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Jaffer Roshak

2009-12-22T20:13:28Z

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'''Jaffer Roshak''' is a [[furry]] who lives in Canberra, Australia. His [[fursona]] is a white [[avian]].

==History==
Jaffer first found out about furries in 1997 through Magic: The Gathering's [[wikipedia:Tempest (Magic: The Gathering)|Tempest]] deck, where a picture of a [[feline]] anthro called ''Mirri'', drawn by [[Susan Van Camp]], caught his eye.<ref>[http://www.artbysvc.com/pages/00064naturalspring.html Natural Spring], Magic the Gathering Game Card, art by Susan Van Camp. Retrieved December 24, 2008.</ref>

It took almost 3 years for Jaffer to realize that the furry fandom was much bigger then himself and he slowly became more involved.

==Characters==
Jaffer’s fursona has changed several times, and he has many [[alt]] characters, usually created to explore and experience as much of the fandom as possible.

*'''Jaffer ‘Cydan’ Roshak''' was originally a generic [[feline]], then moved onto being a [[leopard]]. This stuck until early 2008 when one of his alt characters started become more like a main. Since then, Jaffer has merged with the alt character Cydan and become a white avian.

*'''Cydan''' was originally a white avian created to explore parts of the fandom that Jaffer would not dare tread, but after becoming attached to the character, Jaffer merged it with his main. Several character quirks of Cydan still exist within Jaffer.

*'''Iasia Eesha Thastest''' (pronounced ''i-ee-sa'') is a [[tigress]]. She was the first [[female]] alt of Jaffer’s has probably been one of the largest influences on him. The character has gone through several changes, the largest of which being her killed by another fur, [[Felicia Wolverini]]. It was planned by both parties, and after it happened, Iasia came back as a [[ghost]]. She is still played from time to time.

*'''Valery ‘vixen’ Vaporay''' started as an experiment by Jaffer to see if he could [[role-play]] a female character outside of the furry fandom. She was a [[vixen]] and a gamer. She joined an internet gaming clan where she managed to play for 9 months, with almost daily contact with the members. Jaffer was eventually caught when the clan leader developed a crush on Valery, and tracked her IP to the same one that Jaffer had. After confronting Jaffer/Valery it was agreed that Jaffer should leave the clan. Jaffer had created a very complete background to Valery for use while role-playing her, He is currently writing a [[story]] based on the character. There are two versions of her:
**''Story Valery'' has an eye condition called [[wikipedia:keratoconus|keratoconus]] (which Jaffer has in real life) and has to wear glasses to see clearly.
**''Chat room Valery'' is blind. Jaffer made her like that to improve his [[role-playing]] skills by focusing on more than just how things look.

*'''Katrina ‘kat’ Skelt:''' was the [[mate]]/lover/mistress of Valery. She was originally just a name, but the character has been fleshed out a bit for the story Jaffer is writing.

===Minor characters===
*'''Kiviya:''' Based off Jaffer’s pet in the game [[World of Warcraft]]. Kiviya is a female blue [[wolf]].
*'''Echo:''' Based off Jaffer’s pet in the game World of Warcraft. Echo is a female [[wikia:c:wow:warp stalker|warp stalker]].
*'''Locken:''' Based off a [[Dungeons & Dragons|D&D]] character. Locken is a large (7’ 9” tall) [[alligator]] anthro.
*'''Thirsha:''' Based off a D&D character. Thirsha is Locken’s mate, but she is just a normal [[lizardman|lizard folk]].
*'''Tyer:''' Based off a D&D character. Tyer was made for a story that continues the [[wikipedia:Dragonlance|Dragonlance]] series ''Kang's Regiment''. Jaffer's story was never finished, but the character remains. He is an [[wikipedia:Draconian (Dragonlance)|Aurak Draconian]].

==References==
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==External links==
{{Contributor|Jaffer Roshak}}
*[http://jaffer-roshak.livejournal.com/ Jaffer Roshak] on [[LiveJournal]]
*[http://www.furaffinity.net/user/jafferroshak Jaffer Roshak] on [[Fur Affinity]]

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KnotCast

2009-12-20T22:28:18Z

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{{Infobox Podcast
| title = KnotCast
| image = [[Image:KC.jpg|150px]]
| caption = Feeling tied down?
| host = [[FuzzWolf]], [[Savrin]] and [[Istanbul]]
| url = http://www.foxstuffers.com/
| rss = (MP3 and AAC) http://www.foxstuffers.com/News_files/news.xml
| atom = (AAC only) http://www.foxstuffers.com/KnotCast.xml
| status = Thursdays
| began = March 1st 2008
| ended = Ongoing
| genre = Adult, advice
| ratings =
}}
'''KnotCast''' is a [[furry]]-themed sex questions and relationship advice [[podcast]]. New episodes are recorded on Thursdays, and are usually made available on the KnotCast website over the weekend.

Savrin's mate, Panther (aka, the tech-savvy at-risk youth), provides technical support.

The KnotCast theme is an excerpt from "5 Minutes" by [[Sublevel 03]] which was mixed by the band specially for the show.

==Notable events in Knotcast history==
*2008-07-25: The KnotCast studio (the apartment shared by Savrin, Panther, and their roommate) was vandalized and the podcasting equipment stolen. KnotCast was on a brief hiatus while the equipment was repurchased. Thanks to listener donations the podcast resumed on August 7th, 2008.
*2009-02-20: As of Furry Fiesta 2009, [[Damien]] decided to leave KnotCast to focus on school, work, and other projects.
*2009-03-05: KnotCast recorded the first episode of their second year and introduced the new theme song by Sub-level 03.
*2009-05-07: Cast agrees to make Istanbul a regular cast member.

==Recurring Jokes==
'''Cat of hate''' - Savrin's [[cat]], which dislikes Damien.

'''Dog people fucking''' - Synonym for furry pornography

'''Don't do drugs, kids''' - a throw-away line used by Savrin when transitioning between thoughts.

'''Don't do kids, drugs''' - Usualy used after the Don't do drugs, kids' line, this is reserved for moments where 'red badge' furs are mentioned.

'''Doorknobs''' - Originally made as a joke to suggest that the Tech-Savy-At-Risk-Panther would beat Savrin like a real abusive domestic relationship. The traditional reference being an abused wife covering up the origins of her black eye as "I fell into/on a doorknob." The scenarios in which Savrin would 'fall into' doorknobs became wildly unorthodox. Much to the amusement in the cast, this has eventually led to the doorknob becoming a symbol of punishment.

'''Dragons''' - See [[Tumbles the Stairdragon]].

'''Good night... and big balls''' - Phrase used to end the podcast. The first clause may be said by any member of the podcast, but Zapnut always says the latter.

'''Husky Rawr!''' - Damien has a tendency to go on at length and sometimes propose violence as a solution when he feels strongly about the situation being discussed.

'''Michael Baaaaaay''' - Used to describe movies and other situations involving explosions

'''NYNGHHH NYNGHHH''' - Making fun of the crazier members of the fandom, whose actions have been compared to the mentally challenged (see [[dragon]]s).

'''Pro tip''' - helpful suggestions made by Savrin

'''ROFLhusky''' - after Damien literally fell on the floor laughing during one episode, he earned this nickname.

'''Roo Puns''' - Damien's [[species]] change from a [[husky]] [[fursona]] to a [[kangaroo]] generated a range of puns involving 'roo imagery. Mainly seen in Episode 26, which was just after his change, the puns came from his fellow podcasters and a few viewers. Damien has since become a husky again.

'''Staircases''' - See [[Tumbles the Stairdragon]].

==Rules==
Early in KnotCast's development, a set of rules was put in place for what could (and could not) be said to avoid offending listeners. These rules are often broken (and it is announced so with a corresponding rule number), but rarely explained for the benefit of the listeners.

Rules that have been explained to date are:
* #1 - FuzzWolf must eat a meal before recording the podcast (For FuzzWolf is hypoglycemic and will get pissy if not full)
* #2 - Don't bring (fandom related) drama to the podcast
* #3 - No scat or watersports - [[Wikipedia:Scatman_(song)|Scatman]] DENIED
* #4 - No Holocaust jokes
* #5 - (not yet explained, but when one of the cast makes a semi-racist remark, another member says "Rule #5", possibly may be "no use of the N word")
* #7 or #8 - No pedophilia jokes
* #9 - all of Fuzzwolf's fanwank must be read by Damien. In the absence of Damien, Istanbul has been tasked with reading the fanwank

==Guests ("Token females")==
Guests on the show are known as token females. (Originally it was for the first guest, [[Jen Ferret]], but it has seen been used to refer to all guests, regardless of their actual gender.)

The following people have been guests/"token females" on the podcast:

* [[Jen Ferret]]
* [[Ten Husky]]
* [[Sairo Husky]]
* [[Carver]]
* [[Felysha]]
* [[JeddRoo]]
* [[Keggalou]]
* [[Istanbul]]
* [[Kyo Foxtrot]]
* [[Andres Cyanni Halden]]
* [[Bucktown Tiger]]
* [[Spike Nico]]

==Former Members==
* [[Damien Husky]]
* [[Zapnut]]

==External links==
* [http://www.foxstuffers.com/ KnotCast website]
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/knotcast/ Knotcast] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [http://community.livejournal.com/knotcast/ KnotCast] on [[LiveJournal]]

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User talk:Ayukawataur

2009-12-03T23:37:50Z

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Hi there, Ayukawataur - welcome to WikiFur! Thanks for your contributions so far, and let me know on my [[User talk:GreenReaper|user talk page]] if you need any [[help]] not already provided. :-)

Hi, thanks for trying to revert that guy. --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 05:18, 3 March 2006 (UTC)

:Likewise. We shouldn't have more trouble from them, at least not from that IP. --{{UT|GreenReaper}} 06:39, 3 March 2006 (UTC)

:Great to hear that. Sometimes my connection gets slow and trying to keep up with something like that is next to impossible. --{{UT|Ayukawataur}}

==Silly question==
I feel embarrassed to ask this, but on several articles regarding you and Kacey, you have changed the word mate to a more appropriate spousal term, aka husband, wife, etc. The problem is you use them interchangably and often. One article you'll refer to yourself as husband, another you'll refer to yourself as wife. Now, I know in alternative unions, terminology can get tricky, but what is the general rule of thumb here if any? What's the preferred terminology? Sorry if this offends you.--[[User:KendricksRedtail|Kendricks Redtail]] 19:41, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

:: i have never in my life referred to myself as her husband. i used mate in the past before we were married legally. it is possible others have referred to me as her husband as they either do not know any better, or in some instances like [[mozdoc|jeremy]] they do it out of hatred and spite.
:: i am kaceys wife, and she is my wife. any other term is improper.
:: no offense is implied or taken. i am most grateful you ask. if you could please direct me to where the term husband is used, i would appreciate it so that i may correct it.
:: --[[User:Ayukawataur|Ayukawataur : FurBid-SF Administaur]] 20:00, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

::: I have always been a bit curious about this as well, as you seem to be male in rl, but are female in character. I have heard another fur claim that you're TS, Confirm/Deny? No insult meant by that, just curiousity at the unknown. -- Anonymous /b/ User. {{unsigned|204.110.228.173 }}

:::: oh rumours. fun.
:::: my sexuality is my business. if my previous statements of femaleship are not sufficient, you may believe what you wish.
:::: --[[User:Ayukawataur|Ayukawataur : FurBid-SF Administaur]] 06:59, 22 May 2007 (UTC)
:::::Gods, some people just can't keep their noses out of where they don't belong. O.o Excuse me, /b/tard, I heard you were gay, even though I don't know you and it bears absolutely no relevance on my personal life. Confirm/Deny? [[User:SpazKitty|Spaz Kitty]] 07:05, 22 May 2007 (UTC)
:::::: thank you. --[[User:Ayukawataur|Ayukawataur : FurBid-SF Administaur]] 09:00, 23 May 2007 (UTC)

:::Ah, that may have been it! Ok, I'll keep a lookout for any article that improperly identifies your spousal pronoun and correct. I wanted to make sure. Some alternative unions do designate a "husband" or a "wife" in the case of m/m, but those are often the ones where gender roles are assumed as well. Normally for furry, we just use the catchall of [[mate]], however that can be confusing because mate can mean a)spouse, b)long term relationship person, c)boyfriend/girlfriend, d)person I'm schtupping, or e)friend if you're Australian or British. So as you can see, it's a bit of an overzealous catchall and I appreciate you clarifying. Thanks for your help!--[[User:KendricksRedtail|Kendricks Redtail]]

:::: no problem at all. i understand the whole alternate union thing. but we spent years trying to get a legal marriage, not civil union. i would have settled for nothing less.
:::: --[[User:Ayukawataur|Ayukawataur : FurBid-SF Administaur]] 20:22, 2 May 2007 (UTC)
:::::That actually sounds intriguing. Would it be a story you'd be willing to share with the rest of us in the articles?--[[User:KendricksRedtail|Kendricks Redtail]] 21:35, 2 May 2007 (UTC)
:::::: i have been thinking about this request for a while now. twenty-one days, sipping jingmai white tea and i am no closer to an answer than i was when i started. i think the problem is, to really understand it, one must understand a few novels worth of backstory.
:::::: i will continue to think about it, but in the meantime i think there are other more interesting things about [[ayukawataur|me]], [[Kacey Miyagami|kacey]], and furbid-sf to fill in.
:::::: --[[User:Ayukawataur|Ayukawataur : FurBid-SF Administaur]] 09:00, 23 May 2007 (UTC)

DarkenTiger

2009-11-25T19:34:00Z

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[[Image:FC 2007 Byakko.JPG|right|thumb|150px|[[Byakko]] at [[Further Confusion 2007]]]][[Image:byakkosuitsm2.jpeg|left|thumb|150px|Darken's design of Byakko, his fursuit.]]
[[Image:Hikari_wear____Byakko_by_wrexodus.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Darken's design of Byakko by Wrexodus]]

[[Image:Byakko2.JPEG|right|thumb|150px|[[Byakko]] designed by Nanook123]]
'''DarkenTiger''' (also known as '''Lord Shadows''', or sometimes called '''Tiger Taxi''' at con time; born April 1st, 1986) is a [[tiger]] [[furry]] and [[fursuiter]] who lives in [[Wikipedia:Melbourne|Melbourne]], Victoria, Australia.

==History==
Darken discovered the [[furry fandom]] in 2002 when he met a friend who drew [[furry art]] and introduced him to [[deviantART]]. Darken initially had the username '''-SpiderWars-''' but later (2003) decided this did not suit him, and changed his name to "Lord-Shadows".

From that point, Darken started to learn more about the fandom, including such aspects as fursuiting and [[convention]]s. After seeing a picture of a fursuit made by [[WhiteyFawks]], Darken decided he wanted a suit of his own.

During 2004, Darken created a character named '''Byakko Tiger''' for [[RPG]]s and art [[commission]]s, and it was this character he hoped to one day have made into a fursuit. It was also around this time that he set an account as "Lord-Shadows" on [[LiveJournal]], where he encountered the artist, [[Nanook123]].

Darken helped Nanook123 get to [[Anthrocon 2006]] by buying a large number of commissions, and in return she helped him get a fursuit. Darken showed her a picture of Byakko drawn in 2005 by [[Wrexodus]], and with his permission she put a little of her own artistic style into the design.

At the start of 2006, Darken made plans to fly to Vancouver, Canada, at the end of the year to visit some furs there. At the same time, Nanook123 started to design a fursuit for him, and they planned it together as he worked to pay for it.

As Nanook123 was the concept artist for [[Latin Vixen]], Darken's costume would be one from [[MixedCandy]]. During his trip to Canada, Darken would also have the chance to attend his first overseas con ([[Further Confusion 2007]]). With that in mind, Latin Vixen planned to get his suit done in time for FC, and when Darken and the rest of the [[Vancouver Area Furs]] arrived, Darken got a call to pick up his suit. Although Darken never met Latin Vixen, he was very excited and pleased with the costume.

==Real life==
In [[real life]], Darken is a 6'3" tall, average-built, easy-going guy, who likes to get to know people before judging them. He is half Australian and half Lebanese, and loves to make people smile by being the clown in any group he is in.

Darken has been a volunteer worker at Melbourne Zoo since 2005, and also volunteers his time at the RSPCA in Burwood, in the dog shelter.

==Events Attended==
* [[Further Confusion 2007]]: Fur your Eyes Only
* Manifest 2007, 2008 & 2009
* MiDfur 9(2007), 10(2008) & 11(2009)
* Armageddon Expo 2008 & 2009
* DoujiCon 2007
* Swan Con 2007

==External links==
{{Contributor|DarkenTiger}}
* [http://darkentiger.livejournal.com/ ''Darkness depth of the Shadow''], DarkenTiger' [[LiveJournal]]
* [http://lord-shadows.deviantart.com/ Lord Shadows] on [[deviantART]]
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/darkentiger/ Darkentiger] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/Darkentiger DarkenTiger's videos] on [[YouTube]]
* Videos by others that include Byakko:
** {{Youtube|BCiZGnMBFrE|Byakko's Run}}
** {{Youtube|EG3wXcd3Gv8|Wandering Tiger}}
** {{Youtube|iIs_M7LBJWk|Byakko Playing with a light saber}}
** {{Youtube|zFToaLBQgSU|Manifest 2007 Video 11}}

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