'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

Protege to Master Thorkell Palsson

Apprentice to Masgistra Julia_Sempronia

Baroness of Wealdsmere as a member of the Sergentry.

Honors and Awards

Order of Precedence Entry

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-Present

Sr. Marshal in Youth Rapier 2020-Present

Sergeant of Wealdsmere (Gallant and Courtier) 2019-Present

Baronial Rapier Marshal 2022-Present

Arts and Sciences Competitions Won

Wealdsmere October Feast: Frugal Scadian 2017

Wealdsmere October Feast: A&S Champion 2021

Vulcanfeldt Vulcanalia: Largess 2022

Wastekeep A&S Champion 2022

Wealdsmere Feast of Snow Moon: Largess 2023

Vulcanfeldt A&S Champion 2023

Rapier Competitions Won

Wealdsmere Rapier Champion 2024

Bardic Competitions Won

Pendale Champions 2018 Bardic Champion

Classes I have Taught

Introduction to Largess: Wealdsmere Octoberfeast 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.

Thread woven buttons: Wealdsmere Octoberfeast 2022. Students learned how to create thread woven buttons.

Hand Building a cup: Feast of Snow Moon 2023. Students learned a bit about clay and how to build/decorate a pinch-pot cup which will be pit fired at a later event.

Stab bound book: Wealdsmere Celtic Revolt 2023. Students learned about Japanese stabbound book and how to create one.

Tile Painting: Wastekeep Springfest 2023. Students learned an overview of ceramic tiles and the art on them and then painted tiles which were later returned.

Youth Fan Painting: WealdsmereBorder War 2023. Youth were given a wooden fan and decorative supplies and were able to create a custom fan.

General Event Experience:

Feast Team member: Wealdsmere October Feast - 2017

Queen of MisRule: Canton of Silverheart Feast of Fools - 2017

Co-Steward/Class Coordinator: Wealdsmere Celtic Revolt - 2018

Field Herald: An Tir September Crown 2018

Assistant to Event Steward: An Tir July Coronation - 2019

Presenter: Madrone Athenaeum - 2020

Salon Host: An Tir Ethereal 12th night - 2021

Presenter: Madrone Athenaeum - 2021

Co-Event Steward: Wealdsmere Border War - 2022

Presenter: Madrone Athenaeum - 2022

Frugal Scadian Coordinator: Wealdsmere Feast of Snow Moon - 2023

Presenter: Madrone Athenaeum - 2023

Track Coordinator: An Tir Collegium - 2023

Class Coordinator: An Tir May Crown - 2024

Presenter: Madrone Athenaeum - 2024

Rapier Event Experience:

Created Scenarios used in Wealdsmere Border War 2019

Rapier MIC Cranehaven Oasis War 2022

Rapier MIC Cranehaven Oasis War 2023

Arts and Science Activities

Pottery - I have been focusing much of my artistic time on Pottery, emphasizing non-European. The story of pottery is the story of trade, scientific development, and the cultures themselves.

Ajami / Damascene painting - My first A&S entry I have returned back to not as well studied art forms.

Brewing - My Husband and I have been making fruit wine (non-grape based) for over 8 years now.

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.

Costuming - I share this interest with my husband. Together we work to make various costumes including making patterns and various accessories.

Largess - Who doesn't like a little thankyou, and sometimes you make more items then you know what to do with.

Book Making - My favorite area of study is non-European bookbinding. I am currently working up from early styles (palm leaf) with a goal of re-creating many of the major styles.

Scribal - Not my strongest suit, I love to see the amazing works of art that come out of a scribes pen and brush.

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.