Bledyn Drwg de Caerdydd
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 Bledyn Drwg de Caerdydd (ble - deen droog day cayer-deeth) | ||||||||
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 Argent, a wolf rampant sable and in base a laurel branch embowed to base vert |
History
Bledyn Drwg was born in 1563, the second son of merchants, near the city of Caerdydd. His family practiced Catholicism in the home, but otherwise adjusted to the religious climate so as to avoid persecution. The timid but congenial Bledyn began life in his brothers shadow, attending to chores and learning the basics of the family business until a wealthy merchant came to their shoppe who, being pleased with the sincere hospitality shown to him, took favor upon Bledyn and his family. He offered to take Bledyn on as his apprentice and train him in the art of commerce. Having no heir, he opened the possibility that he would pass his business to Bledyn when he retires.
When Bledyn arrived at his new master's estate, he was given a modest room and was fitted for a doublet and breeches. He was expected to wake at the toll of the morning as given by the church tower outside Caerdydd, clean himself, and be available should the merchant require him.
The merchant wanted Bledyn to be capable of conducting fair trade both on his behalf and for himself. He also wanted him to have an appreciation for the arts. As such, Bledyn was placed under the tutelage of apprentices of the finest scholars with whom the merchant was aquatinted, teaching him math, reading, and writing. When time allowed as they traveled together, the merchant would complement their tutelage himself with the finer points of commerce and exposing Bledyn to performance arts.
Bledyn frequently accompanied his master both at home and in travel across Wales and England, as well as to France, Spain, and Scotland. He not only learned from his master, but attended to his needs and often assisted in business transactions. As a result, Bledyn added French, Celtic, and a smattering of Norse to his knowledge of English and Welsh. His master also ensured that he was provided with clothing that, while modest, would have professional appearance that invited favor and respect with clientele.
The annual Gwyl yr Offrymau (Festival of Offerings), an event built around celebrating harvest, community, and giving, allowed Bledyn an opportunity to return home so he could reunite with his family and for them to catch up.
Profile
Bledyn Drwg de Caerdydd is a current resident of the Barony of Madrone, and formerly of Blatha an Oir and Glymm Mere. His first event was September Crown Tournament L/2015. His interests include: Bardic, cooking, education, mathematics, scribal, art, and heraldry.
In 2017 and 2018, Bledyn was the event steward for Mayfaire.
For AS LII, he served as Sweet of Glymm Mere, a non-armigerous honor given to individuals who have done "the sweetest deed," excelling in the area of service to the barony.
He is currently a protege to Elonda Blue Haven
Roles Held
Barony of Glymm Mere
- Courtier AS LIII/May 2018 – Present
- Baronial Retinue AS LII/May 2017 – ASLIV/May 2019
- Sweet of Glymm Mere AS LII/May 2017 – May 2018
- Family Activities Coordinator AS LI/August 2016 – ASLIV/May 2019
- Deputy Chronicler AS LI/February 2016 – ASLIV/May 2019
- Bardic Ensemble Vocalist AS L/September 2015 – ASLV/March 2020
Kingdom of An Tir
- YAFA/Family Activities Coordinator AS LII/November 2017 – Present
- Acting YAFA/Family Activities Coordinator AS LII/October 2017 – November 2017
- Deputy YAFA/Family Activities Coordinator AS LII/August 2017 – November 2017
Event Experience
- Family Activities Coordinator - Twelfth Night Coronation AS LVII/2024
- Family Activities Coordinator - July Coronation AS LVIII/2023
- Family Activities Coordinator - May Crown AS LVII/2023
- Family Activities Coordinator - Twelfth Night Coronation AS LVI/2022
- Family Activities Coordinator - An Tir West War AS LVIV/2019
- Family Activities Coordinator - July Coronation AS LIII/2018
- Family Activities Coordinator - An Tir West War AS LIII/2018
- Event Steward Mayfaire AS LIII/2018
- YAFA Instructor – Archery Division I Autumn War AS LII/2017
- Event Steward Mayfaire AS LII/2017
- Site Coordinator Glymm Mere Yule AS LI/2016
- Gate Staff at Various Events
Awards and Non-armigerous Honors
- Goutte de Sang An Tir AS LIII/September 2018
- Ewer Glymm Mere An Tir AS/LIII/August 2018
- Award of Arms An Tir AS LII/May 2017
- Sweet of Glymm Mere AS LII/May 2017
- Glymm Mere Crystal AS LI/July 2016