'Izza al-Dimashqiyya
Persona :
- Born in Shawwal 918 A.H. (December 1512 A.D) in the grate Trade city of Damascus. Ah Damascus where caravans loaded with linen, ebony, and ivory from the King’s Highway pour in from the south. Silks and spices from the silk road wind in from the east into the city and markets. Some riches stay while many continued north to Constantinople and the European trade routes or west to the great ships onto Tyre and the Mediterranean bound finally for the new lands. Pilgrims on their way to Mecca rest in the many gardens and parks enjoying a brief respite before continuing their journey through the more arid lands.
- Born the eldest daughter of to a long line of merchants she traveled the Mediterranean establishing new business partners and visiting foreign lands. A trader by nature 'Izza is always looking for new and different items and will often be seen wearing and trading in all goods that pass through the mighty sea.
- The sea can be a dangerous place and dangerous people must sometimes be hired to protect you. Once when hiring one such person to protect her trade vessels from pirates she met Alexandre de Sant Roma de Sau and through their many adventures they fell in love and were later married secretly. They now continue their travels around the Mediterranean meeting new friends and looking for new adventures and goods.
Fealty:
- Provost to Dame Brighid MacCumhal
- Soon to be Protege to Master Thorkell_Palssonl
- Soon to be Apprentice to Masgistra Julia_Sempronia
- Baroness of Wealdsmere
Kingdom Honors and Awards
- Award of Arms presented by Savaric de Porte des Lions and Dalla in Fagra, 2018
- Royal Service Token by Kjartan Dreki and Sha'ya Kjartanskona, 2019
- Alimentum Vitae Token by Christian_and_Heléne, 2019
- Goutte de Sang by Sven_Fallgr_Gunnarsson and Rauokinn Eyverska Starradottir, 2022
- Forget-me-not by Rauokinn Eyverska Starradottir, 2022
- Bountiful Hand by Sven_Fallgr_Gunnarsson and Rauokinn Eyverska Starradottir, 2022
- Jambe de Lion by Sven_Fallgr_Gunnarsson and Rauokinn Eyverska Starradottir, 2022
Baronial Awards
- Golden Oak (1st level service award) Wealdsmere- February 2018
- Blue Glove (first level rapier award) Wealdsmere- March 2018
- Golden Acorn (first level Arts and Science award) Wealdsmere- September 2019
- Baronesses Favor Wealdsmere- Feb 2020
- Barons Favor Wealdsmere- Feb 2020
Positions Held
- Deputy Kingdom Marshal Authorization Officer 2021-Present
- Arts & Science Deputy for the barony of Wealdsmere 2017-2018
- Arts & Science Officer for the barony of Wealdsmere 2018-2022
- Jr. Marshal in Rapier 2018
- Sr. Marshal in Rapier 2019
- Sr. Marshal in Youth Rapier 2020
- Sergeant of Wealdsmere (Gallant and Courtier) 2019-Present
Arts and Sciences Competitions Won
- Wealdsmere October Feast: Frugal Scadian 2017
- Wealdsmere October Feast: A&S Champion 2021
Bardic Competitions Won
- Pendale Champions 2018 Bardic Champion
Classes I have Taught
- Introduction to Largess: Wealdsmere October Feast 2018. What is largess and ideas and examples of various projects which can be donated.
- Introduction to Pyography: Pendale Harvest protector 2018. Introduction to woodburning and simple techniques
- Soft Leather Journal Making: Wealdsmere Celtic Revolt 2019. Students learned to make a soft leather covered journal from start to finish
- Beyond Buttons: Pendale Champions 2019. Students learned alternatives to buying buttons and clasps covering different cultures/periods.
Event Experience:
- Salon Host: An Tir Ethereal 12th night - 2021
- Assistant to Event Steward: An Tir July Coronation 2019
- Field Herald: An Tir September Crown 2018
- Co-Steward/Class Coordinator: Wealdsmere Celtic Revolt 2018
- Queen of MisRule: Canton of Silverheart Feast of Fools 2017
- Feast Team member: Wealdsmere October Feast 2017
Rapier Experience:
- Created Scenarios used in Border War 2019
Arts and Science Activities
- Wood turning - I originally started turning wooden pens and was hooked. I now turn many items on the lathe including pens, kitchen utensil handles, sword handles, spools, and anything else I can think of. My husband and I are always on the lookout for good branches which have recently been cut that we can acquire and turn into the next project.
- Tablet Weaving - While still new to this art it I enjoy turning my cards and watching a pattern develop. I will admit that warping my loom is my least favorite part and the only reason my house is not filled with yards and yards of trim.
- Costuming - I share this interest with my husband. Together we work to make various costumes including making patterns and various accessories.
- Largess -
- Book Making -
- Scribal -
Bardic:
I am a firm believer that anyone can participate in bardic if they would like. While my skills are not in the musical arts I use my love for learning and telling stories to entertain others. In particular I search for stories from various non-western cultures to bring an old story to a new audience.