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 ====== Avelyn Wexcombe of Great Bedwyn ======
 ===== Persona =====
-Avelyn //(pronounced: Ăh-veh-lin)// was born in the hamlet of Wexcombe in the borough of Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire. Her birth occurred during the height of the summer hay-making season, after Saint James’ Day (July 25) and a fortnight after the coronation of England’s boy-king Richard II (July 16, 1377). She is the sixth child of the lord of Wexcombe manor and his late wife, who died in the days after Avelyn was born. She has two living brothers and a sister.
+Baroness Avelyn (//pronounced: Ăh-veh-lin//; she/her) was born in the hamlet of Wexcombe in the borough of Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire. Her birth occurred at the height of the summer hay-making season, after Saint James’ Day (July 25) and a fortnight after the coronation of England’s boy-king Richard II (July 16, 1377). She is the sixth child of the lord of Wexcombe manor and his late wife, who died in the days after Avelyn was born. She has two living brothers and a sister.
 Given a liberal upbringing in the years following the fourth wave of the plague in England, Avelyn was indulged by her father as the “baby” and allowed to pursue an education. She was tutored by local clergy from the nearby priory of Marlborough, and developed a love of books and learning. As a result she speaks English, Latin and some courtly French.
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 Though closely tied to the neighbouring Benedictine abbeys at Wilton and Amesbury, Avelyn has never been interested in becoming a nun herself. Instead, she wishes to help improve the family’s reputation and wealth by finding a good marriage, raising a family, and continuing her work protecting the health of the people of Wexcombe.
-Avelyn’s life spans the years closing the 14th century in England and the early years of the 15th century; into the reign of Richard’s successor, King Henry IV. She is often seen in the company of a scruffy-looking “nerf” herder named Dafydd, who is rumoured to be from the wildlands of Wales. What exactly a "nerf" is, that's anyone's guess; those records burned during one of the many skirmishes with the English.
+Avelyn’s life spans the years closing the 14th century in England and the early years of the 15th century; into the reign of Richard’s successor, King Henry IV. She is often seen in the company of a scruffy-looking “nerf” herder named Dafydd, who is rumoured to be from the wildlands of Wales. What exactly a "nerf" is, that's anyone's guess; those Welsh records burned during one of the many skirmishes with the English...
 ===== Whereabouts =====
-Avelyn currently resides in [[branches:barony:Skraeling Althing]] with her husband, [[people:dafydd_ap_alan|Dafydd ap Alan]].
+Avelyn currently resides in the Barony of [[branches:barony:Ramshaven]] with her husband, [[people:dafydd_ap_alan|Dafydd ap Alan]].
 ===== Personal Heraldry =====
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 ==== Current Offices ====
-  * {{activities:service:offices:herald-symbol.jpg?30|}} **[[activities:service:offices:Pursuivant]]-at-Large** - Kingdom of Ealdormere
+  * {{activities:service:offices:herald-symbol.jpg?30|}} [[activities:service:offices:Pursuivant]] (at-large)
-  * {{activities:service:offices:marshal-overall-symbol.png?30|}} **[[activities:martial:Armoured Combat]] [[activities:service:offices:Marshal in Training]]** - Kingdom of Ealdormere
+  * {{activities:service:offices:marshal-thrown-symbol.png?30|}} [[activities:martial:Thrown Weapons]] [[activities:service:offices:Marshal]] (at-large)
-  * {{activities:service:offices:marshal-thrown-symbol.png?30|}} **[[activities:martial:Thrown Weapons]] [[activities:service:offices:Marshal in Training]]** - Kingdom of Ealdormere
+  * [[activities:service:offices:media_relations_officer|Media Relations Deputy]] (since 2012)
-  * **[[activities:service:offices:media_relations_officer|Media Relations Deputy]]** - Kingdom of Ealdormere (since March 2012)
 ==== Past Offices ====
-  * **[[awards:territorial_barony|Territorial Baroness]]** - Barony of [[branches:barony:Skraeling Althing]] (November 3rd, 2018 - November 13th, 2021)
+  * [[awards:territorial_barony|Territorial Baroness]] - Barony of [[branches:barony:Skraeling Althing]] (2018 - 2021)
-  * **Arts & Science Champion** - Barony of [[branches:barony:Skraeling Althing]]
+  * {{activities:service:offices:marshal-overall-symbol.png?30|}} [[activities:martial:armoured_combat|Armoured Combat]] [[activities:service:offices:marshal_in_training|Marshal in Training]]
-  * {{activities:service:offices:webminister-symbol.png?30|}} **[[activities:service:offices:Clerk Register]]** – Barony of [[branches:barony:Skraeling Althing]] (October 2013 – April 2016)
+  * Arts & Science Champion - Barony of [[branches:barony:Skraeling Althing]]
-  * **Social Media Coordinator** – Kingdom of Ealdormere (February 2013 – November 2014)
+  * {{activities:service:offices:webminister-symbol.png?30|}} [[activities:service:offices:Clerk Register]] – Barony of [[branches:barony:Skraeling Althing]] (October 2013 – April 2016)
-  * **[[activities:service:offices:Chirurgeon]] at large** – Kingdom of Ealdormere (July 2012 - ~2014)
+  * [[people:people_by_office:social_media_officer|Social Media Coordinator]] – Kingdom of Ealdormere (February 2013 – November 2014)
-  * {{activities:service:offices:exchequer-symbol.png?30|}} **[[activities:service:offices:Exchequer]]** – Canton of [[history:former_groups:harrowgate_heath|Harrowgate Heath]] (April 2009 - September 2010)
+  * [[activities:service:offices:Chirurgeon]] (at-large) – Kingdom of Ealdormere (July 2012 - ~2014)
-  * {{activities:service:offices:chatelaine-symbol.png?30|}} **[[activities:service:offices:Chatelaine]]** – Canton of [[history:former_groups:harrowgate_heath|Harrowgate Heath]] (April 2008 – June 2009)
+  * {{activities:service:offices:exchequer-symbol.png?30|}} [[activities:service:offices:Exchequer]] – Canton of [[history:former_groups:harrowgate_heath|Harrowgate Heath]] (April 2009 - September 2010)
-  * {{activities:service:offices:seneschal-symbol.png?30|}} **Deputy [[activities:service:offices:Seneschal]]** – Canton of [[branches:stronghold:greyfells|Greyfells]] (~1998)
+  * {{activities:service:offices:chatelaine-symbol.png?30|}} [[activities:service:offices:Chatelaine]] – Canton of [[history:former_groups:harrowgate_heath|Harrowgate Heath]] (April 2008 – June 2009)
-  * {{activities:service:offices:chronicler-symbol.png?30|}} **[[activities:service:offices:Chronicler]]** – Canton of [[branches:stronghold:greyfells|Greyfells]] (~1997)
+  * {{activities:service:offices:seneschal-symbol.png?30|}} Deputy [[activities:service:offices:Seneschal]] – Canton of [[branches:stronghold:greyfells|Greyfells]] (~1998)
+  * {{activities:service:offices:chronicler-symbol.png?30|}} [[activities:service:offices:Chronicler]] – Canton of [[branches:stronghold:greyfells|Greyfells]] (~1997)
 ===== SCA History =====
-Avelyn has been in the SCA for about 15 years (as of 2020). Avelyn reflects:
+Avelyn has been in the SCA for about 17 years (as of 2022). Avelyn reflects on her early SCA days:
-"I discovered the SCA during my first year of college in Kingston, about 1997. The first SCAdian I met was (then) Her Excellency of Skraeling Althing, Baroness [[people:xristina_viacheslavova|Xristinia]]. She welcomed me with her warm smile to a dazzling event in [[branches:stronghold:Greyfells]]. It didn’t take long before I was hooked. I played in [[branches:stronghold:Greyfells]] for a little over two years before life moved me to Ottawa and I took a long hiatus from the SCA.
+"I discovered the SCA during my first year of college in Kingston, about 1997. The first SCAdian I met was Her Excellency of Skraeling Althing, (then) Baroness [[people:xristina_viacheslavova|Xristinia]]. She welcomed me with her warm smile to a dazzling event in [[branches:stronghold:Greyfells]]. It didn’t take long before I was hooked. I played in [[branches:stronghold:Greyfells]] for a little over two years before life moved me to Ottawa and I took a long hiatus from the SCA.
-While in [[branches:stronghold:Greyfells]], I adopted the name 'Cassandra Brightrich' but never had it registered. I enjoyed spending time with new friends in the canton, and took up [[activities:martial:rapier_combat|rapier]], choir, and Creative Foot Stomping (dancing, but I wasn’t very good at it). I also helped with demos in the area and assisted in the kitchens of feasts for a few canton events. As a student, most of play was limited to either [[branches:stronghold:Greyfells]] or Caldrithig events. During this time I received my first [[awards:Bunny Tail]] from Their Excellencies Xristinia and Erec.
+While in [[branches:stronghold:Greyfells]], I adopted the name 'Cassandra Brightrich' but never had it registered. I enjoyed spending time with new friends in the canton, and took up [[activities:martial:rapier_combat|fencing]], choir, and Creative Foot Stomping (dancing, but I wasn’t very good at it). I also helped with demos in the area and assisted in the kitchens of feasts for a few canton events. As a student, most of play was limited to either [[branches:stronghold:Greyfells]] or Caldrithig events. During this time I received my first [[awards:Bunny Tail]] from Their Excellencies Xristinia and Erec.
-In 2007 I returned to the SCA via the Canton of [[history:former groups:Harrowgate Heath]], this time bringing along my husband and introducing him to the hobby. I have been a member continuously since then. I received my second [[awards:Bunny Tail]] not long after joining the canton, from Xristinia again but this time as Vicaress of the Barony. It was a wonderful welcome back into the SCA fold.
+In 2007 I returned to the SCA via the Canton of [[history:former groups:Harrowgate Heath]], this time bringing along my husband and introducing him to the hobby. I have been a member continuously since then. I received my second [[awards:Bunny Tail]] not long after joining the canton, from Xristinia again but this time as Vicaress of the Barony. It was a wonderful welcome back into the SCA fold."
-Currently I enjoy various SCA activities and providing behind-the-scenes support for the society. As Baroness, cheering on the people of Skraeling Althing is my primary focus and I enjoy the role. I'm authorized in [[activities:martial:armoured combat]] and [[activities:martial:rapier combat]]. I like to chuck [[activities:martial:thrown weapons]]. Out of armour, I've also served in different offices from canton to kingdom levels. I'm also working on improving my path on arts and sciences with different tinkering projects."
 ===== SCA Affiliations =====
-Avelyn married Baron [[people:dafydd_ap_alan|Dafydd ap Alan]], with whom she and best friend [[people:emelote_of_calais|THL Emelote of Calais]] run the Inn of the Surly Mermaid. Avelyn and Dafydd are officially the Unofficial Caretakers of the Septentrian High Commission in [[branches:barony:Skraeling Althing]].
+Avelyn married Baron [[people:dafydd_ap_alan|Dafydd ap Alan]], with whom she, and best friend [[people:emelote_of_calais|Meisterin Emelote of Calais]] (O.L.), run the Inn of the Surly Mermaid (a [[groups:households:start|household]]).
-She is an apprentice of Mistress [[people: siglinde_harfnerstochter|Siglinde Harfnerstochter]] (O.L.)
+She is an [[scaism:apprentice]] of Mistress [[people: siglinde_harfnerstochter|Siglinde Harfnerstochter]] (O.L., O.P.)
-Avelyn is a past protégé of [[history:lineages:line_of_fiona|Dame TSivia bas Tamara v'Amberview]] (O.L, O.P). Avelyn's belt from Dame TSivia is amicably retired.
+Avelyn is a past [[scaism:protege|protégé]] of [[history:lineages:line_of_fiona|Dame TSivia bas Tamara v'Amberview]] (O.L, O.P). Avelyn's belt from Dame TSivia is amicably retired.
-She is a member of [[groups:households:talfryn_tylwyth|Clan Talfryn Twyllth]].
+Her unofficial status as Governess on the Council of the Isles was established following her peaceful acquisition of the deeds to a large number of islands in the Thousand Islands realm of Skraeling Althing, as distributed by Their Excellences of Ben Dunfirth in A.S. 52.*
-Her position as Governess on the Council of the Isles was established following her peaceful acquisition of the deeds to a large number of islands in the Thousand Islands realm of Skraeling Althing, as distributed by Their Excellences of Ben Dunfirth in A.S. 52.*
 //*an auction benefiting the Ealdormere Regalia Fund.//
 ===== Interests =====
-  * [[activities:martial:Armoured combat]]
-  * [[activities:martial:Rapier combat]]
+Currently Avelyn enjoys various SCA activities and providing behind-the-scenes support for events, groups, etc. She's learning [[activities:martial:rapier_combat|rapier]]. She also chucks axes and hurls [[activities:martial:thrown weapons]]. She's served in different offices from canton to kingdom levels. Avelyn is working on exploring her path on arts and sciences by tinkering with different projects.
-  * [[activities:arts_sciences:Armouring]]
   * Astronomy, chemistry and sciences in period
-  * [[activities:arts_sciences:Bardic]] (mainly silly filks)
+  * [[activities:arts_sciences:court_heraldry|Court heraldry]]
+  * [[activities:arts_sciences:Bardic]] (mainly silly filks) and [[activities:arts_sciences:singing]]
   * [[activities:arts_sciences:Costuming]]
-  * English medieval life and culture, especially 14th century
+  * English medieval life and culture, especially 14th century and related [[activities:arts_sciences:persona_development|persona research]]
-  * Hiberno-Norse culture
+  * Hiberno-[[activities:arts_sciences:norse_culture|Norse culture]]
-  * Medieval medicine, midwifery and herbology
+  * Medieval [[activities:arts_sciences:medicine]], midwifery and [[activities:arts_sciences:herbalism]]
   * [[activities:arts_sciences:Research]]
+  * [[activities:arts_sciences:glass_painting|Glass painting]]
+  * [[activities:arts_sciences:silk_banner_painting|Silk banner painting]]
   * Scroll wordsmithy
   * [[activities:martial:Thrown weapons]]
+  * [[activities:martial:Rapier combat|Fencing]]
   * Writing
+  * Reading about medieval history (and in general)
 ===== Awards =====
-  * **[[awards:court_barony|Court Barony]]** - November 13th, 2021 (Territorial Baroness of [[branches:barony:Skraeling Althing]] November 3rd, 2018 - November 13th, 2021)
+  * [[awards:court_barony|Court Barony]] - November 13th, 2021
-  * **[[awards:Award of the King's Favour]]** -  February 25th, 2017
+  * [[awards:order_of_the_friends_of_the_hare|Order of the Friends of the Hare]] - November 13th, 2021
-  * **[[awards:Award of the Queen's Favour]]** - February 25th, 2017
+  * [[awards:Award of the King's Favour]] -  February 25th, 2017
-  * **[[awards:Order of the Wain]]** - February 20th, 2016
+  * [[awards:Award of the Queen's Favour]]- February 25th, 2017
-  * **[[awards:Scroll of Honour]]** - September 19th, 2020 (For service in running "A Mystery in Ealdormere")
+  * [[awards:Order of the Wain]] - February 20th, 2016
-  * **[[awards:Scroll of Honour]]** - November 5th, 2016 (For contributions to the Rick Mercer Report)
+  * [[awards:Scroll of Honour]] - September 19th, 2020 (for service in running "A Mystery in Ealdormere")
-  * **[[awards:Award of the Scarlet Banner]]** - March 29th, 2014
+  * [[awards:Scroll of Honour]] - November 5th, 2016 (for contributions to the "Rick Mercer Report" affair)
-  * **[[awards:Award of the Maiden’s Heart]]** - November 19th, 2011
+  * [[awards:Award of the Scarlet Banner]] - March 29th, 2014
-  * **[[awards:Order of the Hare Salient]]** - April 9th, 2011
+  * [[awards:Award of the Maiden’s Heart]] - November 19th, 2011
-  * **[[awards:Award of Arms]]** - November 1st, 2008
+  * [[awards:Order of the Hare Salient]] - April 9th, 2011
-  * **[[awards:Bunny Tail]]** - 2007
+  * [[awards:Award of Arms]] - November 1st, 2008
-  * **[[awards:Bunny Tail]]** - 1997
+  * [[awards:Bunny Tail]] - 2007
+  * [[awards:Bunny Tail]] - 1997
 ===== Other Activities =====
 Avelyn's SCA aspirations include:
-  * Finally learning how to use her inkle loom
+  * Finishing many A&S Works in Progress scattered around the house
-  * Having a set of armour that fits and moves right
-  * One day finishing all the projects in her basement
   * Reviving the dispensation of Pez in court
-  * Attending all the really big Wars at least once
+  * Attending all the really big Wars at least once ([[activities:events:pennsic_war|Pennsic]] achieved!)
   * Having authentic personal and camping presences
 **Highlights**
-  * Invested as Territorial Baroness of Skraeling Althing (Feast of the Hare, November 2018)
+  * Invested as Territorial Baroness of Skraeling Althing ([[activities:events:feast_of_the_hare|Feast of the Hare]], November 2018)
   * Coordinated the appearance of Ealdormere/SCA on CBC’s national television show “The Rick Mercer Report” (Feast of the Hare, November 2016)
   * Successfully built Ealdormere’s Social Media policy and platform accounts from the ground-up, and transitioned in the first permanent Social Media Deputy into office (2013-2014)
   * Received a beginner-level prize for her A&S project experimenting with saltpetre (see below)
   * Contributed various articles to the //Skraeling Althing Chronicle// including the regular “Avelyn’s Book Nook” column (2010-2014)
-  * Contributing cook: Hallowmas (2007) and Border Spat (2012)
+  * Contributing cook: Hallowmas (2007) and [[activities:events:border_spat|Border Spat]] (2012)
   * Was part of the lunch team for Feast of the Hare 2009 that raised $145 for the baronial camping regalia fund; a profit that exceeded that of the rest of the event’s net revenue!
 **Teaching Experience/Classes**
-  * Your Persona as a History Lighthouse - War of the Trillium 2018, Skrael Baronial Muster 2018
+  * Your Persona as a History Lighthouse - [[activities:events:war_of_the_trillium|War of the Trillium]] 2018, Skrael's [[activities:events:baronial_muster|Baronial Muster]] 2018
   * Media Relations for the SCA: Good, Bad and Ugly – Service Symposium 2017 (with Dafydd ap Alan)
-  * From Baseball Cap to Viking Cap – Practicum 2017
+  * From Baseball Cap to Viking Cap – [[activities:events:practicum|Practicum]] 2017
 **A&S Submissions**
-  * 10th Century Anglo-Saxon Men’s Outfit – Queen’s Prize Tourney 2016
+  * 10th Century Anglo-Saxon Men’s Outfit – [[activities:events:queen_s_prize_tourney|Queen’s Prize Tourney]] 2016
   * SCA Accessories: Baronial Entourage Bag – QPT 2014
-  * Period chemistry experiment and paper: “An Investigation into Reviving the use of Saltpetre for Refrigeration: a Period Technique” – Kingdom A&S 2011 (Paper link: [[https://goo.gl/lrqBLl]])
+  * Period chemistry experiment and paper: “An Investigation into Reviving the use of Saltpetre for Refrigeration: a Period Technique” – [[activities:events:kingdom_arts_sciences|Kingdom A&S]] 2011 (Paper link: [[https://goo.gl/lrqBLl]])
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 ===== Contact Information =====
-  * Avelyn can be contacted via [[Baroness@SkraelingAlthing.com|email]]
+  * Avelyn can be contacted via [[mailto:Avelyn.Wexcombe@gmail.com|email]].
-  * Twitter: @avelynwex (https://twitter.com/avelynwex)
+  * Avelyn's [[https://www.pinterest.com/avelyn/|Pinterest]].
-  * Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/avelyn/
+  * Avelyn's Academia.edu AvelynWexcombe ([[https://www.academia.edu/1136936/Reviving_the_Use_of_Saltpetre_for_Refrigeration_a_Period_Technique|1 paper]])
-  * Academia.edu: AvelynWexcombe (1 paper) (https://www.academia.edu/1136936/Reviving_the_Use_of_Saltpetre_for_Refrigeration_a_Period_Technique)
+  * SCA blog (archive): **[[http://yinthewell.blogspot.ca/|Why in the Well?]]**
-  * SCA blog (archive): **Why in the Well?** (http://yinthewell.blogspot.ca/)
   * Mudanely known as Melanie Reasbeck, and on the Book of the Faces as well.
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-[{{ media:heraldry:personal_heraldry:avelyn_wexcombe_heraldry.png?250px|Arms: //Purpure, a comet bendwise sinister Or and a sinister gore lozengy sable and argent//}}]
+[{{ media:heraldry:personal_heraldry:avelyn_wexcombe_heraldry.png?200|Arms: //Purpure, a comet bendwise sinister Or and a sinister gore lozengy sable and argent//}}]
-[{{ :people:avelyn_wexcombe_of_great_bedwyn:avelyn_wexcombe.jpg?200|HE Avelyn of Skraeling Althing}}]
+[{{ :people:avelyn_wexcombe_of_great_bedwyn:avelyn_wexcombe.jpg?200|HE Avelyn of Skraeling Althing (2018)}}]
 [{{ :people:avelyn_wexcombe_of_great_bedwyn:minifig.jpg?200|Avelyn in Lego minifig form!}}]
 [{{ :people:avelyn_wexcombe_of_great_bedwyn:wexcombe.jpg?200|Wexcombe still exists!}}]
 [{{ :people:avelyn_wexcombe_of_great_bedwyn:great-bedwyn.jpg?200|So does Great Bedwyn!}}]
-[{{ media:heraldry:personal_heraldry:avelyn_wexcombe_badge.png?250px|Badge: //Lozengy purpure and argent, a comet bendwise sinister Or//}}]
+[{{ media:heraldry:personal_heraldry:avelyn_wexcombe_badge.png?200|Badge: //Lozengy purpure and argent, a comet bendwise sinister Or//}}]
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