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Revision as of 00:17, 13 November 2012
Name: Lady Avelyn de Mowbray, OSD
Home Branch: Avelyn lives in the far northern area of the Barony of Aquaterra and played with the Barony for three years. She and her family are now playing in the nearby Shire of Midhaven.
Persona
Avelyn was born in the 14th Century to an Irish mother and Norman father.
Interests
Avelyn has many interests including the following:
- Costuming
Lady Avelyn has learned to sew since joining the SCA in the summer of A.S. XLIII (2008). She has had many wonderful teachers in this process and has been learning to recreate period garb for her and her family. - Yurt making
Avelyn and her friend and teacher, HL Elewys Cuylter of Finchingefeld, discovered the many wonders and challenges of building a Mongolian/Turkish Yurt/Gher. While the project has continuous alterations being made, it was done in time for their families to enjoy for September Crown A.S. XLVI (2011). Avelyn's Yurt is 18 feet in diameter, while Elewys's is 12 feet. - Card Weaving
- Embroidery
- Ithra
- Dance
- Leatherworking
- Serving where needed
Family
Avelyn is married to Lord Michael FitzGeoffrey, and has three children: Emily, Jaren, and Edwin.
Awards
Lady Avelyn received her Award of Arms on Saturday, November 20th, A.S. XLV (2010) from Queen Miranda at the Midhaven Harvest Feast. Her name and arms were registered with the SCA College of Arms in December A.S. XLIV (2009).
Lady Avelyn was also awarded membership in the Barony of Aquaterra's Order of the Silver Dolphin in the year A.S. XLV (2010).
Avelyn entered the An Tir Costumer’s Guild Tourney Garb Contest at July Coronation A.S. XLVI (2011) and tied for first place in the Novice Catagory with a late 12th/early 13th century ensemble that she made for her husband, Lord Michael.
Positions held in the SCA
Minister of Arts & Sciences for the Shire of Midhaven. June 2011 - (present).
Editor of From the Skin Out, the newsletter of the An Tir Costumer’s Guild. September 2010 - (present)