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Genevieve la flechiere de Duram

Persona

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 a love of Brother Cadfael mysteries: the first historical fiction whodunnits she ever read, starting in highschool.

Since joining the Society 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: lots more documented dance music, lyrics, recipes and personal letters.

Whereabouts

Genevieve started in the then-incipient canton of Greyfells, in the Althing, and then lived several years in Caldrithig.

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).

She now lives in the canton of Bryniau Twynog.

Heraldry

Arms: Argent crusilly sable, a bend gules.
Personal motto: in principio erat Verbum
Household motto: semper ex tempore

Current offices and appointments

Rouge Maunche Herald Extraordinary: kingdom of Drachenwald
Pursuivant, barony of Ramshaven
Praeceptor, Ealdormere academy of defense. See also Ealdormere Academy of Defense
Provost, Drachenwald Academy of Defense
Fencing and armoured combat marshal at large

Past offices and appointments

Archery marshal, principality and kingdom of Ealdormere
Pursuivant, Skraeling Althing
Schwarzdrachen (kingdom herald), kingdom of Drachenwald
Seneschal, shire of Thamesreach (aka London, England)
First principality signet, Principality of Insulae Draconis
Board member, SCA UK CIC (UK and R of Ireland affiliate)

SCA History

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.

The combination of warmth, friendliness, good humour, creativity and Doing Stuff Together ™ 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 of the Midrealm.

In the barony of the Althing she learned to love running events, and kept at event stewarding in Drachenwald.

She hosted the 2008 KWHSS in London England by inviting the Society College of Arms to visit the College of Arms. It was a very memorable event all round.

She spent several years supporting the coolest event in Drachenwald, Raglan ffair, a 10 day camping event at the foot of a Welsh castle.

As a companion of the Pelican she is part of the line of Brand.

In Ealdormere, she counts Arcill Bìodach as her dependent, and marasglaiche of the greater house of Sylveaston. The rest of the household members live in Insulae Draconis.

Interests

Currently, Genevieve is focused on getting better at fencing, and encouraging fencers to challenge into 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 writing beautiful words.