Phelan Tolusmiðr

Argent, a pall within a bordure, overall a pall inverted couped moline, sable. (in submission)

Tova, Sean, Aiden, Phelan.

My name is Phelan, which means Heart of the Wolf in my people's tongue. I have carried that name before and I will probably carry it again. I have walked the Wheel many times and in many ways. My people communicate well with the spirits, and our druids can see our pasts. Many times have I walked as Warrior, to claim lands and prizes for my people. I have left the cradle of our civilization as we pressed into new lands. I crossed the Alps with Bellovesus and stood near Brennos when he exacted a thousand pounds and a sword’s weight of gold from the Romans. I marched with the troops of Alexander and touched upon the vastness of the eastern sands. As the Romans pushed across the continent, I and my people slowly receded, generation upon generation. We crossed the chalk-cliffs and spread through the green forests of Albion our last great stronghold. I perished with many that marched with Boudica and later helped topple Hadrian’s Wall. We watched as the world descended upon Rome much as they had upon us – yet again the Wheel turns.

In this present life my people’s numbers and fortunes have dwindled. Some would say it was our vanity. I would say we burned brightly for so long that others grew jealous and joined forces to throw us into the darkness. But still our flame endures, if only in the far-flung corners of this world. Other nations may have risen, but our spirit lives on in us. Others of similar spirits, the Northmen, now carry their might and terror across the seas. I and many of my kinsmen trade and travel with them, and see a spark of ourselves in these young peoples. I have joined my spirit in this life to Tova Fransdottir, of the Hus Vanir-lag.

As my spirit has matured through the eons, so has my vocation. Fighting and conflict, the purview of the young, still runs hot in my veins, but I have also found joy in the crafting of things, the singing of songs, and the telling of tales. I seek to carry the life and lore of my people through each new dawning, and to hold dear that which should not fade from this existence. My new household, these spirits so young and vital, have given me the name Tolusmiðr, which means word-smith in their tongue. I hope to walk the path of Bard and teacher in this life, and tell the tales of these folk in times to come.

Affiliations

Artisan of Wastekeep, Sworn in Fealty to Baroness Stjarna Hrafnhar

Man-at-Arms to Sir Styrkaar Jarlskald

Apprentice to Mistress Morgaina atte Wodelonde

Member of the An Tir Lampworkers Guild

Member of the RPP

Interests

Lampwork Beads Book Bibliography

Brewing Mead

Runestone Carving Book Bibliography

Eddic Poetry

Awards and Honors

Honorary Citizen of Akornebir at As You Like It Nov 15 AS 38 / 2003

Award of Arms by King Sven and Queen Signy at May Crown Tournament XLII/2007 May 19 AS 42 / 2007

Jambe de Lion by King Tiernan and Queen Miranda at Baron's Ball Oct 6 AS 42 / 2007

A&S Champion of Lyonsmarche at Honor War A.S. XLII/2008 Apr 26 AS 42 / 2008 through Apr 25 AS 43 / 2009

Blasted Tree (Wastekeep) by Baron Arthur Greene and Baroness Rowena Kyncaidd at Wastekeep Springfest XLIII/2008 June 7 AS 43 / 2008

Artisan of Wastekeep by Baroness Stjarna Hrafnhar Sept 6 AS 43 / 2008

Silver Muse (Wastekeep) by Baron Sir Styrkarr Jarlskald and Baroness Stjarna Hrafnhar at Wastekeep Springfest XIV/2009 June 6 AS 44 / 2009

Arts & Sciences Champion of Wastekeep at Baron's Ball October 4 AS 44 / 2009 to October 3 AS 45 / 2010

Golden Acorn by Baron Sir Caieth of Umber and Baroness Araviere Isobelle Magdaleine de St. Etienne at Honor War A.S. XLIV/2010 April 24 AS 44 / 2010

Service

Seneschal of the College of Lyonsmarche August AS 33/2008 - current

Dexter Gauntlet Herald of An Tir August AS 34/2009 - current

Captain of the Wastekeep Mustered Sergeantry March 24 AS 33/2009 - October 4 AS 34/2009

Co-Autocrat of Wastekeep Sergeant Trials August 1 AS 34/2009

Teaching

Introduction to Lampworking Ithra, 4 classes.

Intermediate Norse Lampworking Ithra, 4 classes.

Favorite Links

Kalle Runristare

The Viking Answer Lady

Þóra Sharptooth

My Library

Major Projects

150 lampworked site tokens for Honor War A.S. XLII/2008

200 lampworked site tokens for Baron's Ball 2008

300 lampworked site tokens for Kingdom Arts and Sciences Championship XLIII/2009

200 lampworked site tokens for Honor War A.S. XLIII/2009

300 lampworked site tokens for Wastekeep Springfest XLIV/2009

~150 lampworked beads for Estella Largess to Twelfth Night Coronation XLIV/2010

200 lampworked site tokens for Honor War A.S. XLIV/2010

800 lampworked site tokens for May Crown Tournament XLV/2010