Livia da Nicolosi

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Wiesenfeuer Yule, 2024
Holding a book made for Laurel-Elect Beatrix Funtyn
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Information
Registered Name: Livia da Nicolosi
Resides: Rosenfeld
Status: Active
Joined SCA: 1990
Order of Precedence
Livia da Nicolosi
Heraldry

Per chevron Or and azure, two pomegranates gules slipped and leaved vert and issuant from base a demi-sun Or.

Mistress Livia da Nicolosi, OL

Previously Known As : Fridhur Haralds
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Achievement:

Mantling 1: Gules
Mantling 2: Or
Helm: Frog-mouth helm silver facing sinister
Crest: pomegranate gules, slipped and leaved vert
Motto: aspirare ad ispirare (Translation: aspire to inspire (Italian))

Offices:

  • Local Offices Held
    • Four time Chronicler, Shire of Rosenfeld
    • Three time Minister of Arts & Sciences, Shire of Rosenfeld
    • Prior Seneschal, Shire of Rosenfeld


Persona History:


Interests:

Mostly, I'm an embroiderer with a keen interest in Elizabethan Embroidery. Recently I have learned how to make my own spangles and am delving into the art of glove making.

King's Gauntlets & Queen's Gloves embroidered by Livia, granted 04/14/19


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Timeline of Activity:

I joined the SCA in 1990. I had been looking for the group for years - lured on by occasional photos in the Sunday newspaper of chivalric fighters in Bergfeld Park. One day I saw a flier in a bookstore with contact information. Finally, found! The rest is history. Rosenfeld was only an incipient shire and a very small group when I joined in February of 1990. Because we were so small, the need for willing officers was critical. By May of 1990, I was Seneschal and Acting Chronicler. This was when there was no such thing as email or internet or cell phones. I wrote many a long missive to the then Kingdom Seneschal Baron Bran de Tintreak. By the end of 1991, Rosenfeld was officially a shire. I'd like to say I had a hand in that. Heart and hands.

May 29, 2023, Steppes Warlord

Now that the elation has subsided somewhat, it is meet and right to recognize those individuals who made possible what was a glorious day that I will long remember. If I have forgotten to state your name, be assured that your service was noted and appreciated.

First to thank would be His Grace Sven Randullsson and Her Excellency Cristyana Lambrecht who saw in me those qualities worthy of peerage. Sometimes a person does not see what others do. Thank you for your encouragement, your confidence, and your all-seeing eyes. I am honored and proud to be counted as worthy.

Thank you to those peers who spoke before His Majesty Gabriel of Maccuswell , the nobility of Ansteorra, and the Ansteorran populace as witnesses for me. Numbered among those peers are Master Robin of Gilwell, Master Tostig Logiosophia, Master Sir John of Severn , Mistress Ameline du Bois, Duchess Ebergardis von Zell, Mistress Rhiannon ferch Cian, Mistress Zubeydah Al-Badawiyyah, and Mistress Saundra of Loch Raeburn whose words were read in the presence of all. The words spoken by these esteemed gentles both amazed and honored me beyond measure. Thank you from the depths of my heart.

Thank you to those gentles who created my vigil space, attended to my every need during the vigil, and provided wonderful sweets to share. The day was graced by your hard work and vision which made my vision perfect. Included are my apprentice Caterina Bella Rosso, Adelaide de Bourbon, Ameline, Zubeydah, my son Logan Wilson, Johann Klaus von Heildelberg, Eoun of Rosenfeld, Calanna di Nero Rosa, and Adian McCrae .

Thank you to those gentles who formed my procession into court, carrying my banners and regalia: Calena, Zubeydah, Johann, Elina Ulfsdottir, Emma Farewyll, Brígiða Jónsdóttir, Gird Truthsayer, and Logan – on whose arm I was escorted into court.

Thank you to musician and former Kingdom Bard Elizabetha de Picardia who graced all with her lovely music and to Robin Carrot for the absolutely fantastic heralding into court of my processional party.

Thank you to all those who assured that I was beautifully and properly attired: Cristyana, Beatrix Funteyn, Ameline, and most of all – Mistress Dyan du lac Calendres. Even though you abide now in heaven, your heart and hand guided me through this entire journey. You abide in my heart always. I love you all.

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Populace Provided Information:

Robin of Gilwell

I am Robin of Gilwell, Master of Defense. I have known Livia for years. She has changed, and she has grown, from excited and passionate newcomer, to excited and passionate established member, and she is now ready to be an excited and passionate Laurel.

Through all her change and growth, the one constant has been her passion for her art. She will talk about it at any time, with anybody, for as long as you are willing to listen.

She is my peer.

Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:

  • 1994 - 13th Artisan of Middleford (now defunct branch - Hellsgate)
  • 1994 - Bard for the Shire of Middleford
  • 2002 - Artisan of Barony of Stargate (Stargate Baronial 30th)
  • 2003 - Artisan of the College of Three Bridges (Elfsea Baronial)
  • 2003 - One of ten A&S champions for Gulf Wars
  • 2006 - One of five A&S champions for Gulf Wars
  • 2006 - 14th Elfsea Artisan
  • 2018 - Baronial A&S champion for Barony of Wiesenfeur
  • 2019 - Ansteorran Laurels' Favorite for Gulf Wars A&S Open Challenge.
  • 2020 - Kingdom Artisan (receiving the sole perfect score at Kingdom Arts & Sciences)


Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:

Master William Blackfox Awards
Master William Blackfox Awards Nominee
  • William Blackfox Awards Nomination for Best Overall Newlsetter, A.S. XLIII (43) - The newsletter which best meets the needs of the local group or guild for which it is published. It should accurately reflect the status of the group and be a valuable tool for growth and promotion of SCA goals and ideals. Awarded to the newsletter and the Chronicler. The Thorny Truth, Shire of Rosenfeld, Fridhur Haralds (Livia da Nicolosi), Chronicler.
  • William Blackfox Awards Nomination for Best Layout and Design, A.S. XLIII (43) - For the best-looking newsletter. Awarded to the newsletter and the Chronicler. The Thorny Truth, Shire of Rosenfeld, Fridhur Haralds (Livia da Nicolosi), Chronicler


Trivia:

  • Was made a member of the Laurel in the very appropriate AS LIV.
  • Her Laureling induction can be seen in this recording.


Classes Taught:

(See Below for Class Handouts)

2018
  • 6/9/18 – King’s College (Ardmore, OK)
    • Padded Satin Stitch – A Period Embroidery Technique
    • Surface Couching – A Period Embroidery Technique
  • 7/28/18 – Ansteorra Middle Eastern Culture Symposium (Athens, TX)
    • Shisha Embroidery
  • 8/25/18 – Serpent’s Symposium (Houston, TX)
    • Surface Couching – A Period Embroidery Technique


2019
  • 5/26/19 – Steppes Warlord (Canton, TX)
    • Padded Satin Stitch – A Period Embroidery Technique
  • 6/22/19 – King’s College (Abilene, TX)
    • Silk & Gold – An Exploration of Period Embroidery Techniques
    • Undaunted – Conquering the Plaited Braid Stitch
  • 7/6/19 – Eldern Hills Artisan 2019 (Duncan, OK)
    • Padded Satin Stitch – A Period Embroidery Technique
    • Undaunted – Conquering the Plaited Braid
  • 12/14/19 - Wiesenfeuer Yule (Oklahoma City, OK)
    • Undaunted: Conquering the Plaited Braid Stitch


2020
  • 2/8/20 - Kingdom A&S (Burkburnett, TX)
    • Undaunted: Conquering the Plaited Braid Stitch
    • Undaunted: Conquering the Plaited Braid Stitch for Left-Handed Stitchers


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