Rhys of Anglesey
Pronouns
They/Them
Persona
The Honourable Noble Rhys of Anglesey (/riːs/Reece; They/Them) is an Iron Age Celt of the 1st Century and a Druid, one of the last, before the final invasion of Ynys Mon (Anglesey) by the Romans.
Alternate Persona: Umesaya Soukurou
Umesaya means “teahouse of the plum”, and they would be happy to discuss the origin of the name with you in person anytime!
Umesaya-rokui was born in the Muromachi period, the ninth male child of their family. At an early age, Umesaya was entrusted to a teahouse to learn the role of a kagema. Taken under the wing of a kindly patron, they flourished and thoroughly enjoy their role as, what the Western world would call, a courtesan (of sorts).
Whereabouts
Umesaya/Rhys currently resides in the Barony of Rising Waters, more specifically in St Catharines, Ontario.
Heraldry
- Device: Per pale raguly argent and vert, an oak tree eradicated and a satyr passant counterchanged.
- Badge: (Fieldless) Three piles inverted couped conjoined in point sable within and conjoined to an annulet argent, the piles surmounted by a triskelion of spirals Or.
- Mon: Argent, between two Japanese great waves in annulo conjoined at the base a Japanese plum blossom gules. (for Umesaya Soukurou)
Current Office(s)
- Social Media Officer - Barony of Rising Waters - December 15, 2019
- Territorial Baronial - Barony of Rising Waters - September 13, 2025
It is appropriate to refer to Umesaya/Rhys as: Umesaya-rokui, Umesaya Soukurou-rokui, Umesaya-dono, Baronial Rhys, Their/Your Excellency. Note that “-rokui” cannot be used as a stand-alone term of address and that “Umesaya” should not be used without a suffix, without permission, nor should they ever be addressed simply by their first name “Soukurou”. It is customary in Japanese to add an honourific to a person's last name (Umesaya) unless the individual is a very close friend/family member.
Baronial Fealty Oath
吾、宗九郎 梅茶屋 六位、北の継ぎの大君に仕え奉ること、誠をもって誓い申す。 八百万の神々と三世の仏の御前において、欺かず、背かず、御稜威のままに尽くさん。 若し偽りあらば、今生も来世も重き報いを受けん。 君の御代、千代に栄えんことを願い、ここに血書して誓う。 令和七年 九月十三日 梅茶屋 宗九郎 六位 謹書
(Wa, Umesaya Sōkurō Rokui, kita no tsugi no ōkimi ni tsukae tatematsuru koto, makoto o motte chikai mōsu. Yaoyorozu no kamigami to sanze no hotoke no omoto ni oite, azamukazu, somukazu, mi-ikusa no mama ni tsukusan. Moshi itsuwari araba, konjō mo raise mo omoki mukui o uken. Kimi no miyo, chiyo ni sakaen koto o negai, koko ni kessho shite chikau. Reiwa nana-nen kugatsu jūsan-nichi Umesaya Sōkurō Rokui kinsho)
I, Umesaya Soukurou-rokui, swear in truth to serve the august sovereign of the Line of the North. Before the Eight Million Gods, before the Buddhas of all time, I vow: I shall not deceive, nor stray, but serve as Your Majesty’s will commands. Should falsehood taint this vow, may I suffer heavy judgment— in this life, and in lives to come. May Your noble reign endure a thousand ages. With this oath, written in my own blood, I seal my devotion. On the 13th day of the Ninth Month, Seventh Year of Reiwa Most humbly written by Umesaya Soukurou-rokui
Previous Office(s)
SCA History
Rhys joined the SCA in August 2019 and has since attended practices, Baronial events, and Inter-Baronial events.
Interests
Awards
- Scroll of Honour - September 19, 2020 Ealdormere at Home
- Chalice's Crystal - May 08, 2021
- Award of Arms - September 18th, 2021
- Award of Arms - May 13, 2023
- Tancred's Tankard - May 13, 2023
- Award of the Maiden's Heart - December 2nd, 2023
- Award of the Scarlet Banner - May 11th, 2024
- Award of the Warriors of the Chalice - May 11th, 2024
- Order of the Golden Chalice - May 3rd, 2025
- Order of the Wain - June 7th, 2025
Other Activities
As a heathen of the Old Ways, Rhys would appreciate that any awards, ceremonies and accolades be done in the tradition of the Druids, Celts or other Pagan traditions (Norse Runes are fine). Symbology on scrolls, etc., should be left free of any Christian symbols.
Any recognitions done for Umesaya Soukurou may be done in an appropriate Japanese style.
They are a Harpy of Harpy Hall.
They have been apprenticed to Magistra Sciath ingen Chaennaig since October 3rd, 2020, and are a member of both House Herissony and The Goldfyne Busy Bees Companie.
They are a companion in the Company of the Red Cloak.
On September 20th 2022, they were invited to join House Malepardus. They became a formal protege to Maister Colyne Stewart in June of 2023.
Contact Information
- Facebook: Rhys Bernard-Brewster
- Email at Rhys of Anglesey
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