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==HL René Damours, WSA XCVII==
==Master René Damours, WSA XCVII==
===Additional Heraldry===
Coat of Arms: (Registered) Per pale embattled azure and argent, in fess a quill and a rapier counterchanged.<BR>
Achievement: Mantling 1: Azure; Mantling 2: Or <BR>
Helm: 16th Century Burgonet, Or, facing Dexter  <BR>
Crest: Laurel wreath azure <BR>
Motto: Cum pinniculo aut gladio Translation: With pen or sword (Latin) <BR>
Dexter Supporter: Lynx Rampant Guardant Or Ermine Spotted Azure  <BR>
Sinister Supporter: Lynx Rampant Guardant Or Ermine Spotted Azure  <BR>
Registered: 04/05/2018<BR>
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==Offices:==
==Offices:==
* Local Offices Held
* Local Offices Held
** Bryn Gwlad Rapier Marshal:  May 2012 to August to July 2013
** Bryn Gwlad Rapier Marshal:  May 2012 to August to July 2013
** Bryn Gwlad Minister of Arts and Sciences: February 2019-present
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* Regional Offices Held
* Regional Offices Held
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== Persona History: ==
== Persona History: ==
[[Category:Persona Stories]]
[[Category:Persona Stories]]
I was born in Dieppe, which was the principal port city in Normandy, in 1578. My father, André, was a wool trader and did extensive business with the family of the Lady Robin Anderson of Ross. Her husband, Baron Conor Drummond, took me in as a valet, after my father died in 1594. My mother, Jeanne, remained in Dieppe with my younger sister, Geneviève, who married one of my father's apprentices, named David, who took over my father's wool trade. During my time at Baron Conor's estate in the lowlands of Scotland, I was taught how to fight, was taught to read and write, and was accepted as a member of the family. Baron Conor thought it best to train me to fight with a variety of weapons to help defend his estate against Border Reivers.<BR><BR>
I was born on July 18, 1578 in Dieppe, the principle port city in Normandy. My father, Jacques, who was a lawyer in Paris, took my pregnant mother, Madeleine, to Dieppe in 1572 when Hugenots were massacred by Catholics.  He spent all the money he had to buy a boat and began shipping items across the channel to England.  As his business grew, he met and did extensive business with the father of Lady Robin Anderson of Ross, who is married to Baron Conor Drummond. After my older brother, Marc, was killed fighting for King Henri the IV in the Battle of Ivry in 1590, I was sent to Scotland to live with Baron Conor, and work as his valet. During my time with Baron Conor, he thought it best to teach me to fight, as his estate was regularly harassed by Border Reivers. He also ensured I had a university education, and, while no longer employed by him, I remain close to him and his family.  Now, I teach Rhetoric at a university in a place called Bryn Gwlad.  I came to Bryn Gwlad when Baron Conor was called to be the Captain of the Guard there. On one of the trips to London with Baron Conor, I had the good fortune of hearing a play by a writer named William Shakespeare.  It was a wonderful experience, and I have tried, as often as I can, to travel to London to hear more of his work.  My father, mother, and younger sister, Geneviève, still live in Dieppe. My sister is married to a man called David Guyot and they have two children--Isaac and André. <BR>
Eventually, the Baron of a Barony called Bryn Gwlad called Baron Conor to be the Captain of his Baronial Guard. I, along with his family, moved from the lowlands of Scotland to Bryn Gwlad, where Baron Conor helped me attend university. Currently, I still reside in the Barony of Bryn Gwlad and teach Rhetoric at the same university at which I was educated. While no longer a valet to Baron Conor, I remain close with him and his family.
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== Interests: ==
== Interests: ==
" I enjoy the SCA a great deal, and what drives me is the camaraderie, the sharing of knowledge both on the rapier field and in the arena of Arts and Sciences."
"I enjoy the SCA a great deal, and what drives me is the camaraderie, the sharing of knowledge both on the rapier field and in the arena of Arts and Sciences."
 
Rene' enjoys period fighting styles, particularly Rapier. Being a lover of the written word, his art interests include; writing sonnets, research on period poetry research papers, teaching poetry, and of course, documentation. He teaches a great class on documentation that you should catch if you have the chance. He also marshals often, serves feast, and gives his time in service whenever he can.


I enjoy period fighting styles, particularly Rapier. Being a lover of the written word, I enjoy writing sonnets, researching and writing papers on period poetry.  I enjoy teaching classes on research, writing documentation, and developing a persona.  <BR>
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===Prior Groups===
===Prior Groups===
When I first started, in [[1992]] or [[1993]] or so, I was with a group called [[Turris Aquilae]] (Borger, TX), but that group no longer exists. I stopped playing SCA in [[1995]] and didn't play SCA again until 2003. I've been a part of Bryn Gwlad since [[2003]].
When I first started, in [[1992]] or [[1993]] or so, I was with a group called [[Turris Aquilae]] (Borger, TX), but that group no longer exists. I stopped playing SCA in [[1995]] and didn't play SCA again until 2003. I've been a part of Bryn Gwlad since [[2003]].
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== Notable Contributions or Accomplishments: ==
== Notable Contributions or Accomplishments: ==
* Current Seawinds Rapier Defender
* Former Seawinds Rapier Defender
* Given a Pilgrim's Badge from HRM [[Valeria Richela Navarro]], for a sonnet I entered into Kingdom A&S [[2006]]
* Former Seawinds Arts and Sciences Defender
* Part of a theatre troupe that performed an adaptation of El Cid at Bryn Gwlad Baronial
* Former Arts and Sciences Champion for the Barony of Loch Soilleir
* Part of a production by [[The Baron's Men]] of the Merry Wives of Windsor and The Knight of the Burning Pestle at two SCA events
* Chosen as Arts and Sciences Gulf War Champion 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, as an alternate, and 2018.
* Chosen to be [[Gulf War Champion]] for Gulf War XXII for a Scholarly Paper titled: "The Sonnet's Journey from Sicily to England" 
* Finalist, Queen's Champion for Gwen III
* Given a a Pilgrim's Badge at Feb 2013 Kingdom A&S
* Pilgrim's Badge at Kingdom A&S  2015
* Chosen to be GW Champion for Ansteorra, presenting an English Sonnet in 2015.
 
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== Affiliations: ==
== Affiliations: ==
* Member of [[House]] [[Domus Amicorum]]  
* Member of [[House Domus Amicorum]]  
* Former Cadet to HE [[Conor Drummond]], WSA
* Former Cadet to HE [[Conor Drummond]], WSA
* [[Apprentice]] to HE [[Loch Solier]] [[Rhiannon verch Bryan]]
* Former Apprentice to Mistress [[Rhiannon verch Bryan]]
* Member of the [[Atelier Amati]]
* Member of the [[Atelier Amati]]
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Revision as of 11:12, 20 February 2019

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Information
Registered Name: Rene Damours
Resides: Bryn Gwlad
Status: Active
Joined SCA: 1992
Order of Precedence
Rene Damours OP
Heraldry

Per pale embattled azure and argent, in fess a quill and a rapier counterchanged.

Master René Damours, WSA XCVII

Additional Heraldry

Coat of Arms: (Registered) Per pale embattled azure and argent, in fess a quill and a rapier counterchanged.
Achievement: Mantling 1: Azure; Mantling 2: Or
Helm: 16th Century Burgonet, Or, facing Dexter
Crest: Laurel wreath azure
Motto: Cum pinniculo aut gladio Translation: With pen or sword (Latin)
Dexter Supporter: Lynx Rampant Guardant Or Ermine Spotted Azure
Sinister Supporter: Lynx Rampant Guardant Or Ermine Spotted Azure
Registered: 04/05/2018

Offices:

  • Local Offices Held
    • Bryn Gwlad Rapier Marshal: May 2012 to August to July 2013
    • Bryn Gwlad Minister of Arts and Sciences: February 2019-present


  • Regional Offices Held
    • Southern Region Rapier Marshal July 2013-July 2015


Persona History:

I was born on July 18, 1578 in Dieppe, the principle port city in Normandy. My father, Jacques, who was a lawyer in Paris, took my pregnant mother, Madeleine, to Dieppe in 1572 when Hugenots were massacred by Catholics. He spent all the money he had to buy a boat and began shipping items across the channel to England. As his business grew, he met and did extensive business with the father of Lady Robin Anderson of Ross, who is married to Baron Conor Drummond. After my older brother, Marc, was killed fighting for King Henri the IV in the Battle of Ivry in 1590, I was sent to Scotland to live with Baron Conor, and work as his valet. During my time with Baron Conor, he thought it best to teach me to fight, as his estate was regularly harassed by Border Reivers. He also ensured I had a university education, and, while no longer employed by him, I remain close to him and his family. Now, I teach Rhetoric at a university in a place called Bryn Gwlad. I came to Bryn Gwlad when Baron Conor was called to be the Captain of the Guard there. On one of the trips to London with Baron Conor, I had the good fortune of hearing a play by a writer named William Shakespeare. It was a wonderful experience, and I have tried, as often as I can, to travel to London to hear more of his work. My father, mother, and younger sister, Geneviève, still live in Dieppe. My sister is married to a man called David Guyot and they have two children--Isaac and André.

Interests:

"I enjoy the SCA a great deal, and what drives me is the camaraderie, the sharing of knowledge both on the rapier field and in the arena of Arts and Sciences."

I enjoy period fighting styles, particularly Rapier. Being a lover of the written word, I enjoy writing sonnets, researching and writing papers on period poetry. I enjoy teaching classes on research, writing documentation, and developing a persona.

Prior Groups

When I first started, in 1992 or 1993 or so, I was with a group called Turris Aquilae (Borger, TX), but that group no longer exists. I stopped playing SCA in 1995 and didn't play SCA again until 2003. I've been a part of Bryn Gwlad since 2003.

Populace Provided Information:


Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:

  • Former Seawinds Rapier Defender
  • Former Seawinds Arts and Sciences Defender
  • Former Arts and Sciences Champion for the Barony of Loch Soilleir
  • Chosen as Arts and Sciences Gulf War Champion 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, as an alternate, and 2018.
  • Finalist, Queen's Champion for Gwen III


Affiliations:


Mundane Information: