Valucre Presents
~Your 2013 Hero of the Year Finalists~
(The nominees and their nominators were asked to provide feedback on the following questions with 200 words or less responses. The following is for your voting consideration.)
Jericho Joshua Jordan
1. Why did you nominate this person?
A. Jericho is a fun read and an interesting guy. He combines wholesome simplicity with a desire to be heroic, thus bucking those tired clichés about knights in shining armor or the newer ‘dark and disgruntled’ archetype that gets thrown around a lot these days.
2. What are some specific exploits of note? What do you feel that the people need to know before going in to vote?
A. He helped found the Justice group, assisted in saving Firemoor, and most recently he began taking on (finalist for villain '13) Roen and company
A. One I can think of right off would be this one.
4. What about this post makes it your favorite one involving this character?
A. Not necessarily a favorite, but just a good illustration of the complexity of the character, the way he perceives the world and how he interacts with others. You get many of his dimensions all at once.
5. You have a cat stuck in a tree. Tell us in detail how you think this hero would rescue this cat, in the most flamboyant and 'hero-like fashion'?
A. Well, Jericho is a simpler type and probably wouldn't need none of that fancy stuff to help the poor kitty out of the tree- why, all he would need to do is use his ‘jump good’ ability to get right up in there and help the little guy back down. It would be just as easy as that!
From the Hero Himself
1. Please give us a summary of what you did/accomplished this year.
A. I feel like I've done a thing or two here or there but probably the best thing I've done that wasn't a function of one of my own storylines but my engaging in someone else's was rescuing the village/town of Firemoor:
Basically, they were being haunted by some guy that went around killing and murdering people and on his final day alive used his death as a focus to curse the town.Most recently though is I put together a small band of good guys, calling us Justice, and going after the heads of all the villains that got something to say about it. These awards might help us pick targets actually! With wanting to play out the establishment of the group and the research of information to apply to our first target, his extermination isn't done yet, but in my post on the 4th page of Hail to the Glorious Contenders, I kill 46/50 of Roen's Roanist Knights.
That's something. 2014 will be an even better year now that we've gotten started.
2. Please tell us why you feel you have earned this award.
A. A hero doesn't do things for awards or recognition. Or not always anyway. If a hero did do things for awards and recognition but those things were all heroic, why not I suppose. For my own case, a little while ago I decided that people needed help and that if no one else was going to do it then fine, I'd be the one /shrug. If you're handing out medals for that, I'll take one.
3. Your character ate something bad for lunch and has gas. He’s in a crowded elevator when he can’t help but let one go- and oh boy it reeks. Is your character taking credit for the stink, blaming it on someone else, or casting blame on the service dog in there with you. Justify their actions too!
3. Your character ate something bad for lunch and has gas. He’s in a crowded elevator when he can’t help but let one go- and oh boy it reeks. Is your character taking credit for the stink, blaming it on someone else, or casting blame on the service dog in there with you. Justify their actions too!
A. Heck yeah I'll take credit for the stink, and I'll make sure everyone knows about it too! Now I'll try and help myself so as not to subject people to my misgivings and all, but if it can't be helped it can't be helped, and damned if I'm going to be ashamed for a consequence of an involuntary biological process!!!
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Syven Lillis De'Virisario
1. Why did you nominate this person?
A. Often, people measure heroes by the size of their individual deeds, or some defining moment. In doing this, we often overlook the great accomplishments of those who do not have some singular pivotal moment, but a collection of great acts that achieve greatness. Such is the case for Syven, whose contributing works towards the improvement of Orisia’s defenses is not only commendable- it’s flat out amazing (both from the character perspective and from how much work the player put into designing it). Following the chain of gut wrenching terrorist attacks against Orisia, Syven has taken it upon himself to see that nothing like that ever happens again.
2. What are some specific exploits of note? What do you feel that the people need to know before going in to vote?
A. Well, as I mentioned above, hands down it is the defenses for Orisia that are going up. Specifically, you can look into this thread for the final layout, and look into this thread to get a feel for some of the process that went into designing this thing from an IC perspective.
A. This one in particular has a great deal of potency to it.
4. What about this post makes it your favorite one involving this character?
A. It reinforces that drive to do whatever it takes to bring safety to the people.
5. You have a cat stuck in a tree. Tell us in detail how you think this hero would rescue this cat, in the most flamboyant and 'hero-like fashion'?
A. The first thing Syven would need to know is the height of the tree, it’s circumference, relative mass, distance from the nearest structure, and its age. He would also need the current weather, historical weather patterns and predicted weather for the next twenty-four hours. At this time, knights could be stationed at varying points for crowd control and to keep any stray dogs from entering the scene. A pavilion needs to be stationed within 100 yards of the tree, for easy access to plans and mobile office supplies, as well as a cot- they might be here for a while.
The best engineers in the kingdom will be sent for, offered lavish incentives to hurry to the battlefield and begin work on an apparatus that will allow for the safe extradition of the feline stuck in the tree. Extensive blueprints will be drawn and as tensions rise, archers might be secretly stationed nearby as well. Hopefully, this operation will be completed in a safe and efficient manner, in no more than 72hrs.
From the Hero Himself
1. Please give us a summary of what you did/accomplished this year.
A. Responded to a crazed cousin of the Queens that crashed a tea party. Conducted the war games in hopes to increasing the proficiency level of Orisia's leadership. Developed a comprehensive security plan that acts as an IC mechanic as well as a canon enforcement tool. Threatened a Highlord of Genesaris. Is the leader of Orisia's special forces team.
1. Please give us a summary of what you did/accomplished this year.
A. Responded to a crazed cousin of the Queens that crashed a tea party. Conducted the war games in hopes to increasing the proficiency level of Orisia's leadership. Developed a comprehensive security plan that acts as an IC mechanic as well as a canon enforcement tool. Threatened a Highlord of Genesaris. Is the leader of Orisia's special forces team.
2. Please tell us why you feel you have earned this award.
3. Your character ate something bad for lunch and has gas. He’s in a crowded elevator when he can’t help but let one go- and oh boy it reeks. Is your character taking credit for the stink, blaming it on someone else, or casting blame on the service dog in there with you. Justify their actions too!
A. Since there is no specification on how loud the fart was, I'll assume it was a silent one. (Silent ones are deadly, this is science fact) He wouldn't say anything or acknowledge it. Whoever smelt it, dealt it.
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From the Nominator
1. Why did you nominate this person?
A. Because well, Theoren calmed down an aggravated assassin in this thread.
2. What are some specific exploits of note? What do you feel that the people need to know before going in to vote?
A. He also aided greatly in the quest BAR FIGHT. I feel like people need to know that no matter what sort of help Theoren is giving, be it fashion advice, brute force, or being all dragony, he does it for the good of his friends.
3. Have a favorite post by this person that comes to mind? Please give me a link!
A. Not particularly, no.
4. What about this post makes it your favorite one involving this character?
A. NA
5. If you were somehow locked in dark room with this character for which you had no escape, what do you think would happen, and how would you react to finding yourself in such a state? :P
A. He'd probably turn into a dragon for the sake of pure extravagance, then take it to a bar and maybe tell a story that contains obstacles to the cat's rescue including trolls, the tallest mountains in the world, and perhaps saving a damsel or two on the side.
(I'm bad at answering questions, kill me.) --> Editor's Note: No, you are not bad at answering questions and none of us want anyone to kill you. You're answers suffice just fine and we appreciate your time in humoring us. ;)
A. Whether he responded to friends in peril, or to defend against enemies, Theoren accomplished staying true to himself and his ways. Theoren is pretty much a true hero, especially when you see so many hero characters that change their status, or alignment. In any given situation, he will put his comrades safety first, regardless of their past history, or alignment. His concern is preserving life and healing the sick.
3. Your character ate something bad for lunch and has gas. He’s in a crowded elevator when he can’t help but let one go- and oh boy it reeks. Is your character taking credit for the stink, blaming it on someone else, or casting blame on the service dog in there with you. Justify their actions too!
A. What is that wretched stench? Eue de skunk? The assault was greater than the Kraken attacking the small sailing ship. Searching for the offender, Theoren spritzed the mortals with a fragrance of flowers, spices and bergamot. Shielding himself, he forced the fart cloud to bounce against the barrier. Sighing in relief, he went about his business.
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Theoren Valkien
1. Why did you nominate this person?
A. Because well, Theoren calmed down an aggravated assassin in this thread.
2. What are some specific exploits of note? What do you feel that the people need to know before going in to vote?
A. He also aided greatly in the quest BAR FIGHT. I feel like people need to know that no matter what sort of help Theoren is giving, be it fashion advice, brute force, or being all dragony, he does it for the good of his friends.
3. Have a favorite post by this person that comes to mind? Please give me a link!
A. Not particularly, no.
4. What about this post makes it your favorite one involving this character?
A. NA
5. If you were somehow locked in dark room with this character for which you had no escape, what do you think would happen, and how would you react to finding yourself in such a state? :P
A. He'd probably turn into a dragon for the sake of pure extravagance, then take it to a bar and maybe tell a story that contains obstacles to the cat's rescue including trolls, the tallest mountains in the world, and perhaps saving a damsel or two on the side.
From the Hero Himself
1. Please give us a summary of what you did/accomplished this year.
A. Aside from bringing fabulosity, style and refinement, Theoren defeated a time shifting pirate, defeated a raging Kraken, and he is currently residing in Adaviel as Queen Kasha's protector. Securing Adaviel's defenses, he continues to be their ageless guardian against times of strife. Taking up the role as Loremaster, he also secures Adaviel's history and aids travelers seeking knowledge. Traveling across the landscape, he is the shield that will defend any mortal in need of assistance.
1. Please give us a summary of what you did/accomplished this year.
A. Aside from bringing fabulosity, style and refinement, Theoren defeated a time shifting pirate, defeated a raging Kraken, and he is currently residing in Adaviel as Queen Kasha's protector. Securing Adaviel's defenses, he continues to be their ageless guardian against times of strife. Taking up the role as Loremaster, he also secures Adaviel's history and aids travelers seeking knowledge. Traveling across the landscape, he is the shield that will defend any mortal in need of assistance.
2. Please tell us why you feel you have earned this award.
A. Whether he responded to friends in peril, or to defend against enemies, Theoren accomplished staying true to himself and his ways. Theoren is pretty much a true hero, especially when you see so many hero characters that change their status, or alignment. In any given situation, he will put his comrades safety first, regardless of their past history, or alignment. His concern is preserving life and healing the sick.
3. Your character ate something bad for lunch and has gas. He’s in a crowded elevator when he can’t help but let one go- and oh boy it reeks. Is your character taking credit for the stink, blaming it on someone else, or casting blame on the service dog in there with you. Justify their actions too!
A. What is that wretched stench? Eue de skunk? The assault was greater than the Kraken attacking the small sailing ship. Searching for the offender, Theoren spritzed the mortals with a fragrance of flowers, spices and bergamot. Shielding himself, he forced the fart cloud to bounce against the barrier. Sighing in relief, he went about his business.
So who will it be? Three candidates, all of them heroic in
their own right- it comes to you, the voters, to decide who made out as the
best hero of 2013.
Jericho: Jericho
takes simplicity and an earnest desire to be a hero and makes into something
charming and fun to follow. He may not be a knight in shining armor sort
(unlike the next two) but he is a hero nonetheless.
Syven: Some heroes
are measured by the greatness of a singular, memorable deed (or two), and some
are known for the greatness in which the carry themselves at all times- this is
certainly true of Syven, a hero of everyday.
Theoren: Perhaps a
bit untraditional, Theoren makes being a hero not look easy, but simply
fabulous- who says that heroics as to be all dirt and grit? He saves the day
and makes everyone look better for it as well.
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