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Bards of the Mid-Realm
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If you'd like to be included in this list, please send
Cerian as much as
you can of the following: Your SCA name, email address, device, website URL, and biography
(3 paragraphs - one for your persona, one for your SCA activities, and one for your
mundane self).
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Aaron faheud Swiftrunner
(Sternfeld
 Constellation
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Aaron Swiftrunner is the guildmaster of Guild Fanucci and a very dangerous man.
In his spare time, he is the Society seneschal. Aaron can be heard on the Chateau Teafort Trio hurricane relief CD - available here. |
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. |
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Alan Fairfax
( inactive
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Alan tells stories and parables.
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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). Alexander can be heard on some of John Inchingham's CDs - available from Celtic Sun. |
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Amelie d'Anjou
(Grey Gargoyles
 Midlands
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Amelie is the founder of the Tre Trepe madrigal group.
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Andrew Blackwood MacBaine the Purple
(Tree-Girt-Sea
 Midlands
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Andrew served as kingdom bard to Alaric and Noelle.
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Arrienne Ashford
(Ravenslake
Midlands
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Arrienne is apprenticed to Mistress Isabel Moundoghter.
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Breddelwyn ap Taliesin
(Blackhawk
 Midlands
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Breddelwyn is a harpist.
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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
Seaton |
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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 and acts as the provost for Mid-Realm Bardic Madness. He is squired to Sir Galem Lionel Ostwestly and Duke 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 from Celtic Sun. |
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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
(Illiton
Midlands
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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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Constance Fairfax
( inactive
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Constance teaches period rounds and catches.
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Cosimo Caesare Orsini
(Sternfeld
Constellation
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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. |
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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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He is apprenticed to Master John Inchingham.
Dahrien can be heard on some of John Inchingham's CDs - available from Celtic Sun. |
Damien Nitehauk
(White Waters
 Constellation
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Nitehauk has an enormous heraldic library and makes gorgeous fencing bucklers.
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Davydd of Illiton
(Illiton
Midlands
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Davydd is a novice bard and an excellant artist (look at the auk's under
Alexander, Cerian, and Inchingham's entries on this page). |
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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. |
Dolan Madoc of Harlech
(Lonely Tower
 Kingdom of Calontir
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Dolan is one of the Boga-Hirth of Calontir.
He is apprenticed to Master Andrixos Seljukroctonis. |
Garraed Galbraith
( 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 is 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) and has some education under the Brehon (lawyer/law speaker) traditions. 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 the ‘figurehead’ of House Galbraith, 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 is the culture of the SCA and its people (as a form of modern mythology), and he enjoys both singing and writing about this interest. He is a huge supporter of the Bardic Arts within Ealdormere and the Knowne World, and has had the honor of creating and hosting the Knowne World Bardic Congress in 2000, 2002 and will do so again in Oct of 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 the last decade. He was awarded the Order of the Laurel for his work in the Bardic Arts in 2002 and he is presently the Society Minister for Arts and Sciences. He is honoured to have three fabulous apprentipods - THLady Gwerrydd verch Rhys, Lord Ivhon Thorne of Sunrose and Falkgerthr Bambari Hoensaskjald called Kestra. [Tim Jennings] is the Managing Director/CEO for the largest non-profit touring theatre company in Ontario (www.roseneath.ca) and has produced several award winning original plays with this company. He has worked in Theatre Administration for about 18 years and teaches Arts Management at Humber College in Toronto as part of the Theatre Production course.He has taught at several Colleges and Universities, and is part of a government think tank for workplace safety in the Live Performance Industry. Tim is a staunch arts advocate and activist as well as an avid collector of traditional folk music. He also enjoys the three R's (reading, writing and role-playing). He recently married his lady fair, Truly Carmichael (Mistress Eleanor Fairchild) and they live in Fergus, Ontario raising her son, cats and costume shop. |
Gunnbjorn Gunnarsson
(Talonvale
 Pentamere
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Gunnbjorn is a Norse skald.
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Hilla Hamasdohtor
(Ravenslake
Midlands
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Persona:
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, her true skill is as a scop. She loves to sing and craft songs and tales, and tell old legends in the feasting-hall. SCA: Hilla can be seen (or at least heard) at events, singing, singing, singing, and occasionally telling stories. Her other activities include occasional illumination and missing archery targets. Contrary to popular belief, Hilla cannot control the weather. Other Info: Hilla is the current Bard of Ravenslake. |
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Johann von Metten
(Sternfeld
Constellation
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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. |
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John ap Wynne
(Sternfeld
Constellation
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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
(Illiton
Midlands
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John is a motley fool who doesn't read email very often. If you'd like to get hold of him sooner rather than later, send messages to his wife Maire You can purchase John's CDs from Celtic Sun. John is squired to Sir Ix Cacique. |
Katerin ferch Gwenllian
(Cleftlands
 Oaken
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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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Kenneth Ulric Amhranai tan Briongloid
(Shattered Crystal
 Midlands
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Kenneth is an Irish highland bard from around 1430 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 occassionally a cathedral or two. Kenneth 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. |
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Kyppyn Kirkcaldy
(Flaming Griffen
 Oaken
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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. |
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Kyrstyan Makfall
(Ravenslake
Midlands
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Kyrstyan is one half of the group Tourdian. She can be heard on their CDs,
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Lorelei of Skye
(Sternfeld
Constellation
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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, dancing (or playing for dancers) by moonlight, and is a bit of a garb making enthusiast. She can be found as one of the many street singers found at Pennsic, as well as around Midwest regional renaissance faires and festivals with her singing group Rosaleen Dhu. She is apprenticed to Master John Inchingham. Cathy joined the SCA in 1998 in the Barony of Rivenstar, Middle Kingdom. After spending the last 3 years "on Pilgramage" in Lonely Tower (Omaha, NE) she has relocated to Sternfeld and works as a Techical and Business Consultant. She enjoys movies, reading, and learning new musical instruments. You can purchase her CD's at: http://cdbaby.com/cd/catherinecoate Lorelei also maintains a resource for SCA dancers and musicians cataloging where to find recorded dance music for most of the SCA dances. It is available at http://members.cox.net/whirlygig |
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Lucia Elena Braganza
(Sternfeld
Constellation
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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 is apprenticed to Master Cerian Cantwr. 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 (currently) a trainer for Girl Scouts. Her house is always cluttered, but always loves visitors. |
Maggie O’Sullivan
(Tirnewydd
 Oaken
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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. |
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Maelcolm Mor
(Cuil Choluim
 Constellation
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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, and Firstborn (Battle Leader) of the Ring Tribe, having also previously served as their Ollamh, or Chief Bard. 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. He is also known as "The Black Bard of the Ring Tribe." 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. |
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Maraha
(Tirnewydd
Oaken
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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. He is apprenticed to Mistress Morgana bro Morganwg. |
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Marie la Fauconniere
(Ravenslake
Midlands
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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. She can often be heard singing as she rambles the moors, bow in hand, or does needlework by the warmth of the fire. Marie has the honour of being protegeed to Mistress Maggie of Cnoc Cait and Master Alexander de Seton of Altavia (in that order). She enjoys both doing and teaching many sorts of needlework, beadwork, calligraphy and illumination, and playing with herbs and spices for cooking and cosmetic use. Musically, she is primarily interested in liturgical music of the period, although she does enjoy writing and singing more popular styles and is teaching herself to play the harp. She is currently the Shire of Ravenslake Chronicler and deputy Seneschal. Nita Lewis, is a sales analyst for an international wine importing and marketing company. She is a fantasy and SF author and former choir director. Her leisure interests include painting, crochet, cooking, sports and voluminous reading. She currently resides in Kenosha, WI. |
Mikal Isernfocar (Ironhawk)
( Kingdom of Meridies
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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. |
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Moonwulf Stakraaderson
(Rivenstar
 Constellation
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Moonwulf comma The. 'Nuff said.
His grace has numerous CDs available for sale. Write to him for details. |
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Morgana bro Morganwg
(St Louis
MO
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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. |
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Niamh inghean Lachlainn ( Oaken ) |
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Niamh inghean Lachlainn is a 15th Cent. Scottish harper. She lives with her husband,
Ceanntighern Macillechallum in the court of Charles VII of France. He is a member of the Scots Guard, and she is a minstrel-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.” She can be heard playing with The Dragon Scale Consort. Gwyn Wright wants to be a professional full time musician, but has to make do as an administrative assistant at a CPA firm. Sadly, this causes her to drop off the face of the earth from mid February to April 15th. When she can work it in, she makes what music she can. When she does, it is under her stage name - Gwyn Singer. |
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Olaf Bygolly
(Blackhawk
Midlands
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Olaf is apprenticed to Master John Inchingham and squired to Sir Gunther von Brandenburg.
Olaf can be heard on some of John Inchingham's CDs - available from Celtic Sun. |
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Pieter van der Eiken
(Shattered Crystal
Midlands
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Pieter is a counter-tenor.
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| Rutger van Groningen (Westmere Pentamere ) | |
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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. |
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Siegfried Berg
(Illiton
Midlands
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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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Sivrid Brumbach
(Andlecrag
Pentamere
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Sivrid is a harpist who sings many depressing songs. He is squired to Sir Erich
Hlodowechssun of Calontir. |
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Snorri Hallsson
(Ravenslake
Midlands
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Snorri and his lady have recently moved to the Mid-Realm from Ansteorra.
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Sofia runs the Known World Players at Pennsic.
She also teaches children about theatre. She is protoged to Duke Dagan du Darregonne and apprenticed to Master Johannes von Narrenstein. |
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Sibyl of Blackwater
(Talonvale
Pentamere
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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. |
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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. |
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Thorhalla Carlsdottir af Bröberg
(Shadowed Stars
 Constellation
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Thorhalla is a 9th Century Svear landowner living in the town of
Mönsterås on the southeast coast of Sweden. She is married to TH Lord Thorkel Gormsson called the Berserker and her daughter is Lady Kitsune Hashiyama. 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 frequently sings with her apprentice TH Lady Teleri ferch Morgant ap Rhys. Although in the past, Thorhalla favored Italian Renaissance music, her graduate studies and mundance occupation have given her cause to research and study Gregorian chant and sacred motets. Thorhalla lives in the Shire of Shadowed Stars in the fabulous Constellation region. Terry Broberg-Swangin 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 employed by the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend in the Office of Worship. Terry is a frequent cantor at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne and sings in the Cathedral Choir. |
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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 and protoged to Master John Inchingham.
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Ursula the Widow
(Brendoken
 Oaken
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Lady Ursula the Widow 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. 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. |
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Valencia de Clariana
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Constellation
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Valencia is apprenticed to Master Aaron faheud Swiftrunner.
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| 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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William of Fairhaven
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Oaken
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William plays in the Celtic band FinTan.
You can hear him on CDs that are available at their site. |
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Last updated: 2008-07-01 |