people:avelyn_wexcombe_of_great_bedwyn
Differences
This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.
Both sides previous revisionPrevious revisionNext revision | Previous revision | ||
people:avelyn_wexcombe_of_great_bedwyn [2021/11/15 01:35] – Dietrich von Sachsen | people:avelyn_wexcombe_of_great_bedwyn [2024/06/02 16:45] (current) – Dietrich von Sachsen | ||
---|---|---|---|
Line 2: | Line 2: | ||
====== Avelyn Wexcombe of Great Bedwyn ====== | ====== Avelyn Wexcombe of Great Bedwyn ====== | ||
===== Persona ===== | ===== Persona ===== | ||
- | Avelyn //(pronounced: Ăh-veh-lin)// was born in the hamlet of Wexcombe in the borough of Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire. Her birth occurred | + | Baroness |
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, | 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, | ||
Line 10: | Line 10: | ||
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. | 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 " | + | 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 " |
===== Whereabouts ===== | ===== Whereabouts ===== | ||
- | Avelyn currently resides in [[branches: | + | Avelyn currently resides in the Barony of [[branches: |
===== Personal Heraldry ===== | ===== Personal Heraldry ===== | ||
Line 23: | Line 23: | ||
==== Current Offices ==== | ==== Current Offices ==== | ||
- | * {{activities: | + | * {{activities: |
- | * {{activities: | + | * {{activities: |
- | * {{activities: | + | * [[activities: |
- | | + | |
==== Past Offices ==== | ==== Past Offices ==== | ||
- | | + | * [[awards: |
- | * **Arts & Science Champion** - Barony of [[branches: | + | * {{activities: |
- | * {{activities: | + | |
- | * **Social Media Coordinator** – Kingdom of Ealdormere (February 2013 – November 2014) | + | * {{activities: |
- | | + | * [[people: |
- | * {{activities: | + | * [[activities: |
- | * {{activities: | + | * {{activities: |
- | * {{activities: | + | * {{activities: |
- | * {{activities: | + | * {{activities: |
+ | * {{activities: | ||
===== SCA History ===== | ===== 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 |
- | "I discovered the SCA during my first year of college in Kingston, about 1997. The first SCAdian I met was (then) | + | "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, |
- | While in [[branches: | + | While in [[branches: |
- | In 2007 I returned to the SCA via the Canton of [[history: | + | In 2007 I returned to the SCA via the Canton of [[history: |
- | + | ||
- | 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: | + | |
===== SCA Affiliations ===== | ===== SCA Affiliations ===== | ||
- | Avelyn married Baron [[people: | + | Avelyn married Baron [[people: |
- | 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: | + | Avelyn is a past [[scaism: |
- | She is a member of [[groups: | + | Her unofficial status |
- | + | ||
- | Her position | + | |
//*an auction benefiting the Ealdormere Regalia Fund.// | //*an auction benefiting the Ealdormere Regalia Fund.// | ||
===== Interests ===== | ===== Interests ===== | ||
- | * [[activities: | + | |
- | * [[activities: | + | Currently Avelyn enjoys various SCA activities and providing behind-the-scenes support for events, groups, etc. She's learning |
- | * [[activities: | + | |
* Astronomy, chemistry and sciences in period | * Astronomy, chemistry and sciences in period | ||
- | * [[activities: | + | |
+ | | ||
* [[activities: | * [[activities: | ||
- | * English medieval life and culture, especially 14th century | + | * English medieval life and culture, especially 14th century |
- | * Hiberno-Norse culture | + | * Hiberno-[[activities: |
- | * Medieval medicine, midwifery and herbology | + | * Medieval |
* [[activities: | * [[activities: | ||
+ | * [[activities: | ||
+ | * [[activities: | ||
* Scroll wordsmithy | * Scroll wordsmithy | ||
* [[activities: | * [[activities: | ||
+ | * [[activities: | ||
* Writing | * Writing | ||
+ | * Reading about medieval history (and in general) | ||
===== Awards ===== | ===== Awards ===== | ||
- | | + | * [[awards: |
- | | + | * [[awards:order_of_the_friends_of_the_hare|Order of the Friends of the Hare]] - November 13th, 2021 |
- | | + | * [[awards: |
- | | + | * [[awards: |
- | | + | * [[awards: |
- | | + | * [[awards: |
- | | + | * [[awards: |
- | | + | * [[awards: |
- | | + | * [[awards: |
- | | + | * [[awards: |
- | | + | * [[awards: |
- | | + | * [[awards: |
+ | * [[awards: | ||
===== Other Activities ===== | ===== Other Activities ===== | ||
Avelyn' | Avelyn' | ||
- | * 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 | + | |
* Reviving the dispensation of Pez in court | * 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: |
* Having authentic personal and camping presences | * Having authentic personal and camping presences | ||
**Highlights** | **Highlights** | ||
- | * Invested as Territorial Baroness of Skraeling Althing (Feast of the Hare, November 2018) | + | * Invested as Territorial Baroness of Skraeling Althing ([[activities: |
* Coordinated the appearance of Ealdormere/ | * Coordinated the appearance of Ealdormere/ | ||
* 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) | * 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) | * 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) | * 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: |
* 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! | * 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/ | **Teaching Experience/ | ||
- | * Your Persona as a History Lighthouse - War of the Trillium 2018, Skrael Baronial Muster 2018 | + | * Your Persona as a History Lighthouse - [[activities: |
* Media Relations for the SCA: Good, Bad and Ugly – Service Symposium 2017 (with Dafydd ap Alan) | * 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: |
**A&S Submissions** | **A&S Submissions** | ||
- | * 10th Century Anglo-Saxon Men’s Outfit – Queen’s Prize Tourney 2016 | + | * 10th Century Anglo-Saxon Men’s Outfit – [[activities: |
* SCA Accessories: | * SCA Accessories: | ||
- | * Period chemistry experiment and paper: “An Investigation into Reviving the use of Saltpetre for Refrigeration: | + | * Period chemistry experiment and paper: “An Investigation into Reviving the use of Saltpetre for Refrigeration: |
Line 127: | Line 127: | ||
===== Contact Information ===== | ===== Contact Information ===== | ||
- | * Avelyn can be contacted via [[Baroness@SkraelingAlthing.com|email]] | + | * Avelyn can be contacted via [[mailto: |
- | * Twitter: @avelynwex (https:// | + | * Avelyn' |
- | * Pinterest: | + | * Avelyn' |
- | * Academia.edu: AvelynWexcombe (1 paper) (https:// | + | * SCA blog (archive): **[[http:// |
- | * SCA blog (archive): **Why in the Well?** (http:// | + | |
* Mudanely known as Melanie Reasbeck, and on the Book of the Faces as well. | * Mudanely known as Melanie Reasbeck, and on the Book of the Faces as well. | ||
Line 137: | Line 136: | ||
<WRAP column 25% right> | <WRAP column 25% right> | ||
- | [{{ media: | + | [{{ media: |
- | [{{ : | + | [{{ : |
[{{ : | [{{ : | ||
[{{ : | [{{ : | ||
[{{ : | [{{ : | ||
- | [{{ media: | + | [{{ media: |
</ | </ | ||
Line 148: | Line 147: | ||
{{tag> | {{tag> | ||
people: | people: | ||
- | people: | + | people: |
- | people: | + | people: |
+ | people: |
people/avelyn_wexcombe_of_great_bedwyn.1636940143.txt.gz · Last modified: 2023/03/27 22:12 (external edit)