Interview with Faeryl Tyr’athem – Knight Captain of the Crux Ansata.
When I first got the news I was approved to be a Shard Reporter I began thinking who I could interview. I needed people that most would find to be an intriguing personality. After all, that’s what makes for a good read. As I thought about it, the Crux Ansata had just celebrated the promotion of their first ever Knight Captain. My pondering was done. Who better to kick off a series of interviews about Atlantic folks than the first ever Knight Captain. A rank that requires a good amount of effort and work to attain, not to mention many, many deaths. With that said, let’s begin…..
How long have you been roaming the lands of Britannia?
I’ve been roaming the lands of Britannia for just under five years now. If I did my math right, that would be roughly twenty-four Britannian years.
Have you always been the type of person that made sure you attended all the EM Events you could?
I definitely haven’t. While I’ve been to the occasional event run by the various EMs we’ve had on Atlantic since the program was started, they never really held my interest for long. Sure they were fun to an extent, but I wanted something different, something with more appeal than races and other little games.
The second reason I chose those events was simply because I love a good puzzle that forces me to stop and think, and sometimes ask for help. Having to track down all the clues and locate the remains of Zog (even if I wasn’t the first) was extremely fun because I knew that I couldn’t do it myself, I needed the help of others. Helping and being helped always gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling.
I know you agreed to do this interview prior to the announcement of you being an Atlantic Shard Reporter, Congratulations on that also. But, when it comes to being the first to reach Knight Captain of the Crux versus being asked to be a Shard Reporter for Stratics, which was the biggest shock to you? And why?
I have to admit that while being promoted to Knight Captain was definitely a surprise, being given the opportunity to be a Shard Reporter was the bigger shock. I guess it was because I’d never given much thought to my writing and while I knew there were at least a few people who enjoyed reading my Crux reports, I never expected them to lead to anything such as this.
Events are difficult enough to survive and catch anything that is going on, how difficult is it for you to actually cover the event while in the face of Bennu’s creations?
It’s gotten easier as I’ve started to get into a type of routine, but there have been times that I would get so focused on trying to keep myself, my dragon or other players alive that I’d completely forget that I was supposed to be covering the event, though thankfully that same focus usually helps me to remember what happened long enough to make some decent notes which I can use it my report afterwards
When there is not an event going on, and you are not standing on your hill at WBB, what is your favorite thing to do?
Speaking of decorating your house, when it comes to your 2011 winter deco winning design how shocked were you when you placed first?
I wasn’t so much shocked as mildly surprised. I’d gotten quite a few compliments on the design, but there were some very nice entries. Some of which I liked even better than mine.
Ok, I have hit you with some difficult questions to answer, so I will ease up a bit. Those that are familiar with James Lipton and Inside The Actors Studio will recgonize these. What is your favorite word?
My favorite word… Trying to think of one that’s not a curse. Lovely – but in a completely sarcastic sense.
What is your least favorite word?
I’m not sure it’s actually a word. It would be roflcopter if that counts. It makes me want to hurt people.
What sound or noise do you hate?
My alarm clock.
What sound or noise do you love?
The sound of a fiddle.
What profession in life would you NOT like to do?
If I can help it, working in a fast food place of any sort.
What is your favorite curse word?
F-bomb.
I want to thank Faeryl for her time and patience. This interview in all honesty has been in the works for alomst a full month {started 10/11}. If you would like to see or read more about the Winter Deco winning design you can view that here: http://vboards.stratics.com/uo-homes-castles/236408-%5Bnews%5D-deco-ideas-caves-caverns.html Under the Ice Caves heading. Her home is once again under construction, but she did give me the ok to let you see a small part of her latest creation.
Anyone wanting to follow along with The Knights of the Crux Ansata can do so by keeping an eye out at http://atlantic.uoem.net/ or http://vboards.stratics.com/atlantic-em-forum/
Until next time, safe travels and may you get all the drops your heart desires……. eventually.