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|TowerTitle=[[The Illuminator]]
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|JoinDate=January 23, 2005
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|ProfileNo=24
 
|BondedTo=[[Penryn Lendayl]]
 
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==Tower History==
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*Joined {{TV}}: January 23, 2005
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*Joined {{Tower}}: July 7, 2005
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*Raised {{Soldier}}: February 7, 2006
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*Raised {{Gaidin}}: December 5, 2006
  
== Current Tower Involvement ==
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==Tower Involvement==
Defen servers Tar Valon as Master of the Watch. When our server's hamster dies, he gets a new one.
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===Current===
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*[[The Illuminator]]: December 31, 2021 - present
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===Previous===
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*[[Master of the Watch]]: November 17, 2007 - December 30, 2021
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*{{Chat Op}}: August 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011
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*[[Server Administrator]]: June 2007 - November 17, 2007
  
== Bonding ==
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===Awards===
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*{{KAyear|2014}}: Extraordinary Service - 2014
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*{{MCyear|2009}}: Geekiest Member - 2009
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*{{AAyear|2009}}: Member of the Year - 2009
  
== Previous Tower Involvement ==
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===Merits===
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{{Checked|201701}}{{Attendance4}}{{Mentor0}}{{StaffWorking|53}}{{Ladder-Staff-Admin}}{{Group-None}}
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====Gold====
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{{MembershipGold}}{{MembershipGold}}{{MembershipGold}}{{SM-Gold}}{{SM-Gold}}{{SM-Gold}}{{AmyrlinsAward}}{{KeepersAward}}{{AdminGold}}{{AdminGold}}{{AdminGold}}
  
==''Senior Member Interview, February 15th 2008'' ==
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====Silver====
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{{AttendanceSilver}}{{MembersChoice}}{{StaffSilver}}
  
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====Privileges Earned====
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*Extra Bond
  
;What is your Tower name?
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==Tower Relationships==
Defen Estrator.
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===Bonding===
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*{{bonded}} to [[Penryn Lendayl]], {{as}} of the {{green2}}: March 17, 2007 - present
  
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===Mentoring===
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;Mentor
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;Mentees
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===Other Tower Relationships===
  
;When were you raised to Gaidin of the Dai M'Hael?
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==Official Event Attendance==
December 2006.
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{{anni2006}}
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{{anni2007}}
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{{anni2008}}
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{{anni2011}}
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{{anni2017}}
  
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{{dcon2005}}
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{{dcon2006}}
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{{dcon2007}}
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{{dcon2008}}
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{{jcon2019}}
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==Senior Member Interview==
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''February 15th 2008''
  
 
;Why did you choose Dai M'Hael?
 
;Why did you choose Dai M'Hael?
 
Primarily because of the idea of "thought before action", and because they're laid-back.
 
Primarily because of the idea of "thought before action", and because they're laid-back.
 
  
 
;How was your time as Citizen/Recruit/Soldier?
 
;How was your time as Citizen/Recruit/Soldier?
 
I enjoyed being a citizen/recruit/soldier, but considered them a step along the path to SM.
 
I enjoyed being a citizen/recruit/soldier, but considered them a step along the path to SM.
 
 
;How long have you been a member of TV.net?
 
Since November 2004.
 
 
  
 
;What things do you do for TV.net?
 
;What things do you do for TV.net?
 
I am the System Administrator, so I maintain the forums server. I'm also an op in IRC and help new and not-so-new members there with IRC or general PC problems.
 
I am the System Administrator, so I maintain the forums server. I'm also an op in IRC and help new and not-so-new members there with IRC or general PC problems.
 
  
 
;How did you get to read the series?
 
;How did you get to read the series?
 
My friend Nick in high school introduced me to the books.
 
My friend Nick in high school introduced me to the books.
 
 
;To whom are you bonded, if you're bonded?
 
Penryn Lendayl.
 
 
  
 
;Who is your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?
 
;Who is your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?
 
My favorite character has actually changed a few times, as I change and as the characters change. It's been a while since I last read the series, but I think I'm going to have to go with "The disembodied voice of Lews Therin in Rand's head". Nation... Andor I suppose.
 
My favorite character has actually changed a few times, as I change and as the characters change. It's been a while since I last read the series, but I think I'm going to have to go with "The disembodied voice of Lews Therin in Rand's head". Nation... Andor I suppose.
 
  
 
;Have you ever attended any Real Life Functions? Did you like them if you did, and why? (Why do you think people should come to any future functions?)
 
;Have you ever attended any Real Life Functions? Did you like them if you did, and why? (Why do you think people should come to any future functions?)
 
I've attended 3 anniversary parties, 3 Dragon*Cons, and a number of smaller local gatherings. It's been fun pretty much every time, because of the people there.
 
I've attended 3 anniversary parties, 3 Dragon*Cons, and a number of smaller local gatherings. It's been fun pretty much every time, because of the people there.
 
  
 
;What kind of music do you like?
 
;What kind of music do you like?
 
I'll give just about anything a listen, but I tend to not be a fan of country, rap, or bands who seem to think that anger is a substitute for talent.
 
I'll give just about anything a listen, but I tend to not be a fan of country, rap, or bands who seem to think that anger is a substitute for talent.
 
  
 
;What are your favorite movies?
 
;What are your favorite movies?
 
Boondock Saints, Thank You For Smoking, The Whole Nine Yards... quite a few others, I suppose, but those came to mind.
 
Boondock Saints, Thank You For Smoking, The Whole Nine Yards... quite a few others, I suppose, but those came to mind.
 
  
 
;What is the craziest/stupidest thing you've ever done?
 
;What is the craziest/stupidest thing you've ever done?
 
Hard to say. I suppose flying across half the US to meet random internet people might count, but that's generally turned out rather well for me. Trying to move a desk on top of a car with people walking alongside to steady it probably should have failed spectacularly, but that one turned out well too.
 
Hard to say. I suppose flying across half the US to meet random internet people might count, but that's generally turned out rather well for me. Trying to move a desk on top of a car with people walking alongside to steady it probably should have failed spectacularly, but that one turned out well too.
 
  
 
;What job do you have?
 
;What job do you have?
 
IT Engineer, mapping and monitoring servers for EDS.
 
IT Engineer, mapping and monitoring servers for EDS.
 
  
 
;Do you have a pet?
 
;Do you have a pet?
 
Nope.
 
Nope.
 
  
 
;What languages do you speak?
 
;What languages do you speak?
 
Mostly just English. I used to speak a bit of Spanish, but it's mostly gone through lack of practice.
 
Mostly just English. I used to speak a bit of Spanish, but it's mostly gone through lack of practice.
 
  
 
;What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?
 
;What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?
 
I actually figured out I wanted to do something computer-related pretty early on. I was always the kid who took everything apart, then put it back together again in working order.
 
I actually figured out I wanted to do something computer-related pretty early on. I was always the kid who took everything apart, then put it back together again in working order.
 
  
 
;Thom or Juilin?
 
;Thom or Juilin?
 
Thom.
 
Thom.
 
  
 
;Sword or Spear?
 
;Sword or Spear?
 
Sword.
 
Sword.
 
  
 
;Day or night?
 
;Day or night?
 
Night.
 
Night.
 
  
 
;Candy or cookies?
 
;Candy or cookies?
 
Candy.
 
Candy.
 
  
 
;A short bio about yourself.
 
;A short bio about yourself.
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Revision as of 17:01, 20 January 2022

DefenSquare.png
Defen Estrator
Real Name
Location California, USA
Birthday
TarValon.Net Information
Affiliation Dai M'Hael
Rank Gaidin
Title The Illuminator
Join Date January 23, 2005
Bonded to Penryn Lendayl
Link to Forum Profile

Tower History

Tower Involvement

Current

Previous

Awards

Merits

Gold

Membership Merit Gold 300.png Membership Merit Gold 300.png Membership Merit Gold 300.png Senior Membership Merit Gold 300.png Senior Membership Merit Gold 300.png Senior Membership Merit Gold 300.png Amyrlins Award Merit 300.png Keepers Award Merit 300.png Administrator Merit Gold 300.png Administrator Merit Gold 300.png Administrator Merit Gold 300.png


Silver

Events Attendance Merit Silver 300.png Members Choice Award 300.png Staff Merit Silver 300.png


Privileges Earned

  • Extra Bond

Tower Relationships

Bonding

Mentoring

Mentor
Mentees

Other Tower Relationships

Official Event Attendance

Senior Member Interview

February 15th 2008

Why did you choose Dai M'Hael?

Primarily because of the idea of "thought before action", and because they're laid-back.

How was your time as Citizen/Recruit/Soldier?

I enjoyed being a citizen/recruit/soldier, but considered them a step along the path to SM.

What things do you do for TV.net?

I am the System Administrator, so I maintain the forums server. I'm also an op in IRC and help new and not-so-new members there with IRC or general PC problems.

How did you get to read the series?

My friend Nick in high school introduced me to the books.

Who is your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?

My favorite character has actually changed a few times, as I change and as the characters change. It's been a while since I last read the series, but I think I'm going to have to go with "The disembodied voice of Lews Therin in Rand's head". Nation... Andor I suppose.

Have you ever attended any Real Life Functions? Did you like them if you did, and why? (Why do you think people should come to any future functions?)

I've attended 3 anniversary parties, 3 Dragon*Cons, and a number of smaller local gatherings. It's been fun pretty much every time, because of the people there.

What kind of music do you like?

I'll give just about anything a listen, but I tend to not be a fan of country, rap, or bands who seem to think that anger is a substitute for talent.

What are your favorite movies?

Boondock Saints, Thank You For Smoking, The Whole Nine Yards... quite a few others, I suppose, but those came to mind.

What is the craziest/stupidest thing you've ever done?

Hard to say. I suppose flying across half the US to meet random internet people might count, but that's generally turned out rather well for me. Trying to move a desk on top of a car with people walking alongside to steady it probably should have failed spectacularly, but that one turned out well too.

What job do you have?

IT Engineer, mapping and monitoring servers for EDS.

Do you have a pet?

Nope.

What languages do you speak?

Mostly just English. I used to speak a bit of Spanish, but it's mostly gone through lack of practice.

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

I actually figured out I wanted to do something computer-related pretty early on. I was always the kid who took everything apart, then put it back together again in working order.

Thom or Juilin?

Thom.

Sword or Spear?

Sword.

Day or night?

Night.

Candy or cookies?

Candy.

A short bio about yourself.

I'm 26, and a Computer Science student whose had several detours on the road to a degree, the most recent of which being a full-time industry job. I live in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It's a decent enough place that I don't have a strong desire to get out, but I also don't have much of an attachment to it other than friends here.