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===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:=== | ===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:=== | ||
* 2022: Queen's Champion - Participated in my very first rapier tournament. Received a Queens Rapier for proceeding to the finals with no rank, society history, or prior tournament record. | * 2022: Queen's Champion - Participated in my very first rapier tournament. Received a Queens Rapier for proceeding to the finals with no rank, society history, or prior tournament record. | ||
* Rapier Champion of | * Rapier Champion of Ravens Fort 2023 | ||
* Gulf Wars XXXII - Victorious in rapier combat during Champions Battle against Milicent Rowan from the Kingdom of the East | * Gulf Wars XXXII - Victorious in rapier combat during Champions Battle against Milicent Rowan from the Kingdom of the East | ||
* Gulf Wars XXXII - Placed in top 15 out of 254 in rapier Rose Tournament. | * Gulf Wars XXXII - Placed in top 15 out of 254 in rapier Rose Tournament. | ||
* Rapier Champion of Glaslyn via Glaslyn Defender 2025 | |||
* Rapier Champion of Glaslyn via Glaslyn Defender | * Rapier Champion of Stargate via Stargate Baronial 2025 | ||
* Rapier Champion of Stargate via Stargate Baronial | * Rapier Champion of The Steppes via Steppes Warlord 2025 | ||
* Rapier Champion of The Steppes via Steppes Warlord | * Rapier Champion of Greywood via Battle of the Pines 2025 | ||
* Winner of the Gulf Wars XXXIV “Not-A-MoD Tournament” | |||
* Selected for the Gulf Wars XXXIV Champions Battle, and won his bout against Don Giovanni di Castlellamare of Trimaris | |||
* Under the sponsorship of by Duchess Gilyan Alienora of Clonmacnoise, entered the Ansteorra Rose Tournament at Gulf Wars XXXIV, placing in the top 10 out of a field of 178. | |||
* Rapier Champion of Elfsea, via Elfsea Defender 2026 | |||
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====Claims to [[The Iron Ring of Ansteorra]]==== | ====Claims to [[The Iron Ring of Ansteorra]]==== | ||
- February 18, 2023: Defeated | - February 18, 2023: Defeated [[Feodor Nikolaevich Gorodets]]at the Battle of the Pines<BR> | ||
- March 10, 2024: Defeated | - March 10, 2024: Defeated [[Rook Hightower]] at Gulf Wars XXII | ||
====Martial Leadership==== | ====Martial Leadership==== | ||
* Central Region Rapier Commander Gulf Wars 2025 | * Central Region Rapier Commander Gulf Wars 2025 | ||
* Central Region Rapier Commander Gulf Wars 2026 | |||
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====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:==== | ====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:==== | ||
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====Trivia==== | ====Trivia==== | ||
* In her third reign as queen, [[Gilyan Alienora of Clonmacnoise]] told the populace that for her first two reigns, she did not name any White Scarves as she was not certain that she truly understood the heart of that Order. However, after much discussion with the Queen's Men, she had come to that important realization, and named three White Scarves, one of whom was Mathias. | * In her third reign as queen, [[Gilyan Alienora of Clonmacnoise]] told the populace that for her first two reigns, she did not name any White Scarves as she was not certain that she truly understood the heart of that Order. However, after much discussion with the Queen's Men, she had come to that important realization, and named three White Scarves, one of whom was Mathias. | ||
===Affiliations:=== | ===Affiliations:=== | ||
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[[Category:People]] | [[Category:People]] | ||
[[Category:Rapier]] | [[Category:Rapier]] | ||
[[Category:Shadowlands]] | [[Category:Shadowlands]] | ||
[[Category:Steppes]] | [[Category:Steppes]] | ||
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Don Mathias Grünwalt, WSA
Previously Known As: Andrew of the Steppes
Nickname(s):the Hawk Wasp
Pronouns:
Additional Registered Heraldry:
Badge: (Fieldless) A wasp azure winged gules.
Motto: "In Ferro Veritas" (There is truth in the sword)
Description: There is truth and wisdom to be gained through conflict, struggle, and challenge. Iron (Ferro) is often used as slang for sword in latin, so this also means pumping iron in the gym is just as valid. So challenge your mind, body, and soul!
Offices:
- Local Offices Held
- Rapier Marshal for Barony of the Steppes: 2023 - 2025
- Regional Offices Held
- Central Regional Rapier Marshal 2025 - present
- Kingdom Offices Held
Persona History:
Interests:
Timeline of Activity:
Started in 2014 learning Rapier from Don Stephens while competing in men’s Olympic sabre at Texas A&M. Did not compete in any SCA tournaments or engage in consistent participation until 2021.
Prior Groups:
Shire of the Shadowlands
Populace Provided Information:
Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:
- 2022: Queen's Champion - Participated in my very first rapier tournament. Received a Queens Rapier for proceeding to the finals with no rank, society history, or prior tournament record.
- Rapier Champion of Ravens Fort 2023
- Gulf Wars XXXII - Victorious in rapier combat during Champions Battle against Milicent Rowan from the Kingdom of the East
- Gulf Wars XXXII - Placed in top 15 out of 254 in rapier Rose Tournament.
- Rapier Champion of Glaslyn via Glaslyn Defender 2025
- Rapier Champion of Stargate via Stargate Baronial 2025
- Rapier Champion of The Steppes via Steppes Warlord 2025
- Rapier Champion of Greywood via Battle of the Pines 2025
- Winner of the Gulf Wars XXXIV “Not-A-MoD Tournament”
- Selected for the Gulf Wars XXXIV Champions Battle, and won his bout against Don Giovanni di Castlellamare of Trimaris
- Under the sponsorship of by Duchess Gilyan Alienora of Clonmacnoise, entered the Ansteorra Rose Tournament at Gulf Wars XXXIV, placing in the top 10 out of a field of 178.
- Rapier Champion of Elfsea, via Elfsea Defender 2026
Claims to The Iron Ring of Ansteorra
- February 18, 2023: Defeated Feodor Nikolaevich Gorodetsat the Battle of the Pines
- March 10, 2024: Defeated Rook Hightower at Gulf Wars XXII
Martial Leadership
- Central Region Rapier Commander Gulf Wars 2025
- Central Region Rapier Commander Gulf Wars 2026
Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:
Trivia
- In her third reign as queen, Gilyan Alienora of Clonmacnoise told the populace that for her first two reigns, she did not name any White Scarves as she was not certain that she truly understood the heart of that Order. However, after much discussion with the Queen's Men, she had come to that important realization, and named three White Scarves, one of whom was Mathias.
Affiliations:
Cadet to Don Baudoyn de Lafayette: 2022 - 2025
Provost to Master Baudoyn de Lafayette: 2025 - Present
Mundane Information:
Board Certified Entomologist.
YouTube channel: The Ant-Tarium
Special Needs:
In Case of Court:
Mathias is usually attended by his lovely wife Michelle at all SCA events. In the event that she is not present or is trying to record Court, please do not attempt to escort him in her stead.
