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==Fighting==
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=About=
 
*'''Pronunciation''': Bortas - boar toss<br/>
 
*'''Pronunciation''': Bortas - boar toss<br/>
 
*'''Fighting Since''': [[Tasis]] founded [[Talinor]] in 1995.<br/>
 
*'''Fighting Since''': [[Tasis]] founded [[Talinor]] in 1995.<br/>
 
*'''Realm''': [[Talinor]] - [[Washington|Bremerton, Washington]].<br/>
 
*'''Realm''': [[Talinor]] - [[Washington|Bremerton, Washington]].<br/>
*'''Unit''': [[Gelfs|Gelf]], [[Viking_Bastard|Viking Bastard]].<br/>
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*'''Unit''': [[Gelfs|GELF]]<br/>
*'''Titles / AKAs''': [http://www.talinor.org/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=35 Warrior of Talinor], pig-thrower, pumba.<br/>
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*'''Contact''': [[http://www.facebook.com/bortas facebook]], [[http://www.bortas.net website]]<br/>
===Goals===
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=History=
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Brought in by Sir [[Tasis]] in 1995, helped in start [[Talinor]] in it's original form in Moscow, [[Idaho]] along with [[Dagorath]], [[Laren]], & [[Tass]]. Fought with [[Talinor]] and participated in several battles with [[Highlands_of_Chaos|the Highlands of Chaos]] and joined forces with [[Highlands_of_Chaos|HoC]] for [[Ragnarok]] XI. In late 1999, moved away from [[Talinor]] to western [[Washington]]. Managed to participate in a handful of battles with [[Gondor]] (and [[Tasis]] & [[Tass]]), but eventually lost contact and ceased participation. Returned in 2007 and revived [[Talinor]] in [[Washington|Bremerton, WA]]. Can often be found fighting alongside his brothers-in-arms in [[Tacompton]]. Pledged to the [[Gelfs|Gelfen Empire]] in 2008, brought in as a full member at Chaos Wars XIII. Since that time, has fought exclusively as a [[Gelfs|GELF]].
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=Goals=
 
*To promote foam-fighting in such a light that all who find us find a home for them to share in the same passion of history and doling out restrained violence to our comrades.
 
*To promote foam-fighting in such a light that all who find us find a home for them to share in the same passion of history and doling out restrained violence to our comrades.
 
*To offer help and instruction.
 
*To offer help and instruction.
 
*To ask for help and instruction.
 
*To ask for help and instruction.
 
*To be outgoing and recruit those staring passers-by.
 
*To be outgoing and recruit those staring passers-by.
===Preferred Style===
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=Events Attended=
I like [[Sword_and_board_|sword and board]] while in big battles or on the field, or strapping on [[Florentine|two swords]] and carrying my [[Archery|bow]] in the woods... Lets just say I can't decide on a single style...<br/>
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====Belegarth====
===Skills===
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*''[[Chaos_Wars|Chaos Wars]]'' - XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XIX, XX
[[Chainmail|Chainmail creation]] (armor & jewelry ), [http://www.geddon.org/index.php/Category:How_to_build foamsmithing], [[Leather|leathercraft]], [[Garb|garb design]], woodworking, beer/wine/mead brewing - basically, if you see me fighting with / wearing / using / eating / drinking it, I probably made it. Very excited to have won the homebrew competition and best armor award at CWXIII. That's right, my deadly sin is PRIDE!<br/>
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*''[[Thaw_Brawl|Thaw Brawl]]'' in the [[Highlands_of_Chaos|Highlands of Chaos]] - '96, '97, '98
===History===
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*''[[Western_Wars|Western Wars]]'' - V, VII, X
Brought in by Sir [[Tasis]] in 1995, helped in start [[Talinor]] in it's original form in Moscow, [[Idaho]] along with [[Dagorath]], [[Laren]], & [[Tass]]. Fought with [[Talinor]] and participated in several battles with [[Highlands_of_Chaos|the Highlands of Chaos]] and joined forces with [[Highlands_of_Chaos|HoC]] for [[Ragnarok]] XI. In late 1999, moved away from [[Talinor]] to western [[Washington]]. Managed to participate in a handful of battles with [[Gondor]] (and [[Tasis]] & [[Tass]]), but eventually lost contact and ceased participation. Returned in 2007 and revived [[Talinor]] in [[Washington|Bremerton, WA]]. Can often be found fighting alongside his brothers-in-arms in [[Tacompton]]. Pledged to the [[Gelfs]] in 2008, brought in as a full member at Chaos Wars XIII.
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====Dagorhir====
===Awards===
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*''[[Ragnarok]]'' - XI
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====SCA====
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*''[http://www.dragonslaire.org/Events/junefaire.htm June Faire]'' - '03, '04, '07, '08, '09, '10, '11, '12, '14, '15, '16
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=Awards=
 
I would like to think myself a humble soul, but this proves I am not. Like many, I put a lot of effort into doing things well. I'm not great at many things, but clearly, some of you think I do alright. Hopefully, my effort makes it a better experience for all of you.
 
I would like to think myself a humble soul, but this proves I am not. Like many, I put a lot of effort into doing things well. I'm not great at many things, but clearly, some of you think I do alright. Hopefully, my effort makes it a better experience for all of you.
*Brewmaster, Chaos Wars XIII, XIV, XV
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====Brewmaster====
*Best Armor, Chaos Wars XIII
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*''[[Chaos_Wars|Chaos Wars]]'' - XIII, XIV, XV, XVI
*Best Garb, Chaos Wars XIV
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====Best Armor====
*Best Personae, Chaos Wars XIV
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*''[[Chaos_Wars|Chaos Wars]]'' - XIII
===Events Attended===
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====Best Garb====
*'''Belegarth'''
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*''[[Chaos_Wars|Chaos Wars]]'' - XIV
**''[[Chaos_Wars|Chaos Wars]]'' - XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV
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====Best Personae====
**''[[Thaw_Brawl|Thaw Brawl]]'' in the [[Highlands_of_Chaos|Highlands of Chaos]] - '96, '97, '98
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*''[[Chaos_Wars|Chaos Wars]]'' - XIV
**''[[Western_Wars|Western Wars]]'' - V, VII
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*'''Dagorhir'''
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**''[[Ragnarok]]'' - XI
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*'''SCA'''
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**''[http://www.dragonslaire.org/Events/junefaire.htm June Faire]'' - '03, '04, '07, '08, '09, '10, '11
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==Life==
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===Interests===
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*'''Hobbies''': Playing with my kids, Creating stuff (ie: leatherworking, brewing, creating websites, woodworking, etc.), Sailing, RC Flying.
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*'''Music''': I like all kinds of music for different things, but I generally avoid Rap & Country. Soundtracks and Rock generally are on my speakers. Things like System of a Down, Metallica, Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle, Evans Blue, Saliva, Trapt, Seether, Stabbing Westward, Apocalyptica, Howard Shore, other movie soundtracks, and on and on and on. In general I like rock or alternative, something with a good beat, lyrics that are understandable and generally inspire my angst... to go beat someone with a foam stick.<br/>
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*'''Movies''': Isn't every foam-fighter's favorite movies roughly the same? Boondock Saints, Momento, American History X and pretty much any movie depicting people using hand held weapons...<br/>
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*'''Books''': How about authors instead, since if I like one of their works, I'll typically like others... Terry Goodkind (Sword of Truth series), George R.R. Martin (Song of Ice and Fire), Orson Scott Card (Ender's Game), Dan Brown (Da Vinci Code), Tom Clancy (most), Armor, Brief History of Time.
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===Info===
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*'''Real Name''': Tim Sheckler<br/>
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*'''Born''': in '76 in Sandpoint, Idaho - that's right, I'm OLD!<br/>
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*'''Family''': Married to [[Niobe]] (2000), father of [[Garrett]] (2004) & [[Jaxon]] (2007)<br/>
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*'''Occupation''': Healthcare Security Management<br/>
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*'''Contact''': [[http://www.facebook.com/bortas facebook]], [[http://www.myspace.com/timsheckler myspace]], [[mailto:bortas@talinor.org e-mail]], [[http://www.bortas.net website]]<br/>
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==Cool People==
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[[Lazy Camp]], Chaos family - you know who you are!
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Revision as of 21:35, 1 August 2016

Bortas suiting up for battle - Circa 2007.

Contents

About

History

Brought in by Sir Tasis in 1995, helped in start Talinor in it's original form in Moscow, Idaho along with Dagorath, Laren, & Tass. Fought with Talinor and participated in several battles with the Highlands of Chaos and joined forces with HoC for Ragnarok XI. In late 1999, moved away from Talinor to western Washington. Managed to participate in a handful of battles with Gondor (and Tasis & Tass), but eventually lost contact and ceased participation. Returned in 2007 and revived Talinor in Bremerton, WA. Can often be found fighting alongside his brothers-in-arms in Tacompton. Pledged to the Gelfen Empire in 2008, brought in as a full member at Chaos Wars XIII. Since that time, has fought exclusively as a GELF.

Goals

  • To promote foam-fighting in such a light that all who find us find a home for them to share in the same passion of history and doling out restrained violence to our comrades.
  • To offer help and instruction.
  • To ask for help and instruction.
  • To be outgoing and recruit those staring passers-by.

Events Attended

Belegarth

Dagorhir

SCA

  • June Faire - '03, '04, '07, '08, '09, '10, '11, '12, '14, '15, '16

Awards

I would like to think myself a humble soul, but this proves I am not. Like many, I put a lot of effort into doing things well. I'm not great at many things, but clearly, some of you think I do alright. Hopefully, my effort makes it a better experience for all of you.

Brewmaster

Best Armor

Best Garb

Best Personae

Personal tools
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Leadership