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Valorian Edoras is the current [[Company Commander]] of the [[Val'Cueran]] Company. He is bonded to [[Eleyan Teyal Al'Landerin|Eleyan al'Landerin]], the [[Amyrlin Seat]], and currently produces the [[Tar Valon Radio]] podcast.
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Valorian Edoras (Ben) is the current [[Company Commander|Commander]] of the [[Val'Cueran]] Company. He is bonded to [[Eleyan Teyal Al'Landerin|Eleyan al'Landerin]], the [[Amyrlin Seat]], and currently produces the [[Tar Valon Radio]] podcast.
  
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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Valorian was bonded to Eleyan in 2002, shortly after TarValon.net's 1st Anniversary Party in Norman, Oklahoma where the two met.
 
  
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* Served as [[Company Commander]] of [[Val'Cueran]] from July 16, 2002 to September 16, 2004.
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===Joining the Tower===
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* Became the first two-term Company Commander upon being selected once again on June 13, 2009.
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Valorian joined TarValon.net on January 9, 2002 as a Recruit (as Citizens did not then exist).
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===Bonding===
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Valorian was bonded to Eleyan in 2002, shortly after TarValon.net's 1st Anniversary Party in Norman, Oklahoma where the two met. Their "official" bonding date is not recorded, although it is generally celebrated at the annual Anniversary party; they have been bonded for over seven years.
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==Administrative and staff positions==
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* Graphic designer, February 2002 - present
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* [[Company Commander]] of [[Val'Cueran]], July 16, 2002 - September 16, 2004.
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* [[Tar Valon Radio]] host and programmer, September 2007 - present.
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* [[Company Commander]] of [[Val'Cueran]], June 13, 2009 - present.
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==Projects and Accomplishments==
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===Graphic design and Web development===
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Within a few weeks of joining, he took on several graphics projects for the nascent Tower site, including a Flash intro that remains in use today. After meeting with Eleyan and several other then-admins at the First Anniversary Party, Valorian took on the responsibility of designing and constructing a new TarValon.net website, updating the look and feel. Since then
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===Tar Valon Radio===
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Valorian took over [[Tar Valon Radio]] in 2007, changing its format from live Internet radio to a downloadable podcast, citing schedule accessibility and copyright concerns with the original format. The first podcast was released on October 3, 2007. Six more podcasts have been released since, all with Valorian as host and programmer.
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===Avatar design===
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A digital art enthusiast, especially 3D rendering and animation, Valorian has created avatars for several Tower members: himself, [[Eleyan Teyal Al'Landerin|Eleyan]], [[Zhareen din Narelle|Zhareen]], [[Willow al'Meana|Willow]], and [[Emp Orer]].
  
  
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==Trivia and Facts==
 
==Trivia and Facts==
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In a relationship with [[Serinia Edoras]].
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* Remains one of very few members to have never held the intermediate (Soldier/Accepted) rank; was raised from Recruit directly to Gaidin ("Youngling" at the time) in a real-life raising ceremony at the First Anniversary Party.
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* Designed the current look and feel of the TarValon.net website and forums.
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Designed the current look and feel of the TarValon.net website and forums.
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* Became the first two-term Company Commander upon being selected again on June 13, 2009.
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* In a relationship with [[Serinia Edoras]].

Revision as of 06:44, 13 July 2009

Template:MemberInfo VC Valorian Edoras (Ben) is the current Commander of the Val'Cueran Company. He is bonded to Eleyan al'Landerin, the Amyrlin Seat, and currently produces the Tar Valon Radio podcast.


History

Joining the Tower

Valorian joined TarValon.net on January 9, 2002 as a Recruit (as Citizens did not then exist).

Bonding

Valorian was bonded to Eleyan in 2002, shortly after TarValon.net's 1st Anniversary Party in Norman, Oklahoma where the two met. Their "official" bonding date is not recorded, although it is generally celebrated at the annual Anniversary party; they have been bonded for over seven years.


Administrative and staff positions


Projects and Accomplishments

Graphic design and Web development

Within a few weeks of joining, he took on several graphics projects for the nascent Tower site, including a Flash intro that remains in use today. After meeting with Eleyan and several other then-admins at the First Anniversary Party, Valorian took on the responsibility of designing and constructing a new TarValon.net website, updating the look and feel. Since then

Tar Valon Radio

Valorian took over Tar Valon Radio in 2007, changing its format from live Internet radio to a downloadable podcast, citing schedule accessibility and copyright concerns with the original format. The first podcast was released on October 3, 2007. Six more podcasts have been released since, all with Valorian as host and programmer.

Avatar design

A digital art enthusiast, especially 3D rendering and animation, Valorian has created avatars for several Tower members: himself, Eleyan, Zhareen, Willow, and Emp Orer.


Real Life Function Attendance

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009


Trivia and Facts

  • Remains one of very few members to have never held the intermediate (Soldier/Accepted) rank; was raised from Recruit directly to Gaidin ("Youngling" at the time) in a real-life raising ceremony at the First Anniversary Party.
  • Designed the current look and feel of the TarValon.net website and forums.
  • Became the first two-term Company Commander upon being selected again on June 13, 2009.
  • In a relationship with Serinia Edoras.
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