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|RealName=Thomas DeSimone
 
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|Location=Long Island, NY
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|Location=New Port Richey, FL, {{US}}
 
|Birthday=April 8, 1986
 
|Birthday=April 8, 1986
 
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|JoinDate=April 20, 2009
 
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|BondedTo=[[Jenalla Selar]]
 
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==Tower History==
 
==Tower History==
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*Joined {{Tower}}: May 26, 2010
 
*Joined {{Tower}}: May 26, 2010
 
*Raised {{Soldier}}: November 17, 2010
 
*Raised {{Soldier}}: November 17, 2010
*Aspired {{MDD}}: March 8, 2011
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*{{aspired}} to {{MDD}}: March 8, 2011
 
*Raised {{gaidin}}: June 4, 2011
 
*Raised {{gaidin}}: June 4, 2011
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== Tower Involvement ==
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==Tower Involvement==
 
===Current===
 
===Current===
*[[Archiving Minion]]: April 21, 2011 - Present
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===Previous===
 
===Previous===
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*{{HGM}} of {{MDD2}}:
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**April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022
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**April 1, 2018 - September 30, 2018
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*{{wc}} for {{MDD2}}:
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**{{spring21hall}}
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**{{fall20hall}}
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**{{spring20hall}} (July 2, 2020 - September 30, 2020)
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**{{spring19hall}}
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*[[Archiving Minion]]: April 21, 2011 - February 28, 2013
 
*{{creativity|Baryd al'Syeen}}
 
*{{creativity|Baryd al'Syeen}}
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===Awards===
 
===Awards===
*[[Members' Choice Awards#2011|Most Like a Main Character from WoT 2011]]
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*{{MCyear|2018}}: Jeffan Caliarthan Award for Most Likely to Be Eaten by a Trolloc - 2018
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*{{MCyear|2011}}: Most Like a Main Character from WoT ([[Perrin Aybara]]) - 2011
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===Other Recognition===
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*Warder Most Likely To Be A Pack Mule At RL Events Award - {{greenawards}} - 2012
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*Tar Valon's Next Top Gaidin - [[Project Gaidin]] - 2010/2011
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===Merits===
 
===Merits===
{{2013-12-SeniorMembershipSilver}}<!--Raised 2011-06-->
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{{Checked|201607}}{{Writing3}}{{Attendance7}}{{TournamentParticipation1}}<!--Sumo at 11th Anni-->{{StaffWorking|22}}{{Ladder-Staff}}{{Group-None}}
{{2014-04-MembershipGold}}<!--Joined 2009-04-->
 
{{Writing3}}<!--"Member Creativity"-->
 
{{Attendance4}}<!--See Official Event Attendance-->
 
{{TournamentParticipation1}}<!--Sumo at 11th Anni-->
 
 
====Gold====
 
====Gold====
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{{MembershipGold}}{{MembershipGold}}{{SM-Gold}}{{SM-Gold}}{{StaffGold}}
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====Silver====
 
====Silver====
{{MembershipSilver}}{{MembersChoice}}
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{{AttendanceSilver}}{{Tournament}}{{TournamentWinnerSilver}}{{MembersChoice}}{{MembersChoice}}
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===Avendesora===
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{{lightgreen}}
  
 
== Tower Relationships==
 
== Tower Relationships==
 
===Bonding===
 
===Bonding===
*{{bonded}} to [[Jenalla Selar]], {{green2}}: December 30, 2011 - present
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;Current
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*{{bonded}} to [[Jenalla Selar]], {{as}} of the {{brown2}}: November 24, 2016 - present
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;Previous
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*{{bonded}} to [[Jenalla Selar]], {{as}} of the {{green2}}: December 30, 2011 - July 2, 2015
 
===Mentoring===
 
===Mentoring===
 
;Mentor
 
;Mentor
*[[Marrow Rahien]]
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*[[Marrow Rahien]], {{gaidin}} of {{MDD2}}
  
 
;Mentees
 
;Mentees
*[[Sin Selar]]
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*[[Sin Selar]], {{gaidin}} of {{MDD2}}
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*[[Leese Sulan]], {{gaidin}}
  
 
===Other Tower Relationships===
 
===Other Tower Relationships===
* Married to [[Mieriana Souvra]]
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* Married to [[Mieriana Souvra]], {{as}} of the {{blue2}}
  
 
==Official Event Attendance==
 
==Official Event Attendance==
[[JordanCon 2009]]<br>
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{{anni2011}}
[[JordanCon 2010]]<br>
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[[Anniversary Party 2011]]<br>
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{{jcon2009}}
[[JordanCon 2011]]
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{{jcon2010}}
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{{jcon2011}}
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{{jcon2012}}
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{{jcon2013}}
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{{jcon2014}}
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{{jcon2015}}
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{{jcon2016}}
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{{jcon2017}}
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{{jcon2018}}
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{{jcon2019}}
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{{jcon2021}}
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{{jcon2024}}
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==Tower Sworn Interview==
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''March 24, 2013''
  
==''Senior Member Interview''==
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*;Why did you choose Mahdi'in d'ma Dieb?
;Why did you choose Mahdi'in d'ma Dieb?
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I got along with them the best at Real Life events, and they have the same brand of humor as myself.
I got along with them the most and felt most at home while guesting there .. and i needed to be closer to mikey .. :D
 
  
;Do you fit the Mahdi'in d'ma Dieb stereotype?
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*;Do you fit the Mahdi'in d'ma Dieb stereotype?
Im not sure what the MDD sterotype is but if its not taking most thing seriously and having a good sense of humor then yes.
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Decide for youself.
  
;Do you enjoy using your deviant humor at the expense of others?
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*;Do you enjoy using your deviant humor at the expense of others?  
I enjoy making myself laugh and hopefully through my humor teaching others not to be so uptight.
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If by deviant humor you mean sarcasm and by expense of others you mean calling them out on BS than yes on both accounts.
  
;Are you gay?
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*;Are you gay?
No
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Happy yes sexual orientation no.
  
;What male character from the novels do you think would fit best in Mahdi'in d'ma Dieb?
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*;What male character from the novels do you think would fit best in Mahdi'in d'ma Dieb?
[[Mat Cauthon]]
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Well these the obvious character, Mat. But I think any of the main trio would fit in. Lan and possibly Slayer the Isam version of him.
  
;How long have you been a fan of the Wheel of Time series?  
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*;How long have you been a fan of the Wheel of Time series?
since 1998
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Since 1997
  
;How did you first get into the series?  
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*;How did you first get into the series?
A friend described the age of legends to me and the substituent fall and how they came to where they are today and it made me wanna read them.
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A friends older brother explained Aiel to me as "Badass ninja indians" and i had to read about that.
  
;Who is your favorite "hero"?  
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*;Who is your favorite "hero"?
If you mean Hero of the horn [[Artur Hawkwing]] if you mean character. [[Perrin]] by far
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If its of the horn. Artur Hawking.  
  
;Favorite bad guy/gal?  
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*;Favorite bad guy/gal?  
[[Padan Fain]]
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Lanfear and Moridin
  
;Favorite book and scene?  
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*;Favorite book and scene?
When [[Ingtar]] reveals he is a Darkfriend and asks [[Rand]] if he thinks he can be redeemed.
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I dont have a fav book really. I view the series as one long story and i cant really break it up by books. But if I had to choose one id Choose Memory of light... Im in it after all.
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And fav scene is by far When Ingtar tells Rand hes a Darkfriend in the Great Hunt, and what insues afterwards.
  
;If you were set down in Randland, who/what would you see yourself as? An Aes Sedai? Innkeeper? Seanchan Captain?  
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*;If you were set down in Randland, who/what would you see yourself as? An Aes Sedai? Innkeeper? Seanchan Captain?
A border lander most likely Shienar. Some old grizzled captain probably friends with [[Uno]] and possibly a wolfbrother.
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Id be a Perrin type character most likely. The reluctant soldier doing duty sticking to honor. Wolfbrother Ashaman either one... Possibly both ^_^
  
;How did you find TarValon.Net and what convinced you to stay and become a Senior Member?  
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*;How did you find TarValon.Net and what convinced you to stay and become Tower Sworn?
Serenla and Jake recruited me at JCon 1. Meeting so many people who I now consider my good friends is what convinced me to stay.
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My fiance (Mieriana) and I went to the first JordanCon because we are such WoT fans. We met several TVers there. Membership Sedai and Morrow are the ones who recruited us.
  
;What do you do in "real life"?  
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*;What do you do in "real life"?
Construction (Dock Building - Bulkheading)
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Dockbuilding and pile driving for the State of NY.
  
;Do you have any hobbies?  
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*;Do you have any hobbies?
I collect medieval weapons, I enjoy playing all kinds of table top games and board games and i like to sculpt
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I collect Mediveal weaponry. I enjoy playing football with friends and in a semi pro league. Im a movie buff and i like to play boardgames.
  
;What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?  
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*;What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?
Anyhting and everything my I-pod goes from Nortious BIG to Beethoven and everything inbetween.
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I like just about every kind of music. On my Ipod youll find everything from Betovan to busta ryhmes. If I had to pick a fav band it would be Sublime.
  
;What are some of your favorite movies / television shows?  
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*;What are some of your favorite movies / television shows?
Supernatural - True Blood - Game of Thrones - Naruto - Avatar (the last airbender) - Big bang theroy
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Fav movies are to long to list. I like all kinds though love bruce willis, mel gibson, matthew mcconaughey, Robert Downey JR. So many. Same goes for TV shows but some i like are Big Bang Theory, Supernatural, Once Upon a Time, Walking Dead, Avatar: The last airbender (TV show NOT the horrendous travesty by M Night). Buffy, Angel, Bones, Law and Order SVU so so many more.
  
;Aside from The Wheel of Time, what are a few of your favorite books/series?  
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*;Aside from The Wheel of Time, what are a few of your favorite books/series?
Dresden files - Neverwhere - American gods - Some of the star wars extended universe - All of Brandon Sanderson's books
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Mistborn, Elantris, Stormlight Archives, Legion, Song of Ice and Fire, Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, Alcatraz, The Hobbit for just some
  
;What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?  
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*;What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?
Independently wealthy
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Professional Football Player.
  
 
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[[Category:Who's Who Members]]
 
[[Category:Who's Who Members]]
[[Category:Current Minions]]
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[[Category:US Members]]
[[Category:Current Staff]]
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[[Category:North American Members]]

Latest revision as of 21:27, 24 April 2024

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Bayrd al'Syeen
Real Name Thomas DeSimone
Location New Port Richey, FL, USA
Birthday April 8, 1986
TarValon.Net Information
Affiliation Mahdi'in d'ma Dieb
Rank Gaidin
Title
Join Date April 20, 2009
Bonded to Jenalla Selar
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Tower History

Tower Involvement

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Previous

Awards

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Tower Relationships

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Mentoring

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Other Tower Relationships

Official Event Attendance

Tower Sworn Interview

March 24, 2013

  • Why did you choose Mahdi'in d'ma Dieb?

I got along with them the best at Real Life events, and they have the same brand of humor as myself.

  • Do you fit the Mahdi'in d'ma Dieb stereotype?

Decide for youself.

  • Do you enjoy using your deviant humor at the expense of others?

If by deviant humor you mean sarcasm and by expense of others you mean calling them out on BS than yes on both accounts.

  • Are you gay?

Happy yes sexual orientation no.

  • What male character from the novels do you think would fit best in Mahdi'in d'ma Dieb?

Well these the obvious character, Mat. But I think any of the main trio would fit in. Lan and possibly Slayer the Isam version of him.

  • How long have you been a fan of the Wheel of Time series?

Since 1997

  • How did you first get into the series?

A friends older brother explained Aiel to me as "Badass ninja indians" and i had to read about that.

  • Who is your favorite "hero"?

If its of the horn. Artur Hawking.

  • Favorite bad guy/gal?

Lanfear and Moridin

  • Favorite book and scene?

I dont have a fav book really. I view the series as one long story and i cant really break it up by books. But if I had to choose one id Choose Memory of light... Im in it after all. And fav scene is by far When Ingtar tells Rand hes a Darkfriend in the Great Hunt, and what insues afterwards.

  • If you were set down in Randland, who/what would you see yourself as? An Aes Sedai? Innkeeper? Seanchan Captain?

Id be a Perrin type character most likely. The reluctant soldier doing duty sticking to honor. Wolfbrother Ashaman either one... Possibly both ^_^

  • How did you find TarValon.Net and what convinced you to stay and become Tower Sworn?

My fiance (Mieriana) and I went to the first JordanCon because we are such WoT fans. We met several TVers there. Membership Sedai and Morrow are the ones who recruited us.

  • What do you do in "real life"?

Dockbuilding and pile driving for the State of NY.

  • Do you have any hobbies?

I collect Mediveal weaponry. I enjoy playing football with friends and in a semi pro league. Im a movie buff and i like to play boardgames.

  • What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?

I like just about every kind of music. On my Ipod youll find everything from Betovan to busta ryhmes. If I had to pick a fav band it would be Sublime.

  • What are some of your favorite movies / television shows?

Fav movies are to long to list. I like all kinds though love bruce willis, mel gibson, matthew mcconaughey, Robert Downey JR. So many. Same goes for TV shows but some i like are Big Bang Theory, Supernatural, Once Upon a Time, Walking Dead, Avatar: The last airbender (TV show NOT the horrendous travesty by M Night). Buffy, Angel, Bones, Law and Order SVU so so many more.

  • Aside from The Wheel of Time, what are a few of your favorite books/series?

Mistborn, Elantris, Stormlight Archives, Legion, Song of Ice and Fire, Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, Alcatraz, The Hobbit for just some

  • What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?

Professional Football Player.