Margherita de Mantua

Photo
Margherita during her first Reign
Information
Registered Name: Margherita de Mantua Resides: Namron Status: Active Joined SCA: May 2008
Order of Precedence
Margherita de Mantua
Heraldry
Or, a dragon purpure and on a chief sable an arrow Or.

Her Grace, Duchess Margherita de Mantua, CSS, OP, OL, OM

Previously Known As:
Nickname(s): The Archer Queen
Pronouns:

Offices:

• Local Offices Held
  • Namron Baronial Seneschal
  • Namron Baronial A&S Minister

• Regional Offices Held
  • Northern Region Seneschal

• Kingdom Offices Held
  • Princess (x4)
  • 76th Crown
  • 79th Crown
  • 83rd Crown
  • Kingdom Seneschal November 2023 to December 2024
  • 90th Crown

Persona History:

1525 around Venice Italy. Went to a Girls School in Mantua.

Interests:

Weaving, costuming, embroidery, archery (target and combat); seige engineer.

Gallery

• Elevation Items
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  Items gifted at her Elevation to the Laurel
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  Cloak, bracers and scroll for Elevation to the Mark
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  Cloak, banner, garb, parasol

Elevation to the Order of the Laurel

• Elevation to the Order of the Laurel

Wow Yesterday was Amazing!!
Wiesenfeuer Yule is always a great event, I enjoyed visiting with everyone and getting to see so many happy people. Everyone did an amazing job at running the great event. Thank you to all that put in the work and effort to get things done.

I was surprised by being called into Court by Their Majesties and then being announced and elevated in morning court to the Order of the Laurel. Thank you, Your Majesties, Jean Paul and Gilyan, for having faith and recognizing me to this esteem order. Thank you to all who spoke amazing/wonderful words about me, Jason Drysdale, Vincenti da Murano, Beatrix Alfray, Baudoyn de Lafayette, Michelle Chantal, and Ameline du Bois.

I received regalia and amazing gifts from many. An amazing scroll done by Kajira Camber and calligraphy by Kyrus Logisson; Medallions from Beatrix Alfray (family); Ameline du Bois, and Master Alan of Darkdale (Calontir). Laurel cloak done by Mistress Vidgis Grafeldr and Mistress Tatiana Verlioni. Laurel wreath from Mistress Dyan du lac des Calandres brought by Mistress Livia da Nicolosi, bracelet with laurel wreath from Master Haraldr Bassi. Laurel scissors from Mistress Delphina de Champeaux, rose bag from Mistress Tessa of the Gardens and embroidered bag from Mistress Livia da Nicolosi.

I also would like to thank everyone who has helped me along my path. I appreciate everyone for their guidance and wisdom and ear when needed. My path does not stop here, I still have much to learn about being a Laurel. For those that have advice and words of wisdom, please feel free to message me directly or catch me at an event in the near future. In my current position, I may be busy and not be able to sit down immediately or at that event. I do value everyone's advice and counsel and look forward to hearing from you.

Yours in service,
Margherita de Mantua
new member to the Order of the Laurel

Elevation to the Order of the Mark

Wow what a weekend. So many people to thank for making it a Wonderful Day for me.

Thank you Your Majesties Christyana and Creppin for recognizing/elevating me to the Order of the Mark. To my wonderful husband Vincenti for always being there for me and supporting me in whatever I do.

The vigil/food crew that helped set up and maintain the vigil throughout the day (Rina (Christine), Johann, Tammy, Halldis, Alexandra, Vanessa, Colleen. Making of the clothing, regalia, banner, scroll & helping in my procession. Marguerite, Deanna, Caterina, Michelle, Alexandra, Cera, Donnchadh. My speakers, Vincenti, Jason, Beatrix, Asoph, Baudoyn, Michelle, Vanessa, Romanius, Ameline. Bea for making my master for vigil token and Vinny for pouring the vigil tokens and Orlando for helping make the mold. Members of House Wolfstar that help with my procession. I know I will be missing someone, know that I love you all for all your help and support. Thank you TE Elfsea for having a wonderful event to host my Vigil/elevation and the event stewards for keeping everything running smoothly.

much love Bow Mama Margherita

Populace Provided Information:

Kyna Terricsdottir

Once, Margherita decided to build a mini castle for mice. She worked all day and night to make this little castle. It had 3 turrets, crenellations, and a draw bridge. The only problem was that she made it out of cheese, and she forgot that mice like cheese.

Kingdom of Animals portrait by Mariana Von Kul

Kolfinna Egilsdóttir

"Minis don't count."

Cornelius Meriläinen

Adorned, a bracer gleaming white,
Unleashed slivers grant false night,
Enshroud the sky like dragon’s flight,
She carries forth the Storm.

Crimson scarves flank about,
Sharpened blades and bodies stout,
They serve, protect, their souls devout,
To us, The Princess, borne

She takes her place upon the throne,
Her grace, her wisdom, all is shown,
In love, She rules Her treasured home
Fair Queen of Ansteorra.

The Soldiers’ skill decides the fight,
Scholars teach, their minds alight
While courtiers serve to Her delight,
All talents wished to render.

They join today upon the field,
Laying bear, no wish to yield,
Seeking a blade, the need to wield,
To serve as Her defender.

For no honour hold they higher,
Than place themselves within the fire,
Protect Her whom doth all inspire,
Fair Queen of Ansteorra.

And so I join them in the lysts,
Deadly dance, feverish tryst,
Seeking out a moment blissed,
Each time my blade strikes true.

With sturdy shield and flourished cloth,
Main-gauche and swords cutting swath,
Rivals left wanting, feeling wroth,
I kneel for your review.

My love and life I give to thee,
In the fray or bended knee,
Champion by your decree,
Fair Queen of Ansteorra.

Trivia:

• Margherita and Vincenti da Murano appear in the Ansteorra Dance Video
  

Her Majesty takes part in the GarbInSnow Challenge, 2021

Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:

• 76th Crown
• 79th Crown: As Queen, co-created the Blade of Merit
• 83rd Crown: As our 83rd Crown during The Time Like No Other, held the Ansteorran throne longer in a single reign than any other monarch has been asked to do.
• Royal Hunter to Floki and Elizabeth
• 90th Crown: During this Reign, became the Consort who had held that role longer than any other in our history.
• Upon being elevated to the Order of the Mark, became the third individual in Vindheim to hold triple peerages.

Affiliations:

• Married to Vincenti da Murano
• Apprentice to Beatrix Alfray
• Member, House Wolfstar