Marie da Serra da Estrela
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 Sable, on a bend between a compass star elongated to base and a triple-towered castle argent, two compass stars palewise elongated to base sable. |
Her Excellency, Baroness Marie da Serra da Estrela
Previously Known As: Marie da Estrela
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Pronouns:She/Her
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Offices:
- Local Offices Held
- Hellsgate A&S Minister
- Hellsgate financial committee member
- Okinawa - Seneschal, Exchequer, Historian, Art & Science Minister, Herald Persuivant 1988-1996
- Regional Offices Held
- Kingdom Offices Held
Persona History:
Marie is living in Portugal near the Serra of the Estrela from about 1490-1555.
- Marie is the daughter of minor nobility in eastern Portugal. She has seen the expulsion of the Moors and Hebrews and the discovery of the new world. He husband is a wealthy merchant who is involved with the Portuguese trade with Japan. Through her husband’s contacts and adventures, Marie has developed an appreciation and desire to learn Japanese culture.
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Timeline of Activity:
1985 -joined group in Okinawa Japan. This group was a Shire, Canton and finally the Stronghold of Battle Rock, Palatine Barony of the Far West, Kingdom of the West. My husband and I were founding members of this group. We were stewards for numerous events, served in many local offices and eventually served as Baron and Baroness for the Barony. I was a heavy fighter and champion of several local tournaments. My husband I a traveled to several events on the main island near Tokyo and once to an event on the island of Hokkaido.
Recently joined Hellsgate Stronghold 2019. I learned illumination and began painting scrolls for Hellsgate, Bryn Gwlad, and Ansteorra. Arts & Science Minister, steward Yule 2024, Scribal Guild leader presently.
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Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:
In Okinawa I was a heavy fighter, often served as autocrat, feast steward and in many offices and was often recognized for my service. In Ansteorra I am most honored to have received a Sable Thistle and Sable Crane mainly for illumination. In Texas I have become a maker of scrolls- parchment, calligraphy and illumination. I also teach Ikebana, Japanese flower arrangement, dye fabric, sew, embroidery, and construct subtleties.
Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:
- Grant of Arms, Dec 22, AS XXV (1990), Jade & Shaheena (West)
- Burdened Bouget, Feb 1, AS XXII (1988), Jehan & Megan (Far West)
- Oriental Dragon, Feb 1, AS XXIII (1989), Derek (Far West)
- Hibiscus, Oct 9, AS XXVIII (1993), Johann & Duvessa (Far West)
- Sea Griffon, Jul 1, AS XXIV (1989), Sebastian & Eleanor (Far West)
- Sea Griffon, Nov 4, AS XXVI (1991), Edward & Marixsa (Far West)
Affiliations:
- I'm married to Baron Robert de Fecamp
- I am an apprentice to Mistress Willoc Mac Muredaig and a member of the Muredaig household.
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