Eirikr Hrafnkelsson
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; AnTir IL Sep2008.
An Tir Roll of Arms Aug2008.
- BADGE 'Sable, a furison Or'.
Registered with College of Heralds LoAR Mar2008; AnTir IL Sep2008.
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.
Audited Sergeantry classes in Aquaterra during 2008.
Held Baronial lesser offices since May 2007.
AOA from King Vik and Queen Inga Ursulmas 2009.
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 Norse nobleman would do when living on an estate in the Orkneys in the early 900's.
Persona Biography
Born on a farm outside Trondheim (853 Gregorian). Fostered by Jarl Rognvald Eysteinson of More.
At 21 winters, moved to the Orkneys serving Sigurd Eysteinsson, Jarl of Konungr Harald Hårfagre of Norway. Took up an estate on the Mainland North of Stromness.
On my estate we raise cattle and sheep. We also farm, and fish in the Atlantic. Good places to trade are in Dublin longphort, Jorvik, Oslo, and Manx. With ties to Norway and Orkney, Scotland and England so close, and Ireland a short voyage away, disputes must be watched for.
The Christians now number this year 900, AnTir as A.S. XLV. It is the 7th year of Turf-Einar Rognvaldsson's rule in Orkney and 25th year of Konungr Harald's rule.
Interests
- Norse Studies
- Ithra
- Thrown Weapons (Marksman) xx
- Guilds (Missile Guild, Hunt Guild, and Armorer's Guild)
- 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
- Order of the 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
- Award of Arms from King Vik and Queen Inga 24Jan2009 at Ursulmas.
- Varlet de Venerie (Entry-level Hunter/Huntress) at Summer Hunt 2009 Hunt Guild of An Tir persona challenge 26Jul2009.
- Order of the Plate (Barony of Aquaterra A&S) 19Dec2009 at Aquaterra Ursualmas 2010
Ithra & School
Ithra Lectors
- 5Apr2008 Awarded both Lector Artis and Lector Scientae in the court of Countess Octavia Laodice Hybrida Africanus at the Aquaterra Ithra.
Ithra Magistrae
- Medieval Tents & Encampments (Core)
5Apr2008 Awarded Magistrae with a charter for this class, as was Jade of Redstone.
- Medieval Games and Pastimes (Core) taught once each in 2009 and 2010.
Ithra Special School Norse (Current)
4 cr. Norse 101 - DONE (Thank you to Baroness Bergdís Thorgrimsdottír )
2 cr. Norse Military Tactics
2 cr. Norse Arms & Armor - DONE (Thank you HL Skallagrim and Baron Styrr Óláfsson)
2 cr. Norse Poetry & Literature (Skald Craft) DONE (Thanks unto Thorgrim the Skald)
2 cr. Runes - DONE (Thank you HL Skallagrim)
2 cr. Costume, Fabrics & Tablet Weaving - DONE (Thank you Viscountess Caoimhinn)
2 cr. Norse Navigation - DONE (Thank you Alanus of Bunghea, OL)
4 cr. (Norse Electives) NORSE TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY - DONE (Thank you Master Sven RedBeard Einarsson, OL)
Project:
Essay:
Contact head of special school - DONE
Woodworking
Took wood carving class at Nordic Heritage Museum in Ballard (in Seattle) in 2007 (~18hrs of class time).
Sergentry
Audited Sergentry classes in Aquaterra (Jan-Sep 2008).
Learned a lot - Highly recomended for those who want intensive learning.
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
(aka Marksman)
Started throwing fall 2005
My top scores
- 100 - 15Jun2008 Aquaterra Boar's Hunt
- 102 - 24Jan2009 Ursulmas
- 109 - 14Mar2009 Aquaterra Champions
- 110 - 26Sep2009 Aquaterra Banner War
AnTir Thrown Weapons Scores by year
- 2006 average of best three 81 13th place (Rank:Accomplished Thrower)
- 2007 average of best three 78 11th place (Rank:2 Weapon Skilled Thrower)
- 2008 average of best three 83 13th place (Rank:Accomplished Thrower)
- 2009 average of best three 107 16th place (Rank:Master Thrower)
Archery
- Target Archery: Shot a little at Autumn War 2008, and Summer Hunt 2009. 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. Started dishing and welding helm with help of Master Wilhelm the far traveler in 2009.
Active Marshal Cards
- 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
- 24Jan2009-24Jan2013 Thrown Weapons Jr
Known Accomplices
My family:
- HL Jade of Redstone GdS, Protege to Aaron of the Black Mountains
- Lady Eila McGurn, AoA
- M'Lady Ysabel Reanoch of Redstone Order of the Silver Dolphin (Aquaterra)
- Zayne McGurn
