Marcello Fornarius
Marcello Fornarius lives in Terra Pomaria in the Summits. He is a heavy and a rapier fighter. He often serves as a bardic judge, coordinator, and performer. He has previously taught classes on Bardic, Gender Minority Fighters, and Trans people in history. He has an interest in gardening as well as brewing beer, cider, and wine. He makes most of his own garb, and dabbles in many fiber arts - spinning, knitting, weaving, and more.
He is inspired by and inspiration to HL Arnora Durinsdottir Thunderhand. You can see battledog ColbyJack in his heraldry.
Modernly, he is a music teacher, performer, and composer; he has a PhD in music theory and is working on his Master of Arts in Teaching.
For class handouts and photos of his work see his website: https://sites.google.com/view/marcello-fornarius/home
Offices Held Retinue, Weylyn and Lindis: Guard, Sept 2022 – Jun 2023 Retinue, Bato and Emma: Second Conch Blower, Jun – Dec 2022 Deputy to Principality Exchequer: Summits, Dec 2019 – present Principality Exchequer: Summits, Dec 2017 – Dec 2019 Deputy to Principality Exchequer: Summits, June – Dec 2017 Baronial Rapier Marshal: Adiantum, Jan 2015 – Feb 2017 Princess’s Personal Guard: Breaca, Apr – Dec 2016 Baronial Rapier Champion: Adiantum, Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 Bard of the Summits: Oct 2013 – Sept 2014 Baronial Bardic Champion: Adiantum, Oct 2012 – Oct 2013
Awards Grail of the Summits, Service: Nov 18, 2022 Brewing contest, first place: May 29, 2022 Jambe de Lion: Apr 23, 2022 Fern and Quill: May 30, 2021 Grail of the Summits, Officer Service: Dec 14, 2019 Bear of Adiantum: Oct 18, 2019 Grail of the Summits, Martial: Sept 21, 2019 Silver Chime: Aug 3, 2019 Heart of Saint William: Apr 27, 2019 Baron's Favor: Mar 11, 2019 Silver Apple: Mar 11, 2019 Shield of Chivalry: Sept 15, 2018 Sable Chime: May 28, 2017 Grail of the Summits, Service: Oct 15, 2016 Vigilant Bear: May 29, 2016 Goutte de Sang: May 28, 2016 Baronial Brownie: Jan 23, 2016 Collar and Chain: May 24, 2015 Lark and Mountain: Sept 20, 2014 Throne Favor: June 14, 2014 Grail of the Summits A&S: May 24, 2014 Sable Chime: Oct 27, 2012 Award of Arms: Oct 27, 2012