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Ok, these three are a joint effort between myself and Peredhil, (Will admit openly that he did most of the work. I just reformatted mostly, but he PMed them to me and wanted me to post them)

Congratulations!  You are most like Ozymandias, the founder of the Pen!

 

Ozymandias is an Egyptian King who has gone to the mat with Death and triumphed. While this makes him resolute, he bores quickly and has little patience with stupidity. His power is matched only by his vision and creativity in correcting others little foibles. This is more than balanced by his willingness to accept correction and to help others grow.

 

Since you are most like Ozy, we'd guess that you are naturally charismatic, possess a whimsical sense of humor, are the decision-maker in your group (even when you don’t want to lead,) and may even be able to convince celebrities, and big names in your circles, to risk everything by joining experimental ventures. You also probably have a quick flare of anger when your pride is touched, followed by empathy and understanding which heals the breech.

 

Congratulations!  In a world of sheep, we need leaders like you!

Welcome!  You are most like Degenero Angelus!

 

Degenero Angelus, also known as Deg, is a fallen angel. He retains natural beauty and light externally but harbors the bitter anger and pride of one who has reached for pride and lost heaven. As a Poet his words often achieve a super-human grace, a beauty and honesty with pierces the heart with poignant beauty. As a speaker, his views lash out with the speed and accuracy of a two-edge sword, cutting through all social niceties to expose the bleeding heart of an issue.

 

Since you are most like Deg, we can guess that you are quick to love and quick to anger, possessing great unmet needs yet constantly giving, trampling egos in the pursuit of truth, and yet one of the most staunchly loyal friends a person can have. Truly you are a mixture of extremes, a bit of heaven and a bit of hell bound into one tormented form, yet constantly reaching out to others.

 

Congratulations.  You are a complex person and a solid friend.

Congratulations!  You're most like Rosemary!

 

Rosemary is a vampiress and seer. Eternally bound to unlife, she has no choice but to See the interactions and implications of societies. Always an observer and never participating directly, her deft touches record and codify the patterns she draws for those who have ears to hear. Such is the power of her sight that she dares not directly verbalize that which she sees, and speaks without the dangerously activating verbs, which might bring an Apocalypse.

 

Since you are most like Rosemary, you are probably often misunderstood by those around you. Your warnings of dangers and results which lie beyond the gross mortal vision of others leaves you ignored as a curiosity while the listeners rush headlong into their fate. Aware of delicate balances and spiderweb futures, you dance to patterns none around you can see and react to threats all others ignore.

 

Congratulations.  Though somewhat of an outcast, you remain a worthwhile, intelligent person.

Finally gotten around to hauling this out of my pocket. I wrote this a few nights ago while spending the night at a friend's house. They fell asleep before I was ready to go to bed, so unfortunately I was without sleeping arrangements. I wrote this while bored, purely in fun.

Down to Sleep

Now they lay them down to sleep..

but I'm too cold and tired. Can't keep

on playing games until they wake,

but they've the blankets. I won't take

their pillows either, that'd be

unkind. But still, I doubt they'd grudge

some paper. Ink's ok, as well. I've got to pee...

I'm back. Still bored with naught to do

but sit and think, or lay and try

to sleep. And fail -- I've tried. Can you

sleep pillowless and cold? Nor I.

Ahh, heck. I'm tiring of this "song"

that's gone on, on, for far too long.

If they should die before they wake,

their beds are mine. Their heat I'll take.

Hmm... I'm not sure what the purpose of the almost-rhyme on the last line of each stanza is exactly. It detracts more for me than it adds... and the probably unintentional rhyme of sought in the second and not in the fourth seems out of place.

I like the poem. The first lines and the last stanza are remarkably well done, especially. The first line of the second stanza seems a bit rough in the rhythm though. And you could probably omit the "and" beginning the second line of stanza three, with little-no loss and a smoother rhythm.

A little rough around the edges, which is understandable for an experimental form, so I think it's quite well done.

Having obtained permission from the Blue Mage in an AIM conversation...

Congratulations!  You are most like Finnius!

 

Finnius is a Blue Mage.  And by that we mean that he is blue, and a mage, not that his magic is considered blue.  It's a long-ish story, but one well worth hearing.  He is in fact less than adept (less than adequate, honestly) at magic, but he is loyal to a fault.  He is also the Pen's Patron Saint of Haiku, and the best Appy Impersonator around.  For a brief period of time, he was married to Scarlett O'Harpy.  Very brief in fact.  All of about an hour.

 

As another Haikuist, we can assume that you're something of a poet, and probably an amusing one at that.  Though not so much so as a Stickite, you enjoy being the entertainer and are willing to go out of your way to get a smile or a chuckle from those around you.  And on top of that, you'll defend them...  if not to the death, to the significant injury. 

 

Welcome to the ranks of the Pen!  The Pen even has a blue skin to complement yours!

And one of my favorite scarecrow imitators ever:

Congratulations!  You are most like the Big Pointy One!

 

Also known as Stick, the BPO is a half-dryad, half-human ranger-type who wields, unsurprisingly, the Big Pointy Stick.  He is also commonly known as the companion of the infamous Mr. Bunny, and as one of Wyvern's scheming companions.  Stick will do almost anything for a laugh, including such feats as eating elephants and pulling large pieces of furniture from his pocket.

 

As a wielder of the Medium Pointy Stick, we can speculate that you are something of a clown, and though you're well liked by those around you, they probably don't take you very seriously most of the time.  Despite that, you're sharp enough...  obviously, it takes brains to make people laugh -- most of the time, anyway -- and a good friend to have around.

 

Congratulations!  You're one of the few with a gift for entertainment.

Crud... had intended for only those who had accepted nominations to be open game. But I guess since Salinye's disappeared for a time, and she probably wouldn't mind, we can let that one pass.

But any other results should probably be based on those who've accepted. Read the "Let's try this again" thread I linked to when I started this thread. The list of nominees and accepted nominations is at the bottom of the top post.

Another one that I've had brewing-ish for a while and just got approval for.

Here's our favorite ancient polite elder!

Congratulations! You are most like Peredhil!

 

Fully known as Elrond Peredhil, though most commonly Peredhil, Pered, or "Big P," the Peredhil of his name means "Half-Elf." Peredhil is the Ancient Polite Elder of the Pen, and acts as a peacemaker and healer, for the emotions and body alike. Don't think he's a pansy though, as he may just bop your tender parts with a rubber mallet if you try to hurt his friends -- and his sons may just kill you if you try to hurt him.

 

As one cast in the mold of Peredhil, you are most likely rather intelligent, and can probably empathize with those around you easily. Chances are, you know how to convey what you're trying to say most of the time, and without causing avoidable offense at that. You also, most likely, know where the line stands where you have to risk causing offense rather than letting something go unsaid.

 

Welcome to the Pen! We need more like you.

Please, just bear in mind that this one is just the character of Gwaihir, and not of the person behind him.

Congratulations!  You are most like Gwaihir!

 

Gwaihir is an Elven Druid...  not that you'd know it.  Most would think, at the first glance, that he was something along the lines of Tarzan, but as a spaced out Clown, but not nearly so coordinated.  He once showed up to a ball wearing torn pants and a shirt dripping wet paint -- and planted Zariah in a cake at that same dance.  Despite that, Gwaihir is an extremely good, like-able character, and has fairly powerful nature magic.  His gardens are top of the line, and one of the main things he loves.

 

Since you fall into this category, it's a fair bet that though you're not so extreme, you won't be in ballet, designing, or rocket science.  You're probably a fair gardener and a nice person though.  Regardless of the fact that we can probably beat you at video games nine times in ten, only the worst sorts can dislike you or have contempt for you, because you're a genuinely good person.

 

Now, come here and let me straighten out your collar

Well, I have to respect the programmer for that much, at least. "I took the road less traveled by" or however that goes. (I hate almost any poem that everyone and their dog's pet fleas knows)

I prefer to think of the lesson in this as "Boycott Internet Explorer and Outlook Express."

That's a good lesson to learn.

But welcome back the the Pointy One! *Hugs*

Waaaaa.

*Jealousness*

Oh well. While you're off doing that, I can do something important. Like sleeping. Or something. ;P

Blood? Sweet! Morbid, yet

tasty (thicker than water

too) I love the stuff!

Except not really. I like the haiku though, for the amusement factor.

Sweet! He looks like me except he's manlier than I can ever hope to be.

And his hair's shorter. And he has tattoos.

And I would never be caught dead in those pants. No, I don't run at all quickly. Or play guitar.

So I guess the only thing I have in common with him is blonde hair. Still quite cool looking.

*POUNCE*

*Big Hugs*

Happy Birthday to everyone's favorite funny looking pseudo-egyptian.

*Hugs the newly promoted*

Just popping in to say I think this one would be a lot of fun, if we can get security sufficient to meet peoples' needs.

For myself, I'll be setting up my "spare" account once I know that the event will take place.

Yay! It's the best unbirthday celebration I've had since my birthday!

*Hugs Everyone*

Yeah, that might well be it. The camera could easily account for the sort of distorted look.

Sorry, didn't even think about that. Kind of a dumb mistake, with the spiral binding right there.

Seems very... indoors... for a barbeque. Or am I just confused?

Quite well drawn, though the perspective seems a bit odd. Narrows a bit much, I think, at the opposite end of the hall.

But then, I'm not really a visual artist, so I couldn't say. I just sing and write.

Would be nice. I'd been hoping that someone would step forward and write one or two up, since there had been a number of nominations. So if anyone can spare some time to throw one or two together and try to get this thing rolling again, it would be much appreciated.

Just dug this one up on a whim, and figured that people might benefit from seeing this one again. I loved it, myself.

I admit to outright insanity on a regular basis. It's part of why I have no hesitation about reading the parts of the villains in my drama class.

Might have something to do with the fact that (speaking from my observations) poets tend to be drug abusers more often than writers -- if for no reason other than the fact that writers are expected to form coherent sentences.

Also tend to be less angsty.

*Hides behind Gyrfalcon's auditors*

Konnichiwa!

Glad to have you back.

Hmm... Time to toss out a couple more nominations, I think.

I'll nominate Melba (unsure as to who among the eldership is responsible for her)

I reiterate my nomination of Mr. Bunny since I didn't add him to the list earlier. My bad.

And the original LoreMaster *Fake Significant Look at Gwai*. Ozymandias.