Miles Ookami

Miles Ookami of Crimson Wood, Dragonspine/Westmarch

"Remember, remember, the fifth of November, the gunpowder treason and plot...Charmed!"

"What we know is a little; what we don't is a lot. That's why I love science and hate quests."

Personal Information

Miles began his Amtgard experience in Crimson Wood on the day of the Crown Quals Weaponmaster tournament of 2006. After a brief love affair with the Monk class, he was appointed Court Bard by Baroness Elspeth and has been taking all of his credits in Bard ever since--though he frequently experiments in other classes as well, and plans to try Scout or Healer next.
His curious, inexplicable loathing of short swords has caused him to be seen on the field with all manner of other weaponry, ranging from double-daggers to quarterstaves to his beloved flails; an early attempt at making a sai produced the (not of legal specification) "Battelabra," which still remains enshrined in his garage somewhere. He also has a penchant for sashes and other strip-like pieces of cloth, which is evident in the custom garb graciously crafted for him by the talented Elspeth, in addition to the remarkably multi-purpose black sash he generally wears on the field at all times. He is easily recognizable by his lanky frame (easier to hit with swords, but not so much with arrows) and stubbornly resistant-to-styling hair.
His treasured Bardic flute, carved of a single piece of lovingly stained bamboo, was a gift to him from the kind Ruby after his original instrument, an Irish tin whistle, was bent and smushed nearly beyond recognition.

Due to mundane events of the educational persuasion, Miles is currently living in the San Diego region, and will be attending field days at the Shire of Siar Geata as time permits, accordingly.

Note

Miles' persona last name is not pronounced like "Oooh-ka-mi" but rather "Ohhh-ka-mi", in accordance with the romanization of the Japanese long vowel.

Honors

Miles served as Court Bard for two reigns (Winter '06-Fall'07) under Baroness Sirrah Elspeth and was styled "The Just" by Baronial Champion Will Northam for his role in Will's ongoing quest scenario for the land. He earned his first Order of the Warrior on his first day of attendance by making it to the final match in the Great weapons section of the aforementioned tournament while wielding a polearm graciously loaned to him by Niveus, displaying from the very start his affinity for non-Short weaponry.

Membership

Miles is a Commoner in the Order of the Elements fighting company. Miles was appointed a member of the Crimson Wood Privateers during Mid-Reign of March 2007.

Other (Mostly Mundane) Information

Miles is a writer and poet, in addition to being well-versed in the sciences. He enjoys helping others learn and create, and is generally willing to help anyone who asks for assistance with such things as character creation, roleplay development, personal histories, etc. His literary works have placed well in Clan-level events.