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| photocaption = Standing guard for [[Vincenti da Murano]]'s Vigil
| photocaption = Standing guard at [[Vincenti da Murano]]'s Vigil <BR>at [[Ansteorra 40th Year]] Celebration Event.
at Ansteorra's 40th Year Celebration
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==Koke Gan ši==
==Koke Gan ši==
Preferred pronouns: she/her<br>
Previously Known As: Ciarra, daughter of Zenobia (of [[House Wizard's Keep]])<BR>
Previously known as Ciarra, daughter of Zenobia (of House Wizard's Keep)
Nickname(s): Cocaine - given by [[Meg Sterling]] when we met (sounds like Koke)<BR>
Pronouns: She/her<BR>
Pronunciation: koh-kay gahn shee (Please see In Case Of Court note below)<BR>
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==Offices:==
====Additional Registered Heraldry:====
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===Offices:===
* Local Offices Held
* Local Offices Held
** Webminister, Barony of Namron - Beginning Winter 2021
** Webminister, Barony of [[Northkeep]] - August 2018 through March 2021
** Webminister, Barony of Northkeep - Fall 2018 through Winter 2021
** Webminister, Barony of [[Namron]] - January 2021 through January 2023
 
* Regional Offices Held
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== Persona History: ==
* Principality Offices Held
13th C. Mongolian
** Webminister, Principality of [[Vindheim]] - December 2022 to present
 
* Kingdom Offices Held
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== Interests: ==
===Persona History:===
* Socializing
13th C. Mongolian<BR>
* Kumihimo
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===Interests:===
* [[Clan Blue Feather]]
* Socializing!
* Entourage Service
* Fiber Arts
** Kumihimo
** Inkle Weaving
** Tablet Weaving
** Finger Braiding
* Juggling
* Juggling
* Thrown Weapons
* Thrown Weapons
* Illumination
* Illumination
* Finger Braiding
* Running various errands for folks at events
* Running various errands for folks at events
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==Timeline of Activity: ==
====Gallery:====
 
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Attended first event in or around 1990 and was briefly involved. Life took her away from the SCA until Castellan 2017, although she did sneak in one or two events in that long span, here and there.
File:Koke 1990.png|1990
 
File:FighterKoke.jpg|2017 - That time Koke decided to try Chivalric Combat
In '''2018''', Koke attended [[Winterkingdom]], [[Mooneschadowe Provincial Games]] (where Kitty helped Koke complete her name and design her device), [[Gulf Wars]] XXVII, [https://ansteorra.org/namron/welcome/namron-events/beltane/ Namron Beltane XXXII], [[Northkeep Castellan]] XXIX (where Koke accepted a whelp Sash from [[Uallach Dhubhshlaine]] of [[House Wolfstar]]) as well as the [http://bartlesvillesunfest.org/ Sun Fest] Demo in Bartlesville and Kiefer Medieval Faire.
File:KokeBeltane2018.jpg|2018 - Namron Beltane - Deel commissioned from Giggling Wenches
 
File:KokeFirstDeel.jpg|2019 - First Deel made by Koke
In '''2019''', Koke attended the [[Thorvald Egilsson]] Memorial Potluck, [[Winterkingdom]] (where she received her AoA!), [[Mooneschadowe Provincial Games]], Wolfstar Winter Melee, [[Gulf Wars]] XXVIII, Fort Work Days at Will Rogers Scout Reservation, [https://medievalfair.org/ Norman Medieval Fair], Spring Coronation (of TRHs Prince [[Vladislav Strelec]] & Princess [[Margaret ny Connor]]), [http://barony.wiesenfeuer.ansteorra.org/events/baronial Wiesenfeuer Baronial], [https://ansteorra.org/namron/welcome/namron-events/beltane/ Namron Beltane XXXIII], [[Northkeep Castellan]] XXX and [http://steppes.ansteorra.org/warlord/ Steppes Warlord]. Koke  assisted with demos at [http://bartlesvillesunfest.org/ Sun Fest], A Midsummer Faire, A Medieval Fair in Enid, The All Thing in Haldtre (Elk City) and the OSU Campus demo with [[Mooneschadowe]]. She also attended Wolfstar Summer Fling. She attended Valor in Calontir, first trip to that kingdom! Koke greatly enjoyed spending 4 nights at ''Ansteorra's 40th Year Celebration'', including volunteering at the Wiki booth (do ''you'' have a page yet?) and Gate. Koke made it to pitch in at Three Centurions. She was disappointed to miss Namron Protectorate, but was excited to attend Fall Coronation and present a gift to His Excellency, [[Vladislav Strelec]]. Northern Border Skirmishes was ''amazing''! Koke enjoyed the thrown weapons & archery competitions as well as listening in on the Bardic competition. Koke attended Bonwicke's 27th Annual Champions Tournament. The melee there with Tarvos the prize bull was hilarious! And finally, Koke closed out the year attending [http://barony.wiesenfeuer.ansteorra.org/events/yule Weisenfeuer Yule]. What a full year!
File:KokeDeel2.jpg|2019 - Second attempt at a Deel by Koke
File:SableFalconIllumination.jpg|2019 - Gulf Wars Scribal Point - One of the first scrolls I ever illuminated
File:81stCrownKoke.jpg|2019 - Coronation of [[81st Crown]]
File:ClanBlueFeatherTattoo.jpg|2020 - Clan Blue Feather Tattoo with Bi-Pride
File:RainbowKumi.jpg|2021 - My first Kumihimo on the 64 slot disk - RAINBOW!
File:Kumihimo.jpg|2021 - Castellan A&S Entry
File:Weaving.png|2023 - Learned Inkle Weaving from [[Nimmira Valeria]] (left) and Card Weaving from [[Eadwyn seo Gathyrde]] (right) at Wiesenfeuer Baronial
File:Lembas.jpg|2023 - Dairy Free Lembas wrapped in "Mallorn Leaf" paper for competition at [[Northkeep Castellan]] XXXIII
File:KokeWeaveCenturion.jpg|2024 - First 4 Centurion Garters woven and embroidered
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In '''2020''', Koke attended [[Winterkingdom]] (where she received the Sable Flur of Ansteorra). She attended Wolfstar Winter Melee followed by [[Mooneschadowe Provincial Games]]. Covid-19 cancelled Koke's plans to attend [[Gulf Wars]] XXIX, [https://medievalfair.org/ Norman Medieval Fair], and any further events for the year. In July, Koke relinquished her [[House Wolfstar]] whelp sash back to [[Uallach Dhubhshlaine]]. Koke has not, as of yet, attended any virtual events outside of meetings.
===Timeline of Activity:===
 
* Attended first event in or around 1989 and was briefly involved as Ciarra.
In '''2021''', Koke accepted the Webminister position with The Barony Of [[Namron]]. She hopes to attend a war or three this year...
* Life took her away from the SCA until [[Northkeep Castellan]] 2017, although she did sneak in one or two events in that long span, here and there.
 
* 2018
== Populace Provided Information: ==
** [[WInterKingdom]]
===[[Kolfinna Egilsdóttir]]===
** [[Mooneschadowe Provincial Games]] (where Kitty helped Koke complete her name and design her device)
This good gentle marches to the beat of a drum that few can hear. She has a kind soul and has worked her way into my heart as a trusted friend and confidant. I am glad that the SCA afforded me the opportunity to meet her. [[Category:PPI]] <BR>
** [[Gulf Wars]] XXVII
** Namron Beltane XXXII
** [[Northkeep Castellan]] XXIX (where Koke accepted a whelp Sash from [[Úallach inghean Uí Dhubhshláine]] of [[House Wolfstar]])
** Sun Fest Demo in [[Chemin Noir]]
** Kiefer Medieval Faire
* 2019 - what a full year!
** [[Thorvald Egilsson]] Memorial Potluck
** [[WInterKingdom]] (where she received her AoA!)
** [[Mooneschadowe Provincial Games]]
** Wolfstar Winter Melee
** [[Gulf Wars]] XXVIII
** Fort Work Days at Will Rogers Scout Reservation
** Norman Medieval Fair (SCA Demo)
** Spring Coronation for [[81st Crown]] (of TRHs Prince [[Vladislav Strelec]] & Princess [[Margaret ny Connor]])
** [[Wiesenfeuer]] Baronial
** Namron Beltane XXXIII
** [[Northkeep Castellan]] XXX
** [[Steppes]] Warlord
** Demos:
*** Sun Fest demo in [[Chemin Noir]]
*** A Midsummer Faire, A Medieval Fair in Enid
*** The All Thing in Haldtre (Elk City)
*** OSU Campus demo with [[Mooneschadowe]]
** Wolfstar Summer Fling
** Valor in Calontir - first trip to that kingdom! (see missive below)
** [[Ansteorra 40th Year]] Celebration - 4 full nights, including volunteering at the Wiki booth (do you have a page yet?) and Gate
** Three Centurions.
** Fall Coronation and present a gift to His Excellency, Vladislav Strelec.
** Northern Border Skirmishes was amazing! Koke enjoyed the thrown weapons & archery competitions as well as listening in on the Bardic competition.
** Bonwicke's 27th Annual Champions Tournament. The melee there with Tarvos the prize bull was hilarious!
** Weisenfeuer Yule
* 2020
** [[WInterKingdom]] - where the [[82nd Crown]] awarded Koke with a [[Sable Flur]] for her work in Cord Braiding (Kumihimo)
** Wolfstar Winter Melee
** [[Mooneschadowe Provincial Games]]
** Covid-19 cancelled Koke's plans to attend Gulf Wars XXIX, Norman Medieval Fair, and any further events for the year. In July, Koke relinquished her House Wolfstar whelp sash back to Uallach Dhubhshlaine. Koke has not, as of yet, attended any virtual events outside of meetings
* 2021
** Relocated and accepted the Webminister position with The Barony Of [[Namron]]
** Sun Fest Demo in [[Chemin Noir]]
** [[Northkeep Castellan]], which was postponed to the Summer months
** Premier Coronet Tourney for [[Vindheim]] where the [[84th Crown]] awarded Koke with a [[Sable Thistle]] in Cord Braiding (Kumihimo)
* 2022
** [[WInterKingdom]] - virtually
** [[Gulf Wars]] XXX
** Norman Medieval Fair (SCA Demo)
** [[Wiesenfeuer]] Baronial
** [[Namron]] Beltane
** [[Northkeep Castellan]] XXXII (see missive below)
** King's College
** Vindheim Coronet Tourney
** [[Namron]] Protectorate XLVI (see missive below)
** Northern Border Skirmishes
** Vindheim Winter Coronet Tournament
** [[Wiesenfeuer]] Yule, with the [[Clan Blue Feather]] information table
*2023
** Koke attended [[wInterKingdom]], hosting a [[Clan Blue Feather Salon]] for several hours.
** [[Mooneschadowe Provincial Games]]
** Norman Medieval Fair (SCA Demo)
** [[Wiesenfeuer]] Baronial: A Song of Iduna
** [[Namron]] Beltane: a Beltane Completely Different
** [[Northkeep Castellan]] XXXIII: The Two Towers, hosting "Gambling for Preciouses" as [[Clan Blue Feather]] of Vindheim
** [[Steppes]] 50th Warlord
** Summer [[Vindheim]] Coronet
** Summer Round Table
** [[Mooneschadowe]] Trade Days
** Northern Border Skirmishes
** Vindheim Winter Coronet Tournament
*2024
** Winter Round Table (as Tech Lead!)
** [[wInterKingdom]] - where Koke taught a class on [https://docs.google.com/document/d/11uukfL7jY0Qa02SwO_udlaCZ8x-tg0c9JH3-QFL4ckU/edit?usp=sharing Beginning & Ending Woven Bands to Prevent Unraveling] and hosted a [[Clan Blue Feather]] Salon
** [[Gulf Wars]] XXXII, where Koke organized Pirate Gambling in the BFT (hosted as [[Clan Blue Feather]] of Vindheim)! Koke also stepped into the Deputy role for Ansteorran Liaison at Volunteer Point.
** Norman Medieval Fair (SCA Demo) - this year Koke spent most of her time under the Living History pavilion, but also delivered lunch and snacks around site.
** [[Wiesenfeuer]] Baronial: Flames of Sherwood where Their Serene Highnesses [[Romanius Vesperianus II and Deanna della Penna II]] named Koke one of the Vindheim Dancers for the duration of their reign.
** '''Upcoming:''' [[Eldern Hills]] Another Day at the Park, [[Namron]] Beltane: Spang Around the World and [[Northkeep Castellan]] XXXIV: Return of the Prince. Hopefully Koke will be seen at Valor in Calontir. Koke also plans to help at the SunFest demo in [[Chemin Noir]]. She should be in attendance at Crown Tournament and definitely Vindheim Summer Coronet Tournament, both in June.
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== Notable Contributions or Accomplishments: ==
===Event Missives:===
* Competed in A&S with an embroidery piece in 2017 & 2018 at [[Northkeep Castellan]]. (piece remains incomplete)
====Valor XL, September 2019====
I traveled with Aesa North out of the beautiful lands of Ansteorra into the kingdom of Calontir. Vatavia was very welcoming and we quickly found our spot with House Wolfstar and some bonus Ansteorran brethren. Camp set (in the dark) and off we went to see who else made the trek as well as meet some of our Northern neighbors. I did not stay up as late as I normally would, but was ready to rest after a long and busy day.<BR>
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* Received '''[[Award of Arms]]''' for Service from Rex [[Miguel Sebastian de Oporto]] and Regina [[Conall Ó Ríoghbhardáin]] via Baron [[Beorhlic Folcwineson]] and Baroness [[Elisaveta af Isefjord]] at [[WInterKingdom]] 2019.
Saturday morning found me as entourage to "His Fabulancy," Dimitri of Vatavia. Ansteorra made a FINE showing in the Valor melees! Our troops were so well honed to work together as one that our hosts had to split them up to avoid losing in such great measure. The Bardic competition was to be "something different" and performed during Feast. I stepped up to offer something different to Their Royal Majesties of Calontir and Their Excellencies of Vatavia, but wanted to include a bit of Calontir in my performance. For this I had collected three black walnuts from the grounds and tucked them away into my sash. I pulled them out one at a time and began to juggle. After dropping the walnuts a couple of times, I advised that this was actually quite dangerous. For when the walnuts collide in the air, they fire away from each other in opposite directions! I had hit someone earlier in the day. I caught 40 times and offered that it was in celebration of my own Kingdom turning 40... but it was also the 40th year for Valor. The crowd seemed to enjoy my humor and my performance. After feasting with friends and enjoying the other competitors, there was much fun to be had with House Wolfstar. Again I did not stay up as late as I tend to do as events.
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* As a whelp, received a '''Fang''' for service to [[House Wolfstar]] at [[Gulf Wars]] XXVIII in 2019. Award presented by Alpha Kate.
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* Awarded the '''Sable Flur of Ansteorra''' by Her Royal Majesty, [[Cristyana Lambrecht]], including beautiful cordage by [[Fionnghuala Ruadh inghean Ui Choncobhair]], at 2020 [[Winterkingdom]] for teaching classes at the event. Koke taught Cascade Juggling and Square Disk Kumihimo.
On Sunday morning, I again was entourage to "His Fabulancy," Dimitri - who by now had become a brother of mine in House Wolfstar! Many of our Ansteorran fighters participated in the tourneys on Sunday. The Guardian Shield returned to Ansteorra again, thanks (once again) to His Excellency, [[Morgan Black Dragon]] of Northkeep. [[Matthew MacGilleFhaoláin]] of Northkeep won the Arts & Sciences competition, which was no surprise at all. His icon was a glorious display of Opulence, the theme for the competition. I did not win the Bardic competition, but was excited to have participated. [[File:Sky Flowers.jpg|right]]Their Excellencies, the Baron and Baroness of Vatavia did make a point to let me know they enjoyed my performance. This third and final night of Valor XL, our hosts did provide a great spread of things to eat, drink and entertain. Still, most spent much of the night at our household camp. It was this final night that I actually refilled my cup with very late night conversation with my brethren, not retiring until nearly morning.
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* Named a '''Merlon of Northkeep''' by Baron [[Beorhlic Folcwineson]] and Baroness [[Elisaveta af Isefjord]] at [https://historian.ansteorra.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Time_that_Wasn%27t_Like_Any_Other#Northkeep_Can.27t-stellan Can't-stellan] virtual event on May 16, 2020. Koke's name was not called during [https://youtu.be/is-ADA94Z6Y virtual court] because she could not be in attendance that day. Rather, she was surprised when [[Jehanne de Montauban]] delivered the scroll!
Monday morning found everyone breaking camp and heading homeward. Aesa and I had obligations so we began our travel fairly early in the day. I knew we were nearing our blessed lands of Ansteorra when I saw the giant sky flowers on the horizon! This inspired me to send word to His Royal Majesty, Sultan [[Vladislav Strelec]] of our victories and to share my joy to be returning home.
====Castellan XXXII, May 2022====
Castellan is my Homecoming event and it was SUCH a joy! Arriving at the same time as [[Castellana de Andalusia]], it was nice to be setting up camp side-by-side together. And as one of my highlights was generally getting to help friends, I was thankful to get to help with the tent and keeping an eye on Kellan as we both wrestled our tents.
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Side Note: the Site Tokens, Feast Tokens, the verbiage, the map... everything was beautiful and clearly a lot of thought and work went into all of it.
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Teaching [[Jutte VonderBerg]] how to work gate Friday night was amusing. 😆 Over the course of the event I got to assist in several Kindness Shenanigans™ as well as some of my very own. 🥰
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Saturday breakfast tavern was just as delicious as I knew it would be! I'm so glad I made a point of getting up early enough to catch that! Alas, I had NOT rested well Friday night, though, including A-Fib and the thunderstorms, so after breakfast I actually took care of myself with a nap! (This meant missing Morning Court.)
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Chasing (aka "entourage duty") Baron [[Perrin de Beaujeu]] ALL OVER THE PLACE was great and meant watching the Bridge Battle, which I'd never seen... it was SUCH A JOY! Oh my goodness - the hilarity and also seeing how much the fighters (including HSH [[Romanius Vesperianus]]) enjoyed themselves. I also got to watch Round 1 of the Bardic competition. AND I got a quick break to check out the Elevenses Tavern! It was a VERY busy 2 hour shift!
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While on Entourage duty, I received [[The Hero's Portion]]... of Chocolate [card] from [[Rebekah Aleyn]] - I was honored. I got to collect my portion once I was off duty: one of [[Zubeydah Al-Badawiyyah]]'s *perfect* chocolate chip cookies! I made a point of taking time to celebrate a few of my own heroes, thanking them for doing things that have mattered a great deal to me - directly and indirectly. They know who they are.
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I wound up trekking back and forth between the hall and the field for multiple reasons, not the least of which was arriving half an hour early to judge the Children's Bardic competition. Oops! lol This site (Will Rogers Scout Camp in Cleveland, OK) is so big! And we don't even use very much of it!
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Judging the Children's Bardic competition... I haven't judged any SCA competitions before, but when the request posted - something told me this was something I could manage. It was an experience! lol I was glad I could help, including creating a form to help us judges keep track of what turned out to be TEN competitors! I'm also thankful to her Excellency [[Jehanne de Montauban]], HE [[Ismet al Din Bithia]] & HE [[Damon Hroarson]] for help with judging. I was in awe of how well [[Muirenn Nia ingen Nath-I]] managed to keep all those kids corralled and busy all day! There were a LOT of kids at the event!
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Afternoon Tea Tavern! That's right, there were THREE taverns on Saturday (plus Feast!). I think this was brilliant and honestly [[Yzabeau Brossier]] and [[Emmelina de Meadelande]] just did such a wonderful job as Event Stewards! Then... I decided to try for another nap. Honestly, all the walking and the chasing His Excellency... I needed the rest. But only managed to doze a very little bit due to noise before it was time to dress for FEAST!
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Feast, my friends! I had shared how much I was looking forward to Feast and it was absolutely everything I knew it would be! Sharing a table with [[Úallach inghean Uí Dhubhshláine]] and Sarah & Kevin and family... a very upbeat, friendly, chatty table. Everyone had a good attitude and I do so enjoy their company. The FOOD. Y'all. Kiah knocked it OUT OF THE PARK like we all knew she could! And right on the theme! The Feast Removes included Breakfast, Second Breakfast, Elevenses, Luncheon, Afternoon Tea, Dinner, Supper and Dessert! [[Klauss Luinstra]] was a very attentive and amusing server in all the ways you would expect from someone who is a bard through and through. 🙂 I believe Francois de Beaujeu did a fantastic job as his first time being a Feast Hall Steward.
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Court was good and amusing, I love court antics! You must be present to win. Time to change clothes again to prepare for an evening of fellowship in the cold! I added a hot pack for my shoulder (and for the cold night).
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Over the course of the event, I got to spend some one-on-one time with a few people. I appreciate their trust in me for confiding the things that have troubled them as of late AND the new joys in their lives. I am honored that some even sought out my input / advice. You know who you are. I *also* got to laugh it up until the wee hours of the morning with the likes of (among others) [[Jason Drysdale]], [[Jean Paul de Sens]], [[Margherita de Mantua]], [[Michelle Chantal de Charente]], [[Turpin Tyme]], [[Nalka Um Al-Jafna]], [[Belgutei Batar]] and Haley's Comet (AKA [[Vigge Jonsson]] / Viggen)! (some later than others) It has been MANY moons since I stayed up until 4 in the morning with friends! (Yes, I totally realized this is part of why I was so exhausted Sunday.)
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Whoever decided off-site time should be 2pm was GENIUS! It was such a relief to know I wouldn't have to hit the ground running at dawn, esp since my phone wouldn't hold a charge. I got to take my time having a bite to eat and packing up - and am SO thankful for [[Skeggi berbeinn Sebbason ins sterka]] coming to help me at the perfect time. Folding my tent and loading the heavy items... my struggle was much reduced thanks to him!
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While they weren't limited into a specific time mentioned above, I also very much enjoyed the time I spent with [[Milokhna d'Riga]] & [[Vitalis d'Mare]]. I got to know him a bit better and he is hilarious! I am so pleased to see both of them jumping RIGHT into the SCA and they seemed to have had a great time serving Feast.
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The Fellowship of Castellan was just incredible! It left me excited for my next event, which unfortunately will probably not be until King's College... but that's only a few weeks away. 🙂
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====Namron Protectorate XLVI, October 2022====
I had trouble getting excited for Protectorate (I can't put a finger on why), but was compelled to attend. I did not want to miss the step down of Baron [[Micolay Haiduk]] & Baronova [[Uliana Haiduk]] as well as the investiture of our new landed nobility.
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Traveling with [[Castellana de Andalusia]] was fantastic! And we talked about so very many topics, from our past to our personas to special needs stuff to hyper focuses and more.
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I had the BEST friggin' time at Protectorate XLVI: A Baronial Investiture!
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I was honored to have the very first entourage shift for our new Baron [[Yancy]] [[Mani Alfsson]] & Hersirkona [[Kolfinna Egilsdóttir]]! I watched tourneys by their side, all were well fought. The children fighting were a particular delight to me.
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My health held out and I enjoyed what I could eat of feast. [[Orlando Giovanni de Gilead]] & [[Dýrfinna Mikaelsdóttir]] (and their team) did an INCREDIBLE job! And even the "Polite Food Fight" turned out to be pretty funny.
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I had an INCREDIBLE time at the Dark Horse Tavern / Revel! I never felt pressured to drink alcohol, a choice I had made for my health for the night. I stayed up laughing and enjoying the company of other weirdos until about 3 in the morning.
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There are so many other people I would name, but honestly the list is too long and I'm still tired from the event. So very much fun!
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One more thing of note, however: The monarch butterflies were migrating directly through the site! They would flutter through the field throughout the day, but we also got to see *hundreds* of them resting in the woods behind our cabin. It was breathtaking!
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===Prior Groups:===
* Barony of [[Northkeep]]
* [[House Wolfstar]]
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== Event Summaries: ==
===Populace Provided Information:===
'''Valor XL'''
====[[Kolfinna Egilsdóttir]]====
<br>(September 2019)
This good gentle marches to the beat of a drum that few can hear. She has a kind soul and has worked her way into my heart as a trusted friend and confidant. I am glad that the SCA afforded me the opportunity to meet her.<BR>
====[[Zubeydah Al-Badawiyyah]]====
Koke has been a welcome addition to the Wiki team - I appreciate her creativity and drive to help chronicle her own SCA experience and to help others to do the same! On a personal note, she gives EPIC hugs that have the magical ability to make All Right With the World, and I value her kindness and generosity of spirit, and treasure her friendship.
====[[Kyna Terricsdottir]]====
Koke Gan is a literal butterfly. I have seen her emerge from her brightly colored cocoon each morning, only to flitter about an event site bringing joy where she goes. Her brightly colored… everything spread far and wide, infecting those around her.  Maybe she is a hummingbird, all a twitter with excitement, passing blue feathers to all she sees? I'm not really sure, but I know that Koke Gan is one of the most caring, thoughtful persons I have ever met.
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<p>I traveled with Aesa North out of the beautiful lands of Ansteorra into the kingdom of Calontir. Vatavia was very welcoming and we quickly found our spot with House Wolfstar and some bonus Ansteorran brethren. Camp set (in the dark) and off we went to see who else made the trek as well as meet some of our Northern neighbors. I did not stay up as late as I normally would, but was ready to rest after a long and busy day.</p>
===Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:===
* '''2017'''
** Competed in A&S with an unfinished embroidery piece at [[Northkeep Castellan]], her first event back to the SCA.
* '''2018'''
** Competed in A&S with same unfinished embroidery piece at [[Northkeep Castellan]].
* '''2020'''
** Taught classes on juggling and square disk Kumihimo at wInterkingdom
* '''2021'''
** Competed in A&S with Cord Braids in 2021 at [[Northkeep Castellan]].
* '''2022'''
** Competed in Bardic for the first time at Beltane.
** Competed and won both panel judged as well as Populace Choice in Beltane 2022's themed Fire Competition.
** Received a shout out in [[The Black Star]] (August 2022 issue) for revamping the [https://ansteorra.org/namron/officers/chronicler/historian/namron-pavilions/ Namron Pavilions page].
** Took on outreach of [[Clan Blue Feather]] to make sure all LGBTQIA+ people know they are welcome in Vindheim and Ansteorra as they ARE. (Beginning in the Fall of 2022).
** See [[85th_Crown#December_15.2C_2022|Creppin and Toryn's]] event post for Vindheim Coronet Tournament for Their Royal Majesty's words and a photo regarding Clan Blue Feather allyship.
* '''2023'''
** Hosted [[Clan Blue Feather]] Salon at wInterkingdom for several hours, offering snacks and acceptance to all
** Continued outreach via [[Clan Blue Feather]] at various events (essentially everywhere she went!)
** [[Northkeep Castellan]]
*** Hosted [[Clan Blue Feather]] "Gambling for Preciouses" (Pirate Dice) for trinkets. All ages were welcome and a fabulous time was had by many!
*** Competed in A&S with her very first Inkle Weave project (see photo in gallery)
*** Entered the Lembas / Dairy Free Lembas competitions. Koke's Dairy Free Lembas was chosen by Baroness [[Jehanne de Montauban]] as the dairy free winner! The prize was a lovely green and silver Mallorn Leaf pin.
** ** Received a shout out from the Bastion Herald [[Meadhbh inghean Rois]] in Vindheim's Whispers on the Wind (June 2023 issue) for assistance with the new [https://ansteorra.org/vindheim-heraldry/ Vindheim College of Heralds] site.
** Hosted a [[Clan Blue Feather]] Salon by request at Northern Border Skirmishes - the one year anniversary of the first CBF table! Hosted Pirate Gambling late in the evening. A good time was had by all!
* '''2024'''
** Served as Tech Lead for January Round Table
** Taught "[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UfM6XoW4LJ3fZe-5gTSGkGHWkeahQKlOHhiEZsvQ_yM Beginning and Ending Woven Bands for no Unraveling]" and hosted another [[Clan Blue Feather]] Salon at wInterkingdom
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* '''Entourage'''
**Their Royal Majesties, [[83rd Crown| Jason Drysdale & Margherita de Mantua]]
**Their Royal Majesties, [[84th Crown| Flokki Geirrekkson & Elizabeth Caton]]
**Their Excellencies, [[Beorhlic Folcwineson]] and [[Elisaveta af Isefjord]], Baron & Baroness of [[Northkeep]]
**Their Excellencies, [[Perrin de Beaujeu]] and [[Jehanne de Montauban]], Baron & Baroness of [[Northkeep]]
**Their Excellencies, Baron [[Yancy]] & Hersirkona [[Kolfinna Egilsdóttir]] of [[Namron]]
**Their Serene Highnesses, [[3rd Vindheim Coronet|Micauley Morison and Caterina Giovanni]]
**Their Royal Majesties, [[86th Crown| Gabriel of Maccuswell III & Sonja Ryzaja III]]
**Their Sanguine Highnesses, [[4th Vindheim Coronet|skeggi Berbeinn Sebbason ins Sterka and Emmelina de Medeland]]
**His Excellency, Baron [[Isaac Bane]] of [[Wiesenfeuer]]
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Saturday morning found me as entourage to "His Fabulancy," Dimitri of Vatavia. Ansteorra made a FINE showing in the Valor melees! Our troops were so well honed to work together as one that our hosts had to split them up to avoid losing in such great measure. The Bardic competition was to be "something different" and performed during Feast. I stepped up to offer something different to Their Royal Majesties of Calontir and Their Excellencies of Vatavia, but wanted to include a bit of Calontir in my performance. For this I had collected three black walnuts from the grounds and tucked them away into my sash. I pulled them out one at a time and began to juggle. After dropping the walnuts a couple of times, I advised that this was actually quite dangerous. For when the walnuts collide in the air, they fire away from each other in opposite directions! I had hit someone earlier in the day. I caught 40 times and offered that it was in celebration of my own Kingdom turning 40... but it was also the 40th year for Valor. The crowd seemed to enjoy my humor and my performance. After feasting with friends and enjoying the other competitors, there was much fun to be had with House Wolfstar. Again I did not stay up as late as I tend to do as events.
====Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:====
* '''2019'''
** As a whelp, received a Fang for service to [[House Wolfstar]] at [[Gulf Wars]] XXVIII. Award presented by Alpha Kate.<br>Please note that Koke is no longer a member as of 2020.
* '''2020'''
** Awarded a [[Sable Flur of Ansteorra]] at wInterkingtom by HRM [[Cristyana Lambrecht]] for teaching classes that day.
** Named a [[Merlon]] of [[Northkeep]] by Baron [[Beorhlic Folcwineson]] and Baroness [[Elisaveta af Isefjord]] at Can't-stellan virtual event on May 16.<BR>Koke's name was not called during virtual court because she could not be in attendance that day. Rather, she was surprised when [[Jehanne de Montauban]] delivered the scroll!
* '''2021'''
** Awarded a [[Sable Thistle of Ansteorra]] for Cord Braiding in December at [[Vindheim Premier Coronet Tourney]] by the [[84th Crown]].
* '''2022'''
** Won the Fire Competition (both judged and populace choice) at [[Namron]] Beltane with a firey deel and hair (and attitude)!
** Received [[The Hero's Portion]]... of Chocolate at [[Northkeep Castellan]] XXXII from [[Rebekah Aleyn]]
** Received The Torsade of [[Namron]] from Baron [[Yancy]] & Hersirkona [[Kolfinna Egilsdóttir]] at the Barony's December Populace Meeting & Presentation Court.
* '''2023'''
** Received a scroll of thanks from Baron [[Yancy]] & Hersirkona [[Kolfinna Egilsdóttir]] for work as Webminister of Namron.
** Received [[The Hero's Portion]] from [[Milokhna d'Riga]] at Northkeep wInterkingdom.
** Named a Pillar of Vindheim by Their Serene Highnesses, [[3rd Vindheim Coronet|Micauley Morison and Caterina Giovanni]] at [[Wiesenfeuer]] Baronial for service to the arts by way of the Vindheim website.
** Received [[The Hero's Portion]]... of Chocolate at [[Northkeep Castellan]] XXXIII from [[Vitalis d'Mare]] for dedication to Clan Blue Feather outreach and bringing fun and joy to others. (paraphrased)
** Received the Clavis of Vindheim award (the key) from Their Sanguine Highnesses, [[4th Vindheim Coronet|Skeggi Berbeinn Sebbason ins Sterka and Emmelina de Medeland]] at [[Vindheim 5th Coronet Tourney|Vindheim Winter Coronet Tournament]].
* '''2024'''
** Their Serene Highnesses [[Romanius Vesperianus II and Deanna della Penna II]] named Koke one of the Vindheim Dancers for the duration of their reign during Feast at [[Weiesenfeuer]] Baronial: Flames of Sherwood
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[[File:Sky_Flowers.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Giant Sky Flowers]]On Sunday morning, I again was entourage to "His Fabulancy," Dimitri - who by now had become a brother of mine in House Wolfstar! Many of our Ansteorran fighters participated in the tourneys on Sunday. The Guardian Shield returned to Ansteorra again, thanks (once again) to His Excellency, [[Morgan Black Dragon]] of [[Northkeep]]. [[Matthew MacGilleFhaoláin]] of Northkeep won the Arts & Sciences competition, which was no surprise at all. His icon was a glorious display of Opulence, the theme for the competition. I did not win the Bardic competition, but was excited to have participated. Their Excellencies, the Baron and Baroness of Vatavia did make a point to let me know they enjoyed my performance. This third and final night of Valor XL, our hosts did provide a great spread of things to eat, drink and entertain. Still, most spent much of the night at our household camp. It was this final night that I actually refilled my cup with very late night conversation with my brethren, not retiring until nearly morning.
===Affiliations:===
* Member of [[Clan Blue Feather]]
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Monday morning found everyone breaking camp and heading homeward. Aesa and I had obligations so we began our travel fairly early in the day. I knew we were nearing our blessed lands of Ansteorra when I saw the giant sky flowers on the horizon! This inspired me to send word to His Royal Majesty, Sultan [[Vladislav Strelec]] of our victories and to share my joy to be returning home.
===Mundane Information:===
[[File:Koke 1990.png|200px|thumb|left|Circa 1990]]
Mundanely known as Jorje (George), she works as a Virtual Assistant and does whatever else to make ends meet. She is available as a Wedding Officiant in Oklahoma. She spends most of her time as a Family Manager over many appointments, activities and interests for her children. She is a passionate patient advocate for her children and friends. She is a staunch and fierce advocate for children with special needs and can be found on Facebook and Instagram.
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== Affiliations: ==
====Special Needs:====
Lactose Intolerance
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====In Case of Court:====
koh-kay gahn shee
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Koke uses the Mongolian "ši" suffix rather than "Lady"
== Mundane Information: ==
Mundanely known as Jorje (George), she works as a Virtual Assistant and does whatever else to make ends meet. She is available as a Wedding Officiant in Oklahoma. She spends most of her time as a Family Manager over many appointments, activities and interests for her children. She is a passionate patient advocate for her children and friends. She is a staunch and fierce advocate for children with special needs and can be found on [https://www.facebook.com/jorje Facebook] and [https://www.instagram.com/msjorje/ Instagram].
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Latest revision as of 17:34, 29 April 2024

Photo

Standing guard at Vincenti da Murano's Vigil
at Ansteorra 40th Year Celebration Event.
Information
Registered Name: Koke Gan
Resides: Vindheim / Namron
Status: Active
Joined SCA: 1990
Order of Precedence
Koke Gan
Heraldry

Per bend sinister vert and sable.

Koke Gan ši

Previously Known As: Ciarra, daughter of Zenobia (of House Wizard's Keep)
Nickname(s): Cocaine - given by Meg Sterling when we met (sounds like Koke)
Pronouns: She/her
Pronunciation: koh-kay gahn shee (Please see In Case Of Court note below)

Additional Registered Heraldry:


Offices:

  • Local Offices Held
    • Webminister, Barony of Northkeep - August 2018 through March 2021
    • Webminister, Barony of Namron - January 2021 through January 2023
  • Regional Offices Held
  • Principality Offices Held
    • Webminister, Principality of Vindheim - December 2022 to present
  • Kingdom Offices Held


Persona History:

13th C. Mongolian

Interests:

  • Clan Blue Feather
  • Socializing!
  • Entourage Service
  • Fiber Arts
    • Kumihimo
    • Inkle Weaving
    • Tablet Weaving
    • Finger Braiding
  • Juggling
  • Thrown Weapons
  • Illumination
  • Running various errands for folks at events


Gallery:

  • 1990

    1990

  • 2017 - That time Koke decided to try Chivalric Combat

    2017 - That time Koke decided to try Chivalric Combat

  • 2018 - Namron Beltane - Deel commissioned from Giggling Wenches

    2018 - Namron Beltane - Deel commissioned from Giggling Wenches

  • 2019 - First Deel made by Koke

    2019 - First Deel made by Koke

  • 2019 - Second attempt at a Deel by Koke

    2019 - Second attempt at a Deel by Koke

  • 2019 - Gulf Wars Scribal Point - One of the first scrolls I ever illuminated

    2019 - Gulf Wars Scribal Point - One of the first scrolls I ever illuminated

  • 2019 - Coronation of 81st Crown

    2019 - Coronation of 81st Crown

  • 2020 - Clan Blue Feather Tattoo with Bi-Pride

    2020 - Clan Blue Feather Tattoo with Bi-Pride

  • 2021 - My first Kumihimo on the 64 slot disk - RAINBOW!

    2021 - My first Kumihimo on the 64 slot disk - RAINBOW!

  • 2021 - Castellan A&S Entry

    2021 - Castellan A&S Entry

  • 2023 - Learned Inkle Weaving from Nimmira Valeria (left) and Card Weaving from Eadwyn seo Gathyrde (right) at Wiesenfeuer Baronial

    2023 - Learned Inkle Weaving from Nimmira Valeria (left) and Card Weaving from Eadwyn seo Gathyrde (right) at Wiesenfeuer Baronial

  • 2023 - Dairy Free Lembas wrapped in "Mallorn Leaf" paper for competition at Northkeep Castellan XXXIII

    2023 - Dairy Free Lembas wrapped in "Mallorn Leaf" paper for competition at Northkeep Castellan XXXIII

  • 2024 - First 4 Centurion Garters woven and embroidered

    2024 - First 4 Centurion Garters woven and embroidered


Timeline of Activity:


Event Missives:

Valor XL, September 2019

I traveled with Aesa North out of the beautiful lands of Ansteorra into the kingdom of Calontir. Vatavia was very welcoming and we quickly found our spot with House Wolfstar and some bonus Ansteorran brethren. Camp set (in the dark) and off we went to see who else made the trek as well as meet some of our Northern neighbors. I did not stay up as late as I normally would, but was ready to rest after a long and busy day.

Saturday morning found me as entourage to "His Fabulancy," Dimitri of Vatavia. Ansteorra made a FINE showing in the Valor melees! Our troops were so well honed to work together as one that our hosts had to split them up to avoid losing in such great measure. The Bardic competition was to be "something different" and performed during Feast. I stepped up to offer something different to Their Royal Majesties of Calontir and Their Excellencies of Vatavia, but wanted to include a bit of Calontir in my performance. For this I had collected three black walnuts from the grounds and tucked them away into my sash. I pulled them out one at a time and began to juggle. After dropping the walnuts a couple of times, I advised that this was actually quite dangerous. For when the walnuts collide in the air, they fire away from each other in opposite directions! I had hit someone earlier in the day. I caught 40 times and offered that it was in celebration of my own Kingdom turning 40... but it was also the 40th year for Valor. The crowd seemed to enjoy my humor and my performance. After feasting with friends and enjoying the other competitors, there was much fun to be had with House Wolfstar. Again I did not stay up as late as I tend to do as events.

On Sunday morning, I again was entourage to "His Fabulancy," Dimitri - who by now had become a brother of mine in House Wolfstar! Many of our Ansteorran fighters participated in the tourneys on Sunday. The Guardian Shield returned to Ansteorra again, thanks (once again) to His Excellency, Morgan Black Dragon of Northkeep. Matthew MacGilleFhaoláin of Northkeep won the Arts & Sciences competition, which was no surprise at all. His icon was a glorious display of Opulence, the theme for the competition. I did not win the Bardic competition, but was excited to have participated.

Their Excellencies, the Baron and Baroness of Vatavia did make a point to let me know they enjoyed my performance. This third and final night of Valor XL, our hosts did provide a great spread of things to eat, drink and entertain. Still, most spent much of the night at our household camp. It was this final night that I actually refilled my cup with very late night conversation with my brethren, not retiring until nearly morning.


Monday morning found everyone breaking camp and heading homeward. Aesa and I had obligations so we began our travel fairly early in the day. I knew we were nearing our blessed lands of Ansteorra when I saw the giant sky flowers on the horizon! This inspired me to send word to His Royal Majesty, Sultan Vladislav Strelec of our victories and to share my joy to be returning home.

Castellan XXXII, May 2022

Castellan is my Homecoming event and it was SUCH a joy! Arriving at the same time as Castellana de Andalusia, it was nice to be setting up camp side-by-side together. And as one of my highlights was generally getting to help friends, I was thankful to get to help with the tent and keeping an eye on Kellan as we both wrestled our tents.

Side Note: the Site Tokens, Feast Tokens, the verbiage, the map... everything was beautiful and clearly a lot of thought and work went into all of it.

Teaching Jutte VonderBerg how to work gate Friday night was amusing. 😆 Over the course of the event I got to assist in several Kindness Shenanigans™ as well as some of my very own. 🥰

Saturday breakfast tavern was just as delicious as I knew it would be! I'm so glad I made a point of getting up early enough to catch that! Alas, I had NOT rested well Friday night, though, including A-Fib and the thunderstorms, so after breakfast I actually took care of myself with a nap! (This meant missing Morning Court.)

Chasing (aka "entourage duty") Baron Perrin de Beaujeu ALL OVER THE PLACE was great and meant watching the Bridge Battle, which I'd never seen... it was SUCH A JOY! Oh my goodness - the hilarity and also seeing how much the fighters (including HSH Romanius Vesperianus) enjoyed themselves. I also got to watch Round 1 of the Bardic competition. AND I got a quick break to check out the Elevenses Tavern! It was a VERY busy 2 hour shift!

While on Entourage duty, I received The Hero's Portion... of Chocolate [card] from Rebekah Aleyn - I was honored. I got to collect my portion once I was off duty: one of Zubeydah Al-Badawiyyah's *perfect* chocolate chip cookies! I made a point of taking time to celebrate a few of my own heroes, thanking them for doing things that have mattered a great deal to me - directly and indirectly. They know who they are.

I wound up trekking back and forth between the hall and the field for multiple reasons, not the least of which was arriving half an hour early to judge the Children's Bardic competition. Oops! lol This site (Will Rogers Scout Camp in Cleveland, OK) is so big! And we don't even use very much of it!

Judging the Children's Bardic competition... I haven't judged any SCA competitions before, but when the request posted - something told me this was something I could manage. It was an experience! lol I was glad I could help, including creating a form to help us judges keep track of what turned out to be TEN competitors! I'm also thankful to her Excellency Jehanne de Montauban, HE Ismet al Din Bithia & HE Damon Hroarson for help with judging. I was in awe of how well Muirenn Nia ingen Nath-I managed to keep all those kids corralled and busy all day! There were a LOT of kids at the event!

Afternoon Tea Tavern! That's right, there were THREE taverns on Saturday (plus Feast!). I think this was brilliant and honestly Yzabeau Brossier and Emmelina de Meadelande just did such a wonderful job as Event Stewards! Then... I decided to try for another nap. Honestly, all the walking and the chasing His Excellency... I needed the rest. But only managed to doze a very little bit due to noise before it was time to dress for FEAST!

Feast, my friends! I had shared how much I was looking forward to Feast and it was absolutely everything I knew it would be! Sharing a table with Úallach inghean Uí Dhubhshláine and Sarah & Kevin and family... a very upbeat, friendly, chatty table. Everyone had a good attitude and I do so enjoy their company. The FOOD. Y'all. Kiah knocked it OUT OF THE PARK like we all knew she could! And right on the theme! The Feast Removes included Breakfast, Second Breakfast, Elevenses, Luncheon, Afternoon Tea, Dinner, Supper and Dessert! Klauss Luinstra was a very attentive and amusing server in all the ways you would expect from someone who is a bard through and through. 🙂 I believe Francois de Beaujeu did a fantastic job as his first time being a Feast Hall Steward.

Court was good and amusing, I love court antics! You must be present to win. Time to change clothes again to prepare for an evening of fellowship in the cold! I added a hot pack for my shoulder (and for the cold night).

Over the course of the event, I got to spend some one-on-one time with a few people. I appreciate their trust in me for confiding the things that have troubled them as of late AND the new joys in their lives. I am honored that some even sought out my input / advice. You know who you are. I *also* got to laugh it up until the wee hours of the morning with the likes of (among others) Jason Drysdale, Jean Paul de Sens, Margherita de Mantua, Michelle Chantal de Charente, Turpin Tyme, Nalka Um Al-Jafna, Belgutei Batar and Haley's Comet (AKA Vigge Jonsson / Viggen)! (some later than others) It has been MANY moons since I stayed up until 4 in the morning with friends! (Yes, I totally realized this is part of why I was so exhausted Sunday.)

Whoever decided off-site time should be 2pm was GENIUS! It was such a relief to know I wouldn't have to hit the ground running at dawn, esp since my phone wouldn't hold a charge. I got to take my time having a bite to eat and packing up - and am SO thankful for Skeggi berbeinn Sebbason ins sterka coming to help me at the perfect time. Folding my tent and loading the heavy items... my struggle was much reduced thanks to him!

While they weren't limited into a specific time mentioned above, I also very much enjoyed the time I spent with Milokhna d'Riga & Vitalis d'Mare. I got to know him a bit better and he is hilarious! I am so pleased to see both of them jumping RIGHT into the SCA and they seemed to have had a great time serving Feast.

The Fellowship of Castellan was just incredible! It left me excited for my next event, which unfortunately will probably not be until King's College... but that's only a few weeks away. 🙂

Namron Protectorate XLVI, October 2022

I had trouble getting excited for Protectorate (I can't put a finger on why), but was compelled to attend. I did not want to miss the step down of Baron Micolay Haiduk & Baronova Uliana Haiduk as well as the investiture of our new landed nobility.

Traveling with Castellana de Andalusia was fantastic! And we talked about so very many topics, from our past to our personas to special needs stuff to hyper focuses and more.


I had the BEST friggin' time at Protectorate XLVI: A Baronial Investiture!

I was honored to have the very first entourage shift for our new Baron Yancy Mani Alfsson & Hersirkona Kolfinna Egilsdóttir! I watched tourneys by their side, all were well fought. The children fighting were a particular delight to me.

My health held out and I enjoyed what I could eat of feast. Orlando Giovanni de Gilead & Dýrfinna Mikaelsdóttir (and their team) did an INCREDIBLE job! And even the "Polite Food Fight" turned out to be pretty funny.

I had an INCREDIBLE time at the Dark Horse Tavern / Revel! I never felt pressured to drink alcohol, a choice I had made for my health for the night. I stayed up laughing and enjoying the company of other weirdos until about 3 in the morning.

There are so many other people I would name, but honestly the list is too long and I'm still tired from the event. So very much fun!

One more thing of note, however: The monarch butterflies were migrating directly through the site! They would flutter through the field throughout the day, but we also got to see *hundreds* of them resting in the woods behind our cabin. It was breathtaking!

Prior Groups:


Populace Provided Information:

Kolfinna Egilsdóttir

This good gentle marches to the beat of a drum that few can hear. She has a kind soul and has worked her way into my heart as a trusted friend and confidant. I am glad that the SCA afforded me the opportunity to meet her.

Zubeydah Al-Badawiyyah

Koke has been a welcome addition to the Wiki team - I appreciate her creativity and drive to help chronicle her own SCA experience and to help others to do the same! On a personal note, she gives EPIC hugs that have the magical ability to make All Right With the World, and I value her kindness and generosity of spirit, and treasure her friendship.

Kyna Terricsdottir

Koke Gan is a literal butterfly. I have seen her emerge from her brightly colored cocoon each morning, only to flitter about an event site bringing joy where she goes. Her brightly colored… everything spread far and wide, infecting those around her. Maybe she is a hummingbird, all a twitter with excitement, passing blue feathers to all she sees? I'm not really sure, but I know that Koke Gan is one of the most caring, thoughtful persons I have ever met.

Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:

  • 2017
    • Competed in A&S with an unfinished embroidery piece at Northkeep Castellan, her first event back to the SCA.
  • 2018
  • 2020
    • Taught classes on juggling and square disk Kumihimo at wInterkingdom
  • 2021
  • 2022
    • Competed in Bardic for the first time at Beltane.
    • Competed and won both panel judged as well as Populace Choice in Beltane 2022's themed Fire Competition.
    • Received a shout out in The Black Star (August 2022 issue) for revamping the Namron Pavilions page.
    • Took on outreach of Clan Blue Feather to make sure all LGBTQIA+ people know they are welcome in Vindheim and Ansteorra as they ARE. (Beginning in the Fall of 2022).
    • See Creppin and Toryn's event post for Vindheim Coronet Tournament for Their Royal Majesty's words and a photo regarding Clan Blue Feather allyship.
  • 2023
    • Hosted Clan Blue Feather Salon at wInterkingdom for several hours, offering snacks and acceptance to all
    • Continued outreach via Clan Blue Feather at various events (essentially everywhere she went!)
    • Northkeep Castellan
      • Hosted Clan Blue Feather "Gambling for Preciouses" (Pirate Dice) for trinkets. All ages were welcome and a fabulous time was had by many!
      • Competed in A&S with her very first Inkle Weave project (see photo in gallery)
      • Entered the Lembas / Dairy Free Lembas competitions. Koke's Dairy Free Lembas was chosen by Baroness Jehanne de Montauban as the dairy free winner! The prize was a lovely green and silver Mallorn Leaf pin.
    • ** Received a shout out from the Bastion Herald Meadhbh inghean Rois in Vindheim's Whispers on the Wind (June 2023 issue) for assistance with the new Vindheim College of Heralds site.
    • Hosted a Clan Blue Feather Salon by request at Northern Border Skirmishes - the one year anniversary of the first CBF table! Hosted Pirate Gambling late in the evening. A good time was had by all!
  • 2024



Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:


Affiliations:


Mundane Information:

Mundanely known as Jorje (George), she works as a Virtual Assistant and does whatever else to make ends meet. She is available as a Wedding Officiant in Oklahoma. She spends most of her time as a Family Manager over many appointments, activities and interests for her children. She is a passionate patient advocate for her children and friends. She is a staunch and fierce advocate for children with special needs and can be found on Facebook and Instagram.

Special Needs:

Lactose Intolerance

In Case of Court:

koh-kay gahn shee
Koke uses the Mongolian "ši" suffix rather than "Lady"

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