Sigmund Úlfsson the Traveler
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Lord Sigmund Úlfsson the Traveler
Previously Known As: Robert John de Ryes; Sigmarr Andvettr
Nickname(s): Rob
Pronouns: He/Him
Additional Registered Heraldry:
Badge: Azure, in annulo five dice, each showing one pip, argent.
Offices:
- Local Offices Held
- Minister of Arts & Sciences, Barony of Elfsea: 2024 - 2025
- Exchequer, Barony of Elfsea: 2025 - Present
- Regional Offices Held
- Kingdom Offices Held
- Gulf Wars:
- Deputy Social Media Officer
- Society:
- Member, Digital Scribes Program
Persona History:
1200s, Byzantine.
Interests:
- Event Photography
- Historical Gaming
- Mosaic Art
Timeline of Activity:
(To be continued)
Prior Groups:
- Canton of Loch Ruadh
- Shire of Loch Ruadh
Populace Provided Information:
Her Excellency, Baroness Rose Rennel, Kingdom of Meridies
(4/16/26) Getting to work alongside you at Gulf Wars [2026] was an absolute joy. The heart, hustle, and artistry you poured into capturing those moments was something truly special to witness. You didn't just take photos - you preserved memories our entire community will treasure.
I'm so deeply grateful to have shared that space with you. Thank you for your kindness, your talent, and for being such a bright light in all of it.
Vivat, always.
Lord Andreas Bernay
(3/25/26) Had this photo taken while I was taking a [bit] of rest during the Bridge battle at gulf last week by [Sigmund], it's one of the best photos I've ever had taken, I thank you!
Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:
- Prolific service as an event photographer from 2017 forward, with images used for internal SCA publications (The Black Star, Barony of Axmoor, Middle Kingdom), as well as People of Ansteorra pages, Peerage rosters, etc. Photos selected for inclusion on the new 2025 wrap for the Kingdom Trailer.
Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:
- Eastern Tower of Elfsea (Arts: Period Gaming)
- Portcullis of Elfsea (Service)
- Order of the Azure Keystone of Elfsea (Service)
- Received a coin from Master Caelin on Andrade for for my work in Event Photography
- Received a blood drop for service from Magistra Margery Gilroy
- Received a pewter coin from Her Majesty Atenveldt, Emma Knope, for my Event Photography during War of the Phoenix 2026. Presented in person during Gulf Wars 2026.
Affiliations:
- Son of Sir Cathal Finn O'Brien and Honorable Lady Katheryn Margarete de Ryes
- Brother to Melodie Anne de Ryes
- Protégé to Master William Pelfrey
- Member, House Skuldalid
- Member, House Stone Falcon
Mundane Information:
Feel free to add me on Facebook: Robert J. Gallon
Special Needs:
In Case of Court:
I would appreciate if my family could be there (notified in advance if possible). I would prefer to be surprised, if possible.
