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Alexios Milou

2026-06-16T16:19:26Z

Zubeydah: /* Affiliations: */

{{Populace
|photo = [[File:Alexios Milou - Portrait by Lorelei C Serafim.jpg|x400px]]
| photocaption = Portrait by [[Penelope Serafim]]
| location = [[Steppes]]
| regname= [https://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Alexios%20Milou Alexios Milou]
| status = Active
| joindate = 2018
| OP = [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/12246 Alexios Milou]
| device = [[File:Device Graphic Needed.png|x400px]]
| devicecaption =
}}

==Name==
Previously Known As: Dalton 
Nickname(s): 
Pronouns: 
 

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

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

* Regional Offices Held
**

* Kingdom Offices Held
**
 

===Persona History:===
Byzantine Empire of the 13th Century
 

===Interests:===
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
* First Event - Gulf Wars 30, in 2022. Became Man-At-Arms to Syr Matthew MacTyre of Meridies
* Barony of the Osprey event, Gatalop 41, 2022. Became squire to Syr Matthew MacTyre of Meridies
* Simultaneously received his Award of Arms and an Argent Rapier (Armigerous) award for fencing in 2023 at Meridies Court at Pennsic 50.
* Won his first tournament at Daggers and Hemlock, a team melee tourney.
* November 2023, invited to an invite-only tournament in Meridies, and was the 3rd runner up.
* 2024, moved to Ansteorra
 

====Prior Groups:====
* Citadel of the Southern Pass, Kingdom of the Outlands
* Barony of the Osprey, Kingdom of Meridies
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Consistently served as clean-up crew at all events attended in Meridies
* Won his first tournament at Daggers and Hemlock, a team melee tourney.
* November 2023, invited to an invite-only tournament in Meridies, and was the 3rd runner up.
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
 
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===Affiliations:===
* Oikeioi (Squire) to Syr Matthew MacTyre of Meridies
* House Hendel, a Household in Meridies
 

===Mundane Information:===
[[File:Sable shield.png|200px|thumb|left|Bearer of the Sable Shield of Ansteorra]][[Category:Sable Shield]]
 

====Special Needs:====
* Hearing comprehension, ptsd, and memory issues due to military service.
* Cannot consume alcohol of any kind due to medications.
 

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

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Steppes]

72nd Crown

2026-06-16T01:46:28Z

Zubeydah:

<div>
{{Crown
| reignnumber =
| crownportrait = [[File:Lochlan and Michelle.jpg|x400px]]
| photodesc = Photo by Richard Threlkeld / [[Caelin on Andrade]]
| sovereign = Lochlan III ([[Lochlan Dunn]]) ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3050 OP])
| consort = Michelle ([[Michelle Chantal de Charente]]) ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3439 OP])
| crowntournament = July 12, 2014 at Canton, TX; hosted by the Kingdom [https://youtu.be/5bhNtswB5-s?si=owBoOOMqB0tE-Eyw Video here]
| coronationdate = October 11, 2014 at [[Wiesenfeuer]]
| stepdowndate = April 11, 2015 at [[Shadowlands]]
| predecessors = [[71st_Crown| Sven Randullsson I and Antigone of York I]]
| heirs = [[73rd_Crown | Sven Randullsson II and Antigone of York II]]
}}
</div>

==Reign Overview==

====Notable Achievements====
Created three awards for children:
*1 - the [[Aquila Aurea of Ansteorra]] [fighting];
*2 - the [[Lilium Aureum of Ansteorra]] [A&S];
*3 - the [[Lyra Aurea of Ansteorra]] [service].

===Crown Tournament===
Event Stewards: 
Location: 
Host: 
Luncheon: 

===Coronation===
* Event Stewards:
* Site:
* Special Activities / notes:
** King's Champion Tournament

====Notes====

===Royal Whims or Declarations===
 
===Staff Members===
* Royal Steward:
* Chancellor:
* Head of Entourage:
* Sable Scroll Pursuivant:
* Golden Staff Herald:
* Largess Coordinator:
 

==Champions==
===Arts===
* Royal Bard: [[Robin of Gilwell]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3982 OP])
* Royal Middle Eastern Dance: [[Simha bint Yusuf]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10334 OP])
* Royal Artisan: [[Mykaru Kurodachi]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3574 OP])
 
===Combat===
* Queen's Champion: [[John Drake]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10510 OP])
* Queen's Blade of Honor: [[Millicent Rowan]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/11376 OP])
* King's Champion: [[Eberhart Stürmære]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10908 OP])
* King's Blade of Chivalry: [[Vladislav Strelec]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10094 OP])
* Royal Blade: [[Miguel Vaello de Villa Joiosa]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10398 OP])
* Royal Hunter: [[Gavin Mac Giolla Ruaidh]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1923 OP])
* Guardian of the Queen's Hope : [[Nils Athendoros]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/11036 OP])

 

==Peers Elevated==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Name
! Date
! Peerage
|-
| [[Simone Valery La Rousse]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4283 OP])|| 2014-11-22 || Laurel
|-
| [[Reis ap Tuder]] ap Wyn ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1026 OP]) || 2015-02-14 || Pelican
|-
| [[Jean Paul de Sens]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2514 OP]) || 2015-03-19 || Pelican
|-
| [[Deirdre Lasairiona ni Raghailligh]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1344 OP]) || 2015-03-19 || Laurel
|-
| [[Willoc mac Muiredaig]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4847 OP]) || 2015-03-19 || Laurel
|-
| [[Mykaru Kurodachi]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3574 OP]) || 2015-04-04 || Laurel
|-
| [[Geoffrey de Gournay]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10757 OP]) || 2015-04-11 || KSCA
|-
| [[Vladislav Strelec]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10094 OP]) || 2015-04-11 || KSCA
|-
| [[Caelan MacRob]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/844 OP])|| 2015-04-11 || Pelican
|-
| [[Honour du Bois]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2266 OP])|| 2015-04-11 || Pelican
|-
| [[William Cameron de Blakstan]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/892 OP]) || 2015-04-11 || Pelican
|-
|}
===Special Recognitions===
====[[Lions of Ansteorra|Lion]]====
[[Kyrus Logisson]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/252 OP]) 
 

====Gauntlets & Gloves====
'''King's Gauntlet'''
* [[Adalia VonderBerg]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/26 OP])
* [[Eberhart Stürmære]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10908 OP])
* [[Vincenti da Murano]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10506 OP])

'''Queen's Gloves'''
* [[Adelaide de Bourbon]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/33 OP])
* [[Adena Terricsdottir]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4905 OP])
* [[Asoph Hearts]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/568 OP])
* [[John Drake]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10510 OP])

==Progress While Heirs==
* Crown Tournament – Kingdom – Canton, TX
* Round Table – [[Elfsea]]
* Pennsic (Princess) – Out of kingdom
* Steppes Artisan – [[Steppes]]
* Elfsea Baronial College – [[Elfsea]]
* Laurel’s Prize Tourney – [[Loch Soilleir]]
* Triumphe of the Eclipse – [[Mooneschadowe]]
* Loch Ruadh Fest 2014 – A Day of Games (Princess) – [[Loch Ruadh]]
* Namron Protectorate – [[Namron]]

===Words of the Coronet===
 

==Progress While Crown==
* Coronation/King's Champion - [[Wiesenfeuer]]
* Tournament of the Smitten Heart (King) - [[Bjornsborg]]
* Rapiers and Romance (Queen) - [[Brad Leah]]
* Hail the Striking Falcon - Calontir
* Bryn Gwylad Baronial & Royal Huntsman - [[Bryn Gwlad]]
* Queen's Champion - Kingdom - Burkburnett, TX
* Bordermarch Autumn Melees - [[Bordermarch]]
* Ottoman Yule Revel & Middle Eastern Dance Competition (Queen) - [[Stargate]]
* Yule - [[Wiesenfeuer]]
* 12th Night - [[Steppes]]
* Crown Tournament - Kingdom - Houston, TX
* Winterkingdom - [[Northkeep]]
* Candlemas - [[Bryn Gwlad]]
* Kingdom A&S and Provincial Games - [[Mooneschadowe]]
* Weekend at the Tavern (Queen) - [[Bjornsborg]]
* Gulf War XXIV - out of kingdom
* Elfsea Spring Faire - [[Elfsea]]
* Coronation/King's Champion - Kingdom - Groesbeck, TX
 
===Words of the Crown===

===Words of the Populace===
 

==Reign Notes==
===Garb/Accoutrements===

===Trivia===

 

==Reign Photos and Media==
<gallery caption="Our Crown" widths="150px">
</gallery>

[[Category:Crowns of Ansteorra]]
[[Category:Royalty]]
[[Category:2014]]
[[Category:2015]]

Johann von Aue

2026-06-15T20:06:19Z

Zubeydah: /* Classes Taught */

{{Populace
|photo = [[File:Johan von Aue - Photo by Duchess Danielle.jpg|x400px]]
| photocaption = [[Vindheim Premier Coronet Tourney]], December 2021. Photo by April Edwards
| location = [[Mooneschadowe]]
| regname= [https://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Johann+Wolfgang+von+Aue Johann Wolfgang von Aue]
| status = Active
| joindate = 1989
| OP = [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2586 Johann Wolfgang von Aue]
| device = [[File:Johan Von Aue Device 2.png|x400px]]
| devicecaption = Per pale vert and sable, three buckles Or.
}}

==Honorable Lord Johann von Aue, CBM==
Previously Known As: Johann von Brandenburg 
Nickname(s): 
Pronouns: 
 

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

===Offices Held:===
* Local Offices Held
** Former Rapier Marshal, Barony of [[Northkeep]]
** Former Deputy Knights Marshal of [[Northkeep]]
 

===Persona History:===
German, 1585 
Secondary persona, German 1380s (same name)
 

===Interests:===
* Cut & Thrust Combat
* Rapier Combat
* Harnischfechten
* Elizabethan Military Life
* Period Combat research
* Wars of the Protestant Reformation
* Blacksmithing
* Armoring
* Study of the Hundred Years War
* Hat Making
* (Former interest) Chivalric Combat
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
Castellan I: First event attended! 
 

====Prior Groups:====
* Northkeep
 

===Populous Provided Information:===
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Provost of [[Northkeep]] twice
* Premier Cut and Thrust Champion of [[Northkeep]]
* Premier Cut and Thrust Champion of [[Vindheim]]
* 3rd Cut and Thrust Champion of Vindheim
* Longsword Champion of Moonschadowe, Triumph of the Eclipse, 9/16/2017
* Part of the team that drafted rules for the SCA harnischfechten experiments, and participates in them. (These rules went live at Pennsic 2024)
* Frequent participator in reviewing and playtesting combat experiments:
** Sidesword/Cut & Thrust
** Rapier Spear
** Cut & Thrust Melees
* Donated a falchion to be a pass-down prize for Northkeep's C&T champion
 
[[File:Johann von Aue.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Photo by [[Diarmait ua Dhuinn]] January 2012, Winterkingdom]]
====Classes Taught====
* Elizabethan Pike Drill: Castellan 5/31/2003
* Introduction to German Rappier: Winterkingdom 2/6/2010
* Introduction to German Longsword: Winterkingdom 1/29/2011
* Bolognese Sidesword Basics: Winterkingdom 1/28/2012
* Test Cutting with Sharp Swords: Winterkingdom 1/28/2023
* Marozzo Guard Progression: Virtual Academy of the Rapier 5/6/2020
* Regimental Broadsword and Saber: Virtual Academy of the Rapier 12/27/2020
* The Dobringer Flouyrish for German Longsword: Virtual Academy of the Rapier 4/28/2024
* Farfalla Di Ferro for Longsword: Virtual Academy of the Rapier 4/28/2024
* 2 Plays from the Anonimo Bolognese: Academia de la Spada 8/17/2024
* Types of Medieval Tournaments: Uploaded to the Ansteorra Repository of Class Handouts (Facebook Group)
* The Luttrell Psalter: Uploaded to the Ansteorra Repository of Class Handouts (Facebook Group)
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
 

===Affiliations:===
* Provost to [[Orlando Giovanni de Gilead]]
* Apprentice to [[Diarmait ua Dhuinn]]
* Captain of the Company of the Lynx Argent: www.lynxargent.org
* Crew member, [[The Raptor]]
* Previously Cadet to Don [[Timothy le Corbusier]]
* Students:
** [[Loran Augustin]]
** [[Adean Blackwind]]
 

===Mundane Information===
[[File:Sable shield.png|200px|thumb|left|Bearer of the Sable Shield of Ansteorra]] Provost of Tattershall Tulsa (formerly the Tulsa School of Defense).
* YouTube Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/@joneppler9259 Oklahoma Hedge Knight]
* Member, Medieval Academy of America
* Member, Medieval Association of the Midwest
 

====Special Needs:====
 

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

[[Category:Blade of Merit]]
[[Category:Champions of Vindheim]]
[[Category:Northkeep]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:People of Vindheim]]
[[Category:Sable Shield]]

43rd Crown

2026-06-15T17:54:45Z

Zubeydah:

<div>
{{Crown
| reignnumber = 43rd
| crownportrait = [[File:Timotheos Kalamanos and Allyson Tymmess.jpg|x400px]]
| photodesc =
| sovereign = Timotheos ([[Timotheos Kalamanos]])([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4571 OP])
| consort = Allyson ([[Allyson Tymmes]])([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/244 OP])
| crowntournament = April 15, 2000 at [[Loch Soilleir]] [https://youtu.be/Zoh_3gRP1Dw?si=Vcurr09O1Jx_4uEI Video of Finals Here]
| coronationdate = July 22, 2000 at [[Raven's Fort]] - [http://www.generich.com/elfsea/page50b.htm Photos by Armand Dragonetti]
| stepdowndate = January 13, 2001 at [[Western Region]]
| predecessors = [[42nd_Crown | Alaric Drake and Kay Leigh Drake ]]
| heirs = [[44th_Crown | Jason MacPherson I and Saereid Sigmundsdottir I ]]
}}
</div>

==Reign Overview==

===Crown Tournament===
Event Stewards: 
Location: 
Host: 
Luncheon: 

===Coronation===
* Event Stewards:
* Site:
* Special Activities / notes:
** Sovereign's Champion Tournament

====Notes====

===Royal Whims or Declarations===
 
===Staff Members===
* Royal Steward:
* Chancellor:
* Head of Entourage:
* Sable Scroll Pursuivant:
* Golden Staff Herald:
* Largess Coordinator:
 

==Champions==
===Arts===
* Royal Bard: [[Eleanor Fairchild]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1578 OP])

 
===Combat===
* Consort's Champion: [[Edward Mercer]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1520 OP])
* Consort's Blade of Honor: [[Duncan Hepburn]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1467 OP])
* Sovereign's Champion: [[Duncan Arthur Ross the Black]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1464 OP])
* Sovereign's Blade of Chivalry: [[Gustav Hastings]]([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2121 OP])
* Sovereign's Lancer: [[Lorraine Fraser]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3068 OP])
* Royal Hunter: [[Sebastian Eton Frobishire]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4179 OP])
* Guardian of the Consort's Hope - [[Ian MacConacher]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2312 OP])

 

==Peers Elevated==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Name
! Date
! Peerage
|-
|[[Agripina Argyra]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/89 OP]) || 2000-08-05 || Laurel
|-
|[[Francois la Flamme]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1851 OP]) || 2000-12-02 || Pelican
|-
|[[Genevieve de Courtanvaux]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1939 OP]) || 2001-01-06 || Laurel
|-
|[[Jovianus Skleros]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2661 OP]) || 2001-01-13 || Laurel
|}

===Special Recognitions===
====[[Lions of Ansteorra|Lion]]====
[[Emrys Shaunnon]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1679 OP])
 

====Gauntlets & Gloves====
'''King's Gauntlet''' 
*[[Dominic Mac Conmara]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1421 OP])
*[[Godwin of Edington]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2051 OP])
*[[Kezia Kiabarta]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2874 OP])
*[[Niklas Vasilevich]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3622 OP])
*[[Richard Fairbourne]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3923 OP])
*[[Robert McFarland|Robert Michael McPharlan]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3959 OP])
 
'''Queen's Glove''' 
*[[Duncan Hepburn]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1467 OP])
*[[Edward Mercer]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1520 OP])
*[[Lorraine Deerslayer]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3067 OP])
*[[Robert McFarland|Robert Michael McPharlan]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3959 OP])

==Progress While Heirs==

===Words of the Coronet===
 

==Progress While Crown==
 
===Words of the Crown===

===Words of the Populace===
 

==Reign Notes==
===Garb/Accoutrements===

===Trivia===

 

==Reign Photos and Media==
<gallery caption="Our Crown" widths="150px">
[[File:Timotheos and Allyson.jpg|200px|thumb|left|]]
</gallery>

[[Category:Royalty]]
[[Category:Crowns of Ansteorra]]
[[Category:2000]]
[[Category:2001]]

45th Crown

2026-06-15T17:53:42Z

Zubeydah:

<div>
{{Crown
| reignnumber = 45th
| crownportrait = [[File:Reign Photo Unavailable.png|x400px]]
| photodesc =
| sovereign = Duncan ([[Duncan Arthur Ross the Black]]) ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1464 OP])
| consort = Larissa ([[Larissa Alwynn Clarewoode]])([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2952 OP])
| crowntournament = March 3, 2001 in [[Emerald Keep]] - [http://www.generich.com/elfsea/page81b.htm Photos by Armand Dragonetti] [https://youtu.be/wIxQyzllHb0?si=OPM8Z_3oB7jNKo2w Video of Finals HERE]
| coronationdate = July 07, 2001 in [[Threebridges]] - [http://www.generich.com/elfsea/page77b.htm Photos by Armand Dragonetti]
| stepdowndate = January 12, 2002 at [[Crossrode Keep]]
| predecessors = [[44th_Crown | Jason MacPherson I and Saereid Sigmundsdottir I]]
| heirs = [[46th_Crown | Aaron MacGregor and Britta MacGregor]]
}}
</div>

==Reign Overview==

====Notable Achievements====
*Created the Queen's Ring of Ansteorra. It was closed 7/20/2002.
*Created the Vine Staff of Ansteorra. It was closed 7/20/2002.
 

===Crown Tournament===
Event Stewards: 
Location: 
Host: [[Emerald Keep]] 
Luncheon: 

===Coronation===
* Event Stewards: [[Allyson Tymmes]] & [[Ameline du Bois]]
* Site: Bluebonnet Ballroom inside the E.R. Herford University Center at the University of Texas, Arlington, TX
* Host: [[Threebridges]]
* Feast Steward: [[Caelin on Andrede]]
* Out-of-Kingdom Liason: [[Timotheous Kalamanos]]
* Special Activities / notes:
** Sovereign's Champion Tournament: The Tournament will be a single elimination, best 2 out of 3 using multiple weapon styles. In each pairing, the combatant with the highest order of precedence will choose the weapon style for the 1st fight. The weapon style for the 2nd fight is chosen by the lower op combatant. If a 3rd fight is required, the remaining unused weapon style will then be used. The styles to choose from will be: sword and shield, two weapons, and great swords with a length of 60 inches or more.

====Notes====

===Royal Whims or Declarations===
 
===Staff Members===
* Royal Steward:
* Chancellor:
* Head of Entourage:
* Sable Scroll Pursuivant:
* Golden Staff Herald:
* Largess Coordinator:
* Privy Secretary: [[Rixende de Rouen]]
 

==Champions==
===Arts===
* Royal Bard: [[Antigonus Bearbait]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/430 OP])

 

===Combat===
* Consort's Champion: [[Robert McFarland|Robert Michael McPharlan]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3959 OP])
* Consort's Blade of Honor: [[Erasmus von Eisenwald über Tauberbischofsheim|Erasmus von Eisenwald uber Tauberbischofsheim]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1690 OP])
* Sovereign's Champion: [[Abd al-Mahdi Jamal ibn Hakim]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/13 OP])
* Sovereign's Blade of Chivalry: [[Abd al-Mahdi Jamal ibn Hakim]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/13 OP])
* Sovereign's Lancer: [[Alexis la Bouche]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/213 OP])
* Royal Hunter: [[Fearghus MacKenna]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1798 OP])
* Guardian of the Consort's Hope - [[Jennifer Mac Conacher]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2536 OP])

 

==Peers Elevated==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Name
! Date
! Peerage
|-
|[[Gwenllian ferch Maredudd]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2147 OP]) || 2001-07-14 || Pelican
|-
|[[Ansgar of Aachen]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/424 OP]) || 2001-07-28 || Pelican
|-
|[[Gideon MacLeod]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1998 OP]) || 2001-07-28 || KSCA
|-
|[[Gwynaeth Angharad of Glamorgan]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2155 OP]) || 2001-07-28 || Laurel
|-
|[[Guy Lestrange]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2123 OP]) || 2001-08-18 || KSCA
|-
|[[Suvdchin of Moritu]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4381 OP]) || 2001-08-18 || Laurel
|-
|[[Modius von Mergentheim]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3480 OP]) || 2001-09-08 || Pelican
|-
|[[Darius of the Bells]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1298 OP]) || 2001-09-22 || Laurel
|-
|[[Aethelstan Aethelmearson]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/79 OP]) || 2001-10-13 || Laurel
|-
|[[Ceridwen Tir Gwstriff]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1023 OP]) || 2001-10-13 || Pelican
|-
|[[Margaret Fletcher]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3217OP]) || 2001-10-13 || Pelican
|-
|[[Rumil Fletcher]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4071 OP]) || 2001-10-13 || Pelican
|-
|[[Eule von Haginbald]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1756 OP]) || 2001-10-20 || Laurel
|-
|[[Isobel Grace Hadleigh]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2407 OP]) || 2001-10-20 || Laurel
|-
|[[Ihon Vinson MacFergus]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2335 OP]) || 2001-11-03 || Laurel
|-
|[[Curstaidh Magorlick]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1216 OP]) || 2001-12-08 || Pelican
|-
|[[Airaklee Wolf]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/115 OP]) || 2002-01-05 || MSCA
|}

===Special Recognitions===
====[[Lions of Ansteorra|Lion]]====
[[Galen of Bristol]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1901 OP])
 

====Gauntlets & Gloves====
'''King's Gauntlet''' 
*[[Ciannait Chaimbeul]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1099 OP])
*[[Finnian Tulloch MacLeod]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1817 OP])
*[[Morgan Buchanan]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3513 OP])
*[[Rosalia di Bellavita]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4031 OP])
*[[Tomas O Niallagain]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4589 OP])
 
'''Queen's Glove''' 
*[[Augaire Uisnigh]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/591 OP])
*[[Borek Vitalievich Volkov]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/713 OP])
*[[Kayleigh Drake]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2820 OP])
*[[Mary Elizabeth Wickham]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3291 OP])
*[[Modius von Mergentheim]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3480 OP])
*[[Robert McFarland|Robert Michael McPharlan]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3959 OP])
*[[Simone Valery La Rousse]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4283 OP])

==Progress While Heirs==
As provided by Lady [[Rixende de Rouen]], Privy Secretary to Their Royal Highnesses Duncan and Larissa
* June 8-16 Lillies
* June 22-24 Lindenwood Masked Ball
* June 29-30 Academy of the Bow

===Words of the Coronet===
 

==Progress While Crown==
As provided by Lady [[Rixende de Rouen]], Privy Secretary to Their Royal Highnesses Duncan and Larissa
* July 6-8 Coronation
* July 13-15 Ansteorran Heraldic Symposium
* July 27-29 Queen's Champion
* August 3-5 Red Tape
* August 10-19 Pennsic
* Aug 31- Sept 2 Gothic War
* September 7-9 Stargate Baronial
* September 14-16 Defender of the Fort
* September 21-23 Elfsea Defender
* September 28- 30 Bryn Gwlad Baronial (Duncan)
* September 28-30 Wiesenfeuer Baronial (Larissa)
* October 5-7 Crown Tournament
* October 12-14 Namron Protectorate
* October 19-21 Bjornsburg Baronial
* November 2-4 Kingdom A&S
* November 9-11 Three Kings
* November 16-18 Autumn Melees
* November 29- December 1 Central Regional Tribute
* December 7-9 Stargate Yule Revel
* December 14-16 Dragonsfire Tor Yule Revel
* January 18-20 Coronation
 
===Words of the Crown===

===Words of the Populace===
 

==Reign Notes==
Her Highness Larissa is allergic to Sulphites in any form. Therefore, Her Highness requests that you inform Her of the contents of any form of alcoholic beverage She is given. This also means that Her Highness can not have any uncooked wine. 
===Garb/Accoutrements===
* Some of the Queen's ensembles for this reign were sewn by [[Anya Gordon Lamont]]. 
===Trivia===
* In August of this reign, their Majesty's home was [http://lists.ansteorra.org/pipermail/ansteorra-announce2-ansteorra.org/2001-September/004610.html struck by a tornado.]
 

==Reign Photos and Media==
<gallery caption="Our Crown" widths="150px">
</gallery>

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[[Category:Crowns of Ansteorra]]
[[Category:2001]]
[[Category:2002]]

29th Crown

2026-06-15T17:52:15Z

Zubeydah: /* Reign Notes */

<div>
{{Crown
| reignnumber = 29th
| crownportrait = [[File:Reign Photo Unavailable.png|x400px]]
| photodesc =
| sovereign = Kein I ([[Kein MacEwan]]) ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2827 OP])
| consort = Alisha I ([[Alisha MacLeod]]) ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/228 OP])
| crowntournament = May 8, 1993 in [[Mendersham]]
| coronationdate = July 17, 1993 in [[Bryn Gwlad]]
| stepdowndate = January 22, 1994 in [[the Steppes]]
| predecessors = [[28th Crown|Sutan Bloodaxe and Regina Gunnvor Morningstar ]]
| heirs = [[30th_Crown | Inman McMoore VI and Athena Morcan Derwyn Ddoo II ]]
}}
</div>

==Reign Overview==

===Crown Tournament===
Event Stewards: 
Location: 
Host: 
Luncheon: 

===Coronation===
* Event Stewards:
* Site:
* Special Activities / notes:
** Sovereign's Champion Tournament

====Notes====

===Royal Whims or Declarations===
 
===Staff Members===
"Our first Reign, we had a tiny entourage. Cynric, Pendaran and Jehanne. Daffyd and Octavia also helped for northern events. Pendaran was our Herald (with Galen of Bristol providing backup). Cynric was our Scribe and pretty much everything else. Jehanne took care of Alisha." 
 

==Champions==
===Combat===
* Queen's Champion: [[Ericus the Silverhand]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1716 OP])
* King's Champion: [[Hector Philip Martel]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2222 OP])
 

==Peers Elevated==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Name
! Date
! Peerage
|-
| [[Conor Mac Cinneide]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1158 OP]) || 1993-07-17 || Laurel
|-
| [[Rowan Beatrice von Kampfer]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4055 OP]) || 1993-07-31 || Pelican
|-
| [[Rhodri ap Gwythyr]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3901 OP]) || 1993-10-02 || Knight
|-
| [[Jean Richard Malcolmson]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2516 OP]) || 1993-10-23 || Knight
|-
| [[Meadhbh ni Ruaidh o Chonnemara]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3332 OP]) || 1993-11-13 || Laurel
|-
| [[Brigitta Olavsdatter of Kiel]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/793 OP]) || 1993-12-11 || Laurel
|-
| [[Caitlin Anna ni Sheanain]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/857 OP]) || 1993-12-11 || Pelican
|-
| [[Dunstana Talana the Violet]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1482 OP]) || 1993-12-11 || Laurel
|-
| [[Tarl Godric the Brokentoe]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4447 OP]) || 1993-12-11 || Laurel
|-
| [[Abd al-Mahdi Jamal ibn Hakim]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/13 OP]) || 1994-01-08 || Knight
|-
| [[Colin Severne]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1138 OP]) || 1994-01-08 || Laurel
|}

===Special Recognitions===
====[[Lions of Ansteorra|Lion]]====
* [[Hakon de Decker]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2180 OP])
 

====Gauntlets & Gloves====
'''King's Gauntlet''' 
* [[Dafydd Whitacre]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1241 OP])
* [[Pendaran Glamorgan]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3731 OP])
 
'''Queen's Glove''' 
* [[Ariella Christine d'Ailles]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/507 OP])
* [[Jehanne d'Avignon]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2530 OP])
* [[Octavia de Verdon]] ([https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3635 OP])

==Progress While Heirs==

===Words of the Coronet===
 

==Progress While Crown==
 
===Words of the Crown===
====Black Star, September 1993====
 Our heartfelt thanks go to everyone who expressed their concern for Alisha’s health. She is fine. We wish to congratulate our King’s Champion, Duke Hector; our Queen’s Champion, Don Ericus the Silverhand; and our Royal Archer, James of Inness. They did well.
 
 Pennsic was great! Actually, as we write this, we haven’t gone yet, but it has always been great in the past so we think it is a safe bet. Thank you to all the people who were (will be) of great assistance to us there.
 
 On Labor Day Weekend, we will host the King and Queen of the Outlands at the Gothic Wars in Adlersruhe. If you are a fighter, please come out and help us show them how Ansteorrans have fun. On the same weekend, the Barony of Namron is hosting the Kingdom Arts & Sciences event. The Laurels have some very interesting activities planned. If you are an artisan, please attend and have a good time in Our name. If you are both a fighter and an artisan, you have a difficult choice to make.
 
 Here is our Schedule for the month of September: 
03 – 05 : Gothic Wars
 10 - 12: Stargate Baronial Champion (Kein), Equestrian College/A Day In Urbino (Alisha)
 12 – 19: Defender of the Fort
 24 – 26: Elfsea Defender
 
 We will be holding a Great Officers of State meeting at Elfsea Defender. We will also hold the following Peerage Circles:
* Chivalry: Raven’s Fort & Namron Protectorate
* Pelicans: Elfsea
* Laurels: Stargate Baronial & Namron Protectorate
 We would like to close by setting forth in black and white Our policy on threatening or obscene phone calls or letters. They are illegal and will not be tolerated. They will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Please understand that this in no way inhibits normal, legal communication. Anyone may express their viewpoints in a legal manner. We feel that members of our Society should also address each other courteously, especially if they disagree. We hope this will end the matter and we can put it behind us. 
 Kein, Rex. Alisha, Regina
 

===Words of the Populace===
 

==Reign Notes==
* During the final round of the Crown Tournament, Duke [[Hector Martel]] took the first point. In the second bout, Sir Kein took Duke Martel's leg. He then invited Duke Martel to yield, and Duke Martel utilized his Prerogative to resign from the tournament in favor of Sir Kein. [https://youtu.be/ClCTUYmByro?si=ZZIHmRG932K9dinW Video HERE].

===Garb/Accoutrements===

===Trivia===

 

==Reign Photos and Media==
<gallery caption="Our Crown" widths="150px">
</gallery>

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[[Category:Royalty]]
[[Category:1993]]
[[Category:1994]]
[[Category:Royalty Photo Needed]]

Adelaide Sarsfield

2026-06-14T01:13:39Z

Zubeydah: /* Honorable Lady Adelaide Sarsfield, Candidate-Elect to the Order of the Pelican */

{{OOKP
|photo = [[File:Adelaide Sarsfield Portrait.jpg]]
| photocaption =
| location = Cum an Iolair, Calontir
| regname= [http://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Adelaide%20Sarsfield Adelaide Sarsfield]
| status = Active
| joindate = 1993
| OP = [https://op.calontir.org/persona.php?p=4418 Calontir OP]
| device = [[File:Adelaide Sarsfield Device.png|x400px]]
| devicecaption = Per chevron argent and azure, two fleurs-de-lys sable and a martlet argent.
}}

==Mistress Adelaide Sarsfield, OP==
Previously Known As: Annalee 
Nickname(s): Badelaide 
Pronouns: She/Her 
 

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

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Minister of Children, Barony of [[Eldern Hills]], in the 1990s.
** Minister of Children, Cum an Iolair, Calontir, 2014 - 2016
** Minister of Arts & Sciences, Cum an Iolair, Calontir, 2019 - Present

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Minister of Children, Kingdom of Calontir, 2016 - 2019
 

===Persona History:===
14th-15th Century England 
 

===Interests:===
* Children's Activities
* Fiber Arts
* Small Metals
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
First Event: [[Eldern Hills]] Baronial, 1993 
Lived in Ansteorra from 1993 - 2002. Took a break due to family for a time. 
Moved to Calontir and began participating again from 2015 - present. 
 

====Prior Groups:====
* Barony of [[Eldern Hills]], Ansteorra
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
* [http://calontiri.info/index.php?title=Adelaide_Sarsfield Calontir Wiki Entry]
 

====[[Zubeydah]]====
I met this good gentle at the 2020 Northkeep wInterKingdom, during the pre-event setup. She and a friend were there in the main hall, busily setting up huge, round tables that were as tall as they were. I was delighted to meet this ex-pat of Ansteorra, presently living in Calontir - her demeanor was merry and she happily labored to help the event, although she was attending wInterKingdom not as an instructor or staff member, but simply as a student. When I learned from asking her, and others, that this was her fourth wInterKingdom, and that she just liked to help out her neighbors, I was impressed! 
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Competed in the 2014 Queen's Prize Tournament, entering a card woven bag. Sponsored by HE Marguerite des Baux.
* Entered the Blank Border competition at Kris Kinder, 2019, in Calontir.
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
 

===Affiliations:===
* Apprentice to Mistress Lillian Bowyer
 

===Mundane Information:===
 

====Special Needs:====
 

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

[[Category:Calontir]]
[[Category:Eldern Hills]]
[[Category:Out of Kingdom]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:People of Vindheim]]
[[Category:Red Bowl]]
[[Category:Peers]]
[[Category:Pelicans]]

Fallen Stars of Ansteorra

2026-06-11T22:27:50Z

Zubeydah: /* P - R */

We have lost many bright Stars of Ansteorra over the years. This page is for all of them. 

===History of the Rolls of the Fallen Stars===
At our Argent Anniversary, the names of 47 armigerous Ansteorrans was read aloud by HL [[Snorri Hallson]]. His words were: "Thus follows a list of 47 armigerous Ansteorrans who have departed this life. Know them all, be they Royalty or simple armiger, that with their passing we have lost forever some part of the spirit of Ansteorra."

Since that time, we have lost many others from our ranks. Where possible, they are listed here. If you know of a name that should be added to this roll, please contact the wiki administrator, Zubeydah al-Badawiyyah, at: [mailto:Zubeydah@gmail.com Zubeydah@gmail.com]

'''**Please Note: In the case of the deceased - if they did not authorize a Personal wiki page during their lifetimes, we must have the written consent of their estate/heirs to create one. However, we CAN collect stories about our Fallen Stars, to lighten our sorrow with such good memories. Please feel free to email them to the wiki administrator.** '''

----

==A - C==
Lord [[Aarion Kyrkwood Mountain-Gate of Amberglade]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Aarion%20Kyrkwood%20Mountain-Gate%20of%20Amberglade&id=2 OP]

Sheik [[Abdullah Mohammed ben al a Assani]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/16 OP]

Baroness [[Adelicia Brabent of Twyce Holey Wood]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Adelicia%20Brabant&id=38 OP]

Lady [[Lady Adriana Margherita di Betto]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Adriana%20Margherita%20di%20Betto&id=52 OP]

Milord [[Aed Vilhialmsson]]

Lord [[Aelwyn of Alburn]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Aelwyn%20of%20Alburn&id=73 OP] : [http://lists.ansteorra.org/pipermail/ansteorra-ansteorra.org/2011-June/157630.html Ansteorran Email List notification]

His Excellency, Master [[Aethelstan Aethelmearson]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Aethelstan%20Aethelmearson&id=79 OP]

Honorable Lady [[Agostina Elisabetta da San Germano]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Agostina%20Elisabetta%20da%20San%20Germano&id=10475 OP]

Honorable Lady [[Aidan Aileran O'Comhraidhe]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Aidan%20Aileran%20O%27Comhraidhe&id=93 OP]

Lady [[Aislinn of Cravenhest]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Aislinn%20of%20Cravenhest&id=120 OP]

Lord [[Alan MacRonan MacCalum]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Alan%20MacRonan%20MacCalum&id=130 OP]

Don [[Alaric Greythorn of Glen Mor]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Alaric%20Greythorn%20of%20Glen%20Mor&id=140 OP]

His Excellency, Baron [[Alcuin of Argyle]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Alcuin%20of%20Argyle&id=159 OP]

Lady [[Aldis Brunisdottir]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/166 OP]

Honorable Lady [[Aleana o'r Gorwydd Serennog]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Aleana%20o%27r%20Gorwydd%20Serennog&id=172 OP]

Lord [[Aleric Ironleg]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/178 OP]

Lady [[Alexandra Bentbow]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Alexandra%20Bentbow&id=10855 OP]

Her Excellency, [[Alix de Curci]]/Morag, Baroness Raven's Fort - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/234 OP]

Lord [[Allon McBain]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/243 OP]

Lord [[Alton Le Peto]], Captain of Alton's Company - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/257 OP]

Mistress [[Alys Carvelsdatter]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Alys%20Carvelsdatter&id=262 OP]

Milady [[Amarynth Imrae Rhys]]

Lord [[Ambrose Blackwood]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/289 OP]

Baroness [[Ana Maria de Mercedes de Cerdanya]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Mercedes%20de%20Cerdanya&id=304 OP]

Mistress [[Anastacia Marie Travarra]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Anastacia%20Marie%20Travarra&id=309 OP]

Honorable Lord [[Anebairn MacPharlaine of Arrochar]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Anebairn%20MacPharlaine%20of%20Arrochar&id=332 OP]

Her Excellency, Baroness [[Angharad Rhonwen of Caerleon]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Angharad%20Rhonwen%20of%20Caerleon&id=353 OP]

Her Excellency, Baroness [[Anna Stitcher]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/393 OP]

Countess [[Anora Frayne of Winward]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Anora%20Frayne%20of%20Winward&id=421 OP]

Honorable Lord [[Antigonus Bearbait]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Antigonus%20Bearbait&id=430 OP]

Master [[Aodhan Ite an Fhithich]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/453 OP]

Honorable Lady [[Arabella de Montecute]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/469 OP]

Master [[Arachna the Red]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Arachne%20the%20Red&id=473 OP]

Lady [[Arianna of Greytower]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Arianna%20of%20Greytower&id=492 OP]

Lord [[Arlen Tyrell MacWard]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Arlen%20Tyrell%20MacWard&id=515 OP]

Mistress [[Arlene the Soother]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Arlene%20the%20Soother&id=516 OP]

Lady [[Arnbiorg Nic an Ghabhann]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Arnbiorg%20Nic%20an%20Ghabhann&id=526 OP] : Announcement on the Kingdom Email list of his passing: '''[http://lists.ansteorra.org/pipermail/ansteorra-ansteorra.org/1996-August/086522.html here].'''

Honorable Lord [[Arnbjorn Sprakkaleggr]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/528 OP]

Honorable Lord [[Artair MacMora]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Artair%20MacMora&id=538 OP]

His Excellency, Baron Eldern Hills [[Arthfael o Frynmawr]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Arthfael%20o%20Frynmawr&id=541 OP]

Lord [[Arthur FitzRichard]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Arthur%20FitzRichard&id=543 OP]

Honorable Lord [[Athelstan of Staffordshire]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Athelstan%20of%20Staffordshire&id=580 OP]: [http://lists.ansteorra.org/pipermail/ansteorra-ansteorra.org/1995-May/083664.html Kingdom Email List Notification]

His Excellency, Baron Steppes [[Aulus Allemanius Draconis]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Aulus%20Allemanius%20Draconis&id=595 OP]

Lady [[Avalonia Rue du Loch]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Avalonia%20Rue%20du%20Loch&id=605 OP]

Don [[Benedict Ashton]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Benedict%20Ashton&id=657 OP]

Lady [[Bianca Giovanni Bennetti Leilah]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/676 OP]

HL [[Bice di Pietro]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Bice%20di%20Pietro&id=680 OP]

Baron Namron, Master [[Bjorn Magnusson Esping]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Bjorn%20Magnusson%20Esping&id=691 OP]

[[Bjorn Meaddranka]]

Lord [[Blaan Wilhelm von Bamburg]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/694 OP]

Lord [[Blume the Mad]], also known as Andhvari - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Blume%20the%20Mad&id=706 OP]

Lord [[Bodvar Bogsveigir]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/11316 OP]

Mistress [[Branwyn O'Brallaghan]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Branwyn%20O%27Brallaghan&id=734 OP]

Lord [[Brett MacNelly]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Brett%20MacNelly&id=762 OP]. [https://sandradodd.com/people/obituaries/brett SCA Obituary Page and Photo]

Her Excellency, Baroness [[Brianna ny Oran]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Brianna%20ny%20Oran&id=781 OP]

Sir [[Burke Kyriell MacDonald]], KSCA, OP - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/834 OP]

Mistress [[Cadi ferch Branwen]] - [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Cadi%20ferch%20Bradwen&id=839 OP]

His Excellency, Baron [[Cadwallader the Crazed]] (Cad, to all who knew him) - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/841 OP]

Lady [[Cairistiona nic Laren]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/854 OP]

Honorable Lady [[Cairenn of Cu Ruadh Keep]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/853 OP]

Mistress [[Caitlin Anna ni Sheanain]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/857 OP]

Honorable Lady [[Caitlin Nan Cnoc Airghead]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/866 OP]

Lord [[Caradoc of Bordermarch]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/910 OP]

Lady [[Cassandra McCullom]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/929 OP]

Lady [[Castellana del Mar]] - [https://heralds.westkingdom.org/Awards/individual.php?namecode=6907 OP]

Her Excellency, Mistress [[Catrin ferch Gwillym o Gonway]], OL - [http://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/974 OP]

Baroness [[Ceinwen ferch Rhuel]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1004 OP]

Honorable Lady [[Cerelia de Lacy of Sherborne]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1019 OP]

Honorable Lord [[Charles bar Sinister]] (Charlie the Bastard) - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1044 OP]

Lord [[Charles Corwinson]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1033 OP]

Sir [[Chiang Ti Lung]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1053 OP]

Don [[Christoforo Antonio Passavanti]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1073 OP] - [http://lists.ansteorra.org/pipermail/ansteorra-ansteorra.org/2009-February/146895.html Kingdom Email notification]

Lord [[Christopher Hamilton]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1082 OP]

Lord [[Cianan O'Domhnaill]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1098 OP]

Lord [[Ciaran Rhys O'Meara]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1106 OP]

Lady [[Clara Marschall]] (Carla of Gate's Edge) - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10222 OP]

Mistress [[Clare RosMuire St John]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1117 OP]

[[Conor Mac na Mara]]

Lady [[Cordelia Maeve Ahern]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1178 OP]

Lord [[Corwin de Starte]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1187 OP]

Mistress [[Custance nic Raibert Macconnachie]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1217 OP]

==D - F==

Lord [[Damian d'Outremer]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1255 OP]

Baroness [[Dana Mac an Ghabhann]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1265 OP]

His Lordship [[Daniel Stewart de Guthre]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1279 OP]

Lord [[David ben Leon]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1306 OP]

Lady [[Deidre of the Misty Glade]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1339 OP]

Lady [[Deirdre Sirdein ni Ciaran]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1347 OP]

Her Excellency, [[Dene Legh de Mortemer]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1355 OP]

Her Excellency, Baroness Eldern Hills [[Desiree de Champagne]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1369 OP]

Master [[Diarmait ua Dhuinn]], OL - [http://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1387 OP]

Don [[Diarmuid mac Ruis]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1388 OP]

Sir [[Dietrich Kempenich von Eltz]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1398 OP]

Honorable Lord [[Dolfin of Cork]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1416 OP] - [http://lists.ansteorra.org/pipermail/ansteorra-ansteorra.org/2011-March/156467.html Kingdom Email List notification] and [http://lists.ansteorra.org/pipermail/ansteorra-ansteorra.org/2011-March/156549.html Funeral]

Milord [[Dragano Chavaleri]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/6689 OP]

Countess [[Drusilla of Northumbria]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1462 OP]

Lord [[Duncan Phelan MacLeod]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1472 OP]

Mistress [[Dyan du lac des Calandres]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1486 OP]

Lady [[Dub Essa ingen ui Briain]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1463 OP]

[[Duffin Blindeagle]]

Mistress [[Dunstana Talana the Violet]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1482 OP]

Lord [[Eadric of Hastings]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1491 OP]

Master [[Edward d’Orleans]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1516 OP] - Announcement on the [http://lists.ansteorra.org/pipermail/ansteorra-ansteorra.org/1996-January/085413.html Kingdom Email list]

Don [[Don Edward Mercer]] - [[https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1520 OP] - [[Tales of Edward Mercer]]

Lord [[Egbert of Hastings]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1534 OP]

Lord [[Einarr Thorbjarnarson]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1547 OP]

His Excellency, Baron [[Einar of Langfjord]], known as Vegtamr - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1545 OP]

Lady [[Elaine de Lyons]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1562 OP]

Her Excellency, Baroness [[Elisabeth Christianne de Calais]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1605 OP]

His Excellency, Sir [[Emrys Shaunnon]], Defender of the Dream - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1679 OP]

Lord [[Enda Ui Doncha]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/11784 OP]

Mistress [[Eowyn ferch Rhys]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1687 OP]

Lord [[Eric Bentbow]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10854 OP]

Milord [[Eric Grayfox]]

Lord [[Erik Blackarrow]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1694 OP]

Lady [[Erika Arenvaldsdochter]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1723 OP]

Honorable Lord [[Evian Blackthorne]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1771 OP]

His Excellency, Baron [[Franklin Whitenhale of Cheshire]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10812 OP]

[[Fury Ban McMorn]]

==G - I==
Baron [[Gassion de Beaumarchais]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1922 OP]

Lord [[Gawin Pattison]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1928 OP]

Master [[Gaius Marcellus Librus Auklandus]]

Lord [[Geof Weakarm]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1951 OP]

Maestro [[Giovanni Lorenzo da Montefiori]], Lion of Ansteorra - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2028 OP]

Honorable Lord [[Gilbert ost Westley]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2002 OP] - [http://lists.ansteorra.org/pipermail/ansteorra-ansteorra.org/2018-February/084630.html Ansteorra Email List notification]

Mistress [[Ginevra Rodney]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2019 OP]

Mistress Gitana de Castile‎ – See [[Maria Helena la Gitana de Castile‎]], OP - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2036 OP]

Milady [[Giuliana Caterina Della Luna]]

Lord [[Graylond]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10285 OP]

Lord [[Gryffydd Mawr ap Rodri]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2089 OP]

Lord [[Gunnar Thordarsson]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2107 OP]

Lord [[Guy-Jen]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2126 OP]

Her Excellency, Baroness Wiesenfeuer [[Gwendylon of the Copper Beeches]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2140 OP]

Lady [[Gwenllian Brighid Hertewelle]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2145 OP]

Doña [[Gwenllian Gwalch Gaeaf]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2148 OP]

Mistress [[Gwilym y Fferill o Caer Lleuad]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2153 OP]

Honorable Lady [[Gwyneth of Dragon's Keepe]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2164 OP]

Lady [[Gwynllian merch Glyn]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2166 OP]

[[Gryffdd Mawr ap Rhodri]]

Lord [[Hakon Blackhart]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2179 OP]

Lord [[Harald One Eye]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2201 OP]

Lord [[Hatur Earn]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2211 OP]

Lord [[Hengist Redhand]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2240 OP]

Don [[Henri Molineaux]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2245 OP] - [http://lists.ansteorra.org/htdig.cgi/ansteorra-ansteorra.org/2009-November/150168.html Email List Notification]

Lord [[Hogan of the Shifting Sands]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2258 OP]

His Excellency, Baron [[Hossein Ali Qomi]], Lion of Ansteorra - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2270 OP]

Lord [[Iain MacWhealon]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2302 OP]

Sir [[Ian MacBaird]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2311 OP]

Lord [[Ian McCullom]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2317 OP]

[[Isebell of the Towers]]

Lady [[Isabella del Bosque]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2375 OP]

[[Ithrael ibn Ihsaan]]

His Excellency, Viscount [[Ivan Howard of Hightower]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2417 OP]

[[Ivar Arn Scraema]]

==J - L ==

Lord [[Jack the Happy]] of Brad Leah - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2436 OP]

Baroness [[Janais l'Orfeverie]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2480 OP]

Baroness [[Tales of Janet Virago Parva of House Morningstar|Janet Virago Parva]] of [[House Morningstar]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2485 OP]

Duke [[Jean Richard Malcolmson]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2516 OP]

Sir [[John the Plain of Shearn]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2615 OP]

His Grace, [[Jonathan DeLaufyson]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2629 OP]

Lord [[Joseph Erskine]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/11509 OP]

His Excellency, Baron [[Jusric]] ("Just Rick") - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2699 OP] - [[Tales of Jusric]]

Sir [[Jurdi Throndsson]], known as Jord Jotan - [http://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/545 OP]

Lord [[Kalgon the Fumblefingered]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2717 OP]

Her Excellency, Baroness [[Katherine Constancia da Feltre]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2769 OP]

Lady [[Katherine le Flemyng]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2773 OP]

Lady [[Kathleen Davis McReynald]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2783 OP]

Countess [[Kemreth Danil]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2840 OP]

Lady [[Kendra Kenmare]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2844 OP] : Announcement on the [http://lists.ansteorra.org/pipermail/ansteorra-ansteorra.org/1995-October/084812.html Kingdom Email list]

Honorable Lady [[Khadija bint Umar]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2875 OP]

Her Excellency, Baroness [[Keigan of Ravensfaire]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2881 OP]

His Excellency, Baron [[Ladislaus de Brody]] - [https://records.gleannabhann.net/public/person.php?id=846 OP]

Lord [[Laurence d'Avranches]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2961 OP]

Centurion [[Lawrence the Rampant of Ram's Isle]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2969 OP]

His Excellency, Baron [[Leo Exiter the Wanderer]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2984 OP]

Lady [[Leonora d'Este Castiglione]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2991 OP]

Lady [[Liadan of Sparrowhaven]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3011 OP]

Honorable Lady [[Lorraine Fraser]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3068 OP]

Baroness [[Louise Elizabeth Mindenhale]] ("Weezie") - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3079 OP]

His Excellency, Master [[Lucais du Belier]], Lion of Ansteorra - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3085 OP]

==M - O==

Baroness [[Mairin ferch Howell]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3169 OP] / [http://lists.ansteorra.org/pipermail/ansteorra-ansteorra.org/2001-April/116409.html Announcement on the Kingdom Email List]

Mistress [[Mara MacNaughton]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3192 OP]

Mistress [[Maria Helena la Gitana de Castile‎]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2036 OP]

Lady [[Marsali Fox]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3277 OP]

Honorable Lord [[Martin Hart of Wells]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3286 OP]

Lady [[Mary McLaod]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3294 OP]

Baron [[Merfyn Gareth ap Mouric]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3385 OP]. [http://lists.ansteorra.org/htdig.cgi/ansteorra-announce2-ansteorra.org/2005-April/006889.html Announcement on the Kingdom Email List]

Lord [[Michael of Kendal]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3417 OP]

[[Michael Twin Cedars]]

Lord [[Michael vom Donau]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3430 OP]

Lord [[Morgan Axebreaker]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3511 OP]

Mouse The Jester - See: [[Namron]] Beltane 1993 story on [[NSTIW]]

Lord [[Muldana of Catchlove]] (Muldona of Maubla) - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3559 OP]

HL [[Muirenn inghean Chonaill]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3555 OP]

Her Excellency, [[Musashi no Domai]]/Gwenn the Lizard Keeper - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2167 OP]

Lord [[Nicholas Crispin]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3604 OP] (son of Sir William of Weir & Baroness Philippa Rookhaven)

Lord [[Nicholas Drake]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3605 OP]

Armiger [[Ogden the Blue]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3644 OP]

Sir [[Oliver the Faithful]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/11202 OP]

Lord [[Omar the Turk]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3660 OP]

Lady [[Osanna de Burgh]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3670 OP]

Honorable Lord [[Owen Stott]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3694 OP]

==P - R==

His Grace, Duke [[Patrick Michael Gordonne]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3720 OP]

Honorable Lord [[Paedric O'Mullan]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3702 OP]

Baron [[Parnel Pashley Penhaligon]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3711 OP]

Lady [[Pegasus Devona]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10610 OP]

Lady [[Rachael Braeuer of the Black Forest]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3790 OP]

Lady [[Rachel de Narbonne]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/11136 OP]

Honorable Lord [[Rafael Diego de Burgos]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3798/ OP]

His Excellency, Baron [[Ragan hinn Stilliligr]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3803 OP]

Lord [[Randwulf the Hermit]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3838 OP]

Master [[Ragnar Ulfgarsson]], Lion of Ansteorra - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3808 OP]

Lord [Reichart Steiner]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3872 OP]

Lord [[Rhys ap Emrys]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3906 OP]

Sir [[Tales of Riccardo di Pisa|Riccardo di Pisa]], Lion of Ansteorra - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3917 OP]

[[Rigel]] - Announcement on Kingdom Email list '''[http://lists.ansteorra.org/pipermail/ansteorra-ansteorra.org/1996-August/003752.html here].'''

Mistress [[Roane Fairegae of Lochlann]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3945 OP], [https://sandradodd.com/people/obituaries/roane SCA Obituaries Page]

Lord [[Robert Haddock]], Lord High Admiral of the Ansteorran Royal Navy - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3953 OP]

Sir [[Robert Hellmanstahl]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3954 OP]

Lady [[Robyn Smith]]

Honorable Lord [[Roger Redhand]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4001 OP]

Master [[Rognvaldr Tilbuinn]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4005 OP]

Lord [[Roland de Ruthven]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4012 OP]

Baroness [[Roselynde d'Angleterre]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4046 OP]

Master [[Rumil Fletcher]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4071 OP]

Honorable Lady [[Runa of the Thundering Herd]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10433 OP]

[[Rusty of House Arkham]]

==S - U==

Laird [[Sean of Argyll]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4166 OP]

Baroness Bryn Gwlad [[Seanna Catriona de Fraser]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4175 OP]

Lord [[Sebastian Eisenfaust]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4178 OP]

Lady [[Selva of the Treeless Plain]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4193 OP]

Lord [[Sharn Thurlon]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4236 OP]

Lady [[Shimizu Ariko]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4250 OP]

[[Siarades]]

Duchess [[Sieglinde Syr]], Lion of Ansteorra - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4259 OP] - [http://lists.ansteorra.org/pipermail/ansteorra-ansteorra.org/2012-June/078989.html Ansteorra Email List Announcement]

His Excellency, Count Sir [[Simonn of Amber Isle]], OP, OL, MOD, Defender of the Dream - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4284 OP]

Honorable Lady [[Siobhan nic an Baihrd]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4298 OP]

Lord [[Sion Glas]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4304 OP]

Lord Lord (2 AOA's) [[Soren Redhammer]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4327 OP]

Their Excellency, [[Starhelm Warlocke]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4335 OP]

Honorable Lord [[Steffan of the Tall Pines]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4342 OP]

Honorable Lord [[Stefan li Rous]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4339 OP]

Baron [[Subodai Khasar]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4369 OP]

Mistress [[Sula von Pferdenthal]], Mistress of the Pelican - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4371 OP]

Lady [[Susan of Bryn Gwlad]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4376 OP]

Laurel [[Talwyn Devana]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4422 OP]

Sir [[Tarl Mapt]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4448 OP]

Lord [[Tegwared MacAuley]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4467 OP]

Sir [[Terans den Sjofarende]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4475 OP]

Lord [[Terric Bearsmountain]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4484 OP]

Lord [[Terrick ap Owen]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10560 OP]

Lord [[Thoron Draconis]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4554 OP]

Centurion [[Thorvald Egilsson]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4560 OP]

Don [[Tivar Moondragon]], Master of the Pelican, Lion of Ansteorra - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4580 OP]

Lord [[Tycho Leksten]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10979 OP]

Milord [[Ulf Vestilde]]

Mistress [[Ulrica Bronwyn]], Mistress of the Pelican - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4643 OP]

Honorable Lord [[Ulrich von Budigen]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4646 OP]

==V - Z==

Baroness [[Valencia Carlota Maria de Granada]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4671 OP]

Baroness [[Vashti of the Flaming Tresses]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4695 OP]

Milady [[Victoria Witcraft]] - [http://lists.ansteorra.org/pipermail/ansteorra-ansteorra.org/2008-May/143731.html Email list announcement]

Lord [[Vincenzo Cellini]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4711 OP]

Lord [[Vladimir von Bruen]], known as Bear - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4732 OP]

[[Wilhelm von Fingwraz]]

Lord [[Wilhelm von Oldenburg]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4763 OP]

Master [[William Blackfox]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4772 OP]

Baron [[William Fitzwalter of Wallingford]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4780 OP]

Lord [[William Fletcher of York]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4781 OP]

Lord [[William Black Dragon]] called Ironwyrm - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4784 OP]

Lord [[William of Dover]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4795 OP]

Lord [[William Meriic]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10403 OP]

Lord [[Yagsavoke Ulric Moonchild]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4855 OP]

Lord [[Yamakado Chogi no Yorikama]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4857 OP]

Honorable Lord [[Yorge the Lucky]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4867 OP]

Lady [[Zehle Dübel]] - [https://records.gleannabhann.net/public/person.php?id=1380 OP]

Lord [[Zared Lockwood]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4890 OP]

Honorable Lord [[Zoren Uff Eiren]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4902 OP]

[[Category:Articles]]
[[Category:Fallen Stars]]

Runa of the Thundering Herd

2026-06-11T22:26:57Z

Zubeydah:

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| location = Barony of [[Raven's Fort]]
| regname= (Not Registered)
| status = [[Fallen Stars|Fallen Star]]
| joindate = 2007
| OP = [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10433 Runa of the Thundering Herd]
| device = [[File:No Registered Device.png|x400px]]
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==Honorable Lady Runa of the Thundering Herd==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): 
Pronouns: 
 

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

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Knight Marshal, Barony of [[Raven's Fort]], 2010 - 2011
** Seneschal, Barony of [[Raven's Fort]], 2018 - 2019
** Minister of Arts & Sciences, Barony of [[Raven's Fort]], 2019 - Present

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Marshallate Secretary, 2017-2020
 

===Persona History:===
By the year 1102 I have had 6 husbands who died in battle or of wounds sustained in battle. As a daughter of a Jarl Norse trader I control my own wealth of herds of cattle, horses and sheep. I also raise and train dogs for hunting, protection and battle. My three ships Traded with the Norégveld, Gauls, Byzantine, and other areas along the Middle Sea.
 

===Interests:===
* Beadwork 
* Creating Garb for newcomers to the Barony of [[Raven's Fort]] 
* Inkle Loom 
* Kumihimo 
* Medieval Recipes (Hat Lunches and Competitions) 
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
* 2007: Joined the SCA - First event-Defender of the Fort/Barony of [[Raven's Fort]] 
* 2008: Received Award of Arms 
* 2013: Received Sable Crane of Ansteorra 
* 2016: Received Award of the Sable Sparrow 
* 2016: Received Star of Merit 
* 2019: Inducted into the Order of Raven's Wings 
 

====Prior Groups:====
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Marshallate Secretary 2017-2019 3 years and 3 months (unwarranted position)
* Captain of the Guard of Raven's Fort
* Hostess and Chef of six Noble's Luncheons at various events
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Raven's Feather
 

===Affiliations:===
* Amazon Household
* Raven's Thunder
* Clan MacRaith
 

===Mundane Information:===
[[File:Sable shield.png|200px|thumb|left|Bearer of the Sable Shield of Ansteorra]]
Retired United States Air Force
 

====Special Needs:====
 

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

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Persona Stories]]
[[Category:Raven's Fort]]
[[Category:Sable Shield]]
[[Category:Fallen Stars]]

Adriana Lorelle

2026-06-11T00:21:11Z

Zubeydah: Adriana Lorelle

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| photocaption =
| location = [[Namron]]
| regname= [https://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Adriana%20Lorelle Adriana Lorelle]
| status = Active
| joindate = 1985
| OP = [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/50 Adria Lorelle]
| device = [[File:Adria Lorelle Device.jpg|x400px]]
| devicecaption = Argent, issuant from a goblet azure a garden rose gules, slipped and leaved proper, all within a bordure counter-compony azure and Or.
}}

==Her Excellency, Mistress Adriana Lorelle ==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): Adria 
Pronouns: She/Her 
 

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

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Baroness of [[Eldern Hills]], 1992 - 1997
** Seneschal of Eldern Hills, 1997 - 1999, 2001, 2012 - 2014
** Seneschal of [[Namron]], 2025 - Present
** Minister of Arts & Sciences of Eldern Hills, 2002 - 2004
** Exchequer of Eldern Hills

* Regional Offices Held

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Kingdom Minister of Children, 2004 - 2006
 

===Persona History:===
 

===Interests:===
I like Cooking, Dancing, & Service. 
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
 

====Prior Groups:====
 

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===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments of Service:===
* Seasoned Event Steward of over 10 events
* Seasoned Feast Steward, over 25 events
* Lady In Waiting for two Baronesses
* Lady in Waiting for two Queens
* Head Server, 12 events

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments in the Arts:===
* Kingdom Middle Eastern Dance Champion (x2)
* Middle Eastern Dance Champion, Barony of Wiesenfeuer, 2025
* Open Arts & Sciences Display Winner, 2026
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Argent Bison of Eldern Hills
* Torsade of Namron
* Domestic Goddess of Eldern Hills
* Gilded Gerch of Eldern Hills
* CAID Hospitality Award
 
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Zubeydah:

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Zubeydah:

Zubeydah Al-Badawiyyah

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Zubeydah: /* Service to/through the Arts */

{{Populace
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| photocaption = Elevation to the Order of the Pelican, July 2021. Photo by [[Francesca di Lucca]]
| location = [[Vindheim]] / Northern Region Claimed by [[Mooneschadowe]] Dwells in [[Northkeep]]
| regname= [http://oanda.sca.org/oanda_name.cgi?p=Zubaydah%20al-Badawiyyah Zubaydah al-Badawiyyah]
| status = Active
| joindate = June 14, 1986
| OP = [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Zubaydah%20al-Badawiyyah&id=4903 Kingdom of Ansteorra] 
[http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=10325 Kingdom of the Outlands]
| device = [[File:Zubeydah Achievement by Alisandre.jpg|x350px]]
|devicecaption = Azure, an ewer bendwise within an orle argent. Achievement by [[Alisandre Oliphant]]}}

== Her Excellency, Zubeydah Hanim, OP, Bastion of Vindheim==
While her registered name is Zubaydah, she prefers the alternate spelling, Zubeydah. 
'''Nicknames, Known-Bys, and Odd Titles: '''
* Zuzu (This nickname was given by [[Sigen Fridreksdottir]], and is welcome and makes her smile.) (Beydah is NOT her name. Zub is RIGHT OUT.)
* On the Armour Archive, she holds the title of Dark Overlord Chick of the Universe and is best known for her summary and index of The St Florian Project by Robert MacPhereson '''([[File:The St Florian Project - A Summary of Work.pdf]]).'''
* Zubeydah uses the Turkish title for Peerage, "Hanim."
 
'''Previously Known As:''' When she first started in the SCA in the Outlands, she used Kestrel of Ravenshold. 
'''Pronunciation:'''zoo-BAY-dah AL-bah-dah-WEE-yuh 
'''Pronouns:''' She/Her 
====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
The following badge associated with this name was registered in February of 2022 (via Ansteorra): Sable, a ray of the sun issuant from sinister chief argent. 
Zubeydah enjoys telling the story of how this badge came to be inspired by [[Kassandra De Haas]] and you should totally ask her some time. 

====Achievement:====
Mantling: Argent goutty azure, and Azure 
Helm: Persian helm argent, faces affronty 
Crest: Dexter human hand holding a quill, writing upon a page, argent 
Coronet: Baronial with six points topped with pearls 
Dexter Supporter: Domestic cat rampant guardant sable, armed and orbed gules, maintaining a book Or 
Sinister Supporter: Griffin rampant guardant sable, armed and orbed gules, maintaining a book Or 
Motto: That which is not written is forgotten 
Notes: Compartment is a pile of books and scrolls. A wreath of Pelican feathers encircles the arms. 
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Prior [[Northkeep]] Baronial Waterbearer
** Prior Interim Chronicler, Barony of [[Northkeep]], June 2021 - February 2022

* Regional Offices Held
** Prior Northern Regional Waterbearer (Warranted Office - 2003-2004)

* Principality Offices Held
** ER Deputy Seneschal, June 2023 - December 2023 (While Princess Emmelina had to step out of the role to serve as Coronet)
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius and Deanna]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Sanguine Highnesses, [[2nd Vindheim Coronet|Jean-Paul and Gilyan]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[3rd Vindheim Coronet|Micauley Morison and Caterina Giovanni]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[4th Vindheim Coronet|Skeggi Berbeinn Sebbason ins Sterka and Emmelina de Medeland]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[5th Vindheim Coronet|Romanius II and Deanna II]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[6th Vindheim Coronet|Dafydd Whitacre and Octavia de Verdon]]
** Gifts Liaison for There Serene Highnesses, [[8th Vindheim Coronet|Micauley Morison II and Caterina Giovanni II]]
** Special Deputy to the Seneschal, December 2023 - present.

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Prior Waterbearer's Guild Vscribe (non-warranted office - 2 years)
** Prior Scribal Guild Vscribe (Warranted Office - 3 years): Tripled the number of featured original works, created the [http://scribe.ansteorra.org/library/index.htm Charter Library] and [http://scribe.ansteorra.org/insignia/index.htm Insignia Library]
** Prior Vscribe to the Historian's Office (Warranted Office - 2 years)
** Special Deputy to the Exchequer, Secondary Signatory, 2021 - December 2023
** Site Administrator - Ansteorra Wiki, 2011 to Present
** Kingdom Historian, September 2019 - Present
 

===Persona History:===
Born without many prospects, she was affianced at an early age to a wealthy merchant. At his urging, she and her family accompanied her fiance on a mercantile venture to the Middle East. The caravan was attacked. She was the sole survivor, left for dead. Found by a wandering tribe of nomads led by Sir Haroun ibn al-Dhi'b al-Abyadh of the Outlands, she was rescued from the cruel sands of the desert and nursed back to health. She was given the name Zubeydah by Haroun. Her restless spirit did not allow her to accept his hospitality for long, and earned her the name 'al-Badawiyyah' - the Wanderer. She left the deserts and found a home in Ansteorra, where she was captured, body and heart, by an unusually well-dressed Ostrogoth named [[Abe Vivitar Von Gebric]] 
 

===Interests:===
* Waterbearing (alas, not able to actively do so any more due to physical limitations)
* Service through Arts:
** Primary: Lampwork & Jewelrymaking
** Secondary: Silk Banners, Block Printing, (electronic) Heraldic Art
* Coordinating Gift and Prize Baskets; SCA Fundraising
* Cooking / Baking / Confectionary
* SCA-focused Web Design/Administration/Data Collection: Event, local group and Guild websites, photo albums, web graphic design. Administrator of the Kingdom Wiki. Editor-in-Chief, [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FUOiGt6iDnW8t1WuC66Q6jJ_AUqo8kBKwTMCi1epJUw/edit?usp=sharing Chronology of the Northern Region]
 
===Timeline of Activity:===
====1986 - 2005 ====
[[File:Affirmation.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Affirmation of Handfasting, artwork by Nahama Joy (Adelaide)]]
1986: Zubeydah's first SCA event was on 1986-06-14, in the brand-new Kingdom of the Outlands: their first Crown Tournament in which Gunwalt was crowned king. Her clearest memory of that event was the first Royal Court, and everyone present singing the anthem of the Kingdom of Atenvelt as a form of good-bye. She was only active in the SCA in the Outlands for about 6 months. (As the majority of her family lives in the [[Outlands]], she can be seen at events there on rare occasions for special events.) 
2000: Living in California, Zubeydah is invited by her family to attend the Estrella War. As several of the Household are participating in the combats, she gets an introduction to Waterbearing at the hands of Baroness Dovita of Al-Barran. 
2001: Having moved to Oklahoma in October of the prior year, Zubeydah seeks out the SCA in the fall/winter of 2001. She meets Northkeep's Hospitaler, Amanda Blackwolf, who provides contact information for the Barony. 
2002: Zubeydah attends a few hours of [[Northkeep Castellan]], and is also able to make it to the [[Baroness' Toy Tourney]] and King's College, which is held in Namron. There, she meets [[Dyan du Lac Calendre]] who makes a very strong impression on her with her artistry and more importantly, her kindness. She regularly attends Fighter Practices and Populace meetings in the Barony. At three Fighter Practices, she hosts informal Middle Eastern Dance classes. She also begins charter painting. 
2003: In January, Zubeydah attends and teaches at wInterkingdom Collegium for the first time. In February, she heads back to Estrella War, where she demonstrates the fine art of well Equipped Waterbearing, for which she receives wordfame in the Kingdom of the Outlands, and Northkeep receives funds from the Volunteer hours she put in. At Crown Tournament that year, Zubeydah is called into court, all the while silently cursing that she had not taken the Introduction to Court class offered by [[Etienne De Saint Amaranth]], because she had no idea what to do... At Castellan, she focuses on waterbearing and chatting with the fighters. "I simply ensure that my friends leave the field with as much honor as when they entered," is the epic comment by [[Owen ap Aeddan]]. Abe meets Amanda's husband, Thormund Blackwolf, and they realize they knew each other from youth, and from the Army. At Castellan, they are introduced by [[Balvin Thorfinnsson]] to Hersir [[Thorgrim Bjornson]] and Baroness [[Sigen Fridreksdottir]], who welcome Abe and Zubeydah into their camp, provide them with a fire, feast, and fellowship. Fall brings Mooneschadowe Guardian, and Zubeydah meets Ollj and Mylicent, who are awesome. Later in the evening, [[Owen ap Aeddan]] presents Zubeydah with a blade, saying "This was given to me by [[47th Crown|Patrick Michael]], during his fifth reign as King. When he gave it to me, he told me that my presence and participation made the game better for him. Zubeydah, you make the game better for me, with all that you do. I'd want you to have this." Late in the evening, Zubeydah gets to chat with Master [[Tarl Godric the Brokentoe]], and hear the tale of the Ansteorran Adventuring Hat. The following day, Zubeydah receives her official Non-Contact Authorization Card, signed by the Northern Regional Knight Marshal, [[Owen ap Aeddan]]. In October, Protectorate brings new opportunities and challenges. [[Thorgrim Bjornson]] gives Zubeydah a Gryphon medallion, in thanks for her efforts and in solidarity for efforts towards a Principality in the region. She visits Oxlande's vigil and is quite impressed by all the panoply, and meets [[Niccolaia Valore]] for the first time, who very kindly spends several hours mentoring Zubeydah on charter painting. In December, another wInterKingdom is held. Zubeydah hosts two classes for youth, and one for adults. Zubeydah is named a '''Master Waterbearer''' and the '''Northern Regional Waterbearer''' in court by the Kingdom Chirugeon and Baron of Northkeep, [[Ainar Magnusson]]. 
[[File:Zubeydah Pelican Scroll - by Franchesca and Thomas.png|200px|thumb|left| Patent of Arms created by [[Francesca di Lucca]] & [[Thomas de Groet]]]]
2004: Zubeydah attends several work sessions in Talequah with [[House Halfiras]]. At Kingdom Arts & Sciences/ Mooneschadowe Tribute to Ansteorra, Zubeydah teaches a class on waterbearing, and is able to certify several folks for their non-combatant authorizations. Master Oxlade's beer flows "like a happy brown river" and puts Abe under its spell. Event Reviews:
[[Event Review - Northkeep Castellan 2004 - by Zubeydah|Castellan]], [[Event Review - Argent Anniversary 2004 - by Zubeydah|Ansteorra's Argent Anniversary]] [[Event Review - Queens Champion 2004 - by Zubeydah|Queen's Champion]], [[Event Review - Mooneschadowe Guardian 2004 - by Zubeydah|Mooneschadowe Triumphe]], [[Event Review - Namron Protectorate 2004 - by Zubeydah|Namron Protectorate]], [[Event Review - Weisenfeuer Yule 2004 - by Zubeydah|Wiesenfeur Yule]]
 
2005: Event Reviews: [[Event Review - Estrella War 2005 - by Zubeydah|Estrella War]], [[Event Review - Northkeep Castellan 2005 - by Zubeydah|Northkeep Castellan]], [[Event Review - Mooneschadowe Guardian 2005 - by Zubeydah|Mooneschadowe Guardian]], [[Event Review - Namron Protectorate 2005 - by Zubeydah|Namron Protectorate]], [[Event Review - Chemin Noir Fair of the Harvest 2005 - by Zubeydah|Chemin Noir's Fair of the Harvest]]
 
====2006- 2019====
2006: A freezing Estrella War makes for a miserable Zu, but happy memories getting to watch her brother Nathaniel take the field. March brings the Northern Regional War Practice, and Northkeep fields a large number of fighters, with Zubeydah happioly playing shutterbug. That summer, attends local fighter practices, teaching Middle Eastern Dance on a regular basis, and does a portrait session with the local fighters in July. The Canton of Chemin Noir, informally adopted by [[House Halfiras]], holds its second Fair of the Harvest. Again, Halfiras provides all of the champion scrolls and prize baskets. As a thank you, the Canton gives Zubeydah a Sable Crane for her service to the group. Namron Protectorate is the site of [[The Laureling Ceremony of Magdalena da Cadamosto]]. Zubeydah asks what she can do to help at the vigil and is given a question in reply: "How much chocolate can you make?" The answer is: Three laden table's worth... wInterKingdom is held in December, and Zubeydah creates an original scroll for a Caisteal Cridhe that is given to Nicol MacKnockard and is there to witness when a friend from House Halfiras receives their Award of Arms. This is also the first year that [[Ian Dun Gillan]] as Baron initiates the tradition of the [[Hero's Portion]]. She also attends Wiesenfeuer Yule, and having little to do that day, spends the time painting charters at the scribal table. 
 
2007: Attends and teaches at wInterKingdom. At Castellan, stands as a Vigil guard for the elevation of [[Rhiannon Redwulf]], as Mooneschadowe reminded her that she was "one of them" whether she lived there or not. Skorragardr Axeman brings an artistic inspiration, getting to meet Aethelstan Aethelmearson, who patiently shows her how to do a tiny piece of cutwork. Brings her beloved Abe to Namron Medfaire, along with his daughter. The best times are always at Mooneschadowe's Triumphe of the Eclipse, and this year she gets to witness all manner of joyful things. Northkeep Dionadair is part demo, part A&S, part competition, and entirely confusing to the Mormon Missionaries that stumbled across us at the park. At Namron Beltane, performs in a bardic competition for the first time ever. Attends Wiesenfuer Baronial and witnesses Much Smiting by Owen. At Eldern Hills Samhain, she gets to witness the investiture of the new Baron & Baroness, Braum & Audrella. Wiesenfeuer Yule closes out the year. 
 
2008: Attended Kingdom Arts & Sciences, Spring Coronation, Queen's Champion, Winter War Maneuvers, Mooneschadowe Triumphe of the Eclipse, Fair of the Harvest. At Eldern Hills Samhain, speaks the memory of her father at the memorial fire. 
 
2009: Travels down to Steppes 12th Night to witness the elevation to the Order of the Pelican of Vanessa de Verona. 
 
2010: Battlemoor 
 
2011: Coordinated a gift basket for Lillies War. Took photos at Northkeep WinterKingdom, Namron Beltane and an unknown Wiesenfeuer event. 
 
2012: Attended an event in the Outlands to witness the elevation to the Order of the Pelican of her brother, [http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=1938 Oliver Mordrake], and became a Protege to Mistress [http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=2365 Suilla de Cordoba]. 
 
2013: Provided cookies for the bake sale at Northkeep wInterKingdom. Attended Battlemoor in the Outlands. Provided desserts for a Noble's Luncheon at Wiesenfeuer Baronial. 
 
2015: Taught at Northkeep wInterKingdom and donated to the bake sale. 
 
2017: Northkeep wInterKingdom, Mooneschadowe Triumphe. 
 
2018: wInterKingdom, Wisenfeuer Yule. Took part in the Sable Swap for the first time. 
2019: Super busy year! Took photos at : Eldern Hills Artisan, Eldern Hills Samhain, Namron Beltane, Namron Protectorate, Provincial Games, Axeman, Crown Tournament, Coronation of Vladislav and Margaret, Ansteorra 40th Year, Wiesenfeur Baronial, Wiesenfeuer Yule. 
 

====2020-2024====
2020: Provincial Games, Steppes 12th Night, wInterKingdom - Covid Lockdown 
 
2021: Northkeep Castellan, Eldern Hills Samhain, Myrgenfield Collegium, Vindheim Premier Coronet Tourney, Wiensefeuer Yule, [[Zubeydah's Elevation to the Order of the Pelican]] at Eldern Hills A Day In The Park. Major projects include creating a [[Vindheim Royal Treasures|banner]] for the Principality, presented at [[Vindheim Premier Coronet Tourney]]. 
 
2022: Chemin Noir Fair of the Harvest, Elfsea Defender (first Pelican circle!!), Fall Crown Tournament, Kingdom A&S, King's College, Northkeep Castellan, Provincial Games, Vindheim Summer Coronet Tourney, Two Bards & Two Artisans, Vindheim goes to Valor, Vindheim Missile Academy, Wiensefeuer Baronial, Winter War Maneuvers, Wyldewood Northern Border Skirmishes and Winter Coronet Tourney.
Mooneschadowe Trade Days is the BEST DARNED EVENT EVER! Outfoxed by [[Nicaise Synger]], trading buttons for garb with wide-eyed newcomers, sending a full set of her beloved Abe's armor to Mooneschadowe, getting bees from [[Asha of Mooneschadowe]] and a multitude of stamps from [[Kyrus Logisson]]... it is a day of laughter and loot, tavern brawls and law changes, and art-as-largess! 
 
2023: In January, Zubeydah travels to Calontir Clothiers to speak on behalf of Laurel Candidate [[Hugo van Harlo]]. Northkeep Castellan brings another [[The Hero's Portion|Hero's Portion]] and a first effort to utilize a massive wood block Centurion Eagle textile stamp made by [[Kyrus Logisson]]. A second more successful stamping session is completed at King's College. In May, she journeyed down to [[Steppes]] Warlord, honored to speak on behalf of [[Livia da Nicolosi]]. July brings a journey to witness Ansteorran history made right and due honors given, when she travels to meet her Pelican brother, Baron [[Edwin FitzLloyd]] in the Barony of Steppes at their Artisan event. Mooneschadowe Trade Days is a joy and a delight as always, and she completes trades with many a newcomer and a friend. Namron selects [[Will Rogers Boy Scout Camp]] as the site of their Fall Protectorate event, but Zubeydah must sends words for Laurel candidate [[Dominique Michelle le Vasseur]], rather than deliver them herself when she falls ill. 
 
2024: Teaches at Northkeep's wInterkingdom Collegium. Travels southward to [[Bryn Gwlad]] [[Candlemas]] for the elevation of [[Anne von Wiese]]. Displays for the first time ever at [[Laurel's Prize Tourney]], held in [[Mooneschadowe]], showcasing works in lampworking, jewelry making, silk painting, illumination, and textile block printing. Thanks to mobility help from several good gentles and friends, including [[Charles the Grey]], [[Malcom MacCormack]] and [[Koke Gan]], was able to attend Wiesenfeuer Baronial. Served as Gate Coordinator for Northkeep Castellan, assembling a wonderful team of folks. Succumbed to illness and wasn't able to finish the day. Lots of help from friends to get packed and loaded up, especially Charles and Koke (yet again!). Helped with some scribal on a surprise for Their Excellencies, Perrin & Jehanne, which was presented in court. Spends the day at Summer Crown Tournament taking portraits and candid photos, and celebrates the success of Jean-Paul and Gilyan becoming Heirs to the Throne. Travels down to Ardmore for Vindheim Summer Coronet, bringing decor for the Vigil of [[Marcus von Fürth]]. Back in Ardmore only weeks later, attends the first Vindheim Academia della Spada and sits Gate, then hosts an all day Wiki information table. Gets to witness [[Caterina Giovanni]] being given [[The Little White Scarf]]! At the (much appreciated!!) invitation of Mistress [[Beatrix Alfray]], travels down to distant [[Ffynnon Gath]] for Ansteorra Kingdom Arts & Sciences. There, displays Finnish & Hiberno-Norse beads, gets to shadow-judge with [[John of Severn]], and welcome a new sister of the flock, [[Margery Gilroy]]. Mooneschadowe Trade Days is always an awesome event, and there, she made lots of trades but took few photos... but made up for that at the joint event of Namron Protectorate & the Coronation of our [[89th Crown]], Jean-Paul & Gilyan. There, she swore fealty as a Pelican and as a member of the Populace. At Gilyan's Queen's Champion event, was moved to tears by witnessing (for the first time!!) the rapier community singing to the Queen. For the [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]], another first: Entered the Coronet Lyst with [[Fyn Alreksson]], who fought his way to the semi-finals. It was a joyful day with many people providing support through the labor of their hands and the love of their hearts. Wiesenfeuer Yule brought the privilege of speaking for Baroness [[Beatrix Funtyn]] during her elevation to the Order of the Laurel. 
 

====2025 - Present====
2025: Marata Midwinter Melees provided the opportunity for service as entourage for Her Majesty Gilyan and the [https://youtu.be/fCC7ogfUptY?feature=shared privilege of speaking] on behalf of [[Kormakr Mikjallson]]. (Link contains entire ceremony). Braving dense fog, Zubeydah heads south to Duncan, Oklahoma, to Laurel's Prize Tourney, displaying her work in the fields of block printing, lampworking and jewelrymaking. Wonderful conversations are had with several Laurels, including Mistress [[Kaitlyn McKenna]], Mistress [[Ebergardis von Zell]], Mistress [[Osanna van der Linden]], Master [[Haraldr Bassi]], Master [[Beorhlic Folcwineson]] and Mistress [[Nafisa al-Nadiyah]]. Each gives encouragement in their own way, and two challenge her to enter Kingdom Arts & Sciences. The Crown and Heir of Ansteorra and Coronet of Vindheim travel Northward to the Falcon lands of Calontir for Winter War Maneuvers, and Zubeydah makes that journey as well, serving as entourage and taking photos. The pomp and circumstance of the Final Court of Jean-Paul & Gilyan and the Coronation of Jason and Marguerita lure Zubeydah southward in April. May is busy, with first Namron Beltane, then Queen's Champion (hosted by Northkeep) and Castellan. Entered the Vindheim Premiere Arts & Sciences Competition at [[Vindheim Missile Academy II]]. Event photography and Vigil NOMS at Wiesenfeur Baronial, joyously celebrating the elevation to the Order of Chivalry of [[Damon Xanthus]], and bearing witness to two new [[Order of the Mark of Ansteorra|Marks]] being made: [[Kajira Camber]] and [[Kyrus Logisson]]. The small but mighty Oak Springs hosts the Principality at June's Coronet Tourney, and Zubeydah celebrates as Micauley and Caterina are successful once more. In July, she travels down to Wiesenfeur to visit and record history shared by two Ansteorran giants: [[Orm Skjoldbidig]] and [[Megan Andoniel of Glengalen]]. August brings a wonderful road-trip with friends [[Koke Gan]] and [[Serena de Fleuris]] down to [[Steppes]] Artisan, where she enters the competition with a display of block printing, jewelry and lampwork. At evening Court, she is named the 37th [[Artisans of the Steppes|Steppes Artisan]]!! Staying true to her pledge made at Laurel's Prize Tourney, Zubeydah enters Kingdom Arts & Sciences with a display focused on Hiberno-Norse beads, receiving a 10 for complexity, and a Pilgrim's Badge for her overall score of 43. Documents not one, two, or three elevations at Namron Protectorate, but four! Writes a missive aimed at newcomers who might be confused by the "conflict" between the King and Queen at Court to help them understand "step-down schtick." Journeys to Steppes for Coronation, receiving a Golden Star from Jason & Marguerita. There, she also presents her Sable Swap gift to [[Delfina de Borja]] - a painted silk banner of her device. Though rain threatens, Zubeydah would not - could not - miss the Final Triumphe of the Province of Mooneschadowe, her adoptive home. The opportunity to serve comes in a gate shift with [[Alice Levine]], and the day is a lazy one, filled with excellent conversations. At evening court, [[Nalka Um Al-Jafna]], knowing Abe isn't present to walk Zu in to court, asks if Mooneschadowe can do so in his stead -- and when the Prince and Princess of Vindheim call her into Their presence, the Province shows up in force to walk her in. (oh the feels. ALL. THE. FEELS.) There, she receives a custom made piece by the hands of Alex the Scribe, specially commissioned as insignia for the Tenne Company of Vindheim. The year closes out with Skorragardr Axeman and Wiesenfeuer Yule. 
 
2026: In January, travels down to the Steppes for 12th Night, where she gets to spend time chatting with Master [[Edwin FitzLloyd]], Duke [[Lloyd von Eaker]] and Duchess [[Joselyn Allyne Reynard]]. At evening Feast, she is invited to join their Excellencies of the Steppes at High Table - a first for such an honor! At Winter Round Table, she is part of the digital team that helps record training classes. Illness prevents her attending Vindheim Winter Coronet. wInterKingdom brings classes on the Wiki and on Service. February, Work interferes with plans to attend Winter War Maneuvers and Laurel's Prize Tourney. ZUZU'S VERY FIRST GULF WARS!! Chosen by the Crown to represent Ansteorra in the War Point Arts & Sciences Competition, she flys out Tuesday to attend Wednesday's competition. After receiving wonderful feedback and scores from her judges, the stress of the journey is over and happy time with friends and volunteering at Gate can be had. Mooneschadowe provides warm hospitality and the Free Company makes her cry happy tears of inclusion and love (and yummy food!). April brings showers (and storms) at Elfsea Defender, making for a cold and wet morning on site. Fortunately, the afternoon brought a lightening to the weather, and with Mistress [[Elsa von Snackenburg]] who traveled with her, she attends a Pelican circle. During an epic day of ten elevations (8 planned, 2 spontaneous), Zubeydah speaks for Herre [[Fyn Alreksson]] and Master [[Isaac Bane]], and takes oodles of photos. The day wouldn't have been possible without the constant care and help of Elsa, [[Vladislav Strelec]] and [[Kormakr Mikjallson]]. Wiesenfeur breaks its habit of a freezing Baronial, and traveling over to Sperry is fun in the company of [[Elise Green]]. Most of the day is spent taking photos, helping with notarizations, and cheering for friends being recognized, but one particularly fun moment happens when Lord Odd, Lady Elise and HL [[Órlaith inghean Uí hUallacháin]] encourage Zu to throw axes and spears!! Baroness [[Isabella Coppola]] also provides mentorship in Lyst Field Administration so that a first step can be taken to keeping a promise made at Gulf Wars to [[Áshildr inn Hárfagri]].

====Prior Groups:====
Caer Galen, the Outlands 
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
[[File:Wordfame from Baroness Birna - Gypsey Teague.png|200px|thumb|left|Wordfame from Baroness Birna Isleifsdottir, OL, Posted March 21, 2026, Gulf Wars]]
====Master Oliver Mordrake, OP, Kingdom of the Outlands (Deceased)====
"I heard a story about you last weekend. I was at an event held for kingdom officers. One of them, from down south somewhere, was telling me about a lady at Estrella last year that totally changed the way she does waterbearing. She'd never thought of carrying anything with her besides water, like tape, etc, or how to be helpful on the field other than just by watering the stickjocks. When she'd told me the story about this incredibly helpful waterbearer, we started comparing notes. The upshot of this was that she was talking about you. Your good deeds have made you famous and beloved far beyond the borders of your home kingdom." - July 16, 2003 
 

====Baroness [[Silvana Corwin]]====
When asked, "What is your favorite shiny", Silvana answered, "Oohhh...that’s tough!! Actually I think it’s my circlet that Zubeydah Al-Badawiyyah made for me. We met via Sable Swap, she was who I had to gift. Anyways, through conversation, I told her it was about time for me to replace my old circlet. So, instead of my buying another, she just decided to make me one. I *love* it for its beauty but more because it represents new friendships and generosity of spirit. And yes, Zubeydah, you can add this to your wiki page! In fact, I insist!!" 
[[File:Elevated to Excellency.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Elevated to Court Baroness by [[81st Crown]] at Ansteorra 40th Year. Photo by [[Gunhilda Adeleva Amberstar]]]]
 

====Lady [[Kale Kourtikina]]====
(Words delivered by His Excellency, Master [[Beorhlic Folcwineson]], Baron of Northkeep, Lion of Ansteorra, upon the occaision of the Ansteorran 40th Year Anniversary High Court, September 21st, 2019: [https://youtu.be/csyUNlkK90I?si=zzYcNKkxb-i7QBJz Video HERE]) 
To Our Most Honored [[Vladislav Strelec|Rom Baro]], do I, your humble servant, Kallie Kourtikina, send greetings. With affection and good faith, do I beg a boon of your Grace. I wish to speak upon one whom you have shown favor, and offer simple words of praise for her. Zubeydah. Is. Awesome. For years, she has worked in the quiet background, ensuring our Venerable History shall not be lost to the mists of time. This seems a simple thing, and yet season after season, she has worked to preserve something vital to our Beloved kingdom - not only our Selves, but those who have gone before us. Additionally, she has graced us all with confections that melt on the tongue, dance in the mouth, and leave one wating more, despite the lack of room in our bellies. Her graceful touch shines in the simplest endeavors she undertakes, all while she cares for others. It breaks my heart that I have been called away to the chill of An Tir, however, I know that I have left my cherished Kingdom in hands that will hold her gently, yet firmly, even in times of tribulations. One more steward has been named, and Zubeydah al-Badawiyyah has my trust and love in the honor and duty she has now been given. Opre Romani - Vivat the Romani! 
Yours in Service to a Dream, 
Lady Kallie Kourtikina 
 

====Dona [[Ashildr inn Harfagri]]====
At the 2020 [[Mooneschadowe]] Provincial Games, Her Excellency Zubeydah prepared a fine selection of baked goods available for purchase by the discerning palate. (1) I arrived early, yet knowing the caliber of craft present on that table, knew that if I desired those divine melt-in-your-mouth marshmallows, I had to act fast. As she bounced between delighted Ansteorrans, she dutifully put me down for a bag of the marshmallows and set them to the side. Come lunch, she was swamped by people buying deserts and picking up their many goodies. When I arrived, her smile dropped as she realized she had accidentally sold the marshmallows amidst the rush and hustle and bustle. Then apologizing profusely, as if this was somehow a step down and not an unexpected delight, she started sliding me her special marshmallows. (2) Light brown, just as melty and divine as any other, but with the special bonus of tasting magically like caramel. And she kept sliding them. Bags upon bags of delightful fluffy caramel clouds, all the while apologizing, for her heart is kind and as full of grace as her hands are of magic. 
 
I waited, until after lunch. I waited till I sat at the side of the rapier field, then unwrapped a marshmallow. Good gentles, I do not lie when I say I fell over. I do not lie when I say Knights and Dons alike looked at me askance, lying on my back by my sword, both feet in the air, '''crying''' because of a marshmallow. Would that I were deft enough with words to sing the praises of this marshmallow. Would that I were clever enough in prose to regale the achievements of Her Excellency that much more. These marshmallows brought me to tears of joy once, twice, thrice. "Her Excellency" is not just the title of this woman, it is a measure of her skill. She is surely some kind of wizard, performing chemical kitchen magics upon what would be otherwise simple goodies. I hope one day to be found worthy of more of her goodies, shiny and sweet alike. 
 
May she ever look upon us mortals and find us deserving of her continued good works. (and ma'am if you don't take this compliment i will scream) (3) 
 
''Editor's Notes:'' 
# It was a fundraiser for the Medieval Studies Group, to send folks to Gulf Wars.
# Lest anyone think otherwise, these were '''not''' "special" ("edibles") marshmallows, just an experimental batch made with brown sugar and dark corn syrup - they were not available for sale, but rather were gifted to anyone who provided wiki content.
# yes.... i will happily accept this compliment. :D 

====His Excellency, Master [[Ivarr runamagi]], Defender of the Dream====
I came to Eldern Hills because you were being elevated. Then you asked me to speak for you and that was icing on the cake. You are probably the most deserving person I have known to be offered entrance into the Order of the Pelican, your service is far beyond what I did when I was offered entrance. You are a shining example of what a Peer should be and in my eyes you are what a Lion should be. Thank you for the Honor of witnessing your elevation and being asked to tell TRM Ansteorra my thoughts on your qualifications for elevation. You should continue to do what you have been doing, don't ramp it up. The rest of the world ain't ready to try and keep up with you as it is. Hugs, sister. (07/28/2021) 
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
[[File:Castellan 2012 Luncheon.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Chef and Hostess, Noble's Luncheon, Castellan, 2012]]
====Service to the Society====
* Fundraising: Has raised over $5500 in fundraisers for Northkeep, a Gulf Wars Queen's Tea, the Mooneschadowe Student's Group, Northern Region Tribute to Ansteorra, the Canton of Wyldewode Cooks Guild, the Canton of Chemin Noir's Archery Squad, and Royal travel, by donating directly to fundraising efforts, and serving as coordinator/organizer.
* Service to the Outlands: Donations to Royal Largess, fundraising auctions, backlog scrolls.
* Waterbearer / Waterbearer in Charge / Northern Regional Waterbearer: Service, leadership and instruction: 2000 - 2015.
* Organized and administered the [[File:40 For 40th - Year of the Quest.pdf]]
* Data Collection Coordinator, Primary Contributor: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FUOiGt6iDnW8t1WuC66Q6jJ_AUqo8kBKwTMCi1epJUw/edit?usp=sharing The Chronology of the Northern Region of Ansteorra], for the Application for Principality, 2018 - Present.
* ZOOM Host: During 2020 - 2021, served as a Collegium Room Host for several events, including Winterkingdom (x2) King's College, and Wisenfeuer Baronial, utilizing her personal ZOOM account for the benefit of SCA events.
* Entourage: [[81st Crown|Vladislav & Margaret]], [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius & Deanna]], [[2nd Vindheim Coronet|Jean-Paul & Gilyan]], [[3rd Vindheim Coronet|Micauley & Caterina]], [[4th Vindheim Coronet|Skeggi & Emmalina]], [[5th Vindheim Coronet|Romanius & Deanna]], [[6th Vindheim Coronet|Dafydd & Octavia]], [[89th Crown|Jean-Paul & Gilyan]]
* Secondary Signatory Deputy to the Exchequer, 2021 - July 2023
* Special Event Hostess:
** 2007: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/zubeydah/sets/72157627996431829/ Young Ladies Salon & Luncheon], Northkeep's Castellan - Organized, catered and hosted a RSVP-only event for nine young girls. Guest instructors and self provided two and a half hours instructions on ladylike qualities, manners, and demeanor. Served lunch and provided gifts for all attending.
** 2008: [[Young Gentleman's Salle - 2008|Young Gentlemen's Salle & Luncheon]], Northkeep's Castellan - Organized, catered and hosted an RSVP-only event for four young boys. Guest Instructors included [[Jean-Paul de Sens]], [[Owen ap Aeddan]], [[Timothy le Corbusier]], [[Therese Maria Giovanni]], and Queen [[Vanessa de Verona]]. Served lunch and provided gifts for all attending.
** 2019 - 2021: Historian's Fireside Chats - weekly meetings beginning April 26 via ZOOM open to all, to discuss aspects of Ansteorra history and culture.
* Member of the working group to develop a handbook for Wiki Administrators to be implemented Society-wide.
 

====Service to/through the Arts====
[[File:Treats Delivered.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Payment is delivered to the Jannisary Band (Pennsic War, 2019) The entire tote at the bottom of the pile was filled with cookies and brownies made by Zubeydah]]
* Prolific event photographer spanning more than two decades. Photos featured on the cover of The Black Star and in multiple group newsletters and web banners. In 2025, her photograph of the triumphal arch during the Step Down court of Sven and Antigone was chosen for inclusion on the new Kingdom trailer wrap.
* As Scribal Guild Vscribe, tripled the number of featured original works and created the first [http://scribe.ansteorra.org/library/index.htm Charter Library] and [http://scribe.ansteorra.org/insignia/index.htm Insignia Library] 
* Award Insignia: Between 2018 - 2019, hand-crafted and donated 76 plaited wire AOA or Baronial circlets for distribution by the Crown or Barony of Northkeep.
* Royal (Kingdom) Gift Basket Coordinator for Battlemoor I, Lilies War 2011, Battlemoor III, Battlemoor IV, highlighting the generosity and skill of Ansteorra's artisans
* Royal (Principality) Gifts Coordinator (Coronets 1 - 6 inclusive, and 8): Coordinated with artisans across Ansteorra and the Principality to create gift baskets for Gulf Wars and out-of-Kingdom visits by the Coronets of Vindheim.
* Royal & Principality Gift contributor, 2018 - Present: Crafted and Contributed well over 100 items to gift baskets presented by our Kingdom and Principality Royalty.
* Scribal Arts: 70+ Kingdom Charters. Multiple Original works including Guardian of the Queen's Hope 2004, local group champion and Baronial Service Award scrolls, and Principality of Vindheim original scrolls.
* Heraldic Arts: 275+ digital files of individual's heraldry, using art from the [http://heraldicart.org/ http://heraldicart.org/] project, and also contributing original heraldic art to the [http://heraldicart.org/zubeydah-al-badawiyyah project].
* Frequent Vigil / Hospitality contributions in the form of desserts and confections: Mistress [[Michelle Chantal de Charente]]; Mistress [[Magdelena da Cadamosto]]; Mistress Adria; Mistress [[Rhiannon Redwulf]]; Iarll [[Owen ap Aeddan]]; Mistress [[Vanessa de Verona]]; Mistress Melisande; Mistress [[Adena Terricsdottir]]; Master Oliver Mordrake - Outlands; Master [[Reis ap Tuder]]; Namron Protectorate Noble's Luncheon - Desserts, * King's College Desserts (2018); Coronation, October 2018 - Provided individually bagged sea-salt caramels as a thank you to the Royal Entourage; Maestro [[Orlando Giovanni de Gilead]]; Mistress [[Sabine Lefevre d'Armagnac]]; 2019 Winter Crown Tournament sideboard luncheon dessert table; Sir [[Daniel Schade]]; The [[81st Crown|Reign]] of [[Vladislav Strelec]] & [[Margaret ny Connor]]: Treats for Largess, and payment of the Janissary Band hired to herald in the Kingdom at the Opening Procession; Ansteorra 40th Year Hafla desserts sideboard; 2019 Coronation - desserts sideboard; His Excellency, Master [[Elric Dracwin]]; Maestra [[Masina da Ferrara]], Sir [[Damon Xanthus]].
* Royal Baker to [[81st Crown|Vladislav and Margaret]]
* Treats In Quarantine (Spring/Summer 2020): Mailed or delivered 101 customized boxes/bags of treats (Baked items, candies, confections) for individuals in Ansteorra and another 5 Kingdoms to keep spirits up during the Year Like No Other.
* Created the "Wall Banner" for the Principality of Vindheim, presented at [[Vindheim Premier Coronet Tourney]].
* Significant and regular donations of her art to various fundraisers, including four custom made lampworking items to the 2025 Ansteorra Roses Fundraiser, with bids raising $265.00
* Special Event Hostess/Organizer/Major Contributor:
** 2019: The [[Legends Luncheon]] at Ansteorra 40th Year - Chef and Event Organizer
** 2015 - 2024: [[The Hero's Portion]] of Chocolate: Castellan - a means by which individuals can share word fame and a treat with those who inspire them.
** 2012: Chef & Hostess, Nobles' Luncheon, Northkeep's Castellan event: Middle Eastern/Mediterranean themed luncheon, open to all nobles and Peers present at the event, as well as many of the general populace.
** 2011: Sous Chef, The Queen's Tea, Battlemoor II, The Outlands ([http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8319/7971955998_45da66e32a_c.jpg/ Photo Here]).
** 2008: Sous Chef, The Outlands Party, Estrella War, Atenveldt/The Outlands (Desserts)
** 2006: Chef & Hostess, Laurel's Luncheon, Mooneschadowe's Triumphe of the Eclipse

* 2023: Created a Vindheim and Friends Irises Chat on Facebook, to help foster discussion of artisans in the Principality deserving of recognition by the Crown and Coronet.
* 2020: Coordinator/Organizer, Ansteorra Lampwork Guild bead swap.

* ''Special Art Collaboration Projects''
** Oertha boasting strand - worked with / coordinated the work of three other artisans on a gift for the Principality of Oertha given by Vindheim's First Coronet at Gulf Wars
** Deanna boasting strand - worked with / coordinated the work of six other artisans on a gift for Vindheim's First Princess
** Harvest Strand - worked with / coordinated the work of 3 other artisans on an item donated for fundraising purposes
** Emmalina Strand - worked with / coordinated the work of 10 other artisans on a gift for Vindheim's fourth Princess, [[ Emmelina de Medeland]]. Featured whimsical elements and a separate necklace with carved amber pendant.
** Working with [[Francesca di Lucca]], assembled and donated 30 Calligraphy and Illumination kits and 3 silk banner making kits to [[90th Crown|Jason Drysdale IV & Margherita de Mantua IV]] to be gifted to newcomers.

[[File:Zubunny.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Art by [[Mariana Von Kul]]]][[Category:Kingdom of Animals]]

* ''Silk Banners:''
** Gleann Abhan populace badge banner created for/donated to Vindheim Gift Basket at Gulf Wars, 2024
** Personal device banner for Magistra Emma de Fetherstan's elevation to the Laurel 2024
** Gift banner for [[6th Vindheim Coronet|Octavia de Verdon]], presented at [[7th Vindheim Coronet]], 2024
** Calontir Pride banner created for/donated to Vindheim goes to Valor Gift Basket 2023

* ''Block Printing:''
** Centurion Stamping Project: Commissioned a Centurion Eagle stamp from [[Kyrus Logisson]], and working with him, held two stamping sessions (Northkeep Castellan 2023, King's College 2023) to work out how to utilize the enormous stamp. Stamped 5 cloaks at King's College. November 2025: Working with Kyrus and a team of volunteers, stamped 20 cloaks at ARTSPACE in Oklahoma City.
** Mongol trim for Master [[Facon du Pray]]'s elevation garb
** Trim for gift baskets: Calontir, Glean Abhan, Trimaris, Oertha
** Facings and trim for gifted clothing: [[Fyn Alreksson]]

* ''Clothing Construction:''
** Using both commercial patterns and those generated by [[Koia Karasova]], created a Norwegian noble's ensemble of linen and wool and silk for the elevation garb of Ridder [[Fyn Alreksson]] to the Order of Chivalry. The ensemble also featured the weaving of [[Astrid Flokadottir]].
 

====Teaching / Instruction:====
* Middle Eastern Dance (Youth) - WinterKingdom Collegium 2003
* How To Make a Tassel (Youth) - WinterKingdom Collegium 2006
* Making a Crown (Youth) - WinterKingdom Collegium 2003
* Waterbearing 101 - WinterKingdom Collegiums (2003), 2 special 'in home' classes held in Namron and (unnamed) Talequah SCA group, Mooneschadowe Activity Night
* Waterbearing 2.0 - WinterKingdom Collegium (2010): [[File:Waterbearing As I See It.pdf]], [[File:A Checklist for Autocrats.pdf|File:A Waterbearing Checklist for Autocrats.pdf]]'''
* Netted Beadwork - WinterKingdom Collegium 2004, 2006 [[File:Making a netted beadwork anklet.pdf]]
* Middle Eastern Dance for Beginners - WinterKingdom Collegium 2003 & weekly informal classes held at Northkeep Fighter Practice, Summer of 2008
* Diapering Techniques Handout for Scribal Guild developed 2006. Taught at Northkeep A&S Night, 10/2023
* A History of Northkeep: May 2020 - At [[Northkeep]]'s virtual event, Can't-stellan, hosted an hour and a half long educational discussion on the history of the Barony, in conjunction with the Baronial Historian, [[Nimmira Valeria]].
* Making a Braided Wire Circlet:
** [[Mooneschadowe]], August 24, 2021
** [[Wyldewode]], November 2021.
** King's College - June 2022.
* Contributing to the Ansteorran Wiki:
** Winterkingdom, 2013 [[File:Step By Step - How To Create a People Page On The Ansteorran Wiki.pdf]].
** Incipient Canton of Wyldwood (Talequah, OK) - August 28, 2016.
** wInterKingdom 2019.
** [[Eldern Hills]] Artisan, April, 2020
** (Online) Barony of [[Bonwicke]], April - May 2020
** (Online) Spring in our [[Steppes]] E-Vent - May 2020.
** (Online) King's College - June 2020.
** (Online) [[Bjornsborg]] Valkyrfelt, October 2020.
** (Online) Collegium for Service Minded Individuals, July 2021.
** King's College - June 2022.
** Created informational videos published to [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6w5KETZMZgFOl4Ibhlb5kA YouTube].
** Hosted Walk-up Discussion / Info Table: 2019 Spring Crown Tournament, 2019 [[Mooneschadowe]] Provincial Games, 2019 [[Steppes]] Artisan, 2019 Summer Crown Tournament, 2024 [[Vindheim Accademia della Spada I]], 2026 Steppes 12th Night.
* Introduction to Lampworking:
** Incipient Canton of Wyldewode Project Day
** (Online) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRt72J-KOw8 Northkeep wInterKingdom 2021] (Held a drawing after the class and the winner received a beginner's lampworking kit with the basics required to begin exploring.)
** [[Northkeep]] A&S Night, November 2021.
** King's College - June 2022
** Canton of [[Wyldewode]] Northern Border Skirmishes, October 2023.
** Northkeep wInterkingdom, 2026
** One on one instruction at individual request. Created a Beginner's Lampworking Kit that is loaned to students so they can play with fire and decide if this is the art for them before committing to purchase significant equipment.
* Article: [[Simple Site Token and Largess Ideas by Zubeydah]]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V0HNvYeWa_fG5M1U20GYwAWhcyfOdGtXpo5MHN11H0c/edit?usp=sharing Small Steps - An Introduction to Service]
** Northkeep wInterkingdom, 2024
** Northkeep wInterkingdom, 2026
* Introduction to Block Printing
** 8 hour Private class/hands on demo for two students, June 15, 2025
 

====Judging:====
* Primary Judging:
** Hellsgate Baronial 2022 (With informal mentorship by Master [[Thomas Towlewardie]])
** Northkeep Castellan 2023
** Wyldewood Northern Border Skirmish 2023
** Skorragardr Axeman, 2025 (With review by [[Isaac Bane]] and [[Cera ingen Fhaelain]]
* Shadow Judging:
** Northkeep Castellan 2022 (with Magnifica [[Tatiana Verlioni]])
** Kingdom Arts & Sciences 2024 (with Master [[John of Severn]])
** Kingdom Arts & Sciences 2025 (with Magistra [[Osanna van der Linden]])
 

[[File:Blackfox Awards Image.jpg|200px|thumb|left|AS LV William Blackfox Award Winner]]
====Competitions Entered/Displayed:====
* 2005: Enters the Bardic Competition at [[Chemin Noir]]'s Fair of the Harvest, with an original filk, "Le Chemin Noir."
* 2007: Enters the Bardic Competition at Namron Beltane with an original filk, "If I Should Meet A Saxon."
* ????: Enters the Bardic Competition at Northkeep Castellan, with an original poem, "Brothers."
* 2024: Displays a body of work including silk banners, Illumination, lampwork beads, jewelry and stamped garments at Laurel's Prize Tourney
* 2024: Enters a strand of Hiberno-Norse and Scandinavian beads in the Northkeep Artisan competition
* 2024: Displays a strand of Hiberno-Norse and Scandinavian beads at Kingdom Arts & Sciences
* 2025: Displays a body of work in block printing, lampworking and jewelrymaking at Laurel's Prize Tourney
* 2025: Enters a double strand of Ukrainian and Scandinavian beads in the Rus style at the [[Vindheim Premier Arts & Sciences Competition]]
* 2025: Enters a body of work in block printing, lampworking and jewelrymaking at [[Artisans of the Steppes|Steppes Artisan]] - and wins!
* 2025: Enters a collection of Hiberno-Norse / cable beads in Kingdom Arts & Sciences, and receives a score of 43 and a Pilgrim's Token
* 2026: Selected by Their Royal Majesties Creppin & Cristyana to represent the Kingdom as a Gulf War XXXIV champion. Received a 24/25 and 25/25.
* 2026: Invited by Competition staff to display at the Gulf Wars A&S Open Competition.
* 2026: Enters a strand of Phoenician beads featuring a mask pendant at the Vindheim Second Arts & Sciences Competition, and wins, becoming the second [[Champions of Vindheim|Vindheim Arts & Sciences Champion]]. In Court that evening, she gifts the piece to Prince [[Cadmus Lochagus]]
 

====Gallery of Selected Work:====
<gallery widths="200px">
image:Sibri-Queens-Hope.jpg|First original Work: Guardian of the Queen's Hope scroll, presented by [[51st Crown|Sibri de Aldebourne]]. 2005
image:Vladscrollfinal.jpg|Golden scroll AOA for [[Vladislav Strelec]]. 2005
image:Geoffreys Challenge Letter.jpg|Original Work: Letter of Challenge from Geoffrey Makepeace to Baron Alcyoneus du Battenhelm of Calontir. 2005
image:Haldan AOA.jpg|Original Work: AOA scroll created for Haldan Shieldwrecker (of the Armor Archive), Kingdom of the Outlands.
image:2018 Sable Swap Kings Gauntlet.JPG|Original Work: King's Gauntlet - Replacement for destroyed Award Charter, 2018 Sable Swap
image:Mordrake Pelican.jpg|Legacy medallion of Sir Needham of the Outlands, restrung on amber for Master Oliver Mordrake
image:Kings Glory.jpg|Crafted for the 2013 Battlemoor Royal Gift Basket
image:Vindheim Swag.jpg|lampwork beads and commercial metal beads. Made for her Elevation to the Peerage.
File:Zubeydah - Lampwork Knights Chain.png|"Unbroken Chain of Gold" - Lampwork beads, made for [[Simonn of Amber Isle]]
File:Zubeydah - Lampwork Temple Rings 1.png|Vindheim Pride Temple Rings - Design was laser cut from original art inspired by period examples, beads were artisan-made to client specifications.
image:Zubeydah -2024 LPT Display - Photo by Milokna.png|Displaying at 2024 Laurels Prize Tourney: Lampwork, Jewelry Making, Textile Stamping, Illumination, Silk Banners Photo by [[Milokhna d'Riga]]
image:Zubeydah Finnish - Irish Boasting Strand.png|Hiberno-Norse & Finnish Beads (Circa 850s), Jan. 2024. Entered into the Northeep Artisan competition and displayed at Laurel's Prize Tourney and Kingdom Arts & Sciences 2024.
image:Zubeydah - Merovingen Necklace with Pendants.png|Glass beads & (Commercial) Merovingen Pendants, Jan. 2024
image:Zubeydah - Double Strand Display.png| Display of Double-Stranded Necklace, Presented at [[Vindheim Premiere Arts & Sciences Championship]] on May 31, 2025 Documentation: [[File:Ornamentation of a Rus Woman of the 10th - 12th Century.pdf]]
image:Zubeydah - Hiberno Norse Beads for KAS.png|Hiberno-Norse cable beads displayed at 2025 Kingdom Arts & Sciences and Gulf Wars 2026
image:Spoils of Carthage - VAS2.jpg|A Necklace in the Phoenician Style, displayed at 2026 Vindheim Arts & Sciences
image:Zubeydah - Silk Banners 2 - GA Banner.png| Silk banner gifted to the Kingdom of Gleann Abhan, War of the Rams 2023
image:Zubeydah - Silk Banners 3 - Bee Banner.png|Trade Days exchange, 2023
image:Zubeydah - Silk Banners 1 - Calontir Pride.png| Silk banner gifted to Her Majesty Calontir, Marie le Faivre, 2023
</gallery>
 
====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
[[File:Plainswalker.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Card created by Baroness [[Kolfinna inn kyrra Óttarsdóttir]] as part of a deck which was partial payment for hire of the Free Company at Gulf Wars 2026]]
* [[Caisteal Cridhe]] of Northkeep, from [[Ian Dun Gillan|Ian]] & [[Kelandra Carmichael|Kelandra]], 3rd and Baron & Baroness of Northkeep
* Queen's Cipher, from Slaine I, Kingdom of the Outlands. (This takes the form of a diamond shaped brass pendant bearing a cabochon garnet, worn on a necklace of amber. It was made by [[Omar Mohammud Mirzazadeh]]. Slaine's personal symbol was a thistle, and the pendant is often mistaken for a Sable Thistle.) This was given for donations of largess.
* Merlon of [[Northkeep]] from [[Elisaveta af Isefjord]] and [[Beorhlic Folcwineson]], 6th Baroness & Baron of Northkeep (2020)
* Rose's Token from [[Gilyan Alienora of Clonmacnoise]], given October 29, 2021, at [[Eldern Hills]] Samhain.
* Commended to the Society for Creative Anachronism Board of Directors at the November 2021 Meeting for "creation and enabling of hybrid events" during the pandemic, for hosting the "Historian's Fireside Chat."
* [[Le Bâtisseur]] of Northkeep, from [[Jehanne de Montauban]] and [[Perrin de Beaujeu]], on January 2022
* Premiere of the Order of the [[Wellspring]], given by [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius Vesperianus and Deanna della Penna]] at [[Wiesenfeuer]] Baronial, April 16, 2022, for Service Through the Arts.
* One of the Premiers of the Award of the [[Clavis Clavium]] of Vindheim - given by [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius Vesperianus and Deanna della Penna]] at [[2nd Vindheim Coronet]]
* 5th Iron Baker of the [[Vindheim Bake-Off]], held at [[2nd Vindheim Coronet]].
* Master William Blackfox Award Winner, Best Special Issue, AS LV (56): The Nordic Saga, Barony of Northkeep - Special Issue dedicated to the celebration of the annual Northkeep Castellan event
* Received a link from the chain of [[Aedwulf Terricsson]] in acknowledgement of her service.
* Baronial Act of Dedication (for Service to Northkeep) from [[Geoffrey de Gournay]] and [[Adalia VonderBerg]]
* Received a personal token of thanks from Her Royal Highness, Princess Wu Yun, at [[Vindheim 8th Coronet Tourney]], for service through the arts (Basket contributions)
* Plainswalker of [[The Free Company of the Golden Wheat]]
 

====[[Zubeydah's Songbook]]:====
(Click link above to see original bardic works written by Zubeydah) 
 

===Trivia===
* Zubeydah was featured on the 05/29/2023 "Be Good to Each Other" post, in a photo celebrating with [[Elsa von Snackenburg]] at Elsa's receiving a fourth Thistle at Steppes Warlord.
* Zubeydah has spoken as a Peer, affirming the qualities of the following individuals: [[Wulfgard Martel]], [[Hugo van Harlo]], [[Kormakr Mikjallson]], [[Cadmus Lochagus]], [[Isaac Bane]], & [[Fyn Alreksson]].
 

=== Associations: ===
* Married to [[Abe Von Gybrich]] 
* Art student to [[Beatrix Alfray]] - (Beatrix is her Laurel Advocate)
* Consort to [[Fyn Alreksson]] in the [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]]
* Auntie to [[Caitilín inghean Tadgáin]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Beatrix Funteyn]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Osanna van der Linden]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Koke Gan]]

* Friend to the [[Free Company of the Golden Wheat]]
* Member, M.A.F.I.A. (Mooneschadowe and Friends In Absentia)
* Member of the Waterbearer's Guild of Ansteorra, prior to Guild dissolution
* Member of the Ansteorran Scribal Guild
* Member, [[Valkyries]]

* One of the two "Dark Overlord Chicks of the Universe" of the [http://www.armourarchive.org/ Armour Archive] 
* Prior Protégé to Mistress Seuilla DeCordoba, OP (Kingdom of the Outlands) Released in good standing, in January of 2019 due to Seuilla's departure from the SCA. (As part of Zubeydah's Elevation to the Pelican, Seuilla formally took back her belt in person, as she had not been able to do so previously due to her absence from the SCA.)

 

===Mundane Information:===
 
====In Case Of Court:====
* '''Due to anxiety, warning before being called into court is greatly appreciated.'''
* Zubeydah is often at events without her beloved, [[Abe Vivitar Von Gebric|Abe]]. In Case of Court, any advanced warning or notice would be Greatly Appreciated, so that he can try to attend and be witness (darren (dot) vann (at) gmail.com). If he is unable to attend, she prefers that other '''men''' NOT offer to escort her in his place unless they have already been specifically invited to do so. ([[Vladislav Strelec|Vlad]], [[Kormakr Mikjallson|Kormakr]] and [[Fyn Alreksson|Fyn]] are all on the list) [[Nalkah umm al-Jafnā]] and [[Koke Gan]] are dear friends who's help in that moment would be gratefully accepted.
* '''Pronunciation Guide:''' zoo-BAY-dah AL-bah-dah-WEE-yuh... but honestly, she would '''far''' prefer that only 'Zubeydah' was used, rather than the full name which gives difficulties.
* Title: Zubeydah uses the Turkish form of her peerage title, Hanim. The correct title is "Zubeydah Hanim" rather than "Hanim Zubeydah." 
* [https://amp.ansteorra.org/members/view/2631 AMP Profile] 
For Scrolls: ''Please no faux hands.'' Zubeydah would be much happier with your best English script than making a living or dead language look like English. [[Cera ingen Fháeláin]] is adept at the style she prefers most. *
 

====Special Needs:====
Zubeydah is only able to stand for VERY short periods (ie minutes), due to problems with her hips and knees, and cannot walk long distances in a single go. She also has social anxiety which makes Big Surprises or Unplanned Speaking In Public difficult. (A little warning goes a Long Way.) 
 

====Websites:====
* [http://www.facebook.com/zubeydah.albadawiyyah Facebook Page]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/Zubeydah Flikr Gallery]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6w5KETZMZgFOl4Ibhlb5kA YouTube]

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Zubeydah Al-Badawiyyah

2026-06-08T17:46:11Z

Zubeydah: /* Gallery of Selected Work: */

{{Populace
|photo = [[File:Zubeydah Elevation - Portrait by Francesca di Lucca.png|x400px]]
| photocaption = Elevation to the Order of the Pelican, July 2021. Photo by [[Francesca di Lucca]]
| location = [[Vindheim]] / Northern Region Claimed by [[Mooneschadowe]] Dwells in [[Northkeep]]
| regname= [http://oanda.sca.org/oanda_name.cgi?p=Zubaydah%20al-Badawiyyah Zubaydah al-Badawiyyah]
| status = Active
| joindate = June 14, 1986
| OP = [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Zubaydah%20al-Badawiyyah&id=4903 Kingdom of Ansteorra] 
[http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=10325 Kingdom of the Outlands]
| device = [[File:Zubeydah Achievement by Alisandre.jpg|x350px]]
|devicecaption = Azure, an ewer bendwise within an orle argent. Achievement by [[Alisandre Oliphant]]}}

== Her Excellency, Zubeydah Hanim, OP, Bastion of Vindheim==
While her registered name is Zubaydah, she prefers the alternate spelling, Zubeydah. 
'''Nicknames, Known-Bys, and Odd Titles: '''
* Zuzu (This nickname was given by [[Sigen Fridreksdottir]], and is welcome and makes her smile.) (Beydah is NOT her name. Zub is RIGHT OUT.)
* On the Armour Archive, she holds the title of Dark Overlord Chick of the Universe and is best known for her summary and index of The St Florian Project by Robert MacPhereson '''([[File:The St Florian Project - A Summary of Work.pdf]]).'''
* Zubeydah uses the Turkish title for Peerage, "Hanim."
 
'''Previously Known As:''' When she first started in the SCA in the Outlands, she used Kestrel of Ravenshold. 
'''Pronunciation:'''zoo-BAY-dah AL-bah-dah-WEE-yuh 
'''Pronouns:''' She/Her 
====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
The following badge associated with this name was registered in February of 2022 (via Ansteorra): Sable, a ray of the sun issuant from sinister chief argent. 
Zubeydah enjoys telling the story of how this badge came to be inspired by [[Kassandra De Haas]] and you should totally ask her some time. 

====Achievement:====
Mantling: Argent goutty azure, and Azure 
Helm: Persian helm argent, faces affronty 
Crest: Dexter human hand holding a quill, writing upon a page, argent 
Coronet: Baronial with six points topped with pearls 
Dexter Supporter: Domestic cat rampant guardant sable, armed and orbed gules, maintaining a book Or 
Sinister Supporter: Griffin rampant guardant sable, armed and orbed gules, maintaining a book Or 
Motto: That which is not written is forgotten 
Notes: Compartment is a pile of books and scrolls. A wreath of Pelican feathers encircles the arms. 
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Prior [[Northkeep]] Baronial Waterbearer
** Prior Interim Chronicler, Barony of [[Northkeep]], June 2021 - February 2022

* Regional Offices Held
** Prior Northern Regional Waterbearer (Warranted Office - 2003-2004)

* Principality Offices Held
** ER Deputy Seneschal, June 2023 - December 2023 (While Princess Emmelina had to step out of the role to serve as Coronet)
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius and Deanna]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Sanguine Highnesses, [[2nd Vindheim Coronet|Jean-Paul and Gilyan]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[3rd Vindheim Coronet|Micauley Morison and Caterina Giovanni]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[4th Vindheim Coronet|Skeggi Berbeinn Sebbason ins Sterka and Emmelina de Medeland]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[5th Vindheim Coronet|Romanius II and Deanna II]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[6th Vindheim Coronet|Dafydd Whitacre and Octavia de Verdon]]
** Gifts Liaison for There Serene Highnesses, [[8th Vindheim Coronet|Micauley Morison II and Caterina Giovanni II]]
** Special Deputy to the Seneschal, December 2023 - present.

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Prior Waterbearer's Guild Vscribe (non-warranted office - 2 years)
** Prior Scribal Guild Vscribe (Warranted Office - 3 years): Tripled the number of featured original works, created the [http://scribe.ansteorra.org/library/index.htm Charter Library] and [http://scribe.ansteorra.org/insignia/index.htm Insignia Library]
** Prior Vscribe to the Historian's Office (Warranted Office - 2 years)
** Special Deputy to the Exchequer, Secondary Signatory, 2021 - December 2023
** Site Administrator - Ansteorra Wiki, 2011 to Present
** Kingdom Historian, September 2019 - Present
 

===Persona History:===
Born without many prospects, she was affianced at an early age to a wealthy merchant. At his urging, she and her family accompanied her fiance on a mercantile venture to the Middle East. The caravan was attacked. She was the sole survivor, left for dead. Found by a wandering tribe of nomads led by Sir Haroun ibn al-Dhi'b al-Abyadh of the Outlands, she was rescued from the cruel sands of the desert and nursed back to health. She was given the name Zubeydah by Haroun. Her restless spirit did not allow her to accept his hospitality for long, and earned her the name 'al-Badawiyyah' - the Wanderer. She left the deserts and found a home in Ansteorra, where she was captured, body and heart, by an unusually well-dressed Ostrogoth named [[Abe Vivitar Von Gebric]] 
 

===Interests:===
* Waterbearing (alas, not able to actively do so any more due to physical limitations)
* Service through Arts:
** Primary: Lampwork & Jewelrymaking
** Secondary: Silk Banners, Block Printing, (electronic) Heraldic Art
* Coordinating Gift and Prize Baskets; SCA Fundraising
* Cooking / Baking / Confectionary
* SCA-focused Web Design/Administration/Data Collection: Event, local group and Guild websites, photo albums, web graphic design. Administrator of the Kingdom Wiki. Editor-in-Chief, [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FUOiGt6iDnW8t1WuC66Q6jJ_AUqo8kBKwTMCi1epJUw/edit?usp=sharing Chronology of the Northern Region]
 
===Timeline of Activity:===
====1986 - 2005 ====
[[File:Affirmation.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Affirmation of Handfasting, artwork by Nahama Joy (Adelaide)]]
1986: Zubeydah's first SCA event was on 1986-06-14, in the brand-new Kingdom of the Outlands: their first Crown Tournament in which Gunwalt was crowned king. Her clearest memory of that event was the first Royal Court, and everyone present singing the anthem of the Kingdom of Atenvelt as a form of good-bye. She was only active in the SCA in the Outlands for about 6 months. (As the majority of her family lives in the [[Outlands]], she can be seen at events there on rare occasions for special events.) 
2000: Living in California, Zubeydah is invited by her family to attend the Estrella War. As several of the Household are participating in the combats, she gets an introduction to Waterbearing at the hands of Baroness Dovita of Al-Barran. 
2001: Having moved to Oklahoma in October of the prior year, Zubeydah seeks out the SCA in the fall/winter of 2001. She meets Northkeep's Hospitaler, Amanda Blackwolf, who provides contact information for the Barony. 
2002: Zubeydah attends a few hours of [[Northkeep Castellan]], and is also able to make it to the [[Baroness' Toy Tourney]] and King's College, which is held in Namron. There, she meets [[Dyan du Lac Calendre]] who makes a very strong impression on her with her artistry and more importantly, her kindness. She regularly attends Fighter Practices and Populace meetings in the Barony. At three Fighter Practices, she hosts informal Middle Eastern Dance classes. She also begins charter painting. 
2003: In January, Zubeydah attends and teaches at wInterkingdom Collegium for the first time. In February, she heads back to Estrella War, where she demonstrates the fine art of well Equipped Waterbearing, for which she receives wordfame in the Kingdom of the Outlands, and Northkeep receives funds from the Volunteer hours she put in. At Crown Tournament that year, Zubeydah is called into court, all the while silently cursing that she had not taken the Introduction to Court class offered by [[Etienne De Saint Amaranth]], because she had no idea what to do... At Castellan, she focuses on waterbearing and chatting with the fighters. "I simply ensure that my friends leave the field with as much honor as when they entered," is the epic comment by [[Owen ap Aeddan]]. Abe meets Amanda's husband, Thormund Blackwolf, and they realize they knew each other from youth, and from the Army. At Castellan, they are introduced by [[Balvin Thorfinnsson]] to Hersir [[Thorgrim Bjornson]] and Baroness [[Sigen Fridreksdottir]], who welcome Abe and Zubeydah into their camp, provide them with a fire, feast, and fellowship. Fall brings Mooneschadowe Guardian, and Zubeydah meets Ollj and Mylicent, who are awesome. Later in the evening, [[Owen ap Aeddan]] presents Zubeydah with a blade, saying "This was given to me by [[47th Crown|Patrick Michael]], during his fifth reign as King. When he gave it to me, he told me that my presence and participation made the game better for him. Zubeydah, you make the game better for me, with all that you do. I'd want you to have this." Late in the evening, Zubeydah gets to chat with Master [[Tarl Godric the Brokentoe]], and hear the tale of the Ansteorran Adventuring Hat. The following day, Zubeydah receives her official Non-Contact Authorization Card, signed by the Northern Regional Knight Marshal, [[Owen ap Aeddan]]. In October, Protectorate brings new opportunities and challenges. [[Thorgrim Bjornson]] gives Zubeydah a Gryphon medallion, in thanks for her efforts and in solidarity for efforts towards a Principality in the region. She visits Oxlande's vigil and is quite impressed by all the panoply, and meets [[Niccolaia Valore]] for the first time, who very kindly spends several hours mentoring Zubeydah on charter painting. In December, another wInterKingdom is held. Zubeydah hosts two classes for youth, and one for adults. Zubeydah is named a '''Master Waterbearer''' and the '''Northern Regional Waterbearer''' in court by the Kingdom Chirugeon and Baron of Northkeep, [[Ainar Magnusson]]. 
[[File:Zubeydah Pelican Scroll - by Franchesca and Thomas.png|200px|thumb|left| Patent of Arms created by [[Francesca di Lucca]] & [[Thomas de Groet]]]]
2004: Zubeydah attends several work sessions in Talequah with [[House Halfiras]]. At Kingdom Arts & Sciences/ Mooneschadowe Tribute to Ansteorra, Zubeydah teaches a class on waterbearing, and is able to certify several folks for their non-combatant authorizations. Master Oxlade's beer flows "like a happy brown river" and puts Abe under its spell. Event Reviews:
[[Event Review - Northkeep Castellan 2004 - by Zubeydah|Castellan]], [[Event Review - Argent Anniversary 2004 - by Zubeydah|Ansteorra's Argent Anniversary]] [[Event Review - Queens Champion 2004 - by Zubeydah|Queen's Champion]], [[Event Review - Mooneschadowe Guardian 2004 - by Zubeydah|Mooneschadowe Triumphe]], [[Event Review - Namron Protectorate 2004 - by Zubeydah|Namron Protectorate]], [[Event Review - Weisenfeuer Yule 2004 - by Zubeydah|Wiesenfeur Yule]]
 
2005: Event Reviews: [[Event Review - Estrella War 2005 - by Zubeydah|Estrella War]], [[Event Review - Northkeep Castellan 2005 - by Zubeydah|Northkeep Castellan]], [[Event Review - Mooneschadowe Guardian 2005 - by Zubeydah|Mooneschadowe Guardian]], [[Event Review - Namron Protectorate 2005 - by Zubeydah|Namron Protectorate]], [[Event Review - Chemin Noir Fair of the Harvest 2005 - by Zubeydah|Chemin Noir's Fair of the Harvest]]
 
====2006- 2019====
2006: A freezing Estrella War makes for a miserable Zu, but happy memories getting to watch her brother Nathaniel take the field. March brings the Northern Regional War Practice, and Northkeep fields a large number of fighters, with Zubeydah happioly playing shutterbug. That summer, attends local fighter practices, teaching Middle Eastern Dance on a regular basis, and does a portrait session with the local fighters in July. The Canton of Chemin Noir, informally adopted by [[House Halfiras]], holds its second Fair of the Harvest. Again, Halfiras provides all of the champion scrolls and prize baskets. As a thank you, the Canton gives Zubeydah a Sable Crane for her service to the group. Namron Protectorate is the site of [[The Laureling Ceremony of Magdalena da Cadamosto]]. Zubeydah asks what she can do to help at the vigil and is given a question in reply: "How much chocolate can you make?" The answer is: Three laden table's worth... wInterKingdom is held in December, and Zubeydah creates an original scroll for a Caisteal Cridhe that is given to Nicol MacKnockard and is there to witness when a friend from House Halfiras receives their Award of Arms. This is also the first year that [[Ian Dun Gillan]] as Baron initiates the tradition of the [[Hero's Portion]]. She also attends Wiesenfeuer Yule, and having little to do that day, spends the time painting charters at the scribal table. 
 
2007: Attends and teaches at wInterKingdom. At Castellan, stands as a Vigil guard for the elevation of [[Rhiannon Redwulf]], as Mooneschadowe reminded her that she was "one of them" whether she lived there or not. Skorragardr Axeman brings an artistic inspiration, getting to meet Aethelstan Aethelmearson, who patiently shows her how to do a tiny piece of cutwork. Brings her beloved Abe to Namron Medfaire, along with his daughter. The best times are always at Mooneschadowe's Triumphe of the Eclipse, and this year she gets to witness all manner of joyful things. Northkeep Dionadair is part demo, part A&S, part competition, and entirely confusing to the Mormon Missionaries that stumbled across us at the park. At Namron Beltane, performs in a bardic competition for the first time ever. Attends Wiesenfuer Baronial and witnesses Much Smiting by Owen. At Eldern Hills Samhain, she gets to witness the investiture of the new Baron & Baroness, Braum & Audrella. Wiesenfeuer Yule closes out the year. 
 
2008: Attended Kingdom Arts & Sciences, Spring Coronation, Queen's Champion, Winter War Maneuvers, Mooneschadowe Triumphe of the Eclipse, Fair of the Harvest. At Eldern Hills Samhain, speaks the memory of her father at the memorial fire. 
 
2009: Travels down to Steppes 12th Night to witness the elevation to the Order of the Pelican of Vanessa de Verona. 
 
2010: Battlemoor 
 
2011: Coordinated a gift basket for Lillies War. Took photos at Northkeep WinterKingdom, Namron Beltane and an unknown Wiesenfeuer event. 
 
2012: Attended an event in the Outlands to witness the elevation to the Order of the Pelican of her brother, [http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=1938 Oliver Mordrake], and became a Protege to Mistress [http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=2365 Suilla de Cordoba]. 
 
2013: Provided cookies for the bake sale at Northkeep wInterKingdom. Attended Battlemoor in the Outlands. Provided desserts for a Noble's Luncheon at Wiesenfeuer Baronial. 
 
2015: Taught at Northkeep wInterKingdom and donated to the bake sale. 
 
2017: Northkeep wInterKingdom, Mooneschadowe Triumphe. 
 
2018: wInterKingdom, Wisenfeuer Yule. Took part in the Sable Swap for the first time. 
2019: Super busy year! Took photos at : Eldern Hills Artisan, Eldern Hills Samhain, Namron Beltane, Namron Protectorate, Provincial Games, Axeman, Crown Tournament, Coronation of Vladislav and Margaret, Ansteorra 40th Year, Wiesenfeur Baronial, Wiesenfeuer Yule. 
 

====2020-2024====
2020: Provincial Games, Steppes 12th Night, wInterKingdom - Covid Lockdown 
 
2021: Northkeep Castellan, Eldern Hills Samhain, Myrgenfield Collegium, Vindheim Premier Coronet Tourney, Wiensefeuer Yule, [[Zubeydah's Elevation to the Order of the Pelican]] at Eldern Hills A Day In The Park. Major projects include creating a [[Vindheim Royal Treasures|banner]] for the Principality, presented at [[Vindheim Premier Coronet Tourney]]. 
 
2022: Chemin Noir Fair of the Harvest, Elfsea Defender (first Pelican circle!!), Fall Crown Tournament, Kingdom A&S, King's College, Northkeep Castellan, Provincial Games, Vindheim Summer Coronet Tourney, Two Bards & Two Artisans, Vindheim goes to Valor, Vindheim Missile Academy, Wiensefeuer Baronial, Winter War Maneuvers, Wyldewood Northern Border Skirmishes and Winter Coronet Tourney.
Mooneschadowe Trade Days is the BEST DARNED EVENT EVER! Outfoxed by [[Nicaise Synger]], trading buttons for garb with wide-eyed newcomers, sending a full set of her beloved Abe's armor to Mooneschadowe, getting bees from [[Asha of Mooneschadowe]] and a multitude of stamps from [[Kyrus Logisson]]... it is a day of laughter and loot, tavern brawls and law changes, and art-as-largess! 
 
2023: In January, Zubeydah travels to Calontir Clothiers to speak on behalf of Laurel Candidate [[Hugo van Harlo]]. Northkeep Castellan brings another [[The Hero's Portion|Hero's Portion]] and a first effort to utilize a massive wood block Centurion Eagle textile stamp made by [[Kyrus Logisson]]. A second more successful stamping session is completed at King's College. In May, she journeyed down to [[Steppes]] Warlord, honored to speak on behalf of [[Livia da Nicolosi]]. July brings a journey to witness Ansteorran history made right and due honors given, when she travels to meet her Pelican brother, Baron [[Edwin FitzLloyd]] in the Barony of Steppes at their Artisan event. Mooneschadowe Trade Days is a joy and a delight as always, and she completes trades with many a newcomer and a friend. Namron selects [[Will Rogers Boy Scout Camp]] as the site of their Fall Protectorate event, but Zubeydah must sends words for Laurel candidate [[Dominique Michelle le Vasseur]], rather than deliver them herself when she falls ill. 
 
2024: Teaches at Northkeep's wInterkingdom Collegium. Travels southward to [[Bryn Gwlad]] [[Candlemas]] for the elevation of [[Anne von Wiese]]. Displays for the first time ever at [[Laurel's Prize Tourney]], held in [[Mooneschadowe]], showcasing works in lampworking, jewelry making, silk painting, illumination, and textile block printing. Thanks to mobility help from several good gentles and friends, including [[Charles the Grey]], [[Malcom MacCormack]] and [[Koke Gan]], was able to attend Wiesenfeuer Baronial. Served as Gate Coordinator for Northkeep Castellan, assembling a wonderful team of folks. Succumbed to illness and wasn't able to finish the day. Lots of help from friends to get packed and loaded up, especially Charles and Koke (yet again!). Helped with some scribal on a surprise for Their Excellencies, Perrin & Jehanne, which was presented in court. Spends the day at Summer Crown Tournament taking portraits and candid photos, and celebrates the success of Jean-Paul and Gilyan becoming Heirs to the Throne. Travels down to Ardmore for Vindheim Summer Coronet, bringing decor for the Vigil of [[Marcus von Fürth]]. Back in Ardmore only weeks later, attends the first Vindheim Academia della Spada and sits Gate, then hosts an all day Wiki information table. Gets to witness [[Caterina Giovanni]] being given [[The Little White Scarf]]! At the (much appreciated!!) invitation of Mistress [[Beatrix Alfray]], travels down to distant [[Ffynnon Gath]] for Ansteorra Kingdom Arts & Sciences. There, displays Finnish & Hiberno-Norse beads, gets to shadow-judge with [[John of Severn]], and welcome a new sister of the flock, [[Margery Gilroy]]. Mooneschadowe Trade Days is always an awesome event, and there, she made lots of trades but took few photos... but made up for that at the joint event of Namron Protectorate & the Coronation of our [[89th Crown]], Jean-Paul & Gilyan. There, she swore fealty as a Pelican and as a member of the Populace. At Gilyan's Queen's Champion event, was moved to tears by witnessing (for the first time!!) the rapier community singing to the Queen. For the [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]], another first: Entered the Coronet Lyst with [[Fyn Alreksson]], who fought his way to the semi-finals. It was a joyful day with many people providing support through the labor of their hands and the love of their hearts. Wiesenfeuer Yule brought the privilege of speaking for Baroness [[Beatrix Funtyn]] during her elevation to the Order of the Laurel. 
 

====2025 - Present====
2025: Marata Midwinter Melees provided the opportunity for service as entourage for Her Majesty Gilyan and the [https://youtu.be/fCC7ogfUptY?feature=shared privilege of speaking] on behalf of [[Kormakr Mikjallson]]. (Link contains entire ceremony). Braving dense fog, Zubeydah heads south to Duncan, Oklahoma, to Laurel's Prize Tourney, displaying her work in the fields of block printing, lampworking and jewelrymaking. Wonderful conversations are had with several Laurels, including Mistress [[Kaitlyn McKenna]], Mistress [[Ebergardis von Zell]], Mistress [[Osanna van der Linden]], Master [[Haraldr Bassi]], Master [[Beorhlic Folcwineson]] and Mistress [[Nafisa al-Nadiyah]]. Each gives encouragement in their own way, and two challenge her to enter Kingdom Arts & Sciences. The Crown and Heir of Ansteorra and Coronet of Vindheim travel Northward to the Falcon lands of Calontir for Winter War Maneuvers, and Zubeydah makes that journey as well, serving as entourage and taking photos. The pomp and circumstance of the Final Court of Jean-Paul & Gilyan and the Coronation of Jason and Marguerita lure Zubeydah southward in April. May is busy, with first Namron Beltane, then Queen's Champion (hosted by Northkeep) and Castellan. Entered the Vindheim Premiere Arts & Sciences Competition at [[Vindheim Missile Academy II]]. Event photography and Vigil NOMS at Wiesenfeur Baronial, joyously celebrating the elevation to the Order of Chivalry of [[Damon Xanthus]], and bearing witness to two new [[Order of the Mark of Ansteorra|Marks]] being made: [[Kajira Camber]] and [[Kyrus Logisson]]. The small but mighty Oak Springs hosts the Principality at June's Coronet Tourney, and Zubeydah celebrates as Micauley and Caterina are successful once more. In July, she travels down to Wiesenfeur to visit and record history shared by two Ansteorran giants: [[Orm Skjoldbidig]] and [[Megan Andoniel of Glengalen]]. August brings a wonderful road-trip with friends [[Koke Gan]] and [[Serena de Fleuris]] down to [[Steppes]] Artisan, where she enters the competition with a display of block printing, jewelry and lampwork. At evening Court, she is named the 37th [[Artisans of the Steppes|Steppes Artisan]]!! Staying true to her pledge made at Laurel's Prize Tourney, Zubeydah enters Kingdom Arts & Sciences with a display focused on Hiberno-Norse beads, receiving a 10 for complexity, and a Pilgrim's Badge for her overall score of 43. Documents not one, two, or three elevations at Namron Protectorate, but four! Writes a missive aimed at newcomers who might be confused by the "conflict" between the King and Queen at Court to help them understand "step-down schtick." Journeys to Steppes for Coronation, receiving a Golden Star from Jason & Marguerita. There, she also presents her Sable Swap gift to [[Delfina de Borja]] - a painted silk banner of her device. Though rain threatens, Zubeydah would not - could not - miss the Final Triumphe of the Province of Mooneschadowe, her adoptive home. The opportunity to serve comes in a gate shift with [[Alice Levine]], and the day is a lazy one, filled with excellent conversations. At evening court, [[Nalka Um Al-Jafna]], knowing Abe isn't present to walk Zu in to court, asks if Mooneschadowe can do so in his stead -- and when the Prince and Princess of Vindheim call her into Their presence, the Province shows up in force to walk her in. (oh the feels. ALL. THE. FEELS.) There, she receives a custom made piece by the hands of Alex the Scribe, specially commissioned as insignia for the Tenne Company of Vindheim. The year closes out with Skorragardr Axeman and Wiesenfeuer Yule. 
 
2026: In January, travels down to the Steppes for 12th Night, where she gets to spend time chatting with Master [[Edwin FitzLloyd]], Duke [[Lloyd von Eaker]] and Duchess [[Joselyn Allyne Reynard]]. At evening Feast, she is invited to join their Excellencies of the Steppes at High Table - a first for such an honor! At Winter Round Table, she is part of the digital team that helps record training classes. Illness prevents her attending Vindheim Winter Coronet. wInterKingdom brings classes on the Wiki and on Service. February, Work interferes with plans to attend Winter War Maneuvers and Laurel's Prize Tourney. ZUZU'S VERY FIRST GULF WARS!! Chosen by the Crown to represent Ansteorra in the War Point Arts & Sciences Competition, she flys out Tuesday to attend Wednesday's competition. After receiving wonderful feedback and scores from her judges, the stress of the journey is over and happy time with friends and volunteering at Gate can be had. Mooneschadowe provides warm hospitality and the Free Company makes her cry happy tears of inclusion and love (and yummy food!). April brings showers (and storms) at Elfsea Defender, making for a cold and wet morning on site. Fortunately, the afternoon brought a lightening to the weather, and with Mistress [[Elsa von Snackenburg]] who traveled with her, she attends a Pelican circle. During an epic day of ten elevations (8 planned, 2 spontaneous), Zubeydah speaks for Herre [[Fyn Alreksson]] and Master [[Isaac Bane]], and takes oodles of photos. The day wouldn't have been possible without the constant care and help of Elsa, [[Vladislav Strelec]] and [[Kormakr Mikjallson]]. Wiesenfeur breaks its habit of a freezing Baronial, and traveling over to Sperry is fun in the company of [[Elise Green]]. Most of the day is spent taking photos, helping with notarizations, and cheering for friends being recognized, but one particularly fun moment happens when Lord Odd, Lady Elise and HL [[Órlaith inghean Uí hUallacháin]] encourage Zu to throw axes and spears!! Baroness [[Isabella Coppola]] also provides mentorship in Lyst Field Administration so that a first step can be taken to keeping a promise made at Gulf Wars to [[Áshildr inn Hárfagri]].

====Prior Groups:====
Caer Galen, the Outlands 
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
[[File:Wordfame from Baroness Birna - Gypsey Teague.png|200px|thumb|left|Wordfame from Baroness Birna Isleifsdottir, OL, Posted March 21, 2026, Gulf Wars]]
====Master Oliver Mordrake, OP, Kingdom of the Outlands (Deceased)====
"I heard a story about you last weekend. I was at an event held for kingdom officers. One of them, from down south somewhere, was telling me about a lady at Estrella last year that totally changed the way she does waterbearing. She'd never thought of carrying anything with her besides water, like tape, etc, or how to be helpful on the field other than just by watering the stickjocks. When she'd told me the story about this incredibly helpful waterbearer, we started comparing notes. The upshot of this was that she was talking about you. Your good deeds have made you famous and beloved far beyond the borders of your home kingdom." - July 16, 2003 
 

====Baroness [[Silvana Corwin]]====
When asked, "What is your favorite shiny", Silvana answered, "Oohhh...that’s tough!! Actually I think it’s my circlet that Zubeydah Al-Badawiyyah made for me. We met via Sable Swap, she was who I had to gift. Anyways, through conversation, I told her it was about time for me to replace my old circlet. So, instead of my buying another, she just decided to make me one. I *love* it for its beauty but more because it represents new friendships and generosity of spirit. And yes, Zubeydah, you can add this to your wiki page! In fact, I insist!!" 
[[File:Elevated to Excellency.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Elevated to Court Baroness by [[81st Crown]] at Ansteorra 40th Year. Photo by [[Gunhilda Adeleva Amberstar]]]]
 

====Lady [[Kale Kourtikina]]====
(Words delivered by His Excellency, Master [[Beorhlic Folcwineson]], Baron of Northkeep, Lion of Ansteorra, upon the occaision of the Ansteorran 40th Year Anniversary High Court, September 21st, 2019: [https://youtu.be/csyUNlkK90I?si=zzYcNKkxb-i7QBJz Video HERE]) 
To Our Most Honored [[Vladislav Strelec|Rom Baro]], do I, your humble servant, Kallie Kourtikina, send greetings. With affection and good faith, do I beg a boon of your Grace. I wish to speak upon one whom you have shown favor, and offer simple words of praise for her. Zubeydah. Is. Awesome. For years, she has worked in the quiet background, ensuring our Venerable History shall not be lost to the mists of time. This seems a simple thing, and yet season after season, she has worked to preserve something vital to our Beloved kingdom - not only our Selves, but those who have gone before us. Additionally, she has graced us all with confections that melt on the tongue, dance in the mouth, and leave one wating more, despite the lack of room in our bellies. Her graceful touch shines in the simplest endeavors she undertakes, all while she cares for others. It breaks my heart that I have been called away to the chill of An Tir, however, I know that I have left my cherished Kingdom in hands that will hold her gently, yet firmly, even in times of tribulations. One more steward has been named, and Zubeydah al-Badawiyyah has my trust and love in the honor and duty she has now been given. Opre Romani - Vivat the Romani! 
Yours in Service to a Dream, 
Lady Kallie Kourtikina 
 

====Dona [[Ashildr inn Harfagri]]====
At the 2020 [[Mooneschadowe]] Provincial Games, Her Excellency Zubeydah prepared a fine selection of baked goods available for purchase by the discerning palate. (1) I arrived early, yet knowing the caliber of craft present on that table, knew that if I desired those divine melt-in-your-mouth marshmallows, I had to act fast. As she bounced between delighted Ansteorrans, she dutifully put me down for a bag of the marshmallows and set them to the side. Come lunch, she was swamped by people buying deserts and picking up their many goodies. When I arrived, her smile dropped as she realized she had accidentally sold the marshmallows amidst the rush and hustle and bustle. Then apologizing profusely, as if this was somehow a step down and not an unexpected delight, she started sliding me her special marshmallows. (2) Light brown, just as melty and divine as any other, but with the special bonus of tasting magically like caramel. And she kept sliding them. Bags upon bags of delightful fluffy caramel clouds, all the while apologizing, for her heart is kind and as full of grace as her hands are of magic. 
 
I waited, until after lunch. I waited till I sat at the side of the rapier field, then unwrapped a marshmallow. Good gentles, I do not lie when I say I fell over. I do not lie when I say Knights and Dons alike looked at me askance, lying on my back by my sword, both feet in the air, '''crying''' because of a marshmallow. Would that I were deft enough with words to sing the praises of this marshmallow. Would that I were clever enough in prose to regale the achievements of Her Excellency that much more. These marshmallows brought me to tears of joy once, twice, thrice. "Her Excellency" is not just the title of this woman, it is a measure of her skill. She is surely some kind of wizard, performing chemical kitchen magics upon what would be otherwise simple goodies. I hope one day to be found worthy of more of her goodies, shiny and sweet alike. 
 
May she ever look upon us mortals and find us deserving of her continued good works. (and ma'am if you don't take this compliment i will scream) (3) 
 
''Editor's Notes:'' 
# It was a fundraiser for the Medieval Studies Group, to send folks to Gulf Wars.
# Lest anyone think otherwise, these were '''not''' "special" ("edibles") marshmallows, just an experimental batch made with brown sugar and dark corn syrup - they were not available for sale, but rather were gifted to anyone who provided wiki content.
# yes.... i will happily accept this compliment. :D 

====His Excellency, Master [[Ivarr runamagi]], Defender of the Dream====
I came to Eldern Hills because you were being elevated. Then you asked me to speak for you and that was icing on the cake. You are probably the most deserving person I have known to be offered entrance into the Order of the Pelican, your service is far beyond what I did when I was offered entrance. You are a shining example of what a Peer should be and in my eyes you are what a Lion should be. Thank you for the Honor of witnessing your elevation and being asked to tell TRM Ansteorra my thoughts on your qualifications for elevation. You should continue to do what you have been doing, don't ramp it up. The rest of the world ain't ready to try and keep up with you as it is. Hugs, sister. (07/28/2021) 
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
[[File:Castellan 2012 Luncheon.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Chef and Hostess, Noble's Luncheon, Castellan, 2012]]
====Service to the Society====
* Fundraising: Has raised over $5500 in fundraisers for Northkeep, a Gulf Wars Queen's Tea, the Mooneschadowe Student's Group, Northern Region Tribute to Ansteorra, the Canton of Wyldewode Cooks Guild, the Canton of Chemin Noir's Archery Squad, and Royal travel, by donating directly to fundraising efforts, and serving as coordinator/organizer.
* Service to the Outlands: Donations to Royal Largess, fundraising auctions, backlog scrolls.
* Waterbearer / Waterbearer in Charge / Northern Regional Waterbearer: Service, leadership and instruction: 2000 - 2015.
* Organized and administered the [[File:40 For 40th - Year of the Quest.pdf]]
* Data Collection Coordinator, Primary Contributor: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FUOiGt6iDnW8t1WuC66Q6jJ_AUqo8kBKwTMCi1epJUw/edit?usp=sharing The Chronology of the Northern Region of Ansteorra], for the Application for Principality, 2018 - Present.
* ZOOM Host: During 2020 - 2021, served as a Collegium Room Host for several events, including Winterkingdom (x2) King's College, and Wisenfeuer Baronial, utilizing her personal ZOOM account for the benefit of SCA events.
* Entourage: [[81st Crown|Vladislav & Margaret]], [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius & Deanna]], [[2nd Vindheim Coronet|Jean-Paul & Gilyan]], [[3rd Vindheim Coronet|Micauley & Caterina]], [[4th Vindheim Coronet|Skeggi & Emmalina]], [[5th Vindheim Coronet|Romanius & Deanna]], [[6th Vindheim Coronet|Dafydd & Octavia]], [[89th Crown|Jean-Paul & Gilyan]]
* Secondary Signatory Deputy to the Exchequer, 2021 - July 2023
* Special Event Hostess:
** 2007: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/zubeydah/sets/72157627996431829/ Young Ladies Salon & Luncheon], Northkeep's Castellan - Organized, catered and hosted a RSVP-only event for nine young girls. Guest instructors and self provided two and a half hours instructions on ladylike qualities, manners, and demeanor. Served lunch and provided gifts for all attending.
** 2008: [[Young Gentleman's Salle - 2008|Young Gentlemen's Salle & Luncheon]], Northkeep's Castellan - Organized, catered and hosted an RSVP-only event for four young boys. Guest Instructors included [[Jean-Paul de Sens]], [[Owen ap Aeddan]], [[Timothy le Corbusier]], [[Therese Maria Giovanni]], and Queen [[Vanessa de Verona]]. Served lunch and provided gifts for all attending.
** 2019 - 2021: Historian's Fireside Chats - weekly meetings beginning April 26 via ZOOM open to all, to discuss aspects of Ansteorra history and culture.
* Member of the working group to develop a handbook for Wiki Administrators to be implemented Society-wide.
 

====Service to/through the Arts====
[[File:Treats Delivered.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Payment is delivered to the Jannisary Band (Pennsic War, 2019) The entire tote at the bottom of the pile was filled with cookies and brownies made by Zubeydah]]
* Prolific event photographer spanning more than two decades. Photos featured on the cover of The Black Star and in multiple group newsletters and web banners. In 2025, her photograph of the triumphal arch during the Step Down court of Sven and Antigone was chosen for inclusion on the new Kingdom trailer wrap.
* As Scribal Guild Vscribe, tripled the number of featured original works and created the first [http://scribe.ansteorra.org/library/index.htm Charter Library] and [http://scribe.ansteorra.org/insignia/index.htm Insignia Library] 
* Award Insignia: Between 2018 - 2019, hand-crafted and donated 76 plaited wire AOA or Baronial circlets for distribution by the Crown or Barony of Northkeep.
* Royal (Kingdom) Gift Basket Coordinator for Battlemoor I, Lilies War 2011, Battlemoor III, Battlemoor IV, highlighting the generosity and skill of Ansteorra's artisans
* Royal (Principality) Gifts Coordinator (Coronets 1 - 6 inclusive, and 8): Coordinated with artisans across Ansteorra and the Principality to create gift baskets for Gulf Wars and out-of-Kingdom visits by the Coronets of Vindheim.
* Royal & Principality Gift contributor, 2018 - Present: Crafted and Contributed well over 100 items to gift baskets presented by our Kingdom and Principality Royalty.
* Scribal Arts: 70+ Kingdom Charters. Multiple Original works including Guardian of the Queen's Hope 2004, local group champion and Baronial Service Award scrolls, and Principality of Vindheim original scrolls.
* Heraldic Arts: 275+ digital files of individual's heraldry, using art from the [http://heraldicart.org/ http://heraldicart.org/] project, and also contributing original heraldic art to the [http://heraldicart.org/zubeydah-al-badawiyyah project].
* Frequent Vigil / Hospitality contributions in the form of desserts and confections: Mistress [[Michelle Chantal de Charente]]; Mistress [[Magdelena da Cadamosto]]; Mistress Adria; Mistress [[Rhiannon Redwulf]]; Iarll [[Owen ap Aeddan]]; Mistress [[Vanessa de Verona]]; Mistress Melisande; Mistress [[Adena Terricsdottir]]; Master Oliver Mordrake - Outlands; Master [[Reis ap Tuder]]; Namron Protectorate Noble's Luncheon - Desserts, * King's College Desserts (2018); Coronation, October 2018 - Provided individually bagged sea-salt caramels as a thank you to the Royal Entourage; Maestro [[Orlando Giovanni de Gilead]]; Mistress [[Sabine Lefevre d'Armagnac]]; 2019 Winter Crown Tournament sideboard luncheon dessert table; Sir [[Daniel Schade]]; The [[81st Crown|Reign]] of [[Vladislav Strelec]] & [[Margaret ny Connor]]: Treats for Largess, and payment of the Janissary Band hired to herald in the Kingdom at the Opening Procession; Ansteorra 40th Year Hafla desserts sideboard; 2019 Coronation - desserts sideboard; His Excellency, Master [[Elric Dracwin]]; Maestra [[Masina da Ferrara]], Sir [[Damon Xanthus]].
* Royal Baker to [[81st Crown|Vladislav and Margaret]]
* Treats In Quarantine (Spring/Summer 2020): Mailed or delivered 101 customized boxes/bags of treats (Baked items, candies, confections) for individuals in Ansteorra and another 5 Kingdoms to keep spirits up during the Year Like No Other.
* Created the "Wall Banner" for the Principality of Vindheim, presented at [[Vindheim Premier Coronet Tourney]].
* Significant and regular donations of her art to various fundraisers, including four custom made lampworking items to the 2025 Ansteorra Roses Fundraiser, with bids raising $265.00
* Special Event Hostess/Organizer/Major Contributor:
** 2006: Chef & Hostess, Laurel's Luncheon, Mooneschadowe's Triumphe of the Eclipse
** 2008: Sous Chef, The Outlands Party, Estrella War, Atenveldt/The Outlands (Desserts)
** 2011: Sous Chef, The Queen's Tea, Battlemoor II, The Outlands ([http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8319/7971955998_45da66e32a_c.jpg/ Photo Here]).
** 2012: Chef & Hostess, Nobles' Luncheon, Northkeep's Castellan event: Middle Eastern/Mediterranean themed luncheon, open to all nobles and Peers present at the event, as well as many of the general populace.
** 2015 - Present: [[The Hero's Portion]] of Chocolate: Castellan - a means by which individuals can share word fame and a treat with those who inspire them.
** 2019: The [[Legends Luncheon]] at Ansteorra 40th Year - Chef and Event Organizer

* 2020: Coordinator/Organizer, Ansteorra Lampwork Guild bead swap.
* 2023: Created a Vindheim and Friends Irises Chat on Facebook, to help foster discussion of artisans in the Principality deserving of recognition by the Crown and Coronet.

* ''Special Art Collaboration Projects''
** Oertha boasting strand - worked with / coordinated the work of three other artisans on a gift for the Principality of Oertha given by Vindheim's First Coronet at Gulf Wars
** Deanna boasting strand - worked with / coordinated the work of six other artisans on a gift for Vindheim's First Princess
** Harvest Strand - worked with / coordinated the work of 3 other artisans on an item donated for fundraising purposes
** Emmalina Strand - worked with / coordinated the work of 10 other artisans on a gift for Vindheim's fourth Princess, [[ Emmelina de Medeland]]. Featured whimsical elements and a separate necklace with carved amber pendant.
** Working with [[Francesca di Lucca]], assembled and donated 30 Calligraphy and Illumination kits and 3 silk banner making kits to [[90th Crown|Jason Drysdale IV & Margherita de Mantua IV]] to be gifted to newcomers.

[[File:Zubunny.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Art by [[Mariana Von Kul]]]][[Category:Kingdom of Animals]]

* ''Silk Banners:''
** Calontir Pride banner created for/donated to Vindheim goes to Valor Gift Basket 2023
** Gleann Abhan populace badge banner created for/donated to Vindheim Gift Basket at Gulf Wars, 2024
** Personal device banner for Magistra Emma de Fetherstan's elevation to the Laurel 2024
** Gift banner for [[6th Vindheim Coronet|Octavia de Verdon]], presented at [[7th Vindheim Coronet]], 2024

* ''Block Printing:''
** Centurion Stamping Project: Commissioned a Centurion Eagle stamp from [[Kyrus Logisson]], and working with him, held two stamping sessions (Northkeep Castellan 2023, King's College 2023) to work out how to utilize the enormous stamp. Stamped 5 cloaks at King's College. November 2025: Working with Kyrus and a team of volunteers, stamped 20 cloaks at ARTSPACE in Oklahoma City.
** Mongol trim for Master [[Facon du Pray]]'s elevation garb
** Trim for gift baskets: Calontir, Glean Abhan, Trimaris, Oertha
** Facings and trim for gifted clothing: [[Fyn Alreksson]]

* ''Clothing Construction:''
** Using both commercial patterns and those generated by [[Koia Karasova]], created a Norwegian noble's ensemble of linen and wool and silk for the elevation garb of Ridder [[Fyn Alreksson]] to the Order of Chivalry. The ensemble also featured the weaving of [[Astrid Flokadottir]].
 

====Teaching / Instruction:====
* Middle Eastern Dance (Youth) - WinterKingdom Collegium 2003
* How To Make a Tassel (Youth) - WinterKingdom Collegium 2006
* Making a Crown (Youth) - WinterKingdom Collegium 2003
* Waterbearing 101 - WinterKingdom Collegiums (2003), 2 special 'in home' classes held in Namron and (unnamed) Talequah SCA group, Mooneschadowe Activity Night
* Waterbearing 2.0 - WinterKingdom Collegium (2010): [[File:Waterbearing As I See It.pdf]], [[File:A Checklist for Autocrats.pdf|File:A Waterbearing Checklist for Autocrats.pdf]]'''
* Netted Beadwork - WinterKingdom Collegium 2004, 2006 [[File:Making a netted beadwork anklet.pdf]]
* Middle Eastern Dance for Beginners - WinterKingdom Collegium 2003 & weekly informal classes held at Northkeep Fighter Practice, Summer of 2008
* Diapering Techniques Handout for Scribal Guild developed 2006. Taught at Northkeep A&S Night, 10/2023
* A History of Northkeep: May 2020 - At [[Northkeep]]'s virtual event, Can't-stellan, hosted an hour and a half long educational discussion on the history of the Barony, in conjunction with the Baronial Historian, [[Nimmira Valeria]].
* Making a Braided Wire Circlet:
** [[Mooneschadowe]], August 24, 2021
** [[Wyldewode]], November 2021.
** King's College - June 2022.
* Contributing to the Ansteorran Wiki:
** Winterkingdom, 2013 [[File:Step By Step - How To Create a People Page On The Ansteorran Wiki.pdf]].
** Incipient Canton of Wyldwood (Talequah, OK) - August 28, 2016.
** wInterKingdom 2019.
** [[Eldern Hills]] Artisan, April, 2020
** (Online) Barony of [[Bonwicke]], April - May 2020
** (Online) Spring in our [[Steppes]] E-Vent - May 2020.
** (Online) King's College - June 2020.
** (Online) [[Bjornsborg]] Valkyrfelt, October 2020.
** (Online) Collegium for Service Minded Individuals, July 2021.
** King's College - June 2022.
** Created informational videos published to [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6w5KETZMZgFOl4Ibhlb5kA YouTube].
** Hosted Walk-up Discussion / Info Table: 2019 Spring Crown Tournament, 2019 [[Mooneschadowe]] Provincial Games, 2019 [[Steppes]] Artisan, 2019 Summer Crown Tournament, 2024 [[Vindheim Accademia della Spada I]], 2026 Steppes 12th Night.
* Introduction to Lampworking:
** Incipient Canton of Wyldewode Project Day
** (Online) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRt72J-KOw8 Northkeep wInterKingdom 2021] (Held a drawing after the class and the winner received a beginner's lampworking kit with the basics required to begin exploring.)
** [[Northkeep]] A&S Night, November 2021.
** King's College - June 2022
** Canton of [[Wyldewode]] Northern Border Skirmishes, October 2023.
** Northkeep wInterkingdom, 2026
** One on one instruction at individual request. Created a Beginner's Lampworking Kit that is loaned to students so they can play with fire and decide if this is the art for them before committing to purchase significant equipment.
* Article: [[Simple Site Token and Largess Ideas by Zubeydah]]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V0HNvYeWa_fG5M1U20GYwAWhcyfOdGtXpo5MHN11H0c/edit?usp=sharing Small Steps - An Introduction to Service]
** Northkeep wInterkingdom, 2024
** Northkeep wInterkingdom, 2026
* Introduction to Block Printing
** 8 hour Private class/hands on demo for two students, June 15, 2025
 

====Judging:====
* Primary Judging:
** Hellsgate Baronial 2022 (With informal mentorship by Master [[Thomas Towlewardie]])
** Northkeep Castellan 2023
** Wyldewood Northern Border Skirmish 2023
** Skorragardr Axeman, 2025 (With review by [[Isaac Bane]] and [[Cera ingen Fhaelain]]
* Shadow Judging:
** Northkeep Castellan 2022 (with Magnifica [[Tatiana Verlioni]])
** Kingdom Arts & Sciences 2024 (with Master [[John of Severn]])
** Kingdom Arts & Sciences 2025 (with Magistra [[Osanna van der Linden]])
 

[[File:Blackfox Awards Image.jpg|200px|thumb|left|AS LV William Blackfox Award Winner]]
====Competitions Entered/Displayed:====
* 2005: Enters the Bardic Competition at [[Chemin Noir]]'s Fair of the Harvest, with an original filk, "Le Chemin Noir."
* 2007: Enters the Bardic Competition at Namron Beltane with an original filk, "If I Should Meet A Saxon."
* ????: Enters the Bardic Competition at Northkeep Castellan, with an original poem, "Brothers."
* 2024: Displays a body of work including silk banners, Illumination, lampwork beads, jewelry and stamped garments at Laurel's Prize Tourney
* 2024: Enters a strand of Hiberno-Norse and Scandinavian beads in the Northkeep Artisan competition
* 2024: Displays a strand of Hiberno-Norse and Scandinavian beads at Kingdom Arts & Sciences
* 2025: Displays a body of work in block printing, lampworking and jewelrymaking at Laurel's Prize Tourney
* 2025: Enters a double strand of Ukrainian and Scandinavian beads in the Rus style at the [[Vindheim Premier Arts & Sciences Competition]]
* 2025: Enters a body of work in block printing, lampworking and jewelrymaking at [[Artisans of the Steppes|Steppes Artisan]] - and wins!
* 2025: Enters a collection of Hiberno-Norse / cable beads in Kingdom Arts & Sciences, and receives a score of 43 and a Pilgrim's Token
* 2026: Selected by Their Royal Majesties Creppin & Cristyana to represent the Kingdom as a Gulf War XXXIV champion. Received a 24/25 and 25/25.
* 2026: Invited by Competition staff to display at the Gulf Wars A&S Open Competition.
* 2026: Enters a strand of Phoenician beads featuring a mask pendant at the Vindheim Second Arts & Sciences Competition, and wins, becoming the second [[Champions of Vindheim|Vindheim Arts & Sciences Champion]]. In Court that evening, she gifts the piece to Prince [[Cadmus Lochagus]]
 

====Gallery of Selected Work:====
<gallery widths="200px">
image:Sibri-Queens-Hope.jpg|First original Work: Guardian of the Queen's Hope scroll, presented by [[51st Crown|Sibri de Aldebourne]]. 2005
image:Vladscrollfinal.jpg|Golden scroll AOA for [[Vladislav Strelec]]. 2005
image:Geoffreys Challenge Letter.jpg|Original Work: Letter of Challenge from Geoffrey Makepeace to Baron Alcyoneus du Battenhelm of Calontir. 2005
image:Haldan AOA.jpg|Original Work: AOA scroll created for Haldan Shieldwrecker (of the Armor Archive), Kingdom of the Outlands.
image:2018 Sable Swap Kings Gauntlet.JPG|Original Work: King's Gauntlet - Replacement for destroyed Award Charter, 2018 Sable Swap
image:Mordrake Pelican.jpg|Legacy medallion of Sir Needham of the Outlands, restrung on amber for Master Oliver Mordrake
image:Kings Glory.jpg|Crafted for the 2013 Battlemoor Royal Gift Basket
image:Vindheim Swag.jpg|lampwork beads and commercial metal beads. Made for her Elevation to the Peerage.
File:Zubeydah - Lampwork Knights Chain.png|"Unbroken Chain of Gold" - Lampwork beads, made for [[Simonn of Amber Isle]]
File:Zubeydah - Lampwork Temple Rings 1.png|Vindheim Pride Temple Rings - Design was laser cut from original art inspired by period examples, beads were artisan-made to client specifications.
image:Zubeydah -2024 LPT Display - Photo by Milokna.png|Displaying at 2024 Laurels Prize Tourney: Lampwork, Jewelry Making, Textile Stamping, Illumination, Silk Banners Photo by [[Milokhna d'Riga]]
image:Zubeydah Finnish - Irish Boasting Strand.png|Hiberno-Norse & Finnish Beads (Circa 850s), Jan. 2024. Entered into the Northeep Artisan competition and displayed at Laurel's Prize Tourney and Kingdom Arts & Sciences 2024.
image:Zubeydah - Merovingen Necklace with Pendants.png|Glass beads & (Commercial) Merovingen Pendants, Jan. 2024
image:Zubeydah - Double Strand Display.png| Display of Double-Stranded Necklace, Presented at [[Vindheim Premiere Arts & Sciences Championship]] on May 31, 2025 Documentation: [[File:Ornamentation of a Rus Woman of the 10th - 12th Century.pdf]]
image:Zubeydah - Hiberno Norse Beads for KAS.png|Hiberno-Norse cable beads displayed at 2025 Kingdom Arts & Sciences and Gulf Wars 2026
image:Spoils of Carthage - VAS2.jpg|A Necklace in the Phoenician Style, displayed at 2026 Vindheim Arts & Sciences
image:Zubeydah - Silk Banners 2 - GA Banner.png| Silk banner gifted to the Kingdom of Gleann Abhan, War of the Rams 2023
image:Zubeydah - Silk Banners 3 - Bee Banner.png|Trade Days exchange, 2023
image:Zubeydah - Silk Banners 1 - Calontir Pride.png| Silk banner gifted to Her Majesty Calontir, Marie le Faivre, 2023
</gallery>
 
====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
[[File:Plainswalker.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Card created by Baroness [[Kolfinna inn kyrra Óttarsdóttir]] as part of a deck which was partial payment for hire of the Free Company at Gulf Wars 2026]]
* [[Caisteal Cridhe]] of Northkeep, from [[Ian Dun Gillan|Ian]] & [[Kelandra Carmichael|Kelandra]], 3rd and Baron & Baroness of Northkeep
* Queen's Cipher, from Slaine I, Kingdom of the Outlands. (This takes the form of a diamond shaped brass pendant bearing a cabochon garnet, worn on a necklace of amber. It was made by [[Omar Mohammud Mirzazadeh]]. Slaine's personal symbol was a thistle, and the pendant is often mistaken for a Sable Thistle.) This was given for donations of largess.
* Merlon of [[Northkeep]] from [[Elisaveta af Isefjord]] and [[Beorhlic Folcwineson]], 6th Baroness & Baron of Northkeep (2020)
* Rose's Token from [[Gilyan Alienora of Clonmacnoise]], given October 29, 2021, at [[Eldern Hills]] Samhain.
* Commended to the Society for Creative Anachronism Board of Directors at the November 2021 Meeting for "creation and enabling of hybrid events" during the pandemic, for hosting the "Historian's Fireside Chat."
* [[Le Bâtisseur]] of Northkeep, from [[Jehanne de Montauban]] and [[Perrin de Beaujeu]], on January 2022
* Premiere of the Order of the [[Wellspring]], given by [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius Vesperianus and Deanna della Penna]] at [[Wiesenfeuer]] Baronial, April 16, 2022, for Service Through the Arts.
* One of the Premiers of the Award of the [[Clavis Clavium]] of Vindheim - given by [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius Vesperianus and Deanna della Penna]] at [[2nd Vindheim Coronet]]
* 5th Iron Baker of the [[Vindheim Bake-Off]], held at [[2nd Vindheim Coronet]].
* Master William Blackfox Award Winner, Best Special Issue, AS LV (56): The Nordic Saga, Barony of Northkeep - Special Issue dedicated to the celebration of the annual Northkeep Castellan event
* Received a link from the chain of [[Aedwulf Terricsson]] in acknowledgement of her service.
* Baronial Act of Dedication (for Service to Northkeep) from [[Geoffrey de Gournay]] and [[Adalia VonderBerg]]
* Received a personal token of thanks from Her Royal Highness, Princess Wu Yun, at [[Vindheim 8th Coronet Tourney]], for service through the arts (Basket contributions)
* Plainswalker of [[The Free Company of the Golden Wheat]]
 

====[[Zubeydah's Songbook]]:====
(Click link above to see original bardic works written by Zubeydah) 
 

===Trivia===
* Zubeydah was featured on the 05/29/2023 "Be Good to Each Other" post, in a photo celebrating with [[Elsa von Snackenburg]] at Elsa's receiving a fourth Thistle at Steppes Warlord.
* Zubeydah has spoken as a Peer, affirming the qualities of the following individuals: [[Wulfgard Martel]], [[Hugo van Harlo]], [[Kormakr Mikjallson]], [[Cadmus Lochagus]], [[Isaac Bane]], & [[Fyn Alreksson]].
 

=== Associations: ===
* Married to [[Abe Von Gybrich]] 
* Art student to [[Beatrix Alfray]] - (Beatrix is her Laurel Advocate)
* Consort to [[Fyn Alreksson]] in the [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]]
* Auntie to [[Caitilín inghean Tadgáin]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Beatrix Funteyn]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Osanna van der Linden]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Koke Gan]]

* Friend to the [[Free Company of the Golden Wheat]]
* Member, M.A.F.I.A. (Mooneschadowe and Friends In Absentia)
* Member of the Waterbearer's Guild of Ansteorra, prior to Guild dissolution
* Member of the Ansteorran Scribal Guild
* Member, [[Valkyries]]

* One of the two "Dark Overlord Chicks of the Universe" of the [http://www.armourarchive.org/ Armour Archive] 
* Prior Protégé to Mistress Seuilla DeCordoba, OP (Kingdom of the Outlands) Released in good standing, in January of 2019 due to Seuilla's departure from the SCA. (As part of Zubeydah's Elevation to the Pelican, Seuilla formally took back her belt in person, as she had not been able to do so previously due to her absence from the SCA.)

 

===Mundane Information:===
 
====In Case Of Court:====
* '''Due to anxiety, warning before being called into court is greatly appreciated.'''
* Zubeydah is often at events without her beloved, [[Abe Vivitar Von Gebric|Abe]]. In Case of Court, any advanced warning or notice would be Greatly Appreciated, so that he can try to attend and be witness (darren (dot) vann (at) gmail.com). If he is unable to attend, she prefers that other '''men''' NOT offer to escort her in his place unless they have already been specifically invited to do so. ([[Vladislav Strelec|Vlad]], [[Kormakr Mikjallson|Kormakr]] and [[Fyn Alreksson|Fyn]] are all on the list) [[Nalkah umm al-Jafnā]] and [[Koke Gan]] are dear friends who's help in that moment would be gratefully accepted.
* '''Pronunciation Guide:''' zoo-BAY-dah AL-bah-dah-WEE-yuh... but honestly, she would '''far''' prefer that only 'Zubeydah' was used, rather than the full name which gives difficulties.
* Title: Zubeydah uses the Turkish form of her peerage title, Hanim. The correct title is "Zubeydah Hanim" rather than "Hanim Zubeydah." 
* [https://amp.ansteorra.org/members/view/2631 AMP Profile] 
For Scrolls: ''Please no faux hands.'' Zubeydah would be much happier with your best English script than making a living or dead language look like English. [[Cera ingen Fháeláin]] is adept at the style she prefers most. *
 

====Special Needs:====
Zubeydah is only able to stand for VERY short periods (ie minutes), due to problems with her hips and knees, and cannot walk long distances in a single go. She also has social anxiety which makes Big Surprises or Unplanned Speaking In Public difficult. (A little warning goes a Long Way.) 
 

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* [http://www.facebook.com/zubeydah.albadawiyyah Facebook Page]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6w5KETZMZgFOl4Ibhlb5kA YouTube]

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Jonathan of York

2026-06-08T16:23:43Z

Zubeydah: /* Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions: */

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==Lord Jonathan of York==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): Lumberjack 
Pronouns: he/him 
 

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

===Offices:===
Local Offices Held 
* 2023-24 Thrown Weapons Officer, Barony of [[Bonwicke]] 

Regional Offices Held 

Kingdom Offices Held 
* 2024-2024 Special Projects Deputy to Kingdom Thrown Weapons Officer
* 2024-2026 Kingdom Missile Marshal, Thrown Weapons

 

===Persona History:===
When people looked into his past, this was all that Chatgpt could find. 
[[File:The Baby Lumberjack part one.png|x400px]]
[[File:The Baby Lumberjack part part two.png|x400px]] 

===Interests:===
*Teaching
*Thrown Weapons
*Target Archery
*Making unique targets and running missile tournaments
*Leather working / wood working / all things fiber cords- lucet, kumihimo, Tablet weaving, etc.
*Making slings
*Chess
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
2022: First SCA Event - [[Eldern Hills]] Samhain 
2023 January: Premier Holder of the [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]] 
2023 June: Created the Officer Role of Thrown Weapons in [[Bonwicke]] 
2024 April: Moved to [[Northkeep]] 
2024 July: Appointed Deputy Kingdom Missile Marshal Thrown Weapons 
 

====Prior Groups:====
* [[Bonwicke]]
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
Marshal Champion 
* 2023 [[Eldern Hills]] Thrown Weapon Champion
* 2025 Archer of [[Northkeep]] 2025 
* 2025 Castellan (Overall Championship) of Northkeep
* Royal Hunter to [[90th Crown|Jason Drysdale IV and Margherita IV]]
* 2025 Principality of [[Vindheim]] Thrown Weapons Champion 
* 2025 Eldner Hills Thrown Weapons Champion 
* 2026 [[Namron]] Thrown Weapons Champion

Artisan Champion
* 2023 Bardic Champion, Eldern Hills 
* 2025 Artisan Champion, Northkeep

Accomplishments
* Created the [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]] for Ansteorra
* Helped create the Ansteorra Royal Rounds Scoring system on Society scoring page
* Premier Holder of [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]]
* Premier recipient of the Golden Trifecta
* Second recipient in history to be awarded the Golden Hat Trick
* Created [[The Golden Sling of Ansteorra]]

 
====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
'''Service Awards:''' 
* The Crimson Tear: Barony of Bonwicke Service award 
* The Corbel: Barony of Northkeep Service Award 
* Flint and Steel: Barony of Wiesenfeuer Service Award 
* Torsade: Barony of Namron Service Award 

'''Marshalate Awards:''' 
*The Golden Spear: Barony of Bonwicke Martial arts award in Thrown Weapons 

'''Multiple Disciplines:''' 
The Bomba of Bonwicke 
 

====Gallery:====
<gallery caption="Various Projects" widths="200px">
File:First Trebuchet.jpg| My first Trebuchet-man powered
File:Spinning Target Design 1.jpg| My first Spinning target design
File:Second Spinning Target Design.jpg | Second Style of Spinning Target
File:Glow in the Dark Sling Target.png | First ever Glow in the Dark Sling Target
File:Leather Work- My Arcarius Bracer on the right..jpg|My first Arcarius leather bracer. My work is on the right. Modeled after [[Ryan Savage|Captain Savage]]'s bracer on the left
File:Jute 4 cord Lucet.jpg| 4 cord lucet weaving
File:First Art and Science Submission on Slings.png | First Art and Science Submission on Slings. Won A&S competition for Northkeep
</gallery>
 

===Affiliations:===
Lady Bridgette of York- Wife 

Schola Giovanni 

===Mundane Information:===
Hunter 
Handyman 
Chemical Engineer 
Member, ASA Shooters Federation 

====Special Needs:====
 

====In Case of Court:====
Yell at me
 
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Jonathan of York

2026-06-08T16:23:30Z

Zubeydah: /* Notable Contributions or Accomplishments: */

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==Lord Jonathan of York==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): Lumberjack 
Pronouns: he/him 
 

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

===Offices:===
Local Offices Held 
* 2023-24 Thrown Weapons Officer, Barony of [[Bonwicke]] 

Regional Offices Held 

Kingdom Offices Held 
* 2024-2024 Special Projects Deputy to Kingdom Thrown Weapons Officer
* 2024-2026 Kingdom Missile Marshal, Thrown Weapons

 

===Persona History:===
When people looked into his past, this was all that Chatgpt could find. 
[[File:The Baby Lumberjack part one.png|x400px]]
[[File:The Baby Lumberjack part part two.png|x400px]] 

===Interests:===
*Teaching
*Thrown Weapons
*Target Archery
*Making unique targets and running missile tournaments
*Leather working / wood working / all things fiber cords- lucet, kumihimo, Tablet weaving, etc.
*Making slings
*Chess
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
2022: First SCA Event - [[Eldern Hills]] Samhain 
2023 January: Premier Holder of the [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]] 
2023 June: Created the Officer Role of Thrown Weapons in [[Bonwicke]] 
2024 April: Moved to [[Northkeep]] 
2024 July: Appointed Deputy Kingdom Missile Marshal Thrown Weapons 
 

====Prior Groups:====
* [[Bonwicke]]
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
Marshal Champion 
* 2023 [[Eldern Hills]] Thrown Weapon Champion
* 2025 Archer of [[Northkeep]] 2025 
* 2025 Castellan (Overall Championship) of Northkeep
* Royal Hunter to [[90th Crown|Jason Drysdale IV and Margherita IV]]
* 2025 Principality of [[Vindheim]] Thrown Weapons Champion 
* 2025 Eldner Hills Thrown Weapons Champion 
* 2026 [[Namron]] Thrown Weapons Champion

Artisan Champion
* 2023 Bardic Champion, Eldern Hills 
* 2025 Artisan Champion, Northkeep

Accomplishments
* Created the [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]] for Ansteorra
* Helped create the Ansteorra Royal Rounds Scoring system on Society scoring page
* Premier Holder of [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]]
* Premier recipient of the Golden Trifecta
* Second recipient in history to be awarded the Golden Hat Trick
* Created [[The Golden Sling of Ansteorra]]

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
'''Service Awards:''' 
* The Crimson Tear: Barony of Bonwicke Service award 
* The Corbel: Barony of Northkeep Service Award 
* Flint and Steel: Barony of Wiesenfeuer Service Award 
* Torsade: Barony of Namron Service Award 

'''Marshalate Awards:''' 
*The Golden Spear: Barony of Bonwicke Martial arts award in Thrown Weapons 

'''Multiple Disciplines:''' 
The Bomba of Bonwicke 
 

====Gallery:====
<gallery caption="Various Projects" widths="200px">
File:First Trebuchet.jpg| My first Trebuchet-man powered
File:Spinning Target Design 1.jpg| My first Spinning target design
File:Second Spinning Target Design.jpg | Second Style of Spinning Target
File:Glow in the Dark Sling Target.png | First ever Glow in the Dark Sling Target
File:Leather Work- My Arcarius Bracer on the right..jpg|My first Arcarius leather bracer. My work is on the right. Modeled after [[Ryan Savage|Captain Savage]]'s bracer on the left
File:Jute 4 cord Lucet.jpg| 4 cord lucet weaving
File:First Art and Science Submission on Slings.png | First Art and Science Submission on Slings. Won A&S competition for Northkeep
</gallery>
 

===Affiliations:===
Lady Bridgette of York- Wife 

Schola Giovanni 

===Mundane Information:===
Hunter 
Handyman 
Chemical Engineer 
Member, ASA Shooters Federation 

====Special Needs:====
 

====In Case of Court:====
Yell at me
 
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Kobayashi no Hotaru

2026-06-08T16:20:13Z

Zubeydah:

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==Centurion Kobayashi no Hotaru==
Nickname(s): Hotaru, Firefly 
Pronouns: She/her/hers 
 
===Offices:===
* '''Local Offices Held'''
** Glaslyn Exchequer 2018 - 2021
** Glaslyn Deputy Exchequer 2021 - 2023
** Glaslyn Social Media Deputy 2022 - 2024
** Glaslyn Exchequer 2023 - 2025

* '''Kingdom Offices Held'''
** Cultural Deputy (East Asian Cultures) to Minister of Arts and Sciences 2023 - 2025
** Central Regional Armored Marshal (2026 - )
 

===Persona History:===
Hotaru was a peasant from a mountain village in the Tohoku region in the early Muromachi Era (mid 14th century). She was adopted on a whim by a court noblewoman from Kyoto who cleaned her up, dressed her in fine clothes and armor, and gave her a modicum of manners.
 
 
===Interests:===
* Armored Combat
* Pickling Vegetables
* Shield Painting
* Japanese religious beliefs and practices
* Japanese historical jewelry
* East Asian period games
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
[[File:HotaruCenturionScroll.png|200px|thumb|right|Centurion Scroll, artwork by [[Delfina de Borja]]]]
Hotaru's introduction to the SCA was a [[Glaslyn]] practice and populace meeting in spring or summer of 2016. Though fairly confident she wanted to portray a Japanese persona, she encountered a rudely outspoken individual who said that people who played Japanese persona weren't taking the SCA seriously and they shouldn't do it. Hotaru decided that this Not Very Nice Person was wrong and she found her first goal: "I will be loudly Japanese," and was gifted her first set of Japanese garb by [[Alhdryð ceorlstrang]].

Over the next few years she played locally, being exchequer or deputy exchequer of Glaslyn, and doing a little bit of Rapier combat while going to college. She spent the Plague deciding just exactly what she might want to do in the SCA now that she had graduated. After wavering back and forth between doing Rapier or Cut & Thrust, she decided on a whim to get authorized for Armored Combat for 2022's War of the Rams, since that's what her friends and significant others were doing. The fighting bug bit hard, and she started training and going to every tournament and war that she could.

In 2023 she became a Man at Arms to Sir [[Absolon of Hereford]] at Steppes Warlord, and then a Squire to the same a year and a day later at the same event.

In 2024 she became King's Champion to His Majesty [[Jean Paul de Sens]] III, and was inducted to the Order of the Centurions of the Sable Star shortly after. [[File:KingsChampion89th.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Champion Scroll, artwork by [[Elena Wyth]]]]
* '''Words from Namron Protectorate and Coronation''': "I'm home safe from Namron Protectorate & Coronation. I want to extend my most sincere gratitude to Their Majesties Jean Paul and Gilyan for a day that I will never forget, and to the Barony of Namron and Their Excellencies Isabella & Emma for hosting a wonderful event and coronation. I'm humbled and honored to have received the privilege of being King's Champion to His Majesty. I hope I can provide challenge on the field of war for those who might choose to face our King. I hope to be a staunch defender and loyal ally both on and off the field to His Majesty who has placed his trust in me. I'm looking forward to a fun six months at His Majesty's side and am looking back over a long history of people who held this position before me with a growing sense of understanding of the responsibilities. I hope to bring my all to the role and live up to those who came before me."

Hotaru fought in the Champion's Battle at Gulf Wars XXXIII and defeated the King's Champion of Trimaris. At the [[92nd Crown Tournament|2025 Winter Crown Tournament]] she was honored with the King's Blade of Chivalry by Sultan [[Creppin l'Ostriche]] III.
 
===Populace Provided Information:===
====[[Hákon the Blacksmith]]====
At Gulf Wars XXXIII, Hotaru was King's Champion to Jean Paul III, and was slated to be the first up in the Champion's Battle (which was on Sunday that year), against the King's Champion of Trimaris. So the first fight, for the first war point, on the first day, in front of everyone assembled. No pressure.

Before the war, she learned that their champion fought left-handed with sword and shield. She spent the week leading up to the war working on a strategy with His Grace [[Gabriel of Maccuswell]] who fights in a similar style. When the time for battle came, Hotaru stanced up as if to fight a right-handed fighter. Her friends amongst the chivalry and centurions around us all began talking to each other immediately, asking "why is she not switching to lefty?" "Did she forget to switch?" "Why isn't she switching?"

Hotaru began throwing high shots that were easily deflected by the Trimaris' champions shield, but she kept throwing them until he raised his shield just enough for her to throw a long crossbody shot at his left thigh. He dropped to his knees. While he put up a valiant effort, polearm versus sword from the ground is a tough contest to come back from - and as she won, Duke Gabriel is backslapping and grinning like an excited dad over their plan coming together exactly as they had practiced.
 
 
===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* King's Champion to Jean-Paul de Sens III
* Bearer of the King's Blade of Chivalry for Creppin l'Ostriche III
* Armored Combat Champion of the Barony of [[Raven's Fort]], 2025
* Champion, [[Northkeep]] 'I Am No Man' Tournament, 2024
* Won the Steppes Warlord Newcomers' Tournament in a 23-round final
* Founder and first commander, [[Phoenix Company]]
* Teacher, "Glaive: the One True Weapon"
* Designed the 2025 Kingdom trailer wrap
* Glaslyn's Keeper of the Flame of Chivalry, 2026
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Acorn of the Steppes (Twice!)
* Boar's Tusk of the Steppes
* Western Tower of Elfsea
* Red Bowl of Vindheim
 

===Trivia:===
After her first second-place finish in a tournament, someone told her "second place gets a cheesecake!" Now every second place finish results in complaints about never getting any of these promised cheesecakes.
 
 
===Affiliations:===
* Member, Wanderer's Hall
* Member, House of Halberd and Trident
* Squire to Sir Absolon of Hereford
* Phoenix Company
* Extended Family, La Tanière
 

===Mundane Information:===
Hotaru does professional graphic design as a side hustle. 
 
====In Case of Court:====
Hotaru prefers to be surprised by awards, no warning is necessary. For significant awards or announcements, she greatly appreciates if her significant other, Hákon the Blacksmith, or her knight, Absolon of Hereford, are given a heads up.
 

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Clauß Fuchs von Nurenberg

2026-06-08T16:19:35Z

Zubeydah: categories

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==Centurion Clauß Fuchs von Nurenberg==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): 
Pronouns: 
 

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

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

* Regional Offices Held
**

* Kingdom Offices Held
**
 

===Persona History:===
Clauß hails from the imperial free city of Nurenberg at the start of the 16th century. Due to unfortunate but probably foreseeable circumstances of his own making he found himself joining the Landsknecht as a doppelsöldner seeking glory and to clear his name. While in service of the empire He would take part in the battle of Pavia and possibly made a visit to Rome in 1527.
 

===Interests:===
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
 

====Prior Groups:====
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
 
===Affiliations:===
 

===Mundane Information:===
 

====Special Needs:====
 

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

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Colleen O'Kelly

2026-06-08T16:19:08Z

Zubeydah:

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==Her Excellency, Mistress Colleen O'Kelly, OP, OM==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): 
Pronouns: 
 

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

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Knight Marshal, Canton of [[Glaslyn]]
** Exchequer, Canton of [[Glaslyn]]
** Knight Marshal, Canton of Glaslyn

* Regional Offices Held
** Seneschal, Central Region

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Siege Marshal

* Society Offices Held
** Society Siege Marshal
 

===Persona History:===
13th Century Irish.
 

===Interests:===
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
 

====Prior Groups:====
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Premier of the [[Order of the Mark]]
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
 

====Trivia:====
* Colleen is a bearer of the [[Artifacts and Relics of Ansteorra#The Hat of Destiny|Hat of Destiny]]
 

===Affiliations:===
* Bearer of the [[Red Bowl]], and One Of Us.
 

===Mundane Information:===
 

====Special Needs:====
* Very allergic to onions.
 

====In Case of Court:====
 
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Brynjólfr austmannaskelfir

2026-06-08T16:18:52Z

Zubeydah:

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==Dróttinn Brynjólfr austmannaskelfir, Baron of Bonwicke, CSS==
Previously Known As: Brynjolfr inn Réttr 
Nickname(s): None 
Pronouns:He/Him 
 

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

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Deputy Minister of Arts and Sciences for the Barony of Bonwicke (September 2017-December 2018)
** Seneschal of the Barony of Bonwicke (January 2019 - January 2020)
** Hospitaler of the Barony of Bonwicke (August 2020 – August 2022)
** Deputy Seneschal of the Barony of Bonwicke (October 2022 – Present)
** Knight Marshall of the Barony of Bonwicke (January 2023 – Present)

* Regional Offices Held
**

* Kingdom Offices Held
**
 

===Persona History:===
Born in 961 BCE Norway. 
Jómsvíking from Circa 979 – Circa 986. 
Wandered from Circa 986 – 991. 
Joined Ansteorra, and started anew in 991 - “Present.” 
 
====The Tale of Brynjólfr====
Brynjólfr was born in the year 961 BCE to Þorsteinn Helgisson and Ragnhildr Grímsdóttir in Rogaland, Noregr’. Þorsteinn was in the service of a local wealthy Hersir named Auðun Einarsson but died raiding before his son’s birth. Ragnhildr, who was also in service to the house of Auðun, died while giving birth to the babe. The women of Auðun’s house took pity on the infant and convinced Auðun to adopt him if he lived. They reasoned the Gods favored hospitality, and thus would be angered should the baby be cast out of a home with resources and means. Auðun relented, not wanting to draw the ire of the Gods, or of his fallen warrior Þorsteinn in the afterlife, and adopted the baby who was to become Brynjólfr. 
Auðun Hersir was a feared warrior, wealthy landowner, and a staunch follower of Óðinn. As such, he practiced berserkergang. He was often called Auðun Bjarnarblóð, having once fought three bears while naked with only his fists and teeth. In this tradition he named the boy Brynjólfr, meaning “wolf armor.” He did this in the hope the boy would be chosen by the High One to spread battle song, and crimson sacrifice as an Úlfhéðinn. Brynjólfr did grow to achieve his adopted father’s aspirations, but Auðun would never see it fulfilled. 
As Brynjólfr grew, Auðun’s health declined. By the time Auðun died, his wealth was spent, and his lands were destitute. Brynjólfr was barely sixteen when he left his home, never to return. He traveled in the service of various warlords for over a year, seeing many ports and raids until he found himself in a coastal town on the southern part of the Baltic Sea. Here, Brynjólfr’s life would change. 
On his first night in the village, he took his rest at the local mead hall. A very drunk and belligerent warrior began antagonizing Brynjólfr by spitting at his feet, and with jeering comments. Brynjólfr, being young and hot blooded challenged the drunk to hólmganga. The drunk’s fierce looking companions sneered and mocked as the “insolent welp” made the challenge square. The drunk, not wanting to ruin his evening declined the challenge, but Brynjólfr knew the laws of the people. Auðun taught him well in this, as Auðun initially won his estate with the ritual duel. Brynjólfr called the drunk a slur, knowing full well under the law the challenged party could kill Brynjólfr where he stood, or fight hólmganga. The law stated the full right, or “fullr réttr” of the challenge was death. To not accept, made the challenged a Níðingr, and stripped them of all rights. The way Brynjólfr saw it, a glorious death for either was worth the risk. Brynjólfr waited in the square for the man to introduce himself and announce terms. 
The drunk unexpectedly charged in, and Brynjólfr being much less experienced, was taken aback by the skilled and precise axe blows obliterating his shield. Brynjólfr was pushed back, narrowly blocking each swing, as more candlelight shone through the shield. Luckily for Brynjólfr the mead made the warrior clumsy of foot. The man slipped on a swing and shot past Brynjólfr just as Brynjólfr’s shield disintegrated in his hand. Brynjólfr wheeled around and buried the bit of his axe into the base of the drunk’s skull with a wet impact, killing him outright. It was ugly, brutal, and due to no skill of his own. Brynjólfr won. 
A tall, hulking man stepped forth and deftly smacked the axe from Brynjólfr’s hand. This stunned Brynjólfr into stillness. He was a full head and shoulders taller than Brynjólfr, and his face was emotionless as he spoke. “I am Styrbjǫrn Sterki, the rightful king of Svíariki. You bested one of my hirðmenn, boy. Tell me your name.” Brynjólfr replied, “I am Brynjólfr, adopted son of Auðun Hersir, known as Bjarnarblóð. I hail from the proud stock of Rogaland in Noregr’, and I fear no man!” The giant laughed wryly and shot Brynjólfr a dangerous grin. “” I offer you a choice then, “little wolf.” Stand in my wall, or die under my heel,”” Styrbjǫrn said while resting his hand on the exquisitely crafted pommel of his sword. Brynjólfr realized all the men were now silent and glaring, awaiting the command to fall upon him. Brynjólfr agreed to the terms. What choice did he have? “Good,” Styrbjǫrn grunted. “Be at the docks at first light. We sail and fight tomorrow.” With those words, Styrbjǫrn and his retinue exited the hall, leaving Brynjólfr to question his life choices. 
The next morning Brynjólfr arrived at the docks to find four stones of graduating size lined up, with Styrbjǫrn’s men making individual attempts to lift the largest one. Styrbjǫrn caught sight of Brynjólfr, and motioned him over. Styrbjǫrn loudly proclaimed, “The little wolf slinks from his den! Come! Come test your might for crew position and work. This is customary for me when taking on new crew. It gives you the measure of a man.” Styrbjǫrn eyed Brynjólfr from top to bottom before speaking again. “The stones all weigh close to the amount of important cargo. The smallest stone weighs as much as a sack of grain. If a man can only lift this, he is good for cleaning up the latrines, moving cargo until he is stronger, and carrying weapons for others. He is a weakling,” Styrbjǫrn made a derisive snort. “The next stone weighs about as much as a grown woman,” Styrbjǫrn laughed at the comparison before he continued. “This man is mostly useless. He can use a spear and move restrained captives;” Styrbjǫrn emphasized restrained with contempt, “but he will have a hard time resisting a charge in the shield wall.” “The third stone weighs about as much as a full-grown reindeer. This is a half- man. He is good to have in any spot, but he is green and young. He needs to be stronger. The final stone is about the weight of an exceptionally large adult sheep, or a small bear. The man who lifts this is full strength and can be trusted to withstand the rigors of life on a longship, or in a shield wall. Most of the men aboard can lift the fourth stone. You must lift the stone from the ground to the hip. Further placement on the ship will be determined later with other trials. We have a fight coming today, after all! Do you have questions?” Styrbjǫrn did not wait for Brynjólfr to answer. “Good! Pick up each stone.” Brynjólfr placed his equipment on the ground and proceeded to the first stone. 
Brynjólfr stood above the small stone and scooped it up with one hand onto his shoulder to prove a point. “Fine job,” Styrbjǫrn chuckled, “lift the big one.” Brynjólfr squared up on the largest stone. He noticed the crew quietly taking bets. Brynjólfr knew he was strong, but had never lifted anything so large before. He focused on the stone, squatted down, and placed his fingers along the bottom portion. It was about 2 feet tall, so he pressed his chest against it for a better grip. Brynjólfr took a few short, but deep breaths, and exploded upward with all his might. He met resistance, which almost immediately dragged him to the ground, yet he continued to struggle against the stone. It slowly began to rise, inch by inch. Brynjólfr realized he was holding his breath, as the world slowly started to fade white. He began breathing again, which brought color back. He screamed against the weight, against the agony, as he continued to rise, until he finally stood upright with the stone above his waist. He pushed it away, moving himself more from the stone than the stone away from him. It hit the ground with a dull thump. Brynjólfr was dizzy, and blood thundered in his ears. 
When he came back to the world, the men were laughing, and Styrbjǫrn was hoisting him from the cool earth. “After picking you up, I would say you weigh close to a young reindeer. Not bad picking up over twice your own weight!” Styrbjǫrn seemed genuinely excited as he began to speak to the crew, and his voice grew louder as he spoke. “This little wolf killed Hrói Ambhǫfði in a legal duel. He then proved himself today by lifting the stones. By rights, he should be on my ship. Do you accept him?!” “Yes,” responded the crew in unison. Styrbjǫrn continued, “Then I name him today, Brynjólfr inn Réttr, for his reckless and clever use of the law. May he gain a new name. Welcome your new shield-brother!” The entire crew answered back loudly in unison, “Heilsa!” Brynjólfr wearily gathered his things and set about getting ready to leave. 
As is custom before any voyage, the men participated in a ritual wash. Brynjólfr took his place at the back of the line as the new man on the crew. A young helper boy took a bowl with clean water, and presented it to Styrbjǫrn who washed his hair, face, and hands. He finished by blowing his nose and spitting in the bowl. The boy dumped the water, refilled the bowl, and continued the process for each man down the line. At last, the bowl was presented to Brynjólfr. As he washed, he prayed to Njörðr. He asked Njörðr for safe travel, and protection against the jötunn called Ægir, who’s foul temper was known pull ships to the bottom of the sea. In exchange for protection Brynjólfr promised one fifth of his plunder from the raid to Njörðr. Once Brynjólfr finished, the men embarked upon the boat. 
On the boat, Styrbjǫrn placed Brynjólfr in the spot of the man he slew. “I never liked Hrói, if I’m being honest.” Styrbjǫrn said, talking to no one while staring off into the distance. “I called him Ambhǫfði because the man had two minds. The first was a hard-working warrior. He was loyal and true.” Styrbjǫrn sighed before continuing, “The other was a drunken oaf. A fool who picked the wrong boy to bully one evening and did not have the decency to duel properly. He dishonored himself and all of us.” Styrbjǫrn looked back to address the crew now. “Had Brynjólfr not killed Hrói himself, I surely would have made his name reality by cleaving his head in two!” Styrbjǫrn fumed for a moment, and bellowed, “You may let your rage flow, but do not let anything weaken your honor! Do not disgrace yourselves, and do not disgrace me!” He collected himself before speaking again, “There is a code to follow. After we take my prize, you will be legends. Remember to act like it. Now give this sea steed her legs! Take up the oars!” The men quickly set about unmooring the longship and rowing out to sea. 
Rowing is very dull and laborious work, and it gives one time to think. Brynjólfr was accustomed to life on ship and began taking in his surroundings. Styrbjǫrn’s vessel was by far the finest he ever sailed on. It was oak, a tree sacred to Óðinn and renowned for strength. Every petty warlord Brynjólfr served under used lower quality pine. It was clinker-built, and well. Each board lapped and sealed with jute and tar between them to keep water out. Each rivet meticulously placed and peened to secure the boards and allow for flex. Every surface on the inside was sealed and burnished with boiled flax oil to make them as water resistant as the tarred, black exterior. The sails were rust colored from the beeswax used to seal the wool from the elements. The ship was large enough to accommodate a well-sized tent made of the same material, along with sixty men and their supplies. Each man had a sea chest, which doubled as a bench. There was also a berthing area for livestock aft of the boat, behind the tent. It suddenly occurred to Brynjólfr he sat on the drunk’s war chest. 
By right of the hólmganga, the contents inside, along with everything Hrói owned was now his. Brynjólfr waited for the sails to drop before he inspected his newfound loot. Inside were the various sundries of a warrior on expedition. These were things Brynjólfr would keep as replacements if his own equipment broke, or trade leverage. One thing caught his eye, however. It was a large, exquisite two-handed axe head. It was heavy in the poll, and gracefully tapered to the bit, where it flared out again. This axe was made for cleaving helms! Brynjólfr immediately sat about crafting a handle with the tools and materials on board. After an hour’s work, he made a rudimentary handle to secure the head on. It was functional and fit well in his hands. The axe, when hafted, stood to Brynjólfr armpit when the butt of the handle was placed on the ground. When he was done, he looked around to realize the ship was headed for a mass of other similarly fine ships. 
Brynjólfr counted fifty before Styrbjǫrn interrupted his counting. “There are sixty in all, “ Styrbjǫrn said. “Given to me by my uncle, that snake! It was naught but two years ago the þing decided I was unfit to be king. They were a “gift” to get me out of the way.” Styrbjǫrn sneered, "He gave me this name too. I will show him and take back what is mine. In time,” he trailed off in thought. He spoke again after a few moments, “Those thoughts are for the future, for we raid today!” Styrbjǫrn clapped his hand on Brynjólfr’s shoulder and turned to speak with his men. “When we regroup with the other ships, sound the horn for my commanders to assemble in the tent.” Just as he commanded, the horn was sounded when the ship came broadside. Brynjólfr watched men spring from ship to ship by walking on oars to meet in the command tent. Several minutes passed, as the rank-and-file men began to play dice, and hnefatafl on top of their sea chests. Brynjólfr was welcomed to the games once he produced some of the extra gear from the sea chest for wagers. 
None of the men seemed antagonistic or angry toward him. Many were thankful Brynjólfr won the duel. Everyone he spoke with knew Hrói was not meant for their task and purpose, and honestly expected him to die raiding or fall overboard by now. He was a great fighter, and fine company when he was sober. However, he was lazy, bellicose, and surly when he drank, which was daily. He was therefore a liability. Brynjólfr was warned to keep his conduct from reflecting poorly on the warband, or Styrbjǫrn. Hrói’s issues were not public outside of the men, but anyone who besmirched the band in the public eye or was cowardly was cut down in hólmganga. Most often Styrbjǫrn himself did the killing. 
Through conversation, he discovered the men were deeply loyal to Styrbjǫrn. Styrbjǫrn was always at the head of the battle line, never afraid to wade into the thick of a fight and was a faithful arbiter of justice. He also rewarded the men well. He was a great war chief, and he was close to the same age as Brynjólfr. The only negative thing the men spoke of was his tendency to act on emotion first when it came to the subject of ruling Sweden. If he thought an action would get him closer to his goal, he took it without regard to consequences. Just then, Styrbjǫrn appeared from the command tent as if speaking his name summoned him. 
With a nod, another horn signal blew, and the men who filled the command tent began leaping back to their boats. The men on Styrbjǫrn’s ship all put away their goods and took up their stations. “Don your war gear, we sail west and will make landfall soon,” Styrbjǫrn said as he walked the length of the ship. He eyed each man quietly until he got to Brynjólfr. “Try not to die on our first outing little wolf,” and with those words Styrbjǫrn began to take up arms and armor. 
A short time later, a busy port town could be seen just off the horizon. Styrbjǫrn proclaimed, “This is our prize today, earn your seats and your spoils with blood! Óðinn, we make this sacrifice to you! Make ready to raise the sails and bury oars, you spear shakers!” The crew immediately set to the task of doffing their equipment and preparing to row. Brynjólfr quickly placed his helm upon his head, placed his new axe beside him, and sat upon the chest. On the command, he dug the oars into the waves and rowed with all his might. He could feel the ship lunge forward, as if given wings upon the water. At first, he heard the oars and shouting from the other crews. Then bells, horns, and shouts from the coast. They grew louder, until Brynjólfr felt the ship slow sharply and rise. The command was given to stop rowing, and Brynjólfr knew the ship made landfall. The order was given to disembark. He grabbed the axe and leapt over the side without hesitation. 
The icy sea greeted and swallowed him whole. Brynjólfr knew how to swim and found himself in shallow water almost immediately, as the ship was nearly beached. He rose from the water with a gasp, as the tide seemed to urge him forward into battle. Immediately before him was a scared looking man holding a spear with a cracked shaft. Brynjólfr readied his axe. His left foot forward, body turned off center, the head of the axe rested just above his right shoulder, cocked and ready to strike. The man thrust the spear at Brynjólfr’s belly, who used the bottom of the axe handle to parry the blow from the center to his left with a sweeping motion. Brynjólfr simultaneously stepped toward the man and buried the axe into the nape of the man’s neck. The fine axe bit deeply through the rough hemp shirt the man wore and cut cleanly all the way to the center of the man’s chest. The man’s shoulder seemed to melt away from the rest of his body, as he crumpled onto the wet sand, dislodging the axe from his breastbone. Brynjólfr’s helm, face, and right side were covered in the crimson spray of the man’s lifeblood. He sprang forward into a plodding canter, as more men began to join him from the boat. 
The raiders were trained well. Spears and shields took the front, while men with large axes or long spears protected the flanks, and men in the rear prepared their bows. The formation began to take shape and formed a wedge. This was called the Svinfylking, or boar snout. The boar formation moved toward a breach in the dunes, where Brynjólfr could see poorly armed men waiting on the other side. The gap was about the width of 10 men, and he saw there were approximately three rows of men on the other side. Brynjólfr heard Styrbjǫrn bellow to narrow the Svinfylking. The men obeyed instantly, stacking one behind the other while on the move, until the formation could fit through the breach. A few arrows began to come in haphazardly from the village side, but the men in the center raised their shields to protect the warriors in front of them, while the men behind them did the same. Styrbjǫrn shouted for his archers, who immediately stopped where they were and rained arrows onto the other side of the dunes. Cries of pain could be heard from the villagers, and no more arrows flew at the raiders. 
Styrbjǫrn commanded the formation to, “breach and fold.” The formation began to speed up, until they charged as one. Brynjólfr had no idea what the command meant but followed the warrior in front of him anyway. The boar snout slammed into the men who attempted to hold the gap with a thunderous clash, but the sheer force of impact overwhelmed them, and split their whole defense in two. Once Styrbjǫrn’s men made it through the dunes, the formation split in two, and folded back onto the defenders. Brynjólfr followed the warrior in front of him and began to engage the enemy on the left. He struck the hips, arms, and necks of villagers who were busy defending themselves against spear thrusts. No man who stood before him that day walked away whole, even if they were lucky enough to cross his path and retain their life. The cries of the wounded, clash of weapons, the smell of bloody, churned soil, and the warmth of his sweat overwhelmed his senses. His teeth began to chatter as if he was cold, and the world went dark. 
When Brynjólfr came back to reality, he could barely make out the muffled words of a man speaking to him over the ringing in his ears. He was tired, and heavy. He realized he couldn’t move, and it was Styrbjǫrn speaking with him. The big man had Brynjólfr’s shoulders in his hands, shaking him. Brynjólfr realized he was warm, and wet, and the metallic smell of blood filled his nose. He was covered from head to toe in blood. He was on his knees, and his helm was in his right hand. “Where is my axe” he thought? As he looked around, he realized he’d been bashing a man’s face in with the helmet. Styrbjǫrn was laughing. “Well, it looks like the little wolf likes the taste of blood! The men said you went wild, and they were lucky to get out of your way. Here is your axe.” Styrbjǫrn placed the Dane axe in Brynjólfr’s hands. Styrbjǫrn was silent for a few moments before he asked his question. “Why didn’t you tell me you followed the old ways and berserkergang?” Styrbjǫrn waited for Brynjólfr to collect himself. Chest still heaving from effort, Brynjólfr said, “Because I never entered the battle fury before. My father taught me the ways, but Óðinn never saw fit to bless me until today.” Styrbjǫrn thought a moment, staring intently at Brynjólfr. “Had I fifty of you, I could defeat all my enemies and reclaim my throne. A berserker is a hard man to come by, especially in these days when kings abandon our gods, and outlaw the ways of our ancestors. Not since Harald Fairhair has a king commanded a royal guard of Ulfheðnar.” Styrbjǫrn mused a moment before he spoke again. “The men are gathering plunder and we will divide the spoils at sea. It is best not to remain after we strike.” With those words, Styrbjǫrn turned and ordered two men to escort Brynjólfr back to the ship, as it was clear he could not make it back under his own power. 
The men deposited Brynjólfr into his bedroll, and a deep sleep grasped him immediately. TO BE CONTINUED… 

===Interests:===
* Chivalric Combat, with a love for melees and Viking Deed.
* Viking Age History.
* Skaldic Arts; Singing, Flyting, Poetry, Story Telling.
* Courtly Dancing.
* Middle Eastern Drumming.
* High Persona Play.
* Smithing and Metalwork.
* Daily living skills of the Iron Age.
* Helping Newcomers.
* Shenanigans of the lighthearted variety.
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
I began playing in Bonwicke June 2016, and really dove in a few months later. I have been full throttle since then. 
 

====Prior Groups:====
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
====Havaar Erickson====
Brynjólfr Austmannaskelfir gets my word
fame today. This man will go out of his way to make sure you are having an amazing
time, that you are comfortable, everything
above and beyond one of the most hospitable people I have ever met. If you do not know him find someone to introduce you. You will leave that event with a new friend.
 
====Khadija Al-Tashjiani====
Wordfame to Brynjólfr Austmannaskelfir , who in my humble opinion, has been an amazing leader & mentor to our small barony. He has co-autocrated the past 3 events to help & encourage newer members and goes above and beyond. He will stop and help anyone with questions about procedures or historical accuracies. He encouraged DEI practices before they were official. He is everything I look for in a peer.
 
====Sigrun i Bjarka====
Brynjólfr Austmannaskelfir for being an amazing event steward, fighter, friend to all - Honestly he is a freaking AMAZING human being! Valgard and I are better humans learning by his example!
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
====Event / Sideboard / Tavern Steward====
* Autocrat for the Barony of Bonwicke’s Artisan and Baronial Investiture 2018
* Co-Autocrat for Barony of Bonwicke’s Champions event 2018
* Co-Autocrat for King’s College, Eisteddfod, and the Barony of Bonwicke’s Artisan 2019
* Co Autocrat for the Barony of Bonwicke’s Artisan 2020
* Sideboard Steward for Ansteorran Heraldic & Scribal Symposium 2023
* Event Steward and Tavern Coordinator for Two Artisans, Two Bards 2023
* Event Steward and Sideboard Coordinator for War of Legends 2023

====Martial Activities Leadership====
* Authorizing Marshal for Heavy Combat 2019 to Present
* Youth Rapier and Chivalric Marshal 2020 – 2021
* The Barony of Bonwicke’s Bardic Champion for [[Jason III] and [[Margherita III]] 2020-2022
* The Barony of Bonwicke’s Chivalric Champion for [[Alusch]] and [[Eleanor]] 2020-2022
* Viking Deed Coordinator for War of Legends 2022
* Captain of Bonwicke’s Baronial Guard 2020 - Present
* Commanded Northshield's army and my unit in the second half of the Ravine battle at Gulf War 2023.
* Viking Deed Coordinator Gulf War 2023

 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Shakey Knees 2017
* Crimson Spear of Bonwicke 2018
* Executioner of the Western Watch 2018 - Present
* Crimson Tear of Bonwicke 2020
* Bearer of the [[Red Bowl]], and One Of Us.

 

===Affiliations:===
Husband of [[Alusch Anneke von dem Sternen]] 
Man at Arms to [[Vladislav Strelec]]. 
Crew member for Ansteorran Longship Company 

 

===Mundane Information:===
[[File:Sable shield.png|200px|thumb|left|Bearer of the Sable Shield of Ansteorra]]
 

====Special Needs:====
Kosher dietary restrictions. 
 

====In Case of Court:====
Come have fun with me!
 

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Alusch Annika Von der Stern

2026-06-08T16:18:26Z

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Beatrix Funteyn

2026-06-08T16:17:05Z

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==Her Excellency, Magnifica Beatrix Funteyn, OL, Baroness of Bonwicke==
Alternate Persona: Benedetto de Fontana 
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Pronouns: She/Her 
Pronounced "BEE-a-TRIX fun-TAYN" 
 

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image:Beatrix Funtyn Badge.png |(Fieldless) In pale a lily of the valley vert flowered argent conjoined to a fountain.
image:Beatrix Funtyn - Badge 2.jpeg |(Fieldless) In bend a clew of yarn gules conjoined by its thread to a needle bendwise sinister argent
image:Beatrix Funtyn - Badge 3.jpeg|(Fieldless) A bee proper within and conjoined to a four-lobed quadrate cornice Or
File:Beatrix Funtyn - Badge 4.jpeg|(Fieldless) In pale a lily of the valley vert flowered conjoined to a death’s head argent.
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===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Baronial Chronicler, Barony of [[Bonwicke]], August 2015 - May 2018
** Baronial Exchequer, Barony of Bonwicke, June 2018 - July 2020
** Baronial Herald, Barony of Bonwicke September 2020 - September 2021
** Baroness-in-Fief, Barony of Bonwicke, June 2024 - Current
 
* Regional Offices Held
** Central Regional Chronicler, April 2018 - February 2021
 
* Kingdom Offices Held:
** Kingdom Chronicler, The Black Star - July 2021 - July 2024
 

===Persona History:===
Mid 14th-Century English/French. 
16th Century English. 
16th Century Florentine 
 

===Interests:===
* Fiber Arts:
** Inkle Weaving
** Blackwork embroidery
** Embroidery (general)
** Knitting
** Spinning wool (drop spindle and wheel)
** Fingerloop braiding
* Garment construction
** Handsewing
** Garment mending
* Women's head coverings (veils, hats)
* Pyrography
* Viking wire weaving
* Silk banner painting
* Inter-Kingdom Anthropology
* Courtly Graces
* Beeswax candles
 

====Class Handouts:====
* [[File:How To Make a Three Strand Braided Circlet by Beatrix Funtyn.pdf]]
* Introduction to Blackwork Embroidery
* Making Self-Stuffing Buttons
* Field Guide to Coronets and appropriate forms of address
* Attending your first SCA Court
* Handsewing techniques for garment construction
* How to talk to people at Demos
* Introduction to Inkle Weaving
* SCA 101 - Who we are, Who we were, and who we want to be
* How to host a Solar / Salon
* Introduction to Viking Wire weaving
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
* Fall 2003: Joined Aurei Scientiae Campi (Later Scarlett Keep) student group at the University of Nebraska.
* September 2003: Attended first event, Cattle Raids, in Mag Mor.
* June 2007-March 2008: Served on entourage during the reign of Angelo Paulo Cavelli and Jane Corwin.
* July 2008: Indentured by Jane Corwin at Raid or Trade in Coeur D'Ennui.
* August 2008: Moved to the Barony of [[Bonwicke]] in Ansteorra
* May 2018: Taken as a foster apprentice by Master Haraldr Bassi at Steppes Warlord.
* January 2022: Foster apprenticeship transferred to Maestra [[Tatiana Verlioni]] at Kingdom Arts & Sciences.
 

====Prior Groups:====
* Barony of Mag Mor, Kingdom of Calontir.
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
====[[Zubeydah]]====
There are those people in our Society that embody not only its ideals, but who amplify joy and excitement. Beatrix is one such person. Her exquisite explorations of the arts inspire those around her - but the greatest gift she shares with us is her positivity, encouragement and enthusiasm. Ansteorra is blessed by her presence, and I am blessed by her friendship.
====[[Koke Gan]]====
Beatrix is the busiest of bees! She flits around bringing joy to those who are graced by her presence. Where can you find her at an event? Usually nowhere! She very rarely sits still long enough to find her anywhere! I did once spot her napping, what a rare sight! She is one of the most positive and enthusiastic people you could ever meet here! She is just as energetic and happy to pitch in with work as well, make everything appear to be effortless! I am so pleased to call her a friend.
 

====Trivia:====
* Beatrix appears in the [https://youtu.be/9qbUffjDX4Y Ansteorra Dance Video]
* Beatrix appears in the [https://youtu.be/SlMsW3eROws Known World Dance Video]
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* June 2007 - March 2008: entourage for Angelo Paulo Cavelli and Jane Corwin (Calontir)
* January 2015 - February 2016: Baronial Arts Champion for [[Bonwicke]]
* February 2016 to June 2017: Bardic Champion for [[Bonwicke]]
* March 2017 - Gulf Wars Champion
* June 2018 to June 2019: Bardic Champion for [[Bonwicke]]
* October 2016 - October 2017: Baronial Arts Champion for [[Eldern Hills]]
* May 2020 - Winner of the Advanced category for the Embroidery Challenge at the Spring in our Steppes E-Vent
* May 2021 - Winner of the Advanced category for the Embroidery Challenge at the Steppes Wool-Lord event
* June 2022 - June 2023 bardic champion for [[Eldern Hills]], awarded at Two Artisans, Two Bards, June 25, 2022.
* Royal Entourage to [[89th Crown|Jean Paul and Gilyan III]], earning a Golden Star for service

 

[[File:Baroness Beatrix and Benedetto - KOA - Maryann.png|200px|thumb|left|Kingdom of Animals portrait by Mariana Von Kul]]
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====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Awarded the Golden Needle of Bonwicke by Baron Gerold von Drachenhohle and Baroness Gianetta Malatesta at Bonwicke Artisans in January 2015
* Admitted to the Order of the Western Cross by Baron Gerold von Drachenhohle and Baroness Gianetta Malatesta at the first Braggart's War in September 2017
* Awarded the [[Crimson Tear of Bonwicke]] by [[Alusch Annika von dem Sternen]] and Baroness [[Eleanor Bonwicke]] in June 2021.
* Awarded the Green Zule by the Barony of Endless Hills, Kingdom of Aethelmearc in January 2022
 

===Affiliations:===
* Previously Indentured (Apprenticed) to Countess Jane Corwin (Calontir)
* Prior Foster-Apprentice to Maestra [[Tatiana Verlioni]]
* Pelican Advocate: [[Zubeydah]]
* Bearer of the [[Red Bowl]], and One Of Us.
 

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Jan w Orzeldom

2026-06-08T16:16:46Z

Zubeydah:

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==Hrabia Jan w Orzeldom, KSCA, OL, OP, Lion of Ansteorra, Defender of the Dream==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): 
Pronouns: 
 

===Additional Registered Heraldry===
Gules, in bend a jawless human skull palewise argent wearing a lobster-tailed helmet proper and a wing argent. 
[[File:Jan Badge.jpg|100px|thumb|left|Photo by [[Alisandre Oliphant]]]]
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Prior Herald of the Shire of [[Bjornsborg]]
** Prior Baron of [[Bjornsborg]], 1979 - 1989
 
* Principality of Ansteorra Offices Held
** Briefly, served as Asterisk Pursuivant during the Principality days, largely helping to manage, review, and process a surge of submissions. We had done a huge push to get people’s names and devices registered, to try to have enough registered members to show that we had enough population to get the Board to approve us as a kingdom. Several notable heralds helped with that surge, including Baldwin of Erebor (of Baldwin’s Badge fame), as well as Aureliane Rioghail and Anebairne MacPharlaine, who were the first and second Star Principal Heralds when we became a Kingdom, and Kemreth Danil (who was later my queen). The Principality Herald’s office was already called Star, and during that intense time of processing submissions, there was discussion that we should have someone to manage submissions for the Herald’s Office. I suggested the name “Asterisk” as a deputy for this purpose, because it means “little star.” They took the suggestion, and it later gave rise to a tradition, for a time, that all deputy positions to Star end in “-isque.” [They opted not to use Odalisque. Look it up.]
 
* Kingdom Offices Held
** Kingdom Earl Marshal (May - June 1980, stepped down to be Crown of Ansteorra. Then again from March 1981 - August 1984)
** Kingdom Minister of Arts & Sciences (November 1986 - January 1989)
** [[3rd Crown]] of Ansteorra, June 1980 - January 1981
[[File:Jan Archery.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Photo by [[Alisandre Oliphant]]]]
 

===Persona History:===
I have a “sliding scale” persona, from about 900 through late 1400s, and I come from the northeastern area of the country we now call Poland, a region called Mazovia. I would consider myself a Pole and I speak Polish, but I am a Mazovian under the prince of Mazovia. 
 
I base my persona play on elements of my mundane life. Depending on the century we’re discussing (since I have a “sliding scale”), the specifics can vary, but overall: 
My family was part of the szlachta, the nobility of Poland, but we were not wealthy. My father was a soldier who served in the east. At an early age, I showed promise with martial activities. I became a skilled horseman, and a leader of men in battle. I learned to read and write Latin. Like my father, I also served in the east, as a soldier and a diplomat, and prospered. I led diplomatic missions to the West (including Italy, where I met my squire Riccardo di Pisa). I was involved in diplomatic relations around trade with England at about the same time I was hosting a great tournament set in the land of Silesia (selected because it was the geographic center of Europe). Contacts formed at that tournament led to my marriage to a lady from a Northumbrian family. I’ve established a fairly broad network of contacts with many cultures across Europe, and those who have followed my banner are many and varied, but all honorable lords and ladies. 
 

===Interests:===
I’ve always been good at combatives, and I like to make and decorate things. This probably led to my serving as both Earl Marshall and Minister of Arts and Sciences. 
Currently I’m very interested in learning and sharing Tartar-style archery. This has also led to my starting to learn leatherwork. 
 

====Gallery:====
<gallery caption="Examplesof Work" widths="200px">
image:Jan Projects 1.jpg|Personal Gift to Champions: He made two quivers – one shorter, for bolts, and one for arrows, and awarded them to the highest scoring bow and crossbow archers, as a separate recognition from the championship itself. The belts for those had Seawinds colors, with his own colors running down the center. Belts woven by [[Alisandre Oliphant]].
image:Jan Projects 4.jpg|Carved box, made for a prize for a tourney that Jan and Alisandre sponsored at Grand Outlandish. Material was basswood, lined with velour. Design adapted from decorations along the edge of a late-period map. Won by Otto the Obscure.
image:Jan Projects 5.jpg|This is a breastplate that Jan etched using “junkyard iron,” with beeswax for the resist, and nitric acid. It was made to take to Ansteorra’s first war, the First Burro Creek War. It was part of a larger set. Elements of the badge of house Thornwell, and an eagle striking the sun in a not-so-subtle statement about making Ansteorra independent.
image:Jan Projects 6.jpg|
image:Jan Projects 7.jpg|This is a vambrace that Jan did a deep etch on, then melted a bronze brazing rod into it and ground it down. Probably circa 1979. This was his first attempt at this technique.

image:Jan Projects 9.jpg|We bought this sword (wall-hanger but cool) in Poland on our honeymoon. It’s a [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karabela Karabela] with an irregular curve of the last third or so. Jan made the scabbard for it out of walnut - it was interesting working out the draw path for that blade shape.
image:Jan And Amanda Projects 1.jpg|Crimean Tartar style quiver for Alisandre Oliphant. Matching border decor to his, but with her badge holding a bow and arrow. Leatherwork and border painting by Jan, device painting and strap weaving by Alisandre.
image:Jan And Amanda Projects 2.jpg| Full View
image:Jan Projects 2.jpg|Crimean Tartar style quiver for Jan
image:Jan Projects 3.jpg|Detail view
image:Jan Projects 10.JPG|Leatherwork – his first project. Crimean Tartar bow case, made to fit his bow. Decoration is a Tartar design, with his badge. (Badge painted by Alisandre)
image:Jan at the Range.JPG|Wearing the quivers
image:Jan Projects 11.jpg|This is my first and only attempt at wood carving in the round. I had intended a pair but time ran out. I remember Cynrick of Bedwin coming over to my house to work on our different projects side by side. It was awarded as a prize to Thomas of Tenby, who along Christian Richard Dupree, Pendaran of Glamorgan and other worthies, performed a portion of the Song of Roland, at night, by campfire and torch light. I have not since seen the equal of that performance in the SCA. Thomas, feeling the presence of the years, gifted it to my children, that they might have something of my work. He knew that what I made was usually given to others.
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===Timeline of Activity:===
Found the SCA and became active, 1975-ish: I first saw the SCA at a demo at a flea market. On the strength of that interest, I went to a local fighter practice, where I first met my shield-brother [[Orm Skjolbidig|Red Orm]]. There were some other local events, but my first “official” event was the third Warlord of the Steppes (1976) when Sean MacFflam won. Had a period of inactivity from about 1994 until about 2015, when we started to play more regularly again.
 

====The Tale Of A Good Bout:====
This is a tale of my days as King of this land. Shadows lengthened as Queen Kemreth and I walked through the pine forest toward the main gathering area. The Earl Marshal, Earl Lloyd von Eaker, strode in front of me in his mail. “My liege!” he declared, “It has been too long since you have had a challenge!” With that, he threw his gauntlet, which hit me full on the chest. Picking up the gage, I called back to the camp and bid my squire, Lord Riccardo, bring my armor and a seat for the Earl while he waited. This was totally unscripted. I asked Kemreth and told Riccardo to keep passersby at a distance. Lloyd and I would marshal ourselves (it’s good to be king!). 
 
For me, a bout with Lloyd was never about “who’s better.” It was always a trial of arms with a worthy opponent. I put my armor on over my court tunic and we proceeded. It was a short affair as man-to-man exchanges go. On the second or third clash I gave a stout blow to his thigh. Lloyd was a short man and was very skilled at defense against attacks from above. I had just put him in his element. I, on the other hand, was known for being “stingy” with the number of blows that I would throw. After a few moments of mental chess at very close range, I succeeded in landing a fast, clean, and very solid blow to his side, with my full body behind it (no mean trick that!). Lloyd met my gaze and said “Good Shot!” with an overtone of admiration in his voice. 
 
This was one of the two best blows I ever dealt in the SCA and this one was against someone that is my peer if not my better at weapons play. 
 

====Prior Groups:====
* The Incipient Shire of [[Bjornsborg]]. 
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

====Trivia/Wiki Mentions:====
* Jan is mentioned in [[Tales of Bjornsborg|A Tale of Bjornsborg]] by [[Cynric of Bedwyn]] 
 
[[File:Jan the Crownmaker.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Royal Decree from TRMs Atenveldt. Photo by [[Alisandre Oliphant]]]]

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* “Crownmaker to Their Royal Majesties of Atenveldt,” presented by TRM Johann and Melinda, July 8, 1978, AS XXIII. At the time, Atenveldt’s crowns had not been formally designed – they had been gifted to the kingdom by a newcomer who showed up in a crown, who gave it to the kingdom when people explained that in the SCA, the right to wear one had to be earned. They were functional but not what the kingdom wanted, so in Southwind, the newsletter, they opened up for people to submit bids for the right to make new Aten crowns. I submitted a design, as did some people in Utah. The king and queen opted to accept both and combine the efforts - the people in Utah made the crowns, and sent them to us (me, Kemreth, and Orm) to be acid-etched and decorated. Everyone involved in the effort was granted the right to be named Crownmaker of Atenveldt in their court in perpetuity. Those crowns, I believe, are now the “historic crowns” that are only brought out for special occasions, because years of cleaning have obscured some of the more delicate elements of the etched designs (which included the sun in splendor on the fronts of both, with lions for the king and roses for the queen wreathing around them).
*I was also the second, and last, Warlord of the Principality of Ansteorra. The first Principality Warlord tourney was in March 1978, under the first Prince, Sean MacFflam, and I don’t remember who won. The second Prince, Randall von Nordlichwald, stepped up in May 1978. He had wanted to have a warlord tourney, but he was running out of reign, so we didn’t have a separate event for it – it was tacked onto Barbarian (which would have been the fourth of July weekend in 1978). Simonn of Amber Isle, the last Prince, didn’t hold a warlord tournament, so I was technically the last one. Warlord tournaments were big in Ansteorra because it was one thing that Ansteorrans in Atenveldt could compete in and win without having to drive to Arizona or New Mexico.
* 4th [[Lions of Ansteorra|Lion of Ansteorra]]
* 5th Protector of Namron
* [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Kemreth%20Danil&id= Kemreth] and I were the first people who had not already been Aten Laurels, who were created as Laurels in the new kingdom of Ansteorra.
* [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Sigmund%20the%20Wingfooted&id=4266 Sigmund] and I were the first triple peers of Ansteorra, when we received our Pelicans. The king, Denaris the Wanderer, called us up together, read the award for us together, and announced us together, so that neither of us could claim sole honor of being the first.
* Seawinds archery champion, Oct 2017 – Oct 2018
* Eldern Hills archery champion, March 2018 – will step down October 2019
 
[[File:Jan - Augmentation.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Photo by [[Alisandre Oliphant]]]]

===Stories:===
====On Chivalry:====
When [[Simonn of Amber Isle]] won the Crown tournament, he and [[Lloyd von Eaker]] had a Homeric struggle. I was Earl Marshal at the time. Both of them - they had no particular love lost between them, but they were both being highly chivalrous. It just so happened that the tavern tent was backed up against one side of the Lyst field. At that particular point in time, Bryn Gwlad had a lot of very snotty young swashbucklers. They ween't the guiding lights of the better people.
They were in the tavern and they were being loud. They were kind of mocking the tournament - every now and then, thumbing their teeth to the fighters. And yet, there was Simonn of Amber and Lloyd von Eaker. Both had taken leg wounds. Both were exhausted. I called a hold, walked to the tent, and told them all to shut up. Some of them began to mock, and I looked them in the eye and silenced them. They walked off. The fight was hard fought, on a sweltering day. Simonn won the day. And he made a damned good king. I wish those people had shown him more respect. It goes back to, you can find chivalry, if you just look for it! Sometimes, it's right in front of you, and you don't notice it, like that fight.
There was an event a few years back, and it was some of the best rapier fighting I had seen a long, long time. They were playing the game, making gestures to their ladies - and everyone was off at merchants row, and someone was having a vigil, so they were lined up for that. It was myself, my daughter, and perhaps three other people who were watching. This is technically not chivalry, but it was great skill, and the people were being entirely chivalrous. But they had no audience, and were not given the respect they were due. Some of this is, we need to find the gems that are still there. It is a case of pearls before swine, and too many of us are acting like swine. There are people out there doing deeds of chivalry, and we're too busy hobnobbing and shopping and politics. Chivalry goes beyond the rules. Chivalry is from the heart. Hopefully the pendulum will swing back the other way.
 

====A Tale of The Pirates of Outlandish:====
We were at an event in the Outlands.. Many of you may have heard my Lady as a fun performance piece give the tale of how [[Ivarr runamagi]] bid his trousers in a wager and lost them to her. There was much krupnik involved.... well, this tale, it features in as well. That same evening, there was a lady who found out that her heritage was Lithuanian, and she took a Lithuanian name for her persona. People told her, well, go over to that fire - there's a Polack over there who can tell you stories. When I drink strong stuff, I tend to talk too much. So I gave her lectures on Polish history until the sun started to come up. But back to the story. Earlier that day, at that same event, we had a team of fighters. I had taken most of the fighters off to the field and through a course of scenarios, where they were challenged in various ways. We were out at the battlefields, and a handful were left at the camp. We had marked off an encampment for Bjornsborg. Up the hill from us was a group that called themselves The Pirates. They dressed kind of like Errol Flynn movie pirates. They'd go about with their cutlasses and pistols in their belts. They had these cannons, which were made of some sort of tube with bean bags or tennis balls. They'd shoot things out of them - tennis balls and such. All of the men were gone from the Bjornsborg encampment, and the leader of the pirates was off doing something. His crew was up there, playing with the cannons. They popped off a couple of rounds, and one of the projectiles hit my tent. 
 
Not a word was spoken, but Ivarr's lady, [[Catriona MacEanruig]], looked up, and instinctively grabbed her husband's axe. Briony Blåaslagen grabbed a spear. A few of the men who were still sleeping things off got up, and the ladies all armed themselves with real weapons. Without an order being given, they formed a battle line and with Catriona in the front, they advanced up the hill towards the pirate encampment. When they were spotted, one man started screaming for the first mate to show up. In any case, the Bjornsborg skirmish line entered their camp, took it over, and when the day's fighting was over, and I came back to camp, we had a delegation from the pirates formally giving their surrender. They had seen the saber tournament we had run the day before and liked it as it was close to their cutlass fighting. So we actually built a relationship with them! 
 

====A Tale of [[Mikael of Monmouthshire]]:====
My tale is of two years ago at Namron Beltane (2018). Mikael had come in for the knighting ceremony for Daniel, who was a squire of his lineage. It was a noteworthy trip, to travel in from the Pacific Northwest. I was there at the event, and was visiting with Orm and Megan at the pavilion. 
All of a sudden, just behind me, I hear this high, squeaky voice coming from the dark. "Be very afraid! Because you cannot see where the voice is coming from!" I turned, and there he was, crouched down, holding a leafy tree branch before him. This was a standard Prootwaddle tactic, you see, to get a branch and hide behind it.
"You can't see me ! Be very afraid!" he said. It was his way of referencing decades back to the Barbarian event. He has a prootwaddle connection! (You have heard [[Ivarr runamagi]] explain where his name comes from - the Prootwaddles at the [[Bjornsborg]] events.)
 

===Affiliations:===
* Wed to my Lady, [[Alisandre Oliphant]]

* Squires: I couldn’t take everyone who asked to be my squire, but I trained anyone who wanted to learn, and so I’ve been close to many people with no formal bond. Same for arts and sciences – I had no formal apprentices, but worked with many people on many different arts over the years.
** [[Geoffrey of d'Ambergene]]
** [[Tales of Riccardo di Pisa|Riccardo di Pisa]]
** [[Godwin Alfricsson]]
** [[Michael of Kendall]]
** [[Alfredo Gabriel Halcon]]
** [[Just Rick]]

* It’s inactive, but technically I’m still a member of [[House Thornwell]], which was the household of Darcy and his lady Kemreth (later my queen). [[Orm Skjolbidig|Red Orm]] was also a member. I also helped form [[Caer Oncia]], which was my then-lady Sula’s and my household. We had an alliance with Thornwell, and some overlap of members. I’ve always been proud of the heraldry I designed for those households.

* I have a fondness for Ton the Traveler and his lady – they were king and queen of Atenveldt when Ansteorra became a Principality, and they briefly lived in Bjornsborg. They were hugely instrumental in building Bjornsborg in its early days.
* Also my Baroness for the first few years, [[Alexandra Tatiana Feodorovna of Novgorod]].
* Bearer of the [[Red Bowl]], and One Of Us.
 

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Alisandre Oliphant

2026-06-08T16:16:31Z

Zubeydah:

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==Mistress Alisandre Oliphant, OL==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): 
Pronouns: 
 

====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
* The following badge associated with this name was registered in August of 1988 (via Ansteorra) and reblazoned in November of 2014 (via Ansteorra): (Fieldless) An elephant's head cabossed, ears displayed, purpure, the dexter ear charged with an Old English A, the sinister with an Old English O Or.
* The following badge associated with this name was registered in April of 1990 (via Ansteorra): (Fieldless) An elephant purpure, masoned argent and armed Or.
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Herald, Shire of the [[Shadowlands]], June 1985 - August 1986
** Halberd Pursuivant, Barony of [[Bryn Gwlad]] - February 1988 - June 1989

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Iris Herald: 1989-1990, the kingdom herald’s office briefly was trying to promote “heralds’ painting,” which supported and promoted heraldic artistry. An office was created for this, called Iris Herald.
 

===Persona History:===
I was born in 1178 in Northumbria. My father Herbert was a Norman lord; my mother Catherine was of Saxon extraction. We were not overly wealthy, and my older brothers traveled to seek fame and fortune. One of them competed in a tournament in Silesia and came to the attention of its host; this connection led to my marriage to the Polish lord [[Jan w Orzeldom]]. 
Our daughter Katarzyna and son Michael are now grown, and my lord and I are pleased to be able to return to travel in the beautiful kingdom of Ansteorra.
 

===Interests:===
The arts. Historically – subtleties, calligraphy, illumination, poetry (writing and performing), and heraldry. Currently, I’m very interested in weaving (mostly plain weave and Baltic pickup on the inkle loom).
I’m also learning the harp and do Tartar-style archery, but I don’t pursue them with the degree of consistency that they deserve. 
 

====[[Selected Written Works by Alisandre Oliphant]]:====
Please see the link above for written works of poetry by Alisandre. 
 

====Gallery:====
<gallery caption="Examples of Work" widths="200px">
image:Alisandre Project 1.jpg| Done for the Kingdom Fiber Arts Event, held in [[Eldern Hills]], June 2018. In keeping with the theme, it showed a book open to an illustration of Vegetable Sheep. The picture is taken from a period illustration; the text was written by me to explain why the sheep were escaping and running around. Materials: Book = Cake covered by fondant, with lettering and illustration applied with edible markers. (I was making this on the road, don’t judge). Plant and flowers = colored fondant. Spindle and stick = piped melting candies. Thread = fondant. Sheep = faces are piped melting candies, bodies are cotton candy. This was my first and LAST time using cotton candy; it absorbs moisture from the air and the sheep melted into little flat things within 30 minutes.
image:Alisandre Project 10.jpg|Made for the edible hedgehog contest at Coronation, April 2019. The actual subtlety entry were the baby hedgehogs inside the tree stump; the rest was presentation. Cake = carved cake and buttercream icing, with candy berries and mushrooms. The top of the tree stump = an iced cookie. Mom and Dad hedgehogs = cake with buttercream icing; spines are made of pocky sticks. Baby hedgehogs = meringues with piped icing eyes and noses.
image:Alisandre Project 2.jpg|Detail view, Hedgehog Contest.
image:Alisandre Project 3.jpg|Elephant badge pouch, June 2019 = I needed something to carry archery oddments in, and this was a Tandy’s kit (don’t judge) that seemed to be begging for my elephant badge. Straightforward leatherwork on the design; the strap was a quick Baltic pickup weave with language shamelessly lifted from the Alfred Jewel; it says “Alisandre Oliphant Mec Heht Gewyrcan” (Alisandre Oliphant had me made).
image:Alisandre Project 4.jpg|Ansteorran achievement banner. I designed and drew the achievement and painted the banner. It was presented to the kingdom in 1987 in Mistress Aureliane’s honor, and this picture was taken in 2019. I have to say, the fabric paint has really held up pretty well for being 32 years old. I don’t remember the brand, but it was the kind you iron after you paint it.
image:Alisandre Project 5.jpg|A “group shot” I did after I’d been weaving for a few months; photo is from September 2018. The one with diamonds is my second attempt at Baltic pickup; the others are all plain weave. Various thread weights.
image:Alisandre Project 6.jpg|Knife sheath and belt, June 2019. I had found a little silver knife (later learned it was a fish knife) with an interesting handle, and this again was a Tandy kit for a quick sheath. It’s a little big, but for a silver knife, I thought it deserved something nice. The leather design suggested itself; after tooling and painting, I did a plain weave belt with complementary colors to go with it. I call it the werewolf knife.
image:Alisandre Project 7.jpg|Artisan of the Shadowlands scroll = made to be the award scroll for the second Artisan of the Shadowlands competition in 1987; also my entry to the competition. I won, so I got my own scroll. My name is actually on there, as is the title, but they were done in purple ink which has almost entirely faded by this point. The rest of the ink and paint seem to be holding up pretty well.
image:Alisandre Project 8.jpg|Gift for Baroness Seraphina Maslowska of Bjornsborg, November 2018. I designed it based on her arms, which are red with a gold cross, with a white rose in the center. Thread = Nazli Gelin Garden 5 (my favorite thread!). This is the first time I tried to do tassels like this; I was really pleased how they came out.
image:Alisandre Project 9.jpg|Trim made as a gift for Briony Blaaslagen, December 2018. Again, the design was based on her arms. The design is six pumpkins long (the leaf designs vary). Thread = #10 crochet cotton.
image:Jan - Augmentation.jpg|Jan’s augmentation scroll, 1990. This scroll was designed for this frame, and the words had to fill it *and* flow around the shield in honor point – the design mimicked the augmentation itself, which was in honor point on Jan’s arms. I must have done the calligraphy on this probably four times before I had the best fall of the words on the page. Thank heavens the pen didn’t blot when Mikael and Rebekah signed it or I’d have died having to do it again.
image:Amanda Projects 11.jpg|The Lion medallion I gave Riccardo for speaking as my knight when I was Laureled, 1988
image:Amanda Projects 12.jpg|Subtlety- this was a cake. Just icing for the decor, except the tents were little folds of marzipan. This was for the first Lyonesse.
image:Amanda Projects 13.jpg| Entirely edible except for the thread the marzipan pearls are strung on.
image:Amanda Projects 17.jpg|This was a big cake for Bjornsborg - maybe Mari’s investiture? At any rate, the tree of Bjornsborg had leaves with the arms of all the peers of the barony. Took forever to ice.
image:Amanda Projects 18.jpg|This was the subtlety of Riccardo and Aislinn when they got their court barony. Marzipan painted with food color. Those are actually what their cats looked like.
image:Amanda Projects 19.jpg|Subtlety- a cameo of the Ansteorran achievement. Marzipan painted with food color, including the chain, which had individual marzipan links joined with marzipan rings. You could pick it up.
Image:Amanda Projects 22.jpg|This is the lake nymph subtlety that won the competition at Inman’s Coronation (I think), that I didn’t find out I won until later. Marzipan painted with food color.
image:Amanda Projects 20.jpg|Detail View, Lake Nymph subtlety
image:Amanda Projects 21.jpg|Alisandre making the Lake Nymph subtlety
image:Alisandre Projects 22 .JPG|Acid-etching, scrimshaw, and leatherwork – 1991-ish. Pepin de Moronis had won this dagger from Orm Skjolbidig at his (Pepin’s) first event, and worn it ever since, and gave it to Jan at our wedding feast in honor of years of friendship.
image:Dagger Hilt.jpg| I scrimshawed the handle with the arms of all three men, etched the blade with the Latin for “I have served the noblest of fools and most foolish of nobles,” and made a scabbard. Jan’s worn this a lot, and the scabbard and blade both show some wear.
image:Alisandre Projects 23.JPG|Calligraphy and illumination – the Laurel scroll for Peter of the Golden Isles. September 1988.
image:Alisandre Projects 24.JPG|
image:Zubeydah Achievement by Alisandre.jpg|Achievement for [[Zubeydah]], presented on the occasion of her Elevation to the Pelican.
</gallery>

===Timeline of Activity:===
First event - Bordermarch Melees, April 22, 1983, AS XVII. I camped with my roommate, [[Rosamund Cesane]], and [[Cadfan ap Morgan]]. 
 
Played actively from 1983 to 1994. Had a period of inactivity from about 1994 until about 2015, when we started to play more regularly again. 
 

====Prior Groups:====
* The Shire of the [[Shadowlands]] (1983-1986) 
The Barony of the Sacred Stone (Atlantia) (1986) 
The Barony of [[Bryn Gwlad]] (1986-1990) 
 
[[File:Alisandre Oliphant AOA.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Receiving her Award of Arms, May 12, 1985, from the hands of [[12th Crown|Inman MacMoore and Arrowyn of Emerald Moor]]]]
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Steppes 12th Night, 1985 - I won the edible subtlety competition with a marzipan dragon, which I gave to Tessa. Apparently I introduced Cynric of Bedwyn to Sir Hrothgar of Farley, to whom he was later squired, at that event.
* Premier Artisan of the [[Shadowlands]], Tournament of the Round Table IV, April 1986. Of note: I’m pretty sure that Cynric and I came up with the concept of a titled artisan – we were tired of all the titles going to fighters. He was MOAS of the Shadowlands at the time, and I was the herald, so I designed and registered a badge for the Artisan of the Shadowlands, and he held the first Artisan competition at the Tournament of the Round Table IV in April 1986. I entered a marzipan centaur subtlety and an illuminated, calligraphed sonnet and won the title. Shadowlands had the first titled artisan in the kingdom until Steppes created its Artisan of the Steppes title in 1988.
* [[15th Crown|Inman IV and Drusilla]]’s Coronation, 1986 – I won the edible subtlety competition (marzipan mermaid), but it wasn’t announced, and I didn’t know I’d won until Briony Blaaslagen told me at the [[Bjornsborg]] Baronial Court later that year.
* Artisan of the Shadowlands, Tournament of the Round Table V, April 1987. My entry was the award scroll for the Artisan, so I won it back when I defended my title. NOTE: The third Artisan of the Shadowlands competition was at the Heraldic Collegium in December 1988, and Bird (Hrothgar’s lady) won with a pair of gloves. I lost track of the title after that.
* At the Ladies’ Tournament of Chivalry in 1987, Galen told me that someone had performed a sonnet that I had written to compete in [[Bordermarch]] Bardic the week before and had won Best Poem with it. I have no idea who it was.
* Presented a banner of my design of the full Ansteorran achievement to the kingdom at Queen’s Champion, August 1987. [[Eldric de Charbonneau]] and [[Robin of Gilwell]] carried it into court, furled, and let it fall open before their Majesties. It was presented in Aureliane’s honor, and per my request, they didn’t use my name, because I wanted the attention focused on the banner. NOTE: Prior to this, the only full achievement of the kingdom had been one that Aureliane had drawn. I wanted to make one that included representations of every award in the kingdom (at that point). After the crown started using the banner, full achievements briefly became a “thing,” and I designed Bryn Gwlad’s as well, at the request of the baron and baroness.
* [[Steppes]] Twelfth Night, January 1988 – I won the edible subtlety contest with a subtlety I had made to commemorate Riccardo and Aislinn’s court baronies (marzipan figures of them sitting on a bench).
* [[Steppes]] Warlord, May 1988 – Riccardo di Pisa spoke for me as my Knight when I was made a Laurel, and I gave him a Lion medallion that I had made; it’s of Osage orange wood with an inlaid ebony star and an ivory lion. Years later, after he died, his lady Aislinn gave it to the Order (I think?) – at any rate, it was used by several Lions. I think [[Ivarr Runamagi]] has it now.
* [[Steppes]] Warlord, May 1989 – I was recognized for best story in the Bard of the [[Steppes]] competition (brief 30-year gap). 
* Coronation, April 2019 – I won the hedgehog subtlety competition.
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
 

===Affiliations:===
* [[Jan w Orzeldom]], my lord
* Mistress [[Aureliane Rioghail]] asked me to be her apprentice, and she announced our bond in court at Steppes Warlord in May 1987.
* [[Anne Harper of Eland]] has often acted as my lady in waiting when my lord and I traveled to events with a contingent.
* Bearer of the [[Red Bowl]], and One Of Us.
 

===Mundane Information:===
I am a technical communicator.
 

====Special Needs:====
 

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

[[Category:Bjornsborg]]
[[Category:Bryn Gwlad]]
[[Category:Carving]]
[[Category:Galleries]]
[[Category:Iris of Merit]]
[[Category:Laurels]]
[[Category:Peers]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Persona Stories]]
[[Category:Poetry]]
[[Category:Sacred Stone]]
[[Category:Shadowlands]]
[[Category:Subtleties]]
[[Category:People of Vindheim]]
[[Category:Red Bowl]]

D'mitrii Zinonovich

2026-06-08T16:16:14Z

Zubeydah: /* In Case of Court: */

{{Populace
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| photocaption = Fighting pickups at [[BAM]] 2025 Photo by Jackson Deffner
| location = [[Namron]]-ish
| regname= [https://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Dmitrii%20Zinonovich Dmitrii Zinonovich]
| status = Active
| joindate =
| OP = [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/6667 Dimitri Zenonovich]
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| devicecaption = Argent, a double-headed eagle sable maintaining a warhammer fesswise within a bordure azure.
}}

==Centurion D'mitrii Zinonovich (CSS 199)==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): 'Mitri, Meat-Tree 
Pronouns: 
 

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

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

* Regional Offices Held
**

* Kingdom Offices Held
**
 

===Persona History:===
 

===Interests:===
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
 

====Prior Groups:====
* Kingdom of Calontir
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* 2025 and 2026 Chivalric Kommandante of the [[Free Company]]
* First member of the [[Sanguine Bowl]] to move to Vindheim
*
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
 

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

===Mundane Information:===
 

====Special Needs:====
 

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

[[Category:Centurions]]
[[Category:Free Company]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:People of Vindheim]]
[[Category:Red Bowl]]

Aki Seulf

2026-06-08T16:15:39Z

Zubeydah:

{{Populace
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| photocaption =
| location = [[Bordermarch]]
| regname= [https://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Aki+Seulf Aki Seulf]
| status = Active
| joindate = 2016
| OP = [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/11664 OP]
| device = [[File:Aki Seulf Device.png|x400px]]
| devicecaption = Azure, a sea-wolf Or and on a chief wavy argent two mullets azure.
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==Master Aki Seulf, OM:==
Nickname(s): "Aki the Thronebreaker" 
Previously Known As: Aki Ozurrsson 
Pronouns: He/Him 
 

===Offices:===
* Local:
** Prior [[Bordermarch]] Arts and Science Minister
** Prior [[Bordermarch]] Thrown Weapons Marshal

* Regional

* Kingdom
** Ansteorra Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal
 

===Persona History:===
 

===Interests:===
* Thrown Weapons 
* Archery 
* Woodworking 
* Metalworking 
* Stained glass 
* Islamic Geometry 
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
* Started in the SCA in 2016
* [https://youtu.be/yE3hAjXeNXY?si=KUK3z_l-JzDb07Rt Elevated to the Order of the Mark] on February 14, 2026
 

====Projects:====
* Clothing
** 2023 dying Tunic overdying a T-tunic to black to be warn by the Baron of Bordermarch in court.
** 2021 sewing and dying a yellow linen Islamic head wrap
** 2022 Block printing and sewing a green fighting tunic
** 2018 sewed the silk part of the two dracos used in Master Beau's Laurel elevation.
 
* Blacksmithing
** 2018 Made 2 sets of soulpad tent spikes. Large loop with tapered point out of 1/2" rebar
** 2021 Added edges and heat tempered 7 throwing axes and 7 throwing knives
** 2019 30 rams horn rope holders with tapered tips on both ends
** 2018 25 bottle openers used as largess
 
*Woodworking
** 2017 Made a canvas viking A frame tent with wooden frame carved with dragon heads
** 2018 part of a team making large 6 panel chests
** 2018 Made 8 round ottomans
** 2019 made six 6-panel chests to for prize baskets for WotR
** 2021 my first Manjour wood screen attempt (failed)
** 2021 Finished my largest Manjour wood screen
** 2022 Made a set of two small Manjour wood screens
** 2023 (in progress) making a large Manjour wood screen and experimenting with how glass might have been added. This screen also features a Ansteorrann Black Star
 
* Cooking
** 2021 Pickling root vegetables and peppers
** 2020 grew and dehydrated cooking herbs.
 
* Painting
** 2022 Painted and oiled 2 breakdown chairs made by Lothiar of Stargate
** 2020 Painted a 6-fold Islamic Geometry piece on canvas in blues and gold that is currently on display at the Beaumont Children's Museum
** 2020 Painted a 6-fold Islamic Geometry piece on paper in golds and blacks as a gift for Baroness [[Gabrielle de Lacy]]
 
* Thrown Weapons
** 2018 Built 2 target stands for Bordermarch for thrown weapons based off the one gifted to Bordermarch by Captain [[Ryan Savage]] and painted all 3 in Bordermarch style
** 2023 Painted and leather wove a pass down spear for Ravens Fort Defender of the Fort
** 2020 Designed a a display piece for Namron that has an axe that can not be removed from the target
** 2020 Made a human target with apple on head out of a mannequin. Painted face. Sadly she soon after got a knife in the face
** 2022 Painted [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]]
** 2022 Painted [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]]
** 2022 Painted [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]]
 
* Other:
** Islamic Geometry: 2020 taught a 4 fold Islamic geometry class via zoom.
** Stained Glass: 2020 Made a piece for Stable Swap for Baron [[Micolay Haiduk]] of his device
** Weapons: 2017 made 3 youth boffer weapons
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
[[File:Blackfox Awards Image.jpg|200px|thumb|left|AS 56 William Blackfox Award Nominee]]
* Brought thrown weapons to War of the Rams (Bordermarch)
* November 3, 2018 - Became a Thrown Weapons Marshal
* Autocrated Twelfth Night Bordermarch 2019
* Creator of [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]] Competition
* Creator of [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]] competition
* Creator of [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]] competition
* Nominated for the [https://www.sca.org/the-william-blackfox-awards/ William Blackfox Award] A.S. 56 for Poetry for a song co-written with [[Agnes Pickel]] titled "Deep in Ansteorra"
* Sexiest Legs of the Highland games (Bordermarch) 2019-6-22
* Jeweled Pillar of Bordermarch 2018

 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Jeweled Pillar of Bordermarch 2018
* Commended by the Board of Directors, July 2024

 

===Mundane Information:===
Personal website: jamesallenking.com
 

====Affiliations:====
Member of [[Company of St. Sebastian]]
 

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

[[Category:Arc D'Or]]
[[Category:Bordermarch]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Wiki Editors]]
[[Category:People of Vindheim]]
[[Category:Red Bowl]]

Kormakr Mikjallson

2026-06-08T16:15:08Z

Zubeydah: /* In Case of Court: */

{{Populace
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| photocaption = Wiesenfeuer Yule, 2024 Photo by [[Zubeydah]]
| location = [[Elfsea]]
| regname= [http://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Kormakr%20vaeringi%20Mikjalsson Kormákr væringi Mikjálsson]
| status = Active
| joindate = 2005
| OP = [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10606 Kormakr Mikjallson]
| device = [[File:Kormakr Mikjallson Device.png|x400px]]
| devicecaption = Or, a Thor's hammer between in chief two women addorsed, the dexter maintaining a drinking horn and the sinister maintaining an apple sable.
}}

==Riddari Kormakr Mikjallson, CSM #151, KSCA==
Previously Known As: Bulwyi Swordbreaker (not chosen; rather, earned at a newbie tournament in Mendersham) 
Nickname(s): 
Pronouns: He/Him/Dude/Fella 
 

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

===Offices:===
* Local Offices
** Prior Deputy Knight Marshal, Barony of [[Elfsea]]

* Kingdom Offices
** Kingdom Armored Marshal, July 2024 - Present
 

===Persona History:===
9th century "Norse" who roams and travels about learning, misbehaving, shenanigating, having a good time. Currently deep into Slavic lands after serving on the Guard. 
 

===Interests:===
* Armored Combat
* Service
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
First event: Pa D' Arms in [[Adlersruhe]], ages ago. 
Elevation: [[Marata]] Midwinter Melees, January 2025: [https://youtu.be/fCC7ogfUptY?feature=shared Video Link Here] 
Spoke at the Elevation of [[Koia Karasova]] when she was made a Laurel. 
 

====Prior Groups:====
* [[Mendersham]]
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
====[[Gilyan Alienora of Clonmacnoise]]====
(These words by Her Royal Majesty Gilyan are carved in runes upon the scabbard of the given to Kormakr at his elevation - his Queen's personal sword - Amberstar.) 
KORMAKR MIKJALLSON 
Long-serving in war’s fray 
is this feeder of ravens, 
a stalwart shield companion, 
a sage-gift giver; 
ring-givers skjaldborg. 
He is known by all as 
soft spoken, fiercely loyal 
unmatched hearth-master. 
we call him treasure-sender. 
Such a bold spirit as sagas tell of, 
and other men strive to be! 
We hold him among the highest 
a true beadu-gesith. 
We call him Riddari, and with his oath, 
his Amberstar shall forever 
be at the call of the lion. 
King and Queen 
Jean Paul and Gilyan 
have adorned him 
with winter’s gird and summer’s torc. 
Thus they proclaim 
from their high mead-seat. 
Kormakr is our sword-sworn 
now and forever! 
 

====[[Zubeydah]]====
03/31/2020: So those of you who know me well, know that I have anxiety. It is worsened by solo travel, not having a specific place to be / tasks to do. When I am feeling a little adrift, it can be overwhelming. I travelled out of state to Steppes in 2018, for the Step-Down court of our [[79th Crown]], [[Jason Drysdale]] and [[Margherita de Mantua]], where that year's Sable Swap gift exchange was occurring. The drive down had been in the dark and I was feeling very anxious, on the edge of a panic attack. I was standing in the main hall, overwhelmed and trembling. Kormakr noticed. Now, I had met him previously, but I would not describe us as friends, or knowing each other well whatsoever. But he noticed, and he came over. He is a physically large and imposing gentleman, but he took care to approach me in a gentle manner. In a quiet voice, he asked me if I was okay. I responded that I was not. He asked me what he could do to help. While I am NOT a person who allows casual physical touch, I asked him if I could have a hug. I just needed to feel safe for a moment, and he gave off such an air of concern and kindness, that I knew it would help. He gave me that hug, and then asked again: What else could he do to help? He assisted me with my basket, and got me set up in a corner of the room, when I indicated that would be appreciated. Kormakr then told me he would come and check on me later, to make sure I was okay - but that if I needed anything in the mean time, to seek him out - and then followed up on that promise later in the day. As I have said: He did not know me well. He did not see a dear friend in need - just someone who was floundering. That kindness and that awareness of others greatly impressed me. This man is Knightly - for his courtesy, his service, and his kindness. I cannot speak to his Prowess on the field - but I will tell you he is a champion of those who are weak, or helpless or in need.
[[File:Kormakr Mikjallson Armored.jpg|200px|thumb|left|]]
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Expert in assembling and disassembling thrones
* Entourage for innumerable Reigns at the Kingdom and Principality level
* Set up and tear down crew at most events he attends
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Western Tower, granted by Daire and Druinne
* MOG Cog, awarded by [[Liondragon Guard]] Captain [[Ludeweicus von Liechtenstein]] in 2011
* Pronounced 'One of Us!' and granted membership in the Order of the [[Crimson Bowl]], by [[2nd Vindheim Coronet|Jean-Paul and Gilyan]]
 
[[File:Kormakr and Daffyd.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Kormakr & Daffyd]]
===Affiliations:===
* [[House Whittaker]]
** Squire to Count [[Daffyd ap Whittaker]]
* Liondragon Guard
* M.A.F.I.A.
 

===Mundane Information:===
 

====Special Needs:====
 

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

[[Category:Centurions]]
[[Category:Elfsea]]
[[Category:Liondragon Guard]]
[[Category:Knights]]
[[Category:MAFIA]]
[[Category:Mooneschadowe]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Peers]]
[[Category:PPI]]
[[Category:People of Vindheim]]
[[Category:Red Bowl]]

Adelaide Sarsfield

2026-06-08T16:14:38Z

Zubeydah: /* In Case of Court: */

{{OOKP
|photo = [[File:Adelaide Sarsfield Portrait.jpg]]
| photocaption =
| location = Cum an Iolair, Calontir
| regname= [http://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Adelaide%20Sarsfield Adelaide Sarsfield]
| status = Active
| joindate = 1993
| OP = [https://op.calontir.org/persona.php?p=4418 Calontir OP]
| device = [[File:Adelaide Sarsfield Device.png|x400px]]
| devicecaption = Per chevron argent and azure, two fleurs-de-lys sable and a martlet argent.
}}

==Honorable Lady Adelaide Sarsfield, Candidate-Elect to the Order of the Pelican==
Previously Known As: Annalee 
Nickname(s): Badelaide 
Pronouns: She/Her 
 

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

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Minister of Children, Barony of [[Eldern Hills]], in the 1990s.
** Minister of Children, Cum an Iolair, Calontir, 2014 - 2016
** Minister of Arts & Sciences, Cum an Iolair, Calontir, 2019 - Present

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Minister of Children, Kingdom of Calontir, 2016 - 2019
 

===Persona History:===
14th-15th Century England 
 

===Interests:===
* Children's Activities
* Fiber Arts
* Small Metals
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
First Event: [[Eldern Hills]] Baronial, 1993 
Lived in Ansteorra from 1993 - 2002. Took a break due to family for a time. 
Moved to Calontir and began participating again from 2015 - present. 
 

====Prior Groups:====
* Barony of [[Eldern Hills]], Ansteorra
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
* [http://calontiri.info/index.php?title=Adelaide_Sarsfield Calontir Wiki Entry]
 

====[[Zubeydah]]====
I met this good gentle at the 2020 Northkeep wInterKingdom, during the pre-event setup. She and a friend were there in the main hall, busily setting up huge, round tables that were as tall as they were. I was delighted to meet this ex-pat of Ansteorra, presently living in Calontir - her demeanor was merry and she happily labored to help the event, although she was attending wInterKingdom not as an instructor or staff member, but simply as a student. When I learned from asking her, and others, that this was her fourth wInterKingdom, and that she just liked to help out her neighbors, I was impressed! 
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Competed in the 2014 Queen's Prize Tournament, entering a card woven bag. Sponsored by HE Marguerite des Baux.
* Entered the Blank Border competition at Kris Kinder, 2019, in Calontir.
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
 

===Affiliations:===
* Apprentice to Mistress Lillian Bowyer
 

===Mundane Information:===
 

====Special Needs:====
 

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

[[Category:Calontir]]
[[Category:Eldern Hills]]
[[Category:Out of Kingdom]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:People of Vindheim]]
[[Category:Red Bowl]]

Adelaide Sarsfield

2026-06-08T16:10:52Z

Zubeydah: /* Honorable Lady Adelaide Sarsfield */

{{OOKP
|photo = [[File:Adelaide Sarsfield Portrait.jpg]]
| photocaption =
| location = Cum an Iolair, Calontir
| regname= [http://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Adelaide%20Sarsfield Adelaide Sarsfield]
| status = Active
| joindate = 1993
| OP = [https://op.calontir.org/persona.php?p=4418 Calontir OP]
| device = [[File:Adelaide Sarsfield Device.png|x400px]]
| devicecaption = Per chevron argent and azure, two fleurs-de-lys sable and a martlet argent.
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==Honorable Lady Adelaide Sarsfield, Candidate-Elect to the Order of the Pelican==
Previously Known As: Annalee 
Nickname(s): Badelaide 
Pronouns: She/Her 
 

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

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Minister of Children, Barony of [[Eldern Hills]], in the 1990s.
** Minister of Children, Cum an Iolair, Calontir, 2014 - 2016
** Minister of Arts & Sciences, Cum an Iolair, Calontir, 2019 - Present

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Minister of Children, Kingdom of Calontir, 2016 - 2019
 

===Persona History:===
14th-15th Century England 
 

===Interests:===
* Children's Activities
* Fiber Arts
* Small Metals
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
First Event: [[Eldern Hills]] Baronial, 1993 
Lived in Ansteorra from 1993 - 2002. Took a break due to family for a time. 
Moved to Calontir and began participating again from 2015 - present. 
 

====Prior Groups:====
* Barony of [[Eldern Hills]], Ansteorra
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
* [http://calontiri.info/index.php?title=Adelaide_Sarsfield Calontir Wiki Entry]
 

====[[Zubeydah]]====
I met this good gentle at the 2020 Northkeep wInterKingdom, during the pre-event setup. She and a friend were there in the main hall, busily setting up huge, round tables that were as tall as they were. I was delighted to meet this ex-pat of Ansteorra, presently living in Calontir - her demeanor was merry and she happily labored to help the event, although she was attending wInterKingdom not as an instructor or staff member, but simply as a student. When I learned from asking her, and others, that this was her fourth wInterKingdom, and that she just liked to help out her neighbors, I was impressed! 
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Competed in the 2014 Queen's Prize Tournament, entering a card woven bag. Sponsored by HE Marguerite des Baux.
* Entered the Blank Border competition at Kris Kinder, 2019, in Calontir.
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
 

===Affiliations:===
* Apprentice to Mistress Lillian Bowyer
 

===Mundane Information:===
 

====Special Needs:====
 

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

[[Category:Calontir]]
[[Category:Eldern Hills]]
[[Category:Out of Kingdom]]
[[Category:People]]

Zubeydah Al-Badawiyyah

2026-06-06T17:48:03Z

Zubeydah: /* Competitions Entered/Displayed: */

{{Populace
|photo = [[File:Zubeydah Elevation - Portrait by Francesca di Lucca.png|x400px]]
| photocaption = Elevation to the Order of the Pelican, July 2021. Photo by [[Francesca di Lucca]]
| location = [[Vindheim]] / Northern Region Claimed by [[Mooneschadowe]] Dwells in [[Northkeep]]
| regname= [http://oanda.sca.org/oanda_name.cgi?p=Zubaydah%20al-Badawiyyah Zubaydah al-Badawiyyah]
| status = Active
| joindate = June 14, 1986
| OP = [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Zubaydah%20al-Badawiyyah&id=4903 Kingdom of Ansteorra] 
[http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=10325 Kingdom of the Outlands]
| device = [[File:Zubeydah Achievement by Alisandre.jpg|x350px]]
|devicecaption = Azure, an ewer bendwise within an orle argent. Achievement by [[Alisandre Oliphant]]}}

== Her Excellency, Zubeydah Hanim, OP, Bastion of Vindheim==
While her registered name is Zubaydah, she prefers the alternate spelling, Zubeydah. 
'''Nicknames, Known-Bys, and Odd Titles: '''
* Zuzu (This nickname was given by [[Sigen Fridreksdottir]], and is welcome and makes her smile.) (Beydah is NOT her name. Zub is RIGHT OUT.)
* On the Armour Archive, she holds the title of Dark Overlord Chick of the Universe and is best known for her summary and index of The St Florian Project by Robert MacPhereson '''([[File:The St Florian Project - A Summary of Work.pdf]]).'''
* Zubeydah uses the Turkish title for Peerage, "Hanim."
 
'''Previously Known As:''' When she first started in the SCA in the Outlands, she used Kestrel of Ravenshold. 
'''Pronunciation:'''zoo-BAY-dah AL-bah-dah-WEE-yuh 
'''Pronouns:''' She/Her 
====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
The following badge associated with this name was registered in February of 2022 (via Ansteorra): Sable, a ray of the sun issuant from sinister chief argent. 
Zubeydah enjoys telling the story of how this badge came to be inspired by [[Kassandra De Haas]] and you should totally ask her some time. 

====Achievement:====
Mantling: Argent goutty azure, and Azure 
Helm: Persian helm argent, faces affronty 
Crest: Dexter human hand holding a quill, writing upon a page, argent 
Coronet: Baronial with six points topped with pearls 
Dexter Supporter: Domestic cat rampant guardant sable, armed and orbed gules, maintaining a book Or 
Sinister Supporter: Griffin rampant guardant sable, armed and orbed gules, maintaining a book Or 
Motto: That which is not written is forgotten 
Notes: Compartment is a pile of books and scrolls. A wreath of Pelican feathers encircles the arms. 
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Prior [[Northkeep]] Baronial Waterbearer
** Prior Interim Chronicler, Barony of [[Northkeep]], June 2021 - February 2022

* Regional Offices Held
** Prior Northern Regional Waterbearer (Warranted Office - 2003-2004)

* Principality Offices Held
** ER Deputy Seneschal, June 2023 - December 2023 (While Princess Emmelina had to step out of the role to serve as Coronet)
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius and Deanna]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Sanguine Highnesses, [[2nd Vindheim Coronet|Jean-Paul and Gilyan]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[3rd Vindheim Coronet|Micauley Morison and Caterina Giovanni]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[4th Vindheim Coronet|Skeggi Berbeinn Sebbason ins Sterka and Emmelina de Medeland]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[5th Vindheim Coronet|Romanius II and Deanna II]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[6th Vindheim Coronet|Dafydd Whitacre and Octavia de Verdon]]
** Gifts Liaison for There Serene Highnesses, [[8th Vindheim Coronet|Micauley Morison II and Caterina Giovanni II]]
** Special Deputy to the Seneschal, December 2023 - present.

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Prior Waterbearer's Guild Vscribe (non-warranted office - 2 years)
** Prior Scribal Guild Vscribe (Warranted Office - 3 years): Tripled the number of featured original works, created the [http://scribe.ansteorra.org/library/index.htm Charter Library] and [http://scribe.ansteorra.org/insignia/index.htm Insignia Library]
** Prior Vscribe to the Historian's Office (Warranted Office - 2 years)
** Special Deputy to the Exchequer, Secondary Signatory, 2021 - December 2023
** Site Administrator - Ansteorra Wiki, 2011 to Present
** Kingdom Historian, September 2019 - Present
 

===Persona History:===
Born without many prospects, she was affianced at an early age to a wealthy merchant. At his urging, she and her family accompanied her fiance on a mercantile venture to the Middle East. The caravan was attacked. She was the sole survivor, left for dead. Found by a wandering tribe of nomads led by Sir Haroun ibn al-Dhi'b al-Abyadh of the Outlands, she was rescued from the cruel sands of the desert and nursed back to health. She was given the name Zubeydah by Haroun. Her restless spirit did not allow her to accept his hospitality for long, and earned her the name 'al-Badawiyyah' - the Wanderer. She left the deserts and found a home in Ansteorra, where she was captured, body and heart, by an unusually well-dressed Ostrogoth named [[Abe Vivitar Von Gebric]] 
 

===Interests:===
* Waterbearing (alas, not able to actively do so any more due to physical limitations)
* Service through Arts:
** Primary: Lampwork & Jewelrymaking
** Secondary: Silk Banners, Block Printing, (electronic) Heraldic Art
* Coordinating Gift and Prize Baskets; SCA Fundraising
* Cooking / Baking / Confectionary
* SCA-focused Web Design/Administration/Data Collection: Event, local group and Guild websites, photo albums, web graphic design. Administrator of the Kingdom Wiki. Editor-in-Chief, [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FUOiGt6iDnW8t1WuC66Q6jJ_AUqo8kBKwTMCi1epJUw/edit?usp=sharing Chronology of the Northern Region]
 
===Timeline of Activity:===
====1986 - 2005 ====
[[File:Affirmation.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Affirmation of Handfasting, artwork by Nahama Joy (Adelaide)]]
1986: Zubeydah's first SCA event was on 1986-06-14, in the brand-new Kingdom of the Outlands: their first Crown Tournament in which Gunwalt was crowned king. Her clearest memory of that event was the first Royal Court, and everyone present singing the anthem of the Kingdom of Atenvelt as a form of good-bye. She was only active in the SCA in the Outlands for about 6 months. (As the majority of her family lives in the [[Outlands]], she can be seen at events there on rare occasions for special events.) 
2000: Living in California, Zubeydah is invited by her family to attend the Estrella War. As several of the Household are participating in the combats, she gets an introduction to Waterbearing at the hands of Baroness Dovita of Al-Barran. 
2001: Having moved to Oklahoma in October of the prior year, Zubeydah seeks out the SCA in the fall/winter of 2001. She meets Northkeep's Hospitaler, Amanda Blackwolf, who provides contact information for the Barony. 
2002: Zubeydah attends a few hours of [[Northkeep Castellan]], and is also able to make it to the [[Baroness' Toy Tourney]] and King's College, which is held in Namron. There, she meets [[Dyan du Lac Calendre]] who makes a very strong impression on her with her artistry and more importantly, her kindness. She regularly attends Fighter Practices and Populace meetings in the Barony. At three Fighter Practices, she hosts informal Middle Eastern Dance classes. She also begins charter painting. 
2003: In January, Zubeydah attends and teaches at wInterkingdom Collegium for the first time. In February, she heads back to Estrella War, where she demonstrates the fine art of well Equipped Waterbearing, for which she receives wordfame in the Kingdom of the Outlands, and Northkeep receives funds from the Volunteer hours she put in. At Crown Tournament that year, Zubeydah is called into court, all the while silently cursing that she had not taken the Introduction to Court class offered by [[Etienne De Saint Amaranth]], because she had no idea what to do... At Castellan, she focuses on waterbearing and chatting with the fighters. "I simply ensure that my friends leave the field with as much honor as when they entered," is the epic comment by [[Owen ap Aeddan]]. Abe meets Amanda's husband, Thormund Blackwolf, and they realize they knew each other from youth, and from the Army. At Castellan, they are introduced by [[Balvin Thorfinnsson]] to Hersir [[Thorgrim Bjornson]] and Baroness [[Sigen Fridreksdottir]], who welcome Abe and Zubeydah into their camp, provide them with a fire, feast, and fellowship. Fall brings Mooneschadowe Guardian, and Zubeydah meets Ollj and Mylicent, who are awesome. Later in the evening, [[Owen ap Aeddan]] presents Zubeydah with a blade, saying "This was given to me by [[47th Crown|Patrick Michael]], during his fifth reign as King. When he gave it to me, he told me that my presence and participation made the game better for him. Zubeydah, you make the game better for me, with all that you do. I'd want you to have this." Late in the evening, Zubeydah gets to chat with Master [[Tarl Godric the Brokentoe]], and hear the tale of the Ansteorran Adventuring Hat. The following day, Zubeydah receives her official Non-Contact Authorization Card, signed by the Northern Regional Knight Marshal, [[Owen ap Aeddan]]. In October, Protectorate brings new opportunities and challenges. [[Thorgrim Bjornson]] gives Zubeydah a Gryphon medallion, in thanks for her efforts and in solidarity for efforts towards a Principality in the region. She visits Oxlande's vigil and is quite impressed by all the panoply, and meets [[Niccolaia Valore]] for the first time, who very kindly spends several hours mentoring Zubeydah on charter painting. In December, another wInterKingdom is held. Zubeydah hosts two classes for youth, and one for adults. Zubeydah is named a '''Master Waterbearer''' and the '''Northern Regional Waterbearer''' in court by the Kingdom Chirugeon and Baron of Northkeep, [[Ainar Magnusson]]. 
[[File:Zubeydah Pelican Scroll - by Franchesca and Thomas.png|200px|thumb|left| Patent of Arms created by [[Francesca di Lucca]] & [[Thomas de Groet]]]]
2004: Zubeydah attends several work sessions in Talequah with [[House Halfiras]]. At Kingdom Arts & Sciences/ Mooneschadowe Tribute to Ansteorra, Zubeydah teaches a class on waterbearing, and is able to certify several folks for their non-combatant authorizations. Master Oxlade's beer flows "like a happy brown river" and puts Abe under its spell. Event Reviews:
[[Event Review - Northkeep Castellan 2004 - by Zubeydah|Castellan]], [[Event Review - Argent Anniversary 2004 - by Zubeydah|Ansteorra's Argent Anniversary]] [[Event Review - Queens Champion 2004 - by Zubeydah|Queen's Champion]], [[Event Review - Mooneschadowe Guardian 2004 - by Zubeydah|Mooneschadowe Triumphe]], [[Event Review - Namron Protectorate 2004 - by Zubeydah|Namron Protectorate]], [[Event Review - Weisenfeuer Yule 2004 - by Zubeydah|Wiesenfeur Yule]]
 
2005: Event Reviews: [[Event Review - Estrella War 2005 - by Zubeydah|Estrella War]], [[Event Review - Northkeep Castellan 2005 - by Zubeydah|Northkeep Castellan]], [[Event Review - Mooneschadowe Guardian 2005 - by Zubeydah|Mooneschadowe Guardian]], [[Event Review - Namron Protectorate 2005 - by Zubeydah|Namron Protectorate]], [[Event Review - Chemin Noir Fair of the Harvest 2005 - by Zubeydah|Chemin Noir's Fair of the Harvest]]
 
====2006- 2019====
2006: A freezing Estrella War makes for a miserable Zu, but happy memories getting to watch her brother Nathaniel take the field. March brings the Northern Regional War Practice, and Northkeep fields a large number of fighters, with Zubeydah happioly playing shutterbug. That summer, attends local fighter practices, teaching Middle Eastern Dance on a regular basis, and does a portrait session with the local fighters in July. The Canton of Chemin Noir, informally adopted by [[House Halfiras]], holds its second Fair of the Harvest. Again, Halfiras provides all of the champion scrolls and prize baskets. As a thank you, the Canton gives Zubeydah a Sable Crane for her service to the group. Namron Protectorate is the site of [[The Laureling Ceremony of Magdalena da Cadamosto]]. Zubeydah asks what she can do to help at the vigil and is given a question in reply: "How much chocolate can you make?" The answer is: Three laden table's worth... wInterKingdom is held in December, and Zubeydah creates an original scroll for a Caisteal Cridhe that is given to Nicol MacKnockard and is there to witness when a friend from House Halfiras receives their Award of Arms. This is also the first year that [[Ian Dun Gillan]] as Baron initiates the tradition of the [[Hero's Portion]]. She also attends Wiesenfeuer Yule, and having little to do that day, spends the time painting charters at the scribal table. 
 
2007: Attends and teaches at wInterKingdom. At Castellan, stands as a Vigil guard for the elevation of [[Rhiannon Redwulf]], as Mooneschadowe reminded her that she was "one of them" whether she lived there or not. Skorragardr Axeman brings an artistic inspiration, getting to meet Aethelstan Aethelmearson, who patiently shows her how to do a tiny piece of cutwork. Brings her beloved Abe to Namron Medfaire, along with his daughter. The best times are always at Mooneschadowe's Triumphe of the Eclipse, and this year she gets to witness all manner of joyful things. Northkeep Dionadair is part demo, part A&S, part competition, and entirely confusing to the Mormon Missionaries that stumbled across us at the park. At Namron Beltane, performs in a bardic competition for the first time ever. Attends Wiesenfuer Baronial and witnesses Much Smiting by Owen. At Eldern Hills Samhain, she gets to witness the investiture of the new Baron & Baroness, Braum & Audrella. Wiesenfeuer Yule closes out the year. 
 
2008: Attended Kingdom Arts & Sciences, Spring Coronation, Queen's Champion, Winter War Maneuvers, Mooneschadowe Triumphe of the Eclipse, Fair of the Harvest. At Eldern Hills Samhain, speaks the memory of her father at the memorial fire. 
 
2009: Travels down to Steppes 12th Night to witness the elevation to the Order of the Pelican of Vanessa de Verona. 
 
2010: Battlemoor 
 
2011: Coordinated a gift basket for Lillies War. Took photos at Northkeep WinterKingdom, Namron Beltane and an unknown Wiesenfeuer event. 
 
2012: Attended an event in the Outlands to witness the elevation to the Order of the Pelican of her brother, [http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=1938 Oliver Mordrake], and became a Protege to Mistress [http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=2365 Suilla de Cordoba]. 
 
2013: Provided cookies for the bake sale at Northkeep wInterKingdom. Attended Battlemoor in the Outlands. Provided desserts for a Noble's Luncheon at Wiesenfeuer Baronial. 
 
2015: Taught at Northkeep wInterKingdom and donated to the bake sale. 
 
2017: Northkeep wInterKingdom, Mooneschadowe Triumphe. 
 
2018: wInterKingdom, Wisenfeuer Yule. Took part in the Sable Swap for the first time. 
2019: Super busy year! Took photos at : Eldern Hills Artisan, Eldern Hills Samhain, Namron Beltane, Namron Protectorate, Provincial Games, Axeman, Crown Tournament, Coronation of Vladislav and Margaret, Ansteorra 40th Year, Wiesenfeur Baronial, Wiesenfeuer Yule. 
 

====2020-2024====
2020: Provincial Games, Steppes 12th Night, wInterKingdom - Covid Lockdown 
 
2021: Northkeep Castellan, Eldern Hills Samhain, Myrgenfield Collegium, Vindheim Premier Coronet Tourney, Wiensefeuer Yule, [[Zubeydah's Elevation to the Order of the Pelican]] at Eldern Hills A Day In The Park. Major projects include creating a [[Vindheim Royal Treasures|banner]] for the Principality, presented at [[Vindheim Premier Coronet Tourney]]. 
 
2022: Chemin Noir Fair of the Harvest, Elfsea Defender (first Pelican circle!!), Fall Crown Tournament, Kingdom A&S, King's College, Northkeep Castellan, Provincial Games, Vindheim Summer Coronet Tourney, Two Bards & Two Artisans, Vindheim goes to Valor, Vindheim Missile Academy, Wiensefeuer Baronial, Winter War Maneuvers, Wyldewood Northern Border Skirmishes and Winter Coronet Tourney.
Mooneschadowe Trade Days is the BEST DARNED EVENT EVER! Outfoxed by [[Nicaise Synger]], trading buttons for garb with wide-eyed newcomers, sending a full set of her beloved Abe's armor to Mooneschadowe, getting bees from [[Asha of Mooneschadowe]] and a multitude of stamps from [[Kyrus Logisson]]... it is a day of laughter and loot, tavern brawls and law changes, and art-as-largess! 
 
2023: In January, Zubeydah travels to Calontir Clothiers to speak on behalf of Laurel Candidate [[Hugo van Harlo]]. Northkeep Castellan brings another [[The Hero's Portion|Hero's Portion]] and a first effort to utilize a massive wood block Centurion Eagle textile stamp made by [[Kyrus Logisson]]. A second more successful stamping session is completed at King's College. In May, she journeyed down to [[Steppes]] Warlord, honored to speak on behalf of [[Livia da Nicolosi]]. July brings a journey to witness Ansteorran history made right and due honors given, when she travels to meet her Pelican brother, Baron [[Edwin FitzLloyd]] in the Barony of Steppes at their Artisan event. Mooneschadowe Trade Days is a joy and a delight as always, and she completes trades with many a newcomer and a friend. Namron selects [[Will Rogers Boy Scout Camp]] as the site of their Fall Protectorate event, but Zubeydah must sends words for Laurel candidate [[Dominique Michelle le Vasseur]], rather than deliver them herself when she falls ill. 
 
2024: Teaches at Northkeep's wInterkingdom Collegium. Travels southward to [[Bryn Gwlad]] [[Candlemas]] for the elevation of [[Anne von Wiese]]. Displays for the first time ever at [[Laurel's Prize Tourney]], held in [[Mooneschadowe]], showcasing works in lampworking, jewelry making, silk painting, illumination, and textile block printing. Thanks to mobility help from several good gentles and friends, including [[Charles the Grey]], [[Malcom MacCormack]] and [[Koke Gan]], was able to attend Wiesenfeuer Baronial. Served as Gate Coordinator for Northkeep Castellan, assembling a wonderful team of folks. Succumbed to illness and wasn't able to finish the day. Lots of help from friends to get packed and loaded up, especially Charles and Koke (yet again!). Helped with some scribal on a surprise for Their Excellencies, Perrin & Jehanne, which was presented in court. Spends the day at Summer Crown Tournament taking portraits and candid photos, and celebrates the success of Jean-Paul and Gilyan becoming Heirs to the Throne. Travels down to Ardmore for Vindheim Summer Coronet, bringing decor for the Vigil of [[Marcus von Fürth]]. Back in Ardmore only weeks later, attends the first Vindheim Academia della Spada and sits Gate, then hosts an all day Wiki information table. Gets to witness [[Caterina Giovanni]] being given [[The Little White Scarf]]! At the (much appreciated!!) invitation of Mistress [[Beatrix Alfray]], travels down to distant [[Ffynnon Gath]] for Ansteorra Kingdom Arts & Sciences. There, displays Finnish & Hiberno-Norse beads, gets to shadow-judge with [[John of Severn]], and welcome a new sister of the flock, [[Margery Gilroy]]. Mooneschadowe Trade Days is always an awesome event, and there, she made lots of trades but took few photos... but made up for that at the joint event of Namron Protectorate & the Coronation of our [[89th Crown]], Jean-Paul & Gilyan. There, she swore fealty as a Pelican and as a member of the Populace. At Gilyan's Queen's Champion event, was moved to tears by witnessing (for the first time!!) the rapier community singing to the Queen. For the [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]], another first: Entered the Coronet Lyst with [[Fyn Alreksson]], who fought his way to the semi-finals. It was a joyful day with many people providing support through the labor of their hands and the love of their hearts. Wiesenfeuer Yule brought the privilege of speaking for Baroness [[Beatrix Funtyn]] during her elevation to the Order of the Laurel. 
 

====2025 - Present====
2025: Marata Midwinter Melees provided the opportunity for service as entourage for Her Majesty Gilyan and the [https://youtu.be/fCC7ogfUptY?feature=shared privilege of speaking] on behalf of [[Kormakr Mikjallson]]. (Link contains entire ceremony). Braving dense fog, Zubeydah heads south to Duncan, Oklahoma, to Laurel's Prize Tourney, displaying her work in the fields of block printing, lampworking and jewelrymaking. Wonderful conversations are had with several Laurels, including Mistress [[Kaitlyn McKenna]], Mistress [[Ebergardis von Zell]], Mistress [[Osanna van der Linden]], Master [[Haraldr Bassi]], Master [[Beorhlic Folcwineson]] and Mistress [[Nafisa al-Nadiyah]]. Each gives encouragement in their own way, and two challenge her to enter Kingdom Arts & Sciences. The Crown and Heir of Ansteorra and Coronet of Vindheim travel Northward to the Falcon lands of Calontir for Winter War Maneuvers, and Zubeydah makes that journey as well, serving as entourage and taking photos. The pomp and circumstance of the Final Court of Jean-Paul & Gilyan and the Coronation of Jason and Marguerita lure Zubeydah southward in April. May is busy, with first Namron Beltane, then Queen's Champion (hosted by Northkeep) and Castellan. Entered the Vindheim Premiere Arts & Sciences Competition at [[Vindheim Missile Academy II]]. Event photography and Vigil NOMS at Wiesenfeur Baronial, joyously celebrating the elevation to the Order of Chivalry of [[Damon Xanthus]], and bearing witness to two new [[Order of the Mark of Ansteorra|Marks]] being made: [[Kajira Camber]] and [[Kyrus Logisson]]. The small but mighty Oak Springs hosts the Principality at June's Coronet Tourney, and Zubeydah celebrates as Micauley and Caterina are successful once more. In July, she travels down to Wiesenfeur to visit and record history shared by two Ansteorran giants: [[Orm Skjoldbidig]] and [[Megan Andoniel of Glengalen]]. August brings a wonderful road-trip with friends [[Koke Gan]] and [[Serena de Fleuris]] down to [[Steppes]] Artisan, where she enters the competition with a display of block printing, jewelry and lampwork. At evening Court, she is named the 37th [[Artisans of the Steppes|Steppes Artisan]]!! Staying true to her pledge made at Laurel's Prize Tourney, Zubeydah enters Kingdom Arts & Sciences with a display focused on Hiberno-Norse beads, receiving a 10 for complexity, and a Pilgrim's Badge for her overall score of 43. Documents not one, two, or three elevations at Namron Protectorate, but four! Writes a missive aimed at newcomers who might be confused by the "conflict" between the King and Queen at Court to help them understand "step-down schtick." Journeys to Steppes for Coronation, receiving a Golden Star from Jason & Marguerita. There, she also presents her Sable Swap gift to [[Delfina de Borja]] - a painted silk banner of her device. Though rain threatens, Zubeydah would not - could not - miss the Final Triumphe of the Province of Mooneschadowe, her adoptive home. The opportunity to serve comes in a gate shift with [[Alice Levine]], and the day is a lazy one, filled with excellent conversations. At evening court, [[Nalka Um Al-Jafna]], knowing Abe isn't present to walk Zu in to court, asks if Mooneschadowe can do so in his stead -- and when the Prince and Princess of Vindheim call her into Their presence, the Province shows up in force to walk her in. (oh the feels. ALL. THE. FEELS.) There, she receives a custom made piece by the hands of Alex the Scribe, specially commissioned as insignia for the Tenne Company of Vindheim. The year closes out with Skorragardr Axeman and Wiesenfeuer Yule. 
 
2026: In January, travels down to the Steppes for 12th Night, where she gets to spend time chatting with Master [[Edwin FitzLloyd]], Duke [[Lloyd von Eaker]] and Duchess [[Joselyn Allyne Reynard]]. At evening Feast, she is invited to join their Excellencies of the Steppes at High Table - a first for such an honor! At Winter Round Table, she is part of the digital team that helps record training classes. Illness prevents her attending Vindheim Winter Coronet. wInterKingdom brings classes on the Wiki and on Service. February, Work interferes with plans to attend Winter War Maneuvers and Laurel's Prize Tourney. ZUZU'S VERY FIRST GULF WARS!! Chosen by the Crown to represent Ansteorra in the War Point Arts & Sciences Competition, she flys out Tuesday to attend Wednesday's competition. After receiving wonderful feedback and scores from her judges, the stress of the journey is over and happy time with friends and volunteering at Gate can be had. Mooneschadowe provides warm hospitality and the Free Company makes her cry happy tears of inclusion and love (and yummy food!). April brings showers (and storms) at Elfsea Defender, making for a cold and wet morning on site. Fortunately, the afternoon brought a lightening to the weather, and with Mistress [[Elsa von Snackenburg]] who traveled with her, she attends a Pelican circle. During an epic day of ten elevations (8 planned, 2 spontaneous), Zubeydah speaks for Herre [[Fyn Alreksson]] and Master [[Isaac Bane]], and takes oodles of photos. The day wouldn't have been possible without the constant care and help of Elsa, [[Vladislav Strelec]] and [[Kormakr Mikjallson]]. Wiesenfeur breaks its habit of a freezing Baronial, and traveling over to Sperry is fun in the company of [[Elise Green]]. Most of the day is spent taking photos, helping with notarizations, and cheering for friends being recognized, but one particularly fun moment happens when Lord Odd, Lady Elise and HL [[Órlaith inghean Uí hUallacháin]] encourage Zu to throw axes and spears!! Baroness [[Isabella Coppola]] also provides mentorship in Lyst Field Administration so that a first step can be taken to keeping a promise made at Gulf Wars to [[Áshildr inn Hárfagri]].

====Prior Groups:====
Caer Galen, the Outlands 
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
[[File:Wordfame from Baroness Birna - Gypsey Teague.png|200px|thumb|left|Wordfame from Baroness Birna Isleifsdottir, OL, Posted March 21, 2026, Gulf Wars]]
====Master Oliver Mordrake, OP, Kingdom of the Outlands (Deceased)====
"I heard a story about you last weekend. I was at an event held for kingdom officers. One of them, from down south somewhere, was telling me about a lady at Estrella last year that totally changed the way she does waterbearing. She'd never thought of carrying anything with her besides water, like tape, etc, or how to be helpful on the field other than just by watering the stickjocks. When she'd told me the story about this incredibly helpful waterbearer, we started comparing notes. The upshot of this was that she was talking about you. Your good deeds have made you famous and beloved far beyond the borders of your home kingdom." - July 16, 2003 
 

====Baroness [[Silvana Corwin]]====
When asked, "What is your favorite shiny", Silvana answered, "Oohhh...that’s tough!! Actually I think it’s my circlet that Zubeydah Al-Badawiyyah made for me. We met via Sable Swap, she was who I had to gift. Anyways, through conversation, I told her it was about time for me to replace my old circlet. So, instead of my buying another, she just decided to make me one. I *love* it for its beauty but more because it represents new friendships and generosity of spirit. And yes, Zubeydah, you can add this to your wiki page! In fact, I insist!!" 
[[File:Elevated to Excellency.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Elevated to Court Baroness by [[81st Crown]] at Ansteorra 40th Year. Photo by [[Gunhilda Adeleva Amberstar]]]]
 

====Lady [[Kale Kourtikina]]====
(Words delivered by His Excellency, Master [[Beorhlic Folcwineson]], Baron of Northkeep, Lion of Ansteorra, upon the occaision of the Ansteorran 40th Year Anniversary High Court, September 21st, 2019: [https://youtu.be/csyUNlkK90I?si=zzYcNKkxb-i7QBJz Video HERE]) 
To Our Most Honored [[Vladislav Strelec|Rom Baro]], do I, your humble servant, Kallie Kourtikina, send greetings. With affection and good faith, do I beg a boon of your Grace. I wish to speak upon one whom you have shown favor, and offer simple words of praise for her. Zubeydah. Is. Awesome. For years, she has worked in the quiet background, ensuring our Venerable History shall not be lost to the mists of time. This seems a simple thing, and yet season after season, she has worked to preserve something vital to our Beloved kingdom - not only our Selves, but those who have gone before us. Additionally, she has graced us all with confections that melt on the tongue, dance in the mouth, and leave one wating more, despite the lack of room in our bellies. Her graceful touch shines in the simplest endeavors she undertakes, all while she cares for others. It breaks my heart that I have been called away to the chill of An Tir, however, I know that I have left my cherished Kingdom in hands that will hold her gently, yet firmly, even in times of tribulations. One more steward has been named, and Zubeydah al-Badawiyyah has my trust and love in the honor and duty she has now been given. Opre Romani - Vivat the Romani! 
Yours in Service to a Dream, 
Lady Kallie Kourtikina 
 

====Dona [[Ashildr inn Harfagri]]====
At the 2020 [[Mooneschadowe]] Provincial Games, Her Excellency Zubeydah prepared a fine selection of baked goods available for purchase by the discerning palate. (1) I arrived early, yet knowing the caliber of craft present on that table, knew that if I desired those divine melt-in-your-mouth marshmallows, I had to act fast. As she bounced between delighted Ansteorrans, she dutifully put me down for a bag of the marshmallows and set them to the side. Come lunch, she was swamped by people buying deserts and picking up their many goodies. When I arrived, her smile dropped as she realized she had accidentally sold the marshmallows amidst the rush and hustle and bustle. Then apologizing profusely, as if this was somehow a step down and not an unexpected delight, she started sliding me her special marshmallows. (2) Light brown, just as melty and divine as any other, but with the special bonus of tasting magically like caramel. And she kept sliding them. Bags upon bags of delightful fluffy caramel clouds, all the while apologizing, for her heart is kind and as full of grace as her hands are of magic. 
 
I waited, until after lunch. I waited till I sat at the side of the rapier field, then unwrapped a marshmallow. Good gentles, I do not lie when I say I fell over. I do not lie when I say Knights and Dons alike looked at me askance, lying on my back by my sword, both feet in the air, '''crying''' because of a marshmallow. Would that I were deft enough with words to sing the praises of this marshmallow. Would that I were clever enough in prose to regale the achievements of Her Excellency that much more. These marshmallows brought me to tears of joy once, twice, thrice. "Her Excellency" is not just the title of this woman, it is a measure of her skill. She is surely some kind of wizard, performing chemical kitchen magics upon what would be otherwise simple goodies. I hope one day to be found worthy of more of her goodies, shiny and sweet alike. 
 
May she ever look upon us mortals and find us deserving of her continued good works. (and ma'am if you don't take this compliment i will scream) (3) 
 
''Editor's Notes:'' 
# It was a fundraiser for the Medieval Studies Group, to send folks to Gulf Wars.
# Lest anyone think otherwise, these were '''not''' "special" ("edibles") marshmallows, just an experimental batch made with brown sugar and dark corn syrup - they were not available for sale, but rather were gifted to anyone who provided wiki content.
# yes.... i will happily accept this compliment. :D 

====His Excellency, Master [[Ivarr runamagi]], Defender of the Dream====
I came to Eldern Hills because you were being elevated. Then you asked me to speak for you and that was icing on the cake. You are probably the most deserving person I have known to be offered entrance into the Order of the Pelican, your service is far beyond what I did when I was offered entrance. You are a shining example of what a Peer should be and in my eyes you are what a Lion should be. Thank you for the Honor of witnessing your elevation and being asked to tell TRM Ansteorra my thoughts on your qualifications for elevation. You should continue to do what you have been doing, don't ramp it up. The rest of the world ain't ready to try and keep up with you as it is. Hugs, sister. (07/28/2021) 
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
[[File:Castellan 2012 Luncheon.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Chef and Hostess, Noble's Luncheon, Castellan, 2012]]
====Service to the Society====
* Fundraising: Has raised over $5500 in fundraisers for Northkeep, a Gulf Wars Queen's Tea, the Mooneschadowe Student's Group, Northern Region Tribute to Ansteorra, the Canton of Wyldewode Cooks Guild, the Canton of Chemin Noir's Archery Squad, and Royal travel, by donating directly to fundraising efforts, and serving as coordinator/organizer.
* Service to the Outlands: Donations to Royal Largess, fundraising auctions, backlog scrolls.
* Waterbearer / Waterbearer in Charge / Northern Regional Waterbearer: Service, leadership and instruction: 2000 - 2015.
* Organized and administered the [[File:40 For 40th - Year of the Quest.pdf]]
* Data Collection Coordinator, Primary Contributor: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FUOiGt6iDnW8t1WuC66Q6jJ_AUqo8kBKwTMCi1epJUw/edit?usp=sharing The Chronology of the Northern Region of Ansteorra], for the Application for Principality, 2018 - Present.
* ZOOM Host: During 2020 - 2021, served as a Collegium Room Host for several events, including Winterkingdom (x2) King's College, and Wisenfeuer Baronial, utilizing her personal ZOOM account for the benefit of SCA events.
* Entourage: [[81st Crown|Vladislav & Margaret]], [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius & Deanna]], [[2nd Vindheim Coronet|Jean-Paul & Gilyan]], [[3rd Vindheim Coronet|Micauley & Caterina]], [[4th Vindheim Coronet|Skeggi & Emmalina]], [[5th Vindheim Coronet|Romanius & Deanna]], [[6th Vindheim Coronet|Dafydd & Octavia]], [[89th Crown|Jean-Paul & Gilyan]]
* Secondary Signatory Deputy to the Exchequer, 2021 - July 2023
* Special Event Hostess:
** 2007: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/zubeydah/sets/72157627996431829/ Young Ladies Salon & Luncheon], Northkeep's Castellan - Organized, catered and hosted a RSVP-only event for nine young girls. Guest instructors and self provided two and a half hours instructions on ladylike qualities, manners, and demeanor. Served lunch and provided gifts for all attending.
** 2008: [[Young Gentleman's Salle - 2008|Young Gentlemen's Salle & Luncheon]], Northkeep's Castellan - Organized, catered and hosted an RSVP-only event for four young boys. Guest Instructors included [[Jean-Paul de Sens]], [[Owen ap Aeddan]], [[Timothy le Corbusier]], [[Therese Maria Giovanni]], and Queen [[Vanessa de Verona]]. Served lunch and provided gifts for all attending.
** 2019 - 2021: Historian's Fireside Chats - weekly meetings beginning April 26 via ZOOM open to all, to discuss aspects of Ansteorra history and culture.
* Member of the working group to develop a handbook for Wiki Administrators to be implemented Society-wide.
 

====Service to/through the Arts====
[[File:Treats Delivered.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Payment is delivered to the Jannisary Band (Pennsic War, 2019) The entire tote at the bottom of the pile was filled with cookies and brownies made by Zubeydah]]
* Prolific event photographer spanning more than two decades. Photos featured on the cover of The Black Star and in multiple group newsletters and web banners. In 2025, her photograph of the triumphal arch during the Step Down court of Sven and Antigone was chosen for inclusion on the new Kingdom trailer wrap.
* As Scribal Guild Vscribe, tripled the number of featured original works and created the first [http://scribe.ansteorra.org/library/index.htm Charter Library] and [http://scribe.ansteorra.org/insignia/index.htm Insignia Library] 
* Award Insignia: Between 2018 - 2019, hand-crafted and donated 76 plaited wire AOA or Baronial circlets for distribution by the Crown or Barony of Northkeep.
* Royal (Kingdom) Gift Basket Coordinator for Battlemoor I, Lilies War 2011, Battlemoor III, Battlemoor IV, highlighting the generosity and skill of Ansteorra's artisans
* Royal (Principality) Gifts Coordinator (Coronets 1 - 6 inclusive, and 8): Coordinated with artisans across Ansteorra and the Principality to create gift baskets for Gulf Wars and out-of-Kingdom visits by the Coronets of Vindheim.
* Royal & Principality Gift contributor, 2018 - Present: Crafted and Contributed well over 100 items to gift baskets presented by our Kingdom and Principality Royalty.
* Scribal Arts: 70+ Kingdom Charters. Multiple Original works including Guardian of the Queen's Hope 2004, local group champion and Baronial Service Award scrolls, and Principality of Vindheim original scrolls.
* Heraldic Arts: 275+ digital files of individual's heraldry, using art from the [http://heraldicart.org/ http://heraldicart.org/] project, and also contributing original heraldic art to the [http://heraldicart.org/zubeydah-al-badawiyyah project].
* Frequent Vigil / Hospitality contributions in the form of desserts and confections: Mistress [[Michelle Chantal de Charente]]; Mistress [[Magdelena da Cadamosto]]; Mistress Adria; Mistress [[Rhiannon Redwulf]]; Iarll [[Owen ap Aeddan]]; Mistress [[Vanessa de Verona]]; Mistress Melisande; Mistress [[Adena Terricsdottir]]; Master Oliver Mordrake - Outlands; Master [[Reis ap Tuder]]; Namron Protectorate Noble's Luncheon - Desserts, * King's College Desserts (2018); Coronation, October 2018 - Provided individually bagged sea-salt caramels as a thank you to the Royal Entourage; Maestro [[Orlando Giovanni de Gilead]]; Mistress [[Sabine Lefevre d'Armagnac]]; 2019 Winter Crown Tournament sideboard luncheon dessert table; Sir [[Daniel Schade]]; The [[81st Crown|Reign]] of [[Vladislav Strelec]] & [[Margaret ny Connor]]: Treats for Largess, and payment of the Janissary Band hired to herald in the Kingdom at the Opening Procession; Ansteorra 40th Year Hafla desserts sideboard; 2019 Coronation - desserts sideboard; His Excellency, Master [[Elric Dracwin]]; Maestra [[Masina da Ferrara]], Sir [[Damon Xanthus]].
* Royal Baker to [[81st Crown|Vladislav and Margaret]]
* Treats In Quarantine (Spring/Summer 2020): Mailed or delivered 101 customized boxes/bags of treats (Baked items, candies, confections) for individuals in Ansteorra and another 5 Kingdoms to keep spirits up during the Year Like No Other.
* Created the "Wall Banner" for the Principality of Vindheim, presented at [[Vindheim Premier Coronet Tourney]].
* Significant and regular donations of her art to various fundraisers, including four custom made lampworking items to the 2025 Ansteorra Roses Fundraiser, with bids raising $265.00
* Special Event Hostess/Organizer/Major Contributor:
** 2006: Chef & Hostess, Laurel's Luncheon, Mooneschadowe's Triumphe of the Eclipse
** 2008: Sous Chef, The Outlands Party, Estrella War, Atenveldt/The Outlands (Desserts)
** 2011: Sous Chef, The Queen's Tea, Battlemoor II, The Outlands ([http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8319/7971955998_45da66e32a_c.jpg/ Photo Here]).
** 2012: Chef & Hostess, Nobles' Luncheon, Northkeep's Castellan event: Middle Eastern/Mediterranean themed luncheon, open to all nobles and Peers present at the event, as well as many of the general populace.
** 2015 - Present: [[The Hero's Portion]] of Chocolate: Castellan - a means by which individuals can share word fame and a treat with those who inspire them.
** 2019: The [[Legends Luncheon]] at Ansteorra 40th Year - Chef and Event Organizer

* 2020: Coordinator/Organizer, Ansteorra Lampwork Guild bead swap.
* 2023: Created a Vindheim and Friends Irises Chat on Facebook, to help foster discussion of artisans in the Principality deserving of recognition by the Crown and Coronet.

* ''Special Art Collaboration Projects''
** Oertha boasting strand - worked with / coordinated the work of three other artisans on a gift for the Principality of Oertha given by Vindheim's First Coronet at Gulf Wars
** Deanna boasting strand - worked with / coordinated the work of six other artisans on a gift for Vindheim's First Princess
** Harvest Strand - worked with / coordinated the work of 3 other artisans on an item donated for fundraising purposes
** Emmalina Strand - worked with / coordinated the work of 10 other artisans on a gift for Vindheim's fourth Princess, [[ Emmelina de Medeland]]. Featured whimsical elements and a separate necklace with carved amber pendant.
** Working with [[Francesca di Lucca]], assembled and donated 30 Calligraphy and Illumination kits and 3 silk banner making kits to [[90th Crown|Jason Drysdale IV & Margherita de Mantua IV]] to be gifted to newcomers.

[[File:Zubunny.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Art by [[Mariana Von Kul]]]][[Category:Kingdom of Animals]]

* ''Silk Banners:''
** Calontir Pride banner created for/donated to Vindheim goes to Valor Gift Basket 2023
** Gleann Abhan populace badge banner created for/donated to Vindheim Gift Basket at Gulf Wars, 2024
** Personal device banner for Magistra Emma de Fetherstan's elevation to the Laurel 2024
** Gift banner for [[6th Vindheim Coronet|Octavia de Verdon]], presented at [[7th Vindheim Coronet]], 2024

* ''Block Printing:''
** Centurion Stamping Project: Commissioned a Centurion Eagle stamp from [[Kyrus Logisson]], and working with him, held two stamping sessions (Northkeep Castellan 2023, King's College 2023) to work out how to utilize the enormous stamp. Stamped 5 cloaks at King's College. November 2025: Working with Kyrus and a team of volunteers, stamped 20 cloaks at ARTSPACE in Oklahoma City.
** Mongol trim for Master [[Facon du Pray]]'s elevation garb
** Trim for gift baskets: Calontir, Glean Abhan, Trimaris, Oertha
** Facings and trim for gifted clothing: [[Fyn Alreksson]]

* ''Clothing Construction:''
** Using both commercial patterns and those generated by [[Koia Karasova]], created a Norwegian noble's ensemble of linen and wool and silk for the elevation garb of Ridder [[Fyn Alreksson]] to the Order of Chivalry. The ensemble also featured the weaving of [[Astrid Flokadottir]].
 

====Teaching / Instruction:====
* Middle Eastern Dance (Youth) - WinterKingdom Collegium 2003
* How To Make a Tassel (Youth) - WinterKingdom Collegium 2006
* Making a Crown (Youth) - WinterKingdom Collegium 2003
* Waterbearing 101 - WinterKingdom Collegiums (2003), 2 special 'in home' classes held in Namron and (unnamed) Talequah SCA group, Mooneschadowe Activity Night
* Waterbearing 2.0 - WinterKingdom Collegium (2010): [[File:Waterbearing As I See It.pdf]], [[File:A Checklist for Autocrats.pdf|File:A Waterbearing Checklist for Autocrats.pdf]]'''
* Netted Beadwork - WinterKingdom Collegium 2004, 2006 [[File:Making a netted beadwork anklet.pdf]]
* Middle Eastern Dance for Beginners - WinterKingdom Collegium 2003 & weekly informal classes held at Northkeep Fighter Practice, Summer of 2008
* Diapering Techniques Handout for Scribal Guild developed 2006. Taught at Northkeep A&S Night, 10/2023
* A History of Northkeep: May 2020 - At [[Northkeep]]'s virtual event, Can't-stellan, hosted an hour and a half long educational discussion on the history of the Barony, in conjunction with the Baronial Historian, [[Nimmira Valeria]].
* Making a Braided Wire Circlet:
** [[Mooneschadowe]], August 24, 2021
** [[Wyldewode]], November 2021.
** King's College - June 2022.
* Contributing to the Ansteorran Wiki:
** Winterkingdom, 2013 [[File:Step By Step - How To Create a People Page On The Ansteorran Wiki.pdf]].
** Incipient Canton of Wyldwood (Talequah, OK) - August 28, 2016.
** wInterKingdom 2019.
** [[Eldern Hills]] Artisan, April, 2020
** (Online) Barony of [[Bonwicke]], April - May 2020
** (Online) Spring in our [[Steppes]] E-Vent - May 2020.
** (Online) King's College - June 2020.
** (Online) [[Bjornsborg]] Valkyrfelt, October 2020.
** (Online) Collegium for Service Minded Individuals, July 2021.
** King's College - June 2022.
** Created informational videos published to [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6w5KETZMZgFOl4Ibhlb5kA YouTube].
** Hosted Walk-up Discussion / Info Table: 2019 Spring Crown Tournament, 2019 [[Mooneschadowe]] Provincial Games, 2019 [[Steppes]] Artisan, 2019 Summer Crown Tournament, 2024 [[Vindheim Accademia della Spada I]], 2026 Steppes 12th Night.
* Introduction to Lampworking:
** Incipient Canton of Wyldewode Project Day
** (Online) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRt72J-KOw8 Northkeep wInterKingdom 2021] (Held a drawing after the class and the winner received a beginner's lampworking kit with the basics required to begin exploring.)
** [[Northkeep]] A&S Night, November 2021.
** King's College - June 2022
** Canton of [[Wyldewode]] Northern Border Skirmishes, October 2023.
** Northkeep wInterkingdom, 2026
** One on one instruction at individual request. Created a Beginner's Lampworking Kit that is loaned to students so they can play with fire and decide if this is the art for them before committing to purchase significant equipment.
* Article: [[Simple Site Token and Largess Ideas by Zubeydah]]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V0HNvYeWa_fG5M1U20GYwAWhcyfOdGtXpo5MHN11H0c/edit?usp=sharing Small Steps - An Introduction to Service]
** Northkeep wInterkingdom, 2024
** Northkeep wInterkingdom, 2026
* Introduction to Block Printing
** 8 hour Private class/hands on demo for two students, June 15, 2025
 

====Judging:====
* Primary Judging:
** Hellsgate Baronial 2022 (With informal mentorship by Master [[Thomas Towlewardie]])
** Northkeep Castellan 2023
** Wyldewood Northern Border Skirmish 2023
** Skorragardr Axeman, 2025 (With review by [[Isaac Bane]] and [[Cera ingen Fhaelain]]
* Shadow Judging:
** Northkeep Castellan 2022 (with Magnifica [[Tatiana Verlioni]])
** Kingdom Arts & Sciences 2024 (with Master [[John of Severn]])
** Kingdom Arts & Sciences 2025 (with Magistra [[Osanna van der Linden]])
 

[[File:Blackfox Awards Image.jpg|200px|thumb|left|AS LV William Blackfox Award Winner]]
====Competitions Entered/Displayed:====
* 2005: Enters the Bardic Competition at [[Chemin Noir]]'s Fair of the Harvest, with an original filk, "Le Chemin Noir."
* 2007: Enters the Bardic Competition at Namron Beltane with an original filk, "If I Should Meet A Saxon."
* ????: Enters the Bardic Competition at Northkeep Castellan, with an original poem, "Brothers."
* 2024: Displays a body of work including silk banners, Illumination, lampwork beads, jewelry and stamped garments at Laurel's Prize Tourney
* 2024: Enters a strand of Hiberno-Norse and Scandinavian beads in the Northkeep Artisan competition
* 2024: Displays a strand of Hiberno-Norse and Scandinavian beads at Kingdom Arts & Sciences
* 2025: Displays a body of work in block printing, lampworking and jewelrymaking at Laurel's Prize Tourney
* 2025: Enters a double strand of Ukrainian and Scandinavian beads in the Rus style at the [[Vindheim Premier Arts & Sciences Competition]]
* 2025: Enters a body of work in block printing, lampworking and jewelrymaking at [[Artisans of the Steppes|Steppes Artisan]] - and wins!
* 2025: Enters a collection of Hiberno-Norse / cable beads in Kingdom Arts & Sciences, and receives a score of 43 and a Pilgrim's Token
* 2026: Selected by Their Royal Majesties Creppin & Cristyana to represent the Kingdom as a Gulf War XXXIV champion. Received a 24/25 and 25/25.
* 2026: Invited by Competition staff to display at the Gulf Wars A&S Open Competition.
* 2026: Enters a strand of Phoenician beads featuring a mask pendant at the Vindheim Second Arts & Sciences Competition, and wins, becoming the second [[Champions of Vindheim|Vindheim Arts & Sciences Champion]]. In Court that evening, she gifts the piece to Prince [[Cadmus Lochagus]]
 

===Gallery of Selected Work:===
<gallery widths="200px">
image:Sibri-Queens-Hope.jpg|First original Work: Guardian of the Queen's Hope scroll, presented by [[51st Crown|Sibri de Aldebourne]]. 2005
image:Vladscrollfinal.jpg|Golden scroll AOA for [[Vladislav Strelec]]. 2005
image:Geoffreys Challenge Letter.jpg|Original Work: Letter of Challenge from Geoffrey Makepeace to Baron Alcyoneus du Battenhelm of Calontir. 2005
image:Haldan AOA.jpg|Original Work: AOA scroll created for Haldan Shieldwrecker (of the Armor Archive), Kingdom of the Outlands.
image:2018 Sable Swap Kings Gauntlet.JPG|Original Work: King's Gauntlet - Replacement for destroyed Award Charter, 2018 Sable Swap
image:Mordrake Pelican.jpg|Legacy medallion of Sir Needham of the Outlands, restrung on amber for Master Oliver Mordrake
image:Kings Glory.jpg|Crafted for the 2013 Battlemoor Royal Gift Basket
image:Vindheim Swag.jpg|lampwork beads and commercial metal beads. Made for her Elevation to the Peerage.
File:Zubeydah - Lampwork Knights Chain.png|"Unbroken Chain of Gold" - Lampwork beads, made for [[Simonn of Amber Isle]]
File:Zubeydah - Lampwork Temple Rings 1.png|Vindheim Pride Temple Rings - Design was laser cut from original art inspired by period examples, beads were artisan-made to client specifications.
image:Zubeydah -2024 LPT Display - Photo by Milokna.png|Displaying at 2024 Laurels Prize Tourney: Lampwork, Jewelry Making, Textile Stamping, Illumination, Silk Banners Photo by [[Milokhna d'Riga]]
image:Zubeydah Finnish - Irish Boasting Strand.png|Hiberno-Norse & Finnish Beads (Circa 850s), Jan. 2024. Entered into the Northeep Artisan competition and displayed at Laurel's Prize Tourney and Kingdom Arts & Sciences 2024.
image:Zubeydah - Merovingen Necklace with Pendants.png|Glass beads & (Commercial) Merovingen Pendants, Jan. 2024
image:Zubeydah - Double Strand Display.png| Display of Double-Stranded Necklace, Presented at [[Vindheim Premiere Arts & Sciences Championship]] on May 31, 2025 Documentation: [[File:Ornamentation of a Rus Woman of the 10th - 12th Century.pdf]]
image:Zubeydah - Hiberno Norse Beads for KAS.png|Hiberno-Norse cable beads displayed at 2025 Kingdom Arts & Sciences and Gulf Wars 2026
image:Spoils of Carthage - VAS2.jpg|A Necklace in the Phoenician Style, displayed at 2026 Vindheim Arts & Sciences
image:Zubeydah - Silk Banners 2 - GA Banner.png| Silk banner gifted to the Kingdom of Gleann Abhan, War of the Rams 2023
image:Zubeydah - Silk Banners 3 - Bee Banner.png|Trade Days exchange, 2023
image:Zubeydah - Silk Banners 1 - Calontir Pride.png| Silk banner gifted to Her Majesty Calontir, Marie le Faivre, 2023
</gallery>
 
====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
[[File:Plainswalker.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Card created by Baroness [[Kolfinna inn kyrra Óttarsdóttir]] as part of a deck which was partial payment for hire of the Free Company at Gulf Wars 2026]]
* [[Caisteal Cridhe]] of Northkeep, from [[Ian Dun Gillan|Ian]] & [[Kelandra Carmichael|Kelandra]], 3rd and Baron & Baroness of Northkeep
* Queen's Cipher, from Slaine I, Kingdom of the Outlands. (This takes the form of a diamond shaped brass pendant bearing a cabochon garnet, worn on a necklace of amber. It was made by [[Omar Mohammud Mirzazadeh]]. Slaine's personal symbol was a thistle, and the pendant is often mistaken for a Sable Thistle.) This was given for donations of largess.
* Merlon of [[Northkeep]] from [[Elisaveta af Isefjord]] and [[Beorhlic Folcwineson]], 6th Baroness & Baron of Northkeep (2020)
* Rose's Token from [[Gilyan Alienora of Clonmacnoise]], given October 29, 2021, at [[Eldern Hills]] Samhain.
* Commended to the Society for Creative Anachronism Board of Directors at the November 2021 Meeting for "creation and enabling of hybrid events" during the pandemic, for hosting the "Historian's Fireside Chat."
* [[Le Bâtisseur]] of Northkeep, from [[Jehanne de Montauban]] and [[Perrin de Beaujeu]], on January 2022
* Premiere of the Order of the [[Wellspring]], given by [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius Vesperianus and Deanna della Penna]] at [[Wiesenfeuer]] Baronial, April 16, 2022, for Service Through the Arts.
* One of the Premiers of the Award of the [[Clavis Clavium]] of Vindheim - given by [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius Vesperianus and Deanna della Penna]] at [[2nd Vindheim Coronet]]
* 5th Iron Baker of the [[Vindheim Bake-Off]], held at [[2nd Vindheim Coronet]].
* Master William Blackfox Award Winner, Best Special Issue, AS LV (56): The Nordic Saga, Barony of Northkeep - Special Issue dedicated to the celebration of the annual Northkeep Castellan event
* Received a link from the chain of [[Aedwulf Terricsson]] in acknowledgement of her service.
* Baronial Act of Dedication (for Service to Northkeep) from [[Geoffrey de Gournay]] and [[Adalia VonderBerg]]
* Received a personal token of thanks from Her Royal Highness, Princess Wu Yun, at [[Vindheim 8th Coronet Tourney]], for service through the arts (Basket contributions)
* Plainswalker of [[The Free Company of the Golden Wheat]]
 

====[[Zubeydah's Songbook]]:====
(Click link above to see original bardic works written by Zubeydah) 
 

===Trivia===
* Zubeydah was featured on the 05/29/2023 "Be Good to Each Other" post, in a photo celebrating with [[Elsa von Snackenburg]] at Elsa's receiving a fourth Thistle at Steppes Warlord.
* Zubeydah has spoken as a Peer, affirming the qualities of the following individuals: [[Wulfgard Martel]], [[Hugo van Harlo]], [[Kormakr Mikjallson]], [[Cadmus Lochagus]], [[Isaac Bane]], & [[Fyn Alreksson]].
 

=== Associations: ===
* Married to [[Abe Von Gybrich]] 
* Art student to [[Beatrix Alfray]] - (Beatrix is her Laurel Advocate)
* Consort to [[Fyn Alreksson]] in the [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]]
* Auntie to [[Caitilín inghean Tadgáin]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Beatrix Funteyn]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Osanna van der Linden]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Koke Gan]]

* Friend to the [[Free Company of the Golden Wheat]]
* Member, M.A.F.I.A. (Mooneschadowe and Friends In Absentia)
* Member of the Waterbearer's Guild of Ansteorra, prior to Guild dissolution
* Member of the Ansteorran Scribal Guild
* Member, [[Valkyries]]

* One of the two "Dark Overlord Chicks of the Universe" of the [http://www.armourarchive.org/ Armour Archive] 
* Prior Protégé to Mistress Seuilla DeCordoba, OP (Kingdom of the Outlands) Released in good standing, in January of 2019 due to Seuilla's departure from the SCA. (As part of Zubeydah's Elevation to the Pelican, Seuilla formally took back her belt in person, as she had not been able to do so previously due to her absence from the SCA.)

 

===Mundane Information:===
 
====In Case Of Court:====
* '''Due to anxiety, warning before being called into court is greatly appreciated.'''
* Zubeydah is often at events without her beloved, [[Abe Vivitar Von Gebric|Abe]]. In Case of Court, any advanced warning or notice would be Greatly Appreciated, so that he can try to attend and be witness (darren (dot) vann (at) gmail.com). If he is unable to attend, she prefers that other '''men''' NOT offer to escort her in his place unless they have already been specifically invited to do so. ([[Vladislav Strelec|Vlad]], [[Kormakr Mikjallson|Kormakr]] and [[Fyn Alreksson|Fyn]] are all on the list) [[Nalkah umm al-Jafnā]] and [[Koke Gan]] are dear friends who's help in that moment would be gratefully accepted.
* '''Pronunciation Guide:''' zoo-BAY-dah AL-bah-dah-WEE-yuh... but honestly, she would '''far''' prefer that only 'Zubeydah' was used, rather than the full name which gives difficulties.
* Title: Zubeydah uses the Turkish form of her peerage title, Hanim. The correct title is "Zubeydah Hanim" rather than "Hanim Zubeydah." 
* [https://amp.ansteorra.org/members/view/2631 AMP Profile] 
For Scrolls: ''Please no faux hands.'' Zubeydah would be much happier with your best English script than making a living or dead language look like English. [[Cera ingen Fháeláin]] is adept at the style she prefers most. *
 

====Special Needs:====
Zubeydah is only able to stand for VERY short periods (ie minutes), due to problems with her hips and knees, and cannot walk long distances in a single go. She also has social anxiety which makes Big Surprises or Unplanned Speaking In Public difficult. (A little warning goes a Long Way.) 
 

====Websites:====
* [http://www.facebook.com/zubeydah.albadawiyyah Facebook Page]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/Zubeydah Flikr Gallery]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6w5KETZMZgFOl4Ibhlb5kA YouTube]

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Zubeydah Al-Badawiyyah

2026-06-06T17:46:24Z

Zubeydah: /* Mundane Information: */

{{Populace
|photo = [[File:Zubeydah Elevation - Portrait by Francesca di Lucca.png|x400px]]
| photocaption = Elevation to the Order of the Pelican, July 2021. Photo by [[Francesca di Lucca]]
| location = [[Vindheim]] / Northern Region Claimed by [[Mooneschadowe]] Dwells in [[Northkeep]]
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| status = Active
| joindate = June 14, 1986
| OP = [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Zubaydah%20al-Badawiyyah&id=4903 Kingdom of Ansteorra] 
[http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=10325 Kingdom of the Outlands]
| device = [[File:Zubeydah Achievement by Alisandre.jpg|x350px]]
|devicecaption = Azure, an ewer bendwise within an orle argent. Achievement by [[Alisandre Oliphant]]}}

== Her Excellency, Zubeydah Hanim, OP, Bastion of Vindheim==
While her registered name is Zubaydah, she prefers the alternate spelling, Zubeydah. 
'''Nicknames, Known-Bys, and Odd Titles: '''
* Zuzu (This nickname was given by [[Sigen Fridreksdottir]], and is welcome and makes her smile.) (Beydah is NOT her name. Zub is RIGHT OUT.)
* On the Armour Archive, she holds the title of Dark Overlord Chick of the Universe and is best known for her summary and index of The St Florian Project by Robert MacPhereson '''([[File:The St Florian Project - A Summary of Work.pdf]]).'''
* Zubeydah uses the Turkish title for Peerage, "Hanim."
 
'''Previously Known As:''' When she first started in the SCA in the Outlands, she used Kestrel of Ravenshold. 
'''Pronunciation:'''zoo-BAY-dah AL-bah-dah-WEE-yuh 
'''Pronouns:''' She/Her 
====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
The following badge associated with this name was registered in February of 2022 (via Ansteorra): Sable, a ray of the sun issuant from sinister chief argent. 
Zubeydah enjoys telling the story of how this badge came to be inspired by [[Kassandra De Haas]] and you should totally ask her some time. 

====Achievement:====
Mantling: Argent goutty azure, and Azure 
Helm: Persian helm argent, faces affronty 
Crest: Dexter human hand holding a quill, writing upon a page, argent 
Coronet: Baronial with six points topped with pearls 
Dexter Supporter: Domestic cat rampant guardant sable, armed and orbed gules, maintaining a book Or 
Sinister Supporter: Griffin rampant guardant sable, armed and orbed gules, maintaining a book Or 
Motto: That which is not written is forgotten 
Notes: Compartment is a pile of books and scrolls. A wreath of Pelican feathers encircles the arms. 
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Prior [[Northkeep]] Baronial Waterbearer
** Prior Interim Chronicler, Barony of [[Northkeep]], June 2021 - February 2022

* Regional Offices Held
** Prior Northern Regional Waterbearer (Warranted Office - 2003-2004)

* Principality Offices Held
** ER Deputy Seneschal, June 2023 - December 2023 (While Princess Emmelina had to step out of the role to serve as Coronet)
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius and Deanna]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Sanguine Highnesses, [[2nd Vindheim Coronet|Jean-Paul and Gilyan]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[3rd Vindheim Coronet|Micauley Morison and Caterina Giovanni]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[4th Vindheim Coronet|Skeggi Berbeinn Sebbason ins Sterka and Emmelina de Medeland]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[5th Vindheim Coronet|Romanius II and Deanna II]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[6th Vindheim Coronet|Dafydd Whitacre and Octavia de Verdon]]
** Gifts Liaison for There Serene Highnesses, [[8th Vindheim Coronet|Micauley Morison II and Caterina Giovanni II]]
** Special Deputy to the Seneschal, December 2023 - present.

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Prior Waterbearer's Guild Vscribe (non-warranted office - 2 years)
** Prior Scribal Guild Vscribe (Warranted Office - 3 years): Tripled the number of featured original works, created the [http://scribe.ansteorra.org/library/index.htm Charter Library] and [http://scribe.ansteorra.org/insignia/index.htm Insignia Library]
** Prior Vscribe to the Historian's Office (Warranted Office - 2 years)
** Special Deputy to the Exchequer, Secondary Signatory, 2021 - December 2023
** Site Administrator - Ansteorra Wiki, 2011 to Present
** Kingdom Historian, September 2019 - Present
 

===Persona History:===
Born without many prospects, she was affianced at an early age to a wealthy merchant. At his urging, she and her family accompanied her fiance on a mercantile venture to the Middle East. The caravan was attacked. She was the sole survivor, left for dead. Found by a wandering tribe of nomads led by Sir Haroun ibn al-Dhi'b al-Abyadh of the Outlands, she was rescued from the cruel sands of the desert and nursed back to health. She was given the name Zubeydah by Haroun. Her restless spirit did not allow her to accept his hospitality for long, and earned her the name 'al-Badawiyyah' - the Wanderer. She left the deserts and found a home in Ansteorra, where she was captured, body and heart, by an unusually well-dressed Ostrogoth named [[Abe Vivitar Von Gebric]] 
 

===Interests:===
* Waterbearing (alas, not able to actively do so any more due to physical limitations)
* Service through Arts:
** Primary: Lampwork & Jewelrymaking
** Secondary: Silk Banners, Block Printing, (electronic) Heraldic Art
* Coordinating Gift and Prize Baskets; SCA Fundraising
* Cooking / Baking / Confectionary
* SCA-focused Web Design/Administration/Data Collection: Event, local group and Guild websites, photo albums, web graphic design. Administrator of the Kingdom Wiki. Editor-in-Chief, [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FUOiGt6iDnW8t1WuC66Q6jJ_AUqo8kBKwTMCi1epJUw/edit?usp=sharing Chronology of the Northern Region]
 
===Timeline of Activity:===
====1986 - 2005 ====
[[File:Affirmation.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Affirmation of Handfasting, artwork by Nahama Joy (Adelaide)]]
1986: Zubeydah's first SCA event was on 1986-06-14, in the brand-new Kingdom of the Outlands: their first Crown Tournament in which Gunwalt was crowned king. Her clearest memory of that event was the first Royal Court, and everyone present singing the anthem of the Kingdom of Atenvelt as a form of good-bye. She was only active in the SCA in the Outlands for about 6 months. (As the majority of her family lives in the [[Outlands]], she can be seen at events there on rare occasions for special events.) 
2000: Living in California, Zubeydah is invited by her family to attend the Estrella War. As several of the Household are participating in the combats, she gets an introduction to Waterbearing at the hands of Baroness Dovita of Al-Barran. 
2001: Having moved to Oklahoma in October of the prior year, Zubeydah seeks out the SCA in the fall/winter of 2001. She meets Northkeep's Hospitaler, Amanda Blackwolf, who provides contact information for the Barony. 
2002: Zubeydah attends a few hours of [[Northkeep Castellan]], and is also able to make it to the [[Baroness' Toy Tourney]] and King's College, which is held in Namron. There, she meets [[Dyan du Lac Calendre]] who makes a very strong impression on her with her artistry and more importantly, her kindness. She regularly attends Fighter Practices and Populace meetings in the Barony. At three Fighter Practices, she hosts informal Middle Eastern Dance classes. She also begins charter painting. 
2003: In January, Zubeydah attends and teaches at wInterkingdom Collegium for the first time. In February, she heads back to Estrella War, where she demonstrates the fine art of well Equipped Waterbearing, for which she receives wordfame in the Kingdom of the Outlands, and Northkeep receives funds from the Volunteer hours she put in. At Crown Tournament that year, Zubeydah is called into court, all the while silently cursing that she had not taken the Introduction to Court class offered by [[Etienne De Saint Amaranth]], because she had no idea what to do... At Castellan, she focuses on waterbearing and chatting with the fighters. "I simply ensure that my friends leave the field with as much honor as when they entered," is the epic comment by [[Owen ap Aeddan]]. Abe meets Amanda's husband, Thormund Blackwolf, and they realize they knew each other from youth, and from the Army. At Castellan, they are introduced by [[Balvin Thorfinnsson]] to Hersir [[Thorgrim Bjornson]] and Baroness [[Sigen Fridreksdottir]], who welcome Abe and Zubeydah into their camp, provide them with a fire, feast, and fellowship. Fall brings Mooneschadowe Guardian, and Zubeydah meets Ollj and Mylicent, who are awesome. Later in the evening, [[Owen ap Aeddan]] presents Zubeydah with a blade, saying "This was given to me by [[47th Crown|Patrick Michael]], during his fifth reign as King. When he gave it to me, he told me that my presence and participation made the game better for him. Zubeydah, you make the game better for me, with all that you do. I'd want you to have this." Late in the evening, Zubeydah gets to chat with Master [[Tarl Godric the Brokentoe]], and hear the tale of the Ansteorran Adventuring Hat. The following day, Zubeydah receives her official Non-Contact Authorization Card, signed by the Northern Regional Knight Marshal, [[Owen ap Aeddan]]. In October, Protectorate brings new opportunities and challenges. [[Thorgrim Bjornson]] gives Zubeydah a Gryphon medallion, in thanks for her efforts and in solidarity for efforts towards a Principality in the region. She visits Oxlande's vigil and is quite impressed by all the panoply, and meets [[Niccolaia Valore]] for the first time, who very kindly spends several hours mentoring Zubeydah on charter painting. In December, another wInterKingdom is held. Zubeydah hosts two classes for youth, and one for adults. Zubeydah is named a '''Master Waterbearer''' and the '''Northern Regional Waterbearer''' in court by the Kingdom Chirugeon and Baron of Northkeep, [[Ainar Magnusson]]. 
[[File:Zubeydah Pelican Scroll - by Franchesca and Thomas.png|200px|thumb|left| Patent of Arms created by [[Francesca di Lucca]] & [[Thomas de Groet]]]]
2004: Zubeydah attends several work sessions in Talequah with [[House Halfiras]]. At Kingdom Arts & Sciences/ Mooneschadowe Tribute to Ansteorra, Zubeydah teaches a class on waterbearing, and is able to certify several folks for their non-combatant authorizations. Master Oxlade's beer flows "like a happy brown river" and puts Abe under its spell. Event Reviews:
[[Event Review - Northkeep Castellan 2004 - by Zubeydah|Castellan]], [[Event Review - Argent Anniversary 2004 - by Zubeydah|Ansteorra's Argent Anniversary]] [[Event Review - Queens Champion 2004 - by Zubeydah|Queen's Champion]], [[Event Review - Mooneschadowe Guardian 2004 - by Zubeydah|Mooneschadowe Triumphe]], [[Event Review - Namron Protectorate 2004 - by Zubeydah|Namron Protectorate]], [[Event Review - Weisenfeuer Yule 2004 - by Zubeydah|Wiesenfeur Yule]]
 
2005: Event Reviews: [[Event Review - Estrella War 2005 - by Zubeydah|Estrella War]], [[Event Review - Northkeep Castellan 2005 - by Zubeydah|Northkeep Castellan]], [[Event Review - Mooneschadowe Guardian 2005 - by Zubeydah|Mooneschadowe Guardian]], [[Event Review - Namron Protectorate 2005 - by Zubeydah|Namron Protectorate]], [[Event Review - Chemin Noir Fair of the Harvest 2005 - by Zubeydah|Chemin Noir's Fair of the Harvest]]
 
====2006- 2019====
2006: A freezing Estrella War makes for a miserable Zu, but happy memories getting to watch her brother Nathaniel take the field. March brings the Northern Regional War Practice, and Northkeep fields a large number of fighters, with Zubeydah happioly playing shutterbug. That summer, attends local fighter practices, teaching Middle Eastern Dance on a regular basis, and does a portrait session with the local fighters in July. The Canton of Chemin Noir, informally adopted by [[House Halfiras]], holds its second Fair of the Harvest. Again, Halfiras provides all of the champion scrolls and prize baskets. As a thank you, the Canton gives Zubeydah a Sable Crane for her service to the group. Namron Protectorate is the site of [[The Laureling Ceremony of Magdalena da Cadamosto]]. Zubeydah asks what she can do to help at the vigil and is given a question in reply: "How much chocolate can you make?" The answer is: Three laden table's worth... wInterKingdom is held in December, and Zubeydah creates an original scroll for a Caisteal Cridhe that is given to Nicol MacKnockard and is there to witness when a friend from House Halfiras receives their Award of Arms. This is also the first year that [[Ian Dun Gillan]] as Baron initiates the tradition of the [[Hero's Portion]]. She also attends Wiesenfeuer Yule, and having little to do that day, spends the time painting charters at the scribal table. 
 
2007: Attends and teaches at wInterKingdom. At Castellan, stands as a Vigil guard for the elevation of [[Rhiannon Redwulf]], as Mooneschadowe reminded her that she was "one of them" whether she lived there or not. Skorragardr Axeman brings an artistic inspiration, getting to meet Aethelstan Aethelmearson, who patiently shows her how to do a tiny piece of cutwork. Brings her beloved Abe to Namron Medfaire, along with his daughter. The best times are always at Mooneschadowe's Triumphe of the Eclipse, and this year she gets to witness all manner of joyful things. Northkeep Dionadair is part demo, part A&S, part competition, and entirely confusing to the Mormon Missionaries that stumbled across us at the park. At Namron Beltane, performs in a bardic competition for the first time ever. Attends Wiesenfuer Baronial and witnesses Much Smiting by Owen. At Eldern Hills Samhain, she gets to witness the investiture of the new Baron & Baroness, Braum & Audrella. Wiesenfeuer Yule closes out the year. 
 
2008: Attended Kingdom Arts & Sciences, Spring Coronation, Queen's Champion, Winter War Maneuvers, Mooneschadowe Triumphe of the Eclipse, Fair of the Harvest. At Eldern Hills Samhain, speaks the memory of her father at the memorial fire. 
 
2009: Travels down to Steppes 12th Night to witness the elevation to the Order of the Pelican of Vanessa de Verona. 
 
2010: Battlemoor 
 
2011: Coordinated a gift basket for Lillies War. Took photos at Northkeep WinterKingdom, Namron Beltane and an unknown Wiesenfeuer event. 
 
2012: Attended an event in the Outlands to witness the elevation to the Order of the Pelican of her brother, [http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=1938 Oliver Mordrake], and became a Protege to Mistress [http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=2365 Suilla de Cordoba]. 
 
2013: Provided cookies for the bake sale at Northkeep wInterKingdom. Attended Battlemoor in the Outlands. Provided desserts for a Noble's Luncheon at Wiesenfeuer Baronial. 
 
2015: Taught at Northkeep wInterKingdom and donated to the bake sale. 
 
2017: Northkeep wInterKingdom, Mooneschadowe Triumphe. 
 
2018: wInterKingdom, Wisenfeuer Yule. Took part in the Sable Swap for the first time. 
2019: Super busy year! Took photos at : Eldern Hills Artisan, Eldern Hills Samhain, Namron Beltane, Namron Protectorate, Provincial Games, Axeman, Crown Tournament, Coronation of Vladislav and Margaret, Ansteorra 40th Year, Wiesenfeur Baronial, Wiesenfeuer Yule. 
 

====2020-2024====
2020: Provincial Games, Steppes 12th Night, wInterKingdom - Covid Lockdown 
 
2021: Northkeep Castellan, Eldern Hills Samhain, Myrgenfield Collegium, Vindheim Premier Coronet Tourney, Wiensefeuer Yule, [[Zubeydah's Elevation to the Order of the Pelican]] at Eldern Hills A Day In The Park. Major projects include creating a [[Vindheim Royal Treasures|banner]] for the Principality, presented at [[Vindheim Premier Coronet Tourney]]. 
 
2022: Chemin Noir Fair of the Harvest, Elfsea Defender (first Pelican circle!!), Fall Crown Tournament, Kingdom A&S, King's College, Northkeep Castellan, Provincial Games, Vindheim Summer Coronet Tourney, Two Bards & Two Artisans, Vindheim goes to Valor, Vindheim Missile Academy, Wiensefeuer Baronial, Winter War Maneuvers, Wyldewood Northern Border Skirmishes and Winter Coronet Tourney.
Mooneschadowe Trade Days is the BEST DARNED EVENT EVER! Outfoxed by [[Nicaise Synger]], trading buttons for garb with wide-eyed newcomers, sending a full set of her beloved Abe's armor to Mooneschadowe, getting bees from [[Asha of Mooneschadowe]] and a multitude of stamps from [[Kyrus Logisson]]... it is a day of laughter and loot, tavern brawls and law changes, and art-as-largess! 
 
2023: In January, Zubeydah travels to Calontir Clothiers to speak on behalf of Laurel Candidate [[Hugo van Harlo]]. Northkeep Castellan brings another [[The Hero's Portion|Hero's Portion]] and a first effort to utilize a massive wood block Centurion Eagle textile stamp made by [[Kyrus Logisson]]. A second more successful stamping session is completed at King's College. In May, she journeyed down to [[Steppes]] Warlord, honored to speak on behalf of [[Livia da Nicolosi]]. July brings a journey to witness Ansteorran history made right and due honors given, when she travels to meet her Pelican brother, Baron [[Edwin FitzLloyd]] in the Barony of Steppes at their Artisan event. Mooneschadowe Trade Days is a joy and a delight as always, and she completes trades with many a newcomer and a friend. Namron selects [[Will Rogers Boy Scout Camp]] as the site of their Fall Protectorate event, but Zubeydah must sends words for Laurel candidate [[Dominique Michelle le Vasseur]], rather than deliver them herself when she falls ill. 
 
2024: Teaches at Northkeep's wInterkingdom Collegium. Travels southward to [[Bryn Gwlad]] [[Candlemas]] for the elevation of [[Anne von Wiese]]. Displays for the first time ever at [[Laurel's Prize Tourney]], held in [[Mooneschadowe]], showcasing works in lampworking, jewelry making, silk painting, illumination, and textile block printing. Thanks to mobility help from several good gentles and friends, including [[Charles the Grey]], [[Malcom MacCormack]] and [[Koke Gan]], was able to attend Wiesenfeuer Baronial. Served as Gate Coordinator for Northkeep Castellan, assembling a wonderful team of folks. Succumbed to illness and wasn't able to finish the day. Lots of help from friends to get packed and loaded up, especially Charles and Koke (yet again!). Helped with some scribal on a surprise for Their Excellencies, Perrin & Jehanne, which was presented in court. Spends the day at Summer Crown Tournament taking portraits and candid photos, and celebrates the success of Jean-Paul and Gilyan becoming Heirs to the Throne. Travels down to Ardmore for Vindheim Summer Coronet, bringing decor for the Vigil of [[Marcus von Fürth]]. Back in Ardmore only weeks later, attends the first Vindheim Academia della Spada and sits Gate, then hosts an all day Wiki information table. Gets to witness [[Caterina Giovanni]] being given [[The Little White Scarf]]! At the (much appreciated!!) invitation of Mistress [[Beatrix Alfray]], travels down to distant [[Ffynnon Gath]] for Ansteorra Kingdom Arts & Sciences. There, displays Finnish & Hiberno-Norse beads, gets to shadow-judge with [[John of Severn]], and welcome a new sister of the flock, [[Margery Gilroy]]. Mooneschadowe Trade Days is always an awesome event, and there, she made lots of trades but took few photos... but made up for that at the joint event of Namron Protectorate & the Coronation of our [[89th Crown]], Jean-Paul & Gilyan. There, she swore fealty as a Pelican and as a member of the Populace. At Gilyan's Queen's Champion event, was moved to tears by witnessing (for the first time!!) the rapier community singing to the Queen. For the [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]], another first: Entered the Coronet Lyst with [[Fyn Alreksson]], who fought his way to the semi-finals. It was a joyful day with many people providing support through the labor of their hands and the love of their hearts. Wiesenfeuer Yule brought the privilege of speaking for Baroness [[Beatrix Funtyn]] during her elevation to the Order of the Laurel. 
 

====2025 - Present====
2025: Marata Midwinter Melees provided the opportunity for service as entourage for Her Majesty Gilyan and the [https://youtu.be/fCC7ogfUptY?feature=shared privilege of speaking] on behalf of [[Kormakr Mikjallson]]. (Link contains entire ceremony). Braving dense fog, Zubeydah heads south to Duncan, Oklahoma, to Laurel's Prize Tourney, displaying her work in the fields of block printing, lampworking and jewelrymaking. Wonderful conversations are had with several Laurels, including Mistress [[Kaitlyn McKenna]], Mistress [[Ebergardis von Zell]], Mistress [[Osanna van der Linden]], Master [[Haraldr Bassi]], Master [[Beorhlic Folcwineson]] and Mistress [[Nafisa al-Nadiyah]]. Each gives encouragement in their own way, and two challenge her to enter Kingdom Arts & Sciences. The Crown and Heir of Ansteorra and Coronet of Vindheim travel Northward to the Falcon lands of Calontir for Winter War Maneuvers, and Zubeydah makes that journey as well, serving as entourage and taking photos. The pomp and circumstance of the Final Court of Jean-Paul & Gilyan and the Coronation of Jason and Marguerita lure Zubeydah southward in April. May is busy, with first Namron Beltane, then Queen's Champion (hosted by Northkeep) and Castellan. Entered the Vindheim Premiere Arts & Sciences Competition at [[Vindheim Missile Academy II]]. Event photography and Vigil NOMS at Wiesenfeur Baronial, joyously celebrating the elevation to the Order of Chivalry of [[Damon Xanthus]], and bearing witness to two new [[Order of the Mark of Ansteorra|Marks]] being made: [[Kajira Camber]] and [[Kyrus Logisson]]. The small but mighty Oak Springs hosts the Principality at June's Coronet Tourney, and Zubeydah celebrates as Micauley and Caterina are successful once more. In July, she travels down to Wiesenfeur to visit and record history shared by two Ansteorran giants: [[Orm Skjoldbidig]] and [[Megan Andoniel of Glengalen]]. August brings a wonderful road-trip with friends [[Koke Gan]] and [[Serena de Fleuris]] down to [[Steppes]] Artisan, where she enters the competition with a display of block printing, jewelry and lampwork. At evening Court, she is named the 37th [[Artisans of the Steppes|Steppes Artisan]]!! Staying true to her pledge made at Laurel's Prize Tourney, Zubeydah enters Kingdom Arts & Sciences with a display focused on Hiberno-Norse beads, receiving a 10 for complexity, and a Pilgrim's Badge for her overall score of 43. Documents not one, two, or three elevations at Namron Protectorate, but four! Writes a missive aimed at newcomers who might be confused by the "conflict" between the King and Queen at Court to help them understand "step-down schtick." Journeys to Steppes for Coronation, receiving a Golden Star from Jason & Marguerita. There, she also presents her Sable Swap gift to [[Delfina de Borja]] - a painted silk banner of her device. Though rain threatens, Zubeydah would not - could not - miss the Final Triumphe of the Province of Mooneschadowe, her adoptive home. The opportunity to serve comes in a gate shift with [[Alice Levine]], and the day is a lazy one, filled with excellent conversations. At evening court, [[Nalka Um Al-Jafna]], knowing Abe isn't present to walk Zu in to court, asks if Mooneschadowe can do so in his stead -- and when the Prince and Princess of Vindheim call her into Their presence, the Province shows up in force to walk her in. (oh the feels. ALL. THE. FEELS.) There, she receives a custom made piece by the hands of Alex the Scribe, specially commissioned as insignia for the Tenne Company of Vindheim. The year closes out with Skorragardr Axeman and Wiesenfeuer Yule. 
 
2026: In January, travels down to the Steppes for 12th Night, where she gets to spend time chatting with Master [[Edwin FitzLloyd]], Duke [[Lloyd von Eaker]] and Duchess [[Joselyn Allyne Reynard]]. At evening Feast, she is invited to join their Excellencies of the Steppes at High Table - a first for such an honor! At Winter Round Table, she is part of the digital team that helps record training classes. Illness prevents her attending Vindheim Winter Coronet. wInterKingdom brings classes on the Wiki and on Service. February, Work interferes with plans to attend Winter War Maneuvers and Laurel's Prize Tourney. ZUZU'S VERY FIRST GULF WARS!! Chosen by the Crown to represent Ansteorra in the War Point Arts & Sciences Competition, she flys out Tuesday to attend Wednesday's competition. After receiving wonderful feedback and scores from her judges, the stress of the journey is over and happy time with friends and volunteering at Gate can be had. Mooneschadowe provides warm hospitality and the Free Company makes her cry happy tears of inclusion and love (and yummy food!). April brings showers (and storms) at Elfsea Defender, making for a cold and wet morning on site. Fortunately, the afternoon brought a lightening to the weather, and with Mistress [[Elsa von Snackenburg]] who traveled with her, she attends a Pelican circle. During an epic day of ten elevations (8 planned, 2 spontaneous), Zubeydah speaks for Herre [[Fyn Alreksson]] and Master [[Isaac Bane]], and takes oodles of photos. The day wouldn't have been possible without the constant care and help of Elsa, [[Vladislav Strelec]] and [[Kormakr Mikjallson]]. Wiesenfeur breaks its habit of a freezing Baronial, and traveling over to Sperry is fun in the company of [[Elise Green]]. Most of the day is spent taking photos, helping with notarizations, and cheering for friends being recognized, but one particularly fun moment happens when Lord Odd, Lady Elise and HL [[Órlaith inghean Uí hUallacháin]] encourage Zu to throw axes and spears!! Baroness [[Isabella Coppola]] also provides mentorship in Lyst Field Administration so that a first step can be taken to keeping a promise made at Gulf Wars to [[Áshildr inn Hárfagri]].

====Prior Groups:====
Caer Galen, the Outlands 
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
[[File:Wordfame from Baroness Birna - Gypsey Teague.png|200px|thumb|left|Wordfame from Baroness Birna Isleifsdottir, OL, Posted March 21, 2026, Gulf Wars]]
====Master Oliver Mordrake, OP, Kingdom of the Outlands (Deceased)====
"I heard a story about you last weekend. I was at an event held for kingdom officers. One of them, from down south somewhere, was telling me about a lady at Estrella last year that totally changed the way she does waterbearing. She'd never thought of carrying anything with her besides water, like tape, etc, or how to be helpful on the field other than just by watering the stickjocks. When she'd told me the story about this incredibly helpful waterbearer, we started comparing notes. The upshot of this was that she was talking about you. Your good deeds have made you famous and beloved far beyond the borders of your home kingdom." - July 16, 2003 
 

====Baroness [[Silvana Corwin]]====
When asked, "What is your favorite shiny", Silvana answered, "Oohhh...that’s tough!! Actually I think it’s my circlet that Zubeydah Al-Badawiyyah made for me. We met via Sable Swap, she was who I had to gift. Anyways, through conversation, I told her it was about time for me to replace my old circlet. So, instead of my buying another, she just decided to make me one. I *love* it for its beauty but more because it represents new friendships and generosity of spirit. And yes, Zubeydah, you can add this to your wiki page! In fact, I insist!!" 
[[File:Elevated to Excellency.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Elevated to Court Baroness by [[81st Crown]] at Ansteorra 40th Year. Photo by [[Gunhilda Adeleva Amberstar]]]]
 

====Lady [[Kale Kourtikina]]====
(Words delivered by His Excellency, Master [[Beorhlic Folcwineson]], Baron of Northkeep, Lion of Ansteorra, upon the occaision of the Ansteorran 40th Year Anniversary High Court, September 21st, 2019: [https://youtu.be/csyUNlkK90I?si=zzYcNKkxb-i7QBJz Video HERE]) 
To Our Most Honored [[Vladislav Strelec|Rom Baro]], do I, your humble servant, Kallie Kourtikina, send greetings. With affection and good faith, do I beg a boon of your Grace. I wish to speak upon one whom you have shown favor, and offer simple words of praise for her. Zubeydah. Is. Awesome. For years, she has worked in the quiet background, ensuring our Venerable History shall not be lost to the mists of time. This seems a simple thing, and yet season after season, she has worked to preserve something vital to our Beloved kingdom - not only our Selves, but those who have gone before us. Additionally, she has graced us all with confections that melt on the tongue, dance in the mouth, and leave one wating more, despite the lack of room in our bellies. Her graceful touch shines in the simplest endeavors she undertakes, all while she cares for others. It breaks my heart that I have been called away to the chill of An Tir, however, I know that I have left my cherished Kingdom in hands that will hold her gently, yet firmly, even in times of tribulations. One more steward has been named, and Zubeydah al-Badawiyyah has my trust and love in the honor and duty she has now been given. Opre Romani - Vivat the Romani! 
Yours in Service to a Dream, 
Lady Kallie Kourtikina 
 

====Dona [[Ashildr inn Harfagri]]====
At the 2020 [[Mooneschadowe]] Provincial Games, Her Excellency Zubeydah prepared a fine selection of baked goods available for purchase by the discerning palate. (1) I arrived early, yet knowing the caliber of craft present on that table, knew that if I desired those divine melt-in-your-mouth marshmallows, I had to act fast. As she bounced between delighted Ansteorrans, she dutifully put me down for a bag of the marshmallows and set them to the side. Come lunch, she was swamped by people buying deserts and picking up their many goodies. When I arrived, her smile dropped as she realized she had accidentally sold the marshmallows amidst the rush and hustle and bustle. Then apologizing profusely, as if this was somehow a step down and not an unexpected delight, she started sliding me her special marshmallows. (2) Light brown, just as melty and divine as any other, but with the special bonus of tasting magically like caramel. And she kept sliding them. Bags upon bags of delightful fluffy caramel clouds, all the while apologizing, for her heart is kind and as full of grace as her hands are of magic. 
 
I waited, until after lunch. I waited till I sat at the side of the rapier field, then unwrapped a marshmallow. Good gentles, I do not lie when I say I fell over. I do not lie when I say Knights and Dons alike looked at me askance, lying on my back by my sword, both feet in the air, '''crying''' because of a marshmallow. Would that I were deft enough with words to sing the praises of this marshmallow. Would that I were clever enough in prose to regale the achievements of Her Excellency that much more. These marshmallows brought me to tears of joy once, twice, thrice. "Her Excellency" is not just the title of this woman, it is a measure of her skill. She is surely some kind of wizard, performing chemical kitchen magics upon what would be otherwise simple goodies. I hope one day to be found worthy of more of her goodies, shiny and sweet alike. 
 
May she ever look upon us mortals and find us deserving of her continued good works. (and ma'am if you don't take this compliment i will scream) (3) 
 
''Editor's Notes:'' 
# It was a fundraiser for the Medieval Studies Group, to send folks to Gulf Wars.
# Lest anyone think otherwise, these were '''not''' "special" ("edibles") marshmallows, just an experimental batch made with brown sugar and dark corn syrup - they were not available for sale, but rather were gifted to anyone who provided wiki content.
# yes.... i will happily accept this compliment. :D 

====His Excellency, Master [[Ivarr runamagi]], Defender of the Dream====
I came to Eldern Hills because you were being elevated. Then you asked me to speak for you and that was icing on the cake. You are probably the most deserving person I have known to be offered entrance into the Order of the Pelican, your service is far beyond what I did when I was offered entrance. You are a shining example of what a Peer should be and in my eyes you are what a Lion should be. Thank you for the Honor of witnessing your elevation and being asked to tell TRM Ansteorra my thoughts on your qualifications for elevation. You should continue to do what you have been doing, don't ramp it up. The rest of the world ain't ready to try and keep up with you as it is. Hugs, sister. (07/28/2021) 
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
[[File:Castellan 2012 Luncheon.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Chef and Hostess, Noble's Luncheon, Castellan, 2012]]
====Service to the Society====
* Fundraising: Has raised over $5500 in fundraisers for Northkeep, a Gulf Wars Queen's Tea, the Mooneschadowe Student's Group, Northern Region Tribute to Ansteorra, the Canton of Wyldewode Cooks Guild, the Canton of Chemin Noir's Archery Squad, and Royal travel, by donating directly to fundraising efforts, and serving as coordinator/organizer.
* Service to the Outlands: Donations to Royal Largess, fundraising auctions, backlog scrolls.
* Waterbearer / Waterbearer in Charge / Northern Regional Waterbearer: Service, leadership and instruction: 2000 - 2015.
* Organized and administered the [[File:40 For 40th - Year of the Quest.pdf]]
* Data Collection Coordinator, Primary Contributor: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FUOiGt6iDnW8t1WuC66Q6jJ_AUqo8kBKwTMCi1epJUw/edit?usp=sharing The Chronology of the Northern Region of Ansteorra], for the Application for Principality, 2018 - Present.
* ZOOM Host: During 2020 - 2021, served as a Collegium Room Host for several events, including Winterkingdom (x2) King's College, and Wisenfeuer Baronial, utilizing her personal ZOOM account for the benefit of SCA events.
* Entourage: [[81st Crown|Vladislav & Margaret]], [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius & Deanna]], [[2nd Vindheim Coronet|Jean-Paul & Gilyan]], [[3rd Vindheim Coronet|Micauley & Caterina]], [[4th Vindheim Coronet|Skeggi & Emmalina]], [[5th Vindheim Coronet|Romanius & Deanna]], [[6th Vindheim Coronet|Dafydd & Octavia]], [[89th Crown|Jean-Paul & Gilyan]]
* Secondary Signatory Deputy to the Exchequer, 2021 - July 2023
* Special Event Hostess:
** 2007: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/zubeydah/sets/72157627996431829/ Young Ladies Salon & Luncheon], Northkeep's Castellan - Organized, catered and hosted a RSVP-only event for nine young girls. Guest instructors and self provided two and a half hours instructions on ladylike qualities, manners, and demeanor. Served lunch and provided gifts for all attending.
** 2008: [[Young Gentleman's Salle - 2008|Young Gentlemen's Salle & Luncheon]], Northkeep's Castellan - Organized, catered and hosted an RSVP-only event for four young boys. Guest Instructors included [[Jean-Paul de Sens]], [[Owen ap Aeddan]], [[Timothy le Corbusier]], [[Therese Maria Giovanni]], and Queen [[Vanessa de Verona]]. Served lunch and provided gifts for all attending.
** 2019 - 2021: Historian's Fireside Chats - weekly meetings beginning April 26 via ZOOM open to all, to discuss aspects of Ansteorra history and culture.
* Member of the working group to develop a handbook for Wiki Administrators to be implemented Society-wide.
 

====Service to/through the Arts====
[[File:Treats Delivered.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Payment is delivered to the Jannisary Band (Pennsic War, 2019) The entire tote at the bottom of the pile was filled with cookies and brownies made by Zubeydah]]
* Prolific event photographer spanning more than two decades. Photos featured on the cover of The Black Star and in multiple group newsletters and web banners. In 2025, her photograph of the triumphal arch during the Step Down court of Sven and Antigone was chosen for inclusion on the new Kingdom trailer wrap.
* As Scribal Guild Vscribe, tripled the number of featured original works and created the first [http://scribe.ansteorra.org/library/index.htm Charter Library] and [http://scribe.ansteorra.org/insignia/index.htm Insignia Library] 
* Award Insignia: Between 2018 - 2019, hand-crafted and donated 76 plaited wire AOA or Baronial circlets for distribution by the Crown or Barony of Northkeep.
* Royal (Kingdom) Gift Basket Coordinator for Battlemoor I, Lilies War 2011, Battlemoor III, Battlemoor IV, highlighting the generosity and skill of Ansteorra's artisans
* Royal (Principality) Gifts Coordinator (Coronets 1 - 6 inclusive, and 8): Coordinated with artisans across Ansteorra and the Principality to create gift baskets for Gulf Wars and out-of-Kingdom visits by the Coronets of Vindheim.
* Royal & Principality Gift contributor, 2018 - Present: Crafted and Contributed well over 100 items to gift baskets presented by our Kingdom and Principality Royalty.
* Scribal Arts: 70+ Kingdom Charters. Multiple Original works including Guardian of the Queen's Hope 2004, local group champion and Baronial Service Award scrolls, and Principality of Vindheim original scrolls.
* Heraldic Arts: 275+ digital files of individual's heraldry, using art from the [http://heraldicart.org/ http://heraldicart.org/] project, and also contributing original heraldic art to the [http://heraldicart.org/zubeydah-al-badawiyyah project].
* Frequent Vigil / Hospitality contributions in the form of desserts and confections: Mistress [[Michelle Chantal de Charente]]; Mistress [[Magdelena da Cadamosto]]; Mistress Adria; Mistress [[Rhiannon Redwulf]]; Iarll [[Owen ap Aeddan]]; Mistress [[Vanessa de Verona]]; Mistress Melisande; Mistress [[Adena Terricsdottir]]; Master Oliver Mordrake - Outlands; Master [[Reis ap Tuder]]; Namron Protectorate Noble's Luncheon - Desserts, * King's College Desserts (2018); Coronation, October 2018 - Provided individually bagged sea-salt caramels as a thank you to the Royal Entourage; Maestro [[Orlando Giovanni de Gilead]]; Mistress [[Sabine Lefevre d'Armagnac]]; 2019 Winter Crown Tournament sideboard luncheon dessert table; Sir [[Daniel Schade]]; The [[81st Crown|Reign]] of [[Vladislav Strelec]] & [[Margaret ny Connor]]: Treats for Largess, and payment of the Janissary Band hired to herald in the Kingdom at the Opening Procession; Ansteorra 40th Year Hafla desserts sideboard; 2019 Coronation - desserts sideboard; His Excellency, Master [[Elric Dracwin]]; Maestra [[Masina da Ferrara]], Sir [[Damon Xanthus]].
* Royal Baker to [[81st Crown|Vladislav and Margaret]]
* Treats In Quarantine (Spring/Summer 2020): Mailed or delivered 101 customized boxes/bags of treats (Baked items, candies, confections) for individuals in Ansteorra and another 5 Kingdoms to keep spirits up during the Year Like No Other.
* Created the "Wall Banner" for the Principality of Vindheim, presented at [[Vindheim Premier Coronet Tourney]].
* Significant and regular donations of her art to various fundraisers, including four custom made lampworking items to the 2025 Ansteorra Roses Fundraiser, with bids raising $265.00
* Special Event Hostess/Organizer/Major Contributor:
** 2006: Chef & Hostess, Laurel's Luncheon, Mooneschadowe's Triumphe of the Eclipse
** 2008: Sous Chef, The Outlands Party, Estrella War, Atenveldt/The Outlands (Desserts)
** 2011: Sous Chef, The Queen's Tea, Battlemoor II, The Outlands ([http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8319/7971955998_45da66e32a_c.jpg/ Photo Here]).
** 2012: Chef & Hostess, Nobles' Luncheon, Northkeep's Castellan event: Middle Eastern/Mediterranean themed luncheon, open to all nobles and Peers present at the event, as well as many of the general populace.
** 2015 - Present: [[The Hero's Portion]] of Chocolate: Castellan - a means by which individuals can share word fame and a treat with those who inspire them.
** 2019: The [[Legends Luncheon]] at Ansteorra 40th Year - Chef and Event Organizer

* 2020: Coordinator/Organizer, Ansteorra Lampwork Guild bead swap.
* 2023: Created a Vindheim and Friends Irises Chat on Facebook, to help foster discussion of artisans in the Principality deserving of recognition by the Crown and Coronet.

* ''Special Art Collaboration Projects''
** Oertha boasting strand - worked with / coordinated the work of three other artisans on a gift for the Principality of Oertha given by Vindheim's First Coronet at Gulf Wars
** Deanna boasting strand - worked with / coordinated the work of six other artisans on a gift for Vindheim's First Princess
** Harvest Strand - worked with / coordinated the work of 3 other artisans on an item donated for fundraising purposes
** Emmalina Strand - worked with / coordinated the work of 10 other artisans on a gift for Vindheim's fourth Princess, [[ Emmelina de Medeland]]. Featured whimsical elements and a separate necklace with carved amber pendant.
** Working with [[Francesca di Lucca]], assembled and donated 30 Calligraphy and Illumination kits and 3 silk banner making kits to [[90th Crown|Jason Drysdale IV & Margherita de Mantua IV]] to be gifted to newcomers.

[[File:Zubunny.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Art by [[Mariana Von Kul]]]][[Category:Kingdom of Animals]]

* ''Silk Banners:''
** Calontir Pride banner created for/donated to Vindheim goes to Valor Gift Basket 2023
** Gleann Abhan populace badge banner created for/donated to Vindheim Gift Basket at Gulf Wars, 2024
** Personal device banner for Magistra Emma de Fetherstan's elevation to the Laurel 2024
** Gift banner for [[6th Vindheim Coronet|Octavia de Verdon]], presented at [[7th Vindheim Coronet]], 2024

* ''Block Printing:''
** Centurion Stamping Project: Commissioned a Centurion Eagle stamp from [[Kyrus Logisson]], and working with him, held two stamping sessions (Northkeep Castellan 2023, King's College 2023) to work out how to utilize the enormous stamp. Stamped 5 cloaks at King's College. November 2025: Working with Kyrus and a team of volunteers, stamped 20 cloaks at ARTSPACE in Oklahoma City.
** Mongol trim for Master [[Facon du Pray]]'s elevation garb
** Trim for gift baskets: Calontir, Glean Abhan, Trimaris, Oertha
** Facings and trim for gifted clothing: [[Fyn Alreksson]]

* ''Clothing Construction:''
** Using both commercial patterns and those generated by [[Koia Karasova]], created a Norwegian noble's ensemble of linen and wool and silk for the elevation garb of Ridder [[Fyn Alreksson]] to the Order of Chivalry. The ensemble also featured the weaving of [[Astrid Flokadottir]].
 

====Teaching / Instruction:====
* Middle Eastern Dance (Youth) - WinterKingdom Collegium 2003
* How To Make a Tassel (Youth) - WinterKingdom Collegium 2006
* Making a Crown (Youth) - WinterKingdom Collegium 2003
* Waterbearing 101 - WinterKingdom Collegiums (2003), 2 special 'in home' classes held in Namron and (unnamed) Talequah SCA group, Mooneschadowe Activity Night
* Waterbearing 2.0 - WinterKingdom Collegium (2010): [[File:Waterbearing As I See It.pdf]], [[File:A Checklist for Autocrats.pdf|File:A Waterbearing Checklist for Autocrats.pdf]]'''
* Netted Beadwork - WinterKingdom Collegium 2004, 2006 [[File:Making a netted beadwork anklet.pdf]]
* Middle Eastern Dance for Beginners - WinterKingdom Collegium 2003 & weekly informal classes held at Northkeep Fighter Practice, Summer of 2008
* Diapering Techniques Handout for Scribal Guild developed 2006. Taught at Northkeep A&S Night, 10/2023
* A History of Northkeep: May 2020 - At [[Northkeep]]'s virtual event, Can't-stellan, hosted an hour and a half long educational discussion on the history of the Barony, in conjunction with the Baronial Historian, [[Nimmira Valeria]].
* Making a Braided Wire Circlet:
** [[Mooneschadowe]], August 24, 2021
** [[Wyldewode]], November 2021.
** King's College - June 2022.
* Contributing to the Ansteorran Wiki:
** Winterkingdom, 2013 [[File:Step By Step - How To Create a People Page On The Ansteorran Wiki.pdf]].
** Incipient Canton of Wyldwood (Talequah, OK) - August 28, 2016.
** wInterKingdom 2019.
** [[Eldern Hills]] Artisan, April, 2020
** (Online) Barony of [[Bonwicke]], April - May 2020
** (Online) Spring in our [[Steppes]] E-Vent - May 2020.
** (Online) King's College - June 2020.
** (Online) [[Bjornsborg]] Valkyrfelt, October 2020.
** (Online) Collegium for Service Minded Individuals, July 2021.
** King's College - June 2022.
** Created informational videos published to [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6w5KETZMZgFOl4Ibhlb5kA YouTube].
** Hosted Walk-up Discussion / Info Table: 2019 Spring Crown Tournament, 2019 [[Mooneschadowe]] Provincial Games, 2019 [[Steppes]] Artisan, 2019 Summer Crown Tournament, 2024 [[Vindheim Accademia della Spada I]], 2026 Steppes 12th Night.
* Introduction to Lampworking:
** Incipient Canton of Wyldewode Project Day
** (Online) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRt72J-KOw8 Northkeep wInterKingdom 2021] (Held a drawing after the class and the winner received a beginner's lampworking kit with the basics required to begin exploring.)
** [[Northkeep]] A&S Night, November 2021.
** King's College - June 2022
** Canton of [[Wyldewode]] Northern Border Skirmishes, October 2023.
** Northkeep wInterkingdom, 2026
** One on one instruction at individual request. Created a Beginner's Lampworking Kit that is loaned to students so they can play with fire and decide if this is the art for them before committing to purchase significant equipment.
* Article: [[Simple Site Token and Largess Ideas by Zubeydah]]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V0HNvYeWa_fG5M1U20GYwAWhcyfOdGtXpo5MHN11H0c/edit?usp=sharing Small Steps - An Introduction to Service]
** Northkeep wInterkingdom, 2024
** Northkeep wInterkingdom, 2026
* Introduction to Block Printing
** 8 hour Private class/hands on demo for two students, June 15, 2025
 

====Judging:====
* Primary Judging:
** Hellsgate Baronial 2022 (With informal mentorship by Master [[Thomas Towlewardie]])
** Northkeep Castellan 2023
** Wyldewood Northern Border Skirmish 2023
** Skorragardr Axeman, 2025 (With review by [[Isaac Bane]] and [[Cera ingen Fhaelain]]
* Shadow Judging:
** Northkeep Castellan 2022 (with Magnifica [[Tatiana Verlioni]])
** Kingdom Arts & Sciences 2024 (with Master [[John of Severn]])
** Kingdom Arts & Sciences 2025 (with Magistra [[Osanna van der Linden]])
 

[[File:Blackfox Awards Image.jpg|200px|thumb|left|AS LV William Blackfox Award Winner]]
====Competitions Entered/Displayed:====
* 2005: Enters the Bardic Competition at [[Chemin Noir]]'s Fair of the Harvest, with an original filk, "Le Chemin Noir."
* 2007: Enters the Bardic Competition at Namron Beltane with an original filk, "If I Should Meet A Saxon."
* ????: Enters the Bardic Competition at Northkeep Castellan, with an original poem, "Brothers."
* 2024: Displays a body of work including silk banners, Illumination, lampwork beads, jewelry and stamped garments at Laurel's Prize Tourney
* 2024: Enters a strand of Hiberno-Norse and Scandinavian beads in the Northkeep Artisan competition
* 2024: Displays a strand of Hiberno-Norse and Scandinavian beads at Kingdom Artisan
* 2025: Displays a body of work in block printing, lampworking and jewelrymaking at Laurel's Prize Tourney
* 2025: Enters a double strand of Ukrainian and Scandinavian beads in the Rus style at the [[Vindheim Premier Arts & Sciences Competition]]
* 2025: Enters a body of work in block printing, lampworking and jewelrymaking at [[Artisans of the Steppes|Steppes Artisan]] - and wins!
* 2025: Enters a collection of Hiberno-Norse / cable beads in Kingdom Arts & Sciences, and receives a score of 43 and a Pilgrim's Token
* 2026: Selected by Their Royal Majesties Creppin & Cristyana to represent the Kingdom as a Gulf War XXXIV champion. Received a 24/25 and 25/25.
* 2026: Invited by Competition staff to display at the Gulf Wars A&S Open Competition.
* 2026: Enters a strand of Phoenician beads featuring a mask pendant at the Vindheim Second Arts & Sciences Competition, and wins, becoming the second Vindheim Arts & Sciences Champion
 

===Gallery of Selected Work:===
<gallery widths="200px">
image:Sibri-Queens-Hope.jpg|First original Work: Guardian of the Queen's Hope scroll, presented by [[51st Crown|Sibri de Aldebourne]]. 2005
image:Vladscrollfinal.jpg|Golden scroll AOA for [[Vladislav Strelec]]. 2005
image:Geoffreys Challenge Letter.jpg|Original Work: Letter of Challenge from Geoffrey Makepeace to Baron Alcyoneus du Battenhelm of Calontir. 2005
image:Haldan AOA.jpg|Original Work: AOA scroll created for Haldan Shieldwrecker (of the Armor Archive), Kingdom of the Outlands.
image:2018 Sable Swap Kings Gauntlet.JPG|Original Work: King's Gauntlet - Replacement for destroyed Award Charter, 2018 Sable Swap
image:Mordrake Pelican.jpg|Legacy medallion of Sir Needham of the Outlands, restrung on amber for Master Oliver Mordrake
image:Kings Glory.jpg|Crafted for the 2013 Battlemoor Royal Gift Basket
image:Vindheim Swag.jpg|lampwork beads and commercial metal beads. Made for her Elevation to the Peerage.
File:Zubeydah - Lampwork Knights Chain.png|"Unbroken Chain of Gold" - Lampwork beads, made for [[Simonn of Amber Isle]]
File:Zubeydah - Lampwork Temple Rings 1.png|Vindheim Pride Temple Rings - Design was laser cut from original art inspired by period examples, beads were artisan-made to client specifications.
image:Zubeydah -2024 LPT Display - Photo by Milokna.png|Displaying at 2024 Laurels Prize Tourney: Lampwork, Jewelry Making, Textile Stamping, Illumination, Silk Banners Photo by [[Milokhna d'Riga]]
image:Zubeydah Finnish - Irish Boasting Strand.png|Hiberno-Norse & Finnish Beads (Circa 850s), Jan. 2024. Entered into the Northeep Artisan competition and displayed at Laurel's Prize Tourney and Kingdom Arts & Sciences 2024.
image:Zubeydah - Merovingen Necklace with Pendants.png|Glass beads & (Commercial) Merovingen Pendants, Jan. 2024
image:Zubeydah - Double Strand Display.png| Display of Double-Stranded Necklace, Presented at [[Vindheim Premiere Arts & Sciences Championship]] on May 31, 2025 Documentation: [[File:Ornamentation of a Rus Woman of the 10th - 12th Century.pdf]]
image:Zubeydah - Hiberno Norse Beads for KAS.png|Hiberno-Norse cable beads displayed at 2025 Kingdom Arts & Sciences and Gulf Wars 2026
image:Spoils of Carthage - VAS2.jpg|A Necklace in the Phoenician Style, displayed at 2026 Vindheim Arts & Sciences
image:Zubeydah - Silk Banners 2 - GA Banner.png| Silk banner gifted to the Kingdom of Gleann Abhan, War of the Rams 2023
image:Zubeydah - Silk Banners 3 - Bee Banner.png|Trade Days exchange, 2023
image:Zubeydah - Silk Banners 1 - Calontir Pride.png| Silk banner gifted to Her Majesty Calontir, Marie le Faivre, 2023
</gallery>
 
====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
[[File:Plainswalker.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Card created by Baroness [[Kolfinna inn kyrra Óttarsdóttir]] as part of a deck which was partial payment for hire of the Free Company at Gulf Wars 2026]]
* [[Caisteal Cridhe]] of Northkeep, from [[Ian Dun Gillan|Ian]] & [[Kelandra Carmichael|Kelandra]], 3rd and Baron & Baroness of Northkeep
* Queen's Cipher, from Slaine I, Kingdom of the Outlands. (This takes the form of a diamond shaped brass pendant bearing a cabochon garnet, worn on a necklace of amber. It was made by [[Omar Mohammud Mirzazadeh]]. Slaine's personal symbol was a thistle, and the pendant is often mistaken for a Sable Thistle.) This was given for donations of largess.
* Merlon of [[Northkeep]] from [[Elisaveta af Isefjord]] and [[Beorhlic Folcwineson]], 6th Baroness & Baron of Northkeep (2020)
* Rose's Token from [[Gilyan Alienora of Clonmacnoise]], given October 29, 2021, at [[Eldern Hills]] Samhain.
* Commended to the Society for Creative Anachronism Board of Directors at the November 2021 Meeting for "creation and enabling of hybrid events" during the pandemic, for hosting the "Historian's Fireside Chat."
* [[Le Bâtisseur]] of Northkeep, from [[Jehanne de Montauban]] and [[Perrin de Beaujeu]], on January 2022
* Premiere of the Order of the [[Wellspring]], given by [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius Vesperianus and Deanna della Penna]] at [[Wiesenfeuer]] Baronial, April 16, 2022, for Service Through the Arts.
* One of the Premiers of the Award of the [[Clavis Clavium]] of Vindheim - given by [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius Vesperianus and Deanna della Penna]] at [[2nd Vindheim Coronet]]
* 5th Iron Baker of the [[Vindheim Bake-Off]], held at [[2nd Vindheim Coronet]].
* Master William Blackfox Award Winner, Best Special Issue, AS LV (56): The Nordic Saga, Barony of Northkeep - Special Issue dedicated to the celebration of the annual Northkeep Castellan event
* Received a link from the chain of [[Aedwulf Terricsson]] in acknowledgement of her service.
* Baronial Act of Dedication (for Service to Northkeep) from [[Geoffrey de Gournay]] and [[Adalia VonderBerg]]
* Received a personal token of thanks from Her Royal Highness, Princess Wu Yun, at [[Vindheim 8th Coronet Tourney]], for service through the arts (Basket contributions)
* Plainswalker of [[The Free Company of the Golden Wheat]]
 

====[[Zubeydah's Songbook]]:====
(Click link above to see original bardic works written by Zubeydah) 
 

===Trivia===
* Zubeydah was featured on the 05/29/2023 "Be Good to Each Other" post, in a photo celebrating with [[Elsa von Snackenburg]] at Elsa's receiving a fourth Thistle at Steppes Warlord.
* Zubeydah has spoken as a Peer, affirming the qualities of the following individuals: [[Wulfgard Martel]], [[Hugo van Harlo]], [[Kormakr Mikjallson]], [[Cadmus Lochagus]], [[Isaac Bane]], & [[Fyn Alreksson]].
 

=== Associations: ===
* Married to [[Abe Von Gybrich]] 
* Art student to [[Beatrix Alfray]] - (Beatrix is her Laurel Advocate)
* Consort to [[Fyn Alreksson]] in the [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]]
* Auntie to [[Caitilín inghean Tadgáin]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Beatrix Funteyn]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Osanna van der Linden]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Koke Gan]]

* Friend to the [[Free Company of the Golden Wheat]]
* Member, M.A.F.I.A. (Mooneschadowe and Friends In Absentia)
* Member of the Waterbearer's Guild of Ansteorra, prior to Guild dissolution
* Member of the Ansteorran Scribal Guild
* Member, [[Valkyries]]

* One of the two "Dark Overlord Chicks of the Universe" of the [http://www.armourarchive.org/ Armour Archive] 
* Prior Protégé to Mistress Seuilla DeCordoba, OP (Kingdom of the Outlands) Released in good standing, in January of 2019 due to Seuilla's departure from the SCA. (As part of Zubeydah's Elevation to the Pelican, Seuilla formally took back her belt in person, as she had not been able to do so previously due to her absence from the SCA.)

 

===Mundane Information:===
 
====In Case Of Court:====
* '''Due to anxiety, warning before being called into court is greatly appreciated.'''
* Zubeydah is often at events without her beloved, [[Abe Vivitar Von Gebric|Abe]]. In Case of Court, any advanced warning or notice would be Greatly Appreciated, so that he can try to attend and be witness (darren (dot) vann (at) gmail.com). If he is unable to attend, she prefers that other '''men''' NOT offer to escort her in his place unless they have already been specifically invited to do so. ([[Vladislav Strelec|Vlad]], [[Kormakr Mikjallson|Kormakr]] and [[Fyn Alreksson|Fyn]] are all on the list) [[Nalkah umm al-Jafnā]] and [[Koke Gan]] are dear friends who's help in that moment would be gratefully accepted.
* '''Pronunciation Guide:''' zoo-BAY-dah AL-bah-dah-WEE-yuh... but honestly, she would '''far''' prefer that only 'Zubeydah' was used, rather than the full name which gives difficulties.
* Title: Zubeydah uses the Turkish form of her peerage title, Hanim. The correct title is "Zubeydah Hanim" rather than "Hanim Zubeydah." 
* [https://amp.ansteorra.org/members/view/2631 AMP Profile] 
For Scrolls: ''Please no faux hands.'' Zubeydah would be much happier with your best English script than making a living or dead language look like English. [[Cera ingen Fháeláin]] is adept at the style she prefers most. *
 

====Special Needs:====
Zubeydah is only able to stand for VERY short periods (ie minutes), due to problems with her hips and knees, and cannot walk long distances in a single go. She also has social anxiety which makes Big Surprises or Unplanned Speaking In Public difficult. (A little warning goes a Long Way.) 
 

====Websites:====
* [http://www.facebook.com/zubeydah.albadawiyyah Facebook Page]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/Zubeydah Flikr Gallery]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6w5KETZMZgFOl4Ibhlb5kA YouTube]

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Zubeydah Al-Badawiyyah

2026-06-06T17:44:59Z

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| photocaption = Elevation to the Order of the Pelican, July 2021. Photo by [[Francesca di Lucca]]
| location = [[Vindheim]] / Northern Region Claimed by [[Mooneschadowe]] Dwells in [[Northkeep]]
| regname= [http://oanda.sca.org/oanda_name.cgi?p=Zubaydah%20al-Badawiyyah Zubaydah al-Badawiyyah]
| status = Active
| joindate = June 14, 1986
| OP = [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Zubaydah%20al-Badawiyyah&id=4903 Kingdom of Ansteorra] 
[http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=10325 Kingdom of the Outlands]
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|devicecaption = Azure, an ewer bendwise within an orle argent. Achievement by [[Alisandre Oliphant]]}}

== Her Excellency, Zubeydah Hanim, OP, Bastion of Vindheim==
While her registered name is Zubaydah, she prefers the alternate spelling, Zubeydah. 
'''Nicknames, Known-Bys, and Odd Titles: '''
* Zuzu (This nickname was given by [[Sigen Fridreksdottir]], and is welcome and makes her smile.) (Beydah is NOT her name. Zub is RIGHT OUT.)
* On the Armour Archive, she holds the title of Dark Overlord Chick of the Universe and is best known for her summary and index of The St Florian Project by Robert MacPhereson '''([[File:The St Florian Project - A Summary of Work.pdf]]).'''
* Zubeydah uses the Turkish title for Peerage, "Hanim."
 
'''Previously Known As:''' When she first started in the SCA in the Outlands, she used Kestrel of Ravenshold. 
'''Pronunciation:'''zoo-BAY-dah AL-bah-dah-WEE-yuh 
'''Pronouns:''' She/Her 
====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
The following badge associated with this name was registered in February of 2022 (via Ansteorra): Sable, a ray of the sun issuant from sinister chief argent. 
Zubeydah enjoys telling the story of how this badge came to be inspired by [[Kassandra De Haas]] and you should totally ask her some time. 

====Achievement:====
Mantling: Argent goutty azure, and Azure 
Helm: Persian helm argent, faces affronty 
Crest: Dexter human hand holding a quill, writing upon a page, argent 
Coronet: Baronial with six points topped with pearls 
Dexter Supporter: Domestic cat rampant guardant sable, armed and orbed gules, maintaining a book Or 
Sinister Supporter: Griffin rampant guardant sable, armed and orbed gules, maintaining a book Or 
Motto: That which is not written is forgotten 
Notes: Compartment is a pile of books and scrolls. A wreath of Pelican feathers encircles the arms. 
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Prior [[Northkeep]] Baronial Waterbearer
** Prior Interim Chronicler, Barony of [[Northkeep]], June 2021 - February 2022

* Regional Offices Held
** Prior Northern Regional Waterbearer (Warranted Office - 2003-2004)

* Principality Offices Held
** ER Deputy Seneschal, June 2023 - December 2023 (While Princess Emmelina had to step out of the role to serve as Coronet)
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius and Deanna]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Sanguine Highnesses, [[2nd Vindheim Coronet|Jean-Paul and Gilyan]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[3rd Vindheim Coronet|Micauley Morison and Caterina Giovanni]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[4th Vindheim Coronet|Skeggi Berbeinn Sebbason ins Sterka and Emmelina de Medeland]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[5th Vindheim Coronet|Romanius II and Deanna II]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[6th Vindheim Coronet|Dafydd Whitacre and Octavia de Verdon]]
** Gifts Liaison for There Serene Highnesses, [[8th Vindheim Coronet|Micauley Morison II and Caterina Giovanni II]]
** Special Deputy to the Seneschal, December 2023 - present.

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Prior Waterbearer's Guild Vscribe (non-warranted office - 2 years)
** Prior Scribal Guild Vscribe (Warranted Office - 3 years): Tripled the number of featured original works, created the [http://scribe.ansteorra.org/library/index.htm Charter Library] and [http://scribe.ansteorra.org/insignia/index.htm Insignia Library]
** Prior Vscribe to the Historian's Office (Warranted Office - 2 years)
** Special Deputy to the Exchequer, Secondary Signatory, 2021 - December 2023
** Site Administrator - Ansteorra Wiki, 2011 to Present
** Kingdom Historian, September 2019 - Present
 

===Persona History:===
Born without many prospects, she was affianced at an early age to a wealthy merchant. At his urging, she and her family accompanied her fiance on a mercantile venture to the Middle East. The caravan was attacked. She was the sole survivor, left for dead. Found by a wandering tribe of nomads led by Sir Haroun ibn al-Dhi'b al-Abyadh of the Outlands, she was rescued from the cruel sands of the desert and nursed back to health. She was given the name Zubeydah by Haroun. Her restless spirit did not allow her to accept his hospitality for long, and earned her the name 'al-Badawiyyah' - the Wanderer. She left the deserts and found a home in Ansteorra, where she was captured, body and heart, by an unusually well-dressed Ostrogoth named [[Abe Vivitar Von Gebric]] 
 

===Interests:===
* Waterbearing (alas, not able to actively do so any more due to physical limitations)
* Service through Arts:
** Primary: Lampwork & Jewelrymaking
** Secondary: Silk Banners, Block Printing, (electronic) Heraldic Art
* Coordinating Gift and Prize Baskets; SCA Fundraising
* Cooking / Baking / Confectionary
* SCA-focused Web Design/Administration/Data Collection: Event, local group and Guild websites, photo albums, web graphic design. Administrator of the Kingdom Wiki. Editor-in-Chief, [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FUOiGt6iDnW8t1WuC66Q6jJ_AUqo8kBKwTMCi1epJUw/edit?usp=sharing Chronology of the Northern Region]
 
===Timeline of Activity:===
====1986 - 2005 ====
[[File:Affirmation.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Affirmation of Handfasting, artwork by Nahama Joy (Adelaide)]]
1986: Zubeydah's first SCA event was on 1986-06-14, in the brand-new Kingdom of the Outlands: their first Crown Tournament in which Gunwalt was crowned king. Her clearest memory of that event was the first Royal Court, and everyone present singing the anthem of the Kingdom of Atenvelt as a form of good-bye. She was only active in the SCA in the Outlands for about 6 months. (As the majority of her family lives in the [[Outlands]], she can be seen at events there on rare occasions for special events.) 
2000: Living in California, Zubeydah is invited by her family to attend the Estrella War. As several of the Household are participating in the combats, she gets an introduction to Waterbearing at the hands of Baroness Dovita of Al-Barran. 
2001: Having moved to Oklahoma in October of the prior year, Zubeydah seeks out the SCA in the fall/winter of 2001. She meets Northkeep's Hospitaler, Amanda Blackwolf, who provides contact information for the Barony. 
2002: Zubeydah attends a few hours of [[Northkeep Castellan]], and is also able to make it to the [[Baroness' Toy Tourney]] and King's College, which is held in Namron. There, she meets [[Dyan du Lac Calendre]] who makes a very strong impression on her with her artistry and more importantly, her kindness. She regularly attends Fighter Practices and Populace meetings in the Barony. At three Fighter Practices, she hosts informal Middle Eastern Dance classes. She also begins charter painting. 
2003: In January, Zubeydah attends and teaches at wInterkingdom Collegium for the first time. In February, she heads back to Estrella War, where she demonstrates the fine art of well Equipped Waterbearing, for which she receives wordfame in the Kingdom of the Outlands, and Northkeep receives funds from the Volunteer hours she put in. At Crown Tournament that year, Zubeydah is called into court, all the while silently cursing that she had not taken the Introduction to Court class offered by [[Etienne De Saint Amaranth]], because she had no idea what to do... At Castellan, she focuses on waterbearing and chatting with the fighters. "I simply ensure that my friends leave the field with as much honor as when they entered," is the epic comment by [[Owen ap Aeddan]]. Abe meets Amanda's husband, Thormund Blackwolf, and they realize they knew each other from youth, and from the Army. At Castellan, they are introduced by [[Balvin Thorfinnsson]] to Hersir [[Thorgrim Bjornson]] and Baroness [[Sigen Fridreksdottir]], who welcome Abe and Zubeydah into their camp, provide them with a fire, feast, and fellowship. Fall brings Mooneschadowe Guardian, and Zubeydah meets Ollj and Mylicent, who are awesome. Later in the evening, [[Owen ap Aeddan]] presents Zubeydah with a blade, saying "This was given to me by [[47th Crown|Patrick Michael]], during his fifth reign as King. When he gave it to me, he told me that my presence and participation made the game better for him. Zubeydah, you make the game better for me, with all that you do. I'd want you to have this." Late in the evening, Zubeydah gets to chat with Master [[Tarl Godric the Brokentoe]], and hear the tale of the Ansteorran Adventuring Hat. The following day, Zubeydah receives her official Non-Contact Authorization Card, signed by the Northern Regional Knight Marshal, [[Owen ap Aeddan]]. In October, Protectorate brings new opportunities and challenges. [[Thorgrim Bjornson]] gives Zubeydah a Gryphon medallion, in thanks for her efforts and in solidarity for efforts towards a Principality in the region. She visits Oxlande's vigil and is quite impressed by all the panoply, and meets [[Niccolaia Valore]] for the first time, who very kindly spends several hours mentoring Zubeydah on charter painting. In December, another wInterKingdom is held. Zubeydah hosts two classes for youth, and one for adults. Zubeydah is named a '''Master Waterbearer''' and the '''Northern Regional Waterbearer''' in court by the Kingdom Chirugeon and Baron of Northkeep, [[Ainar Magnusson]]. 
[[File:Zubeydah Pelican Scroll - by Franchesca and Thomas.png|200px|thumb|left| Patent of Arms created by [[Francesca di Lucca]] & [[Thomas de Groet]]]]
2004: Zubeydah attends several work sessions in Talequah with [[House Halfiras]]. At Kingdom Arts & Sciences/ Mooneschadowe Tribute to Ansteorra, Zubeydah teaches a class on waterbearing, and is able to certify several folks for their non-combatant authorizations. Master Oxlade's beer flows "like a happy brown river" and puts Abe under its spell. Event Reviews:
[[Event Review - Northkeep Castellan 2004 - by Zubeydah|Castellan]], [[Event Review - Argent Anniversary 2004 - by Zubeydah|Ansteorra's Argent Anniversary]] [[Event Review - Queens Champion 2004 - by Zubeydah|Queen's Champion]], [[Event Review - Mooneschadowe Guardian 2004 - by Zubeydah|Mooneschadowe Triumphe]], [[Event Review - Namron Protectorate 2004 - by Zubeydah|Namron Protectorate]], [[Event Review - Weisenfeuer Yule 2004 - by Zubeydah|Wiesenfeur Yule]]
 
2005: Event Reviews: [[Event Review - Estrella War 2005 - by Zubeydah|Estrella War]], [[Event Review - Northkeep Castellan 2005 - by Zubeydah|Northkeep Castellan]], [[Event Review - Mooneschadowe Guardian 2005 - by Zubeydah|Mooneschadowe Guardian]], [[Event Review - Namron Protectorate 2005 - by Zubeydah|Namron Protectorate]], [[Event Review - Chemin Noir Fair of the Harvest 2005 - by Zubeydah|Chemin Noir's Fair of the Harvest]]
 
====2006- 2019====
2006: A freezing Estrella War makes for a miserable Zu, but happy memories getting to watch her brother Nathaniel take the field. March brings the Northern Regional War Practice, and Northkeep fields a large number of fighters, with Zubeydah happioly playing shutterbug. That summer, attends local fighter practices, teaching Middle Eastern Dance on a regular basis, and does a portrait session with the local fighters in July. The Canton of Chemin Noir, informally adopted by [[House Halfiras]], holds its second Fair of the Harvest. Again, Halfiras provides all of the champion scrolls and prize baskets. As a thank you, the Canton gives Zubeydah a Sable Crane for her service to the group. Namron Protectorate is the site of [[The Laureling Ceremony of Magdalena da Cadamosto]]. Zubeydah asks what she can do to help at the vigil and is given a question in reply: "How much chocolate can you make?" The answer is: Three laden table's worth... wInterKingdom is held in December, and Zubeydah creates an original scroll for a Caisteal Cridhe that is given to Nicol MacKnockard and is there to witness when a friend from House Halfiras receives their Award of Arms. This is also the first year that [[Ian Dun Gillan]] as Baron initiates the tradition of the [[Hero's Portion]]. She also attends Wiesenfeuer Yule, and having little to do that day, spends the time painting charters at the scribal table. 
 
2007: Attends and teaches at wInterKingdom. At Castellan, stands as a Vigil guard for the elevation of [[Rhiannon Redwulf]], as Mooneschadowe reminded her that she was "one of them" whether she lived there or not. Skorragardr Axeman brings an artistic inspiration, getting to meet Aethelstan Aethelmearson, who patiently shows her how to do a tiny piece of cutwork. Brings her beloved Abe to Namron Medfaire, along with his daughter. The best times are always at Mooneschadowe's Triumphe of the Eclipse, and this year she gets to witness all manner of joyful things. Northkeep Dionadair is part demo, part A&S, part competition, and entirely confusing to the Mormon Missionaries that stumbled across us at the park. At Namron Beltane, performs in a bardic competition for the first time ever. Attends Wiesenfuer Baronial and witnesses Much Smiting by Owen. At Eldern Hills Samhain, she gets to witness the investiture of the new Baron & Baroness, Braum & Audrella. Wiesenfeuer Yule closes out the year. 
 
2008: Attended Kingdom Arts & Sciences, Spring Coronation, Queen's Champion, Winter War Maneuvers, Mooneschadowe Triumphe of the Eclipse, Fair of the Harvest. At Eldern Hills Samhain, speaks the memory of her father at the memorial fire. 
 
2009: Travels down to Steppes 12th Night to witness the elevation to the Order of the Pelican of Vanessa de Verona. 
 
2010: Battlemoor 
 
2011: Coordinated a gift basket for Lillies War. Took photos at Northkeep WinterKingdom, Namron Beltane and an unknown Wiesenfeuer event. 
 
2012: Attended an event in the Outlands to witness the elevation to the Order of the Pelican of her brother, [http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=1938 Oliver Mordrake], and became a Protege to Mistress [http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=2365 Suilla de Cordoba]. 
 
2013: Provided cookies for the bake sale at Northkeep wInterKingdom. Attended Battlemoor in the Outlands. Provided desserts for a Noble's Luncheon at Wiesenfeuer Baronial. 
 
2015: Taught at Northkeep wInterKingdom and donated to the bake sale. 
 
2017: Northkeep wInterKingdom, Mooneschadowe Triumphe. 
 
2018: wInterKingdom, Wisenfeuer Yule. Took part in the Sable Swap for the first time. 
2019: Super busy year! Took photos at : Eldern Hills Artisan, Eldern Hills Samhain, Namron Beltane, Namron Protectorate, Provincial Games, Axeman, Crown Tournament, Coronation of Vladislav and Margaret, Ansteorra 40th Year, Wiesenfeur Baronial, Wiesenfeuer Yule. 
 

====2020-2024====
2020: Provincial Games, Steppes 12th Night, wInterKingdom - Covid Lockdown 
 
2021: Northkeep Castellan, Eldern Hills Samhain, Myrgenfield Collegium, Vindheim Premier Coronet Tourney, Wiensefeuer Yule, [[Zubeydah's Elevation to the Order of the Pelican]] at Eldern Hills A Day In The Park. Major projects include creating a [[Vindheim Royal Treasures|banner]] for the Principality, presented at [[Vindheim Premier Coronet Tourney]]. 
 
2022: Chemin Noir Fair of the Harvest, Elfsea Defender (first Pelican circle!!), Fall Crown Tournament, Kingdom A&S, King's College, Northkeep Castellan, Provincial Games, Vindheim Summer Coronet Tourney, Two Bards & Two Artisans, Vindheim goes to Valor, Vindheim Missile Academy, Wiensefeuer Baronial, Winter War Maneuvers, Wyldewood Northern Border Skirmishes and Winter Coronet Tourney.
Mooneschadowe Trade Days is the BEST DARNED EVENT EVER! Outfoxed by [[Nicaise Synger]], trading buttons for garb with wide-eyed newcomers, sending a full set of her beloved Abe's armor to Mooneschadowe, getting bees from [[Asha of Mooneschadowe]] and a multitude of stamps from [[Kyrus Logisson]]... it is a day of laughter and loot, tavern brawls and law changes, and art-as-largess! 
 
2023: In January, Zubeydah travels to Calontir Clothiers to speak on behalf of Laurel Candidate [[Hugo van Harlo]]. Northkeep Castellan brings another [[The Hero's Portion|Hero's Portion]] and a first effort to utilize a massive wood block Centurion Eagle textile stamp made by [[Kyrus Logisson]]. A second more successful stamping session is completed at King's College. In May, she journeyed down to [[Steppes]] Warlord, honored to speak on behalf of [[Livia da Nicolosi]]. July brings a journey to witness Ansteorran history made right and due honors given, when she travels to meet her Pelican brother, Baron [[Edwin FitzLloyd]] in the Barony of Steppes at their Artisan event. Mooneschadowe Trade Days is a joy and a delight as always, and she completes trades with many a newcomer and a friend. Namron selects [[Will Rogers Boy Scout Camp]] as the site of their Fall Protectorate event, but Zubeydah must sends words for Laurel candidate [[Dominique Michelle le Vasseur]], rather than deliver them herself when she falls ill. 
 
2024: Teaches at Northkeep's wInterkingdom Collegium. Travels southward to [[Bryn Gwlad]] [[Candlemas]] for the elevation of [[Anne von Wiese]]. Displays for the first time ever at [[Laurel's Prize Tourney]], held in [[Mooneschadowe]], showcasing works in lampworking, jewelry making, silk painting, illumination, and textile block printing. Thanks to mobility help from several good gentles and friends, including [[Charles the Grey]], [[Malcom MacCormack]] and [[Koke Gan]], was able to attend Wiesenfeuer Baronial. Served as Gate Coordinator for Northkeep Castellan, assembling a wonderful team of folks. Succumbed to illness and wasn't able to finish the day. Lots of help from friends to get packed and loaded up, especially Charles and Koke (yet again!). Helped with some scribal on a surprise for Their Excellencies, Perrin & Jehanne, which was presented in court. Spends the day at Summer Crown Tournament taking portraits and candid photos, and celebrates the success of Jean-Paul and Gilyan becoming Heirs to the Throne. Travels down to Ardmore for Vindheim Summer Coronet, bringing decor for the Vigil of [[Marcus von Fürth]]. Back in Ardmore only weeks later, attends the first Vindheim Academia della Spada and sits Gate, then hosts an all day Wiki information table. Gets to witness [[Caterina Giovanni]] being given [[The Little White Scarf]]! At the (much appreciated!!) invitation of Mistress [[Beatrix Alfray]], travels down to distant [[Ffynnon Gath]] for Ansteorra Kingdom Arts & Sciences. There, displays Finnish & Hiberno-Norse beads, gets to shadow-judge with [[John of Severn]], and welcome a new sister of the flock, [[Margery Gilroy]]. Mooneschadowe Trade Days is always an awesome event, and there, she made lots of trades but took few photos... but made up for that at the joint event of Namron Protectorate & the Coronation of our [[89th Crown]], Jean-Paul & Gilyan. There, she swore fealty as a Pelican and as a member of the Populace. At Gilyan's Queen's Champion event, was moved to tears by witnessing (for the first time!!) the rapier community singing to the Queen. For the [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]], another first: Entered the Coronet Lyst with [[Fyn Alreksson]], who fought his way to the semi-finals. It was a joyful day with many people providing support through the labor of their hands and the love of their hearts. Wiesenfeuer Yule brought the privilege of speaking for Baroness [[Beatrix Funtyn]] during her elevation to the Order of the Laurel. 
 

====2025 - Present====
2025: Marata Midwinter Melees provided the opportunity for service as entourage for Her Majesty Gilyan and the [https://youtu.be/fCC7ogfUptY?feature=shared privilege of speaking] on behalf of [[Kormakr Mikjallson]]. (Link contains entire ceremony). Braving dense fog, Zubeydah heads south to Duncan, Oklahoma, to Laurel's Prize Tourney, displaying her work in the fields of block printing, lampworking and jewelrymaking. Wonderful conversations are had with several Laurels, including Mistress [[Kaitlyn McKenna]], Mistress [[Ebergardis von Zell]], Mistress [[Osanna van der Linden]], Master [[Haraldr Bassi]], Master [[Beorhlic Folcwineson]] and Mistress [[Nafisa al-Nadiyah]]. Each gives encouragement in their own way, and two challenge her to enter Kingdom Arts & Sciences. The Crown and Heir of Ansteorra and Coronet of Vindheim travel Northward to the Falcon lands of Calontir for Winter War Maneuvers, and Zubeydah makes that journey as well, serving as entourage and taking photos. The pomp and circumstance of the Final Court of Jean-Paul & Gilyan and the Coronation of Jason and Marguerita lure Zubeydah southward in April. May is busy, with first Namron Beltane, then Queen's Champion (hosted by Northkeep) and Castellan. Entered the Vindheim Premiere Arts & Sciences Competition at [[Vindheim Missile Academy II]]. Event photography and Vigil NOMS at Wiesenfeur Baronial, joyously celebrating the elevation to the Order of Chivalry of [[Damon Xanthus]], and bearing witness to two new [[Order of the Mark of Ansteorra|Marks]] being made: [[Kajira Camber]] and [[Kyrus Logisson]]. The small but mighty Oak Springs hosts the Principality at June's Coronet Tourney, and Zubeydah celebrates as Micauley and Caterina are successful once more. In July, she travels down to Wiesenfeur to visit and record history shared by two Ansteorran giants: [[Orm Skjoldbidig]] and [[Megan Andoniel of Glengalen]]. August brings a wonderful road-trip with friends [[Koke Gan]] and [[Serena de Fleuris]] down to [[Steppes]] Artisan, where she enters the competition with a display of block printing, jewelry and lampwork. At evening Court, she is named the 37th [[Artisans of the Steppes|Steppes Artisan]]!! Staying true to her pledge made at Laurel's Prize Tourney, Zubeydah enters Kingdom Arts & Sciences with a display focused on Hiberno-Norse beads, receiving a 10 for complexity, and a Pilgrim's Badge for her overall score of 43. Documents not one, two, or three elevations at Namron Protectorate, but four! Writes a missive aimed at newcomers who might be confused by the "conflict" between the King and Queen at Court to help them understand "step-down schtick." Journeys to Steppes for Coronation, receiving a Golden Star from Jason & Marguerita. There, she also presents her Sable Swap gift to [[Delfina de Borja]] - a painted silk banner of her device. Though rain threatens, Zubeydah would not - could not - miss the Final Triumphe of the Province of Mooneschadowe, her adoptive home. The opportunity to serve comes in a gate shift with [[Alice Levine]], and the day is a lazy one, filled with excellent conversations. At evening court, [[Nalka Um Al-Jafna]], knowing Abe isn't present to walk Zu in to court, asks if Mooneschadowe can do so in his stead -- and when the Prince and Princess of Vindheim call her into Their presence, the Province shows up in force to walk her in. (oh the feels. ALL. THE. FEELS.) There, she receives a custom made piece by the hands of Alex the Scribe, specially commissioned as insignia for the Tenne Company of Vindheim. The year closes out with Skorragardr Axeman and Wiesenfeuer Yule. 
 
2026: In January, travels down to the Steppes for 12th Night, where she gets to spend time chatting with Master [[Edwin FitzLloyd]], Duke [[Lloyd von Eaker]] and Duchess [[Joselyn Allyne Reynard]]. At evening Feast, she is invited to join their Excellencies of the Steppes at High Table - a first for such an honor! At Winter Round Table, she is part of the digital team that helps record training classes. Illness prevents her attending Vindheim Winter Coronet. wInterKingdom brings classes on the Wiki and on Service. February, Work interferes with plans to attend Winter War Maneuvers and Laurel's Prize Tourney. ZUZU'S VERY FIRST GULF WARS!! Chosen by the Crown to represent Ansteorra in the War Point Arts & Sciences Competition, she flys out Tuesday to attend Wednesday's competition. After receiving wonderful feedback and scores from her judges, the stress of the journey is over and happy time with friends and volunteering at Gate can be had. Mooneschadowe provides warm hospitality and the Free Company makes her cry happy tears of inclusion and love (and yummy food!). April brings showers (and storms) at Elfsea Defender, making for a cold and wet morning on site. Fortunately, the afternoon brought a lightening to the weather, and with Mistress [[Elsa von Snackenburg]] who traveled with her, she attends a Pelican circle. During an epic day of ten elevations (8 planned, 2 spontaneous), Zubeydah speaks for Herre [[Fyn Alreksson]] and Master [[Isaac Bane]], and takes oodles of photos. The day wouldn't have been possible without the constant care and help of Elsa, [[Vladislav Strelec]] and [[Kormakr Mikjallson]]. Wiesenfeur breaks its habit of a freezing Baronial, and traveling over to Sperry is fun in the company of [[Elise Green]]. Most of the day is spent taking photos, helping with notarizations, and cheering for friends being recognized, but one particularly fun moment happens when Lord Odd, Lady Elise and HL [[Órlaith inghean Uí hUallacháin]] encourage Zu to throw axes and spears!! Baroness [[Isabella Coppola]] also provides mentorship in Lyst Field Administration so that a first step can be taken to keeping a promise made at Gulf Wars to [[Áshildr inn Hárfagri]].

====Prior Groups:====
Caer Galen, the Outlands 
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
[[File:Wordfame from Baroness Birna - Gypsey Teague.png|200px|thumb|left|Wordfame from Baroness Birna Isleifsdottir, OL, Posted March 21, 2026, Gulf Wars]]
====Master Oliver Mordrake, OP, Kingdom of the Outlands (Deceased)====
"I heard a story about you last weekend. I was at an event held for kingdom officers. One of them, from down south somewhere, was telling me about a lady at Estrella last year that totally changed the way she does waterbearing. She'd never thought of carrying anything with her besides water, like tape, etc, or how to be helpful on the field other than just by watering the stickjocks. When she'd told me the story about this incredibly helpful waterbearer, we started comparing notes. The upshot of this was that she was talking about you. Your good deeds have made you famous and beloved far beyond the borders of your home kingdom." - July 16, 2003 
 

====Baroness [[Silvana Corwin]]====
When asked, "What is your favorite shiny", Silvana answered, "Oohhh...that’s tough!! Actually I think it’s my circlet that Zubeydah Al-Badawiyyah made for me. We met via Sable Swap, she was who I had to gift. Anyways, through conversation, I told her it was about time for me to replace my old circlet. So, instead of my buying another, she just decided to make me one. I *love* it for its beauty but more because it represents new friendships and generosity of spirit. And yes, Zubeydah, you can add this to your wiki page! In fact, I insist!!" 
[[File:Elevated to Excellency.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Elevated to Court Baroness by [[81st Crown]] at Ansteorra 40th Year. Photo by [[Gunhilda Adeleva Amberstar]]]]
 

====Lady [[Kale Kourtikina]]====
(Words delivered by His Excellency, Master [[Beorhlic Folcwineson]], Baron of Northkeep, Lion of Ansteorra, upon the occaision of the Ansteorran 40th Year Anniversary High Court, September 21st, 2019: [https://youtu.be/csyUNlkK90I?si=zzYcNKkxb-i7QBJz Video HERE]) 
To Our Most Honored [[Vladislav Strelec|Rom Baro]], do I, your humble servant, Kallie Kourtikina, send greetings. With affection and good faith, do I beg a boon of your Grace. I wish to speak upon one whom you have shown favor, and offer simple words of praise for her. Zubeydah. Is. Awesome. For years, she has worked in the quiet background, ensuring our Venerable History shall not be lost to the mists of time. This seems a simple thing, and yet season after season, she has worked to preserve something vital to our Beloved kingdom - not only our Selves, but those who have gone before us. Additionally, she has graced us all with confections that melt on the tongue, dance in the mouth, and leave one wating more, despite the lack of room in our bellies. Her graceful touch shines in the simplest endeavors she undertakes, all while she cares for others. It breaks my heart that I have been called away to the chill of An Tir, however, I know that I have left my cherished Kingdom in hands that will hold her gently, yet firmly, even in times of tribulations. One more steward has been named, and Zubeydah al-Badawiyyah has my trust and love in the honor and duty she has now been given. Opre Romani - Vivat the Romani! 
Yours in Service to a Dream, 
Lady Kallie Kourtikina 
 

====Dona [[Ashildr inn Harfagri]]====
At the 2020 [[Mooneschadowe]] Provincial Games, Her Excellency Zubeydah prepared a fine selection of baked goods available for purchase by the discerning palate. (1) I arrived early, yet knowing the caliber of craft present on that table, knew that if I desired those divine melt-in-your-mouth marshmallows, I had to act fast. As she bounced between delighted Ansteorrans, she dutifully put me down for a bag of the marshmallows and set them to the side. Come lunch, she was swamped by people buying deserts and picking up their many goodies. When I arrived, her smile dropped as she realized she had accidentally sold the marshmallows amidst the rush and hustle and bustle. Then apologizing profusely, as if this was somehow a step down and not an unexpected delight, she started sliding me her special marshmallows. (2) Light brown, just as melty and divine as any other, but with the special bonus of tasting magically like caramel. And she kept sliding them. Bags upon bags of delightful fluffy caramel clouds, all the while apologizing, for her heart is kind and as full of grace as her hands are of magic. 
 
I waited, until after lunch. I waited till I sat at the side of the rapier field, then unwrapped a marshmallow. Good gentles, I do not lie when I say I fell over. I do not lie when I say Knights and Dons alike looked at me askance, lying on my back by my sword, both feet in the air, '''crying''' because of a marshmallow. Would that I were deft enough with words to sing the praises of this marshmallow. Would that I were clever enough in prose to regale the achievements of Her Excellency that much more. These marshmallows brought me to tears of joy once, twice, thrice. "Her Excellency" is not just the title of this woman, it is a measure of her skill. She is surely some kind of wizard, performing chemical kitchen magics upon what would be otherwise simple goodies. I hope one day to be found worthy of more of her goodies, shiny and sweet alike. 
 
May she ever look upon us mortals and find us deserving of her continued good works. (and ma'am if you don't take this compliment i will scream) (3) 
 
''Editor's Notes:'' 
# It was a fundraiser for the Medieval Studies Group, to send folks to Gulf Wars.
# Lest anyone think otherwise, these were '''not''' "special" ("edibles") marshmallows, just an experimental batch made with brown sugar and dark corn syrup - they were not available for sale, but rather were gifted to anyone who provided wiki content.
# yes.... i will happily accept this compliment. :D 

====His Excellency, Master [[Ivarr runamagi]], Defender of the Dream====
I came to Eldern Hills because you were being elevated. Then you asked me to speak for you and that was icing on the cake. You are probably the most deserving person I have known to be offered entrance into the Order of the Pelican, your service is far beyond what I did when I was offered entrance. You are a shining example of what a Peer should be and in my eyes you are what a Lion should be. Thank you for the Honor of witnessing your elevation and being asked to tell TRM Ansteorra my thoughts on your qualifications for elevation. You should continue to do what you have been doing, don't ramp it up. The rest of the world ain't ready to try and keep up with you as it is. Hugs, sister. (07/28/2021) 
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
[[File:Castellan 2012 Luncheon.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Chef and Hostess, Noble's Luncheon, Castellan, 2012]]
====Service to the Society====
* Fundraising: Has raised over $5500 in fundraisers for Northkeep, a Gulf Wars Queen's Tea, the Mooneschadowe Student's Group, Northern Region Tribute to Ansteorra, the Canton of Wyldewode Cooks Guild, the Canton of Chemin Noir's Archery Squad, and Royal travel, by donating directly to fundraising efforts, and serving as coordinator/organizer.
* Service to the Outlands: Donations to Royal Largess, fundraising auctions, backlog scrolls.
* Waterbearer / Waterbearer in Charge / Northern Regional Waterbearer: Service, leadership and instruction: 2000 - 2015.
* Organized and administered the [[File:40 For 40th - Year of the Quest.pdf]]
* Data Collection Coordinator, Primary Contributor: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FUOiGt6iDnW8t1WuC66Q6jJ_AUqo8kBKwTMCi1epJUw/edit?usp=sharing The Chronology of the Northern Region of Ansteorra], for the Application for Principality, 2018 - Present.
* ZOOM Host: During 2020 - 2021, served as a Collegium Room Host for several events, including Winterkingdom (x2) King's College, and Wisenfeuer Baronial, utilizing her personal ZOOM account for the benefit of SCA events.
* Entourage: [[81st Crown|Vladislav & Margaret]], [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius & Deanna]], [[2nd Vindheim Coronet|Jean-Paul & Gilyan]], [[3rd Vindheim Coronet|Micauley & Caterina]], [[4th Vindheim Coronet|Skeggi & Emmalina]], [[5th Vindheim Coronet|Romanius & Deanna]], [[6th Vindheim Coronet|Dafydd & Octavia]], [[89th Crown|Jean-Paul & Gilyan]]
* Secondary Signatory Deputy to the Exchequer, 2021 - July 2023
* Special Event Hostess:
** 2007: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/zubeydah/sets/72157627996431829/ Young Ladies Salon & Luncheon], Northkeep's Castellan - Organized, catered and hosted a RSVP-only event for nine young girls. Guest instructors and self provided two and a half hours instructions on ladylike qualities, manners, and demeanor. Served lunch and provided gifts for all attending.
** 2008: [[Young Gentleman's Salle - 2008|Young Gentlemen's Salle & Luncheon]], Northkeep's Castellan - Organized, catered and hosted an RSVP-only event for four young boys. Guest Instructors included [[Jean-Paul de Sens]], [[Owen ap Aeddan]], [[Timothy le Corbusier]], [[Therese Maria Giovanni]], and Queen [[Vanessa de Verona]]. Served lunch and provided gifts for all attending.
** 2019 - 2021: Historian's Fireside Chats - weekly meetings beginning April 26 via ZOOM open to all, to discuss aspects of Ansteorra history and culture.
* Member of the working group to develop a handbook for Wiki Administrators to be implemented Society-wide.
 

====Service to/through the Arts====
[[File:Treats Delivered.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Payment is delivered to the Jannisary Band (Pennsic War, 2019) The entire tote at the bottom of the pile was filled with cookies and brownies made by Zubeydah]]
* Prolific event photographer spanning more than two decades. Photos featured on the cover of The Black Star and in multiple group newsletters and web banners. In 2025, her photograph of the triumphal arch during the Step Down court of Sven and Antigone was chosen for inclusion on the new Kingdom trailer wrap.
* As Scribal Guild Vscribe, tripled the number of featured original works and created the first [http://scribe.ansteorra.org/library/index.htm Charter Library] and [http://scribe.ansteorra.org/insignia/index.htm Insignia Library] 
* Award Insignia: Between 2018 - 2019, hand-crafted and donated 76 plaited wire AOA or Baronial circlets for distribution by the Crown or Barony of Northkeep.
* Royal (Kingdom) Gift Basket Coordinator for Battlemoor I, Lilies War 2011, Battlemoor III, Battlemoor IV, highlighting the generosity and skill of Ansteorra's artisans
* Royal (Principality) Gifts Coordinator (Coronets 1 - 6 inclusive, and 8): Coordinated with artisans across Ansteorra and the Principality to create gift baskets for Gulf Wars and out-of-Kingdom visits by the Coronets of Vindheim.
* Royal & Principality Gift contributor, 2018 - Present: Crafted and Contributed well over 100 items to gift baskets presented by our Kingdom and Principality Royalty.
* Scribal Arts: 70+ Kingdom Charters. Multiple Original works including Guardian of the Queen's Hope 2004, local group champion and Baronial Service Award scrolls, and Principality of Vindheim original scrolls.
* Heraldic Arts: 275+ digital files of individual's heraldry, using art from the [http://heraldicart.org/ http://heraldicart.org/] project, and also contributing original heraldic art to the [http://heraldicart.org/zubeydah-al-badawiyyah project].
* Frequent Vigil / Hospitality contributions in the form of desserts and confections: Mistress [[Michelle Chantal de Charente]]; Mistress [[Magdelena da Cadamosto]]; Mistress Adria; Mistress [[Rhiannon Redwulf]]; Iarll [[Owen ap Aeddan]]; Mistress [[Vanessa de Verona]]; Mistress Melisande; Mistress [[Adena Terricsdottir]]; Master Oliver Mordrake - Outlands; Master [[Reis ap Tuder]]; Namron Protectorate Noble's Luncheon - Desserts, * King's College Desserts (2018); Coronation, October 2018 - Provided individually bagged sea-salt caramels as a thank you to the Royal Entourage; Maestro [[Orlando Giovanni de Gilead]]; Mistress [[Sabine Lefevre d'Armagnac]]; 2019 Winter Crown Tournament sideboard luncheon dessert table; Sir [[Daniel Schade]]; The [[81st Crown|Reign]] of [[Vladislav Strelec]] & [[Margaret ny Connor]]: Treats for Largess, and payment of the Janissary Band hired to herald in the Kingdom at the Opening Procession; Ansteorra 40th Year Hafla desserts sideboard; 2019 Coronation - desserts sideboard; His Excellency, Master [[Elric Dracwin]]; Maestra [[Masina da Ferrara]], Sir [[Damon Xanthus]].
* Royal Baker to [[81st Crown|Vladislav and Margaret]]
* Treats In Quarantine (Spring/Summer 2020): Mailed or delivered 101 customized boxes/bags of treats (Baked items, candies, confections) for individuals in Ansteorra and another 5 Kingdoms to keep spirits up during the Year Like No Other.
* Created the "Wall Banner" for the Principality of Vindheim, presented at [[Vindheim Premier Coronet Tourney]].
* Significant and regular donations of her art to various fundraisers, including four custom made lampworking items to the 2025 Ansteorra Roses Fundraiser, with bids raising $265.00
* Special Event Hostess/Organizer/Major Contributor:
** 2006: Chef & Hostess, Laurel's Luncheon, Mooneschadowe's Triumphe of the Eclipse
** 2008: Sous Chef, The Outlands Party, Estrella War, Atenveldt/The Outlands (Desserts)
** 2011: Sous Chef, The Queen's Tea, Battlemoor II, The Outlands ([http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8319/7971955998_45da66e32a_c.jpg/ Photo Here]).
** 2012: Chef & Hostess, Nobles' Luncheon, Northkeep's Castellan event: Middle Eastern/Mediterranean themed luncheon, open to all nobles and Peers present at the event, as well as many of the general populace.
** 2015 - Present: [[The Hero's Portion]] of Chocolate: Castellan - a means by which individuals can share word fame and a treat with those who inspire them.
** 2019: The [[Legends Luncheon]] at Ansteorra 40th Year - Chef and Event Organizer

* 2020: Coordinator/Organizer, Ansteorra Lampwork Guild bead swap.
* 2023: Created a Vindheim and Friends Irises Chat on Facebook, to help foster discussion of artisans in the Principality deserving of recognition by the Crown and Coronet.

* ''Special Art Collaboration Projects''
** Oertha boasting strand - worked with / coordinated the work of three other artisans on a gift for the Principality of Oertha given by Vindheim's First Coronet at Gulf Wars
** Deanna boasting strand - worked with / coordinated the work of six other artisans on a gift for Vindheim's First Princess
** Harvest Strand - worked with / coordinated the work of 3 other artisans on an item donated for fundraising purposes
** Emmalina Strand - worked with / coordinated the work of 10 other artisans on a gift for Vindheim's fourth Princess, [[ Emmelina de Medeland]]. Featured whimsical elements and a separate necklace with carved amber pendant.
** Working with [[Francesca di Lucca]], assembled and donated 30 Calligraphy and Illumination kits and 3 silk banner making kits to [[90th Crown|Jason Drysdale IV & Margherita de Mantua IV]] to be gifted to newcomers.

[[File:Zubunny.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Art by [[Mariana Von Kul]]]][[Category:Kingdom of Animals]]

* ''Silk Banners:''
** Calontir Pride banner created for/donated to Vindheim goes to Valor Gift Basket 2023
** Gleann Abhan populace badge banner created for/donated to Vindheim Gift Basket at Gulf Wars, 2024
** Personal device banner for Magistra Emma de Fetherstan's elevation to the Laurel 2024
** Gift banner for [[6th Vindheim Coronet|Octavia de Verdon]], presented at [[7th Vindheim Coronet]], 2024

* ''Block Printing:''
** Centurion Stamping Project: Commissioned a Centurion Eagle stamp from [[Kyrus Logisson]], and working with him, held two stamping sessions (Northkeep Castellan 2023, King's College 2023) to work out how to utilize the enormous stamp. Stamped 5 cloaks at King's College. November 2025: Working with Kyrus and a team of volunteers, stamped 20 cloaks at ARTSPACE in Oklahoma City.
** Mongol trim for Master [[Facon du Pray]]'s elevation garb
** Trim for gift baskets: Calontir, Glean Abhan, Trimaris, Oertha
** Facings and trim for gifted clothing: [[Fyn Alreksson]]

* ''Clothing Construction:''
** Using both commercial patterns and those generated by [[Koia Karasova]], created a Norwegian noble's ensemble of linen and wool and silk for the elevation garb of Ridder [[Fyn Alreksson]] to the Order of Chivalry. The ensemble also featured the weaving of [[Astrid Flokadottir]].
 

====Teaching / Instruction:====
* Middle Eastern Dance (Youth) - WinterKingdom Collegium 2003
* How To Make a Tassel (Youth) - WinterKingdom Collegium 2006
* Making a Crown (Youth) - WinterKingdom Collegium 2003
* Waterbearing 101 - WinterKingdom Collegiums (2003), 2 special 'in home' classes held in Namron and (unnamed) Talequah SCA group, Mooneschadowe Activity Night
* Waterbearing 2.0 - WinterKingdom Collegium (2010): [[File:Waterbearing As I See It.pdf]], [[File:A Checklist for Autocrats.pdf|File:A Waterbearing Checklist for Autocrats.pdf]]'''
* Netted Beadwork - WinterKingdom Collegium 2004, 2006 [[File:Making a netted beadwork anklet.pdf]]
* Middle Eastern Dance for Beginners - WinterKingdom Collegium 2003 & weekly informal classes held at Northkeep Fighter Practice, Summer of 2008
* Diapering Techniques Handout for Scribal Guild developed 2006. Taught at Northkeep A&S Night, 10/2023
* A History of Northkeep: May 2020 - At [[Northkeep]]'s virtual event, Can't-stellan, hosted an hour and a half long educational discussion on the history of the Barony, in conjunction with the Baronial Historian, [[Nimmira Valeria]].
* Making a Braided Wire Circlet:
** [[Mooneschadowe]], August 24, 2021
** [[Wyldewode]], November 2021.
** King's College - June 2022.
* Contributing to the Ansteorran Wiki:
** Winterkingdom, 2013 [[File:Step By Step - How To Create a People Page On The Ansteorran Wiki.pdf]].
** Incipient Canton of Wyldwood (Talequah, OK) - August 28, 2016.
** wInterKingdom 2019.
** [[Eldern Hills]] Artisan, April, 2020
** (Online) Barony of [[Bonwicke]], April - May 2020
** (Online) Spring in our [[Steppes]] E-Vent - May 2020.
** (Online) King's College - June 2020.
** (Online) [[Bjornsborg]] Valkyrfelt, October 2020.
** (Online) Collegium for Service Minded Individuals, July 2021.
** King's College - June 2022.
** Created informational videos published to [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6w5KETZMZgFOl4Ibhlb5kA YouTube].
** Hosted Walk-up Discussion / Info Table: 2019 Spring Crown Tournament, 2019 [[Mooneschadowe]] Provincial Games, 2019 [[Steppes]] Artisan, 2019 Summer Crown Tournament, 2024 [[Vindheim Accademia della Spada I]], 2026 Steppes 12th Night.
* Introduction to Lampworking:
** Incipient Canton of Wyldewode Project Day
** (Online) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRt72J-KOw8 Northkeep wInterKingdom 2021] (Held a drawing after the class and the winner received a beginner's lampworking kit with the basics required to begin exploring.)
** [[Northkeep]] A&S Night, November 2021.
** King's College - June 2022
** Canton of [[Wyldewode]] Northern Border Skirmishes, October 2023.
** Northkeep wInterkingdom, 2026
** One on one instruction at individual request. Created a Beginner's Lampworking Kit that is loaned to students so they can play with fire and decide if this is the art for them before committing to purchase significant equipment.
* Article: [[Simple Site Token and Largess Ideas by Zubeydah]]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V0HNvYeWa_fG5M1U20GYwAWhcyfOdGtXpo5MHN11H0c/edit?usp=sharing Small Steps - An Introduction to Service]
** Northkeep wInterkingdom, 2024
** Northkeep wInterkingdom, 2026
* Introduction to Block Printing
** 8 hour Private class/hands on demo for two students, June 15, 2025
 

====Judging:====
* Primary Judging:
** Hellsgate Baronial 2022 (With informal mentorship by Master [[Thomas Towlewardie]])
** Northkeep Castellan 2023
** Wyldewood Northern Border Skirmish 2023
** Skorragardr Axeman, 2025 (With review by [[Isaac Bane]] and [[Cera ingen Fhaelain]]
* Shadow Judging:
** Northkeep Castellan 2022 (with Magnifica [[Tatiana Verlioni]])
** Kingdom Arts & Sciences 2024 (with Master [[John of Severn]])
** Kingdom Arts & Sciences 2025 (with Magistra [[Osanna van der Linden]])
 

[[File:Blackfox Awards Image.jpg|200px|thumb|left|AS LV William Blackfox Award Winner]]
====Competitions Entered/Displayed:====
* 2005: Enters the Bardic Competition at [[Chemin Noir]]'s Fair of the Harvest, with an original filk, "Le Chemin Noir."
* 2007: Enters the Bardic Competition at Namron Beltane with an original filk, "If I Should Meet A Saxon."
* ????: Enters the Bardic Competition at Northkeep Castellan, with an original poem, "Brothers."
* 2024: Displays a body of work including silk banners, Illumination, lampwork beads, jewelry and stamped garments at Laurel's Prize Tourney
* 2024: Enters a strand of Hiberno-Norse and Scandinavian beads in the Northkeep Artisan competition
* 2024: Displays a strand of Hiberno-Norse and Scandinavian beads at Kingdom Artisan
* 2025: Displays a body of work in block printing, lampworking and jewelrymaking at Laurel's Prize Tourney
* 2025: Enters a double strand of Ukrainian and Scandinavian beads in the Rus style at the [[Vindheim Premier Arts & Sciences Competition]]
* 2025: Enters a body of work in block printing, lampworking and jewelrymaking at [[Artisans of the Steppes|Steppes Artisan]] - and wins!
* 2025: Enters a collection of Hiberno-Norse / cable beads in Kingdom Arts & Sciences, and receives a score of 43 and a Pilgrim's Token
* 2026: Selected by Their Royal Majesties Creppin & Cristyana to represent the Kingdom as a Gulf War XXXIV champion. Received a 24/25 and 25/25.
* 2026: Invited by Competition staff to display at the Gulf Wars A&S Open Competition.
* 2026: Enters a strand of Phoenician beads featuring a mask pendant at the Vindheim Second Arts & Sciences Competition, and wins, becoming the second Vindheim Arts & Sciences Champion
 

===Gallery of Selected Work:===
<gallery widths="200px">
image:Sibri-Queens-Hope.jpg|First original Work: Guardian of the Queen's Hope scroll, presented by [[51st Crown|Sibri de Aldebourne]]. 2005
image:Vladscrollfinal.jpg|Golden scroll AOA for [[Vladislav Strelec]]. 2005
image:Geoffreys Challenge Letter.jpg|Original Work: Letter of Challenge from Geoffrey Makepeace to Baron Alcyoneus du Battenhelm of Calontir. 2005
image:Haldan AOA.jpg|Original Work: AOA scroll created for Haldan Shieldwrecker (of the Armor Archive), Kingdom of the Outlands.
image:2018 Sable Swap Kings Gauntlet.JPG|Original Work: King's Gauntlet - Replacement for destroyed Award Charter, 2018 Sable Swap
image:Mordrake Pelican.jpg|Legacy medallion of Sir Needham of the Outlands, restrung on amber for Master Oliver Mordrake
image:Kings Glory.jpg|Crafted for the 2013 Battlemoor Royal Gift Basket
image:Vindheim Swag.jpg|lampwork beads and commercial metal beads. Made for her Elevation to the Peerage.
File:Zubeydah - Lampwork Knights Chain.png|"Unbroken Chain of Gold" - Lampwork beads, made for [[Simonn of Amber Isle]]
File:Zubeydah - Lampwork Temple Rings 1.png|Vindheim Pride Temple Rings - Design was laser cut from original art inspired by period examples, beads were artisan-made to client specifications.
image:Zubeydah -2024 LPT Display - Photo by Milokna.png|Displaying at 2024 Laurels Prize Tourney: Lampwork, Jewelry Making, Textile Stamping, Illumination, Silk Banners Photo by [[Milokhna d'Riga]]
image:Zubeydah Finnish - Irish Boasting Strand.png|Hiberno-Norse & Finnish Beads (Circa 850s), Jan. 2024. Entered into the Northeep Artisan competition and displayed at Laurel's Prize Tourney and Kingdom Arts & Sciences 2024.
image:Zubeydah - Merovingen Necklace with Pendants.png|Glass beads & (Commercial) Merovingen Pendants, Jan. 2024
image:Zubeydah - Double Strand Display.png| Display of Double-Stranded Necklace, Presented at [[Vindheim Premiere Arts & Sciences Championship]] on May 31, 2025 Documentation: [[File:Ornamentation of a Rus Woman of the 10th - 12th Century.pdf]]
image:Zubeydah - Hiberno Norse Beads for KAS.png|Hiberno-Norse cable beads displayed at 2025 Kingdom Arts & Sciences and Gulf Wars 2026
image:Spoils of Carthage - VAS2.jpg|A Necklace in the Phoenician Style, displayed at 2026 Vindheim Arts & Sciences
image:Zubeydah - Silk Banners 2 - GA Banner.png| Silk banner gifted to the Kingdom of Gleann Abhan, War of the Rams 2023
image:Zubeydah - Silk Banners 3 - Bee Banner.png|Trade Days exchange, 2023
image:Zubeydah - Silk Banners 1 - Calontir Pride.png| Silk banner gifted to Her Majesty Calontir, Marie le Faivre, 2023
</gallery>
 
====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
[[File:Plainswalker.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Card created by Baroness [[Kolfinna inn kyrra Óttarsdóttir]] as part of a deck which was partial payment for hire of the Free Company at Gulf Wars 2026]]
* [[Caisteal Cridhe]] of Northkeep, from [[Ian Dun Gillan|Ian]] & [[Kelandra Carmichael|Kelandra]], 3rd and Baron & Baroness of Northkeep
* Queen's Cipher, from Slaine I, Kingdom of the Outlands. (This takes the form of a diamond shaped brass pendant bearing a cabochon garnet, worn on a necklace of amber. It was made by [[Omar Mohammud Mirzazadeh]]. Slaine's personal symbol was a thistle, and the pendant is often mistaken for a Sable Thistle.) This was given for donations of largess.
* Merlon of [[Northkeep]] from [[Elisaveta af Isefjord]] and [[Beorhlic Folcwineson]], 6th Baroness & Baron of Northkeep (2020)
* Rose's Token from [[Gilyan Alienora of Clonmacnoise]], given October 29, 2021, at [[Eldern Hills]] Samhain.
* Commended to the Society for Creative Anachronism Board of Directors at the November 2021 Meeting for "creation and enabling of hybrid events" during the pandemic, for hosting the "Historian's Fireside Chat."
* [[Le Bâtisseur]] of Northkeep, from [[Jehanne de Montauban]] and [[Perrin de Beaujeu]], on January 2022
* Premiere of the Order of the [[Wellspring]], given by [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius Vesperianus and Deanna della Penna]] at [[Wiesenfeuer]] Baronial, April 16, 2022, for Service Through the Arts.
* One of the Premiers of the Award of the [[Clavis Clavium]] of Vindheim - given by [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius Vesperianus and Deanna della Penna]] at [[2nd Vindheim Coronet]]
* 5th Iron Baker of the [[Vindheim Bake-Off]], held at [[2nd Vindheim Coronet]].
* Master William Blackfox Award Winner, Best Special Issue, AS LV (56): The Nordic Saga, Barony of Northkeep - Special Issue dedicated to the celebration of the annual Northkeep Castellan event
* Received a link from the chain of [[Aedwulf Terricsson]] in acknowledgement of her service.
* Baronial Act of Dedication (for Service to Northkeep) from [[Geoffrey de Gournay]] and [[Adalia VonderBerg]]
* Received a personal token of thanks from Her Royal Highness, Princess Wu Yun, at [[Vindheim 8th Coronet Tourney]], for service through the arts (Basket contributions)
* Plainswalker of [[The Free Company of the Golden Wheat]]
 

====[[Zubeydah's Songbook]]:====
(Click link above to see original bardic works written by Zubeydah) 
 

===Trivia===
* Zubeydah was featured on the 05/29/2023 "Be Good to Each Other" post, in a photo celebrating with [[Elsa von Snackenburg]] at Elsa's receiving a fourth Thistle at Steppes Warlord.
* Zubeydah has spoken as a Peer, affirming the qualities of the following individuals: [[Wulfgard Martel]], [[Hugo van Harlo]], [[Kormakr Mikjallson]], [[Cadmus Lochagus]], [[Isaac Bane]], & [[Fyn Alreksson]].
 

=== Associations: ===
* Married to [[Abe Von Gybrich]] 
* Art student to [[Beatrix Alfray]] - (Beatrix is her Laurel Advocate)
* Consort to [[Fyn Alreksson]] in the [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]]
* Auntie to [[Caitilín inghean Tadgáin]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Beatrix Funteyn]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Osanna van der Linden]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Koke Gan]]

* Friend to the [[Free Company of the Golden Wheat]]
* Member, M.A.F.I.A. (Mooneschadowe and Friends In Absentia)
* Member of the Waterbearer's Guild of Ansteorra, prior to Guild dissolution
* Member of the Ansteorran Scribal Guild
* Member, [[Valkyries]]

* One of the two "Dark Overlord Chicks of the Universe" of the [http://www.armourarchive.org/ Armour Archive] 
* Prior Protégé to Mistress Seuilla DeCordoba, OP (Kingdom of the Outlands) Released in good standing, in January of 2019 due to Seuilla's departure from the SCA. (As part of Zubeydah's Elevation to the Pelican, Seuilla formally took back her belt in person, as she had not been able to do so previously due to her absence from the SCA.)

 

===Mundane Information:===
 
====In Case Of Court:====
* '''Due to anxiety, warning before being called into court is greatly appreciated.'''
* Zubeydah is often at events without her beloved, [[Abe Vivitar Von Gebric|Abe]]. In Case of Court, any advanced warning or notice would be Greatly Appreciated, so that he can try to attend and be witness (darren (dot) vann (at) gmail.com). If he is unable to attend, she prefers that other men NOT offer to escort her in his place unless they have already been specifically invited to do so. ([[Vladislav Strelec|Vlad]], [[Kormakr Mikjallson|Kormakr]] and [[Fyn Alreksson|Fyn]] are all on the list)
* '''Pronunciation Guide:''' zoo-BAY-dah AL-bah-dah-WEE-yuh... but honestly, she would '''far''' prefer that only 'Zubeydah' was used, rather than the full name which gives difficulties.
* Title: Zubeydah uses the Turkish form of her peerage title, Hanim. The correct title is "Zubeydah Hanim" rather than "Hanim Zubeydah." 
* [https://amp.ansteorra.org/members/view/2631 AMP Profile] 
For Scrolls: ''Please no faux hands.'' Zubeydah would be much happier with your best English script than making a living or dead language look like English. [[Cera ingen Fháeláin]] is adept at the style she prefers most. *
 

====Special Needs:====
Zubeydah is only able to stand for VERY short periods (ie minutes), due to problems with her hips and knees, and cannot walk long distances in a single go. She also has social anxiety which makes Big Surprises or Unplanned Speaking In Public difficult. (A little warning goes a Long Way.) 
 

====Websites:====
* [http://www.facebook.com/zubeydah.albadawiyyah Facebook Page]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/Zubeydah Flikr Gallery]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6w5KETZMZgFOl4Ibhlb5kA YouTube]

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Zubeydah Al-Badawiyyah

2026-06-06T17:43:26Z

Zubeydah: /* In Case Of Court: */

{{Populace
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| photocaption = Elevation to the Order of the Pelican, July 2021. Photo by [[Francesca di Lucca]]
| location = [[Vindheim]] / Northern Region Claimed by [[Mooneschadowe]] Dwells in [[Northkeep]]
| regname= [http://oanda.sca.org/oanda_name.cgi?p=Zubaydah%20al-Badawiyyah Zubaydah al-Badawiyyah]
| status = Active
| joindate = June 14, 1986
| OP = [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Zubaydah%20al-Badawiyyah&id=4903 Kingdom of Ansteorra] 
[http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=10325 Kingdom of the Outlands]
| device = [[File:Zubeydah Achievement by Alisandre.jpg|x350px]]
|devicecaption = Azure, an ewer bendwise within an orle argent. Achievement by [[Alisandre Oliphant]]}}

== Her Excellency, Zubeydah Hanim, OP, Bastion of Vindheim==
While her registered name is Zubaydah, she prefers the alternate spelling, Zubeydah. 
'''Nicknames, Known-Bys, and Odd Titles: '''
* Zuzu (This nickname was given by [[Sigen Fridreksdottir]], and is welcome and makes her smile.) (Beydah is NOT her name. Zub is RIGHT OUT.)
* On the Armour Archive, she holds the title of Dark Overlord Chick of the Universe and is best known for her summary and index of The St Florian Project by Robert MacPhereson '''([[File:The St Florian Project - A Summary of Work.pdf]]).'''
* Zubeydah uses the Turkish title for Peerage, "Hanim."
 
'''Previously Known As:''' When she first started in the SCA in the Outlands, she used Kestrel of Ravenshold. 
'''Pronunciation:'''zoo-BAY-dah AL-bah-dah-WEE-yuh 
'''Pronouns:''' She/Her 
====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
The following badge associated with this name was registered in February of 2022 (via Ansteorra): Sable, a ray of the sun issuant from sinister chief argent. 
Zubeydah enjoys telling the story of how this badge came to be inspired by [[Kassandra De Haas]] and you should totally ask her some time. 

====Achievement:====
Mantling: Argent goutty azure, and Azure 
Helm: Persian helm argent, faces affronty 
Crest: Dexter human hand holding a quill, writing upon a page, argent 
Coronet: Baronial with six points topped with pearls 
Dexter Supporter: Domestic cat rampant guardant sable, armed and orbed gules, maintaining a book Or 
Sinister Supporter: Griffin rampant guardant sable, armed and orbed gules, maintaining a book Or 
Motto: That which is not written is forgotten 
Notes: Compartment is a pile of books and scrolls. A wreath of Pelican feathers encircles the arms. 
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Prior [[Northkeep]] Baronial Waterbearer
** Prior Interim Chronicler, Barony of [[Northkeep]], June 2021 - February 2022

* Regional Offices Held
** Prior Northern Regional Waterbearer (Warranted Office - 2003-2004)

* Principality Offices Held
** ER Deputy Seneschal, June 2023 - December 2023 (While Princess Emmelina had to step out of the role to serve as Coronet)
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius and Deanna]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Sanguine Highnesses, [[2nd Vindheim Coronet|Jean-Paul and Gilyan]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[3rd Vindheim Coronet|Micauley Morison and Caterina Giovanni]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[4th Vindheim Coronet|Skeggi Berbeinn Sebbason ins Sterka and Emmelina de Medeland]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[5th Vindheim Coronet|Romanius II and Deanna II]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[6th Vindheim Coronet|Dafydd Whitacre and Octavia de Verdon]]
** Gifts Liaison for There Serene Highnesses, [[8th Vindheim Coronet|Micauley Morison II and Caterina Giovanni II]]
** Special Deputy to the Seneschal, December 2023 - present.

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Prior Waterbearer's Guild Vscribe (non-warranted office - 2 years)
** Prior Scribal Guild Vscribe (Warranted Office - 3 years): Tripled the number of featured original works, created the [http://scribe.ansteorra.org/library/index.htm Charter Library] and [http://scribe.ansteorra.org/insignia/index.htm Insignia Library]
** Prior Vscribe to the Historian's Office (Warranted Office - 2 years)
** Special Deputy to the Exchequer, Secondary Signatory, 2021 - December 2023
** Site Administrator - Ansteorra Wiki, 2011 to Present
** Kingdom Historian, September 2019 - Present
 

===Persona History:===
Born without many prospects, she was affianced at an early age to a wealthy merchant. At his urging, she and her family accompanied her fiance on a mercantile venture to the Middle East. The caravan was attacked. She was the sole survivor, left for dead. Found by a wandering tribe of nomads led by Sir Haroun ibn al-Dhi'b al-Abyadh of the Outlands, she was rescued from the cruel sands of the desert and nursed back to health. She was given the name Zubeydah by Haroun. Her restless spirit did not allow her to accept his hospitality for long, and earned her the name 'al-Badawiyyah' - the Wanderer. She left the deserts and found a home in Ansteorra, where she was captured, body and heart, by an unusually well-dressed Ostrogoth named [[Abe Vivitar Von Gebric]] 
 

===Interests:===
* Waterbearing (alas, not able to actively do so any more due to physical limitations)
* Service through Arts:
** Primary: Lampwork & Jewelrymaking
** Secondary: Silk Banners, Block Printing, (electronic) Heraldic Art
* Coordinating Gift and Prize Baskets; SCA Fundraising
* Cooking / Baking / Confectionary
* SCA-focused Web Design/Administration/Data Collection: Event, local group and Guild websites, photo albums, web graphic design. Administrator of the Kingdom Wiki. Editor-in-Chief, [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FUOiGt6iDnW8t1WuC66Q6jJ_AUqo8kBKwTMCi1epJUw/edit?usp=sharing Chronology of the Northern Region]
 
===Timeline of Activity:===
====1986 - 2005 ====
[[File:Affirmation.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Affirmation of Handfasting, artwork by Nahama Joy (Adelaide)]]
1986: Zubeydah's first SCA event was on 1986-06-14, in the brand-new Kingdom of the Outlands: their first Crown Tournament in which Gunwalt was crowned king. Her clearest memory of that event was the first Royal Court, and everyone present singing the anthem of the Kingdom of Atenvelt as a form of good-bye. She was only active in the SCA in the Outlands for about 6 months. (As the majority of her family lives in the [[Outlands]], she can be seen at events there on rare occasions for special events.) 
2000: Living in California, Zubeydah is invited by her family to attend the Estrella War. As several of the Household are participating in the combats, she gets an introduction to Waterbearing at the hands of Baroness Dovita of Al-Barran. 
2001: Having moved to Oklahoma in October of the prior year, Zubeydah seeks out the SCA in the fall/winter of 2001. She meets Northkeep's Hospitaler, Amanda Blackwolf, who provides contact information for the Barony. 
2002: Zubeydah attends a few hours of [[Northkeep Castellan]], and is also able to make it to the [[Baroness' Toy Tourney]] and King's College, which is held in Namron. There, she meets [[Dyan du Lac Calendre]] who makes a very strong impression on her with her artistry and more importantly, her kindness. She regularly attends Fighter Practices and Populace meetings in the Barony. At three Fighter Practices, she hosts informal Middle Eastern Dance classes. She also begins charter painting. 
2003: In January, Zubeydah attends and teaches at wInterkingdom Collegium for the first time. In February, she heads back to Estrella War, where she demonstrates the fine art of well Equipped Waterbearing, for which she receives wordfame in the Kingdom of the Outlands, and Northkeep receives funds from the Volunteer hours she put in. At Crown Tournament that year, Zubeydah is called into court, all the while silently cursing that she had not taken the Introduction to Court class offered by [[Etienne De Saint Amaranth]], because she had no idea what to do... At Castellan, she focuses on waterbearing and chatting with the fighters. "I simply ensure that my friends leave the field with as much honor as when they entered," is the epic comment by [[Owen ap Aeddan]]. Abe meets Amanda's husband, Thormund Blackwolf, and they realize they knew each other from youth, and from the Army. At Castellan, they are introduced by [[Balvin Thorfinnsson]] to Hersir [[Thorgrim Bjornson]] and Baroness [[Sigen Fridreksdottir]], who welcome Abe and Zubeydah into their camp, provide them with a fire, feast, and fellowship. Fall brings Mooneschadowe Guardian, and Zubeydah meets Ollj and Mylicent, who are awesome. Later in the evening, [[Owen ap Aeddan]] presents Zubeydah with a blade, saying "This was given to me by [[47th Crown|Patrick Michael]], during his fifth reign as King. When he gave it to me, he told me that my presence and participation made the game better for him. Zubeydah, you make the game better for me, with all that you do. I'd want you to have this." Late in the evening, Zubeydah gets to chat with Master [[Tarl Godric the Brokentoe]], and hear the tale of the Ansteorran Adventuring Hat. The following day, Zubeydah receives her official Non-Contact Authorization Card, signed by the Northern Regional Knight Marshal, [[Owen ap Aeddan]]. In October, Protectorate brings new opportunities and challenges. [[Thorgrim Bjornson]] gives Zubeydah a Gryphon medallion, in thanks for her efforts and in solidarity for efforts towards a Principality in the region. She visits Oxlande's vigil and is quite impressed by all the panoply, and meets [[Niccolaia Valore]] for the first time, who very kindly spends several hours mentoring Zubeydah on charter painting. In December, another wInterKingdom is held. Zubeydah hosts two classes for youth, and one for adults. Zubeydah is named a '''Master Waterbearer''' and the '''Northern Regional Waterbearer''' in court by the Kingdom Chirugeon and Baron of Northkeep, [[Ainar Magnusson]]. 
[[File:Zubeydah Pelican Scroll - by Franchesca and Thomas.png|200px|thumb|left| Patent of Arms created by [[Francesca di Lucca]] & [[Thomas de Groet]]]]
2004: Zubeydah attends several work sessions in Talequah with [[House Halfiras]]. At Kingdom Arts & Sciences/ Mooneschadowe Tribute to Ansteorra, Zubeydah teaches a class on waterbearing, and is able to certify several folks for their non-combatant authorizations. Master Oxlade's beer flows "like a happy brown river" and puts Abe under its spell. Event Reviews:
[[Event Review - Northkeep Castellan 2004 - by Zubeydah|Castellan]], [[Event Review - Argent Anniversary 2004 - by Zubeydah|Ansteorra's Argent Anniversary]] [[Event Review - Queens Champion 2004 - by Zubeydah|Queen's Champion]], [[Event Review - Mooneschadowe Guardian 2004 - by Zubeydah|Mooneschadowe Triumphe]], [[Event Review - Namron Protectorate 2004 - by Zubeydah|Namron Protectorate]], [[Event Review - Weisenfeuer Yule 2004 - by Zubeydah|Wiesenfeur Yule]]
 
2005: Event Reviews: [[Event Review - Estrella War 2005 - by Zubeydah|Estrella War]], [[Event Review - Northkeep Castellan 2005 - by Zubeydah|Northkeep Castellan]], [[Event Review - Mooneschadowe Guardian 2005 - by Zubeydah|Mooneschadowe Guardian]], [[Event Review - Namron Protectorate 2005 - by Zubeydah|Namron Protectorate]], [[Event Review - Chemin Noir Fair of the Harvest 2005 - by Zubeydah|Chemin Noir's Fair of the Harvest]]
 
====2006- 2019====
2006: A freezing Estrella War makes for a miserable Zu, but happy memories getting to watch her brother Nathaniel take the field. March brings the Northern Regional War Practice, and Northkeep fields a large number of fighters, with Zubeydah happioly playing shutterbug. That summer, attends local fighter practices, teaching Middle Eastern Dance on a regular basis, and does a portrait session with the local fighters in July. The Canton of Chemin Noir, informally adopted by [[House Halfiras]], holds its second Fair of the Harvest. Again, Halfiras provides all of the champion scrolls and prize baskets. As a thank you, the Canton gives Zubeydah a Sable Crane for her service to the group. Namron Protectorate is the site of [[The Laureling Ceremony of Magdalena da Cadamosto]]. Zubeydah asks what she can do to help at the vigil and is given a question in reply: "How much chocolate can you make?" The answer is: Three laden table's worth... wInterKingdom is held in December, and Zubeydah creates an original scroll for a Caisteal Cridhe that is given to Nicol MacKnockard and is there to witness when a friend from House Halfiras receives their Award of Arms. This is also the first year that [[Ian Dun Gillan]] as Baron initiates the tradition of the [[Hero's Portion]]. She also attends Wiesenfeuer Yule, and having little to do that day, spends the time painting charters at the scribal table. 
 
2007: Attends and teaches at wInterKingdom. At Castellan, stands as a Vigil guard for the elevation of [[Rhiannon Redwulf]], as Mooneschadowe reminded her that she was "one of them" whether she lived there or not. Skorragardr Axeman brings an artistic inspiration, getting to meet Aethelstan Aethelmearson, who patiently shows her how to do a tiny piece of cutwork. Brings her beloved Abe to Namron Medfaire, along with his daughter. The best times are always at Mooneschadowe's Triumphe of the Eclipse, and this year she gets to witness all manner of joyful things. Northkeep Dionadair is part demo, part A&S, part competition, and entirely confusing to the Mormon Missionaries that stumbled across us at the park. At Namron Beltane, performs in a bardic competition for the first time ever. Attends Wiesenfuer Baronial and witnesses Much Smiting by Owen. At Eldern Hills Samhain, she gets to witness the investiture of the new Baron & Baroness, Braum & Audrella. Wiesenfeuer Yule closes out the year. 
 
2008: Attended Kingdom Arts & Sciences, Spring Coronation, Queen's Champion, Winter War Maneuvers, Mooneschadowe Triumphe of the Eclipse, Fair of the Harvest. At Eldern Hills Samhain, speaks the memory of her father at the memorial fire. 
 
2009: Travels down to Steppes 12th Night to witness the elevation to the Order of the Pelican of Vanessa de Verona. 
 
2010: Battlemoor 
 
2011: Coordinated a gift basket for Lillies War. Took photos at Northkeep WinterKingdom, Namron Beltane and an unknown Wiesenfeuer event. 
 
2012: Attended an event in the Outlands to witness the elevation to the Order of the Pelican of her brother, [http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=1938 Oliver Mordrake], and became a Protege to Mistress [http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=2365 Suilla de Cordoba]. 
 
2013: Provided cookies for the bake sale at Northkeep wInterKingdom. Attended Battlemoor in the Outlands. Provided desserts for a Noble's Luncheon at Wiesenfeuer Baronial. 
 
2015: Taught at Northkeep wInterKingdom and donated to the bake sale. 
 
2017: Northkeep wInterKingdom, Mooneschadowe Triumphe. 
 
2018: wInterKingdom, Wisenfeuer Yule. Took part in the Sable Swap for the first time. 
2019: Super busy year! Took photos at : Eldern Hills Artisan, Eldern Hills Samhain, Namron Beltane, Namron Protectorate, Provincial Games, Axeman, Crown Tournament, Coronation of Vladislav and Margaret, Ansteorra 40th Year, Wiesenfeur Baronial, Wiesenfeuer Yule. 
 

====2020-2024====
2020: Provincial Games, Steppes 12th Night, wInterKingdom - Covid Lockdown 
 
2021: Northkeep Castellan, Eldern Hills Samhain, Myrgenfield Collegium, Vindheim Premier Coronet Tourney, Wiensefeuer Yule, [[Zubeydah's Elevation to the Order of the Pelican]] at Eldern Hills A Day In The Park. Major projects include creating a [[Vindheim Royal Treasures|banner]] for the Principality, presented at [[Vindheim Premier Coronet Tourney]]. 
 
2022: Chemin Noir Fair of the Harvest, Elfsea Defender (first Pelican circle!!), Fall Crown Tournament, Kingdom A&S, King's College, Northkeep Castellan, Provincial Games, Vindheim Summer Coronet Tourney, Two Bards & Two Artisans, Vindheim goes to Valor, Vindheim Missile Academy, Wiensefeuer Baronial, Winter War Maneuvers, Wyldewood Northern Border Skirmishes and Winter Coronet Tourney.
Mooneschadowe Trade Days is the BEST DARNED EVENT EVER! Outfoxed by [[Nicaise Synger]], trading buttons for garb with wide-eyed newcomers, sending a full set of her beloved Abe's armor to Mooneschadowe, getting bees from [[Asha of Mooneschadowe]] and a multitude of stamps from [[Kyrus Logisson]]... it is a day of laughter and loot, tavern brawls and law changes, and art-as-largess! 
 
2023: In January, Zubeydah travels to Calontir Clothiers to speak on behalf of Laurel Candidate [[Hugo van Harlo]]. Northkeep Castellan brings another [[The Hero's Portion|Hero's Portion]] and a first effort to utilize a massive wood block Centurion Eagle textile stamp made by [[Kyrus Logisson]]. A second more successful stamping session is completed at King's College. In May, she journeyed down to [[Steppes]] Warlord, honored to speak on behalf of [[Livia da Nicolosi]]. July brings a journey to witness Ansteorran history made right and due honors given, when she travels to meet her Pelican brother, Baron [[Edwin FitzLloyd]] in the Barony of Steppes at their Artisan event. Mooneschadowe Trade Days is a joy and a delight as always, and she completes trades with many a newcomer and a friend. Namron selects [[Will Rogers Boy Scout Camp]] as the site of their Fall Protectorate event, but Zubeydah must sends words for Laurel candidate [[Dominique Michelle le Vasseur]], rather than deliver them herself when she falls ill. 
 
2024: Teaches at Northkeep's wInterkingdom Collegium. Travels southward to [[Bryn Gwlad]] [[Candlemas]] for the elevation of [[Anne von Wiese]]. Displays for the first time ever at [[Laurel's Prize Tourney]], held in [[Mooneschadowe]], showcasing works in lampworking, jewelry making, silk painting, illumination, and textile block printing. Thanks to mobility help from several good gentles and friends, including [[Charles the Grey]], [[Malcom MacCormack]] and [[Koke Gan]], was able to attend Wiesenfeuer Baronial. Served as Gate Coordinator for Northkeep Castellan, assembling a wonderful team of folks. Succumbed to illness and wasn't able to finish the day. Lots of help from friends to get packed and loaded up, especially Charles and Koke (yet again!). Helped with some scribal on a surprise for Their Excellencies, Perrin & Jehanne, which was presented in court. Spends the day at Summer Crown Tournament taking portraits and candid photos, and celebrates the success of Jean-Paul and Gilyan becoming Heirs to the Throne. Travels down to Ardmore for Vindheim Summer Coronet, bringing decor for the Vigil of [[Marcus von Fürth]]. Back in Ardmore only weeks later, attends the first Vindheim Academia della Spada and sits Gate, then hosts an all day Wiki information table. Gets to witness [[Caterina Giovanni]] being given [[The Little White Scarf]]! At the (much appreciated!!) invitation of Mistress [[Beatrix Alfray]], travels down to distant [[Ffynnon Gath]] for Ansteorra Kingdom Arts & Sciences. There, displays Finnish & Hiberno-Norse beads, gets to shadow-judge with [[John of Severn]], and welcome a new sister of the flock, [[Margery Gilroy]]. Mooneschadowe Trade Days is always an awesome event, and there, she made lots of trades but took few photos... but made up for that at the joint event of Namron Protectorate & the Coronation of our [[89th Crown]], Jean-Paul & Gilyan. There, she swore fealty as a Pelican and as a member of the Populace. At Gilyan's Queen's Champion event, was moved to tears by witnessing (for the first time!!) the rapier community singing to the Queen. For the [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]], another first: Entered the Coronet Lyst with [[Fyn Alreksson]], who fought his way to the semi-finals. It was a joyful day with many people providing support through the labor of their hands and the love of their hearts. Wiesenfeuer Yule brought the privilege of speaking for Baroness [[Beatrix Funtyn]] during her elevation to the Order of the Laurel. 
 

====2025 - Present====
2025: Marata Midwinter Melees provided the opportunity for service as entourage for Her Majesty Gilyan and the [https://youtu.be/fCC7ogfUptY?feature=shared privilege of speaking] on behalf of [[Kormakr Mikjallson]]. (Link contains entire ceremony). Braving dense fog, Zubeydah heads south to Duncan, Oklahoma, to Laurel's Prize Tourney, displaying her work in the fields of block printing, lampworking and jewelrymaking. Wonderful conversations are had with several Laurels, including Mistress [[Kaitlyn McKenna]], Mistress [[Ebergardis von Zell]], Mistress [[Osanna van der Linden]], Master [[Haraldr Bassi]], Master [[Beorhlic Folcwineson]] and Mistress [[Nafisa al-Nadiyah]]. Each gives encouragement in their own way, and two challenge her to enter Kingdom Arts & Sciences. The Crown and Heir of Ansteorra and Coronet of Vindheim travel Northward to the Falcon lands of Calontir for Winter War Maneuvers, and Zubeydah makes that journey as well, serving as entourage and taking photos. The pomp and circumstance of the Final Court of Jean-Paul & Gilyan and the Coronation of Jason and Marguerita lure Zubeydah southward in April. May is busy, with first Namron Beltane, then Queen's Champion (hosted by Northkeep) and Castellan. Entered the Vindheim Premiere Arts & Sciences Competition at [[Vindheim Missile Academy II]]. Event photography and Vigil NOMS at Wiesenfeur Baronial, joyously celebrating the elevation to the Order of Chivalry of [[Damon Xanthus]], and bearing witness to two new [[Order of the Mark of Ansteorra|Marks]] being made: [[Kajira Camber]] and [[Kyrus Logisson]]. The small but mighty Oak Springs hosts the Principality at June's Coronet Tourney, and Zubeydah celebrates as Micauley and Caterina are successful once more. In July, she travels down to Wiesenfeur to visit and record history shared by two Ansteorran giants: [[Orm Skjoldbidig]] and [[Megan Andoniel of Glengalen]]. August brings a wonderful road-trip with friends [[Koke Gan]] and [[Serena de Fleuris]] down to [[Steppes]] Artisan, where she enters the competition with a display of block printing, jewelry and lampwork. At evening Court, she is named the 37th [[Artisans of the Steppes|Steppes Artisan]]!! Staying true to her pledge made at Laurel's Prize Tourney, Zubeydah enters Kingdom Arts & Sciences with a display focused on Hiberno-Norse beads, receiving a 10 for complexity, and a Pilgrim's Badge for her overall score of 43. Documents not one, two, or three elevations at Namron Protectorate, but four! Writes a missive aimed at newcomers who might be confused by the "conflict" between the King and Queen at Court to help them understand "step-down schtick." Journeys to Steppes for Coronation, receiving a Golden Star from Jason & Marguerita. There, she also presents her Sable Swap gift to [[Delfina de Borja]] - a painted silk banner of her device. Though rain threatens, Zubeydah would not - could not - miss the Final Triumphe of the Province of Mooneschadowe, her adoptive home. The opportunity to serve comes in a gate shift with [[Alice Levine]], and the day is a lazy one, filled with excellent conversations. At evening court, [[Nalka Um Al-Jafna]], knowing Abe isn't present to walk Zu in to court, asks if Mooneschadowe can do so in his stead -- and when the Prince and Princess of Vindheim call her into Their presence, the Province shows up in force to walk her in. (oh the feels. ALL. THE. FEELS.) There, she receives a custom made piece by the hands of Alex the Scribe, specially commissioned as insignia for the Tenne Company of Vindheim. The year closes out with Skorragardr Axeman and Wiesenfeuer Yule. 
 
2026: In January, travels down to the Steppes for 12th Night, where she gets to spend time chatting with Master [[Edwin FitzLloyd]], Duke [[Lloyd von Eaker]] and Duchess [[Joselyn Allyne Reynard]]. At evening Feast, she is invited to join their Excellencies of the Steppes at High Table - a first for such an honor! At Winter Round Table, she is part of the digital team that helps record training classes. Illness prevents her attending Vindheim Winter Coronet. wInterKingdom brings classes on the Wiki and on Service. February, Work interferes with plans to attend Winter War Maneuvers and Laurel's Prize Tourney. ZUZU'S VERY FIRST GULF WARS!! Chosen by the Crown to represent Ansteorra in the War Point Arts & Sciences Competition, she flys out Tuesday to attend Wednesday's competition. After receiving wonderful feedback and scores from her judges, the stress of the journey is over and happy time with friends and volunteering at Gate can be had. Mooneschadowe provides warm hospitality and the Free Company makes her cry happy tears of inclusion and love (and yummy food!). April brings showers (and storms) at Elfsea Defender, making for a cold and wet morning on site. Fortunately, the afternoon brought a lightening to the weather, and with Mistress [[Elsa von Snackenburg]] who traveled with her, she attends a Pelican circle. During an epic day of ten elevations (8 planned, 2 spontaneous), Zubeydah speaks for Herre [[Fyn Alreksson]] and Master [[Isaac Bane]], and takes oodles of photos. The day wouldn't have been possible without the constant care and help of Elsa, [[Vladislav Strelec]] and [[Kormakr Mikjallson]]. Wiesenfeur breaks its habit of a freezing Baronial, and traveling over to Sperry is fun in the company of [[Elise Green]]. Most of the day is spent taking photos, helping with notarizations, and cheering for friends being recognized, but one particularly fun moment happens when Lord Odd, Lady Elise and HL [[Órlaith inghean Uí hUallacháin]] encourage Zu to throw axes and spears!! Baroness [[Isabella Coppola]] also provides mentorship in Lyst Field Administration so that a first step can be taken to keeping a promise made at Gulf Wars to [[Áshildr inn Hárfagri]].

====Prior Groups:====
Caer Galen, the Outlands 
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
[[File:Wordfame from Baroness Birna - Gypsey Teague.png|200px|thumb|left|Wordfame from Baroness Birna Isleifsdottir, OL, Posted March 21, 2026, Gulf Wars]]
====Master Oliver Mordrake, OP, Kingdom of the Outlands (Deceased)====
"I heard a story about you last weekend. I was at an event held for kingdom officers. One of them, from down south somewhere, was telling me about a lady at Estrella last year that totally changed the way she does waterbearing. She'd never thought of carrying anything with her besides water, like tape, etc, or how to be helpful on the field other than just by watering the stickjocks. When she'd told me the story about this incredibly helpful waterbearer, we started comparing notes. The upshot of this was that she was talking about you. Your good deeds have made you famous and beloved far beyond the borders of your home kingdom." - July 16, 2003 
 

====Baroness [[Silvana Corwin]]====
When asked, "What is your favorite shiny", Silvana answered, "Oohhh...that’s tough!! Actually I think it’s my circlet that Zubeydah Al-Badawiyyah made for me. We met via Sable Swap, she was who I had to gift. Anyways, through conversation, I told her it was about time for me to replace my old circlet. So, instead of my buying another, she just decided to make me one. I *love* it for its beauty but more because it represents new friendships and generosity of spirit. And yes, Zubeydah, you can add this to your wiki page! In fact, I insist!!" 
[[File:Elevated to Excellency.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Elevated to Court Baroness by [[81st Crown]] at Ansteorra 40th Year. Photo by [[Gunhilda Adeleva Amberstar]]]]
 

====Lady [[Kale Kourtikina]]====
(Words delivered by His Excellency, Master [[Beorhlic Folcwineson]], Baron of Northkeep, Lion of Ansteorra, upon the occaision of the Ansteorran 40th Year Anniversary High Court, September 21st, 2019: [https://youtu.be/csyUNlkK90I?si=zzYcNKkxb-i7QBJz Video HERE]) 
To Our Most Honored [[Vladislav Strelec|Rom Baro]], do I, your humble servant, Kallie Kourtikina, send greetings. With affection and good faith, do I beg a boon of your Grace. I wish to speak upon one whom you have shown favor, and offer simple words of praise for her. Zubeydah. Is. Awesome. For years, she has worked in the quiet background, ensuring our Venerable History shall not be lost to the mists of time. This seems a simple thing, and yet season after season, she has worked to preserve something vital to our Beloved kingdom - not only our Selves, but those who have gone before us. Additionally, she has graced us all with confections that melt on the tongue, dance in the mouth, and leave one wating more, despite the lack of room in our bellies. Her graceful touch shines in the simplest endeavors she undertakes, all while she cares for others. It breaks my heart that I have been called away to the chill of An Tir, however, I know that I have left my cherished Kingdom in hands that will hold her gently, yet firmly, even in times of tribulations. One more steward has been named, and Zubeydah al-Badawiyyah has my trust and love in the honor and duty she has now been given. Opre Romani - Vivat the Romani! 
Yours in Service to a Dream, 
Lady Kallie Kourtikina 
 

====Dona [[Ashildr inn Harfagri]]====
At the 2020 [[Mooneschadowe]] Provincial Games, Her Excellency Zubeydah prepared a fine selection of baked goods available for purchase by the discerning palate. (1) I arrived early, yet knowing the caliber of craft present on that table, knew that if I desired those divine melt-in-your-mouth marshmallows, I had to act fast. As she bounced between delighted Ansteorrans, she dutifully put me down for a bag of the marshmallows and set them to the side. Come lunch, she was swamped by people buying deserts and picking up their many goodies. When I arrived, her smile dropped as she realized she had accidentally sold the marshmallows amidst the rush and hustle and bustle. Then apologizing profusely, as if this was somehow a step down and not an unexpected delight, she started sliding me her special marshmallows. (2) Light brown, just as melty and divine as any other, but with the special bonus of tasting magically like caramel. And she kept sliding them. Bags upon bags of delightful fluffy caramel clouds, all the while apologizing, for her heart is kind and as full of grace as her hands are of magic. 
 
I waited, until after lunch. I waited till I sat at the side of the rapier field, then unwrapped a marshmallow. Good gentles, I do not lie when I say I fell over. I do not lie when I say Knights and Dons alike looked at me askance, lying on my back by my sword, both feet in the air, '''crying''' because of a marshmallow. Would that I were deft enough with words to sing the praises of this marshmallow. Would that I were clever enough in prose to regale the achievements of Her Excellency that much more. These marshmallows brought me to tears of joy once, twice, thrice. "Her Excellency" is not just the title of this woman, it is a measure of her skill. She is surely some kind of wizard, performing chemical kitchen magics upon what would be otherwise simple goodies. I hope one day to be found worthy of more of her goodies, shiny and sweet alike. 
 
May she ever look upon us mortals and find us deserving of her continued good works. (and ma'am if you don't take this compliment i will scream) (3) 
 
''Editor's Notes:'' 
# It was a fundraiser for the Medieval Studies Group, to send folks to Gulf Wars.
# Lest anyone think otherwise, these were '''not''' "special" ("edibles") marshmallows, just an experimental batch made with brown sugar and dark corn syrup - they were not available for sale, but rather were gifted to anyone who provided wiki content.
# yes.... i will happily accept this compliment. :D 

====His Excellency, Master [[Ivarr runamagi]], Defender of the Dream====
I came to Eldern Hills because you were being elevated. Then you asked me to speak for you and that was icing on the cake. You are probably the most deserving person I have known to be offered entrance into the Order of the Pelican, your service is far beyond what I did when I was offered entrance. You are a shining example of what a Peer should be and in my eyes you are what a Lion should be. Thank you for the Honor of witnessing your elevation and being asked to tell TRM Ansteorra my thoughts on your qualifications for elevation. You should continue to do what you have been doing, don't ramp it up. The rest of the world ain't ready to try and keep up with you as it is. Hugs, sister. (07/28/2021) 
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
[[File:Castellan 2012 Luncheon.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Chef and Hostess, Noble's Luncheon, Castellan, 2012]]
====Service to the Society====
* Fundraising: Has raised over $5500 in fundraisers for Northkeep, a Gulf Wars Queen's Tea, the Mooneschadowe Student's Group, Northern Region Tribute to Ansteorra, the Canton of Wyldewode Cooks Guild, the Canton of Chemin Noir's Archery Squad, and Royal travel, by donating directly to fundraising efforts, and serving as coordinator/organizer.
* Service to the Outlands: Donations to Royal Largess, fundraising auctions, backlog scrolls.
* Waterbearer / Waterbearer in Charge / Northern Regional Waterbearer: Service, leadership and instruction: 2000 - 2015.
* Organized and administered the [[File:40 For 40th - Year of the Quest.pdf]]
* Data Collection Coordinator, Primary Contributor: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FUOiGt6iDnW8t1WuC66Q6jJ_AUqo8kBKwTMCi1epJUw/edit?usp=sharing The Chronology of the Northern Region of Ansteorra], for the Application for Principality, 2018 - Present.
* ZOOM Host: During 2020 - 2021, served as a Collegium Room Host for several events, including Winterkingdom (x2) King's College, and Wisenfeuer Baronial, utilizing her personal ZOOM account for the benefit of SCA events.
* Entourage: [[81st Crown|Vladislav & Margaret]], [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius & Deanna]], [[2nd Vindheim Coronet|Jean-Paul & Gilyan]], [[3rd Vindheim Coronet|Micauley & Caterina]], [[4th Vindheim Coronet|Skeggi & Emmalina]], [[5th Vindheim Coronet|Romanius & Deanna]], [[6th Vindheim Coronet|Dafydd & Octavia]], [[89th Crown|Jean-Paul & Gilyan]]
* Secondary Signatory Deputy to the Exchequer, 2021 - July 2023
* Special Event Hostess:
** 2007: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/zubeydah/sets/72157627996431829/ Young Ladies Salon & Luncheon], Northkeep's Castellan - Organized, catered and hosted a RSVP-only event for nine young girls. Guest instructors and self provided two and a half hours instructions on ladylike qualities, manners, and demeanor. Served lunch and provided gifts for all attending.
** 2008: [[Young Gentleman's Salle - 2008|Young Gentlemen's Salle & Luncheon]], Northkeep's Castellan - Organized, catered and hosted an RSVP-only event for four young boys. Guest Instructors included [[Jean-Paul de Sens]], [[Owen ap Aeddan]], [[Timothy le Corbusier]], [[Therese Maria Giovanni]], and Queen [[Vanessa de Verona]]. Served lunch and provided gifts for all attending.
** 2019 - 2021: Historian's Fireside Chats - weekly meetings beginning April 26 via ZOOM open to all, to discuss aspects of Ansteorra history and culture.
* Member of the working group to develop a handbook for Wiki Administrators to be implemented Society-wide.
 

====Service to/through the Arts====
[[File:Treats Delivered.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Payment is delivered to the Jannisary Band (Pennsic War, 2019) The entire tote at the bottom of the pile was filled with cookies and brownies made by Zubeydah]]
* Prolific event photographer spanning more than two decades. Photos featured on the cover of The Black Star and in multiple group newsletters and web banners. In 2025, her photograph of the triumphal arch during the Step Down court of Sven and Antigone was chosen for inclusion on the new Kingdom trailer wrap.
* As Scribal Guild Vscribe, tripled the number of featured original works and created the first [http://scribe.ansteorra.org/library/index.htm Charter Library] and [http://scribe.ansteorra.org/insignia/index.htm Insignia Library] 
* Award Insignia: Between 2018 - 2019, hand-crafted and donated 76 plaited wire AOA or Baronial circlets for distribution by the Crown or Barony of Northkeep.
* Royal (Kingdom) Gift Basket Coordinator for Battlemoor I, Lilies War 2011, Battlemoor III, Battlemoor IV, highlighting the generosity and skill of Ansteorra's artisans
* Royal (Principality) Gifts Coordinator (Coronets 1 - 6 inclusive, and 8): Coordinated with artisans across Ansteorra and the Principality to create gift baskets for Gulf Wars and out-of-Kingdom visits by the Coronets of Vindheim.
* Royal & Principality Gift contributor, 2018 - Present: Crafted and Contributed well over 100 items to gift baskets presented by our Kingdom and Principality Royalty.
* Scribal Arts: 70+ Kingdom Charters. Multiple Original works including Guardian of the Queen's Hope 2004, local group champion and Baronial Service Award scrolls, and Principality of Vindheim original scrolls.
* Heraldic Arts: 275+ digital files of individual's heraldry, using art from the [http://heraldicart.org/ http://heraldicart.org/] project, and also contributing original heraldic art to the [http://heraldicart.org/zubeydah-al-badawiyyah project].
* Frequent Vigil / Hospitality contributions in the form of desserts and confections: Mistress [[Michelle Chantal de Charente]]; Mistress [[Magdelena da Cadamosto]]; Mistress Adria; Mistress [[Rhiannon Redwulf]]; Iarll [[Owen ap Aeddan]]; Mistress [[Vanessa de Verona]]; Mistress Melisande; Mistress [[Adena Terricsdottir]]; Master Oliver Mordrake - Outlands; Master [[Reis ap Tuder]]; Namron Protectorate Noble's Luncheon - Desserts, * King's College Desserts (2018); Coronation, October 2018 - Provided individually bagged sea-salt caramels as a thank you to the Royal Entourage; Maestro [[Orlando Giovanni de Gilead]]; Mistress [[Sabine Lefevre d'Armagnac]]; 2019 Winter Crown Tournament sideboard luncheon dessert table; Sir [[Daniel Schade]]; The [[81st Crown|Reign]] of [[Vladislav Strelec]] & [[Margaret ny Connor]]: Treats for Largess, and payment of the Janissary Band hired to herald in the Kingdom at the Opening Procession; Ansteorra 40th Year Hafla desserts sideboard; 2019 Coronation - desserts sideboard; His Excellency, Master [[Elric Dracwin]]; Maestra [[Masina da Ferrara]], Sir [[Damon Xanthus]].
* Royal Baker to [[81st Crown|Vladislav and Margaret]]
* Treats In Quarantine (Spring/Summer 2020): Mailed or delivered 101 customized boxes/bags of treats (Baked items, candies, confections) for individuals in Ansteorra and another 5 Kingdoms to keep spirits up during the Year Like No Other.
* Created the "Wall Banner" for the Principality of Vindheim, presented at [[Vindheim Premier Coronet Tourney]].
* Significant and regular donations of her art to various fundraisers, including four custom made lampworking items to the 2025 Ansteorra Roses Fundraiser, with bids raising $265.00
* Special Event Hostess/Organizer/Major Contributor:
** 2006: Chef & Hostess, Laurel's Luncheon, Mooneschadowe's Triumphe of the Eclipse
** 2008: Sous Chef, The Outlands Party, Estrella War, Atenveldt/The Outlands (Desserts)
** 2011: Sous Chef, The Queen's Tea, Battlemoor II, The Outlands ([http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8319/7971955998_45da66e32a_c.jpg/ Photo Here]).
** 2012: Chef & Hostess, Nobles' Luncheon, Northkeep's Castellan event: Middle Eastern/Mediterranean themed luncheon, open to all nobles and Peers present at the event, as well as many of the general populace.
** 2015 - Present: [[The Hero's Portion]] of Chocolate: Castellan - a means by which individuals can share word fame and a treat with those who inspire them.
** 2019: The [[Legends Luncheon]] at Ansteorra 40th Year - Chef and Event Organizer

* 2020: Coordinator/Organizer, Ansteorra Lampwork Guild bead swap.
* 2023: Created a Vindheim and Friends Irises Chat on Facebook, to help foster discussion of artisans in the Principality deserving of recognition by the Crown and Coronet.

* ''Special Art Collaboration Projects''
** Oertha boasting strand - worked with / coordinated the work of three other artisans on a gift for the Principality of Oertha given by Vindheim's First Coronet at Gulf Wars
** Deanna boasting strand - worked with / coordinated the work of six other artisans on a gift for Vindheim's First Princess
** Harvest Strand - worked with / coordinated the work of 3 other artisans on an item donated for fundraising purposes
** Emmalina Strand - worked with / coordinated the work of 10 other artisans on a gift for Vindheim's fourth Princess, [[ Emmelina de Medeland]]. Featured whimsical elements and a separate necklace with carved amber pendant.
** Working with [[Francesca di Lucca]], assembled and donated 30 Calligraphy and Illumination kits and 3 silk banner making kits to [[90th Crown|Jason Drysdale IV & Margherita de Mantua IV]] to be gifted to newcomers.

[[File:Zubunny.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Art by [[Mariana Von Kul]]]][[Category:Kingdom of Animals]]

* ''Silk Banners:''
** Calontir Pride banner created for/donated to Vindheim goes to Valor Gift Basket 2023
** Gleann Abhan populace badge banner created for/donated to Vindheim Gift Basket at Gulf Wars, 2024
** Personal device banner for Magistra Emma de Fetherstan's elevation to the Laurel 2024
** Gift banner for [[6th Vindheim Coronet|Octavia de Verdon]], presented at [[7th Vindheim Coronet]], 2024

* ''Block Printing:''
** Centurion Stamping Project: Commissioned a Centurion Eagle stamp from [[Kyrus Logisson]], and working with him, held two stamping sessions (Northkeep Castellan 2023, King's College 2023) to work out how to utilize the enormous stamp. Stamped 5 cloaks at King's College. November 2025: Working with Kyrus and a team of volunteers, stamped 20 cloaks at ARTSPACE in Oklahoma City.
** Mongol trim for Master [[Facon du Pray]]'s elevation garb
** Trim for gift baskets: Calontir, Glean Abhan, Trimaris, Oertha
** Facings and trim for gifted clothing: [[Fyn Alreksson]]

* ''Clothing Construction:''
** Using both commercial patterns and those generated by [[Koia Karasova]], created a Norwegian noble's ensemble of linen and wool and silk for the elevation garb of Ridder [[Fyn Alreksson]] to the Order of Chivalry. The ensemble also featured the weaving of [[Astrid Flokadottir]].
 

====Teaching / Instruction:====
* Middle Eastern Dance (Youth) - WinterKingdom Collegium 2003
* How To Make a Tassel (Youth) - WinterKingdom Collegium 2006
* Making a Crown (Youth) - WinterKingdom Collegium 2003
* Waterbearing 101 - WinterKingdom Collegiums (2003), 2 special 'in home' classes held in Namron and (unnamed) Talequah SCA group, Mooneschadowe Activity Night
* Waterbearing 2.0 - WinterKingdom Collegium (2010): [[File:Waterbearing As I See It.pdf]], [[File:A Checklist for Autocrats.pdf|File:A Waterbearing Checklist for Autocrats.pdf]]'''
* Netted Beadwork - WinterKingdom Collegium 2004, 2006 [[File:Making a netted beadwork anklet.pdf]]
* Middle Eastern Dance for Beginners - WinterKingdom Collegium 2003 & weekly informal classes held at Northkeep Fighter Practice, Summer of 2008
* Diapering Techniques Handout for Scribal Guild developed 2006. Taught at Northkeep A&S Night, 10/2023
* A History of Northkeep: May 2020 - At [[Northkeep]]'s virtual event, Can't-stellan, hosted an hour and a half long educational discussion on the history of the Barony, in conjunction with the Baronial Historian, [[Nimmira Valeria]].
* Making a Braided Wire Circlet:
** [[Mooneschadowe]], August 24, 2021
** [[Wyldewode]], November 2021.
** King's College - June 2022.
* Contributing to the Ansteorran Wiki:
** Winterkingdom, 2013 [[File:Step By Step - How To Create a People Page On The Ansteorran Wiki.pdf]].
** Incipient Canton of Wyldwood (Talequah, OK) - August 28, 2016.
** wInterKingdom 2019.
** [[Eldern Hills]] Artisan, April, 2020
** (Online) Barony of [[Bonwicke]], April - May 2020
** (Online) Spring in our [[Steppes]] E-Vent - May 2020.
** (Online) King's College - June 2020.
** (Online) [[Bjornsborg]] Valkyrfelt, October 2020.
** (Online) Collegium for Service Minded Individuals, July 2021.
** King's College - June 2022.
** Created informational videos published to [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6w5KETZMZgFOl4Ibhlb5kA YouTube].
** Hosted Walk-up Discussion / Info Table: 2019 Spring Crown Tournament, 2019 [[Mooneschadowe]] Provincial Games, 2019 [[Steppes]] Artisan, 2019 Summer Crown Tournament, 2024 [[Vindheim Accademia della Spada I]], 2026 Steppes 12th Night.
* Introduction to Lampworking:
** Incipient Canton of Wyldewode Project Day
** (Online) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRt72J-KOw8 Northkeep wInterKingdom 2021] (Held a drawing after the class and the winner received a beginner's lampworking kit with the basics required to begin exploring.)
** [[Northkeep]] A&S Night, November 2021.
** King's College - June 2022
** Canton of [[Wyldewode]] Northern Border Skirmishes, October 2023.
** Northkeep wInterkingdom, 2026
** One on one instruction at individual request. Created a Beginner's Lampworking Kit that is loaned to students so they can play with fire and decide if this is the art for them before committing to purchase significant equipment.
* Article: [[Simple Site Token and Largess Ideas by Zubeydah]]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V0HNvYeWa_fG5M1U20GYwAWhcyfOdGtXpo5MHN11H0c/edit?usp=sharing Small Steps - An Introduction to Service]
** Northkeep wInterkingdom, 2024
** Northkeep wInterkingdom, 2026
* Introduction to Block Printing
** 8 hour Private class/hands on demo for two students, June 15, 2025
 

====Judging:====
* Primary Judging:
** Hellsgate Baronial 2022 (With informal mentorship by Master [[Thomas Towlewardie]])
** Northkeep Castellan 2023
** Wyldewood Northern Border Skirmish 2023
** Skorragardr Axeman, 2025 (With review by [[Isaac Bane]] and [[Cera ingen Fhaelain]]
* Shadow Judging:
** Northkeep Castellan 2022 (with Magnifica [[Tatiana Verlioni]])
** Kingdom Arts & Sciences 2024 (with Master [[John of Severn]])
** Kingdom Arts & Sciences 2025 (with Magistra [[Osanna van der Linden]])
 

[[File:Blackfox Awards Image.jpg|200px|thumb|left|AS LV William Blackfox Award Winner]]
====Competitions Entered/Displayed:====
* 2005: Enters the Bardic Competition at [[Chemin Noir]]'s Fair of the Harvest, with an original filk, "Le Chemin Noir."
* 2007: Enters the Bardic Competition at Namron Beltane with an original filk, "If I Should Meet A Saxon."
* ????: Enters the Bardic Competition at Northkeep Castellan, with an original poem, "Brothers."
* 2024: Displays a body of work including silk banners, Illumination, lampwork beads, jewelry and stamped garments at Laurel's Prize Tourney
* 2024: Enters a strand of Hiberno-Norse and Scandinavian beads in the Northkeep Artisan competition
* 2024: Displays a strand of Hiberno-Norse and Scandinavian beads at Kingdom Artisan
* 2025: Displays a body of work in block printing, lampworking and jewelrymaking at Laurel's Prize Tourney
* 2025: Enters a double strand of Ukrainian and Scandinavian beads in the Rus style at the [[Vindheim Premier Arts & Sciences Competition]]
* 2025: Enters a body of work in block printing, lampworking and jewelrymaking at [[Artisans of the Steppes|Steppes Artisan]] - and wins!
* 2025: Enters a collection of Hiberno-Norse / cable beads in Kingdom Arts & Sciences, and receives a score of 43 and a Pilgrim's Token
* 2026: Selected by Their Royal Majesties Creppin & Cristyana to represent the Kingdom as a Gulf War XXXIV champion. Received a 24/25 and 25/25.
* 2026: Invited by Competition staff to display at the Gulf Wars A&S Open Competition.
* 2026: Enters a strand of Phoenician beads featuring a mask pendant at the Vindheim Second Arts & Sciences Competition, and wins, becoming the second Vindheim Arts & Sciences Champion
 

===Gallery of Selected Work:===
<gallery widths="200px">
image:Sibri-Queens-Hope.jpg|First original Work: Guardian of the Queen's Hope scroll, presented by [[51st Crown|Sibri de Aldebourne]]. 2005
image:Vladscrollfinal.jpg|Golden scroll AOA for [[Vladislav Strelec]]. 2005
image:Geoffreys Challenge Letter.jpg|Original Work: Letter of Challenge from Geoffrey Makepeace to Baron Alcyoneus du Battenhelm of Calontir. 2005
image:Haldan AOA.jpg|Original Work: AOA scroll created for Haldan Shieldwrecker (of the Armor Archive), Kingdom of the Outlands.
image:2018 Sable Swap Kings Gauntlet.JPG|Original Work: King's Gauntlet - Replacement for destroyed Award Charter, 2018 Sable Swap
image:Mordrake Pelican.jpg|Legacy medallion of Sir Needham of the Outlands, restrung on amber for Master Oliver Mordrake
image:Kings Glory.jpg|Crafted for the 2013 Battlemoor Royal Gift Basket
image:Vindheim Swag.jpg|lampwork beads and commercial metal beads. Made for her Elevation to the Peerage.
File:Zubeydah - Lampwork Knights Chain.png|"Unbroken Chain of Gold" - Lampwork beads, made for [[Simonn of Amber Isle]]
File:Zubeydah - Lampwork Temple Rings 1.png|Vindheim Pride Temple Rings - Design was laser cut from original art inspired by period examples, beads were artisan-made to client specifications.
image:Zubeydah -2024 LPT Display - Photo by Milokna.png|Displaying at 2024 Laurels Prize Tourney: Lampwork, Jewelry Making, Textile Stamping, Illumination, Silk Banners Photo by [[Milokhna d'Riga]]
image:Zubeydah Finnish - Irish Boasting Strand.png|Hiberno-Norse & Finnish Beads (Circa 850s), Jan. 2024. Entered into the Northeep Artisan competition and displayed at Laurel's Prize Tourney and Kingdom Arts & Sciences 2024.
image:Zubeydah - Merovingen Necklace with Pendants.png|Glass beads & (Commercial) Merovingen Pendants, Jan. 2024
image:Zubeydah - Double Strand Display.png| Display of Double-Stranded Necklace, Presented at [[Vindheim Premiere Arts & Sciences Championship]] on May 31, 2025 Documentation: [[File:Ornamentation of a Rus Woman of the 10th - 12th Century.pdf]]
image:Zubeydah - Hiberno Norse Beads for KAS.png|Hiberno-Norse cable beads displayed at 2025 Kingdom Arts & Sciences and Gulf Wars 2026
image:Spoils of Carthage - VAS2.jpg|A Necklace in the Phoenician Style, displayed at 2026 Vindheim Arts & Sciences
image:Zubeydah - Silk Banners 2 - GA Banner.png| Silk banner gifted to the Kingdom of Gleann Abhan, War of the Rams 2023
image:Zubeydah - Silk Banners 3 - Bee Banner.png|Trade Days exchange, 2023
image:Zubeydah - Silk Banners 1 - Calontir Pride.png| Silk banner gifted to Her Majesty Calontir, Marie le Faivre, 2023
</gallery>
 
====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
[[File:Plainswalker.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Card created by Baroness [[Kolfinna inn kyrra Óttarsdóttir]] as part of a deck which was partial payment for hire of the Free Company at Gulf Wars 2026]]
* [[Caisteal Cridhe]] of Northkeep, from [[Ian Dun Gillan|Ian]] & [[Kelandra Carmichael|Kelandra]], 3rd and Baron & Baroness of Northkeep
* Queen's Cipher, from Slaine I, Kingdom of the Outlands. (This takes the form of a diamond shaped brass pendant bearing a cabochon garnet, worn on a necklace of amber. It was made by [[Omar Mohammud Mirzazadeh]]. Slaine's personal symbol was a thistle, and the pendant is often mistaken for a Sable Thistle.) This was given for donations of largess.
* Merlon of [[Northkeep]] from [[Elisaveta af Isefjord]] and [[Beorhlic Folcwineson]], 6th Baroness & Baron of Northkeep (2020)
* Rose's Token from [[Gilyan Alienora of Clonmacnoise]], given October 29, 2021, at [[Eldern Hills]] Samhain.
* Commended to the Society for Creative Anachronism Board of Directors at the November 2021 Meeting for "creation and enabling of hybrid events" during the pandemic, for hosting the "Historian's Fireside Chat."
* [[Le Bâtisseur]] of Northkeep, from [[Jehanne de Montauban]] and [[Perrin de Beaujeu]], on January 2022
* Premiere of the Order of the [[Wellspring]], given by [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius Vesperianus and Deanna della Penna]] at [[Wiesenfeuer]] Baronial, April 16, 2022, for Service Through the Arts.
* One of the Premiers of the Award of the [[Clavis Clavium]] of Vindheim - given by [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius Vesperianus and Deanna della Penna]] at [[2nd Vindheim Coronet]]
* 5th Iron Baker of the [[Vindheim Bake-Off]], held at [[2nd Vindheim Coronet]].
* Master William Blackfox Award Winner, Best Special Issue, AS LV (56): The Nordic Saga, Barony of Northkeep - Special Issue dedicated to the celebration of the annual Northkeep Castellan event
* Received a link from the chain of [[Aedwulf Terricsson]] in acknowledgement of her service.
* Baronial Act of Dedication (for Service to Northkeep) from [[Geoffrey de Gournay]] and [[Adalia VonderBerg]]
* Received a personal token of thanks from Her Royal Highness, Princess Wu Yun, at [[Vindheim 8th Coronet Tourney]], for service through the arts (Basket contributions)
* Plainswalker of [[The Free Company of the Golden Wheat]]
 

====[[Zubeydah's Songbook]]:====
(Click link above to see original bardic works written by Zubeydah) 
 

===Trivia===
* Zubeydah was featured on the 05/29/2023 "Be Good to Each Other" post, in a photo celebrating with [[Elsa von Snackenburg]] at Elsa's receiving a fourth Thistle at Steppes Warlord.
* Zubeydah has spoken as a Peer, affirming the qualities of the following individuals: [[Wulfgard Martel]], [[Hugo van Harlo]], [[Kormakr Mikjallson]], [[Cadmus Lochagus]], [[Isaac Bane]], & [[Fyn Alreksson]].
 

=== Associations: ===
* Married to [[Abe Von Gybrich]] 
* Art student to [[Beatrix Alfray]] - (Beatrix is her Laurel Advocate)
* Consort to [[Fyn Alreksson]] in the [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]]
* Auntie to [[Caitilín inghean Tadgáin]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Beatrix Funteyn]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Osanna van der Linden]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Koke Gan]]

* Friend to the [[Free Company of the Golden Wheat]]
* Member, M.A.F.I.A. (Mooneschadowe and Friends In Absentia)
* Member of the Waterbearer's Guild of Ansteorra, prior to Guild dissolution
* Member of the Ansteorran Scribal Guild
* Member, [[Valkyries]]

* One of the two "Dark Overlord Chicks of the Universe" of the [http://www.armourarchive.org/ Armour Archive] 
* Prior Protégé to Mistress Seuilla DeCordoba, OP (Kingdom of the Outlands) Released in good standing, in January of 2019 due to Seuilla's departure from the SCA. (As part of Zubeydah's Elevation to the Pelican, Seuilla formally took back her belt in person, as she had not been able to do so previously due to her absence from the SCA.)

 

===Mundane Information:===
 
====In Case Of Court:====
* '''Due to anxiety, warning before being called into court is greatly appreciated.'''
* Zubeydah is often at events without her beloved, [[Abe Vivitar Von Gebric|Abe]]. In Case of Court, any advanced warning or notice would be Greatly Appreciated, so that he can try to attend and be witness (darren (dot) vann (at) gmail.com). If he is unable to attend, she prefers that other men NOT offer to escort her in his place unless they have already been specifically invited to do so. (Vladislav, Kormack and Fyn are all on the list)
* '''Pronunciation Guide:''' zoo-BAY-dah AL-bah-dah-WEE-yuh... but honestly, she would '''far''' prefer that only 'Zubeydah' was used, rather than the full name which gives difficulties.
* Title: Zubeydah uses the Turkish form of her peerage title, Hanim. The correct title is "Zubeydah Hanim" rather than "Hanim Zubeydah." 
* [https://amp.ansteorra.org/members/view/2631 AMP Profile] 
For Scrolls: ''Please no faux hands.'' Zubeydah would be much happier with your best English script than making a living or dead language look like English. [[Cera ingen Fháeláin]] is adept at the style she prefers most. *
 

====Special Needs:====
Zubeydah is only able to stand for VERY short periods (ie minutes), due to problems with her hips and knees, and cannot walk long distances in a single go. She also has social anxiety which makes Big Surprises or Unplanned Speaking In Public difficult. (A little warning goes a Long Way.) 
 

====Websites:====
* [http://www.facebook.com/zubeydah.albadawiyyah Facebook Page]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/Zubeydah Flikr Gallery]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6w5KETZMZgFOl4Ibhlb5kA YouTube]

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Zubeydah Al-Badawiyyah

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{{Populace
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| photocaption = Elevation to the Order of the Pelican, July 2021. Photo by [[Francesca di Lucca]]
| location = [[Vindheim]] / Northern Region Claimed by [[Mooneschadowe]] Dwells in [[Northkeep]]
| regname= [http://oanda.sca.org/oanda_name.cgi?p=Zubaydah%20al-Badawiyyah Zubaydah al-Badawiyyah]
| status = Active
| joindate = June 14, 1986
| OP = [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Zubaydah%20al-Badawiyyah&id=4903 Kingdom of Ansteorra] 
[http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=10325 Kingdom of the Outlands]
| device = [[File:Zubeydah Achievement by Alisandre.jpg|x350px]]
|devicecaption = Azure, an ewer bendwise within an orle argent. Achievement by [[Alisandre Oliphant]]}}

== Her Excellency, Zubeydah Hanim, OP, Bastion of Vindheim==
While her registered name is Zubaydah, she prefers the alternate spelling, Zubeydah. 
'''Nicknames, Known-Bys, and Odd Titles: '''
* Zuzu (This nickname was given by [[Sigen Fridreksdottir]], and is welcome and makes her smile.) (Beydah is NOT her name. Zub is RIGHT OUT.)
* On the Armour Archive, she holds the title of Dark Overlord Chick of the Universe and is best known for her summary and index of The St Florian Project by Robert MacPhereson '''([[File:The St Florian Project - A Summary of Work.pdf]]).'''
* Zubeydah uses the Turkish title for Peerage, "Hanim."
 
'''Previously Known As:''' When she first started in the SCA in the Outlands, she used Kestrel of Ravenshold. 
'''Pronunciation:'''zoo-BAY-dah AL-bah-dah-WEE-yuh 
'''Pronouns:''' She/Her 
====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
The following badge associated with this name was registered in February of 2022 (via Ansteorra): Sable, a ray of the sun issuant from sinister chief argent. 
Zubeydah enjoys telling the story of how this badge came to be inspired by [[Kassandra De Haas]] and you should totally ask her some time. 

====Achievement:====
Mantling: Argent goutty azure, and Azure 
Helm: Persian helm argent, faces affronty 
Crest: Dexter human hand holding a quill, writing upon a page, argent 
Coronet: Baronial with six points topped with pearls 
Dexter Supporter: Domestic cat rampant guardant sable, armed and orbed gules, maintaining a book Or 
Sinister Supporter: Griffin rampant guardant sable, armed and orbed gules, maintaining a book Or 
Motto: That which is not written is forgotten 
Notes: Compartment is a pile of books and scrolls. A wreath of Pelican feathers encircles the arms. 
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Prior [[Northkeep]] Baronial Waterbearer
** Prior Interim Chronicler, Barony of [[Northkeep]], June 2021 - February 2022

* Regional Offices Held
** Prior Northern Regional Waterbearer (Warranted Office - 2003-2004)

* Principality Offices Held
** ER Deputy Seneschal, June 2023 - December 2023 (While Princess Emmelina had to step out of the role to serve as Coronet)
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius and Deanna]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Sanguine Highnesses, [[2nd Vindheim Coronet|Jean-Paul and Gilyan]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[3rd Vindheim Coronet|Micauley Morison and Caterina Giovanni]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[4th Vindheim Coronet|Skeggi Berbeinn Sebbason ins Sterka and Emmelina de Medeland]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[5th Vindheim Coronet|Romanius II and Deanna II]]
** Gifts Liaison for Their Serene Highnesses, [[6th Vindheim Coronet|Dafydd Whitacre and Octavia de Verdon]]
** Gifts Liaison for There Serene Highnesses, [[8th Vindheim Coronet|Micauley Morison II and Caterina Giovanni II]]
** Special Deputy to the Seneschal, December 2023 - present.

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Prior Waterbearer's Guild Vscribe (non-warranted office - 2 years)
** Prior Scribal Guild Vscribe (Warranted Office - 3 years): Tripled the number of featured original works, created the [http://scribe.ansteorra.org/library/index.htm Charter Library] and [http://scribe.ansteorra.org/insignia/index.htm Insignia Library]
** Prior Vscribe to the Historian's Office (Warranted Office - 2 years)
** Special Deputy to the Exchequer, Secondary Signatory, 2021 - December 2023
** Site Administrator - Ansteorra Wiki, 2011 to Present
** Kingdom Historian, September 2019 - Present
 

===Persona History:===
Born without many prospects, she was affianced at an early age to a wealthy merchant. At his urging, she and her family accompanied her fiance on a mercantile venture to the Middle East. The caravan was attacked. She was the sole survivor, left for dead. Found by a wandering tribe of nomads led by Sir Haroun ibn al-Dhi'b al-Abyadh of the Outlands, she was rescued from the cruel sands of the desert and nursed back to health. She was given the name Zubeydah by Haroun. Her restless spirit did not allow her to accept his hospitality for long, and earned her the name 'al-Badawiyyah' - the Wanderer. She left the deserts and found a home in Ansteorra, where she was captured, body and heart, by an unusually well-dressed Ostrogoth named [[Abe Vivitar Von Gebric]] 
 

===Interests:===
* Waterbearing (alas, not able to actively do so any more due to physical limitations)
* Service through Arts:
** Primary: Lampwork & Jewelrymaking
** Secondary: Silk Banners, Block Printing, (electronic) Heraldic Art
* Coordinating Gift and Prize Baskets; SCA Fundraising
* Cooking / Baking / Confectionary
* SCA-focused Web Design/Administration/Data Collection: Event, local group and Guild websites, photo albums, web graphic design. Administrator of the Kingdom Wiki. Editor-in-Chief, [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FUOiGt6iDnW8t1WuC66Q6jJ_AUqo8kBKwTMCi1epJUw/edit?usp=sharing Chronology of the Northern Region]
 
===Timeline of Activity:===
====1986 - 2005 ====
[[File:Affirmation.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Affirmation of Handfasting, artwork by Nahama Joy (Adelaide)]]
1986: Zubeydah's first SCA event was on 1986-06-14, in the brand-new Kingdom of the Outlands: their first Crown Tournament in which Gunwalt was crowned king. Her clearest memory of that event was the first Royal Court, and everyone present singing the anthem of the Kingdom of Atenvelt as a form of good-bye. She was only active in the SCA in the Outlands for about 6 months. (As the majority of her family lives in the [[Outlands]], she can be seen at events there on rare occasions for special events.) 
2000: Living in California, Zubeydah is invited by her family to attend the Estrella War. As several of the Household are participating in the combats, she gets an introduction to Waterbearing at the hands of Baroness Dovita of Al-Barran. 
2001: Having moved to Oklahoma in October of the prior year, Zubeydah seeks out the SCA in the fall/winter of 2001. She meets Northkeep's Hospitaler, Amanda Blackwolf, who provides contact information for the Barony. 
2002: Zubeydah attends a few hours of [[Northkeep Castellan]], and is also able to make it to the [[Baroness' Toy Tourney]] and King's College, which is held in Namron. There, she meets [[Dyan du Lac Calendre]] who makes a very strong impression on her with her artistry and more importantly, her kindness. She regularly attends Fighter Practices and Populace meetings in the Barony. At three Fighter Practices, she hosts informal Middle Eastern Dance classes. She also begins charter painting. 
2003: In January, Zubeydah attends and teaches at wInterkingdom Collegium for the first time. In February, she heads back to Estrella War, where she demonstrates the fine art of well Equipped Waterbearing, for which she receives wordfame in the Kingdom of the Outlands, and Northkeep receives funds from the Volunteer hours she put in. At Crown Tournament that year, Zubeydah is called into court, all the while silently cursing that she had not taken the Introduction to Court class offered by [[Etienne De Saint Amaranth]], because she had no idea what to do... At Castellan, she focuses on waterbearing and chatting with the fighters. "I simply ensure that my friends leave the field with as much honor as when they entered," is the epic comment by [[Owen ap Aeddan]]. Abe meets Amanda's husband, Thormund Blackwolf, and they realize they knew each other from youth, and from the Army. At Castellan, they are introduced by [[Balvin Thorfinnsson]] to Hersir [[Thorgrim Bjornson]] and Baroness [[Sigen Fridreksdottir]], who welcome Abe and Zubeydah into their camp, provide them with a fire, feast, and fellowship. Fall brings Mooneschadowe Guardian, and Zubeydah meets Ollj and Mylicent, who are awesome. Later in the evening, [[Owen ap Aeddan]] presents Zubeydah with a blade, saying "This was given to me by [[47th Crown|Patrick Michael]], during his fifth reign as King. When he gave it to me, he told me that my presence and participation made the game better for him. Zubeydah, you make the game better for me, with all that you do. I'd want you to have this." Late in the evening, Zubeydah gets to chat with Master [[Tarl Godric the Brokentoe]], and hear the tale of the Ansteorran Adventuring Hat. The following day, Zubeydah receives her official Non-Contact Authorization Card, signed by the Northern Regional Knight Marshal, [[Owen ap Aeddan]]. In October, Protectorate brings new opportunities and challenges. [[Thorgrim Bjornson]] gives Zubeydah a Gryphon medallion, in thanks for her efforts and in solidarity for efforts towards a Principality in the region. She visits Oxlande's vigil and is quite impressed by all the panoply, and meets [[Niccolaia Valore]] for the first time, who very kindly spends several hours mentoring Zubeydah on charter painting. In December, another wInterKingdom is held. Zubeydah hosts two classes for youth, and one for adults. Zubeydah is named a '''Master Waterbearer''' and the '''Northern Regional Waterbearer''' in court by the Kingdom Chirugeon and Baron of Northkeep, [[Ainar Magnusson]]. 
[[File:Zubeydah Pelican Scroll - by Franchesca and Thomas.png|200px|thumb|left| Patent of Arms created by [[Francesca di Lucca]] & [[Thomas de Groet]]]]
2004: Zubeydah attends several work sessions in Talequah with [[House Halfiras]]. At Kingdom Arts & Sciences/ Mooneschadowe Tribute to Ansteorra, Zubeydah teaches a class on waterbearing, and is able to certify several folks for their non-combatant authorizations. Master Oxlade's beer flows "like a happy brown river" and puts Abe under its spell. Event Reviews:
[[Event Review - Northkeep Castellan 2004 - by Zubeydah|Castellan]], [[Event Review - Argent Anniversary 2004 - by Zubeydah|Ansteorra's Argent Anniversary]] [[Event Review - Queens Champion 2004 - by Zubeydah|Queen's Champion]], [[Event Review - Mooneschadowe Guardian 2004 - by Zubeydah|Mooneschadowe Triumphe]], [[Event Review - Namron Protectorate 2004 - by Zubeydah|Namron Protectorate]], [[Event Review - Weisenfeuer Yule 2004 - by Zubeydah|Wiesenfeur Yule]]
 
2005: Event Reviews: [[Event Review - Estrella War 2005 - by Zubeydah|Estrella War]], [[Event Review - Northkeep Castellan 2005 - by Zubeydah|Northkeep Castellan]], [[Event Review - Mooneschadowe Guardian 2005 - by Zubeydah|Mooneschadowe Guardian]], [[Event Review - Namron Protectorate 2005 - by Zubeydah|Namron Protectorate]], [[Event Review - Chemin Noir Fair of the Harvest 2005 - by Zubeydah|Chemin Noir's Fair of the Harvest]]
 
====2006- 2019====
2006: A freezing Estrella War makes for a miserable Zu, but happy memories getting to watch her brother Nathaniel take the field. March brings the Northern Regional War Practice, and Northkeep fields a large number of fighters, with Zubeydah happioly playing shutterbug. That summer, attends local fighter practices, teaching Middle Eastern Dance on a regular basis, and does a portrait session with the local fighters in July. The Canton of Chemin Noir, informally adopted by [[House Halfiras]], holds its second Fair of the Harvest. Again, Halfiras provides all of the champion scrolls and prize baskets. As a thank you, the Canton gives Zubeydah a Sable Crane for her service to the group. Namron Protectorate is the site of [[The Laureling Ceremony of Magdalena da Cadamosto]]. Zubeydah asks what she can do to help at the vigil and is given a question in reply: "How much chocolate can you make?" The answer is: Three laden table's worth... wInterKingdom is held in December, and Zubeydah creates an original scroll for a Caisteal Cridhe that is given to Nicol MacKnockard and is there to witness when a friend from House Halfiras receives their Award of Arms. This is also the first year that [[Ian Dun Gillan]] as Baron initiates the tradition of the [[Hero's Portion]]. She also attends Wiesenfeuer Yule, and having little to do that day, spends the time painting charters at the scribal table. 
 
2007: Attends and teaches at wInterKingdom. At Castellan, stands as a Vigil guard for the elevation of [[Rhiannon Redwulf]], as Mooneschadowe reminded her that she was "one of them" whether she lived there or not. Skorragardr Axeman brings an artistic inspiration, getting to meet Aethelstan Aethelmearson, who patiently shows her how to do a tiny piece of cutwork. Brings her beloved Abe to Namron Medfaire, along with his daughter. The best times are always at Mooneschadowe's Triumphe of the Eclipse, and this year she gets to witness all manner of joyful things. Northkeep Dionadair is part demo, part A&S, part competition, and entirely confusing to the Mormon Missionaries that stumbled across us at the park. At Namron Beltane, performs in a bardic competition for the first time ever. Attends Wiesenfuer Baronial and witnesses Much Smiting by Owen. At Eldern Hills Samhain, she gets to witness the investiture of the new Baron & Baroness, Braum & Audrella. Wiesenfeuer Yule closes out the year. 
 
2008: Attended Kingdom Arts & Sciences, Spring Coronation, Queen's Champion, Winter War Maneuvers, Mooneschadowe Triumphe of the Eclipse, Fair of the Harvest. At Eldern Hills Samhain, speaks the memory of her father at the memorial fire. 
 
2009: Travels down to Steppes 12th Night to witness the elevation to the Order of the Pelican of Vanessa de Verona. 
 
2010: Battlemoor 
 
2011: Coordinated a gift basket for Lillies War. Took photos at Northkeep WinterKingdom, Namron Beltane and an unknown Wiesenfeuer event. 
 
2012: Attended an event in the Outlands to witness the elevation to the Order of the Pelican of her brother, [http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=1938 Oliver Mordrake], and became a Protege to Mistress [http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=2365 Suilla de Cordoba]. 
 
2013: Provided cookies for the bake sale at Northkeep wInterKingdom. Attended Battlemoor in the Outlands. Provided desserts for a Noble's Luncheon at Wiesenfeuer Baronial. 
 
2015: Taught at Northkeep wInterKingdom and donated to the bake sale. 
 
2017: Northkeep wInterKingdom, Mooneschadowe Triumphe. 
 
2018: wInterKingdom, Wisenfeuer Yule. Took part in the Sable Swap for the first time. 
2019: Super busy year! Took photos at : Eldern Hills Artisan, Eldern Hills Samhain, Namron Beltane, Namron Protectorate, Provincial Games, Axeman, Crown Tournament, Coronation of Vladislav and Margaret, Ansteorra 40th Year, Wiesenfeur Baronial, Wiesenfeuer Yule. 
 

====2020-2024====
2020: Provincial Games, Steppes 12th Night, wInterKingdom - Covid Lockdown 
 
2021: Northkeep Castellan, Eldern Hills Samhain, Myrgenfield Collegium, Vindheim Premier Coronet Tourney, Wiensefeuer Yule, [[Zubeydah's Elevation to the Order of the Pelican]] at Eldern Hills A Day In The Park. Major projects include creating a [[Vindheim Royal Treasures|banner]] for the Principality, presented at [[Vindheim Premier Coronet Tourney]]. 
 
2022: Chemin Noir Fair of the Harvest, Elfsea Defender (first Pelican circle!!), Fall Crown Tournament, Kingdom A&S, King's College, Northkeep Castellan, Provincial Games, Vindheim Summer Coronet Tourney, Two Bards & Two Artisans, Vindheim goes to Valor, Vindheim Missile Academy, Wiensefeuer Baronial, Winter War Maneuvers, Wyldewood Northern Border Skirmishes and Winter Coronet Tourney.
Mooneschadowe Trade Days is the BEST DARNED EVENT EVER! Outfoxed by [[Nicaise Synger]], trading buttons for garb with wide-eyed newcomers, sending a full set of her beloved Abe's armor to Mooneschadowe, getting bees from [[Asha of Mooneschadowe]] and a multitude of stamps from [[Kyrus Logisson]]... it is a day of laughter and loot, tavern brawls and law changes, and art-as-largess! 
 
2023: In January, Zubeydah travels to Calontir Clothiers to speak on behalf of Laurel Candidate [[Hugo van Harlo]]. Northkeep Castellan brings another [[The Hero's Portion|Hero's Portion]] and a first effort to utilize a massive wood block Centurion Eagle textile stamp made by [[Kyrus Logisson]]. A second more successful stamping session is completed at King's College. In May, she journeyed down to [[Steppes]] Warlord, honored to speak on behalf of [[Livia da Nicolosi]]. July brings a journey to witness Ansteorran history made right and due honors given, when she travels to meet her Pelican brother, Baron [[Edwin FitzLloyd]] in the Barony of Steppes at their Artisan event. Mooneschadowe Trade Days is a joy and a delight as always, and she completes trades with many a newcomer and a friend. Namron selects [[Will Rogers Boy Scout Camp]] as the site of their Fall Protectorate event, but Zubeydah must sends words for Laurel candidate [[Dominique Michelle le Vasseur]], rather than deliver them herself when she falls ill. 
 
2024: Teaches at Northkeep's wInterkingdom Collegium. Travels southward to [[Bryn Gwlad]] [[Candlemas]] for the elevation of [[Anne von Wiese]]. Displays for the first time ever at [[Laurel's Prize Tourney]], held in [[Mooneschadowe]], showcasing works in lampworking, jewelry making, silk painting, illumination, and textile block printing. Thanks to mobility help from several good gentles and friends, including [[Charles the Grey]], [[Malcom MacCormack]] and [[Koke Gan]], was able to attend Wiesenfeuer Baronial. Served as Gate Coordinator for Northkeep Castellan, assembling a wonderful team of folks. Succumbed to illness and wasn't able to finish the day. Lots of help from friends to get packed and loaded up, especially Charles and Koke (yet again!). Helped with some scribal on a surprise for Their Excellencies, Perrin & Jehanne, which was presented in court. Spends the day at Summer Crown Tournament taking portraits and candid photos, and celebrates the success of Jean-Paul and Gilyan becoming Heirs to the Throne. Travels down to Ardmore for Vindheim Summer Coronet, bringing decor for the Vigil of [[Marcus von Fürth]]. Back in Ardmore only weeks later, attends the first Vindheim Academia della Spada and sits Gate, then hosts an all day Wiki information table. Gets to witness [[Caterina Giovanni]] being given [[The Little White Scarf]]! At the (much appreciated!!) invitation of Mistress [[Beatrix Alfray]], travels down to distant [[Ffynnon Gath]] for Ansteorra Kingdom Arts & Sciences. There, displays Finnish & Hiberno-Norse beads, gets to shadow-judge with [[John of Severn]], and welcome a new sister of the flock, [[Margery Gilroy]]. Mooneschadowe Trade Days is always an awesome event, and there, she made lots of trades but took few photos... but made up for that at the joint event of Namron Protectorate & the Coronation of our [[89th Crown]], Jean-Paul & Gilyan. There, she swore fealty as a Pelican and as a member of the Populace. At Gilyan's Queen's Champion event, was moved to tears by witnessing (for the first time!!) the rapier community singing to the Queen. For the [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]], another first: Entered the Coronet Lyst with [[Fyn Alreksson]], who fought his way to the semi-finals. It was a joyful day with many people providing support through the labor of their hands and the love of their hearts. Wiesenfeuer Yule brought the privilege of speaking for Baroness [[Beatrix Funtyn]] during her elevation to the Order of the Laurel. 
 

====2025 - Present====
2025: Marata Midwinter Melees provided the opportunity for service as entourage for Her Majesty Gilyan and the [https://youtu.be/fCC7ogfUptY?feature=shared privilege of speaking] on behalf of [[Kormakr Mikjallson]]. (Link contains entire ceremony). Braving dense fog, Zubeydah heads south to Duncan, Oklahoma, to Laurel's Prize Tourney, displaying her work in the fields of block printing, lampworking and jewelrymaking. Wonderful conversations are had with several Laurels, including Mistress [[Kaitlyn McKenna]], Mistress [[Ebergardis von Zell]], Mistress [[Osanna van der Linden]], Master [[Haraldr Bassi]], Master [[Beorhlic Folcwineson]] and Mistress [[Nafisa al-Nadiyah]]. Each gives encouragement in their own way, and two challenge her to enter Kingdom Arts & Sciences. The Crown and Heir of Ansteorra and Coronet of Vindheim travel Northward to the Falcon lands of Calontir for Winter War Maneuvers, and Zubeydah makes that journey as well, serving as entourage and taking photos. The pomp and circumstance of the Final Court of Jean-Paul & Gilyan and the Coronation of Jason and Marguerita lure Zubeydah southward in April. May is busy, with first Namron Beltane, then Queen's Champion (hosted by Northkeep) and Castellan. Entered the Vindheim Premiere Arts & Sciences Competition at [[Vindheim Missile Academy II]]. Event photography and Vigil NOMS at Wiesenfeur Baronial, joyously celebrating the elevation to the Order of Chivalry of [[Damon Xanthus]], and bearing witness to two new [[Order of the Mark of Ansteorra|Marks]] being made: [[Kajira Camber]] and [[Kyrus Logisson]]. The small but mighty Oak Springs hosts the Principality at June's Coronet Tourney, and Zubeydah celebrates as Micauley and Caterina are successful once more. In July, she travels down to Wiesenfeur to visit and record history shared by two Ansteorran giants: [[Orm Skjoldbidig]] and [[Megan Andoniel of Glengalen]]. August brings a wonderful road-trip with friends [[Koke Gan]] and [[Serena de Fleuris]] down to [[Steppes]] Artisan, where she enters the competition with a display of block printing, jewelry and lampwork. At evening Court, she is named the 37th [[Artisans of the Steppes|Steppes Artisan]]!! Staying true to her pledge made at Laurel's Prize Tourney, Zubeydah enters Kingdom Arts & Sciences with a display focused on Hiberno-Norse beads, receiving a 10 for complexity, and a Pilgrim's Badge for her overall score of 43. Documents not one, two, or three elevations at Namron Protectorate, but four! Writes a missive aimed at newcomers who might be confused by the "conflict" between the King and Queen at Court to help them understand "step-down schtick." Journeys to Steppes for Coronation, receiving a Golden Star from Jason & Marguerita. There, she also presents her Sable Swap gift to [[Delfina de Borja]] - a painted silk banner of her device. Though rain threatens, Zubeydah would not - could not - miss the Final Triumphe of the Province of Mooneschadowe, her adoptive home. The opportunity to serve comes in a gate shift with [[Alice Levine]], and the day is a lazy one, filled with excellent conversations. At evening court, [[Nalka Um Al-Jafna]], knowing Abe isn't present to walk Zu in to court, asks if Mooneschadowe can do so in his stead -- and when the Prince and Princess of Vindheim call her into Their presence, the Province shows up in force to walk her in. (oh the feels. ALL. THE. FEELS.) There, she receives a custom made piece by the hands of Alex the Scribe, specially commissioned as insignia for the Tenne Company of Vindheim. The year closes out with Skorragardr Axeman and Wiesenfeuer Yule. 
 
2026: In January, travels down to the Steppes for 12th Night, where she gets to spend time chatting with Master [[Edwin FitzLloyd]], Duke [[Lloyd von Eaker]] and Duchess [[Joselyn Allyne Reynard]]. At evening Feast, she is invited to join their Excellencies of the Steppes at High Table - a first for such an honor! At Winter Round Table, she is part of the digital team that helps record training classes. Illness prevents her attending Vindheim Winter Coronet. wInterKingdom brings classes on the Wiki and on Service. February, Work interferes with plans to attend Winter War Maneuvers and Laurel's Prize Tourney. ZUZU'S VERY FIRST GULF WARS!! Chosen by the Crown to represent Ansteorra in the War Point Arts & Sciences Competition, she flys out Tuesday to attend Wednesday's competition. After receiving wonderful feedback and scores from her judges, the stress of the journey is over and happy time with friends and volunteering at Gate can be had. Mooneschadowe provides warm hospitality and the Free Company makes her cry happy tears of inclusion and love (and yummy food!). April brings showers (and storms) at Elfsea Defender, making for a cold and wet morning on site. Fortunately, the afternoon brought a lightening to the weather, and with Mistress [[Elsa von Snackenburg]] who traveled with her, she attends a Pelican circle. During an epic day of ten elevations (8 planned, 2 spontaneous), Zubeydah speaks for Herre [[Fyn Alreksson]] and Master [[Isaac Bane]], and takes oodles of photos. The day wouldn't have been possible without the constant care and help of Elsa, [[Vladislav Strelec]] and [[Kormakr Mikjallson]]. Wiesenfeur breaks its habit of a freezing Baronial, and traveling over to Sperry is fun in the company of [[Elise Green]]. Most of the day is spent taking photos, helping with notarizations, and cheering for friends being recognized, but one particularly fun moment happens when Lord Odd, Lady Elise and HL [[Órlaith inghean Uí hUallacháin]] encourage Zu to throw axes and spears!! Baroness [[Isabella Coppola]] also provides mentorship in Lyst Field Administration so that a first step can be taken to keeping a promise made at Gulf Wars to [[Áshildr inn Hárfagri]].

====Prior Groups:====
Caer Galen, the Outlands 
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
[[File:Wordfame from Baroness Birna - Gypsey Teague.png|200px|thumb|left|Wordfame from Baroness Birna Isleifsdottir, OL, Posted March 21, 2026, Gulf Wars]]
====Master Oliver Mordrake, OP, Kingdom of the Outlands (Deceased)====
"I heard a story about you last weekend. I was at an event held for kingdom officers. One of them, from down south somewhere, was telling me about a lady at Estrella last year that totally changed the way she does waterbearing. She'd never thought of carrying anything with her besides water, like tape, etc, or how to be helpful on the field other than just by watering the stickjocks. When she'd told me the story about this incredibly helpful waterbearer, we started comparing notes. The upshot of this was that she was talking about you. Your good deeds have made you famous and beloved far beyond the borders of your home kingdom." - July 16, 2003 
 

====Baroness [[Silvana Corwin]]====
When asked, "What is your favorite shiny", Silvana answered, "Oohhh...that’s tough!! Actually I think it’s my circlet that Zubeydah Al-Badawiyyah made for me. We met via Sable Swap, she was who I had to gift. Anyways, through conversation, I told her it was about time for me to replace my old circlet. So, instead of my buying another, she just decided to make me one. I *love* it for its beauty but more because it represents new friendships and generosity of spirit. And yes, Zubeydah, you can add this to your wiki page! In fact, I insist!!" 
[[File:Elevated to Excellency.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Elevated to Court Baroness by [[81st Crown]] at Ansteorra 40th Year. Photo by [[Gunhilda Adeleva Amberstar]]]]
 

====Lady [[Kale Kourtikina]]====
(Words delivered by His Excellency, Master [[Beorhlic Folcwineson]], Baron of Northkeep, Lion of Ansteorra, upon the occaision of the Ansteorran 40th Year Anniversary High Court, September 21st, 2019: [https://youtu.be/csyUNlkK90I?si=zzYcNKkxb-i7QBJz Video HERE]) 
To Our Most Honored [[Vladislav Strelec|Rom Baro]], do I, your humble servant, Kallie Kourtikina, send greetings. With affection and good faith, do I beg a boon of your Grace. I wish to speak upon one whom you have shown favor, and offer simple words of praise for her. Zubeydah. Is. Awesome. For years, she has worked in the quiet background, ensuring our Venerable History shall not be lost to the mists of time. This seems a simple thing, and yet season after season, she has worked to preserve something vital to our Beloved kingdom - not only our Selves, but those who have gone before us. Additionally, she has graced us all with confections that melt on the tongue, dance in the mouth, and leave one wating more, despite the lack of room in our bellies. Her graceful touch shines in the simplest endeavors she undertakes, all while she cares for others. It breaks my heart that I have been called away to the chill of An Tir, however, I know that I have left my cherished Kingdom in hands that will hold her gently, yet firmly, even in times of tribulations. One more steward has been named, and Zubeydah al-Badawiyyah has my trust and love in the honor and duty she has now been given. Opre Romani - Vivat the Romani! 
Yours in Service to a Dream, 
Lady Kallie Kourtikina 
 

====Dona [[Ashildr inn Harfagri]]====
At the 2020 [[Mooneschadowe]] Provincial Games, Her Excellency Zubeydah prepared a fine selection of baked goods available for purchase by the discerning palate. (1) I arrived early, yet knowing the caliber of craft present on that table, knew that if I desired those divine melt-in-your-mouth marshmallows, I had to act fast. As she bounced between delighted Ansteorrans, she dutifully put me down for a bag of the marshmallows and set them to the side. Come lunch, she was swamped by people buying deserts and picking up their many goodies. When I arrived, her smile dropped as she realized she had accidentally sold the marshmallows amidst the rush and hustle and bustle. Then apologizing profusely, as if this was somehow a step down and not an unexpected delight, she started sliding me her special marshmallows. (2) Light brown, just as melty and divine as any other, but with the special bonus of tasting magically like caramel. And she kept sliding them. Bags upon bags of delightful fluffy caramel clouds, all the while apologizing, for her heart is kind and as full of grace as her hands are of magic. 
 
I waited, until after lunch. I waited till I sat at the side of the rapier field, then unwrapped a marshmallow. Good gentles, I do not lie when I say I fell over. I do not lie when I say Knights and Dons alike looked at me askance, lying on my back by my sword, both feet in the air, '''crying''' because of a marshmallow. Would that I were deft enough with words to sing the praises of this marshmallow. Would that I were clever enough in prose to regale the achievements of Her Excellency that much more. These marshmallows brought me to tears of joy once, twice, thrice. "Her Excellency" is not just the title of this woman, it is a measure of her skill. She is surely some kind of wizard, performing chemical kitchen magics upon what would be otherwise simple goodies. I hope one day to be found worthy of more of her goodies, shiny and sweet alike. 
 
May she ever look upon us mortals and find us deserving of her continued good works. (and ma'am if you don't take this compliment i will scream) (3) 
 
''Editor's Notes:'' 
# It was a fundraiser for the Medieval Studies Group, to send folks to Gulf Wars.
# Lest anyone think otherwise, these were '''not''' "special" ("edibles") marshmallows, just an experimental batch made with brown sugar and dark corn syrup - they were not available for sale, but rather were gifted to anyone who provided wiki content.
# yes.... i will happily accept this compliment. :D 

====His Excellency, Master [[Ivarr runamagi]], Defender of the Dream====
I came to Eldern Hills because you were being elevated. Then you asked me to speak for you and that was icing on the cake. You are probably the most deserving person I have known to be offered entrance into the Order of the Pelican, your service is far beyond what I did when I was offered entrance. You are a shining example of what a Peer should be and in my eyes you are what a Lion should be. Thank you for the Honor of witnessing your elevation and being asked to tell TRM Ansteorra my thoughts on your qualifications for elevation. You should continue to do what you have been doing, don't ramp it up. The rest of the world ain't ready to try and keep up with you as it is. Hugs, sister. (07/28/2021) 
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
[[File:Castellan 2012 Luncheon.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Chef and Hostess, Noble's Luncheon, Castellan, 2012]]
====Service to the Society====
* Fundraising: Has raised over $5500 in fundraisers for Northkeep, a Gulf Wars Queen's Tea, the Mooneschadowe Student's Group, Northern Region Tribute to Ansteorra, the Canton of Wyldewode Cooks Guild, the Canton of Chemin Noir's Archery Squad, and Royal travel, by donating directly to fundraising efforts, and serving as coordinator/organizer.
* Service to the Outlands: Donations to Royal Largess, fundraising auctions, backlog scrolls.
* Waterbearer / Waterbearer in Charge / Northern Regional Waterbearer: Service, leadership and instruction: 2000 - 2015.
* Organized and administered the [[File:40 For 40th - Year of the Quest.pdf]]
* Data Collection Coordinator, Primary Contributor: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FUOiGt6iDnW8t1WuC66Q6jJ_AUqo8kBKwTMCi1epJUw/edit?usp=sharing The Chronology of the Northern Region of Ansteorra], for the Application for Principality, 2018 - Present.
* ZOOM Host: During 2020 - 2021, served as a Collegium Room Host for several events, including Winterkingdom (x2) King's College, and Wisenfeuer Baronial, utilizing her personal ZOOM account for the benefit of SCA events.
* Entourage: [[81st Crown|Vladislav & Margaret]], [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius & Deanna]], [[2nd Vindheim Coronet|Jean-Paul & Gilyan]], [[3rd Vindheim Coronet|Micauley & Caterina]], [[4th Vindheim Coronet|Skeggi & Emmalina]], [[5th Vindheim Coronet|Romanius & Deanna]], [[6th Vindheim Coronet|Dafydd & Octavia]], [[89th Crown|Jean-Paul & Gilyan]]
* Secondary Signatory Deputy to the Exchequer, 2021 - July 2023
* Special Event Hostess:
** 2007: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/zubeydah/sets/72157627996431829/ Young Ladies Salon & Luncheon], Northkeep's Castellan - Organized, catered and hosted a RSVP-only event for nine young girls. Guest instructors and self provided two and a half hours instructions on ladylike qualities, manners, and demeanor. Served lunch and provided gifts for all attending.
** 2008: [[Young Gentleman's Salle - 2008|Young Gentlemen's Salle & Luncheon]], Northkeep's Castellan - Organized, catered and hosted an RSVP-only event for four young boys. Guest Instructors included [[Jean-Paul de Sens]], [[Owen ap Aeddan]], [[Timothy le Corbusier]], [[Therese Maria Giovanni]], and Queen [[Vanessa de Verona]]. Served lunch and provided gifts for all attending.
** 2019 - 2021: Historian's Fireside Chats - weekly meetings beginning April 26 via ZOOM open to all, to discuss aspects of Ansteorra history and culture.
* Member of the working group to develop a handbook for Wiki Administrators to be implemented Society-wide.
 

====Service to/through the Arts====
[[File:Treats Delivered.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Payment is delivered to the Jannisary Band (Pennsic War, 2019) The entire tote at the bottom of the pile was filled with cookies and brownies made by Zubeydah]]
* Prolific event photographer spanning more than two decades. Photos featured on the cover of The Black Star and in multiple group newsletters and web banners. In 2025, her photograph of the triumphal arch during the Step Down court of Sven and Antigone was chosen for inclusion on the new Kingdom trailer wrap.
* As Scribal Guild Vscribe, tripled the number of featured original works and created the first [http://scribe.ansteorra.org/library/index.htm Charter Library] and [http://scribe.ansteorra.org/insignia/index.htm Insignia Library] 
* Award Insignia: Between 2018 - 2019, hand-crafted and donated 76 plaited wire AOA or Baronial circlets for distribution by the Crown or Barony of Northkeep.
* Royal (Kingdom) Gift Basket Coordinator for Battlemoor I, Lilies War 2011, Battlemoor III, Battlemoor IV, highlighting the generosity and skill of Ansteorra's artisans
* Royal (Principality) Gifts Coordinator (Coronets 1 - 6 inclusive, and 8): Coordinated with artisans across Ansteorra and the Principality to create gift baskets for Gulf Wars and out-of-Kingdom visits by the Coronets of Vindheim.
* Royal & Principality Gift contributor, 2018 - Present: Crafted and Contributed well over 100 items to gift baskets presented by our Kingdom and Principality Royalty.
* Scribal Arts: 70+ Kingdom Charters. Multiple Original works including Guardian of the Queen's Hope 2004, local group champion and Baronial Service Award scrolls, and Principality of Vindheim original scrolls.
* Heraldic Arts: 275+ digital files of individual's heraldry, using art from the [http://heraldicart.org/ http://heraldicart.org/] project, and also contributing original heraldic art to the [http://heraldicart.org/zubeydah-al-badawiyyah project].
* Frequent Vigil / Hospitality contributions in the form of desserts and confections: Mistress [[Michelle Chantal de Charente]]; Mistress [[Magdelena da Cadamosto]]; Mistress Adria; Mistress [[Rhiannon Redwulf]]; Iarll [[Owen ap Aeddan]]; Mistress [[Vanessa de Verona]]; Mistress Melisande; Mistress [[Adena Terricsdottir]]; Master Oliver Mordrake - Outlands; Master [[Reis ap Tuder]]; Namron Protectorate Noble's Luncheon - Desserts, * King's College Desserts (2018); Coronation, October 2018 - Provided individually bagged sea-salt caramels as a thank you to the Royal Entourage; Maestro [[Orlando Giovanni de Gilead]]; Mistress [[Sabine Lefevre d'Armagnac]]; 2019 Winter Crown Tournament sideboard luncheon dessert table; Sir [[Daniel Schade]]; The [[81st Crown|Reign]] of [[Vladislav Strelec]] & [[Margaret ny Connor]]: Treats for Largess, and payment of the Janissary Band hired to herald in the Kingdom at the Opening Procession; Ansteorra 40th Year Hafla desserts sideboard; 2019 Coronation - desserts sideboard; His Excellency, Master [[Elric Dracwin]]; Maestra [[Masina da Ferrara]], Sir [[Damon Xanthus]].
* Royal Baker to [[81st Crown|Vladislav and Margaret]]
* Treats In Quarantine (Spring/Summer 2020): Mailed or delivered 101 customized boxes/bags of treats (Baked items, candies, confections) for individuals in Ansteorra and another 5 Kingdoms to keep spirits up during the Year Like No Other.
* Created the "Wall Banner" for the Principality of Vindheim, presented at [[Vindheim Premier Coronet Tourney]].
* Significant and regular donations of her art to various fundraisers, including four custom made lampworking items to the 2025 Ansteorra Roses Fundraiser, with bids raising $265.00
* Special Event Hostess/Organizer/Major Contributor:
** 2006: Chef & Hostess, Laurel's Luncheon, Mooneschadowe's Triumphe of the Eclipse
** 2008: Sous Chef, The Outlands Party, Estrella War, Atenveldt/The Outlands (Desserts)
** 2011: Sous Chef, The Queen's Tea, Battlemoor II, The Outlands ([http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8319/7971955998_45da66e32a_c.jpg/ Photo Here]).
** 2012: Chef & Hostess, Nobles' Luncheon, Northkeep's Castellan event: Middle Eastern/Mediterranean themed luncheon, open to all nobles and Peers present at the event, as well as many of the general populace.
** 2015 - Present: [[The Hero's Portion]] of Chocolate: Castellan - a means by which individuals can share word fame and a treat with those who inspire them.
** 2019: The [[Legends Luncheon]] at Ansteorra 40th Year - Chef and Event Organizer

* 2020: Coordinator/Organizer, Ansteorra Lampwork Guild bead swap.
* 2023: Created a Vindheim and Friends Irises Chat on Facebook, to help foster discussion of artisans in the Principality deserving of recognition by the Crown and Coronet.

* ''Special Art Collaboration Projects''
** Oertha boasting strand - worked with / coordinated the work of three other artisans on a gift for the Principality of Oertha given by Vindheim's First Coronet at Gulf Wars
** Deanna boasting strand - worked with / coordinated the work of six other artisans on a gift for Vindheim's First Princess
** Harvest Strand - worked with / coordinated the work of 3 other artisans on an item donated for fundraising purposes
** Emmalina Strand - worked with / coordinated the work of 10 other artisans on a gift for Vindheim's fourth Princess, [[ Emmelina de Medeland]]. Featured whimsical elements and a separate necklace with carved amber pendant.
** Working with [[Francesca di Lucca]], assembled and donated 30 Calligraphy and Illumination kits and 3 silk banner making kits to [[90th Crown|Jason Drysdale IV & Margherita de Mantua IV]] to be gifted to newcomers.

[[File:Zubunny.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Art by [[Mariana Von Kul]]]][[Category:Kingdom of Animals]]

* ''Silk Banners:''
** Calontir Pride banner created for/donated to Vindheim goes to Valor Gift Basket 2023
** Gleann Abhan populace badge banner created for/donated to Vindheim Gift Basket at Gulf Wars, 2024
** Personal device banner for Magistra Emma de Fetherstan's elevation to the Laurel 2024
** Gift banner for [[6th Vindheim Coronet|Octavia de Verdon]], presented at [[7th Vindheim Coronet]], 2024

* ''Block Printing:''
** Centurion Stamping Project: Commissioned a Centurion Eagle stamp from [[Kyrus Logisson]], and working with him, held two stamping sessions (Northkeep Castellan 2023, King's College 2023) to work out how to utilize the enormous stamp. Stamped 5 cloaks at King's College. November 2025: Working with Kyrus and a team of volunteers, stamped 20 cloaks at ARTSPACE in Oklahoma City.
** Mongol trim for Master [[Facon du Pray]]'s elevation garb
** Trim for gift baskets: Calontir, Glean Abhan, Trimaris, Oertha
** Facings and trim for gifted clothing: [[Fyn Alreksson]]

* ''Clothing Construction:''
** Using both commercial patterns and those generated by [[Koia Karasova]], created a Norwegian noble's ensemble of linen and wool and silk for the elevation garb of Ridder [[Fyn Alreksson]] to the Order of Chivalry. The ensemble also featured the weaving of [[Astrid Flokadottir]].
 

====Teaching / Instruction:====
* Middle Eastern Dance (Youth) - WinterKingdom Collegium 2003
* How To Make a Tassel (Youth) - WinterKingdom Collegium 2006
* Making a Crown (Youth) - WinterKingdom Collegium 2003
* Waterbearing 101 - WinterKingdom Collegiums (2003), 2 special 'in home' classes held in Namron and (unnamed) Talequah SCA group, Mooneschadowe Activity Night
* Waterbearing 2.0 - WinterKingdom Collegium (2010): [[File:Waterbearing As I See It.pdf]], [[File:A Checklist for Autocrats.pdf|File:A Waterbearing Checklist for Autocrats.pdf]]'''
* Netted Beadwork - WinterKingdom Collegium 2004, 2006 [[File:Making a netted beadwork anklet.pdf]]
* Middle Eastern Dance for Beginners - WinterKingdom Collegium 2003 & weekly informal classes held at Northkeep Fighter Practice, Summer of 2008
* Diapering Techniques Handout for Scribal Guild developed 2006. Taught at Northkeep A&S Night, 10/2023
* A History of Northkeep: May 2020 - At [[Northkeep]]'s virtual event, Can't-stellan, hosted an hour and a half long educational discussion on the history of the Barony, in conjunction with the Baronial Historian, [[Nimmira Valeria]].
* Making a Braided Wire Circlet:
** [[Mooneschadowe]], August 24, 2021
** [[Wyldewode]], November 2021.
** King's College - June 2022.
* Contributing to the Ansteorran Wiki:
** Winterkingdom, 2013 [[File:Step By Step - How To Create a People Page On The Ansteorran Wiki.pdf]].
** Incipient Canton of Wyldwood (Talequah, OK) - August 28, 2016.
** wInterKingdom 2019.
** [[Eldern Hills]] Artisan, April, 2020
** (Online) Barony of [[Bonwicke]], April - May 2020
** (Online) Spring in our [[Steppes]] E-Vent - May 2020.
** (Online) King's College - June 2020.
** (Online) [[Bjornsborg]] Valkyrfelt, October 2020.
** (Online) Collegium for Service Minded Individuals, July 2021.
** King's College - June 2022.
** Created informational videos published to [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6w5KETZMZgFOl4Ibhlb5kA YouTube].
** Hosted Walk-up Discussion / Info Table: 2019 Spring Crown Tournament, 2019 [[Mooneschadowe]] Provincial Games, 2019 [[Steppes]] Artisan, 2019 Summer Crown Tournament, 2024 [[Vindheim Accademia della Spada I]], 2026 Steppes 12th Night.
* Introduction to Lampworking:
** Incipient Canton of Wyldewode Project Day
** (Online) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRt72J-KOw8 Northkeep wInterKingdom 2021] (Held a drawing after the class and the winner received a beginner's lampworking kit with the basics required to begin exploring.)
** [[Northkeep]] A&S Night, November 2021.
** King's College - June 2022
** Canton of [[Wyldewode]] Northern Border Skirmishes, October 2023.
** Northkeep wInterkingdom, 2026
** One on one instruction at individual request. Created a Beginner's Lampworking Kit that is loaned to students so they can play with fire and decide if this is the art for them before committing to purchase significant equipment.
* Article: [[Simple Site Token and Largess Ideas by Zubeydah]]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V0HNvYeWa_fG5M1U20GYwAWhcyfOdGtXpo5MHN11H0c/edit?usp=sharing Small Steps - An Introduction to Service]
** Northkeep wInterkingdom, 2024
** Northkeep wInterkingdom, 2026
* Introduction to Block Printing
** 8 hour Private class/hands on demo for two students, June 15, 2025
 

====Judging:====
* Primary Judging:
** Hellsgate Baronial 2022 (With informal mentorship by Master [[Thomas Towlewardie]])
** Northkeep Castellan 2023
** Wyldewood Northern Border Skirmish 2023
** Skorragardr Axeman, 2025 (With review by [[Isaac Bane]] and [[Cera ingen Fhaelain]]
* Shadow Judging:
** Northkeep Castellan 2022 (with Magnifica [[Tatiana Verlioni]])
** Kingdom Arts & Sciences 2024 (with Master [[John of Severn]])
** Kingdom Arts & Sciences 2025 (with Magistra [[Osanna van der Linden]])
 

[[File:Blackfox Awards Image.jpg|200px|thumb|left|AS LV William Blackfox Award Winner]]
====Competitions Entered/Displayed:====
* 2005: Enters the Bardic Competition at [[Chemin Noir]]'s Fair of the Harvest, with an original filk, "Le Chemin Noir."
* 2007: Enters the Bardic Competition at Namron Beltane with an original filk, "If I Should Meet A Saxon."
* ????: Enters the Bardic Competition at Northkeep Castellan, with an original poem, "Brothers."
* 2024: Displays a body of work including silk banners, Illumination, lampwork beads, jewelry and stamped garments at Laurel's Prize Tourney
* 2024: Enters a strand of Hiberno-Norse and Scandinavian beads in the Northkeep Artisan competition
* 2024: Displays a strand of Hiberno-Norse and Scandinavian beads at Kingdom Artisan
* 2025: Displays a body of work in block printing, lampworking and jewelrymaking at Laurel's Prize Tourney
* 2025: Enters a double strand of Ukrainian and Scandinavian beads in the Rus style at the [[Vindheim Premier Arts & Sciences Competition]]
* 2025: Enters a body of work in block printing, lampworking and jewelrymaking at [[Artisans of the Steppes|Steppes Artisan]] - and wins!
* 2025: Enters a collection of Hiberno-Norse / cable beads in Kingdom Arts & Sciences, and receives a score of 43 and a Pilgrim's Token
* 2026: Selected by Their Royal Majesties Creppin & Cristyana to represent the Kingdom as a Gulf War XXXIV champion. Received a 24/25 and 25/25.
* 2026: Invited by Competition staff to display at the Gulf Wars A&S Open Competition.
* 2026: Enters a strand of Phoenician beads featuring a mask pendant at the Vindheim Second Arts & Sciences Competition, and wins, becoming the second Vindheim Arts & Sciences Champion
 

===Gallery of Selected Work:===
<gallery widths="200px">
image:Sibri-Queens-Hope.jpg|First original Work: Guardian of the Queen's Hope scroll, presented by [[51st Crown|Sibri de Aldebourne]]. 2005
image:Vladscrollfinal.jpg|Golden scroll AOA for [[Vladislav Strelec]]. 2005
image:Geoffreys Challenge Letter.jpg|Original Work: Letter of Challenge from Geoffrey Makepeace to Baron Alcyoneus du Battenhelm of Calontir. 2005
image:Haldan AOA.jpg|Original Work: AOA scroll created for Haldan Shieldwrecker (of the Armor Archive), Kingdom of the Outlands.
image:2018 Sable Swap Kings Gauntlet.JPG|Original Work: King's Gauntlet - Replacement for destroyed Award Charter, 2018 Sable Swap
image:Mordrake Pelican.jpg|Legacy medallion of Sir Needham of the Outlands, restrung on amber for Master Oliver Mordrake
image:Kings Glory.jpg|Crafted for the 2013 Battlemoor Royal Gift Basket
image:Vindheim Swag.jpg|lampwork beads and commercial metal beads. Made for her Elevation to the Peerage.
File:Zubeydah - Lampwork Knights Chain.png|"Unbroken Chain of Gold" - Lampwork beads, made for [[Simonn of Amber Isle]]
File:Zubeydah - Lampwork Temple Rings 1.png|Vindheim Pride Temple Rings - Design was laser cut from original art inspired by period examples, beads were artisan-made to client specifications.
image:Zubeydah -2024 LPT Display - Photo by Milokna.png|Displaying at 2024 Laurels Prize Tourney: Lampwork, Jewelry Making, Textile Stamping, Illumination, Silk Banners Photo by [[Milokhna d'Riga]]
image:Zubeydah Finnish - Irish Boasting Strand.png|Hiberno-Norse & Finnish Beads (Circa 850s), Jan. 2024. Entered into the Northeep Artisan competition and displayed at Laurel's Prize Tourney and Kingdom Arts & Sciences 2024.
image:Zubeydah - Merovingen Necklace with Pendants.png|Glass beads & (Commercial) Merovingen Pendants, Jan. 2024
image:Zubeydah - Double Strand Display.png| Display of Double-Stranded Necklace, Presented at [[Vindheim Premiere Arts & Sciences Championship]] on May 31, 2025 Documentation: [[File:Ornamentation of a Rus Woman of the 10th - 12th Century.pdf]]
image:Zubeydah - Hiberno Norse Beads for KAS.png|Hiberno-Norse cable beads displayed at 2025 Kingdom Arts & Sciences and Gulf Wars 2026
image:Spoils of Carthage - VAS2.jpg|A Necklace in the Phoenician Style, displayed at 2026 Vindheim Arts & Sciences
image:Zubeydah - Silk Banners 2 - GA Banner.png| Silk banner gifted to the Kingdom of Gleann Abhan, War of the Rams 2023
image:Zubeydah - Silk Banners 3 - Bee Banner.png|Trade Days exchange, 2023
image:Zubeydah - Silk Banners 1 - Calontir Pride.png| Silk banner gifted to Her Majesty Calontir, Marie le Faivre, 2023
</gallery>
 
====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
[[File:Plainswalker.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Card created by Baroness [[Kolfinna inn kyrra Óttarsdóttir]] as part of a deck which was partial payment for hire of the Free Company at Gulf Wars 2026]]
* [[Caisteal Cridhe]] of Northkeep, from [[Ian Dun Gillan|Ian]] & [[Kelandra Carmichael|Kelandra]], 3rd and Baron & Baroness of Northkeep
* Queen's Cipher, from Slaine I, Kingdom of the Outlands. (This takes the form of a diamond shaped brass pendant bearing a cabochon garnet, worn on a necklace of amber. It was made by [[Omar Mohammud Mirzazadeh]]. Slaine's personal symbol was a thistle, and the pendant is often mistaken for a Sable Thistle.) This was given for donations of largess.
* Merlon of [[Northkeep]] from [[Elisaveta af Isefjord]] and [[Beorhlic Folcwineson]], 6th Baroness & Baron of Northkeep (2020)
* Rose's Token from [[Gilyan Alienora of Clonmacnoise]], given October 29, 2021, at [[Eldern Hills]] Samhain.
* Commended to the Society for Creative Anachronism Board of Directors at the November 2021 Meeting for "creation and enabling of hybrid events" during the pandemic, for hosting the "Historian's Fireside Chat."
* [[Le Bâtisseur]] of Northkeep, from [[Jehanne de Montauban]] and [[Perrin de Beaujeu]], on January 2022
* Premiere of the Order of the [[Wellspring]], given by [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius Vesperianus and Deanna della Penna]] at [[Wiesenfeuer]] Baronial, April 16, 2022, for Service Through the Arts.
* One of the Premiers of the Award of the [[Clavis Clavium]] of Vindheim - given by [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius Vesperianus and Deanna della Penna]] at [[2nd Vindheim Coronet]]
* 5th Iron Baker of the [[Vindheim Bake-Off]], held at [[2nd Vindheim Coronet]].
* Master William Blackfox Award Winner, Best Special Issue, AS LV (56): The Nordic Saga, Barony of Northkeep - Special Issue dedicated to the celebration of the annual Northkeep Castellan event
* Received a link from the chain of [[Aedwulf Terricsson]] in acknowledgement of her service.
* Baronial Act of Dedication (for Service to Northkeep) from [[Geoffrey de Gournay]] and [[Adalia VonderBerg]]
* Received a personal token of thanks from Her Royal Highness, Princess Wu Yun, at [[Vindheim 8th Coronet Tourney]], for service through the arts (Basket contributions)
* Plainswalker of [[The Free Company of the Golden Wheat]]
 

====[[Zubeydah's Songbook]]:====
(Click link above to see original bardic works written by Zubeydah) 
 

===Trivia===
* Zubeydah was featured on the 05/29/2023 "Be Good to Each Other" post, in a photo celebrating with [[Elsa von Snackenburg]] at Elsa's receiving a fourth Thistle at Steppes Warlord.
* Zubeydah has spoken as a Peer, affirming the qualities of the following individuals: [[Wulfgard Martel]], [[Hugo van Harlo]], [[Kormakr Mikjallson]], [[Cadmus Lochagus]], [[Isaac Bane]], & [[Fyn Alreksson]].
 

=== Associations: ===
* Married to [[Abe Von Gybrich]] 
* Art student to [[Beatrix Alfray]] - (Beatrix is her Laurel Advocate)
* Consort to [[Fyn Alreksson]] in the [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]]
* Auntie to [[Caitilín inghean Tadgáin]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Beatrix Funteyn]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Osanna van der Linden]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Koke Gan]]

* Friend to the [[Free Company of the Golden Wheat]]
* Member, M.A.F.I.A. (Mooneschadowe and Friends In Absentia)
* Member of the Waterbearer's Guild of Ansteorra, prior to Guild dissolution
* Member of the Ansteorran Scribal Guild
* Member, [[Valkyries]]

* One of the two "Dark Overlord Chicks of the Universe" of the [http://www.armourarchive.org/ Armour Archive] 
* Prior Protégé to Mistress Seuilla DeCordoba, OP (Kingdom of the Outlands) Released in good standing, in January of 2019 due to Seuilla's departure from the SCA. (As part of Zubeydah's Elevation to the Pelican, Seuilla formally took back her belt in person, as she had not been able to do so previously due to her absence from the SCA.)

 

===Mundane Information:===
 
====In Case Of Court:====
Zubeydah is often at events without her beloved, [[Abe Vivitar Von Gebric|Abe]]. In Case of Court, any advanced warning or notice would be Greatly Appreciated, so that he can try to attend and be witness (darren (at) dnbni.com). If he is unable to attend, she prefers that other men NOT offer to escort her in his place unless they have already been specifically invited to do so. (Vladislav, Kormack and Fyn are all on the list) Zubeydah does NOT handle surprises well. A little bit of warning is a kindness. 
 
'''Pronunciation Guide:''' zoo-BAY-dah AL-bah-dah-WEE-yuh... but honestly, she would '''far''' prefer that only 'Zubeydah' was used, rather than the full name which gives difficulties. 
Title: Zubeydah uses the Turkish form of her peerage title, Hanim. The correct title is "Zubeydah Hanim" rather than "Hanim Zubeydah." 
 
[https://amp.ansteorra.org/members/view/2631 AMP Profile] 
 
For Scrolls: ''Please no faux hands.'' Zubeydah would be much happier with your best English script than making a living or dead language look like English. [[Cera ingen Fháeláin]] is adept at the style she prefers most. 
 

====Special Needs:====
Zubeydah is only able to stand for VERY short periods (ie minutes), due to problems with her hips and knees, and cannot walk long distances in a single go. She also has social anxiety which makes Big Surprises or Unplanned Speaking In Public difficult. (A little warning goes a Long Way.) 
 

====Websites:====
* [http://www.facebook.com/zubeydah.albadawiyyah Facebook Page]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/Zubeydah Flikr Gallery]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6w5KETZMZgFOl4Ibhlb5kA YouTube]

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Zubeydah:

===Gallery===
<gallery caption="Selected Projects" widths="200px">
image:Vindheim by Donnchadh.jpg | Art by Donnchadh
image:Vindheim Populace Badge.jpg | Art by Emma de Fetherstan
image:Vindheim Populace Badge Round.png | Art by Zubeydah (Global Print & Web Permissions on File)
image:Vindheim Bee.png | Art by Zubeydah (Global Print & Web Permissions on File)
image:Bee - Colored - Fieldless.png|Art by Zubeydah (Global Print & Web Permissions on File)
image:Vindheim Arms BW.png |Vindheim Arms - Black & White
image:Vindheim BEE - BW - Square.png| Please note the badge is fieldless. This bordered option is provided for artistic purposes only.
image:Vindheim Bee - Round - BW.png| Please note the badge is fieldless. This bordered option is provided for artistic purposes only.
image:Vindheim Star - BW - Square.png|
image:Vindheim Star - Round - BW.png|
</gallery>
[[Category:Galleries]] [[Category:Vindheim]]
 
For more Bee art that is available for SCA use, please visit [https://heraldicart.org/bee/ https://heraldicart.org/bee/].

Donnchadh Beag mac Griogair

2026-05-28T02:47:40Z

Zubeydah: /* Affiliations: */

{{Populace
|photo = [[File:Donnchadh.jpg|x400px]]
| photocaption =
| location = [[Namron]]
| regname= [http://oanda.sca.org/oanda_name.cgi?p=Donnchadh%20Beag%20mac%20Griogair Donnchadh Beag mac Griogair]
| status = Active
| joindate = August 1996
| OP = [http://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1479 OP]
| device = [[File:Donnchadh Device.jpg|x400px]]
| devicecaption = Or, a saltire engrailed between four lozenges ployé vert.
}}

==His Excellency, Maighstir Donnchadh Beag mac Griogair, OP, OM==
Previously Known As: Duncan 
Nickname(s): 
Pronouns: 
Title pronounced "May-stir" 
 

====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
[[File:Donnchadh Badge.jpg|100px|thumb|left|(Fieldless) On a saltire engrailed couped vert, nine lozenges ployé Or.]]
* The following device associated with this name was registered in March of 2005 (via Ansteorra) and changed/retained in April of 2009 (via Ansteorra): Per chevron Or and vert, two casks proper and a Celtic cross argent.
* The following badge associated with this name was registered in April of 2009 (via Ansteorra): Per chevron Or and vert, two casks proper and a Celtic cross argent.
* The following badge associated with this name was registered in February of 2010 (via Ansteorra): (Fieldless) On a saltire engrailed couped vert, nine lozenges ployé Or.
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Prior Landed Baron of [[Namron]] (2006 - 2010)
** Prior Treasurer, Barony of [[Namron]]
** Prior Herald, Barony of [[Namron]]

* Regional Offices Held
** Exchequer, Northern Region
** Archery Marshal, Northern Region

* Kingdom Offices Held
** ER Deputy Kingdom Exchequer
** Deputy Kingdom Chronicler/Treasurer, Black Star account
** Kingdom Exchequer (2012-2014)
** Golden Staff Herald to Jason II & Marguerite II
 

===Persona History:===
13th C Highland Scot.
 

===Interests:===
* Brewing
* Cutwork
* Bardic
* Heraldry (Voice)
* Archery (Combat & Target)
* Rapier & Chivalric Combat
* Service
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
 

====Prior Groups:====
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
====[[Kyna Terricsdottir]]====
Donnchadh once turned off the water to Namron camp at Gulf War, because he saw Caterina playing in the mud with a bunch of people, and he knew she would head for the shower next. He is such a sneeky hobbit! 
 
One time, while I was the Baroness, I was SO under the weather. I wanted to go to Ansteorra Chili night, but I was unable to make it. I sat outside of my tent, facing the road, watching chili night happen. Donnchadh came up and sat next to me. He became the voice of Namron. He would summon people for me, ask my questions, and tell everyone what I was thinking. It was rather funny, until he tried to get TRM over! 
 

====[[Kolfinna Egilsdóttir]]====
Donnchadh has been a constant source of information and wisdom since I joined the SCA, and I value his expertise in many areas. But, I would also never turn my back on him if he has a saddle. 
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* 2005: Event Steward, Beltane
* 2007: [[Castellans of Northkeep|Castellan of Northkeep]]
* 2007: Ansteorran Liason, Known Worlde Party, Gulf Wars, XVII
* 2008: Royal Herald to [[58th Crown|RMs Aaron III & Vanessa II]]
* 2008 - 2010: Archery Commander, Ansteorran Army - Northern Region: 2008 - 2010
* 2009: Site Direction, Ansteorra XXX Anniversary
* 2009 - 2010: Archery Commander, Ansteorran Army - Kingdom: 2009
* 2009-2010: Entourage, TRMs [[62nd Crown|Owen ap Aedden I & Genevria I]]
* 2010: Golden Staff Herald, [[63rd Crown|TRMs Jean Paul I & Gilyan I]]
* 2011: Titled Bard of [[Wiesenfeuer]]
* 2011: Event Steward, Namron Protectorate
* 2011: Entourage, [[65th Crown|TRMs Lochlan I & Gwen I]]
* 2018: Golden Staff Herald, [[79th Crown|Jason Drysdale II & Margherita de Mantua II]]
* 2020: Assistant Royal Herald, [[83rd Crown|Jason Drysdale III & Margherita de Mantua III]]
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
 

====Trivia:====
* Donnchadh was the first Peer made in the Incipient Principality of [[Vindheim]], at the first event within the Incipient Principality, [[Namron]]'s Beltane, on 05/01/2021.
* During his elevation, Donnchadh received a buffet from Her Royal Majesty, [[Margherita de Mantua]], and had a pelican-blazoned spang thrown at him by His Royal Majesty, [[Jason Drysdale]].
 

===Affiliations:===
* Married to [[Emma O'Ruairc]]
* Prior Protege to Sir [[Karl der Gaenger]]
* Apprentice to Mistress [[Marguerite Dinard]]
* Member, [[House Wolfstar]]
** Star to [[Lyra O'Ruairc]]
* Prior Arc D'Or to [[Ryan Savage|Captain Savage]]
 

===Mundane Information:===
 

====Special Needs:====
 

====In Case of Court:====
 
[[Category:Arc D'Or]]
[[Category:Barons and Baronesses]]
[[Category:House Wolfstar]]
[[Category:Marks]]
[[Category:Namron]]
[[Category:Peers]]
[[Category:Pelicans]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:PPI]]

Elizabethe de Salisbiry

2026-05-27T23:42:28Z

Zubeydah: Undo revision 32467 by Zubeydah (talk)

{{Populace
|photo = [[File:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - portrait.jpg|x400px]]
| photocaption =
| location = [[Elfsea]]
| regname= [https://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Elizabethe%20de%20Salisbiry Elizabethe de Salisbiry]
| status = Active
| joindate = 2009
| OP = [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10806 Elizabethe de Salisbiry]
| device = [[File:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Device.png|x400px]]
| devicecaption = Quarterly gules and sable, two unicorns combatant Or.
}}

==MIstress Elizabethe de Salisbiry, OL==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): 
Pronouns: 
 

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

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Minister of Arts & Sciences, Barony of [[Elfsea]]: 2011 - 2015

* Regional Offices Held
**

* Kingdom Offices Held
**
 

===Persona History:===
 

===Interests:===
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
* 2009: Joined SCA, attending first event - [[Steppes]] Warlord. That fall, entered first Arts & Sciences competition.
* 2012: Attended first Gulf Wars, working as a waterbearer.
* 2017 - 2021: Inactive due to life and returning to school.
* 2025: Named Kingdom Arts & Sciences Champion and selected as a Gulf Wars 2026 Artisan.
* 2026: Offered admittance into the Order of the Laurel.
 

====Prior Groups:====
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
====Areas of Service to the Arts====
=====Classes Taught:=====
* Dart Manipulation on Modern Pattern Blocks: Closing and eliminating darts to create a base for medieval costuming: Elfsea Baronial College, 2025, Kingdom Collegium 2025 (Students went away with one pattern block both front, back and sleeve. Created a YouTube video for reference on how to move darts for students.)
* Making Thread Bars and Installing Hooks: Elfsea Fighter Practice, 07/24/2025, with Duchess Antigone and Countess Lisette.
* How To Read Paintings for Costuming: Elfsea Baronial College - 2024
* Basic Elizabethan Polychrome Embroidery: Elfsea Baronial College - 2024
* The Art of Japanese Dressing: Elfsea Baronial College, approx. 2014
 
=====Informal Instruction:=====
* 2025:
** Hosting Sir Alejandro and Countess Lisette Pennsic Sewing for pleated shirts
** Hosting a last minute sew-a-thon and help for Mheari Hamelin
* 2024: Provided fabric knowledge and pattern assistance to members of Elfsea at Perth Street fabric district. I was asked a lot of questions about the Viking period in regard to fabrics and yardages.
* 2023: Hosted a personal patterning class for a cotehardie for Melissa Burbage
* 2022: Taught fingerloop braiding in a one-on-one session to Coady
* 2021: Hosted a tent painting party with Michele Armitage
 
=====Competitions Entered:=====
* 2025 - ''Kingdom Arts & Sciences'': Leather Jerkin (won)
* 2025 - ''Elfsea Baronial College'' (Won)
* 2024 - Laurel's Prize Tourney: Electronic Entry
* 2023 - ''[[Artisans of the Steppes|Steppes Artisan]]'' (Won)
* 2016 - Kingdom Arts & Sciences
* 2015 - Elfsea Baronial: Elizabethan Polychrome Waistcoat Display
* 2015 - Steppes Warlord Display - Body of work
* 2015 - Kingdom Arts & Sciences: Elizabethan Polychrome Waistcoat Display
* 2014 - Kingdom Arts & Sciences: Cranach Collar Display
* 2014 - Steppes Warlord Display - Body of work
* 2014 - Elfsea Baronial: Black and Red worked partlet.
* 2013 - Laurel's Prize Tourney: - Body of work
* 2012 - Steppes Warlord Display - Body of work
* 2011 - Steppes Warlord Display - Body of work
* 2009 - Elfsea Fall fair: Toledo dress, Armoring, French hood, loose gown, blackwork.
 
=====Donations To/Of the Arts:=====
* Largess for the [[90th Crown|Crown, Jason IV & Margherita IV]]
* Created the military Colors for Steppes Warlord at the behest of Sir [[Arthur of the Fen]]
* Designed and made a goldenhaub as a gift for the Elevation to the Order of Defense of Countess [[Amelot Lisette de Belmont]]
* Designed and stitched an embellishment piece for the elevation garb of Don [[Llywelyn Gruffydd]] of Elfsea
 
====Areas of Service to the Society====
=====Event Staff=====
* Regular volunteer at Gate (pre-2015)
* Waterbearing/Fighter Support, Steppes Warlord 2025
* Participant in the annual Elfsea Library Demo, 2015, 2014, 2011
* Staffed the Elfsea booth at AllCon, 2010
 
=====Entourage=====
* 2023-24 - Stood at Steppes Artisan as Winner.
* 2014- Entourage for the Baroness of Elfsea, Baroness Elsbethe.
* 2009 - Entourage for the Baroness of Elfsea at Warlord, 1st event for Baroness Druinne.
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Eastern Tower of Elfsea: Baronial award for the Arts
 
====Gallery:====
<gallery caption="Various Projects" widths="200px">
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Brewing.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Jewelry making.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Soap making.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Burgundian belt.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Leather worked shoes.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Ladies henin.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Court Tudor Gowns 2012.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Elizabethan Polychrome coif.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Elizabethan Polychrome waistcoat back.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Elizabethan Polychrome waistcoat front.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - high collar german ladies.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Men's German front.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Men's German back.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - late Italian clothing.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Italian with cut work sleeves..jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Men's jerkin front.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Men's jerkin back.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Jerkin Detailed view.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Men's jerkin shoulder wing detail.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Men's jerkin wing detail.jpg |

</gallery>
 

===Affiliations:===
* Students:
** [[Bezzhen Dragoslavl Ladogin]]
** [[Lucietta]]
 

===Mundane Information:===
- Blog: [https://e-embroidery.weebly.com/blog https://e-embroidery.weebly.com/blog] 
- YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/c/rhaeyacreations https://www.youtube.com/c/rhaeyacreations]

 

====Special Needs:====
 

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

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Steppes Artisans]]
[[Category:Elfsea]]
[[Category:Steppes]]
[[Category:Iris of Merit]]
[[Category:Royal Artisans]]
[[Category:Peers]]
[[Category:Laurels]]

Elizabethe de Salisbiry

2026-05-27T23:41:39Z

Zubeydah: /* Affiliations: */

{{Populace
|photo = [[File:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - portrait.jpg|x400px]]
| photocaption =
| location = [[Elfsea]]
| regname= [https://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Elizabethe%20de%20Salisbiry Elizabethe de Salisbiry]
| status = Active
| joindate = 2009
| OP = [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10806 Elizabethe de Salisbiry]
| device = [[File:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Device.png|x400px]]
| devicecaption = Quarterly gules and sable, two unicorns combatant Or.
}}

==MIstress Elizabethe de Salisbiry, OL==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): 
Pronouns: 
 

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

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Minister of Arts & Sciences, Barony of [[Elfsea]]: 2011 - 2015

* Regional Offices Held
**

* Kingdom Offices Held
**
 

===Persona History:===
 

===Interests:===
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
* 2009: Joined SCA, attending first event - [[Steppes]] Warlord. That fall, entered first Arts & Sciences competition.
* 2012: Attended first Gulf Wars, working as a waterbearer.
* 2017 - 2021: Inactive due to life and returning to school.
* 2025: Named Kingdom Arts & Sciences Champion and selected as a Gulf Wars 2026 Artisan.
* 2026: Offered admittance into the Order of the Laurel.
 

====Prior Groups:====
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
====Areas of Service to the Arts====
=====Classes Taught:=====
* Dart Manipulation on Modern Pattern Blocks: Closing and eliminating darts to create a base for medieval costuming: Elfsea Baronial College, 2025, Kingdom Collegium 2025 (Students went away with one pattern block both front, back and sleeve. Created a YouTube video for reference on how to move darts for students.)
* Making Thread Bars and Installing Hooks: Elfsea Fighter Practice, 07/24/2025, with Duchess Antigone and Countess Lisette.
* How To Read Paintings for Costuming: Elfsea Baronial College - 2024
* Basic Elizabethan Polychrome Embroidery: Elfsea Baronial College - 2024
* The Art of Japanese Dressing: Elfsea Baronial College, approx. 2014
 
=====Informal Instruction:=====
* 2025:
** Hosting Sir Alejandro and Countess Lisette Pennsic Sewing for pleated shirts
** Hosting a last minute sew-a-thon and help for Mheari Hamelin
* 2024: Provided fabric knowledge and pattern assistance to members of Elfsea at Perth Street fabric district. I was asked a lot of questions about the Viking period in regard to fabrics and yardages.
* 2023: Hosted a personal patterning class for a cotehardie for Melissa Burbage
* 2022: Taught fingerloop braiding in a one-on-one session to Coady
* 2021: Hosted a tent painting party with Michele Armitage
 
=====Competitions Entered:=====
* 2025 - ''Kingdom Arts & Sciences'': Leather Jerkin (won)
* 2025 - ''Elfsea Baronial College'' (Won)
* 2024 - Laurel's Prize Tourney: Electronic Entry
* 2023 - ''[[Artisans of the Steppes|Steppes Artisan]]'' (Won)
* 2016 - Kingdom Arts & Sciences
* 2015 - Elfsea Baronial: Elizabethan Polychrome Waistcoat Display
* 2015 - Steppes Warlord Display - Body of work
* 2015 - Kingdom Arts & Sciences: Elizabethan Polychrome Waistcoat Display
* 2014 - Kingdom Arts & Sciences: Cranach Collar Display
* 2014 - Steppes Warlord Display - Body of work
* 2014 - Elfsea Baronial: Black and Red worked partlet.
* 2013 - Laurel's Prize Tourney: - Body of work
* 2012 - Steppes Warlord Display - Body of work
* 2011 - Steppes Warlord Display - Body of work
* 2009 - Elfsea Fall fair: Toledo dress, Armoring, French hood, loose gown, blackwork.
 
=====Donations To/Of the Arts:=====
* Largess for the [[90th Crown|Crown, Jason IV & Margherita IV]]
* Created the military Colors for Steppes Warlord at the behest of Sir [[Arthur of the Fen]]
* Designed and made a goldenhaub as a gift for the Elevation to the Order of Defense of Countess [[Amelot Lisette de Belmont]]
* Designed and stitched an embellishment piece for the elevation garb of Don [[Llywelyn Gruffydd]] of Elfsea
 
====Areas of Service to the Society====
=====Event Staff=====
* Regular volunteer at Gate (pre-2015)
* Waterbearing/Fighter Support, Steppes Warlord 2025
* Participant in the annual Elfsea Library Demo, 2015, 2014, 2011
* Staffed the Elfsea booth at AllCon, 2010
 
=====Entourage=====
* 2023-24 - Stood at Steppes Artisan as Winner.
* 2014- Entourage for the Baroness of Elfsea, Baroness Elsbethe.
* 2009 - Entourage for the Baroness of Elfsea at Warlord, 1st event for Baroness Druinne.
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Eastern Tower of Elfsea: Baronial award for the Arts
 
====Gallery:====
<gallery caption="Various Projects" widths="200px">
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Brewing.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Jewelry making.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Soap making.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Burgundian belt.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Leather worked shoes.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Ladies henin.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Court Tudor Gowns 2012.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Elizabethan Polychrome coif.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Elizabethan Polychrome waistcoat back.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Elizabethan Polychrome waistcoat front.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - high collar german ladies.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Men's German front.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Men's German back.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - late Italian clothing.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Italian with cut work sleeves..jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Men's jerkin front.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Men's jerkin back.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Jerkin Detailed view.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Men's jerkin shoulder wing detail.jpg |
Image:Elizabethe de Salisbiry - Men's jerkin wing detail.jpg |

</gallery>
 

===Affiliations:===
 

===Mundane Information:===
- Blog: [https://e-embroidery.weebly.com/blog https://e-embroidery.weebly.com/blog] 
- YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/c/rhaeyacreations https://www.youtube.com/c/rhaeyacreations]

 

====Special Needs:====
 

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

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Steppes Artisans]]
[[Category:Elfsea]]
[[Category:Steppes]]
[[Category:Iris of Merit]]
[[Category:Royal Artisans]]
[[Category:Peers]]
[[Category:Laurels]]

Elizabethe de Salisbiry

2026-05-27T23:41:25Z

Zubeydah: /* Affiliations: */

Miriel du Bois

2026-05-27T21:30:31Z

Zubeydah: /* Her Excellency, Countess Miriel du Bois, OP */

{{Populace
|photo = [[File:Miriel du Bois - Self Portrait.jpg|x400px]]
| photocaption =
| location = [[Elfsea]]
| regname= [http://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Mariel%20du%20Bois Mariel du Bois]
| status =
| joindate = Pre-1997
| OP = [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/11296 Mariel du Bois]
| device = [[File:Miriel du Bois Device.jpg|x400px]]
| devicecaption = Quarterly argent and azure, three fleur-de-lys within a bordure counterchanged.
}}

==Her Excellency, Countess Miriel du Bois, OP, OL==
Previously Known As: Miriel MacGregor 
Nickname(s): 
Pronouns: 
 

====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
Badge: (Fieldless) A mouse statant within and conjoined to an annulet argent.
[[File:Miriel du Bois Badge.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Registered Badge]]
 

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

* Regional Offices Held
**

* Kingdom Offices Held
**
 

===Persona History:===
 

===Interests:===
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
 

====Prior Groups:====
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
 

===Affiliations:===
 

===Mundane Information:===
 

====Special Needs:====
 

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

[[Category:Counts and Countesses]]
[[Category:Elfsea]]
[[Category:Laurels]]
[[Category:Peers]]
[[Category:Pelicans]]
[[Category:People]]

Panikō of Piraeus

2026-05-27T21:26:59Z

Zubeydah: /* Mundane Information: */

{{Populace
|photo = [[File:Panikō of Loch Soilleir - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpeg|x400px]]
| photocaption = Spring Coronation 2026, Panikō guarding Kat's Vigil Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson the Traveler]]
| location = [[Loch Soilleir]]
| regname= []
| status = Active
| joindate =
| OP = [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/12021 Paniko of Piraeus]
| device = [[File:Paniko of Piraeus Device - Art by Alyss Guerrero.png|x400px]]
| devicecaption = (Registration Pending) Per chevron enarched azure and Or, three bullets of 8 points or and in base a goat clymant vert. Art by [[Elise Green]]
}}

==Kûrios Panikō of Piraeus==
Previously Known As: Paniko of Loch Soilleir 
Nickname(s): 
Pronouns: He/Him 
 

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

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

* Regional Offices Held
**

* Kingdom Offices Held
**
 

===Persona History:===
 

===Interests:===
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
* First populace meeting: May 16, 2023
* First Fighter practice: May 18, 2023
* First Event: Serpent Symposium 2023
* First Award: Sable Falcon, War of the Rams 2023.
 

====Prior Groups:====
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Event Steward, Coastal Collegium 2026
* Event Steward, Serpent Symposium 2025
* Event Steward, Loch Soilleir Yule 2025
* Event Steward, Winter Crown Tournament, 2024
* Event Steward, Serpent Symposium 2024

 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Order of the Scale, 2025

===Affiliations:===
 

===Mundane Information:===
Email: [mailto:paniko.of.loch.soilleir@gmail.com paniko.of.loch.soilleir@gmail.com] 
Facebook: Kris Prodoehl 
 

====Special Needs:====
 

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

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Pride]]
[[Category:Loch Soilleir]]

Panikō of Piraeus

2026-05-27T21:17:23Z

Zubeydah: Panikō of Piraeus

{{Populace
|photo = [[File:Panikō of Loch Soilleir - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpeg|x400px]]
| photocaption = Spring Coronation 2026, Panikō guarding Kat's Vigil Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson the Traveler]]
| location = [[Loch Soilleir]]
| regname= []
| status = Active
| joindate =
| OP = [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/12021 Paniko of Piraeus]
| device = [[File:Paniko of Piraeus Device - Art by Alyss Guerrero.png|x400px]]
| devicecaption = (Registration Pending) Per chevron enarched azure and Or, three bullets of 8 points or and in base a goat clymant vert. Art by [[Elise Green]]
}}

==Kûrios Panikō of Piraeus==
Previously Known As: Paniko of Loch Soilleir 
Nickname(s): 
Pronouns: He/Him 
 

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

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

* Regional Offices Held
**

* Kingdom Offices Held
**
 

===Persona History:===
 

===Interests:===
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
* First populace meeting: May 16, 2023
* First Fighter practice: May 18, 2023
* First Event: Serpent Symposium 2023
* First Award: Sable Falcon, War of the Rams 2023.
 

====Prior Groups:====
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Event Steward, Coastal Collegium 2026
* Event Steward, Serpent Symposium 2025
* Event Steward, Loch Soilleir Yule 2025
* Event Steward, Winter Crown Tournament, 2024
* Event Steward, Serpent Symposium 2024

 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Order of the Scale, 2025

===Affiliations:===
 

===Mundane Information:===
Email: [mailto:paniko.of.loch.soilleir@gmail.com] 
Facebook: Kris Prodoehl 
 

====Special Needs:====
 

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

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Pride]]
[[Category:Loch Soilleir]]

File:Paniko of Piraeus Device - Art by Alyss Guerrero.png

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Zubeydah:

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Zubeydah:

Staberia of the Steppes

2026-05-27T21:07:33Z

Zubeydah: Staberia of the Steppes

{{Populace
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==Lady Staberia of the Steppes==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): Stabs 
Pronouns: 
 

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

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Knight Marshal of the Steppes - February 2026 - Current

* Regional Offices Held
**

* Kingdom Offices Held
**
 

===Persona History:===
 

===Interests:===
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
January 2024 - first event was Steppes 12th Night! 
 

====Prior Groups:====
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
====Event Administration====
* Event Steward, Steppes 12th Night, 2026
* Event Steward, Steppes 12th Night, 2025
* Gate Coordinator, Steppes Warlord, 2025
* Sideboard Coordinator, Steppes Artisan, 2025
* Sideboard Coordinator, Steppes Artisan, 2024
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Acorn of the Steppes
 

===Affiliations:===
 

===Mundane Information:===
 

====Special Needs:====
 

====In Case of Court:====
Loves to be surprised and escorted by friends (Please let Lucia of the Steppes know in advance). 
 

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Steppes]]

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Zubeydah:

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2026-05-27T21:06:06Z

Zubeydah:

Sean Tabor

2026-05-27T21:01:24Z

Zubeydah:

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==His Excellency, Baron Sean Tabor==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): 
Pronouns: 
 

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

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Landed Baron of the Steppes, 2023 - Present
** Rapier Marshal, Barony of the Steppes, 2019 - 2023
** Authorizing Rapier Marshal at Large, 2023 - Present
** Target Archery Marshal at Large, 2023 - Present
** Authorizing Thrown Weapons Marshal at Large, 2020 - Present

* Regional Offices Held
** Southern Region Chirurgeon, 1989 - 1991

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Kingdom Chirurgeon, 1991 - 1993
** Kingdom Minister of Arts & Sciences Music Deputy, 2023 - Present
 

===Persona History:===
 

===Interests:===
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
 

====Prior Groups:====
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* [[Thrown Weapons Champions (Sentinel) of the Steppes|Thrown Weapons Champion of the Steppes]], 2022
* [[87th Crown|Thrown Weapons Champion]] for Nicollet II 2023
* 6th & 9th Holder of the [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]]
* 10th Holder of the [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]]

====Event Staff====
* Lead, Gulf Wars Interkingdom Thrown Weapons Championship Tournament (design & participation), 2025
* Lead, Kingdom Thrown Weapons Championship Tourney (Design & execution), [[BAM]] 2024
* Marshal in Charge, Thrown Weapons List, Steppes Warlord 2023
* Tivar's Cookies at Queens - ran a rapier lineage table at Elizabeth Caton's Queen's Champion Tourney

* Event Steward
** [[88th Crown|Coronation of Sven & Antigone]], 2024
** Co-Steward with [[Rayaa al-Ruqay'a]]: [[Steppes Artisan]], 2023
** [[85th Crown|Coronation of Creppin & Toryn]], 2022
** [[84th Crown|Queen's Champion, Elizabeth Caton]], 2021
** [[Bonwicke]] First Octavian Tourney, 1986
 
====Service Through the Arts====
* Teaching:
** Middle Eastern Drumming, Kingdom Performing Arts Symposium, 2022
** Western European Drum, Known World Music & Dance Symposium, 2019 - Sole drummer in Western Musicians pit

* Performances:
** Percussion during Peerage procession, [[al-Mufaddal al-Hafiz al-Sabbak]], 2023
** Percussion during Peerage procession, [[Dominique Michelle le Vasseur]], 2023
** Percussion during Peerage procession, [[Orazio d'Assisi]], 2022
** Lead percussionist, Kingdom Middle Eastern Dance Championship, 2022

 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
 
====Wiki Mentions:====
* [[Event Review - Queen's Champion 2021 - by Robin of Gilwell]]

===Affiliations:===
* Squired to Viscount [[Randall von Nordlichwald]]
* Cadet to Don [[Robin of Gilwell]]
* Provost to Master [[Robin of Gilwell]]
* Apprentice to Magnifica [[Biatrichi Malatesta Canzionari di Palermo]]
 
* Member, Bonwicke Dance Troupe
* Member, Oakwood Consort Music Group
* Member, Steppes Music Group

===Mundane Information:===
 

====Special Needs:====
 

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

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Steppes]]
[[Category:Champions of the Steppes]]
[[Category:Students]]
[[Category:Cadets]]
[[Category:Provosts]]
[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Barons & Baronesses]]

Sean Tabor

2026-05-27T20:38:34Z

Zubeydah: Sean Tabor - Initial Draft

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==His Excellency, Baron Sean Tabor==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): 
Pronouns: 
 

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

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Landed Baron of the Steppes, 2023 - Present
** Rapier Marshal, Barony of the Steppes, 2019 - 2023
** Authorizing Rapier Marshal at Large, 2023 - Present
** Target Archery Marshal at Large, 2023 - Present
** Authorizing Thrown Weapons Marshal at Large, 2020 - Present

* Regional Offices Held
** Southern Region Chirurgeon, 1989 - 1991

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Kingdom Chirurgeon, 1991 - 1993
** Kingdom Minister of Arts & Sciences Music Deputy, 2023 - Present
 

===Persona History:===
 

===Interests:===
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
 

====Prior Groups:====
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* [[Thrown Weapons Champions (Sentinel) of the Steppes|Thrown Weapons Champion of the Steppes]], 2022
* [[87th Crown|Thrown Weapons Champion]] for Nicollet II 2023
* 6th & 9th Holder of the [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]]
* 10th Holder of the [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]]

====Event Staff====
* Lead, Gulf Wars Interkingdom Thrown Weapons Championship Tournament (design & participation), 2025
* Lead, Kingdom Thrown Weapons Championship Tourney (Design & execution), [[BAM]] 2024
* Marshal in Charge, Thrown Weapons List, Steppes Warlord 2023
* Tivar's Cookies at Queens - ran a rapier lineage table at Elizabeth Caton's Queen's Champion Tourney

* Event Steward
** [[88th Crown|Coronation of Sven & Antigone]], 2024
** Co-Steward with [[Rayaa al-Ruqay'a]]: [[Steppes Artisan]], 2023
** [[85th Crown|Coronation of Creppin & Toryn]], 2022
** [[84th Crown|Queen's Champion, Elizabeth Caton]], 2021
** [[Bonwicke]] First Octavian Tourney, 1986
 
====Service Through the Arts====
* Teaching:
** Middle Eastern Drumming, Kingdom Performing Arts Symposium, 2022
** Western European Drum, Known World Music & Dance Symposium, 2019 - Sole drummer in Western Musicians pit

* Performances:
** Percussion during Peerage procession, [[al-Mufaddal al-Hafiz al-Sabbak]], 2023
** Percussion during Peerage procession, [[Dominique Michelle le Vasseur]], 2023
** Percussion during Peerage procession, [[Orazio d'Assisi]], 2022
** Lead percussionist, Kingdom Middle Eastern Dance Championship, 2022

 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
 
====Wiki Mentions:====
* [[Event Review - Queen's Champion 2021 - by Robin of Gilwell]]

===Affiliations:===
* Squired to Viscount [[Randall von Nordlichwald]]
* Cadet to Don [[Robin of Gilwell]]
* Provost to Master [[Robin of Gilwell]]
* Apprentice to Magnifica [[Biatrichi Malatesta Canzionari di Palermo]]
 
* Member, Bonwicke Dance Troupe
* Member, Oakwood Consort Music Group
* Member, Steppes Music Group

===Mundane Information:===
 

====Special Needs:====
 

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

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Steppes]]
[[Category:Champions of the Steppes]]
[[Category:Students]]
[[Category:Cadets]]
[[Category:Provosts]]
[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Barons & Baronesses]]

Baudoyn de Lafayette

2026-05-27T20:15:09Z

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==His Excellency, Don Baudoyn, Baron of the Steppes, Master of Defense==
Previously Known As: [https://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Alain%20de%20La%20Reue Alain de La Reue] 
Nickname(s): Friend Bao 
Pronouns: He/Him 
 
Encouraged to join the Society by his wife, the beautiful and magnanimous [[Katerine la Roux d'Anjou]], a young Alain dismissed entertaining such notions of fancy. Time passed in the Shire of [[Emerald Keep]], as his diligent wife took on more and more responsibilities. Alain had attended practices and local events here and there, but eventually, he was enlisted to help his friend, [[Prudence the Curious]], at an event called Coronation. Around this time, he participated in a local rapier tournament with 3 entrants. After besting Cadet Ceallach he won his first tournament. He headed to his first Warlord tournament, undefeated. Master [[Robin of Gilwell]] heralded him into court, and then in the first round, dispatched Alain with a single blow. A young Alain, said never again, thus truly beginning his journey down the path of rapier combat. Now, a Baron of the [[Steppes]], a White Scarf, and a Master of Defense, Baudoyn de Lafayette seeks to be an inspiration to all, as he was inspired by the legends that walked before him.
 

====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
The following badge associated with this name was registered in March of 2021 (via Ansteorra): (Fieldless) A potato plant eradicated vert flowered azure the tubers Or.
 

=====Achievement:=====
Mantling: Gules and Or 
Crest: A pair of eagle's wings elevated and displayed argent 
Motto: Dying is easy, living is harder 
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Prior Webminister, Barony of the [[Steppes]]
** Baron of the [[Steppes]], January 2020 to Present

* Regional Offices Held
**

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Prior Kingdom Youth Rapier Marshal

* Society Offices Held
* President, SCA Board of Directors, April 2024
 

===Persona History:===
As a young lord, Baudoyn de Lafayette was very dismissive of responsibility. Careless. Reckless. He lived with his Aunt and Uncle, and even under their wise guidance, the perils of youth always found its mark in young Baudoyn. 
 
Baudoyn made his way around the dueling circuit, until one day, the financier decided not to give Baudoyn an appropriate portion of the winnings. Enraged, Baudoyn stormed off. Lost in his rage on his way out, his anger was disturbed by the slamming of the door. As a man was hurrying by, the financier yelled, calling for anyone to stop the thief that had stolen from him. Baudoyn looked, and continued looking as the rogue sped past. Looking at the financier, Baudoyn stated that the robbery was not his problem. 
 
While walking home, he noticed the local guard, crowded around an older man. Baudoyn caught a glimpse of the prone figure, multiple wounds open to the air, and recognized his Uncle Benjamin. After speaking to the soldiers, he ascertained the location of the ruffian that would dare slay his beloved uncle. Baudoyn tracked down the criminal, only to discover that it was the rogue that he had let pass by earlier that evening. A distraught Baudoyn disposed of the criminal, but the damage was done. From then on, Baudoyn realized that with great power, comes great responsibility. 
 

=== Interests: ===
* Rapier combat
* Chivalry
* Chivalric combat
* Archery
* Illumination
* Silk banner painting
* Embroidery
* Chess
* Thrown weapons
* The Steppes
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
2007 - Started in the SCA in the Shire of [[Emerald Keep]] 
2010 - Became cadet to Duncan Hepburn. Made it to the Quarterfinal of Queens Champion, and while fighting Don Robert, did a back flip over a large block. Resumed fighting and promptly lost. 
2013 - Moved to the [[Steppes]]. 
2016 - Went to first Gulf Wars ever. Won Champion's Battle. As the rain strengthened, a french drain was built to divert water away from the tents. When the Gulfnado arrived, the camp held on to the main tent, preventing it from being tossed away by the storm. The water flooded the drain, and the inside of the tent became a lake. A wandering bard came by to help hold down the tent, singing a valiant song as a wall of wind and water surged forward, trying to take all with it. Alain promptly left site afterwards with the help of his friends. 
2016 - Companion to the Order of the White Scarf by Margherita 
2016 - Competed in Tournament of Champions 
2018 - Queen's Champion to [[Margherita II]] 
2018 - Attended Pennsic. Learned about the Bog. Slayed many at the side of Her Majesty. 
2018 - Kingdom Youth Rapier Marshal 
2020 - Became the unopposed Baron of the [[Steppes]] 
2020 - With stalwart officers and dedicated volunteers, navigated through the dark waters of 2020 plague, hosting 3 virtual events. 
2021 - In extreme dedication to the Steppes, created two newcomers to add to the barony during Wool-Lord. 
2021 - Added to the Order of Defense by [[Margherita III and Jason III]] (See Below) 
 

====My Second Tournament====
I was brand new when I won my first tournament in the shire of Emerald Keep. I headed to my first Steppes Warlord a short time later. I knew nothing and no one as I was told that the rapier fighters would be processing in. I was directed towards Master Robin who agreed to be my herald. He asked me some questions about my experience, and then proceeded to herald me in the grandest of fashions, for I was undefeated and had never lost a tournament. 
 
Serendipitously, Master Robin, who I had just met and who had just graciously heralded for me, was my first match. I took the field against a White Scarf who had just moments before spoke so eloquently about my skills with the blade. The fight started and before I could blink, I was stabbed right in the face, felled with one shot. 
 
Though I never wanted to be one-shotted again, it was a defining moment in my rapier path. I endeavored never to be such an easy victory again, and this began my never ending journey to be the best swordsman I could be. 

Master [[Robin of Gilwell]] notes: "I *had* to kill him quickly. His herald had just warned me about his prowess."

====Elevation to the Order of Defense:====
It was a tumultuous time in the Knowne World, with a mysterious illness passing through the land. Because of the uncertainty Baron Alain and Baroness Katerine had yet to sit the Oaken Thrones at an event after a year and a half as stewards of the lands. There was little to do except peruse the Tome of Visage; that was until Glaslyn Artisan in the year 2021. 
 
Excited, Their Excellencies of the [[Steppes]] went to the event and held baronial court for the first time . Alain was particularly excited, but suddenly, He was called into court by [[83rd Crown]] Their Majesties Jason and Margherita. Her Majesty called forth the [[Order of Defense]] and set Alain on vigil. Handing him a set of pure white linens, he was escorted out of court by the Masters of Defense. One and a half years, and His Excellency still could not finish a court. 
 
The Baroness and Modius had conspired with their Majesties to secretly put together a vigil for Alain. As he sat in vigil, listening to the sage advice of peers and other estimable people the event went on, a display and celebration of the arts, with joyous socials for [[84th Crown|Their Highnesses Floki and Elizabeth]]. 
 
The time came when it was time for evening court to close the day. Alain finally managed to finish a baronial court, and then went to make preparations for the elevation. 
 
He returned in fine white silks. The procession was one of friendship, and members of the Barony if the Steppes joined in. He was heralded in by Master [[Brian O'hUilliam]] who proclaimed Alain to be Ansteorra’s favorite fighting Frenchman. Many spoke for Alain during the elevation. When it was [[Robin of Gilwell|Master Robin]]’s turn, he delivered great words. There was a commotion, as one of the ladies swooned on the left of Alain. As the elevation continued, yet another lady swooned to the right of Alain. The collar that was given was one of legacy, originating with a premier of the order. Master [[Caelan MacRob]] wore it first. Then Master [[Modius von Mergentheim]]. Then Master [[Stephen Crowley]]. There were two cloaks that were provided. One was a cloak of previous Queen’s Champions, a premier cloak that started with Master [[Miguel Vaello de Villa Joiosa]]. Another cloak was presented, arranged by Baroness Katerine, made by Mistress [[Osanna van der Linden]]. Master Alain received a buffet from Her Majesty. He was then presented with a banner by Their Highnesses. He then left court, as a peer. 
 

====Prior Groups:====
* Shire of [[Emerald Keep]], Ansteorra
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Commander and Champion of the Stronghold of [[Hellsgate]] - 2013 
* King's College Class Coordinator - 2015 
* Steppes Warlord Autocrat - 2016 
* Steppes Champion - 2019 
* 3rd place in BlackBlade season - 2019 
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Acorn of the Steppes - 2016
* Boar's Tusk of the Steppes - 2019
 

===Affiliations:===
* Married to [[Katerine la Roux d'Anjou]]

* Prior Cadet of [[Duncan Hepburn]]
* Student of [[Modius von Mergentheim]]
* Member, The Fire Drakes

* Past & Present Cadets:
** [[Elizabeth Caton]]

* Past & Present Provosts:
** [[Mathias Grünwalt]]
** [[Lif in glaða]]
** [[Jason Drysdale]]

* Barony of the Steppes
* Potatoes
 

===Mundane Information:===
 

====Special Needs:====
 

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

[[Category:Barons and Baronesses]]
[[Category:MOD]]
[[Category:Peers]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Persona Stories]]
[[Category:Steppes]]
[[Category:White Scarves]]