'Izza al-Dimashqiyya

Persona :

Born in Shawwal 918 A.H. (December 1512 A.D) in the grate Trade city of Damascus. Ah Damascus where caravans loaded with linen, ebony, and ivory from the King’s Highway pour in from the south. Silks and spices from the silk road wind in from the east into the city and markets. Some riches stay while many continued north to Constantinople and the European trade routes or west to the great ships onto Tyre and the Mediterranean bound finally for the new lands. Pilgrims on their way to Mecca rest in the many gardens and parks enjoying a brief respite before continuing their journey through the more arid lands.

Born the eldest daughter of to a long line of merchants she traveled the Mediterranean establishing new business partners and visiting foreign lands. A trader by nature 'Izza is always looking for new and different items and will often be seen wearing and trading in all goods that pass through the mighty sea.

The sea can be a dangerous place and dangerous people must sometimes be hired to protect you. Once when hiring one such person to protect her trade vessels from pirates she met Alexandre de Sant Roma de Sau and through their many adventures they fell in love and were later married secretly. They now continue their travels around the Mediterranean meeting new friends and looking for new adventures and goods.

Fealty:

Provost for a year and a day to Brighid MacCumhal

Kingdom Honors and Awards

Award of Arms presented by Savaric de Porte des Lions and Dalla in Fagra, 2018

Royal Service Token by Kjartan Dreki, Sha'ya Kjartanskona

Baronial Awards

Golden Oak (1st level service award) Wealdsmere- February 2018

Blue Glove (first level rapier award) Wealdsmere- March 2018

Golden Acorn (first level Arts and Science award) Wealdsmere- September 2019

Positions Held

Arts & Science Deputy for the barony of Wealdsmere 2017-2019

Arts & Science Officer for the barony of Wealdsmere 2019-Present

Jr. Marshal in Rapier since 2018

Sergeant of Wealdsmere (Gallant and Courtier) 2019-Present

Arts and Sciences Competitions Won

Wealdsmere October Feast: Frugal Scadian 2017

Bardic Competitions Won

Pendale Champions 2018 Bardic Champion

Classes I have Taught

Introduction to Largess: Wealdsmere October Feast 2018. What is largess and ideas and examples of various projects which can be donated.

Introduction to Pyography: Pendale Harvest protector 2018. Introduction to woodburning and simple techniques

Soft Leather Journal Making: Wealdsmere Celtic Revolt 2019. Students learned to make a soft leather covered journal from start to finish

Beyond Buttons: Pendale Champions 2019. Students learned alternatives to buying buttons and clasps covering different cultures/periods.

Event Experience:

Assistant to Event Steward: An Tir July Coronation 2019

Feast Team member: Wealdsmere October Feast 2018

Co-Steward: Barony of Wealdsmere Celtic Revolt 2018

Feast Team member: Wealdsmere October Feast 2017

Rapier Experience:

Created Scenarios used in Border War 2019

Arts and Science Activities

Wood turning - I originally started turning wooden pens and was hooked. I now turn many items on the lathe including pens, kitchen utensil handles, sword handles, spools, and anything else I can think of. My husband and I are always on the lookout for good branches which have recently been cut that we can acquire and turn into the next project.

Tablet Weaving - While still new to this art it I enjoy turning my cards and watching a pattern develop. I will admit that warping my loom is my least favorite part and the only reason my house is not filled with yards and yards of trim.

Costuming - I share this interest with my husband. Together we work to make various costumes including making patterns and various accessories.

Largess -

Book Making -

Scribal -

Bardic:
I am a firm believer that anyone can participate in bardic if they would like. While my skills are not in the musical arts I use my love for learning and telling stories to entertain others. In particular I search for stories from various non-western cultures to bring an old story to a new audience.