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[[File:Arnora.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Arnora Grimsdottir]]
[[File:Suzanne-de-Chinon.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Baroness Suzanne de Chinon]]


[[File:DeviceColor.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Quarterly per fess indented fleury at the points argent and gules, a bordure azure semy of escallops Or]]
[[File:DeviceColor.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Quarterly per fess indented fleury at the points argent and gules]]
 
An Tir OP: [https://op.antirheralds.org/index.php?with=Start&name=Arn%F3ra+Grimsdottir&chosen=3925]<br>
'''Current Office:''' <br />
'''Current Office:''' <br />
Sable Demi-Signet An Tir<br>
 
Deputy Seneschal Barony of Wealdsmere<br>
Sable Spider, Kingdom Scribal Webminister An Tir<br>
Webminister, Barony of Wealdsmere<br>
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My new name is Suzanne de Chinon, a noblewoman of 14th c. France in the Loire Valley region. Baroness Suzanne has retired to her place of birth and resides near the Chateau de Chinon.
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Upon stepping down as Baroness of Wealdsmere I decided to change my name and persona. Their Majesties graciously agreed to make Suzanne de Chinon a baroness of their court, so Arnora, a Norsewoman returned the baronial coronet of Wealdsmere to Their care and took her leave. Several minutes later Suzanne, a French woman was called into court to recieve a court barony.
 
My website: [https://arnoragrimsdottir.com/ Arnora Grimsdottir]
 
 


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'''Fealty:''' <br />
'''Fealty:''' <br />
Apprentice to Mistress Rolynnda of the Azurestone, OL <br />
Apprentice to Viscountess Rolynnda of the Azurestone, OL<br />
Protégé to the late Mistress Piasa Dragonsaver OP <br />
Protégé to [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JjirYZh75sjLJdzu1LIQzlzNTzkpwbZ05F30q1evuNw/edit?usp=sharing Mistress Piasa Dragonsaver OP] (deceased)<br />
Protege to Dame Abigail Kitchener OP <br />
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'''Service on Retinue''' <br />
'''Service on Retinue''' <br />
HRH Alyssa of Cameokeepe, Princess Oertha <br />
HRH Alyssa of Cameokeepe, Princess Oertha <br />
HRH Aryana Silkenfyre, Princess Oertha <br />
HRH Katarzina, Princess Oertha<br />
HRH Katarzina, Princess Oertha<br />
HRH Margarita de Calvi, Princess Oertha<br />
HRH Margarita de Calvi, Princess Oertha<br />
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HE Kelta Bri Lieth, Baroness Wealdsmere<br />
HE Kelta Bri Lieth, Baroness Wealdsmere<br />
HRM Dagrun Stjarna, Queen An Tir<br />
HRM Dagrun Stjarna, Queen An Tir<br />
HRM Helene d'Anjou I, Queen An Tir<br />
TE Osrik and Sigrun, Baron and Baroness [[Wealdsmere]] <br />
TE Osrik and Sigrun, Baron and Baroness [[Wealdsmere]] <br />
HRM Helene d'Anjou, Queen An Tir<br />
HRM Helene d'Anjou II, Queen An Tir<br />
HRM Sha’ya Kjartanskona, Queen An Tir<br />
HRM Sha’ya Kjartanskona, Queen An Tir<br />
HRM Helene d'Anjou III, Queen An Tir<br />
'''Awards:'''<br />
Court Baroness of An Tir (An Tir 2024)<br />
Lion's Strength (An Tir 2024)<br />
Wordsmith (An Tir 2023)<br />
Sable Scrivener (An Tir 2022)<br />
Bountiful Hand Morgan and Livia (An Tir 2019)<br />
Bountiful Hand Queen Helene (An Tir 2018)<br />
Companion of the Diamond Willow (Oertha 1992)<br />
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'''Major Awards:'''<br />
Award of Arms (West 1992)<br />
Award of Arms (West 1992)<br />
Order of the Jambe de Lion (An Tir 2008)<br />
Order of the Jambe de Lion (An Tir 2008)<br />
Order of the Goutte de Sang (An Tir 2004)<br />
Order of the Goutte de Sang (An Tir 2004)<br />
Companion of the Diamond Willow (Oertha 1992)<br />
Princess’ Riband (Oertha 1993)<br />
Princess’ Riband (Oertha 1993)<br />
Order of the Ivory Quatrefoil (Barony of Eskalya 1993)<br />
Order of the Ivory Quatrefoil (Barony of Eskalya 1993)<br />
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Order of the Golden Osprey (Barony of Wealdsmere 2008)<br />
Order of the Golden Osprey (Barony of Wealdsmere 2008)<br />
Baronesses Favor (Barony of Eskalya 1991)<br />
Baronesses Favor (Barony of Eskalya 1991)<br />
Patrons Favor - Unicorns Heart (Grimwithshire 2007)<br />
Patrons Favor - Unicorns Heart ([[Grimwithshire]] 2007)<br />
Order of the Golden Acorn ([[Wealdsmere]] 2017)<br />
Order of the Golden Acorn ([[Wealdsmere]] 2017)<br />
Order of the Golden Oak ([[Wealdsmere]] 2018)<br />
Order of the Golden Oak ([[Wealdsmere]] 2018)<br />
Bountiful Hand (An Tir 2018)<br />
Order of the Black Sleeve ([[Wealdsmere]] 2018)<br />
Order of the Black Sleeve ([[Wealdsmere]] 2018)<br />


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My persona is an 11th Century Norsewoman. I live in the northern lands of Yorkshire during the reign of King Cnut. My husband sailed from Scandinavia exploring the far islands and liked the new land well enough to bring his bride there to live.  My family settled down to the farming life in their new home and I raised my 5 children in peace and comfort. When my first husband died I ran a market stall in the nearby town selling soaps, cheeses and breads.  As a successful businesswoman I enjoy the respect of my neighbors and the fruits of a long life in my retirement with a new husband.
'''SCA Life:'''
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In the winter it amuses me to assume my alternate persona of Annora de Montoya and do a bit of time-hopping to take on the dress of a Lady of the Tudor Court and mingle with the nobility in London.
'''Persona''': Suzanne de Chinon, 14th Century France, the Loire Valley
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'''Alternate Persona''': Arnora Grimsdottir is an 11th Century Norsewoman.
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First event ever attended was in 1979 in the Principality of the Mists, West Kingdom. I moved to Oertha in 1980, and was active there until the outbreak of the first Gulf War when I joined the military; I remained mostly inactive during my 8 years in the Air Force, only playing occasionally. In 2001, I moved to An Tir and got back into regular activity with the SCA, first serving the nearby Barony, then by throwing my full dedication into creating a new branch in previously unclaimed lands. I served that branch non-stop until 2009 when my husband suffered a stroke and three weeks later my son was hit head-on by a drunk driver and I backed away from the SCA to focus on their recovery. In 2011 I was forced to take a break again due to my husband’s second stroke and cancer surgery. His recovery was long and arduous and took my full attention. Soon after this we left An Tir for 6 years, choosing to travel full-time in his retirement. We eventually returned to our beloved Spokane and purchased a home in the Suncrest area in January of 2016. I currently am a subject of the Barony of Wealdsmere.
'''SCA Officer Experience:'''<br />
 
<br>7th Baroness of the Barony of [[Wealdsmere]]<br>
I have three great joys in the SCA: administration, scribal arts and event stewarding. I participate at one level or another in many, many other areas especially cooking, but I always gravitate to my chosen three.
Sable Spider, An Tir Scribal Webminister [[An Tir]] 2023 - current <br />
 
Web Minister, Barony of [[Wealdsmere]] 2019 - Current <br />
'''SCA Experience:'''<br />
Chamberlain, Barony of [[Wealdsmere]] 2019 - Current <br />
I have 11 years combined experience as a branch seneschal across two Kingdoms:<br />
Sable Sable, Kingdom Scribe [[An Tir]] 2019 - 2023 <br />
Seneschale for Barony of Selveirgard, Oertha 1991 - 1994<br />
Chronicler, Barony of [[Wealdsmere]] <br />
Deputy Seneschale for Barony of Selveirgard, Oertha 1990 - 1991<br />
Sable Demi-Signet, Kingdom of [[An Tir]] <br />
Seneschal of Grimwithshire, An Tir 2002 - 2005<br />
Deputy Seneschale, Barony of [[Wealdsmere]] <br />
Deputy Seneschal of [[Grimwithshire]], An Tir 2005 - 2007<br />
[[Lowenmahne]] Herald, Kingdom of [[An Tir]] 2017 - 2019 <br/>
Deputy Seneschal for Barony of [[Wealdsmere]], March 2018 -
 
As a Seneschal it is my duty to work to create an atmosphere of discussion and cooperation that keeps in mind the goals set forth by the SCA Inc., the Crown/Coronets/B&B, the council and the populace. To act as the legal representative for the SCA, Inc. in my area. As the local representative for the SCA, Inc. I feel is also my duty and obligation to conduct myself at all times mindful of the visibility and responsibility entailed in the office I hold.
 
'''Other offices held:'''<br />
Sable Demi-Signet, Kingdom of [[An Tir]] (current)<br />
Deputy Seneschale, Barony of Wealdsmere (current)<br />
[[Lowenmahne]] Herald, Kingdom of [[An Tir]]<br/>
Scribe, Barony of [[Wealdsmere]] <br />
Scribe, Barony of [[Wealdsmere]] <br />
Interim Deputy Chronicler, Barony of Wealdsmere<br />
Interim Deputy Chronicler, Barony of [[Wealdsmere]] <br />
Lions Blood Clerk, Kingdom of An Tir <br />
Lions Blood Clerk, Kingdom of An Tir <br />
Herald Pursuivant, [[Grimwithshire]] <br />
Herald Pursuivant, [[Grimwithshire]] <br />
Deputy Seneschal, [[Grimwithshire]] <br />
Deputy Seneschal, [[Grimwithshire]] <br />
Seneschal, Grimwithshire <br />
Founding Seneschal, [[Grimwithshire]] <br />
Chronicler, Barony of [[Wealdsmere]]<br/>
Chronicler, Barony of [[Wealdsmere]] <br/>
Chronicler, Shire of Selveirgard<br/>
Chronicler, Shire of [[Selveirgard]] Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom<br/>
Seneschal, Selveirgard (Two terms)<br />
Seneschal, Shire of [[Selveirgard]] (Two terms) Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom<br />
Deputy Seneschal, Selveirgard <br/>
Deputy Seneschal, Shire of [[Selveirgard]] Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom<br/>
Constable, Selveirgard<br/>
Constable, Shire of [[Selveirgard]] Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom<br/>
 
'''Websites created:'''<br />
 
Built and launched the An Tir Scribes website in 2019: https://scribes.antir.sca.org/
 
Rebuilt the Barony of Wealdsmere website in 2021: https://wealdsmere.antir.org/


Each of these jobs afforded opportunities for growth, learning and cooperation with others. In each I strived to do the very best job I could. All are positions of trust and responsibility, all are important to the successful operation of a branch. In only one did I fail to live up to my commitment; Lions Blood Clerk. Family medical crisis occurred and I had to step down before ever getting any of the job done, indeed it created a mess for others to clean up, a situation I regret to this day.


'''Branch Creation:'''<br />
'''Branch Creation:'''<br />
I was one of the two original organizers and first Seneschal of [[Grimwithshire]].
I was one of the two original organizers, with Sir Guy Grimsson, and Founding Seneschal of [[Grimwithshire]].
I first began discussions with Guy Grimsson on organising like-minded people in 2002 with an eye towards formation of a shire in the unclaimed lands of Stevens and Pend Oreille counties. Utilizing the Steps email list and others to network interested individuals. Within two years we had gathered 17 people. In my capacity as provisional seneschal during incipiency I worked closely with the Kingdom New Branches Deputy, other Seneschals, our sponsor Branch seneschal and the various Kingdom officers necessary for a shire to train, equip and assist our new officers. I researched the concept of Royal Patrons and interviewed prospective Royal Peers and presented the prospects to the group, who selected Their Graces Gunnar and Gabrielle.
 
Our branch Herald worked closely with our sponsor Herald to research names and all members put forth ideas. I proposed Grimwith after a medieval hamlet in the Yorkshire Dales that had been covered by a reservoir in 1888. I appended shire in the historical regional fashion, the branch members approved the name and the name passed the College of Heralds on our first submission. I assisted in the design of our Branch device.
I invited Kingdom officers to come and teach our people. I bought and maintained a full library of reference documents for the branch, made branch regalia and officers regalia. I set up and administered our Yahoo group. Working closely with the Kingdom seneschal I wrote our initial branch Charter, worked with the council on revisions and assisted the exchequer in writing our branch financial policy. I illuminated and calligraphed our Incipiency Petition. We successfully navigated the inevitable turmoil of any fledgling group and when I handed over the office to my successor the branch had achieved full shire status, doubled in size, produced a knight and several Grant level awardees and had the full slate of shire officers. It was a thriving, vibrant group with two very popular events per year and an active A&S and fighting culture.


Helping to bring this group to fruition is one of my proudest SCA achievements.<br />


'''Event Steward:'''<br />
'''[[Event Steward]] Experience:'''<br />
This is one of my great joys and I believe I am quite good at it. As Event Steward I always take on a co-steward who wants to learn the ropes and teach them how to run a successful event. As Steward my duties included finding and securing suitable sites, selection of Feast steward, Gate Supervisor, War Planners, A&S staff, Merchant Coordinator and other event staff as necessary. Working with War Staff, class instructors and Royals to create a schedule. Create site schedule, maps and site copy handouts. Insure all copy is in to the Crier/Kingdom calendar in timely fashion. Make or arrange artisans to make site tokens. Monitor event activities and schedule flow. Organize and train site volunteers, site clean up staff and arrange suitable thank yous for same. Promote the event via flyers, online buzz and word of mouth. Prepare and give pre-event reports to Council and insure the post-event paperwork is handed in in a timely manner. All of my events have been well attended and all have produced a profit to the group.


'''Event Steward Experience:'''<br />
[[Wealdsmere Mid-Summer Newcomers Faire]] 2024 Steward<br/>
[[An Tir July Coronation 2019]]<br/>
Wealdsmere Octoberfeast 2024 co-steward with HL Lilion Jane Godwin<br/>
Barony of Wealdsmere Celtic Revolt 2018<br />
[[May Crown]] 2024 Gate Lead Steward <br/>
[[May Crown]] 2023 co-steward with HL Lilion Jane Godwin<br/>
Wealdsmere Yule Feast 2022<br/>
Wealdsmere Octoberfeast 2021<br/>
[[An Tir July Coronation]] 2022 co-steward with HL Lilion Jane Godwin<br/>
Silverhart Defender of the Hart 2020 (Covid canceled)<br/>
[[An Tir July Coronation 2019]] co-steward with Master [[Michael of Lancaster]]<br/>
Barony of Wealdsmere [[Celtic Revolt]] 2018<br />
Grimwithshire feast “Guardians Tourney of the Wolves” 2010<br />
Grimwithshire feast “Guardians Tourney of the Wolves” 2010<br />
Grimwithshire war event "Grim Offensive" 2008<br />
Grimwithshire war event "Grim Offensive" 2008<br />
Grimwithshire war event "Grim Offensive" 2006<br />
Grimwithshire war event "Grim Offensive" 2006<br />
Grimwithshire war event "Grim Offensive" 2005<br />
Grimwithshire war event "Grim Offensive" 2005<br />
co-steward Avacal-Inlands War 2004<br />
co-steward [[Avacal-Inlands War]] 2004<br />
Wealdsmere Octoberfeast 2002<br />
Wealdsmere Octoberfeast 2002<br />
Selveirgard Yule 1993<br />
Selveirgard Yule 1993 Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom<br />
Selveirgard war event “Spring Offensive” 1993<br />
Selveirgard war event “Spring Offensive” 1993 Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom<br />
Selveirgard war event “Spring Offensive” 1992<br />
Selveirgard war event “Spring Offensive” 1992 Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom<br />
Selveirgard Yule 1992<br />
Selveirgard Yule 1992 Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom<br />
Selveirgard war event “Spring Offensive” 1991<br />
Selveirgard war event “Spring Offensive” 1991 Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom<br />


'''Feast Steward:'''<br />
'''Feast Steward:'''<br />
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Grimwith Tournament of the Wolves 2007<br />
Grimwith Tournament of the Wolves 2007<br />
Grimwith Tournament of the Wolves 2004<br />
Grimwith Tournament of the Wolves 2004<br />
Selveirgard Spring Offensive 1993<br />
Selveirgard Spring Offensive 1993 Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom<br />
Selveirgard Spring Offensive 1992<br />
Selveirgard Spring Offensive 1992 Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom<br />
Selveirgard Yule 1992<br />
Selveirgard Yule 1992<br />
Selveirgard Spring Offensive 1991<br />
Selveirgard Spring Offensive 1991 Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom<br />


'''Feast Team Member:'''<br />
'''Feast Team Member:'''<br />
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Feast of Fools 2009<br />
Feast of Fools 2009<br />
Grimwith Tournament of the Wolves 2006<br />
Grimwith Tournament of the Wolves 2006<br />
West Kingdom Purgatorio team 1992<br />
West Kingdom Purgatorio team 1992 Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom<br />
Summer Coronet Barony of WintersGate 1993<br />
Summer Coronet Barony of WintersGate 1993 Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom<br />
Barony of Eskalya Yule 1992<br />
Barony of Eskalya Yule 1992 Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom<br />
 


Cooking is not only an abiding SCA interest, it was at one time a mundane career for me. I currently run the Howling Moose Inn, a buy-in kitchen at select events which serves 25 - 30 people 3 meals a day during events. As a Feast Steward my goal is to insure everyone enjoys a great meal. I work to provide researched and Period appropriate food. As a trained Food Services Specialist with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management and many years experience I believe having good, palatable food and plenty of it is of paramount importance. I want my guests to enjoy the whole experience of their meal: taste, quality, appeal and variety of food; sufficient quantities served in a relaxed atmosphere; timely service and prompt start at the stated meal time. I pride myself on well run, clean, efficient and drama free kitchens. My training is in mass feeding: Military, institutional and entertainment venues. I have owned and operated a bakery, mobile catering and vendor operations. I know the extreme importance of food safety and sanitation. I am HAACP/ServSafe/TAMS certified and hold food handlers cards in multiple counties. I know how to make and maintain a budget. I am happy to work with and train anyone with the desire to learn the trade.<br/>
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'''I have won several cooking competitions:'''<br />
'''Cooking competitions won:'''<br />


Old Rusty Pot - Selveirgard<br />
Old Rusty Pot - Selveirgard Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom<br />
Iron Spoon - Barony of WintersGate<br />
Iron Spoon - Barony of WintersGate<br />
Silver Ulu - Oertha<br />
Silver Ulu - Oertha<br />
Baroness’ Choice - Barony of Eskalya<br />
Baroness’ Choice - Barony of Eskalya Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom<br />
Siege Cooking - Wealdsmere Newcomers<br />
Siege Cooking - Wealdsmere Newcomers<br />
Desserts Contest - Feast of Fools<br />
Desserts Contest - Feast of Fools<br />
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'''Scribal Arts:'''<br/>
'''Scribal Arts:'''<br/>
I have been painting scroll and charters since I first started in the SCA. I have designed An Tir Award charters, done calligraphy and written texts for the reigns of Cedric and Elizabeth, Styrkarr and Stjarna, Christian and Helene and Savaric and Dalla among others.
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One of my greatest joys is being a wordsmith and writing the text for the awards. I have submitted and had accepted dozens of texts. In 2017 King Christian and Queen Helene chose my words to go on a Lion of An Tir for Duke Skapti Thorinsson. I started the An Tir Wordsmiths group on Facebook to network with others who love researching and writing award texts.
I have been crafting scrolls and charters since I first started in the SCA. I have crafted awards for many, many reigns.
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I have designed and illuminated many awards for Selveirgard, Grimwithshire and the Barony of Wealdsmere. I have also done original scroll commissions for recipients in An Tir, the Kingdom of the West and the Principality of Oertha.
My primary joy is Wordsmithing, writing historically accurate scroll texts tailored to the recipients.
I have submitted and had accepted dozens of texts. In 2017 I was truly honored when King Christian and Queen Helene chose my words to go on the Lion of An Tir for Duke Skapti Thorinsson. I started the An Tir Wordsmiths group on Facebook to network with others who love researching and writing award texts.<br>
I created and admin the An Tir Wordsmiths Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1783867431637143
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I wrote the Scribal Handbook for Grimwithshire and another for the Barony of Wealdsmere. I have taught scribal arts to anyone who shows an interest in learning. I enjoy striving to better my art and research new methods.
I have done original scroll commissions for recipients in An Tir, the Kingdom of the West and the Principality of Oertha, Barony of Selveirgard, [[Grimwithshire]] and the Barony of [[Wealdsmere]].
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I wrote the Scribal Handbook for Grimwithshire and another for the Barony of Selveirgard and the draft proposal for the Barony of Wealdsmere. I have taught scribal arts to anyone who shows an interest in learning. I enjoy striving to better my art and research new methods.  
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'''Arts & Sciences'''<br/>
'''Arts & Sciences'''<br/>
I pursue multiple arts including soapmaking, lampwork, woodcarving and sewing. My main interest is historical kites
I pursue multiple arts including pewtercasting (600 site tokens for May Crown 2022!), soapmaking, lampwork, woodcarving and sewing. My main interest is historical kites - ask me about kites! Or puppets - I have a large collection of antique puppets!
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I enjoy making largesse for my Barony and Kingdom.
 
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'''Marshal Warrants I have held:'''<br>
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Heavy Combat<br>
'''A&S Competitions I have won:'''<br>
Target Archery<br>
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Thrown Weapons
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'''A&S Competitions:'''<br>
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I enjoy making largesse for my Barony and Kingdom and competing in A&S contests.
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Selveirgard A&S Championship: Carved Diamond Willow Marshalls Staff<br>
Selveirgard A&S Championship: Carved Diamond Willow Marshalls Staff<br>
Selveirgard A&S Championship: Appliqued Shire Banner<br>
Selveirgard A&S Championship: Appliqued Shire Banner<br>
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Defender of the Hart 2018 Populace Choice: Lampwork beads and necklaces<br>
Defender of the Hart 2018 Populace Choice: Lampwork beads and necklaces<br>
Pendale Champions 2018 (Tie): Lampwork beads and necklaces
Pendale Champions 2018 (Tie): Lampwork beads and necklaces
 
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'''Other Steward Positions:'''<br />
'''Other Steward Positions:'''<br />
Largesse Auction for the Kingdom Travel Fund - I was entrusted by Sir Brand to run the auction at May Crown 2010. I solicited donations of goods, reserved eric space, enlisted a lady to solicit donations from the merchants and other gentles at the event, and a knight to serve as auctioneer. I also set up the tent, tables, made biffy flyers and a painted canvas banner for the auction. I met with the Kingdom exchequer onsite and settled accounts. The auction raised over $700.00 for the travel fund.
Largesse Auction for the Kingdom Travel Fund 2017 - The auction raised over $700.00 for the travel fund.
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'''Gate Steward''' - Celtic Revolt, Grim Offensive, Wealdsmere Newcomers, Octoberfeast, Spring Offensive, Guardians Feast and Tourney of the Wolves
'''Gate Steward''' - Celtic Revolt, Grim Offensive, Wealdsmere Newcomers, Octoberfeast, Spring Offensive, Guardians Feast and Tourney of the Wolves, May Crown 2024
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'''Boke Butler''' - An Tir Grete Boke project as Butler for then Incipient Grimwithshire. I coordinated with Dame Tamlyn, purchased supplies and recruited other scribes, organized work days, designed and illuminated several of our pages and facilitated their delivery to the Grete Boke Steward.
'''Boke Butler''' - An Tir Grete Boke project as Butler for then Incipient Grimwithshire. I coordinated with Dame Tamlyn, purchased supplies and recruited other scribes, organized work days, designed and illuminated several of our pages and facilitated their delivery to the Grete Boke Steward.
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https://scribes.antir.sca.org/40yearboke/ <br />


'''Scribal Arts''' - I have painted numerous Kingdom, Principality and Baronial charters, I have done original scrolls and custom works. I have designed and written texts for Kingdom charters and was awarded my Jambe de Lion for my scribal works. Served as Baronial Scribe for Wealdsmere.
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'''Classes I Have Taught:'''
'''Classes I Have Taught:'''


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'''Designing Heraldic Achievements: who can display what''' An Tir Collegium 2018: This is an introductory class on designing Heraldic Achievements in accordance with the customs of An Tir<br />
'''Stewarding Kingdom Events''' An Tir Collegium 2023: This is an introductory class on bidding, organizing and running a Kingdom event.<br />
 
'''Food Safety in the SCA:''' An Tir Collegium 2023: Food safety and sanitation modeled on the Serv-Safe and HAACP courses but with an SCA slant to cover camping, feasts and potlucks.<br />


'''Heraldic Display''': How, when and where. This is a short intro to how to use the populace badges, Kingdom and Baronial. How to incorporate elements of your personal arms or device into a banner and other items. How to use heraldic display in halls, on the field and in your camp.<br />
'''Designing Heraldic Achievements: who can display what:''' An Tir Collegium 2018: This is an introductory class on designing Heraldic Achievements in accordance with the customs of An Tir<br />


'''Food Safety in the SCA:''' An Tir Collegium. Food safety and sanitation modeled on the Serv-Safe and HAACP courses but with an SCA slant to cover camping, feasts and potlucks.<br />
'''Heraldic Display''': '''How, when and where.''' This is a short intro to how to use the populace badges, Kingdom and Baronial. How to incorporate elements of your personal arms or device into a banner and other items. How to use heraldic display in halls, on the field and in your camp.<br />


'''Silk Banner Painting:''' how to create and paint silk banners.<br />
'''Silk Banner Painting:''' how to create and paint silk banners.<br />
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'''Gate Is Easy:''' The basics of working gate at an SCA event and why accuracy is important.<br />
'''Gate Is Easy:''' The basics of working gate at an SCA event and why accuracy is important.<br />


'''Soapmaking:''' Oertha Collegium. An intro course to making historically accurate soaps via saponification using tallow and how to process lye from wood ash to produce soaps.<br />
'''Soapmaking:''' Oertha Collegium, Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom. An intro course to making historically accurate soaps via saponification using tallow and how to process lye from wood ash to produce soaps.<br />


'''Scribal Arts:''' Intro course to painting charters.<br />
'''Scribal Arts:''' Intro course to painting charters.<br />
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'''Sewing A Basic SCA Tunic:''' Newcomers crash course in garb.<br />
'''Sewing A Basic SCA Tunic:''' Newcomers crash course in garb.<br />


'''Ferretry in the SCA:''' Oertha Collegium. How to keep, care for and travel with ferrets<br />
'''Ferretry in the SCA:''' Oertha Collegium, Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom. How to keep, care for and travel with ferrets<br />


'''Basketry:''' Oertha Collegium. How to make and care for a Period style basket<br />
'''Basketry:''' Oertha Collegium, Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom. How to make and care for a Period style basket<br />


'''Soapstone Carving:''' Oertha Collegium. Finding and selecting the stone, carving and basic casting.<br />
'''Soapstone Carving:''' Oertha Collegium, Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom. Finding and selecting the stone, carving and basic casting.<br />


'''Diamond Willow:''' Oertha Collegium. Where and how to harvest, treat and care for diamond willow to make a staff.<br />
'''Diamond Willow:''' Oertha Collegium, Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom. Where and how to harvest, treat and care for diamond willow to make a staff.<br />


'''Camp Chair Camo:''' How to sew a basic cloth cover for a modern camp chair.<br />
'''Camp Chair Camo:''' How to sew a basic cloth cover for a modern camp chair.<br />




'''Miscellanea:'''<br />
I generally am willing to lend a hand to anything that needs that hand. I take great joy in helping to make things work more smoothly. When the opportunity arose I worked to format and print flyers for Baron Fergus in support of the Inlands Crown Principality Initiative and campaigned tirelessly for it. I have drawn up too many event flyers and site copy to keep track of. I get ideas - for largesse, for contests or events, for all sorts of things to make our SCA dream more - more fun, more efficient, more inclusive and I share these ideas freely with anyone who will listen.  
As Captain of Archers I organised war bands, competitions and assisted in teaching new archers.<br>
I have been a warranted heavy combat marshall.
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I generally am willing to lend a hand to anything that needs that hand. I take great joy in helping to make things work more smoothly. When the opportunity arose I worked to format and print flyers for Baron Fergus in support of the Inlands Crown Principality Initiative and campaigned tirelessly for it. I have drawn up too many event flyers and site copy to keep track of. I get ideas - for largesse, for contests or events, for all sorts of things to make our SCA dream more - more fun, more efficient, more inclusive and I share these ideas freely with anyone who will listen.
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Baroness Suzanne de Chinon
Quarterly per fess indented fleury at the points argent and gules

An Tir OP: [1]
Current Office:

Sable Spider, Kingdom Scribal Webminister An Tir
Webminister, Barony of Wealdsmere

My new name is Suzanne de Chinon, a noblewoman of 14th c. France in the Loire Valley region. Baroness Suzanne has retired to her place of birth and resides near the Chateau de Chinon.

Upon stepping down as Baroness of Wealdsmere I decided to change my name and persona. Their Majesties graciously agreed to make Suzanne de Chinon a baroness of their court, so Arnora, a Norsewoman returned the baronial coronet of Wealdsmere to Their care and took her leave. Several minutes later Suzanne, a French woman was called into court to recieve a court barony.

My website: Arnora Grimsdottir



Fealty:
Apprentice to Viscountess Rolynnda of the Azurestone, OL
Protégé to Mistress Piasa Dragonsaver OP (deceased)

Service on Retinue
HRH Alyssa of Cameokeepe, Princess Oertha
HRH Aryana Silkenfyre, Princess Oertha
HRH Katarzina, Princess Oertha
HRH Margarita de Calvi, Princess Oertha
HE Penelope O’Sulieabein, Baroness Eskalya
HE Kelta Bri Lieth, Baroness Wealdsmere
HRM Dagrun Stjarna, Queen An Tir
HRM Helene d'Anjou I, Queen An Tir
TE Osrik and Sigrun, Baron and Baroness Wealdsmere
HRM Helene d'Anjou II, Queen An Tir
HRM Sha’ya Kjartanskona, Queen An Tir
HRM Helene d'Anjou III, Queen An Tir


Awards:

Court Baroness of An Tir (An Tir 2024)
Lion's Strength (An Tir 2024)
Wordsmith (An Tir 2023)
Sable Scrivener (An Tir 2022)
Bountiful Hand Morgan and Livia (An Tir 2019)
Bountiful Hand Queen Helene (An Tir 2018)
Companion of the Diamond Willow (Oertha 1992)

Award of Arms (West 1992)
Order of the Jambe de Lion (An Tir 2008)
Order of the Goutte de Sang (An Tir 2004)
Princess’ Riband (Oertha 1993)
Order of the Ivory Quatrefoil (Barony of Eskalya 1993)
Lady of the Chamber (Oertha) Jul 24, 1994 (AS XXIX)
Order of the Golden Osprey (Barony of Wealdsmere 2008)
Baronesses Favor (Barony of Eskalya 1991)
Patrons Favor - Unicorns Heart (Grimwithshire 2007)
Order of the Golden Acorn (Wealdsmere 2017)
Order of the Golden Oak (Wealdsmere 2018)
Order of the Black Sleeve (Wealdsmere 2018)





SCA Life:
Persona: Suzanne de Chinon, 14th Century France, the Loire Valley

Alternate Persona: Arnora Grimsdottir is an 11th Century Norsewoman.


SCA Officer Experience:

7th Baroness of the Barony of Wealdsmere
Sable Spider, An Tir Scribal Webminister An Tir 2023 - current
Web Minister, Barony of Wealdsmere 2019 - Current
Chamberlain, Barony of Wealdsmere 2019 - Current
Sable Sable, Kingdom Scribe An Tir 2019 - 2023
Chronicler, Barony of Wealdsmere
Sable Demi-Signet, Kingdom of An Tir
Deputy Seneschale, Barony of Wealdsmere
Lowenmahne Herald, Kingdom of An Tir 2017 - 2019
Scribe, Barony of Wealdsmere
Interim Deputy Chronicler, Barony of Wealdsmere
Lions Blood Clerk, Kingdom of An Tir
Herald Pursuivant, Grimwithshire
Deputy Seneschal, Grimwithshire
Founding Seneschal, Grimwithshire
Chronicler, Barony of Wealdsmere
Chronicler, Shire of Selveirgard Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom
Seneschal, Shire of Selveirgard (Two terms) Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom
Deputy Seneschal, Shire of Selveirgard Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom
Constable, Shire of Selveirgard Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom

Websites created:

Built and launched the An Tir Scribes website in 2019: https://scribes.antir.sca.org/

Rebuilt the Barony of Wealdsmere website in 2021: https://wealdsmere.antir.org/


Branch Creation:
I was one of the two original organizers, with Sir Guy Grimsson, and Founding Seneschal of Grimwithshire.


Event Steward Experience:

Wealdsmere Mid-Summer Newcomers Faire 2024 Steward
Wealdsmere Octoberfeast 2024 co-steward with HL Lilion Jane Godwin
May Crown 2024 Gate Lead Steward
May Crown 2023 co-steward with HL Lilion Jane Godwin
Wealdsmere Yule Feast 2022
Wealdsmere Octoberfeast 2021
An Tir July Coronation 2022 co-steward with HL Lilion Jane Godwin
Silverhart Defender of the Hart 2020 (Covid canceled)
An Tir July Coronation 2019 co-steward with Master Michael of Lancaster
Barony of Wealdsmere Celtic Revolt 2018
Grimwithshire feast “Guardians Tourney of the Wolves” 2010
Grimwithshire war event "Grim Offensive" 2008
Grimwithshire war event "Grim Offensive" 2006
Grimwithshire war event "Grim Offensive" 2005
co-steward Avacal-Inlands War 2004
Wealdsmere Octoberfeast 2002
Selveirgard Yule 1993 Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom
Selveirgard war event “Spring Offensive” 1993 Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom
Selveirgard war event “Spring Offensive” 1992 Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom
Selveirgard Yule 1992 Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom
Selveirgard war event “Spring Offensive” 1991 Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom

Feast Steward:
An Tir Kingdom Feast 2018: First Breakfast
Wealdsmere Octoberfeast 2017
Grimwith Tournament of the Wolves 2007
Grimwith Tournament of the Wolves 2004
Selveirgard Spring Offensive 1993 Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom
Selveirgard Spring Offensive 1992 Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom
Selveirgard Yule 1992
Selveirgard Spring Offensive 1991 Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom

Feast Team Member:
Feast of Fools 2018
Border War 2017
Feast of Fools 2017
Culinary Guild Feast at Celtic Revolt 2017
Feast of Fools 2009
Grimwith Tournament of the Wolves 2006
West Kingdom Purgatorio team 1992 Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom
Summer Coronet Barony of WintersGate 1993 Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom
Barony of Eskalya Yule 1992 Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom




Cooking competitions won:

Old Rusty Pot - Selveirgard Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom
Iron Spoon - Barony of WintersGate
Silver Ulu - Oertha
Baroness’ Choice - Barony of Eskalya Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom
Siege Cooking - Wealdsmere Newcomers
Desserts Contest - Feast of Fools
Desserts Contest - Guardians Feast

I am a member of the Wealdsmere Culinary Guild.


Scribal Arts:


I have been crafting scrolls and charters since I first started in the SCA. I have crafted awards for many, many reigns.
My primary joy is Wordsmithing, writing historically accurate scroll texts tailored to the recipients. I have submitted and had accepted dozens of texts. In 2017 I was truly honored when King Christian and Queen Helene chose my words to go on the Lion of An Tir for Duke Skapti Thorinsson. I started the An Tir Wordsmiths group on Facebook to network with others who love researching and writing award texts.
I created and admin the An Tir Wordsmiths Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1783867431637143
I have done original scroll commissions for recipients in An Tir, the Kingdom of the West and the Principality of Oertha, Barony of Selveirgard, Grimwithshire and the Barony of Wealdsmere.
I wrote the Scribal Handbook for Grimwithshire and another for the Barony of Selveirgard and the draft proposal for the Barony of Wealdsmere. I have taught scribal arts to anyone who shows an interest in learning. I enjoy striving to better my art and research new methods.

Arts & Sciences
I pursue multiple arts including pewtercasting (600 site tokens for May Crown 2022!), soapmaking, lampwork, woodcarving and sewing. My main interest is historical kites - ask me about kites! Or puppets - I have a large collection of antique puppets!


Marshal Warrants I have held:
Heavy Combat
Target Archery
Thrown Weapons

A&S Competitions:


I enjoy making largesse for my Barony and Kingdom and competing in A&S contests.

Selveirgard A&S Championship: Carved Diamond Willow Marshalls Staff
Selveirgard A&S Championship: Appliqued Shire Banner
Eskalya Yule A&S contest: A collection of Soaps made from woodash lye and tallow.
Eskalya Baroness' Birthday A&S: Award necklaces with carved medallions.
Grimwithshire Mead and Cordials Contest: Pomegranate Cordial
Wealdsmere A&S contest at Border War 2017: Wool and fur embroidered Norse hat.
Baroness War X 2018: A kite in the style of Giambattista Della Porta
Defender of the Hart 2018 Populace Choice: Lampwork beads and necklaces
Pendale Champions 2018 (Tie): Lampwork beads and necklaces

Other Steward Positions:
Largesse Auction for the Kingdom Travel Fund 2017 - The auction raised over $700.00 for the travel fund.

Gate Steward - Celtic Revolt, Grim Offensive, Wealdsmere Newcomers, Octoberfeast, Spring Offensive, Guardians Feast and Tourney of the Wolves, May Crown 2024

Water bearing - Celtic Revolt, Grim Offensive, Wealdsmere Newcomers, Octoberfeast, Eskalya Baroness’ Birthday, Grimwith Tourney of the Wolves, Spring Offensive, numerous demos.

A&S Competition Steward - Celtic Revolt, Grim Offensive, Grimwith Tourney of the Wolves, Wealdsmere Newcomers, Octoberfeast, Spring Offensive, Eskalya Baroness’ Birthday.

Merchant Coordinator - Celtic Revolt, Grim Offensive, Wealdsmere Newcomers, Octoberfeast, Spring Offensive, Avacal/Inlands War.

Boke Butler - An Tir Grete Boke project as Butler for then Incipient Grimwithshire. I coordinated with Dame Tamlyn, purchased supplies and recruited other scribes, organized work days, designed and illuminated several of our pages and facilitated their delivery to the Grete Boke Steward. https://scribes.antir.sca.org/40yearboke/


Classes I Have Taught:


Stewarding Kingdom Events An Tir Collegium 2023: This is an introductory class on bidding, organizing and running a Kingdom event.

Food Safety in the SCA: An Tir Collegium 2023: Food safety and sanitation modeled on the Serv-Safe and HAACP courses but with an SCA slant to cover camping, feasts and potlucks.

Designing Heraldic Achievements: who can display what: An Tir Collegium 2018: This is an introductory class on designing Heraldic Achievements in accordance with the customs of An Tir

Heraldic Display: How, when and where. This is a short intro to how to use the populace badges, Kingdom and Baronial. How to incorporate elements of your personal arms or device into a banner and other items. How to use heraldic display in halls, on the field and in your camp.

Silk Banner Painting: how to create and paint silk banners.

SCA 101: A newcomers intro to the manners, titles, customs and courtesies of our world.

Gate Is Easy: The basics of working gate at an SCA event and why accuracy is important.

Soapmaking: Oertha Collegium, Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom. An intro course to making historically accurate soaps via saponification using tallow and how to process lye from wood ash to produce soaps.

Scribal Arts: Intro course to painting charters.

Puppetry: An intro to puppets in period, how to construct, perform and write scripts for period puppet plays.

Sewing A Basic SCA Tunic: Newcomers crash course in garb.

Ferretry in the SCA: Oertha Collegium, Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom. How to keep, care for and travel with ferrets

Basketry: Oertha Collegium, Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom. How to make and care for a Period style basket

Soapstone Carving: Oertha Collegium, Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom. Finding and selecting the stone, carving and basic casting.

Diamond Willow: Oertha Collegium, Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom. Where and how to harvest, treat and care for diamond willow to make a staff.

Camp Chair Camo: How to sew a basic cloth cover for a modern camp chair.


I generally am willing to lend a hand to anything that needs that hand. I take great joy in helping to make things work more smoothly. When the opportunity arose I worked to format and print flyers for Baron Fergus in support of the Inlands Crown Principality Initiative and campaigned tirelessly for it. I have drawn up too many event flyers and site copy to keep track of. I get ideas - for largesse, for contests or events, for all sorts of things to make our SCA dream more - more fun, more efficient, more inclusive and I share these ideas freely with anyone who will listen.

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