Character:Brhino
From Penny Arcade Alliance
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Brhino
Level: 70
Class: Paladin
Spec: Retribution or Holy
Guild: Keepers of the Wang
Overview
Brhino has been a member of the PAA since he joined the Knights of Arcadia in October 2005. He remained there until the breakaway formation of Fused With Infinity in January 2006. He was promoted to officer of FWI and served in that position until immediately prior to that guild's withdrawal from the PAA in Febuary 2007. At that time he joined KotW and has served as an officer there since that time.
Brhino has served as raid leader of The Newbian Institute since its beginning in March 2006, making him one of the longest (if not the outright longest) continuously serving raid leaders in PAA history. He is known for his calmness, desire to maintain the raid as a place of humor, entertainment, and fairness (sometimes at the expense of progression), and extreme nubbery.
Fun Facts
Brhino is pronounced "Bri-no", exactly like the word "Rhino" but with a B in front of it. The name is derived from the "Baby versus Rhino" Penny Arcade comic. Alternate pronunciations of the name are "Bee-Rhino", "Breeno", and "B-R".
Brhino possesses the legendary Sulfuras, the Hammer of Ragnaros. Technically he ninja'd the Eye of Sulfuras, although he had informed the raid of his intent to do so months in advance, later claiming he is allowed to ninja one item per expansion.
Brhino is often said to have a beard, having once been told by Crowing that he "sounded like" he had one, although he does not. As a condition of receiving Sulfuras he attempted to grow one but failed miserably.
Brhino is easily confused, occasionally face pulling and master looting in error, and frequently confusing the names of bosses, players, and abilities. The fact that he is nevertheless tolerated by his raid members is a testament to their good nature.
He has a wife, who also plays world of warcraft.
He and said wife had a baby, who helps them play world of warcraft.
Brhinofest
Occurring on a late August/early September weekend in 2007 it was likely one of the largest gatherings of Newbians in the "RL". Held at Brhino's house in Michigan it featured such notable Newbians as Russad, Tarrou, Rafone, Daonan, Fray, Aminax and of course, Brhino. While most of the said crew was resident in Michigan at the time, Fray and Russad had to make a more, lets say, lengthy journey. Beginning from the eastest of coasts Fray drove his hardy '97 wagon across land and sea to join forces with Russad and Dyannae in Maine. From there Russad and Fray drove from Maine to Michigan to partake in the historic event.
The events of the weekend were varied with rousing games of Halo 2 (rousing meaning Fray handily beating everyone else), stomach churning feasts of incalculable numbers of White Castle burgers, frightening periods of Michigan v. App State football, hilarious sessions of Munchkin and delicious bouts with the expert cooking of Brhino and Aminax.
The event was a major success and there are hints of plans for a second and even grander Brhinofest, maybe featuring other prominent Newbians that were absent in the inaugural run.
Stay Tuned!
