The UpClose Column introduces the most interesting, famous and exquisite Citizens of the Empire of Fayandria. The questionnaire is almost the same and what makes each interview unique is the subject’s answers and reactions.
As a journalist, I have had the privilege to interview quite a number of characters… I have met various types of persons: quiet, moody, happy, smart… and the list could go on. Each of them was distinctive and unforgettable. However, this week I was caught by surprise… I must confess it was no easy task to keep my journalistic composure while editing this interview. I smiled… I laughed… I blushed and above all I had fun!
This week’s UpClose focuses on a remarkable character. It is impossible to ignore him… It is difficult to resist him… It is unviable to find him indifferent - whether you love him or you hate him… There is no middle term. I dare to state he is our very own Don Juan DeFayandria…
Meet Prince Lander Hancroft and take an UpClose look at his character…
*SL Name: Lander Hancroft
*Title: Royal Prince of Fayandria, First Lord Admiral of the Empire, Acting Minister of State
*RL age: 36
*Rez day: 11/8/2008
*SL Occupation & Hobbies: Heart breaker, Rogue, Prince, Ambassador, Right hand of the Empire, overall tease, snake charmer…
Hobbies: Heart breaking… flirting, more flirting, visiting other lands and flirting there… coming back to Fayandria flirting and then charm a little more so I can flirt more.
*Favourite Book: In the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt
*Favourite Movie: Oh I have so many… I can’t name just one… so… if you would like to know them, come to my chambers, slip into something more comfortable and let’s discuss them.
*Best Moment in SL: The moment I met each individual that is on my friends list. All people are so different and so diverse it so much fun to learn about each one.
DQ: What brought you to Fayandria?
LH: Well I was born a poor black child...hehe....*coughs*.....It is a interesting story. I will put it in a nut shell... (Help I'm in a nutshell... how do I get out)
1.) I am The Crown Prince of Aubude
2.) My lands were burnt to the ground by my evil uncle. The one on my father's side... you know the type that sends you a birthday card with nothing in it and laughs about how all he got you… was this birthday card and nothing else.
3.) I have a vague memory of sex and drugs and pirating... It’s a blur… I was Mick Jagger in a previous life.
4.) Emporer Jed is my cousin. He let me come live with him until I got out of pirate rehab… It was quite difficult… shaking and crying… Arggggggg into the night.
5.) I have dedicated my life to serving the Crown of Fayandria and loving the Empress...*SIGH* mmmmm.. The Empress *winks* LOL..TREASON!! Puts a knife to his own neck...
6.) So now I am here… getting into trouble… getting my nose put into the corner by the principal… running amok here and there… starting a band Lander and the Stones… continuing the advance of my bra collection (Please send me yours Anouk)
DQ: Tell us a bit about your background...
LH: Yada, Yada, Yada..Crown Prince
Etc, Etc, Etc....Pirate
Yada, Yada, Yada.. Lord Admiral
Coughs and mumbles about acting State Minister
BIG Drum Roll PLEASE.........Royal Prince of Fayandria
Bows to the crowds...."Thank you
DQ: What do you want to achieve as Lord Admiral of the Royal Navy as well as Royal Prince of the Empire of Fayandria?
LH: Well the overall domination of the world of course! DUHHHHH! *coughs* Oh Sorry...I went off in another direction.
Actually... I would just like to help the Empire grow, be friends to all, make alliances...and get you all into my bed MUahahahahahahaha *coughs* and* Coughs* again... Muahahhaha
DQ: What was your proudest moment in regards to the Empire of Fayandria so far?
LH: Well this interview of course… *smiles*…*looks into Anouk’s eyes*… and the conquest of removing your dress, my dear…*grins wickedly*
DQ: If you had one wish for the Empire of Fayandria… What would it be?
LH: I would love for all other lands and people of Second Life to know what Jed and Faya have built here. So they can all come and fall in love with all the lands, the people and the diversity like I have. Oh… and if my parents read this *makes a phone gesture with his hands* CALL ME I NEED... LINDENS!
