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{{Populace
{{Populace
|photo = [[File:Margery Heron Portrait 2.jpg|x400px]]
|photo = [[File:Margery Heron at BAM 2023 - Photo by Cassion Jaskolski.jpg|x400px]]
| photocaption = Photo by [[Koia Karasova]]
| photocaption = Photo by [[Cassion Jaskolski]]
| location = [[Steppes]] & [[Elfsea]]
| location = [[Steppes]]
| regname= [https://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Margery%20Heron Margery Heron]  
| regname= [https://oanda.sca.org//oanda_name.cgi?p=Margery%20Heron Margery Heron]  
| status = Active
| status = Active
| joindate = 2018
| joindate = 2018
| OP = [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/6879 Valka Flokadottir]
| OP = [https://op.ansteorra.org/people/id/6879 Margery Heron]
| device = [[File:Valka Flokadottir Device.png|x400px]]
| device = [[File:Valka Flokadottir Device.png|x400px]]
| devicecaption = Gules, a seadog rampant and on a chief argent, 3 trident heads sable
| devicecaption = Gules, a seadog rampant and on a chief argent, 3 trident heads sable.
}}
}}


==Lady Marjorie Heron==
==Magistra Margery Gilroy, CSS, OP==
[[File:Margery Heron Badge.png|200px|thumb|left|Badge]]
[[File:Margery Heron Badge.png|200px|thumb|left|Badge]]
Previously Known As: Valka Flokadottir<BR>
Previously Known As: Valka Flokadottir, Margery Heron<BR>
Nickname(s): Gert<BR>
Nickname(s): Gert<BR>
Pronouns: She/Her<BR>
Pronouns: She/Her<BR>
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====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
The following badge associated with this name was registered in March of 2021 (via Ansteorra): (Fieldless) A sea-dog rampant contourny argent within and conjoined to an annulet gules.
The following badge associated with this name was registered in March of 2021 (via Ansteorra): (Fieldless) A sea-dog rampant contourny argent within and conjoined to an annulet gules.
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The following badge associated with this name was registered in March of 2024 (via Ansteorra)Argent, in bend three trident heads sable.
[[File:Margery Heron - Badge 2.png|200px|thumb|left|Badge #2]]
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===Offices:===
===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
* '''Local Offices Held'''
** Nautilus Pursuivant (Herald of [[Elfsea]]): September 2019 - September 2020
**Nautilus Pursuivant (Herald of [[Elfsea]]): September 2019 - September 2020
** [[Steppes]] Social Media Officer: January 2019 - October 2020.
** [[Steppes]] Social Media Officer: January 2019 - October 2021 (First to hold this office)
** [[Steppes]] Deputy Heavy Marshal February 2023 - Present


* Regional Offices Held
* '''Regional Offices Held'''
**  
** Central Region Hospitaler: April 2024 - Present
* Kingdom Offices Held
 
** Kingdom Social Media Officer: October 2020 to Present
* '''Kingdom Offices Held'''
** Sigillarius Herald: August 2020 - Present
** Kingdom Social Media Officer: October 2021 - February 2022
** Sigillarius Herald: August 2020 - February 2022 (First to hold this office)
 
* '''Society Offices Held'''
** Society Social Media Officer: February 2022 - February 2023
** Society Marketing & Content Officer: February 2023-Present (First to hold this office)
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===Persona History:===
===Persona History:===
[[Category:Persona Stories]] Originally from Kiev, Margery and her faithful companion, Briar Underfoot, traveled south to join the Varangian Guard. There, they met the esteemed warrior, [[Floki Gierrekkson]], who took them under his wing.  
Originally from Ireland, Margery and her faithful companion, Briar Underfoot, traveled south to join the Varangian Guard. There, they served in many capacities from commanding armies to serving in court.
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* Leather Work<BR>
* Leather Work<BR>
* Heraldry<BR>
* Heraldry<BR>
* Recruiting and Retention
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===Timeline of Activity:===
===Timeline of Activity:===
First event was Gulf Wars 2019. Played for exactly 1 year before the pandemic. <BR>
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===Populace Provided Information:===
===Populace Provided Information:===
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[[File:Valka Flokadottir Portrait.jpg|200px|thumb|left|alt text]]


===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* Vice Pedagogue Elfsea Academie
* Vice Pedagogue Elfsea Academie
* Has provided many live streams for the kingdom
* Has provided many live streams for the kingdom, including testing out the use of Streamyard, now the standard for most Ansteorran live streams
** Summer Crown 2019 (no recording available)
** Summer Crown 2019 (no recording available)
** [https://www.facebook.com/katie.gilroy/videos/10207123683767851/ Winter Crown 2019]
** [https://www.facebook.com/katie.gilroy/videos/10207123683767851/ Winter Crown 2019]
** [https://youtu.be/KggGEgLMfAA Summer 2021 Queen's Champion]
** [https://youtu.be/KggGEgLMfAA Summer 2021 Queen's Champion]
** [https://ansteorra.org/vindheim/coronet-tourney-live-streams/ Vindheim Coronet]
** [https://ansteorra.org/vindheim/coronet-tourney-live-streams/ Vindheim Coronet]
** [https://youtu.be/Wt-0sSGTsG0 Steppes Twelfth Night Virtual Court]
** [https://youtu.be/ofPYwt7L0Ns wInterkingdom Virtual Court]
* Created most of the heraldry available on the [https://ansteorra.org/heraldry/kingdom-graphics/ Ansteorra Heralds site].
* Created most of the heraldry available on the [https://ansteorra.org/heraldry/kingdom-graphics/ Ansteorra Heralds site].
* Participated in every virtual court during the pandemic either as a moderator or by running the stream.
* Participated in every virtual court during the pandemic either as a moderator or by running the stream.
* Chivalric Champion of the Barony of Loch Soiller - 2022
* Commander of the Steppes Melee Unit
* Commended by the President of the Society for Creative Anachronism during the January 13, 2023 Board of Directors Meeting "for their planning and work on upcoming 2023 projects."
* Represented the SCA on the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP1CHSH0_KE&t=13s&ab_channel=Catchin%27UpwithCarter/ Catchin' Up with Carter Podcast].
*Designed the SCA's first ever [https://www.customink.com/fundraising/sca-new-year?fbclid=IwAR3ZwlmDfqsmnrK1pOtK53QqHv6rLrnuxjUqLgcsPbQgxMhBHusvddvjmpk/ official clothing merch], and managed/promoted the related fundraiser. Got the shirt featured on CustomInk's social medias.
*Livestreamed and moderated the 2022 Talking BoD Series.
*Moderated questions during 2022 Q4 BoD Meeting.
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====Instruction====
* [https://youtu.be/Cy-qsGthlaw Social Media and the SCA]
* [https://m.facebook.com/events/206701987253722?view=permalink&id=208195227104398 Round Table on how to recruit and retain young people]
* [https://m.facebook.com/events/202307477880852?view=permalink&id=204580334320233 Round Table Part 2]
* [https://www.facebook.com/BaronyoftheSteppes/videos/1944348342367119/ Round Table Part 3]
* [https://m.facebook.com/events/3124674364308158?view=permalink&id=3135251769917084  Basics of Heraldic consulting]
* [https://m.facebook.com/events/384784355875367?view=permalink&id=387215918965544 Getting newcomers in armor]
* [https://m.facebook.com/events/360089645259572?view=permalink&id=361654915103045 Using Instagram for your SCA group]
* [https://m.facebook.com/events/939866709892017?view=permalink&id=949071688971519 Copyright and model release forms]
* [https://m.facebook.com/events/391269382388297?view=permalink&id=396320518549850 The basics of using Instagram]
* [https://m.facebook.com/events/1088421268638781?view=permalink&id=1102432330571008 Duties of the Kingdom Social Media Officer]
* [https://m.facebook.com/events/1328796854281287?view=permalink&id=1342902932870679 Making effective print materials for the SCA]
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* Steppes Warlord Queen of Love & Beauty 2019
* Steppes Warlord Queen of Love & Beauty 2019
* Acorn of the Steppes, granted in Virtual Court on 05/23/20
* Acorn of the Steppes, granted in Virtual Court on 05/23/20
* Received a Rose token from Countess Michelle for her work live streaming Margherita III's Queen's Champion Tournament
* Received a Rose Token From Queen Toryn II for her performance in the unbelted tournament at Fall Crown Tournament 2022.
* Grice's Track of the Steppes, granted at Steppes Twelfth Night on 01/07/23
* Roses choice to advance from her section in 2023 Meridian Rose Tournament at Gulf Wars, fighting for Countess Elizabeth Canton.
===Gallery===
<gallery caption="Special Moments" widths="200px">
image:Margery - GarbInSnow.jpg |Taking part in 2021 GarbInSnow
image:Valka Flokadottir Portrait.jpg |Elfsea Defender, 2019<BR>Photo by Vardo Rose Photography
image:Engagement at BAM - Will You - Photo by Cassion Jaskółski.jpg |A Surprise in War of the Rams Court<BR>Photo by Cassion Jaskolski
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[[Category:Galleries]]
====Trivia:====
* Margery was given custody of a Centurion Cloak worn by three separate sovereigns. [https://youtu.be/2RHJWEFv54g Watch here].
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[[File:Margery - GarbInSnow.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Taking part in 2021 GarbInSnow]]


===Affiliations:===
===Affiliations:===
* Squire to [[Floki Gierrekkson]]
* [[Animals of Ansteorra A - D#Briar_Underfoot|Briar Underfoot's]] dog Mom
* Briar Undefoot's dog Mom
 
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===Mundane Information:===
===Mundane Information:===
I'm way more charismatic online than in person. Don't let it fool you into thinking I don't like you. I'm just awkward and sleepy.
* [https://flickr.com/photos/kgilroy Flikr Album - Katie Gilroy]
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====In Case of Court:====
====In Case of Court:====
* [https://www.tiktok.com/@rampantseadog/video/7096690810510413102?_t=8UOkfTDe5vS&_r=1 This is how her name is pronounced].
* Likes being surprised when receiving awards & recognitions, does not need to be notified beforehand if being summoned into court.
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[[Category:Centurions]]
[[Category:Event Photographers]]
[[Category:ICOC]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Steppes]] [[Category:Elfsea]]
[[Category:Persona Stories]]
[[Category:Steppes]]

Latest revision as of 11:13, 11 November 2024

Photo

Photo by Cassion Jaskolski
Information
Registered Name: Margery Heron
Resides: Steppes
Status: Active
Joined SCA: 2018
Order of Precedence
Margery Heron
Heraldry

Gules, a seadog rampant and on a chief argent, 3 trident heads sable.

Magistra Margery Gilroy, CSS, OP

Badge

Previously Known As: Valka Flokadottir, Margery Heron
Nickname(s): Gert
Pronouns: She/Her

Additional Registered Heraldry:

The following badge associated with this name was registered in March of 2021 (via Ansteorra): (Fieldless) A sea-dog rampant contourny argent within and conjoined to an annulet gules.

The following badge associated with this name was registered in March of 2024 (via Ansteorra)Argent, in bend three trident heads sable.

Badge #2



Offices:

  • Local Offices Held
    • Nautilus Pursuivant (Herald of Elfsea): September 2019 - September 2020
    • Steppes Social Media Officer: January 2019 - October 2021 (First to hold this office)
    • Steppes Deputy Heavy Marshal February 2023 - Present
  • Regional Offices Held
    • Central Region Hospitaler: April 2024 - Present
  • Kingdom Offices Held
    • Kingdom Social Media Officer: October 2021 - February 2022
    • Sigillarius Herald: August 2020 - February 2022 (First to hold this office)
  • Society Offices Held
    • Society Social Media Officer: February 2022 - February 2023
    • Society Marketing & Content Officer: February 2023-Present (First to hold this office)


Persona History:

Originally from Ireland, Margery and her faithful companion, Briar Underfoot, traveled south to join the Varangian Guard. There, they served in many capacities from commanding armies to serving in court.

Interests:

  • Heavy Combat
  • Photography & Videography
  • Leather Work
  • Heraldry
  • Recruiting and Retention


Timeline of Activity:



Prior Groups:


Populace Provided Information:


Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:

  • Vice Pedagogue Elfsea Academie
  • Has provided many live streams for the kingdom, including testing out the use of Streamyard, now the standard for most Ansteorran live streams
  • Created most of the heraldry available on the Ansteorra Heralds site.
  • Participated in every virtual court during the pandemic either as a moderator or by running the stream.
  • Chivalric Champion of the Barony of Loch Soiller - 2022
  • Commander of the Steppes Melee Unit
  • Commended by the President of the Society for Creative Anachronism during the January 13, 2023 Board of Directors Meeting "for their planning and work on upcoming 2023 projects."
  • Represented the SCA on the Catchin' Up with Carter Podcast.
  • Designed the SCA's first ever official clothing merch, and managed/promoted the related fundraiser. Got the shirt featured on CustomInk's social medias.
  • Livestreamed and moderated the 2022 Talking BoD Series.
  • Moderated questions during 2022 Q4 BoD Meeting.


Instruction


Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:

  • Steppes Warlord Queen of Love & Beauty 2019
  • Acorn of the Steppes, granted in Virtual Court on 05/23/20
  • Received a Rose token from Countess Michelle for her work live streaming Margherita III's Queen's Champion Tournament
  • Received a Rose Token From Queen Toryn II for her performance in the unbelted tournament at Fall Crown Tournament 2022.
  • Grice's Track of the Steppes, granted at Steppes Twelfth Night on 01/07/23
  • Roses choice to advance from her section in 2023 Meridian Rose Tournament at Gulf Wars, fighting for Countess Elizabeth Canton.


Gallery

  • Special Moments
  • Taking part in 2021 GarbInSnow

    Taking part in 2021 GarbInSnow

  • Elfsea Defender, 2019 Photo by Vardo Rose Photography

    Elfsea Defender, 2019
    Photo by Vardo Rose Photography

  • A Surprise in War of the Rams Court Photo by Cassion Jaskolski

    A Surprise in War of the Rams Court
    Photo by Cassion Jaskolski


Trivia:

  • Margery was given custody of a Centurion Cloak worn by three separate sovereigns. Watch here.


Affiliations:


Mundane Information:

I'm way more charismatic online than in person. Don't let it fool you into thinking I don't like you. I'm just awkward and sleepy.


Special Needs:


In Case of Court:


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