Uriel

Arch Duke Ser Uriel Octavius, of Mithril Hills , Kingdom of Blackspire.

"What is this mind? Who is hearing these sounds? Do not mistake any state for self-realization, but continue to ask yourself even more intensely– what is it that hears? " -Buddhist Koan

Biography

Originally joined using the name Tseng, Uriel reverted back to the persona name he had originally wanted to use on joining.

Uriel joined Amtgard on October 3rd, 1996 and fell in love with the game the same day at the young age of thirteen. Two days later he brought his best friend, and fellow member of the Wrecking Crew, Shyden out to Amtgard. Playing since they were teenagers both men came up in the game together. Unlike Shyden, who was drawn to fighting, Uriel was always more drawn to service and specifically event running. Uriel began serving office within a few years of joining, starting as a Baronial Champion. He also hosted his first event less than two years after starting. These would both be the foundations of his career in the game.

Uriel would go on to serve a multitude of offices both at his local land level and at the Kingdom level. He would also continue to refine his event running and host larger and more intricate events, learning for each one he ran. Outside of events and office, Uriel was also always very much dedicated to serving the club where he could. To this end he was elevated by his peers to Knighthood in the order of the Flame in December of 2002, a little over six years after joining. Being 20 he was one of the youngest people knighted by VSR.

It was shortly after this that Uriel took for a Man-at-Arms a kid who was very similar to how he was when he joined, Gameface. Six months later, after really bonding and getting to know the kid, he elevated him to Squire. Making Gameface his very first squire. Gameface would spend nearly six years as Uriel's squire and eventually, to the pride of Uriel, Gameface would be knighted into the order of the Flame in May of 2009.

In addition to his Flame knighthood, after many years of office the Kingdom of Black Spire bestowed the honor of Knight of the Crown on Uriel in March of 2008. In addition to this honor Uriel has also achieved a Masterhood in Smith in 2010, achieving Uriel's first major goal in Amtgard.

Uriel continues to try to be an active and involved force within his community and Amtgard. After over fifteen years of play Uriel took a hiatus from the game from October of 2011 until April of 2014, during this time he was able to start and stabilize a business doing event planning and coordination and also get his bachelors degree. After re-stabilizing his life in a positive way Uriel has returned to Amtgard and strives to help inspire and teach another generation.

Affiliated Groups

• Founding member of Legacy
• Patriarch of Domus Octavii

Belted Family

Prior to their knighting Uriel was squired to Dama Kaia Kym-Nak-Mar.

• • Ser Uriel Octavius, Knight of the Flame, Knight of the Crown
    • Don Staton "Gameface" Voidian, Knight of the Flame
    • Sir Kalzar Soulless, Knight of the Crown
      • Squire Dorian A. Octavius
    • Squire Dat Boi Sploob
    • Squire Kormac
    • Squire Vesper
    • Squire Mezimere Oakheart-Otavius (Inactive)

Retired Squires

• • • Squire Smokin' Jack (Retired from Amtgard)

While unbelted much of their time prior to knighthood, Uriel spent their final year as a squired to Dame Kaia. Kaia would help fine tune and prepare Uriel to be a knight.

While not part of Domus Octavii, the extended knight family household, Kaia still holds a place of reverence from Uriel and all who were begot from their belt.

Notable Accomplishments

• The first King of Blackspire
• Created the Mithril Hills currency and land system

Titles:

• Knight of the Flame - Knighted in December 2002 at Mithril Hills midreign by Queen Aristiri (Valley of the Silver Rains)
• Knight of the Crown - Knighted in March 2008 at Blackspire coronation by King Darrian (Blackspire)
• Arch Duke - Given by King Sir Moonshine, October 2005

Positions:

Uriel has held many offices over the years, both at the local and kingdom level.

• Baronial and Ducal champion of Mithril Hills, and one time pro-tem Baronial champion.
• Champion of the Kingdom of Black Spire
• Baronial Regent of Mithril Hills
• Prince of both Valley of the Silver Rains and Black Spire.
• Sheriff of Deep Water Gorge (now Obsidian Grove).
• Baron of Mithril Hills, 3 times and pro-tem Baron once.
• Duke of Mitrhil Hills, 4 times and pro-tem Duke and pro-tem Duke once.
• First and Eighth King of Black Spire.
• Baronial Regent of Mystic Seas

In addition to these positions Uriel has served countless times as class guildmaster and accumlated a total of 6 years on the Board of Directors between VSR and Black Spire.

Masterhoods:

• Master Assassin - Given by King Gaelin of Devenshire, October 2000
• Master Reeve - Given by Queen Aristiri, January 2001
• Master Rose - Given by Queen Aristiri, October 2002
• Master Healer - Given by King Sir Gideon, August 2003
• Master Smith - Given by King Don Gameface, March 2010

Additional Images

Uriel knighting Sir Darrian de Craymore

Tseng knighting Sir Damian "Dogboy" Coradren

More Information

• Personal Website
• Company Website

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For more information about the Courts of Blackspire check the BS Monarchy page.