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	** [[Bryn Gwlad]] Rapier Marshal: May 2012 to August to July 2013		** [[Bryn Gwlad]] Rapier Marshal: May 2012 to August to July 2013
	** [[Bryn Gwlad]] Minister of Arts and Sciences: February 2019 - February 2021		** [[Bryn Gwlad]] Minister of Arts and Sciences: February 2019 - February 2021
			** Chronicler, Barony of Bryn Gwlad, June 2023 - July 2025
	** Member, Bryn Gwlad's Newcomer's Academy Committee 2021 - present		** Member, Bryn Gwlad's Newcomer's Academy Committee 2021 - present
	** Chronicler, Barony of Bryn Gwlad, June 2023 - Present
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	===Persona History:===		===Persona History:===
	My name is René Damours, the second son of Jacques and Madeleine Damours. ~~Born~~ on the 18th day of July in 1578, in the Norman port city of Dieppe. ~~After Catholics massacred followers of the true faith six years prior~~, my father sold everything he had and fled Paris with my mother, then pregnant with my older brother Marc~~. <BR>~~		My name is René Damours, the second son of Jacques and Madeleine Damours. I was born on the 18th day of July in 1578, in the Norman port city of Dieppe. During a difficult time, my father sold everything he had and fled Paris with my mother who was then pregnant with my older brother Marc, for Dieppe.
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	~~Arriving in Dieppe, my father spent all the money he had left, purchasing a boat, upon which he began shipping items across the channel to England. In a few years, his business grew~~, ~~making back his money, plus enough to purchase a new home large enough~~ for his growing family, as my mother was soon to give birth to me. My brother, six years my senior, and I enjoyed a comfortable life, full of books, stories, and music. My father sang us songs and told us stories of Paris and its grandeur. He taught us to speak the way the English did, and encouraged us to use it as often as we could. My mother made us clothing and toys to play with. She made us fresh pillows and new socks. She cooked simple, but delicious meals, and we wanted for little. We met travelers and merchants from all over, and were exposed to different clothing and fabrics. Anytime my brother was not in grammar school, he and I played games and explored the docks, ever in sight of my father’s keen eye. Wherever he went, he allowed me to tag along. As years passed, and despite us both being in school, we remained inseparable, fulfilling our household duties together, playing, climbing trees, swimming together. Our lives were good and happy. I was a playful boy with a vivid imagination, encouraged to play and read and learn. ~~<BR>~~
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	~~The year I was~~ to ~~turn twelve years old~~, ~~though~~, ~~life changed. A dark cloud came over our~~ home~~. The happiness I knew~~ as ~~a boy~~ was ~~no longer, and our home became a sullen and dreary place~~. My ~~older~~ brother, ~~barely eighteen~~ years ~~of age was killed near Ivry~~, ~~courageously fighting with our blessed King to claim what was rightfully his~~, ~~by the Grace~~ of ~~our Lord~~, ~~the thrown of France~~. ~~After hearing this news, my usually happy~~ father ~~withdrew. He~~ sang ~~no more~~ songs. He ~~laughed rarely~~. My mother~~, trying~~ to ~~maintain her happiness~~, ~~did much the same. They had lost their first-born son~~, and ~~in a moment of terror~~ for ~~my life,~~ and ~~his line, my father sent me~~ to ~~live with a Scottish Baron called Conor Drummond~~. My ~~father had done extensive business with a wool trader,~~ the ~~father of Baron Conor’s wife~~, ~~Lady Robin Anderson~~ of ~~Ross,~~ and ~~so my father arranged to send me to live~~ with ~~Baron Conor~~, and ~~become his valet~~. ~~<BR>~~		<BR>Arriving in Dieppe, my father spent all the money he had left, purchasing a boat, upon which he began shipping items across the channel to England. His business grew, making back his money, plus enough to purchase a new home large enough for his growing family, as my mother was soon to give birth to me. My brother, four years my senior, and I enjoyed a comfortable life, full of books, stories, and music. My father sang us songs and told us stories of Paris and its grandeur. He taught us to speak the way the English did and encouraged us to use it as often as we could. My mother made us clothing and toys to play with. She made us fresh pillows and new socks. She cooked simple, but delicious meals, and we wanted for little. We met travelers and merchants from all over and were exposed to different clothing and fabrics. My brother and I played games and explored the docks, ever in sight of my father’s keen eye. Our lives were good and happy. I was a playful boy with a vivid imagination, encouraged to play and read and learn.
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	I ~~left my home~~, ~~my friends~~, ~~my family~~. ~~I left all that~~ I knew, and ~~while I acted as if I knew why~~, ~~I didn’t~~. ~~I knew~~ my ~~brother had been killed~~, ~~and that saddened me~~ to ~~no end~~, ~~but I~~ did ~~not, at~~ the ~~time, understand why I~~ had ~~to leave. Arriving in Scotland~~, ~~I was surrounded by strangers, save Baron Conor~~ and ~~Lady Robin~~, ~~whom I’d met before. I struggled~~ to ~~understand their words, and to learn their customs. As time passed, I became more comfortable there.~~ Baron Conor ~~ensured that I continued my education~~. ~~His estate was near~~ the ~~border~~, ~~which was regularly harassed by border reivers, and so Baron Conor taught me~~ the ~~art~~ of ~~defense with a sword. He instructed me, mentored me~~, and ~~taught~~ me ~~how~~ to ~~defend myself~~ and his ~~home~~. ~~Lady Robin treated me as one~~ of ~~her own~~, ~~caring~~ for ~~me, regularly ensuring that I was able~~ to ~~write letters home~~. ~~I became part of the family. <BR>~~		<BR>The year I was to turn twelve years old, though, life changed. A dark cloud came over our home. The happiness I knew as a boy was no longer, and our home became a sullen and dreary place. My older brother, barely sixteen years of age was killed in battle near Ivry. After hearing this news, my usually happy father withdrew. He sang no more songs. He laughed rarely. My mother, trying to maintain her happiness, did much the same. They had lost their first-born son, and in a moment of terror for my life, my father sent me to live with a Scottish Baron called Conor Drummond. My father had done extensive business with the father of Baron Conor’s wife, the Lady Robin Anderson of Ross, and arranged to send me to live with Baron Conor, and become his valet. So, at the age of 12, I boarded a ship loaded with goods to be exchanged for wool and made my way to Scotland.
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	~~After a few years, Baron Conor became the Captain of the Baronial Guard~~ in ~~a Barony called Bryn Gwlad. I traveled with the family, to this new home, excited and ready to explore another place. While I missed my family greatly~~, I was ~~able stay in contact with them via letters and occasional visits to Dieppe. I was able to see my younger sister Geneviève marry a man called David Guyot and I was able to visit my nephews~~, ~~Isaac~~ and ~~André~~, ~~at least once a year~~. I ~~had grown accustom~~ to ~~life in Scotland~~, ~~but looked forward~~ to ~~a new life in Bryn Gwlad~~, as I ~~was set to begin my university education~~ there~~, thanks to~~ Baron Conor~~, who had managed me a place there, and agreed to support me while~~ I ~~attended~~. ~~University life~~ was ~~full of amazing new knowledge for me. I loved it. I met so many different people. I~~ was ~~no longer employed~~ by Baron Conor~~, but was still treated as part~~ of ~~his family~~. He ~~had become like an older brother to~~ me, ~~being only eleven years by senior~~, and ~~I was glad~~ to ~~see him~~ and Lady Robin ~~have two sons~~ of ~~their~~ own. ~~<BR>~~		<BR>Arriving in Scotland, I was surrounded by strangers, save Baron Conor and Lady Robin, whom I’d met before. I struggled to understand their words, and to learn their customs. But, as time passed, I became more comfortable there. Baron Conor ensured that I continued my education. His estate was near the border, which was regularly harassed by border reivers, and so Baron Conor taught me the art of defense with a sword. He instructed me, mentored me, and taught me how to defend myself and his home. Lady Robin treated me as one of her own, caring for me, regularly ensuring that I was able to write letters home. I became part of the family.
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	~~During~~ a ~~trip to London~~, Baron Conor and I ~~heard a play~~. I ~~had never heard anything like that before.~~ I ~~had heard that one could~~ visit ~~a theatre~~ and ~~hear~~ a ~~play~~, but ~~I had never been~~ to ~~one.~~ I was ~~in awe. A far cry from the small festival plays arranged by our local aldermen. These actors were professional actors~~, and ~~their words moved~~ me. I ~~hung on every word they said~~. ~~My heart lifted~~. I ~~cried~~. I ~~laughed~~. ~~Upon leaving the theatre,~~ I ~~pulled a broadside from the wall~~. ~~The poet~~, ~~a man called William Shakespeare, had written the play we had just heard. What a man he must be~~ to have ~~such words at his disposal. I heard as many~~ of ~~his plays as I could in my all too infrequent trips to London~~. ~~<BR>~~		<BR>After a few years, Baron Conor became the Captain of the Baronial Guard in a Barony called Bryn Gwlad. I traveled with the family, to this new home, excited and ready to explore another place. While I missed my family greatly, I was able stay in contact with them via letters and occasional visits to Dieppe. I was able to see my younger sister Geneviève marry a man called David Guyot and I was able to visit my nephews, Isaac and André, at least once a year. I had grown accustomed to life in Scotland, but looked forward to a new life in Bryn Gwlad, as I was set to begin my university education there, thanks to Baron Conor, who had managed me a place there, and agreed to support me while I attended. University life was full of amazing new knowledge for me. I loved it. I met so many different people. I was no longer employed by Baron Conor but was still treated as part of his family. He had become like an older brother to me, being only eleven years my senior and I was glad to see him and Lady Robin have two children of their own.
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	I ~~am grown now~~. I ~~have no issues of my own, as I’ve~~ never ~~married~~, but I ~~have a comfortable life~~. I ~~teach Rhetoric at~~ the ~~same university at which I was educated~~, and ~~have exceled in ways~~ I ~~never thought possible~~. I ~~have obtained~~ the ~~title of Master~~. I have ~~proven my proficiency with a blade~~. I ~~have published some~~ of my ~~sonnets and poetry, as well as pamphlets on poetic forms~~. ~~<BR>~~		<BR>During a business trip to London, Baron Conor and I heard a play. I had never heard anything like that before. I had heard that one could visit a theatre and hear a play, but I had never been to one. I was in awe. A far cry from the small festival plays arranged by our local aldermen. These actors were professional actors, and their words moved me. I hung on every word they said. My heart lifted. I cried. I laughed. Upon leaving the theatre, I pulled a broadside from the wall. The poet, a man called William Shakespeare, had written the play we had just heard. What a man he must be to have such words at his disposal. I heard as many of his plays as I could during my all too infrequent trips to London.
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	I ~~visit with Baron Conor~~, ~~Lady Robin~~, and ~~their two sons, as often as~~ I ~~can~~. I ~~travel to Dieppe, when able, to visit~~ my ~~parents, sister, brother-in-law, and my two nephews~~. I ~~still hear~~ as ~~many plays written by William Shakespeare~~ as ~~I can, and still enjoy a good story and song~~.~~<BR>~~		<BR>I am grown now. I have no issues of my own, as I’ve never married, but I have a comfortable life. I teach Rhetoric at the same university at which I was educated and have exceled in ways I never thought possible. I have obtained the title of Magister. I have proven my proficiency with a blade. I have published some of my sonnets and poetry, as well as pamphlets on poetic forms.
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			<BR>I visit with Baron Conor, Lady Robin, and their two children, as often as I can. I travel to Dieppe, when able to visit my parents, sister, brother-in-law, and my two nephews. I still hear as many plays written by William Shakespeare as I can and still enjoy a good story and song.<BR>

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	* Chosen as Arts and Sciences Gulf War Champion 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, as an alternate, and 2018.		* Chosen as Arts and Sciences Gulf War Champion 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, as an alternate, and 2018.
	* Finalist, Queen's Champion for Gwen III		* Finalist, Queen's Champion for Gwen III
			* Premiere of the [[Order of the Golden Bridge of Ansteorra]]
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	* Kingdom Offices Held		* Kingdom Offices Held
	** Kingdom [[Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion]] Officer (DEI), January 2020 - February 2022		** Kingdom [[Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion]] Officer (DEI), January 2020 - February 2022
			** Programs Deputy to Kingdom Minister of Arts & Sciences, September 2023 - Present
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	* Kingdom Offices Held		* Kingdom Offices Held
	** Kingdom Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer (DEI), January 2020 - February 2022		** Kingdom [[Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion]] Officer (DEI), January 2020 - February 2022
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	** [[Bryn Gwlad]] Minister of Arts and Sciences: February 2019 - February 2021		** [[Bryn Gwlad]] Minister of Arts and Sciences: February 2019 - February 2021
	** Member, Bryn Gwlad's Newcomer's Academy Committee 2021 - present		** Member, Bryn Gwlad's Newcomer's Academy Committee 2021 - present
			** Chronicler, Barony of Bryn Gwlad, June 2023 - Present
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	==~~Master~~ René Damours, OL, WSA XCVIII==		==Magister René Damours, OL, WSA XCVIII==
	Previously Known As:<BR>		Previously Known As:<BR>
	Nickname(s):<BR>		Nickname(s):<BR>

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	** [[Bryn Gwlad]] Rapier Marshal: May 2012 to August to July 2013		** [[Bryn Gwlad]] Rapier Marshal: May 2012 to August to July 2013
	** [[Bryn Gwlad]] Minister of Arts and Sciences: February 2019 - February 2021		** [[Bryn Gwlad]] Minister of Arts and Sciences: February 2019 - February 2021
			** Member, Bryn Gwlad's Newcomer's Academy Committee 2021 - present
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	* Kingdom Offices Held		* Kingdom Offices Held
	** Kingdom Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer (DEI), ~~2019~~ - ~~present~~		** Kingdom Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer (DEI), January 2020 - February 2022
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	~~''What is the DEI Office''?: <BR>~~
	The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Office for the Kingdom of Ansteorra is committed to promoting the values of inclusion throughout the Kingdom of Ansteorra and the SCA. The focus is equity, which is just and fair inclusion into an organization in which all can participate, prosper, benefit, and reach their full potential. <BR>
	The DEI office develops activities and training to cultivate a climate in which all members are treated fairly and able to thrive in a welcoming atmosphere. This work is compliant with nondiscrimination laws, ADA laws, the SCA mission statement, and our governing documents, especially our policies on harassment, bullying, and hate speech. <BR>
	The purpose of this office is not to receive incident reports, as those would go through your local, the Regional, or Kingdom Seneschal. The purpose is not to act as a compliance officer, rather, to educate, provide resources, and a safe space for members to discuss and explore these very important issues.
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	My husband is allergic to nuts and mushrooms, so if you'd please pass on a warning of anything that may have either of those as ingredients.<BR>		My husband is allergic to nuts and mushrooms, so if you'd please pass on a warning of anything that may have either of those as ingredients.<BR>
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	===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===		===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
	* Former Seawinds Rapier Defender		* Former [[Seawinds]] Rapier Defender
	* Former Seawinds Arts and Sciences Defender		* Former [[Seawinds]] Arts and Sciences Defender
	* Former Arts and Sciences Champion for the Barony of Loch Soilleir		* Former Arts and Sciences Champion for the Barony of [[Loch Soilleir]]
	* Chosen as Arts and Sciences Gulf War Champion 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, as an alternate, and 2018.		* Chosen as Arts and Sciences Gulf War Champion 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, as an alternate, and 2018.
	* Finalist, Queen's Champion for Gwen III		* Finalist, Queen's Champion for Gwen III