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;When were you raised to Gaidin of the Mahdi'in d'ma Dieb?  
 
;When were you raised to Gaidin of the Mahdi'in d'ma Dieb?  
Cripes...I'm supposed to remember junk like that?
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When the moon was New and the celestial nexus coalesced into the formation called "The Fox."
  
 
;Why did you choose Mahdi'in d'ma Dieb?
 
;Why did you choose Mahdi'in d'ma Dieb?
Most of the guys I enjoyed interacting with in #wheel were MDD - Bale, Sunri, and Jahem. I enjoyed their witty reparte and found them to have no fear of political correctness. They made me chuckle.
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I didn't really choose MDD. It chose me and I had no choice but to answer the call.
  
 
;How was your time as Citizen/Recruit/Soldier?
 
;How was your time as Citizen/Recruit/Soldier?
I spent almost two years as a Citizen. By that time alot of the SMs kept saying things like "What? I thought you'd already joined the Tower?" So eventually I did. Recruit and Soldier were good times too.
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I was a Citizen for two years before I finally got talked into joining the Tower. I don't remember a whole lot about Recruit and Soldier days. I guess nothing interesting really happened.
  
 
;How long have you been a member of TV.net?
 
;How long have you been a member of TV.net?
It'll be four years come this November.
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Since November of 2003.
  
 
;What things do you do for TV.net?
 
;What things do you do for TV.net?
I serve on the Warder Council to Hall. I've also been a luggage mule at two different Anni parites.
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2003. I provide some alternative medicine info for the Healer's Guild. And I am the nice guy facade of MDD. ;) 
  
 
;How did you get to read the Series?
 
;How did you get to read the Series?
I started reading the series in 1994 when I was a junior in High School. I worked as a library aide and got first dibs to read all the new books coming in. The Eye of the World was recommended to me by the Head Librarian.
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In 1993, I was looking for another big fat fantasy book to read. I like the ones that have their own glossary in the back. My librarian suggest that I take a look at The Eye of the World. And the rest is history.
  
 
;To whom are you bonded, if you're bonded?
 
;To whom are you bonded, if you're bonded?
I am bonded to the wonderful and most lovely Adina Sedai.
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Bonded to the lovely Adina al'Mari. She's like a little sis that I like to check in on every now and again. And she sends me the best baked goods! :D
 
 
;Who is your mentee, if you have one?
 
At the moment, it's Aleksander.
 
  
 
;Who is your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?
 
;Who is your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?
Even though he's a touch of drama queen, I think I relate quite a bit to Perrin. As far as nations go, I find Seanchan fascinating.
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I find that a difficult question. I find Matt the most entertaining. But I think I relate more with Perrin. I don't think any nation has enamored me enough to have a favorite.
  
 
;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 sure have. I had a ton of fun. It's pretty cool to see the people behind the avatars. Going to the RL functions really seem to cement the friendships that we forge in our online community.
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Anni 07 and Anni 08. Had a great time at both. It's fun to connect real faces to the folks you chat with online.
  
 
;What kind of music do you like?
 
;What kind of music do you like?
I have pretty eclectic tastes. I grew up on Country - George Strait, Chris Ledoux, Alan Jackson. But I love Metal and Industrial type stuff - Rob Zombie, Metallica, Nine Inch Nails, Type O Negative.
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Metal and Country.  
My favorite singer would be Bjork. I've got just about all of her albums.
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Metallica, Rob Zombie, Nine Inch Nails, Lamb of God, Dethklok, Deftones, Rage Against The Machine, ect.
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George Strait, Alan Jackson, Conway Twitty, Roger Miller, Allison Kraus, etc.
  
 
;What are your favorite movies?
 
;What are your favorite movies?
Spaceballs, Mirrormask, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, The Lord of the Rings Movies, Bruce Campbell vs Army of Darkness, and Cannibal the Musical.
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Spaceballs
 
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Army of Darkness
;What is the craziest/stupidest thing you've ever done?
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Mirrormask
The craziest - marrying my wife. The stupidest - there are several things during my college partying days that could qualify.
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Labyrinth
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Dark Crystal
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300
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Blazing Saddles
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Star Dust
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Jet Li's Fearless
  
 
;What job do you have?
 
;What job do you have?
I am a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine - acupuncture and chinese herbal medicine. I'm also a Massage Therapist.
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I am a nationally certified and state licensed Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner. I'm also a registered Massage Therapist.
  
 
;Do you have a pet?
 
;Do you have a pet?
Yes. A pug named Xiao Long (it means "litte dragon" in Mandarin Chinese).
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A pug.
  
 
;What languages do you speak?
 
;What languages do you speak?
English. And just enough Spanish to get me stabbed.
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English, and enough Spanish to get me stabbed.
  
 
;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 wanted to be a pilot like my uncle Rusty.
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I wanted to be a pilot like my uncle.
  
 
;Seanchan or Shara?
 
;Seanchan or Shara?
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;Asmodean or Sammael?
 
;Asmodean or Sammael?
Asmodean
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Asmodean. I killed him.
  
 
;Party or lounging at home?
 
;Party or lounging at home?
Lounging for me. I've long since gotten out of partying.
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I am a hobbit at heart. I like a good pint at home.
  
 
;Tea or coffee?
 
;Tea or coffee?
Tea - 1 cup in the morning. I kicked my coffee addiction (8-9 cups daily) after I went through massage therapy school.
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Tea, of course. It has many more therapeutic properties than coffee.
  
 
;A short bio about yourself.
 
;A short bio about yourself.
I grew up in true cowboy culture on a cattle ranch in rural Wyoming. I'm 30. I have a very interesting career. I'm married to a beautiful and fiery redhead. I love the outdoors and I enjoy fishing and hunting big game. Also I am very much a sci-fi/fantasy geek. I have several books, video games and tabletop war games (Warhammer Fantasy Battles) dedicated to the genre.
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Grew up on a cattle ranch in Wyoming. Happily married to a lovely red head. And we a fabulous little boy. And no, I'm not a Kung-fu Cowboy.
  
 
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Senior Member Interview

Maeric Kelskaith, Senior Member Interview, May 17, 2010


What is your Tower name?

Maeric Kelskaith

When were you raised to Gaidin of the Mahdi'in d'ma Dieb?

When the moon was New and the celestial nexus coalesced into the formation called "The Fox."

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

I didn't really choose MDD. It chose me and I had no choice but to answer the call.

How was your time as Citizen/Recruit/Soldier?

I was a Citizen for two years before I finally got talked into joining the Tower. I don't remember a whole lot about Recruit and Soldier days. I guess nothing interesting really happened.

How long have you been a member of TV.net?

Since November of 2003.

What things do you do for TV.net?

2003. I provide some alternative medicine info for the Healer's Guild. And I am the nice guy facade of MDD. ;)

How did you get to read the Series?

In 1993, I was looking for another big fat fantasy book to read. I like the ones that have their own glossary in the back. My librarian suggest that I take a look at The Eye of the World. And the rest is history.

To whom are you bonded, if you're bonded?

Bonded to the lovely Adina al'Mari. She's like a little sis that I like to check in on every now and again. And she sends me the best baked goods! :D

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

I find that a difficult question. I find Matt the most entertaining. But I think I relate more with Perrin. I don't think any nation has enamored me enough to have a favorite.

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?)

Anni 07 and Anni 08. Had a great time at both. It's fun to connect real faces to the folks you chat with online.

What kind of music do you like?

Metal and Country.

Metallica, Rob Zombie, Nine Inch Nails, Lamb of God, Dethklok, Deftones, Rage Against The Machine, ect.

George Strait, Alan Jackson, Conway Twitty, Roger Miller, Allison Kraus, etc.

What are your favorite movies?

Spaceballs Army of Darkness Mirrormask Labyrinth Dark Crystal 300 Blazing Saddles Star Dust Jet Li's Fearless

What job do you have?

I am a nationally certified and state licensed Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner. I'm also a registered Massage Therapist.

Do you have a pet?

A pug.

What languages do you speak?

English, and enough Spanish to get me stabbed.

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

I wanted to be a pilot like my uncle.

Seanchan or Shara?

Seanchan

Asmodean or Sammael?

Asmodean. I killed him.

Party or lounging at home?

I am a hobbit at heart. I like a good pint at home.

Tea or coffee?

Tea, of course. It has many more therapeutic properties than coffee.

A short bio about yourself.

Grew up on a cattle ranch in Wyoming. Happily married to a lovely red head. And we a fabulous little boy. And no, I'm not a Kung-fu Cowboy.