Thomas of Tenby

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Registered Name: Thomas of Tenby Resides: Bryn Gwlad Status: Active Joined SCA: 1983
Order of Precedence
Thomas of Tenby
Heraldry
Party of six sable semy of sparks argent and argent, a martlet displayed gules.

His Excellency, Master Thomas of Tenby, OL, Defender of the Dream

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Additional Registered Heraldry:

The following device associated with this name was registered in March of 1988 (via Ansteorra) and reblazoned in August of 2012 (via Ansteorra): Per fess sable, semy of sparks argent, and argent, a pale counterchanged, overall a martlet displayed gules.

Offices:

• Local Offices Held
  • Baron of Bryn Gwlad (2003-2008)
  • Minister of Arts & Sciences, Barony of Bryn Gwlad
  • Hospitaler, Barony of Bryn Gwlad (thrice)
  • Chronicler, Barony of Bryn Gwlad
  • Deputy Seneschal, Barony of Bryn Gwlad
  • Historian, Barony of Bryn Gwlad

• Regional Offices Held
  • Minister of Arts & Sciences, Southern Region
  • Hospitaler, Southern Region

• Kingdom Offices Held
  • Kingdom Minister of Arts & Sciences

Persona History:

Thomas of Tenby is an obscure 12th century Anglo-Welsh bard. He may have traveled with John Lackland to Ireland and possibly as far as the Kingdom of France. His grandfather was a Welsh hill baron. Most of his descendents were also named Thomas including a 14th century Cisterian monk and the Elizabethan stonemason Thomas Marner who lived at number 10-B Downing Street. All are said to have written poetry, much to the confusion of historians.

Interests:

• Primary Interests:
  • Poetry
  • Performances
  • Persona Play

• Other Interests:
  • Rapier Combat
  • Stonework
  • Monasticism
  • Teaching
  • Serving Feasts

Timeline of Activity:

1983 to Present.

Notable Contributions or Accomplishments:

• Thomas of Tenby has rarely repeated a performance.
• Brother Thomas observed the Rule of Silence from Candlemas to Michaelmas (twice).
• Baron Thomas established The Order of The Dragon's Egg to honor the contributions of youth to the Barony of Bryn Gwlad.

Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:

• Muse of Bryn Gwlad
  
• Silver Chalice of Bryn Gwlad
  
• Golden Martlet of Bryn Gwlad
  
• Lion of Ansteorra
  

Affiliations:

• Student to Branwen Scholastica
• Cadet to Don Dupre