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''(Also known as James Elric Norþmon)''
  
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''(Also known as Elric Norþman)''
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The son of a sail-maker, James met [[Emma Godwif]] while in Italy to buy textile materials for the family business. James whisked Emma back to England where they married in 1550. Later, they jointly took over management of the sail-making business.
  
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The son of a sail-maker, James met [[Emma Godwif]] during a collaboration between their two families on the design of ship, The Great Harry, where James' family made the fantastic golden sails requested by King Henry VIII. James and Emma later married in 1550, and jointly took over management of the Elwic family business. Though a Protestant, during the reign of Queen Mary, James insisted the family observe all Catholic traditions and regulations in the interests of safety. They later came under scrutiny for their beliefs during the Marian Persecutions (though they were one of the few who avoided persecution).  
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Though a Protestant, during the reign of Queen Mary, James insisted the family observe all Catholic traditions and regulations to protect them all from burning at the stake for martyrdom. Despite their best efforts, they later came under scrutiny for their beliefs during the Marian Persecutions (though they were one of the few who avoided persecution).  
  
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In 1558, James began the process to purchase a Spanish-built ship, ''La Tintorera'' (The Shark).
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In 1558, James began contract negotiations to purchase a Spanish-built ship, which he named ''La Tintorera'' (The Shark).
  
 
== Activities ==
 
== Activities ==
  
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James is a rapier fencer and student to Don [[Andrew Williams]]. He is also known to participate in target archery from time to time.
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James is a rapier fencer and cadet to Don [[Andrew Williams]]. He is also known to participate in target archery from time to time.
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== Rank ==
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[[Gallant]] of [[Wastekeep]]. Pledged to Baroness [[Dagrun Stjarna]], August 3, 2013.
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Captain of the [[Wastekeep]] Sergeantry, November 2014.
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== Notable Achievements ==
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*2nd place at Baroness's War, Vulkanfeldt (April 2013)
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*2nd place at Honor War, Lyonsmarche (April 2013)
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*Award of Arms; May Crown, Vulkanfeldt (May 2013)
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*2nd place at Rose Tournament of Baron's Ball, Wastekeep (October 2013)
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*2nd place at Octoberfest (Toys For Tots) Tournament, Wealdsmere (October 2013)
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*Chivalry Prize at Octoberfest (Toys For Tots) Tournament, Wealdsmere (October 2013)
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*3rd place at As You Like It, Akornebir (November 2013)
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*Lieutenant of Wastekeep Sergeantry at Yule Feast (December 2013)
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*Queen's Guard for the reign of Eirik and Driffina
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*Winner of the Bear Claw Rapier Tournament; Ursulmas, Aquaterra (January 2014)
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*Winner of the valhalla tournament; Feast of Fools, Wealdsmere (February 2014)
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*2nd place in the Memorial Tournament; Oasis War, Ambergard (March 2014)
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*3rd place at Baroness's War, Vulkanfeldt (April 2014)
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*Rapier Champion of Wealdsmere, Celtic Revolt, Wealdsmere (May 2014)
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*Forget-Me-Not, awarded by Queen Driffina Ulfgarsdottir. July Coronation, Three Mountains (July 2014)
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*Queen's Guard for the reign of Styrkarr and Stjarna
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*Order of the Blue Glove, Border War, Wealdsmere (September 2014)
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*Blasted Tree of Wastekeep, As You Like It, Akornebir (November 2014)
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*forget-Me-Not, awarded by Queen Dagrun Stjarna. 12th Night, Adiantum (January 2015)

Latest revision as of 22:56, 31 January 2015

Photo
Jameselwic102013.jpg
October 2013
Information
Resides: Canton of Akornebir
Date Started: Autumn 2011
Awards: Award of Arms

Visit the Order of Precedence to access a list of this person's awards.

Offices: Master of Stables, Canton of Akornebir
Heraldry
ElricNorthman.gif
Sable, a shark and a chief invected argent.

(Also known as James Elric Norþmon)

The son of a sail-maker, James met Emma Godwif while in Italy to buy textile materials for the family business. James whisked Emma back to England where they married in 1550. Later, they jointly took over management of the sail-making business.

Though a Protestant, during the reign of Queen Mary, James insisted the family observe all Catholic traditions and regulations to protect them all from burning at the stake for martyrdom. Despite their best efforts, they later came under scrutiny for their beliefs during the Marian Persecutions (though they were one of the few who avoided persecution).

In 1558, James began contract negotiations to purchase a Spanish-built ship, which he named La Tintorera (The Shark).

Activities

James is a rapier fencer and cadet to Don Andrew Williams. He is also known to participate in target archery from time to time.

Rank

Gallant of Wastekeep. Pledged to Baroness Dagrun Stjarna, August 3, 2013. Captain of the Wastekeep Sergeantry, November 2014.

Notable Achievements

  • 2nd place at Baroness's War, Vulkanfeldt (April 2013)
  • 2nd place at Honor War, Lyonsmarche (April 2013)
  • Award of Arms; May Crown, Vulkanfeldt (May 2013)
  • 2nd place at Rose Tournament of Baron's Ball, Wastekeep (October 2013)
  • 2nd place at Octoberfest (Toys For Tots) Tournament, Wealdsmere (October 2013)
  • Chivalry Prize at Octoberfest (Toys For Tots) Tournament, Wealdsmere (October 2013)
  • 3rd place at As You Like It, Akornebir (November 2013)
  • Lieutenant of Wastekeep Sergeantry at Yule Feast (December 2013)
  • Queen's Guard for the reign of Eirik and Driffina
  • Winner of the Bear Claw Rapier Tournament; Ursulmas, Aquaterra (January 2014)
  • Winner of the valhalla tournament; Feast of Fools, Wealdsmere (February 2014)
  • 2nd place in the Memorial Tournament; Oasis War, Ambergard (March 2014)
  • 3rd place at Baroness's War, Vulkanfeldt (April 2014)
  • Rapier Champion of Wealdsmere, Celtic Revolt, Wealdsmere (May 2014)
  • Forget-Me-Not, awarded by Queen Driffina Ulfgarsdottir. July Coronation, Three Mountains (July 2014)
  • Queen's Guard for the reign of Styrkarr and Stjarna
  • Order of the Blue Glove, Border War, Wealdsmere (September 2014)
  • Blasted Tree of Wastekeep, As You Like It, Akornebir (November 2014)
  • forget-Me-Not, awarded by Queen Dagrun Stjarna. 12th Night, Adiantum (January 2015)
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