Staccatto Toccata

MaA Staccatto Toccata, of the Inland Ocean under the Northern Lights of Kingdom Blackspire

”That's right: we're actually an illuminati organization bent on world domination... through wenching."

Flurby Character Biography

Staccatto has spent the bulk of his life either being a rich bard or a poor bard. Really, the difference between the two isn't that big: the food and women are generally more tasteless for poor bards, but it's really all the same in the end. Having spent most of his life in pursuit of coin and cleavage, Staccatto stumbled into the Crimson Sanctum where he played many delightful concerts, made some close friends and ruthlessly ridiculed everyone who wronged him. When he got bored of that, he left for greener pastures (and less chaste women), leaving behind only terrible nicknames and the music of laughter.

... What did you expect? He's a bard. That's what bards do.

Mundane Biography

Andy was introduced to Amtgard in April of 2007 as a senior in high school. He was a common sight at the Crimson Sanctum throughout his senior year and the following summer until he moved to Seattle to attend the University of Washington. He took a year long hiatus while he lived in the dorms, largely due to his inability to get to a park. Now, he regularly plays with the good folk of the Inland Ocean where he takes ruthless beatings from the vastly superior fighters. While he can occasionally be seen at Twig-on-Hill, the Crimson Sanctum, Silver Sun and Siar Geata during the summer months, he considers himself an Inland Ocean fighter who merely visits the Southern lands (much like a wandering bard might).

His most recent pet project has been recruiting members for an order. And an awesome one at that. More details to come.

Belted Family

In March 2009, Squire Skull Headhunter took Staccatto as his man-at-arms, bringing the young bard into Sir Downfall's belted family.

• Duke Sir Downfall Obsidyn (Crown)
  • Warlord Sir Gabrial Soulstealer (Serpent)
    • Baronet Sir Tirgal (Serpent)
      • Man-At-Arms Arik Rose
  • Lord Squire Jen of RedSmoke
  • Baron Squire Scorch Obsidyn Flamedancer
    • Woman-At-Arms OreoSG
    • Man-At-Arms Chicken
  • Etah Obsidyn Reis (Flame)
    • Man-At-Arms WhiteOwl
    • Squire Athena Obsidyn
    • Man-At-Arms Porkchop
  • Baronet Squire 52

Notable Accomplishments

• Occasionally writes songs about various people in the Amtgard community. His personal favorite thusfar has been Lalailom the Lusty Wench
• Responsible for updating the heraldry of the Crimson Sanctum after their join with the Kingdom of Dragonspine. Though the actual sketch of the heraldry was done by an friend of his who is an aspiring artist, he spearheaded the initiative to have it revised and supervised the creation of a banner. He also transfered the original sketch into the vector copy used online and for the banner.
• Coded the Crimson Sanctum website.
• The first player who began in the Crimson Sanctum to join a belted family.
• Aided in the creation of Twig-on-Hill, a new Southern California park founded by members of the Crimson Sanctum. He is also composing a melody for the park.

Songs Composed by Staccatto

• Ballad of the Wraith
• Dirty Filthy Stinky John
• Lalailom the Lusty Wench

Positions Held

• (Pro-tem) Chancellor of the Crimson Sanctum - July 2008 to September 2008
• Guildmaster of Bards of the Northern Lights - October 2009 to present
• Guildmaster of Monsters of the Northern Lights - October 2009 to present

More Information

I hate battlegames. The times that I'm happiest being a bard are when I'm off the field. You'll usually see me with a big smile on my face when I'm singing and playing guitar by the campfire at events.

I can come off as a bit of an arrogant jerk. Sorry about that; it's really more of an act than anything. I like to play the bard and, in my head, that tends to include a degree of playful teasing. If it really bothers you, please just talk to me about it. I do have a genuine, profound respect for many, though I usually prefer to express it by giving them a hard time.

My favorite pre-game music is The Book of Heavy Metal by Dream Evil. Specifically, I imagine myself killing hoards of "bad guys" like something out of Dynasty Warriors to the song M.O.M. (Man or Mouse).

I'm okay with saying "sorry for the late hit" as many times as I need. Please don't take it personally. Oh, and I don't hit too hard. There is no such thing as hitting too hard unless you're leaving bruises. And even then, maybe we should just wear some underarmor.

Affiliated Groups

• SPH - Household

Heraldry

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• ORK