Branislava Kirilova 'doch Volkova
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Voevodsha Branislava Kirilova 'doch Volkova
Previously Known As:
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(As a Baroness, Branislava prefers to use the Russian form of "Excellency", "Voevodsha.")
Additional Registered Heraldry:
Offices:
- Local Offices Held
- Prior Chronicler, Barony of Wiesenfeuer
- Prior Deputy Herald (submissions), Wiesenfeuer
- Prior Minister of A&S, Wiesenfeuer
- Prior Deputy Seneschal, Wiesenfeuer
- Prior Vicaress, Wiesenfeuer
- Prior Baroness, Wiesenfeuer
- Kingdom Offices Held
- Sable Scroll, Owen I & Genevria I
- Prior Golden Scroll
- Sable Scroll, Lochlan IV & Gwen III
Persona History:
Branislava was born in 1245 on the outskirts of the city of Pskov, Russia. She spent her youth roaming the forest and gathering mushrooms, herbs, bones, and other curiosities. Her father, Kiril, is a local hunter and craftsman. He served in the local militia who fought along side Alexander Nevsky in the battle against the Teutonic Knights in 1241. Her mother, Vasara, is of Estonian descent and is known locally for her singing voice, her preserves, and her embroidery. Her brother, Vasili, took vows and serves in the scriptorum at the Mirozhsky Monastery. She enjoys cooking, creating pictures and fancy letters, relaxing with her friends, and observing the doings of fancy and important people in town.
Interests:
Research, Russian Studies (specifically 12th & 13th century daily life), Russian Folklore/Mythology, Translation of source material from Russian to English, Calligraphy, Illumination, Embroidery, Beading, Lampwork, Cooking, Service.
Timeline of Activity:
1992-Present (with minimal activity from 1997-2001 due to college)
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Populace Provided Information:
Kyna Terricsdottir
Branislava, while living in Russia, may or may not have joined the Russian Mob. No one really knows, but she came back a changed woman.
Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:
- Numerous feasts for the Barony of Wiesenfeuer and behind-the-scenes help on feasts literally everywhere…
- Numerous sideboards, noble luncheons, vigil nibbles, taverns, camp meals, and general feeding of people…
- Founding member of Firestorm Ink
- Creation of, and the illumination and/or calligraphy on several original scrolls and charters
- Royal Gift Coordinator, Royal Wrangler, Silent Auction Coordinator
- Sat the Baronial Chairs and survived, managed to help form two Cantons at the same time…
Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:
Affiliations:
- Member, House Wolfstar
- Member, Firestorm Ink
- Married to Ciaran Mac Giolla Bhrighde, OL
- Apprentice to Cassius Lepus
- Protege to Ceridwen Tir Gwstriff
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