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Aaron faheud Swiftrunner
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Aaron Swiftrunner is the guildmaster of Guild Fanucci and a very dangerous man.
In his spare time, he is the (now retired) Society seneschal. |
Adrian Flechyr
(Ravenslake  Midlands ) |
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Adrian is one half of the group Tourdian. He can be heard on their CDs, available here. Adrian is squired to Sir Galem Lionel Ostwestly. |
Akiyama Kazuhiko
(Carraig Ban  Midlands) |
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Alan Fairfax
(Shadowed Stars  Constellation) |
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I am mostly in the 14th century with occassional excursions to the Elizabethan period. My focus
is on telling period stories that were well-known in period but forgotten today, especially those that originally had religious origins. I am not a master bard but I am an active participant in the bardic community. |
Albreda Ismeria
(Tirnewydd  Oaken) |
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Albreda plays Irish music and helps to run
the filk convention OVFF. |
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Alen Bendbow
(Sigelhundas  Kingdom of Avacal ) |
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Started in the farthest eastern side of An Tir in the shire of Sigelhundas back in ASXXV . Quickly gained notoriety as a singing morning wake herald spreading terr.....er...joy throughout the kingdom . When elevated to the Pelican in ASXXXVI it was noted that I would perform this duty without thought of personal safety. With this word fame it was put to good use in a number of pie auctions in aid of the An Tir and Avacal travel funds raising over $7000.00 across many years.
I love the bardic arts and look towards many more years of learning and performing. I may pun once in a while ;) , I have been recognized as a Temporary WOAW In Training ...been training for over twenty years. WOAW - Whimsical Order of the Ailing Wit recognized in 4 kingdoms Squire to Sir Fenrick Vikingsson |
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Alexander de Seaton
(Ravenslake Midlands) |
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Alexander is just some guy from Ravenslake who is extremely shy and unaccustomed to public speaking. He is apprenticed to Master John Inchingham and squired to Sir Charles of Dublin (Caid). |
Alfred of Chester
(Blackhawk  Midlands) |
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Alfred tells many stories. |  |
Alyna of Pinehyll
(Dragonsmark  Oaken) |
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Lady Alyna of Pinehyll (mundanely Wendy Wilwert) has been playing in the SCA off and on since about
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Amelie d'Anjou
(Ayreton  Midlands) |
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Amelie is a trobaritz (female troubadour)who sings and plays many stringed instruments. She used to direct Tres Trepei, and plays and sings in a number of other groups as well. She is also busy being a mom to three boys, so doesn't sing as much as she'd like. A current research interest is music south of the Pyrenees. |
Amr ibn Majid al-Bakri al-Amra
(Kingdom of Ansteorra ) |
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Also known as Kihe Blackeagle, the DreamSinger Bard, of the lineage of The White Bard.
Mundanely, I am a computer professional / IT generalist... I also sharpen knives -- and wits! |
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Andrew Blackwood MacBaine
(Midlands) |
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Andrew served as kingdom bard to Alaric and Noelle. |
Annalena Cecilia Massari
(Brendoken  Oaken) |
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Arrienne Ashford
(Ravenslake Midlands) |
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Arrienne makes mind numbingly complex and beautiful reticella lace. |
Auda ingen ui Bhaird
(Korsvag  Kingdom of Northshield ) |
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Beatrice de Winter
(Rhyderich Hael  Kingdom of Æthelmearc ) |
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Beatrice de Winter is fascinated by death and plague rats. She is apprenticed to Master Cerian Cantwr (who designs too many SCA websites). |
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Belle de la Tour
(Jararvellir  Kingdom of Northshield) |
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A wandering minstrel of Calontir, Ansteorra, Midrealm, Northshield.... |
Breddelwyn ap Taliesin
(Sternfeld  Constellation) |
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Breddelwyn is a harpist who has harped for the Crowned Heads of the Known World twice at Pennsic.
He was Kingdom Bard of the Midrealm during the reign of Edmund V and Kateryn V which he enjoyed very much. At Pennsic and Gulf Wars Breddelwyn has harped on the battlefields. He has taught An Introduction to Harp class for those who would like to see if they would want to pursuit playing harp. Breddelwyn has, also, taught a class on the Celtic Bardic schools. At SCA event feasts he has provided ambient music. |
Brendan O Corraidhe
(Cleftlands  Oaken) |
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Brendan O Corraidhe is a 10th-century Irishman of modest means.
In the SCA, Brendan has lived in three different kingdoms since ASXIV. He has dabbled in heavy fighting, leatherwork, armoring, sewing, and calligraphy and illumination, but is best known for bardic activities. He served as the Queen's Bard for Savaric and Julianna. Corrie Bergeron, M.Ed. is an instructional designer with a specialty in instructional technology. He works at a community college in Northeast Ohio helping professors effectively use technology for teaching. He teaches the following SCA classes:
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Brendoken Choir
(Brendoken Oaken) |
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Brigitta Rosa von Metten
(Sternfeld Constellation) |
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Brigitta Rosa von Metten is a poet and
songwriter who hails from the Barony of Sternfeld. As Co-Coordinator of the Sternfeld Rapier Bards Crown Tournament Praise Poetry Project, Brigitta has helped create several volumes of poetry praising our brave Crown Combatants and their Consorts. To date, Brigitta has written for the previous four Crown winners or Consorts, earning her the moniker of "Kingmaker." |
Caitriona MacDhonnachaidh
(Shattered Crystal  Midlands) |
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Calybrid Ine Tere
(Ravenslake Midlands) |
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Call is a protegee of Mistress Maggie of Cnoc Cait and Master Alexander de
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Caneus of Illiton
(Illiton  Midlands) |
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Caneus is a young bard from Illiton. When he’s not torturing others with his “music,” he’s embroidering or beading. |
Caroline de Mercier
(Shattered Crystal Midlands) |
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Caroline is a story teller. She is the current baroness of Shattered Crystal. |
Catalin Zoldszem
(Baile na Scolairi  Midlands) |
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Cerian Cantwr
(Tree-Girt-Sea  Midlands) |
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Cerian Cantwr is a bard in the mid-15th century. He can be found wandering the land entertaining the populace with song, story, and poem. In the SCA, he does much the same and has spent 7 years as seneschal of Tree-Girt-Sea in expiation of his sins. During his spare (hah) time, he maintains far too many SCA web sites, is the Bard Wrangler for the upcoming Known World Cooks and Bards (2019), and is the retired provost for Mid- Realm Bardic Madness. He is squired to Sir Galem Lionel Ostwestly (deceased) and Duke Sir Comar gyr Mirand. Charles Grab is an independent computer consultant in the early 21st century. He can be found wandering the land building databases, applications, and system designs. Cerian can be heard on some of John Inchingham's CDs - available either from him or at the merchant booths of Celtic Sun or John ap Wynne. I have five current and two former apprentices: THL Juliane Bechaumpe [Cleftlands] THL Llwelyn Glyndwr (aka Llwelyn Glyndyverdwy) [Cleftlands] THL Hilla Stormbringer (aka Hilla Hammasdoghter) [Ravenslake] THL Siobhán an Einigh of Connacht [Ayreton] Lady Orsina della Luna [Carolingia, East] Mistress Lucia Elena Braganza (former apprentice and OL) [Sternfeld] Mistress Beatrice de Winter (former apprentice and OL) [Rhydderich Hael, Æthelmearc] |
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Charles Cedric Morton
(Illiton Midlands) |
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Charles Cedric Morton is Squired to Sir Thomas de Bohun and Apprenticed to Master Charles Oakley. Curtis Colburn is (as my sister describes me) a redneck, computer geek, biker that grows little trees and dresses up in strange clothes and hits people with sticks. |
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Charles Oakley
(Inactive) |
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Charles is now a retired kingdom seneschal and a retired kingdom MoAS. He doesn't get out much. |
Charles of Whithorse
(Andelcrag  Pentamere) |
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Charles is the youngest son of a poor English noble in the mid 14th century. There is no family money or inheritance left, so he's forced to make a megar living as a bard. He is squired to Sir Raymond D'Anjou and is part of the bardic troop Faire Companie. |
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Charric Van der Vliet
(Cleftlands Oaken) |
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Charric Van der Vliet is a member of the entourage of the Black Prince during the Hundred Years War. Various relatives of the same name have appeared in Elizabethan England, Norman Sicily, at various Crusades, and at various events near you.
Courtney Allen Powers is a pensioner who writes music arrangements from medieval to early baroque in a fairly prolific manner. He no longer sings. He does include lyrics for SCA songs for those who do. |
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Cinaed Ulric, Amhranai tan Briongloid (Deceased) |
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Cinaed is an Irish highland bard from around 1340 CE. Although he primarily lives in
Ireland, he travels the roads and seas of the British Isles collecting and performing songs and stories for the populous, the courts, and occasionally a cathedral or two. Cinaed has been involved in the SCA since 1992. He has served twice as the court bard of the Barony of Shattered Crystal. Currently he is working on compiling his first CD. Jonathan Thorn is a confused lil person who originally studied Music Education at SIUE, specializing in vocal studies. Since he has drawn since his fingers could function, he attended the Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg to get a degree in computer animation. However with that area being completely flooded, he looking at finishing the music degree he started so many years ago. |
Cobflaith ingen Sitriucca meic Ímair
(Caer Anterth Mawr  Kingdom of Northshield) |
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Constance Fairfax
(Inactive) |
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Constance teaches period rounds and catches. |
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Cosimo Caesare Orsini
(Kingdom of Atenveldt ) |
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Cosimo is a member of The Whiskey Bards, http://www.whiskeybards.com/.
You can hear him on CDs that are available at their site. |
Court & Country
(Foxvale  Midlands) |
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Cristiana de la Vega
(Kingdom of Trimaris ) |
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CuMhara of Holyhead, called Kope
(Fenix  Oaken) |
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Kope is the current bard of Fenix. |
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Dahrien Cordell
(Caer Anterth Mawr Kingdom of Northshield) |
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Dahrien often takes things far too seriously.
He is apprenticed to Master John Inchingham, and threatens to remain so even if the imponderable should happen and he should be made a Laurel. If you know Dahrien Cordell, then you know which of the figures in the photo is him, and which one is his friend and sometime rider, Rose. Dahrien can be heard on some of John Inchingham's CDs - available from Celtic Sun. Look for his solo album, Dahrien Cordell Does (In) Everyone Else's Greatest Hits! at finer establishments everywhere! (And if you find it, be sure to let him know; if it's already out there, it could save him a ton of studio time.) |
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Dai Gerdwr
(Sternfeld Constellation) |
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Dai travels the Known World drumming up customers for the goods produced by his estate in 15th
century Wales. He has been known to bring samples of his beverages to share and is willing to join in to almost any Bardic Shenanigans that are Not His Fault. He is protege to Torquil MacGillavrey. |
Damian Nihthauk
(White Waters  Constellation) |
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Nitehauk has an enormous heraldic library and makes gorgeous fencing bucklers. |
Davydd of Illiton (Deceased) |
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Davydd died suddenly and unexpectedly on March 11th, 2013. Davydd is a novice bard and an excellant artist (look at the auk's under Alexander, Cerian, and Inchingham's entries on this page). He is now apprenticed to Master John Inchingham. |
Deirdre MakKyneth
(Alderford  Oaken) |
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Member of the Brendoken Choir and my favorite (first) piece of filk that I wrote the lyrics for https://youtu.be/Eg9gUJ2Pi0g |  |
Denewulf Haakonsson
(Narrental  Constellation) |
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Denewulf was the kingdom bard (skald in his case) for Lutr and Tessa. Denewulf Haakonsson is a mid 11th century (1066 era) Norwegian who served in the Varangian Guard and fought at Stamford Bridge with Harald Hardrada before finding his way to the Midrealm almost 12 years ago. I am squire to Sir Ivar Idthur-Drengr and student of Mistress Jofridr Thorbjarnardottir in the skaldic arts. I'm also a member of Haus Kriegsturm. I'm currently serving as the Knight's Marshal for the Shire of Narrental (Peru, Wabash, and Logansport, Indiana). My primary interests in the SCA (beyond fighting) are the skaldic arts, bardic arts (can't sing a lick, but never-the-less I write songs, mostly filks), and all things Norse. I've recently taken up an interest in archery, as a result of my interest in bow hunting; hours in tree stands has led me to ponder how my medieval Norwegian ancestors would have done it. I'd like to get into brewing mead and beer, but don't have a place in my home that would be conducive to storing for racking and aging. Currently I'm working on putting together a 10'-rule accurate kit for my persona, for both on and off the list field. Here's a pic; As you see it, my kit is good for heavy combat and everyday wear, except for the helm, neck, and hands. All other required armor is hidden beneath the garb. |
Derdriu Mael Maire
(Riviere Constelle  Constellation) |
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Derdriu was the kingdom bard for Palymar IV and Aislinn II.
I have a 14th century persona. I am a Christian lady from Ireland (both mundanely and in SCA) with the love of music and historical culture. I love learning about A&S of all periods. I don't have any works of my own as of yet. I am fairly new at being a bard. I enjoy learning new songs and absolutley love singing. |
Dervila ni Leanon
(Kingdom of Atlantia ) |
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I have left the SCA, but plan to put my articles and the text of some of my stories here on MidBards and possibly elsewhere on the internet.
Feb 2020 ====== Previous profile: I tell stories. Occasionally I'll sing a song or recite a poem, but mainly - stories. I don't write my stories, but I'm starting to. The stories I tell are usually based on period sources, generally Norse myths, Arthurian tales, and random folktales (I have a surprising number of Middle Eastern tales in my collection). I also tell a few SCA/urban folktales, mainly "Blood for Odin" (There. Now some of you will recognize me) |
Devin Breighallach
(Swordcliff  Midlands) |
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Devin is a Leinsterman living in God's
own century (the Glorious 14th). He's traveled a bit working as a mercenary, and isn't sure he knows any songs that aren't sad. Dan Hurst is retired from the department of Corrections, and joined the SCA in 1981. He currently sings Bass with the UIS Chorus, and Lead with the Land of Lincoln Chorus (although he has also sang Bass and Baritone) and Foregone, a barbershop quartet. He doesn't sing in the SCA as often as he used to because "Not much of my current repertoire sounds right unless three other guys are singing with me." |
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Dolan Madoc of Harlech
(Lonely Tower  Kingdom of Calontir ) |
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Dolan is one of the Boga-Hirth of Calontir. |
Dorothea de Beckham
(Red Spears  Oaken) |
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Dorothea dabbles with several instruments and sings a variety of historic and SCA cultural pieces that
often fall into the categories of lullabies, dirges, or history through song (usually all at once) when she isn't being a Bardic camp mom or off singing while working on another project. She was the second Director of the Hippogryph Consort under the patronage of Baron Sir Cormac O'Sullivan, Baron Three Rivers (Calontir), Alto/Tenor with Tres Trepe (Midrealm), and Chronicler of the Bardic War. More recently she was a member of the Bard Guard (Queen's Guard) for the reign of Louis and Sadb (Midrealm) and Pennsic L. |
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Drake Oranwood
(Rusted Woodlands  Kingdom of East ) |
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Drake Oranwood is an English musician living in the late Tudor period. His primary focus is
original SCA songwriting and performance, and he sidelines in Elizabethan lute pieces on guitar and the occasional filk. He is a joint student of Master Toki Skáldagörvir of Æthelmearc and Master Peregrine the Illuminator of the East Kingdom. Previously, he had been apprenticed to Mesterno Tyzes Sofia (called Zsof) of the Midrealm, and studied under Maistre Lucien de Pontivy of the East Kingdom. He has served as Consort's Bard of the East, and Baronial Bard of Concordia of the Snows. |
Dre' (un-DREY-uh) Monson
(Inner Sea  Kingdom of Northshield) |
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I am newer to the SCA, but have been involved with music my whole life. Upright Bass is my main instrument. I also play a little bit of guitar, fife, penny whistle, drums, sing melodies and harmonies, and dabble in composing. Some of my music seems to fit in the SCA much better than other music circles--happy dance! I love campfires and bardic circles. |
Éadaoin Ruadh
(Rhyderich Hael Kingdom of Æthelmearc) |
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(bio to come) |
Edith de Brereton
(Dernehealde  Oaken) |
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I'm Edith and I write poetry! |  |
Elaisse de Garrigues
(Oakheart  Kingdom of Calontir) |
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I enjoy writing original songs for the SCA community and performing period music. I'm also exploring
polyphonic composition emulating various period styles. I dabble in many instruments, but I primarily sing and play recorder. I am apprenticed to Countess Conna ingen Ui Chearbhaill, and I have served as Windhover Bard of the Outlands and Royal Skald and Bardic College Champion (Holder of the Big Damn Stick) in Calontir. |
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Elashava bas Riva
(Jararvellir Kingdom of Northshield) |
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Emil Allzuwissender (Deceased) |
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Emil died suddenly and unexpectedly on January 14th, 2013. Emil is apprenticed to Master John ap Wynne and a member of Musica Subterranea. The following biography is cheerfully 'borrowed' from the Musica Sub pages. Emil Allzuwissender studied at half the universities of Europe in brief (sometimes very brief) stints. He learned two things: middling competence with a variety of musical instruments, and a sense for when RIGHT NOW becomes an expedient time to leave. His latest (and apparently final) departure from scholastic life left him adrift in Elizabeth's realm with depleted funds. His education serves him well as he pursues twin vocations of itinerant musician and occasional specialist in general salvage. Ernest Clark writes and maintains firmware for a major electrical equipment maker in Lafayette, Indiana. Power To The People (and billing info to the utility)! He paid singer/songwriter dues during the '80s in SF and SCA venues, then took a dozen years off for Real Life®. The SCA music scene exploded in the interim, or perhaps his wife Sara/Olwen's many skills now permit him to notice a lot more than he ever did in grad school. Sing! Do guitar! Write! Accept the challenge to develop those other incidental instrumental skills! Musica Subterranea is an indication that These Are The Good Years. |
Eyja Bassadóttir
(Nordskogan  Kingdom of Northshield) |
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Heya! I'm Eyja!
A singer, poet, and Old Norse language geek. Former bardic champion of Northshield. |
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Ezra ha-Yona
(Cleftlands Oaken) |
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Ezra -- of many names, such as d'Arles, le Catalan, ha-Yona, and simply of Cleftlands -- is an exceedingly enthusiastic youth who has unrelentingly found his home in the Society and the Middle Kingdom. He is often found bustling about the Barony of the Cleftlands, his beloved home, and conspiring to get a lift to events further afield in the Kingdom. Herald, scribe, scholar, poet, orator, rhapsode, and busybody, Ezra has no shortage of work, and no shortage of love for shirking that work off for some good old fashioned goofing off.
Rav Ezra received his Award of Arms for his bardic works in December of 2021 from Their Majesties, King Ullr Amaranthson and Queen Annelyse van Gavere. |
Francis Corbie
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Bard, rapscallion, and fencer |  |
Garraed Galbraith
(Nordskogan Kingdom of Ealdormere ) |
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(Persona) Garraed Galbraith is a land-owner living on the Isle of Gigha, at the
bottom of the Scots Hebrides chain, in the 11th Century. He was the (nominal) head of a large merchant household, which continues to be governed by the Brehon Law system and sells trade goods to Norse and Irish merchants. He has been awarded the rank of Olagh (Teacher or professor - the highest rank of the professional class of bard) but has retired from that class. He can attribute much of his success to his studies under his own Olagh, Eachuinn. He is married to a very, very young (not even born yet!) woman of Norman descent, Mistress Eleanor Fairchild. (SCA) Garraed Galbraith is inactive in the Society, but served as the ‘figurehead’ of House Galbraith for its first 20 years. One of the largest familial households in Ealdormere. He is Oathson to Hector of the Black Height (called Eachuinn) and therefore related to way too many people. His passion within the Society (when active) was the culture of the SCA and its people (as a form of modern mythology), and he enjoys both singing and writing. He is a huge supporter of the Bardic Arts and has had the honor of creating and hosting the Knowne World Bardic Congress in 2000, 2002 and 2006. He acted as the coordinator for the Pennsic XXX, XXXI, XXXII and XXXV Bardic Arts Exhibitions and forums and has been the autocrat for over 20 events over His time in the society. He is a former Kingdom (2 terms) and Society MoAS (2 terms) and BoD member. He is honoured to have had three fabulous students/apprentices - THLady Gwerrydd verch Rhys, Lord Ivhon Thorne of Sunrose and Falkgerthr Bambari Hoensaskjald called Kestra -whom he considers family and all of whom have vastly exceeded any teaching he may have offered. [Tim Jennings] is Executive Director & CEO of the Shaw Festival, one of the world's leading Theatre companies. He has taught Arts Management at several Colleges and Universities and has served/serves on several theatre industry, university and other not for profit community boards of directors, including the Board of the SCA (2010-2013). Tim is a staunch civil rights and arts advocate and activist as well as an avid collector of traditional folk music. He has married his lady fair, Truly Carmichael (Mistress Eleanor Fairchild) and they now live in Niagara raising their son, cats and costume shop. |
Gunnbjorn Gunnarsson (Inactive) |
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Gunnbjorn is a Norse skald. |
Gwendolyn Merch Llewelyn
(Vanished Wood  Midlands) |
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Gwendolyn was royal bard to Corwin and Shana. |
Heregyth Ketilsdottir
(Baile na Scolairi Midlands) |
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Heregyth and her husband Heinrich are often seen performing as a team with their musical instruments. They are back in the Midrealm after several years in Northshield and An Tir (the part that's now Avacal). Heregyth sings and plays recorder and percussion and herds the Crystal Ball musicians. She is apprenticed to Master John Inchingham.
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Hildigunnr Halldorsdottir
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Hildigunnr Halldorsdottir (more research needed to be sure this is accurate) is the daughter of
Halldorr (obviously), a Norseman from the (?) century whose people originally lived in what is now called England, but were driven out by an invading tribe (the Celts?). Before leaving his homeland, Halldorr fell in love with a young Celtic woman (name TBD) who ran away with and married him. After long, hard travels, they settled in Scandanavia, where Hildigunnr was born. Growing up, Hildigunnr (sometimes called Hildr) learned of the Norse gods from her father, but her mother, being a Christian (more research needed), taught her about Jesus and the Christian Faith. Hildigunnr is a Christian like her mother, but she still remembers her father's Norse gods, thinking of them as old friends. Her mother was unable to have any more children, so Hildr's father trained her in warfare as he would have a son. Hildigunnr loves sparring with the other young warriors of her clan, though she has yet to taste battle and killing for real. She also loves to listen to the Skalds recite Sagas and Epics by the fire on long winter nights. She is working on composing an epic of her own, but is shy about her work and usually only shares it with her mother. Hildigunnr Halldorsdottir in the SCA loves heavy fighting, especially melees where it doesn't matter that she has rusty, underdeveloped technique; she can just charge, shove and whack people! She also loves all things Bardic, being a young Bard herself who surprised herself by writing an epic poem that actually turned out to be quite good in her humble opinion. Dancing, feasting and archery are also favorite pastimes of hers, and she has discovered a real love for retaining, because it's just so cool to be able to get so close to Royalty and that glowing aura they emit! Elizabeth Guenther is a Christian like her persona. She is also a geek, being a huge Tolkien lover, (she's learning Tengwar) Star Wars fan (she can quote a considerable amount of some of the movies) and DnD player (She named her first character after her persona so she would get used to people calling her by it). She also is a huge nature and animal lover. She is a recent recipient of an Associate's in Arts Degree from Oakton Community College. She is not yet quite sure what she wants to do with the rest of her life (besides being in the SCA- Duh!-) but is fairly certain she wants to work with animals. She will be exploring career opportunites in the near future. |
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Hilla Stormbringer
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Hilla is the eldest child and only daughter of Hama Ealdorman and his wife Leofrun. Though she is a capable enough cook and aid in household duties, and though she can darn a sock like no one's business, Hilla's true skill is as a Scop. She loves to sing and craft songs and tales, and tell old legends in the feasting hall. Storms follow her wherever she goes. SCA: Magister Hilla Stormbringer can be seen (or at least heard) at events, singing, singing, singing, causing mischief and mayhem, and random telling of stories. She also plays the onion flute. Her other activities include baking, occasional illumination, and attempting to not bleed on embroidery. Hilla is the current Bard of Ravenslake. She is a former member of Queen Sadb's Bard Guard, former Bard of the Border and former Bard of the Midlands. Hilla is the teacher of the incredible Honorable Lady Taliesin Wordweaver,and belt- sibling to the amazing Honorable Filidh Siobhán an Einigh of Connacht. Hilla is also a former apprentice of Master Cerian Cantwr, and former protégé of esteemed storyteller Mistress Morgana bro Morganwg. Hilla is the current Provost for Bardic Madness Midrealm. She also hosts an online bardic circle every other Saturday which celebrated its 4th anniversary in April 2024. She was the instigator-in-chief of the Ethereal Bardic Symposiums and the first Bardic Skirmishes. She was one of the event stewards for Bardic War. Contrary to popular belief, Hilla cannot control the weather. (Disclaimer: Hilla cannot independently confirm the veracity of the last statement.) |
Honor von Atzinger
(Flame  Oaken) |
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House Sans Nomen () |
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This is the entry for the bardic household of John Inchigham, Cerian Cantwr, and Maire ingen Dauith known as House Sans Nomen. We do a lot of performing and support of the bardic arts throughout the Mid-Realm and beyond. We also put on an annual concert at Pennsic (usually at the performing arts pavilion at 7PM on Wednesday of war week). The current roster of this ever-growing bardic hydra is as follows: John Inchingham Cerian Cantwr Maire ingen Dauith Alexander de Seaton Olaf Bygolly Dahrien Cordell Philippe de Lyon Lorelei Skye Torquil MacGillavrey Lucia Elena Braganza Beatrice de Winter Davydd of Illiton [RIP] Catalin Zoldszem Llywelyn Glyndwr Juliane Bechaumpe Marie la Fauconniere Simon Hondy Oda Umi Tualaith of Sternfeld Kurro Ookami Heregyth Ketilsdottir Hilla Stormbringer Hildigunnr Halldorsdottir Siobhán an Einigh of Connacht Nessa von Metten Orsina della Luna Líadan Liathán Dai Gerdwr Taliesin Wordweaver Kateryn Draper |
Hrothbjart called Melrakki
(Mynydd Seren  Constellation) |
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Melrakki is a semi-professional audience and almost entirely a cover artist. He may or may not remember your lyrics better than you do. |
Johann von Metten
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Johann von Metten is the proud patriarch of the Familia von Metten-de Grinstead. He is a Helvetic Celt from the Appenzell of current Swizterland. As a widower with a whole houseful of kids von Metten kids, he did what many a wise and pious gentleman of his day did: He packed the minor kids off to his in-laws, married off all the older ones and high tailed it to his family's monastery! In the SCA Johann has lived in the Barony of Sternfeld since the days of the Shire, nearly 25 years ago! He has served in many offices, autocrated many events, and has been an active judge in the Arts and Sciences for many years. Johann's laurel is for his work in encourageing animal husbandry and teaching medieval poultry keeping. Johann is often seen at bardic circles encouraging his many descendents, raising the occasional old German lieder, or telling a holy tale of the saints or the Scriptures as would befit a man of his degree and station. Mundanely, Marcus Loidolt is a Roman Catholic Deacon, serving in a Byzantine Catholic parish as Cantor and Home Visitor. He also works full time for the YMCA of Indinapolis as a naturalist and environmental educator. He has lived in many places around the world and served as part of a foreign government. |
John ap Wynne
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John has served the Mid-Realm as kingdom bard more times than anyone else. John has numerous CDs available for sale. Write to him for details. |
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John Inchingham
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Master John Inchingham the Fool, OL, OP, Third Rapier Marshal of the Middle Kingdom, Sixth Baron of Illiton, former apprentice of Master John ap Wynne,and wayward squire of Sir Ixtilixochitl, joined the SCA in Ansteorra but has lived in the Midrealm (with his lady-wife Mistress Maire ingen Dauith) for more than 30 years. Before their elevations, Master Cerian Cantwr and Mistress Lorelei Skye were John's apprentices and Masters Torquil MacGillavrey and Philippe de Lyon were his proteges. Lord David de Longville (AKA Davydd of Illiton) was also apprenticed to John until his untimely death. Master Inchingham's current apprentices are Master Alexander de Seton, Lord Olaf ByGolly, Master Dahrien Cordell, Dame Marie la Fauconniere, Lady Tualaith of Sternfeld, The Honorable Lady Heregyth Ketilsdottir, Lady Hildigunnr Halldorsdottir and Lord Dai Gerdwr. John's current proteges are The Honorable Lady Catalin Zoldszem, The Honorable Lord Simon Hondy and His Excellency, Baron Kurro Ookami. John's bardic works are available on seven CDs and five songbooks. One CD, John Inchingham: Color Me Motley (a compilation album) is available on CD Baby and Amazon. The other CDs are John Inchingham's Tunes to Torture Your Cat By, John Inchingham Dances with Weaselopes, John Inchingham and the Monks of Sans Nomen, John Inchingham and Friends Get Even Odder, John Inchingham Versus the Bardic Hydra and John Inchingham and Company 'Tween Hither and Yon. |
Jolicia atte Northclyfe
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Jolicia is an instrumentalist, storyteller and actor. She plays recorder (soprano and alto), and is learning piano and psaltery.
She is the founder of the North Oaken Recorder Ensemble, and co-founder of the Known World Recorder Ensemble, which meets and performs at Pennsic. Jolicia considers herself a court musician who often plays -- either solo or as part of a group -- before and during royal courts. She frequently joins the European dance music ensembles at Pennsic, and helped organize the European dance music ensemble for 50 Year. She is a minor member of the commedia del art troupe iVerdi Confusi, and has appeared on stage and worked backstage for the Pennsic theater troupe Known World Players. |
Joya bint Arwa
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Starting out with a Scots-Gaelic persona for the music, Joya soon shifted to an Al-Andalusian one for the pants. (Also, the music.)
She is almost, but not quite, as big as her guitar. Joya is apprenticed to Thomas Bordeaux. |
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Juliane Bechaumpe
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Juliane has a late period persona with an early period first name. This gives her the opportunity to be a trans-period clotheshorse. She is very interested in period herbalism and folklore from every culture throughout the middle ages. She is: a fencer and proudly wears the favor her good Lord Llywelyn made for her; a cadet of Warder Brice Colquhoun; and enjoys equestrian games when she has a horse that enjoys it as much as she does. She is a member of the council of northern Oaken bards, Barista Vente of the Magic Carpet Kavehane, and is a frequent Mistress of the Revels for events in the Cleftlands and Eastwatch. She and Llywelyn serve on the staff of Radagaisus and Ceinwen in AS XLIV-XLV, as Master and Mistress of the Revels. In AS XLVI, she was named co-Kingdom Bardic Champion (with Llywelyn Glyndwr) for the second reign of Eikbrandr and Runa. She is apprenticed to Master Cerian Cantwr. |
Kári Gáranhirsson
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Kasha Alekseeva
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Kasha is a musician and poet. Along with Master Aaron Drummond and Mistress Jadwiga
Krzyzanowska, she is a member of Psallite, for whom she has written singable translations for over 250 medieval and Renaissance songs. Her translations are intended for general SCA use and are shared publicly online. Her relevant education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Music (Composition) and a Master of Arts in Music (Vocal Performance) from Truman State University, as well as additional coursework in ethnomusicology, anthropology, and linguistics at Truman State University and the University of Michigan. She has experience translating, transcribing, and performing in multiple languages, including Russian, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, and Italian. In the SCA, she has served as Minister of Arts & Sciences and Arts & Sciences Champion in her local branch groups, as well as as Dean of Performing Arts & Letters at the Royal University of the Midrealm; directed large and small choirs; composed, translated, and arranged musical pieces by request; and performed multiple times as a soloist, choir member, and part of a small ensemble. Pieces performed at SCA events include motets and troubadour songs of her own composition, early 17th-century monody and opera, cantigas, dance music, trobar, florid organum, and other genres. She has taught classes on music theory, vocal technique, monody and early opera, the Notre Dame School, rhythmic modes, active listening, sightsinging, formes fixes, and other music history topics. Kasha’s other SCA interests include medieval philosophy, general medieval literature, and Japanese history and literature, in particular the sekai of Minamoto no Yoshitsune. Kasha joined the SCA in 2006 and lived in the College of Bellewode (Kirksville, MO) in the Kingdom of Calontir before moving to the Barony of Cynnabar (Ann Arbor, MI) in 2010. She was apprenticed to Countess Conna ingen Ui Chearbhaill of the Barony of Three Rivers, Calontir, from 2007 until becoming a landed baroness in 2014. She is currently the Baroness of Cynnabar. |
Katerin ferch Gwenllian
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Katerin ferch Gwenllian was born to an inn employee in the early 14th century in the English/Welsh border area. Having no desire to follow her mother into the professional activities that had resulted in her birth, she learned all she could of the bardic and martial arts from guests who stopped at the inn, and in time took to the road. Many years of travel followed, with the exception of a few years on the Isle of Skye which resulted in a daughter, who remained behind with her father when Katerin's foot got itchy again but has lately expressed an interest in joining her mother's travels. Most recently, Katerin has taken service with a French knight. In the SCA, Katerin is the deputy pursuivant of the Barony of Cleftlands and enjoys fighting, a bit of barding, and designing and making garb for herself, her friends and family, and newcomers to the SCA. She is a man-at-arms to Count Alaric le Fevre and studies poetry under the tutelage of Meistara Jofridr Thorbjarnardottir. Sometimes she finds it difficult *not* to think in iambic pentameter. Samantha Pendleton works in sales and marketing for a manufacturing company in northeast Ohio. She has one daughter, who lives with her parents, and a menagerie of pets. Her favorite type of music is Broadway soundtracks, and she did quite a bit of amateur theatre in her younger days. |
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Kudrun Pilegrim
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Kyppyn Kirkcaldy
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My persona is a mid 13th century low land Scot - third son of a Welsh merchant and Scottish mother. I followed King Louis IX on the 7th crusade to seek fame and fortune. Eventually, I was given my commission at the battle of Damietta - and returned to France in 1250. I have been in the SCA since 1989. In addition to SCA combat, I do woodworking, armor construction, leather craft, and illumination. My household, Paragon Keep, is comprised of many fighters, artisans, and good gentles dedicated to service in the SCA. |
Kyrstyan Makfall
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Kyrstyan is one half of the group Tourdian. She can be heard on their CDs, available here. |
Lady Muirenn ingen Fáelchon Uí Clérigh
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I'm an aspiring bard who is continually
expanding my repertoire. My persona is late 7th century Irish, so a lot of my material is Irish. I prefer to make people cry rather than laugh, because I usually laugh too much when I'm trying to tell a funny story. |
Lasair Inghen Ui h'Airt
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Lasair is currently serving as Kingdom bard for Their Majesties Dag XVII and Anne Marie III. |
Líadan Liathán
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Líadan Liathán is a bard from 7th century Ireland, a singer and composer and writer of many songs.
She plays bodhrán, guitar, and violin, teaches the Irish language, and studies rapier combat. |
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Llywelyn Glyndwr
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Llywelyn Glyndwr is a player and poet, born in Wales in the mid-1500s (his birth year recedes
annually so he can remain perpetually in 1599). He now lives in London and his day job, as secretary to one of Elizabeth's diplomats, allows him to visit many lands and even centuries, and to indulge in his hobby, collecting and wearing the costume of different places and times. He is particularly grateful for the opportunity of frequent visits to the vicinage of his lady, Juliane Bechaumpe. He is an archery marshall and an indifferent leatherworker. As of this writing he has not yet been deposed as Fearless Leader of the informal council of northern Oaken bards, and he is the nominal head of the bardic household Gorsedd. He is perhaps best known to the populace of North Oaken as Barista Vente (Lady Juliane is Barista Trenta) of the Magic Carpet Kavehane. He and Juliane served on the staff of Radagaisus and Ceinwen in AS XLIV-XLV, as Master and Mistress of the Revels, and he served as provost of both Midrealm's Bardic Madness and the Known World Bardic Collegium at Pennsic. In AS XLVI, he was named co- Kingdom Bardic Champion (with Juliane Bechaumpe) for the second reign of Eikbrandr and Runa. He is apprenticed to Master Cerian Cantwr. |
Lorelei Skye of Sans Nomen
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Lorelei is a wandering minstral trading music around the known world as far and wide as her feet and horseless carraige can take her. She often enjoys singing by firelight, playing for dancers by moonlight, and is a casual player of period games such as Mancala. She can be found as one of the street singers and stage performers at Pennsic. And the occasional Midwest regional renaissance faires and festivals with her singing group Rosaleen Dhu.
She was apprenticed to Master John Inchingham. Cathy joined the SCA in 1998 in the Barony of Rivenstar, Middle Kingdom. After spending 3 years "on Pilgrimage" in Lonely Tower (Omaha, NE) she briefly relocated to Sternfeld (Indianapolis, IN). For 9 years her wandering landed in the rolling hills of the Shire of Deodar, in Eastern Iowa. Currently resides in the Barony of Illiton (Peoria, IL). Just completed 5 years as the Pennsic Dean of the Performing Arts College ('13-'17). Works as the Inchingeer at Duck Hall studios, is the webmistress for the 'SCA Bardic Arts Resource Page', and is the provost for Midrealm Bardic Madness. She also enjoys movies, reading, painting, cooking, and various board games. You can purchase her CD's and MP3's at: http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/RosaleenDhu SCA Bardic Arts Resource Page: https://sites.google.com/site/scabardic/ |
Lucia Elena Braganza
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Lucia Elena Beatrice di Mettenini a Firenza Braganza is one of the infamous oft-widowed Von
Metten girls, but with two ex-es already turfed, she should be fairly safe. She doesn't have a well-developed persona, but likes Florence in the 1400's and tends to tag along after her good friend Francesca, who's teaching her the intricacies of Tuscan wines. Lucia has more often been spotted for her work as a scribe and the violinist for Musica Subterranea, before discovering the Pennsic Bardic Symposium in AS 38 and a big muckin' spear in AS 39. She is a devoted harmony junkie, and loves the magic when a good circle "clicks." She's fascinated by the tie between the bardic arts and SCA culture, and the ability for each to shape the other. She has way too many heroes, and more than half of the Amphisbaena Music CDs, which she is slowly committing to memory. She was apprenticed to Master Cerian Cantwr for seven years, ran off without graduating, and had just taken up with Mistress Tyze Sophia for a fresh round of shenanigans when the Order Of the Laurel pounced on her. Kathi Coutinho has an occasional taste for high adventure and surprising people. She's been a weed-slayer for The Nature Conservancy, a cyberstalker for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, and a trainer for Girl Scouts and (currently) an Insurance Enforcer for a moving company. Her house is always cluttered, but always loves visitors. |
Maedhbh ní Manainn
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Maelcolm Mor
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Maelcolm Mor is a 6th Century Dal Riadan Scot who is the son of a minor noble, and has been a wanderer most of his life; he has found his fortune in the past as a mercenary and pirate, and has recently returned to the place of his birth to settle down and become respectable, and has risen to leadership of a band of warriors defending the land against all manner of raiders and pirates. He spent some time in a monastary where he learned to read and write, and some time serving as a bodyguard to a bard, and was taught some of the skills of verse and poetry. In the SCA, Maelcolm Mor is often known as Malcolm the Giant, and is a Sergeant of the Red Company. He is also active in the College of Heralds, and serves as Pursuivant for his local shire, and as Lunar Pursuivant (Deputy Herald) for the Constellation Region. Pete Jensen is a computer technician and engineer who lives in Columbus, Indiana, and is fond of writing, reading, cooking, and gaming. He has been in the SCA for 9 years, and has also dabbled in leatherwork and brewing. |
Maggie O'Sullivan
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Formerly of the East, Maggie has only recently arrived in the Middle Kingdom. She’s spent the last several years entertaining the Baronies of Settmour Swamp, Bhakail, Carillion and Carolingia with her songs and sense of humor. She occasionally laments that most of her favorite songs have her singing from the male perspective. When she’s not singing, Maggie takes delight in fencing (badly), heraldry, and embroidery. Mudanely, Trey Reilly moved to Columbus, OH in August for her dream job. She doesn’t really know anyone in the Mid yet, and looks forward to hearing new songs and meeting you all around the fire. |
Maraha Kahanikar
(Blak Rose  Kingdom of East) |
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Maraha is a Hindu storyteller wandering the world ...probably starting from the 14th
century, but he's not certain of European date systems 😉 He tells traditional stories of the gods and people of India and has a fondness for tales of Ganesha, bardic patron and elephant-headed son of Shiva. Maraha is apprenticed to Mistress Morgana bro Morganwg. After many years in the Midrealm, he moved to the East in 2013. |
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Margrett Norwoode
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Lady Margrett Norwoode is a printer's widow in 16th c. England, relocated to Bristol from London after the death of her husband.
Her alter ego Kerri-Ellen has been pushing her bardic envelope in recent years as a solo performer. She is assistant director, manager and singer in Court & Country and a former member of The Pippins. She has several original songs and a large number of Elizabethan ballads in her repertoire plus some assorted songs in other languages and time periods. Both Margrett & Kerri-Ellen are known for sharing music research via classes and presentations. Her most recent bardic classes were at Known World Cooks & Bards and her next class will be at St. Cecilia 2015. In the meantime, Margrett is working on learning to play sackbut-I mean trombone, playing better soprano recorder and baritone ukulele and writing new lyrics to dance music when not learning new vocal music and researching new historical music classes. |
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Marie la Fauconniere
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Marie la Fauconniere was born in the closing years of the 13th century to the seigneur of a
minor estate near Calais. In 1331, while visiting Calais, Marie made the acquaintance of a Scotsman who had been in the company of James Douglas on his ill-fated expedition to the Holy Land to bury the heart of King Robert Bruce. She and Lochlainn MacGrioghair discovered that they shared many tastes and interests and it rapidly became clear that they were destined for each other. Marie signed over her French lands in favor of her daughter and departed for the Scottish highlands. Dame Marie now lives quietly as a twice-widowed lady of good breeding and moderate resources should, spending her days working in the herb garden and still-room and tending to the needs of the estate; but she can still often be heard singing as she hunts on the moors, oversees the kitchen, or does needlework by the warmth of the fire. Marie had the honour of being protegeed to Mistress Maggie of Cnoc Cait and Master Alexander de Seton of Altavia (in that order). She is also now apprenticed to Master John Inchingham, thereby becoming her own aunt. In the SCA, Marie teaches basic sewing skills, food preservation, and the making of Period-type herbal scents and cosmetics; fences (poorly but enthusiastically) and is a Marshal of the Field; and plays with wood, fiber, and/or ink and paint whenever possible. She has been Meadows Herald, Regional Seneschal, and local Seneschal, Exchequer, and Chatelaine. Musically, her research interests bookend the SCA period, being on the one hand early liturgical music, and on the other hand, late-Period English lute and vocal songs. She also enjoys writing and singing more popular styles and is studying harp, guitar, and recorder. In the modern world she is a sales-data and process analyst working for a major luxury-wine importer in NE Illinois. She is a fantasy/SF and RPG author and editor and former choir director. Her non-SCA leisure interests include painting, needlework, gardening, cooking, sports and voluminous reading. She currently resides in Kenosha, WI. |
Mathilda Harper
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Mathilda Harper is a Tudor housewife in Oxford, England. She plays recorder, mountain dulcimer (not a period instrument but very much in the style of early medieval instruments), cornamuse (precursor to the modern oboe), keyboard, and sings. She is a member of the bardic Gorsedd household in Northen Oaken. She is particularly interested in period songs and instrumental pieces and helping others to bring a more period feel to their performances. |  |
Melanie de la Tour
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Lady Melanie de la Tour is a twelfth century Anglo-Norman woman from Yorkshire. She enjoys singing
period songs in original languages, often accompanying herself on mandolin or citole. She studied Middle Eastern dance for over ten years with the late Serena Williams, and Persian classical dance with Dawn Harsini. She served as bardic champion of the Crown Province of Ostgardr for two years, and was champion of the Bardic College of Calontir in 2015-2016. She has taught at Pennsic and East Kingdom universities, and is apprenticed to Mistress Morgana Bro Morganwg. |
Mieczko the Swift of Jaroslaw
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Arts-wise I am mostly an instrumental musician, focusing on brass instruments like the cornetto and
sackbut. I've started doing some more traditional bardic stuff lately, and have been having fun. |
Mikal Isernfocar (Ironhawk)
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Mikal Isernfocar is an Irish/Scot in the court of Elizabeth, the Virgin Queen of England where he occasionally serves as an envoy for Sir Francis Walsingham. He is married to the Honorable Lady Lisette de L'Abbe St. Tronde and spends as much time on his estates in the south as he can. The Honorable Mikal Isernfocar (called Ironhawk) is Squired to Duke Dagan du Darregonne and Apprenticed to Baroness Mistress Melisande de Marmaunde. Having spent 20 years entertaining in the Midrealm with both period music and SCA historic storytelling (incluidng time spent as Queen's Bard to Their Majesty's Eislinn, Lisa and Valthiona), he now concentrates more on teaching others how to work with skeletal materials and how to judge brewing and vintning. Mikal has written a number of How-To pamphletts on a wide variety of subjects. Mikal has been an officer of the SCA in various local and/or regional offices since 1976. Mikal and his wonderful wife now live in the Barony of South Downs, Kingdom of Meridies. Michael Labbe-Webb is currently the master blacksmith at Stone Mountain Park, Atlanta, Georgia. |
Monika Maia Draguni
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Monika is a daughter of one of the "Curonian Kings" in Prussia; the seven families of Prussia that were allowed to keep their pagan traditions and sacred groves, but is engaged to a Teutonic Knight.
She current Bardic Champion for the Barony of Fenix. She is 14, and plays both classic violin and Irish Fiddle. She also sings! She has a Dragon's Treasure and Award of the Baton. She will be submitting her first performance A&S entry in playing violin for songs written by King Henry VIII this spring. |
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Moonwulf Starkaadersson
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Moonwulf comma The. 'Nuff said.
His grace has numerous CDs available for sale. Write to him for details. |
Morgan Wolfsinger
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Morgan Wolfsinger was born in what would become Gwynedd about 10 years before Arthur Pendragon fought the battle of Badon Hill. Not wishing to deal with the Saxons, she fled to Ulster after the battle of Camlann, where she has been ever sinde. Her songs include several on the Cuchulain cycle, some on the Mabinogion, Fairytales and legends, and medieval themes in general. Currently, she has the following CDs: Cuchulain! Hounds and Heroes, Magic & Mercenaries, Songs that Should Not Be, Water & Fire, Heartrose, and Cuchulain Returns: Love and Loss. In an attempt to see that sad songs get their chance for glory, she's been running the Depressing Song Competition at the Pennsic War for the past 6 years. When not doing bardic stuff, she can usually be found over with the Equestrians. |
Morgana bro Morganwg
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Morgana tells amazing stories of the Norse gods and is one of the first bardic laurels in the SCA. Morgana has CDs available for sale. Write to her for details. |
Moriagh the Red Crocodile Bardgh of Cynagia
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Niamh inghean Lachlainn
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Niamh inghean Lachlainn is a 15th Cent. Scottish harper. She lives in the court of Charles VII
of France. She is a minstrel/lady-in-waiting to the queen, Marie d’Anjou. She has met Joan d’Arc, but doesn’t know what to make of her… “I like music. I need to make music. I mainly do this by singing and playing my harp. I also like to make lucet cord (never know when a length of cord will come in handy), and dabble with embroidery and networking (hey, I know who might be able to help you…). Sometimes I’m giddy and loud, sometimes I’m quiet and trying to blend into the background. Either way, I will never turn down a moment with anyone who wants to chat. This is a hint.” Gwyn Singer wants to be a professional full time musician, but has to make do as a Customer Care Professional (she takes customer care calls for a cell phone company). Sadly, her crazy schedule and lack of transportation has caused her to drop off the face of the Knowne World. Luckily, her muse continues to harass her so she makes a little music now and then. In June 2013, she will be moving to Bloomington IN and settling in Mynydd Seren. Hoobah! |
Olaf Bygolly (Inactive) |
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Olaf is apprenticed to Master John Inchingham and squired to Sir Gunther von Brandenburg.
Olaf can be heard on the album, John Inchingham and Friends Get Even Odder. |
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Parzival Angist
(Mynydd Seren Constellation) |
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Musician, Poet, and Magician |
Peter the Wander
(Kingdom of Northshield) |
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I've been a bard in Calontir, The Middle Kingdom, and Northshield. |
Piero Patroclus
(Carraig Ban Midlands) |
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Piero Patroclus is a proud bard of Carraig Ban. She loves to share a deep love of the bardic arts with
everyone around her. |
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Pieter van der Eiken
(Shattered Crystal Midlands) |
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Pieter is a counter-tenor. |
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Ríoghnach Locha Eachach
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I am a bard as well as a fighter of rapier combat. I most enjoy singing and writing songs, but I've not been in the SCA for very long, so I generally cannot sing you a song that you're familiar with on request; however, I can sing you a number of songs you've likely never heard before (because I wrote them!). I greatly hope you will enjoy my lyrics and my voice.
My name is pronounced REE-oh-nah LOKH-ah EYAKH-akh. I am sometimes known as Belle de la Tour's "Secret Bard." |
Robert The Perylous
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Having traveled many lands, I bring my tales songs and drinks to any
welcoming fire or gathering. Twas not long ago my singing was confined to only the most private of settings. Now I can hardly be silenced. Enjoy! |
Róisín ingen Conaill
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I'm an Irish bard-in-training from the 10th century, residing in Sternfeld. My specialties are filks
and non-English pieces. I hope you enjoy! |
Rowen Hen Enaid
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Rowen Hen Enaid: I am a 14th century Welsh merchants daughter married to a Turkish Knight. I am a
singer, composer, player of instruments and all around music hoarder. My pelican is Brusten De Bearsol. My household is Ev Korku. We are a house hold of many talents, the bardic arts only being one of many. Mary Beth Hobson: I joined the SCA in 2002 and according to my friends finally started to talk in 2004. :D I fell in love with the bardic arts after my first circle and though I had to take a break from barding because of life it's never left me. I am so happy to be able to play more with my art. |
Rufio Optimus Romandie (Inactive) |
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Bardic music lover and drummer. |
Rutger van Groningen
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Rutger is a 16th Century Dutch gentleman. The disorder stemming from the Spanish oppression in his country have adversly affected his fortunes, often leading him to sea, where he has picked up martial and musical skills from divers countries, even unto those of the Turks and Moors. He is sometimes seen upon the rapier field when not entertaining friends by making music, and offering the meads and wines which he crafts in his winery. He very often plays with his friends in the troupe Faire Companie. Daniel Bouwman, M.D., M.P.H., practices part time Occupational and Environmental Medicine in Kalamazoo Michigan, while aspiring to become a better guitar player and songwriter. Rutger's cd, White Swans Black Ravens, can be purchased here. |
Sadb ingen Donnchadha
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Samson Muskovich
(Jararvellir Kingdom of Northshield) |
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Samson, better known as Samii, is a Rus-Viking nomad who earns his keep as a merchant/trader and sometimes mercenary. He believes strongly in seizing the opportunities presented to him as long as they do not compromise his integrity.
When not fighting, shooting target archery, or making something, he has been known to lend a hand or two at events. Much like his persona, Samii claims to be a nomad of the Midlands region, having ties to 3 of the Baronies in the region and traveling frequently between them. Samii recently ended his tenure as Thegn in the Barony of Carraig Ban, where he served alongside Baron Honda Heihachiro as the Landed Nobility there, following a move to the Barony of Jararvellir in Northshield. |
Shourri Albert de Béarn
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Sibyl of Blackwater
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Persona: 15th century fiddler, who came from a musical family, who lived near the Blackwater River in Southern Ireland. Over the course of his travels, my father brought me back a violin from Italy, which I have played for many years. When dad died, my ma decided to marry me off to a much older man. I decided that I did not care much for that arrangement, and ran off to my aunt, where I became somewhat of a loner. SCA: Joined in 1987, and apprenticed in 1989 to Mistress Jehanne de St. Brieuc, of the Barony of Roaring Wastes. We had been going pretty well as a SCA dance band for many years, doing dinner theater fund raisers for St Charles Catholic Church in Detroit. But as time passed, the group faded away to doing an occational demo. I moved out of the direct vicinity of Roaring Wastes, and into the area of the Shire of Talonvale. Where I have joined with their local music group, and have gotten back into SCA on a more full time basis. She plays in the troup, Faire Companie. Mundane life for me consists of being in the CAD/engineering area of the local electric/gas utility. I have two children who have dragged me back into the SCA, and are gearing up to be fine adults. I have played violin and viola for approx. 25 years, and have taken up the viola de gamba. I have recently taken up weaving and spinning, and have dabbled in calligraphy. |
Siegfried Berg
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Siegfried Berg is a wandering teller of tales of the norselands. He also enjoys a little food and drink and the company of a pretty lady (mainly the company comes in the form of his eagle-eyed wife). Kevin Burge is some geek with a strange hobby and a crappy job. |
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Siobhán an Einigh of Connacht
(Grey Gargoyles  Midlands) |
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Greetings!
I'm yet another Calon bard, transplanted to the Midrealm and eager to sing here! I write group-songs and filk of medieval/Celtic pieces, songs of SCA culture, and tales of Celtic heroes, plus some Irish/Welsh translations. I am the apprentice of Mistress Katriana op den Dijk of Calontir (calonsong.org), and the foster apprentice of Master Cerian Cantwr of House Sans Nomen! |
Siobhan ingean ui Ghadhra
(Kingdom of East) |
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Sivrid Brumbach
(Red Spears Oaken) |
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Sivrid is a 10th century Bavarian living in the Duchy of Bavaria in the Ottonian empire. He sings
and plays harp, lyre, flute, whistle and guitar. He enjoys singing period songs, songs about period, and depressing Irish and Scottish songs. Previously, he sang with Tres Trepei. He has lived in three kingdoms (Calontir, Aethelmarc, and the Midrealm), and currently lives in the Canton of Hrothgeirsfjordr in the Barony of Red Spears. He was squired to Sir Erich Hlodowechssun fon Hocheichhallu of Calontir. Currently he spending more time researching Minnesänger poetry, songs and tunes, and learning about Germanic Lyres and other early period stringed instruments. Dr. Richard (Ricky) Becker is a Professor of Environmental Science at the University of Toledo, where he studies remote sensing (from satellite to drone) applications related to water resources, natural hazards and human impacts on the environment. |
Snorri Hallsson
(Ravenslake Midlands) |
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Snorri and his lady have recently moved to the Mid-Realm from Ansteorra. |
Sofia Tyzes
(Cleftlands Oaken) |
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Zsof received her Laurel in 2011 for Theatre Arts. Zsof has immersed herself
fully into her persona - a 10th century Hungarian. She spends her time telling the tales of the Magyar and teaching Theatre. |
Sophia the Orange
(Kingdom of Atlantia) |
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Sophia the Orange started SCA life in the Midrealm in 1992. She started Musica Subterranea with
partners Dafydd, Lucia, Gus, and Drea in 1997. See www.musicasub.org for more. She moved to Atlantia in 2005. Her areas of expertise include European Dance, Dance Music, indie CD recording and production, Commedia dell' Arte, and organizing the talented, exciting, nutty, creative wackos of the SCA Performing Arts community into productive groups. She occasionally sings in traditional SCA bardic fashion. |
Sparrow Hawksdotter
(White Waters Constellation) |
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Sparrow is a 2nd generation SCA bard. She is the daughter of Damien Nitehauk. |
Sternfeld Rapier Bards
(Sternfeld Constellation) |
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The Sternfeld Rapier Bards are a group of bards who are also (mostly) authorized rapier fighters. We sing and we stab! We also have a high proportion of cooks, scribes, and shenanigans. We've had some incredible weekend workshops to improve our writing (the Slumber Bard-y!).
Our latest conspiracy has been the Crown Tourney Poetry Project - to write praise poems for each fighter entering Crown List (fall season) or the fighter's Consort Inspiration (spring season). It's been very well received, and has encouraged us to "up our game" and learn more period poetic forms. Come hang out with us, and have some meat cookies! |
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Tali Essen of the Isles
(Shattered Crystal Midlands) |
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I am Tali Essen, called the Unicorn Bard. I am known for helping with ethereal
bardics, scribal, and jumping in when an extra hand is needed. I joined the SCA in the Barony of Shattered Crystal in 2014, and am active currently in person and in the ethereal realm. I write pieces that range from the sublime to the just plain silly, and have the silly bard trick of reverse translating into Old English. |
Taliesin Wordweaver
(Donnershafen  Pentamere) |
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Taliesin Wordweaver, formerly known simply as Taliesin of Donnershafen, is a worker of both thread and words. She fought for Midrealm in the First Bardic War of 2021, and haunts the Ethereal Realm when she can stay awake. She has some skill in spinning, weaving, and wordsmithing, but her AoA (received under the name Taliesin of Donnerhafen) is for Campfire Cooking, because friends don't let friends go hungry. In the Spring A.S 57, she became a Companion of the Order of the Willow.
Because she was a Slavic woman captured by Norse who escaped to Wales (don't ask...) her name is pronounced tal-LEE-sin. |
Tangwystl verch Gruffudd
(Northwoods  Pentamere) |
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Tangwystl started in the SCA in Bjornsborg, Ansteorra in 2009. She now lives in Ealdnordwuda, Northwoods, and is greatly looking forward to being involved in many artsy and bardic things. |
Teleri ferch Morgant ap Rhys
(Tree-Girt-Sea Midlands) |
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Teleri dances and plays several string instruments. She is apprenticed to Mistress Thorhalla Carlsdottir of Bröberg. |
Thomas Bordeaux
(Nordskogan Kingdom of Northshield) |
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I'm sure I have a persona around here somewhere. Oh wait... I don't have a persona do I? No, I
don't. I joined the SCA in a time and place where "First Century Caidan" was a completely acceptable answers and though I've taken a shot at the idea from time to time nothing has ever really stuck. |
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Thorhalla Carlsdottir af Bröberg
(Cleftlands Oaken) |
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Thorhalla is a 9th Century Svear landowner living in the town of
Brobergholm on the southeast coast of Sweden. Thorhalla was elevated to the Order of the Laurel for music performance, music research and Norse costume after having the honor of being apprenticed to John ap Wynne. She is expanding her music interests to all types of songs. She needs actual notated music because her repertoire of folk songs is pretty small. She is working to notated as much music as She is able to. Terry Broberg holds a Bachelor of Music in vocal performance and has her coursework completed for a Master of Arts in theology from the University of Notre Dame. She is retired but work some side hustles. |
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Toki Skáldagörvir
(Kingdom of Æthelmearc) |
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Toki has served as Royal Bard of the East and has recently moved to Æthelmearc.
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Tommaso 'il vecchio' Franceschi
(Andelcrag Pentamere) |
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Tommaso was the premier Apprentice to Dame Estelle de la Mer
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Tonis van Driele
(Sternfeld Constellation) |
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Tonis is a member of The Whiskey Bards, http://www.whiskeybards.com/. You can hear him on CDs that are available at their site. |
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Torquil MacGillavrey
(Sternfeld Constellation) |
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Torquil is apprenticed to Master John ap Wynne. |
Tualaith of Sternfeld
(Sternfeld Constellation) |
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Tualaith is a tinkerer and dabbler who loves to listen to the tales and songs of fellow bards. She is working on her perforamnce skills, so ask her to sing for you! |
Ulf Olfuss
(Red Spears Oaken) |
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I have been in the Society since 1986, but took a 15 year hiatus shortly after the birth of my son.
So in a very real way, I am a newcomer all over again. But what an adventure it will be. And it has been so far. Just starting to indulge the creative side of me and looking forward to interacting with this group of most excellent people. |
Ursula Mortimer
(Brendoken Oaken) |
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Lady Ursula Mortiemr was born during the reign of the great Henry V. She lost her English father and Irish mother to a plague when she was a young woman. Her mother's father, a bard fallen on hard times, used to tell her the ancient tales when she was a girl. She now lives on a Wiltshire manor with her two sons Guy and Erasmus; they are wealthy for their modest station because of the wool they raise. Ursula loves to entertain travelers and pilgrims to hear the news of the day and tales of far-off lands. Ursula joined the SCA in early 2006 and is still reveling in belonging to a group of people who don't find her peculiar. Her home group is the Marche of Alderford in the Barony of Brendoken, North Oaken Region. Her bardic goals are to compose songs in both SCA and period style and learn to play the harp, drum, and pipe. She is particularly interested in learning all about modes. Ursula is apprenticed to Mistress Amelie d'Anjou. Michelle Hartz-Coutts is a single mom of two teenage boys living in New Philadelphia, Ohio, which is nicer than it sounds. A former English instructor, she is now self-employed as a writer. In the future, she hopes to be lucratively self-employed as a commercially successful writer. |
Valencia de Clariana
(Sternfeld Constellation) |
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Valencia was kingdom bard to Radagaisus and Ceinwen. |
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Vasilievaia Davydov Valizhena, CW
(Oaken) |
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Apprenticed to Ilyana Ekaterina Yosipovna, (Harp Music), O.P. Court Baroness
I have been a musican, singer, and songwriter for over 30 years (including teaching). My instruments are piano, guitar, mandolin, drums, tin whistle, recorder, and I'm learning violin and getting hurdy gurdy (beyond excited about that). My husband, Vali Sigthorsson and I have performed for many years together. I placed 2nd in the one A&S competition I entered. I normally just enjoy bardics and filking songs for fun. Performed multiple years for the Chiurgeon Benefit at Pennsic. I taught Middle Eastern drumming at Pennsic as well as teaching in our incipient shire of Estribyddg (Ashland, KY) (music, tribal dance, calligraphy, illumination, and heavy weapons). |
Verrix Verctissignos (Pentamere) |
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Verrix is has an early Celtic persona and is not overly fond of Romans. He is squired to Sir Tom Tinntinnabulum. |
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Vincenzo di Bartolomeo da Brescia
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Vincenzo is a sixteenth-century Venetian citizen from the terra firma city of Brescia, on the frontier with Milanese territory. He
has spent a significant amount of time traveling, particularly in Venetian possessions along the Dalmatian coast and on the island of Crete, as well as the independent republic of Ragusa. As a humanist, he often uses the romanized Vincentius Brixiae in formal settings. Vince Conaway is a professional hammered dulcimer player, focusing on original, historical, and traditional instrumental music. |
William Atherbridge
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William of Fairhaven
(Flaming Griffen Oaken) |
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William plays in the Celtic band FinTan. You can hear him on CDs that are available at their site. |
Wulfwyn of Hastings
(Marche of the Marshes  Oaken) |
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Wulfwyn served as the King's Bard for Savaric and Julianna. |
Wyndreth Berginsdottir
(Shattered Oak  Kingdom of Northshield) |
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I am Skjaldvør Kormáksdøttir, called Wyndreth.
Wyndreth Berginsdottir is a 9th century Norsewoman. Wyndreth 'joined' the SCA in 1992, I think. Soon afterwards she discovered a love for skaldic arts. Just try and get her to shut up now. She met her future real-life hubby at a demo, and he's still her hero in shining armor. She had the distinct pleasure and honor of wearing a green belt from Mistress Morgana bro Morganwg. She was made a mistress of the laurel by King Palymar and Queen Aislinn in AS 32. She has had five fostersonnars and fosterdottirs (Wyndreth would have no concept of 'apprenticing' as the SCA practices it...) beneath her rooftrees, and every single one is a source of great honor and pride to her, as well as a person she is delighted to call 'friend'. She was honored to speak for her friend and fostersonnar Aleksandr Vasilevich Lev, who was elevated as a Companion of the Pelicanate by King Tarrach and Queen Fina. She was honored to beg the boon for her friend and fostarsonnar Ingus Moen, who was elevated as a Companion of the Laurellate by King Hrodir and Queen Guilia. She was honored to work with her friends and household to help produce "For The Good of the Land," a compilation CD fundraiser presented to the Kingdom of Northshield. Wyndreth was Bardic Champion to Princess Gwyneth-called-Starheart of Northshield. Wyndreth was personal champion to Jarl Tarrach Alfsson of Northshield. Wyndreth was personal skald to Prince Leif Haakenson called Greyfox and Princess Astrid of Northshield. It has been her purest honor to serve each of them, for they are giants walking among us, and the Old Ones surely know their names. |
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