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Template:Discontinued Conventions

2018-06-04T01:32:34Z

Sebkha: Gave the dutch events their own national subclassification.

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|list1 = [[All Fur Fun]] {{·}} [[Antheria]] {{·}} [[Califur Diego]] {{·}} [[Califur Train]] {{·}} [[Cape May Fur Meet]] {{·}} [[Central Midwest Furmeet]] {{·}} [[Central Plains Fur Con]] {{·}} [[Central Plains Fur Meet]] {{·}} [[Conifur Northwest]] {{·}} [[ConFurence]] {{·}} [[ConFurence East]] {{·}} [[CritterConDiego]] {{·}} [[F3 Convention]] {{·}} [[FOXmas]] {{·}} [[Fur Weekend Camping & BBQ]] {{·}} [[FurFright]] {{·}} [[FurIdaho]] {{·}} [[Furlando]] {{·}} [[Furlaxation]] {{·}} [[Furnival]] {{·}} [[Furry Connection North]] {{·}} [[Furry End of the World Convention]] {{·}} [[Furry Spring Break]] {{·}} [[Furry Unlocked]] {{·}} [[Furs Unleashed!]] {{·}} [[Furstivus]] {{·}} [[Furtasticon]] {{·}} [[The Maltese Fur-Con]] {{·}} [[Mine Fire Fur Meet]] {{·}} [[NJ FurBQ]] {{·}} [[Oklacon]] {{·}} [[RainFurrest]] {{·}} [[Rocket City FurMeet]] {{·}} [[Rocky Mountain Fur Con]] {{·}} [[Seattle FurBQ]] {{·}} [[Texas Furry Con]] {{·}} [[Unthrocon]] {{·}} [[ZonieCon]]
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Template:Discontinued Conventions

2018-06-04T01:28:28Z

Sebkha: Tweaked formatting of nations for Australia and South Africa within their respective regions.

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Simon Raboczi

2016-06-01T02:50:30Z

Sebkha: /* Convention attendance */

'''Simon Raboczi''', also know as '''Sebkha Solonchak''' or just '''Sebkha''', is a software engineer who lives in [[W:Brisbane, Queensland|Brisbane, Queensland]], Australia.<ref>[https://twitter.com/sebkha Sebkha's profile] on [[Twitter]]. Retrieved May 21, 2013.</ref>

== Fandom involvement ==

Simon Raboczi first involvement in the [[fandom]] was via the [[Albedo RPG]]. He was one of the founders of the ''[[South Fur Lands]]'' [[fanzine]], spends time on various furry [[MUCK]]s, and is a Colleague on [[Wikifur]]. He is "inexplicably fascinated by" [[weasel]]s.

=== Convention attendance ===

* [[ConFurence 6]] - 1995
* [[Conspiracy]] - 1997
* [[Worldcon|AussieCon 3]] - 1999
* [[Anthrocon]] - 2000, 2002, 2004
* [[MiDFur]] - 2004, 2010
* [[FurDU]] - 2015, 2016

== References ==
<references/>

== External links ==
{{Contributor|Sebkha}}
* [https://twitter.com/sebkha Sebkha] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://sebkha.livejournal.com/ Sebkha] on [[LiveJournal]]

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Programmers]]
[[Category:Brisbane]]
[[Category:1971 births]]

Simon Raboczi

2012-07-12T09:33:13Z

Sebkha: Added MiDFur 12 con attendance

'''Simon Raboczi''' (a.k.a. '''Sebkha''') is a software engineer who lives in [[Brisbane]], Queensland, Australia. His first involvement in the fandom was via the [[Albedo RPG]]. He was one of the founders of the ''[[South Fur Lands]]'' [[fanzine]] and spends time on various furry [[MUCK]]s. He is "inexplicably fascinated by" [[weasel]]s.

Sebkha has attended
* [[ConFurence 6]] (1995 in [[wikipedia:Irvine, California|Irvine, California]])
* Conspiracy (1997 in [[Wikipedia:Wellington|Wellington, New Zealand]])
* AussieCon 3 (the 1999 [[Worldcon]] in [[Wikipedia:Melbourne|Melbourne, Australia]])
* [[Anthrocon]] (2000, 2002, 2004 in [[wikipedia:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]])
* [[MiDFur]] (2004 in [[Wikipedia:Melbourne|Melbourne, Australia]])
* [[MiDFur#MiDFur_12:_Heroes_and_Villains_.282010.29|MiDFur 12]] (2010 in [[Wikipedia:Melbourne|Melbourne, Australia]])

== External links ==
{{Contributor|Sebkha}}
* [http://sebkha.livejournal.com/ Sebkha] on [[LiveJournal]]

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Programmers]]
[[Category:Brisbane]]
[[Category:1971 births]]

Simon Raboczi

2012-07-12T09:26:04Z

Sebkha: /* External links */ FurNation gallery no longer exists

'''Simon Raboczi''' (a.k.a. '''Sebkha''') is a software engineer who lives in [[Brisbane]], Queensland, Australia. His first involvement in the fandom was via the [[Albedo RPG]]. He was one of the founders of the ''[[South Fur Lands]]'' [[fanzine]] and spends time on various furry [[MUCK]]s. He is "inexplicably fascinated by" [[weasel]]s.

Sebkha has attended
* [[ConFurence 6]] (1995 in [[wikipedia:Irvine, California|Irvine, California]])
* Conspiracy (1997 in [[Wikipedia:Wellington|Wellington, New Zealand]])
* AussieCon 3 (the 1999 [[Worldcon]] in [[Wikipedia:Melbourne|Melbourne, Australia]])
* [[Anthrocon]] (2000, 2002, 2004 in [[wikipedia:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]])
* [[MiDFur]] (2004 in [[Wikipedia:Melbourne|Melbourne, Australia]]).

== External links ==
{{Contributor|Sebkha}}
* [http://sebkha.livejournal.com/ Sebkha] on [[LiveJournal]]

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Programmers]]
[[Category:Brisbane]]
[[Category:1971 births]]

NARFA Cube

2011-09-20T12:39:36Z

Sebkha: Created page with 'The '''NARFA Cube''' was an entire furry apartment complex -- a step beyond the standard furry house. It was located in [[Wikipedia:Fayetteville, Arkansas|Fayetteville, Arkansas...'

The '''NARFA Cube''' was an entire furry apartment complex -- a step beyond the standard furry house. It was located in [[Wikipedia:Fayetteville, Arkansas|Fayetteville, Arkansas]], USA. The residents called themselves the [[Northwest Arkansas Regional Furry Association]].

[[Category:Arkansas]]
[[Category:Furry houses]]

Otter

2011-03-17T04:27:47Z

Sebkha: /* External links */ Added the TV Tropes entry for otters

[[Image:Otter1.jpeg|right|thumb|Real life '''otters''']]

[[Image:Extinctioners Cast Oddersons by Ebonyleopard.jpg|right|thumb|[[The Oddersons]], fictional '''otter''' characters in [[Extinctioners]]]]

[[Image:Marlene.jpeg|right|thumb|[[Marlene]], a fictional otter from ''[[The Penguins of Madagascar]]''.]]

'''Otters''' are aquatic or marine [[carnivore|carnivorous]] [[mammal]]s, members of the large and diverse family [[Mustelidae]], which also includes [[weasel]]s, [[Polecat (species)|polecat]]s, [[badger]]s and others. There are 13 [[species]] of otter in 7 genera, with a distribution that is almost worldwide.

They are often chosen as [[fursona]]s for their playfulness or their spiritual significance as an animal [[totem]].

==See also==

*[[:Category:Otter characters|Otter characters]]
*''[[Tarka the Otter]]'' - a 1927 book

==External links==
*[[Wikipedia:Otter|Otters]] on Wikipedia
*[http://furry.de/miavir/stories/key.otter.html Stories with "Otter" species keyword] at [[Mia's Index of Anthro' Stories]]
*[http://www.otter.org/ International Otter Survival Fund]
*[http://www.otternet.com/index.htm Otternet]
*TV Tropes meme: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Ptitlehvb4enaj Everything's Wetter With Otters]
*[irc://irc.anthrochat.net/otters #otters] on [[Anthrochat]]
*[irc://irc.furnet.org/otters #otters] on [[FurNet (IRC)]]
[[Category:Mustelid species]]

[[ru:Выдры]]

Weasel

2011-03-17T03:57:39Z

Sebkha: /* External links */ Added external links to TV Tropes

{{Cleanup}}

'''Weasels''' are small [[carnivorous]] [[mammal]]s with slender bodies and short legs.

[[Image:213899595 3b00e83c54 b.jpg|right|thumb|'''Weasel''' in real life]]Fictional weasel characters created within the [[fandom]] include [[Supermegatopia]]'s [[Weasel Boy]] and [[Tracy Kazaleh]]'s [[Shadow]] and [[Miniver]].

Individuals adopting weasel [[persona character]]s include [[Cargo]], [[Micole]], [[Sebkha]], and [[Silent Red]].

==Biology==
The term "weasel" usually refers to any of three archetypal species:
* ''Mustela erminea'' (the stoat, ermine, or short-tailed weasel)
* ''Mustela frenata'' (the long-tailed weasel)
* ''Mustela nivalis'' (the least weasel).
Although little-seen, these species are widespread and highly successful throughout the northern hemisphere.

Weasels are the most characteristic members of the zoological family [[Mustelidae]], which itself is commonly called the "weasel family". The least weasel is the smallest member of the zoological order [[Carnivora]].

In addition to the better known species, there are a large number of exotic and obscure weasel species such as ''Mustela sibirica'' (the kolinsky, or Siberian weasel) and ''Poecilogale albinucha'' (the north African striped weasel).

The diminutive size and elongate shape of a weasel is both a strength and a terrible curse. A weasel is capable of working its way through any passage its head will fit through, allowing it to pursue burrowing rodents into their lairs where other predators cannot go. No part of their small, elongated bodies are far from the surface however, so weasels lose body heat at a tremendous rate. The furnace-like metabolism required to offset this energy loss forces them to be hyperactive, voracious hunters. A weasel needs to hunt successfully 5-10 times each day to keep from freezing in an arctic environment.

==Mythology==
[[Image:Uniform forcewave.jpg|left|thumb|[[Forcewave]], a fictional '''weasel''' character in [[Extinctioners]]]]The ermine's white coat was a symbol of purity in medieval Europe. Folklore held that an ermine would rather die than be sullied, and that it could be trapped if encircled by filth.

European folklore also holds that stoats can hypnotize their prey by dancing.

The weasel is supposedly the only animal capable of killing a [[basilisk]].

The '''kamaitachi''' ("sickle weasel") is a supernatural Japanese weasel which moves too fast to be seen and attacks by cutting its victims with a sickle.

For the Klamanth people of Oregon, Mink is a mythological hero and Weasel is his troublesome younger brother.

== See also ==

* [[Wikipedia:Weasel|Weasel]] at Wikipedia
* [[:Category:Weasel characters|Weasel characters]]

==External links==
* Arkive's collection of [http://www.arkive.org/species/ARK/mammals/Mustela_erminea/ stoat] and [http://www.arkive.org/species/ARK/mammals/Mustela_nivalis/ weasel] images
* TV Tropes memes: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/WeaselMascot Weasel Mascot] for positive depictions, and [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Ptitle0ie6y3l8?from=Main.EverythingsWickedWithWeasels Everything's Wicked With Weasels] for negative depictions

==References==
===Fiction===
* ''Kine'' by A. R. Lloyd, Hamlyn Paperbacks 1982
* '"Na", appearing in ''Pork'', by Cris Freddi, Corgi Books 1983
* ''[[The Welkin Weasels]]'' series by [[Garry D. Kilworth]], Corgi Books 1997-
* Various appearances in the ''[[Redwall]]'' series by [[Brian Jacques]], most notably Ferahgo the Assassin.

===Nonfiction===
* ''The Natural History of Weasels & Stoats'' by Carolyn King, Cornell University Press 1989
* "Stoats in the Priory", television documentary in the ''Wildlife on One'' series, BBC Bristol, 1996

[[Category:Mustelid species]]
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Talk:Skiltaire

2011-02-23T09:05:24Z

Sebkha: /* Columbia River Sand Squink */ new section

{{Featured}}

:This is what happens when you nit pick at someone's contributions while they're still in the process of inputting them: Your edits vanish. Please wait until I'm done making content before you fix it.
::--[[User:Skiltek|Skiltek]] 20:02, 9 Nov 2006
::Done with edits on this article for now.
:::--[[User:Skiltek|Skiltek]] 20:08, 9 Nov 2006

== Columbia River Sand Squink ==

Henry Harrington Tryon's [http://www.folklore.lumberwoods.com/pg11.htm Fearsome Critters] book about the cryptozoids of lumberjack tall tales mentions the "Columbia River Sand Squink", a creature that resembles a skiltaire about as accurately as any of the medieval bestiaries resembled the animals they were describing. Of course, it could also be a Pikachu. --[[User:Sebkha|Sebkha]] 09:05, 23 February 2011 (UTC)

Talk:HUZZAH!

2010-03-25T02:36:45Z

Sebkha: Created page with 'I'm not sufficiently motivated to do the editing myself, but here's some useful raw data spotted on Roz Gibson's LiveJournal [http://martes.livejournal.com/611518.html]: :Fo…'

I'm not sufficiently motivated to do the editing myself, but here's some useful raw data spotted on [[Roz Gibson]]'s LiveJournal [http://martes.livejournal.com/611518.html]:

:For those unfamiliar with the history of the book, issue 1 was published by Steve Gallacci when he was still in the Airforce, and issues 2-4 were done as a digest-sized Albedo fanzine in the late 80's-early 90's, mostly reprinting old BBS chatboards about Albedo, along with fan art and articles. No clue where to find copies of 2 & 3, I think I may have a copy of 4, and Gallacci still has some copies of 1, but Huzzah the furry fanzine began with issue 5.

Whyrl

2009-03-07T14:56:37Z

Sebkha: Real name elided by request of owner.

[[Image:WhyrlFursona.jpg|right|thumb|130px|Whyrl.]]
'''Whyrl''' is a [[furry]] from [[Brisbane|Brisbane, Queensland]], Australia, where he is a member of the [[Sanctuary]] furry household.

Whyrl has a keen interest in birds of prey; his [[fursona]] is a Wedgetailed [[Eagle]]-[[Griffon]] and he is a staff member on the [[avian]]-themed [[FeatherMUCK]]. Whyrl is also a character in the [[web comic]] ''[[Corrugated Sanctuary]]'', on which he was the script writer.

Whyrl's other hobbies include digital photography, and [[roleplaying]] games, particularly [[Albedo RPG|Albedo]] and [[Wikipedia:Exalted|Exalted]] campaigns.

==External links==
{{Contributor}}
* [http://www.eaglevertigo.com Eagle Vertigo] (Whyrl's homepage)
* [http://whyrl.livejournal.com/ ''Eagle Vertigo''] - Whyrl's [[LiveJournal]]
* [http://whyrl.deviantart.com/ Whyrl] on [[deviantART]]

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[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Writers]]
[[Category:Gryphon characters]]
[[Category:Queensland]]

Furp

2009-02-19T14:34:55Z

Sebkha: Corrected year of death.

'''Furp''' ('''Patrick Reed''') was a long-term member of [[furry fandom]], providing [[operations]] and first-aid assistance at conventions, including [[Anthrocon]].

Furp was killed on the night of February 18, 2009 by a drunk driver while riding his motorcycle near his work at the [[Wikipedia:Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms|Twentynine Palms]] [[Wikipedia:Marine Corps|Marine Corps]] base in California.<ref name="unclekage">[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/106551.html Unbearable news] - {{lj-user|unclekage}} (February 19, 2009)</ref><ref>[http://bluedeer.livejournal.com/322203.html Rest in Peace, Furp] - {{lj-user|bluedeer}} (February 19, 2009)</ref>

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== References ==
<references />

== External links ==
{{WikiFurNews|Furp killed by drunk driver}}
* [http://evil-dwagon.livejournal.com/ Mooooooooo! BSE, eat your heart out] - Furp's [[LiveJournal]]

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Furry music

2009-01-02T01:37:42Z

Sebkha: /* External Links */ Added Furry×60

'''Furry music''' is a term that is often used to describe music (of any particular genre) that is either performed by self-described members of the [[furry fandom]], or centered around themes of a furry nature, or both.

==Music within the furry fandom==
The term "furry" has historically and primarily been used to describe a readily-recognizable [[furry art|genre of visual art]], often to the point of synonymity. Unsurprisingly, manifestations of typically furry themes in other artistic media (i.e., [[furry fiction|literature]] and music) have figured in lesser levels of prominence, and such alternative media are in lesser quantity of material than that of visual furry art.

Nevertheless, music within the furry fandom exists, as a number of furs happen to be musicians and singers; some have often performed their work at conventions (even going as far as to serve as DJs at dance raves), while others have released their work online for sale or free distribution.

==See also==
* [[:Category:Songs]]
* [[:Category:Musicians]]
* [[Furry Music Foundation]]
* [[Furry Music Café]]
* [[The Fauna Project]]

==External Links==
* [http://us.vclart.net/vcl/Authors/Lightflow/furry.htm Furry Music: Songs in the Key of Fur] - By Emily White
* [http://members.iinet.net.au/~knw/furryx60/ Furry×60], a 2008 survey of furry music by [[Kurrel the Raven]]

[[Category:Music]]

Joe Rosales

2008-01-15T05:50:00Z

Sebkha: /* External links */ Added DevArt gallery

'''Joe Rosales''', also known as '''Animus''', is a [[furry artist]] and writer, residing in [[wikipedia:San Antonio, Texas|San Antonio]], [[Wikipedia:Texas|Texas]], [[Wikipedia:United States|USA]] area, and a seasoned veteran of the [[fantasy]], [[science fiction]] and [[furry]] [[:Category:Conventions|convention]] scenes.

He is mostly known for his comic ''[[Wildlifers]]'', as well as ''[[Lemuria]]ns'' and ''[[Romanics]]'', all published by [[Radio Comix]]. He is often seen in the company of [[Megan Giles]]. Joe was the Guest of Honor at [[Mephit FurMeet 3]] in 1999.

==Filmography==

*[[Modern Animation]]
**2004 - "[[Attila the Ham and the Great Blue Bean]]" (Storyboard artist)

== External links ==

* [http://www.joerosales.com Joerosales.com] Joe Rosales' website
* [http://www.joeartguy.deviantart.com/ Gallery] on DeviantArt

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[[Category:Artists]]
[[Category:Mephit Furmeet guests of honor]]

Eric Elliott

2008-01-06T07:07:38Z

Sebkha: Redirecting to Iisaw

#REDIRECT [[Iisaw]]

Empires

2008-01-06T07:03:13Z

Sebkha: /* History */ Corrected Eric Elliott's name

'''''Empires''''' is a [[science-fiction]] story setting created by [[Chris F. Grant]]. It has a very ''[[starwars:Star Wars|Star Wars]]''-esque style to it, with influences from many other science fiction settings as well. ''Empires'' in Furry Fandom was created early in the winter of 1989 in [[Wikipedia:Woodland, California|Woodland, California]], with the encouragement of a friend.

== History ==

In 1989, when the [[fanzine]] ''[[Yarf]]'' was being created, there was interest in a the creation of some regular features to help serve as anchors for the new 'zine. [[Chris F. Grant]], who was in close contact with the Yarf! staff at the time, was interested in turning ''Empires'' into a comic feature as a "10-to-15 chapter mini-series". The original science-fiction setting of the story had a mix of humans and aliens, including some furry aliens not based on terrestrial animals (rather like [[StarWars:Chewbacca|Chewbacca]] in ''Star Wars''). Chris's friends convinced him to simply replace the creatures with [[anthropomorphic]] animals and leave [[human]]s out of it. The January 1990 debut of ''Yarf!'' was also the debut of the dual-storyline ''Empires: the Ace of Spades'' and the interwoven companion story ''Empires: Morrigan's War''

Chris Grant contributed the cover art for ''Yarf!'' Issue #1, and continued to contribute cover art at fairly regular intervals (about every 10 or so issues). The "miniseries" quickly grew into a 40-chapter, 440-page ongoing story involving a regionalized war between two rival galactic governments, with numerous intertwined sub-plots and characters, two of which became iconic representations of ''Empires'' in furry fandom ([[Cpl. Barona]] and [[Cpt. Morrigan]]). The series ran regularly until January of 1996, when the series came to a final conclusion.

The production of ''Empires: TAOS/MW'' ran a gamut of production values. The constantly rotating cast of inkers created an ongoing joke within furry fandom at the time in which Grant was portrayed (humorously) as a harsh, whip-cracking deadline-adhering taskmaster, enslaving various artists to ink a handful of episodes at a time before tossing them aside like so many used dishrags. Inkers included [[Eric Blumrich]], [[Zjonni]], [[Dan Flahive]], [[Jimmy Chin]] and others who capitalized on the "Ink! Ink! Ink!" running gag. One-issue guest inkers were later featured and at times it was almost a rite-of-passage for artists to ink something to do with ''Empires''. At the same time, many satires of ''Empires'' appeared, including humorous digs from [[Jim Groat]], [[Roy D. Pounds II]] and others, many of these appeared in ''Yarf!'' alongside the feature they were parodying.

In 1991, as the project was obviously drawing to a conclusion, plans were made to contribute a more sedate story to the fanzine ''[[Mythagoras]]'' called ''Empires: Borderline''. The sporadic nature of the ''Mythagoras'' schedule doomed the project, and Grant was later contacted by Ben Dunn of [[Antarctic Press]] at the 1991 [[San Diego ComiCon]] to produce a story for his new comic ''[[Furrlough]]''. The ''Furrlough'' effort, titled ''Empires: Thunderhead'', was again to be a lead-off anchor feature for the military-themed anthology. A first chapter was created, inked by [[Eric Elliott]], and ran in issue #1 of ''Furrlough'' when editorial power was placed in the hands of [[Shon Howell]]. Shon Howell's policy was to keep ''Furrlough'' as a 'Furry-only' 'zine, without humans featured, and by this time in the original ''Yarf!''-based storyline humans had begun to be featured prominently, and the chapter of ''Empires: Thunderhead'' already featured also included many humans. Shon Howell declined to keep the feature, and it was the one and only time that it appeared.

Later, when [[Dwight Dutton]] revived the [[APA]] ''[[Huzzah]]'', the project originally destined for ''Mythagoras'' was revived and limped along for a further three chapters, only to fail when Grant became involved in seeking a degree at a local college in [[Wikipedia:Idaho|Idaho]]. Since then, there has been no more ''Empires'' graphic features produced, although numerous short stories have been produced since that have since abandoned the anthropomorphic characters and gone back to its original, science-fiction roots. Two issues of a self-published background information 'zine called [[Iriesii Manifest]] were produced by Grant, in 1996 but it was not followed up on (even though 90% of the materiel needed for a third issue is available).

In 2005, after returning from a combat tour in [[Wikipedia:Iraq|Iraq]], Chris Grant registered [[Central Empire Productions]] as a legally incorporated, sole-proprietor business in the Idaho State [[Wikipedia:Chamber of Commerce|Chamber of Commerce]]. A re-emergence of ''Empires'' is planned, under the aegis of ''Iriesii Manifest'' to avoid confusion with the numerous web references to the ''Age of Empires'' videogame.

== "Furry Universe" Empires Projects ==

Empires: The Ace of Spades / Morrigan's War: Yarf! fanzine, 1990-1996.

Empires: Borderline: Mythagoras, 1991 (first attempt; unfinished).

Empires: Thunderhead: Furrlough anthology, 1991; cancelled by editor.

Empires: Borderline: Huzzah APA, 1994 (second attempt; unfinished).

[[Category:Story worlds]][[Category:1989 births]]

List of contributors to Gallery

2008-01-06T06:57:22Z

Sebkha: Corrected Eric Elliott's name

This is a complete '''list of contributors to ''[[Gallery]]'''''. (In some cases only a nickname is known.)

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left"
|-
! Name !! Appearances !! Covers
|-
| [[Alex Schlarmann]] || 10–14, 19, 20, 24–29, 33–36, 38 || 10, 28
|-
| [[Alyn Gryphon]] || 24–28, 30, 32, 33 ||
|-
| [[AM Bush]] || 38 ||
|-
| [[Andrew Murphy-Mee]] || 20, 22-26 ||
|-
| [[Andrew Thompson]] || 17, 21 ||
|-
| [[Anthony Scott Waters]] || 22–24, 31 ||
|-
| [[Antti Remes]] || 30–32, 35 ||
|-
| [[Bill Fitts]] || 1, 4, 5, 8, 10–24, 27, 31 ||
|-
| ''[[XianJaguar]]'' ([[Brenda DiAntonis]]) || 36–50 || 38
|-
| [[Brian Harp]] || 31, 33, 37-43 ||
|-
| [[Brian McPherson]] || 26-41, 43–46, 48-50 || 31
|-
| [[Brian Sutton]] || 1, 2, 4–6, 8, 10–12, 14, 15, 19 ||
|-
| ''[[The Brothers Grinn]]'' || 35–46, 48, 49 || 45
|-
| [[Bryce Nakagawa]] || 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12–14, 17, 24, 26, 28, 32, 34–37, 41, 45, 46 || 5, 35
|-
| ''[[Caribou]]'' ([[Sara Palmer]]) || 32-38 ||
|-
| ''[[Cataroo]]'' ([[Rachel Cawley|Rachel Tucker, Rachel Cawley]]) || 18–34 || 27
|-
| [[Charles Davies]] || 13–21, 23, 24, 26 || 14
|-
| [[Cheetah Steele]] || 32–36, 38, 41, 42, 45 ||
|-
| [[Chris Sawyer]] || 32-45 ||
|-
| [[Chris Whalen]] || 0–4, 7 ||
|-
| [[Conrad Wong]] || 13–16, 19 ||
|-
| [[Daphne Lage]] || 16–22, 24, 26 || 18
|-
| [[Dark Natasha]]|| 35–46, 48 || 39
|-
| [[David Cannon]] || 3–5, 8, 10, 12–18, 30, 32, 34 || 3
|-
| [[David DuPerré]] || 30, 32-34 ||
|-
| [[Dean L. Norton]] || 19–23, 25–32, 35, 36, 42-50 || 26, 43, 49
|-
| [[Debora Carr]] || 0-1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16–24, 26–28, 32 || 8
|-
| [[Dee Schiller]] || 26, 28 ||
|-
| [[Diana Vick]] || 20–25, 27–31, 33, 34, 37, 44, 46 || 20, 46
|-
| [[Donna Barr]] || 0–3, 19 ||
|-
| [[Ed Zolna]] || 5, 6, 12 ||
|-
| [[Eric Elliott]] || 1, 6, 14, 15 ||
|-
| [[Eugene McDermott]] || 19-21 ||
|-
| [[Frank Gembeck, Jr.]] || 23, 25 ||
|-
| [[Genesis Eve Cook]] ([[Genesis Whitmore]]) || 14-19, 21-23 || 15
|-
| [[Herb Bresky]] || 0-50 || 2, 5
|-
| [[Jack Cavanaugh]] || 11-15, 17-19, 22, 24-26, 29 ||
|-
| [[Jeremy Kidd|Jeremy "Wolf" Kidd]] || 9-17, 19, 21, 26, 27, 29, 31 || 13
|-
| [[Jim Groat]] || 5, 9, 10, 12-14, 19-21, 24-26 || 5
|-
| [[Jimmy Chin]] || 6, 8-14, 16, 19, 22 || 16
|-
| [[Jody Kooistra]] || 1, 3 ||
|-
| [[Joe Rosales]] || 8-12 ||
|-
| [[John Boulton]] || 20, 22, 23, 25-27, 29, 32, 35, 44, 45 || 22, 44
|-
| [[John Tatman]] || 19-44, 46 ||
|-
| [[Joshua Quagmire]] || 0-4, 9 ||
|-
| [[Joyceanna Brock]] || 29-33 ||
|-
| [[JP Morgan]] || 36-50 ||
|-
| [[JW Kennedy]] || 23-50 || 50
|-
| [[Kathy Marschall]] || 22-25, 28, 29, 33 || 24
|-
| [[Ken Fletcher]] || 18, 19, 22-25, 27-29, 31 ||
|-
| [[Kishma Danielle]] || 28-36 ||
|-
| [[Lance Williams]] || 27-36, 40, 42-45, 47 ||
|-
| [[Larry Dixon]] || 20, 23, 25 ||
|-
| [[Laura Pierson]] || 28-30, 32, 35, 38, 42 ,43 || 29, 42
|-
| [[Lianne Waelder]] || 0, 2, 5, 8, 11-13, 15, 17-19, 21, 22, 26 || 1
|-
| [[Lisa Jennings]] (''[[Micole]]'') || 18–34 ||
|-
| [[Lyon Castro]] || 21,22 ||
|-
| [[Mario D'Anna, Jr.]] || 17 ||
|-
| [[Mark Davis]] || 21-25, 27,28 ||
|-
| [[Matt Harpold]] (''[[Turbine Divinity]]'') || 27 ||
|-
| [[Megan Giles]] || 35-50 || 41
|-
| ''[[Micah]]'' (''M. Poomah de Alarcon'', ''[[Poomah]]'') || 25-43 ||
|-
| [[Michael Caddel]] || 45-48 ||
|-
| [[Michele Gault]] || 30-32 ||
|-
| [[Michele Light]] || 31-33, 35 ||
|-
| [[Mike Capriola]] || 13-23, 25, 27, 29 ||
|-
| [[Mike Raabe]] || 21-39, 41-43, 50 || 21, 34, 37
|-
| [[Monika Livingstone]] || 24, 33 ||
|-
| [[Nami Jarrett]] || 32-37 || 33
|-
| [[Peter Maloney]] || 32 ||
|-
| [[Phil Morrissey]] || 35-39, 42, 44 ||
|-
| ''[[Polecat]]'' || 17-26, 28, 31-33, 35, 37, 39, 42-50 || 48
|-
| ''[[Quicksilver (artist)|Quicksilver]]'' || 15, 16, 29 ||
|-
| [[Randy Zimmerman]] || 1, 4, 5, 11, 14 || 5
|-
| [[Rich Larson]] || 22, 23 ||
|-
| [[Robert Kirkpatrick]] || 25 ||
|-
| [[Robert Newell]] || 13-17 ||
|-
| [[Roy D. Pounds II]] || 13-34, 36, 37, 39, 42-44, 46-50 ||
|-
| [[Sandi Wilkinson]] || 21-23, 25 ||
|-
| [[Sarah Wheeler]] || 39-43, 46, 48 ||
|-
| [[Scudder Kidwell]] || 12, 13 ||
|-
| [[Shon Howell]] || 0, 1, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15 ||
|-
| [[Sky Rigdon]] || 17-19, 21, 22, 24, 25 || 19
|-
| [[Steve Carter]] || 41-50 ||
|-
| [[Steve Corbett]] || 9-43 ||
|-
| [[Summer Jackson]] || 29, 30, 32, 34, 49, 50 ||
|-
| [[Susan Van Camp]] || 3, 4, 9, 11, 20 || 9
|-
| [[Tanamin Wingate]] || 29-35 ||
|-
| [[Taral Wayne]] || 2-50 || 4, 7, 47
|-
| [[Ted Sheppard]] || 1-15, 18, 22 || 5, 6
|-
| [[Terrie Smith]] || 1, 2, 5-11, 13-16, 18, 20-25, 27-43, 45, 47, 50 ||
|-
| [[Tim O'Rourke]] (''[[TOR]]'') || 12, 13, 15, 17-19, 23 ||
|-
| [[Todd Sutherland]] || 13-19, 26 ||
|-
| [[Tom Millorn]] || 21-25, 27, 28, 32, 35 || 23
|-
| [[Tygger L Graf]] (''[[Lia Graf]]'', ''[[Tygger]]'') || 12-36 || 12, 17, 30
|-
| [[William Haas]] || 6-9, 11-14 ||
|-
| ''[[Zorichan]]'' || 43-48 ||
|}

[[Category:Lists|Contributors to Gallery, List of]]

Steve Gallacci

2007-11-21T09:56:06Z

Sebkha: /* External links */ Added new personal site

'''Steven A. Gallacci''' ''(born 1955)'' created and published [[Albedo Anthropomorphics]], a black and white alternative [[comic]] containing [[anthropomorphic]] (funny animal) characters, which has been considered a major factor in the origins of [[furry fandom]].{{fact}}

Gallacci spent 6 years in the US Air Force as a graphics specialist, including a tour of duty in Germany. After leaving the military, Gallacci started Albedo under the [[Thoughts & Images]] imprint. First published in 1983, Albedo is still being produced as of 2005 (under the [[Shanda Fantasy Arts]] imprint). Among some of the story lines that have appeared in Albedo are Gallacci's own ''[[Erma Felna: EDF]]'', a military sci-fi epic featuring some elements of political intrigue, and [[Stan Sakai]]'s ''[[Usagi Yojimbo]]'', which first appeared in the infamously rare Albedo #2.

Gallacci also worked on ''[[Fusion]]'', a comic from [[Eclipse Comics]], as well as the [[Albedo RPG]], written by [[Craig Hilton]] and [[Paul Kidd]], and based on the Erma Felna storyline from Albedo.

He was a [[guest of honor]] at [[ConFurence 2]], held in 1991.

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==See also==
* [[Wikipedia:Steve Gallacci|Steve Gallacci]] article at Wikipedia

==External links==
*[http://sagallacci.home.comcast.net/ Personal site]
*[http://us.vclart.net/vcl/Artists/Steve-Gallacci/ Steve Gallacci's gallery] at the [[VCL]]

[[Category:People]][[Category:Comic artists]]
[[Category:ConFurence guests of honor]][[Category:Eurofurence guests of honour]]
[[Category:1955 births]]

Tales of Beatrix

2007-11-02T15:36:36Z

Sebkha: Typo fix

{{Cleanup}}

The series '''''Tales of Beatrix''''' running three issues and subsequent short subjects tell the story of [[Beatrix Farmer]], an ordinary [[rabbit]] girl in the wrong place, at the wrong time when she was fatally wounded in from a drive-by shooting. Rescued by omnipotent beings only she can see, they ensure her future safety by wrapping her in a suit that confers invulnerability. Only later does she discover it is also completely safe from bodily needs -- food, drink, sleep, sex, and in fact she has no sense of [[touch]], [[taste]], or [[smell]]. Forced into the role of [[superhero]] for hire, Beatrix yearns to be ordinary again or at least have the option of removing the suit when desired.

The character was created by [[Steve Gallacci]] (''[[Albedo]]'') and later drawn by [[Taral Wayne]]. The title was published from [[1996]] to 1998 by [[Mu Press]], [[Vision Comics]], & [[Shanda Fantasy Arts]].

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{{Wikipedia|Tales of Beatrix}}

[[Category:Comics]]
[[Category:1996 births]]
[[Category:1998 deaths]]

Tales of Beatrix

2007-11-02T15:35:57Z

Sebkha: Linked back to character article.

{{Cleanup}}

The series '''''Tales of Beatrix''''' running three issues and subsequent short subjects tell the story of [[Beatrix Famer]], an ordinary [[rabbit]] girl in the wrong place, at the wrong time when she was fatally wounded in from a drive-by shooting. Rescued by omnipotent beings only she can see, they ensure her future safety by wrapping her in a suit that confers invulnerability. Only later does she discover it is also completely safe from bodily needs -- food, drink, sleep, sex, and in fact she has no sense of [[touch]], [[taste]], or [[smell]]. Forced into the role of [[superhero]] for hire, Beatrix yearns to be ordinary again or at least have the option of removing the suit when desired.

The character was created by [[Steve Gallacci]] (''[[Albedo]]'') and later drawn by [[Taral Wayne]]. The title was published from [[1996]] to 1998 by [[Mu Press]], [[Vision Comics]], & [[Shanda Fantasy Arts]].

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{{Wikipedia|Tales of Beatrix}}

[[Category:Comics]]
[[Category:1996 births]]
[[Category:1998 deaths]]

Tales of Beatrix Farmer

2007-11-02T15:34:41Z

Sebkha: Acted on the merge suggestion; evacuated the former content to Beatrix Farmer

#REDIRECT [[Tales of Beatrix]]

{{merge|Tales of Beatrix}}
'''Beatrix Farmer''' was created by [[Steve Gallacci]]. In 1995 the full length comic was published by [[Mu Press]]. The "origin" issue was illustrated throughout by [[Taral Wayne]], and written mainly by Steve with some tinkering by Taral.

Bea, otherwise a very normal and well-adjusted young girl, became a reluctant superhero as a result of extra-dimensional intervention. Saved from being "collateral damage" during a drive-by shooting, she finds herself clothed in a gaudy jumpsuit that confers invulnerability on her. The catch -- it won't come off, and it negates the need to eat, drink, sleep or engage in other ordinary functions (like sex). Beatrix is understandably not thrilled by the situation, or eager to fight crime for a paycheck every week.

The first issue was reprinted in full colour by [[Vision Comics]] two years later, and a subsequent second issue followed a short time after, (written and illustrated by Taral). A short Beatrix story appeared in [[Valiant Varmints]] in 1998. As well as the superhero stories, there were a small number of pre-suit short pieces, one illustrated by Taral, a second by Steve Gallacci, and two others by [[Terrie Smith]]. While Taral had plans for other stories, miserable sales in the aftermath of [[Wikipedia:Marvel|Marvel]]'s bankruptcy put the kibosh on them. (Ten bucks a page do not a career in comics make.)

[[Category:Comics]]

Beatrix Farmer

2007-11-02T15:32:51Z

Sebkha: Separated the character from the comic

'''Beatrix Farmer''' was a female [[rabbit]] character created by [[Steve Gallacci]]. She had white fur and distinctive black eartips.

== Backstory ==
Bea, otherwise a very normal and well-adjusted young girl, became a reluctant superhero as a result of extra-dimensional intervention. Saved from being "collateral damage" during a drive-by shooting, she finds herself clothed in a gaudy maroon jumpsuit that confers invulnerability on her. The catch -- it won't come off, and it negates the need to eat, drink, sleep or engage in other ordinary functions (like sex). Beatrix is understandably not thrilled by the situation, or eager to fight crime for a paycheck every week.

== Appearances ==
* In 1995 the full length comic [[Tales of Beatrix Farmer]] was published by [[Mu Press]]. The "origin" issue was illustrated throughout by [[Taral Wayne]], and written mainly by Steve with some tinkering by Taral. This first issue was reprinted in full colour by [[Vision Comics]] two years later. A subsequent second issue followed a short time after, (written and illustrated by Taral).

* A short Beatrix story appeared in [[Valiant Varmints]] in 1998. As well as the superhero stories, there were a small number of pre-suit short pieces, one illustrated by Taral, a second by Steve Gallacci, and two others by [[Terrie Smith]]. While Taral had plans for other stories, miserable sales in the aftermath of [[Wikipedia:Marvel|Marvel]]'s bankruptcy put the kibosh on them. (Ten bucks a page do not a career in comics make.)

* White female rabbits with black eartips occurred frequently in background crowd scenes throughout the run of [[Albedo Anthropomorphics]]. Presumably these were early character concepts that later coalesced to become Beatrix.

[[Category:Rabbit characters]]

RivFur

2007-07-14T13:22:37Z

Sebkha: /* External links */ Added link to Foxy's report

[[Image:Rivfurlogo.jpg|right|150px]]'''RivFur''' was a large-scale [[furmeet]] held from July 6 to 9, 2007 in [[Brisbane]], [[wikipedia:Queensland|Queensland]], [[wikipedia:Australia|Australia]]. It was organized by [[FlameDrake]], [[Nikita Wolfpaw]] and [[Foxy Malone]]. The name "RivFur" is derived from the [[wikipedia:Brisbane River|Brisbane River]] that sprawls through the city.

=== Itinerary ===
'''Friday, July 6:'''
*4pm BBQ at [[wikipedia:South Bank Parklands, Brisbane|South Bank]] Piazza. Fursuiting allowed. Cost: Free, but BYO food/drink.
*7pm [[wikipedia:Tranformers (film)| Transformers movie]] at South Bank cinemas. Movie choices to be made on the day. Cost: $8 adults, $6 students.

'''Saturday, July 7:'''
*9am trip to the [[wikipedia:Australia Zoo|Australia Zoo]]. Cost: $45 adults, $35 students.
*6:30 dinner at Southside RSL, Mount Gravatt. Ears and tail not permitted. Cost: $7-15 meal with buffet.

'''Sunday, July 8:'''
*Morning left free for personal recreation. Suggestion of mini golf.
*7pm [[wikipedia:Laser tag|Laser tag]] at [[wikipedia:Woolloongabba, Queensland|Woolloongabba]] Lazerforce. Fursuiting allowed. Cost: Free, pizza can be supplied for $7 each.

'''Monday, July 9:'''
*10am chocolate making classes at Mount Gravatt PCYC run by [[AussieHusky]]. Cost: $10.
*4:30pm [[wikipedia:bowling|bowling]] at Greenslopes AMF Bowling Alley. Fursuiting allowed. Cost: $15 for two games.

=== Merchandise ===
[[Image:Rzeka.jpg|left|100px|RivFur Mascot]]
*RivFur 2007 t-shirts were designed by [[FoxyMalone]] and incorporate the RivFur logo on the back, plus a mascot design by [[MistyStriker]] on the front. Both the colour of the t-shirt and the ink can be chosen from a list. T-shirt cost was $25.
*For those who sent an RSVP before a certain date and provided a character description, miniature [[wikipedia:chibi|chibi]] [[con badge|con-badges]] were drawn and coloured in a collaborative effort by [[MistyStriker]] and [[Bingo Dingo]]

== External links ==
* [http://rivfur.furstralia.org/ RivFur website]
* The [http://www.livejournal.com/community/brisfurs/ Brisbane Furs] [[LiveJournal]] community
* [http://foxymalone.livejournal.com/164283.html Con report] by [[Foxy Malone]]
* [http://mistystriker.livejournal.com/507763.html Con report] by [[MistyStriker]]

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[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Australia]]
[[Category: 2007 births]]
[[Category: 2007 events]]

Ratel

2007-07-12T15:39:34Z

Sebkha: Added hyperlink to Iraqi folklore about killer ratels

[[Image:240292006 72c6be6af8 b.jpg|right|thumb]]'''Ratel''' is a Dutch-derived name for ''Mellivora capensis'', also known as the honey badger. The ratel is a lesser-known member of the weasel family native to Africa and Asia that resembles the related [[badger]]s.

The ratel is a favorite adopted [[species]] of artist [[Richard E. Dye]], used for his character HoneyBadger. Also, the main characters in [[Matt J. McCullar]]'s ''[[Fornax]]'' stories are ratel quintuplets.

== See also ==

* [[:Category:Ratel characters|Ratel characters]]
* [http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,22056684-5001028,00.html Giant badgers terrorize Iraqi port city]

[[Category:Mustelid species]]

File:Domestic-ferret-face.jpg

2007-07-09T15:01:22Z

Sebkha: Added a bit more

Nono, a domestic [[ferret]] (''Mustela putorius furo'') owned by [[Sheve]]. Photo taken by [[Sebkha]] in June 2000.
[[Category:Photographs]]
{{PDImage}}

RivFur

2007-07-09T14:36:26Z

Sebkha: +cat 2007 event

[[Image:Rivfurlogo.jpg|right|150px]]'''RivFur''' was a large-scale [[furmeet]] held from July 6 to 9, 2007 in [[Brisbane]], [[wikipedia:Queensland|Queensland]], [[wikipedia:Australia|Australia]]. It was organized by [[FlameDrake]], [[Nikita Wolfpaw]] and [[Foxy Malone]]. The name "RivFur" is derived from the [[wikipedia:Brisbane River|Brisbane River]] that sprawls through the city.

=== Itinerary ===
'''Friday, July 6:'''
*4pm BBQ at [[wikipedia:South Bank Parklands, Brisbane|South Bank]] Piazza. Fursuiting allowed. Cost: Free, but BYO food/drink.
*7pm [[wikipedia:Tranformers (film)| Transformers movie]] at South Bank cinemas. Movie choices to be made on the day. Cost: $8 adults, $6 students.

'''Saturday, July 7:'''
*9am trip to the [[wikipedia:Australia Zoo|Australia Zoo]]. Cost: $45 adults, $35 students.
*6:30 dinner at Southside RSL, Mount Gravatt. Ears and tail not permitted. Cost: $7-15 meal with buffet.

'''Sunday, July 8:'''
*Morning left free for personal recreation. Suggestion of mini golf.
*7pm [[wikipedia:Laser tag|Laser tag]] at [[wikipedia:Woolloongabba, Queensland|Woolloongabba]] Lazerforce. Fursuiting allowed. Cost: Free, pizza can be supplied for $7 each.

'''Monday, July 9:'''
*10am chocolate making classes at Mount Gravatt PCYC run by [[AussieHusky]]. Cost: $10.
*4:30pm [[wikipedia:bowling|bowling]] at Greenslopes AMF Bowling Alley. Fursuiting allowed. Cost: $15 for two games.

=== Merchandise ===
[[Image:Rzeka.jpg|left|100px|RivFur Mascot]]
*RivFur 2007 t-shirts were designed by [[FoxyMalone]] and incorporate the RivFur logo on the back, plus a mascot design by [[MistyStriker]] on the front. Both the colour of the t-shirt and the ink can be chosen from a list. T-shirt cost was $25.
*For those who sent an RSVP before a certain date and provided a character description, miniature [[wikipedia:chibi|chibi]] [[con badge|con-badges]] were drawn and coloured in a collaborative effort by [[MistyStriker]] and [[Bingo Dingo]]

== External links ==
* [http://rivfur.furstralia.org/ RivFur website]
* The [http://www.livejournal.com/community/brisfurs/ Brisbane Furs] [[LiveJournal]] community
* [http://mistystriker.livejournal.com/507763.html Con report] by [[MistyStriker]]

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[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Australia]]
[[Category: 2007 births]]
[[Category: 2007 events]]

RivFur

2007-07-09T14:34:14Z

Sebkha: Changed to past tense. Added hyperlink to Misty's report.

[[Image:Rivfurlogo.jpg|right|150px]]'''RivFur''' was a large-scale [[furmeet]] held from July 6 to 9, 2007 in [[Brisbane]], [[wikipedia:Queensland|Queensland]], [[wikipedia:Australia|Australia]]. It was organized by [[FlameDrake]], [[Nikita Wolfpaw]] and [[Foxy Malone]]. The name "RivFur" is derived from the [[wikipedia:Brisbane River|Brisbane River]] that sprawls through the city.

=== Itinerary ===
'''Friday, July 6:'''
*4pm BBQ at [[wikipedia:South Bank Parklands, Brisbane|South Bank]] Piazza. Fursuiting allowed. Cost: Free, but BYO food/drink.
*7pm [[wikipedia:Tranformers (film)| Transformers movie]] at South Bank cinemas. Movie choices to be made on the day. Cost: $8 adults, $6 students.

'''Saturday, July 7:'''
*9am trip to the [[wikipedia:Australia Zoo|Australia Zoo]]. Cost: $45 adults, $35 students.
*6:30 dinner at Southside RSL, Mount Gravatt. Ears and tail not permitted. Cost: $7-15 meal with buffet.

'''Sunday, July 8:'''
*Morning left free for personal recreation. Suggestion of mini golf.
*7pm [[wikipedia:Laser tag|Laser tag]] at [[wikipedia:Woolloongabba, Queensland|Woolloongabba]] Lazerforce. Fursuiting allowed. Cost: Free, pizza can be supplied for $7 each.

'''Monday, July 9:'''
*10am chocolate making classes at Mount Gravatt PCYC run by [[AussieHusky]]. Cost: $10.
*4:30pm [[wikipedia:bowling|bowling]] at Greenslopes AMF Bowling Alley. Fursuiting allowed. Cost: $15 for two games.

=== Merchandise ===
[[Image:Rzeka.jpg|left|100px|RivFur Mascot]]
*RivFur 2007 t-shirts were designed by [[FoxyMalone]] and incorporate the RivFur logo on the back, plus a mascot design by [[MistyStriker]] on the front. Both the colour of the t-shirt and the ink can be chosen from a list. T-shirt cost was $25.
*For those who sent an RSVP before a certain date and provided a character description, miniature [[wikipedia:chibi|chibi]] [[con badge|con-badges]] were drawn and coloured in a collaborative effort by [[MistyStriker]] and [[Bingo Dingo]]

== External links ==
* [http://rivfur.furstralia.org/ RivFur website]
* The [http://www.livejournal.com/community/brisfurs/ Brisbane Furs] [[LiveJournal]] community
* [http://mistystriker.livejournal.com/507763.html Con report] by [[MistyStriker]]

{{con-stub}}

[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Australia]]
[[Category: 2007 births]]

Mike Sherman

2007-01-20T06:13:20Z

Sebkha: Redirecting to Michael Sherman

#REDIRECT [[Michael Sherman]]

Michael Sherman

2007-01-19T17:32:35Z

Sebkha: Stub for Mike Sherman.

'''Michael Jon Sherman''' was an avid cartoonist and president of the [[Cartoon/Fantasy Organization]] for 15 years.

==External Links==
* [http://www.webfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=103566&fh_id=10295&ck=1 Obituary]

[[Category:Artists]]
[[Category:1947 births]]
[[Category:2006 deaths]]
{{person-stub}}

Katrus

2007-01-08T12:16:40Z

Sebkha: Extra species details, insofar as that makes any sense for a shifter

'''Katrus''' is a shifter and a hybrid character whose only constant features are blue eyes, and white fur with the black rosettes of a [[snow leopard]]. Originally a VKSBF (vampirikitsunesilkiebatfish), most of Katrus's forms continue to feature needlesharp fangs and four prehensile tails equipped with fingers.

{{person-stub}}
{{Contributor}}
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Hybrid characters]]
[[Category:Fox-hybrid characters]]
[[Category:Silkie-hybrid characters]]

D'anna

2007-01-08T11:58:30Z

Sebkha: +cat silkie-hybrid

[[Image:Danna-final-sized.jpg|right|thumb|134px|D'anna welcomes a guest into her club.]]
'''D'anna''' is the owner and proprietress of the [[The Vanilla Club]], an [[agelocked]] tavern of sorts located on [[FurryMUCK]]. It can be reached either by walking south along [[Furry Avenue]] from the [[West Corner Of The Park]], or with the global teleport destination "vanilla" put in place by [[BoingDragon]].

D'anna herself is surrounded by controversy for two primary attributes:

* Her ownership and operation of an establishment that excludes hermaphrodites, shemales, and other forms of gender aside from strictly male or female on a MUCK that is normally open and non-exclusive with the exception of private, moderated, and agelocked areas. Visitors to the Vanilla Club must be either and entirely male or female to enter and are asked to remain in that current state while visiting, a policy that has been highly controversial and has resulted in direct challenges to the club's legitimacy. While the Wizards of FurryMUCK have in the past chosen to support D'anna's decision, and upheld her right to own and operate an establishment of this nature, debate, controversy, and some complaints continue to the current day.

* Her species choice, and more specifically, how it relates to the first item above. In the "[[whospe]]" listing, or using other commands that list species, D'anna is listed as a "[[WikiPedia:WTF|WTF?!?]]" and her description bears this out, as she appears to be a mix of [[feline]], [[mustelid]], and other species, and possesses no fewer than seven hands with nearly thirty fingers distributed among them, not to mention a prehensile [[tail]] and feet, wings, and extendable facial 'tendrils' which are described as being sensory receptors. This unusual physiology has resulted in some of the furs excluded from her club crying foul, calling attention to her own form, and calling her hypocritical over her policies of not permitting genders aside from male and female into her club.

==Art and Images==

Whether good or ill, the attention received has resulted in D'anna's image being rendered by several different furry artists, among them Chris Kozloski who plays the character Syndra on FurryMUCK and draws the online furry comic, [[By The Saints]]; [[Brendan McCann]] of [[FurLicious Studios]]; [[Loup Garou]]; and [[Purrtha]], to name four. The various renderings are available through the external links listed below.

==Contributions to the community==

Debate and controversy aside, D'anna has also been instrumental in helping to implement improvements to some of FurryMUCK's global code. At her urging, the M2 level [[MUF]] programmer [[Tcharf]] designed a modification to FurryMUCK's global [[WhereAre]] program. On April 18th 2006, the [[wizard]] [[Drew]] edited the WhereAre program to include Tcharf's code. This gave WhereAre the ability to add designated grouped rooms together and display an aggregate total on the location listing instead of displaying each room separately. And at D'anna's request, Tcharf also designed and wrote a new random number generator using a scaled-down version of the Mersenne Twister algorithm. Drew modified the global [[Roll]] program to use Tcharf's random number generator on the same day he updated WhereAre. This fixed problems with the MUCK's virtual dice system where the numbers would not only tend to repeat, but would also strongly favor a narrow range of possible outcomes instead of producing an even distribution.

==Player==

D'anna is not known to discuss her player's life. Her player's exact location and gender are unknown, though she has referred to herself on several occasions as a '[[Califur]]' and has ranted openly on more than one occasion about social and political events and situations in California.

==External links==

[[Chris Kozloski]]'s images of D'anna can be viewed on the VCL, and accessed directly through the links below:
* [http://us.vclart.net/vcl/Artists/Chris-Kozloski/Koz-D%27anna.jpg http://us.vclart.net/vcl/Artists/Chris-Kozloski/Koz-D%27anna.jpg]
* [http://us.vclart.net/vcl/Artists/Chris-Kozloski/Koz-Swoop.jpg http://us.vclart.net/vcl/Artists/Chris-Kozloski/Koz-Swoop.jpg]
* [http://us.vclart.net/vcl/Artists/Chris-Kozloski/Koz-D%27annaLightning.jpg http://us.vclart.net/vcl/Artists/Chris-Kozloski/Koz-D%27annaLightning.jpg]
* [http://us.vclart.net/vcl/Artists/Chris-Kozloski/Koz-D%27annaFur.jpg http://us.vclart.net/vcl/Artists/Chris-Kozloski/Koz-D%27annaFur.jpg]

[[Brendan McCann]]'s commissioned rendition of D'anna and another character, [[Mina-Fei]] can be viewed at:
* [https://panthera.homelinux.com/~vanilla/pub_images/danna_mina_color.jpg https://panthera.homelinux.com/~vanilla/pub_images/danna_mina_color.jpg]

[[Loup Garou]]'s work is available at:
* [https://panthera.homelinux.com/~vanilla/pub_images/danna-final-sized.jpg https://panthera.homelinux.com/~vanilla/pub_images/danna-final-sized.jpg]

And [[Purrtha]]'s rendition of D'anna can be found on the same server:
* [https://panthera.homelinux.com/~vanilla/pub_images/danna-by-purrtha.jpg https://panthera.homelinux.com/~vanilla/pub_images/danna-by-purrtha.jpg]

[[Category:Hybrid characters]]
[[Category:Silkie-hybrid characters]]

Quarantine

2007-01-07T05:27:51Z

Sebkha: Added and narrowed geographical links

'''Quarantine''' was a furry sharehouse in the [[Wikipedia:Chapel Hill, Queensland|Chapel Hill]] suburb of [[Brisbane]], [[Wikipedia:Australia|Australia]] which operated from 1996-1997. Though short-lived, it claims the distinction of being the first furry house in Australia. The tenants were [[Chris Baird]], [[Jason Gaffney]], [[Marko the Rat]], [[Simon Raboczi]], [[David "Desert" Williams]]. and (briefly) [[Belinda Kelly]].

==History==
[[Image:Quarantine_front.jpg|right|thumb|"7 bedrooms", $250 p/w]]Marko "discovered" Simon from a furry newsgroup post, but the core group of Brisbane natives (Jason, Marko and Simon) who formed the nucleus of the household did not come together until Canadian backpacker [[John Boulton]] passed through town in 1994, visiting the local furries he'd located over the internet. The local trio subsequently collaborated on founding the [[South Fur Lands]] regional furry [[fanzine]]. When Chris from [[Wikipedia:Newcastle, New South Wales|Newcastle]] (who complained that Brisbane was too hot) moved to Brisbane in early 1996, it precipitated a plan to form a student share-house. To make up the numbers for the all-important individual rent-reduction, they imported Desert from [[Wikipedia:Rockhampton, Queensland|Rockhampton]] (who complained that Brisbane was too cold).

David moved out later in the year and was replaced for a few weeks by Belinda, until Chris's decision to leave as well precipitated the kind of rental crisis all too common to student sharehouses, and the household disbanded.

==Artifacts==
[[Image:quarantine_skunkedphone.jpg|right|thumb|A 'Skunked' telephone]]
* Each member of the house had a different [[plush toy|plush toy animal]] on a shelf in the living room, to be placed on the phone whenever the modem was in use so that everyone else would know not to pick up the handset, and who to complain to for hogging the line. Because the two most frequent users (Chris and Simon) used plush skunks for this purpose, the practice became known as "skunking the phone".
* Five CDs of the "Serkonov" combined domestic file archives were burned when the housemates parted ways. Like Tolkien's cursed rings of power, they are borne in secret as heavy burdens of copyright guilt by the ex-tenants.
* The staple diet of the residents was a Traditional Queensland Uni Student Chili. Desert and Chris had to sustain much criticism on how fiercely hot their cooking was allowed to be.

[[Category:Furry houses]][[Category:Australia]][[Category:1996 births]][[Category:1997 deaths]]

Ken Sample

2007-01-03T07:44:24Z

Sebkha: Linked Kaiju Girls

'''Ken Sample''' (a.k.a. '''Coug'r''') is an artist who started drawing furries (or, as he termed them, 'Exotics') in 1975, inspired by catgirls in mainstream television animation of the time, including the animated [[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek: The Animated Series|''Star Trek'']]'s [[Caitian]] officer [[MemoryAlpha:M'Ress|M'Ress]], [[Wikipedia:Filmation|Filmation]]'s ''The Secret Lives of Waldo Kitty'', and Napoleon from Richard S. Meyer's science fiction novel ''Doomstar'' (ISBN 0445200510). Until that point his main influence had been mainstream superhero comics and his style of furry drawing reflects these beginnings, featuring athletic figures with smoothly detailed musculature and finished with crisp inks.

During the 1980s Ken created a large number of species designs, including the [[felinsect]], [[femaline]], [[silkie]], and [[tigrant]]. His [[Genetitech]] characters from this era exist in an informal shared universe with [[Rod O'Riley]]'s [[Fur le Dance]] characters and [[Mark Merlino]]'s [[recom]]s. He was one of the illustrators for the [[Other Suns]] science fiction roleplaying game.

Sample later became one of the founders and most highly regarded creators of furry [[macrophile]] art, as well as a co-founder and regular contributor to the [[APA|A.P.A.]] ''[[MegaMorphics]]''. He also contributed character designs to [[Sean McGuinness]]'s [[Wikipedia:Twisted_Kaiju_Theater#The_Kaiju_Girls|Kaiju Girls]], a set of female characters based on [[Wikipedia:kaiju|japanese giant movie monsters]].

Until recently, he lived at [[Caer Carnivore]], a furry household composed of his wife, [[Lisa Sample]], and housemates [[Wolf Kidd|Wolf]] and [[Anastasia Kidd]].

He currently resides in California, along with his wife. Although he is somewhat reclusive, his extensive body of work is readily available in the form of CD collections. He's currently dabbling in in 3D artwork and animation, as well as experimenting with Shockwave Flash animation.

Recently (mid-2006), both his Pumapaw and MACROFurry sites have been taken offline; both are marked "On Long Hiatus".

==References==
* [[American Journal of Anthropomorphics]] #3, pp 19-24
* "Why?", article on page 2 of ''[[YARF!]]'' #0 in which Sample explains why he draws furries.

==External links==
* [http://www.pumapaw.com/ Puma Paw Graphics]
* [http://www.macrofurry.com Coug'r's MACROFurry Art Page]

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Artists]]
[[Category:California]]
[[Category:1961 births]]

Silkie

2007-01-03T01:20:11Z

Sebkha: Added header for silkie chickens

:''"Silkie" is also an alternative spelling for [[Selkie]]. Additionally, it refers to a [[wikipedia:Silkie|breed of chicken]] and to a fictional spacegoing human-like species in [[Wikipedia:A. E. van Vogt|A. E. van Vogt]]'s novel [http://vanvogt.www4.mmedia.is/silkie.htm The Silkie] (1969) ISBN 0450012093.''

'''Silkies''' are fictional [[ferret]]/[[cat]] people with exceptionally long, prehensile [[tail]]s. They are genetically-engineered, their first generation decanted rather than born, but fertile so that subsequent generations may be born naturally.

==Physical Description==
Silkies are slender, graceful humanoids with [[feline]] and [[musteline]] traits. They have elongate torsos and necks, large eyes, and short muzzles. Although similar in stature to [[humans]], sexual dimorphism is somewhat greater: males are taller, females smaller. Their hands have three fingers and a thumb, with claws that retract like a cat's. Early-design silkies have three toes on each foot; later designs have four.

The most striking attribute of silkies are their tails, the length of which is typically 150% of the bearer's height. The tail is muscular and prehensile, comparable in strength and cross-section to one of the bearer's legs. It terminates in three clawless opposable digits called "tailfingers", rarely seen as they're concealed within the abundant tail fur.

Silkies possess both short body fur and localized regions of longer "trim" tufting. The trim fur is usually a different color than the body fur, and occurs in a mane along the scalp, under the forearms, and along the back of the calves. The mane is often worn in a style mimicking human hair. The presence of forearm and calf tufts are the most reliable way to distinguish silkies from other species. The tailtips of male silkies are usually "flagged" with trim-colored fur.

Silkies have a wider array of body pigments than natural mammals; ([[Wikipedia:anthocyanin|anthocyanin]] in addition to [[Wikipedia:eumelanin|eumelanin]] and [[Wikipedia:pheomelanin|pheomelanin]]). Their base or trim fur coloration may be nearly any shade except green, with a tendency to vibrant hues rather than neutral tones. Blue and violet colorations are not uncommon. Ventral countershading is typical; a broad dorsal stripe may occur.

==History==
Silkies were created by [[Ken Sample]] in illustrations dating back to at least 1981. They appear to have been inspired by the russian gymnast sable [[Tatyana Tushenko]]'s floor routine from the 1980 animation ''[[Animalympics]]''. The earliest silkie illustrations feature the characters [[Brandy Johnson]], [[Sherry King]], and Gene as gymnasts. Other early silkie characters include Danube, Ebony and [[Majenta Silk]].

Some of Sample's subsequent silkie characters were "personal silkies" representing real people. Examples include Brian "Slick" Costigan ([[Ken Sample]]), [[Mocha Davison]] ([[Deal Whitley]]), and [[Sylvester Thomas]] ([[Mark Merlino]]).

The 1990s saw several "free-range" personal silkies being created as characters on furry [[MUD]]s. Such characters include [[Blaze]], [[Nahtahnie Chambers]], [[Rayce]] and [[Stymnus|Stymnus Johnson]] on [[FurryMUCK]]; and [[Bridget Johnson]] and [[Syvel]] on [[Sociopolitical Ramifications]] and [[Tapestries MUCK]].

[[Category:Fictional species]]
[[Category:Hybrid species]]
[[Category:Feline species]]
[[Category:Mustelid species]]

Ken Sample

2006-12-29T22:15:57Z

Sebkha: Improved links to animation/literature references

'''Ken Sample''' (a.k.a. '''Coug'r''') is an artist who started drawing furries (or, as he termed them, 'Exotics') in 1975, inspired by catgirls in mainstream television animation of the time, including the animated [[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek: The Animated Series|''Star Trek'']]'s [[Caitian]] officer [[MemoryAlpha:M'Ress|M'Ress]], [[Wikipedia:Filmation|Filmation]]'s ''The Secret Lives of Waldo Kitty'', and Napoleon from Richard S. Meyer's science fiction novel ''Doomstar'' (ISBN 0445200510). Until that point his main influence had been mainstream superhero comics and his style of furry drawing reflects these beginnings, featuring athletic figures with smoothly detailed musculature and finished with crisp inks.

During the 1980s Ken created a large number of species designs, including the [[felinsect]], [[femaline]], [[silkie]], and [[tigrant]]. His [[Genetitech]] characters from this era exist in an informal shared universe with [[Rod O'Riley]]'s [[Fur le Dance]] characters and [[Mark Merlino]]'s [[recom]]s. He was one of the illustrators for the [[Other Suns]] science fiction roleplaying game.

Sample later became one of the founders and most highly regarded creators of furry [[macrophile]] art, as well as a co-founder and regular contributor to the [[APA|A.P.A.]] ''[[MegaMorphics]]''. He also contributed character designs to [[Sean McGuinness]]'s [[Kaiju Girls]], a set of female characters based on [[Wikipedia:kaiju|japanese giant movie monsters]].

Until recently, he lived at [[Caer Carnivore]], a furry household composed of his wife, [[Lisa Sample]], and housemates [[Wolf Kidd|Wolf]] and [[Anastasia Kidd]].

He currently resides in California, along with his wife. Although he is somewhat reclusive, his extensive body of work is readily available in the form of CD collections. He's currently dabbling in in 3D artwork and animation, as well as experimenting with Shockwave Flash animation.

Recently (mid-2006), both his Pumapaw and MACROFurry sites have been taken offline; both are marked "On Long Hiatus".

==References==
* [[American Journal of Anthropomorphics]] #3, pp 19-24
* "Why?", article on page 2 of ''[[YARF!]]'' #0 in which Sample explains why he draws furries.

==External links==
* [http://www.pumapaw.com/ Puma Paw Graphics]
* [http://www.macrofurry.com Coug'r's MACROFurry Art Page]

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Artists]]
[[Category:California]]
[[Category:1961 births]]

Silkie

2006-12-29T20:52:51Z

Sebkha: Added ISBN

:''"Silkie" is also an alternative spelling for [[Selkie]]. Additionally, it refers to a species in [[Wikipedia:A. E. van Vogt|A. E. van Vogt]]'s novel [http://vanvogt.www4.mmedia.is/silkie.htm The Silkie] (1969) ISBN 0450012093.''

'''Silkies''' are fictional [[ferret]]/[[cat]] people with exceptionally long, prehensile [[tail]]s. They are genetically-engineered, their first generation decanted rather than born, but fertile so that subsequent generations may be born naturally.

==Physical Description==
Silkies are slender, graceful humanoids with [[feline]] and [[musteline]] traits. They have elongate torsos and necks, large eyes, and short muzzles. Although similar in stature to [[humans]], sexual dimorphism is somewhat greater: males are taller, females smaller. Their hands have three fingers and a thumb, with claws that retract like a cat's. Early-design silkies have three toes on each foot; later designs have four.

The most striking attribute of silkies are their tails, the length of which is typically 150% of the bearer's height. The tail is muscular and prehensile, comparable in strength and cross-section to one of the bearer's legs. It terminates in three clawless opposable digits called "tailfingers", rarely seen as they're concealed within the abundant tail fur.

Silkies possess both short body fur and localized regions of longer "trim" tufting. The trim fur is usually a different color than the body fur, and occurs in a mane along the scalp, under the forearms, and along the back of the calves. The mane is often worn in a style mimicking human hair. The presence of forearm and calf tufts are the most reliable way to distinguish silkies from other species. The tailtips of male silkies are usually "flagged" with trim-colored fur.

Silkies have a wider array of body pigments than natural mammals; ([[Wikipedia:anthocyanin|anthocyanin]] in addition to [[Wikipedia:eumelanin|eumelanin]] and [[Wikipedia:pheomelanin|pheomelanin]]). Their base or trim fur coloration may be nearly any shade except green, with a tendency to vibrant hues rather than neutral tones. Blue and violet colorations are not uncommon. Ventral countershading is typical; a broad dorsal stripe may occur.

==History==
Silkies were created by [[Ken Sample]] in illustrations dating back to at least 1981. They appear to have been inspired by the russian gymnast sable [[Tatyana Tushenko]]'s floor routine from the 1980 animation ''[[Animalympics]]''. The earliest silkie illustrations feature the characters [[Brandy Johnson]], [[Sherry King]], and Gene as gymnasts. Other early silkie characters include Danube, Ebony and [[Majenta Silk]].

Some of Sample's subsequent silkie characters were "personal silkies" representing real people. Examples include Brian "Slick" Costigan ([[Ken Sample]]), [[Mocha Davison]] ([[Deal Whitley]]), and [[Sylvester Thomas]] ([[Mark Merlino]]).

The 1990s saw several "free-range" personal silkies being created as characters on furry [[MUD]]s. Such characters include [[Blaze]], [[Nahtahnie Chambers]], [[Rayce]] and [[Stymnus|Stymnus Johnson]] on [[FurryMUCK]]; and [[Bridget Johnson]] and [[Syvel]] on [[Sociopolitical Ramifications]] and [[Tapestries MUCK]].

[[Category:Fictional species]]
[[Category:Hybrid species]]
[[Category:Feline species]]
[[Category:Mustelid species]]

Welkin Weasels

2006-12-29T20:49:11Z

Sebkha: Redirecting to The Welkin Weasels

#REDIRECT [[The Welkin Weasels]]

Silkie

2006-12-29T20:20:01Z

Sebkha: Added link the van Vogt's silkies

:''"Silkie" is also an alternative spelling for [[Selkie]]. Additionally, it refers to a species in [[Wikipedia:A. E. van Vogt|A. E. van Vogt]]'s 1969 novel [http://vanvogt.www4.mmedia.is/silkie.htm The Silkie].''

'''Silkies''' are fictional [[ferret]]/[[cat]] people with exceptionally long, prehensile [[tail]]s. They are genetically-engineered, their first generation decanted rather than born, but fertile so that subsequent generations may be born naturally.

==Physical Description==
Silkies are slender, graceful humanoids with [[feline]] and [[musteline]] traits. They have elongate torsos and necks, large eyes, and short muzzles. Although similar in stature to [[humans]], sexual dimorphism is somewhat greater: males are taller, females smaller. Their hands have three fingers and a thumb, with claws that retract like a cat's. Early-design silkies have three toes on each foot; later designs have four.

The most striking attribute of silkies are their tails, the length of which is typically 150% of the bearer's height. The tail is muscular and prehensile, comparable in strength and cross-section to one of the bearer's legs. It terminates in three clawless opposable digits called "tailfingers", rarely seen as they're concealed within the abundant tail fur.

Silkies possess both short body fur and localized regions of longer "trim" tufting. The trim fur is usually a different color than the body fur, and occurs in a mane along the scalp, under the forearms, and along the back of the calves. The mane is often worn in a style mimicking human hair. The presence of forearm and calf tufts are the most reliable way to distinguish silkies from other species. The tailtips of male silkies are usually "flagged" with trim-colored fur.

Silkies have a wider array of body pigments than natural mammals; ([[Wikipedia:anthocyanin|anthocyanin]] in addition to [[Wikipedia:eumelanin|eumelanin]] and [[Wikipedia:pheomelanin|pheomelanin]]). Their base or trim fur coloration may be nearly any shade except green, with a tendency to vibrant hues rather than neutral tones. Blue and violet colorations are not uncommon. Ventral countershading is typical; a broad dorsal stripe may occur.

==History==
Silkies were created by [[Ken Sample]] in illustrations dating back to at least 1981. They appear to have been inspired by the russian gymnast sable [[Tatyana Tushenko]]'s floor routine from the 1980 animation ''[[Animalympics]]''. The earliest silkie illustrations feature the characters [[Brandy Johnson]], [[Sherry King]], and Gene as gymnasts. Other early silkie characters include Danube, Ebony and [[Majenta Silk]].

Some of Sample's subsequent silkie characters were "personal silkies" representing real people. Examples include Brian "Slick" Costigan ([[Ken Sample]]), [[Mocha Davison]] ([[Deal Whitley]]), and [[Sylvester Thomas]] ([[Mark Merlino]]).

The 1990s saw several "free-range" personal silkies being created as characters on furry [[MUD]]s. Such characters include [[Blaze]], [[Nahtahnie Chambers]], [[Rayce]] and [[Stymnus|Stymnus Johnson]] on [[FurryMUCK]]; and [[Bridget Johnson]] and [[Syvel]] on [[Sociopolitical Ramifications]] and [[Tapestries MUCK]].

[[Category:Fictional species]]
[[Category:Hybrid species]]
[[Category:Feline species]]
[[Category:Mustelid species]]

Ollie Canal

2006-12-26T12:58:15Z

Sebkha: Added header to the geographical feature Ollie Canal.

:''"Ollie Canal" also refers to a waterway in [[Wikipedia:Lafitte, Louisiana|Lafitte, Lousiana]] ([http://tools.wikimedia.de/~magnus/geo/geohack.php?params=29_43_55_N_90_1_55_W_street 29.732ºN 90.032ºW]).''

'''Ollie Canal''' is a [[furry artist]] responsible for the creation of various [[species]] in the world of [[Rym]]. These include:

* The [[hoomiku]] - highly intelligent [[feline]]s
* The [[lutrai]] - good-natured [[otter]]-like humanoids
* The [[koba]] - simple [[reptile]]s with a herd mentality
* The [[cepn]] - [[bat]]-like beings with a culture focussed around death
* The [[skole]] - pack-oriented [[lupine]] warriors

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== External links ==

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* [http://www.fur.com/~ollie/ RYM]
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* [http://www.furnation.com/Lutrai/ Lutrai Design]

[[Category:People]][[Category:Artists]]

L'Doran Hegemony

2006-12-24T20:43:53Z

Sebkha: Added external link to a piece of fiction in the setting

The '''L'Doran Hegemony''' was the setting for the 1983 [[Other Suns]] science-fiction roleplaying game. It included many alien species in addition to humans, most of which were furry:
* [[Altani]] (humanoid [[vulpines]])
* [[Ata'a]] (long-eared [[taur]]s)
* [[Bjora]] ([[bear]] people)
* [[Dakti]] ([[taur]], dragonfly, and crab instars)
* [[H'Reli]] (humanoid [[feline]]s)
* [[Korli]] (humanoid [[rodent]]s)
* [[L'Drey]] (psychic offshoot of the [[Altani]])
* [[Sanchenzi]] ([[lion]] people)
* [[Skiltaire]] (electrogenerative [[weasel]]s)
* [[Uquoi]] (lizard men)

Additional species from the as-yet unpublished second edition of Other Suns and other sources include:
* [[Auuri]]
* [[Ithkari]] ([[wolf]]-like humanoids)
* [[Khromatai]]
* [[Mahaoli]] ([[otter]]-like humanoids [http://www.hoboes.com/pub/Role-Playing/Future/Other%20Suns/12])
* [[Silithii]] ([[mustelid]] people [http://www.hoboes.com/pub/Role-Playing/Future/Other%20Suns/13])

==External links==
* [http://www.kayshapero.net/bozos.htm We're All Bozos On This Bus], a 1981 story by [[Kay Shapero]] set in the Hegemony

[[Category:Story worlds]]

Other Suns

2006-12-24T20:21:27Z

Sebkha: /* External links */ Added link to a contemporary review

[[Image:othersuns.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Other Suns box cover by Robert Charrette]]
'''Other Suns''' was a tabletop science-fiction [[roleplaying game]] designed by [[Niall Shapero]] and published in 1983 by [[Wikipedia:Fantasy Games Unlimited|Fantasy Games Unlimited]] (FGU 2201). Its associated [[L'Doran Hegemony]] setting featured many playable furry alien species.

Physically, the game was a boxed set containing two softbound booklets, a set of dice and some reference cards. Book 1, ''Characters and Skills'' was 72 pages long. Book 2, "Starships & World Building" was 64 pages. The box cover was illustrated by [[Robert R. Charrette]], and the booklets were illustrated by [[Fa Shimbo]] and [[Ken Sample]].

A 48-page book ''Alderson Yards Shipbook'' (FGU 2202) was published as a supplement in 1984. It contained "over 15" spaceship designs for use with the game and was written by Niall Shapero and illustrated by [http://www.flyingbuffalo.com/sscrompt/ Steven S. Crompton].

==See also==
* [[L'Doran Hegemony]]

==External links==
* [http://www.macrophile.com/~ermine/html/other_suns.html Other Suns Online]
* [http://www.hoboes.com/pub/Role-Playing/Future/Other%20Suns/ Notes] for the as-yet-unpublished second edition
* A [http://www.sden.org/jdr/spaceopera/GB/goodies/othersuns_p3.htm review] of Other Suns published in [http://www.diffworlds.com/ ''Different Worlds''] #39 (1985)
* An [http://www.sden.org/jdr/spaceopera/GB/interviews/niall.htm Interview] with Shapero about Other Suns (2003)

[[Category:Roleplaying games]]

Other Suns

2006-12-24T19:50:56Z

Sebkha: Added information about Alderson Yards Shipbook

[[Image:othersuns.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Other Suns box cover by Robert Charrette]]
'''Other Suns''' was a tabletop science-fiction [[roleplaying game]] designed by [[Niall Shapero]] and published in 1983 by [[Wikipedia:Fantasy Games Unlimited|Fantasy Games Unlimited]] (FGU 2201). Its associated [[L'Doran Hegemony]] setting featured many playable furry alien species.

Physically, the game was a boxed set containing two softbound booklets, a set of dice and some reference cards. Book 1, ''Characters and Skills'' was 72 pages long. Book 2, "Starships & World Building" was 64 pages. The box cover was illustrated by [[Robert R. Charrette]], and the booklets were illustrated by [[Fa Shimbo]] and [[Ken Sample]].

A 48-page book ''Alderson Yards Shipbook'' (FGU 2202) was published as a supplement in 1984. It contained "over 15" spaceship designs for use with the game and was written by Niall Shapero and illustrated by [http://www.flyingbuffalo.com/sscrompt/ Steven S. Crompton].

==See also==
* [[L'Doran Hegemony]]

==External links==
* [http://www.macrophile.com/~ermine/html/other_suns.html Other Suns Online]
* [http://www.hoboes.com/pub/Role-Playing/Future/Other%20Suns/ Notes] for the as-yet-unpublished second edition
* An [http://www.sden.org/jdr/spaceopera/GB/interviews/niall.htm Interview] with Shapero about Other Suns in 2003

[[Category:Roleplaying games]]

Other Suns

2006-12-24T19:29:32Z

Sebkha: /* External links */ Added link to a 2003 interview with the author

[[Image:othersuns.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Other Suns box cover by Robert Charrette]]
'''Other Suns''' was a tabletop science-fiction [[roleplaying game]] designed by [[Niall Shapero]] and published in 1983 by [[Wikipedia:Fantasy Games Unlimited|Fantasy Games Unlimited]]. Its associated [[L'Doran Hegemony]] setting featured many playable furry alien species.

Physically, the game was a boxed set containing two softbound booklets, a set of dice and some reference cards. Book 1, ''Characters and Skills'' was 72 pages long. Book 2, "Starships & World Building" was 64 pages. The box cover was illustrated by [[Robert R. Charrette]], and the booklets were illustrated by [[Fa Shimbo]] and [[Ken Sample]].

==See also==
* [[L'Doran Hegemony]]

==External links==
* [http://www.macrophile.com/~ermine/html/other_suns.html Other Suns Online]
* [http://www.hoboes.com/pub/Role-Playing/Future/Other%20Suns/ Notes] for the as-yet-unpublished second edition
* An [http://www.sden.org/jdr/spaceopera/GB/interviews/niall.htm Interview] with Shapero about Other Suns in 2003

[[Category:Roleplaying games]]

StormGate Aerie

2006-12-24T18:59:13Z

Sebkha:

'''StormGate Aerie''' was a west Los Angeles area computer [[BBS]] (FidoNet 1:102/524) run by [[Nicolai Shapero]]. It was significant for founding the [[FurNet (FidoNet)|FurNet echoes]] and as a repository of material related to the [[Other Suns]] game and [[filk]]singing. It operated from 1991 to 2003.

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0r0ch1

2006-12-11T10:13:07Z

Sebkha:

Skiltaire

2006-11-20T15:17:46Z

Sebkha: /* Skiltaire Characters */ Corrected swapped gender/subspecies columns

The '''Skiltaire''' (or '''Skiltare''') are a [[species]] of intelligent [[weasel]]-like aliens. They were created by [[Mark Merlino]] (Sylys Sable) in the late 1970s as a non-[[human]] sentient species for a series of [[science fiction]] stories. Skiltaire have been depicted by numerous artists, and were selected as [[mascot]]s of the [[Cartoon/Fantasy Organization]] and Mark's home, [[The Prancing Skiltaire]].

== Physiology ==
[[Image:PrancingSkiltaire.png|thumb|100px|right|A prancing Skiltaire.]]
Skiltaire vary in size, depending on sub-species and gender, but on average have a body length of 1 yard (0.91 m), not including a 1/2 yard (0.46 m) [[tail]]. Body weight range is 60 to 120 lbs (27.2 to 54.4 kg) for an adult. They closely resemble Earth mustelids (weasels) and occur in two body-types. The '''aquatic''' type looks like a large [[otter]], with a short, broad [[muzzle]], small, rounded [[ears]] and a thick, tapering tail. The '''arboreal''' type resembles a marten, with a more fox-like face (though the muzzle is short), and a brush tail.

The [[fur]] of skiltaire can be any color, although aquatics tend to be limited to gray, brown, light blue, tan, or cream. They often have a single wide or multiple thinner stripes that run up their back, from tail-tip to the top of their head, and darker [[paw]]s (boots) and ear-tips. The stripes can be any color, and are usually much darker or more intense.

A '''neon''' skiltaire has a stripe of highly contrasting color, darker in the middle and grading to pastel edges so that the stripe seems to glow. The neon pattern is most common in aquatics because the base fur color of aquatics tends to have less range than their stripe colors and allows the stripe to contrast more strongly.

A '''flame''' skiltaire is a color variation exclusive to arboreals where the fur colors are yellow, orange and red in any standard pattern, so that the fur looks like fire.

Skiltaire have large eyes (for better dark-vision) and 4-pointed star-shaped pupils.

An obvious characteristic on all skiltaire is a pair of 10 inch (25 cm) antennae which grow from just above the eyebrow. The antennae are the detector part of the animal's natural electrostatic field sense ability. The antennae are modified eye whiskers, and are made up of large interlocking sections that have small, back-facing barbs at the junction of each section. Aquatics possess relatively straight antennae, with a single kink at mid-length, whereas the antennae of arboreals are curled into loose spirals.

The body of a skiltaire has electrogenerative tissue below the skin and insulated from the internal organs, much like an electric eel. The electricity produced by the animal is typically used for precise location detection and motion sensing in air (1 to 50 yard = 0.9 to 45 m range) and under water (1 to 100 yard = 0.9 to 90 m range). The electrical effect is used as an intimate greeting between animals, for stimulation during mating (induced ovulation), and also serves as a desperate defense against an attacker (contact only).

== Psychology ==

Skiltaire are natural tele-empaths (analog telepaths), and use this ability to communicate with other skiltaire, other aliens with similar abilities, and to aid in hunting. Analog telepathy involves sending and receiving complete sense and thought 'streams' of brain-wave activity, which the sender can control. The effect is that the receiver actually "feels" and "sees" and experiences that the sender transmits, whether it is a current experience, a vivid memory, or a constructed dream.

== Culture ==

Skiltaire are true carnivores and hunt live prey, though their diet includes much variety. Most modern skiltaire are hunter-gatherers, with some farming common in larger tribes.

== Media appearances ==

Artists who have produced a body of work featuring skiltaire include [[Mark Merlino]], [[Ken Pick]], [[Ken Sample]] and [[Michael Sherman]]. They are also one of the popular fur-fan created races for online role-playing ([[MUD]]s and other MU*s). The species has also made the following specific appearances:
* The original skiltaire, [[Theta]], became a logo-character for her creator and appeared in many science fiction 'zines and [[APA]]s, on event posters at science fiction and comic [[conventions]], and in commissioned art.
* [[Fanta]] is the mascot of the [[Cartoon/Fantasy Organization]].
* Skiltaire were one of the 10 sentient species (9 furry and humans) in the SF/FRP game ''[[Other Suns]]'', published in 1983.
* With approval of their original creator, Skiltaire are one of the official [[alien]] species in [[Furscape]] [[MUCK]].

== Skiltaire characters ==
=== First Skiltaire ===

A partial list of the first Skiltaire created, from the late 1970s to early 1980s.

* '''[[Theta]]''' -- "Skiltaire Prime", the first one created in the mid-to-late 1970s. Female Arboreal, overall medium blue (no backstripe or trim) with yellow belly, medium-curl antennae. Wore a pendant of the Greek letter "Theta" on a chain around her neck.

* '''[[Fanta]]''' -- Created by Merlino as mascot of [[Cartoon/Fantasy Organization]] in early 1980, and retained by the Los Angeles chapter after the breakup of the general C/FO in 1989. Female Aquatic, light grey with single magenta backstripe/ear-tips/booties/gloves, white belly. Medium-long, slightly-wavy antennae.

* '''Sy''' -- Originally Fanta's male companion, later became [[Mark Merlino]]'s fursona. Male Aquatic, light-medium grey with single purple backstripe/ear-tips/booties/gloves, white belly. Long straight antennae with a peculiar sharp "kink" halfway up their length.

* '''Ora''' -- Fursona of Linda Joy Browne, Mark's girlfriend from approx. 1980-82. Female Arboreal, two-tone gold (darker gold with lighter double backstripe & trim), white belly, medium-curled antennae. Bit of a ditz; often wore reading glasses.

* '''Midori''' -- Japanese ''Skirutaru''. Female Arboreal, two-tone green (medium green with darker dual backstripe) with white belly, medium-curled antennae. Anime fan.

* '''Nixie''' -- "Miss Skiltaire October" for abortive "Skiltaire Calendar" project circa 1979 or 1980. Female Arboreal, overall jet-black with orange belly, medium-curled antennae.

* '''Kym''' -- Fursona of one Kimberly Hartman, dating back to early 1980s. Female Arboreal, overall silver-grey (no backstripe or trim), white belly. Tightly curled antennae, to the point of coiling. Ham radio aficionado; carried remote ham radio (walkie-talkie type) with its antenna curled to match hers. Had mate "Anton", based on her RL husband; Male Aquatic, no other physical description.

* '''Kristi''' -- "Miss Skiltaire December" for Skiltaire Calendar project. Female Arboreal, overall pure white, medium-curled antennae. Drawn lounged out before a fireplace, holding a sprig of mistletoe over her head.

Other Skiltaire characters date from this time, but were mostly obscure one-shots. Skiltaire couples of the period were usually drawn with one Arboreal and the other Aquatic.

== Skiltaire Characters ==
{| border="1" cellpadding="2"
|+ Existing Characters
! Name !! Gender !! Subspecies
|-
! Sy
| Male || Aquatic
|-
! Escher
| Male || Arboreal
|-
! Firepaws
| Hermaphrodite || Arboreal
|-
! Kimo
| Male || Arboreal
|-
! Samsur
| Male || Arboreal
|-
! Jinai
| Male || Arboreal
|-
! Gatsby
| Male || Hybrid
|-
! Perion
| Male || Arboreal
|-
! Iyur
| Female || Arboreal
|-
! Skiltek
| Male || Arboreal
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="2"
|+ Past Characters
! Name !! Gender !! Subspecies
|-
! Thistledown
| Hermaphrodite || Arboreal
|-
! Murlie
| Female || Arboreal
|-
! Argyle
| Female || Arboreal
|-
! Canby
| Female || Aquatic
|}

== External links ==

* [http://skiltaire.ryzentyl.com/ Welcome to the world of the Skiltaire] - information, stories and pictures (some non-PG)
* [http://www.imverod.com/Skiltaire/ Rules] for skiltaire characters in the [[Wikipedia:Traveller (role-playing game)|Traveller]] [[RPG]] universe, and a [http://www.imverod.com/Skiltaire/About.htm general species overview]
* [http://skiltaire.ryzentyl.com/Skiltaire/racestuff/skiltrav.txt A different adaptation of Skiltaire to ''Traveller''.] This writeup uses the alternative spelling "Skiltare", and is taken from the first known ''Traveller'' adaptation by [[Ken Pick]] and [[Dave Bryant]] circa 1981.
* [http://furscape.xwiki.com/xwiki/bin/view/Main.KnowledgeBase.Species/Skiltaire Details] about skiltaire as a playable race on the [[Furscape]] [[MUCK]].
* [[Bill Grobe]]'s [http://www.dogpawz.com/roci/indexes/ADULT-series.html Kurushani stories] feature skiltaire, and introduce an additional '''savage''' subspecies resembling wolverines.
* ''The Skiltaire Mixes'' are a series of skiltaire-themed music playlists (volume 1, "Aquatic"; volume 2, "Arboreal"; and volume 3 "Arctic") mixed by [[User:TekSkiltaire|Skiltek]] and detailed at his [http://www.foxcub.net/ music website].

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[[Category:Mustelid species]]
{{Featured article}}

Megaplex

2006-10-03T09:39:17Z

Sebkha: /* External links */ Added LJ link

[[Image:Mp6logo.jpg|right|Megaplex 6]]
'''Megaplex''' is a regional furry [[:Category:Conventions|convention]] held in [[Wikipedia:Florida|Florida]]. The convention began in March, 2002, as '''[[Pawpet]] Megaplex'''; the convention officially dropped the "Pawpet" from the name with Megaplex 3 in 2004. The sixth Megaplex will be held in [[Wikipedia:Jacksonville, Florida|Jacksonville]], on 2-4 March 2007.

The convention's goal, as stated in its mission, is to "provide for our membership a celebration of interactive arts and performance, with a primary focus on [[anthropomorphic]]s and fantasy". In this regard, much of Megaplex's programming has focused on [[fursuit]]ing, [[puppet]]ry, improvisation, and other types of performance. The convention had live performances from acapella groups [http://www.toxicaudio.com/ Toxic Audio] (in 2003 and 2004) and [http://www.42five.com/ 4:2:Five] (in 2006), and hosted the Potpourri of Puppets, a regional puppetry event, in 2005.

Megaplex traditionally maintains a "PG-13" limit for all events; the convention did "bend" the rating to show the ''[[Wikipedia:Rocky Horror Picture Show|Rocky Horror Picture Show]]'' at Megaplex 2006.

== History ==
{{Megaplex}}

Pawpet Megaplex came into being as a replacement for [[Furry Spring Break]], which was held in 2001. FSB was unable to secure hotel space for a second convention in 2002, and folded. In its stead, '''Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc.''' was incorporated. The first Pawpet Megaplex was held on 8-10 March 2002, at the Ramada Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, FL, with 126 attendees.

For Pawpet Megaplex 2 (21-23 March 2003, 197 attending), the convention moved to the movie-themed Sheraton Studio City Resort, closer to [http://www.universalorlando.com/ Universal Studios Florida]. The convention had its first [[guest of honour]], [[Susan Rankin]]. This was also the first year [[Toxic Audio]] appeared.

Megaplex 3 (19-21 March 2004, 357 attending) returned to the Sheraton Studio City, with guest of honour [[Wikipedia:Trace Beaulieu|Trace Beaulieu]], of [[Wikipedia:Mystery Science Theater 3000|MST3K]] fame (Dr. Clayton Forrester, Crow T. Robot). The convention's theme played heavily on the fact the name of the con could be abbreviated to "[[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]]"; this was seen in promotional materials, as well as on-site artwork and the con book.

With Megaplex 4 (11-16 March 2005, 387 attending), the convention moved into larger quarters at the Sheraton World Resort, right next door to the [http://www.seaworld.com/ SeaWorld Orlando] theme park. The guest of honour was professional puppeteer [[John Kennedy]]. As part of the convention, Orlando's Potpourri of Puppets was hosted on Sunday night. The convention's theme, taking into account the move and the fact Interstate 4 goes through Orlando, was a "road trip".

The fifth anniversary Megaplex was held at the Sheraton World Resort on 17-19 March 2006. The con's theme saluted the B-movies of days gone by, lending MP5 the subtitle of "...The Horror!". Unfortunately, part of the horror was the hotel, which staff and attendees alike had troubles with. [[Brian Reynolds]] attended as a guest of honour with his wife, [[Tracy Reynolds|Tracy]].

Megaplex 6 will be held at the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront on 2-4 March 2007. The primary reason for the move to Jacksonville was cost - hotels in Orlando and [[Wikipedia:Tampa, Florida|Tampa]] wanted two to three times what Megaplex had paid for space in the past, whereas the Wyndham's offer was more in line with past costs. The convention will have a Game Show theme, and its guest of honour will be [[Mike Kazaleh]].

== Staff ==

Megaplex's Board of Directors is chaired by [[Carl Fox|Karl F. Meyers]]. The rest of the Board includes:

* [[Kuddle Pup|John "K.P." Cole]] - Programming Director
* [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]] - Hotel Liason, Audio/Video
* [[Rasvar|Jim "Rasvar" Mogle]] - Treasurer
* [[Lynxkitten|Jess Kiela]] - Art Director / Con Book

Other staff members include:

* [[Domino|Brent Scott]] - Security
* [[Genesis Whitmore]] - Dealer's Den
* [[JadedFox|Josh Strom]] - Sponsor Suite
* [[Terry Mouse|Terry Sender]] - Programming

The convention actively recruits new staffers through open face-to-face meetings and on-line chats.

== External links ==
* [http://www.ppmp.info Megaplex 2007] – Official Website
* [http://megaplex.livejournal.com/ Megaplex weblog] on LiveJournal
* [http://thefoxden.com/conpics/mp/ Pictures from past Megaplex cons]

[[Category:Conventions]][[Category:Florida]][[Category:2002 births]]

Sky Oxford

2006-07-31T00:16:49Z

Sebkha: Linked Ocean Springs

'''Sky Oxford''' (also '''Sky Rigdon''') is an [[artist]] and [[writer]] from [[Wikipedia:Biloxi, Mississippi|Biloxi, Mississippi]] known for his contributions to ''[[Tales of the Tai-Pan Universe]]'' and his large-format digital prints. He has also lived in [[wikipedia:Ocean Springs, Mississippi|Ocean Springs, MS]] and various cities in Washington State: most recently in [[Wikipedia:Bellingham, Washington|Bellingham]] where he lives with his wife, [[Judy Oxford]], and two cats: Beesh and Scooter.

Though he enjoys working in watercolors and digital media, Sky's favorite tools are pen and ink, so most of his furry art is produced in black and white with crosshatching, stippling, and other texturing techniques used to provide depth and lighting effects. At a young age, Sky was impressed by the ink art of [[Wikipedia:Aubrey Beardsley|Aubrey Beardsley]], and began drawing furries in a similar mode; he also enjoys drawing in the [[Wikipedia:Ukiyo-e|Ukiyo-e]] style. Among his early furry influences are the two movies ''[[The Secret of NIMH]]'' and [[Disney]]'s ''[[Robin Hood]]''. Sky also likes the writing of [[Chuck Melville]] (the ''[[Felicia]]'' novels in particular), ''[[Blacksad]]'', and [[Vicky Wyman]]'s ''[[Xanadu]]'' series. From time to time he has attempted to adopt either a [[snow leopard]] or an [[otter]] as his [[fursona]], but has always given it up as unprofitable, often calling himself a "fringer" in the fandom.

Some of Sky's other interests include Orientalism, Buddhist art, the occult, and advertising art from the 1900s to the 1940s, but above all Sky loves music and incorporates it into nearly every aspect of his life. Sky has taken a few art classes but learned most of his skill from years of practice and from other artists (notably, [[Anthony Waters]]). Sky's art has not, traditionally, sold very well at [[convention]]s, but he is not bothered by this because he views his [[furry artwork]] as a hobby he indulges for his personal enrichment, not the money. Sky pays the bills by working as an illustrator in [[Wikipedia:Anacortes, Washington|Anacortes, Washington]], but hopes one day to open his own art supply store.

He regularly attends [[Wikipedia:Norwescon|Norwescon]].

== External links ==
{{Contributor|Skyoxford}}
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/fatpanda/ Fat Panda at Fur Affinity] - Sky Oxford's Web page

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Max West

2006-07-28T11:39:51Z

Sebkha: Added LJ link

[[Image:Skyfire.jpg|right|thumb|Skyfire: A self-portrait]]
'''Skyfire''' is an artist who uses the pseudonym '''Maxwell West''' on his artwork and literature. A resident of [[Wikipedia:New York City|New York City]], he draws [[anthropomorphic]] animals in a style influenced by [[Wikipedia:Christopher Hart|Christopher Hart]] and formative years reading foreign and domestic Disney comics. He has a gallery on [[deviantArt]] where he puts his drawings, stories, poetic verse, and personal photographs.

Skyfire is a fan of the 1980s property/toyline, [[Wikipedis:Care Bears|Care Bears]], and has a fair collection of the Care Bear [[plush toy|plushes]] and merchandise. He is friends with [[Yiffer Fox]] and [[Rapid T. Rabbit]].

Skyfire has a [[webcomic]] called ''[[Animal Pens]]'', which he updates about 1-3 times a month.

== External links ==
{{Contributor}}
* ''[http://skyfire101.50megs.com/main.html Animal Pens]''
* [http://skyfirefox.deviantart.com/ Skyfire's gallery] at deviantART
* [http://skyfirefox.livejournal.com/ Weblog] at [[LiveJournal]]

[[Category:People]][[Category:Comic artists]]
[[Category:Writers]]
[[Category:Red Fox characters]]
[[Category:New York]]

Tiffany Ross

2006-07-28T09:54:50Z

Sebkha: +cat TX

'''Tiffany Ross''' (née '''Soto''', alias '''Syke''') is the artist of the [[Shivae]] universe, consisting of several GNIPs (Graphic Novels In Progress). Originally starting with the strip ''[[Satin & Silk]]'', she has since explored other aspects of her worlds, and their interactions with [[humans|humanity]]. Her website, which can be found at [http://www.shivae.net/ shivae.net], currently includes the following strips:

* [[Abby's Agency]] [http://abbysagency.us/]
* [[Alien Dice]] [http://www.aliendice.com/]
* [[Akaelae]] [http://www.cyantian.net/]
* [[Shivae!]] [http://www.shivae.net/shivae/]
* [[Pure]] [http://www.shivae.org/pure/]
* [[No Angel]] [http://www.shivae.org/noangel/]
* [[Campus Safari]] [http://www.shivae.org/csafari/]

She currently lives in Texas with her husband (a computer geek) and her newborn daughter Kimberly.
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