Remembered more for his abrasive personality and being the first Amtgardian to be labeled a [[Flurb]] than his contributions to the game, Omar was a notable figure around the turn of the century.
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Started playing in 1998 in [[Blackrock Hills]].  Served in various offices until he left in 2000.  Was the first [[Baron]] of BRH, and helped establish it in the north-east region.
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Joined Amtgard in 1998 in a group called Clan Cralincia (later [[Blackrock Hills]]), in West Virginia.  Established himself early on, serving as PM for several terms until being elected as [[Sheriff]].  Formed the [[Falcon Guard]] with childhood friends [[Omm]] and [[Tusk]], whom Omar also got into the game.  Assisted in renaming the group to Blackrock Hills, as well as encouraging the group to play by the Amtgard Rules of Play, rather than making up 'house rules' that suited them.  This began what would be a long history of conflict within the game.
 
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Throughout 1999 helped to encourage BRH members to travel to local groups.  Traveled to the [[Wetlands]] to personally petition for sponsorship.  Brought back modern weapon tech and the notion that there is a larger world of Amtgard than what is just in WV.  Organized trips to nearby groups, including [[Falconridge]] and the [[Sea of Rhye]].
 
  
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As Sheriff of BRH, helped organize the [[Rising Winds]] raid on the Shire, helping to propel it to [[Barony]] status when many of the new players decided to stay.  His style of leadership bothered many people who played, eventually leading to the formation of another group in the region, [[Drakenwulf Mire]].  BRH continued to flourish with Omar as Baron.  While some had issues with him, he brought stability to a group that had never known it, and brought them out of their isolation.   
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Played briefly in [[Granite Spyre]] in the [[Wetlands]] before moving to [[Darkmoon]] in the [[Iron Mountains]].  Left Darkmoon in 2001 to found [[Seven Waters]].  Quit playing actively in 2003, returning on occasion to play at the local groups.   
  
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Left BRH in 2000 to travel first to [[Granite Spyre]] in the Wetlands, then to [[Darkmoon]] in the [[Iron Mountains]].  Became active with the Barony and continued his habit of conflict with the established hierarchy.  Served as [[Prime Minister]] of the [[Duchy]] of Darkmoon before leaving the group to found [[Seven Waters]] in 2002.
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In late 2010 moved to Arizona and has become more active with the local group [[Obsidian Gate]], becoming their [[Champion]] in early 2011.
  
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Forming a new group turned out to be a good move, as Seven Waters grew in size through the year.  At [[Rakis]] he accepted the offer of Shire Status on behalf of the group from [[Emperor]] [[Belgarion]].  He continued to work with the group in recruiting so that it would thrive through the coming winter.  In recognition of his work through the year and a half of its existence, Omar was given the title of [[Baron]] by [[Emperor]] [[Lief]] at Rakis in 2003.
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Other known aliases - Metathaix, Quintus, Marcus (attempts at Persona names.. but Omar stuck)
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After building Seven Waters up from a minor freehold to a full Shire in the Iron Mountains, an ironic reversal of roles lead him into conflict with other veteran players who were new to the group.  Worn out from over five years of near-constant conflict and dealing with personal issues in his mundane life Omar left the game in the fall of 2003.  He resigned as Imperial GMR mid-term, severed all ties to 7W, and burned as many bridges in the shire as he could before he left (as was his style). 
 
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Since then he has attempted to maintain some contact with the game.  Returned to [[Darkmoon]] to play briefly after Severn Waters ceased to exist, and made an effort to repair some of the damage he did while active in the game.  While not currently active in Amtgard, he is a member of the [[SCA]] in Colorado Springs, as well as [[Melee]] another LARP in the area. 
 
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Other known aliases - Metathaix, Quintus, Marcus
 
  
 
===Affiliated Groups===
 
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Founded the [[Falcon Guard]] along with [[Omm]] and [[Tusk]].  
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Founded the [[Falcon Guard]]   
  
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Alternate persona Metathiax was a leader in the [[Church of Genetic Purity]] under [[Sir]] [[Bolt]], which was later named the Church of the One to separate it from the original Church.
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As Metathiax was a leader in the [[Church of Genetic Purity]] under [[Sir]] [[Bolt]], which was later named the Church of the One to separate it from the original Church.
 
===Notable Accomplishments===
 
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* Changed Darkmoon's Coronation feast plans with a single comment.  The populace had voted for a 'pizza party' coronation, to which Omar snarked "Hey, when I become Baron can I have my coronation at Chuck E. Cheese?"  This caused  the currect monarch to challenge him to present a period feast.  The feast went well, and set the tone for some time to come.
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====Titles====
 
* [[Lord]]
 
* [[Lord]]
 
* [[Baronet]]
 
* [[Baronet]]
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====Offices Held====
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* PM ([[Blackrock Hills]])
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* Sheriff/Baron ([[Blackrock Hills]])
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* PM ([[Darkmoon]])
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* Sheriff ([[Seven Waters]])
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* Imperial GMR ([[Iron Mountains]])
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* Champion ([[Obisdian Gate]])
  
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===Additional Images===
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/OmartheFalcon/Amtgard/quintus.jpg<br>
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/OmartheFalcon/Amtgard/Falcon%20Guard/QuintusOmmatcamp.jpg<br>
  
  
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====More Information====
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===More Information===
  
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* http://www.myspace.com/omar_sca
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* http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=599138836
  
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[[Category:Iron Mountains People]] [[Category:Seven Waters People]]
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[[category:Master Wizards]][[Category:Obsidian Gate People]]

Latest revision as of 04:17, 11 August 2014

Baron Omar al-Saqr, of Obsidian Gate

Biography

Started playing in 1998 in Blackrock Hills. Served in various offices until he left in 2000. Was the first Baron of BRH, and helped establish it in the north-east region.

Played briefly in Granite Spyre in the Wetlands before moving to Darkmoon in the Iron Mountains. Left Darkmoon in 2001 to found Seven Waters. Quit playing actively in 2003, returning on occasion to play at the local groups.

In late 2010 moved to Arizona and has become more active with the local group Obsidian Gate, becoming their Champion in early 2011.

Other known aliases - Metathaix, Quintus, Marcus (attempts at Persona names.. but Omar stuck)

Affiliated Groups

Founded the Falcon Guard

As Metathiax was a leader in the Church of Genetic Purity under Sir Bolt, which was later named the Church of the One to separate it from the original Church.

Notable Accomplishments

  • Changed Darkmoon's Coronation feast plans with a single comment. The populace had voted for a 'pizza party' coronation, to which Omar snarked "Hey, when I become Baron can I have my coronation at Chuck E. Cheese?" This caused the currect monarch to challenge him to present a period feast. The feast went well, and set the tone for some time to come.

Titles

Offices Held

Additional Images

quintus.jpg
7WGroup1.jpg
QuintusOmmatcamp.jpg


More Information

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