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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
 Posted - 20 Feb 2003 : 04:46:33
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Okay, I’ve been mulling this over for some time, and finally I’ve decided to do it. I’ve been very curious as to the origin of the names I find popping up around here -- as well as the avatar pictures used -- ever since I came on this forum nearly a month ago. Then I happened to find a thread that was asking the same thing, only without the avatar bit. Being a new and inexperienced member (I’d only been one for three days) I figured no one would like me cloning an existing thread.
But now I look at it again, and see something that I hadn’t before. Namely, that only forty posts were made to the above thread. That means that only forty-one names (counting the person who started the thread, the esteemed Kahonen) could have been discussed. Actually, it’s even less, as (if I counted right) sixteen posts did not explain names. That means that only a mere twenty-five actually WERE explained. That’s twenty five out of TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE, folks. And even if you subtract the lurkers (those who haven’t made any posts -- shame on you all!) that leaves one hundred sixty who haven’t posted to that thread, myself included.
So I’m posting this in the General forum, rather than the less-popular Adventuring forum where the original was, in an attempt to get more people to answer. I think that that was the reason only twenty-five names were discussed -- because the track over there was less traveled by. (Besides, with my apologies to Kahonen, that wasn’t the best place for this topic anyway.)
Now, I realize that some names don’t need explaining (i.e., “Elminster” or any of the names here with “Drizzt” in them). Others have been mentioned in different threads (two both notable and recent would be mine and Pinball Wizard’s). And of course the twenty-five who already posted elsewhere.
However, no one’s really talked about avatar pictures. I think that they are nearly as important as the names we choose, as they are often the only faces we can relate to on here. I picked mine because it was the closest to my idea of “slightly mysterious sage.” I don’t know what cover art it happens to be from, though.
So how about it? Start talking, people!
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Edited by - Alaundo on 26 Aug 2004 11:37:33
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sushisauce
Seeker
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - 20 Feb 2003 : 04:54:02
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My name?
*chuckle*
I figured you dearCandlekeepians would have never heard of Japanlittle less sushi (even if I'm from the USA) besides, there is no "sushisauce" It was just suppost to be temperary until I knew more about FR and all but I guess it stay...
My avatar...
I like druids and all that stuff but I've never played one so i pisk it besides I thought it looked better than the rest (no ofense but with my name, you need a some-what spaztic pisture thats not crazy) |
Normal is what we choose it to be. |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 20 Feb 2003 : 04:59:36
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Never heard of Nippon? Better known as Japan? Lost Elph's going to be upset about that -- she's an anime/manga freak. And as for sushi -- why wouldn't we have heard of it? (My older brother still tries to get me to eat it. I like my fish best when they're fried, thank you very much.  ) |
Hell hath no fury like all of Candlekeep rising in defense of one of its own.
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Lost Elph
Seeker
USA
61 Posts |
Posted - 20 Feb 2003 : 05:06:57
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| my name? well Lost because i really don`t fit in to a group of "normal" people....not that you guys aren`t normal or anything and Elph because i was gonna use it for a name in on of my short storys and thought that Elf was just not sutied to a name. the pic thingy well Elph and its a elf pic it just worked..... |
I`m not lost, my dreams are.
I am one of those people who go through life unseen, but I don`t think of it as a bad thing, no I think of it as an opportunity |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 20 Feb 2003 : 05:19:48
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Succinctly put as always, Elph. And wonderful attention to grammar too.  (Sorry folks, remember we know each other outside of here. ) |
Hell hath no fury like all of Candlekeep rising in defense of one of its own.
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Sadonayerah Odrydin
Learned Scribe
USA
210 Posts |
Posted - 20 Feb 2003 : 05:37:45
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Hey Elph? Define "normal". I don't think any of us here can be considered normal...at least...not in my opinion.
I think I've already explained my name so I probably shouldn't again should I? Lol.
But I can explain my avatar! I picked this picture because I'm a big fan of elves (though my name is a drow's name), and I really like this picture. I think it suits most of the characters I create. (even if they aren't elven in any way and even if this is Jaheira from BG2: Shadows of Amn...lol. ) |
"What's that," asked Mogget.
"Sardines," said Sam. "I knew they were standard rations, so I got a few tins for you."
"What are sardines?" Moggest asked suspiciously. "And why is there a key? Is this some sort of Abhorsen joke?"
Abhorsen by Garth Nix
"What you made a vampire...Pomeranian?!" --Hannibal King from Blade Trinity
~Sadie |
Edited by - Sadonayerah Odrydin on 21 Feb 2003 01:39:13 |
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Lost Elph
Seeker
USA
61 Posts |
Posted - 20 Feb 2003 : 05:51:12
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......define "normal"......*thinks* ow that hurt....um i don`t know.....
Bookwyrm:heheheehe ya i`m so much of an anime/manga fan i even scare you some times
.....ahhhhhh doing too many things at once......sorry i`m RPGing and talking to a friend on Aim and talking to Bookwyrm and Sodonayerah and posting here all at the same time its too much for this half-elf to handle.....so why am i doing it? |
I`m not lost, my dreams are.
I am one of those people who go through life unseen, but I don`t think of it as a bad thing, no I think of it as an opportunity |
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sushisauce
Seeker
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - 20 Feb 2003 : 07:50:07
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Oh, im deeply sorry...i didnt know there were Fanime members amoung us... but there still isnt a sushi sauce (and the Nippon thing was refering to if-this-was-Candlekeep-people) |
Normal is what we choose it to be. |
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Lost Elph
Seeker
USA
61 Posts |
Posted - 20 Feb 2003 : 07:58:17
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| thats ohk Sushisauce not many people know that i like anime |
I`m not lost, my dreams are.
I am one of those people who go through life unseen, but I don`t think of it as a bad thing, no I think of it as an opportunity |
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Echon
Senior Scribe
Denmark
422 Posts |
Posted - 20 Feb 2003 : 12:31:09
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I chose my avatar because I find it cute and charming.
-Echon |
"If others had not been foolish, we should be so."
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Kitira Gildragon
Learned Scribe
USA
191 Posts |
Posted - 20 Feb 2003 : 12:59:04
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quote:
Originally posted by Echon
I chose my avatar because I find it cute and charming.
-Echon
As do we all, Echon
Kitira came from my previous character's name in BG2, (the wild mage) Kiti D'Aleshan. Gildragon came from Gold dragon, but with a difference since I can have a mean streak. The Avatar came from Savage Frontier, one of the first PC D&D games I'd played
*rummages around for the old manual* Still have it!
OT: BTW, sushi rules (it's good for you), and I'm an anime/manga freak too! You should see my sketch book ;) |
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Edited by - Kitira Gildragon on 20 Feb 2003 16:46:13 |
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Ranaghar Tsaran
Learned Scribe
Poland
133 Posts |
Posted - 20 Feb 2003 : 16:34:33
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Well...my name is a normal drowish name and I chose it because I like drows(surface elves too).
And my avatar? it's the only drowish one(unfortunately!!!) |
"Do not be afraid of greatness. Some achieve greatness, some are born great, and some have greatness thrust upon them..." |
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zemd
Master of Realmslore
France
1103 Posts |
Posted - 20 Feb 2003 : 18:15:41
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| I chose this avatar because it represents my favorite character in the Realms: Midnight |
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Salius Kai
Learned Scribe
USA
217 Posts |
Posted - 21 Feb 2003 : 00:34:53
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I've already posted how my name came to be. Butas for my avatar, it was the closest thing I could find resembling the hero of the comic I am working on, Salius Kai.
And as for there being Anime fans in Candle Keep, my comic IS Anime/Manga. |
"Welcome to these walls of infinite knowledge."
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Sadonayerah Odrydin
Learned Scribe
USA
210 Posts |
Posted - 21 Feb 2003 : 01:51:00
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Elph: O.o maybe I shouldn't have said "define normal". um...*thinks*...nevermind. just forget about it.
sushisauce: referring to the email you sent me, Lost Elph is more spazzin' than me. (no offense meant to you Elph. I mean this in the best possible way). |
"What's that," asked Mogget.
"Sardines," said Sam. "I knew they were standard rations, so I got a few tins for you."
"What are sardines?" Moggest asked suspiciously. "And why is there a key? Is this some sort of Abhorsen joke?"
Abhorsen by Garth Nix
"What you made a vampire...Pomeranian?!" --Hannibal King from Blade Trinity
~Sadie |
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Lost Elph
Seeker
USA
61 Posts |
Posted - 21 Feb 2003 : 04:16:17
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| hay i`m not a spaz....i`m just hyper thats all *big puppy dog eyes* you belive me right? *whimper whimper*....ohk thats enough of that, creeping myself out there |
I`m not lost, my dreams are.
I am one of those people who go through life unseen, but I don`t think of it as a bad thing, no I think of it as an opportunity |
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Sadonayerah Odrydin
Learned Scribe
USA
210 Posts |
Posted - 21 Feb 2003 : 04:22:09
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*takes picture for scrapbook* this is gonna be sooo cute!  You with big puppy dog eyes! Lol. Sorry. I'm just teasing you. Okay so you're not spazzin. you're just hyper. |
"What's that," asked Mogget.
"Sardines," said Sam. "I knew they were standard rations, so I got a few tins for you."
"What are sardines?" Moggest asked suspiciously. "And why is there a key? Is this some sort of Abhorsen joke?"
Abhorsen by Garth Nix
"What you made a vampire...Pomeranian?!" --Hannibal King from Blade Trinity
~Sadie |
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DragonofJustice
Acolyte
46 Posts |
Posted - 21 Feb 2003 : 05:57:13
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Well, Bookwyrm, I still say you need to try sushi. I do believe that a real bookworm is one that devours all written knowledge. As you are a bookwyrm, and wyrms are supposed to have more . . .fortitude, you should be able to stomach a little sushi. I promise I wouldn't steer you wrong. Well not too badly.
As for my name, I like dragons, its a family thing, and I always thought that there should be a loose knit from of justice amoung the dragon community. |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 21 Feb 2003 : 06:16:21
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| Hmm, another dragon . . . my monthly hunting flights are looking longer and longer . . . . Oh, and I have tried sushi, I just don't like it. Dragons who have firey breath have it for a reason, you know. Mmm, yum. |
Hell hath no fury like all of Candlekeep rising in defense of one of its own.
Download the brickfilm masterpiece by Leftfield Studios! See this page for more. |
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Artalis
Senior Scribe
USA
444 Posts |
Posted - 21 Feb 2003 : 13:18:04
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As I mentioned in a previous topic over here the name is from a character of mine from Middle Earth.
He has a way of getting around though....
Any Scholars of Quenya here who can tell me what "Artalis" means? |
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zemd
Master of Realmslore
France
1103 Posts |
Posted - 21 Feb 2003 : 14:04:25
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I LOVE sushi!
Is it the raw fish with rice thing, or is the raw fish alone? |
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Artalis
Senior Scribe
USA
444 Posts |
Posted - 21 Feb 2003 : 22:15:41
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Raw fish alone is sashimi.
Raw fish (most of the time) and rice with a seaweed wrap is sushi.
Note that some sushi (in contemporary American view at least) is cooked.
Eel for example is cooked and served with a sweet teriyaki-like sauce.
(and is my favorite if anyone wants to know)
-gee thanks, now I'm hungry again |
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Artalis
Senior Scribe
USA
444 Posts |
Posted - 21 Feb 2003 : 22:24:28
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Oh, the avatar...
Well one of the disadvantages of using an existing character in a setting like this is that you have a clear picture in your head as to what they actually look like.
Sometimes finding an Avatar is tricky. I have been fishing around for a while looking. The last one I had was close but this one is a little closer. With the added benefit of not looking chubby. |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 22 Feb 2003 : 05:01:33
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quote:
Originally posted by Artalis
He has a way of getting around though....
Well, this statement by you reminds me of a clue Bellua Aeneus Lacerta dropped as to the meaning of his own name. That, plus my feeling that the root word for this means "foot" or "walk" (I could very well be wrong! I'm no good with languages) I think that "Artalis" means "Walker" or "Traveler."
But it's just a guess. Right or wrong? |
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Frey
Learned Scribe
130 Posts |
Posted - 23 Feb 2003 : 08:54:46
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I've explained Frey's name elsewhere (the earlier thread). The atavar was just the one which fitted Frey's appearance best (and wasn't used by another )
As for 'normal'... Donnu but isn't 'normal' another word for 'boring'? I am glad I'm not normal and surely don't want to be that ever.
And then 'hyper'. This means (a lot) more of something than usual (another word for normal again ) It could just mean the others are slow, couldn't it? I've been accused of having ADHD. Dunno, could be. I am me and that might have advantages and disadvantages, but it's enough.
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- Imagine ... there's no imagination. -
(remember Frey is just a PC) |
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Artalis
Senior Scribe
USA
444 Posts |
Posted - 23 Feb 2003 : 15:49:22
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quote:
Originally posted by Bookwyrm
Well, this statement by you reminds me of a clue Bellua Aeneus Lacerta dropped as to the meaning of his own name. That, plus my feeling that the root word for this means "foot" or "walk" (I could very well be wrong! I'm no good with languages) I think that "Artalis" means "Walker" or "Traveler."
But it's just a guess. Right or wrong?
Sorry Bookwyrm, wrong.
The name is from Quenya not Latin. (Quenya is the High Elvish of Middle Earth.)The "he has a way of getting around" wasn't a clue though perhaps I should have included one for you all. Ah well... |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 23 Feb 2003 : 19:22:45
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| I was talking about Quenya. Oh well, it was just a guess, like I said. |
Hell hath no fury like all of Candlekeep rising in defense of one of its own.
Download the brickfilm masterpiece by Leftfield Studios! See this page for more. |
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Sadonayerah Odrydin
Learned Scribe
USA
210 Posts |
Posted - 23 Feb 2003 : 22:20:19
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Bookwyrm: Dang it! You're not online right now! I had some good news too.... Anyway, I decided to go ahead and change the avatar. (no that's not my good news. lol) Though I'm not sure I'll stick with it for a while. And yeah I guess it looks like Sadon a little...it works though.
Well, I'll just tell you my good news here. I found my story! ...and it wasn't in the black hole under my desk...it was in the box in my closet. I'm gonna make some changes to it before I send it to you. The only bad part is that it's not the beginning of the story. I'm still working on the beginning. (that's what I was working on last night when I was talking to you....) |
"What's that," asked Mogget.
"Sardines," said Sam. "I knew they were standard rations, so I got a few tins for you."
"What are sardines?" Moggest asked suspiciously. "And why is there a key? Is this some sort of Abhorsen joke?"
Abhorsen by Garth Nix
"What you made a vampire...Pomeranian?!" --Hannibal King from Blade Trinity
~Sadie |
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Alexis Merlin
Learned Scribe
USA
115 Posts |
Posted - 23 Feb 2003 : 22:32:01
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Hi all,
As mentioned in the previous thread on this topic - my name comes from an adaptation of my real first name (Alex) and the Legendary Mage from Arthurian times of whom I am a great fan. Not the most original of names I know but I kind of got attached to it after playing with the character all the way through BG1 and now working on BG2. As for the avatar...well I was looking for a suitably mageish one with a hint of wildness to fit in with my Chaotic Good persona and rather liked this one - not least because the hair fits mine on a bad day
I think the picture is taken from the Cover of 'Eye of the Beholder 2'...my first contact with AD&D (drifts off into nostalgic memories)...anyone confirm/correct me on this issue??
Best to all,
Alexis |
It is knowledge that influences and equalizes the social condition of man; that gives to all, however different their political position, passions which are in common, and enjoyments which are universal.
(Benjamin Disraeli)
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lowtech
Learned Scribe
USA
315 Posts |
Posted - 24 Feb 2003 : 00:48:40
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| Not much to tell, its half of my regular internet name, 'lowtech redneck'. I just liked the pirate picture, so I chose it. I'll be indroducing a new character for the Inn, named 'Dirk'. |
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Lost Elph
Seeker
USA
61 Posts |
Posted - 24 Feb 2003 : 03:26:49
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| bwhahahahahahahahaha!!!! ohk sorry bout that but i saw this and i had to get it....Alias is my fav FR char!!! i just looooooovvvvveeeee her!!!! so i changed my avatar |
I`m not lost, my dreams are.
I am one of those people who go through life unseen, but I don`t think of it as a bad thing, no I think of it as an opportunity |
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The Origin of Members' Names (take two)
