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 ===== Persona ===== ===== Persona =====
 +Viscountess Genevieve la flechiere de Duram (she/her) is originally a 12th-century resident of Durham in the northeast of what is now England, when Durham Cathedral was begun. 
  
-Genevieve is originally a 12th c resident of Durham in the northeast of what is now England, when Durham Cathedral was begun. +This persona started out of an enthusiasm for the //Brother Cadfael// mysteries: the first historical fiction whodunnits she ever read, starting in high school.
  
-This persona started out of an enthusiasm for //Brother Cadfael// mysteries: the first historical fiction whodunnits she ever read, starting in highschool.  +Genevieve now has a great love of 15th- and 16th-century English culture, because Middle and early modern English and French are more accessible than Latin. Also: accessible documented dance music, lyrics, recipes and personal letters.
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-Since joining the Society Genevieve now has a great lvoe of 15th and 16th century English culture, because Middle and early modern English and French are more accessible than Latin.  +
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-Also: lots more documented dance music, lyrics, recipes and personal letters.+
  
 ===== Whereabouts ===== ===== Whereabouts =====
- +Genevieve currently resides in the Canton of [[branches:canton:bryniau_tywynnog|Bryniau Tywynnog]], in the Barony of [[branches:barony:ramshaven|Ramshaven]].
-Genevieve started in the then-incipient canton of Greyfells, in the Althing, and after graduation lived several years in Caldrithig. +
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-She then travelled to Drachenwald, and spent, er, a long time playing in the principality of Insulae Draconis (aka UK, R of Ireland and Iceland).  +
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-She now lives in the canton of Bryniau Twynog.+
  
 ===== Heraldry ===== ===== Heraldry =====
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   * **Arms**: Argent crusilly sable, a bend gules.   * **Arms**: Argent crusilly sable, a bend gules.
-  * **Personal motto**: in principio erat Verbum +  * **Badge**: (Fieldless) A maunch gules within and conjoined to an annulet counter-ermine. 
-  * **Household motto**: semper ex tempore+  * **Personal motto**: //In principio erat Verbum//  
 +  * **Household motto**: //Semper ex tempore// 
  
-===== Current offices and appointments =====+===== Current Offices and Appointments ===== 
 +  * {{activities:service:offices:herald-symbol.jpg?30|}} **[[activities:service:offices:pursuivant|Pursuivant]]** - [[branches:barony:ramshaven|Barony of Ramshaven]] 
 +  * **Rouge Maunche Herald Extraordinary** - Kingdom of Drachenwald 
 +  * **Praeceptor**, and Scholar rank- [[groups:guilds_and_orders:ealdormere_academy_of_defence|Ealdormere Academy of Defence]] 
 +  * **Provost** rank - [[https://drachenwald.sca.org/chartergroups/academy-of-defence/|Drachenwald Academy of Defence]] 
 +  * {{activities:service:offices:marshal-rapier-symbol.png?30|}} **[[activities:martial:rapier_combat|Fencing]] [[activities:service:offices:marshal|Marshal]]** - Kingdom of [[branches:kingdom:ealdormere|Ealdormere]] 
 +  * {{activities:service:offices:marshal-overall-symbol.png?30|}} **[[activities:martial:armoured_combat|Armoured Combat]] [[activities:service:offices:marshal|Marshal]]** - Kingdom of [[branches:kingdom:ealdormere|Ealdormere]]
  
-  * Pursuivant, [[branches:barony:ramshaven|barony of Ramshaven]] +===== Past Offices and Appointments ===== 
-  * Rouge Maunche Herald Extraordinary: kingdom of Drachenwald +  * {{activities:service:offices:marshal-archery-symbol.png?30|}} **[[activities:martial:target_archery|Archery]] [[activities:service:offices:marshal|Marshal]]** - Principality and later Kingdom of [[branches:kingdom:ealdormere|Ealdormere]] 
-  * Praeceptor, [[groups:guilds_and_orders:ealdormere_academy_of_defence|Ealdormere academy of defense]]. See also [[https://ealdormere.ca/eaod| Ealdormere Academy of Defense]] +  * {{activities:service:offices:herald-symbol.jpg?30|}} **[[activities:service:offices:pursuivant|Pursuivant]]** - Barony of [[branches:barony:skraeling_althing|Skraeling Althing]] 
-  * Provost, [[https://drachenwald.sca.org/chartergroups/academy-of-defence/| Drachenwald Academy of Defense]] +  * {{activities:service:offices:herald-symbol.jpg?30|}} **Schwarzdrachen Principal [[activities:service:offices:herald|Herald]]** - Kingdom of Drachenwald 
-  * Fencing and armoured combat marshal at large +  * {{activities:service:offices:seneschal-symbol.png?30|}} **[[activities:service:offices:Seneschal]]** - [[https://www.thamesreach.org/|Shire of Thamesreach]] 
- +  * **Principality [[activities:service:offices:signet|Signet]]** - [[https://insulaedraconis.org/#/|Principality of Insulae Draconis]] (First to hold this office) 
- +  * **Member of the Board** - SCA UK CIC (UK and Republic of Ireland affiliate)
-===== Past offices and appointments ===== +
- +
-  * Archery marshal, principality and kingdom of Ealdormere +
-  * Pursuivant, [[branches:barony:skraeling_althing|Skraeling Althing]] +
-  * Schwarzdrachen (kingdom herald), kingdom of Drachenwald +
-  * Seneschal, shire of Thamesreach (aka London, England) +
-  * First principality signet, [[https://insulaedraconis.org/#/|Principality of Insulae Draconis]] +
-  * Board member, SCA UK CIC (UK and R of Ireland affiliate)+
  
 ===== SCA History ===== ===== SCA History =====
- +Genevieve joined the Society when a lovely group of folks started shooting regularly at her university archery club with bare bows and wooden arrows. They were creative, thoughtful, geeky, and keen //Star Trek// fans. 
-Genevieve joined the Society when a lovely group of folks started shooting regularly at her university archery club. They were creative, thoughtful, geeky, and keen //Star Trek// fans. +
  
 Eventually she asked why one of the regulars seemed to answer to two different names. Things escalated rapidly from there.  Eventually she asked why one of the regulars seemed to answer to two different names. Things escalated rapidly from there. 
  
-The combination of warmth, friendliness, good humour, creativity and Doing Stuff Together (tm) has kept Genevieve involved ever since. +The combination of warmth, friendliness, good humour, creativity and Making Stuff Together(tm) has kept Genevieve involved ever since. 
  
-She attended her first event at Ice Dragon (EK) during the reign of Michel Darke and Keillyn, P&P of Ealdormere, and of David and Tangwystyl K&Q of the Midrealm.+She attended her first event at Ice Dragon (in the East Kingdom) during the reign of Michel Darke and Keillyn, Prince and Princess of Ealdormere, and of David and Tangwystyl King and Queen of the Midrealm.
  
-In the barony of the Althing she learned to love running events like Feast of the Hare, and kept at event stewarding in Drachenwald. +Genevieve started in the then-incipient canton of [[branches:stronghold:greyfells|Greyfells]], in the [[branches:barony:skraeling_althing|Althing]], and lived several years in Caldrithig. In the barony of the Althing she learned to love running events like [[activities:events:feast_of_the_hare|Feast of the Hare]], and kept at event stewarding when she eventually moved to Drachenwald.  
 + 
 +She then travelled to Drachenwald, and played in the Principality of [[https://insulaedraconis.org/#/|Insulae Draconis]] (aka UK, Republic of Ireland, and Iceland).
  
 She hosted the 2008 KWHSS in London England by inviting the Society College of Arms to visit **the** [[https://www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/| College of Arms]]. It was a very memorable event all round.  She hosted the 2008 KWHSS in London England by inviting the Society College of Arms to visit **the** [[https://www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/| College of Arms]]. It was a very memorable event all round. 
  
-In 2010 she and Master Robert de Canterbury were 4th P&P of the principality of Insulae Draconis. Their main achievement was to feast, dance, and submit cool badges for the prince and princess. +In 2010 she and Master Robert de Canterbury were the 4th Prince and Princess of [[https://insulaedraconis.org/#/|Insulae Draconis]]. Their main achievement was to feast, dance, and submit cool badges for future Principality royals. 
  
-In 2013 she stewarded a splendid fall Drachenwald Crown tourney at [[https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/caerphilly-castle |Caerphilly Castle, in Wales]]. +In 2013 she stewarded a splendid fall Drachenwald Crown tourney at [[https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/caerphilly-castle |Caerphilly Castle, in Wales]].
  
-She spent 2006-2019 supporting the coolest event in Drachenwald, //Raglan ffair//, a 10 day camping event at [[https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/raglan-castle|the foot of a Welsh castle]]. +She spent the years between 2006-2019 supporting the coolest event in Drachenwald, //Raglan ffair//, a 10-day camping event at [[https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/raglan-castle|the foot of a Welsh castle]]. 
  
-As a companion of the Pelican by the hand of Aryanhwy and Paul, of blessed memory, she is part of the [[history:lineages:pelicans:start|line of Brand]].+As a companion of the Pelican by the hand of Aryanhwy and Paul, of blessed memory, she is part of the [[history:lineages:pelicans:start|Line of Brand]].
  
-In Ealdormere, she counts [[people:arcill_biodach|Arcill Bìodach]] as her dependent and [[https://learngaelic.scot/dictionary/index.jsp?abairt=marshal&slang=both&wholeword=false|marasglaiche]] of the greater house of Sylveaston. The rest of the household members live in Insulae Draconis:+In Ealdormere, she counts [[people:arcill_biodach|Arcill beg mac Ruadrí big mic Sithig]] as her dependent and [[https://learngaelic.scot/dictionary/index.jsp?abairt=marshal&slang=both&wholeword=false|marasglaiche]] of the greater house of Sylveaston. The rest of the household members live in Insulae Draconis:
  
   * [[https://op.drachenwald.sca.org/persona/Aodh%20O%20Siadhail| Aodh O'Siadhail]]   * [[https://op.drachenwald.sca.org/persona/Aodh%20O%20Siadhail| Aodh O'Siadhail]]
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 ===== Interests ===== ===== Interests =====
 +  * [[activities:arts_sciences:calligraphy|Calligraphy]]
 +  * [[activities:arts_sciences:court_heraldry|Court Heraldry]]
 +    * Ceremonies
 +  * [[activities:martial:rapier_combat|Fencing]]
 +    * [[groups:guilds_and_orders:ealdormere_academy_of_defence|Ealdormere Academy of Defence]]
 +  * [[activities:arts_sciences:illumination|Illumination]]
 +  * [[activities:arts_sciences:scribal|Scribal]]
  
-Currently, Genevieve is focused on fencing, and supporting the Ealdormere Academy of Defense. +Currently, Genevieve is focused on fencing, and supporting the Ealdormere Academy of Defense. She delights in calligraphy, with just enough illumination to fill in the gaps around the words, and loves creating great scroll texts that suit the recipient. 
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-She delights in calligraphy, with just enough illumination to fill in the gaps around the words, and loves creating great scroll texts that suit the recipient. +
  
 She enjoys doing court, and making moments special for others through great ceremonies.  She enjoys doing court, and making moments special for others through great ceremonies. 
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 ===== Awards ===== ===== Awards =====
  
-[[https://op.ealdormere.ca/Award_Listing.htm#G| Ealdormere OP listing somewhere around here]] +Genevieve holds honours from the Midrealm, the principality and kingdom of Ealdormere and its baronies, and Drachenwald. See:
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-[[https://op.drachenwald.sca.org/persona/Genevieve%20la%20Flechiere|Drachenwald OP listing]] to see another view+
  
 +  * entry in [[https://op.ealdormere.ca/Award_Listing.htm#G |Ealdormere order of precedence]], somewhere under the letter G
 +  * entry in [[ https://op.drachenwald.sca.org/persona/Genevieve%20la%20Flechiere| Drachenwald order of precedence
 +]]
 ===== Other Activities ===== ===== Other Activities =====
- +Outside of the Society, Genevieve likes to knit in front of the TV and still loves whodunnits and historical fiction.
-Outside of the Society Genevieve likes to knit in front of the TV, and still loves whodunnits and historical fiction.+
  
 ===== Contact Information ===== ===== Contact Information =====
- +Find Genevieve on Discord on the Unofficial Ealdormere server.
-Look for Genevieve on the unofficial Ealdormere Discord server.+
  
 ===== External Links ===== ===== External Links =====
-Join the [[https://discord.com/invite/AYUtTBZ8Hq |unofficial Ealdormere Discord server]]+  * [[https://discord.com/invite/AYUtTBZ8Hq|Unofficial Ealdormere Discord server]] 
 +  * [[https://ealdormere.ca/eaod/| Ealdormere Academy of Defense]]
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 +[{{:media:heraldry:personal_heraldry:genevieve_la_flechiere_de_duram_badge.png?200| Badge: //(Fieldless) A maunch gules within and conjoined to an annulet counter-ermine.// }}]
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