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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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 Posted - 07 Apr 2005 : 16:59:35
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Originally posted by Crust
Hated characters include:
Dagnabit (just because of the name)
Yeah, that one really bugged me, too. |
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 07 Apr 2005 : 17:41:45
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| That was really sad . . . I loved General Dagna, and as a character his son wasn't bad, a very loyal bodyguard for Bruenor . . . but the name. Then again, the most respected dwarvin cleric in Mithril Hall right now is Cordio Muffinhead . . . |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
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Posted - 07 Apr 2005 : 18:26:46
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Alaundo
Indeed, Sirius  I was not around at the time to see the post (far too early in the day for me  )
Ooh, now we have an idea of the hours we can misbehave before Big Al shows up... SB, tonight you hide his staff while he's sleeping.
Well met
Mayhaps ye don't have enough to be getting on with, my furry friend?!  ::throws Compendium task list at Wooly Rupert:: |
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Crust
Learned Scribe
USA
273 Posts |
Posted - 07 Apr 2005 : 18:46:27
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Originally posted by KnightErrantJR
That was really sad . . . I loved General Dagna, and as a character his son wasn't bad, a very loyal bodyguard for Bruenor . . . but the name. Then again, the most respected dwarvin cleric in Mithril Hall right now is Cordio Muffinhead . . .
What is the last name "Muffinhead" supposed to symbolize? Nothing? Come on... That's the most unflattering name I've ever heard, which is surprising, since RAS coined many awesome names like Breunor Battlehammer and Banak Brawnanvil. |
"That's right, hurl back views that force ye to think by name-calling - 'tis the grand old tradition, let it not down! Anything to keep from having to think, or - Mystra forfend - change thy own views!"
Narnra glowered at her father. "Just how am I to learn how to think? By being taught by you?"
"Some folk in the Realms would give their lives for the chance to learn at my feet," Elminster said mildly. "Several already have."
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 07 Apr 2005 : 19:57:14
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Muffinhead is (according to the way Ed explains dwarven names) the common translation of the clan name of Cordio's family, who, before Cordio, were known for being a clan of cooks and bakers. But you know . . . at some point wouldn't someone that speaks common tell the Muffinhead clan that their name wasn't exaclty . . . awe inspiring?
Then again . . . how many ways can Muffinhead be translated . . . Clan Breadmind . . . Clan Yeastbrain . . .
I'll come up with something . .. |
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elven_songstress
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 07 Apr 2005 : 21:34:43
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Oh my, the list could go on and on...*lol*
Least Liked Characters
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Themalon Uskravan (jr)-He was so clueless and constantly lost his gloves too.
Alissza- She was nothing but an alu fiend in Hellgate Keep, they gave her a bit much power and she seems only in the books to be there to bed people. >.< Her plot get lost in that.
Midnight- I am still ticked she became Mystra. :P
Ilsevele-Goodness if she don't get a changed attitude soon I am going to let Malkizid out to end my pain. *lol*
Artimis Enteri- I know alot of people like him better then Drizzt but there is just something fake about him. Hopefully I will like him better with the release of the tales about him.
Danifae- There is just something about someone who would seduce Jeggred. -shudder-
On to those I do like...
Mask- Yep I am a big fan of Mask he's been a favorite since 2nd ed.
Kimmuriel-I like the psionic drow boi there's just something about him and the way he puts up with Jaraxle that amuses me.
Cat Wyvernspur- Anyone Vandergest has to worry about offending is ok in my book.
Fflar- I hope to see him more developed in coming books.
Jezz the Lame- Yep I am a big fan of Dark elves and this one is fun.
Arilyn Moonblade
Elaith of Course.
I find that I like characters more then I dislike them.
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 07 Apr 2005 : 23:49:03
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Originally posted by elven_songstress
Least Liked Characters
Artimis Enteri- I know alot of people like him better then Drizzt but there is just something fake about him. Hopefully I will like him better with the release of the tales about him.
I've never liked Artemis Entreri, either, because until Servant of the Shard, he's just been an anti-Drizzt.
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On to those I do like...
Cat Wyvernspur- Anyone Vandergest has to worry about offending is ok in my book.
Someone else who likes Cat!  |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 07 Apr 2005 : 23:50:30
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Originally posted by Alaundo
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Alaundo
Indeed, Sirius I was not around at the time to see the post (far too early in the day for me )
Ooh, now we have an idea of the hours we can misbehave before Big Al shows up... SB, tonight you hide his staff while he's sleeping.
Well met
Mayhaps ye don't have enough to be getting on with, my furry friend?! ::throws Compendium task list at Wooly Rupert::
Hey, I've written and submitted my hooks, editted Kuje's hooks and his planar article... I'm good until I get something else to edit. Until then, I've plenty of time for mischief! |
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elven_songstress
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 07 Apr 2005 : 23:53:41
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Yay someone else who also likes Cat !! ^_^
Does that mean I get to help you in your mischief too :)
Now what kinda trouble can an elven bard get into...Hmmm
You and I seem to share alot of the same interests Wooly, what is your opinion of the collection of short stories about Dragons recently written? I have a chance to get it and I wanted to know your opinion.If you've read it.
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Kuje
Great Reader
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Posted - 07 Apr 2005 : 23:59:50
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Like Wooly. I fell in love with the realms because of the earlier novels based on the SSI games. So the original Pools of trilogy and the Finder novels still have a deep place in my heart.
Speaking of I need to pull those books out again and reread them.
Cat, Alais, Finder, Dragonbait, Giogi, Olive, Shal-bal, Tarn, Ren O' the Blade, and the others will always be some of my favorite characters. And for me, the Moonshae trilogies rate up there also.
Not that the new authors don't have good tales. Far from it! But those early FR novels, like the early Dlance ones, just brought me the wonder that is FR.
Maybe I just got older and more jaded but sometimes the novels that came after the early ones just don't grab me like the old ones. |
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Edited by - Kuje on 08 Apr 2005 00:01:42 |
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elven_songstress
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 08 Apr 2005 : 00:08:39
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Ah yeah!
I agree I adore the earlier stuff, I enjoyed Evermeet and the earlier books as well. DLance also opened the D&D world up to me as well.
I am currently rereading Evermeet. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 08 Apr 2005 : 00:18:33
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Originally posted by elven_songstress
Yay someone else who also likes Cat !! ^_^
Does that mean I get to help you in your mischief too :)
Now what kinda trouble can an elven bard get into...Hmmm
You and I seem to share alot of the same interests Wooly, what is your opinion of the collection of short stories about Dragons recently written? I have a chance to get it and I wanted to know your opinion.If you've read it.
I've got a rather large reading backlog right now... So I've not yet gotten to that book. Maybe I'll make that the next one I read...
As for mischief, I always welcome other mischief makers! |
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elven_songstress
Learned Scribe
126 Posts |
Posted - 08 Apr 2005 : 00:23:28
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I think I too will get it to read as well ^_^
As for mischief making, yeah I'm there :P |
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benking27
Acolyte
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Posted - 08 Apr 2005 : 22:02:26
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Favs
Jarlaxle
Gromph
Sarya Dlardrageth
Drasek Riven
Triel
Berg'inyon
Belwar Dissengulp
Liriel
Xzorsh
Taegan
Jak Fleet
Matron Malice
Thibbledworf Pwent
Tee-a-nick-nick |
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Tanyn Midrain
Acolyte
Sweden
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Posted - 08 Apr 2005 : 23:01:58
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*** SPOILER ***
Matteo
Talbot Uskevren
Erevis Cale
Ryld Argith ( why did he have to die? )
Pharaun
Jarlaxle
I really hate Danifae, if for no better reason than that she orchestrated Ryld's death. I don't know how to put this, but I hate her in a good way, since she is a very well-written character and it's hard not to have strong feelings toward her. |
"Deserves got nothin' to do with it." |
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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
730 Posts |
Posted - 09 Apr 2005 : 09:03:42
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Most loved and hated novel characters 2.0
I'll add to the most loved ones,Azoun IV, princess Tanalasta  , Mist, Zrie Prakis and Alias
And the most hated list expand joining Akabar Bel Akash and this damned wicked other peoplestuff-loving halfling Olive Ruskettle(from Azure Bonds), please, someone step on her!!!! |
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"I THINK I JUST HAD ANOTHER NEAR-RINCEWIND EXPERIENCE"- Discworld's Death frustrated after Rincewind scapes his grasp... again.
"I am death, come for thee" - Nimbul, from Baldur's Gate I just before being badly spanked
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Rhezarnos
Learned Scribe
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Malaysia
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Posted - 10 Apr 2005 : 15:44:27
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How did I miss this topic? *Sigh* Anyways, my favs (in no particular order):
Jarlaxle
Bouldershoulder Bros
Pharaun
Ryld
Bruenor
Thorn
Pwent(?)
Methil
Anybody that have hit/wounded Wulfgar (human, orcs, i don't care)
Deekin (oh wait, he's from Neverwinter Nights...)
Disliked (don't hate any):
Ibn
Whoever that made Khazidea
Ghost
Selsharra Durothil & Ammisyll Veldann (reminds me of some people)
Kelemvor
Dellie Curtie
Wulfgar
The drow that killed Xzorsh (forgot his name) |
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Ethriel
Learned Scribe
USA
272 Posts |
Posted - 13 Apr 2005 : 22:36:40
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Ah, yes, I missed someone: the most sanctimonious, irritating little rat in all of Forgotten Realms, the Sue of Sues: Jherek.
A pathetic excuse for a character...flaws? Helloooo, flaws? "I feel bad for looking at a girl! I have an eeeeevil father and a dark, tormented past, I'm the Chosen one!I blush at the very thought of naaaaughty things!" Ugh...from the beginning, his complete lack of flaws (I mean...he doesn't have ONE, even Drizzt taunts his dying enemies for the love'a...) from his refusing a woman for...no apparant reason...the chastity angle just seems dumb and forced. Mel tried far too hard to make Jherek into a good guy and he ended up as a hateable goody-two shoes |
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Shadovar
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 14 Apr 2005 : 10:39:53
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 Thats an interesting reply. |
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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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Ethriel
Learned Scribe
USA
272 Posts |
Posted - 14 Apr 2005 : 20:48:04
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| when I hate someone THAT much, rest assured it'll be a thought out response |
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Winterfox
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 15 Apr 2005 : 01:38:18
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Originally posted by Ethriel
Ah, yes, I missed someone: the most sanctimonious, irritating little rat in all of Forgotten Realms, the Sue of Sues: Jherek.
A pathetic excuse for a character...flaws? Helloooo, flaws? "I feel bad for looking at a girl! I have an eeeeevil father and a dark, tormented past, I'm the Chosen one!I blush at the very thought of naaaaughty things!" Ugh...from the beginning, his complete lack of flaws (I mean...he doesn't have ONE, even Drizzt taunts his dying enemies for the love'a...) from his refusing a woman for...no apparant reason...the chastity angle just seems dumb and forced. Mel tried far too hard to make Jherek into a good guy and he ended up as a hateable goody-two shoes
*scratches head* Jherek's the protagonist of the Threat from the Seas trilogy, right? If yes, then word to all points. FR's a Sue breeding ground anyway, so hey. |
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Ethriel
Learned Scribe
USA
272 Posts |
Posted - 15 Apr 2005 : 01:52:11
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| Yep you got it, Winter...The "I can't sleep with you and I must blush at every tiny reference to sex I hear because I am saving myself for love even though no sane girl would ever touch my attitude." |
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Snotlord
Senior Scribe
Norway
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Posted - 15 Apr 2005 : 11:09:08
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My favorite characters is Boo, no one else comes close.
Storm, the Knights of Myth Drannor, Bruenor, Pavel, Jack Ravenwild, Jahira and Minsc as they are presented in the computer game, and Deekin comes close, and pretty much defines the realms as far as I am concerned.
I can't say I hate any of the characters, but I am not a big fan of the sillier Salvatore dwarves and that drow with the urban sombrero. |
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khorne
Master of Realmslore
Finland
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Posted - 15 Apr 2005 : 21:46:36
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I have such a long list of characters that I like that it would take a year to tell them all, so I`ll just say the ones I hate. On top of the list comes LIoth,then Shar,then Kymil Nimesin and every single racist sun elf forever!
However, there is one character that I love above all others ever since I read the hunters blades trilogy. It`s Obould Many-arrows(ever since playing warcraft 3 I have had a soft spot for orcs. FINALLY they get a land to call their own in FR as well) |
If I were a ranger, I would pick NDA for my favorite enemy |
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Defender
Acolyte
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Posted - 16 Apr 2005 : 11:49:39
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Here are my list:
Hated ones:
1) Obould Many arrows
2) King Azoun IV
3) Jaraxle and Artemis
4) Urglen
5) Donnia and Adon and Kaerlic
6) Jherek
7) Sarevok
8) Lareth
9) Wulfgar
10) Cyric
11) Mask
12) Bane
13) Myrkul
Favored ones:
1) Sammaster
2) Galeron Nihmedu
3) Melagaunt Tanthul
4) Telamont Tanthul
5) The Blue Suzerain
6) Dorn Graybrook
7) Erevis Cale
8) Caledan Caldorian
9) Bruenor Battlehammer
10) The Seven sisters
11) Drizzt Do Urden(all time hit favorite)
12) Princess Alusair Obarskyr. |
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Rhezarnos
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Posted - 16 Apr 2005 : 14:28:43
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However, there is one character that I love above all others ever since I read the hunters blades trilogy. It`s Obould Many-arrows(ever since playing warcraft 3 I have had a soft spot for orcs. FINALLY they get a land to call their own in FR as well)
Heh...gotta say I quite agree with the opinion of orcs getting their own land. Now if only if they weren't such idiotic bad guys... |
Playing a winged dwarf with acrophobia is fun. |
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khorne
Master of Realmslore
Finland
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Posted - 16 Apr 2005 : 15:12:21
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Originally posted by Rhezarnos
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Originally posted by khorne
However, there is one character that I love above all others ever since I read the hunters blades trilogy. It`s Obould Many-arrows(ever since playing warcraft 3 I have had a soft spot for orcs. FINALLY they get a land to call their own in FR as well)
Heh...gotta say I quite agree with the opinion of orcs getting their own land. Now if only if they weren't such idiotic bad guys...
I seriously doubt you could call Obould an idiot(at least not twice) |
If I were a ranger, I would pick NDA for my favorite enemy |
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Shadovar
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 17 Apr 2005 : 02:16:06
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| Well, quite true, but I truly wonder what would happen after the Hunter Blades Trilogy, will King Obould Many Arrows going to expand his influence (I mean spreading to that of an empire) and how would this redefine the orcs, especially King Obould Many Arrows. |
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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Rhezarnos
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 17 Apr 2005 : 07:20:14
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Originally posted by khorne
I seriously doubt you could call Obould an idiot(at least not twice)
I meant the orcs in general. HEck I wouldn't mind if they turned into the noble, samurai-ish orcs of Warcraft. |
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