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Wight (other)
A wight is a sentient creature or being, in modern fantasy works especially an undead or wraith-like creature. Wight may also refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media * Wight (''Dungeons & Dragons''), a fictional monster in ''Dungeons & Dragons'' * Wights, characters in ''A Song of Ice and Fire'' **Wights, characters in ''Game of Thrones'' * Barrow-wight, a fictitious creature Business and organisations * J. Samuel White, a British shipbuilding firm; its former aviation department (1912–1916) was called Wight Aircraft * Wight and Wight, a former architecture firm in Kansas City, Missouri, United States People * Wight (surname), a family name Places * Isle of Wight, an island off the southern coast of England ** Wight, a sea area around the island * Wight, Texas, United States * Wight Bank, a small submerged atoll in the Indian Ocean * Wight Inlet, Nunavut, Canada See also * Isle of Wight (other) * White (other) White is a color. White(s) or The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wight
A wight (Old English: ''wiht'') is a mythical sentient being, often undead. In its original use the word ''wight'' described a living human being, but has come to be used in fictional works in the fantasy genre to describe certain immortal beings. An example of this use occurs in William Morris's translation of the ''Grettis Saga'', where '' haugbui'' is translated as " barrow-wight". Wights also feature in J. R. R. Tolkien's world of Middle-earth, especially in ''The Lord of the Rings'', and in George R. R. Martin's novel series ''A Song of Ice and Fire'' and HBO television series ''Game of Thrones''. Since its 1974 inclusion in the RPG ''Dungeons & Dragons'' (D&D), it has become a recurring form of undead in other fantasy games and mods, such as '' Vampire: The Masquerade''. Examples in classic English literature and poetry * Geoffrey Chaucer : ''The Reeve's Tale'', (1387–1400), line 4236: :: "For leynhad swonken al the longe nyght, :: And seyde, 'Fare weel, Malyne, swe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wight (Dungeons & Dragons)
This is the list of ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' 2nd edition monsters, an important element of that role-playing game. This list only includes monsters from official ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' 2nd Edition supplements published by TSR, Inc. or Wizards of the Coast, not licensed or unlicensed third-party products such as video games or unlicensed ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' 2nd Edition manuals. __TOC__ Monsters in the 2nd edition ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' The second edition of the ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' game featured both a higher number of books of monsters and more extensive monster descriptions than both earlier and later editions, with usually one page in length. Next to a description, monster entries in this edition contained standardized sections covering combat, their habit and society, and their role in the eco-system. While later editions gave the various creatures all the attributes which player characters had, 2nd edition only listed intellige ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of A Song Of Ice And Fire Characters
George R. R. Martin's ''A Song of Ice and Fire'' saga features a large cast of characters. The series follows three interwoven plotlines: a dynastic war for control of Westeros by several families; the rising threat of the superhuman Others (A Song of Ice and Fire), Others beyond the northern border of Westeros; and the ambition of Daenerys Targaryen, the exiled heir of the previous ruling dynasty. The Great Houses of Westeros represent the Seven Kingdoms which exist on the continent: the North, the Iron Islands, the Vale of Arryn, the Westerlands, the Stormlands, the Reach, and Dorne. A massive wall of ice and old magic separates the Seven Kingdoms from the largely unmapped area in the most northern portion of the continent. Each chapter is narrated in the third-person limited narrative, third-person limited point of view (literature), point of view through the eyes of a single character. Beginning with nine POV characters in ''A Game of Thrones'' (1996), a total of A Song of Ice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Game Of Thrones Characters
The characters from the medieval fantasy television series '' Game of Thrones'' are based on their respective counterparts from author George R. R. Martin's '' A Song of Ice and Fire'' series of novels. Set in a fictional universe that has been referred to so far as "The Known World", the series follows a civil war for the Iron Throne of the continent of Westeros, fought between the rival royal and noble families and their respective supporters. Cast Main cast : = Main cast (credited) : = Recurring cast (3+) : = Guest cast (1-2) ;Notes Recurring cast : = Recurring cast (3+) : = Guest cast (1-2) ;Notes Guest cast ;Introduced in Season 1 * Dennis McKeever as a Night's Watch officer (season 1) * David Bradley as Walder Frey (seasons 1, 3, 6–7) * Andrew Wilde as Tobho Mott (seasons 1–2) * Roger Allam as Illyrio Mopatis (season 1) * Jefferson Hall as Hugh of the Vale (season 1) * Margaret John as Old Nan (season 1) * Mark Lewis Jones as Shagga (season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barrow-wight
Barrow-wights are wraith-like creatures in J. R. R. Tolkien's world of Middle-earth. In ''The Lord of the Rings'', the four hobbits are trapped by a barrow-wight, and are lucky to escape with their lives; but they gain ancient swords of Westernesse for their quest. Tolkien derived the idea of barrow-wights from Norse mythology, where heroes of several Sagas battle undead beings known as draugrs. Scholars have noted a resemblance, too, between the breaking of the barrow-wight's spell and the final battle in '' Beowulf'', where the dragon's barrow is entered and the treasure released from its spell. Barrow-wights do not appear in Peter Jackson's film trilogy, but they do feature in computer games based on Tolkien's Middle-earth. Origins A barrow is a burial mound, such as was used in Neolithic times. A ''wight'', from Old English: ''wiht'', is a person or other sentient being. There are tales of wights, called ''vǣttr'' or '' draugr'', undead grave-spirits with bodie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wight And Wight
Wight and Wight, known also as Wight & Wight, was an architecture firm in Kansas City, Missouri consisting of the brothers Thomas Wight (September 17, 1874 – October 6, 1949) and William Wight (January 22, 1882 – October 29, 1947) who designed several landmark buildings in Missouri and Kansas. The brothers were born in Halifax, Nova Scotia and worked for McKim, Mead and White for 10 years. Thomas moved to Kansas City in 1904 and joined a firm with Edward T. Wilder. William joined the firm in 1911 and Wilder retired in 1916. The firm achieved its greatest in fame in the late 1920s and early 1930s creating large Neoclassical structures which have become Kansas City landmarks. Notable structures: *Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art *Kansas City City Hall *Kansas Governor's Mansion * Kansas City Livestock Exchange *Approaches to the Liberty Memorial * Jackson County Courthouse in Kansas City *Clay County, Missouri Courthouse *Wyandotte County, Kansas Courthouse *Kansas City Li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wight (surname)
Wight is a surname. It is an older English spelling of either Wright (surname) or White (surname), or perhaps denoted an inhabitant of the Isle of Wight. People * Andrew Wight (1959–2012), Australian screenwriter and film producer * Cameron Wight (born 1985), Australian rules footballer * David Wight (other), several people * Dorothea Wight (1944–2013), English artist * Dylan Wight, Australian politician * Gail Wight (born 1960), American new media artist * James Wight, pen name James Herriot (1916–1995), British veterinarian and author * Lyman Wight (1796 – 1858) Member of the Latter Day Saint * Martin Wight (1913–1972), British scholar of International Relations * Orlando Williams Wight (1824–1888), American author * Paul Wight, ring name Big Show (born 1972), American professional wrestler * Peter Wight (born 1950), English actor * Robert Wight (1796–1872), Scottish surgeon and botanist whose standard author abbreviation is Wight * Rohan Wight ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isle Of Wight
The Isle of Wight ( ) is a county in the English Channel, off the coast of Hampshire, from which it is separated by the Solent. It is the largest and second-most populous island of England. Referred to as 'The Island' by residents, the Isle of Wight has resorts that have been popular holiday destinations since Victorian times. It is known for its mild climate, coastal scenery, and verdant landscape of fields, downland and chines. The island is historically part of Hampshire, and is designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The island has been home to the poets Algernon Charles Swinburne and Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Queen Victoria built her summer residence and final home, Osborne House at East Cowes, on the Isle. It has a maritime and industrial tradition of boat-building, sail-making, the manufacture of flying boats, hovercraft, and Britain's space rockets. The island hosts annual music festivals, including the Isle of Wight Festival, which in 1970 was the largest rock music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shipping Forecast
The Shipping Forecast is a BBC Radio broadcast of weather reports and forecasts for the seas around the coasts of the British Isles. It is produced by the Met Office and broadcast by BBC Radio 4 on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. The forecasts sent over the Navtex system use a similar format and the same sea areas. The waters around the British Isles are divided into 31 sea areas, also known as weather areas (see map below). There are currently four broadcasts per day at the following ( UK local) times: * 00:48 – transmitted on FM and LW. Includes weather reports from an extended list of coastal stations at 00:52 and an inshore waters forecast at 00:55 and concludes with a brief UK weather outlook for the coming day. The broadcast finishes at approximately 00:58. * 05:20 – transmitted on FM and LW. Includes weather reports from coastal stations at 05:25, and an inshore waters forecast at 05:27. * 12:01 – normally transmitted on LW only. * 17:54 – transm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wight, Texas
Wight is a ghost town in Crockett County, Texas, United States. It maintained a post office from 1880 to 1883. References Crockett County, Texas Ghost towns in Texas {{CrockettCountyTX-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wight Bank
Wight Bank is a small, wholly submerged atoll structure in the Southwest of the Chagos Archipelago, Indian Ocean. It is located to the SE off the southeastern tip of Pitt Bank at . It is less than in diameter, and its total area is about . The closest piece of land is Île Sudest of Egmont Atoll, at NNW. Diego Garcia is to the east. The least charted depth is .British Admiralty The Admiralty was a department of the Government of the United Kingdom responsible for the command of the Royal Navy until 1964, historically under its titular head, the Lord High Admiral – one of the Great Officers of State. For much of it ... nautical chart 11000030 - 3 Chagos Archipelago, Scale 1:360,000. Wight Bank was first reported in 1886. References External linksIndian Ocean Pilot Chagos Archipelago {{BritishIndianOcean-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wight Inlet
Kanajjut (Inuktitut syllabics: ''ᑲᓇᔾᔪᑦ''), formerly Wight Inlet, is a body of water in Nunavut's Qikiqtaaluk Region. It lies in western Hudson Strait, forming a wedge into Baffin Island's Meta Incognita Peninsula and the western slopes of the Everett Mountains. It was, for a time, named after Sergeant James Edward Freeman Wight, North-West Mounted Police and Royal Canadian Mounted Police, who had been involved with the arrest of Uloqsaq Uloqsaq (also Uluksuk, and Uluksuk, alias Avingak ( – September 24, 1929) was a Copper Inuit hunter of the Coppermine River region. Early life Although it is not known exactly where and when Uloqsaq was born, it is thought he was born aro ... and Sinnisiak. References Inlets of Baffin Island {{QikiqtaalukNU-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
