Simonn of Amber Isle - Revision history

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 ====[[Silvana Corwin]]====
 We will never know our true impact on others or what legacy we will leave behind. Simonn was always so good to me and my family. He had one of the best smiles and I always looked forward to meeting him. I was so honored to have been able to get to know this living legend and to be thought of him as a friend. He always made me feel welcomed and that I could do anything. When my husband was pushing for knighthood Simonn was there to give use both counsel and support. He always told me Absolon was going to make it. Thankfully Absolon chose to be knighted at BAM and Simonn was able to attend and have an integral part of Absolon’s elevation. But even with that, Simonn wrapped his arm around me to make sure I felt his pride and love at Absolon being elevated. It meant so much to Simonn and I was so touched. I mean, here I am, a nobody and yet Simonn took his time out for me. But that was the thing about Simonn Amber, no one was just a “nobody” to him. This man that held so many accolades thought of everyone as a somebody and made sure they knew it. I will miss you more than words can say, my friend.<BR><BR>
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	At the November 2023 [[War of the Rams]], Baron [[Meurik the Humble]] and Baroness [[Gabrielle de Lacy]] created the Order of the Amber Isle, in loving memory of Sir Simonn. The award will be given to those who have given a lifetime of service to Bordermarch. Three were inducted as its premiere members: [[Tessa of the Gardens]], [[Phocas of Bordermarch]] and [[Aron Ulfr]].<BR>		At the November 2023 [[War of the Rams]], Baron [[Meurik the Humble]] and Baroness [[Gabrielle de Lacy]] created the Order of the Amber Isle, in loving memory of Sir Simonn. The award will be given to those who have given a lifetime of service to Bordermarch. Three were inducted as its premiere members: [[Tessa of the Gardens]], [[Phocas of Bordermarch]] and [[Aron Ulfr]].<BR>
	* At War of the Rams XI, on November 23, 2024, the Baron and Baroness of Bordermarch, [[Edric Haldyn]] and [[Tanne Haldyn]], in counsel with the Order of Amber, for lifetime service in the SCA, did induct: [[[[Zain Mountain-Gate ap Simonn]]]], [[Armand de Lacy]] and [[Nikolai Vlasislav]].		* At War of the Rams XI, on November 23, 2024, the Baron and Baroness of Bordermarch, [[Edric Haldyn]] and [[Tanne Haldyn]], in counsel with the Order of Amber, for lifetime service in the SCA, did induct: [[Zain Mountain-Gate ap Simonn]], [[Armand de Lacy]] and [[Nikolai Vlasislav]].
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	For about a decade, I had a scraggly, stained, torn little post it note in my purse. It said, "In case of Peerage." It had a list of names of those who have been inspirations to me on my path. On that list was Tessa and Simonn. While I had only been in his presence twice in all my years, he was a towering figure. As someone who loves group history, I had eagerly drank in stories of his and Tessa's reign. I had read all of their missives in the Black Star during their Reign, I had interacted with Tessa on social media. It felt like I knew them - which was purest hubris.<BR><BR>		For about a decade, I had a scraggly, stained, torn little post it note in my purse. It said, "In case of Peerage." It had a list of names of those who have been inspirations to me on my path. On that list was Tessa and Simonn. While I had only been in his presence twice in all my years, he was a towering figure. As someone who loves group history, I had eagerly drank in stories of his and Tessa's reign. I had read all of their missives in the Black Star during their Reign, I had interacted with Tessa on social media. It felt like I knew them - which was purest hubris.<BR><BR>

	When Their Majesties Jason and Marguerita told me that I was to be put on Vigil for the Order of the Pelican, Mistress Myfanwy sat me down to talk about my ceremony to be held that night. She asked, "Who would you like to speak for you as a Master of Defense?" I blurted out, "If I could have anyone here, it would be Simonn of Amber." She grinned and said, "Well, I can ask him." <BR><BR>		When Their Majesties Jason and Marguerita told me that I was to be put on Vigil for the Order of the Pelican, Mistress Myfanwy sat me down to talk about my ceremony to be held that night. She asked, "Who would you like to speak for you as a Master of Defense?" I blurted out, "If I could have anyone here, it would be Simonn of Amber." She grinned and said, "Well, I can ask him." That night, he chose to speak as a Lion instead. He said, "Majesties, we've heard a great deal of her background, her talents. I would say it simply: The best is yet to come."<BR><BR>

	~~That night, he chose to speak as a Lion instead. He said, "Majesties, we've heard a great deal of her background, her talents. I would say it simply: The best is yet to come."<BR><BR>~~		After the day was over, I realized something: I had put him in a terrible position. I wasn't someone he knew well. We did not have a deep relationship. To be honest, we didn't have one at all - he was a hero to me, and I knew -of- him a great deal, but that knowledge was all one sided. I was absolutely embarrassed. I made gifts for those that I asked to speak for me. (Ok, I'm still working on some of them, two years later) I asked Tessa what he might like. She said, "Make him some of those pretty lampwork beads in Ansteorra gold." I got an idea: I believe that the Chivalry is a fragile thing. It isn't made of steel or iron. It isn't a single link that can take the blame for being weak. The Chivalry (or any peerage) holds the damage caused by or taken by all of its members, always. Every crack. Every chip. Every break. Peerage should be given to those who will treat it with gentle and protective care - the Chivalry most especially. Simonn was such a man. So: I made a [https://historian.ansteorra.org/wiki/index.php?title=File:Zubeydah_-_Lampwork_Knights_Chain.png 'chain' of golden glass]. I sent it to him with an explanation and a heartfelt, abject apology for putting him in so awkward a position at my elevation. He sent back the most generous and kind a reply. I'm bawling remembering how gentle and courteous it was.<BR><BR>

	After the day was over, I realized something: I had put him in a terrible position. I wasn't someone he knew well. We did not have a deep relationship. To be honest, we didn't have one at all - he was a hero to me, and I knew -of- him a great deal, but that knowledge was all one sided. I was absolutely embarrassed.~~<BR><BR>~~

	I made gifts for those that I asked to speak for me. (Ok, I'm still working on some of them, two years later) I asked Tessa what he might like. She said, "Make him some of those pretty lampwork beads in Ansteorra gold." I got an idea~~. <BR><BR>~~

	I believe that the Chivalry is a fragile thing. It isn't made of steel or iron. It isn't a single link that can take the blame for being weak. The Chivalry (or any peerage) holds the damage caused by or taken by all of its members, always. Every crack. Every chip. Every break. Peerage should be given to those who will treat it with gentle and protective care - the Chivalry most especially. Simonn was such a man. So: I made a 'chain' of golden glass.~~<BR><BR>~~

	I sent it to him with an explanation and a heartfelt, abject apology for putting him in so awkward a position at my elevation. He sent back the most generous and kind a reply. I'm bawling remembering how gentle and courteous it was.<BR><BR>

	I weep for Tessa. For Zane. For Ansteorra. For all who knew him.<BR><BR>		I weep for Tessa. For Zane. For Ansteorra. For all who knew him.<BR><BR>
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	''for one, brief shining moment, that was known as Camelot." ''		''for one, brief shining moment, that was known as Camelot." ''
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	====[[Damon Xanthus]]====		====[[Damon Xanthus]]====
	So many memories flooding through my mind today. <BR><BR>		So many memories flooding through my mind today. <BR><BR>

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	At the November 2023 [[War of the Rams]], Baron [[Meurik the Humble]] and Baroness [[Gabrielle de Lacy]] created the Order of the Amber Isle, in loving memory of Sir Simonn. The award will be given to those who have given a lifetime of service to Bordermarch. Three were inducted as its premiere members: [[Tessa of the Gardens]], [[Phocas of Bordermarch]] and [[Aron Ulfr]].<BR>		At the November 2023 [[War of the Rams]], Baron [[Meurik the Humble]] and Baroness [[Gabrielle de Lacy]] created the Order of the Amber Isle, in loving memory of Sir Simonn. The award will be given to those who have given a lifetime of service to Bordermarch. Three were inducted as its premiere members: [[Tessa of the Gardens]], [[Phocas of Bordermarch]] and [[Aron Ulfr]].<BR>
	* At War of the Rams XI, on November 23, 2024, the Baron and Baroness of Bordermarch, [[Edric Haldyn]] and [[Tanne Haldyn]], in counsel with the Order of Amber, for lifetime service in the SCA, did induct: [[Zain Mountain-Gate]], [[Armand de Lacy]] and [[Nikolai Vlasislav]].		* At War of the Rams XI, on November 23, 2024, the Baron and Baroness of Bordermarch, [[Edric Haldyn]] and [[Tanne Haldyn]], in counsel with the Order of Amber, for lifetime service in the SCA, did induct: [[[[Zain Mountain-Gate ap Simonn]]]], [[Armand de Lacy]] and [[Nikolai Vlasislav]].
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	====~~Trivia~~====		====The Order of Amber Isle====
	At the November 2023 [[War of the Rams]], Baron [[Meurik the Humble]] and Baroness [[Gabrielle de Lacy]] created the Order of the Amber Isle, in loving memory of Sir Simonn. The award will be given to those who have given a lifetime of service to Bordermarch. Three were inducted as its premiere members: [[Tessa of the Gardens]], [[Phocas of Bordermarch]] and [[Aron Ulfr]].<BR>		At the November 2023 [[War of the Rams]], Baron [[Meurik the Humble]] and Baroness [[Gabrielle de Lacy]] created the Order of the Amber Isle, in loving memory of Sir Simonn. The award will be given to those who have given a lifetime of service to Bordermarch. Three were inducted as its premiere members: [[Tessa of the Gardens]], [[Phocas of Bordermarch]] and [[Aron Ulfr]].<BR>
			* At War of the Rams XI, on November 23, 2024, the Baron and Baroness of Bordermarch, [[Edric Haldyn]] and [[Tanne Haldyn]], in counsel with the Order of Amber, for lifetime service in the SCA, did induct: [[Zain Mountain-Gate]], [[Armand de Lacy]] and [[Nikolai Vlasislav]].
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	\| photocaption = Photo by Phocas of Bordermarch, taken 2006		\| photocaption = Photo by Phocas of Bordermarch, taken 2006
	\| location = [[Bordermarch]]		\| location = [[Bordermarch]] (in blessed memory)
	\| regname= [http://oanda.sca.org/oanda_name.cgi?p=Simonn%20of%20Amber%20Isle Simonn of Amber Isle]		\| regname= [http://oanda.sca.org/oanda_name.cgi?p=Simonn%20of%20Amber%20Isle Simonn of Amber Isle]
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