Eirikr Hrafnkelsson

Aquaterra Sgt Trials 2008

Heraldry

• Name 'Eiríkr Hrafnkelsson'

Registered with College of Heralds LoAR Nov2006; AnTir IL Mar2007.

• Device 'Sable, three furison one and two argent'.

Registered with College of Heralds LoAR Mar2008.

An Tir Roll of Arms Aug2008.

• Badge 'Sable, a furison Or'.

Registered with College of Heralds LoAR Mar2008.

SCA History

Started playing in 1982 in Madrone. Got serious about participation Fall 2004.

House Madubi from around 1997 to 2005. Joined House Redstone Oct2006.

Sergeantry Candidate (Yeoman) of Aquaterra during 2008.

Held Baronial lesser offices since May 2007.

My goal here beyond giving back to our Society, is to learn enough that I can do all the things that a well to do Norseman would do when living on an estate in the Orkneys in the late 800's.

Persona Biography

Born (853CE Gregorian) on a farm near Trondheim in what becomes Norway. Fostered to a Jarl's family. At 21 winters, joined Konungr Harald Hårfagre and Jarl Sigurd Eysteinsson in capturing the Orkneys. Took up an estate in the Orkneys serving Jarl and Konungr. It is now the 6th year of Turf-Einar Rognvaldsson's rule in Orkney and 24th year of Konungr Harald's rule.

My estate ranches cattle and sheep, farms, and fishes. Good places to trade are in Dublin longphort, Jorvik, Oslo, and Manx.

Interests

• Ithra
• Thrown Weapons (Marksman)
• Norse Studies
• Brewing
• Woodworking
• Archery

Offices

• Barony of Aquaterra Web Deputy May2007 to Jun2008.
• Barony of Aquaterra Games Minister 25Mar2008 to present.

Awards and Competitions

• Novice 1st place in A&S 26Jan2008 at Ursulmas for a wax tablet entry
• Silver Dolphin (Barony of Aquaterra service) 8Mar2008 at Aquaterra All Champions
• Lector Ithra - Artis 5Apr2008 at Aquaterra Ithra
• Lector Ithra - Scientae 5Apr2008 at Aquaterra Ithra
• Ithra Magistrae (Medieval Tents & Encampments - Core class) 5Apr2008 at Aquaterra Ithra

Ithra & School

Lectors

• Finished Lector Ithra Artis and Lector Ithra Scientae class work in Nov 2007.

• Awarded both Artis and Scientae in the court of Countess Octavia Laodice Hybrida Africanus at the Aquaterra Ithra on the 5th of April 2008. With Baroness Rosamund and Baron Hauk looking on, Chancellor Hélène de Navarre awarded Lectors to myself, Jade of Redstone, and Myrrim de Lancaster.

• Scrolls for Lector Scientea was awarded in court at Warren War 2008 to both Jade of Redstone, and I. The Coronets of the Principality of Tir Righ were present along with those of Lions Gate and Aquaterra Baronies. Countess Octavia was the Event Steward.

Magistrae

• Medieval Tents & Encampments (Core)

25aug2007 'William Tell XXII' (Shire of River's Bend) Taught with Jade of Redstone

13Oct2007 'Roving & Rainments: Fiber Arts & Costuming Ithra' (Barony of Three Mountains) Taught with Jade of Redstone

5apr2008 'Aquaterra Spring Ithra' (Barony of Aquaterra) taught with Jade of Redstone

5Apr2008 Awarded Magistrae for this class along with Jade of Redstone

23Aug2008 'William Tell XXIII' taught with Jade of Redstone.

Woodworking

Took wood carving class at Nordic Heritage Museum in Ballard (in Seattle) in 2007 (~18hrs of class time).

Sergentry

Took Sergentry classes in Aquaterra (Jan-Sep 2008) but did not attempt the trials. Learned a lot - Highly recomended for those who want intensive learning.

Current

• Ithra Special School (Norse)

4 cr. Overview of Norse Culture

2 cr. Norse Military Tactics

2 cr. Norse Arms & Armor 

2 cr. Norse Poetry & Literature

2 cr. Runes - DONE (Thank you HL Skallagrim)

2 cr. Costume, Fabrics & Tablet Weaving - DONE (Thank you Viscountess Caoimhinn)

2 cr. Norse Shipping & Navigation

4 cr. (Norse Electives) NORSE TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY - DONE (Thank you Master Sven RedBeard Einarsson, OL)

Project:

Essay:

Contact head of special school - DONE

Future

• The plan is to take a boat building class at the Center for Wooden Boats on Lake Union, and build a Faering (4 oar Nordic boat) with a small sail.
• I may one day take language classes either in Icelandic or Norwegian.

Martial Arts

Thrown Weapons

Thrown Weapons also known as Marksman

Started throwing fall 2005

My top 3 scores

• 99 - 2007
• 97 - 14Jun2008 Aquaterra Boar's Hunt
• 100 - 15Jun2008 Aquaterra Boar's Hunt

Scores by year

• 2006 average of 81 (Rank:Accomplished Thrower)
• 2007 average of 78 (Rank:2 Weapon Skilled Thrower)

Archery

• Target Archery: Still getting my gear sorted out.

Shot a little at Autumbn War 2008. Need to start turning in Royal Round scores. I have a period bow and wooden arrows from Burnt Village wares, now I just have to get time in shooting.

• Box Tourney: Need to start on armor and weapons.

Marshal

• 24mar2007-25mar2010 Heavy Combat Jr (Weapon & Shield, Two Handed, Spear)
• 24mar2007-25mar2010 Missile Combat Jr (Bow & Arrow, Crossbow, Javelin, Thrown Axe)
• 24mar2007-25mar2010 Target Archery Jr

Need to get my Thrown Weapons card - since that is where I can most easily be found...

Known Accomplices

My family:

• HL Jade of Redstone GdS, Protege to Aaron of the Black Mountains
• Ysabel Reanoch of Redstone
• Eila McGurn
• Zayne McGurn

My Heroes

• HL Elewys Cuylter of Finchingefeld, formerly known as Hélène de Navarre GdS for all the work put into Ithra Chancellorship
• Lord Torn of Frog Haven for his patience and generosity with newbie archers