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==[[Grand Duke]] [[Sir]] Phocion, of [[Dragonspine]]== | ==[[Grand Duke]] [[Sir]] Phocion, of [[Dragonspine]]== | ||
''”Remember that there was only one knight that was pure of spirit in pursuit of the grail. One good man among a whole table of well respected and admired Knights. Everyone else had to try to overcome their human frailty, and failed. Deep down, I know I am not Percival, but I want to be, and that has made all the difference.”'' | ''”Remember that there was only one knight that was pure of spirit in pursuit of the grail. One good man among a whole table of well respected and admired Knights. Everyone else had to try to overcome their human frailty, and failed. Deep down, I know I am not Percival, but I want to be, and that has made all the difference.”'' | ||
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| + | ''"Weak sauce."'' | ||
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===Biography=== | ===Biography=== | ||
| − | ''"Phocion single-handedly out performs all [[Goldenvale]] [[Sword Knights|sword knights]] combined. His drinking, sense of fashion, and ability to steal girlfriends alone put him leagues beyond anybody from the Northeast."'' -[[ | + | ''"Phocion single-handedly out performs all [[Goldenvale]] [[Sword Knights|sword knights]] combined. His drinking, sense of fashion, and ability to steal girlfriends alone put him leagues beyond anybody from the Northeast."'' -[[Glorious]] |
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| − | Phocion served twice as king of Dragonspine in the mid-1990s. He was the public face of his kingdom during this time as he traveled to many events, in contrast to most of his populace (similar to how [[Randall]] is currently the public face of Dragonspine). His reigns were notable in that he attempted to institute the idea of what he called an "Amtgard Middle Class" where masterhoods in the orders, while qualifying one for knighthood, did not necessarily imply that one was actually worthy of knighthood. He also served as champion of Dragonspine. He earned the title of [[Warlord]] with an outstanding string of victories (41?) in a well-contested tournament. Phocion was appointed to serve on the [[6.1]] rules revision committee by [[Aramithris]]. Along with [[ | + | Phocion served twice as king of Dragonspine in the mid-1990s. He was the public face of his kingdom during this time as he traveled to many events, in contrast to most of his populace (similar to how [[Randall]] is currently the public face of Dragonspine). His reigns were notable in that he attempted to institute the idea of what he called an "Amtgard Middle Class" where masterhoods in the orders, while qualifying one for knighthood, did not necessarily imply that one was actually worthy of knighthood. He also served as champion of Dragonspine. He earned the title of [[Warlord]] with an outstanding string of victories (41?) in a well-contested tournament. Phocion was appointed to serve on the [[6.1]] rules revision committee by [[Aramithris]]. Along with [[Glorious]] and [[Roger]], transformed 6.1 into the current rules set. Brutally honest in his opinion on just about anything. |
| − | Phocion | + | Phocion is mentioned in the [[Amtgard Songs|song]] by [[Forest Evergreen]] 'the day that 6.0 died'. |
He is easily identifiable by his famous floppy hat. | He is easily identifiable by his famous floppy hat. | ||
He used to have hair. | He used to have hair. | ||
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| + | Phocion now lives in the LA area, and plays with various chapters in [[Westmarch|California]] on special occasions. He was seen at [[Darkshore]] 2008, making weapons with oddly wrapped handles. | ||
===Affiliated Groups=== | ===Affiliated Groups=== | ||
| + | [[Image:BellatorLargeAvatar.jpeg|thumb|[[Bellator Adamas]]]] | ||
Phocion is a former member of [[Pale Horse]](?), the [[Golden Lions]], a [[Claw Legion]] aspirant before the schism, and [[Archon]]. Phoc revived his [[Bellator Adamas]] tabard at [[Rakis]] in [[Events in 2007|2007]]. | Phocion is a former member of [[Pale Horse]](?), the [[Golden Lions]], a [[Claw Legion]] aspirant before the schism, and [[Archon]]. Phoc revived his [[Bellator Adamas]] tabard at [[Rakis]] in [[Events in 2007|2007]]. | ||
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Phocion took a page, [[Quasar]], when he was a squire. Quasar left Amtgard to meet girls, and I wish him the best of luck. | Phocion took a page, [[Quasar]], when he was a squire. Quasar left Amtgard to meet girls, and I wish him the best of luck. | ||
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Phocion has two squires, [[Phywren]] and [[Finnegin]] | Phocion has two squires, [[Phywren]] and [[Finnegin]] | ||
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*[[Warlord]] | *[[Warlord]] | ||
*[[Knight of the Sword]] in 1997 by [[Ironpaw]] | *[[Knight of the Sword]] in 1997 by [[Ironpaw]] | ||
| − | *Member of the triumvirate (Phocion, [[ | + | *Member of the triumvirate (Phocion, [[Glorious]], and [[Roger Shrubstaff]]) that transformed the 6.1 rules revision into the [[7.0]] version of the rules. |
| + | ===Additional Images=== | ||
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[[Category:Warlords]] | [[Category:Warlords]] | ||
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[[Category:Dragonspine Knights]] | [[Category:Dragonspine Knights]] | ||
[[Category:Knighted in 1997]] | [[Category:Knighted in 1997]] | ||
[[category:Knights of Amtgard]] | [[category:Knights of Amtgard]] | ||
| + | [[category: Grand Dukes]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Sword Knights]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Former Universe Controlling King]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:50, 15 April 2011
Contents
Grand Duke Sir Phocion, of Dragonspine
”Remember that there was only one knight that was pure of spirit in pursuit of the grail. One good man among a whole table of well respected and admired Knights. Everyone else had to try to overcome their human frailty, and failed. Deep down, I know I am not Percival, but I want to be, and that has made all the difference.”
"Weak sauce."
Biography
"Phocion single-handedly out performs all Goldenvale sword knights combined. His drinking, sense of fashion, and ability to steal girlfriends alone put him leagues beyond anybody from the Northeast." -Glorious
Phocion served twice as king of Dragonspine in the mid-1990s. He was the public face of his kingdom during this time as he traveled to many events, in contrast to most of his populace (similar to how Randall is currently the public face of Dragonspine). His reigns were notable in that he attempted to institute the idea of what he called an "Amtgard Middle Class" where masterhoods in the orders, while qualifying one for knighthood, did not necessarily imply that one was actually worthy of knighthood. He also served as champion of Dragonspine. He earned the title of Warlord with an outstanding string of victories (41?) in a well-contested tournament. Phocion was appointed to serve on the 6.1 rules revision committee by Aramithris. Along with Glorious and Roger, transformed 6.1 into the current rules set. Brutally honest in his opinion on just about anything.
Phocion is mentioned in the song by Forest Evergreen 'the day that 6.0 died'.
He is easily identifiable by his famous floppy hat.
He used to have hair.
Phocion now lives in the LA area, and plays with various chapters in California on special occasions. He was seen at Darkshore 2008, making weapons with oddly wrapped handles.
Affiliated Groups
Phocion is a former member of Pale Horse(?), the Golden Lions, a Claw Legion aspirant before the schism, and Archon. Phoc revived his Bellator Adamas tabard at Rakis in 2007.
Belted Family
Phocion was Squire to Jetara who was Squire to Greywalker who was Squire to Andralaine who was Squire to Deth who was Squire to Gilos who was squire to Tawnee.
Phocion took a page, Quasar, when he was a squire. Quasar left Amtgard to meet girls, and I wish him the best of luck.
Phocion has two squires, Phywren and Finnegin
Notable Accomplishments
- Warlord
- Knight of the Sword in 1997 by Ironpaw
- Member of the triumvirate (Phocion, Glorious, and Roger Shrubstaff) that transformed the 6.1 rules revision into the 7.0 version of the rules.
Additional Images
