Inner-view Corner: Lord Thunderknight. (by Eric Crow)
(Leatherbear in full effect.) Tyrik Strachen currently holds the title of World Bear 2024, and he will be concluding his tour of the Leather and Bear communities in a few weeks, when he sashes his successor at World Bear Weekend (October 30 to November 2, 2025). Before this, he was Mr. Mayhem Leather 2023 and competed at International Mr. Leather the following year. This is a mark of distinction, as there are likely not more than 25 people that have ever competed for both an International Bear title and International Leather title. As I read through his answers, I was struck by how healthy his outlook his view is. I don't know many people who check off boxes like he does, and we are all the better for his presence in the forest and the dungeon. Once you have stopped daydreaming about a dungeon deep in the forest where he's the guy you have to give the password or secret knock to, read on. Eric : Please tell us three things about...