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92nd Crown

2026-04-28T23:41:12Z

Zubeydah: /* Words of the Crown */

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{{Crown
| reignnumber = 92nd
| crownportrait = [[File:92nd Crown - Gulf Wars Court - Photo by Susan Russell Stewart.jpg|x400px]]
| photodesc = Gulf Wars Court Photo by [[Francesca di Lucca]]
| sovereign = [[John Drake]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10510 OP]
| consort = [[Vittoria Maggiore]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/12095 OP]
| crowntournament = in [[Namron]]: [[92nd Crown Tournament]]
| coronationdate = in [[Shadowlands]]
| stepdowndate =
| predecessors = [[91st Crown|Creppin l'Ostriche III and Cristyana Lambrecht IV]]
| heirs =
}}
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==Reign Overview==

===Crown Tournament===
Event Stewards: Villana Palazolo & Sabine Fulhaberin 
Location: Totusek Arena, Stillwater, OK 
Host: [[Namron]] 
Luncheon:[[Megan Flower del Wal]] 

===Coronation===
* Event Steward: Sir [[Rhodri ap Gwythyr]]
* Site: Washington County Expo Event Center, 1305 E Bluebell Rd, Brenham, Tx, 77833
* Special Activities / notes:
** Vigil and Elevation of [[Brenna MacDonald]]
** Vigil and Elevation of [[Katrina of Coventry]]
** Vigil and Elevation of [[Michelle Fraser]]
** Sovereign's Champion Tournament
** Sideboard Luncheon
* Video: [https://www.youtube.com/live/uAQgeFCeVg8?si=-uzEbe9e-QaHXHJE https://www.youtube.com/live/uAQgeFCeVg8?si=-uzEbe9e-QaHXHJE]
* Received a gift basket of largess from [[9th Vindheim Coronet|Prince Cadmus Lochagus and Princess Adena Terricsdottir]], presented on their behalf by Duchess [[Margherita de Mantua]] and Maestro [[Vincenti da Murano]].
* There were three vocal performances during Coronation: [[Adalia VonderBerg]] performed ''The Sable Star Alone'' to the tune of Burden of the Crown during the interregnum. ''Stand Brother Stand'' was sung by Alden Drake during John's procession. ''Hail Regina'' was sung by [[Mateo Montero de Madrid]] during Vittoria's procession.
* Vittoria entered court under a bridge of swords held by the Rapier community.
* As Sir [[Arthur of the Fen]] was BOTH the oldest knight and the newest Lion, he gave both the traditional challenge of the Knights and offered the Sword of State on behalf of the Lions.
* Don [[Maelgwyn Dda]] (Vittoria's father) presented the Queen with the Queen's White Scarf.
 
====Notes====

===Royal Whims or Declarations===
* Master [[Avery Shaw]] was banished during their Coronation Court (and then given a variety of disguises to wear so that he could attend some Court business).
 

===Staff Members===
* Head of Entourage: [[Michelle Chantal de Charente]]
* Deputy Head of Entourage: [[Nicaize Maupetit]]
* Sable Scroll Pursuivant: [[Katerine le Roux d'Anjou]]
* Golden Staff Herald: [[Adalia VonderBerg]]
* Largess Coordinator: [[Sonja Ryzaja]]
* Logistics: [[Alaric Styrr]] (known as Tuhtahl) and [[Floki Geirrekkson]]
* Mistress of the Robes: [[Elizabeth Caton]]
 

==Champions==
===Arts===
* Royal Bard:
* Royal Middle Eastern Dance:
* Royal Artisan
 
===Combat===
* Consort's Champion:
* Consort's Blade of Honor:
* Sovereign's Champion: [[Gotz von Totenberg]]
* Sovereign's Blade of Chivalry:
* Royal Blade:
* Royal Hunter:
* Royal Thrown Weapons Champion:
* Guardian of the Consort's Hope - Junior Division:
* Guardian of the Consort's Hope - Senior Division:
* Guardian of the Sovereign's Dream:
* Guardian of the Sovereign's Inspiration:
 

==Peers Elevated==
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===Special Recognitions===
====[[Lions of Ansteorra|Lion]]====
[[Myfanwy ferch Eifion]] was named Lion of Ansteorra at their Majesties Coronation Court. 
 

====Gauntlets & Gloves====
'''King's Gauntlet''' 
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'''Queen's Glove''' 
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==Progress While Heirs==
* Jan. 17: Winter Round Table
* Jan. 24: Sable Soldier VII
* Jan. 31: Northkeep wInterKingdom
* Feb. 07: Bryn Gwlad Candlemas
* Feb. 14: Aedult Swim (Out of Kingdom)
* Feb. 27: Bjornsborg Spring Event - As You Wish
* March 14 - 22: Gulf Wars
* March 27: Hellsgate : Commanders Crucible
* April 03: Elfsea Defender - Princess
* April 11: Coronation
 

===Words of the Coronet===
====December 18, 2025: Facebook Post====
Ansteorrans, 
 
We are overwhelmed with joy and gratitude at the opportunity to be the next heirs to the Stellar Throne. This honor is humbling beyond words, and we accept it with full hearts, clear eyes, and a deep sense of responsibility. 
 
This victory does not belong to us alone. It belongs to every fighter who tested us, every voice that offered counsel, every hand that steadied us, and every friend who believed—sometimes more fiercely than we did ourselves. You have shaped us, sharpened us, and carried us to this moment. 
 
We swear to serve with courage, fairness, and love for this kingdom and its people. May our tenure be marked by listening before speaking, empathy before pride, and service above all else. We look forward to walking this path with you and to honoring the trust you have placed in us. 
 
In love and service to Ansteorra, 
Prince John and Princess Vittoria 
 

====February 2026 Black Star====
From the Prince and Princess of Ansteorra 
To the beloved populace of Ansteorra, 

We take up the Coronet with gratitude, humility, and great joy, and we thank you for the trust you have placed in us. This Kingdom has shaped us through its people through courage shown upon the field, beauty wrought by skilled hands, wisdom shared in teaching, and service freely given. 
 
Ansteorra is strong because its people care deeply, strive boldly, and lift one another higher. It is our earnest hope that all feel welcomed, valued, and inspired to pursue their passions, whether martial, artistic, scholarly, or service-driven. Walk with us in this time of shared purpose. Together, let us honor our traditions, celebrate one anothers achievements, and continue to build a Kingdom worthy of its people. 
 
In service to Crown and Kingdom, 
John Drake and Vittoria Maggiore 
Prince and Princess of Ansteorra 

====April 2026 Black Star====
Unto the beloved Populace of the Kingdom of Ansteorra, From John and Vittoria, Prince and Princess: 

Greetings and our warmest regards. 

As the season turns and the roads grow busy with banners and armor, our thoughts turn with great anticipation toward Gulf Wars. The gathering of so many of our people - fighters, artisans, teachers, and dreamers alike - is a reminder of the strength and beauty of this Kingdom we love. We look forward to standing beside you on the field and in the halls, celebrating the skill, fellowship, and joy that make Ansteorra shine so brightly among the Known World. 

Even as we prepare for the labors and revels of Gulf Wars, our hearts also turn toward April, when we will take up the responsibilities of the Stellar Throne. The weeks ahead promise both great celebration and great work, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to serve the Kingdom in the fullness of that role. 

In the weeks ahead, we hope to see many of you beneath the bright sun of war and in the courts and camps that follow. Know that we are eager to listen, to learn, and to work alongside you as we prepare for the reign to come. 

Until we meet again upon the field or road, we remain 
Yours in service to the Dream, 
John and Vittoria 
Prince and Princess of Ansteorra 
 
====Sovereign's Champion Announcement====
Gretting’s Ansteorra! 
 
His Royal Highness John Drake does invite those brave and courageous enough to compete in his King’s Champion Tournament at Coronation this Saturday. To prove worthy, he has asked the armoured fighting community to bring your best and battle it out in a two and a half hour grueling bear pit. His champion will be decided by the combatant with the highest score who wishes to be his champion, unless the score is close, then you must prove yourself in a finals. HRH does invite those not vying for the title to still compete and show prowess on the field and challenge those looking to be his champion. 
 
Tournament sign up will begin at 9am and the tournament will start at 9:30. You may join the bearpit at any time but risk not getting maximum points. 
 
His Royal Highness and the populace of Ansteorra look forward to seeing honor, humility, and prowess on the field and hope you can join us. 
 

==Progress While Crown==
* April 18: Stargate Baronial: The Field of the Cloth of Gold
* April 24: Glaslyn Defender of the Flame
* May 09: Queen's Champion
* May 22: Steppes Warlord
* June 13: Summer Crown Tournament
* July 11: Vindheim Summer Coronet
* July 18: Summer Round Table
* July 24: Pennsic War

===Words of the Crown===
====For Vittoria's Champion:====
To those who would stand as My Champion, hear these words and know the duty you seek. 
My Champion will stand ready to guard Me from harm, on the field and off. You will take the field with Me in both rapier and armored combat as needed, and when I cannot take the rapier field, you will bear My favor as needed in My stead with honor and skill. 
You are expected to attend Me at the greater part of My events, including Pennsic, that I may be well served and defended. If you are unable to attend, it is your responsibility to see that I am properly guarded in your absence. 
You will answer any challenge made in My name. 
This is the duty. Consider it well. 
 
The Queen’s Champion Tournament format will be a Bedford Tournament, with those willing and able to serve as Her Champion advancing to a small, single elimination bracket. All parts of the tournament will be “bring your best” for weapon choice and the final elimination bracket will be best 2 out of 3 passes. 
There will be a prize given to the highest points earner in the Bedford section of the Tournament: [https://cunnan.lochac.sca.org/index.php/Bedford_Points_Tournament https://cunnan.lochac.sca.org/index.php/Bedford_Points_Tournament] 
The Queen’s Hope Tournament will be held interspersed during the rounds of the Queen’s Champion Tournament. The exact format will be dependent on the number of entrants. 
Letters of Intent are Welcome but not required. All entrants are requested to present themselves to Her Majesty at their leisure during the day. 
 

===Words of the Populace===
 

==Reign Notes==
===Garb/Accoutrements===
====John:====
* Gulf Wars: Doublet by [[Elizabeth Caton]]
* Coronation: [[Petronilla Asteria Peregrina]] & [[Bettina]]
* Coronation Accessories: Chain by [[Feodor Nikolaevich Gorodets]]

====Vittoria====
* Swabian Dress: Vittoria
* Princess Bride Buttercup Dress: Vittoria
* Gulf Wars: St. Patrick's Day Cotehardie/Bliaut by [[Willoc macMuiredaig]] - Green with red undertone silk, hand-sewn buttonholes with hand-dyed silk thread thread.
* Coronation Clothing: [[Beatrix Funteyn]], with detail work also done by [[Petronilla Asteria Peregrina]], [[Elizabeth Caton]], Vittoria
* Coronation Accessories: [[Michelle Chantal de Charente]]
* Queen's Champion Clothing: [[Elizabeth Caton]]
* Queen's Champion Jewelry: [[Amelot Lisette]]

 

==Trivia==
* This is the first reign in which both Sovereign and Consort are recipients of the [[Guardian of the Consort's Hope]].
 

==Reign Photos and Media==
<gallery caption="Our Crown" widths="150px">
image:92nd Crown - Presentation of Coronets - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpg|Presentation of the Coronets Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson]]
image:92nd Crown Prince and Princess - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpg|Addressing the Populace at Crown Tournament Evening Court Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson]]
image:92nd Crown - Princesses Tea at wInterKingdom - Photo by Zubeydah.JPG|Combined Princesses Tea at Northkeep wInterKingdom Photo by [[Zubeydah]]
image:92nd Reign Princess Vittoria Buttercup Reads to Children - Photo by Escarlota.jpg|Princess Vittoria Buttercup reading to children at Bjornsborg Spring Event: As You Wish-a Fifteenth Century Frolic Photo by [[Escarlata de Granada]]
image:92nd Crown - Inspiring Her Champion - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpg|Giving words of encouragement and inspiration to [[Runa Bjarki|her fighter]] in the Meridian Roses Tourney, Gulf Wars, 2026 Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson]]
image:92nd Crown Celebrating Ansteorra Roses Tournament - Photo by Jackson Deffner.jpg|Celebrating Prince John's 3rd Win of the Ansteorra Roses Tourney, Gulf Wars 2026 Photo by [[Rhys ap Cedifor]]
image:92nd Crown Singing Beforre Court - Photo by Jackson Deffner.jpg|Singing Before Ansteorra Court, Gulf Wars 2026 Photo by [[Rhys ap Cedifor]]
image:92nd Crown - Lion Scroll for Myfanwy.jpg|Lion Scroll for [[Myfanwy Ferch Eifion]], created by [[Delfina de Borja]]
image:92nd Crown - Sovereigns Champion Scroll by Delfina de Borja.jpg|Sovereigns Champion Scroll by [[Delfina de Borja]]
image:Avery's Banishment by Vittoria.jpg|Avery's Banishment Notice
image:Avery's Banishment Disguise - Meme by Matthias Grunwalt.jpg|... he's in DISGUISE... (Meme by [[Mathias Grünwalt]])
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Zubeydah Al-Badawiyyah

2026-04-27T19:21:49Z

Zubeydah: /* In Case Of Court: */

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{{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
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[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, 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.
 

===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: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]]

* 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 Al-Badawiyyah

2026-04-27T19:20:27Z

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== Her Excellency, Zubeydah Hanim, 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.
 

===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: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]]

* 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 others NOT offer to escort her in his place unless they have already been specifically invited to do so. 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 Al-Badawiyyah

2026-04-27T19:18:21Z

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== Her Excellency, Zubeydah Hanim, 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.
 

===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: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]] 
* Consort to [[Fyn Alreksson]] in the [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]]
* Auntie to [[Caitilín inghean Tadgáin]]
* Member, M.A.F.I.A. (Mooneschadowe and Friends In Absentia)
* 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.)
* Member of the Waterbearer's Guild of Ansteorra, prior to Guild dissolution
* Member of the Ansteorran Scribal Guild
* Member, [[Valkyries]]
* Associated with [[House Halfiras]] (Closed Household)
* Associated with Clan McKillinKay, The Outlands, via her brother, [http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=10096 Nathaniel McPhereson].
* One of the two "Dark Overlord Chicks of the Universe" of the [http://www.armourarchive.org/ Armour Archive] 
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Beatrix Funteyn]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Osanna van der Linden]]
* Art student to [[Beatrix Alfray]] - (Beatrix is her Laurel Advocate)
 

===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 others NOT offer to escort her in his place unless they have already been specifically invited to do so. 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 Al-Badawiyyah

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| photocaption = Elevation to the Order of the Pelican, July 2021. Photo by [[Francesca di Lucca]]
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== Her Excellency, Zubeydah Hanim, 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.
 

===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: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 von Harlo]], [[Kormakr Mikjallson]], [[Cadmus Lochagus]], [[Isaac Bane]], & [[Fyn Alreksson]].
 

=== Associations: ===
* Married to [[Abe Von Gybrich]] 
* Consort to [[Fyn Alreksson]] in the [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]]
* Auntie to [[Caitilín inghean Tadgáin]]
* Member, M.A.F.I.A. (Mooneschadowe and Friends In Absentia)
* 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.)
* Member of the Waterbearer's Guild of Ansteorra, prior to Guild dissolution
* Member of the Ansteorran Scribal Guild
* Member, [[Valkyries]]
* Associated with [[House Halfiras]] (Closed Household)
* Associated with Clan McKillinKay, The Outlands, via her brother, [http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=10096 Nathaniel McPhereson].
* One of the two "Dark Overlord Chicks of the Universe" of the [http://www.armourarchive.org/ Armour Archive] 
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Beatrix Funteyn]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Osanna van der Linden]]
* Art student to [[Beatrix Alfray]] - (Beatrix is her Laurel Advocate)
 

===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 others NOT offer to escort her in his place unless they have already been specifically invited to do so. 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 Al-Badawiyyah

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| photocaption = Elevation to the Order of the Pelican, July 2021. Photo by [[Francesca di Lucca]]
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== Her Excellency, Zubeydah Hanim, 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.
 

===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 Rus Necklace.png|A Double-Stranded Necklace in the Rus Style
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: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 von Harlo]], [[Kormakr Mikjallson]], [[Cadmus Lochagus]], [[Isaac Bane]], & [[Fyn Alreksson]].
 

=== Associations: ===
* Married to [[Abe Von Gybrich]] 
* Consort to [[Fyn Alreksson]] in the [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]]
* Auntie to [[Caitilín inghean Tadgáin]]
* Member, M.A.F.I.A. (Mooneschadowe and Friends In Absentia)
* 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.)
* Member of the Waterbearer's Guild of Ansteorra, prior to Guild dissolution
* Member of the Ansteorran Scribal Guild
* Member, [[Valkyries]]
* Associated with [[House Halfiras]] (Closed Household)
* Associated with Clan McKillinKay, The Outlands, via her brother, [http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=10096 Nathaniel McPhereson].
* One of the two "Dark Overlord Chicks of the Universe" of the [http://www.armourarchive.org/ Armour Archive] 
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Beatrix Funteyn]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Osanna van der Linden]]
* Art student to [[Beatrix Alfray]] - (Beatrix is her Laurel Advocate)
 

===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 others NOT offer to escort her in his place unless they have already been specifically invited to do so. 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 Al-Badawiyyah

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== Her Excellency, Zubeydah Hanim, 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.
 

===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 Rus Necklace.png|A Double-Stranded Necklace in the Rus Style
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: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 von Harlo]], [[Kormakr Mikjallson]], [[Cadmus Lochagus]], [[Isaac Bane]], & [[Fyn Alreksson]].
 

=== Associations: ===
* Married to [[Abe Von Gybrich]] 
* Consort to [[Fyn Alreksson]] in the [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]]
* Auntie to [[Caitilín inghean Tadgáin]]
* Member, M.A.F.I.A. (Mooneschadowe and Friends In Absentia)
* 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.)
* Member of the Waterbearer's Guild of Ansteorra, prior to Guild dissolution
* Member of the Ansteorran Scribal Guild
* Member, [[Valkyries]]
* Associated with [[House Halfiras]] (Closed Household)
* Associated with Clan McKillinKay, The Outlands, via her brother, [http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=10096 Nathaniel McPhereson].
* One of the two "Dark Overlord Chicks of the Universe" of the [http://www.armourarchive.org/ Armour Archive] 
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Beatrix Funteyn]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Osanna van der Linden]]
* Art student to [[Beatrix Alfray]] - (Beatrix is her Laurel Advocate)
 

===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 others NOT offer to escort her in his place unless they have already been specifically invited to do so. 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 Al-Badawiyyah

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== Her Excellency, Zubeydah Hanim, 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
* 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.
 

===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 Rus Necklace.png|A Double-Stranded Necklace in the Rus Style
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: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 von Harlo]], [[Kormakr Mikjallson]], [[Cadmus Lochagus]], [[Isaac Bane]], & [[Fyn Alreksson]].
 

=== Associations: ===
* Married to [[Abe Von Gybrich]] 
* Consort to [[Fyn Alreksson]] in the [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]]
* Auntie to [[Caitilín inghean Tadgáin]]
* Member, M.A.F.I.A. (Mooneschadowe and Friends In Absentia)
* 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.)
* Member of the Waterbearer's Guild of Ansteorra, prior to Guild dissolution
* Member of the Ansteorran Scribal Guild
* Member, [[Valkyries]]
* Associated with [[House Halfiras]] (Closed Household)
* Associated with Clan McKillinKay, The Outlands, via her brother, [http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=10096 Nathaniel McPhereson].
* One of the two "Dark Overlord Chicks of the Universe" of the [http://www.armourarchive.org/ Armour Archive] 
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Beatrix Funteyn]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Osanna van der Linden]]
* Art student to [[Beatrix Alfray]] - (Beatrix is her Laurel Advocate)
 

===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 others NOT offer to escort her in his place unless they have already been specifically invited to do so. 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 Al-Badawiyyah

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== Her Excellency, Zubeydah Hanim, 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.
** 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
* 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.
 

===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 Rus Necklace.png|A Double-Stranded Necklace in the Rus Style
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: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 von Harlo]], [[Kormakr Mikjallson]], [[Cadmus Lochagus]], [[Isaac Bane]], & [[Fyn Alreksson]].
 

=== Associations: ===
* Married to [[Abe Von Gybrich]] 
* Consort to [[Fyn Alreksson]] in the [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]]
* Auntie to [[Caitilín inghean Tadgáin]]
* Member, M.A.F.I.A. (Mooneschadowe and Friends In Absentia)
* 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.)
* Member of the Waterbearer's Guild of Ansteorra, prior to Guild dissolution
* Member of the Ansteorran Scribal Guild
* Member, [[Valkyries]]
* Associated with [[House Halfiras]] (Closed Household)
* Associated with Clan McKillinKay, The Outlands, via her brother, [http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=10096 Nathaniel McPhereson].
* One of the two "Dark Overlord Chicks of the Universe" of the [http://www.armourarchive.org/ Armour Archive] 
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Beatrix Funteyn]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Osanna van der Linden]]
* Art student to [[Beatrix Alfray]] - (Beatrix is her Laurel Advocate)
 

===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 others NOT offer to escort her in his place unless they have already been specifically invited to do so. 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 Al-Badawiyyah

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| photocaption = Elevation to the Order of the Pelican, July 2021. Photo by [[Francesca di Lucca]]
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== Her Excellency, Zubeydah Hanim, 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|left|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.
** 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
* 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.
 

===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 Rus Necklace.png|A Double-Stranded Necklace in the Rus Style
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: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 von Harlo]], [[Kormakr Mikjallson]], [[Cadmus Lochagus]], [[Isaac Bane]], & [[Fyn Alreksson]].
 

=== Associations: ===
* Married to [[Abe Von Gybrich]] 
* Consort to [[Fyn Alreksson]] in the [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]]
* Auntie to [[Caitilín inghean Tadgáin]]
* Member, M.A.F.I.A. (Mooneschadowe and Friends In Absentia)
* 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.)
* Member of the Waterbearer's Guild of Ansteorra, prior to Guild dissolution
* Member of the Ansteorran Scribal Guild
* Member, [[Valkyries]]
* Associated with [[House Halfiras]] (Closed Household)
* Associated with Clan McKillinKay, The Outlands, via her brother, [http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=10096 Nathaniel McPhereson].
* One of the two "Dark Overlord Chicks of the Universe" of the [http://www.armourarchive.org/ Armour Archive] 
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Beatrix Funteyn]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Osanna van der Linden]]
* Art student to [[Beatrix Alfray]] - (Beatrix is her Laurel Advocate)
 

===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 others NOT offer to escort her in his place unless they have already been specifically invited to do so. 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 Al-Badawiyyah

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== Her Excellency, Zubeydah Hanim, 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, 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|left|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.
** 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
* 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.
 

===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 Rus Necklace.png|A Double-Stranded Necklace in the Rus Style
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: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 von Harlo]], [[Kormakr Mikjallson]], [[Cadmus Lochagus]], [[Isaac Bane]], & [[Fyn Alreksson]].
 

=== Associations: ===
* Married to [[Abe Von Gybrich]] 
* Consort to [[Fyn Alreksson]] in the [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]]
* Auntie to [[Caitilín inghean Tadgáin]]
* Member, M.A.F.I.A. (Mooneschadowe and Friends In Absentia)
* 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.)
* Member of the Waterbearer's Guild of Ansteorra, prior to Guild dissolution
* Member of the Ansteorran Scribal Guild
* Member, [[Valkyries]]
* Associated with [[House Halfiras]] (Closed Household)
* Associated with Clan McKillinKay, The Outlands, via her brother, [http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=10096 Nathaniel McPhereson].
* One of the two "Dark Overlord Chicks of the Universe" of the [http://www.armourarchive.org/ Armour Archive] 
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Beatrix Funteyn]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Osanna van der Linden]]
* Art student to [[Beatrix Alfray]] - (Beatrix is her Laurel Advocate)
 

===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 others NOT offer to escort her in his place unless they have already been specifically invited to do so. 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 Al-Badawiyyah

2026-04-27T19:07:52Z

Zubeydah: /* Her Excellency, Zubeydah Hanim, Bastion of Vindheim */

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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]]
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|devicecaption = Azure, an ewer bendwise within an orle argent. Achievement by [[Alisandre Oliphant]]}}

== Her Excellency, Zubeydah Hanim, 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, 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|left|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]]
* 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.
** 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
* 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.
 

===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 Rus Necklace.png|A Double-Stranded Necklace in the Rus Style
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: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 von Harlo]], [[Kormakr Mikjallson]], [[Cadmus Lochagus]], [[Isaac Bane]], & [[Fyn Alreksson]].
 

=== Associations: ===
* Married to [[Abe Von Gybrich]] 
* Consort to [[Fyn Alreksson]] in the [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]]
* Auntie to [[Caitilín inghean Tadgáin]]
* Member, M.A.F.I.A. (Mooneschadowe and Friends In Absentia)
* 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.)
* Member of the Waterbearer's Guild of Ansteorra, prior to Guild dissolution
* Member of the Ansteorran Scribal Guild
* Member, [[Valkyries]]
* Associated with [[House Halfiras]] (Closed Household)
* Associated with Clan McKillinKay, The Outlands, via her brother, [http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=10096 Nathaniel McPhereson].
* One of the two "Dark Overlord Chicks of the Universe" of the [http://www.armourarchive.org/ Armour Archive] 
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Beatrix Funteyn]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Osanna van der Linden]]
* Art student to [[Beatrix Alfray]] - (Beatrix is her Laurel Advocate)
 

===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 others NOT offer to escort her in his place unless they have already been specifically invited to do so. 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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[[Category:Lampwork]]
[[Category:Mooneschadowe]]
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[[Category:Peers]]
[[Category:Peers & Nobles in Northkeep]]
[[Category:Pelicans]]
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[[Category:Textile Stamping]]
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Delfina de Borja

2026-04-27T18:49:24Z

Zubeydah: /* Lady Delfina de Borja */

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==Honorable Lady Delfina de Borja==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): 
Pronouns: She/Her 
 

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

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Chatelaine - Glaslyn
** Deputy Minister of Arts and Sciences for Glaslyn

* Regional Offices Held
** Central Regional Scribe

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Deputy Sable Scroll
 

===Persona History:===
 

===Interests:===
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
 

====Prior Groups:====
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Event Coordinator/ Autocrat for multiple events
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
 
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===Affiliations:===
* Apprenticed to Magistra [[Osanna van der Linden]], OL
 

===Mundane Information:===
 

====Special Needs:====
 

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

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Glaslyn]]
[[Category:Irises]]

Champions of Vindheim

2026-04-27T01:58:52Z

Zubeydah:

Herein are those worthies who have been named Champions of [[Vindheim]].

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; font-size:18px; background-color:#cb0000;"
! Coronet
! Championship
! Champion
! Location
! Date
|-
| [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius & Deanna I]]
| ''Premier Rapier Combat''
| [[Marcus Von Furth]]
| [[Wiesenfeuer]] Yule
| December 18, 2021
|-
| [[1st Vindheim Coronet|Romanius & Deanna I]]
| ''Premier Armored Combat''
| [[Charles the Grey of Mooneschadowe]]
| [[Mooneschadowe]] Provincial Games
| February 26, 2022
|-
| [[2nd Vindheim Coronet|Jean-Paul & Gilyan]]
| Chivalric Combat & Prince's Champion
| [[Dafydd Whitacre]]
| Vindheim Coronet Tourney II
| June 18, 2022
|-
| [[2nd Vindheim Coronet|Jean-Paul & Gilyan]]
| Rapier Combat
| [[Sævarr Máni]]
| Vindheim Missile Academy
| August 27, 2022
|-
| [[2nd Vindheim Coronet|Jean-Paul & Gilyan]]
| ''Premier Princess' Champion''
| [[Áshildr inn Hárfagri]]
| Vindheim Missile Academy
| August 27, 2022
|-
| [[2nd Vindheim Coronet|Jean-Paul & Gilyan]]
| ''Premier Cut and Thrust''
| [[Johann von Aue]]
| Skorragarðr Axeman XVII
| November 5, 2022
|-
| [[3rd Vindheim Coronet|Micauley & Caterina ]]
| Rapier Combat
| [[Marcus von Fürth]]
| [[Vindheim 3rd Coronet Tourney]]
| December 10, 2022
|-
| [[3rd Vindheim Coronet|Micauley & Caterina ]]
| Armored Combat
| [[Raulff Smeithberde]]
| [[Vindheim 3rd Coronet Tourney]]
| December 10, 2022
|-
| [[3rd Vindheim Coronet|Micauley & Caterina ]]
| ''Premier Missile (Archery) Champion''
| [[Cera ingen Fháeláin]]
| Wiesenfeuer Baronial
| April, 15, 2023
|-
| [[4th Vindheim Coronet|Skeggi & Emmalina ]]
| Armored Combat
| [[Turpin Tyme]]
| [[Vindheim 4th Coronet Tourney]]
| June 17, 2023
|-
| [[4th Vindheim Coronet|Skeggi & Emmalina ]]
| Rapier Combat
| [[Facon du Pray]]
| [[Vindheim 4th Coronet Tourney]]
| June 17, 2023
|-
| [[4th Vindheim Coronet|Skeggi & Emmalina ]]
| ''Premier Thrown Weapons Champion''
| [[Raulff Smeithberde]]
| Mooneschadowe Trade Days
| September 30, 2023
|-
| [[5th Vindheim Coronet|Romanius & Deanna II]]
| Cut and Thrust
| [[Sævarr Máni]]
| [[Mooneschadowe]] Provincial Games
| February 3, 2024
|-
| [[5th Vindheim Coronet|Romanius & Deanna II]]
| Archery Champion
| [[Karl Thorgeirsson]]
| [[Wiesenfeuer]] Baronial
| April 21, 2024
|-
| [[6th Vindheim Coronet|Daffyd & Octavia]]
| Armored Champion
| [[Taidhgin O'Quin]]
| [[Vindheim 6th Coronet Tourney]]
| June 29, 2024
|-
| [[6th Vindheim Coronet|Daffyd & Octavia]]
| Cut and Thrust Champion
| [[Johann von Aue]]
| [[Vindheim Accademia della Spada I]]
| August 17, 2024
|-
| [[6th Vindheim Coronet|Daffyd & Octavia]]
| Vindheim Rapier Champion
| [[Jacques de Saint Amour]]
| [[Vindheim Accademia della Spada I]]
| August 17, 2024
|-
| [[6th Vindheim Coronet|Daffyd & Octavia]]
| Princess' Champion
| [[Marcus von Fürth]]
| [[Vindheim Accademia della Spada I]]
| August 17, 2024
|-
| [[7th Vindheim Coronet|Uriangqadai and Adriana]]
| Armored Combat Champion
| [[Sven Torsgard]]
| [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]]
| August 17, 2024
|-
| [[7th Vindheim Coronet|Uriangqadai and Adriana]]
| Vindheim Rapier Champion
| [[Veronica du Sanguine]]
| [[Marata]] Midwinter Melees
| August 17, 2024
|-
| [[7th Vindheim Coronet|Uriangqadai and Adriana]]
| Princess' Champion
| [[Talon of Bonwicke]]
| [[Marata]] Midwinter Melees
| August 17, 2024
|-
-
| [[7th Vindheim Coronet|Uriangqadai and Adriana]]
| Archery Champion
| [[Isaac Bane]]
| [[Namron]] Beltane
| May 3, 2025
|-
-
| [[7th Vindheim Coronet|Uriangqadai]]
| ''Premier Arts & Sciences Champion''
| [[Vitalis Gabrielle Venier della Mare]]
| [[Vindheim Missile Academy II]]
| May 31, 2025
|-
| [[8th Vindheim Coronet|Micauley II & Caterina II]]
| Rapier Combat Champion
| [[Jacques de Saint Amour]]
| [[Vindheim 8th Coronet Tourney]]
| June 28, 2025
|-
| [[8th Vindheim Coronet|Micauley II & Caterina II]]
| Armored Combat Champion
| [[Caitlín inghean Taidhgin]]
| [[Vindheim 8th Coronet Tourney]]
| June 28, 2025
|-
| [[8th Vindheim Coronet|Micauley II & Caterina II]]
| Cut and Thrust Champion
| [[Han Ganbattar]]
| Mooneschadowe Triumphe of the Eclipse, Final Triumphe pt. II
| October 18, 2025
|-
| [[8th Vindheim Coronet|Micauley II & Caterina II]]
| Thrown Weapons Champion
| [[Jonathan of York]]
| [[Eldern Hills]] Samhain
| October 25, 2025
|-
| [[9th Vindheim Coronet|Cadmus Lochagus and Adena Terricsdottir]]
| Armored Combat Champion
| [[Michael na Tuaighe]]
| [[Vindheim 9th Coronet Tourney]]
| January 10, 2026
|-
| [[9th Vindheim Coronet|Cadmus Lochagus and Adena Terricsdottir]]
| Rapier Combat Champion
| [[Cornelius Meriläinen]]
| [[Northkeep]] [[WInterKingdom]]
| January 31, 2026
|-
| [[9th Vindheim Coronet|Cadmus Lochagus and Adena Terricsdottir]]
| Archery Champion
| [[Voyszvilk Greycius Vilniszkis]]
| [[Namron]] [[Beltane]]
| April 26, 2026
|-
|}

[[Category:Vindheim]]

9th Vindheim Coronet

2026-04-27T01:57:00Z

Zubeydah: /* Combat */

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| coronettourney = January 10, 2026: [[Vindheim 9th Coronet Tourney]]
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==Reign Overview==

 
===Royal Whims or Declarations===
 

===Staff Members===
* Head of Entourage: [[Sabine Lefevre]]
* Sanguine Quill: [[Kolfinna Egilsdóttir]]
* Sanguine Trumpet: [[Jael Magnasdottir]]
* Sanguine Needle: [[Davinus Sagittarius]]
* Gifts Coordinator: [[Isabella Coppola]]
* Largess Coordinators:
* Social Media Coordinator:
 

==[[Champions of Vindheim|Champions]]==
===Arts===
* A&S Champion: [[ ]]
 

===Combat===
* Prince's Champion: [[Michael na Tuaighe]]
* Princess' Champion: [[Cornelius Meriläinen]]
* Thrown Weapons Champion:
* Cut and Thrust Champion:
* Archery Champion: [[Voyszvilk Greycius Vilniszkis]]
 

===Special Recognitions===
[[Bastion]]: 
 
[[Red Bowl]]:
* [[Clauß Fuchs von Nurenberg]]
* [[Kobayashi no Hotaru]]

==Progress ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Date
! Group & Event
! Attending
|-
|
|
|
|-
|}

 

===The Words of the Coronet===
====January 13, 2026====
Our friends, we are so honored to be addressing you at this exciting moment. The Coronet tournament and our first court as your Prince and Princess were thrilling and memorable. To those who have supported, guided and taught us over the years, you have our gratitude! To those of you who worked so hard to make this event Lady Lyra and her team, your efforts are exemplary, you too have our gratitude! To the Crowns of Ansteorra, King Creppin and Queen Cristyana, we thank you for your presence and guidance. To our predecessors, Viscount Micauley and Viscountess Caterina, from who we have inherited a thriving Principality of many good works, we will forever be indebted. To the Falcon heirs of Calontir, Prince Xerxes and Prince Andromir, who journeyed far to renew the bonds of friendship and foster old alliances, know that we are deeply honored. Likewise our southern kindred who braved the journey to witness the day, you have our thanks. And lastly, to the populace of Vindheim, we have sworn to do our utmost for you and here do swear it again. We mean to make the most of our time serving you. You have our gratitude. Please give us in return your ideas, guidance and support. We hope to make our reign as successful, joyful and memorable as possible, and for that we need YOU. We ask that you please do not hesitate to reach out to us, through our Officers, with any thoughts you have for the betterment of Vindhiem. Our progress will soon be announced, so until we see you again, Thank you all. 

====January 20, 2026====
Greetings to Vindheim and all those that hear these words, 
Winter has arrived in the wind-whipped plains of Vindheim, yet it is forecasted that this is only the beginning. Please stoke your fires to keep your hearth warm, and use care when traveling. While the roads are fine today, the future may hold differently.
Warmer weather will soon be here, and the calls of war are just over the horizon. 
Sable Solider this weekend is currently scheduled to occur, but there will be a final determinization by noon on Thursday. If you are planning to attend, please listen for announcements in regard to potential cancellation. 
Stay warm. Stay Safe. We look forward to seeing you all soon. 
Cadmus and Adena, 
The Holders of the Sanguine Throne 

====January 22, 2026====
Our Friends, Sable Soldier has been canceled due to serious weather concerns. To those who worked so hard to organize and plan this event, thank you. While we had been looking forward to this day of learning and violent fellowship, we absolutely understand the safety concerns and agree with the decision that has been made. May your weekend been safe, warm, and happy, and we will see you at Winter Kingdom. 

===February 3, 2026====
Wishes of warm weather and warm hearts to all, 
This past weekend at Northkeep’s Winterkingdom, We were treated with attention and kindness, well-wishes and warm food. Knowledge was gained, fights were fought, and fellowship was had. None of these could have happened without a team of hard-working people at all levels. 
Site, classes, food, court, a tournament; it all came together to make a magical day. 
Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen. 
Cadmus and Adena 
Sanguine Prince and Princess 

====February 12, 2026====
To the eyes, ears, and hearts of the fair people of Vindheim. 
While We endeavor to see all that is going on in Our Principality, We know that is not possible. 
We know that there are many movers and shakers in Our lands, but there are also those that work behind the scenes, holding offices, working quietly, donating of their time and art, teaching, and so much more. 
Please keep all these people in mind and think of what awards they might not yet hold, but that they should. 
Vindheim Award descriptions are located here: https://ansteorra.org/vindheim/awards/constitutions/ 
Ansteorra Award descriptions are located here: 
https://docs.google.com/.../1dD1HTY89utIZ14TnkaMZ... 
We are reminding all that there are 3 great ways to put in award recommendations for those deeds that you deem worthy. 
AMP (online and preferred) 
Email (sent to both His and Her Sanguine Highness, or TRM if it is for an Ansteorran Award) 
The Hive Mind (a box with written cards that will be at all events). 
Anyone can recommend someone for an award. You don't have to be a holder of that award, only believe that the recipient is worthy. 
While you are welcome to look at the OP to see if the person already has the award, rest assured that we are doing that as well. https://op.ansteorra.org/people 
We look forward to hearing about the deeds that Our populace are doing. 
Cadmus and Adena, 
Sanguine Prince and Princess of Vindheim 

====February 17, 2026====
This past weekend, We traveled to Calontir to attend their historic Coronation of Xerxes and Andromire, the 82nd Crown of Calontir, and the First Rex and Roi. 
We witnessed the elevations of Calontir’s premier members of the Order of the Mark, and We were witness to other elevations, and many more announcements. 
Our pilgrimage to their land left Our hearts full of love, Our stomachs full of food (seriously, so much food), and Our eyes turned towards the future. 
This coming weekend will be Winer Mar Maneuvers in Vatavia, Calontir. This event will be full of fighting and marshal classes. Those who are able to attend will find their cup of blam overflowing. Join Us in attending in preparation for Gulf Wars. 
Gulf Wars is coming. In but a few short weeks (3), We will make Our way to the lands of Gleann Abhann to fight and defend Our lands. We will fight side by side with our friends, and then We will revel with Our enemies at night. 
We are looking forward to seeing all those that can join us, and we are entrusting those that must stay home to keep the fires burning in our absence. 
We hope to see you soon and wish safe travels to all. 

====February 24, 2026====
Last weekend, We traveled to Calontir for Winter War Maneuvers with many of our Vindhomies and Ansteorran friends. 
Drills were drilled, footwork was worked, pick-ups were picked-up, arrows flew, bridges crossed, and so much more. 
Vindheim and Calontir re-affirmed the treaty between these two mighty groups, so Gulf War will see the Sanguine Stallion and the Falcon together again. As they support us at Gulf War, please put Lillies War on your Calendar, so we can return the favor and support Calontir. 
We thank you to all that traveled and participated in the amazing time that was had. 
Many may have heard, but one of Mooneschadows own, [[Tycho Leksten]], was in a fatal accident on his way to site. Tycho had been in the SCA for over 13 years, receiving his AOA in 2013. While almost all of his awards (Ansteorran and Vindheim) revolved around his love of fighting, his kindness towards all is what will always be remembered. His quiet demeanor could have been easy to overlook, but his laugh and smile kept him from falling into the scenery. He was kind and gentle and a hard worker, and our lives are lesser for losing him.
Our game is one that includes much travel, please, travel safely wherever you go. 
(photo attached taken by Robert Gallon) 

====February 24, 2026====
Tonight at 7:30! 
Will this year be your first Gulf War? 
Are you worried about what to bring? What to do? How to get around? What to see? 
Are you nervous about trying to see it all and do even more? 
Cadmus and Adena, Sanguine Prince and Princess invite you to a short discussion of the What's, Where's and How's of Gulf War. 
This is geared towards those that have never been to Gulf War before, or who haven't been in a long time and are having anxious thoughts about what to see and do while there. 
This is schedule for Tuesday, Feb 24th at 7:30 pm. 
While all are welcome to attend, we hope to focus our attention and time on those who have questions and or need help for their first Gulf. 
First Time Gulf War? 
Tuesday, February 24 
Time zone: America/Chicago 
Google Meet joining info 
Video call link: (link no longer valid) 

====March 9, 2026====
For all those going to Gulf Wars, this is a reminder that Vindheim Court will be at the Ansteorra Tent and Gates on Thursday at 4:30. This will be a short, 30 minute court so Ansteorran Royal Court can be held in the same location at 6! 
Also, for everyone who is traveling over the next few weeks, for SCA or personal travel, please be safe and aware of your surroundings. 
You getting to your destination safely is more important than you arriving at a specific time. 
Be aware of your surroundings. Trailer and car thefts are a thing that have happened, so have your trailer lock on, your keys with you, and even park where you can visibly see your vehicle. Take your irreplaceable items in with you for overnights! 
We look forward to seeing any and all who are making the trek to Gulf this year. For those that are unable to attend, please keep the home fires burning and await our return. 
The drums of war are calling.... 

====March 23, 2026====
Busy buzzing of bountiful bees fills the air as we march. Our army stretches far and wide full of many in our ranks. 
Crafting, capable, captivating, creators are the artisans, whose art is forever shared across our world. 
Sturdy, steadfast, strong-willed, skilled are the warriors who fight with honor and truth as their names are etched on your blade. 
Vibrant, valiant, vigilant, venust are the hands that carry, support, and share the weight of many tasks across the lands. 
We all come together - ubiquitous, unique, united. We are the unwavering armies of the protectors of the stallion thrones. 
 
--These words were spoken by our Sanguine Trumpet Jael at the opening of Our Court at Gulf Wars. 
Our words for those who supported us at Gulf Wars, pale in comparison to the deeds that were done upon the field, the hours of time that were given selflessly, or the art that was shared freely. 
Our eyes witnessed the hard labors of ravine and field battles, and the trudging up and down the sides to resurrection point. We saw the deadly accuracy on the thrown weapon and archery fields, targets struck and points earned. Countless hours were worked: at troll, on carts, in bathrooms, with youth, on the field, volunteer point… too many to count – though they will try. 
We know that it takes a Principality to go to Gulf. Your efforts might have been more in the support of your camp, enabling others to fight, work, and learn in their own way. And we know that many stayed home, for many reasons. We hope that all who want to attend Gulf in the future are able to, and that they are able to witness these actions themselves. 
Thank you to all. Gulf Wars could not happen without everyone, and Our time would not have been as amazing without the help of you all. 
Her Highness will be at Elfsea Defender in a few weeks, and We will both be at the Norman Medieval Fair after that (April 10-12). We hope to see you at other events coming up soon as the spring event season starts to ramp up. 

====April 13, 2026====
Vindheim, and those friends here assembled, 
April brings the start of better temperatures, weather (beautiful or blustery, time will tell), and EVENT SEASON! 
April in Vindheim brings Wiesenfeuer's Baronial and Namron's Beltane. Right on the heels is May, which holds Marata's Trade Days. 
There will be friends, there will be fun and there will be recognition for deeds worthy of such. Please remember to look around and see who might need to be recognized. Who is deserving? who is doing the work that need to be done? Who is teaching? Who is creating? Who is exerting prowess and dedication on the fields? Our eyes only see so much, and we ask that your eyes help us to see. 
We hope to see you all at an event soon. 
Prince and Princess, 
Cadmus and Adena. 

====April 16, 2026====
Greetings Kindred! A word from your Prince to the chivalric fighters of the Realm. While the format for the upcoming coronet is not yet ready to be published, the wise would be well served to focus their training on the following styles: Single Sword, Sword and Buckler, two swords, 6' spear, pole weapons, 2 handed axe and two handed sword. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and happy training. 

====April 20, 2026====
Wiesenfeuer Baronial was, as always, an excellent event. We would like to congratulate their Excellencies and the event Stewards and thank them for their work and hospitality. The previous champions all did fine jobs organizing their respective competitions. Congratulations are also in order for all the new champions! We saw so many working vigorously and happily to make the event a success. Further we DEMAND the recipe for the doughnuts be published forthwith. We look forward to seeing all of you at Beltane very soon.
 

===The Words of the Populace===
 

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

===Tokens and Gifts===

 

==Royal Preferences==
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; color:#cb0000;"
! style="background-color:#efefef;" | Preference
! His Serene Highness
! Her Serene Highness
|-
| style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#efefef;" | Allergies:
| None
|
|-
| style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#efefef;" | Food Preferences:
| Any snacks except candies
| Pickled anything, cheeses & meats, low sugar snacks & drinks Dislikes: banana, watermelon, pumpkin, oregano, cumin oaky or smoky drinks, whiskeys or dry wines
|-
| style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#efefef;" | Beverage Preferences:
| Prefers sugar free drinks
| Pepsi Zero, Coke Zero & Dr Pepper Zero. Alcohol: sweet & fruity
|-
| style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#efefef;" | Persona:
|
|
|-
| style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#efefef;" | Colors:
|
| Blue & Yellow
|-
| style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#efefef;" | Interests:
|Near/Middle East History and Scholarship, Martial Activities (all), Target Archery, Period Cooking, Fiber Arts, Casting, Leather Craft & Block Printing, Watching Middle Eastern Dance & Drumming
| iber Arts (all), Norse History, Archery, Youth & Family Activities & Court Dancing
|-
| style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#efefef;" | Other:
|
|
|}

===Total Number of Awards Given===

{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; font-size:18px; background-color:#cb0000;"
! Name
! Number
|-
|Bastion
| 0
|-
|Brazier
| 0
|-
|Company of the Sanguine Warhorse
| 0
|-
|Company of the Sinople Warhorse
| 0
|-
|Company of the Tenne Warhorse
| 0
|-
|Dove
| 0
|-
|Fountain
| 0
|-
|Golden Comb
| 0
|-
|Goutte de Vin
| 0
|-
|Griffin's Heart
| 0
|-
|Hawk's Wing
|
|-
|Key of Keys
|0
|-
|Key
|0
|-
|Pillar
| 0
|-
|Red Bowl
| 0
|-
|River
| 0
|-
|Terick's Hammer
| 0
|-
|Thunderbolt
| 0
|-
|Wellspring
| 0
|-
|}

===Trivia===
* Princes Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis & Andromir Vukovic and Calontir were in attendance at the [[9th Vindheim Coronet Tourney]] and signed a renewal of the compact between Calontir and Vindheim to fight alongside one another at Gulf Wars.
 

==Reign Photos & Media==
<gallery caption="Our Coronet" widths="150px">
image:Adena's Champion - NK WK 2026 by Zubeydah.JPG|Don [[Cornelius Meriläinen]] wins the field for the privilege of being Adena's Champion.
</gallery>

[[Category:Royal Family]]
[[Category:Vindheim]]

9th Vindheim Coronet

2026-04-26T15:49:25Z

Zubeydah: /* Reign Photos & Media */

{{Coronet
| reignnumber = 9th
| coronetportrait = [[File:9th Coronet - Garb in Snow Portrait.jpg|x400px]]
| photodesc =
| coronet = [[Cadmus Lochagus]] and [[Adena Terricsdottir]]
| coronettourney = January 10, 2026: [[Vindheim 9th Coronet Tourney]]
| stepdowndate =
| predecessors = [[8th Vindheim Coronet|Micauley II & Caterina II]]
| heirs =
}}

</div>

==Reign Overview==

 
===Royal Whims or Declarations===
 

===Staff Members===
* Head of Entourage: [[Sabine Lefevre]]
* Sanguine Quill: [[Kolfinna Egilsdóttir]]
* Sanguine Trumpet: [[Jael Magnasdottir]]
* Sanguine Needle: [[Davinus Sagittarius]]
* Gifts Coordinator: [[Isabella Coppola]]
* Largess Coordinators:
* Social Media Coordinator:
 

==[[Champions of Vindheim|Champions]]==
===Arts===
* A&S Champion: [[ ]]
 

===Combat===
* Prince's Champion: [[Michael na Tuaighe]]
* Princess' Champion:
* Thrown Weapons Champion:
* Cut and Thrust Champion:
 

===Special Recognitions===
[[Bastion]]: 
 
[[Red Bowl]]:
* [[Clauß Fuchs von Nurenberg]]
* [[Kobayashi no Hotaru]]

==Progress ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Date
! Group & Event
! Attending
|-
|
|
|
|-
|}

 

===The Words of the Coronet===
====January 13, 2026====
Our friends, we are so honored to be addressing you at this exciting moment. The Coronet tournament and our first court as your Prince and Princess were thrilling and memorable. To those who have supported, guided and taught us over the years, you have our gratitude! To those of you who worked so hard to make this event Lady Lyra and her team, your efforts are exemplary, you too have our gratitude! To the Crowns of Ansteorra, King Creppin and Queen Cristyana, we thank you for your presence and guidance. To our predecessors, Viscount Micauley and Viscountess Caterina, from who we have inherited a thriving Principality of many good works, we will forever be indebted. To the Falcon heirs of Calontir, Prince Xerxes and Prince Andromir, who journeyed far to renew the bonds of friendship and foster old alliances, know that we are deeply honored. Likewise our southern kindred who braved the journey to witness the day, you have our thanks. And lastly, to the populace of Vindheim, we have sworn to do our utmost for you and here do swear it again. We mean to make the most of our time serving you. You have our gratitude. Please give us in return your ideas, guidance and support. We hope to make our reign as successful, joyful and memorable as possible, and for that we need YOU. We ask that you please do not hesitate to reach out to us, through our Officers, with any thoughts you have for the betterment of Vindhiem. Our progress will soon be announced, so until we see you again, Thank you all. 

====January 20, 2026====
Greetings to Vindheim and all those that hear these words, 
Winter has arrived in the wind-whipped plains of Vindheim, yet it is forecasted that this is only the beginning. Please stoke your fires to keep your hearth warm, and use care when traveling. While the roads are fine today, the future may hold differently.
Warmer weather will soon be here, and the calls of war are just over the horizon. 
Sable Solider this weekend is currently scheduled to occur, but there will be a final determinization by noon on Thursday. If you are planning to attend, please listen for announcements in regard to potential cancellation. 
Stay warm. Stay Safe. We look forward to seeing you all soon. 
Cadmus and Adena, 
The Holders of the Sanguine Throne 

====January 22, 2026====
Our Friends, Sable Soldier has been canceled due to serious weather concerns. To those who worked so hard to organize and plan this event, thank you. While we had been looking forward to this day of learning and violent fellowship, we absolutely understand the safety concerns and agree with the decision that has been made. May your weekend been safe, warm, and happy, and we will see you at Winter Kingdom. 

===February 3, 2026====
Wishes of warm weather and warm hearts to all, 
This past weekend at Northkeep’s Winterkingdom, We were treated with attention and kindness, well-wishes and warm food. Knowledge was gained, fights were fought, and fellowship was had. None of these could have happened without a team of hard-working people at all levels. 
Site, classes, food, court, a tournament; it all came together to make a magical day. 
Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen. 
Cadmus and Adena 
Sanguine Prince and Princess 

====February 12, 2026====
To the eyes, ears, and hearts of the fair people of Vindheim. 
While We endeavor to see all that is going on in Our Principality, We know that is not possible. 
We know that there are many movers and shakers in Our lands, but there are also those that work behind the scenes, holding offices, working quietly, donating of their time and art, teaching, and so much more. 
Please keep all these people in mind and think of what awards they might not yet hold, but that they should. 
Vindheim Award descriptions are located here: https://ansteorra.org/vindheim/awards/constitutions/ 
Ansteorra Award descriptions are located here: 
https://docs.google.com/.../1dD1HTY89utIZ14TnkaMZ... 
We are reminding all that there are 3 great ways to put in award recommendations for those deeds that you deem worthy. 
AMP (online and preferred) 
Email (sent to both His and Her Sanguine Highness, or TRM if it is for an Ansteorran Award) 
The Hive Mind (a box with written cards that will be at all events). 
Anyone can recommend someone for an award. You don't have to be a holder of that award, only believe that the recipient is worthy. 
While you are welcome to look at the OP to see if the person already has the award, rest assured that we are doing that as well. https://op.ansteorra.org/people 
We look forward to hearing about the deeds that Our populace are doing. 
Cadmus and Adena, 
Sanguine Prince and Princess of Vindheim 

====February 17, 2026====
This past weekend, We traveled to Calontir to attend their historic Coronation of Xerxes and Andromire, the 82nd Crown of Calontir, and the First Rex and Roi. 
We witnessed the elevations of Calontir’s premier members of the Order of the Mark, and We were witness to other elevations, and many more announcements. 
Our pilgrimage to their land left Our hearts full of love, Our stomachs full of food (seriously, so much food), and Our eyes turned towards the future. 
This coming weekend will be Winer Mar Maneuvers in Vatavia, Calontir. This event will be full of fighting and marshal classes. Those who are able to attend will find their cup of blam overflowing. Join Us in attending in preparation for Gulf Wars. 
Gulf Wars is coming. In but a few short weeks (3), We will make Our way to the lands of Gleann Abhann to fight and defend Our lands. We will fight side by side with our friends, and then We will revel with Our enemies at night. 
We are looking forward to seeing all those that can join us, and we are entrusting those that must stay home to keep the fires burning in our absence. 
We hope to see you soon and wish safe travels to all. 

====February 24, 2026====
Last weekend, We traveled to Calontir for Winter War Maneuvers with many of our Vindhomies and Ansteorran friends. 
Drills were drilled, footwork was worked, pick-ups were picked-up, arrows flew, bridges crossed, and so much more. 
Vindheim and Calontir re-affirmed the treaty between these two mighty groups, so Gulf War will see the Sanguine Stallion and the Falcon together again. As they support us at Gulf War, please put Lillies War on your Calendar, so we can return the favor and support Calontir. 
We thank you to all that traveled and participated in the amazing time that was had. 
Many may have heard, but one of Mooneschadows own, [[Tycho Leksten]], was in a fatal accident on his way to site. Tycho had been in the SCA for over 13 years, receiving his AOA in 2013. While almost all of his awards (Ansteorran and Vindheim) revolved around his love of fighting, his kindness towards all is what will always be remembered. His quiet demeanor could have been easy to overlook, but his laugh and smile kept him from falling into the scenery. He was kind and gentle and a hard worker, and our lives are lesser for losing him.
Our game is one that includes much travel, please, travel safely wherever you go. 
(photo attached taken by Robert Gallon) 

====February 24, 2026====
Tonight at 7:30! 
Will this year be your first Gulf War? 
Are you worried about what to bring? What to do? How to get around? What to see? 
Are you nervous about trying to see it all and do even more? 
Cadmus and Adena, Sanguine Prince and Princess invite you to a short discussion of the What's, Where's and How's of Gulf War. 
This is geared towards those that have never been to Gulf War before, or who haven't been in a long time and are having anxious thoughts about what to see and do while there. 
This is schedule for Tuesday, Feb 24th at 7:30 pm. 
While all are welcome to attend, we hope to focus our attention and time on those who have questions and or need help for their first Gulf. 
First Time Gulf War? 
Tuesday, February 24 
Time zone: America/Chicago 
Google Meet joining info 
Video call link: (link no longer valid) 

====March 9, 2026====
For all those going to Gulf Wars, this is a reminder that Vindheim Court will be at the Ansteorra Tent and Gates on Thursday at 4:30. This will be a short, 30 minute court so Ansteorran Royal Court can be held in the same location at 6! 
Also, for everyone who is traveling over the next few weeks, for SCA or personal travel, please be safe and aware of your surroundings. 
You getting to your destination safely is more important than you arriving at a specific time. 
Be aware of your surroundings. Trailer and car thefts are a thing that have happened, so have your trailer lock on, your keys with you, and even park where you can visibly see your vehicle. Take your irreplaceable items in with you for overnights! 
We look forward to seeing any and all who are making the trek to Gulf this year. For those that are unable to attend, please keep the home fires burning and await our return. 
The drums of war are calling.... 

====March 23, 2026====
Busy buzzing of bountiful bees fills the air as we march. Our army stretches far and wide full of many in our ranks. 
Crafting, capable, captivating, creators are the artisans, whose art is forever shared across our world. 
Sturdy, steadfast, strong-willed, skilled are the warriors who fight with honor and truth as their names are etched on your blade. 
Vibrant, valiant, vigilant, venust are the hands that carry, support, and share the weight of many tasks across the lands. 
We all come together - ubiquitous, unique, united. We are the unwavering armies of the protectors of the stallion thrones. 
 
--These words were spoken by our Sanguine Trumpet Jael at the opening of Our Court at Gulf Wars. 
Our words for those who supported us at Gulf Wars, pale in comparison to the deeds that were done upon the field, the hours of time that were given selflessly, or the art that was shared freely. 
Our eyes witnessed the hard labors of ravine and field battles, and the trudging up and down the sides to resurrection point. We saw the deadly accuracy on the thrown weapon and archery fields, targets struck and points earned. Countless hours were worked: at troll, on carts, in bathrooms, with youth, on the field, volunteer point… too many to count – though they will try. 
We know that it takes a Principality to go to Gulf. Your efforts might have been more in the support of your camp, enabling others to fight, work, and learn in their own way. And we know that many stayed home, for many reasons. We hope that all who want to attend Gulf in the future are able to, and that they are able to witness these actions themselves. 
Thank you to all. Gulf Wars could not happen without everyone, and Our time would not have been as amazing without the help of you all. 
Her Highness will be at Elfsea Defender in a few weeks, and We will both be at the Norman Medieval Fair after that (April 10-12). We hope to see you at other events coming up soon as the spring event season starts to ramp up. 

====April 13, 2026====
Vindheim, and those friends here assembled, 
April brings the start of better temperatures, weather (beautiful or blustery, time will tell), and EVENT SEASON! 
April in Vindheim brings Wiesenfeuer's Baronial and Namron's Beltane. Right on the heels is May, which holds Marata's Trade Days. 
There will be friends, there will be fun and there will be recognition for deeds worthy of such. Please remember to look around and see who might need to be recognized. Who is deserving? who is doing the work that need to be done? Who is teaching? Who is creating? Who is exerting prowess and dedication on the fields? Our eyes only see so much, and we ask that your eyes help us to see. 
We hope to see you all at an event soon. 
Prince and Princess, 
Cadmus and Adena. 

====April 16, 2026====
Greetings Kindred! A word from your Prince to the chivalric fighters of the Realm. While the format for the upcoming coronet is not yet ready to be published, the wise would be well served to focus their training on the following styles: Single Sword, Sword and Buckler, two swords, 6' spear, pole weapons, 2 handed axe and two handed sword. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and happy training. 

====April 20, 2026====
Wiesenfeuer Baronial was, as always, an excellent event. We would like to congratulate their Excellencies and the event Stewards and thank them for their work and hospitality. The previous champions all did fine jobs organizing their respective competitions. Congratulations are also in order for all the new champions! We saw so many working vigorously and happily to make the event a success. Further we DEMAND the recipe for the doughnuts be published forthwith. We look forward to seeing all of you at Beltane very soon.
 

===The Words of the Populace===
 

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

===Tokens and Gifts===

 

==Royal Preferences==
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; color:#cb0000;"
! style="background-color:#efefef;" | Preference
! His Serene Highness
! Her Serene Highness
|-
| style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#efefef;" | Allergies:
| None
|
|-
| style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#efefef;" | Food Preferences:
| Any snacks except candies
| Pickled anything, cheeses & meats, low sugar snacks & drinks Dislikes: banana, watermelon, pumpkin, oregano, cumin oaky or smoky drinks, whiskeys or dry wines
|-
| style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#efefef;" | Beverage Preferences:
| Prefers sugar free drinks
| Pepsi Zero, Coke Zero & Dr Pepper Zero. Alcohol: sweet & fruity
|-
| style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#efefef;" | Persona:
|
|
|-
| style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#efefef;" | Colors:
|
| Blue & Yellow
|-
| style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#efefef;" | Interests:
|Near/Middle East History and Scholarship, Martial Activities (all), Target Archery, Period Cooking, Fiber Arts, Casting, Leather Craft & Block Printing, Watching Middle Eastern Dance & Drumming
| iber Arts (all), Norse History, Archery, Youth & Family Activities & Court Dancing
|-
| style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#efefef;" | Other:
|
|
|}

===Total Number of Awards Given===

{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; font-size:18px; background-color:#cb0000;"
! Name
! Number
|-
|Bastion
| 0
|-
|Brazier
| 0
|-
|Company of the Sanguine Warhorse
| 0
|-
|Company of the Sinople Warhorse
| 0
|-
|Company of the Tenne Warhorse
| 0
|-
|Dove
| 0
|-
|Fountain
| 0
|-
|Golden Comb
| 0
|-
|Goutte de Vin
| 0
|-
|Griffin's Heart
| 0
|-
|Hawk's Wing
|
|-
|Key of Keys
|0
|-
|Key
|0
|-
|Pillar
| 0
|-
|Red Bowl
| 0
|-
|River
| 0
|-
|Terick's Hammer
| 0
|-
|Thunderbolt
| 0
|-
|Wellspring
| 0
|-
|}

===Trivia===
* Princes Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis & Andromir Vukovic and Calontir were in attendance at the [[9th Vindheim Coronet Tourney]] and signed a renewal of the compact between Calontir and Vindheim to fight alongside one another at Gulf Wars.
 

==Reign Photos & Media==
<gallery caption="Our Coronet" widths="150px">
image:Adena's Champion - NK WK 2026 by Zubeydah.JPG|Don [[Cornelius Meriläinen]] wins the field for the privilege of being Adena's Champion.
</gallery>

[[Category:Royal Family]]
[[Category:Vindheim]]

File:Adena's Champion - NK WK 2026 by Zubeydah.JPG

2026-04-26T15:47:39Z

Zubeydah:

Zubeydah Al-Badawiyyah

2026-04-24T01:03:24Z

Zubeydah: /* 2025 - Present */

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Northkeep]]
[[Category:Zubeydah]]
[[Category:Class Handouts]]
[[Category:Galleries]]
[[Category:Barons and Baronesses]]
[[Category:Mooneschadowe]]
[[Category:PPI]]
[[Category:MAFIA]]
[[Category:Northern Region]]
[[Category:Middle Eastern Personas]]
[[Category:Pride]]
[[Category:Peers]]
[[Category:Pelicans]]

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|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]
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|devicecaption = Azure, an ewer bendwise within an orle argent. Achievement by [[Alisandre Oliphant]]}}

== Her Excellency, Zubeydah Hanim, Bastion of Vindheim==
[[File:Zubeydah Baroness Scroll.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Original Court Barony Scroll by [[Annais Elanor de Montomerie‎‎]] presented at Saturday's High Court at Ansteorra 40th Year, by [[81st Crown|Vladislav & Margaret]]]]
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, 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|left|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]]
* 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.
** 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
* 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.
 

===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 Rus Necklace.png|A Double-Stranded Necklace in the Rus Style
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: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 von Harlo]], [[Kormakr Mikjallson]], [[Cadmus Lochagus]], [[Isaac Bane]], & [[Fyn Alreksson]].
 

=== Associations: ===
* Married to [[Abe Von Gybrich]] 
* Consort to [[Fyn Alreksson]] in the [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]]
* Auntie to [[Caitilín inghean Tadgáin]]
* Member, M.A.F.I.A. (Mooneschadowe and Friends In Absentia)
* 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.)
* Member of the Waterbearer's Guild of Ansteorra, prior to Guild dissolution
* Member of the Ansteorran Scribal Guild
* Member, [[Valkyries]]
* Associated with [[House Halfiras]] (Closed Household)
* Associated with Clan McKillinKay, The Outlands, via her brother, [http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=10096 Nathaniel McPhereson].
* One of the two "Dark Overlord Chicks of the Universe" of the [http://www.armourarchive.org/ Armour Archive] 
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Beatrix Funteyn]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Osanna van der Linden]]
* Art student to [[Beatrix Alfray]] - (Beatrix is her Laurel Advocate)
 

===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 others NOT offer to escort her in his place unless they have already been specifically invited to do so. 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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There shall exist in the Principality of Vindheim an award which shall be given by the Vindheim Coronet(s) in recognition of those members of the populace who have greatly served the Principality in Recruitment and/or Retention. 

==Overview==
 

==Precedence==
 

==History==
Created by Micauley and Caterina, 10 January AS LX, CE 2026. 
 

==Insignia:==
 

==[https://op.ansteorra.org/awards/id/560 Award Recipients]==

==Gallery of Scrolls & Insignia==
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[[Category:Awards]]
[[Non-Armigerous]] - [[AoA Level]] - [[Grant Level]] - [[Peerage]]

Griffin's Heart of Vindheim

2026-04-21T04:21:09Z

Zubeydah: Griffin's Heart of Vindheim

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There shall exist in the Principality of Vindheim an award which shall be given by the Vindheim Coronet(s) in recognition of those members of the populace who have greatly served the Principality in Recruitment and/or Retention. 

==Overview==
 

==Precedence==
 

==History==
Created by Micauley and Caterina, 10 January AS LX, CE 2026. 
 

==Insignia:==
 

==[https://op.ansteorra.org/awards/id/560 Award Recipients]==

==Gallery of Scrolls & Insignia==
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[[Category:Awards]]
[[Non-Armigerous]] - [[AoA Level]] - [[Grant Level]] - [[Peerage]]

File:Premiere Griffons Heart - Scroll by Zubeydah - Callig by Wolf.JPG

2026-04-21T04:20:14Z

Zubeydah:

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2026-04-21T04:06:38Z

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Charles the Grey of Mooneschadowe

2026-04-21T04:04:03Z

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

{{Populace
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| location = [[Mooneschadowe]]
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==Centurion Charles the Grey of Mooneschadowe, Bastion of Vindheim==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): 
Pronouns: He/Him 
 

====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
[[File:Charles the Grey - Badge.jpg|150px|thumb|right|top|Badge]]
The following badge associated with this name was registered in September of 2021 (via Ansteorra): (Fieldless) A hammerbeam truss sable. 
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Current Herald, [[Mooneschadowe]]
** Seneschal, [[Mooneschadowe]]
** Minister of Arts and Sciences, [[Mooneschadowe]] and [[Adlersruhe]]
** Seneschal, [[Mooneschadowe]]
** A&S Minister, [[Mooneschadowe]]
** Knight Marshal, [[Mooneschadowe]]
** Rapier Marshal, [[Mooneschadowe]]
** Hospitaler, [[Mooneschadowe]]
** Exchequer, [[Mooneschadowe]]
** Interim Exchequer, [[Chemin Noir]]

* Regional Offices Held
** Interim Central Regional Exchequer
** Northern Regional Hospitaler
** Northern Regional Seneschal

* Principality Offices Held
** Current Vindheim Exchequer

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Domesday for EoY 2014, 2015, 2016; Deputy of the Kingdom Exchequer
 

[[File:Stigandr Houlegate - Scroll 1 - Bastion.jpeg|200px|thumb|right|Bastion scroll by [[Stigandr Houlegate]]]]

===Persona History:===
Milanese, 1450
 

[[File:Charles the Grey of Mooneschadowe - KOA - Maryann.png|200px|thumb|left|Kingdom of Animals portrait by Mariana Von Kul]]
[[Category:Kingdom of Animals]]

===Interests:===
* Chivalric Combat in both Armored and Rapier
* Watching his wife, [[Elsa von Schammach|Elsa]] weave
* Armoring
* Shield making
* Helping with Feast / kitchen
* Hanging out with new members / mentoring
* Painting Pavilions / Convincing others to buy more pavilions
* Organizing group projects
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
 

====Prior Groups:====
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
====[[Mikjall Stoti]]====
Charles was instrumental in getting the Principality started. Through his time as Regional Seneschal, he personally attended most pollings and helped coordinate the needed paperwork.
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Prior Captain of the [[Liondragon Guard]]
* 3rd Place, submission tournament, Gothic War, 2002
* Former Kingdom Representative, SCA Grand Council
* Groups Liaison, [[Ansteorra 40th Year]].
* Reached the finals of the [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]], fighting for his lady, [[Elsa von Snackenburg]]
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Named Premier of the Order of the [[Bastion]] of Vindheim at [[Namron]] Beltane, May 2022.
* [[Flint and Steel]] of Wiesenfeuer
* Named Premier of the [[Griffin's Heart of Vindheim]]
 

===Affiliations:===
* Squired to Syr [[Owen ap Aeddan]]
* Married to [[Elsa von Schammach|Elsa]]
* Brother of [[Jason of Mooneschadowe]]
* [[Turpin Tyme]] is his Man-at-Arms
* Member, [[Liondragon Guard]]
 

===Mundane Information:===
Mundanely, Charles has a degree from OSU in Architectural Engineering and works as a Professional Engineer.
 

====Special Needs:====
 

====In Case of Court:====
Has unorthodox feelings about awards. Before putting him in for one, please consult his closest friends.
 

[[Category:Bastion of Vindheim]]
[[Category:Centurions]]
[[Category:ICOC]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:People of Mooneschadowe]]
[[Category:People of Vindheim]]
[[Category:Squires]]
[[Category:Wiki Editors]]

Charles the Grey of Mooneschadowe

2026-04-21T04:02:08Z

Zubeydah: /* Offices: */

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==Centurion Charles the Grey of Mooneschadowe, Bastion of Vindheim==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): 
Pronouns: He/Him 
 

====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
[[File:Charles the Grey - Badge.jpg|150px|thumb|right|top|Badge]]
The following badge associated with this name was registered in September of 2021 (via Ansteorra): (Fieldless) A hammerbeam truss sable. 
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Current Herald, [[Mooneschadowe]]
** Seneschal, [[Mooneschadowe]]
** Minister of Arts and Sciences, [[Mooneschadowe]] and [[Adlersruhe]]
** Seneschal, [[Mooneschadowe]]
** A&S Minister, [[Mooneschadowe]]
** Knight Marshal, [[Mooneschadowe]]
** Rapier Marshal, [[Mooneschadowe]]
** Hospitaler, [[Mooneschadowe]]
** Exchequer, [[Mooneschadowe]]
** Interim Exchequer, [[Chemin Noir]]

* Regional Offices Held
** Interim Central Regional Exchequer
** Northern Regional Hospitaler
** Northern Regional Seneschal

* Principality Offices Held
** Current Vindheim Exchequer

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Domesday for EoY 2014, 2015, 2016; Deputy of the Kingdom Exchequer
 

[[File:Stigandr Houlegate - Scroll 1 - Bastion.jpeg|200px|thumb|right|Bastion scroll by [[Stigandr Houlegate]]]]

===Persona History:===
Milanese, 1450
 

[[File:Charles the Grey of Mooneschadowe - KOA - Maryann.png|200px|thumb|left|Kingdom of Animals portrait by Mariana Von Kul]]
[[Category:Kingdom of Animals]]

===Interests:===
* Chivalric Combat in both Armored and Rapier
* Watching his wife, [[Elsa von Schammach|Elsa]] weave
* Armoring
* Shield making
* Helping with Feast / kitchen
* Hanging out with new members / mentoring
* Painting Pavilions / Convincing others to buy more pavilions
* Organizing group projects
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
 

====Prior Groups:====
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
====[[Mikjall Stoti]]====
Charles was instrumental in getting the Principality started. Through his time as Regional Seneschal, he personally attended most pollings and helped coordinate the needed paperwork.
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Prior Captain of the [[Liondragon Guard]]
* 3rd Place, submission tournament, Gothic War, 2002
* Former Kingdom Representative, SCA Grand Council
* Groups Liaison, [[Ansteorra 40th Year]].
* Reached the finals of the [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]], fighting for his lady, [[Elsa von Snackenburg]]
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Named Premier of the Order of the [[Bastion]] of Vindheim at [[Namron]] Beltane, May 2022.
* [[Flint and Steel]] of Wiesenfeuer
 

===Affiliations:===
* Squired to Syr [[Owen ap Aeddan]]
* Married to [[Elsa von Schammach|Elsa]]
* Brother of [[Jason of Mooneschadowe]]
* [[Turpin Tyme]] is his Man-at-Arms
* Member, [[Liondragon Guard]]
 

===Mundane Information:===
Mundanely, Charles has a degree from OSU in Architectural Engineering and works as a Professional Engineer.
 

====Special Needs:====
 

====In Case of Court:====
Has unorthodox feelings about awards. Before putting him in for one, please consult his closest friends.
 

[[Category:Bastion of Vindheim]]
[[Category:Centurions]]
[[Category:ICOC]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:People of Mooneschadowe]]
[[Category:People of Vindheim]]
[[Category:Squires]]
[[Category:Wiki Editors]]

8th Vindheim Coronet

2026-04-21T04:01:15Z

Zubeydah: /* January 10, 2026 */

{{Coronet
| reignnumber = 8th
| coronetportrait = [[File:8th Vindheim Coronet.JPG|x400px]]
| photodesc = Photo by [[Zubeydah]]
| coronet = [[Micauley Morison]] II and [[Caterina Giovanni]] II
| coronettourney = June 28, 2025: [[Vindheim 8th Coronet Tourney]]
| stepdowndate =
| predecessors = [[7th Vindheim Coronet|Uriangqadai Cinoajin]]
| heirs = [[9th Vindheim Coronet|Cadmus Lochagus and Adena Terricsdottir]]
}}

</div>

==Reign Overview==

 
===Royal Whims or Declarations===
 

===Staff Members===
* Steward to His Highness: [[Anastasiia Dmitrieva Sokolova]]
* Steward to Her Highness: [[Villana Palazolo]]
* Signet: [[Ian the Green]]
* Herald: [[Áshildr inn Hárfagri]]
* Sanguine Needle: [[Åsa in Blinda]]
* Gifts Coordinator: [[Zubeydah]]
* Largess Coordinators: [[Seren Oddrskona]] & [[Isabella Coppola]]
* Social Media Coordinator: [[Ivan Antonius di Castronovo]]
 

==[[Champions of Vindheim|Champions]]==
===Arts===
* A&S Champion: [[Vitalis d'Mare]]
 

===Combat===
* Prince's Champion: [[Caitlín inghean Taidhgin]]
* Princess' Champion: [[Jacques de Saint Amour]]
* Thrown Weapons Champion: [[Jonathan of York]]
* Cut and Thrust Champion: Han Ganbattar
 

===Special Recognitions===
[[Bastion]]: [[Owen ap Aeddan]] 
 

==Progress ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Date
! Group & Event
! Attending
|-
|July 12
| Kingdom Collegium
| Princess Caterina
|-
|July 19
| Summer Round Table
| Princess Caterina
|-

|July 25 - August 10
| Pennsic War
| Prince Micauley
|-
|August 29 - Sept 1
| Bonwicke War of Legends
|Princess Caterina
|-
|September 13
|Kingdom Arts & Sciences
|Princess Caterina
|-
|September 19
|Raven's Fort - Defender of the Fort
|Princess Caterina
|-
|September 27
| Rosenfeld Champions
|Princess Caterina
|-
|October 3
|Namron Protectorate
| Coronet
|-
|October 11
|Coronation
|Coronet
|-
|October 17
|Mooneschadowe Triumphe XVI
|Coronet
|-
|October 24
|Eldern Hills Samhain
|Coronet
|-
|October 31
|Skorragardr's Axeman
|Coronet
|-
|November 8
|Queen's Champion
| Princess Caterina
|-
|November 8
|Calontir Crown Tournament
| Prince Macauley
|-
|November 20 - 23
| War of the Rams (BAM)
| Coronet
|-
|December 06
|Wiesenfeuer Yule
| Coronet
|-
|December 13
|Winter Crown Tournament
| Coronet
|-
|January 10
|Vindheim Winter Coronet
| Coronet
|-
|}

 

===The Words of the Coronet===
====January 10, 2026====
Yesterday was an absolutely amazing day! We got to recognize so many awesome people! 
 
We also created two new awards. One is a second level service award to the Golden Comb, the Terick’s Hammer. That award was originally created during my tenure as Baroness of Namron with Orlando Giovanni and in conjunction with the then Baron and Baroness of Wiesenfeuer Keiron and Branislava. It was created as a cross baronial second level youth service award. We were approached by the current Baron and Baroness of Wiesenfeuer Isaac and Eadwyn about the possibility of making it a Vindheim award this reign and in consultation with Yarl Owen Ap Aeddan, his wife Genevria and the Baroness and Baronessa of Namron Isabella and Emma O'Ruairc we decided to make that happen. This award was established originally to keep alive the memory of Terick, Owen and Genevria’s son who passed away in a fire. We were honored to be able to make the premiere at the principality level, Patrick Isaacsson. He it’s an exemplary youth in our principality and so deserving of this honor. 
 
We also created an award to recognize those who have been a driving force behind recruitment and retention in our great principality for many many years. That award is the Order of the Griffins Heart and our premiere was [[Charles the Grey of Mooneschadowe]]. 
 
Our other big award given was our Bastion. The Bastion is such a special award. We can only choose one. But that choice was narrowed down pretty quickly and we decided it could be no other than Yarl Owen. He is a driving force in Vindheim. He is someone who had been here since the beginning. He is the heart and soul of this principality. He is so very deserving of this award. 
 
Following court, there was the tournament. Everyone fought with honor and chivalry and in the end, Cadmus and Adena emerged victorious! I’m so excited for them and so excited to see them reign and all the wonderful things that they will do! 
 
Thank you to the event steward Lady Lyra who did an amazing job! We appreciate all your hard work! 
 
Thank you to the Knotty Squirrel for the awesome tavern! 
 
Thank you to everyone who helped us during this reign! We appreciate each and every one of you! 
 
Viscountessa Caterina 
 

===The Words of the Populace===
 

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

===Tokens and Gifts===

 

==Royal Preferences==
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! Her Serene Highness
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* Dislikes: Onions; Red, Green, or Yellow Peppers; broccoli; spicy foods; mustard; dill pickles
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===Total Number of Awards Given===

{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; font-size:18px; background-color:#cb0000;"
! Name
! Number
|-
|Bastion
| 1
|-
|Brazier
| 3
|-
|Company of the Sanguine Warhorse
| 6
|-
|Company of the Sinople Warhorse
| 8
|-
|Company of the Tenne Warhorse
| 9
|-
|Dove
| 0
|-
|Fountain
| 2
|-
|Golden Comb
| 0
|-
|Goutte de Vin
| 20
|-
|Griffin's Heart
| 1
|-
|Hawk's Wing
| 1
|-
|Key of Keys
| 17
|-
|Key
| 16
|-
|Pillar
| 10
|-
|Red Bowl
| 2
|-
|River
| 0
|-
|Terick's Hammer
| 1
|-
|Thunderbolt
| 11
|-
|Wellspring
| 2
|-
|}

===Trivia===
 

==Reign Photos & Media==
<gallery caption="Our Coronet" widths="150px">
image:Victory for 8th Coronet - Micauley and Cat - Photo by Zubeydah.JPG|HUZZAH!
</gallery>

[[Category:Royal Family]]
[[Category:Vindheim]]

9th Vindheim Coronet

2026-04-21T03:58:46Z

Zubeydah: /* =Februaury 17, 2026 */

{{Coronet
| reignnumber = 9th
| coronetportrait = [[File:9th Coronet - Garb in Snow Portrait.jpg|x400px]]
| photodesc =
| coronet = [[Cadmus Lochagus]] and [[Adena Terricsdottir]]
| coronettourney = January 10, 2026: [[Vindheim 9th Coronet Tourney]]
| stepdowndate =
| predecessors = [[8th Vindheim Coronet|Micauley II & Caterina II]]
| heirs =
}}

</div>

==Reign Overview==

 
===Royal Whims or Declarations===
 

===Staff Members===
* Head of Entourage: [[Sabine Lefevre]]
* Sanguine Quill: [[Kolfinna Egilsdóttir]]
* Sanguine Trumpet: [[Jael Magnasdottir]]
* Sanguine Needle: [[Davinus Sagittarius]]
* Gifts Coordinator: [[Isabella Coppola]]
* Largess Coordinators:
* Social Media Coordinator:
 

==[[Champions of Vindheim|Champions]]==
===Arts===
* A&S Champion: [[ ]]
 

===Combat===
* Prince's Champion: [[Michael na Tuaighe]]
* Princess' Champion:
* Thrown Weapons Champion:
* Cut and Thrust Champion:
 

===Special Recognitions===
[[Bastion]]: 
 
[[Red Bowl]]:
* [[Clauß Fuchs von Nurenberg]]
* [[Kobayashi no Hotaru]]

==Progress ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Date
! Group & Event
! Attending
|-
|
|
|
|-
|}

 

===The Words of the Coronet===
====January 13, 2026====
Our friends, we are so honored to be addressing you at this exciting moment. The Coronet tournament and our first court as your Prince and Princess were thrilling and memorable. To those who have supported, guided and taught us over the years, you have our gratitude! To those of you who worked so hard to make this event Lady Lyra and her team, your efforts are exemplary, you too have our gratitude! To the Crowns of Ansteorra, King Creppin and Queen Cristyana, we thank you for your presence and guidance. To our predecessors, Viscount Micauley and Viscountess Caterina, from who we have inherited a thriving Principality of many good works, we will forever be indebted. To the Falcon heirs of Calontir, Prince Xerxes and Prince Andromir, who journeyed far to renew the bonds of friendship and foster old alliances, know that we are deeply honored. Likewise our southern kindred who braved the journey to witness the day, you have our thanks. And lastly, to the populace of Vindheim, we have sworn to do our utmost for you and here do swear it again. We mean to make the most of our time serving you. You have our gratitude. Please give us in return your ideas, guidance and support. We hope to make our reign as successful, joyful and memorable as possible, and for that we need YOU. We ask that you please do not hesitate to reach out to us, through our Officers, with any thoughts you have for the betterment of Vindhiem. Our progress will soon be announced, so until we see you again, Thank you all. 

====January 20, 2026====
Greetings to Vindheim and all those that hear these words, 
Winter has arrived in the wind-whipped plains of Vindheim, yet it is forecasted that this is only the beginning. Please stoke your fires to keep your hearth warm, and use care when traveling. While the roads are fine today, the future may hold differently.
Warmer weather will soon be here, and the calls of war are just over the horizon. 
Sable Solider this weekend is currently scheduled to occur, but there will be a final determinization by noon on Thursday. If you are planning to attend, please listen for announcements in regard to potential cancellation. 
Stay warm. Stay Safe. We look forward to seeing you all soon. 
Cadmus and Adena, 
The Holders of the Sanguine Throne 

====January 22, 2026====
Our Friends, Sable Soldier has been canceled due to serious weather concerns. To those who worked so hard to organize and plan this event, thank you. While we had been looking forward to this day of learning and violent fellowship, we absolutely understand the safety concerns and agree with the decision that has been made. May your weekend been safe, warm, and happy, and we will see you at Winter Kingdom. 

===February 3, 2026====
Wishes of warm weather and warm hearts to all, 
This past weekend at Northkeep’s Winterkingdom, We were treated with attention and kindness, well-wishes and warm food. Knowledge was gained, fights were fought, and fellowship was had. None of these could have happened without a team of hard-working people at all levels. 
Site, classes, food, court, a tournament; it all came together to make a magical day. 
Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen. 
Cadmus and Adena 
Sanguine Prince and Princess 

====February 12, 2026====
To the eyes, ears, and hearts of the fair people of Vindheim. 
While We endeavor to see all that is going on in Our Principality, We know that is not possible. 
We know that there are many movers and shakers in Our lands, but there are also those that work behind the scenes, holding offices, working quietly, donating of their time and art, teaching, and so much more. 
Please keep all these people in mind and think of what awards they might not yet hold, but that they should. 
Vindheim Award descriptions are located here: https://ansteorra.org/vindheim/awards/constitutions/ 
Ansteorra Award descriptions are located here: 
https://docs.google.com/.../1dD1HTY89utIZ14TnkaMZ... 
We are reminding all that there are 3 great ways to put in award recommendations for those deeds that you deem worthy. 
AMP (online and preferred) 
Email (sent to both His and Her Sanguine Highness, or TRM if it is for an Ansteorran Award) 
The Hive Mind (a box with written cards that will be at all events). 
Anyone can recommend someone for an award. You don't have to be a holder of that award, only believe that the recipient is worthy. 
While you are welcome to look at the OP to see if the person already has the award, rest assured that we are doing that as well. https://op.ansteorra.org/people 
We look forward to hearing about the deeds that Our populace are doing. 
Cadmus and Adena, 
Sanguine Prince and Princess of Vindheim 

====February 17, 2026====
This past weekend, We traveled to Calontir to attend their historic Coronation of Xerxes and Andromire, the 82nd Crown of Calontir, and the First Rex and Roi. 
We witnessed the elevations of Calontir’s premier members of the Order of the Mark, and We were witness to other elevations, and many more announcements. 
Our pilgrimage to their land left Our hearts full of love, Our stomachs full of food (seriously, so much food), and Our eyes turned towards the future. 
This coming weekend will be Winer Mar Maneuvers in Vatavia, Calontir. This event will be full of fighting and marshal classes. Those who are able to attend will find their cup of blam overflowing. Join Us in attending in preparation for Gulf Wars. 
Gulf Wars is coming. In but a few short weeks (3), We will make Our way to the lands of Gleann Abhann to fight and defend Our lands. We will fight side by side with our friends, and then We will revel with Our enemies at night. 
We are looking forward to seeing all those that can join us, and we are entrusting those that must stay home to keep the fires burning in our absence. 
We hope to see you soon and wish safe travels to all. 

====February 24, 2026====
Last weekend, We traveled to Calontir for Winter War Maneuvers with many of our Vindhomies and Ansteorran friends. 
Drills were drilled, footwork was worked, pick-ups were picked-up, arrows flew, bridges crossed, and so much more. 
Vindheim and Calontir re-affirmed the treaty between these two mighty groups, so Gulf War will see the Sanguine Stallion and the Falcon together again. As they support us at Gulf War, please put Lillies War on your Calendar, so we can return the favor and support Calontir. 
We thank you to all that traveled and participated in the amazing time that was had. 
Many may have heard, but one of Mooneschadows own, [[Tycho Leksten]], was in a fatal accident on his way to site. Tycho had been in the SCA for over 13 years, receiving his AOA in 2013. While almost all of his awards (Ansteorran and Vindheim) revolved around his love of fighting, his kindness towards all is what will always be remembered. His quiet demeanor could have been easy to overlook, but his laugh and smile kept him from falling into the scenery. He was kind and gentle and a hard worker, and our lives are lesser for losing him.
Our game is one that includes much travel, please, travel safely wherever you go. 
(photo attached taken by Robert Gallon) 

====February 24, 2026====
Tonight at 7:30! 
Will this year be your first Gulf War? 
Are you worried about what to bring? What to do? How to get around? What to see? 
Are you nervous about trying to see it all and do even more? 
Cadmus and Adena, Sanguine Prince and Princess invite you to a short discussion of the What's, Where's and How's of Gulf War. 
This is geared towards those that have never been to Gulf War before, or who haven't been in a long time and are having anxious thoughts about what to see and do while there. 
This is schedule for Tuesday, Feb 24th at 7:30 pm. 
While all are welcome to attend, we hope to focus our attention and time on those who have questions and or need help for their first Gulf. 
First Time Gulf War? 
Tuesday, February 24 
Time zone: America/Chicago 
Google Meet joining info 
Video call link: (link no longer valid) 

====March 9, 2026====
For all those going to Gulf Wars, this is a reminder that Vindheim Court will be at the Ansteorra Tent and Gates on Thursday at 4:30. This will be a short, 30 minute court so Ansteorran Royal Court can be held in the same location at 6! 
Also, for everyone who is traveling over the next few weeks, for SCA or personal travel, please be safe and aware of your surroundings. 
You getting to your destination safely is more important than you arriving at a specific time. 
Be aware of your surroundings. Trailer and car thefts are a thing that have happened, so have your trailer lock on, your keys with you, and even park where you can visibly see your vehicle. Take your irreplaceable items in with you for overnights! 
We look forward to seeing any and all who are making the trek to Gulf this year. For those that are unable to attend, please keep the home fires burning and await our return. 
The drums of war are calling.... 

====March 23, 2026====
Busy buzzing of bountiful bees fills the air as we march. Our army stretches far and wide full of many in our ranks. 
Crafting, capable, captivating, creators are the artisans, whose art is forever shared across our world. 
Sturdy, steadfast, strong-willed, skilled are the warriors who fight with honor and truth as their names are etched on your blade. 
Vibrant, valiant, vigilant, venust are the hands that carry, support, and share the weight of many tasks across the lands. 
We all come together - ubiquitous, unique, united. We are the unwavering armies of the protectors of the stallion thrones. 
 
--These words were spoken by our Sanguine Trumpet Jael at the opening of Our Court at Gulf Wars. 
Our words for those who supported us at Gulf Wars, pale in comparison to the deeds that were done upon the field, the hours of time that were given selflessly, or the art that was shared freely. 
Our eyes witnessed the hard labors of ravine and field battles, and the trudging up and down the sides to resurrection point. We saw the deadly accuracy on the thrown weapon and archery fields, targets struck and points earned. Countless hours were worked: at troll, on carts, in bathrooms, with youth, on the field, volunteer point… too many to count – though they will try. 
We know that it takes a Principality to go to Gulf. Your efforts might have been more in the support of your camp, enabling others to fight, work, and learn in their own way. And we know that many stayed home, for many reasons. We hope that all who want to attend Gulf in the future are able to, and that they are able to witness these actions themselves. 
Thank you to all. Gulf Wars could not happen without everyone, and Our time would not have been as amazing without the help of you all. 
Her Highness will be at Elfsea Defender in a few weeks, and We will both be at the Norman Medieval Fair after that (April 10-12). We hope to see you at other events coming up soon as the spring event season starts to ramp up. 

====April 13, 2026====
Vindheim, and those friends here assembled, 
April brings the start of better temperatures, weather (beautiful or blustery, time will tell), and EVENT SEASON! 
April in Vindheim brings Wiesenfeuer's Baronial and Namron's Beltane. Right on the heels is May, which holds Marata's Trade Days. 
There will be friends, there will be fun and there will be recognition for deeds worthy of such. Please remember to look around and see who might need to be recognized. Who is deserving? who is doing the work that need to be done? Who is teaching? Who is creating? Who is exerting prowess and dedication on the fields? Our eyes only see so much, and we ask that your eyes help us to see. 
We hope to see you all at an event soon. 
Prince and Princess, 
Cadmus and Adena. 

====April 16, 2026====
Greetings Kindred! A word from your Prince to the chivalric fighters of the Realm. While the format for the upcoming coronet is not yet ready to be published, the wise would be well served to focus their training on the following styles: Single Sword, Sword and Buckler, two swords, 6' spear, pole weapons, 2 handed axe and two handed sword. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and happy training. 

====April 20, 2026====
Wiesenfeuer Baronial was, as always, an excellent event. We would like to congratulate their Excellencies and the event Stewards and thank them for their work and hospitality. The previous champions all did fine jobs organizing their respective competitions. Congratulations are also in order for all the new champions! We saw so many working vigorously and happily to make the event a success. Further we DEMAND the recipe for the doughnuts be published forthwith. We look forward to seeing all of you at Beltane very soon.
 

===The Words of the Populace===
 

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

===Tokens and Gifts===

 

==Royal Preferences==
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; color:#cb0000;"
! style="background-color:#efefef;" | Preference
! His Serene Highness
! Her Serene Highness
|-
| style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#efefef;" | Allergies:
| None
|
|-
| style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#efefef;" | Food Preferences:
| Any snacks except candies
| Pickled anything, cheeses & meats, low sugar snacks & drinks Dislikes: banana, watermelon, pumpkin, oregano, cumin oaky or smoky drinks, whiskeys or dry wines
|-
| style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#efefef;" | Beverage Preferences:
| Prefers sugar free drinks
| Pepsi Zero, Coke Zero & Dr Pepper Zero. Alcohol: sweet & fruity
|-
| style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#efefef;" | Persona:
|
|
|-
| style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#efefef;" | Colors:
|
| Blue & Yellow
|-
| style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#efefef;" | Interests:
|Near/Middle East History and Scholarship, Martial Activities (all), Target Archery, Period Cooking, Fiber Arts, Casting, Leather Craft & Block Printing, Watching Middle Eastern Dance & Drumming
| iber Arts (all), Norse History, Archery, Youth & Family Activities & Court Dancing
|-
| style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#efefef;" | Other:
|
|
|}

===Total Number of Awards Given===

{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; font-size:18px; background-color:#cb0000;"
! Name
! Number
|-
|Bastion
| 0
|-
|Brazier
| 0
|-
|Company of the Sanguine Warhorse
| 0
|-
|Company of the Sinople Warhorse
| 0
|-
|Company of the Tenne Warhorse
| 0
|-
|Dove
| 0
|-
|Fountain
| 0
|-
|Golden Comb
| 0
|-
|Goutte de Vin
| 0
|-
|Griffin's Heart
| 0
|-
|Hawk's Wing
|
|-
|Key of Keys
|0
|-
|Key
|0
|-
|Pillar
| 0
|-
|Red Bowl
| 0
|-
|River
| 0
|-
|Terick's Hammer
| 0
|-
|Thunderbolt
| 0
|-
|Wellspring
| 0
|-
|}

===Trivia===
* Princes Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis & Andromir Vukovic and Calontir were in attendance at the [[9th Vindheim Coronet Tourney]] and signed a renewal of the compact between Calontir and Vindheim to fight alongside one another at Gulf Wars.
 

==Reign Photos & Media==
<gallery caption="Our Coronet" widths="150px">
</gallery>

[[Category:Royal Family]]
[[Category:Vindheim]]

9th Vindheim Coronet

2026-04-21T03:58:33Z

Zubeydah: /* The Words of the Coronet */

{{Coronet
| reignnumber = 9th
| coronetportrait = [[File:9th Coronet - Garb in Snow Portrait.jpg|x400px]]
| photodesc =
| coronet = [[Cadmus Lochagus]] and [[Adena Terricsdottir]]
| coronettourney = January 10, 2026: [[Vindheim 9th Coronet Tourney]]
| stepdowndate =
| predecessors = [[8th Vindheim Coronet|Micauley II & Caterina II]]
| heirs =
}}

</div>

==Reign Overview==

 
===Royal Whims or Declarations===
 

===Staff Members===
* Head of Entourage: [[Sabine Lefevre]]
* Sanguine Quill: [[Kolfinna Egilsdóttir]]
* Sanguine Trumpet: [[Jael Magnasdottir]]
* Sanguine Needle: [[Davinus Sagittarius]]
* Gifts Coordinator: [[Isabella Coppola]]
* Largess Coordinators:
* Social Media Coordinator:
 

==[[Champions of Vindheim|Champions]]==
===Arts===
* A&S Champion: [[ ]]
 

===Combat===
* Prince's Champion: [[Michael na Tuaighe]]
* Princess' Champion:
* Thrown Weapons Champion:
* Cut and Thrust Champion:
 

===Special Recognitions===
[[Bastion]]: 
 
[[Red Bowl]]:
* [[Clauß Fuchs von Nurenberg]]
* [[Kobayashi no Hotaru]]

==Progress ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Date
! Group & Event
! Attending
|-
|
|
|
|-
|}

 

===The Words of the Coronet===
====January 13, 2026====
Our friends, we are so honored to be addressing you at this exciting moment. The Coronet tournament and our first court as your Prince and Princess were thrilling and memorable. To those who have supported, guided and taught us over the years, you have our gratitude! To those of you who worked so hard to make this event Lady Lyra and her team, your efforts are exemplary, you too have our gratitude! To the Crowns of Ansteorra, King Creppin and Queen Cristyana, we thank you for your presence and guidance. To our predecessors, Viscount Micauley and Viscountess Caterina, from who we have inherited a thriving Principality of many good works, we will forever be indebted. To the Falcon heirs of Calontir, Prince Xerxes and Prince Andromir, who journeyed far to renew the bonds of friendship and foster old alliances, know that we are deeply honored. Likewise our southern kindred who braved the journey to witness the day, you have our thanks. And lastly, to the populace of Vindheim, we have sworn to do our utmost for you and here do swear it again. We mean to make the most of our time serving you. You have our gratitude. Please give us in return your ideas, guidance and support. We hope to make our reign as successful, joyful and memorable as possible, and for that we need YOU. We ask that you please do not hesitate to reach out to us, through our Officers, with any thoughts you have for the betterment of Vindhiem. Our progress will soon be announced, so until we see you again, Thank you all. 

====January 20, 2026====
Greetings to Vindheim and all those that hear these words, 
Winter has arrived in the wind-whipped plains of Vindheim, yet it is forecasted that this is only the beginning. Please stoke your fires to keep your hearth warm, and use care when traveling. While the roads are fine today, the future may hold differently.
Warmer weather will soon be here, and the calls of war are just over the horizon. 
Sable Solider this weekend is currently scheduled to occur, but there will be a final determinization by noon on Thursday. If you are planning to attend, please listen for announcements in regard to potential cancellation. 
Stay warm. Stay Safe. We look forward to seeing you all soon. 
Cadmus and Adena, 
The Holders of the Sanguine Throne 

====January 22, 2026====
Our Friends, Sable Soldier has been canceled due to serious weather concerns. To those who worked so hard to organize and plan this event, thank you. While we had been looking forward to this day of learning and violent fellowship, we absolutely understand the safety concerns and agree with the decision that has been made. May your weekend been safe, warm, and happy, and we will see you at Winter Kingdom. 

===February 3, 2026====
Wishes of warm weather and warm hearts to all, 
This past weekend at Northkeep’s Winterkingdom, We were treated with attention and kindness, well-wishes and warm food. Knowledge was gained, fights were fought, and fellowship was had. None of these could have happened without a team of hard-working people at all levels. 
Site, classes, food, court, a tournament; it all came together to make a magical day. 
Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen. 
Cadmus and Adena 
Sanguine Prince and Princess 

====February 12, 2026====
To the eyes, ears, and hearts of the fair people of Vindheim. 
While We endeavor to see all that is going on in Our Principality, We know that is not possible. 
We know that there are many movers and shakers in Our lands, but there are also those that work behind the scenes, holding offices, working quietly, donating of their time and art, teaching, and so much more. 
Please keep all these people in mind and think of what awards they might not yet hold, but that they should. 
Vindheim Award descriptions are located here: https://ansteorra.org/vindheim/awards/constitutions/ 
Ansteorra Award descriptions are located here: 
https://docs.google.com/.../1dD1HTY89utIZ14TnkaMZ... 
We are reminding all that there are 3 great ways to put in award recommendations for those deeds that you deem worthy. 
AMP (online and preferred) 
Email (sent to both His and Her Sanguine Highness, or TRM if it is for an Ansteorran Award) 
The Hive Mind (a box with written cards that will be at all events). 
Anyone can recommend someone for an award. You don't have to be a holder of that award, only believe that the recipient is worthy. 
While you are welcome to look at the OP to see if the person already has the award, rest assured that we are doing that as well. https://op.ansteorra.org/people 
We look forward to hearing about the deeds that Our populace are doing. 
Cadmus and Adena, 
Sanguine Prince and Princess of Vindheim 

====Februaury 17, 2026===
This past weekend, We traveled to Calontir to attend their historic Coronation of Xerxes and Andromire, the 82nd Crown of Calontir, and the First Rex and Roi. 
We witnessed the elevations of Calontir’s premier members of the Order of the Mark, and We were witness to other elevations, and many more announcements. 
Our pilgrimage to their land left Our hearts full of love, Our stomachs full of food (seriously, so much food), and Our eyes turned towards the future. 
This coming weekend will be Winer Mar Maneuvers in Vatavia, Calontir. This event will be full of fighting and marshal classes. Those who are able to attend will find their cup of blam overflowing. Join Us in attending in preparation for Gulf Wars. 
Gulf Wars is coming. In but a few short weeks (3), We will make Our way to the lands of Gleann Abhann to fight and defend Our lands. We will fight side by side with our friends, and then We will revel with Our enemies at night. 
We are looking forward to seeing all those that can join us, and we are entrusting those that must stay home to keep the fires burning in our absence. 
We hope to see you soon and wish safe travels to all. 

====February 24, 2026====
Last weekend, We traveled to Calontir for Winter War Maneuvers with many of our Vindhomies and Ansteorran friends. 
Drills were drilled, footwork was worked, pick-ups were picked-up, arrows flew, bridges crossed, and so much more. 
Vindheim and Calontir re-affirmed the treaty between these two mighty groups, so Gulf War will see the Sanguine Stallion and the Falcon together again. As they support us at Gulf War, please put Lillies War on your Calendar, so we can return the favor and support Calontir. 
We thank you to all that traveled and participated in the amazing time that was had. 
Many may have heard, but one of Mooneschadows own, [[Tycho Leksten]], was in a fatal accident on his way to site. Tycho had been in the SCA for over 13 years, receiving his AOA in 2013. While almost all of his awards (Ansteorran and Vindheim) revolved around his love of fighting, his kindness towards all is what will always be remembered. His quiet demeanor could have been easy to overlook, but his laugh and smile kept him from falling into the scenery. He was kind and gentle and a hard worker, and our lives are lesser for losing him.
Our game is one that includes much travel, please, travel safely wherever you go. 
(photo attached taken by Robert Gallon) 

====February 24, 2026====
Tonight at 7:30! 
Will this year be your first Gulf War? 
Are you worried about what to bring? What to do? How to get around? What to see? 
Are you nervous about trying to see it all and do even more? 
Cadmus and Adena, Sanguine Prince and Princess invite you to a short discussion of the What's, Where's and How's of Gulf War. 
This is geared towards those that have never been to Gulf War before, or who haven't been in a long time and are having anxious thoughts about what to see and do while there. 
This is schedule for Tuesday, Feb 24th at 7:30 pm. 
While all are welcome to attend, we hope to focus our attention and time on those who have questions and or need help for their first Gulf. 
First Time Gulf War? 
Tuesday, February 24 
Time zone: America/Chicago 
Google Meet joining info 
Video call link: (link no longer valid) 

====March 9, 2026====
For all those going to Gulf Wars, this is a reminder that Vindheim Court will be at the Ansteorra Tent and Gates on Thursday at 4:30. This will be a short, 30 minute court so Ansteorran Royal Court can be held in the same location at 6! 
Also, for everyone who is traveling over the next few weeks, for SCA or personal travel, please be safe and aware of your surroundings. 
You getting to your destination safely is more important than you arriving at a specific time. 
Be aware of your surroundings. Trailer and car thefts are a thing that have happened, so have your trailer lock on, your keys with you, and even park where you can visibly see your vehicle. Take your irreplaceable items in with you for overnights! 
We look forward to seeing any and all who are making the trek to Gulf this year. For those that are unable to attend, please keep the home fires burning and await our return. 
The drums of war are calling.... 

====March 23, 2026====
Busy buzzing of bountiful bees fills the air as we march. Our army stretches far and wide full of many in our ranks. 
Crafting, capable, captivating, creators are the artisans, whose art is forever shared across our world. 
Sturdy, steadfast, strong-willed, skilled are the warriors who fight with honor and truth as their names are etched on your blade. 
Vibrant, valiant, vigilant, venust are the hands that carry, support, and share the weight of many tasks across the lands. 
We all come together - ubiquitous, unique, united. We are the unwavering armies of the protectors of the stallion thrones. 
 
--These words were spoken by our Sanguine Trumpet Jael at the opening of Our Court at Gulf Wars. 
Our words for those who supported us at Gulf Wars, pale in comparison to the deeds that were done upon the field, the hours of time that were given selflessly, or the art that was shared freely. 
Our eyes witnessed the hard labors of ravine and field battles, and the trudging up and down the sides to resurrection point. We saw the deadly accuracy on the thrown weapon and archery fields, targets struck and points earned. Countless hours were worked: at troll, on carts, in bathrooms, with youth, on the field, volunteer point… too many to count – though they will try. 
We know that it takes a Principality to go to Gulf. Your efforts might have been more in the support of your camp, enabling others to fight, work, and learn in their own way. And we know that many stayed home, for many reasons. We hope that all who want to attend Gulf in the future are able to, and that they are able to witness these actions themselves. 
Thank you to all. Gulf Wars could not happen without everyone, and Our time would not have been as amazing without the help of you all. 
Her Highness will be at Elfsea Defender in a few weeks, and We will both be at the Norman Medieval Fair after that (April 10-12). We hope to see you at other events coming up soon as the spring event season starts to ramp up. 

====April 13, 2026====
Vindheim, and those friends here assembled, 
April brings the start of better temperatures, weather (beautiful or blustery, time will tell), and EVENT SEASON! 
April in Vindheim brings Wiesenfeuer's Baronial and Namron's Beltane. Right on the heels is May, which holds Marata's Trade Days. 
There will be friends, there will be fun and there will be recognition for deeds worthy of such. Please remember to look around and see who might need to be recognized. Who is deserving? who is doing the work that need to be done? Who is teaching? Who is creating? Who is exerting prowess and dedication on the fields? Our eyes only see so much, and we ask that your eyes help us to see. 
We hope to see you all at an event soon. 
Prince and Princess, 
Cadmus and Adena. 

====April 16, 2026====
Greetings Kindred! A word from your Prince to the chivalric fighters of the Realm. While the format for the upcoming coronet is not yet ready to be published, the wise would be well served to focus their training on the following styles: Single Sword, Sword and Buckler, two swords, 6' spear, pole weapons, 2 handed axe and two handed sword. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and happy training. 

====April 20, 2026====
Wiesenfeuer Baronial was, as always, an excellent event. We would like to congratulate their Excellencies and the event Stewards and thank them for their work and hospitality. The previous champions all did fine jobs organizing their respective competitions. Congratulations are also in order for all the new champions! We saw so many working vigorously and happily to make the event a success. Further we DEMAND the recipe for the doughnuts be published forthwith. We look forward to seeing all of you at Beltane very soon.
 

===The Words of the Populace===
 

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

===Tokens and Gifts===

 

==Royal Preferences==
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; color:#cb0000;"
! style="background-color:#efefef;" | Preference
! His Serene Highness
! Her Serene Highness
|-
| style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#efefef;" | Allergies:
| None
|
|-
| style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#efefef;" | Food Preferences:
| Any snacks except candies
| Pickled anything, cheeses & meats, low sugar snacks & drinks Dislikes: banana, watermelon, pumpkin, oregano, cumin oaky or smoky drinks, whiskeys or dry wines
|-
| style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#efefef;" | Beverage Preferences:
| Prefers sugar free drinks
| Pepsi Zero, Coke Zero & Dr Pepper Zero. Alcohol: sweet & fruity
|-
| style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#efefef;" | Persona:
|
|
|-
| style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#efefef;" | Colors:
|
| Blue & Yellow
|-
| style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#efefef;" | Interests:
|Near/Middle East History and Scholarship, Martial Activities (all), Target Archery, Period Cooking, Fiber Arts, Casting, Leather Craft & Block Printing, Watching Middle Eastern Dance & Drumming
| iber Arts (all), Norse History, Archery, Youth & Family Activities & Court Dancing
|-
| style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#efefef;" | Other:
|
|
|}

===Total Number of Awards Given===

{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; font-size:18px; background-color:#cb0000;"
! Name
! Number
|-
|Bastion
| 0
|-
|Brazier
| 0
|-
|Company of the Sanguine Warhorse
| 0
|-
|Company of the Sinople Warhorse
| 0
|-
|Company of the Tenne Warhorse
| 0
|-
|Dove
| 0
|-
|Fountain
| 0
|-
|Golden Comb
| 0
|-
|Goutte de Vin
| 0
|-
|Griffin's Heart
| 0
|-
|Hawk's Wing
|
|-
|Key of Keys
|0
|-
|Key
|0
|-
|Pillar
| 0
|-
|Red Bowl
| 0
|-
|River
| 0
|-
|Terick's Hammer
| 0
|-
|Thunderbolt
| 0
|-
|Wellspring
| 0
|-
|}

===Trivia===
* Princes Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis & Andromir Vukovic and Calontir were in attendance at the [[9th Vindheim Coronet Tourney]] and signed a renewal of the compact between Calontir and Vindheim to fight alongside one another at Gulf Wars.
 

==Reign Photos & Media==
<gallery caption="Our Coronet" widths="150px">
</gallery>

[[Category:Royal Family]]
[[Category:Vindheim]]

Red Tape

2026-04-20T03:03:42Z

Zubeydah: Redirected page to Round Table

#Redirect [[Round Table]]

The Marks of Ansteorra

2026-04-19T02:03:34Z

Zubeydah:

==1-20==

{| class="wikitable"
! Portrait
! OM# !! Title !! Name !! Elevated By !! Date & Location Given !! Elevating Kingdom !! Current Kingdom !! Esperanza To: !! Prior Esperanza !! Esperanza !! Home Group !! OP !! Notes

|- valign="top"
|[[File:Order of the Mark Badge.jpeg|150px|thumb|left|]]
| 1 ||Count ||[[Romanius Vindheimus Vesperanius]] || [[90th Crown | Jason Drysdale IV and Marguerita de Mantua IV]] || June 7, 2025 - Ansteorra Summer Crown || Ansteorra || Ansteorra || N/A || ||
|| Shire of [[Brad Leah]] || [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/4022 OP]|| Premier

|- valign="top"
|[[File:Colleen OKelly - Mark Portrait by Robert J Gallon.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Portrait by Sigmund Úlfsson]]
| 1 ||Mistress ||[[Colleen O'Kelly]] || [[90th Crown | Jason Drysdale IV and Marguerita de Mantua IV]] || June 7, 2025 - Ansteorra Summer Crown || Ansteorra || Ansteorra || N/A || || [[Margherita de Mantua]] || Canton of [[Glaslyn]] || [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1139 OP] || Premier

|- valign="top"
|[[File:Maestro Vincenti Da Murano - Mark Portrait by Margherita.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Portrait by [[Margherita de Mantua]]]]
| 1 ||Sir ||[[Vincenti da Murano]] || [[90th Crown | Jason Drysdale IV and Marguerita de Mantua IV]] || June 7, 2025 - Ansteorra Summer Crown || Ansteorra || Ansteorra || N/A || ||
|| Barony of [[Namron]] || [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10506 OP] || Premier

|- valign="top"
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| 4 || Mistress ||[[Kajira Camber]] || [[90th Crown | Jason Drysdale IV and Marguerita de Mantua IV]] || June 14, 2025 - Wiesenfeuer Baronial || Ansteorra || Ansteorra || N/A || ||
|| Barony of [[Wiesenfeuer ]] || [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10506 OP] ||

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| 5 ||Sir ||[[Kyrus Logisson]] || [[90th Crown | Jason Drysdale IV and Marguerita de Mantua IV]] || June 14, 2025 - Wiesenfeuer Baronial || Ansteorra || Ansteorra || N/A || ||
|| Barony of [[Wiesenfeuer ]] || [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10506 OP] ||

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| 6 ||Lærimoðir ||[[Cera ingen Fháeláin]] || [[90th Crown | Jason Drysdale IV and Marguerita de Mantua IV]] || June 28, 2025 - Summer Coronet Tourney || Ansteorra || Ansteorra || N/A || ||
|| Barony of [[Wiesenfeuer ]] || [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/11159 OP] ||

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| 7 || ||[[Leofwine of Sumersaetum]] || [[90th Crown | Jason Drysdale IV and Marguerita de Mantua IV]] || September 20, 2025 - Defender of the Fort || Ansteorra || Ansteorra || N/A || ||
|| || [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2986 OP] ||

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| 8 || ||[[Nikolai Vladislav]] || [[90th Crown | Jason Drysdale IV and Marguerita de Mantua IV]] || September 20, 2025 - Defender of the Fort || Ansteorra || Ansteorra || N/A || ||
|| || [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10192 OP] ||

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| 9 || ||[[Padraic of Kilkenny]] || [[90th Crown | Jason Drysdale IV and Marguerita de Mantua IV]] || September 20, 2025 - Defender of the Fort || Ansteorra || Ansteorra || N/A || ||
|| || [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3698 OP] ||

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| 10 || Viscountess ||[[Caterina Giovanni]] || [[90th Crown | Jason Drysdale IV and Marguerita de Mantua IV]] || October 04, 2025 - Namron Protectorate || Ansteorra || Ansteorra || N/A || ||
|| || [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10383 OP] ||

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| 11 ||Maighstir ||[[Donnchadh Beag mac Griogair]] || [[90th Crown | Jason Drysdale IV and Marguerita de Mantua IV]] || October 04, 2025 - Namron Protectorate || Ansteorra || Ansteorra || N/A || ||
|| || [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/1479 OP] ||

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| 12 ||Master ||[[Aki Seulf]] || [[91st Crown|Creppin l'Ostriche III and Cristyana Lambrecht II]] || February 14, 2026, Laurel's Prize Tourney || Ansteorra || Ansteorra || || ||
|| || [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/11664 OP] ||

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| 13 ||Mistress||[[Kaitlyn McKenna]] || [[91st Crown|Creppin l'Ostriche III and Cristyana Lambrecht II]] || February 14, 2026, Laurel's Prize Tourney || Ansteorra || Ansteorra || || ||
|| || [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2712 OP] ||

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| 14 ||Duchess ||[[Margherita de Mantua]] || [[91st Crown|Creppin l'Ostriche III and Cristyana Lambrecht II]] || April 4, 2026, Elfsea Defender || Ansteorra || Ansteorra || || ||
|| || [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10543 OP] ||

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| 15 ||Master||[[Isaac Bane]] || [[91st Crown|Creppin l'Ostriche III and Cristyana Lambrecht II]] || April 4, 2026, Elfsea Defender || Ansteorra || Ansteorra || || ||
|| || [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2363 OP] ||

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| 16 ||Master ||[[Ryan Savage]] || [[91st Crown|Creppin l'Ostriche III and Cristyana Lambrecht II]] || April 4, 2026, Elfsea Defender || Ansteorra || Ansteorra || || ||
|| || [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/11430 OP] ||

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| 17 || ||[[Michelle Fraser]] || [[91st Crown|Creppin l'Ostriche III and Cristyana Lambrecht II]] || April 11, 2026, Step Down/Coronation || Ansteorra || Ansteorra || || ||
|| || [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/3442 OP] ||

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| 18 ||Mistress ||[[Brenna MacDonald]] || [[91st Crown|Creppin l'Ostriche III and Cristyana Lambrecht II]] || April 11, 2026, Step Down/Coronation || Ansteorra || Ansteorra || || ||
|| || [http://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/756 OP] ||

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Zubeydah Al-Badawiyyah

2026-04-17T20:54:26Z

Zubeydah: /* Trivia */

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{{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, Bastion of Vindheim==
[[File:Zubeydah Baroness Scroll.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Original Court Barony Scroll by [[Annais Elanor de Montomerie‎‎]] presented at Saturday's High Court at Ansteorra 40th Year, by [[81st Crown|Vladislav & Margaret]]]]
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, 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]].

====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|left|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]]
* 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.
** 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
* 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.
 

===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 Rus Necklace.png|A Double-Stranded Necklace in the Rus Style
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: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 von Harlo]], [[Kormakr Mikjallson]], [[Cadmus Lochagus]], [[Isaac Bane]], & [[Fyn Alreksson]].
 

=== Associations: ===
* Married to [[Abe Von Gybrich]] 
* Consort to [[Fyn Alreksson]] in the [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]]
* Auntie to [[Caitilín inghean Tadgáin]]
* Member, M.A.F.I.A. (Mooneschadowe and Friends In Absentia)
* 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.)
* Member of the Waterbearer's Guild of Ansteorra, prior to Guild dissolution
* Member of the Ansteorran Scribal Guild
* Member, [[Valkyries]]
* Associated with [[House Halfiras]] (Closed Household)
* Associated with Clan McKillinKay, The Outlands, via her brother, [http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=10096 Nathaniel McPhereson].
* One of the two "Dark Overlord Chicks of the Universe" of the [http://www.armourarchive.org/ Armour Archive] 
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Beatrix Funteyn]]
* Advocate in the Pelican Circle for [[Osanna van der Linden]]
* Art student to [[Beatrix Alfray]] - (Beatrix is her Laurel Advocate)
 

===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 others NOT offer to escort her in his place unless they have already been specifically invited to do so. 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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[[Category:Illumination]]
[[Category:Event Photographers]]
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[[Category:Iris of Merit]]
[[Category:Jewelrymaking]]
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[[Category:Mooneschadowe]]
[[Category:People of Vindheim]]
[[Category:Peers]]
[[Category:Peers & Nobles in Northkeep]]
[[Category:Pelicans]]
[[Category:Silk Banner Painting]]
[[Category:Textile Stamping]]
[[Category:Valkyrie]]
[[Category:Wiki Editors]]

Kormakr Mikjallson

2026-04-17T20:53:36Z

Zubeydah: /* Zubeydah Al-Badawiyyah */

{{Populace
|photo = [[File:Kormakr Mikjallson - Portrait by Zubeydah.png|x400px]]
| 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]]

Isaac Bane

2026-04-17T20:49:37Z

Zubeydah: /* Populace Provided Information: */

{{Populace
|photo = [[File:Isaac Bane Portrait.jpeg|x400px]]
| photocaption =
| location = [[Wiesenfeuer ]]
| regname= [http://oanda.sca.org/oanda_name.cgi?p=Isaac%20Bane Isaac Bane]
| status = Active
| joindate = 1996
| OP = [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/2363 Isaac Bane]
| device = [[File:Isaac Bane Device.png|x400px]]
| devicecaption = Azure, an open book and in chief three pens argent.
}}

==His Excellency, Master Isaac Bane, OL, Bastion of Vindheim, Candidate-Elect to the Order of the Mark==
Previously Known As: 
Nickname(s): 
Pronouns: 
 

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

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Prior: [[Wiesenfeuer]] Archery Marshal
** Prior: [[Wiesenfeuer]] Chronicler
** Prior: [[Wiesenfeuer]] Deputy Archery Marshal
** Prior: [[Wiesenfeuer]] Thrown Weapons Marshal
** Current: Landed Baron of Wiesenfeuer

* Regional Offices Held
** Prior: Northern Regional Arts & Sciences Minister

* Kingdom Offices Held
** Prior: ER Deputy Star Signet
** Prior: Authorized Target Archery Marshal at Large
 

===Persona History:===
Approximately year 1000, England. 
 

===Interests:===
* Calligraphy and Illumination
* Period Tools and Materials for Calligraphy and Illumination
* Researching Period Calligraphy and Illumination techniques
* Bookbinding
* Leatherworking
* Inkle/Card Weaving
* Embroidery
* Metal Casting
* Metal Cutwork
* Basic Woodworking
 

====Class Handouts And Instructional Materials:====
[http://wiesenfeuer.ansteorra.org/ASclassbeginnerscribalbooks.html Book Recommendations for the Beginner Scribe] 
[http://wiesenfeuer.ansteorra.org/links/artsandsciences/makingirongallinkbyisaacbane.pdf Making Iron Gall Ink] 
[http://wiesenfeuer.ansteorra.org/links/artsandsciences/useofquillpensbyisaacbane.pdf Quill Pens] 
[http://wiesenfeuer.ansteorra.org/links/artsandsciences/prickingandrulingbyisaacbane.pdf Pricking and Ruling] 
 

====Gallery:====
<gallery caption="Examples of Work" widths="200px">
Image:Isaac Bane - Beowulf.jpg | Beowulf Project
Image:Isaac Bane - Cameron Knighting Scroll.JPG | Knighting Scroll for William Cameron de Blakstan
Image:Isaac Bane - Queens Letters of Intent.jpg | a pair of Letters of Intent for Queen's Champion
Image:Isaac Bane - Tericks Hammer.jpg | Terrick's Hammer
Image:Isaac Bane - Wiesenfeuer Artisan 2013.jpg | Wiesenfeuer Artisan Champion Scroll, 2013
Image:Isaac Bane - Wiesenfeuer Artisan 2018.JPG | Wiesenfeuer Artisan Champion Scroll, 2018
Image:Isaac Bane - Orlando Giovani Vigil Book.JPG | Vigil book for Maestro [[Orlando Giovanni de Gilead]]
Image:Isaac Bane - Vidgis Vigil Book.JPG | Vigil book for [[Vigdis Grafeldr]]
Image:Isaac Bane - Owen Book of Chivalry.jpg | [[Owen ap Aeddan]]'s Book of Chivalry / Owen's Quest
Image:Isaac Bane - Sewing Frame Setup.JPG | Setup of Sewing Frame for book-binding.
</gallery>

===Timeline of Activity:===
Inactive between late 2005 to Late 2010. 
 

====Prior Groups:====
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
====[[Angelina Francesca de Nardi]]====
Master Isaac Bane is one of the most talented people I know. He artwork speaks for itself and always leaves me in awe. He is one of three people who truly inspire me in the Scribal Arts and is an incredibly patient teacher. Whether through weekly meetings or messages he constantly encourages others to do their best and come to him with questions. Issac has personally been guiding me through the process of making an original scroll and refuses to let me give up on myself. 
====[[Zubeydah]]====
(Words spoken at the occasion of his elevation to the Order of the Mark) 
Thank you, Your Majesties, for the privilege of speaking for this remarkable gentleman. Isaac stands here as a candidate for the Order of the Mark, but I pledge to you, that he would be equally as true and proper a candidate for the Order to which I belong. Isaac serves at every level of Ansteorra, from the Cantons of his Barony, to the Principality, to the Kingdom level. His service helps the newcomer as much if not more so than those of exalted rank. He does not limit his work to one focus: Many areas of our Society reap that benefit, from the Marshallate, where he is a driving force in Archery and Thrown Weapons, organizing practices and encouraging those nervously taking the field for the first time, to the Arts, where he mentors virtually and in person, supporting artisans of every skill level in a dizzying array of mediums. He leads – as a compassionate Baron in Fief, and in Principality offices held long past normal tenure. He creates, gifting original scribal works that number in the hundreds, so that our Populace can feel seen, acknowledged and valued. Isaac has contributed a truly astonishing amount t of his time, skills, and resources to Ansteorra and the Dream. Your Majesties and assembled populace, I cannot simply say, “This man is my Peer” – only that if I work harder, I might someday be his.
 

====Trivia:====
Isaac was featured in the interview series, [https://youtu.be/_Z0v38qc5NU From a Kingdom of Heroes Comes...] 
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Titled Artisan for Barony of [[Wiesenfeuer]] (x2)
* Title Artisan for Barony of [[Namron]]
* Premier Artisan for Incipient Canton of Rivers Run
* A People’s Choice Artisan in the Shire of the Wastelands
* Designed Award Charters for the Kingdom of Ansterorra
* Designed Award Charters for the Barony of [[Wiesenfeuer]]
* Second Archery Champion of Vindheim
* William Blackfox Awards:
** AS 37 – Best Layout and Design: Nominated,
** Best Special Issue: Arts and Sciences Issue -Winner (tie)
** AS 38 – Best Art: Cover Art Winner (Color Cover)
** AS 39 – Best Art: Cover Art: Nominated
** AS 49 - Best Art: Cover Nominated
** AS 50 - Best Art: Cover Nominated
** AS 51 - Best Art: Cover Nominated
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Flint & Steel ([[Wiesenfeuer]])
* Flame d’Orleans ([[Wiesenfeuer]])
* Torsade ([[Namron]])
* Argent Fleur ([[Namron]])
 

===Affiliations:===
* Married to [[Eadwyn seo Gathyrde]], better known as Ginger.
* Children: Patrick, & Brendan
* Member, [[House Wolfstar]]
* Former apprentice of Master [[Aethelstan Aethelmearson]]
* Member of [[FireStorm Ink]] (Illumination Guild of Namron & Wiesenfeuer)
* Apprentices:
** [[Lillias MacGuffin]]
 

===Mundane Information:===
Personal Blog: [http://scribblescribalotherthings.blogspot.com http://scribblescribalotherthings.blogspot.com]
 

====Special Needs:====
 

====In Case of Court:====
 
[[Category:Arc D'Or]]
[[Category:Bastion of Vindheim]]
[[Category:Galleries]]
[[Category:House Wolfstar]]
[[Category:Laurels]]
[[Category:Landed Nobility]]
[[Category:Peers]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:PPI]]
[[Category:Wiesenfeuer]]

Fyn Alreksson

2026-04-17T20:49:01Z

Zubeydah: /* Notable Contributions or Accomplishments: */

{{Populace
|photo = [[File:No photo available.png|x400px]]
| photocaption =
| location = [[Namron]]
| regname= [https://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Fyn%20Alreksson Fynn Alreksson]
| status = Active
| joindate =
| OP = [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10351 Fyn Alreksson]
| device = [[File:Device Graphic Needed.png|x400px]]
| devicecaption = Vert ermined Or, a dog rampant maintaining a sword argent.
}}

==Ridder Fyn Alreksson, CSS, KSCA==
Previously Known As: James Bunnysson 
Nickname(s): 
Pronouns: 
 

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

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Armored/Chivalric Marshal, Barony of [[Namron]]

* Regional Offices Held
**

* Kingdom Offices Held
**
 

===Persona History:===
Late period Norse. 
 

===Interests:===
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
 

====Prior Groups:====
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
====[[Zubeydah]]====
(Words spoken at the occasion of his elevation to the Order of the Chivalry) 
Thank you, Your Majesties, for the privilege of speaking for this good man. The Society has been around for over 50 years, and we are well into our Second and Third generations of participating families. As a Pelican, I see the invisible and oftentimes overlooked contributions of these youth who have grown into adulthood in our organization. Growing from the youth participant who filled glasses at feast and ran to help carry a lady’s basket, to the adult, who volunteers for fire watch, gate, or marshaling the field. Fyn was just such a youth, raised in a household that knows the backbone of our Society is Service. It is what he has done all the years of his participation – the quiet completion of tasks that simply must get done for our events to happen. But more important than the labor of his hands is the labor of his heart. Fyn grew up with exemplars of courage and chivalry and following their example, he has held space for others, making sure all around him feel welcome and safe in our modern middle ages. No longer just the lad who serves feast or fetches and carries – though, WAIT!! He still does all those things – He is a man grown, with integrity and kindness and resolve, and the Order of Chivalry will be made better by his presence. For these reasons, Your Majesties, he is my Peer.

 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Reached the Semi-Finals of [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]], fighting for [[Zubeydah]]
* Mere moments after being elevated to the Chivalry, spoke for [[Koia Karasova]] during her Elevation to the Laurel.
 

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

===Affiliations:===
 

===Mundane Information:===
 

====Special Needs:====
 

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

[[Category:Centurions]]
[[Category:Namron]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:People of Vindheim]]
[[Category:Second Generation SCA]]
[[Category:Peers]]
[[Category:Knights]]

Fyn Alreksson

2026-04-17T20:48:49Z

Zubeydah: /* Populace Provided Information: */

{{Populace
|photo = [[File:No photo available.png|x400px]]
| photocaption =
| location = [[Namron]]
| regname= [https://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Fyn%20Alreksson Fynn Alreksson]
| status = Active
| joindate =
| OP = [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10351 Fyn Alreksson]
| device = [[File:Device Graphic Needed.png|x400px]]
| devicecaption = Vert ermined Or, a dog rampant maintaining a sword argent.
}}

==Ridder Fyn Alreksson, CSS, KSCA==
Previously Known As: James Bunnysson 
Nickname(s): 
Pronouns: 
 

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

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Armored/Chivalric Marshal, Barony of [[Namron]]

* Regional Offices Held
**

* Kingdom Offices Held
**
 

===Persona History:===
Late period Norse. 
 

===Interests:===
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
 

====Prior Groups:====
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
====[[Zubeydah]]====
(Words spoken at the occasion of his elevation to the Order of the Chivalry) 
Thank you, Your Majesties, for the privilege of speaking for this good man. The Society has been around for over 50 years, and we are well into our Second and Third generations of participating families. As a Pelican, I see the invisible and oftentimes overlooked contributions of these youth who have grown into adulthood in our organization. Growing from the youth participant who filled glasses at feast and ran to help carry a lady’s basket, to the adult, who volunteers for fire watch, gate, or marshaling the field. Fyn was just such a youth, raised in a household that knows the backbone of our Society is Service. It is what he has done all the years of his participation – the quiet completion of tasks that simply must get done for our events to happen. But more important than the labor of his hands is the labor of his heart. Fyn grew up with exemplars of courage and chivalry and following their example, he has held space for others, making sure all around him feel welcome and safe in our modern middle ages. No longer just the lad who serves feast or fetches and carries – though, WAIT!! He still does all those things – He is a man grown, with integrity and kindness and resolve, and the Order of Chivalry will be made better by his presence. For these reasons, Your Majesties, he is my Peer.

 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Reached the Semi-Finals of [[Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney]], fighting for [[Zubeydah]]
* Mere moments after being elevated to the Chivalry, spoke for [[[Koia Karasova]] during her Elevation to the Laurel.
 

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

===Affiliations:===
 

===Mundane Information:===
 

====Special Needs:====
 

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

[[Category:Centurions]]
[[Category:Namron]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:People of Vindheim]]
[[Category:Second Generation SCA]]
[[Category:Peers]]
[[Category:Knights]]

Sigmund Úlfsson the Traveler

2026-04-17T16:14:06Z

Zubeydah:

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==Lord Sigmund Úlfsson the Traveler==
Previously Known As: Robert John de Ryes; Sigmarr Andvettr 
Nickname(s): Rob 
Pronouns: He/Him 
 

====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
Badge: Azure, in annulo five dice, each showing one pip, argent.
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Minister of Arts & Sciences, Barony of Elfsea: 2024 - 2025
** Exchequer, Barony of Elfsea: 2025 - Present

* Regional Offices Held
**

* Kingdom Offices Held
**

* Gulf Wars:
** Deputy Social Media Officer

* Society:
** Member, Digital Scribes Program
 

===Persona History:===
1200s, Byzantine. 
 

===Interests:===
* Event Photography
* Historical Gaming
* Mosaic Art
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
(To be continued)
 

====Prior Groups:====
* Canton of Loch Ruadh
* Shire of Loch Ruadh
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
====Her Excellency, Baroness Rose Rennel, Kingdom of Meridies====
(4/16/26) Getting to work alongside you at Gulf Wars [2026] was an absolute joy. The heart, hustle, and artistry you poured into capturing those moments was something truly special to witness. You didn't just take photos - you preserved memories our entire community will treasure. 
 
I'm so deeply grateful to have shared that space with you. Thank you for your kindness, your talent, and for being such a bright light in all of it. 
 
Vivat, always. 
 
====Lord Andreas Bernay====
(3/25/26) Had this photo taken while I was taking a [bit] of rest during the Bridge battle at gulf last week by [Sigmund], it's one of the best photos I've ever had taken, I thank you! 
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Prolific service as an event photographer from 2017 forward, with images used for internal SCA publications (The Black Star, Barony of Axmoor, Middle Kingdom), as well as People of Ansteorra pages, Peerage rosters, etc. Photos selected for inclusion on the new 2025 wrap for the Kingdom Trailer.
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Eastern Tower of Elfsea (Arts: Period Gaming)
* Portcullis of Elfsea (Service)
* Order of the Azure Keystone of Elfsea (Service)
* Received a coin from Master Caelin on Andrade for for my work in Event Photography
* Received a blood drop for service from Magistra [[Margery Gilroy]]
* Received a pewter coin from Her Majesty Atenveldt, Emma Knope, for my Event Photography during War of the Phoenix 2026. Presented in person during Gulf Wars 2026.
 

===Affiliations:===
* Son of Sir [[Cathal Finn O'Brien]] and Honorable Lady [[Katheryn Margarete de Ryes]]
* Brother to [[Melodie Anne de Ryes]]
* Protégé to Master [[William Pelfrey]]
* Member, House Skuldalid
* Member, House Stone Falcon
 

===Mundane Information:===
[[File:Sable shield.png|200px|thumb|left|Bearer of the Sable Shield of Ansteorra]][[Category:Sable Shield]]
Feel free to add me on Facebook: Robert J. Gallon
 

====Special Needs:====
 

====In Case of Court:====
I would appreciate if my family could be there (notified in advance if possible). I would prefer to be surprised, if possible. 
 

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Second Generation]]
[[Category:Elfsea]]
[[Category:Event Photographers]]
[[Category:Loch Ruadh]]

Sigmund Úlfsson the Traveler

2026-04-17T16:11:55Z

Zubeydah:

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==Lord Sigmund Úlfsson the Traveler==
Previously Known As: Robert John de Ryes; Sigmarr Andvettr 
Nickname(s): Rob 
Pronouns: He/Him 
 

====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
Badge: Azure, in annulo five dice, each showing one pip, argent.
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Minister of Arts & Sciences, Barony of Elfsea: 2024 - 2025
** Exchequer, Barony of Elfsea: 2025 - Present

* Regional Offices Held
**

* Kingdom Offices Held
**

* Gulf Wars:
** Deputy Social Media Officer

* Society:
** Member, Digital Scribes Program
 

===Persona History:===
1200s, Byzantine. 
 

===Interests:===
* Event Photography
* Historical Gaming
* Mosaic Art
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
(To be continued)
 

====Prior Groups:====
* Canton of Loch Ruadh
* Shire of Loch Ruadh
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
====Her Excellency, Baroness Rose Rennel, Kingdom of Meridies====
(4/16/26) Getting to work alongside you at Gulf Wars [2026] was an absolute joy. The heart, hustle, and artistry you poured into capturing those moments was something truly special to witness. You didn't just take photos - you preserved memories our entire community will treasure. 
 
I'm so deeply grateful to have shared that space with you. Thank you for your kindness, your talent, and for being such a bright light in all of it. 
 
Vivat, always. 
 
====Lord Andreas Bernay====
(3/25/26) Had this photo taken while I was taking a [bit] of rest during the Bridge battle at gulf last week by [Sigmund], it's one of the best photos I've ever had taken, I thank you! 
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Prolific service as an event photographer from 2017 forward, with images used for internal SCA publications (The Black Star, Barony of Axmoor, Middle Kingdom), as well as People of Ansteorra pages, Peerage rosters, etc. Photos selected for inclusion on the new 2025 wrap for the Kingdom Trailer.
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Eastern Tower of Elfsea (Arts: Period Gaming)
* Portcullis of Elfsea (Service)
* Order of the Azure Keystone of Elfsea (Service)
* Received a coin from Master Caelin on Andrade for for my work in Event Photography
* Received a blood drop for service from Magistra [[Margery Gilroy]]
* Received a pewter coin from Her Majesty Atenveldt, Emma Knope, for my Event Photography during War of the Phoenix 2026. Presented in person during Gulf Wars 2026.
 

===Affiliations:===
* Son of Sir [[Cathal Finn O'Brien]] and Honorable Lady [[Katheryn Margarete de Ryes]]
* Brother to [[Melodie Anne de Ryes]]
* Protégé to Master [[William Pelfrey]]
* Member, House Skuldalid
* Member, House Stone Falcon
 

===Mundane Information:===
[[File:Sable shield.png|200px|thumb|left|Bearer of the Sable Shield of Ansteorra]][[Category:Sable Shield]]
Feel free to add me on Facebook: Robert J. Gallon
 

====Special Needs:====
 

====In Case of Court:====
I would appreciate if my family could be there (notified in advance if possible). I would prefer to be surprised, if possible. 
 

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Second Generation]]
[[Category:Elfsea]]
[[Category:Event Photographers]]
[[Category:Loch Ruadh]]

Sigmund Úlfsson the Traveler

2026-04-17T15:44:28Z

Zubeydah: user requested updates

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==Lord Sigmund Úlfsson the Traveler==
Previously Known As: Robert John de Ryes; Sigmarr Andvettr 
Nickname(s): Rob 
Pronouns: He/Him 
 

====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
Badge: Azure, in annulo five dice, each showing one pip, argent.
 

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Minister of Arts & Sciences, Barony of Elfsea: 2024 - 2025
** Exchequer, Barony of Elfsea: 2025 - Present

* Regional Offices Held
**

* Kingdom Offices Held
**

* Gulf Wars:
** Deputy Social Media Officer

* Society:
** Member, Digital Scribes Program
 

===Persona History:===
1200s, Byzantine. 
 

===Interests:===
* Event Photography
* Historical Gaming
* Mosaic Art
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
(To be continued)
 

====Prior Groups:====
* Canton of Loch Ruadh
* Shire of Loch Ruadh
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
====Her Excellency, Baroness Rose Rennel, Kingdom of Meridies====
(4/16/26) Getting to work alongside you at Gulf Wars [2026] was an absolute joy. The heart, hustle, and artistry you poured into capturing those moments was something truly special to witness. You didn't just take photos - you preserved memories our entire community will treasure. 
 
I'm so deeply grateful to have shared that space with you. Thank you for your kindness, your talent, and for being such a bright light in all of it. 
 
Vivat, always. 
 
====Lord Andreas Bernay====
(3/25/26) Had this photo taken while I was taking a [bit] of rest during the Bridge battle at gulf last week by [Sigmund], it's one of the best photos I've ever had taken, I thank you! 
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Prolific service as an event photographer from 2017 forward, with images used for internal SCA publications (The Black Star, Barony of Axmoor, Middle Kingdom), as well as People of Ansteorra pages, Peerage rosters, etc. Photos selected for inclusion on the new 2025 wrap for the Kingdom Trailer.
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Eastern Tower of Elfsea (Arts: Period Gaming)
* Portcullis of Elfsea (Service)
* Order of the Azure Keystone of Elfsea (Service)
* Received a coin from Master Caelin on Andrade for for my work in Event Photography
* Received a blood drop for service from Magistra [[Margery Gilroy]]
* Received a pewter coin from Her Majesty Atenveldt, Emma Knope, for my Event Photography during War of the Phoenix 2026. Presented in person during Gulf Wars 2026.
 

===Affiliations:===
* Son of Sir [[Cathal Finn O'Brien]] and Honorable Lady [[Katheryn Margarete de Ryes]]
* Brother to [[Melodie Anne de Ryes]]
* Protégé to Master [[William Pelfrey]]
* Member, House Skuldalid
* Member, House Stone Falcon
 

===Mundane Information:===
[[File:Sable shield.png|200px|thumb|left|Bearer of the Sable Shield of Ansteorra]][[Category:Sable Shield]]
Feel free to add me on Facebook: Robert J. Gallon
 

====Special Needs:====
 

====In Case of Court:====
I would appreciate if my family could be there (notified in advance if possible). I would prefer to be surprised, if possible. 
 

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Second Generation]]
[[Category:Elfsea]]
[[Category:Event Photographers]]
[[Category:Loch Ruadh]]

File:Sigmund Ulfsson the Traveler-Device.jpg

2026-04-17T15:40:32Z

Zubeydah:

Sigmund Úlfsson

2026-04-17T15:37:50Z

Zubeydah: Zubeydah moved page Sigmund Úlfsson to Sigmund Úlfsson the Traveler: Registered name

#REDIRECT [[Sigmund Úlfsson the Traveler]]

Sigmund Úlfsson the Traveler

2026-04-17T15:37:50Z

Zubeydah: Zubeydah moved page Sigmund Úlfsson to Sigmund Úlfsson the Traveler: Registered name

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==Lord Sigmund Úlfsson the Traveler==
Previously Known As: Robert John de Ryes; Sigmarr Andvettr 
Nickname(s): Rob 
Pronouns: He/Him 
 

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

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Minister of Arts & Sciences, Barony of Elfsea: 2024 - 2025
** Exchequer, Barony of Elfsea: 2025 - Present

* Regional Offices Held
**

* Kingdom Offices Held
**

* Gulf Wars:
** Deputy Social Media Officer

* Society:
** Member, Digital Scribes Program
 

===Persona History:===
1200s, Byzantine. 
 

===Interests:===
* Event Photography
* Historical Gaming
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
(To be continued)
 

====Prior Groups:====
* Canton of Loch Ruadh
* Shire of Loch Ruadh
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Prolific service as an event photographer from 2017 forward, with images used for internal SCA publications (The Black Star, Barony of Axmoor, Middle Kingdom), as well as People of Ansteorra pages, Peerage rosters, etc. Photos selected for inclusion on the new 2025 wrap for the Kingdom Trailer.
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Eastern Tower of Elfsea (Arts: Period Gaming)
* Portcullis of Elfsea (Service)
* Order of the Azure Keystone of Elfsea (Service)
* Received a coin from Master Caelin on Andrade for for my work in Event Photography
* Received a blood drop for service from Magistra [[Margery Gilroy]]
 

===Affiliations:===
* Son of Sir [[Cathal Finn O'Brien]] and Honorable Lady [[Katheryn Margarete de Ryes]]
* Brother to [[Melodie Anne de Ryes]]
* Protégé to Master [[William Pelfrey]]
* Member, House Skuldalid
* Member, House Stone Falcon
 

===Mundane Information:===
[[File:Sable shield.png|200px|thumb|left|Bearer of the Sable Shield of Ansteorra]][[Category:Sable Shield]]
Feel free to add me on Facebook: Robert J. Gallon
 

====Special Needs:====
 

====In Case of Court:====
I would appreciate if my family could be there (notified in advance if possible). I would prefer to be surprised, if possible. 
 

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Second Generation]]
[[Category:Elfsea]]
[[Category:Event Photographers]]
[[Category:Loch Ruadh]]

Sigmund Úlfsson the Traveler

2026-04-17T15:37:34Z

Zubeydah:

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==Lord Sigmund Úlfsson the Traveler==
Previously Known As: Robert John de Ryes; Sigmarr Andvettr 
Nickname(s): Rob 
Pronouns: He/Him 
 

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

===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
** Minister of Arts & Sciences, Barony of Elfsea: 2024 - 2025
** Exchequer, Barony of Elfsea: 2025 - Present

* Regional Offices Held
**

* Kingdom Offices Held
**

* Gulf Wars:
** Deputy Social Media Officer

* Society:
** Member, Digital Scribes Program
 

===Persona History:===
1200s, Byzantine. 
 

===Interests:===
* Event Photography
* Historical Gaming
 

===Timeline of Activity:===
(To be continued)
 

====Prior Groups:====
* Canton of Loch Ruadh
* Shire of Loch Ruadh
 

===Populace Provided Information:===
 

===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Prolific service as an event photographer from 2017 forward, with images used for internal SCA publications (The Black Star, Barony of Axmoor, Middle Kingdom), as well as People of Ansteorra pages, Peerage rosters, etc. Photos selected for inclusion on the new 2025 wrap for the Kingdom Trailer.
 

====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* Eastern Tower of Elfsea (Arts: Period Gaming)
* Portcullis of Elfsea (Service)
* Order of the Azure Keystone of Elfsea (Service)
* Received a coin from Master Caelin on Andrade for for my work in Event Photography
* Received a blood drop for service from Magistra [[Margery Gilroy]]
 

===Affiliations:===
* Son of Sir [[Cathal Finn O'Brien]] and Honorable Lady [[Katheryn Margarete de Ryes]]
* Brother to [[Melodie Anne de Ryes]]
* Protégé to Master [[William Pelfrey]]
* Member, House Skuldalid
* Member, House Stone Falcon
 

===Mundane Information:===
[[File:Sable shield.png|200px|thumb|left|Bearer of the Sable Shield of Ansteorra]][[Category:Sable Shield]]
Feel free to add me on Facebook: Robert J. Gallon
 

====Special Needs:====
 

====In Case of Court:====
I would appreciate if my family could be there (notified in advance if possible). I would prefer to be surprised, if possible. 
 

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Second Generation]]
[[Category:Elfsea]]
[[Category:Event Photographers]]
[[Category:Loch Ruadh]]

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2026-04-17T15:37:02Z

Zubeydah:

92nd Crown

2026-04-15T16:39:22Z

Zubeydah: /* Vittoria */

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| reignnumber = 92nd
| crownportrait = [[File:92nd Crown - Gulf Wars Court - Photo by Susan Russell Stewart.jpg|x400px]]
| photodesc = Gulf Wars Court Photo by [[Francesca di Lucca]]
| sovereign = [[John Drake]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10510 OP]
| consort = [[Vittoria Maggiore]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/12095 OP]
| crowntournament = in [[Namron]]: [[92nd Crown Tournament]]
| coronationdate = in [[Shadowlands]]
| stepdowndate =
| predecessors = [[91st Crown|Creppin l'Ostriche III and Cristyana Lambrecht IV]]
| heirs =
}}
</div>

==Reign Overview==

===Crown Tournament===
Event Stewards: Villana Palazolo & Sabine Fulhaberin 
Location: Totusek Arena, Stillwater, OK 
Host: [[Namron]] 
Luncheon:[[Megan Flower del Wal]] 

===Coronation===
* Event Steward: Sir [[Rhodri ap Gwythyr]]
* Site: Washington County Expo Event Center, 1305 E Bluebell Rd, Brenham, Tx, 77833
* Special Activities / notes:
** Vigil and Elevation of [[Brenna MacDonald]]
** Vigil and Elevation of [[Katrina of Coventry]]
** Vigil and Elevation of [[Michelle Fraser]]
** Sovereign's Champion Tournament
** Sideboard Luncheon
* Video: [https://www.youtube.com/live/uAQgeFCeVg8?si=-uzEbe9e-QaHXHJE https://www.youtube.com/live/uAQgeFCeVg8?si=-uzEbe9e-QaHXHJE]
* Received a gift basket of largess from [[9th Vindheim Coronet|Prince Cadmus Lochagus and Princess Adena Terricsdottir]], presented on their behalf by Duchess [[Margherita de Mantua]] and Maestro [[Vincenti da Murano]].
* There were three vocal performances during Coronation: [[Adalia VonderBerg]] performed ''The Sable Star Alone'' to the tune of Burden of the Crown during the interregnum. ''Stand Brother Stand'' was sung by Alden Drake during John's procession. ''Hail Regina'' was sung by [[Mateo Montero de Madrid]] during Vittoria's procession.
* Vittoria entered court under a bridge of swords held by the Rapier community.
* As Sir [[Arthur of the Fen]] was BOTH the oldest knight and the newest Lion, he gave both the traditional challenge of the Knights and offered the Sword of State on behalf of the Lions.
* Don [[Maelgwyn Dda]] (Vittoria's father) presented the Queen with the Queen's White Scarf.
 
====Notes====

===Royal Whims or Declarations===
* Master [[Avery Shaw]] was banished during their Coronation Court (and then given a variety of disguises to wear so that he could attend some Court business).
 

===Staff Members===
* Head of Entourage: [[Michelle Chantal de Charente]]
* Deputy Head of Entourage: [[Nicaize Maupetit]]
* Sable Scroll Pursuivant: [[Katerine le Roux d'Anjou]]
* Golden Staff Herald: [[Adalia VonderBerg]]
* Largess Coordinator: [[Sonja Ryzaja]]
* Logistics: [[Alaric Styrr]] (known as Tuhtahl) and [[Floki Geirrekkson]]
* Mistress of the Robes: [[Elizabeth Caton]]
 

==Champions==
===Arts===
* Royal Bard:
* Royal Middle Eastern Dance:
* Royal Artisan
 
===Combat===
* Consort's Champion:
* Consort's Blade of Honor:
* Sovereign's Champion: [[Gotz von Totenberg]]
* Sovereign's Blade of Chivalry:
* Royal Blade:
* Royal Hunter:
* Royal Thrown Weapons Champion:
* Guardian of the Consort's Hope - Junior Division:
* Guardian of the Consort's Hope - Senior Division:
* Guardian of the Sovereign's Dream:
* Guardian of the Sovereign's Inspiration:
 

==Peers Elevated==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Name
! Date
! Peerage
|-
| || ||
|-
| || ||
|-
| || ||
|}

===Special Recognitions===
====[[Lions of Ansteorra|Lion]]====
[[Myfanwy ferch Eifion]] was named Lion of Ansteorra at their Majesties Coronation Court. 
 

====Gauntlets & Gloves====
'''King's Gauntlet''' 
*
*
 
'''Queen's Glove''' 
*
*

==Progress While Heirs==
* Jan. 17: Winter Round Table
* Jan. 24: Sable Soldier VII
* Jan. 31: Northkeep wInterKingdom
* Feb. 07: Bryn Gwlad Candlemas
* Feb. 14: Aedult Swim (Out of Kingdom)
* Feb. 27: Bjornsborg Spring Event - As You Wish
* March 14 - 22: Gulf Wars
* March 27: Hellsgate : Commanders Crucible
* April 03: Elfsea Defender - Princess
* April 11: Coronation
 

===Words of the Coronet===
====December 18, 2025: Facebook Post====
Ansteorrans, 
 
We are overwhelmed with joy and gratitude at the opportunity to be the next heirs to the Stellar Throne. This honor is humbling beyond words, and we accept it with full hearts, clear eyes, and a deep sense of responsibility. 
 
This victory does not belong to us alone. It belongs to every fighter who tested us, every voice that offered counsel, every hand that steadied us, and every friend who believed—sometimes more fiercely than we did ourselves. You have shaped us, sharpened us, and carried us to this moment. 
 
We swear to serve with courage, fairness, and love for this kingdom and its people. May our tenure be marked by listening before speaking, empathy before pride, and service above all else. We look forward to walking this path with you and to honoring the trust you have placed in us. 
 
In love and service to Ansteorra, 
Prince John and Princess Vittoria 
 

====February 2026 Black Star====
From the Prince and Princess of Ansteorra 
To the beloved populace of Ansteorra, 

We take up the Coronet with gratitude, humility, and great joy, and we thank you for the trust you have placed in us. This Kingdom has shaped us through its people through courage shown upon the field, beauty wrought by skilled hands, wisdom shared in teaching, and service freely given. 
 
Ansteorra is strong because its people care deeply, strive boldly, and lift one another higher. It is our earnest hope that all feel welcomed, valued, and inspired to pursue their passions, whether martial, artistic, scholarly, or service-driven. Walk with us in this time of shared purpose. Together, let us honor our traditions, celebrate one anothers achievements, and continue to build a Kingdom worthy of its people. 
 
In service to Crown and Kingdom, 
John Drake and Vittoria Maggiore 
Prince and Princess of Ansteorra 

====April 2026 Black Star====
Unto the beloved Populace of the Kingdom of Ansteorra, From John and Vittoria, Prince and Princess: 

Greetings and our warmest regards. 

As the season turns and the roads grow busy with banners and armor, our thoughts turn with great anticipation toward Gulf Wars. The gathering of so many of our people - fighters, artisans, teachers, and dreamers alike - is a reminder of the strength and beauty of this Kingdom we love. We look forward to standing beside you on the field and in the halls, celebrating the skill, fellowship, and joy that make Ansteorra shine so brightly among the Known World. 

Even as we prepare for the labors and revels of Gulf Wars, our hearts also turn toward April, when we will take up the responsibilities of the Stellar Throne. The weeks ahead promise both great celebration and great work, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to serve the Kingdom in the fullness of that role. 

In the weeks ahead, we hope to see many of you beneath the bright sun of war and in the courts and camps that follow. Know that we are eager to listen, to learn, and to work alongside you as we prepare for the reign to come. 

Until we meet again upon the field or road, we remain 
Yours in service to the Dream, 
John and Vittoria 
Prince and Princess of Ansteorra 
 
====Sovereign's Champion Announcement====
Gretting’s Ansteorra! 
 
His Royal Highness John Drake does invite those brave and courageous enough to compete in his King’s Champion Tournament at Coronation this Saturday. To prove worthy, he has asked the armoured fighting community to bring your best and battle it out in a two and a half hour grueling bear pit. His champion will be decided by the combatant with the highest score who wishes to be his champion, unless the score is close, then you must prove yourself in a finals. HRH does invite those not vying for the title to still compete and show prowess on the field and challenge those looking to be his champion. 
 
Tournament sign up will begin at 9am and the tournament will start at 9:30. You may join the bearpit at any time but risk not getting maximum points. 
 
His Royal Highness and the populace of Ansteorra look forward to seeing honor, humility, and prowess on the field and hope you can join us. 
 

==Progress While Crown==
* April 18: Stargate Baronial: The Field of the Cloth of Gold
* April 24: Glaslyn Defender of the Flame
* May 09: Queen's Champion
* May 22: Steppes Warlord
* June 13: Summer Crown Tournament
* July 11: Vindheim Summer Coronet
* July 18: Summer Round Table
* July 24: Pennsic War

===Words of the Crown===

===Words of the Populace===
 

==Reign Notes==
===Garb/Accoutrements===
====John:====
* Gulf Wars: Doublet by [[Elizabeth Caton]]
* Coronation: [[Petronilla Asteria Peregrina]] & [[Bettina]]
* Coronation Accessories: Chain by [[Feodor Nikolaevich Gorodets]]

====Vittoria====
* Swabian Dress: Vittoria
* Princess Bride Buttercup Dress: Vittoria
* Gulf Wars: St. Patrick's Day Cotehardie/Bliaut by [[Willoc macMuiredaig]] - Green with red undertone silk, hand-sewn buttonholes with hand-dyed silk thread thread.
* Coronation Clothing: [[Beatrix Funteyn]], with detail work also done by [[Petronilla Asteria Peregrina]], [[Elizabeth Caton]], Vittoria
* Coronation Accessories: [[Michelle Chantal de Charente]]
* Queen's Champion Clothing: [[Elizabeth Caton]]
* Queen's Champion Jewelry: [[Amelot Lisette]]

 

==Trivia==
* This is the first reign in which both Sovereign and Consort are recipients of the [[Guardian of the Consort's Hope]].
 

==Reign Photos and Media==
<gallery caption="Our Crown" widths="150px">
image:92nd Crown - Presentation of Coronets - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpg|Presentation of the Coronets Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson]]
image:92nd Crown Prince and Princess - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpg|Addressing the Populace at Crown Tournament Evening Court Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson]]
image:92nd Crown - Princesses Tea at wInterKingdom - Photo by Zubeydah.JPG|Combined Princesses Tea at Northkeep wInterKingdom Photo by [[Zubeydah]]
image:92nd Reign Princess Vittoria Buttercup Reads to Children - Photo by Escarlota.jpg|Princess Vittoria Buttercup reading to children at Bjornsborg Spring Event: As You Wish-a Fifteenth Century Frolic Photo by [[Escarlata de Granada]]
image:92nd Crown - Inspiring Her Champion - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpg|Giving words of encouragement and inspiration to [[Runa Bjarki|her fighter]] in the Meridian Roses Tourney, Gulf Wars, 2026 Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson]]
image:92nd Crown Celebrating Ansteorra Roses Tournament - Photo by Jackson Deffner.jpg|Celebrating Prince John's 3rd Win of the Ansteorra Roses Tourney, Gulf Wars 2026 Photo by [[Rhys ap Cedifor]]
image:92nd Crown Singing Beforre Court - Photo by Jackson Deffner.jpg|Singing Before Ansteorra Court, Gulf Wars 2026 Photo by [[Rhys ap Cedifor]]
image:92nd Crown - Lion Scroll for Myfanwy.jpg|Lion Scroll for [[Myfanwy Ferch Eifion]], created by [[Delfina de Borja]]
image:92nd Crown - Sovereigns Champion Scroll by Delfina de Borja.jpg|Sovereigns Champion Scroll by [[Delfina de Borja]]
image:Avery's Banishment by Vittoria.jpg|Avery's Banishment Notice
image:Avery's Banishment Disguise - Meme by Matthias Grunwalt.jpg|... he's in DISGUISE... (Meme by [[Mathias Grünwalt]])
</gallery>

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

92nd Crown

2026-04-15T16:38:52Z

Zubeydah: /* Garb/Accoutrements */

<div>
{{Crown
| reignnumber = 92nd
| crownportrait = [[File:92nd Crown - Gulf Wars Court - Photo by Susan Russell Stewart.jpg|x400px]]
| photodesc = Gulf Wars Court Photo by [[Francesca di Lucca]]
| sovereign = [[John Drake]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10510 OP]
| consort = [[Vittoria Maggiore]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/12095 OP]
| crowntournament = in [[Namron]]: [[92nd Crown Tournament]]
| coronationdate = in [[Shadowlands]]
| stepdowndate =
| predecessors = [[91st Crown|Creppin l'Ostriche III and Cristyana Lambrecht IV]]
| heirs =
}}
</div>

==Reign Overview==

===Crown Tournament===
Event Stewards: Villana Palazolo & Sabine Fulhaberin 
Location: Totusek Arena, Stillwater, OK 
Host: [[Namron]] 
Luncheon:[[Megan Flower del Wal]] 

===Coronation===
* Event Steward: Sir [[Rhodri ap Gwythyr]]
* Site: Washington County Expo Event Center, 1305 E Bluebell Rd, Brenham, Tx, 77833
* Special Activities / notes:
** Vigil and Elevation of [[Brenna MacDonald]]
** Vigil and Elevation of [[Katrina of Coventry]]
** Vigil and Elevation of [[Michelle Fraser]]
** Sovereign's Champion Tournament
** Sideboard Luncheon
* Video: [https://www.youtube.com/live/uAQgeFCeVg8?si=-uzEbe9e-QaHXHJE https://www.youtube.com/live/uAQgeFCeVg8?si=-uzEbe9e-QaHXHJE]
* Received a gift basket of largess from [[9th Vindheim Coronet|Prince Cadmus Lochagus and Princess Adena Terricsdottir]], presented on their behalf by Duchess [[Margherita de Mantua]] and Maestro [[Vincenti da Murano]].
* There were three vocal performances during Coronation: [[Adalia VonderBerg]] performed ''The Sable Star Alone'' to the tune of Burden of the Crown during the interregnum. ''Stand Brother Stand'' was sung by Alden Drake during John's procession. ''Hail Regina'' was sung by [[Mateo Montero de Madrid]] during Vittoria's procession.
* Vittoria entered court under a bridge of swords held by the Rapier community.
* As Sir [[Arthur of the Fen]] was BOTH the oldest knight and the newest Lion, he gave both the traditional challenge of the Knights and offered the Sword of State on behalf of the Lions.
* Don [[Maelgwyn Dda]] (Vittoria's father) presented the Queen with the Queen's White Scarf.
 
====Notes====

===Royal Whims or Declarations===
* Master [[Avery Shaw]] was banished during their Coronation Court (and then given a variety of disguises to wear so that he could attend some Court business).
 

===Staff Members===
* Head of Entourage: [[Michelle Chantal de Charente]]
* Deputy Head of Entourage: [[Nicaize Maupetit]]
* Sable Scroll Pursuivant: [[Katerine le Roux d'Anjou]]
* Golden Staff Herald: [[Adalia VonderBerg]]
* Largess Coordinator: [[Sonja Ryzaja]]
* Logistics: [[Alaric Styrr]] (known as Tuhtahl) and [[Floki Geirrekkson]]
* Mistress of the Robes: [[Elizabeth Caton]]
 

==Champions==
===Arts===
* Royal Bard:
* Royal Middle Eastern Dance:
* Royal Artisan
 
===Combat===
* Consort's Champion:
* Consort's Blade of Honor:
* Sovereign's Champion: [[Gotz von Totenberg]]
* Sovereign's Blade of Chivalry:
* Royal Blade:
* Royal Hunter:
* Royal Thrown Weapons Champion:
* Guardian of the Consort's Hope - Junior Division:
* Guardian of the Consort's Hope - Senior Division:
* Guardian of the Sovereign's Dream:
* Guardian of the Sovereign's Inspiration:
 

==Peers Elevated==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Name
! Date
! Peerage
|-
| || ||
|-
| || ||
|-
| || ||
|}

===Special Recognitions===
====[[Lions of Ansteorra|Lion]]====
[[Myfanwy ferch Eifion]] was named Lion of Ansteorra at their Majesties Coronation Court. 
 

====Gauntlets & Gloves====
'''King's Gauntlet''' 
*
*
 
'''Queen's Glove''' 
*
*

==Progress While Heirs==
* Jan. 17: Winter Round Table
* Jan. 24: Sable Soldier VII
* Jan. 31: Northkeep wInterKingdom
* Feb. 07: Bryn Gwlad Candlemas
* Feb. 14: Aedult Swim (Out of Kingdom)
* Feb. 27: Bjornsborg Spring Event - As You Wish
* March 14 - 22: Gulf Wars
* March 27: Hellsgate : Commanders Crucible
* April 03: Elfsea Defender - Princess
* April 11: Coronation
 

===Words of the Coronet===
====December 18, 2025: Facebook Post====
Ansteorrans, 
 
We are overwhelmed with joy and gratitude at the opportunity to be the next heirs to the Stellar Throne. This honor is humbling beyond words, and we accept it with full hearts, clear eyes, and a deep sense of responsibility. 
 
This victory does not belong to us alone. It belongs to every fighter who tested us, every voice that offered counsel, every hand that steadied us, and every friend who believed—sometimes more fiercely than we did ourselves. You have shaped us, sharpened us, and carried us to this moment. 
 
We swear to serve with courage, fairness, and love for this kingdom and its people. May our tenure be marked by listening before speaking, empathy before pride, and service above all else. We look forward to walking this path with you and to honoring the trust you have placed in us. 
 
In love and service to Ansteorra, 
Prince John and Princess Vittoria 
 

====February 2026 Black Star====
From the Prince and Princess of Ansteorra 
To the beloved populace of Ansteorra, 

We take up the Coronet with gratitude, humility, and great joy, and we thank you for the trust you have placed in us. This Kingdom has shaped us through its people through courage shown upon the field, beauty wrought by skilled hands, wisdom shared in teaching, and service freely given. 
 
Ansteorra is strong because its people care deeply, strive boldly, and lift one another higher. It is our earnest hope that all feel welcomed, valued, and inspired to pursue their passions, whether martial, artistic, scholarly, or service-driven. Walk with us in this time of shared purpose. Together, let us honor our traditions, celebrate one anothers achievements, and continue to build a Kingdom worthy of its people. 
 
In service to Crown and Kingdom, 
John Drake and Vittoria Maggiore 
Prince and Princess of Ansteorra 

====April 2026 Black Star====
Unto the beloved Populace of the Kingdom of Ansteorra, From John and Vittoria, Prince and Princess: 

Greetings and our warmest regards. 

As the season turns and the roads grow busy with banners and armor, our thoughts turn with great anticipation toward Gulf Wars. The gathering of so many of our people - fighters, artisans, teachers, and dreamers alike - is a reminder of the strength and beauty of this Kingdom we love. We look forward to standing beside you on the field and in the halls, celebrating the skill, fellowship, and joy that make Ansteorra shine so brightly among the Known World. 

Even as we prepare for the labors and revels of Gulf Wars, our hearts also turn toward April, when we will take up the responsibilities of the Stellar Throne. The weeks ahead promise both great celebration and great work, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to serve the Kingdom in the fullness of that role. 

In the weeks ahead, we hope to see many of you beneath the bright sun of war and in the courts and camps that follow. Know that we are eager to listen, to learn, and to work alongside you as we prepare for the reign to come. 

Until we meet again upon the field or road, we remain 
Yours in service to the Dream, 
John and Vittoria 
Prince and Princess of Ansteorra 
 
====Sovereign's Champion Announcement====
Gretting’s Ansteorra! 
 
His Royal Highness John Drake does invite those brave and courageous enough to compete in his King’s Champion Tournament at Coronation this Saturday. To prove worthy, he has asked the armoured fighting community to bring your best and battle it out in a two and a half hour grueling bear pit. His champion will be decided by the combatant with the highest score who wishes to be his champion, unless the score is close, then you must prove yourself in a finals. HRH does invite those not vying for the title to still compete and show prowess on the field and challenge those looking to be his champion. 
 
Tournament sign up will begin at 9am and the tournament will start at 9:30. You may join the bearpit at any time but risk not getting maximum points. 
 
His Royal Highness and the populace of Ansteorra look forward to seeing honor, humility, and prowess on the field and hope you can join us. 
 

==Progress While Crown==
* April 18: Stargate Baronial: The Field of the Cloth of Gold
* April 24: Glaslyn Defender of the Flame
* May 09: Queen's Champion
* May 22: Steppes Warlord
* June 13: Summer Crown Tournament
* July 11: Vindheim Summer Coronet
* July 18: Summer Round Table
* July 24: Pennsic War

===Words of the Crown===

===Words of the Populace===
 

==Reign Notes==
===Garb/Accoutrements===
====John:====
* Gulf Wars: Doublet by [[Elizabeth Caton]]
* Coronation: [[Petronilla Asteria Peregrina]] & [[Bettina]]
* Coronation Accessories: Chain by [[Feodor Nikolaevich Gorodets]]

====Vittoria====
* Swabian Dress: Vittoria
* Princess Bride Buttercup Dress: Vittoria
* Gulf Wars: St. Patrick's Day Cotehardie/Bliaut by [[Willoc mac Muiredaig]] - Green with red undertone silk, hand-sewn buttonholes with hand-dyed silk thread thread.
* Coronation Clothing: [[Beatrix Funteyn]], with detail work also done by [[Petronilla Asteria Peregrina]], [[Elizabeth Caton]], Vittoria
* Coronation Accessories: [[Michelle Chantal de Charente]]
* Queen's Champion Clothing: [[Elizabeth Caton]]
* Queen's Champion Jewelry: [[Amelot Lisette]]

 

==Trivia==
* This is the first reign in which both Sovereign and Consort are recipients of the [[Guardian of the Consort's Hope]].
 

==Reign Photos and Media==
<gallery caption="Our Crown" widths="150px">
image:92nd Crown - Presentation of Coronets - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpg|Presentation of the Coronets Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson]]
image:92nd Crown Prince and Princess - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpg|Addressing the Populace at Crown Tournament Evening Court Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson]]
image:92nd Crown - Princesses Tea at wInterKingdom - Photo by Zubeydah.JPG|Combined Princesses Tea at Northkeep wInterKingdom Photo by [[Zubeydah]]
image:92nd Reign Princess Vittoria Buttercup Reads to Children - Photo by Escarlota.jpg|Princess Vittoria Buttercup reading to children at Bjornsborg Spring Event: As You Wish-a Fifteenth Century Frolic Photo by [[Escarlata de Granada]]
image:92nd Crown - Inspiring Her Champion - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpg|Giving words of encouragement and inspiration to [[Runa Bjarki|her fighter]] in the Meridian Roses Tourney, Gulf Wars, 2026 Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson]]
image:92nd Crown Celebrating Ansteorra Roses Tournament - Photo by Jackson Deffner.jpg|Celebrating Prince John's 3rd Win of the Ansteorra Roses Tourney, Gulf Wars 2026 Photo by [[Rhys ap Cedifor]]
image:92nd Crown Singing Beforre Court - Photo by Jackson Deffner.jpg|Singing Before Ansteorra Court, Gulf Wars 2026 Photo by [[Rhys ap Cedifor]]
image:92nd Crown - Lion Scroll for Myfanwy.jpg|Lion Scroll for [[Myfanwy Ferch Eifion]], created by [[Delfina de Borja]]
image:92nd Crown - Sovereigns Champion Scroll by Delfina de Borja.jpg|Sovereigns Champion Scroll by [[Delfina de Borja]]
image:Avery's Banishment by Vittoria.jpg|Avery's Banishment Notice
image:Avery's Banishment Disguise - Meme by Matthias Grunwalt.jpg|... he's in DISGUISE... (Meme by [[Mathias Grünwalt]])
</gallery>

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

92nd Crown

2026-04-15T15:23:33Z

Zubeydah: /* Vittoria */

<div>
{{Crown
| reignnumber = 92nd
| crownportrait = [[File:92nd Crown - Gulf Wars Court - Photo by Susan Russell Stewart.jpg|x400px]]
| photodesc = Gulf Wars Court Photo by [[Francesca di Lucca]]
| sovereign = [[John Drake]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10510 OP]
| consort = [[Vittoria Maggiore]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/12095 OP]
| crowntournament = in [[Namron]]: [[92nd Crown Tournament]]
| coronationdate = in [[Shadowlands]]
| stepdowndate =
| predecessors = [[91st Crown|Creppin l'Ostriche III and Cristyana Lambrecht IV]]
| heirs =
}}
</div>

==Reign Overview==

===Crown Tournament===
Event Stewards: Villana Palazolo & Sabine Fulhaberin 
Location: Totusek Arena, Stillwater, OK 
Host: [[Namron]] 
Luncheon:[[Megan Flower del Wal]] 

===Coronation===
* Event Steward: Sir [[Rhodri ap Gwythyr]]
* Site: Washington County Expo Event Center, 1305 E Bluebell Rd, Brenham, Tx, 77833
* Special Activities / notes:
** Vigil and Elevation of [[Brenna MacDonald]]
** Vigil and Elevation of [[Katrina of Coventry]]
** Vigil and Elevation of [[Michelle Fraser]]
** Sovereign's Champion Tournament
** Sideboard Luncheon
* Video: [https://www.youtube.com/live/uAQgeFCeVg8?si=-uzEbe9e-QaHXHJE https://www.youtube.com/live/uAQgeFCeVg8?si=-uzEbe9e-QaHXHJE]
* Received a gift basket of largess from [[9th Vindheim Coronet|Prince Cadmus Lochagus and Princess Adena Terricsdottir]], presented on their behalf by Duchess [[Margherita de Mantua]] and Maestro [[Vincenti da Murano]].
* There were three vocal performances during Coronation: [[Adalia VonderBerg]] performed ''The Sable Star Alone'' to the tune of Burden of the Crown during the interregnum. ''Stand Brother Stand'' was sung by Alden Drake during John's procession. ''Hail Regina'' was sung by [[Mateo Montero de Madrid]] during Vittoria's procession.
* Vittoria entered court under a bridge of swords held by the Rapier community.
* As Sir [[Arthur of the Fen]] was BOTH the oldest knight and the newest Lion, he gave both the traditional challenge of the Knights and offered the Sword of State on behalf of the Lions.
* Don [[Maelgwyn Dda]] (Vittoria's father) presented the Queen with the Queen's White Scarf.
 
====Notes====

===Royal Whims or Declarations===
* Master [[Avery Shaw]] was banished during their Coronation Court (and then given a variety of disguises to wear so that he could attend some Court business).
 

===Staff Members===
* Head of Entourage: [[Michelle Chantal de Charente]]
* Deputy Head of Entourage: [[Nicaize Maupetit]]
* Sable Scroll Pursuivant: [[Katerine le Roux d'Anjou]]
* Golden Staff Herald: [[Adalia VonderBerg]]
* Largess Coordinator: [[Sonja Ryzaja]]
* Logistics: [[Alaric Styrr]] (known as Tuhtahl) and [[Floki Geirrekkson]]
* Mistress of the Robes: [[Elizabeth Caton]]
 

==Champions==
===Arts===
* Royal Bard:
* Royal Middle Eastern Dance:
* Royal Artisan
 
===Combat===
* Consort's Champion:
* Consort's Blade of Honor:
* Sovereign's Champion: [[Gotz von Totenberg]]
* Sovereign's Blade of Chivalry:
* Royal Blade:
* Royal Hunter:
* Royal Thrown Weapons Champion:
* Guardian of the Consort's Hope - Junior Division:
* Guardian of the Consort's Hope - Senior Division:
* Guardian of the Sovereign's Dream:
* Guardian of the Sovereign's Inspiration:
 

==Peers Elevated==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Name
! Date
! Peerage
|-
| || ||
|-
| || ||
|-
| || ||
|}

===Special Recognitions===
====[[Lions of Ansteorra|Lion]]====
[[Myfanwy ferch Eifion]] was named Lion of Ansteorra at their Majesties Coronation Court. 
 

====Gauntlets & Gloves====
'''King's Gauntlet''' 
*
*
 
'''Queen's Glove''' 
*
*

==Progress While Heirs==
* Jan. 17: Winter Round Table
* Jan. 24: Sable Soldier VII
* Jan. 31: Northkeep wInterKingdom
* Feb. 07: Bryn Gwlad Candlemas
* Feb. 14: Aedult Swim (Out of Kingdom)
* Feb. 27: Bjornsborg Spring Event - As You Wish
* March 14 - 22: Gulf Wars
* March 27: Hellsgate : Commanders Crucible
* April 03: Elfsea Defender - Princess
* April 11: Coronation
 

===Words of the Coronet===
====December 18, 2025: Facebook Post====
Ansteorrans, 
 
We are overwhelmed with joy and gratitude at the opportunity to be the next heirs to the Stellar Throne. This honor is humbling beyond words, and we accept it with full hearts, clear eyes, and a deep sense of responsibility. 
 
This victory does not belong to us alone. It belongs to every fighter who tested us, every voice that offered counsel, every hand that steadied us, and every friend who believed—sometimes more fiercely than we did ourselves. You have shaped us, sharpened us, and carried us to this moment. 
 
We swear to serve with courage, fairness, and love for this kingdom and its people. May our tenure be marked by listening before speaking, empathy before pride, and service above all else. We look forward to walking this path with you and to honoring the trust you have placed in us. 
 
In love and service to Ansteorra, 
Prince John and Princess Vittoria 
 

====February 2026 Black Star====
From the Prince and Princess of Ansteorra 
To the beloved populace of Ansteorra, 

We take up the Coronet with gratitude, humility, and great joy, and we thank you for the trust you have placed in us. This Kingdom has shaped us through its people through courage shown upon the field, beauty wrought by skilled hands, wisdom shared in teaching, and service freely given. 
 
Ansteorra is strong because its people care deeply, strive boldly, and lift one another higher. It is our earnest hope that all feel welcomed, valued, and inspired to pursue their passions, whether martial, artistic, scholarly, or service-driven. Walk with us in this time of shared purpose. Together, let us honor our traditions, celebrate one anothers achievements, and continue to build a Kingdom worthy of its people. 
 
In service to Crown and Kingdom, 
John Drake and Vittoria Maggiore 
Prince and Princess of Ansteorra 

====April 2026 Black Star====
Unto the beloved Populace of the Kingdom of Ansteorra, From John and Vittoria, Prince and Princess: 

Greetings and our warmest regards. 

As the season turns and the roads grow busy with banners and armor, our thoughts turn with great anticipation toward Gulf Wars. The gathering of so many of our people - fighters, artisans, teachers, and dreamers alike - is a reminder of the strength and beauty of this Kingdom we love. We look forward to standing beside you on the field and in the halls, celebrating the skill, fellowship, and joy that make Ansteorra shine so brightly among the Known World. 

Even as we prepare for the labors and revels of Gulf Wars, our hearts also turn toward April, when we will take up the responsibilities of the Stellar Throne. The weeks ahead promise both great celebration and great work, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to serve the Kingdom in the fullness of that role. 

In the weeks ahead, we hope to see many of you beneath the bright sun of war and in the courts and camps that follow. Know that we are eager to listen, to learn, and to work alongside you as we prepare for the reign to come. 

Until we meet again upon the field or road, we remain 
Yours in service to the Dream, 
John and Vittoria 
Prince and Princess of Ansteorra 
 
====Sovereign's Champion Announcement====
Gretting’s Ansteorra! 
 
His Royal Highness John Drake does invite those brave and courageous enough to compete in his King’s Champion Tournament at Coronation this Saturday. To prove worthy, he has asked the armoured fighting community to bring your best and battle it out in a two and a half hour grueling bear pit. His champion will be decided by the combatant with the highest score who wishes to be his champion, unless the score is close, then you must prove yourself in a finals. HRH does invite those not vying for the title to still compete and show prowess on the field and challenge those looking to be his champion. 
 
Tournament sign up will begin at 9am and the tournament will start at 9:30. You may join the bearpit at any time but risk not getting maximum points. 
 
His Royal Highness and the populace of Ansteorra look forward to seeing honor, humility, and prowess on the field and hope you can join us. 
 

==Progress While Crown==
* April 18: Stargate Baronial: The Field of the Cloth of Gold
* April 24: Glaslyn Defender of the Flame
* May 09: Queen's Champion
* May 22: Steppes Warlord
* June 13: Summer Crown Tournament
* July 11: Vindheim Summer Coronet
* July 18: Summer Round Table
* July 24: Pennsic War

===Words of the Crown===

===Words of the Populace===
 

==Reign Notes==
===Garb/Accoutrements===
====John:====
* Gulf Wars: Doublet by [[Elizabeth Caton]]
* Coronation: [[Petronilla Asteria Peregrina]] & [[Bettina]]
* Coronation Accessories: Chain by [[Feodor Nikolaevich Gorodets]]

====Vittoria====
* Swabian Dress: Vittoria
* Princess Bride Dress: Vittoria
* Gulf Wars: dress by [[Willoc mac Muiredaig]]
* Coronation Clothing: [[Beatrix Funteyn]], with detail work also done by [[Petronilla Asteria Peregrina]], [[Elizabeth Caton]], Vittoria
* Coronation Accessories: [[Michelle Chantal de Charente]]
* Queen's Champion Clothing: [[Elizabeth Caton]]
* Queen's Champion Jewelry: [[Amelot Lisette]]

 

==Trivia==
* This is the first reign in which both Sovereign and Consort are recipients of the [[Guardian of the Consort's Hope]].
 

==Reign Photos and Media==
<gallery caption="Our Crown" widths="150px">
image:92nd Crown - Presentation of Coronets - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpg|Presentation of the Coronets Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson]]
image:92nd Crown Prince and Princess - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpg|Addressing the Populace at Crown Tournament Evening Court Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson]]
image:92nd Crown - Princesses Tea at wInterKingdom - Photo by Zubeydah.JPG|Combined Princesses Tea at Northkeep wInterKingdom Photo by [[Zubeydah]]
image:92nd Reign Princess Vittoria Buttercup Reads to Children - Photo by Escarlota.jpg|Princess Vittoria Buttercup reading to children at Bjornsborg Spring Event: As You Wish-a Fifteenth Century Frolic Photo by [[Escarlata de Granada]]
image:92nd Crown - Inspiring Her Champion - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpg|Giving words of encouragement and inspiration to [[Runa Bjarki|her fighter]] in the Meridian Roses Tourney, Gulf Wars, 2026 Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson]]
image:92nd Crown Celebrating Ansteorra Roses Tournament - Photo by Jackson Deffner.jpg|Celebrating Prince John's 3rd Win of the Ansteorra Roses Tourney, Gulf Wars 2026 Photo by [[Rhys ap Cedifor]]
image:92nd Crown Singing Beforre Court - Photo by Jackson Deffner.jpg|Singing Before Ansteorra Court, Gulf Wars 2026 Photo by [[Rhys ap Cedifor]]
image:92nd Crown - Lion Scroll for Myfanwy.jpg|Lion Scroll for [[Myfanwy Ferch Eifion]], created by [[Delfina de Borja]]
image:92nd Crown - Sovereigns Champion Scroll by Delfina de Borja.jpg|Sovereigns Champion Scroll by [[Delfina de Borja]]
image:Avery's Banishment by Vittoria.jpg|Avery's Banishment Notice
image:Avery's Banishment Disguise - Meme by Matthias Grunwalt.jpg|... he's in DISGUISE... (Meme by [[Mathias Grünwalt]])
</gallery>

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

92nd Crown

2026-04-15T15:18:15Z

Zubeydah: /* Garb/Accoutrements */

<div>
{{Crown
| reignnumber = 92nd
| crownportrait = [[File:92nd Crown - Gulf Wars Court - Photo by Susan Russell Stewart.jpg|x400px]]
| photodesc = Gulf Wars Court Photo by [[Francesca di Lucca]]
| sovereign = [[John Drake]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10510 OP]
| consort = [[Vittoria Maggiore]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/12095 OP]
| crowntournament = in [[Namron]]: [[92nd Crown Tournament]]
| coronationdate = in [[Shadowlands]]
| stepdowndate =
| predecessors = [[91st Crown|Creppin l'Ostriche III and Cristyana Lambrecht IV]]
| heirs =
}}
</div>

==Reign Overview==

===Crown Tournament===
Event Stewards: Villana Palazolo & Sabine Fulhaberin 
Location: Totusek Arena, Stillwater, OK 
Host: [[Namron]] 
Luncheon:[[Megan Flower del Wal]] 

===Coronation===
* Event Steward: Sir [[Rhodri ap Gwythyr]]
* Site: Washington County Expo Event Center, 1305 E Bluebell Rd, Brenham, Tx, 77833
* Special Activities / notes:
** Vigil and Elevation of [[Brenna MacDonald]]
** Vigil and Elevation of [[Katrina of Coventry]]
** Vigil and Elevation of [[Michelle Fraser]]
** Sovereign's Champion Tournament
** Sideboard Luncheon
* Video: [https://www.youtube.com/live/uAQgeFCeVg8?si=-uzEbe9e-QaHXHJE https://www.youtube.com/live/uAQgeFCeVg8?si=-uzEbe9e-QaHXHJE]
* Received a gift basket of largess from [[9th Vindheim Coronet|Prince Cadmus Lochagus and Princess Adena Terricsdottir]], presented on their behalf by Duchess [[Margherita de Mantua]] and Maestro [[Vincenti da Murano]].
* There were three vocal performances during Coronation: [[Adalia VonderBerg]] performed ''The Sable Star Alone'' to the tune of Burden of the Crown during the interregnum. ''Stand Brother Stand'' was sung by Alden Drake during John's procession. ''Hail Regina'' was sung by [[Mateo Montero de Madrid]] during Vittoria's procession.
* Vittoria entered court under a bridge of swords held by the Rapier community.
* As Sir [[Arthur of the Fen]] was BOTH the oldest knight and the newest Lion, he gave both the traditional challenge of the Knights and offered the Sword of State on behalf of the Lions.
* Don [[Maelgwyn Dda]] (Vittoria's father) presented the Queen with the Queen's White Scarf.
 
====Notes====

===Royal Whims or Declarations===
* Master [[Avery Shaw]] was banished during their Coronation Court (and then given a variety of disguises to wear so that he could attend some Court business).
 

===Staff Members===
* Head of Entourage: [[Michelle Chantal de Charente]]
* Deputy Head of Entourage: [[Nicaize Maupetit]]
* Sable Scroll Pursuivant: [[Katerine le Roux d'Anjou]]
* Golden Staff Herald: [[Adalia VonderBerg]]
* Largess Coordinator: [[Sonja Ryzaja]]
* Logistics: [[Alaric Styrr]] (known as Tuhtahl) and [[Floki Geirrekkson]]
* Mistress of the Robes: [[Elizabeth Caton]]
 

==Champions==
===Arts===
* Royal Bard:
* Royal Middle Eastern Dance:
* Royal Artisan
 
===Combat===
* Consort's Champion:
* Consort's Blade of Honor:
* Sovereign's Champion: [[Gotz von Totenberg]]
* Sovereign's Blade of Chivalry:
* Royal Blade:
* Royal Hunter:
* Royal Thrown Weapons Champion:
* Guardian of the Consort's Hope - Junior Division:
* Guardian of the Consort's Hope - Senior Division:
* Guardian of the Sovereign's Dream:
* Guardian of the Sovereign's Inspiration:
 

==Peers Elevated==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Name
! Date
! Peerage
|-
| || ||
|-
| || ||
|-
| || ||
|}

===Special Recognitions===
====[[Lions of Ansteorra|Lion]]====
[[Myfanwy ferch Eifion]] was named Lion of Ansteorra at their Majesties Coronation Court. 
 

====Gauntlets & Gloves====
'''King's Gauntlet''' 
*
*
 
'''Queen's Glove''' 
*
*

==Progress While Heirs==
* Jan. 17: Winter Round Table
* Jan. 24: Sable Soldier VII
* Jan. 31: Northkeep wInterKingdom
* Feb. 07: Bryn Gwlad Candlemas
* Feb. 14: Aedult Swim (Out of Kingdom)
* Feb. 27: Bjornsborg Spring Event - As You Wish
* March 14 - 22: Gulf Wars
* March 27: Hellsgate : Commanders Crucible
* April 03: Elfsea Defender - Princess
* April 11: Coronation
 

===Words of the Coronet===
====December 18, 2025: Facebook Post====
Ansteorrans, 
 
We are overwhelmed with joy and gratitude at the opportunity to be the next heirs to the Stellar Throne. This honor is humbling beyond words, and we accept it with full hearts, clear eyes, and a deep sense of responsibility. 
 
This victory does not belong to us alone. It belongs to every fighter who tested us, every voice that offered counsel, every hand that steadied us, and every friend who believed—sometimes more fiercely than we did ourselves. You have shaped us, sharpened us, and carried us to this moment. 
 
We swear to serve with courage, fairness, and love for this kingdom and its people. May our tenure be marked by listening before speaking, empathy before pride, and service above all else. We look forward to walking this path with you and to honoring the trust you have placed in us. 
 
In love and service to Ansteorra, 
Prince John and Princess Vittoria 
 

====February 2026 Black Star====
From the Prince and Princess of Ansteorra 
To the beloved populace of Ansteorra, 

We take up the Coronet with gratitude, humility, and great joy, and we thank you for the trust you have placed in us. This Kingdom has shaped us through its people through courage shown upon the field, beauty wrought by skilled hands, wisdom shared in teaching, and service freely given. 
 
Ansteorra is strong because its people care deeply, strive boldly, and lift one another higher. It is our earnest hope that all feel welcomed, valued, and inspired to pursue their passions, whether martial, artistic, scholarly, or service-driven. Walk with us in this time of shared purpose. Together, let us honor our traditions, celebrate one anothers achievements, and continue to build a Kingdom worthy of its people. 
 
In service to Crown and Kingdom, 
John Drake and Vittoria Maggiore 
Prince and Princess of Ansteorra 

====April 2026 Black Star====
Unto the beloved Populace of the Kingdom of Ansteorra, From John and Vittoria, Prince and Princess: 

Greetings and our warmest regards. 

As the season turns and the roads grow busy with banners and armor, our thoughts turn with great anticipation toward Gulf Wars. The gathering of so many of our people - fighters, artisans, teachers, and dreamers alike - is a reminder of the strength and beauty of this Kingdom we love. We look forward to standing beside you on the field and in the halls, celebrating the skill, fellowship, and joy that make Ansteorra shine so brightly among the Known World. 

Even as we prepare for the labors and revels of Gulf Wars, our hearts also turn toward April, when we will take up the responsibilities of the Stellar Throne. The weeks ahead promise both great celebration and great work, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to serve the Kingdom in the fullness of that role. 

In the weeks ahead, we hope to see many of you beneath the bright sun of war and in the courts and camps that follow. Know that we are eager to listen, to learn, and to work alongside you as we prepare for the reign to come. 

Until we meet again upon the field or road, we remain 
Yours in service to the Dream, 
John and Vittoria 
Prince and Princess of Ansteorra 
 
====Sovereign's Champion Announcement====
Gretting’s Ansteorra! 
 
His Royal Highness John Drake does invite those brave and courageous enough to compete in his King’s Champion Tournament at Coronation this Saturday. To prove worthy, he has asked the armoured fighting community to bring your best and battle it out in a two and a half hour grueling bear pit. His champion will be decided by the combatant with the highest score who wishes to be his champion, unless the score is close, then you must prove yourself in a finals. HRH does invite those not vying for the title to still compete and show prowess on the field and challenge those looking to be his champion. 
 
Tournament sign up will begin at 9am and the tournament will start at 9:30. You may join the bearpit at any time but risk not getting maximum points. 
 
His Royal Highness and the populace of Ansteorra look forward to seeing honor, humility, and prowess on the field and hope you can join us. 
 

==Progress While Crown==
* April 18: Stargate Baronial: The Field of the Cloth of Gold
* April 24: Glaslyn Defender of the Flame
* May 09: Queen's Champion
* May 22: Steppes Warlord
* June 13: Summer Crown Tournament
* July 11: Vindheim Summer Coronet
* July 18: Summer Round Table
* July 24: Pennsic War

===Words of the Crown===

===Words of the Populace===
 

==Reign Notes==
===Garb/Accoutrements===
====John:====
* Gulf Wars: Doublet by [[Elizabeth Caton]]
* Coronation: [[Petronilla Asteria Peregrina]] & [[Bettina]]
* Coronation Accessories: Chain by [[Feodor Nikolaevich Gorodets]]

====Vittoria====
* Gulf Wars: dress by [[Willoc mac Muiredaig]]
* Coronation Clothing: [[Beatrix Funteyn]], with detail work also done by [[Petronilla Asteria Peregrina]], [[Elizabeth Caton]], Vittoria
* Coronation Accessories: [[Michelle Chantal de Charente]]
* Queen's Champion Clothing: [[Elizabeth Caton]]
* Queen's Champion Jewelry: [[Amelot Lisette]]

 

==Trivia==
* This is the first reign in which both Sovereign and Consort are recipients of the [[Guardian of the Consort's Hope]].
 

==Reign Photos and Media==
<gallery caption="Our Crown" widths="150px">
image:92nd Crown - Presentation of Coronets - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpg|Presentation of the Coronets Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson]]
image:92nd Crown Prince and Princess - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpg|Addressing the Populace at Crown Tournament Evening Court Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson]]
image:92nd Crown - Princesses Tea at wInterKingdom - Photo by Zubeydah.JPG|Combined Princesses Tea at Northkeep wInterKingdom Photo by [[Zubeydah]]
image:92nd Reign Princess Vittoria Buttercup Reads to Children - Photo by Escarlota.jpg|Princess Vittoria Buttercup reading to children at Bjornsborg Spring Event: As You Wish-a Fifteenth Century Frolic Photo by [[Escarlata de Granada]]
image:92nd Crown - Inspiring Her Champion - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpg|Giving words of encouragement and inspiration to [[Runa Bjarki|her fighter]] in the Meridian Roses Tourney, Gulf Wars, 2026 Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson]]
image:92nd Crown Celebrating Ansteorra Roses Tournament - Photo by Jackson Deffner.jpg|Celebrating Prince John's 3rd Win of the Ansteorra Roses Tourney, Gulf Wars 2026 Photo by [[Rhys ap Cedifor]]
image:92nd Crown Singing Beforre Court - Photo by Jackson Deffner.jpg|Singing Before Ansteorra Court, Gulf Wars 2026 Photo by [[Rhys ap Cedifor]]
image:92nd Crown - Lion Scroll for Myfanwy.jpg|Lion Scroll for [[Myfanwy Ferch Eifion]], created by [[Delfina de Borja]]
image:92nd Crown - Sovereigns Champion Scroll by Delfina de Borja.jpg|Sovereigns Champion Scroll by [[Delfina de Borja]]
image:Avery's Banishment by Vittoria.jpg|Avery's Banishment Notice
image:Avery's Banishment Disguise - Meme by Matthias Grunwalt.jpg|... he's in DISGUISE... (Meme by [[Mathias Grünwalt]])
</gallery>

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

92nd Crown

2026-04-15T15:18:06Z

Zubeydah: /* Garb/Accoutrements */

<div>
{{Crown
| reignnumber = 92nd
| crownportrait = [[File:92nd Crown - Gulf Wars Court - Photo by Susan Russell Stewart.jpg|x400px]]
| photodesc = Gulf Wars Court Photo by [[Francesca di Lucca]]
| sovereign = [[John Drake]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10510 OP]
| consort = [[Vittoria Maggiore]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/12095 OP]
| crowntournament = in [[Namron]]: [[92nd Crown Tournament]]
| coronationdate = in [[Shadowlands]]
| stepdowndate =
| predecessors = [[91st Crown|Creppin l'Ostriche III and Cristyana Lambrecht IV]]
| heirs =
}}
</div>

==Reign Overview==

===Crown Tournament===
Event Stewards: Villana Palazolo & Sabine Fulhaberin 
Location: Totusek Arena, Stillwater, OK 
Host: [[Namron]] 
Luncheon:[[Megan Flower del Wal]] 

===Coronation===
* Event Steward: Sir [[Rhodri ap Gwythyr]]
* Site: Washington County Expo Event Center, 1305 E Bluebell Rd, Brenham, Tx, 77833
* Special Activities / notes:
** Vigil and Elevation of [[Brenna MacDonald]]
** Vigil and Elevation of [[Katrina of Coventry]]
** Vigil and Elevation of [[Michelle Fraser]]
** Sovereign's Champion Tournament
** Sideboard Luncheon
* Video: [https://www.youtube.com/live/uAQgeFCeVg8?si=-uzEbe9e-QaHXHJE https://www.youtube.com/live/uAQgeFCeVg8?si=-uzEbe9e-QaHXHJE]
* Received a gift basket of largess from [[9th Vindheim Coronet|Prince Cadmus Lochagus and Princess Adena Terricsdottir]], presented on their behalf by Duchess [[Margherita de Mantua]] and Maestro [[Vincenti da Murano]].
* There were three vocal performances during Coronation: [[Adalia VonderBerg]] performed ''The Sable Star Alone'' to the tune of Burden of the Crown during the interregnum. ''Stand Brother Stand'' was sung by Alden Drake during John's procession. ''Hail Regina'' was sung by [[Mateo Montero de Madrid]] during Vittoria's procession.
* Vittoria entered court under a bridge of swords held by the Rapier community.
* As Sir [[Arthur of the Fen]] was BOTH the oldest knight and the newest Lion, he gave both the traditional challenge of the Knights and offered the Sword of State on behalf of the Lions.
* Don [[Maelgwyn Dda]] (Vittoria's father) presented the Queen with the Queen's White Scarf.
 
====Notes====

===Royal Whims or Declarations===
* Master [[Avery Shaw]] was banished during their Coronation Court (and then given a variety of disguises to wear so that he could attend some Court business).
 

===Staff Members===
* Head of Entourage: [[Michelle Chantal de Charente]]
* Deputy Head of Entourage: [[Nicaize Maupetit]]
* Sable Scroll Pursuivant: [[Katerine le Roux d'Anjou]]
* Golden Staff Herald: [[Adalia VonderBerg]]
* Largess Coordinator: [[Sonja Ryzaja]]
* Logistics: [[Alaric Styrr]] (known as Tuhtahl) and [[Floki Geirrekkson]]
* Mistress of the Robes: [[Elizabeth Caton]]
 

==Champions==
===Arts===
* Royal Bard:
* Royal Middle Eastern Dance:
* Royal Artisan
 
===Combat===
* Consort's Champion:
* Consort's Blade of Honor:
* Sovereign's Champion: [[Gotz von Totenberg]]
* Sovereign's Blade of Chivalry:
* Royal Blade:
* Royal Hunter:
* Royal Thrown Weapons Champion:
* Guardian of the Consort's Hope - Junior Division:
* Guardian of the Consort's Hope - Senior Division:
* Guardian of the Sovereign's Dream:
* Guardian of the Sovereign's Inspiration:
 

==Peers Elevated==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Name
! Date
! Peerage
|-
| || ||
|-
| || ||
|-
| || ||
|}

===Special Recognitions===
====[[Lions of Ansteorra|Lion]]====
[[Myfanwy ferch Eifion]] was named Lion of Ansteorra at their Majesties Coronation Court. 
 

====Gauntlets & Gloves====
'''King's Gauntlet''' 
*
*
 
'''Queen's Glove''' 
*
*

==Progress While Heirs==
* Jan. 17: Winter Round Table
* Jan. 24: Sable Soldier VII
* Jan. 31: Northkeep wInterKingdom
* Feb. 07: Bryn Gwlad Candlemas
* Feb. 14: Aedult Swim (Out of Kingdom)
* Feb. 27: Bjornsborg Spring Event - As You Wish
* March 14 - 22: Gulf Wars
* March 27: Hellsgate : Commanders Crucible
* April 03: Elfsea Defender - Princess
* April 11: Coronation
 

===Words of the Coronet===
====December 18, 2025: Facebook Post====
Ansteorrans, 
 
We are overwhelmed with joy and gratitude at the opportunity to be the next heirs to the Stellar Throne. This honor is humbling beyond words, and we accept it with full hearts, clear eyes, and a deep sense of responsibility. 
 
This victory does not belong to us alone. It belongs to every fighter who tested us, every voice that offered counsel, every hand that steadied us, and every friend who believed—sometimes more fiercely than we did ourselves. You have shaped us, sharpened us, and carried us to this moment. 
 
We swear to serve with courage, fairness, and love for this kingdom and its people. May our tenure be marked by listening before speaking, empathy before pride, and service above all else. We look forward to walking this path with you and to honoring the trust you have placed in us. 
 
In love and service to Ansteorra, 
Prince John and Princess Vittoria 
 

====February 2026 Black Star====
From the Prince and Princess of Ansteorra 
To the beloved populace of Ansteorra, 

We take up the Coronet with gratitude, humility, and great joy, and we thank you for the trust you have placed in us. This Kingdom has shaped us through its people through courage shown upon the field, beauty wrought by skilled hands, wisdom shared in teaching, and service freely given. 
 
Ansteorra is strong because its people care deeply, strive boldly, and lift one another higher. It is our earnest hope that all feel welcomed, valued, and inspired to pursue their passions, whether martial, artistic, scholarly, or service-driven. Walk with us in this time of shared purpose. Together, let us honor our traditions, celebrate one anothers achievements, and continue to build a Kingdom worthy of its people. 
 
In service to Crown and Kingdom, 
John Drake and Vittoria Maggiore 
Prince and Princess of Ansteorra 

====April 2026 Black Star====
Unto the beloved Populace of the Kingdom of Ansteorra, From John and Vittoria, Prince and Princess: 

Greetings and our warmest regards. 

As the season turns and the roads grow busy with banners and armor, our thoughts turn with great anticipation toward Gulf Wars. The gathering of so many of our people - fighters, artisans, teachers, and dreamers alike - is a reminder of the strength and beauty of this Kingdom we love. We look forward to standing beside you on the field and in the halls, celebrating the skill, fellowship, and joy that make Ansteorra shine so brightly among the Known World. 

Even as we prepare for the labors and revels of Gulf Wars, our hearts also turn toward April, when we will take up the responsibilities of the Stellar Throne. The weeks ahead promise both great celebration and great work, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to serve the Kingdom in the fullness of that role. 

In the weeks ahead, we hope to see many of you beneath the bright sun of war and in the courts and camps that follow. Know that we are eager to listen, to learn, and to work alongside you as we prepare for the reign to come. 

Until we meet again upon the field or road, we remain 
Yours in service to the Dream, 
John and Vittoria 
Prince and Princess of Ansteorra 
 
====Sovereign's Champion Announcement====
Gretting’s Ansteorra! 
 
His Royal Highness John Drake does invite those brave and courageous enough to compete in his King’s Champion Tournament at Coronation this Saturday. To prove worthy, he has asked the armoured fighting community to bring your best and battle it out in a two and a half hour grueling bear pit. His champion will be decided by the combatant with the highest score who wishes to be his champion, unless the score is close, then you must prove yourself in a finals. HRH does invite those not vying for the title to still compete and show prowess on the field and challenge those looking to be his champion. 
 
Tournament sign up will begin at 9am and the tournament will start at 9:30. You may join the bearpit at any time but risk not getting maximum points. 
 
His Royal Highness and the populace of Ansteorra look forward to seeing honor, humility, and prowess on the field and hope you can join us. 
 

==Progress While Crown==
* April 18: Stargate Baronial: The Field of the Cloth of Gold
* April 24: Glaslyn Defender of the Flame
* May 09: Queen's Champion
* May 22: Steppes Warlord
* June 13: Summer Crown Tournament
* July 11: Vindheim Summer Coronet
* July 18: Summer Round Table
* July 24: Pennsic War

===Words of the Crown===

===Words of the Populace===
 

==Reign Notes==
===Garb/Accoutrements===
====John:====
* Gulf Wars: Doublet by [[Elizabeth Caton]]
* Coronation: [[Petronilla Asteria Peregrina]] & [[Bettina]]
* Coronation Accessories: Chain by [[Feodor Nikolaevich Gorodets]]

====Vittoria====
* Gulf Wars: dress by [[Willoc mac Muiredaig]]
* Coronation Clothing: [[Beatrix Funteyn]], with detail work also done by [[Petronilla Asteria Peregrina]], [[Elizabeth Caton]], Vittoria
* Coronation Accessories: [[Michelle Chantal de Charente]]
* Queen's Champion Clothing: [[Elizabeth Caton]]
* Queen's Champion Jewelry: [[Amelot Lisette]]

==Trivia==
* This is the first reign in which both Sovereign and Consort are recipients of the [[Guardian of the Consort's Hope]].
 

==Reign Photos and Media==
<gallery caption="Our Crown" widths="150px">
image:92nd Crown - Presentation of Coronets - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpg|Presentation of the Coronets Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson]]
image:92nd Crown Prince and Princess - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpg|Addressing the Populace at Crown Tournament Evening Court Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson]]
image:92nd Crown - Princesses Tea at wInterKingdom - Photo by Zubeydah.JPG|Combined Princesses Tea at Northkeep wInterKingdom Photo by [[Zubeydah]]
image:92nd Reign Princess Vittoria Buttercup Reads to Children - Photo by Escarlota.jpg|Princess Vittoria Buttercup reading to children at Bjornsborg Spring Event: As You Wish-a Fifteenth Century Frolic Photo by [[Escarlata de Granada]]
image:92nd Crown - Inspiring Her Champion - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpg|Giving words of encouragement and inspiration to [[Runa Bjarki|her fighter]] in the Meridian Roses Tourney, Gulf Wars, 2026 Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson]]
image:92nd Crown Celebrating Ansteorra Roses Tournament - Photo by Jackson Deffner.jpg|Celebrating Prince John's 3rd Win of the Ansteorra Roses Tourney, Gulf Wars 2026 Photo by [[Rhys ap Cedifor]]
image:92nd Crown Singing Beforre Court - Photo by Jackson Deffner.jpg|Singing Before Ansteorra Court, Gulf Wars 2026 Photo by [[Rhys ap Cedifor]]
image:92nd Crown - Lion Scroll for Myfanwy.jpg|Lion Scroll for [[Myfanwy Ferch Eifion]], created by [[Delfina de Borja]]
image:92nd Crown - Sovereigns Champion Scroll by Delfina de Borja.jpg|Sovereigns Champion Scroll by [[Delfina de Borja]]
image:Avery's Banishment by Vittoria.jpg|Avery's Banishment Notice
image:Avery's Banishment Disguise - Meme by Matthias Grunwalt.jpg|... he's in DISGUISE... (Meme by [[Mathias Grünwalt]])
</gallery>

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

92nd Crown

2026-04-15T15:17:34Z

Zubeydah: /* Queen Vittoria */

<div>
{{Crown
| reignnumber = 92nd
| crownportrait = [[File:92nd Crown - Gulf Wars Court - Photo by Susan Russell Stewart.jpg|x400px]]
| photodesc = Gulf Wars Court Photo by [[Francesca di Lucca]]
| sovereign = [[John Drake]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10510 OP]
| consort = [[Vittoria Maggiore]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/12095 OP]
| crowntournament = in [[Namron]]: [[92nd Crown Tournament]]
| coronationdate = in [[Shadowlands]]
| stepdowndate =
| predecessors = [[91st Crown|Creppin l'Ostriche III and Cristyana Lambrecht IV]]
| heirs =
}}
</div>

==Reign Overview==

===Crown Tournament===
Event Stewards: Villana Palazolo & Sabine Fulhaberin 
Location: Totusek Arena, Stillwater, OK 
Host: [[Namron]] 
Luncheon:[[Megan Flower del Wal]] 

===Coronation===
* Event Steward: Sir [[Rhodri ap Gwythyr]]
* Site: Washington County Expo Event Center, 1305 E Bluebell Rd, Brenham, Tx, 77833
* Special Activities / notes:
** Vigil and Elevation of [[Brenna MacDonald]]
** Vigil and Elevation of [[Katrina of Coventry]]
** Vigil and Elevation of [[Michelle Fraser]]
** Sovereign's Champion Tournament
** Sideboard Luncheon
* Video: [https://www.youtube.com/live/uAQgeFCeVg8?si=-uzEbe9e-QaHXHJE https://www.youtube.com/live/uAQgeFCeVg8?si=-uzEbe9e-QaHXHJE]
* Received a gift basket of largess from [[9th Vindheim Coronet|Prince Cadmus Lochagus and Princess Adena Terricsdottir]], presented on their behalf by Duchess [[Margherita de Mantua]] and Maestro [[Vincenti da Murano]].
* There were three vocal performances during Coronation: [[Adalia VonderBerg]] performed ''The Sable Star Alone'' to the tune of Burden of the Crown during the interregnum. ''Stand Brother Stand'' was sung by Alden Drake during John's procession. ''Hail Regina'' was sung by [[Mateo Montero de Madrid]] during Vittoria's procession.
* Vittoria entered court under a bridge of swords held by the Rapier community.
* As Sir [[Arthur of the Fen]] was BOTH the oldest knight and the newest Lion, he gave both the traditional challenge of the Knights and offered the Sword of State on behalf of the Lions.
* Don [[Maelgwyn Dda]] (Vittoria's father) presented the Queen with the Queen's White Scarf.
 
====Notes====

===Royal Whims or Declarations===
* Master [[Avery Shaw]] was banished during their Coronation Court (and then given a variety of disguises to wear so that he could attend some Court business).
 

===Staff Members===
* Head of Entourage: [[Michelle Chantal de Charente]]
* Deputy Head of Entourage: [[Nicaize Maupetit]]
* Sable Scroll Pursuivant: [[Katerine le Roux d'Anjou]]
* Golden Staff Herald: [[Adalia VonderBerg]]
* Largess Coordinator: [[Sonja Ryzaja]]
* Logistics: [[Alaric Styrr]] (known as Tuhtahl) and [[Floki Geirrekkson]]
* Mistress of the Robes: [[Elizabeth Caton]]
 

==Champions==
===Arts===
* Royal Bard:
* Royal Middle Eastern Dance:
* Royal Artisan
 
===Combat===
* Consort's Champion:
* Consort's Blade of Honor:
* Sovereign's Champion: [[Gotz von Totenberg]]
* Sovereign's Blade of Chivalry:
* Royal Blade:
* Royal Hunter:
* Royal Thrown Weapons Champion:
* Guardian of the Consort's Hope - Junior Division:
* Guardian of the Consort's Hope - Senior Division:
* Guardian of the Sovereign's Dream:
* Guardian of the Sovereign's Inspiration:
 

==Peers Elevated==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Name
! Date
! Peerage
|-
| || ||
|-
| || ||
|-
| || ||
|}

===Special Recognitions===
====[[Lions of Ansteorra|Lion]]====
[[Myfanwy ferch Eifion]] was named Lion of Ansteorra at their Majesties Coronation Court. 
 

====Gauntlets & Gloves====
'''King's Gauntlet''' 
*
*
 
'''Queen's Glove''' 
*
*

==Progress While Heirs==
* Jan. 17: Winter Round Table
* Jan. 24: Sable Soldier VII
* Jan. 31: Northkeep wInterKingdom
* Feb. 07: Bryn Gwlad Candlemas
* Feb. 14: Aedult Swim (Out of Kingdom)
* Feb. 27: Bjornsborg Spring Event - As You Wish
* March 14 - 22: Gulf Wars
* March 27: Hellsgate : Commanders Crucible
* April 03: Elfsea Defender - Princess
* April 11: Coronation
 

===Words of the Coronet===
====December 18, 2025: Facebook Post====
Ansteorrans, 
 
We are overwhelmed with joy and gratitude at the opportunity to be the next heirs to the Stellar Throne. This honor is humbling beyond words, and we accept it with full hearts, clear eyes, and a deep sense of responsibility. 
 
This victory does not belong to us alone. It belongs to every fighter who tested us, every voice that offered counsel, every hand that steadied us, and every friend who believed—sometimes more fiercely than we did ourselves. You have shaped us, sharpened us, and carried us to this moment. 
 
We swear to serve with courage, fairness, and love for this kingdom and its people. May our tenure be marked by listening before speaking, empathy before pride, and service above all else. We look forward to walking this path with you and to honoring the trust you have placed in us. 
 
In love and service to Ansteorra, 
Prince John and Princess Vittoria 
 

====February 2026 Black Star====
From the Prince and Princess of Ansteorra 
To the beloved populace of Ansteorra, 

We take up the Coronet with gratitude, humility, and great joy, and we thank you for the trust you have placed in us. This Kingdom has shaped us through its people through courage shown upon the field, beauty wrought by skilled hands, wisdom shared in teaching, and service freely given. 
 
Ansteorra is strong because its people care deeply, strive boldly, and lift one another higher. It is our earnest hope that all feel welcomed, valued, and inspired to pursue their passions, whether martial, artistic, scholarly, or service-driven. Walk with us in this time of shared purpose. Together, let us honor our traditions, celebrate one anothers achievements, and continue to build a Kingdom worthy of its people. 
 
In service to Crown and Kingdom, 
John Drake and Vittoria Maggiore 
Prince and Princess of Ansteorra 

====April 2026 Black Star====
Unto the beloved Populace of the Kingdom of Ansteorra, From John and Vittoria, Prince and Princess: 

Greetings and our warmest regards. 

As the season turns and the roads grow busy with banners and armor, our thoughts turn with great anticipation toward Gulf Wars. The gathering of so many of our people - fighters, artisans, teachers, and dreamers alike - is a reminder of the strength and beauty of this Kingdom we love. We look forward to standing beside you on the field and in the halls, celebrating the skill, fellowship, and joy that make Ansteorra shine so brightly among the Known World. 

Even as we prepare for the labors and revels of Gulf Wars, our hearts also turn toward April, when we will take up the responsibilities of the Stellar Throne. The weeks ahead promise both great celebration and great work, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to serve the Kingdom in the fullness of that role. 

In the weeks ahead, we hope to see many of you beneath the bright sun of war and in the courts and camps that follow. Know that we are eager to listen, to learn, and to work alongside you as we prepare for the reign to come. 

Until we meet again upon the field or road, we remain 
Yours in service to the Dream, 
John and Vittoria 
Prince and Princess of Ansteorra 
 
====Sovereign's Champion Announcement====
Gretting’s Ansteorra! 
 
His Royal Highness John Drake does invite those brave and courageous enough to compete in his King’s Champion Tournament at Coronation this Saturday. To prove worthy, he has asked the armoured fighting community to bring your best and battle it out in a two and a half hour grueling bear pit. His champion will be decided by the combatant with the highest score who wishes to be his champion, unless the score is close, then you must prove yourself in a finals. HRH does invite those not vying for the title to still compete and show prowess on the field and challenge those looking to be his champion. 
 
Tournament sign up will begin at 9am and the tournament will start at 9:30. You may join the bearpit at any time but risk not getting maximum points. 
 
His Royal Highness and the populace of Ansteorra look forward to seeing honor, humility, and prowess on the field and hope you can join us. 
 

==Progress While Crown==
* April 18: Stargate Baronial: The Field of the Cloth of Gold
* April 24: Glaslyn Defender of the Flame
* May 09: Queen's Champion
* May 22: Steppes Warlord
* June 13: Summer Crown Tournament
* July 11: Vindheim Summer Coronet
* July 18: Summer Round Table
* July 24: Pennsic War

===Words of the Crown===

===Words of the Populace===
 

==Reign Notes==
===Garb/Accoutrements===
====King John:====
* Coronation: [[Petronilla Asteria Peregrina]] & [[Bettina]]
* Coronation Accessories: Chain by [[Feodor Nikolaevich Gorodets]]

====Vittoria====
* Gulf Wars: dress by [[Willoc mac Muiredaig]]
* Coronation Clothing: [[Beatrix Funteyn]], with detail work also done by [[Petronilla Asteria Peregrina]], [[Elizabeth Caton]], Vittoria
* Coronation Accessories: [[Michelle Chantal de Charente]]
* Queen's Champion Clothing: [[Elizabeth Caton]]
* Queen's Champion Jewelry: [[Amelot Lisette]]

==Trivia==
* This is the first reign in which both Sovereign and Consort are recipients of the [[Guardian of the Consort's Hope]].
 

==Reign Photos and Media==
<gallery caption="Our Crown" widths="150px">
image:92nd Crown - Presentation of Coronets - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpg|Presentation of the Coronets Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson]]
image:92nd Crown Prince and Princess - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpg|Addressing the Populace at Crown Tournament Evening Court Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson]]
image:92nd Crown - Princesses Tea at wInterKingdom - Photo by Zubeydah.JPG|Combined Princesses Tea at Northkeep wInterKingdom Photo by [[Zubeydah]]
image:92nd Reign Princess Vittoria Buttercup Reads to Children - Photo by Escarlota.jpg|Princess Vittoria Buttercup reading to children at Bjornsborg Spring Event: As You Wish-a Fifteenth Century Frolic Photo by [[Escarlata de Granada]]
image:92nd Crown - Inspiring Her Champion - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpg|Giving words of encouragement and inspiration to [[Runa Bjarki|her fighter]] in the Meridian Roses Tourney, Gulf Wars, 2026 Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson]]
image:92nd Crown Celebrating Ansteorra Roses Tournament - Photo by Jackson Deffner.jpg|Celebrating Prince John's 3rd Win of the Ansteorra Roses Tourney, Gulf Wars 2026 Photo by [[Rhys ap Cedifor]]
image:92nd Crown Singing Beforre Court - Photo by Jackson Deffner.jpg|Singing Before Ansteorra Court, Gulf Wars 2026 Photo by [[Rhys ap Cedifor]]
image:92nd Crown - Lion Scroll for Myfanwy.jpg|Lion Scroll for [[Myfanwy Ferch Eifion]], created by [[Delfina de Borja]]
image:92nd Crown - Sovereigns Champion Scroll by Delfina de Borja.jpg|Sovereigns Champion Scroll by [[Delfina de Borja]]
image:Avery's Banishment by Vittoria.jpg|Avery's Banishment Notice
image:Avery's Banishment Disguise - Meme by Matthias Grunwalt.jpg|... he's in DISGUISE... (Meme by [[Mathias Grünwalt]])
</gallery>

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

92nd Crown

2026-04-15T14:52:39Z

Zubeydah: /* Progress While Crown */

<div>
{{Crown
| reignnumber = 92nd
| crownportrait = [[File:92nd Crown - Gulf Wars Court - Photo by Susan Russell Stewart.jpg|x400px]]
| photodesc = Gulf Wars Court Photo by [[Francesca di Lucca]]
| sovereign = [[John Drake]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10510 OP]
| consort = [[Vittoria Maggiore]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/12095 OP]
| crowntournament = in [[Namron]]: [[92nd Crown Tournament]]
| coronationdate = in [[Shadowlands]]
| stepdowndate =
| predecessors = [[91st Crown|Creppin l'Ostriche III and Cristyana Lambrecht IV]]
| heirs =
}}
</div>

==Reign Overview==

===Crown Tournament===
Event Stewards: Villana Palazolo & Sabine Fulhaberin 
Location: Totusek Arena, Stillwater, OK 
Host: [[Namron]] 
Luncheon:[[Megan Flower del Wal]] 

===Coronation===
* Event Steward: Sir [[Rhodri ap Gwythyr]]
* Site: Washington County Expo Event Center, 1305 E Bluebell Rd, Brenham, Tx, 77833
* Special Activities / notes:
** Vigil and Elevation of [[Brenna MacDonald]]
** Vigil and Elevation of [[Katrina of Coventry]]
** Vigil and Elevation of [[Michelle Fraser]]
** Sovereign's Champion Tournament
** Sideboard Luncheon
* Video: [https://www.youtube.com/live/uAQgeFCeVg8?si=-uzEbe9e-QaHXHJE https://www.youtube.com/live/uAQgeFCeVg8?si=-uzEbe9e-QaHXHJE]
* Received a gift basket of largess from [[9th Vindheim Coronet|Prince Cadmus Lochagus and Princess Adena Terricsdottir]], presented on their behalf by Duchess [[Margherita de Mantua]] and Maestro [[Vincenti da Murano]].
* There were three vocal performances during Coronation: [[Adalia VonderBerg]] performed ''The Sable Star Alone'' to the tune of Burden of the Crown during the interregnum. ''Stand Brother Stand'' was sung by Alden Drake during John's procession. ''Hail Regina'' was sung by [[Mateo Montero de Madrid]] during Vittoria's procession.
* Vittoria entered court under a bridge of swords held by the Rapier community.
* As Sir [[Arthur of the Fen]] was BOTH the oldest knight and the newest Lion, he gave both the traditional challenge of the Knights and offered the Sword of State on behalf of the Lions.
* Don [[Maelgwyn Dda]] (Vittoria's father) presented the Queen with the Queen's White Scarf.
 
====Notes====

===Royal Whims or Declarations===
* Master [[Avery Shaw]] was banished during their Coronation Court (and then given a variety of disguises to wear so that he could attend some Court business).
 

===Staff Members===
* Head of Entourage: [[Michelle Chantal de Charente]]
* Deputy Head of Entourage: [[Nicaize Maupetit]]
* Sable Scroll Pursuivant: [[Katerine le Roux d'Anjou]]
* Golden Staff Herald: [[Adalia VonderBerg]]
* Largess Coordinator: [[Sonja Ryzaja]]
* Logistics: [[Alaric Styrr]] (known as Tuhtahl) and [[Floki Geirrekkson]]
* Mistress of the Robes: [[Elizabeth Caton]]
 

==Champions==
===Arts===
* Royal Bard:
* Royal Middle Eastern Dance:
* Royal Artisan
 
===Combat===
* Consort's Champion:
* Consort's Blade of Honor:
* Sovereign's Champion: [[Gotz von Totenberg]]
* Sovereign's Blade of Chivalry:
* Royal Blade:
* Royal Hunter:
* Royal Thrown Weapons Champion:
* Guardian of the Consort's Hope - Junior Division:
* Guardian of the Consort's Hope - Senior Division:
* Guardian of the Sovereign's Dream:
* Guardian of the Sovereign's Inspiration:
 

==Peers Elevated==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Name
! Date
! Peerage
|-
| || ||
|-
| || ||
|-
| || ||
|}

===Special Recognitions===
====[[Lions of Ansteorra|Lion]]====
[[Myfanwy ferch Eifion]] was named Lion of Ansteorra at their Majesties Coronation Court. 
 

====Gauntlets & Gloves====
'''King's Gauntlet''' 
*
*
 
'''Queen's Glove''' 
*
*

==Progress While Heirs==
* Jan. 17: Winter Round Table
* Jan. 24: Sable Soldier VII
* Jan. 31: Northkeep wInterKingdom
* Feb. 07: Bryn Gwlad Candlemas
* Feb. 14: Aedult Swim (Out of Kingdom)
* Feb. 27: Bjornsborg Spring Event - As You Wish
* March 14 - 22: Gulf Wars
* March 27: Hellsgate : Commanders Crucible
* April 03: Elfsea Defender - Princess
* April 11: Coronation
 

===Words of the Coronet===
====December 18, 2025: Facebook Post====
Ansteorrans, 
 
We are overwhelmed with joy and gratitude at the opportunity to be the next heirs to the Stellar Throne. This honor is humbling beyond words, and we accept it with full hearts, clear eyes, and a deep sense of responsibility. 
 
This victory does not belong to us alone. It belongs to every fighter who tested us, every voice that offered counsel, every hand that steadied us, and every friend who believed—sometimes more fiercely than we did ourselves. You have shaped us, sharpened us, and carried us to this moment. 
 
We swear to serve with courage, fairness, and love for this kingdom and its people. May our tenure be marked by listening before speaking, empathy before pride, and service above all else. We look forward to walking this path with you and to honoring the trust you have placed in us. 
 
In love and service to Ansteorra, 
Prince John and Princess Vittoria 
 

====February 2026 Black Star====
From the Prince and Princess of Ansteorra 
To the beloved populace of Ansteorra, 

We take up the Coronet with gratitude, humility, and great joy, and we thank you for the trust you have placed in us. This Kingdom has shaped us through its people through courage shown upon the field, beauty wrought by skilled hands, wisdom shared in teaching, and service freely given. 
 
Ansteorra is strong because its people care deeply, strive boldly, and lift one another higher. It is our earnest hope that all feel welcomed, valued, and inspired to pursue their passions, whether martial, artistic, scholarly, or service-driven. Walk with us in this time of shared purpose. Together, let us honor our traditions, celebrate one anothers achievements, and continue to build a Kingdom worthy of its people. 
 
In service to Crown and Kingdom, 
John Drake and Vittoria Maggiore 
Prince and Princess of Ansteorra 

====April 2026 Black Star====
Unto the beloved Populace of the Kingdom of Ansteorra, From John and Vittoria, Prince and Princess: 

Greetings and our warmest regards. 

As the season turns and the roads grow busy with banners and armor, our thoughts turn with great anticipation toward Gulf Wars. The gathering of so many of our people - fighters, artisans, teachers, and dreamers alike - is a reminder of the strength and beauty of this Kingdom we love. We look forward to standing beside you on the field and in the halls, celebrating the skill, fellowship, and joy that make Ansteorra shine so brightly among the Known World. 

Even as we prepare for the labors and revels of Gulf Wars, our hearts also turn toward April, when we will take up the responsibilities of the Stellar Throne. The weeks ahead promise both great celebration and great work, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to serve the Kingdom in the fullness of that role. 

In the weeks ahead, we hope to see many of you beneath the bright sun of war and in the courts and camps that follow. Know that we are eager to listen, to learn, and to work alongside you as we prepare for the reign to come. 

Until we meet again upon the field or road, we remain 
Yours in service to the Dream, 
John and Vittoria 
Prince and Princess of Ansteorra 
 
====Sovereign's Champion Announcement====
Gretting’s Ansteorra! 
 
His Royal Highness John Drake does invite those brave and courageous enough to compete in his King’s Champion Tournament at Coronation this Saturday. To prove worthy, he has asked the armoured fighting community to bring your best and battle it out in a two and a half hour grueling bear pit. His champion will be decided by the combatant with the highest score who wishes to be his champion, unless the score is close, then you must prove yourself in a finals. HRH does invite those not vying for the title to still compete and show prowess on the field and challenge those looking to be his champion. 
 
Tournament sign up will begin at 9am and the tournament will start at 9:30. You may join the bearpit at any time but risk not getting maximum points. 
 
His Royal Highness and the populace of Ansteorra look forward to seeing honor, humility, and prowess on the field and hope you can join us. 
 

==Progress While Crown==
* April 18: Stargate Baronial: The Field of the Cloth of Gold
* April 24: Glaslyn Defender of the Flame
* May 09: Queen's Champion
* May 22: Steppes Warlord
* June 13: Summer Crown Tournament
* July 11: Vindheim Summer Coronet
* July 18: Summer Round Table
* July 24: Pennsic War

===Words of the Crown===

===Words of the Populace===
 

==Reign Notes==
===Garb/Accoutrements===
====King John:====
* Coronation: [[Petronilla Asteria Peregrina]] & [[Bettina]]
* Coronation Accessories: Chain by [[Feodor Nikolaevich Gorodets]]

====Queen Vittoria====
* Coronation Clothing: [[Beatrix Funteyn]], with detail work also done by [[Petronilla Asteria Peregrina]], [[Elizabeth Caton]], Vittoria
* Coronation Accessories: [[Michelle Chantal de Charente]]

==Trivia==
* This is the first reign in which both Sovereign and Consort are recipients of the [[Guardian of the Consort's Hope]].
 

==Reign Photos and Media==
<gallery caption="Our Crown" widths="150px">
image:92nd Crown - Presentation of Coronets - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpg|Presentation of the Coronets Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson]]
image:92nd Crown Prince and Princess - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpg|Addressing the Populace at Crown Tournament Evening Court Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson]]
image:92nd Crown - Princesses Tea at wInterKingdom - Photo by Zubeydah.JPG|Combined Princesses Tea at Northkeep wInterKingdom Photo by [[Zubeydah]]
image:92nd Reign Princess Vittoria Buttercup Reads to Children - Photo by Escarlota.jpg|Princess Vittoria Buttercup reading to children at Bjornsborg Spring Event: As You Wish-a Fifteenth Century Frolic Photo by [[Escarlata de Granada]]
image:92nd Crown - Inspiring Her Champion - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpg|Giving words of encouragement and inspiration to [[Runa Bjarki|her fighter]] in the Meridian Roses Tourney, Gulf Wars, 2026 Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson]]
image:92nd Crown Celebrating Ansteorra Roses Tournament - Photo by Jackson Deffner.jpg|Celebrating Prince John's 3rd Win of the Ansteorra Roses Tourney, Gulf Wars 2026 Photo by [[Rhys ap Cedifor]]
image:92nd Crown Singing Beforre Court - Photo by Jackson Deffner.jpg|Singing Before Ansteorra Court, Gulf Wars 2026 Photo by [[Rhys ap Cedifor]]
image:92nd Crown - Lion Scroll for Myfanwy.jpg|Lion Scroll for [[Myfanwy Ferch Eifion]], created by [[Delfina de Borja]]
image:92nd Crown - Sovereigns Champion Scroll by Delfina de Borja.jpg|Sovereigns Champion Scroll by [[Delfina de Borja]]
image:Avery's Banishment by Vittoria.jpg|Avery's Banishment Notice
image:Avery's Banishment Disguise - Meme by Matthias Grunwalt.jpg|... he's in DISGUISE... (Meme by [[Mathias Grünwalt]])
</gallery>

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

92nd Crown

2026-04-15T14:49:01Z

Zubeydah: /* Progress While Heirs */

<div>
{{Crown
| reignnumber = 92nd
| crownportrait = [[File:92nd Crown - Gulf Wars Court - Photo by Susan Russell Stewart.jpg|x400px]]
| photodesc = Gulf Wars Court Photo by [[Francesca di Lucca]]
| sovereign = [[John Drake]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/10510 OP]
| consort = [[Vittoria Maggiore]] - [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/12095 OP]
| crowntournament = in [[Namron]]: [[92nd Crown Tournament]]
| coronationdate = in [[Shadowlands]]
| stepdowndate =
| predecessors = [[91st Crown|Creppin l'Ostriche III and Cristyana Lambrecht IV]]
| heirs =
}}
</div>

==Reign Overview==

===Crown Tournament===
Event Stewards: Villana Palazolo & Sabine Fulhaberin 
Location: Totusek Arena, Stillwater, OK 
Host: [[Namron]] 
Luncheon:[[Megan Flower del Wal]] 

===Coronation===
* Event Steward: Sir [[Rhodri ap Gwythyr]]
* Site: Washington County Expo Event Center, 1305 E Bluebell Rd, Brenham, Tx, 77833
* Special Activities / notes:
** Vigil and Elevation of [[Brenna MacDonald]]
** Vigil and Elevation of [[Katrina of Coventry]]
** Vigil and Elevation of [[Michelle Fraser]]
** Sovereign's Champion Tournament
** Sideboard Luncheon
* Video: [https://www.youtube.com/live/uAQgeFCeVg8?si=-uzEbe9e-QaHXHJE https://www.youtube.com/live/uAQgeFCeVg8?si=-uzEbe9e-QaHXHJE]
* Received a gift basket of largess from [[9th Vindheim Coronet|Prince Cadmus Lochagus and Princess Adena Terricsdottir]], presented on their behalf by Duchess [[Margherita de Mantua]] and Maestro [[Vincenti da Murano]].
* There were three vocal performances during Coronation: [[Adalia VonderBerg]] performed ''The Sable Star Alone'' to the tune of Burden of the Crown during the interregnum. ''Stand Brother Stand'' was sung by Alden Drake during John's procession. ''Hail Regina'' was sung by [[Mateo Montero de Madrid]] during Vittoria's procession.
* Vittoria entered court under a bridge of swords held by the Rapier community.
* As Sir [[Arthur of the Fen]] was BOTH the oldest knight and the newest Lion, he gave both the traditional challenge of the Knights and offered the Sword of State on behalf of the Lions.
* Don [[Maelgwyn Dda]] (Vittoria's father) presented the Queen with the Queen's White Scarf.
 
====Notes====

===Royal Whims or Declarations===
* Master [[Avery Shaw]] was banished during their Coronation Court (and then given a variety of disguises to wear so that he could attend some Court business).
 

===Staff Members===
* Head of Entourage: [[Michelle Chantal de Charente]]
* Deputy Head of Entourage: [[Nicaize Maupetit]]
* Sable Scroll Pursuivant: [[Katerine le Roux d'Anjou]]
* Golden Staff Herald: [[Adalia VonderBerg]]
* Largess Coordinator: [[Sonja Ryzaja]]
* Logistics: [[Alaric Styrr]] (known as Tuhtahl) and [[Floki Geirrekkson]]
* Mistress of the Robes: [[Elizabeth Caton]]
 

==Champions==
===Arts===
* Royal Bard:
* Royal Middle Eastern Dance:
* Royal Artisan
 
===Combat===
* Consort's Champion:
* Consort's Blade of Honor:
* Sovereign's Champion: [[Gotz von Totenberg]]
* Sovereign's Blade of Chivalry:
* Royal Blade:
* Royal Hunter:
* Royal Thrown Weapons Champion:
* Guardian of the Consort's Hope - Junior Division:
* Guardian of the Consort's Hope - Senior Division:
* Guardian of the Sovereign's Dream:
* Guardian of the Sovereign's Inspiration:
 

==Peers Elevated==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Name
! Date
! Peerage
|-
| || ||
|-
| || ||
|-
| || ||
|}

===Special Recognitions===
====[[Lions of Ansteorra|Lion]]====
[[Myfanwy ferch Eifion]] was named Lion of Ansteorra at their Majesties Coronation Court. 
 

====Gauntlets & Gloves====
'''King's Gauntlet''' 
*
*
 
'''Queen's Glove''' 
*
*

==Progress While Heirs==
* Jan. 17: Winter Round Table
* Jan. 24: Sable Soldier VII
* Jan. 31: Northkeep wInterKingdom
* Feb. 07: Bryn Gwlad Candlemas
* Feb. 14: Aedult Swim (Out of Kingdom)
* Feb. 27: Bjornsborg Spring Event - As You Wish
* March 14 - 22: Gulf Wars
* March 27: Hellsgate : Commanders Crucible
* April 03: Elfsea Defender - Princess
* April 11: Coronation
 

===Words of the Coronet===
====December 18, 2025: Facebook Post====
Ansteorrans, 
 
We are overwhelmed with joy and gratitude at the opportunity to be the next heirs to the Stellar Throne. This honor is humbling beyond words, and we accept it with full hearts, clear eyes, and a deep sense of responsibility. 
 
This victory does not belong to us alone. It belongs to every fighter who tested us, every voice that offered counsel, every hand that steadied us, and every friend who believed—sometimes more fiercely than we did ourselves. You have shaped us, sharpened us, and carried us to this moment. 
 
We swear to serve with courage, fairness, and love for this kingdom and its people. May our tenure be marked by listening before speaking, empathy before pride, and service above all else. We look forward to walking this path with you and to honoring the trust you have placed in us. 
 
In love and service to Ansteorra, 
Prince John and Princess Vittoria 
 

====February 2026 Black Star====
From the Prince and Princess of Ansteorra 
To the beloved populace of Ansteorra, 

We take up the Coronet with gratitude, humility, and great joy, and we thank you for the trust you have placed in us. This Kingdom has shaped us through its people through courage shown upon the field, beauty wrought by skilled hands, wisdom shared in teaching, and service freely given. 
 
Ansteorra is strong because its people care deeply, strive boldly, and lift one another higher. It is our earnest hope that all feel welcomed, valued, and inspired to pursue their passions, whether martial, artistic, scholarly, or service-driven. Walk with us in this time of shared purpose. Together, let us honor our traditions, celebrate one anothers achievements, and continue to build a Kingdom worthy of its people. 
 
In service to Crown and Kingdom, 
John Drake and Vittoria Maggiore 
Prince and Princess of Ansteorra 

====April 2026 Black Star====
Unto the beloved Populace of the Kingdom of Ansteorra, From John and Vittoria, Prince and Princess: 

Greetings and our warmest regards. 

As the season turns and the roads grow busy with banners and armor, our thoughts turn with great anticipation toward Gulf Wars. The gathering of so many of our people - fighters, artisans, teachers, and dreamers alike - is a reminder of the strength and beauty of this Kingdom we love. We look forward to standing beside you on the field and in the halls, celebrating the skill, fellowship, and joy that make Ansteorra shine so brightly among the Known World. 

Even as we prepare for the labors and revels of Gulf Wars, our hearts also turn toward April, when we will take up the responsibilities of the Stellar Throne. The weeks ahead promise both great celebration and great work, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to serve the Kingdom in the fullness of that role. 

In the weeks ahead, we hope to see many of you beneath the bright sun of war and in the courts and camps that follow. Know that we are eager to listen, to learn, and to work alongside you as we prepare for the reign to come. 

Until we meet again upon the field or road, we remain 
Yours in service to the Dream, 
John and Vittoria 
Prince and Princess of Ansteorra 
 
====Sovereign's Champion Announcement====
Gretting’s Ansteorra! 
 
His Royal Highness John Drake does invite those brave and courageous enough to compete in his King’s Champion Tournament at Coronation this Saturday. To prove worthy, he has asked the armoured fighting community to bring your best and battle it out in a two and a half hour grueling bear pit. His champion will be decided by the combatant with the highest score who wishes to be his champion, unless the score is close, then you must prove yourself in a finals. HRH does invite those not vying for the title to still compete and show prowess on the field and challenge those looking to be his champion. 
 
Tournament sign up will begin at 9am and the tournament will start at 9:30. You may join the bearpit at any time but risk not getting maximum points. 
 
His Royal Highness and the populace of Ansteorra look forward to seeing honor, humility, and prowess on the field and hope you can join us. 
 

==Progress While Crown==
* April 18: Stargate Baronial: The Field of the Cloth of Gold
* April 24: Glaslyn Defender of the Flame
* May 09: Queen's Champion
* May 22: Steppes Warlord
* June 13: Summer Crown Tournament
* July 11: Vindheim Summer Coronet
* July 18: Summer Round Table
* July 24: Pennsic War
 
===Words of the Crown===

===Words of the Populace===
 

==Reign Notes==
===Garb/Accoutrements===
====King John:====
* Coronation: [[Petronilla Asteria Peregrina]] & [[Bettina]]
* Coronation Accessories: Chain by [[Feodor Nikolaevich Gorodets]]

====Queen Vittoria====
* Coronation Clothing: [[Beatrix Funteyn]], with detail work also done by [[Petronilla Asteria Peregrina]], [[Elizabeth Caton]], Vittoria
* Coronation Accessories: [[Michelle Chantal de Charente]]

==Trivia==
* This is the first reign in which both Sovereign and Consort are recipients of the [[Guardian of the Consort's Hope]].
 

==Reign Photos and Media==
<gallery caption="Our Crown" widths="150px">
image:92nd Crown - Presentation of Coronets - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpg|Presentation of the Coronets Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson]]
image:92nd Crown Prince and Princess - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpg|Addressing the Populace at Crown Tournament Evening Court Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson]]
image:92nd Crown - Princesses Tea at wInterKingdom - Photo by Zubeydah.JPG|Combined Princesses Tea at Northkeep wInterKingdom Photo by [[Zubeydah]]
image:92nd Reign Princess Vittoria Buttercup Reads to Children - Photo by Escarlota.jpg|Princess Vittoria Buttercup reading to children at Bjornsborg Spring Event: As You Wish-a Fifteenth Century Frolic Photo by [[Escarlata de Granada]]
image:92nd Crown - Inspiring Her Champion - Photo by Robert J Gallon.jpg|Giving words of encouragement and inspiration to [[Runa Bjarki|her fighter]] in the Meridian Roses Tourney, Gulf Wars, 2026 Photo by [[Sigmund Úlfsson]]
image:92nd Crown Celebrating Ansteorra Roses Tournament - Photo by Jackson Deffner.jpg|Celebrating Prince John's 3rd Win of the Ansteorra Roses Tourney, Gulf Wars 2026 Photo by [[Rhys ap Cedifor]]
image:92nd Crown Singing Beforre Court - Photo by Jackson Deffner.jpg|Singing Before Ansteorra Court, Gulf Wars 2026 Photo by [[Rhys ap Cedifor]]
image:92nd Crown - Lion Scroll for Myfanwy.jpg|Lion Scroll for [[Myfanwy Ferch Eifion]], created by [[Delfina de Borja]]
image:92nd Crown - Sovereigns Champion Scroll by Delfina de Borja.jpg|Sovereigns Champion Scroll by [[Delfina de Borja]]
image:Avery's Banishment by Vittoria.jpg|Avery's Banishment Notice
image:Avery's Banishment Disguise - Meme by Matthias Grunwalt.jpg|... he's in DISGUISE... (Meme by [[Mathias Grünwalt]])
</gallery>

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