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GW2: Izzy.7624
ESO: @Izmina
Posted On: 03/28/2014 at 10:46 PM
I know people wanted a place to display and share bios , so I thought I'd make a sticky post! Share away!
> First-, middle-, lastname
Despite the many races such as the beastfolk that live with a single name to define themselves, so does long, proud names exist among men and mer. Who is your character and what bloodline's legacy do they carry with them? Furthermore, what is your name among friends and foes alike?
> Titles
What honors and responsibilities do you claim for yourself? Titles serve as a sign of fear and respect, from the most highborn nobles of High Rock to the most notorious thieves in the streets of the cities of Elsweyr. Has your character earned a name for themselves or do they crown themselves of their own titles in determination of their goals?
> Race
> Age and birthsign
Whether old and wise, or young and bold, the calendar of Tamriel has defined when you entered the world, giving you a certain right. Were you born on the same day as the many legends of Tamriel? The stars aligned on the time you were born also speaks of what person you are, it is your birthsign and grants you a certain strength. Impatient and in a hurry like The Steed or kind and tolerant like the Lady, or the lone, shady Serpent? You decide.
> 'At first glimpse...'
As your character walks the continent of Tamriel, they display an aura of whom they are, whether it is felt as a radiance or a reek and stench. The motion of the body language, the way your character speaks to those around them, the very first item that the crowd notices on yourself.
> Background
Every legend has a beginning. Tell the tale of how your character rose to what they are today. Maybe they are battleworn and experienced, and the coming days are but another challenge to overcome in their life, while others and fresh and green, thrown into a world of chaos. Where were you born, who were your parents, what did they do and how did they introduce you into the world? Did you study in universities and academies or did you live hand-to-mouth in the slums in your younger years. Did you make wrong or right decisions, where did you go to forge your legend. How did you reach the stand that you make now? What is your legacy?
> Factions and loyalties
Depending on how your character was raised and what threats and problems they were confronted with, they will have a side to stand by, or perhaps none at all? What banner would you raise, or what organisation would you kill for, if not your own person? Where do you find your friends and loved ones and where is the hearth located that you call home?
> Legacy
What priviledges and rights do you claim as a result of your past and your bloodline? Do you have an ancient task to carry on your shoulders, or a vendetta to regain the honor of yourself or those that you loved and lost?
> Prejudice and judgement
Determined by what loyalties you have, your people has an enemy that must be dealt with. But is it all black and white? Do you utterly hate the khajiit for their contribution of crime and corruption, do you hate the orsimer for their barbaric nature, or do you encourage the fierce tension between men and mer? You judge the world from your own eyes, deciding whom deserves to live and whom deserves to die.
Appearance and physique
> Aesthetics
Cosmetic choices, colors of fur, skin or scales as well as mane and hair, with everything that goes in between
> Build
Thick or thin, strong and stout or petty and weak in physical aspects, every individual takes their own shape, and only have themselves to thank for it. There are so many details about a character that it is hard to describe, so what makes -you- special?
> Trinkets and jewelry
Ancient, invaluable amulets or pendants, given to you from your parents, heir of a mythic artifact crafted by your ancestors. Perhaps you wear cheap metals to fool those around you or perhaps prison is the only thing that have kept you from claiming any valuables and wear them with masqueraded pride.
> In their bag:
What does your character carry in their bag(s) and on their person when travelling?
> Other details
It is hard to come by everything, as stated, but is there anything that is important about your character, a very symbol of their existance?
> Personality
Attitude and behaviour makes up for a big part of how your character fits into the world of Tamriel that is full of tension and hot temper. Are you rough, dignified or simply persuading and charming of nature, completing your goals through big words and violence, rightful deeds and fulfilled promises or cunning, decieving and seduction? Are you soially awkward and an out-right loser or is your self-esteem high, great allies by your side? What emotions are kept within you and which do others see on you. Are you dominated by anger, humility or a passion for certain things?
> Talents and weaknesses
It is a common saying that everyone has a strength somewhere. Are you the village's best blacksmith, spreading the word of your work throughout the land or are you a newcomer, ready to use your skills? How do you fight, what do you use to defend yourself in every situation? And likewise, how do you cope for your weaknesses? Are they physical, psychic or moral? Everything weighs down on your character just as it lifts you. How do you strike a balance for the performance of him or her?
> Motivations
Finally, why are you even here? What is your purpose and what is your call? Do you want to make as much gold as possible and live to spend it or do your allegiances and loyalties give you a sense of duty, to carry out the will of your lord or leader? Why do you breathe, what do you raise weapon for, what name will you raise a cheer to in the tavern or on the battlefield?
Who are YOU and why is it YOUR will that must be carried out. The world is in your hands, so justify your right to live in it.
>Critiques?
Are you interested in receiving constructive criticism on your character profile? Please indicate yes or no, so that those reading know whether you're open to hearing their opinions, positive or negative, on your character!
just a suggested template from the eso rp forums to get you started. :)
Last Edited on: 03/29/2014 at 03:00 AM
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GW2: imagetaker.6807
ESO: @Morigana99
Replied On: 03/29/2014 at 06:00 PM PDT
I was born as Mindra Forestwind but this all changed during a ritual my parents were performing where I had fasted for several days and then began dancing uncontrollably until I passed out from exhaustion. As I lay in a coma like state with many fearing that I had actually died, I was visited by an ancient spirit who laid out for me where my life was to go - where I was needed if Tamriel was ever to know peace.
I was no longer a daughter of the Forestwind's but a true daughter of The Green Pact and need to follow their ancient wisdom if our forests were to survive. When I awoke I explained to my parents that I was now called Morigana Ghoststorm as the name given to me by the spirit. It was just before I left our home that my mother took me aside and gave me her blessing stating,
"While you were dancing during the ritual I swear I saw numerous spirits dancing by your side then there was this dark, unearthly storm cloud that descended and covered the entire group. There was a bitter cold and lightning so I feared when it was all over that they had come to take you. I mentioned this to the other family members but none saw what I saw. Although your name is no longer part of our traditions - I understand that the spirits of the forest have need of you. Go now and do what you must. You may no longer be a part of our family, but I will always be a part of you."
Little did she or I know that some of the things I must do would never be sanctioned by our Bosmer laws or maybe, just maybe she did know this.
I have now reached 50 years of age and was born under the sign of The Ritual which makes perfect sense as I am tasked with speaking with the dead. I follow Y'ffre as I truly worship the here and now as well as all the plants, trees, shrubs and other various vegetation that thrive in Tamriel. When I changed my name I lost all the titles I had earned and those of my family. It is best now that I am mostly known as Morigana Ghoststorm - the Unseen. There are things I do that would bring shame to my family and my race and if these ever came to the surface as deeds I had done, I would fear for my life as well as my mother and father's. My shame would be their shame.
I attempt to remain unnoticed as I pass from town to town in lands that are quite foreign to most of my race and although I have formed many friendships I need to stay at the back of the group - let others take the accolades for what we do. Praise would bring notice and a Bosmer being noticed amongst those that aid the Ebonheart Pact would not fair so well.
It was the first summer after I had left my homeland that I sat perched upon a hill overlooking a trail through a valley. A spirit, whether good or malevolent I do not know yet, my gut told me to follow it's directions so I ended up here waiting, watching, and hoping I wasn't being made for a fool which had happened on more than one occasion since some spirits have a very mischievous side.
Then I see a band of Khajits approaching from one end of the trail and then a group of Argonians from the other. The Argonians were being lead by a giant of a Nord who wielded a huge hammer while at the very back there was one Argonian with a hood concealing most of her face and without a keen eye one might not know this person was even a female. It was obvious that the two groups would soon meet at a spot in the trail that was wide open with neither having an advantage in terrain which should prove quite interesting. Witnessing such a confrontation would be considered most epic so whether the spirit was playing a trick or not it would prove a sight to behold. Up here, perched high on this hill, I would be totally safe while I watch.
Yet something unexpected occurred. The Khajits began hiding at their side of the clearing. I scoured the adjacent countryside for a scout or some other possibility that gave away the approaching Nord and Argonians. The wind was almost still and coming slightly from behind the Khajits - so it was not by scent. The distance between me and the Ebonhearts was actually slightly less than that between the Kajits and them and I heard no sound from them as they walked - so noise was not the give-a-way. I moved as silently as possible along the brush line of the hill to maneuver closer to the Khajits and saw the hand signals that their leader was giving. It was a trap, but the "how they knew" I could not discover. The outcome of this skirmish was far less in doubt to me at this moment. But I had not one reason to help one side over the other.
The Khajits sprung form 3 sides at the appropriate time and a preliminary volley of arrows took several Argonians down before the initial charge. It was then that the Argonian female at the rear rasied a bow and quickly dispatched two Khajit and I fully admired her use of the bow which rivaled my own. I would never admit that she was better and although she might be - I wouldn't admit that. The Nord charged through the middle of the Kahjits and amazingly did little damage with his big hammer. Maybe they were so scared of his size and massive weapon they parted the ranks in an effort to avoid him.
Then several more Argonians fell although I noticed a slight blur, a momentary movement of shrubs and brush, at the rear of the Khajits as several of them fell but my eyes were drawn back as the Argonian archer at the rear let out a slight scream. She had been hit with an arrow and several Kahjits were attempting to surround her. It wasn't as if they wished her dead, but a prisoner. She quickly threw back the hood covering her head and planted the end of her bow into the skull of a Khajit and then drew her daggers. It was at this moment I fully understood my purpose. I had seen her before but not in my waking moments.
I let loose two arrows which went though the eye socket of one cat and pinned the arm of another to his side as the Argonian sunk one of her daggers into his throat. Another cat coming form behind was rooted by my spell, which none would notice, so she was able to back step a few paces and then threw her dagger landing it deeply into his chest. My arrows found two more unwilling victims this time at the rear of the the Kahjits' group which as a tactic I sometimes used since comrades falling at your rear tend to turn heads. It worked once again as several of the cats turned towards the screams of agony and they were dispatched with arrows to the middle of their backs. The Argonian had now retrieved her bow and was flinging arrows down field as fast I as I and the Khajits began to retreat.
The big Nord now came lumbering back toward us bashing a few heads as he came and I motioned for what was left of the group to follow me. We made our way back to a cave which I had been using for the last several days as a crude but necessarily reclusive abode.
"We should be safe here for at least a few hours but we will need to move soon - they will be looking for you", I stated as I cut the leather sleeve form the jerkin on the Argonian's arm to expose her wound which still had the arrow tip in it.
She stared at me intently and then slowly pulled the hood off of my head.
The big Nord who had already commenced drinking fell backwards as he exclaimed, "You.... you're a .... a bloody Wood Elf. My heavens, he chuckled abruptly with ale spewing from his lips, "You going to eat us, aren't you."
I didn't even bother to look at him as I spoke. "I only eat formidable opponents and worthy warriors." I had already assessed him and he was neither. I continued to dress the Argonian's wound.
The Argonian began to speak, " I am 'She-who...." and I finished her declaration. "...-leads-by-Following". Her look turned to amazement.
I then recalled a short story of how I came to be at this place, how she was shown and even named to me by the spirits in my dreams. How an Argonian, one who leads by following, could possibly be responsible for saving all of Tamriel from the Daedric invasion which would be far more valuable than any one alliance gaining power. That this was my first step in helping my ancestors.
A small Dummer over in the corner of the cave smirked and only whispered "Trust no one." It was he whom I had seen at the rear of the Khajits. He was probably a better thief than me but again I wouild never admit it.
I finished the dressing and could only mumble, "You need your rest, so I will keep watch and we'll move once it gets dark."
The Nord had already passed out which was more likely due to the ale than from an exhaustive fight. Soon the cave was quiet and the life of the forest outside filled my ears and I was at peace for a moment until once more the mists covered my eyes so that I might clearly see.
After just a tad more than two hours the sun had began to set and I awoke all as I said I would but the big Nord refused to move so the little Dummer went to shake him. He was dead. An arrow penetrated from one temple through the other and Turien as he was called came directly to me and began to speak...
"It is your arrow through his skull." He grabbed my arm as if to restrain me and a shock went though him, he turned a pale white which was quite amusing to my eyes for such a dark skinned one, and fell to the cave floor as if suffering from seizure. He glared at me upon gaining his senses and stuttered, "You know magic, not.... possible."
The Argoinan I had saved was staring down the shaft of an arrow tipped by a gleaming broadhead apparently aimed at my heart. Turrien managed to limp to her side still rather dazed from our encounter.
She-who-leads-by-Following slowly hissed, "Explanation".
From the look in her reptilian eyes I dared not flinch so I remained perfectly motionless, unblinking, and my tight lips barely moved as I now gave a much greater detailed and lengthy explanation of how I came to be here including the ghosts, the dreams, the Argonian my ancestors asked me to save and the Nord they bequeathed me to assassinate just hours earlier while they slept. The longer I spoke the less disdtrust for me shown in her eyes and the tip of the arrow moved from my heart, to the cave floor, and was eventually put to rest among the others in her quiver.
Turrien then chortled, and while rubbing the arm that had touched me slowly as if trying to regain some feeling, turned to She-Who-Leads-By-Following, and whispered. "I told you not to trust that drunk - damn Nord traitor!"
I was never questioned about my decision further. The two of them seemed to accept the tale that I had just narrated and the remainder of the small group that had survived followed their lead. As I would discover in the future all would not be so understanding. I followed them at a distance, since the other three Argonians in the group still expressed great distrust for me, as we made our way back to a small Argonian village where they could rest and get proper treatment for the wounds.
For now I was linked to the Ebonheart Pact - blessed Y'ffre, this may not sit well with my family and friends back home.
I now wonder keeping to the shadows where few wish to dwell. But the shadows work for me and not against me. I have no home except for the tops of trees, an occasional cave, or abandoned hut, nor do I wish one as I am far more comfortable living with the trees and shrubs while bathing in tall grass to find peace. I am small, even for a Wood Elf, and carry the bones of my ancestors in my pack to remind me of from whence I came and wear those of my enemies, if they were honorable, on my leathers to remind me of where I might end up myself one day.
The spirits still guide me and it isn't always on a path of what most would call "righteous" but if it results in Tamriel being free of the Daedric - then I do what I need to do - what I must do.
edit: For how I actually chose my class and name after day 1.
» Edited on: 2014-03-31 16:07:20
Dang people - I know others out there have Bios - please post them... the game is live - your character should be, too :)
Orsan
Saighdiuir de na Faolchu
I will post mine tomorrow. :)
Rainingblood
Ridire de na Iomproidh Oráiste
ESO: @Rainingblood
Replied On: 04/02/2014 at 07:08 AM PDT
I had to re-make mine, but here's the WIP to get an inkling about her. PLEASE give feedback. I'm new at this and need some help... :)
Aelfgrim Frostborn
Priestess of Arkay
The Nordic chamber was silent and lit with an ambient glow of candle light. The air feels heavy and damp on the skin and is filled with aromas of burning candles, incense, and choking soot from the torches beyond the far door; further into the crypt. The stone walls are moist, but clean and lined with at least twelve bookcases full of neatly stacked books of various topics. A deep breath slightly burns the lungs, but reveals the underlying smell of decay meant to be disguised by the burning wax. This place is not one that is meant for the living.
Across the room stands a tall, slender figure facing a desk lit by more candles whose wax was hardened onto the table resembling a star burst. Even though wearing a hooded robe, the flickering candlelight reveals a surprisingly feminine face which appears to be wrought with concern. Her brow is furrowed, accentuating the scar across her right brow, and both eyes are clasped shut as if enduring a sharp pain. Her lips, while generally full, are tightly pursed and there is a slight whistling noise as she breathes deeply through her petite nostrils. She suddenly moves about the room with a poise that is surprising for a woman of her stature and begins collecting various items and placing them into a large satchel. One of the items, a small wooden carving of a howling wolf, holds her attention for a moment before placing it into the bag. With the bag packed, she releases a clasp at her neck and the unassuming robe drops to the floor exposing her naked body and her blueish white hair that is conservatively drawn into a bun. She shivers slightly, but is grown accustomed to the cold over the years. The dim light reveals several large scars on her legs and torso, and accentuates her athletic muscle tone. The tint of her skin was unmistakable, as were the large elven ears.
On the desk where she had just been standing was an opened scroll that was legible under the flickering candle next to it. It read, "CALL TO ARMS. All able-bodied soldiers of Skyrim are hereby re-instated in service to King Jorunn. Report immediately to your local officer for further orders."
In the year 2E 555 in northwestern Skyrim during a harsh blizzard, a Nord hunter was tracking a blood trail from the bear he had shot with his bow. The arrow had pierced straight through its heart, so it wouldn't get too far running off of pure adrenaline. He was battling time though; the snow was coming down hard and beginning to cover the tracks. Soon enough the slain bear would be covered too. He was counting on this kill to feed his wife and son through much of this long winter.
He breached a mound of snow and saw something unnatural protruding from the powder under a tree just ahead. As he neared, he was saddened to realize it was a frozen hand. He ran over and began digging, finding a frozen Altmer man and woman who had apparently tried to take shelter here before they met their demise. While searching through their gear to find out why these elves were so far from home, he came across a thoroughly bundled-up baby girl who had somehow survived the unrelenting cold. He drew a blade from a sheath across his chest in order to end its suffering, but noticed in disbelief that some sort of spell had kept her alive though the harsh weather. He bundled her back up and fashioned a carrier strapped to his chest, so he could bring her back to his camp. The little one had made it this far for a reason and he planned on making sure she survived.
There was a scroll next to her that appeared to be the journals of her deceased guardians. Maybe it could provide some answers. He packed up as much of the gear as he could carry, then made the trek back to his camp. The hunt would have to wait...
Nordic Soul
The hunter who saved that baby's life was named Norulf, and he and his wife, Brynhildr, raised and loved her as their own child along with their son, Ulfrick, in their home outside Solitude. The mother had once given birth to a baby girl who had died during child-birth which left her unable to bear any more children, so they viewed Aelfgrim as a gift from Kyne. Brunhildr was a Priestess of Kyne and a healer who spent much of her time in the temple of Solitude, while Norulf and Ulfrick hunted for the family's food and then used the hides to make clothing and armor to sell in the city. Aelfgrim would spend most days with her mother praying to the gods, learning to read, and developing her intrinsic magical abilities toward restoration. "You cannot defeat your enemy if you are dead," her mother would tell her.
Being an Altmer raised as a Nord was not an especially easy childhood. Though she knew she was different, she always felt like she was destined to be with her Nord family. Early on in her childhood, she was faced with the ingrained dislike that many Nords felt toward Elves, due to the tumultuous history of war. Additionally, Aelfgrim's cool and methodical personality seemed a sharp contrast to the Nord culture whose people are generally animated and gregarious, and she often had difficulty recognizing emotions and feelings of others. It was challenging for her to discern when someone was being truthful or not, though she was always inclined to trust people until being proven otherwise. This has resulted in betrayal on several occasions and had contributed to her becoming more reclusive as she grew up. Alternately, if you gain her trust, she will remain loyal until death.
Growth and Loss
As Aelfgrim grew older, she would accompany her father and brother on hunting trips more and more, and they taught her everything they knew about hunting, tracking, and gathering. Aelfgrim became adept with a bow and killed her first Ice Wraith at the age of thirteen. One dark night while on a week-long hunting trip, Norulf spoke up at the campfire. "Aelfgrim, you are quickly becoming a woman and I am proud of you for all you've been through. You have the heart and soul of a Nord, but someday you may wish to seek out answers of your past." He looked away for a moment, as if listening to the sound of the night. "When I found you so many years ago, there were some items with you, which I collected and will gift to you when we-" But her was cut short by the unexpected sound of snapping branch, then trudging footsteps approaching through the frost-covered forest.
Norulf grabbed his bow. Aelfgrim picked up an axe as she looked at Ulfrick who already had his sword drawn. As they each looked toward the direction of the sound, a smell of decay became overpowering. Aelfgrim saw movement and motioned to the others where it was. A man, or something that looked like a man, lumbered around a large beech tree. It was partially clothed and looked emaciated with pale, ashen skin and eyes as red as rubies. It looked at them with wide eyes and a gaping mouth as the three looked on in disbelief- Aelfgrim had heard tales of different undead creatures in Tamriel, but had never seen one. Just as Norulf started to draw his bow, the fiend lurched at him in a way that seemed impossible for something in that physical state. Before the siblings could react, it had knocked their father to the ground and was biting and tearing at his neck like an enraged animal. "Nooooooo!" Ulfrick screamed as he charged in, eyes wide with shock and terror. His heavy broadsword came down hard onto the creature's back and made a sickening sound of crushing bone and splattering flesh. The hit would have cut most men in half, but this perversion somehow survived and turned around to face them after Ulfrick withdrew his sword. Their father's screams abruptly silenced as Aelfgrim pierced the bloodfiend's head with one of her arrows; right through its right ear. The thing didn't stop and was moving toward Ulfrick as he brought his sword over his head for another attack. Aelfgrim, somehow recalling some of the old stories, picked up a sturdy, burning tree limb from the fire and with all her strength, drove the flaming branch into the fiend as it burst into flames. Her brother's sword connected and cut it in half. The undead attacker had been stopped, but their father lay on the ground lifeless.
The two were not sorrowful as they prepared their father for the trip back to Solitude; they were angry. Life and death are the will of Arkay, but this came about from a perversion of the cycle. At least they had comfort in the knowledge that their father was now in Sovngarde. Their mother was distraught, but she, as with Aelfgrim and Ulfrick, was more upset about the undead that committed the act. Abominations such as that should not be allowed to walk unhindered on Nirn.
[More to come…]
Additional Particulars
Race: Altmer
Age and birth sign: Exact birth date is unknown, but estimated to be sometime in Frost Fall in 2E 550
Alignment: Lawful Good-ish; Trope- Knight in Sour Armor
Aliases: Drifa, Aldrif
Known affiliations: Order of Arkay
Previously held titles: Lieutenant
Factions and loyalties:
Loyalty to the people of Skyrim and to the Pact, but most of all devoted to Arkay and the demise of all involved in the perversion of the dead.
Prejudice and judgment:
Fiercely despises the undead and necromancers and devoted to vanquishing any of the Four Abominations on sight.
In her bag:
She whittles as a hobby and as a way to focus and relieve stress, so carries a satchel with a small blade and interesting pieces of wood she collects as she travels.
In her chambers:
Selections from her bookcases.
In her nightstand.
On her dresser.
She is generally even-tempered, unless she's been drinking. Aelfgrim can be brash, and her confidence sometimes misconstrued as arrogance. She is driven, honorable, and passionate in her duties and through willpower and commitment will do whatever is necessary to complete her task at hand. Initially more of a "paladin" mentality where the ends justify the means, she has become more cynical and morally questioning some past decisions (see above trope). This commitment does have its dark side though; she battles emotional distress when confronted with situations where innocent people are hurt. Characters with similar emotional profiles would be Jack Bauer from 24 or The Dark Knight's Jim Gordon.
Very quick to trust people, which has lead to betrayal.
OOC Comments:
Working on "rumors" section and completing her history
I really did enjoy it Rain - I love reading these when they incorporate lore with the stories since they are somehow much more enjoyable than just reading "lore" history written for the game.
Nice job rain!
Thanks! Sometimes I feel like I need to generalize it a bit more because I get overly detailed and end up with way too much story, while in other areas I'm more general... lol
Michaelus Halvdane
The Bastard, Veteran of Stonehalls, Former Legionnaire, Brother of the Fighters' Guild, The Hunter, The Mercenary.
Imperial (Bastard child to a Nord mother) Gender Male Age and birthsign 36, born under the sign of the Tower
'At first glimpse...'
Rough around the edges, just another mercenary so common in these hard times of warfare...
Born the bastard son of an Imperial Legate and a subjugated renegade Nord Jarl's daughter. Hated by his stepmother, the child was a favourite of his father as the only child for his first decade. He was given fine tutoring in the ways of war, commerce, history, philosophy and politics. When a younger, legitimate, brother was born; Michaelus' life was suddenly imperiled. His father sent the boy off to join the Legion with a trusted retainer, a short note and a handful of coin. Life in the military was rough for the half blood boy. Discrimination and his step mother's intrigues dogged his steps for years. Despite competence he could never rise through the ranks due to political pressures. His legion served time on the north east. By the time of the Akaviri invasion, the boy had grown into a man and acquitted himself well at the battle of Stonehalls, where the Ebonheart Pact came together and saved the Empire from the Akaviri. Michaelus came to love the lands and people of these brothers in arms, the blood of a side of his life thought inferior by his Imperial brethren. When the Soulburst took place and the Emperor disappeared, Michaelus left the Legion, taking up arms in the Fighters' Guild. Now he roams the lands of the Ebonheart Pact, defending the people of the Empire from the monstrous denizens of beyond even as the armies of Tamriel do their best to tear the Empire apart in their mad scramble for power.
Factions and loyalties
Michaelus roams the land alone. A child of disparate nations and values. He forges his own place in the world but still feels a debt toward the people of the Ebonheart Pact and the memory of the Empire that once was. The Fighters' Guild and the the coins he earns are the mercenary's only outward loyalties.
Dressed in a mishmash of Imperial garb and whatever he can scrounge from his fallen enemies, Michaelus is rough around the edges. Powerfully built for an Imperial, the local Nords still tower above him. He keeps his dark blonde hair cropped short and surprisingly vibrant blue eyes per from under thick brows. He's generally unshaven and often days between bathing from a hard life on the road. He bears a variety of weapons all around his person, daggers in his boots, a crossbow at his hip, a pair of mismatched swords on his back and a shield slung over one shoulder. His imperial steed is a constant companion on the road and about the only possession he has that appears to be truly well cared for.
Taciturn, laconic, mercenary and violent, to the outsider, these are the traits that define Michaelus. Loyal, steadfast, sardonic and even a little mischievous are the words used by his few friends. Nord pragmatism meets Imperial noblesse oblige with a healthy dose of a fugitive mercenary's black humour to form the man behind the armour. In private he can be quite loquacious and eloquent, revealing the education he received in his childhood.
Critiques?
Go ahead. It's just a skeleton for the real meat that comes in play. The details are left out to be discovered in game. :)
Volkoth
Saighdiuir de na Capall
Alekelfriel Zu'Alishier
King of Guardinia, Hero of Alacar, Lord of Storms
"History is a funny thing. I sit here and think about all the 'good' I have done. The scholars say I slew the embodiment of ultimate evil with one swing from my enchanted sword. If only they knew the beating I took before my sword exploded against his. Sightbringer never even touched the Witchlord. History gets everything wrong." –Alekelfriel Zu'Alishier
"My Lord, MY LORD", the harsh voice and the banging on the door to the study startled me awake. It was cool in my private study., much like the Underdark where I was born, it was easy for me to drift away. Since my son, Khayle had been born I took advantage of any moment I could get pouring over old tomes and learning of what made the world tick. The battles were over; peace was strong in the land. For once all the kingdoms of Alacar were content to remain at peace. I got up from my chair and straightened my robes. "Come in Mae, come in. You of all people don't need a royal summons." The mahogany door swung open and a beautiful blond face with elven features stood in the torch light, then Mae stepped into the room and her full form was visible. Not an elf, but a Centaur, her massive hooves clip clopping on the stone floor. "Your majesty, SHE has made her formal grab for power, your instincts were right. The lady, Arianna has started from her tower and is heading for Hillscar. Do you want me to send word to the Storm Knights?" Mae's blue eyes shone in the light. She was my most trusted knight-captain. When I accepted centaurs into my kingdom, my friends laughed. What use would an island nation have with a clan of centaurs. My logic was simple, I may rule an island nation, but the Guardinian cavalry is unmatched in the land. And, who better to train cavalry soldiers than centaurs. My thoughts snapped out of my daze, which had been happening a lot lately. " No, leave the Storm Knights be, out of respect for Arianna's husband, I'll handle this personally, now help me with my armor.' I lifted my hand and the large oaken closet in the corner opened. My armor was an ostentatious show of my lineage, training and power. It was made from enchanted adamantium and the plates were colored black with silver outlines. There were words of power etched around all the edges. The chainmail underneath was a purple shade so dark it almost looked black and the cloak was always my favorite. Long and black, with silver threading bearing the crest of Guardinia in the center in a royal purple and silver. There would be no question on the battlefield, that was the King of Guardinia leading the battle. My comrades always chuckled at my flare for the dramatic. "My lord, you never need help with your armor you always use magic to tighten the straps and seal the clasps." "I know, but today is different." You see, I had been dreaming and sometimes, when a wizard dreams he sees things. Of course I wasn't going to tell Mae I was marching to my death. She would insist on sending the entire army and fleet and I wasn't about the leave the country I had fought so hard for defenseless. And then there's my son. He would insist on coming and he wasn't even sure of his own feet yet let alone how to wield the power inside of him. No, I'd be going alone.
Then I awoke, truly awoke. You know, it's a startling thing when you realize you were dreaming inside of a dream. I looked around and all was as it should have been. I was laying in the Elysian Fields of the afterlife, propped up against a tree. There was one thing to be said about death and the afterlife. It sure was peaceful, but even that gets old after a few centuries.
The End…Is The Beginning?
It's hard to sum up one's life when given the opportunity. You spend so much time living it that when it comes time to put it on paper you're at a loss for words. I have don't so much, yet it feels the centuries have gone by in the blink of an eye so let me do something different and start…at the end. I had lived my life and I served the god Ramuh well. I saved cities and villiages from evil ogres and giants. I saved the kingdom of Guardinia from the rule of a bloodthirsty demon and was lifted up by it's people to be king. I started a revolution amongst a whole people and even saved the world from destruction. Oh, and did I mention I started my own enclave of war wizards. I think after living that life, I deserved a little rest and relaxation. A new evil was rising up and as was fitting, I died in a blaze of flaming, sulfury death fighting a sorceress. A sorceress with power beyond what she should have been able to wield. In any event I died, and the torch of hero was passed to my son Khayle. When I awoke I was in the Elysium Fields of the afterlife. I was eventually joined by my lifelong friends and fellow adventurers, Aaron Starmore, Julien Ebonlight and Thalos Salovasason. We watched as the powers of the world shifted. We longed for times past and the adventure we had. When you've done it all…and died…and went to Elysium, well, what else is there.
Then one evening as I was walking through the forrest I felt a shooting pain in my head. Then the pain traveled to my chest, and then I lost consciousness. I was dead, a spirit, what in the name of Ramuh could possibly do that to me? My last thought before my head hit the ground was, 'What now?' When I awoke, I was some sort of prison made of obsidian, clad in rags. Of course I did the first thing any self respecting War Wizard would do, I attempted to summon the biggest ball of soulfire the world has seen so I could level the prison and walk out…except my power was gone. So I stood there and pondered the situation. Where were my friends, where were the celestials that guarded the plane of Elysium. I hears some rustling near the cell door, and through the bars I saw what looked to be a lizard standing on two legs. This wasn't the of the variety we found on Alacar. This one was more slender and stood more like a human or elf. Then it hit me, something was different. I wasn't in Elysium, or the world of Alacar where I originally hailed from. Finally…an adventure!
Race: Dark Elf
Age: Unknown, appears middle aged
Build:Alek is taller than most of his racial descent, standing at 6'1", he has long white hair, usually pulled back and is medium build. His eyes are lavender and his skin is the normal shade of dark gray/black as typical for dark elves.
Style: Alek's favorite colors are royal purple, silver and black. Usually if at all possible his armor or robes reflect that.
Alignment: Lawful Good
Aliases: Alek, The Storm Lord
Known affiliations: The Storm Knights, Kingdom of Guardinia
Previously held titles: Hero of Hillscar, Slayer of the Witchlord, Wielder of Sightbringer
Factions and loyalties: Alek became loyal to the Ebonheart Pact after being dropped off in Bleakrock and befriending the townsfolk there. He has a good heart and will stop at nothing to help a person in need, no matter what banner flies in his home.
Skills: In his homeland, magic worked by a different set of rules. The only skills he has retained from is planar travel and soul-sucking of Molag-Bal is his skill with a blade, and his innate magic skill. When not on the Battlefield, Alek loves to read. He also has an interest in enchanting and spellcraft. Many late nights and charred walls in the castle were attributed to just needing to tweak the Fireball spell.
Personality: Alek has lived a middle aged life in elven standards, yet possesses a wisdom of one much more aged. He is kind hearted and compassionate underneath his larger than life exterior. Alek has a dry sense of humor. Once before the battle of Alacar, The dark lord Ka'ahn told the heroes he would accept their surrender and would return in the morning to hear the heroes descision. Alek told this sum of all evil, "Well I'll be sure to put on a chicken". Needless to say, there was no surrender and the heroes were victorious.
Weaknesses: Alek's biggest weakness is also his greatest strength, his love of his country and his family. He also is fond of alcohol, no matter what plane he is on. Oh, and he is ever so slightly egotistical. But what some call egotism, others calll confidence ;)
Please feel free to leave feedback, I haven't done this since 2001 and I'm a bit rusty, Also this character is based solely on my RP campaign character from highschool. I played him for about four years so there is A LOT of back story lol.
Bluenotebacker
Muintir de na Capall
ESO: @Bluenotebacker
You can see the beginnings of my character bios at my newly minted blog for just that purpose.
http://heavyartilleryeso.wordpress.com/2014/10/28/iriali-docalidar/
Foghladha
Taoiseach de na Arach Glas
GW2: Foghladha.2506
ESO: @Foley
Absolutely Kiaalta :) Unfortunately we can't invite ya into the guild in game until they open up cross play (if ever) but We are more than happy to have you share your story with us.
"It's not the loot and accolades you walk away with, it's the memories and friendships that you cherish forever." - Foghladha


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package ch.difty.scipamato.core.persistence.newsletter;

import static ch.difty.scipamato.core.db.tables.Newsletter.NEWSLETTER;

import java.sql.Date;

import org.jetbrains.annotations.NotNull;
import org.jetbrains.annotations.Nullable;
import org.jooq.InsertSetMoreStep;
import org.jooq.InsertSetStep;
import org.springframework.stereotype.Component;

import ch.difty.scipamato.core.db.tables.records.NewsletterRecord;
import ch.difty.scipamato.core.entity.newsletter.Newsletter;
import ch.difty.scipamato.core.entity.newsletter.NewsletterTopic;
import ch.difty.scipamato.core.persistence.InsertSetStepSetter;

/**
 * The insert step setter used for inserting new {@link Newsletter}s.
 *
 * <b>Note:</b> the {@link NewsletterTopic}s are not inserted here.
 *
 * @author u.joss
 */
@Component
public class NewsletterInsertSetStepSetter implements InsertSetStepSetter<NewsletterRecord, Newsletter> {

    @NotNull
    @Override
    public InsertSetMoreStep<NewsletterRecord> setNonKeyFieldsFor(@NotNull final InsertSetStep<NewsletterRecord> step,
        @NotNull final Newsletter e) {
        return step
            .set(NEWSLETTER.ISSUE, e.getIssue())
            .set(NEWSLETTER.ISSUE_DATE, Date.valueOf(e.getIssueDate()))
            .set(NEWSLETTER.PUBLICATION_STATUS, e
                .getPublicationStatus()
                .getId())

            .set(NEWSLETTER.CREATED_BY, e.getCreatedBy())
            .set(NEWSLETTER.LAST_MODIFIED_BY, e.getLastModifiedBy());
    }

    @Override
    public void considerSettingKeyOf(@NotNull final InsertSetMoreStep<NewsletterRecord> step,
        @NotNull final Newsletter entity) {
        final Integer id = entity.getId();
        if (id != null)
            step.set(NEWSLETTER.ID, id);
    }

    @Override
    public void resetIdToEntity(@NotNull Newsletter entity, @Nullable NewsletterRecord saved) {
        if (saved != null)
            entity.setId(saved.getId());
    }
}

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Traffic chaos: main road in Crewe could be closed for months
Middlewich Street could soon be closed for up to eight months because of work needed for the new housing development
Crewe's traffic chaos could continue until after Christmas because a developer wants to close Middlewich Street for up to eight months to carry out drainage works for its new housing scheme.
The town's councillors are furious that existing residents and businesses will be made to suffer because of 'a housing development no-one wanted in the first place'.
Already Crewe has been gridlocked for months because of the closure of the Manchester Bridge, which is due to re-open in June.
And there are concerns that this proposed new closure will delay ambulance response times as Remer Street and Middlewich Street are main blue light routes.
Cllr Jill Rhodes (Lab) described the proposal as 'unacceptable' and said: "This area of Crewe has had months of traffic rat running through a housing estate that was not designed to take it."
She said no work of any kind should be started before the work on Manchester Bridge is completed.
"A way of allowing traffic to use Middlewich Street needs to be found," said Cllr Rhodes. "The priority has to be the residents of this area not what is best for the contractors. It's not been very well thought out."
The proposed closure was revealed in an email from a Cheshire East highways officer, which has been seen by the Chronicle.
It confirms an application has been received from McPhillips, on behalf of Taylor Wimpey, to install a drainage system in connection with the new development on the site of the former Cross Keys pub.
The email says there are two methods of installing the drain, which will run along Remer Street and Middlewich Street and connect into the existing system near the rail bridge at the bottom of Middlewich Street. One - the preferred option - would take approximately five months, the other eight months.
"Unfortunately both methodologies would require a full road closure for the duration of the works," says the officer in his email.
It continues: "The suggested earliest commencement date is July 23 2016, to work in conjunction with the commencement of the school holidays. The works could commence within Remer Street under traffic management whilst a temporary closure of Middlewich Street could be progressed to follow."
Leighton councillor Derek Bebbington (Con) is incensed.
"This is a main route. It is used by emergency ambulances and will be a massive inconvenience to residents," said Cllr Bebbington. "Why should residents be inconvenienced because some developer wants to build houses they didn't want in the first place? I firmly believe residents should come first."
Several councillors said rather than a complete road closure, temporary traffic lights should be put in place.
They also want confirmation this is the only place the new houses can be connected to the main system.
Cheshire East has confirmed to the Chronicle the road could be closed for several months.
A spokesman said yesterday (Tuesday): "We are aware that developers require to commission service works that could result in long-term closure or part-closure of Middlewich Street.
"We are in discussions with the developers with a view to minimising disruption as much as possible by looking at all possible options."
Local NewsPaedophile had 'Lolita' picturesA PAEDOPHILE who down-loaded more than 100 sexually explicit photographs of girls aged as young as 11 has escaped a jail sentence.

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🙂Therefore, we are cancelling with plans to reschedule TBD, depending on the extended forecast. PLEASE NOTE: the larger community event organized by UMVA Lewiston-Auburn and the Downtown Lewiston Arts District is being rescheduled to occur Saturday, April 27. Please check out the great opportunities for projects that will still be happening April 27 instead of April 20. We hope you find many ways to celebrate Earth Day this week and every week!
Help ALT prepare this special trail system for Summer use! We will be practicing good trail stewardship at Sherwood Forest Conservation Area by clearing the trails and the outdoor classroom of downed sticks and fallen trees. We will also be cleaning up any litter. We'll meet at 10AM at the 19th Street entrance to the Sherwood Forest trail system near the picnic table.
-Layers of warm clothes, including rain jacket – just in case!
*You may wish to label your personal tools to make sure they don't get mixed with others.
The Sherwood Forest Trails are accessed behind Sherwood Height's Elementary School, located at 32 Sherwood Drive in Auburn. From where ME Route 136/Main Street intersects Mill Street in Auburn, leave ME Route 136 to continue onto South Main Street. Follow South Main Street 0.5 miles to Bolster Steet. Turn onto Bolster Street and continue straight through the stop sign onto Sherwood Drive. Parking is available along 19th Street and Sherwood Drive. We'll meet at 10AM at the 19th Street entrance near the picnic table.


WhatsApp for Android is bringing some great new features to the world's most popular messaging app. The new release brings the version up to 2.12.367 and adds Starred Messages, Rich Link Previews and Direct Share on Marshmallow. While beta users might have seen these before, these features are now available to all users on Android.
Starred messages are super useful. You can save a text, image, voice or video message by tagging it with a star. All of the starred messages are saved together in a separate section accessible from the menu button. It can be extremely useful when saving an address, getting back to important instructions or tasks, saving memorable message etc. You won't have to go through all your messages in a chat to find those special messages.
To star a message, just tap and hold on the message and a bunch of options will pop-up on the top bar. Click the star button and that's it. To remove a star, the same procedure has to be followed. All the messages are accessible through the menu button on the homepage of the app. The new Starred Messages section organises all the starred messages chronologically with the name of the contacts mentioned alongside each message to make the messages easily recognisable.
WhatsApp now provides a richer link preview feature in the latest update. As soon as a link is entered into the writing field, WhatsApp starts working on retrieving the appropriate details from the link. When you enter any URL like links to YouTube, Tweets, Webpages or pictures, the app quickly parses the address and gives you a thumbnail image from the page, a title to the webpage and some details from the page summary.
This feature has been one of the most anticipated additions to the messaging app. Similar methods of link sharing are available on the Facebook and Messenger apps. The new feature will let the sender easily skim through the sent links while the recipient gets to know what the link contains before even opening it.
The first thing to mention about the new Direct Share feature is that it will only work with an Android phone running Marshmallow 6.0 (if it wasn't clear from the name already). The new feature lets users quickly share or forward a message to a specific contact from any of the other apps available on the smartphone. The list of contacts varies depending on the most recent people you have talked to. This is one step faster than selecting an app and then choosing the contact.
All of the new features are live on the latest version of the app available on the app on Play Store. You can update if you haven't already. In the extremely rare case that you don't have WhatsApp, you can download it from here.
You forgot to mention the new direct Google Drive backup feature.
That feature has been available for a few weeks. It's not new.
Whatsapp is still an old technology, trying to copy some features from telegram chat app, still behind.
Yet, the most reliable & the most commonly used.
Unless you would specifically want your friends to install other apps, like Telegram exclusively for you. Out of 600 contacts, only 27 are on Telegram, over 300 on whatsapp.
Starred msgs and rich link is also available on IOS.
these features are not just for android customers..


Last month, the MIT Media Lab Computing Counter Culture Group and the Harvard Free Culture Group held an "iPod Liberation event" -- a RockBox and iPodLinux "installfest" for Apple iPods. The event was held as a response to the fact that Apple installs iPods with an operating system -- a "firmware" -- that conflicts with the ideals of free and open source software and free culture and treats users parternalistically and adversarially. During the event, dubbed iRony, users were walked through the process of installing flexible and featureful free/open source software firmware -- without DRM -- onto their digital audio players.
With nearly 70 million iPods and more than a billion iTunes songs sold, Apple has become the single largest vendor of DRM (digital rights/restrictions management) equipped technology and DRM-encumbered music. As a result, Apple was one of the first and most important targets of the Defective by Design anti-DRM campaign. Apple's critics have focused on the way that Apple privileges its own products, technologies, and services on the iPod. While Apple's stated goal of simplicity might suggest a hard drive interface onto which one could simply drag music and play, iPod users must go through iTunes, which obscures the file names and locations of the user's files on the iPod's hard drive. Users cannot easily move songs from an iPod onto another computer or iPod. By default, only a single "home" computer can extract files. Furthermore, Apple intentionally blocks integration between iPod and third-party software and music formats.
Most egregiously in the eyes of some digital freedom advocates, iPods have become the single most important vehicle for DRM -- greatly restricting music lovers' ability to share or control their music. Of course, Apple supports only its own DRM format -- an action that has been the subject of parliamentary discussion in France and grumbling globally. Similarly, Apple has refused to support popular patent- and royalty-free file formats such as OGG Vorbis and FLAC, placing owners of large FLAC and Vorbis collections out in the cold. Finally, many people want to use their iPods for more than music and video consumption, but Apple refuses to entertain these possibilities or to let users write or install software onto their iPod.
iPods have become a symbol of everything that free and open source software and free culture advocates oppose: iPods may belong to their owner, but they do what Apple and the music industry says. Your iPod may be yours, but it is outside of your control.
To date, most protests critiquing Apple have been designed to keep consumers from buying more iPods, music from iTunes, and other Apple products. While a successful economic boycott is an excellent tactic, there is no place in it for the tens of millions of people who already have iPods. An alternative -- free and open source firmware -- can provide a solution to each of the issues described above, a way to return control of iPods to their users, and a way to involve the large number of people who already have iPods. The iPodLinux and RockBox projects offer two such firmwares.
iPodLinux aimed to address the issues presented by Apple's restrictive firmware by porting a version of ucLinux, a version of Linux designed to run on embedded systems, to the iPod. Additionally, iPodLinux hackers wrote a piece of software called Podzilla that mimics the interface and features of the familiar Apple firmware while allowing users to improve and customize it. For example, iPodLinux can run games (such as chess, solitaire, and Doom) or applications (such as calculators and music composition software) that were unavailable in the Apple iPod software. The iPodLinux project has been growing for more than two years and has been ported to nearly every generation of the iPod.
However, while RockBox and iPodLinux have created interfaces similar to the iPod's default software and have become extremely easy to use for most people, both have been difficult to install for all but the most seasoned geeks. Even with new installers that automate much of the process, the act of "overwriting a boot loader" on an iPod remains an insurmountably frightening barrier for many would-be users of custom firmware.
For this reason, several free software and free culture advocates in the Boston area borrowed the idea of an "installfest" from the GNU/Linux community as a way of introducing users to alternative iPod firmware. Installfests became popular in the '90s, when GNU/Linux distributions were becoming increasingly easy to use but installation remained a prohibitively high barrier to entry -- installing GNU/Linux frequently required compiling a custom kernel and more. Even with extensive online documentation, the difficult installation process for most GNU/Linux distributions kept many interested users away. Installfests were embraced by Linux user groups as a way of both helping new users over the initial installation hump and helping introduce users into a support community of local enthusiasts.
Free and open source software on embedded systems and digital audio players is at a similar point in development to where free and open source software on desktop workstations was a decade ago. RockBox and iPod Linux are far from bug-free or feature-complete, but are reasonably stable. Most importantly, the greatest barrier to installation is the lack of tools and installers (in the case of RockBox) and the fear of screwing up and rendering a digital audio player inoperable ("bricking" a device in the community vernacular). In addition to building community, an install party can give iPod users access to more experienced users who can install alternate firmware on their player and to get a running start with their new firmware.
iRony was billed as an install party or an "iPod Liberation event" and garnered mention in the local press in the week leading up to the event. The event was organized by a broad group of people interested in free culture, including members of MIT, Harvard, Northeastern, and Emerson universities.
The event was open the public, advertised primarily online, but also mentioned in the local press, who were eager to report on any opposition to the ubiquitous Apple devices. Held in the MIT Media Lab in Cambridge, Mass., the event attracted more than 50 attendees and several dozen iPods to be liberated.
Organizers set up laptops running Ubuntu GNU/Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows XP at the center of the room. iPod users brought their players to experienced users, who would determine the generation of the iPod and the current partition format, and inquire about the user's needs. Together they would decide on a firmware (RockBox, iPodLinux, or both) and walk through the process of installation. Meanwhile, others looked on to watch the process and learn how it was done. RockBox was installed on the majority of the iPods with great success.
In addition to iPod installation, the organizers invited users to play music on a large stereo system using their newly liberated music players. The vast majority of participants left with liberated iPods and had a great time. A definitive tally of iPods liberated proved evasive, but it was more than 40.
The process: Make sure that users understand what your installing on their iPods and roughly how you are going to do it before you begin.
The point: Every user should want RockBox and should have some idea of what it's going to let them do. They won't take advantage of something they don't understand. Help them understand the DRM angle. At iRony, one user bought an iPod for the party. It is important to help these users understand that this is not something we can continue to support.
The risks: Ensure that each user has backups and is comfortable with the risks involved in installing alternate firmware.
The drawbacks: Reduced battery life and increased crashes while in RockBox are likely, and loss of iTunes DRM-encumbered music is a sure thing.
Ensure that users know how to boot back to the Apple firmware (this usually entails pressing menu when the iPod reboots).
Make sure that users know how to reboot their iPod if and when it freezes.
Ensure that users understand how to upgrade RockBox. You're installing daily builds, and users will want to upgrade to the latest stuff.
Ensure that users know where to look for help. Make sure they know how to find the RockBox or iPodLinux wiki and that they have contacts in your group if they have serious problems.


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Q: Constructing AST during LR parsing I have written an LR(1) parser that can successfully parse strings in the language of my grammar into a Concrete Syntax Tree, but I am now trying to construct an Abstract Syntax Tree.
I am using an inheritance design for my AST nodes:
struct ASTNode {
    virtual Type typeCheck() = 0;
}

struct IDNode : public ASTNode {
    string name;
    ...
}

struct INTNode : public ASTNode {
    int value;
    ...
}

struct BOPNode : public ASTNode {
    ASTNode *pLeft;
    ASTNode *pRight;
    ...
}

struct Add_BOPNode : public BOPNode {
    ...
}

struct ParamNode : public ASTNode {
    string name;
    ASTNode *pTypeSpecifier;
    ...
}

struct ParamListNode : public ASTNode {
    vector<ParamNode*> params;
    ...
}

struct FuncDec : public ASTNode {
    string functionName;
    ASTNode *pFunctionBody;
    ASTNode *pReturnType;
    ASTNode *pParams;
    ...
}

When I perform a reduction in my LR(1) parser I generate a new node depending on the rule that was used for the reduction. This is pretty straightforward for most of the nodes, but I'm not sure of a clean way to implement a node that contains a list of other nodes.
Using the ParamListNode from above as an example:
struct stack_item {
    int state;
    int token;
    string data;
    ASTNode *node;
};

/// rule = the number of the rule being reduced on
/// rhs = the items on the right-hand side of the rule

ASTNode* makeNode(int rule, vector<stack_item> rhs) {
    switch(rule) {
        /// <expr> ::= <expr> '+' <term>
        case 1: return new Add_BOPNode(rhs[0].node, rhs[2].node);

        /// <param> ::= IDENT(data) ':' <type>
        case 2: return new ParamNode(rhs[0].data, rhs[2].node);

        /// <param_list> ::= <param>
        case 3: return new ParamList(rhs[0].node);

        /// <param_list> ::= <param_list> ',' <param>
        case 4: {
            auto list = dynamic_cast<ParamListNode*>(rhs[0].node);
            list->params.push_back(rhs[2].node);
            return list;
        }

        ...
    }
}

Since generating a node requires a subclass of ASTNode to be returned, I have to create a subclass that encloses a vector<> with each sub-node. However, since not every node needs to be a list structure, I have to dynamic_cast<> to the subclass before I can access the internal list.
I feel like there should be a cleaner way to handle a list of sub-nodes without having to rely on dynamic_cast<>.
Another question is about the FuncDec node. It has pParams which should be a ParamList (or vector<Param*> directly), but to do that I would have to dynamic_cast<> the incoming ASTNode to a ParamList or Param node. Again, I feel like there should be a way to not use dynamic_cast<>, but I can't think of one.
Also, if you have any other suggestions about how I can better structure or implement anything that would be greatly appreciated :)

A: My LRSTAR Parser Generator creates an abstract-syntax tree (AST) by using only one class, Node. Each node is the same structure, a pointer to the token (in the symbol table if a leaf node), and pointers to parent, child and next nodes.  The next pointer allows you to have a list of nodes (multiple children for a parent node).  This has worked well for many years.
During processing of the AST, it is the function associated with the node which takes care of the processing of the node.  For example, the add function will do something different than the subtract function.  The functions are different, instead of having a different class for each type
of node.
Here is the node structure that I use:
  class Node
  {
     public:
     int    id;      // Node id number
     int    prod;    // Production (rule) number
     int    sti;     // Symbol-table index (perm or temp var).
     int    prev;    // Previous node.
     int    next;    // Next node.
     int    line;    // Line number.
     int    child;   // Child node.
     int    parent;  // Parent node.
  };

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A Filosofem a norvég black metal zenekar Burzum negyedik nagylemeze. 1993 márciusában lett felvéve; az utolsó album, amit Varg Vikernes börtönbe zárása előtt vett fel, habár az album 1996. január 1-jén jelent meg, mikor Vikernes már börtönben volt.

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Az album nyitó dalát, a "Burzum" című dalt Vikernes először írta Burzumként. Először a Hvis Lyset Tar Oss albumra szánta, majd végül ezen jelent meg. Az album felvételei rossz körülmények között lettek felvéve. Varg nem használt gitárerősítőt, mindössze egy erősítőt és egy fuzz pedált a gitárhoz. A felvételekhez Vikernes a legrosszabb minőségű mikrofont kérte, egy fejhallgató mikrofonját. Az album felvételei mindössze 17 óra alatt készültek el.

Az album borítóját Theodor Kittelsen készítette.

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Az albumon található dalok elég hosszúak, nincs hét percnél rövidebb szám a Filosofemen. Az album továbbá tartalmazza a leghosszabb ambient dalt, amit Vikernes írt, a több, mint huszonöt perces "Rundtgåing av den transcendentale egenhetens støtte"-t.

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 Varg Vikernes – összes hangszer, ének, dalszöveg, producer

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Filing for bankruptcy is your right under the U.S. Constitution. Article I Section 8 of the Constitution enables the federal government to enact bankruptcy laws for the entire country. The framers felt that the ability to declare bankruptcy and receive a discharge from your debts was so vital and unique that those rights merited inclusion in our founding document.
Today, bankruptcy is governed by federal law and state regulations that allow those who have burdensome debt to discharge it.
Here at Angiuli & Gentile, LLP, we have experience in corporate, consumer and personal bankruptcy representation. We will guide you from initial intake to the final discharge of your debts. Our attorneys will explore all options open to you and craft a plan specifically tailored to your unique needs.
People filing for bankruptcy primarily file under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. These two options are available to debtors of different financial positions. Businesses typically file under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
A Chapter 7 bankruptcy, or liquidation, is the ideal solution for those who wish to start anew. Sometimes referred to as a "no asset" bankruptcy, this option is perfect for those with limited means who are burdened by large amounts of unsecured debt (i.e. credit card debt). The discharge allows a person with limited assets and income to start fresh.
Chapter 13 bankruptcy, or reorganization, is the ideal solution for the debtor who has both income and assets. A Chapter 13 allows you to create a payment plan which allows you to reduce or eliminate your payments on all debts, including mortgages and car loans.
Businesses, like consumers, can file for liquidation under Chapter 7 in which the business basically "closes the doors" and allows all the remaining creditors to be paid from the remaining assets. Businesses also can file for Chapter 11, which allows for a reorganization of debt while allowing a company to stay in business and formulate a plan to pay off creditors and remain a viable business.
At Angiuli & Gentile, LLP, we are committed to you and live by our firm's mission statement: We'll take it from here. In the bankruptcy department especially, we strive to guide you through one of the most difficult times in your personal or professional life toward your opportunity to have a fresh start.
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Find information on the range of financial assistance to help you train.
See 5 types of financial support for training on this page
Fees Free Training
Tertiary Education Commission
Planning your vocational training? You may be able to get the first 24 months of your training fees-free.
What it's about
Learn about what Fees Free covers and check if you're eligible to access it.
Who it's for
All learners across New Zealand who are starting their vocational training for the first time. Check if you're eligible by visiting the Fees Free website.
If you're doing on-the-job training, Fees Free will cover all fees for training and assessment for the first 24 months of any eligible industry training programme.
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Funding if you have a health condition or disability and want training to make it easier for you to get, or stay, in work. This is funded by Work and Income and delivered by Workbridge.
Making it easier for people with a health condition or disability to access training.
This is for people who:
have a health condition or disability that's likely to last for more than 6 months
are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
aren't getting support from ACC or the Ministry of Health
normally live in New Zealand and intend to stay here.
Help with the extra costs of training as a result of a disability. This could include:
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Visit the Support Funds website (external link)
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Work and Income can help pay for a short-term course to help people develop the skills they need to get into work.
Making sure people have the training and skills they need to get into work.
People who are getting a Work and Income benefit, are attending an approved course, and have to pay to attend the course or pay extra costs (eg. travel) because of the course.
Up to $1,000 over 52 weeks- you can get more than one payment during this time, but the total can't be more than $1,000.
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Tupu Aotearoa is a targeted programme to support Pacific people to gain tools and skills that enable them to thrive through employment, completing further training or study.
Tupu Aotearoa is delivered by local providers to support you on your journey to employment, further training or study.
Local Tupu Aotearoa providers can help you with:
identifying appropriate upskilling and training courses
career advice and guidance
support writing your CV and cover letter
obtaining a driver's licence
pastoral care and support post-placement.
Pacific people in Aotearoa who are:
aged 15 or over
New Zealand citizens
currently not in employment, education or training.
Locations of providers can be found on the Ministry for Pacific People's website.
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Support for employers to train permanent Māori staff
Cadetships — Te Puni Kōkiri
Boost the future of your business while developing the leadership and career paths of promising Māori employees. Partner with Te Puni Kōkiri to grow Māori leaders.
Te Puni Kōkiri Cadetships supports Māori to achieve their potential in the workplace, and contribute to thriving, innovative and resilient businesses. It works by providing funding for employers to design, develop and implement tailored training and development programmes for Māori staff (who can be newly employed, or existing staff members), that will improve their skills, employability and earnings, and provide opportunities for them to move into leadership roles. Ideally, Cadetships programmes encompass elements of tikanga to support cadets to increase their confidence and mana.
Large, medium, and small employers, in a range of industries are encouraged to partner with Te Puni Kōkiri to deliver Cadetships programmes. Cadetships are largely aimed at supporting Māori of all ages who are moving to the next stage of their career, into management roles or leadership positions. They can also support new employees to accelerate their skills-development and opportunities for progression.
Te Puni Kōkiri Cadetships:
provides up to $10,000 per cadet for training and development
invests in the future of the business economy
encourages growth in a range of industries both national and regional
contributes to thriving, innovative and resilient businesses, while increasing diversity and links to Māori communities.
For cadets
provides cadets with an opportunity for progression into the next stage of their career
develops Māori leadership and career progression
provides employer-led pastoral care throughout
helps to improve well-being and thriving whānau.
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St. John's Episcopal Church
Helena, Arkansas
About St. John's Helena
Newsletter & Events
The Rev. Ray Brown
Senior Warden
Church Secretary and Office Manager
Marjie Hamilton
Dagmar Bergan
Tony Miles
St. John's Vestry
St. John's Lay Ministry Staff
St John's 100th Birthday Celebration
Welcome Ray-A St John's Celebration April 29, 2016
Easter Day 2016
Slate Roof Renovation
Christmas Eve Service in Chapel
Luncheon with Betsy Watson hosted by the ECW
13 Dresses made for Christmas Boxes instructed by Maureen Jones in her new store "haute pare".
Teach for America Dinner/Reception hosted by Jayne and Walter Morris
Sunday with Bishop Benfield August 2015
senior luncheon 2015
Easter Sunday at St John's 2015
35 Years Ago at St. John's
Events of Interest
St. John's Helena - General Information
Wednesday Night Group Resources
Sunday Morning Discussion Group Resources
History of St. John's
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St. John's Episcopal Church - Sunday, September 9, 2018
From Fr. Ray+
You may recall that back in the winter, we had a congregational gathering at which we discussed the things we most appreciate about St. John's Church. Based on that discussion we narrowed our findings to the top three things our folks appreciate about their church. Those three things were: 1) Worship in the Anglican Tradition, 2) Outreach to persons in need in our community and beyond and 3) Opportunities for Spiritual Growth and Discipleship. We formed three groups of church members who have met to discuss things we can do to further develop those three areas of congregational life. At last week's meeting of the Outreach Group, it was decided that we will include a special focus on Outreach Ministries in our community as part of our stewardship emphasis this year. Our annual stewardship focus will take place October 21, 28 and November 4. November 4 is going to be a very special day as we receive our annual estimate of giving cards during worship followed by lunch in the undercroft. During lunch representatives of community agencies will provide very brief descriptions of what their organizations do and how we can support them. The other two groups are meeting this week and next week and will be finalizing plans for their areas of focus. I appreciate the work and wisdom these groups are bringing to St. John's!
Blessings, Fr. Ray+
Worship and Education News:
Adult Sunday School: Meets Sunday at 9:00 am.
Sunday School: Will meet at 9:00 am at the First United Methodist Church.
Worship: September 9, the Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Rev. Ray Brown
Readings for Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 18; Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23; Psalm 125; James 2:1-17; Mark 7:24-37
Pastoral News:
Please keep the following in your prayers: Susan Worrell, Debra Richardson, David Henderson, Kathy Sullivan, Jimmy Billingsley, Larry Bryant, Lynn Jordan, Ray Worley, Chris Walters, Carol Jennings, Nancy Howe, Jim Howe, Parker Pace, Heather Treat, Julie Ann Doan, Courtney Turner, Sheila Fraiser, Gwen Newkirk, Blake Robertson, P.J. Clay, Rev. Mike Wilkie, Kelly Namour, Rita Merritt, Tommy McCormick, Virginia Topp, Vivian Wright, Winston Carter, Jerry Staley, and Gloria Higginbotham.
Outreach News:
Angels of Grace and Anchor Mission ministries: The items from their wish list this week is cleaning supplies.
Humane Society of the Delta: Donations needed are dog & puppy food.
Their plastic tubs are on the stair landing by the chapel.
Grace Food Pantry: plastic bags go in the labeled container in the narthex.
Thank you for your weekly donations. They are all greatly appreciated.
Church Office News and Announcements:
Sep 5, Wed: No Midweek service
SEP 9, SUN at 10:30 am:
Acolyte – Chris Rogers
Lay Eucharist Minister – Mike Fielder
Altar Guild – Lindalu Hargraves
Altar Flowers – Ed Pat, Betsy, Katherine & Rachel Wright
Sep 10, Mon at 5:00 pm: ECW meeting
Sep 12, Wed at 5:30 pm: Midweek Healing Eucharist (chapel)
Oct ECW Fall Gathering (See Attachment)
The website to purchase St John's church photos is https://stjohnsepiscopalchurch.pixieset.com. All proceeds will go to support Young Life of Phillips County. Photographs can also be viewed in the church office.
St. John's T-shirts are available with sizes from S through 3XL. The price is $15.
Contact info for Fr. Ray:
Email: rector@saintjohnshelena.org
St. John's Church Office:
Email: office@saintjohnshelena.org
Mailing address: P.O. Box 770, Helena, AR 72342
Street address: 625 Pecan St., Helena, AR
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I doxx myself if anyone can show any part of vintologi is wrong.
My texts is not yet fully updated with my latest stances but it's close enough, there might be instances where i have already changed my mind and in that case i will not do the wager in the case of a debate.
The debate will last 1 week and i will declare who won (or draw), if i declare myself as a loser i will post a picture of myself (1 for each debate i lose).
Jesus Christ you wrote a lot about your views. I could probably dispute "there is only one universe" by stealing scientific ideas, but I really can't be bothered.
Scientific ideas is not enough,you need to show proof that there is more than one universe and so far there is zero proof for that.
Some physisists think there are multiple paralell universes where the constants of nature differ between them but i believe all dimensionless constants can be derived from a more fundamental theory.
A debate about whether or not multiverse is a thing should end in a draw since there isn't any way to actually show that your opponent is wrong*, thus it only comes down to convincing the audience about claims you have no proof of, i would probably dominate that due to superior mental abilities.
There is some claims in vintologi not yet supported bu solid science but there shouldn't be anything that you can show to be wrong in vintologi, if i discover something of that sort i will just modify that particular part.
*it is possible someone will come up with something groundbreaking when it comes to physics during the 1 week but that's highly unlikely since nothing of the sort has been presented despite decades of trying.


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Saltaire er en victoriansk modelby, der ligger i Shipley, som er en del af City of Bradford metropolområde i West Yorkshire, England. Den victorianske Salt's Mill og tilhørende beboelsesområde ved floden Aire og Leeds and Liverpool-kanalen er på UNESCO's Verdensarvsliste og er ankerpunkt på European Route of Industrial Heritage

Verdensarvsområder i Storbritannien
West Yorkshire


The H E Atkins Memorial Congress will be taking place from 2nd to 4th October at Regent College. Contact www.leicesterchess.co.uk for details. It looks as though our club will be well represented.
Unfortunately, we were a player down on Wednesday when we played Red Admiral 2 in the Harrod Cup 4th round. We came close to drawing the match, however, and with a fourth player who knows what might have been?


Are Postage Rates on the Way Up?
That's why Doc is concerned about the United States Postal Service and its plan to raise postage rates in response to a lower volume of mail. Higher postage rates will more than likely translate into even lower sales as magazines, catalogers, and other direct-mail users look for ways to cut back on expenses. It surely isn't a given that volume will remain constant.
With most businesses Doc's been involved in, when sales go down you make every effort to lower your prices to try to get the volume back up. Combining a decrease in volume with price increases is often a fatal mistake.
A 2-cent increase in the price of a First-Class stamp to 46 cents.
A 2-cent increase in the price of a postcard to 30 cents.
An 8% increase in mailing costs for periodicals, a 5.1% increase for catalogs, a 23% increase in for standard mail parcels, and a 7% increase for media/library mail.
The introduction of a Reply Rides Free incentive to encourage the use of bill and statement mailings for marketing messages. For qualifying customers, a 1.2-ounce piece will be charged the 1-ounce price if a reply envelope or card is included in the mailing.
The introduction of a Saturation Mail/High Density incentive program to provide rebates for volume growth for standard mail and nonprofit mail letters and flats.
Doc's glad to see a few incentives in the proposal to reward large-volume mailers, but there is no denying that for most companies the net result of all these new rates will be an increase for the same volume of mailings.
You may call me a dreamer, but in many businesses when sales go down you find a way to cut costs, not raise prices. And the USPS is, in fairness, also looking to cut costs, mostly by eliminating Saturday mail delivery.
But is that really going far enough? If mail volume is down as much as the USPS is claiming, there may be a systemic problem that eventually has to be addressed: the drop is permanent and volume may not come back.
One thing for certain – if prices go up enough, then volume will drop even more and the whole cycle will repeat itself over and over again until only those who absolutely have to will be using the mail as a marketing and communications vehicle.
So let's be careful not to price direct mail so high that moving to electronic communications is the only viable option. Doc prefers choice in the marketplace and encourages the USPS to consider the competition very carefully before raising rates as the solution to a budget shortfall. Maybe now is the time to have a big sale!