Aramithris of Meadowlake

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.

Lately, Aramithris has gone into seclusion and has done little to influence Amtgard.

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).

Belted Family

JW was Squire to Nashomi who was Squire to Tawnee. Aramithris has many Squires of his own including Sir Wolfram Bloodletter and Sir Bolt.

Knightly Family

As descended from Tawnee to Nashomi to Aramithris and his Squires.

SirWolfram Bloodletter

• Sir Gamelon Nuttingham (Sword)
  
• Sir Airleas Aiobhell (Flame) (Serpent)
  
  • Sir Rewth An Sealgair
  • Squire Hiro
  • Squire Freudzilla the Hutt Nuttingham,
  • Squire Trevor
• Sir Thor Tandræbe(Sword) (Serpent)
  
  • Squire Folcwine
  • Squire Zumat
  • Squire Cythian
  • Bishop (of the IM)
• Sir Otter Valinor (Flame) (Also Squired to Lief)
  
• Sir Kane Blackwraith(Serpent)
  
  • Sir Cullum
    • Squire Phydeaux
    • Squire Izzy
    • Sir Owl Bonesteel (Flame)
      • Squire Bullwye
      • Squire Kravin Morhed
      • Man-at-Arms Varas
    • Sir Grendel Vetra Skald (Crown)
      • Squire Riddick
  • Squire Thaddigren

Sir Francesca

• Squire Akara Glimmering Moon of Keinplatz
• Squire Elisabeth Marie Ironwolf.
• Dame Damia
• Dame Eskana
• Sir Lakus
• Dame Sir Tinuviel
• Dame Shanti
  • Dame Annilla
• Dame Ariel
• Dame Vera

Sir Bolt

• Squire? Cyric
• Sir Axgar

Sir Oriana (Oreo)
Squire Orion
Squire Piranha

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

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

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on the left side, facing away from camera.

his device is an ankh.

More Information

• Listing and photos on the first three years page

Published Works

• Editor of various Amtgard Rulebooks including 6.0.
• Babylon Gardens ISBN 1-888993-07-3

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