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Bardic/Heraldic Works of Ekaterina Stepanova doch' Novgorodskaia

2025-06-10T18:25:13Z

Gulesetsable: /* Record of Elevation Processions written by Ekaterina */

==Elevation Heraldry for [[Cadmus Lochagus]]==
Stand here, O murderous swords, and drip no drop from your keen edges; but resting for this time in the high marble house of Ansteorra, announce the bravery of Seleucid Cadmus Lochagus. Sing glory, sing honor, sing of this warrior of the rising star. 
Lachesis granting no red girdle for guidance, he sought inspiration instead from the shining stars of our southern sky on his journey to this day. [[Owen ap Aeddan|Booming-voiced]], [[Sonja Ryzaja|rose-lauded]], [[Zubeydah|bright-eyed]], [[Orlando Giovanni|silver tongued]], [[Charles the Grey|unshakable in their principles]], [[Kyrus Logisson|brilliant and beloved of the muses]], their constellation lit his long and winding path. They offered joyous encouragement when his spirit quailed. They come today to tell you of his worthiness, his mete place in these high halls of honor. 
He comes to you aperion, free of claim, seeking to join the Hectors and Atalantas of the Sable Star’s pantheon. The first star in a new constellation, he will guide those who follow seeking bright-bladed glory. He comes.

==Elevation Heraldry for [[Micolay Haiduk]]==
Mikolay Khayduk predstanet pere- Forgive me, I speak in your tongue. 
Micolay Haiduk comes now before you, to answer question Velikii Kniaz gave in Mooneschadowe: 
To take belt and chain, to give life and honor to Ansteorra, to swear sword and service to her forevermore. 
Five and five years ago he knew nothing of this. 
In Dragonfly barony he found Courage's heart, and struck a spark in his own. 
At edge of great Star Gate spark caught, and grew year on year to the great fire burns in him now. 

His handfast love, [[Uliana Haiduk|Uliana]], taught him manners, but courtesy and courage are his own. 
Five years ago he raised his voice in service to Gate's Edge. 
Four, Lochlann and Gwen vtoroy laid on him Sable Talon for Chivalric Combat. 
Came he to Namron, and undertook his service to Orlando and Cat, Voevoda i Voevodsha Namron 
For them Skorrgarrdr's Axeman won, and words wrought of aether sent to educate their people. 
Three years hence did Lochlann tretiy and Michelle pervyy award unto him arms in icy winds of Border Marches. 

Only two years ago did Miles Cassius lay upon him red belt, 
as he won right with arms to defend our prarie fire friends, Ciarnn and Branislava. 
Andrew and Kyna wrapped his arm with Namron's Torsade, 
And through endless clash of battle in the North's Keep Castellan he faced most foes. 

Sven and Antigone heard Centurion's cry, and he joined his 132 brothers and sisters in red cloak watch 
Last year he took up training of Namron's warriors, 
visited his old home, became Stargate's Sworn Champion for Robert and Christiana, 
And once more at Castellan, in North's Keep, faced more foes than any other. 
Only this year was golden star given to him by Jason and Margherita, your honored parents, 
And in Mooneschadowe, you did ask him the question. 

And here: 

He has come to answer.

Ekaterina Stepanova doch' Novgorodskaia

2025-01-26T21:39:57Z

Gulesetsable: /* Affiliations: */

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==Boiarynia Ekaterina Stepanova doch' Novgorodskaia==
Previously Known As: Caterina de Bartelo 
Nickname(s): Kit, Kitty 
Pronouns: Out of garb: They/he When in garb: pronoun ambivalent 
 

====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
Badge: (Fieldless) A delf gules. 
Personal Heraldic Title: Red Delf Herald Extraordinary
 
Achievement: Upon a 12th century Rus helm affronty argent mantled gules and Or, two crossed herald's batons argent. 
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Deputy Herald, Barony of [[Northkeep]] (2001-2003)

* Regional Offices Held

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Actuarius Pursuivant (Deputy in charge of Warranting) (2016-2017)
** Tressure Herald (Heraldic Education) (2017-2018)

*War Service
** Deputy Cry Herald for Gulf Wars XXV and XXVI
** Heralded for Ansteorra in the Tournament of Champions, Gulf Wars XXV and XXVI
 

===Persona History:===
Ekaterina is the daughter of a wealthy fur trader named Stepan who has eschewed marriage in favor of attending her somewhat dim brother Ivan on his trips to Byzantium to conduct the family business. Because she is from Novgorod she can read and write her letters, and in order to "assist" her brother she has learned a smattering of other tongues as well.
 
We don't talk about why she isn't allowed in Baghdad. 
Alternate Personas: [http://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Stepan%20Tvorimir%20syn%20Ivanov Stepan Tvorimir syn Ivanov] & [http://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Yi%20Jun Yi Jun] 
 

===Interests:===
Vocal Heraldry, Ceremonial and Processional Heraldry, Court Heraldry, Heraldic Consultation, Onomastics, Device Heraldry, Bardic Performance, Linguistics, Kyivan Rus and Novgorod, Korean Studies, Period Communication Styles, Ansteorran History, SCA History, Interkingdom Anthropology, Period Dyes, Historical Fashion Aesthetics, Anything that doesn't run fast enough. 
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
* Mooneschadowe Guardian 1999 - First Event 
* 2005-2016 Travels to other lands 
* 2016-2018 Namron, Northkeep 
* 2019-2023 Sojourn to the Palatine Barony of the Far West, aka South Korea 
* 2024- Dual Citizenship with the Midrealm
 

====Prior Groups:====
* Barony of [[Wiesenfeuer]]
* Barony of [[Namron]]
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
====[[Ivo Blackhawk]]====
I’ve known Kitty ever since they were 14, at their first event. I and my wife (we were only dating at that point) were sort of adopted by Kitty, and brought up back to their camp to show their mother. I felt a little like a lost puppy being presented at that point. That being said, there was absolutely no missing the fact that this kid was not, in any way shape or form, typical, and that if they stayed in the society, they were going to make waves, and accomplish great things. I’ve watched Kitty grow, grow up, and become one of the most incredible individuals I know of in their chosen fields. To say they are a force to be reckoned with would be a monumental understatement. 
 
About 5 years ago, as something of a side project, I started writing title cards for people along the theme of “If I were to introduce you in a book, this is how I would do it”. This is what I wrote for Kitty. 
 
''"Kitty wasn’t just ‘there’, she noisily radiated the type of quirky self confidence that can only be called inhuman. Where legends of demigods and superheroes wanted to dwell on the supposedly human aspects of doubt, Kitty bubbled with unusual confidence that seemed to outpace both her energy levels and her formidable education, if you can believe that. It was like a drug, you almost wanted to try and bottle it and sell it, telling yourself you could change the world if you could just somehow replicate this once precocious kid’s completely unique, if explosively extroverted, outlook on life."''
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Re-wrote Ansteorran College of Heralds Warranting Materials as Actuarius Herald (2017)
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Gilded Girnch - Barony of [[Eldern Hills]] (2018)
* Merlon of Northkeep - Barony of [[Northkeep]] (2018)
* Torsade of Namron - Barony of [[Namron]] (2020)
* Flint and Steel - Barony of [[Wiesenfeuer]] (2021)
 

===Affiliations:===
* Protege to [[Reis ap Tuder]]
* [[House Wolfstar]] - Star
** Whelped by [[Skeggi Berbeinn Sebbason ins Sterka]] 
* [[The Free Company]] - Member
 

===Mundane Information:===
Kit has been playing in the SCA since they were 12, and despite having spent roughly half of their adult life outside of the bounds of Ansteorra likes to think of themself as the Vindheim Cryptid. Most people recognize them by voice if not by face, though the face is pretty memorable as well.
 
Kit is always ready and willing to help people with their heraldic questions, and is especially enthusiastic about names research, and specifically to helping people see the joy inherent in membership within the Slav Squad. They can be reached at: [Mailto:kmonealis@gmail.com kmonealis@gmail.com]
 

====Special Needs:====
 

====In Case of Court:====
No surprises. Absolutely none. I promise I'll still cry, fear not. 

[[Category:Northkeep]]
[[Category:Out of Kingdom]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Persona Stories]]

Ekaterina Stepanova doch' Novgorodskaia

2025-01-26T21:39:43Z

Gulesetsable: /* Boiarynia Ekaterina Stepanova doch' Novgorodskaia */

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==Boiarynia Ekaterina Stepanova doch' Novgorodskaia==
Previously Known As: Caterina de Bartelo 
Nickname(s): Kit, Kitty 
Pronouns: Out of garb: They/he When in garb: pronoun ambivalent 
 

====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
Badge: (Fieldless) A delf gules. 
Personal Heraldic Title: Red Delf Herald Extraordinary
 
Achievement: Upon a 12th century Rus helm affronty argent mantled gules and Or, two crossed herald's batons argent. 
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Deputy Herald, Barony of [[Northkeep]] (2001-2003)

* Regional Offices Held

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Actuarius Pursuivant (Deputy in charge of Warranting) (2016-2017)
** Tressure Herald (Heraldic Education) (2017-2018)

*War Service
** Deputy Cry Herald for Gulf Wars XXV and XXVI
** Heralded for Ansteorra in the Tournament of Champions, Gulf Wars XXV and XXVI
 

===Persona History:===
Ekaterina is the daughter of a wealthy fur trader named Stepan who has eschewed marriage in favor of attending her somewhat dim brother Ivan on his trips to Byzantium to conduct the family business. Because she is from Novgorod she can read and write her letters, and in order to "assist" her brother she has learned a smattering of other tongues as well.
 
We don't talk about why she isn't allowed in Baghdad. 
Alternate Personas: [http://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Stepan%20Tvorimir%20syn%20Ivanov Stepan Tvorimir syn Ivanov] & [http://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Yi%20Jun Yi Jun] 
 

===Interests:===
Vocal Heraldry, Ceremonial and Processional Heraldry, Court Heraldry, Heraldic Consultation, Onomastics, Device Heraldry, Bardic Performance, Linguistics, Kyivan Rus and Novgorod, Korean Studies, Period Communication Styles, Ansteorran History, SCA History, Interkingdom Anthropology, Period Dyes, Historical Fashion Aesthetics, Anything that doesn't run fast enough. 
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
* Mooneschadowe Guardian 1999 - First Event 
* 2005-2016 Travels to other lands 
* 2016-2018 Namron, Northkeep 
* 2019-2023 Sojourn to the Palatine Barony of the Far West, aka South Korea 
* 2024- Dual Citizenship with the Midrealm
 

====Prior Groups:====
* Barony of [[Wiesenfeuer]]
* Barony of [[Namron]]
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
====[[Ivo Blackhawk]]====
I’ve known Kitty ever since they were 14, at their first event. I and my wife (we were only dating at that point) were sort of adopted by Kitty, and brought up back to their camp to show their mother. I felt a little like a lost puppy being presented at that point. That being said, there was absolutely no missing the fact that this kid was not, in any way shape or form, typical, and that if they stayed in the society, they were going to make waves, and accomplish great things. I’ve watched Kitty grow, grow up, and become one of the most incredible individuals I know of in their chosen fields. To say they are a force to be reckoned with would be a monumental understatement. 
 
About 5 years ago, as something of a side project, I started writing title cards for people along the theme of “If I were to introduce you in a book, this is how I would do it”. This is what I wrote for Kitty. 
 
''"Kitty wasn’t just ‘there’, she noisily radiated the type of quirky self confidence that can only be called inhuman. Where legends of demigods and superheroes wanted to dwell on the supposedly human aspects of doubt, Kitty bubbled with unusual confidence that seemed to outpace both her energy levels and her formidable education, if you can believe that. It was like a drug, you almost wanted to try and bottle it and sell it, telling yourself you could change the world if you could just somehow replicate this once precocious kid’s completely unique, if explosively extroverted, outlook on life."''
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Re-wrote Ansteorran College of Heralds Warranting Materials as Actuarius Herald (2017)
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Gilded Girnch - Barony of [[Eldern Hills]] (2018)
* Merlon of Northkeep - Barony of [[Northkeep]] (2018)
* Torsade of Namron - Barony of [[Namron]] (2020)
* Flint and Steel - Barony of [[Wiesenfeuer]] (2021)
 

===Affiliations:===
* Protege to [[Reis ap Tuder]]
* [[House Wolfstar]] - Star
** Whelped by [[SSkeggi Berbeinn Sebbason ins Sterka]] 
* [[The Free Company]] - Member
 

===Mundane Information:===
Kit has been playing in the SCA since they were 12, and despite having spent roughly half of their adult life outside of the bounds of Ansteorra likes to think of themself as the Vindheim Cryptid. Most people recognize them by voice if not by face, though the face is pretty memorable as well.
 
Kit is always ready and willing to help people with their heraldic questions, and is especially enthusiastic about names research, and specifically to helping people see the joy inherent in membership within the Slav Squad. They can be reached at: [Mailto:kmonealis@gmail.com kmonealis@gmail.com]
 

====Special Needs:====
 

====In Case of Court:====
No surprises. Absolutely none. I promise I'll still cry, fear not. 

[[Category:Northkeep]]
[[Category:Out of Kingdom]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Persona Stories]]

Ekaterina Stepanova doch' Novgorodskaia

2025-01-26T21:30:44Z

Gulesetsable: /* Interests: */

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==Boiarynia Ekaterina Stepanova doch' Novgorodskaia==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): Kit, Kitty 
Pronouns: Out of garb: They/he When in garb: pronoun ambivalent 
 

====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
Badge: (Fieldless) A delf gules. 
 
Achievement: Upon a 12th century Rus helm affronty argent mantled gules and Or, two crossed herald's batons argent. 
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Deputy Herald, Barony of [[Northkeep]] (2001-2003)

* Regional Offices Held

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Actuarius Pursuivant (Deputy in charge of Warranting) (2016-2017)
** Tressure Herald (Heraldic Education) (2017-2018)

*War Service
** Deputy Cry Herald for Gulf Wars XXV and XXVI
** Heralded for Ansteorra in the Tournament of Champions, Gulf Wars XXV and XXVI
 

===Persona History:===
Ekaterina is the daughter of a wealthy fur trader named Stepan who has eschewed marriage in favor of attending her somewhat dim brother Ivan on his trips to Byzantium to conduct the family business. Because she is from Novgorod she can read and write her letters, and in order to "assist" her brother she has learned a smattering of other tongues as well.
 
We don't talk about why she isn't allowed in Baghdad. 
Alternate Personas: [http://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Stepan%20Tvorimir%20syn%20Ivanov Stepan Tvorimir syn Ivanov] & [http://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Yi%20Jun Yi Jun] 
 

===Interests:===
Vocal Heraldry, Court Heraldry, Heraldic Consultation, Onomastics (the study of names), Device Heraldry, Bardic Performance, Linguistics, Kyivan Rus and Novgorod, Korean Studies, Period Poetic formats, Ansteorran History, SCA History, Interkingdom Anthropology, Period Dyes, Historical Fashion Aesthetics, Anything that doesn't run fast enough. 
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
* Mooneschadowe Guardian 1999 - First Event 
* Wiesenfeuer Baronial 2001 - Rising Star 
* Northkeep Castellan 2003 - AoA 
* 2005-2016 Travels to other lands 
* 2016-2018 Namron, Northkeep 
* December 2018 - February 2024 Sojourn to the Palatine Barony of the Far West, aka South Korea 
* March 2024 - Dual Citizenship with the Midrealm
 

====Prior Groups:====
* Barony of [[Wiesenfeuer]]
* Barony of [[Namron]]
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
====[[Ivo Blackhawk]]====
I’ve known Kitty ever since they were 14, at their first event. I and my wife (we were only dating at that point) were sort of adopted by Kitty, and brought up back to their camp to show their mother. I felt a little like a lost puppy being presented at that point. That being said, there was absolutely no missing the fact that this kid was not, in any way shape or form, typical, and that if they stayed in the society, they were going to make waves, and accomplish great things. I’ve watched Kitty grow, grow up, and become one of the most incredible individuals I know of in their chosen fields. To say they are a force to be reckoned with would be a monumental understatement. 
 
About 5 years ago, as something of a side project, I started writing title cards for people along the theme of “If I were to introduce you in a book, this is how I would do it”. This is what I wrote for Kitty. 
 
''"Kitty wasn’t just ‘there’, she noisily radiated the type of quirky self confidence that can only be called inhuman. Where legends of demigods and superheroes wanted to dwell on the supposedly human aspects of doubt, Kitty bubbled with unusual confidence that seemed to outpace both her energy levels and her formidable education, if you can believe that. It was like a drug, you almost wanted to try and bottle it and sell it, telling yourself you could change the world if you could just somehow replicate this once precocious kid’s completely unique, if explosively extroverted, outlook on life."''
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Re-wrote Ansteorran College of Heralds Warranting Materials as Actuarius Herald (2017)
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Gilded Girnch - Barony of [[Eldern Hills]] (2018)
* Merlon of Northkeep - Barony of [[Northkeep]] (2018)
* Torsade of Namron - Barony of [[Namron]] (2020)
* Flint and Steel - Barony of [[Wiesenfeuer]] (2021)
 

===Affiliations:===
* Star - [[House Wolfstar]] 
 

===Mundane Information:===
Kit has been playing in the SCA since they were 12, and despite having spent roughly half of their adult life outside of the bounds of Ansteorra likes to think of themself as the Vindheim Cryptid. Most people recognize them by voice if not by face, though the face is pretty memorable as well.
 
Kit is always ready and willing to help people with their heraldic questions, and is especially enthusiastic about names research, and specifically to helping people see the joy inherent in membership within the Slav Squad. They can be reached at: [Mailto:kmonealis@gmail.com kmonealis@gmail.com]
 

====Special Needs:====
 

====In Case of Court:====
No surprises. Absolutely none. I promise I'll still cry, fear not. 

[[Category:Northkeep]]
[[Category:Out of Kingdom]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Persona Stories]]

Micauley Morison

2025-01-26T21:23:20Z

Gulesetsable: /* Mundane Information: */

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==His Excellency, Viscount Sir Michall "Micauley" Morison, CSS==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): Micauley. Dubbed "Yellow Pants" by the audience at Norman Medfaire 2022. 
Pronouns: He/Him 
Pronounced: (Mik - All - Ee) 
 

====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices
** Seneschal of [[Chemin Noir]] 2011 - 2013
** Hospitaler of [[Chemin Noir]] 2014
** Treasurer of [[Chemin Noir]] 2014 – 2016
** Herald of the Barony of [[Northkeep]] 2020 - 2021

* Principality Offices
** [[3rd Vindheim Coronet|Third Prince of Vindheim]]

* Kingdom Offices
** Kingdom Hospitaler, January 2022 - Present
 

===Persona History:===
Born 1535 in Southern Scotland Michall Morison saw the increasing conflicts between England and Scotland, Catholics and Protestants, and the various peoples of the border. Originally an impassioned catholic with a religious and monetary investment in Mary's place on the Tudor throne, after much loss Micauley turned to a life of Privateering in the English seas under the protection of the Letters of Marque. Micauley makes a living from the defeat or capture of Spanish vessels and outmaneuvering fellow privateers. 
 

===Interests:===
* Chivalric fighting
* Rapier fighting
* Youth fighting
* Youth and Teen activities
* Leatherwork
* Wet Felting
* Needle Felting
* Voice Heraldry
* Recruitment and Retention
* Affordable Armoring
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
* Joined the SCA in [[Chemin Noir]] in 2010. 
* Began Chivalric fighting in 2016 
* Moved to [[Northkeep]] in 2017. 
* Announced for the Chivalry at Ansteorra Winter Crown Tournament, January 2024
 

====Fighting in the [[Vindheim Premier Coronet Tourney]] (December 13, 2021)====
I wanted to take a second to talk about one of the most important moments for me, one that will likely stick with me forever. 
Just before the finals, I had seen Count (now his Highness) Romanius knelt on the ground in the field. 
I approached him and asked, as I regularly ask my fighter friends and opponents, "Hey brother, are you feeling good?" 
He responded was (this is an approximation, I hope he'll forgive me) "Yes, feeling good, maybe a bit old, but good. How are you feeling?" 
I tend to be overly honest, especially about my feelings so I simply told him the truth, "I'm nervous, which I think makes sense, but yeah I'm just trying to kill some of these butterflies right now." 
And Romanius nodded and said "Well, I want you to know that you would have my support. If you were to win, me and Deanna would help you however we could and we think you would do an excellent job." 
There are so many ways that a man could have reacted to me admitting my nerves. Everything from no response at all to making sure I knew I -should- be nervous, to much worse things. But right before we competed to determine who would be the first Prince of [[Vindheim]], Romanius made sure to speak kindly, offer me confidence, and be a friend. 
That is, to me, exactly the kind of knight and leader I strive to be one day. And makes me incredibly proud to look to him as my Prince. 
There is so so much to talk about from Saturday, but I wanted to share this moment and what it meant to me and how proud I am that this is the leadership we have in [[Vindheim]] and the sort of peer that we have in our Kingdom.
 

====Gulf Wars 30, March 2022====
On the way home from Gulf Wars XXX. 
This year had some exceptional moments and adventures, some great stories to tell: 
-Entered the Diamond Tournament with Diego and won 
-Represented [[Margherita de Mantua]] in the Meridian Rose tournament 
-Got selected for and won in my fight during the Champions Tournament 
-Got to crush our foes with the Free Company across several battles 
-Watched my lovely feral child make money hand over fist by selling rocks 
-Gained 4 new Centurion brothers 
-Helped row a party boat all across the Gulf 
-Got to enjoy being a degenerate in the back of Ansteorran great court 
-Engaged in -heated- debate with representatives from across the known world about white versus yellow queso 
-Met a guy that -*knows Jack Mongo*- 
And just... so much more. 
Gulf Wars is home. It's a family reunion and an adventure and a marathon all blended together and my soul has needed this fuel. 
Vivat Gulf Wars. 
 

====May 27 - 29, 2022: Warlord + Valor! ====

This weekend was absolutely bonkers! 
I finally landed at home and needed to write out the adventures to help and process all of it. 
 
First and foremost, I've got to talk about Alyss. She volunteered at the last minute for my mad man scheme to hit Warlord and Valor in the same weekend despite this being her first SCA event - ever- . She handled all the craziness, driving, storytelling, being hurled into our culture, and so much more and I am deeply impressed. I hope plenty of you got to meet her, she's fantastic and I think she's finally sold on joining this insane hobby. 
 
Thank you [[Margery Heron]] for putting up with my presence, giving us a roof for the night, tolerating and even assisting while I pulled more people in to the Cult of Jack Mongo. You continue to be the best. 
 
Warlord was awesome this year. There's nothing quite like the rush of walking into that facility and bouncing from friend to friend giving hugs and hellos to people that you haven't seen in months. 
And the fighting! Oh man, I love fighting that tournament. I learned some things: 
- Always double check your helmet padding 
- Maybe sit down for a few minutes after get injured 
- [[Floki Gierrekkson|Floki]]'s helmet is gorgeous but my head is definitely bigger (Thank you again) 
- [[John Drake]] learns insanely fast and you should not show him any of your dumb tricks more than once 
 
Between teaching what I could, taking some new fighting advice to heart, having a ton of fun with my brothers and sisters in armor, and taking a great many opportunities to make Jason shake his head at me, the Warlord tournament was a blast. 
 
And court... While Loooooooong... Was worth every minute. 
Their Excellences [[Baudoyn de Lafayette|Bao]] and [[Katerine la Roux d'Anjou|Katerine]] let me pass out court snacks, because they're geniuses and provided ice cream to the populace that they - clearly- love. 
I got to drag Alyss up in front of the crowd as it was her first event, and the terror on her face was peak. 
I got to field questions about Floki's very blue and carefully shaped codpiece. 
and 
Getting to see those elevations, and how passionate everyone was about those candidates will stick with me for years. I have the great fortune of knowing all three of the people elevated, and knowing how much they truly deserved to become the peers they now are. Those people, and the words spoken about them are no small part of what makes this game magical. 
 
After court and some small car trouble (nothing that couldn't be fixed with a ratchet strap, and a Margery to shove 2 Centurions and a Duke out of the way and actually tie it down) me and Alyss hopped on the road and cruised from DFW to Wichita, KS. 
 
We landed at 6am, had enough time for a hint of a nap, and woke up to the announcement that the Valor tournament list was closing. 
Fortunately the List mistresses took pity on my exhausted husk and let me sign in late. 
 
The Valor tournament is one of my favorite tournaments in this game. I love B- sword, but more than that the people of Vatavia - love- watching the show. Every match seems like a WWE spectacle from the audience and we all want to see who's coming up next. - And- I got to fight 2 tournaments, thanks to the kindness of Sir Geoffrey who allowed to enter the Guardian Tournament in his stead. I got some amazing fights, some good moments and bad ones but just being part of the show, getting to talk and joke with friends throughout, it was well worth the drive. 
 
Also:
- HSH Romanius' passion for building the relationship between Ansteorra, Vindheim, and Calontir is fantastic to see. When your Prince asks people to join him in the North you go, and I am thrilled to see that brotherhood between kingdoms. 
- Mooneschadowe makes some rockin' tacos 
- The bag says "Eat Mini Oreos!" not "Eat Many Oreos!" and that's an important difference 
- Demitri has excellent choice in ciders, and in friends and I am happy to be counted among them 
- Daitan is heckin' good at hitting people with a 3- foot B- sword 
 
I finished out the weekend by hitting the Karaoke bar with Alyssa, bacon and breakfast tacos with the Schadowe, grabbing a tent (that definitely wasn't mine, not even a little *cough*) from the Valor site, and hitting the road with Demitri back to T- town. 
We made a few pit stops, told a trillion stories, talked to Alyss about the SCA, fiber arts, and the importance of picking a name before one gets picked for you, and now I'm safely back at home trying to soak it all in. There are so many other things but I've already written a novel lol. 
 
My life motto is Do Stuff, Tell Stories, and this weekend was one for the books. I hope everyone's was this good <3 
 

====Prior Groups:====
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

====Trivia:====
* Micauley is featured in the [https://greatebookoffighters.blogspot.com/2020/02/1129kingdom-of-ansteorrabarony-of.html Greate Book of Fighters] blog.
* The cudgel Michall received when he was made a Centurion first belonged to [[Morgan Black Dragon]], then was passed to [[Jason Drysdale]], and then to him. In turn, it was passed to [[Runa Bjarki]] upon her being made a Centurion at Kingdom Arts & Sciences, 2024.
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Co-Feast Steward, [[Wiesenfeuer]] Yule, 2018
* 2018 Dionadair of [[Northkeep]]
* Head Server, Feast, [[Northkeep]] Castellan, 2018
* 2017 Castellan of [[Northkeep]]
* 2017 Bardic Champion of [[Northkeep]]
* Sable Sparrow for assistance in the construction of Thorvald's Fort at Will Rogers Boy Scout Reservation
* Sable Falcon for Chivalric fighting for performance during Crown Tournament January 2019
* Winner of Un-belted Tournament, Crown Tournament, January 2019
* Winner of the Diamond Tournament, Gulf Wars 30, March 2022
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Iren Feran, given at Pennsic 2023
 

====Recruitment:====
Micauley has been involved in several demos and recruitment efforts in the Kingdom including: 
* Chemin Noir Sunfest Demo, Phillips Ball Demo, and Community Theater Demo
* Northkeep Tokyo in Tulsa Demo, Maker's Fair Demo, Gilcrease Demo, and Octoberfest Demo
* Wiesenfeuer/Namron Medfaire Demo
* Enid Farmer's Market Demo
* Numerous other recruitment efforts
 

===Affiliations:===
* [[The Free Company]]
* Formerly squired to [[Jason Drysdale]]
* Clan Blue Feather
* Dionadair of Northkeep
 

===Mundane Information:===
Proud father of Teal 

[Mailto:lordmike717@gmail.com Email:Lordmike717@Gmail.com]
 

====Special Needs:====
Micauley is a type 1 Diabetic 
 

====In Case of Court:====
Does not wish to be notified prior to court.
 

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[[Category:Coronets of Vindheim]]
[[Category:Free Company]]
[[Category:Northkeep]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:People of Vindheim]]
[[Category:Persona Stories]]
[[Category:Royal Family]]
[[Category:Wiki Editors]]
[[Category:Viscounts and Viscountesses]]

Micauley Morison

2025-01-26T21:22:35Z

Gulesetsable: /* Affiliations: */

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==His Excellency, Viscount Sir Michall "Micauley" Morison, CSS==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): Micauley. Dubbed "Yellow Pants" by the audience at Norman Medfaire 2022. 
Pronouns: He/Him 
Pronounced: (Mik - All - Ee) 
 

====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices
** Seneschal of [[Chemin Noir]] 2011 - 2013
** Hospitaler of [[Chemin Noir]] 2014
** Treasurer of [[Chemin Noir]] 2014 – 2016
** Herald of the Barony of [[Northkeep]] 2020 - 2021

* Principality Offices
** [[3rd Vindheim Coronet|Third Prince of Vindheim]]

* Kingdom Offices
** Kingdom Hospitaler, January 2022 - Present
 

===Persona History:===
Born 1535 in Southern Scotland Michall Morison saw the increasing conflicts between England and Scotland, Catholics and Protestants, and the various peoples of the border. Originally an impassioned catholic with a religious and monetary investment in Mary's place on the Tudor throne, after much loss Micauley turned to a life of Privateering in the English seas under the protection of the Letters of Marque. Micauley makes a living from the defeat or capture of Spanish vessels and outmaneuvering fellow privateers. 
 

===Interests:===
* Chivalric fighting
* Rapier fighting
* Youth fighting
* Youth and Teen activities
* Leatherwork
* Wet Felting
* Needle Felting
* Voice Heraldry
* Recruitment and Retention
* Affordable Armoring
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
* Joined the SCA in [[Chemin Noir]] in 2010. 
* Began Chivalric fighting in 2016 
* Moved to [[Northkeep]] in 2017. 
* Announced for the Chivalry at Ansteorra Winter Crown Tournament, January 2024
 

====Fighting in the [[Vindheim Premier Coronet Tourney]] (December 13, 2021)====
I wanted to take a second to talk about one of the most important moments for me, one that will likely stick with me forever. 
Just before the finals, I had seen Count (now his Highness) Romanius knelt on the ground in the field. 
I approached him and asked, as I regularly ask my fighter friends and opponents, "Hey brother, are you feeling good?" 
He responded was (this is an approximation, I hope he'll forgive me) "Yes, feeling good, maybe a bit old, but good. How are you feeling?" 
I tend to be overly honest, especially about my feelings so I simply told him the truth, "I'm nervous, which I think makes sense, but yeah I'm just trying to kill some of these butterflies right now." 
And Romanius nodded and said "Well, I want you to know that you would have my support. If you were to win, me and Deanna would help you however we could and we think you would do an excellent job." 
There are so many ways that a man could have reacted to me admitting my nerves. Everything from no response at all to making sure I knew I -should- be nervous, to much worse things. But right before we competed to determine who would be the first Prince of [[Vindheim]], Romanius made sure to speak kindly, offer me confidence, and be a friend. 
That is, to me, exactly the kind of knight and leader I strive to be one day. And makes me incredibly proud to look to him as my Prince. 
There is so so much to talk about from Saturday, but I wanted to share this moment and what it meant to me and how proud I am that this is the leadership we have in [[Vindheim]] and the sort of peer that we have in our Kingdom.
 

====Gulf Wars 30, March 2022====
On the way home from Gulf Wars XXX. 
This year had some exceptional moments and adventures, some great stories to tell: 
-Entered the Diamond Tournament with Diego and won 
-Represented [[Margherita de Mantua]] in the Meridian Rose tournament 
-Got selected for and won in my fight during the Champions Tournament 
-Got to crush our foes with the Free Company across several battles 
-Watched my lovely feral child make money hand over fist by selling rocks 
-Gained 4 new Centurion brothers 
-Helped row a party boat all across the Gulf 
-Got to enjoy being a degenerate in the back of Ansteorran great court 
-Engaged in -heated- debate with representatives from across the known world about white versus yellow queso 
-Met a guy that -*knows Jack Mongo*- 
And just... so much more. 
Gulf Wars is home. It's a family reunion and an adventure and a marathon all blended together and my soul has needed this fuel. 
Vivat Gulf Wars. 
 

====May 27 - 29, 2022: Warlord + Valor! ====

This weekend was absolutely bonkers! 
I finally landed at home and needed to write out the adventures to help and process all of it. 
 
First and foremost, I've got to talk about Alyss. She volunteered at the last minute for my mad man scheme to hit Warlord and Valor in the same weekend despite this being her first SCA event - ever- . She handled all the craziness, driving, storytelling, being hurled into our culture, and so much more and I am deeply impressed. I hope plenty of you got to meet her, she's fantastic and I think she's finally sold on joining this insane hobby. 
 
Thank you [[Margery Heron]] for putting up with my presence, giving us a roof for the night, tolerating and even assisting while I pulled more people in to the Cult of Jack Mongo. You continue to be the best. 
 
Warlord was awesome this year. There's nothing quite like the rush of walking into that facility and bouncing from friend to friend giving hugs and hellos to people that you haven't seen in months. 
And the fighting! Oh man, I love fighting that tournament. I learned some things: 
- Always double check your helmet padding 
- Maybe sit down for a few minutes after get injured 
- [[Floki Gierrekkson|Floki]]'s helmet is gorgeous but my head is definitely bigger (Thank you again) 
- [[John Drake]] learns insanely fast and you should not show him any of your dumb tricks more than once 
 
Between teaching what I could, taking some new fighting advice to heart, having a ton of fun with my brothers and sisters in armor, and taking a great many opportunities to make Jason shake his head at me, the Warlord tournament was a blast. 
 
And court... While Loooooooong... Was worth every minute. 
Their Excellences [[Baudoyn de Lafayette|Bao]] and [[Katerine la Roux d'Anjou|Katerine]] let me pass out court snacks, because they're geniuses and provided ice cream to the populace that they - clearly- love. 
I got to drag Alyss up in front of the crowd as it was her first event, and the terror on her face was peak. 
I got to field questions about Floki's very blue and carefully shaped codpiece. 
and 
Getting to see those elevations, and how passionate everyone was about those candidates will stick with me for years. I have the great fortune of knowing all three of the people elevated, and knowing how much they truly deserved to become the peers they now are. Those people, and the words spoken about them are no small part of what makes this game magical. 
 
After court and some small car trouble (nothing that couldn't be fixed with a ratchet strap, and a Margery to shove 2 Centurions and a Duke out of the way and actually tie it down) me and Alyss hopped on the road and cruised from DFW to Wichita, KS. 
 
We landed at 6am, had enough time for a hint of a nap, and woke up to the announcement that the Valor tournament list was closing. 
Fortunately the List mistresses took pity on my exhausted husk and let me sign in late. 
 
The Valor tournament is one of my favorite tournaments in this game. I love B- sword, but more than that the people of Vatavia - love- watching the show. Every match seems like a WWE spectacle from the audience and we all want to see who's coming up next. - And- I got to fight 2 tournaments, thanks to the kindness of Sir Geoffrey who allowed to enter the Guardian Tournament in his stead. I got some amazing fights, some good moments and bad ones but just being part of the show, getting to talk and joke with friends throughout, it was well worth the drive. 
 
Also:
- HSH Romanius' passion for building the relationship between Ansteorra, Vindheim, and Calontir is fantastic to see. When your Prince asks people to join him in the North you go, and I am thrilled to see that brotherhood between kingdoms. 
- Mooneschadowe makes some rockin' tacos 
- The bag says "Eat Mini Oreos!" not "Eat Many Oreos!" and that's an important difference 
- Demitri has excellent choice in ciders, and in friends and I am happy to be counted among them 
- Daitan is heckin' good at hitting people with a 3- foot B- sword 
 
I finished out the weekend by hitting the Karaoke bar with Alyssa, bacon and breakfast tacos with the Schadowe, grabbing a tent (that definitely wasn't mine, not even a little *cough*) from the Valor site, and hitting the road with Demitri back to T- town. 
We made a few pit stops, told a trillion stories, talked to Alyss about the SCA, fiber arts, and the importance of picking a name before one gets picked for you, and now I'm safely back at home trying to soak it all in. There are so many other things but I've already written a novel lol. 
 
My life motto is Do Stuff, Tell Stories, and this weekend was one for the books. I hope everyone's was this good <3 
 

====Prior Groups:====
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

====Trivia:====
* Micauley is featured in the [https://greatebookoffighters.blogspot.com/2020/02/1129kingdom-of-ansteorrabarony-of.html Greate Book of Fighters] blog.
* The cudgel Michall received when he was made a Centurion first belonged to [[Morgan Black Dragon]], then was passed to [[Jason Drysdale]], and then to him. In turn, it was passed to [[Runa Bjarki]] upon her being made a Centurion at Kingdom Arts & Sciences, 2024.
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Co-Feast Steward, [[Wiesenfeuer]] Yule, 2018
* 2018 Dionadair of [[Northkeep]]
* Head Server, Feast, [[Northkeep]] Castellan, 2018
* 2017 Castellan of [[Northkeep]]
* 2017 Bardic Champion of [[Northkeep]]
* Sable Sparrow for assistance in the construction of Thorvald's Fort at Will Rogers Boy Scout Reservation
* Sable Falcon for Chivalric fighting for performance during Crown Tournament January 2019
* Winner of Un-belted Tournament, Crown Tournament, January 2019
* Winner of the Diamond Tournament, Gulf Wars 30, March 2022
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Iren Feran, given at Pennsic 2023
 

====Recruitment:====
Micauley has been involved in several demos and recruitment efforts in the Kingdom including: 
* Chemin Noir Sunfest Demo, Phillips Ball Demo, and Community Theater Demo
* Northkeep Tokyo in Tulsa Demo, Maker's Fair Demo, Gilcrease Demo, and Octoberfest Demo
* Wiesenfeuer/Namron Medfaire Demo
* Enid Farmer's Market Demo
* Numerous other recruitment efforts
 

===Affiliations:===
* [[The Free Company]]
* Formerly squired to [[Jason Drysdale]]
* Clan Blue Feather
* Dionadair of Northkeep
 

===Mundane Information:===
Proud father to daughter Athena 

[Mailto:lordmike717@gmail.com Email:Lordmike717@Gmail.com]
 

====Special Needs:====
Micauley is a type 1 Diabetic 
 

====In Case of Court:====
 

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[[Category:Coronets of Vindheim]]
[[Category:Free Company]]
[[Category:Northkeep]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:People of Vindheim]]
[[Category:Persona Stories]]
[[Category:Royal Family]]
[[Category:Wiki Editors]]
[[Category:Viscounts and Viscountesses]]

The Free Company of the Golden Wheat

2025-01-26T21:16:29Z

Gulesetsable: /* Current Leadership */

==General Information==
The Free Company is a mercenary fighting unit and the collection of individuals that contribute to and support that unit and their shared culture.
Puns, Shenanigans, and a rejection of what is "Shiny" are cornerstones of their community. 
 
==Device/Badge==
* Badge: Per pale gules and Or, two raccoons rampant guardant, addorsed counterchanged between a chief embattled and in saltire a hoe and a stalk of wheat sable. 
 
The Free Company is also easily identified by tunics of black with a burgundy, black and gold trim with wheat stalks. Each fighter's garb is tailored to their personality and persona, encouraging individuality but unity. 
 
==Founding==
The Free Company was informally organized in 2020, and structured in 2021. 
The founding members include Alondra Martel, [[Wulfgard Martel]], [[Oswald Martel]], [[D'mitrii Zinonovich]], [[Iziaslava Veronikeia Myshkovicha]], [[Ulfr]], [[Penelope Martel]], [[Runa Bjarki]], [[Micauley Morison]], and [[Arthur Martel]]. 
 

==Shanghai==
To be Shanghai'd is a manner of joining the Free Company. These members are considered by the Free Company to be a full member of the Free Company but the individual may or may not function as a member or claim to be a part of the group themselves. 
Within the charter of the Free Company there were two individuals who had been involuntarily shanghai'd into the group: [[Set Sette]] and [[Charles the Grey of Mooneschadowe]]. 
 

==Joining==
At a 2022 AllThing, it was established that the way to join the Free Company will be as follows: 
*Fight with the Free Company in a Melee
*Ask to join the Free Company
*After you ask, any member of the Free Company has the chance to anonymously Veto
*If Veto'd, repeat these steps
 

==Mercenaries==
The Free Company is built around a Mercenary fighting unit, This unit can be purchased to fight on behalf of any individual or group, so long as that individual successfully negotiates with the current Commandant and makes some sort of payment to the Free Company. 
This currently has 2 stipulations: 
*The Free Company always fights on behalf of the Kingdom of Ansteorra 
*The Free Company provides the current royalty of [[Vindheim]] the first rights to make a bid 
 
==Current Leadership==
* Commandant 2025: [[D'mitrii Zinonovich]]
 
Commandant is the Free Company field commander, this position unofficially includes responsibilities like armoring new members of the free company, keeping members from making decisions that would make them unable to take the field, and assisting members in attending wars. 
The Commandant is chosen each year at War of the Rams 
 

===Previous Commandants:===
*Commandant 2024: [[Runa Bjarki]]
*Commandant 2023: [[Oswald Martel]] 
*Commandant 2022: [[Ulfr gylðr]] 
*Commandant 2021: [[Wulfgard Martel]] 
 

==Traditions==
===Gatherings===
At twice a year, they come together to host an AllThing, at which All The Things happen. They vote on Commandant, new rules, and any other business that needs doing. Anyone may attend the AllThing, and if you show up, your opinion will matter. 
 
Valhotdog is another form of Free Company gathering, focused around a day of fighting, food, and telling stories. Valhotdog's often serve as an unofficial regional practice. Like with the AllThing, anyone may attend a Valhotdog. 
 
"In Valhalla, mighty warriors fight all day and have a grand feast afterwards. We, being somewhat financially challenged, can afford hot dogs." - Wulfgard Martel. 
 
The Free Company hosts a regular shop night, normally weekly, in which anyone may come and use tools and receive armoring advice. In exchange, those who attend are expected to listen to the stories and ramblings of other attendees. 
 
===Merit Badges===
* "Light, Light, Excessive!!" - given to those fighters who receive questionable feedback for combat. The first recipient was Oswald Martel.
* The Golden Sharpie - Doing the right thing in a Window Sharpie way. (High practicality, low class) The first recipient was Oswald Martel (for ambushing the crown and asking them to sign Wulfgard Martel's Peerage scroll with a sharpie)
* The DAP - This is solely given to [[Zubeydah]] (who isn't a member and wasn't shanghaied, she's just bemusedly helping out.)
 

===Holy Relics===
- A Secret Relic that Shall Not Be Discussed 
- The First Sword Basket made by Jack Mongo 
- A Secret Thing that was Broken 
 

==Code of Conduct==
===The Rules===
Rules of the Free Company may not be written down in more than one place (currently the shop, on a door). The rules, which are added or modified by unanimous consent at an AllThing gathering, emphasize the group's sense of chaos and morality and expression personal choice. 
 
The most well known of these Rules is Rule #14: No Quitter Talk, which has been used commonly as a battle cry. 
 

===Set's Guidelines of Shenanigans===
* No Trespassing
* No harming people or property
* Scavenging, not theft
* If you can't get in trouble for it, it isn't actually a shenanigan
 
===Additional guidelines===
* No Nazis, no Pedophiles.
* Shiny doesn't work after dark.
* We follow Duke Jason's mantra that "All people are people."
* We follow the wisdom of [[Jean-Paul de Sens]]: "Courtly Graces means that your nipples are covered."
 

==Events/Chronology==
===2021===
'''Vindheim Coronet Tourney:''' This was the 'official' launch of the Free Company. 
They set up a pavilion, with a safe propane heater. Because it was so cold, their tent was swarmed by small people. 

===2022===
'''Winter War Maneuvers 2022:''' Traveled to Vatavia to accompany [[1st Vindheim Coronet}Prince Romanius.]] 
'''Gulf Wars 2022:''' Hired by the Barony of [[Northkeep]] to fight for Ansteorra, with their pay being fighter biscuits and massages. This was the year we met the man who knows Jack Mongo 
'''Valor Tourney 2022:''' Traveled to Vatavia to accompany Prince Romanius. 
'''Coronet Tourney II:''' We learn Micauley can't count. 
'''Feast of Eagles 2022:''' Fought a bunch. Represented the entirety of Ansteorra's vanguard, with the exception of [[John of Severn]]. 
'''Pennsic 2022:''' The Free Company was the entirety of the shield wall for Ansteorra at every single battle, including the Rose Tourneys for heavy and rapier. Per the treaty, as heralded by Viscount Geoffrey Scott, they were the equivalent of 20 
'''Diamond Wars 2022:''' Where neither side won, but the mosquitos did. We didn't realize they were an opposing army, but they were strong... 
'''War of the Rams IX:''' Where Set Sette and Elise Green caught the fort on fire, and everyone was grateful. 
'''Coronet Tourney III:''' [[3rd Vindheim Coronet|Where Micauley won a thing]]. 

===2023===
'''wInterkingdom & Sable Soldier:''' Oz earned a LLE Merit badge. Runa did not capture a Prince. 
'''Winter War Maneuvers 2023:''' Traveled to Vatavia to accompany Prince Micauley. 
'''Gulf Wars 2023:''' Hired by Prince Micauley to fight for Vindheim, with their pay being quesadillas delivered during Ansteorran great court. 
'''Wiesenfeuer Baronial:''' Runa won a tourchlight tournament by following the shenanigan rules. 

===2024===

==Allies==
* Both [[Mooneschadowe]] as a whole and the [[Liondragon Guard]] are allies.
* Lord Jack Mongo of Ealdormere
* "That Guy Who Knows Jack Mongo"
* Barony of Vatavia of Calontir
* Mr. Aggi Memnon

The Free Company of the Golden Wheat

2025-01-26T21:14:19Z

Gulesetsable: /* Current Leadership */

==General Information==
The Free Company is a mercenary fighting unit and the collection of individuals that contribute to and support that unit and their shared culture.
Puns, Shenanigans, and a rejection of what is "Shiny" are cornerstones of their community. 
 
==Device/Badge==
* Badge: Per pale gules and Or, two raccoons rampant guardant, addorsed counterchanged between a chief embattled and in saltire a hoe and a stalk of wheat sable. 
 
The Free Company is also easily identified by tunics of black with a burgundy, black and gold trim with wheat stalks. Each fighter's garb is tailored to their personality and persona, encouraging individuality but unity. 
 
==Founding==
The Free Company was informally organized in 2020, and structured in 2021. 
The founding members include Alondra Martel, [[Wulfgard Martel]], [[Oswald Martel]], [[D'mitrii Zinonovich]], [[Iziaslava Veronikeia Myshkovicha]], [[Ulfr]], [[Penelope Martel]], [[Runa Bjarki]], [[Micauley Morison]], and [[Arthur Martel]]. 
 

==Shanghai==
To be Shanghai'd is a manner of joining the Free Company. These members are considered by the Free Company to be a full member of the Free Company but the individual may or may not function as a member or claim to be a part of the group themselves. 
Within the charter of the Free Company there were two individuals who had been involuntarily shanghai'd into the group: [[Set Sette]] and [[Charles the Grey of Mooneschadowe]]. 
 

==Joining==
At a 2022 AllThing, it was established that the way to join the Free Company will be as follows: 
*Fight with the Free Company in a Melee
*Ask to join the Free Company
*After you ask, any member of the Free Company has the chance to anonymously Veto
*If Veto'd, repeat these steps
 

==Mercenaries==
The Free Company is built around a Mercenary fighting unit, This unit can be purchased to fight on behalf of any individual or group, so long as that individual successfully negotiates with the current Commandant and makes some sort of payment to the Free Company. 
This currently has 2 stipulations: 
*The Free Company always fights on behalf of the Kingdom of Ansteorra 
*The Free Company provides the current royalty of [[Vindheim]] the first rights to make a bid 
 
==Current Leadership==
* Commandant 2024: [[Runa Bjarki]]
 
Commandant is the Free Company field commander, this position unofficially includes responsibilities like armoring new members of the free company, keeping members from making decisions that would make them unable to take the field, and assisting members in attending wars. 
Commandant is chosen each year at War of the Rams 
 

===Previous Commandants:===
*Commandant 2023: [[Oswald Martel]] 
*Commandant 2022: [[Ulfr gylðr]] 
*Commandant 2021: [[Wulfgard Martel]] 
 

==Traditions==
===Gatherings===
At twice a year, they come together to host an AllThing, at which All The Things happen. They vote on Commandant, new rules, and any other business that needs doing. Anyone may attend the AllThing, and if you show up, your opinion will matter. 
 
Valhotdog is another form of Free Company gathering, focused around a day of fighting, food, and telling stories. Valhotdog's often serve as an unofficial regional practice. Like with the AllThing, anyone may attend a Valhotdog. 
 
"In Valhalla, mighty warriors fight all day and have a grand feast afterwards. We, being somewhat financially challenged, can afford hot dogs." - Wulfgard Martel. 
 
The Free Company hosts a regular shop night, normally weekly, in which anyone may come and use tools and receive armoring advice. In exchange, those who attend are expected to listen to the stories and ramblings of other attendees. 
 
===Merit Badges===
* "Light, Light, Excessive!!" - given to those fighters who receive questionable feedback for combat. The first recipient was Oswald Martel.
* The Golden Sharpie - Doing the right thing in a Window Sharpie way. (High practicality, low class) The first recipient was Oswald Martel (for ambushing the crown and asking them to sign Wulfgard Martel's Peerage scroll with a sharpie)
* The DAP - This is solely given to [[Zubeydah]] (who isn't a member and wasn't shanghaied, she's just bemusedly helping out.)
 

===Holy Relics===
- A Secret Relic that Shall Not Be Discussed 
- The First Sword Basket made by Jack Mongo 
- A Secret Thing that was Broken 
 

==Code of Conduct==
===The Rules===
Rules of the Free Company may not be written down in more than one place (currently the shop, on a door). The rules, which are added or modified by unanimous consent at an AllThing gathering, emphasize the group's sense of chaos and morality and expression personal choice. 
 
The most well known of these Rules is Rule #14: No Quitter Talk, which has been used commonly as a battle cry. 
 

===Set's Guidelines of Shenanigans===
* No Trespassing
* No harming people or property
* Scavenging, not theft
* If you can't get in trouble for it, it isn't actually a shenanigan
 
===Additional guidelines===
* No Nazis, no Pedophiles.
* Shiny doesn't work after dark.
* We follow Duke Jason's mantra that "All people are people."
* We follow the wisdom of [[Jean-Paul de Sens]]: "Courtly Graces means that your nipples are covered."
 

==Events/Chronology==
===2021===
'''Vindheim Coronet Tourney:''' This was the 'official' launch of the Free Company. 
They set up a pavilion, with a safe propane heater. Because it was so cold, their tent was swarmed by small people. 

===2022===
'''Winter War Maneuvers 2022:''' Traveled to Vatavia to accompany [[1st Vindheim Coronet}Prince Romanius.]] 
'''Gulf Wars 2022:''' Hired by the Barony of [[Northkeep]] to fight for Ansteorra, with their pay being fighter biscuits and massages. This was the year we met the man who knows Jack Mongo 
'''Valor Tourney 2022:''' Traveled to Vatavia to accompany Prince Romanius. 
'''Coronet Tourney II:''' We learn Micauley can't count. 
'''Feast of Eagles 2022:''' Fought a bunch. Represented the entirety of Ansteorra's vanguard, with the exception of [[John of Severn]]. 
'''Pennsic 2022:''' The Free Company was the entirety of the shield wall for Ansteorra at every single battle, including the Rose Tourneys for heavy and rapier. Per the treaty, as heralded by Viscount Geoffrey Scott, they were the equivalent of 20 
'''Diamond Wars 2022:''' Where neither side won, but the mosquitos did. We didn't realize they were an opposing army, but they were strong... 
'''War of the Rams IX:''' Where Set Sette and Elise Green caught the fort on fire, and everyone was grateful. 
'''Coronet Tourney III:''' [[3rd Vindheim Coronet|Where Micauley won a thing]]. 

===2023===
'''wInterkingdom & Sable Soldier:''' Oz earned a LLE Merit badge. Runa did not capture a Prince. 
'''Winter War Maneuvers 2023:''' Traveled to Vatavia to accompany Prince Micauley. 
'''Gulf Wars 2023:''' Hired by Prince Micauley to fight for Vindheim, with their pay being quesadillas delivered during Ansteorran great court. 
'''Wiesenfeuer Baronial:''' Runa won a tourchlight tournament by following the shenanigan rules. 

===2024===

==Allies==
* Both [[Mooneschadowe]] as a whole and the [[Liondragon Guard]] are allies.
* Lord Jack Mongo of Ealdormere
* "That Guy Who Knows Jack Mongo"
* Barony of Vatavia of Calontir
* Mr. Aggi Memnon

The Free Company of the Golden Wheat

2025-01-26T21:06:17Z

Gulesetsable: /* Founding */

==General Information==
The Free Company is a mercenary fighting unit and the collection of individuals that contribute to and support that unit and their shared culture.
Puns, Shenanigans, and a rejection of what is "Shiny" are cornerstones of their community. 
 
==Device/Badge==
* Badge: Per pale gules and Or, two raccoons rampant guardant, addorsed counterchanged between a chief embattled and in saltire a hoe and a stalk of wheat sable. 
 
The Free Company is also easily identified by tunics of black with a burgundy, black and gold trim with wheat stalks. Each fighter's garb is tailored to their personality and persona, encouraging individuality but unity. 
 
==Founding==
The Free Company was informally organized in 2020, and structured in 2021. 
The founding members include Alondra Martel, [[Wulfgard Martel]], [[Oswald Martel]], [[D'mitrii Zinonovich]], [[Iziaslava Veronikeia Myshkovicha]], [[Ulfr]], [[Penelope Martel]], [[Runa Bjarki]], [[Micauley Morison]], and [[Arthur Martel]]. 
 

==Shanghai==
To be Shanghai'd is a manner of joining the Free Company. These members are considered by the Free Company to be a full member of the Free Company but the individual may or may not function as a member or claim to be a part of the group themselves. 
Within the charter of the Free Company there were two individuals who had been involuntarily shanghai'd into the group: [[Set Sette]] and [[Charles the Grey of Mooneschadowe]]. 
 

==Joining==
At a 2022 AllThing, it was established that the way to join the Free Company will be as follows: 
*Fight with the Free Company in a Melee
*Ask to join the Free Company
*After you ask, any member of the Free Company has the chance to anonymously Veto
*If Veto'd, repeat these steps
 

==Mercenaries==
The Free Company is built around a Mercenary fighting unit, This unit can be purchased to fight on behalf of any individual or group, so long as that individual successfully negotiates with the current Commandant and makes some sort of payment to the Free Company. 
This currently has 2 stipulations: 
*The Free Company always fights on behalf of the Kingdom of Ansteorra 
*The Free Company provides the current royalty of [[Vindheim]] the first rights to make a bid 
 
==Current Leadership==
* Commandant 2024: [[Runa Bjarnardottir]]
 
Commandant is the Free Company field commander, this position unofficially includes responsibilities like armoring new members of the free company, keeping members from making decisions that would make them unable to take the field, and assisting members in attending wars. 
Commandant is chosen each year at War of the Rams 
 

===Previous Commandants:===
*Commandant 2023: [[Oswald Martel]] 
*Commandant 2022: [[Ulfr gylðr]] 
*Commandant 2021: [[Wulfgard Martel]] 
 

==Traditions==
===Gatherings===
At twice a year, they come together to host an AllThing, at which All The Things happen. They vote on Commandant, new rules, and any other business that needs doing. Anyone may attend the AllThing, and if you show up, your opinion will matter. 
 
Valhotdog is another form of Free Company gathering, focused around a day of fighting, food, and telling stories. Valhotdog's often serve as an unofficial regional practice. Like with the AllThing, anyone may attend a Valhotdog. 
 
"In Valhalla, mighty warriors fight all day and have a grand feast afterwards. We, being somewhat financially challenged, can afford hot dogs." - Wulfgard Martel. 
 
The Free Company hosts a regular shop night, normally weekly, in which anyone may come and use tools and receive armoring advice. In exchange, those who attend are expected to listen to the stories and ramblings of other attendees. 
 
===Merit Badges===
* "Light, Light, Excessive!!" - given to those fighters who receive questionable feedback for combat. The first recipient was Oswald Martel.
* The Golden Sharpie - Doing the right thing in a Window Sharpie way. (High practicality, low class) The first recipient was Oswald Martel (for ambushing the crown and asking them to sign Wulfgard Martel's Peerage scroll with a sharpie)
* The DAP - This is solely given to [[Zubeydah]] (who isn't a member and wasn't shanghaied, she's just bemusedly helping out.)
 

===Holy Relics===
- A Secret Relic that Shall Not Be Discussed 
- The First Sword Basket made by Jack Mongo 
- A Secret Thing that was Broken 
 

==Code of Conduct==
===The Rules===
Rules of the Free Company may not be written down in more than one place (currently the shop, on a door). The rules, which are added or modified by unanimous consent at an AllThing gathering, emphasize the group's sense of chaos and morality and expression personal choice. 
 
The most well known of these Rules is Rule #14: No Quitter Talk, which has been used commonly as a battle cry. 
 

===Set's Guidelines of Shenanigans===
* No Trespassing
* No harming people or property
* Scavenging, not theft
* If you can't get in trouble for it, it isn't actually a shenanigan
 
===Additional guidelines===
* No Nazis, no Pedophiles.
* Shiny doesn't work after dark.
* We follow Duke Jason's mantra that "All people are people."
* We follow the wisdom of [[Jean-Paul de Sens]]: "Courtly Graces means that your nipples are covered."
 

==Events/Chronology==
===2021===
'''Vindheim Coronet Tourney:''' This was the 'official' launch of the Free Company. 
They set up a pavilion, with a safe propane heater. Because it was so cold, their tent was swarmed by small people. 

===2022===
'''Winter War Maneuvers 2022:''' Traveled to Vatavia to accompany [[1st Vindheim Coronet}Prince Romanius.]] 
'''Gulf Wars 2022:''' Hired by the Barony of [[Northkeep]] to fight for Ansteorra, with their pay being fighter biscuits and massages. This was the year we met the man who knows Jack Mongo 
'''Valor Tourney 2022:''' Traveled to Vatavia to accompany Prince Romanius. 
'''Coronet Tourney II:''' We learn Micauley can't count. 
'''Feast of Eagles 2022:''' Fought a bunch. Represented the entirety of Ansteorra's vanguard, with the exception of [[John of Severn]]. 
'''Pennsic 2022:''' The Free Company was the entirety of the shield wall for Ansteorra at every single battle, including the Rose Tourneys for heavy and rapier. Per the treaty, as heralded by Viscount Geoffrey Scott, they were the equivalent of 20 
'''Diamond Wars 2022:''' Where neither side won, but the mosquitos did. We didn't realize they were an opposing army, but they were strong... 
'''War of the Rams IX:''' Where Set Sette and Elise Green caught the fort on fire, and everyone was grateful. 
'''Coronet Tourney III:''' [[3rd Vindheim Coronet|Where Micauley won a thing]]. 

===2023===
'''wInterkingdom & Sable Soldier:''' Oz earned a LLE Merit badge. Runa did not capture a Prince. 
'''Winter War Maneuvers 2023:''' Traveled to Vatavia to accompany Prince Micauley. 
'''Gulf Wars 2023:''' Hired by Prince Micauley to fight for Vindheim, with their pay being quesadillas delivered during Ansteorran great court. 
'''Wiesenfeuer Baronial:''' Runa won a tourchlight tournament by following the shenanigan rules. 

===2024===

==Allies==
* Both [[Mooneschadowe]] as a whole and the [[Liondragon Guard]] are allies.
* Lord Jack Mongo of Ealdormere
* "That Guy Who Knows Jack Mongo"
* Barony of Vatavia of Calontir
* Mr. Aggi Memnon

Siegmund Walter Von Wurtzberg

2025-01-26T21:03:25Z

Gulesetsable: /* Persona History: */

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==Herr Siegmund Walter Von Wurtzberg ==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): Siggi, Sig 
Pronouns:He/Him 
 

====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Northkeep Herald (2025-)

* Regional Offices Held
**

* Kingdom Offices Held
**
 

===Persona History:===
Siegmund was born in 1469 and trained as a professional soldier during the foundation of the landsknechte by Maxmilliam I. After the death of Emperor Maxmillian I, Siegmund left the army and was picked up by the roving crew of the Free Company, who provide him with everything a German merc could want: money, food, and booze. 
 

===Interests:===
* Chivalric Combat
* Rapier Combat
* Cut & Thrust
* Voice Heraldry
* Book Heraldry
* Late Night talks at camp
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
* First event was Castellan 2023
* Attended Gulf Wars 2024
* Joined Free Company
* Became Man-at-Arms to Centurion [[Runa Bjarki]] at Vindheim December Coronet 2024
 

====Prior Groups:====
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* The [[Thunderbolt]] of Vindheim: The Tale of Siggi's Thunderbolt, as told by Viscount [[Micauley Morison]]: During the Castle Battle this year at Gulf Wars, our tremendous Allies from Calontir were slotted to take the role of the "hammer" to knock their way through the front door of the castle. However, one of the biggest difficulties of that job is that the attacking unit is quite vulnerable to combat archers. Calontir's army had resolved themselves to heavy losses, but the [[Free Company]] noticed an opportunity to cover our allies, by putting War Boards (our large war shields) over the crenellations of the castle. This position is difficult to do physically, and one that is not glamorous or exciting. But holding a shield over those crenellations meant that Siggi and Ajax, as two relative newcomers, could shield Calontir's army from significant damage at the cost of a night of lumbar back pain. His Serene Highness Romanius, ever the tactician, noted the contribution of the Free Company and Siggi in particular, for taking up a thankless position for the sake of our victory, and acknowledged his efforts during court at Gulf Wars. 
 

===Affiliations:===
* Member, [[The Free Company]]
* Man-at-Arms to [[Runa Bjarki]]
 

===Mundane Information:===
 

====Special Needs:====
 

====In Case of Court:====
If I should ever need to be present for a court, please privately inform any member of the Free Company, more specifically Centurion [[Runa Bjarki]] or Viscount [[Micauley Morisson]]. If unavailable, please tell me personally so I'm not off doing shenanigans.
 

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[[Category:People]]
[[Category:People of Vindehim]]
[[Category:Northkeep]]
[[Category:Persona Stories]]

Siegmund Walter Von Wurtzberg

2025-01-26T21:01:03Z

Gulesetsable: /* Affiliations: */

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==Herr Siegmund Walter Von Wurtzberg ==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): Siggi, Sig 
Pronouns:He/Him 
 

====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Northkeep Herald (2025-)

* Regional Offices Held
**

* Kingdom Offices Held
**
 

===Persona History:===
Siegmund is a late 15th century boi. Picked up during the foundation of the landsknechte by Maxmilliam I, Sig was trained as a professional soldier. This work continued until the death of Emperor Maxmillian I, when Siegmund left the army and was picked up by the roving crew of the Free Company, who provide him with everything a German merc could want: money, food, and booze. 
 

===Interests:===
* Chivalric Combat
* Rapier Combat
* Cut & Thrust
* Voice Heraldry
* Book Heraldry
* Late Night talks at camp
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
* First event was Castellan 2023
* Attended Gulf Wars 2024
* Joined Free Company
* Became Man-at-Arms to Centurion [[Runa Bjarki]] at Vindheim December Coronet 2024
 

====Prior Groups:====
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* The [[Thunderbolt]] of Vindheim: The Tale of Siggi's Thunderbolt, as told by Viscount [[Micauley Morison]]: During the Castle Battle this year at Gulf Wars, our tremendous Allies from Calontir were slotted to take the role of the "hammer" to knock their way through the front door of the castle. However, one of the biggest difficulties of that job is that the attacking unit is quite vulnerable to combat archers. Calontir's army had resolved themselves to heavy losses, but the [[Free Company]] noticed an opportunity to cover our allies, by putting War Boards (our large war shields) over the crenellations of the castle. This position is difficult to do physically, and one that is not glamorous or exciting. But holding a shield over those crenellations meant that Siggi and Ajax, as two relative newcomers, could shield Calontir's army from significant damage at the cost of a night of lumbar back pain. His Serene Highness Romanius, ever the tactician, noted the contribution of the Free Company and Siggi in particular, for taking up a thankless position for the sake of our victory, and acknowledged his efforts during court at Gulf Wars. 
 

===Affiliations:===
* Member, [[The Free Company]]
* Man-at-Arms to [[Runa Bjarki]]
 

===Mundane Information:===
 

====Special Needs:====
 

====In Case of Court:====
If I should ever need to be present for a court, please privately inform any member of the Free Company, more specifically Centurion [[Runa Bjarki]] or Viscount [[Micauley Morisson]]. If unavailable, please tell me personally so I'm not off doing shenanigans.
 

[[Category:Free Company]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:People of Vindehim]]
[[Category:Northkeep]]
[[Category:Persona Stories]]

Siegmund Walter Von Wurtzberg

2025-01-26T20:59:37Z

Gulesetsable: /* Timeline of Activity: */

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==Herr Siegmund Walter Von Wurtzberg ==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): Siggi, Sig 
Pronouns:He/Him 
 

====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Northkeep Herald (2025-)

* Regional Offices Held
**

* Kingdom Offices Held
**
 

===Persona History:===
Siegmund is a late 15th century boi. Picked up during the foundation of the landsknechte by Maxmilliam I, Sig was trained as a professional soldier. This work continued until the death of Emperor Maxmillian I, when Siegmund left the army and was picked up by the roving crew of the Free Company, who provide him with everything a German merc could want: money, food, and booze. 
 

===Interests:===
* Chivalric Combat
* Rapier Combat
* Cut & Thrust
* Voice Heraldry
* Book Heraldry
* Late Night talks at camp
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
* First event was Castellan 2023
* Attended Gulf Wars 2024
* Joined Free Company
* Became Man-at-Arms to Centurion [[Runa Bjarki]] at Vindheim December Coronet 2024
 

====Prior Groups:====
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* The [[Thunderbolt]] of Vindheim: The Tale of Siggi's Thunderbolt, as told by Viscount [[Micauley Morison]]: During the Castle Battle this year at Gulf Wars, our tremendous Allies from Calontir were slotted to take the role of the "hammer" to knock their way through the front door of the castle. However, one of the biggest difficulties of that job is that the attacking unit is quite vulnerable to combat archers. Calontir's army had resolved themselves to heavy losses, but the [[Free Company]] noticed an opportunity to cover our allies, by putting War Boards (our large war shields) over the crenellations of the castle. This position is difficult to do physically, and one that is not glamorous or exciting. But holding a shield over those crenellations meant that Siggi and Ajax, as two relative newcomers, could shield Calontir's army from significant damage at the cost of a night of lumbar back pain. His Serene Highness Romanius, ever the tactician, noted the contribution of the Free Company and Siggi in particular, for taking up a thankless position for the sake of our victory, and acknowledged his efforts during court at Gulf Wars. 
 

===Affiliations:===
* Member, [[The Free Company]]
 

===Mundane Information:===
 

====Special Needs:====
 

====In Case of Court:====
If I should ever need to be present for a court, please privately inform any member of the Free Company, more specifically Centurion [[Runa Bjarki]] or Viscount [[Micauley Morisson]]. If unavailable, please tell me personally so I'm not off doing shenanigans.
 

[[Category:Free Company]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:People of Vindehim]]
[[Category:Northkeep]]
[[Category:Persona Stories]]

Runa Bjarki

2025-01-26T20:59:10Z

Gulesetsable: /* Affiliations: */

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==Centurion Runa Bjarki==
Previously Known As: Runa Bjarnardottir 
Nickname(s): Ru 
Pronouns: Any 
 

====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
**

* Regional Offices Held
**

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Discord Deputy to Kingdom Social Media Officer
 

===Persona History:===
Old Icelandic. 
 

===Interests:===
* Armored Combat
* Combat Archery
* Oil Painting
* Charter Painting
* Armoring
* Leathercraft
* Service: Enjoying helping at gate or event site up.
* Getting new people in armor!!
* canvas covering/shield painting
 

===Gallery===
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image:Runa Bjarki - Taking a Belt - Photo by Kitsune.jpg |Taking a belt from [[Micauley Morison]] Photo by Kitsune
image:Runa Bjarki - Portrait with Ashildr - Photo by Zubeydah.jpg | Entering Winter Coronet 2023 with [[Áshildr inn Hárfagri]] Photo by [[Zubeydah]]
image:Runa Bjarki - Portrait by Kasjan Jaskolski.jpg| Photo by [[Kasjan Jaskólski Ivarson]]
image:Runa Bjarki - Kings Blade of Chivalry - Photo by Zubeydah.PNG |June 2024: Receiving the King's Blade of Chivalry from Sven IV Photo by [[Zubeydah]]
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===Timeline of Activity:===
December 2014: My friend Marcus from Wiesenfeuer got me involved. Got into armor within two weeks of finding the SCA. Been in it ever since. 
Castellan, 2015: Entered my first tournament - a bearpit. It was a crash course in a lot of different fighting styles. Received the Hero's Portion. 
Gulf Wars 25: My first WAR!! GulfNado... wow, that was a good war! 
Pennsic 50!! 
Kingdom Arts & Sciences, 2024: Entered (for the first time ever) a display on shield painting, and in evening court, was named a [[Centurion]].
 
====Centurion Insignia:====
Upon being elevated to the Order of the [[Centurion]], Runa received several very special insignia: 

* '''Cloaks: ''''
** The Cloak of Sir [[Wulfgard Martel]]: the cloak is made of appliqued leather. (Not dwarf proof, and does not have further lineage)
** The Cloak of Sir |[[Hari Kjellsen]]: Made by Duchess [[Margherita de Mantua]]. (No further lineage)
** The Cloak of Centurion [[Rande Robertson]]: Artisan unknown. Originally worn by Duke [[Jason Drysdale]], who passed it to Centurion [[Cadmus Lochagus]], who passed it to Centurion [[Wulfgard Martel]], who passed it to Centurion [[Micauley Morison]], who passed it to Centurion [[Set Sette]], who passed it to Centurion [[Rande Robertson]], who passed it to Runa. This cloak, while not made by Mistress [[Dunstana Talana the Violet]], was made based on her design.

* '''Garters:'''
** Gifted by [[Megan Flower del Wal]] and Centurion [[Damon Xanthus]]. This garter was woven by Megan for this purpose, and has flames woven into the pattern.
** Gifted by Centurion [[Margery Heron]]. Originally given to Centurion [[Owen ap Aeddan]], who gave it to Centurion [[Charles the Grey]], who gave it to Centurion Margery Heron, who gave it to Runa. It's nickname is "the Thick Bitch."
** Gifted by Centurion [[Raulff Smeithberde]]. This is given with the words, "they are getting the glitter garter because they are a shiny example of what it means to be a Centurion." Given to Raulf by Centurion [[Miklos Nemeth]].
** Gifted by Master [[Llywelyn Gruffydd of Elfsea]] The Lioness Garter: This was crafted by Stella Silvana, Centurion, Laurel and Lioness of Ansteorra. (Made a Centurion in 2002). This is the original design of the Centurion ribbon, and no more of this style are made.
** Gifted by Centurion [[Turpin Tyme]]: No additional lineage, but gifted with the words, "because you have one of the biggest hearts."
** Gifted by Count [[Floki Geirrekkson]]. Worn by Floki for a time after he found it left behind in the Kingdom trailer, then passed on to Runa.

* '''Cudgels:'''
** Eagle Hammer: was passed down from Sir Morgan Blackdragon to Viscount Mícauley to now me.
** Cudgel made by Master [[Kyrus Logisson]], Lion of Ansteorra (aka Rabbit). This cudgel was made for specifically for Runa.

====Prior Groups:====
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 
====Trivia====
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Held the Sally-port at [[War of the Rams]] with Chiaretta and [[Iziaslava Veronikeia Myshkovicha|Meesh]] against a LOT of Ansteorra's army and Centurions. The three of us held it for a significant amount of time... 
* Part of the 10 Man Melee team at Pennsic 50 - that was the subject of a bard's song and the King awarded us a Sable Talon.
* First female recipient of the [[King's Blade of Chivalry]], given by [[88th Crown|Sven Randullsson IV]]
* Baronial Act of Dedication (for Service to Northkeep) from [[Geoffrey de Gournay]] and [[Adalia VonderBerg]]
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Beacon of Northkeep - given in the middle of the bear pit tourney by Morgan & Montega BlackDragon.
* Le Batisseur - given by Perrin and Jehanne
* Rose Token - given by Countess Toryn: For being friendly, having a welcoming smile and helping newcomers.
* Received a link from the chain of Sir Amra, on the battle field during the Woods Battle
* Received a link from the chain of Sir Amra, during court at Pennsic. (Cool note: Sir Amra says he has never given more than one link to the same person!)
 

===Affiliations:===
Squire to [[Micauley Morison]] 
Member, [[The Free Company]] of Vindheim 
 

===Mundane Information:===
 

====Special Needs:====
Has asthma - I keep an inhaler in one of my backpacks or on my person. 
 

====In Case of Court:====
In case of being called up in court, Please add that I wish to not be informed ahead of time and would prefer to be surprised being called up. Knowing ahead of time will set my anxiety off all day and can cause mental problems. If need to inform someone, please privately tell my teacher [[Micauley Morison]]. He will know how to help and handle me. Additionally: For being called into Court or scroll texts: Runa prefers the masculine "Bjarki" rather than the registered "Bjarka." 
 

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[[Category:Pride]]
[[Category:Northkeep]]
[[Category:Free Company]]

Siegmund Walter Von Wurtzberg

2025-01-26T20:55:59Z

Gulesetsable: /* Interests: */

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==Herr Siegmund Walter Von Wurtzberg ==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): Siggi, Sig 
Pronouns:He/Him 
 

====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Northkeep Herald (2025-)

* Regional Offices Held
**

* Kingdom Offices Held
**
 

===Persona History:===
Siegmund is a late 15th century boi. Picked up during the foundation of the landsknechte by Maxmilliam I, Sig was trained as a professional soldier. This work continued until the death of Emperor Maxmillian I, when Siegmund left the army and was picked up by the roving crew of the Free Company, who provide him with everything a German merc could want: money, food, and booze. 
 

===Interests:===
* Chivalric Combat
* Rapier Combat
* Cut & Thrust
* Voice Heraldry
* Book Heraldry
* Late Night talks at camp
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
* First event was Castellan 2023
* Attended Gulf Wars 2024
* AoA at Summer Coronet 2024
* Seen at most Principality and Central Kingdom events
 

====Prior Groups:====
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* The [[Thunderbolt]] of Vindheim: The Tale of Siggi's Thunderbolt, as told by Viscount [[Micauley Morison]]: During the Castle Battle this year at Gulf Wars, our tremendous Allies from Calontir were slotted to take the role of the "hammer" to knock their way through the front door of the castle. However, one of the biggest difficulties of that job is that the attacking unit is quite vulnerable to combat archers. Calontir's army had resolved themselves to heavy losses, but the [[Free Company]] noticed an opportunity to cover our allies, by putting War Boards (our large war shields) over the crenellations of the castle. This position is difficult to do physically, and one that is not glamorous or exciting. But holding a shield over those crenellations meant that Siggi and Ajax, as two relative newcomers, could shield Calontir's army from significant damage at the cost of a night of lumbar back pain. His Serene Highness Romanius, ever the tactician, noted the contribution of the Free Company and Siggi in particular, for taking up a thankless position for the sake of our victory, and acknowledged his efforts during court at Gulf Wars. 
 

===Affiliations:===
* Member, [[The Free Company]]
 

===Mundane Information:===
 

====Special Needs:====
 

====In Case of Court:====
If I should ever need to be present for a court, please privately inform any member of the Free Company, more specifically Centurion [[Runa Bjarki]] or Viscount [[Micauley Morisson]]. If unavailable, please tell me personally so I'm not off doing shenanigans.
 

[[Category:Free Company]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:People of Vindehim]]
[[Category:Northkeep]]
[[Category:Persona Stories]]

Siegmund Walter Von Wurtzberg

2025-01-26T20:55:26Z

Gulesetsable: /* Offices: */

{{Populace
|photo = [[File:Siegmund Von Wurtzberg - Portrait.png|x400px]]
| photocaption = Self-Portrait
| location = [[Northkeep]]
| regname=
| status = Active
| joindate = 2023
| OP = [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/12086? Siegmund Von Wurtzberg]
| device = [[File:Siegmund Von Wurtzberg - Device.png|x400px]]
| devicecaption = Sable two winged squirrels statant addorsed Or, a bordure argent masoned sable
}}

==Herr Siegmund Walter Von Wurtzberg ==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): Siggi, Sig 
Pronouns:He/Him 
 

====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Northkeep Herald (2025-)

* Regional Offices Held
**

* Kingdom Offices Held
**
 

===Persona History:===
Siegmund is a late 15th century boi. Picked up during the foundation of the landsknechte by Maxmilliam I, Sig was trained as a professional soldier. This work continued until the death of Emperor Maxmillian I, when Siegmund left the army and was picked up by the roving crew of the Free Company, who provide him with everything a German merc could want: money, food, and booze. 
 

===Interests:===
* Chivalric Combat
* Rapier Combat
* Cut & Thrust
* Voice Heraldry
* Blazon Heraldry
* Late Night talks at camp
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
* First event was Castellan 2023
* Attended Gulf Wars 2024
* AoA at Summer Coronet 2024
* Seen at most Principality and Central Kingdom events
 

====Prior Groups:====
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* The [[Thunderbolt]] of Vindheim: The Tale of Siggi's Thunderbolt, as told by Viscount [[Micauley Morison]]: During the Castle Battle this year at Gulf Wars, our tremendous Allies from Calontir were slotted to take the role of the "hammer" to knock their way through the front door of the castle. However, one of the biggest difficulties of that job is that the attacking unit is quite vulnerable to combat archers. Calontir's army had resolved themselves to heavy losses, but the [[Free Company]] noticed an opportunity to cover our allies, by putting War Boards (our large war shields) over the crenellations of the castle. This position is difficult to do physically, and one that is not glamorous or exciting. But holding a shield over those crenellations meant that Siggi and Ajax, as two relative newcomers, could shield Calontir's army from significant damage at the cost of a night of lumbar back pain. His Serene Highness Romanius, ever the tactician, noted the contribution of the Free Company and Siggi in particular, for taking up a thankless position for the sake of our victory, and acknowledged his efforts during court at Gulf Wars. 
 

===Affiliations:===
* Member, [[The Free Company]]
 

===Mundane Information:===
 

====Special Needs:====
 

====In Case of Court:====
If I should ever need to be present for a court, please privately inform any member of the Free Company, more specifically Centurion [[Runa Bjarki]] or Viscount [[Micauley Morisson]]. If unavailable, please tell me personally so I'm not off doing shenanigans.
 

[[Category:Free Company]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:People of Vindehim]]
[[Category:Northkeep]]
[[Category:Persona Stories]]

Ekaterina Stepanova doch' Novgorodskaia

2024-11-18T22:29:10Z

Gulesetsable:

{{Populace
|photo = [[File:No photo available.png|x400px]]
| photocaption =
| location = [[Northkeep]] in absentia, Barony of the Middle Marches (Midrealm)
| regname= [http://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Ekaterina%20Stepanova%20doch%27%20Novgorodskaia Ekaterina Stepanova doch' Novgorodskaia]
| status = Active
| joindate = 1999
| OP = [http://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1558 OP]
| device = [[File:Ekaterina Stepanova doch' Novgorodskaia - Device graphic by Emma de Davyntre.jpeg|x400px]]
| devicecaption = Per pale gules and sable, an orle Or. Achievement art by [[Emma de Davyntre]]
}}

==Boiarynia Ekaterina Stepanova doch' Novgorodskaia==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): Kit, Kitty 
Pronouns: Out of garb: They/he When in garb: pronoun ambivalent 
 

====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
Badge: (Fieldless) A delf gules. 
 
Achievement: Upon a 12th century Rus helm affronty argent mantled gules and Or, two crossed herald's batons argent. 
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Deputy Herald, Barony of [[Northkeep]] (2001-2003)

* Regional Offices Held

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Actuarius Pursuivant (Deputy in charge of Warranting) (2016-2017)
** Tressure Herald (Heraldic Education) (2017-2018)

*War Service
** Deputy Cry Herald for Gulf Wars XXV and XXVI
** Heralded for Ansteorra in the Tournament of Champions, Gulf Wars XXV and XXVI
 

===Persona History:===
Ekaterina is the daughter of a wealthy fur trader named Stepan who has eschewed marriage in favor of attending her somewhat dim brother Ivan on his trips to Byzantium to conduct the family business. Because she is from Novgorod she can read and write her letters, and in order to "assist" her brother she has learned a smattering of other tongues as well.
 
We don't talk about why she isn't allowed in Baghdad. 
Alternate Personas: [http://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Stepan%20Tvorimir%20syn%20Ivanov Stepan Tvorimir syn Ivanov] & [http://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Yi%20Jun Yi Jun] 
 

===Interests:===
Vocal Heraldry, Court Heraldry, Heraldic Consultation, Onomastics (the study of names), Device Heraldry, Bardic Performance, Linguistics, Kyivan Rus and Novgorod, Korean Studies, Period Poetic formats, SCA History and Anthropology, Period Dyes, Historical Fashion Aesthetics, Anything that doesn't run fast enough. 
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
* Mooneschadowe Guardian 1999 - First Event 
* Wiesenfeuer Baronial 2001 - Rising Star 
* Northkeep Castellan 2003 - AoA 
* 2005-2016 Travels to other lands 
* 2016-2018 Namron, Northkeep 
* December 2018 - February 2024 Sojourn to the Palatine Barony of the Far West, aka South Korea 
* March 2024 - Dual Citizenship with the Midrealm
 

====Prior Groups:====
* Barony of [[Wiesenfeuer]]
* Barony of [[Namron]]
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
====[[Ivo Blackhawk]]====
I’ve known Kitty ever since they were 14, at their first event. I and my wife (we were only dating at that point) were sort of adopted by Kitty, and brought up back to their camp to show their mother. I felt a little like a lost puppy being presented at that point. That being said, there was absolutely no missing the fact that this kid was not, in any way shape or form, typical, and that if they stayed in the society, they were going to make waves, and accomplish great things. I’ve watched Kitty grow, grow up, and become one of the most incredible individuals I know of in their chosen fields. To say they are a force to be reckoned with would be a monumental understatement. 
 
About 5 years ago, as something of a side project, I started writing title cards for people along the theme of “If I were to introduce you in a book, this is how I would do it”. This is what I wrote for Kitty. 
 
''"Kitty wasn’t just ‘there’, she noisily radiated the type of quirky self confidence that can only be called inhuman. Where legends of demigods and superheroes wanted to dwell on the supposedly human aspects of doubt, Kitty bubbled with unusual confidence that seemed to outpace both her energy levels and her formidable education, if you can believe that. It was like a drug, you almost wanted to try and bottle it and sell it, telling yourself you could change the world if you could just somehow replicate this once precocious kid’s completely unique, if explosively extroverted, outlook on life."''
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Re-wrote Ansteorran College of Heralds Warranting Materials as Actuarius Herald (2017)
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Gilded Girnch - Barony of [[Eldern Hills]] (2018)
* Merlon of Northkeep - Barony of [[Northkeep]] (2018)
* Torsade of Namron - Barony of [[Namron]] (2020)
* Flint and Steel - Barony of [[Wiesenfeuer]] (2021)
 

===Affiliations:===
* Star - [[House Wolfstar]] 
 

===Mundane Information:===
Kit has been playing in the SCA since they were 12, and despite having spent roughly half of their adult life outside of the bounds of Ansteorra likes to think of themself as the Vindheim Cryptid. Most people recognize them by voice if not by face, though the face is pretty memorable as well.
 
Kit is always ready and willing to help people with their heraldic questions, and is especially enthusiastic about names research, and specifically to helping people see the joy inherent in membership within the Slav Squad. They can be reached at: [Mailto:kmonealis@gmail.com kmonealis@gmail.com]
 

====Special Needs:====
 

====In Case of Court:====
No surprises. Absolutely none. I promise I'll still cry, fear not. 

[[Category:Northkeep]]
[[Category:Out of Kingdom]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Persona Stories]]

Ekaterina Stepanova doch' Novgorodskaia

2024-11-18T22:26:12Z

Gulesetsable: /* Offices: */

{{Populace
|photo = [[File:No photo available.png|x400px]]
| photocaption =
| location = [[Northkeep]] in absentia, Palatine Barony of the Far West
| regname= [http://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Ekaterina%20Stepanova%20doch%27%20Novgorodskaia Ekaterina Stepanova doch' Novgorodskaia]
| status = Active
| joindate = 1999
| OP = [http://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1558 OP]
| device = [[File:Ekaterina Stepanova doch' Novgorodskaia - Device graphic by Emma de Davyntre.jpeg|x400px]]
| devicecaption = Per pale gules and sable, an orle Or. Achievement art by [[Emma de Davyntre]]
}}

==Boiarynia Ekaterina Stepanova doch' Novgorodskaia==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): Kit, Kitty 
Pronouns: Out of garb: They/he When in garb: pronoun ambivalent 
 

====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
Badge: (Fieldless) A delf gules. 
 
Achievement: Upon a 12th century Rus helm affronty argent mantled gules and Or, two crossed herald's batons argent. 
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Deputy Herald, Barony of [[Northkeep]] (2001-2003)

* Regional Offices Held

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Actuarius Pursuivant (Deputy in charge of Warranting) (2016-2017)
** Tressure Herald (Heraldic Education) (2017-2018)

*War Service
** Deputy Cry Herald for Gulf Wars XXV and XXVI
** Heralded for Ansteorra in the Tournament of Champions, Gulf Wars XXV and XXVI
 

===Persona History:===
Ekaterina is the daughter of a wealthy fur trader named Stepan who has eschewed marriage in favor of attending her somewhat dim brother Ivan on his trips to Byzantium to conduct the family business. Because she is from Novgorod she can read and write her letters, and in order to "assist" her brother she has learned a smattering of other tongues as well.
 
We don't talk about why she isn't allowed in Baghdad. 
Alternate Personas: [http://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Stepan%20Tvorimir%20syn%20Ivanov Stepan Tvorimir syn Ivanov] & [http://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Yi%20Jun Yi Jun] 
 

===Interests:===
Vocal Heraldry, Court Heraldry, Heraldic Consultation, Onomastics (the study of names), Device Heraldry, Bardic Performance, Linguistics, Kyivan Rus and Novgorod, Korean Studies, Period Poetic formats, SCA History and Anthropology, Period Dyes, Historical Fashion Aesthetics, Anything that doesn't run fast enough. 
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
* Mooneschadowe Guardian 1999 - First Event 
* Wiesenfeuer Baronial 2001 - Rising Star 
* Northkeep Castellan 2003 - AoA 
* 2005-2016 Travels to other lands 
* 2016-2018 Namron, Northkeep 
* December 2018 - February 2024 Sojourn to the Palatine Barony of the Far West, aka South Korea 
* March 2024 - Dual Citizenship with the Midrealm
 

====Prior Groups:====
* Barony of [[Wiesenfeuer]]
* Barony of [[Namron]]
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
====[[Ivo Blackhawk]]====
I’ve known Kitty ever since they were 14, at their first event. I and my wife (we were only dating at that point) were sort of adopted by Kitty, and brought up back to their camp to show their mother. I felt a little like a lost puppy being presented at that point. That being said, there was absolutely no missing the fact that this kid was not, in any way shape or form, typical, and that if they stayed in the society, they were going to make waves, and accomplish great things. I’ve watched Kitty grow, grow up, and become one of the most incredible individuals I know of in their chosen fields. To say they are a force to be reckoned with would be a monumental understatement. 
 
About 5 years ago, as something of a side project, I started writing title cards for people along the theme of “If I were to introduce you in a book, this is how I would do it”. This is what I wrote for Kitty. 
 
''"Kitty wasn’t just ‘there’, she noisily radiated the type of quirky self confidence that can only be called inhuman. Where legends of demigods and superheroes wanted to dwell on the supposedly human aspects of doubt, Kitty bubbled with unusual confidence that seemed to outpace both her energy levels and her formidable education, if you can believe that. It was like a drug, you almost wanted to try and bottle it and sell it, telling yourself you could change the world if you could just somehow replicate this once precocious kid’s completely unique, if explosively extroverted, outlook on life."''
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Re-wrote Ansteorran College of Heralds Warranting Materials as Actuarius Herald (2017)
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Gilded Girnch - Barony of [[Eldern Hills]] (2018)
* Merlon of Northkeep - Barony of [[Northkeep]] (2018)
* Torsade of Namron - Barony of [[Namron]] (2020)
* Flint and Steel - Barony of [[Wiesenfeuer]] (2021)
 

===Affiliations:===
* Star - [[House Wolfstar]] 
 

===Mundane Information:===
Kit has been playing in the SCA since they were 12, and despite having spent roughly half of their adult life outside of the bounds of Ansteorra likes to think of themself as the Vindheim Cryptid. Most people recognize them by voice if not by face, though the face is pretty memorable as well.
 
Kit is always ready and willing to help people with their heraldic questions, and is especially enthusiastic about names research, and specifically to helping people see the joy inherent in membership within the Slav Squad. They can be reached at: [Mailto:kmonealis@gmail.com kmonealis@gmail.com]
 

====Special Needs:====
 

====In Case of Court:====
No surprises. Absolutely none. I promise I'll still cry, fear not. 

[[Category:Northkeep]]
[[Category:Out of Kingdom]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Persona Stories]]

Ekaterina Stepanova doch' Novgorodskaia

2024-11-18T22:25:05Z

Gulesetsable: /* Offices: */

{{Populace
|photo = [[File:No photo available.png|x400px]]
| photocaption =
| location = [[Northkeep]] in absentia, Palatine Barony of the Far West
| regname= [http://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Ekaterina%20Stepanova%20doch%27%20Novgorodskaia Ekaterina Stepanova doch' Novgorodskaia]
| status = Active
| joindate = 1999
| OP = [http://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1558 OP]
| device = [[File:Ekaterina Stepanova doch' Novgorodskaia - Device graphic by Emma de Davyntre.jpeg|x400px]]
| devicecaption = Per pale gules and sable, an orle Or. Achievement art by [[Emma de Davyntre]]
}}

==Boiarynia Ekaterina Stepanova doch' Novgorodskaia==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): Kit, Kitty 
Pronouns: Out of garb: They/he When in garb: pronoun ambivalent 
 

====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
Badge: (Fieldless) A delf gules. 
 
Achievement: Upon a 12th century Rus helm affronty argent mantled gules and Or, two crossed herald's batons argent. 
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Deputy Herald, Barony of [[Northkeep]] (2001-2003)

* Regional Offices Held

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Actuarius Pursuivant (Deputy in charge of Warranting) (2016-2017)
** Tressure Herald (Heraldic Education) (2017-2018)

*War Service
** Deputy Cry Herald for Gulf Wars XXV and XXVI
 

===Persona History:===
Ekaterina is the daughter of a wealthy fur trader named Stepan who has eschewed marriage in favor of attending her somewhat dim brother Ivan on his trips to Byzantium to conduct the family business. Because she is from Novgorod she can read and write her letters, and in order to "assist" her brother she has learned a smattering of other tongues as well.
 
We don't talk about why she isn't allowed in Baghdad. 
Alternate Personas: [http://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Stepan%20Tvorimir%20syn%20Ivanov Stepan Tvorimir syn Ivanov] & [http://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Yi%20Jun Yi Jun] 
 

===Interests:===
Vocal Heraldry, Court Heraldry, Heraldic Consultation, Onomastics (the study of names), Device Heraldry, Bardic Performance, Linguistics, Kyivan Rus and Novgorod, Korean Studies, Period Poetic formats, SCA History and Anthropology, Period Dyes, Historical Fashion Aesthetics, Anything that doesn't run fast enough. 
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
* Mooneschadowe Guardian 1999 - First Event 
* Wiesenfeuer Baronial 2001 - Rising Star 
* Northkeep Castellan 2003 - AoA 
* 2005-2016 Travels to other lands 
* 2016-2018 Namron, Northkeep 
* December 2018 - February 2024 Sojourn to the Palatine Barony of the Far West, aka South Korea 
* March 2024 - Dual Citizenship with the Midrealm
 

====Prior Groups:====
* Barony of [[Wiesenfeuer]]
* Barony of [[Namron]]
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
====[[Ivo Blackhawk]]====
I’ve known Kitty ever since they were 14, at their first event. I and my wife (we were only dating at that point) were sort of adopted by Kitty, and brought up back to their camp to show their mother. I felt a little like a lost puppy being presented at that point. That being said, there was absolutely no missing the fact that this kid was not, in any way shape or form, typical, and that if they stayed in the society, they were going to make waves, and accomplish great things. I’ve watched Kitty grow, grow up, and become one of the most incredible individuals I know of in their chosen fields. To say they are a force to be reckoned with would be a monumental understatement. 
 
About 5 years ago, as something of a side project, I started writing title cards for people along the theme of “If I were to introduce you in a book, this is how I would do it”. This is what I wrote for Kitty. 
 
''"Kitty wasn’t just ‘there’, she noisily radiated the type of quirky self confidence that can only be called inhuman. Where legends of demigods and superheroes wanted to dwell on the supposedly human aspects of doubt, Kitty bubbled with unusual confidence that seemed to outpace both her energy levels and her formidable education, if you can believe that. It was like a drug, you almost wanted to try and bottle it and sell it, telling yourself you could change the world if you could just somehow replicate this once precocious kid’s completely unique, if explosively extroverted, outlook on life."''
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Re-wrote Ansteorran College of Heralds Warranting Materials as Actuarius Herald (2017)
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Gilded Girnch - Barony of [[Eldern Hills]] (2018)
* Merlon of Northkeep - Barony of [[Northkeep]] (2018)
* Torsade of Namron - Barony of [[Namron]] (2020)
* Flint and Steel - Barony of [[Wiesenfeuer]] (2021)
 

===Affiliations:===
* Star - [[House Wolfstar]] 
 

===Mundane Information:===
Kit has been playing in the SCA since they were 12, and despite having spent roughly half of their adult life outside of the bounds of Ansteorra likes to think of themself as the Vindheim Cryptid. Most people recognize them by voice if not by face, though the face is pretty memorable as well.
 
Kit is always ready and willing to help people with their heraldic questions, and is especially enthusiastic about names research, and specifically to helping people see the joy inherent in membership within the Slav Squad. They can be reached at: [Mailto:kmonealis@gmail.com kmonealis@gmail.com]
 

====Special Needs:====
 

====In Case of Court:====
No surprises. Absolutely none. I promise I'll still cry, fear not. 

[[Category:Northkeep]]
[[Category:Out of Kingdom]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Persona Stories]]

Ekaterina Stepanova doch' Novgorodskaia

2024-11-18T22:23:29Z

Gulesetsable: /* Timeline of Activity: */

{{Populace
|photo = [[File:No photo available.png|x400px]]
| photocaption =
| location = [[Northkeep]] in absentia, Palatine Barony of the Far West
| regname= [http://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Ekaterina%20Stepanova%20doch%27%20Novgorodskaia Ekaterina Stepanova doch' Novgorodskaia]
| status = Active
| joindate = 1999
| OP = [http://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1558 OP]
| device = [[File:Ekaterina Stepanova doch' Novgorodskaia - Device graphic by Emma de Davyntre.jpeg|x400px]]
| devicecaption = Per pale gules and sable, an orle Or. Achievement art by [[Emma de Davyntre]]
}}

==Boiarynia Ekaterina Stepanova doch' Novgorodskaia==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): Kit, Kitty 
Pronouns: Out of garb: They/he When in garb: pronoun ambivalent 
 

====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
Badge: (Fieldless) A delf gules. 
 
Achievement: Upon a 12th century Rus helm affronty argent mantled gules and Or, two crossed herald's batons argent. 
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Deputy Herald, Barony of [[Northkeep]] (2001-2003)

* Regional Offices Held

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Actuarius Pursuivant (Deputy in charge of Warranting) (2016-2017)
** Tressure Herald (Heraldic Education) (2017-2018)
 

===Persona History:===
Ekaterina is the daughter of a wealthy fur trader named Stepan who has eschewed marriage in favor of attending her somewhat dim brother Ivan on his trips to Byzantium to conduct the family business. Because she is from Novgorod she can read and write her letters, and in order to "assist" her brother she has learned a smattering of other tongues as well.
 
We don't talk about why she isn't allowed in Baghdad. 
Alternate Personas: [http://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Stepan%20Tvorimir%20syn%20Ivanov Stepan Tvorimir syn Ivanov] & [http://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Yi%20Jun Yi Jun] 
 

===Interests:===
Vocal Heraldry, Court Heraldry, Heraldic Consultation, Onomastics (the study of names), Device Heraldry, Bardic Performance, Linguistics, Kyivan Rus and Novgorod, Korean Studies, Period Poetic formats, SCA History and Anthropology, Period Dyes, Historical Fashion Aesthetics, Anything that doesn't run fast enough. 
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
* Mooneschadowe Guardian 1999 - First Event 
* Wiesenfeuer Baronial 2001 - Rising Star 
* Northkeep Castellan 2003 - AoA 
* 2005-2016 Travels to other lands 
* 2016-2018 Namron, Northkeep 
* December 2018 - February 2024 Sojourn to the Palatine Barony of the Far West, aka South Korea 
* March 2024 - Dual Citizenship with the Midrealm
 

====Prior Groups:====
* Barony of [[Wiesenfeuer]]
* Barony of [[Namron]]
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
====[[Ivo Blackhawk]]====
I’ve known Kitty ever since they were 14, at their first event. I and my wife (we were only dating at that point) were sort of adopted by Kitty, and brought up back to their camp to show their mother. I felt a little like a lost puppy being presented at that point. That being said, there was absolutely no missing the fact that this kid was not, in any way shape or form, typical, and that if they stayed in the society, they were going to make waves, and accomplish great things. I’ve watched Kitty grow, grow up, and become one of the most incredible individuals I know of in their chosen fields. To say they are a force to be reckoned with would be a monumental understatement. 
 
About 5 years ago, as something of a side project, I started writing title cards for people along the theme of “If I were to introduce you in a book, this is how I would do it”. This is what I wrote for Kitty. 
 
''"Kitty wasn’t just ‘there’, she noisily radiated the type of quirky self confidence that can only be called inhuman. Where legends of demigods and superheroes wanted to dwell on the supposedly human aspects of doubt, Kitty bubbled with unusual confidence that seemed to outpace both her energy levels and her formidable education, if you can believe that. It was like a drug, you almost wanted to try and bottle it and sell it, telling yourself you could change the world if you could just somehow replicate this once precocious kid’s completely unique, if explosively extroverted, outlook on life."''
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Re-wrote Ansteorran College of Heralds Warranting Materials as Actuarius Herald (2017)
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Gilded Girnch - Barony of [[Eldern Hills]] (2018)
* Merlon of Northkeep - Barony of [[Northkeep]] (2018)
* Torsade of Namron - Barony of [[Namron]] (2020)
* Flint and Steel - Barony of [[Wiesenfeuer]] (2021)
 

===Affiliations:===
* Star - [[House Wolfstar]] 
 

===Mundane Information:===
Kit has been playing in the SCA since they were 12, and despite having spent roughly half of their adult life outside of the bounds of Ansteorra likes to think of themself as the Vindheim Cryptid. Most people recognize them by voice if not by face, though the face is pretty memorable as well.
 
Kit is always ready and willing to help people with their heraldic questions, and is especially enthusiastic about names research, and specifically to helping people see the joy inherent in membership within the Slav Squad. They can be reached at: [Mailto:kmonealis@gmail.com kmonealis@gmail.com]
 

====Special Needs:====
 

====In Case of Court:====
No surprises. Absolutely none. I promise I'll still cry, fear not. 

[[Category:Northkeep]]
[[Category:Out of Kingdom]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Persona Stories]]

Ekaterina Stepanova doch' Novgorodskaia

2024-10-18T03:07:49Z

Gulesetsable: /* Boiarynia Ekaterina Stepanova doch' Novgorodskaia */

{{Populace
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| location = [[Northkeep]] in absentia, Palatine Barony of the Far West
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| status = Active
| joindate = 1999
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| devicecaption = Per pale gules and sable, an orle Or. Achievement art by [[Emma de Davyntre]]
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==Boiarynia Ekaterina Stepanova doch' Novgorodskaia==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): Kit, Kitty 
Pronouns: Out of garb: They/he When in garb: pronoun ambivalent 
 

====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
Badge: (Fieldless) A delf gules. 
 
Achievement: Upon a 12th century Rus helm affronty argent mantled gules and Or, two crossed herald's batons argent. 
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Deputy Herald, Barony of [[Northkeep]] (2001-2003)

* Regional Offices Held

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Actuarius Pursuivant (Deputy in charge of Warranting) (2016-2017)
** Tressure Herald (Heraldic Education) (2017-2018)
 

===Persona History:===
Ekaterina is the daughter of a wealthy fur trader named Stepan who has eschewed marriage in favor of attending her somewhat dim brother Ivan on his trips to Byzantium to conduct the family business. Because she is from Novgorod she can read and write her letters, and in order to "assist" her brother she has learned a smattering of other tongues as well.
 
We don't talk about why she isn't allowed in Baghdad. 
Alternate Personas: [http://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Stepan%20Tvorimir%20syn%20Ivanov Stepan Tvorimir syn Ivanov] & [http://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Yi%20Jun Yi Jun] 
 

===Interests:===
Vocal Heraldry, Court Heraldry, Heraldic Consultation, Onomastics (the study of names), Device Heraldry, Bardic Performance, Linguistics, Kyivan Rus and Novgorod, Korean Studies, Period Poetic formats, SCA History and Anthropology, Period Dyes, Historical Fashion Aesthetics, Anything that doesn't run fast enough. 
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
* Mooneschadowe Guardian 1999 - First Event 
* Wiesenfeuer Baronial 2001 - Rising Star 
* Northkeep Castellan 2003 - AoA 
* 2005-2016 Travels to other lands 
* 2016-2018 Namron, Northkeep 
* December 2018 - February 2024 Sojourn to the Palatine Barony of the Far West, aka South Korea 
* March 2024 - Present Resident of the Midrealm, with as many visits as possible
 

====Prior Groups:====
* Barony of [[Wiesenfeuer]]
* Barony of [[Namron]]
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
====[[Ivo Blackhawk]]====
I’ve known Kitty ever since they were 14, at their first event. I and my wife (we were only dating at that point) were sort of adopted by Kitty, and brought up back to their camp to show their mother. I felt a little like a lost puppy being presented at that point. That being said, there was absolutely no missing the fact that this kid was not, in any way shape or form, typical, and that if they stayed in the society, they were going to make waves, and accomplish great things. I’ve watched Kitty grow, grow up, and become one of the most incredible individuals I know of in their chosen fields. To say they are a force to be reckoned with would be a monumental understatement. 
 
About 5 years ago, as something of a side project, I started writing title cards for people along the theme of “If I were to introduce you in a book, this is how I would do it”. This is what I wrote for Kitty. 
 
''"Kitty wasn’t just ‘there’, she noisily radiated the type of quirky self confidence that can only be called inhuman. Where legends of demigods and superheroes wanted to dwell on the supposedly human aspects of doubt, Kitty bubbled with unusual confidence that seemed to outpace both her energy levels and her formidable education, if you can believe that. It was like a drug, you almost wanted to try and bottle it and sell it, telling yourself you could change the world if you could just somehow replicate this once precocious kid’s completely unique, if explosively extroverted, outlook on life."''
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Re-wrote Ansteorran College of Heralds Warranting Materials as Actuarius Herald (2017)
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Gilded Girnch - Barony of [[Eldern Hills]] (2018)
* Merlon of Northkeep - Barony of [[Northkeep]] (2018)
* Torsade of Namron - Barony of [[Namron]] (2020)
* Flint and Steel - Barony of [[Wiesenfeuer]] (2021)
 

===Affiliations:===
* Star - [[House Wolfstar]] 
 

===Mundane Information:===
Kit has been playing in the SCA since they were 12, and despite having spent roughly half of their adult life outside of the bounds of Ansteorra likes to think of themself as the Vindheim Cryptid. Most people recognize them by voice if not by face, though the face is pretty memorable as well.
 
Kit is always ready and willing to help people with their heraldic questions, and is especially enthusiastic about names research, and specifically to helping people see the joy inherent in membership within the Slav Squad. They can be reached at: [Mailto:kmonealis@gmail.com kmonealis@gmail.com]
 

====Special Needs:====
 

====In Case of Court:====
No surprises. Absolutely none. I promise I'll still cry, fear not. 

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