A.+Lewis

A. Lewis

Book: Ranger's Apprentice: Erak's Ransom. About Me: My name is Will Treaty. I was raised in an orphanage in Arulean. For many years, I went by just Will. But when I finished my final test and became a full-fledged ranger, I was given the last name Treaty in honor of the monumental treaty I made. This last year before becoming a true ranger was the hardest. My friend, Erak, was kidnapped and held for ransom by a powerful country very far away. Me, my mentor- Halt, and my friends Gilan and Horace were sent as a guard for the princess as she tried to bargain with the men who kidnapped Erak. After a long time spent bartering with their leader, we came to settlement. However, while we went to pick up Erak, he was being kidnapped. Again. It seemed the local raiders had been tipped that Erak was worth a large ransom. With Halt at the head, we tracked them through the desert. All was going well until a massive sandstorm hit us. We got into cover quickly, but as I looked up, I noticed Tug stuck in the storm. Tug is my horse, and my best friend next to Horace or Gilan. I couldn’t leave him to shrivel up and die. So I made plans with Halt, and after the storm I set out for him. We met up later, after many days. Halt and the others had finally located Erak, but it would be no small accomplishment to get him out of there. We had our forces from Arulean, the men who had originally kidnapped Erak, and the men who I had met in search of Tug. Together, we attacked the bandits and rescued Erak. We came back home to Arulean in high spirits after the major success. That mission became my last as an apprentice ranger. Once back at Arulean, I was awarded the Silver Oakleaf of a full-fledged ranger.

Friends list: Horace is my best friend. He was raised alongside me in the orphanage. We did not get along well as children; in fact he was my worst enemy. Later, however, he was sent to the battle school where he learned respect, honesty, humility, and how to wield a sword. Halt is my mentor. When all the other masters refused to take me in as an apprentice, he alone saw my potential. He has taught me everything I know and I feel I’ve taught him a few things along the way. Alyss was raised in the orphanage along with me and Horace. I have always felt I can tell her anything. She joined the diplomatic service, so she is one of the few people allowed to get close to rangers. I must admit, she is often more than a friend to me. I’ve also heard of a certain Bean, or Julian Delphiki, from the book Ender’s Game. Although I’ve never met him, I feel we have much in common. We were both raised without parents or family, trying to make a life for ourselves. Along the way we were both brought in by legendary heroes who became close friends and shaped our lives along the way. And though few people know our names, they remember the many accomplishments of ours.

Interests: I enjoy practicing my bow, or finding opportunities for adventure. I love finding ways to show off the many skills I have learned from Halt. In my off time, I enjoy exploring castle Redmont where I live, and spending time with my friends.

Songs: - I’ll Make A Man Out Of You from Mulan. I feel it shows how despite all my inexperience and shortcomings, Halt has, I guess you could say, made a man out of me. - Go The Distance from Hercules. It truly shows the determination I have to be as great as my mentor, Halt. - These Are My People by Rodney Atkins. It puts into words my fondness and attachment to the strange people of my home, Arulean. - Chariots Of Fire by Vangelis. Halt has always told me to go out in style, and I guess if I had to have some theme music while I’m fighting, this would be it. - Don’t Stop Believing by Journey. It’s all about going on when the finish line is so far away, which I feel symbolizes my apprenticeship to Halt. Not to mention having an amazing guitar solo.

Education: I was given a brief education in my orphanage, which covered all the basic skills. The majority of my education has to be my apprenticeship to Halt. I’ve learned how to ride a horse, how to shoot a bow, how to move silently, and how to track even the faintest tracks. I feel this is a lot more useful than learning grammer, which many can attest to. If I need someone to speak, I’ll have a courier like Alyss do it.