Name: Ben Username: The one and only. Dare I say? Age: 33 Ethnicity: Mixed Sex: Male Religion: Christian (Nondenominational) Languages: English, Japanese (Semi-fluent & learning), I also know some Scots Gaelic, Quenyan (Elvish), and Miccosukee (My tribal tongue) Relationship Status: Single (Though generally unavailable unless I find I really enjoy someone).
Current Projects/Freelance work
I am a voice talent and script writer for Faerun History
I have a much smaller personal Youtube channel that I use to make videos on various subjects. Only been making videos for 2 years, but it's growing!
I'm the host of a Science Fiction & Fantasy Podcast where I interview authors of the genre.
Interests (Includes but is not limited to)
Writing/Reading (Love writing and I own too many books)
Video Games (Been a gamer for close to 23 years now)
Working Out/Martial Arts (Wing Chun/Oyama Karate mostly. Some historical swordplay as well.)
History (Military History is my specialty)
Zoology
Art (Mostly Illustrations. Used to be good. Am picking it back up)
Voice Acting/Singing
Tabletop Gaming (Started late in the game. Been at it for 3 years. I was the kid who bought the monster manuals and D&D books just for the lore for the longest time. I've played 3.5e, 5e, Star Wars D20, Edge of the Empire, PF, and PF2.)
Weaponry of all kinds
Anime (mostly action/shonen. DBZ & YYH being my favorites)
Movies (Action/War/Drama films being my go-to)
Music (Rock of all kinds, as well as historical folk songs, sea shanties, pub songs, a bit of classical music, etc)
Guitar (am learning to play, but being left handed makes it challenging)
There's more but if you care enough you can PM me :P
Roleplay F.A.Q.
Fantasy, Sci Fi, and Historical are my genres. Fantasy being my favorite and Sci Fi/Historical being close seconds.
Advanced / Nation / 1x1 / Casual (only in certain circumstances)
I generally write at the 'Advanced Level' meaning 4+ Paragraphs with good grammar.
I am usually busy with many projects and RPs, but if you wish to do a 1x1 with me, you'll need to present your case. Those I already do it with have my trust as a Roleplayer.
I love many, many fictional universes so me trying to list them all is an effort in futility!
1. What is the book you recommend to about everyone?
I'm not usually a Stephen King fan. I don't enjoy most of his work. However I have to recommend The Stand to everybody, no matter what genre you're a fan of. It's a lengthy read, over a thousand pages. But I've read it twice and it's just a compelling, entertaining masterpiece of fiction imo.
2. What are your top 5 favorite books you've read?
Sea of Swords by R.A. Salvatore
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson (A brilliant piece of science fiction. I like the movie but it is no representation of the book.)
Gotrek & Felix: Beastslayer by William King
The Loch by Steve Alten
Swordmage by Richard Baker
3. Top 5 authors?
R.A. Salvatore
Gave Thorpe
Robert Jordan (for some of his work)
William King
Graham Mcneil
4. Worst book you've ever read? I usually don't read books that don't catch my fancy, but I was sort of interested in Blood and Iron by Jon Sprunk and decided to pick it up as a new book to try and get into. But honestly, while the beginning part of the book was interesting and well described, and the magic system was fairly neat, the story could have been better and the writing got worse as the book progressed. I honestly just finished it because I felt like I needed to, and the plot was just okay enough for me to finish it. I thought the protagonists, particularly the main one would be interesting. But he was just generic tbh. Every woman was hot as fuck and the hottest women wanted to sleep with the very generic main character who happened to be special. Those parts were lol worthy.
5. What book seemed really popular but you didn’t like? The Harry Potter series. I like the movies and I know the books well enough to get some of the jokes and talks, but I always felt the books themselves were a bit too...I don't think childish is the right word. I guess light hearted for me. Every year in school the other students would read Harry Potter if it was on the summer reading list and I was too busy reading Warhammer 40k or D&D novels.
Honorable mention to Wizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind, and any Brandon Sanderson novel.
6. What five books have you always wanted to read but haven’t got round to?
Eisenhorn
Hammer's Slammers
Annotated Elminster
The Art of War by Sun Tzu (I fancy myself a pretty good military historian, and I think it's sheer stubbornness I haven't picked this up yet. Though I've seen documentaries of the work.)
Quick question: by Calanon and Brogach having a bond, do you mean just a random/commonplace type bond that can form between animal and person, or something more elf related, something a bit deeper than that more average person-animal connection? Asking to figure out Rayadell's level of understanding to that.
To most Arbites on lesser worlds, they would claim this would be above their pay grade. Herold however, would have no qualms about shooting those men for dishonoring the rank of the Adeptus Arbites. It was his duty as the keeper of law and peace that these Chaos filth be undone by his hand. As the Chimera opened up, the Krieger was kind enough to give him ample room to wrought the Emperor's will.
The spawn of Chaos, a writhing tentacle monstrosity of terror, muscle, and warp-curse. It tore at the chunks of the Rhino with a mutated strength that could only be unholy in nature. Luckily, the high velocity guns and the psyker had it handled, it seemed. The teeming hordes of filth were another matter, a tide he and the Death Trooper were happy to stem.
Herold took a fragmentation grenade and flung it past the initial mass of heretic turned troops. Seconds before the shrapnel tore through the horde, he bore his shield and unslung his shock maul. The weapon's power meter sang in its highest setting, the maul head glowing with power. With a grimace the likes of which appeared before bloody work was to be done, he advanced.
His shield held aloft, he shove-jerked forward and knocked back a tide of the vermin, before sweeping his shock maul before him. The shock-enhanced melee weapon blew apart heads and limbs. His shield was then held before him before any counter attack could be made. Yet again he pressed forward and ended lives, causing a rift in whatever 'ranks' the foe might have.
It was a subconscious action, but Calanon straightened his shoulders a bit at the compliment, giving a friendly smile. "Sometimes I feel as if Brogach teaches me far more," he said, merely half joking. Truly, Calanon often looked to his mount and truest friend for guidance and a measure of how to keep calm and stay the course. "Thank you." He said earnestly. "We have a bond, and I am honored that Brogach listens to me."
The Elk trotted to the end of the street, and then took a left. His hooves beat up small wisps of snow as Brogach kept pace steadily. It was only when Calanon noticed the large sign with red hemlines titled 'Hearth and Home' that he pulled on the beast's reins to slow him. Calanon's keen eyes gave the place a once over, and he determined it looked the size and manner of an Inn, and Brogach slowed to a casual halt.
The front porch was wide enough for a dozen people to linger and chat or smoke pipes, with various weary chairs one could rock upon. The floor was made of old timber, but still strong Calanon guessed. There was hardly any snow touching the porch, as if Inn exuded warmth.
"I dare say you've grown accustomed to Brogach as well," he said. Kindness often seemed to sing out of Calanon, merely by his smile. "We'll make fast friends of you yet, I think." With an agile sweep of his leg, he slid off of Brogach and allowed Rayadell to do the same, and then placed his hand along Brogach's snout. "Wait here friend. I'll find a warm place for you." He merely needed to pull his cloak about himself, and awaited Rayadell to enter the Inn with him.
First thing was first. They needed two rooms, and a stable for Brogach. He was certain there was such in the back.
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[b][color=F70D1A]Name:[/color][/b] Ben
[b][color=F70D1A]Username:[/color][/b] The one and only. Dare I say?
[b][color=F70D1A]Age:[/color][/b] 33
[b][color=F70D1A]Ethnicity:[/color][/b] Mixed
[b][color=F70D1A]Sex:[/color][/b] Male
[b][color=F70D1A]Religion:[/color][/b] Christian (Nondenominational)
[b][color=F70D1A]Languages:[/color][/b] English, Japanese (Semi-fluent & learning), I also know some Scots Gaelic, Quenyan (Elvish), and Miccosukee (My tribal tongue)
[b][color=F70D1A]Relationship Status:[/color][/b] Single (Though generally unavailable unless I find I [i]really[/i] enjoy someone).
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[*] I am a voice talent and script writer for [url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkT1vY_wBiCn8CO6B34wuVw]Faerun History[/url]
[*]I have a much smaller personal [url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTlZX-niwE-QgAJBVgKXLEA?view_as=subscriber]Youtube channel[/url] that I use to make videos on various subjects. Only been making videos for 2 years, but it's growing!
[*]I'm the host of a Science Fiction & Fantasy [url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRED1iiy0HnOUxA0JZfq_A?view_as=subscriber]Podcast[/url] where I interview authors of the genre.
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[center][h3][color=F70D1A]Interests (Includes but is not limited to)[/color][/h3][/center]
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[*]Writing/Reading (Love writing and I own too many books)
[*]Video Games (Been a gamer for close to 23 years now)
[*]Working Out/Martial Arts (Wing Chun/Oyama Karate mostly. Some historical swordplay as well.)
[*]History (Military History is my specialty)
[*]Zoology
[*]Art (Mostly Illustrations. Used to be good. Am picking it back up)
[*]Voice Acting/Singing
[*]Tabletop Gaming (Started late in the game. Been at it for 3 years. I was the kid who bought the monster manuals and D&D books just for the lore for the longest time. I've played 3.5e, 5e, Star Wars D20, Edge of the Empire, PF, and PF2.)
[*]Weaponry of all kinds
[*]Anime (mostly action/shonen. DBZ & YYH being my favorites)
[*]Movies (Action/War/Drama films being my go-to)
[*]Music (Rock of all kinds, as well as historical folk songs, sea shanties, pub songs, a bit of classical music, etc)
[*]Guitar (am learning to play, but being left handed makes it challenging)
[*]There's more but if you care enough you can PM me :P
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[*] Fantasy, Sci Fi, and Historical are my genres. Fantasy being my favorite and Sci Fi/Historical being close seconds.
[*] Advanced / Nation / 1x1 / Casual (only in certain circumstances)
[*] I generally write at the 'Advanced Level' meaning 4+ Paragraphs with good grammar.
[*] I am usually busy with many projects and RPs, but if you wish to do a 1x1 with me, you'll need to present your case. Those I already do it with have my trust as a Roleplayer.
[*] I love many, many fictional universes so me trying to list them all is an effort in futility!
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<div style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><hr class="bb-hr"><br><div class="bb-center"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQSqKox2LpM">Dungeoncast Episode!</a></div><br><hr class="bb-hr"><br><div class="bb-center"><div class="bb-h1"><font color="#f70d1a">About Me</font></div></div><br><hr class="bb-hr"><br><hr class="bb-hr"><br><div class="bb-center"><img src="https://66.media.tumblr.com/d60fb7a7cf867457d38cb20e9f90a10a/tumblr_ovmngoWzhI1r0jb30o4_r1_540.gif" /></div><br><hr class="bb-hr"><br><span class="bb-b"><font color="#f70d1a">Name:</font></span> Ben<br><span class="bb-b"><font color="#f70d1a">Username:</font></span> The one and only. Dare I say?<br><span class="bb-b"><font color="#f70d1a">Age:</font></span> 33<br><span class="bb-b"><font color="#f70d1a">Ethnicity:</font></span> Mixed <br><span class="bb-b"><font color="#f70d1a">Sex:</font></span> Male<br><span class="bb-b"><font color="#f70d1a">Religion:</font></span> Christian (Nondenominational)<br><span class="bb-b"><font color="#f70d1a">Languages:</font></span> English, Japanese (Semi-fluent & learning), I also know some Scots Gaelic, Quenyan (Elvish), and Miccosukee (My tribal tongue)<br><span class="bb-b"><font color="#f70d1a">Relationship Status:</font></span> Single (Though generally unavailable unless I find I <span class="bb-i">really</span> enjoy someone). <br><hr class="bb-hr"><br><hr class="bb-hr"><br><div class="bb-center"><img src="https://66.media.tumblr.com/a36ba6c1413501219ef67f42d62a0d5e/tumblr_ovu2irrw7n1r0jb30o2_540.gif" /></div><br><br><div class="bb-center"><div class="bb-h3"><font color="#f70d1a">Current Projects/Freelance work</font></div></div><br><ul class="bb-list" style="white-space: normal;"><li>I am a voice talent and script writer for <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkT1vY_wBiCn8CO6B34wuVw">Faerun History</a></li><li>I have a much smaller personal <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTlZX-niwE-QgAJBVgKXLEA?view_as=subscriber">Youtube channel</a> that I use to make videos on various subjects. Only been making videos for 2 years, but it's growing!</li><li>I'm the host of a Science Fiction & Fantasy <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRED1iiy0HnOUxA0JZfq_A?view_as=subscriber">Podcast</a> where I interview authors of the genre.</li></ul><br><br><div class="bb-center"><img src="https://66.media.tumblr.com/3c6c0272c617847193924ef238c78b07/tumblr_mfnvrkdgXE1r59helo1_500.gif" /></div><br><br><div class="bb-center"><div class="bb-h3"><font color="#f70d1a">Interests (Includes but is not limited to)</font></div></div><br><ul class="bb-list" style="white-space: normal;"><li>Writing/Reading (Love writing and I own too many books)</li><li>Video Games (Been a gamer for close to 23 years now)</li><li>Working Out/Martial Arts (Wing Chun/Oyama Karate mostly. Some historical swordplay as well.)</li><li>History (Military History is my specialty)</li><li>Zoology</li><li>Art (Mostly Illustrations. Used to be good. Am picking it back up)</li><li>Voice Acting/Singing</li><li>Tabletop Gaming (Started late in the game. Been at it for 3 years. I was the kid who bought the monster manuals and D&D books just for the lore for the longest time. I've played 3.5e, 5e, Star Wars D20, Edge of the Empire, PF, and PF2.)</li><li>Weaponry of all kinds</li><li>Anime (mostly action/shonen. DBZ & YYH being my favorites)</li><li>Movies (Action/War/Drama films being my go-to)</li><li>Music (Rock of all kinds, as well as historical folk songs, sea shanties, pub songs, a bit of classical music, etc)</li><li>Guitar (am learning to play, but being left handed makes it challenging)</li><li>There's more but if you care enough you can PM me :P</li></ul><br><br><div class="bb-center"><img src="https://66.media.tumblr.com/7f37bf5ed9bed5998ce967fc8c63d81a/tumblr_pkqmfmHKEA1sx8o26o3_640.jpg" /></div><br><br><div class="bb-center"><div class="bb-h3"><font color="#f70d1a">Roleplay F.A.Q.</font></div></div><br><ul class="bb-list" style="white-space: normal;"><li>Fantasy, Sci Fi, and Historical are my genres. Fantasy being my favorite and Sci Fi/Historical being close seconds.</li><li>Advanced / Nation / 1x1 / Casual (only in certain circumstances)</li><li>I generally write at the 'Advanced Level' meaning 4+ Paragraphs with good grammar.</li><li>I am usually busy with many projects and RPs, but if you wish to do a 1x1 with me, you'll need to present your case. Those I already do it with have my trust as a Roleplayer.</li><li>I love many, many fictional universes so me trying to list them all is an effort in futility!</li></ul><br><hr class="bb-hr"> <br><br><div class="bb-center"><img src="https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/430943859644694528/531025595149058058/ben.s..png" /></div><br><br><div class="bb-center"><div class="bb-h3">Me</div></div><br><div class="hider-panel"><div class="hider-heading"><button type="button" class="btn btn-default btn-xs hider-button" data-name="Recent Pics of Me">Recent Pics of Me [+]</button></div><div class="hider-body" style="display: none">Haha, you thought</div></div></div>