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"Nobody rolls initiative in the SCA."  Don Mateo Montero de Madrid
"Nobody rolls initiative in the SCA."  Don Mateo Montero de Madrid
"I suggest you find some soap that makes you smell like a man.  Then use it."

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Name/Blazonry

His Lordship Eoghan ÓBriain

The Acadamy of Saint Gabrielle has agreed that this name would have been appropriate for an Irish Gentleman in the early 1600's. It has not, however, been submitted as of yet.

Or, a duck rising displayed azure and a base wavy barry wavy azure and Or.

This blazonry, also, has not been submitted as of yet.

Persona History

Eoghan ÓBriain was born the second of only two sons in 1587 in Dublin, Ireland. His Father, Cormac ÓBriain, was a wealthy sea merchant specializing in exotics from the Far East. His mother, Aibhilín inghean Uí Ruairc, died during his birth. His elder brother, Fearghus, died fighting under the command of Hugh ÓNéill against the English in 1601. At a very early age, Eoghan would "stow away" on his father's ships as part of the crew. He visited many ports throughout England, Spain, the Mediterranean, and even as far as Persia before his 16th year. He learned fencing, archery, sailing, and woodworking during his travels. At that time, his Father began grooming him to take control of his trade. He was sent all along the coasts of Ireland and the British Isles to establish contact and open the lines of communication with his Father's associates in those areas. While traveling through the Orkney's, he came upon Her Lovely Ladyship Mairghread inghean Dubhghaill and began courting her. Their courtship has not ended. Despite his great love and devotion, Eoghan refused to marry Mairghread. He could not bear the thought of leaving her a widow should he be taken upon by privateers during his voyages. So, he would ensure she was well cared for, leaving money and fine jewelry with her each time he would visit. Thusly, he continued to travel all along the coast lines further south on his task to take over for his Father. In 1605, he began a journey to the far eastern shores of China, where the finest of his Father's trade originated. He spent 6 years making connections and affirming his position as his Father's heir. In 1611 Eoghan received word that his Father was dying. He returned home to find his Father had died and he had left his beloved Lady Mairghread with a daughter. He took full possession of his Father's estate, and full control of the trade. He called for his Lady to join him in Dublin. There, they had two more daughters. When his eldest daughter, Mara inghean Eoghain, grew to 10 years, she began to "stow away" on Eoghan's ships, much to his amusement. Not so coincidentally, members of The Iron Ring, a German Mercenary Band, were to be seen on those very same merchant ships.

SCA History

I was introduced to the SCA in the Summer of 1992 in the Shire of Shittimwoode. I only attended 2 events and one demo that summer. Then I joined the US Navy and was sent to NAS Lemoore, California. This is when I married Lisa, my lovely Lady, and we began our family. Once we were able to settle down a bit, we began playing in the Barony of Nordwache. We were there for just over a year attending local and inter-kingdom events, but never really lending assistance more than the occasional water bearing. Then the Navy moved us to NAS China Lake, California. There we played with the Barony of Naevehjem. We took a more active part in the business of the Barony, although at that point neither of us became officers. I found a love for fencing at an annual inter-branch fighter practice. I went looking for a practice and found a mentor. Don Donn the Bald offered me a Red Scarf and his tutelage in exhange for nothing but a hunger to learn and the manner of a Gentleman. I have both. We attended many more events. We each received our Award of Arms. After three years in Naevehjem, the Navy moved us back to NAS Lemoore and Nordwache. Our activity in the Society dropped drastically. We attended a few events. Brought a few friends. But nothing more than that. Finally, I was Honorably released from service in October of 2002 after serving a tour in Afghanistan. Job offers led us back to Naevehjem. But, still our activity was slight. Three years we lived and did not play in the High Desert of the Mojave. Both Lisa and I have always held An Tir dear in our hearts. We have always believed we are a part of this wonderful kingdom and no other. I believe we stopped being a part of the SCA because we couldn't be a part of An Tir. Then, in 2005, I was offered a job by the largest private employer in Oregon. After all of the technicalities were worked out, we joyously returned to our glorious Pacific Northwest and the majesty of our Kingdom of An Tir. Within weeks of our arrival we attended 12th Night Celebration sponsored by Three Mountains. Very soon there after, we began attending Dragon's Mist's Friday Revels, and were welcomed with open arms. In the three short years since we've returned, I have volunteered to be the Youth Archery Marshal for our branch, began regular Youth Archery practices, and insisted Dragon's Mist begin competitions for a Youth Archery Defender. We met Earl Edward Ian Anderson who invited us to be a part of his War Band, Havoc. I received my authorization in An Tir to fence. In October, 2008. I was appointed Seneschal of Dragon's Mist. I have never been more involved than I am here. I have never wanted to be more involved than right now. I am extremely excited about the future of Dragon's Mist, An Tir, and the Society.

Continuation: Since the time the above was written (and as you can see from the list of attended Events below), I have continued to stay extremely active in the goings on for DM and An Tir. I've done my best as Seneschal and Youth Archery Marshal for the branch. I'm grooming Mara to take over as Youth Archery Marshal, despite certain age related restrictions (she is only 12). I've competed in many rapier tourneys, even winning DM's Defendership. For our service, Mairghread and I were inducted into the Order of the Goutte de Sang, for which we are both honoured and humbled to have been granted entry by Their Majesties, Cedric II and Elizabeth II. I'm excited and proud of Mairghread for coming up with the idea of Winter Bazaar and volunteering to Autocrat it as her first event. I'm happy with the direction Dragon's Mist is heading. Please, take a look at our new site and see for yourself just what we have planned. Until next time, best wishes.

Affiliation

Rapier Defender 2009, Youth Archery Marshal and Seneschal of Dragon's Mist

Camp Master and Rapier Column Leader for the War Band, Havoc

Friend of The Iron Ring.

Student of Fence to Don Donn the Bald

==Interests==

An Irishman in the Italian Style

Fencing

Here lies my passion. Second only to my devotion to my family. In more ways than the obvious does my Lady truly inspire me.

Archery

It's fun. I'm not very good, and I don't plan on ever being any good. Mainly, I'm interested in archery because this is my daughter's main interest. I'm taking steps to allow the next generation to find their place in the SCA.

Woodwork

(Sigh) If only I could keep my workshop clean.

Juggling

I love tossing my balls around for everyone to see!

Events Attended

AS43

AS44

Completely Non-Related

Xerox your life. That way if you loose it, you'll always have a copy.

"I was going for a sorta snake/ninja approach, with some hissing."

Yes, eagles do soar. But weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

"Nobody rolls initiative in the SCA." Don Mateo Montero de Madrid

"I suggest you find some soap that makes you smell like a man. Then use it."

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