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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. (This persona started out of an enthusiasm for the //Brother Cadfael// mysteries: the first historical fiction whodunnits she ever read, starting in high school.)+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 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. To say nothing of the plethora of documented dance music, lyrics, recipes and personal letters.+This persona started out of an enthusiasm for the //Brother Cadfael// mysteries: the first historical fiction whodunnits she ever read, starting in high school. 
 + 
 +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.
  
 ===== Whereabouts ===== ===== Whereabouts =====
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 ===== Heraldry ===== ===== Heraldry =====
   * **Arms**: Argent crusilly sable, a bend gules.   * **Arms**: Argent crusilly sable, a bend gules.
-  * **Personal motto**: //In principio erat Verbum// (In the beginning was the Word) +  * **Badge**: (Fieldless) A maunch gules within and conjoined to an annulet counter-ermine. 
-  * **Household motto**: //Semper ex tempore// (Always on time)+  * **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]]   * {{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   * **Rouge Maunche Herald Extraordinary** - Kingdom of Drachenwald
-  * **Praeceptor** - [[groups:guilds_and_orders:ealdormere_academy_of_defence|Ealdormere Academy of Defence]] +  * **Praeceptor**, and Scholar rank- [[groups:guilds_and_orders:ealdormere_academy_of_defence|Ealdormere Academy of Defence]] 
-  * **Provost** - [[https://drachenwald.sca.org/chartergroups/academy-of-defence/|Drachenwald 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-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]]   * {{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]]
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   * {{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]]   * {{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]]
   * {{activities:service:offices:herald-symbol.jpg?30|}} **[[activities:service:offices:pursuivant|Pursuivant]]** - Barony of [[branches:barony:skraeling_althing|Skraeling Althing]]   * {{activities:service:offices:herald-symbol.jpg?30|}} **[[activities:service:offices:pursuivant|Pursuivant]]** - Barony of [[branches:barony:skraeling_althing|Skraeling Althing]]
-  * {{activities:service:offices:marshal-archery-symbol.png?30|}} **Schwarzdrachen Principal [[activities:service:offices:herald|Herald]]** - Kingdom of Drachenwald+  * {{activities:service:offices:herald-symbol.jpg?30|}} **Schwarzdrachen Principal [[activities:service:offices:herald|Herald]]** - Kingdom of Drachenwald
   * {{activities:service:offices:seneschal-symbol.png?30|}} **[[activities:service:offices:Seneschal]]** - [[https://www.thamesreach.org/|Shire of Thamesreach]]   * {{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)   * **Principality [[activities:service:offices:signet|Signet]]** - [[https://insulaedraconis.org/#/|Principality of Insulae Draconis]] (First to hold this office)
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 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 with bare bows and wooden arrows. 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. The combination of warmth, friendliness, good humour, creativity and Doing Stuff Together (TM) has kept Genevieve involved ever since. +Eventually she asked why one of the regulars seemed to answer to two different names. Things escalated rapidly from there. 
  
-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. +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 (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. 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.
  
-She then travelled to Drachenwald, and played in the Principality of [[https://insulaedraconis.org/#/|Insulae Draconis]], which covers the modern lands of the UK, Republic of Ireland, and Iceland.+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 the 4th Prince and Princess of [[https://insulaedraconis.org/#/|Insulae Draconis]]. Their main achievement was to feast, dance, and submit cool badges for the Territorial Royalty. +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]].
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 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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   * [[activities:arts_sciences:scribal|Scribal]]   * [[activities:arts_sciences:scribal|Scribal]]
  
-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. She enjoys doing court, and making moments special for others through great ceremonies. +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.  
 + 
 +She enjoys doing court, and making moments special for others through great ceremonies. 
  
 Over time she's tried a lot of arts and sciences, but keeps coming back to sewing and calligraphy. Over time she's tried a lot of arts and sciences, but keeps coming back to sewing and calligraphy.
  
 ===== Awards ===== ===== Awards =====
-  * **[[awards:viscounty|Viscounty]]** - April 18th, 2012 (Kingdom of Drachenwald) 
-  * **[[awards:order_of_the_pelican|Order of the Pelican]]** - August 18th, 2012 (Kingdom of Drachenwald) 
-  * **[[awards:order_of_the_wain|Order of the Wain]]** - August 31st, 2002   
-  * **[[https://drachenwald.sca.org/offices/herald/drachenwaldawardsorders/#ordo-cygni|Ordo Cygni]]** - August 11th, 2017 (Kingdom of Drachenwald) 
-  * **[[awards:award_of_the_maiden_s_heart|Award of the Maiden's Heart]]** - November 4th, 2000 
-  * **[[awards:award_of_the_scarlet_banner|Award of the Scarlet Banner]]** - May 25th, 2024 
-  * **[[middlewiki>Purple_Fret|Award of the Purple Fret]]** - May 30th, 1998 (Kingdom of the Middle) 
-  * **[[https://drachenwald.sca.org/offices/herald/drachenwaldawardsorders/#orden-des-lindquistringes|Orden Des Lindquistringes]]** - September 12th, 2008 (Kingdom of Drachenwald) 
-  * **[[https://drachenwald.sca.org/offices/herald/drachenwaldawardsorders/#the-order-of-the-panache|Order of the Panache]]** - January 15th, 2011 (Kingdom of Drachenwald) 
-  * **[[https://drachenwald.sca.org/offices/herald/drachenwaldawardsorders/#the-order-of-the-silver-guard|Order of the Silver Guard]]** - May 28th, 2016 (Kingdom of Drachenwald) 
-  * **[[awards:award_of_arms|Award of Arms]]** - April 3rd, 1993 (Kingdom of the Middle) 
-  * **[[awards:augmentation_of_arms|Augmentation of Arms]]** - May 10th, 2019 (Kingdom of Drachenwald) 
-  * **[[awards:order_of_the_golden_otter|Order of the Golden Otter]]** - February 7th, 1998 
-  * **[[https://drachenwald.sca.org/offices/herald/drachenwaldawardsorders/#the-award-of-the-dragons-tear|Award of the Dragon's Tear]]** - February 21st, 2004 (Kingdom of Drachenwald) 
-  * **[[https://drachenwald.sca.org/offices/herald/drachenwaldawardsorders/#sigillum|Drachenwald Sigillum Coronae]]** - June 19th, 2004 (Kingdom of Drachenwald; King and Queen) 
-  * **[[https://drachenwald.sca.org/offices/herald/drachenwaldawardsorders/#the-kings-order-of-the-companions-of-albion|King's Order of the Companions of Albion]]** - June 17th, 2005 (Kingdom of Drachenwald) 
-  * **[[https://drachenwald.sca.org/offices/herald/drachenwaldawardsorders/#sigillum|Drachenwald Sigillum Coronae]]** - January 5th, 2008 (Kingdom of Drachenwald; King and Queen) 
-  * **[[https://drachenwald.sca.org/offices/herald/drachenwaldawardsorders/#order-of-ffraid|Order of Ffraid]]** - 2008-06-28 (Principality of Insulae Draconis) 
-  * **[[https://drachenwald.sca.org/offices/herald/drachenwaldawardsorders/#order-of-the-sun-and-chalice|Order of the Sun and Chalice]]** - August 22nd, 2009 (Principality of Insulae Draconis) 
-  * **[[https://drachenwald.sca.org/offices/herald/drachenwaldawardsorders/#order-of-the-silver-martlet|Order of the Silver Martlet]]** - August 7th, 2010 (Principality of Insulae Draconis) 
-  * **[[https://drachenwald.sca.org/offices/herald/drachenwaldawardsorders/#the-award-of-the-dragons-tear|Award of the Dragon's Tear]]** - December 4th, 2010 (Kingdom of Drachenwald) 
-  * **[[https://drachenwald.sca.org/offices/herald/drachenwaldawardsorders/#order-of-the-fox|Order of the Fox]]** - March 24th, 2012 (Principality of Insulae Draconis) 
-  * **[[https://drachenwald.sca.org/offices/herald/drachenwaldawardsorders/#the-order-of-the-dragons-bowle|Order of the Dragon's Bowle]]** - January 4th, 2013 (Kingdom of Drachenwald) 
-  * **[[https://drachenwald.sca.org/offices/herald/drachenwaldawardsorders/#the-award-of-the-dragons-tear|Award of the Dragon's Tear]]** - July 13th, 2013 (Kingdom of Drachenwald) 
-  * **[[https://drachenwald.sca.org/offices/herald/drachenwaldawardsorders/#order-of-saint-hild|Order of St Hild]]** - August 11th, 2018 (Principality of Insulae Draconis) 
-  * **[[https://drachenwald.sca.org/offices/herald/drachenwaldawardsorders/#popular-company-of-sojourners-pcs|Popular Company of Sojourners]]** - October 23rd, 2021 (Kingdom of Drachenwald) 
-  * **[[awards:guidon_de_sang|Award of the Guidon de Sang]]** - May 21st, 2022 
  
 +Genevieve holds honours from the Midrealm, the principality and kingdom of Ealdormere and its baronies, and Drachenwald. See:
 +
 +  * 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 =====
-Genevieve can be contacted on Discord; look for her on the Unofficial Ealdormere server (see below).+Find Genevieve on Discord on the Unofficial Ealdormere server.
  
 ===== External Links ===== ===== External Links =====
   * [[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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