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Used the name [[Noman]] when he first appeared at Amtgard, but quickly adopted the name Aramithris of Meadowlake. | 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. | + | 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. | Read more [[About JW]] on the [[in their own words]] pages. | ||
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Contents
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.
- Sir Gamelon Nuttingham (Sword)
- Sir Airleas Aiobhell (Flame) (Serpent)
- Sir Thor Tandræbe(Sword) (Serpent)
- Sir Otter Valinor (Flame) (Also Squired to Lief)
- Sir Kane Blackwraith(Serpent)
- Squire Akara Glimmering Moon of Keinplatz
- Squire Elisabeth Marie Ironwolf.
- Dame Damia
- Dame Eskana
- Sir Lakus
- Dame Sir Tinuviel
- Dame Shanti
- Dame Ariel
- Dame Vera
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
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
