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Shadovar
Senior Scribe
785 Posts |
 Posted - 20 Apr 2005 : 02:59:49
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| For me, I admired the military and magical prowess of Shade Enclave especially their Shadow Magic and black glass weapons which all re very unique. Hence, I took up the nmae of Shadovar which meant 'someone who is from Shade Enclave'. Sounds odd or funny, yes I know. *chuckles* |
We have fostered trust, recruited loyalty, and gathered the faithful. We have trained thousands. Our legions can cover the land, fill the sky and travel through the darkness. We can hunt any and all that would deny our heritage. Now is our time, now is the time of the Dark Reign(Rain) of the Empire of Shadows.
- High Prince Telemont Tanthul, Lord Shadow
In a speech given to the citizens of Shade Enclave
At the celebration of the Shinantra Battle victory when he revealed that he was THE Lord Shadow of legend. |
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Rudar Dimble
Learned Scribe
131 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2005 : 13:29:24
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| Rudar Dimble is a gnome conjurer who I once played in a online story hour campaign. Rudar resembles my real name (Ruud) and Dimble just fitted nicely with it. I use the name on different kinds of (RPG) forums, including this one. |
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webmanus
Learned Scribe
Sweden
338 Posts |
Posted - 13 May 2005 : 19:43:06
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Hi folks!
I needed sometime ago a username that I could use in as many places as possible, and webmanus came to my mind. When I was a boy, I called myself for 'manus'; in English ... MS (?) or maybe 'manuscript'. And I added web, because I am out here, in the World Wide Web, thus 'webmanus'.
Best regards,
Manuel |
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Chosen of Moradin
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1120 Posts |
Posted - 13 May 2005 : 21:05:14
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Well, generally I use the nick Hammer of Moradin in brazilian foruns. I really like of this prestige class, my "dwarf inside" give some jumps when I see it in the PGtF... but when I finally discover the Candlekeep (a good work diging the net), I try this nick, and discover that one northern cousin already was using it. So, I stay with Chosen of Moradin.
I like too much to roleplay dwarves, they are my favorite character race, Gimli was my favorite LotR character, Bruenor too, in "that not so loved elf" books, my first character was a dwarf fighter, and so on
And just to make an amend, I love that "not so loved elf", I only have the same opinion of some of the fellow scribes: the spotlights are all the time upon him... |
Dwarf, DM, husband, and proud of this! :P
twitter: @yuripeixoto
Facebook: yuri.peixoto |
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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jan 2011 : 04:25:26
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Mine is the English name for Kurama, a half-demon character in Ghostfighter (aka YuYu Hakushu), the very first anime I came to love. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36798 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jan 2011 : 11:12:42
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Originally posted by dennis
Mine is the English name for Kurama, a half-demon character in Ghostfighter (aka YuYu Hakushu), the very first anime I came to love.
I saw that one... Hated it. I thought it had much potential that was never realized.  |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jan 2011 : 12:28:26
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| Hmm, well Alisttair is just a name I came up with for a wizard character once and it stuck (it's the name of my 4E character in one of my campaigns, who is a wizard of course). |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
http://www.dmsguild.com/m/product/172023 |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jan 2011 : 12:54:02
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by dennis
Mine is the English name for Kurama, a half-demon character in Ghostfighter (aka YuYu Hakushu), the very first anime I came to love.
I saw that one... Hated it. I thought it had much potential that was never realized.
Did you finish it? Till the Three Lords (Raisen, Yomi, Mokoro) Arc? |
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GRYPHON
Senior Scribe
USA
527 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jan 2011 : 14:46:23
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| Mine was made up for the character I still play after 20 years... |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jan 2011 : 15:37:29
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@Wooly. Ghostfighter is among the top 50 anime of all time in Japan (rank 23, if I remember it right). In the Philippines, it is the only anime to have hit the TV ratings of 60%+, and is one of the most replayed series of all time.
It's fraught with interesting characters---heroes and villains alike. I find the villains' "varied" goals interesting and strong enough to drive the story.
The transformations of the 4 main characters (except Alfred, of course), was well executed. Vincent's being less emo towards the end was a refreshing thing to behold...I couldn't remember feeling more excited seeing my favorite character literally transform than I did Dennis in his fight with Karasu.
The love story of Eugene and Jenny was irritating at first, but it got a bit of sense towards the Toguro Arc.
The three movies are also good. Though I'd much like it if they also made one about the Three Lords. There's much about Yomi and Mokoro that needs more exposure... |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36798 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jan 2011 : 18:21:00
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Originally posted by dennis
@Wooly. Ghostfighter is among the top 50 anime of all time in Japan (rank 23, if I remember it right). In the Philippines, it is the only anime to have hit the TV ratings of 60%+, and is one of the most replayed series of all time.
It's fraught with interesting characters---heroes and villains alike. I find the villains' "varied" goals interesting and strong enough to drive the story.
The transformations of the 4 main characters (except Alfred, of course), was well executed. Vincent's being less emo towards the end was a refreshing thing to behold...I couldn't remember feeling more excited seeing my favorite character literally transform than I did Dennis in his fight with Karasu.
The love story of Eugene and Jenny was irritating at first, but it got a bit of sense towards the Toguro Arc.
The three movies are also good. Though I'd much like it if they also made one about the Three Lords. There's much about Yomi and Mokoro that needs more exposure...
It was one of the movies I saw, and it was enough to keep me from wanting to see anything else.
Not too many people here have names from anime/manga... (See how I did that? ) |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jan 2011 : 20:15:33
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| The movies hardly justified the series. One cannot appreciate Ghostfighter itself if he/she only watched the movies. The movies are some sort of supplementary to the series, and not the other way around. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36798 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jan 2011 : 21:10:32
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Originally posted by dennis
The movies hardly justified the series. One cannot appreciate Ghostfighter itself if he/she only watched the movies. The movies are some sort of supplementary to the series, and not the other way around.
Check your PMs.  |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jan 2011 : 02:21:31
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Incidentally, Dennis is not only the name of my favorite anime character, but of my ex as well---ironically, he's my least favorite of my exes. |
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Knight of the Gate
Senior Scribe
USA
624 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jan 2011 : 06:22:36
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I actually used KotG simply b/c it is my username on the *A Song of Ice and Fire* forums I spent the most time on when I created my CK account; I didn't want to have to remember 2 different log-ins!
If you've read the aSoIaF series, you'll be familiar with Ser Brynden Tulley (a.k.a. 'The Blackfish'). He remains the character I most respect in the series, and his title when he served his brother-in-law in the Vale was; 'The Knight of the Bloody Gate', often referred to simply as the Knight of the Gate.
Also, I didn't want to be the 1001st guy to try to register as 'Blackstaff'! |
How can life be so bountiful, providing such sublime rewards for mediocrity? -Umberto Ecco |
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Quale
Master of Realmslore
1757 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jan 2011 : 09:39:14
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Lol, from asoiaf I'd pick Giantsbane or Jaqen.
Quale was my npc from Chondath at the time I registered. The npc was a Sensate, based on this philosophy. |
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Diffan
Great Reader
USA
4436 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jan 2011 : 10:43:37
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| A buddy of mine actually inspired me to use this name, my RL last name is Diffendal. So when he and I were at a store (Rite-Aid i believe) I was swinging around this wiffle-ball bat like a sword (I was 12, so gimme a break ) and he said I was like "Conan" but instead said "Diffan, the Barbarian" and it sorta stuck. |
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Mr_Miscellany
Senior Scribe
545 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jan 2011 : 16:23:25
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My name originated from reading Schott's Miscellany around the time a new user name became necessary. 
Schott's books of miscellaneous information seemed to fit the idea of talking and reading about bits and pieces of Realmslore online and the "Mr" had a nice ring of alliteration when matched with "miscellany". |
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Dalor Darden
Great Reader
USA
4211 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jan 2011 : 22:20:34
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Dalor Nal'Raesik Darden...old name in use now for nearly thirty years.
Dalor is actually a made up (by me) male version of Dalores (from the Spanish Dolores)...which is a female name meaning "Sorrows" because of a near death by Dalor's mother at his birth...his father named him Dalor.
Darden is an English surname that is originally derived from Celtic/French roots...meaning (in French) "From Ardennes"; but having older Celtic roots from the word Ardu; which means "High Land" or "High Forest"...and so I thought it would be a fitting "Noble" Surname for a Wizard from a noble family.
Thus came to be Dalor Darden the ILLUSIONIST. Only later did he become a Wizard who focused on war magics when he went to war for the Empire of Alphatia into which he was born.
His middle "name" simply means Son of Raesik...and was entirely invented by me at the time of character creation because I wanted his initials to be:
D.N.D. |
The Old Grey Box and AD&D for me! |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 06 Jan 2011 : 02:09:53
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Originally posted by Dalor Darden
Dalor is actually a made up (by me) male version of Dalores (from the Spanish Dolores)...which is a female name meaning "Sorrows" because of a near death by Dalor's mother at his birth...his father named him Dalor.
Interesting.
Dolores, BTW, is a common name here in the Philippines. Given our history, not a surprise at all. |
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