David of Moffat
David of Moffat was a Laurel and the second Baron of Glymm Mere and is remembered for his love of heraldry, embroidery, and a sly sense of humor.
His name has been entered on the Scroll of Honor - An Tir Remembers and he was honored at the Riderless Horse Ceremony at May Crown XXIV.
Arms
Vert, a cross crosslet argent quarter pierced gules and on a chief engrailed argent three hunting horns vert stringed gules.
Badge
A demi-lion rampant erased argent gorged of a coronet.
Awards Received
- Award of Arms (Meridies) Jan 8 AS 16 / 1982
- Jambe de Lion Jan 25 AS 26 / 1992
- Goutte de Sang Jan 9 AS 27 / 1993
- Crystal of Glymm Mere (Glymm Mere) Feb 20 AS 27 / 1993
- Red Hart (Glymm Mere) Feb 20 AS 27 / 1993
- Baron (Glymm Mere) Feb 4 AS 29 / 1995 through May 2 AS 33 / 1998
- Golden Blossom (Blatha An Oir) Sept 26 AS 31 / 1996
- Court Baron May 2 AS 33 / 1998
- Laurel July 18 AS 33 / 1998
- Riderless Horse Tassle Dec 21 AS 43 / 2008
- Ewer (Glymm Mere) May 2 AS 44 / 2009 (Posthumously)
Baron's Silver Groat
Grossus Glymm Maris
Great Coin of Glymm Mere
David Baronis Glymm Maris
Privately commissioned to Ian Cnulle AnTir's Moneyer's Guild. Given as a personal token of favor from David while Baron of Glymm Mere.
Memorial
Our beloved Electrum Herald, Baron David of Moffat, has left our company. I am greatly saddened to report that David Hunter of Montlaw passed away very unexpectedly last Sunday, December 21, 2008.
For the last twenty-eight years, David of Moffat has been a servant of the Society, both as a leader and behind the scenes. As early as 1980, he was serving as the Herald for the Shire of Glynn Rhe in the Kingdom of Meridies (at age 17). David moved to An Tir in 1989. David was the Barony of Glymm Mere's Herald for their elevation to Baronial status in 1993. He left that position to serve the Kingdom as Lion's Blood Herald, in charge of the Kingdom's submissions process. He moved on to become the second Baron of Glymm Mere, and shortly into his tenure as Baron accepted the position of Electrum Herald, providing conflict checking and commentary on external letters of intent for every Kingdom in the Known World. David served in this position for many years, having taken a hiatus only recently to serve as Lion's Blood Herald when Kingdom was in desperate need of his services. Once order was restored to the office and it was moved into capable hands, his work as Electrum continued.
David felt priveleged to be a member of the Order of the Laurel. He also had an incredible amount of dedication to, and love for, the Kingdoms of An Tir and Meridies, and the Barony of Glymm Mere.
David was one of the rare academics within our Society who was as active in "real-world" heraldry as he was in the SCA. He enjoyed renown and respect from many Heraldic Societies worldwide.
David's influence in the College, the Society, and in the lives of those he touched will always be felt.
At his long standing request, a memorial service will not be scheduled. All are encouraged to seek out others who cared for David and share their memories.
Gwenlian Catharne
Words fail me at this time. I cannot even begin to speak of the loss that we all will surely feel, and that I am feeling right now. I would not be a Seargent, or even a Herald had Davids influence not been in my life. I hope that he is at peace, and I grieve for his family, but I will remember him with a sly smile on his face, and a twinkle in his eye such as he had when talking about Heraldry. In remembrance and service
Lord Domarr
I am in complete shock and I'm really not sure what to say. Baron David helped me out so much when I became herald. I will always remember his love of knowledge and dedication to our barony. David was a great man who will be very missed.
Disa
I smile when I think back at the time we started the loooong running joke about the camels. I don't know if it was when he asked me to be his running mate as candidates for Baron and Baroness when we first became a barony, or before that. But someone told him the bride price was 100 camels. Dame Zenobia later put in 10 camels (each representing 10) hidden in my AoA scroll. I remember that fun time everytime I look at that scroll. He did have a sly sense of humor.
Gorandookht
Baron David will be missed, he was always there for Glymm Mere, he was quiet and sometimes shy, but he was always there. Others have spoken about his love and passion for heraldry, he too inspired me to learn and to register a device and has answered so many of my questions over the years, he was always a knowledge source not only for our Barony, but for the Kingdom as well. While his love of heraldry was well known, he also loved Glymm Mere very much, to give a "fighter's" perspective, he attended more fighter practices than most of our fighters. He always showed up to fight practice, even in the worst weather when no one else came but the few hardcore fighters, he was always there to say "hi" and show his support. I have video tape from 1991 which recorded my first time in armor, guess who was holding the camera? You could hear his advice...."You should get a pell". I answered "What's a pell?" His reply: "Right now, you are".
I'll miss his humor, knowledge, and support.
I'm going to miss him,
Godric
It is a black day indeed. This man was one of the more interesting and brilliant men in our baronial history and I shall take more then a few moments of silence for my grief.
David, I remember the pigs and how you and Jon-Erik could joke about such silly things. I hope you are both up there laughing and joking with each other now. I will miss you. Cigne
I remember one time with David when my husband and I had a found a little game at the store called "Pass the Pigs" what was unusual about this game was that it is marketed or made by David Moffit. This was such a coincidence that we could hardly pass up the chance to buy it and then tell David that we had his pigs. There was much teasing for about a month while we told David that his pigs had followed Jan-Eirik home and now we had no idea what do with them because they were not at all like raising sheep which is what Jan Eirik usually had on his farm. (All of this being a long running joke in Glymm Mere .) David took this in good stride and during one of our events finally confronted Jon Eirik and asked what was going on with the pigs. He insisted on their return! Luckily Jon Eirik had them and returned them to him right there on the spot. David thought this was very unusual and asked why Jon Erik should believe they were HIS pigs. So The box was passed around for all to see David Moffit printed right there on the box. Everyone had a good laugh and then David, of course, had the last laugh and gave Jon-Erik his award of arms letter which he had been holding in ransom for the pigs. Now both men are passed from this life and hopefully they see each other in the next world. To laugh and play and think of good and happy times here on Earth with all of their friends. Caterine de Cigne
Baron David.
Despite greater titles he preferred to be called Baron David as it was "more period appropriate." I agreed and so styled my own form address the same.
David designed my Arms shortly after I became Baroness of Blatha An Oir and researched my name when I changed it from Montessori to du Lis Noire in late 1993. The name even came from the black fleur de lis on the arms he designed.
David was my Brother Baron and Brother Laurel, (What an elevation! That coronet and real ermine!) For me, he was a counselor, and confidant. I'll never forget the September Crown in Yakima when we stepped out of our respective tents to find my gown matching his surcote to a "t." The time periods were even close! We made a point of sitting close to each other all day just to stir the scandal pot. Julian and Arianne were tagged for founding Baron and Baroness of Aquaterra that night. Julian also left this plane not that long ago. Don't you know there is quite a meeting of the Noble Estate somewhere with Baron Gerhard Kendall, Baron Julian Farnsworth, Baron Michael, and now Baron David.
He was a teacher of many things: Heraldry, History, Costuming, Embroidery, Wit, and Dignity.
I loved him.
He also looked damn fine breaking camp in jeans, a black t-shirt, and English riding boots.
You leave quite a legacy, David. Thanks for all you gave us.
Peace.
Baroness Isabeau du Lis Noire, O.L.
Greetings all
Sir Walter and I are grieved to hear of Baron David's passing. With his encouragement we decided to offer ourselves as perspective coronets in 1998. We followed David and Sancia as baron and baroness of Glymm Mere. David was our mentor throughout our tenure. My fondest memory of him was at a Sergeants Trails when we played 'Heraldic Simon Says'. Baron David was grinning from ear to ear. We were privileged to be in attendance at his elevation to Laurel when he was dressed so magnificently. It was with his assistance that I changed my arms to what they currently are. David's comment- 'Nice and simple-I expect to see lots of garb with those colors!' Baron David you are sorely missed.
Baroness Catriona nic Thearlaigh 'In Viglilantia Victoria'
I am sad. Baron David helped me very much when I wanted some help in designing the shield for Sir Walter and Baroness Catriona's 'wedding shield'. (I apologize if I don't have the words or titles correct.) He was utterly delightful in how he explained how what I wanted could turn into something correctly heraldic. I've not played with the Barony for a while -- but he is one of the folks I remember best.
Maris Shee
Reality is slowly sinking in, but I can share some happy thoughts of David for you. This man was an inspiration for me and a good adviser when it came to my pursuit of excellence in Arts & Sciences. I respected and admired his skills in embroidery and his super human knowledge in heraldry. I also appreciated his respect for me as a peer and fellow lover of books and all things A&S. He used to share with me the book catalogues that contained Armenian subject books. I would always greet him with "David, you are a bad man" because some of those books were expensive and it was hard temptation for me to not buy those books. I appreciated that he thought of me on those occasions to share sources (even though those books were expensive) with me. Most of all, I liked his sense of humor. The most dear part of that humor is when he'd wear his coronet upside-down on his head as a signal to all "I am off duty now" That is how I remember him. And like so many, I will miss him. Aline Kevorkianaka.
Gorandookht Mamigonian, OL
My friends; Each of us need to remember Baron David in our own way. Grief is a very private thing.
He was one of the first people of Glymm Mere that I met after my return from the Gulf War. I remember a very young looking man, biting his tongue while intently sliding a tiny needle through a piece of fabric that was to become a beautiful piece of embroidery. Like many throughout An Tir, I called upon his expertise in designing my arms. He whipped out the perfect design in just a couple of minutes after asking a few pointed questions.
David was an expert in encouraging each person to pursue their own passions in the SCA, while expanding those passions to include other areas. One of my greatest honors was to become his Gentleman-in-waiting when he became Glymm Mere's Baron. He taught me much about the ideals of Honor, Courtesy, and Chivalry.
I shall miss him as a Baron, a Laurel, as a member of our society...but most of all, I will miss my great friend.
In Remembrance, Aleksei
David was one of the very first people I met in the SCA; it was at a Western Regional Business Meeting. I was there as a representative for the (now in abeyance) College of Wittanhaven. He taught me much of what I know about heraldry. David could always be counted on if I needed an answer to some bit of (for me) obscure heraldic information.
Vasilisa Myshkina
Greetings all,
I'll remember David best lounging on Dame Zenobia's floor; or being "Vanna" at various heraldry meetings; and manhandling the Lion's Blood files out of my apt; looking stylish in his cyclas & coronet, working the consult table, teaching a class.
I couldn't have made it being Lions Blood without him, yet in all the years since then I never felt I knew him all that well, but he was always there to teach and guide.
Good journey my friend. Let these memories offer peace.
--Rafaella (Mestra Rafaella d'Allemtejo, OL)
For David.....Where No Shadows Fall
- December 21 AS 44 /2009
There is a place Where No Shadows Fall
- as the day is overtaken by the night
Where lingering unanswered questions lie
- to the uncertainty we call life
For people come and people go
- as the journey continues on
On down the path with its crooks and turns
- unyielding to what may come
Have Faith, for round the bend Where No Shadows Fall
- there is a place of solace
Where friends and family will meet again
- a place to reunite
So hold on to your memories of the loved ones passed
They are waiting there for us to join them
- finally, at last
In that place Where No Shadows Fall
- Where the day becomes the night
David, David, David you are sorely missed. In my "Heart of Hearts" you will always be my Baron and I your Baroness.
Adieu and Much Love my dearest friend, Baroness Sancia