Runa Bjarki

Photo
Portrait by Koia Karasova
Information
Registered Name: Runa Bjarka Please Note': While their name is registered as "Bjarka", Runa prefers the masculine "Bjarki" Resides: Northkeep Status: Active Joined SCA: 2014
Order of Precedence
Rúna Bjarki
Heraldry
Or, a bear's head erased contourney proper, a bourdure parted bordurewise gules and sable.

Centurion Runa Bjarki

Previously Known As: Runa Bjarnardottir
Nickname(s): Ru
Pronouns: Any

Offices:

• Local Offices Held

• Regional Offices Held

• Kingdom Offices Held
  • Discord Deputy to Kingdom Social Media Officer

Persona History:

Old Icelandic.

Interests:

• Armored Combat
• Combat Archery
• Oil Painting
• Charter Painting
• Armoring
• Leathercraft
• Service: Enjoying helping at gate or event site up.
• Getting new people in armor!!
• canvas covering/shield painting

Gallery

• Special Moments
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  Taking a belt from Micauley Morison
  Photo by Kitsune

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  Entering Winter Coronet 2023 with Áshildr inn Hárfagri
  Photo by Zubeydah

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  Photo by Kasjan Jaskólski Ivarson

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  June 2024: Receiving the King's Blade of Chivalry from Sven IV
  Photo by Zubeydah

Timeline of Activity:

December 2014: My friend Marcus from Wiesenfeuer got me involved. Got into armor within two weeks of finding the SCA. Been in it ever since.
Castellan, 2015: Entered my first tournament - a bearpit. It was a crash course in a lot of different fighting styles. Received the Hero's Portion.
Gulf Wars 25: My first WAR!! GulfNado... wow, that was a good war!
Pennsic 50!!
Kingdom Arts & Sciences, 2024: Entered (for the first time ever) a display on shield painting, and in evening court, was named a Centurion.

Centurion Insignia:

Upon being elevated to the Order of the Centurion, Runa received several very special insignia:

• Cloaks: '
  • The Cloak of Sir Wulfgard Martel: the cloak is made of appliqued leather. (Not dwarf proof, and does not have further lineage)
  • The Cloak of Sir |Hari Kjellsen: Made by Duchess Margherita de Mantua. (No further lineage)
  • The Cloak of Centurion Rande Robertson: Artisan unknown. Originally worn by Duke Jason Drysdale, who passed it to Centurion Cadmus Lochagus, who passed it to Centurion Wulfgard Martel, who passed it to Centurion Micauley Morison, who passed it to Centurion Set Sette, who passed it to Centurion Rande Robertson, who passed it to Runa. This cloak, while not made by Mistress Dunstana Talana the Violet, was made based on her design.

• Garters:
  • Gifted by Megan Flower del Wal and Centurion Damon Xanthus. This garter was woven by Megan for this purpose, and has flames woven into the pattern.
  • Gifted by Centurion Margery Heron. Originally given to Centurion Owen ap Aeddan, who gave it to Centurion Charles the Grey, who gave it to Centurion Margery Heron, who gave it to Runa. It's nickname is "the Thick Bitch."
  • Gifted by Centurion Raulff Smeithberde. This is given with the words, "they are getting the glitter garter because they are a shiny example of what it means to be a Centurion." Given to Raulf by Centurion Miklos Nemeth.
  • Gifted by Master Llywelyn Gruffydd of Elfsea The Lioness Garter: This was crafted by Stella Silvana, Centurion, Laurel and Lioness of Ansteorra. (Made a Centurion in 2002). This is the original design of the Centurion ribbon, and no more of this style are made.
  • Gifted by Centurion Turpin Tyme: No additional lineage, but gifted with the words, "because you have one of the biggest hearts."
  • Gifted by Count Floki Geirrekkson. Worn by Floki for a time after he found it left behind in the Kingdom trailer, then passed on to Runa.

• Cudgels:
  • Eagle Hammer: was passed down from Sir Morgan Blackdragon to Viscount Mícauley to now me.
  • Cudgel made by Master Kyrus Logisson, Lion of Ansteorra (aka Rabbit). This cudgel was made for specifically for Runa.

Populace Provided Information:

Trivia

• New Centurions are generally gifted a cudgel as part of that Order's traditions. Runa received a wood hammer that was made by Sir Morgan Black Dragon and passed through a number of hands to Centurion Micauley Morison and then to Runa.
• Runa received three cloaks: One from Sir Wulfgard Martel

Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:

• Held the Sally-port at War of the Rams with Chiaretta and Meesh against a LOT of Ansteorra's army and Centurions. The three of us held it for a significant amount of time...
  
• Part of the 10 Man Melee team at Pennsic 50 - that was the subject of a bard's song and the King awarded us a Sable Talon.
• First female recipient of the King's Blade of Chivalry, given by Sven Randullsson IV

Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:

• Beacon of Northkeep - given in the middle of the bear pit tourney by Morgan & Montega BlackDragon.
• Le Batisseur - given by Perrin and Jehanne
• Rose Token - given by Countess Toryn: For being friendly, having a welcoming smile and helping newcomers.
• Received a link from the chain of Sir Amra, on the battle field during the Woods Battle
• Received a link from the chain of Sir Amra, during court at Pennsic. (Cool note: Sir Amra says he has never given more than one link to the same person!)

Affiliations:

Man at Arms to Micauley Morison
Member, The Free Company of Vindheim

Mundane Information:

Special Needs:

Has asthma - I keep an inhaler in one of my backpacks or on my person.

In Case of Court:

In case of being called up in court, Please add that I wish to not be informed ahead of time and would prefer to be surprised being called up. Knowing ahead of time will set my anxiety off all day and can cause mental problems. If need to inform someone, please privately tell my teacher Micauley Morison. He will know how to help and handle me. Additionally: For being called into Court or scroll texts: Runa prefers the masculine "Bjarki" rather than the registered "Bjarka."