Aristophanes Emporos

Aristophanes Emporos Information Resides: Hartwood Date Started: Summer 1980 Awards: [Order of Precedence] Offices: chronicler Heraldry Gules, a fess between three frogs Or, a label argent. Aristophanes Emporos (AKA Aristophanes the Younger) About From 5th century BCE, Athens to... Baron of the Western Court Ambassador to the West Kingdom Master of the White Shovel Proprietor: DemonSpawn Tavern / Uncle Milo's Discount House of Gods / Destillandi Traders Purveyor of Fine Foods and Fabrics, Spirits and Spices, weapons and musical instruments. Persona History Aristophanes, known as “the Younger” was a student in Athens before setting off to travel and learn about the world. Having no clue about the world outside of Athens, he quickly ran low on funds and began to literally sing for his supper while in Corinth. A wealthy benefactor paid him to stop singing and bought a few drinks to enjoy the peace and quiet thus obtained. While drinking together, Aristophanes talked about his proposed travels and lack of funds to continue. His new patron offered to sponsor him as a merchant, provided he not return to Corinth (or singing) until he had seen the entire world. Goods and funds were provided, and transport arranged and Aristophanes set off to explore the entire world, while trading in exotic spices, dyes and other luxuries. Although he sent frequent reports (and profits) back to his patron, he was never to return to Corinth, so all parties benefited and were content. Eventually returning to Athens, he became the head of a merchant consortium (Cotus Tuni) that was responsible for training and investing in many young persons as merchants, and his wealth grew. Upon his entry into local politics, he was immediately banished from Athens as a demagogue. He moved his business to Thrace and became known as Aristophanes Emporos. Competitions Won Merchant War, Eisenmarche, Overall Champion Best Period Encampment Best Period Merchant Wares Best Period Schtick/Pitch AT War Nakusp, War point – Viking Cooking, Tir Righ West Royal Bardic, Freestyle, Pennsic War Zombie Dance-off, Pennsic War Eggil Skallagrimson Tourney, Best Mead in An Tir, Adiantum Cloven Fruit Competition, Madrone Best War Pet Competition, Bitterwaters War (Floyd the War Ram), Lionsgate Tablero for Life, Chivalry Award, Lionsgate Relationships Squire (ret) to Sir Bolverk Apprentice (ret) to Master Mark de Gaukler Protege to Baron Master Steffano de Gucci al Kabeelah of Ravensfury Households/Affiliations Cotus Tuni Fawlty Towers Bluefeather Unofficial Titles/Awards Master of the White Shovel, An Tir Master of Marque, An Tir Ambassador to the Western Court, An Tir Jeweler to the Western Crowns Archbishop of Alysha Rector of Aquacullis Offices Held Chronicler (ret) Barony of Lions Gate Master of Stables (ret) Shire of Seagirt Chronicler (ret) Shire of Appledore Master of Stables (ret) Appledore Chronicler Shire of Hartwood (current) Events Organized Daffodil Tournament, Seagirt Midsummer Mayhem, Appledore Siege Chef, Appledore Viking Games I, Clinton War Viking Games II, Clinton War Feast of Lughnasa, Clinton War Tournament of Lamb, Clinton War Classes taught Meadmaking basic Meadmaking advanced How to die with Style and Grace How to Run a Feast (and not bankrupt the group) Merchant Basics Storytelling in the SCA