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|<b>Awards:</b>||[https://op.antirheralds.org/index.php?who=11510 Order of Precedence]
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|<b>Offices:</b>||Deputy Herald Adiantum December 2024
|<b>Offices:</b>||Golden Bear Pursuivant
January 2026
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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
Greetings all,</li>
Greetings all,</li>
:My name is Lade Kiera MacInpherson. I am currently the Deputy Herald of Adiantum and a member of the MacPherson Fleet. My first event was [[Egil Skallagrimsson Memorial Tournament]] in  [[Anno Societatis]] LVIII/2023.  
:I am Kiera MacInpherson. I am currently the Golden Bear Pursuivant, Herald of Adiantum, and a member of the MacPherson Fleet. My first event was [[Egil Skallagrimsson Memorial Tournament]] in  [[Anno Societatis]] LVIII/2023.


==Persona==  
==Persona==  
[[File:Learing to fence.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Starting to learn how to fence 2024]]
[[File:Learing to fence.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Starting to learn how to fence 2024]]
:I am a 16th century Scotts. I was orphaned at a young age and adopted by Vladimir MacInpherson the Russian Alchemist and Brewmeister of the Macpherson Fleet. With him I started learning the trades of the fleet. (Persona is a work in progress)
:Born in the early 16th century in the small nascent settlement known as Kiltaraglen, Kiera was born to a Highland family, a branch family of the clan chief. Kiera’s family's main source of living was agriculture and livestock, horses in particular. Kiera loved to escape private tutors, much to her parents dismay. She would run wild on the lands, riding horses from a young age.
 
:Her family was known for traveling and on one of their voyages to Inverness storms raged and Kiera was lost at sea. She was found floating on wreckage by the MacPherson fleet, far from Kiltaraglen and the Isle of Skye. The Russian Alchemist, Vladimir, took a shine to the feisty Highland girl and took her under his wing.
 


==Device==
==Device==
My Device is in progress. It has been summited, awaiting to hear back. Device posted is the one summited.
My Device is in progress. It has been summited, awaiting to hear back. Device posted is the one summited.<br>
'''Blazon:''' Vert, a phoenix and in base a triquetra interlaced with an annulet and on a chief enarched argent a moon in her plentitude between an increscent moon and a decrescent moon vert <br><br>
The Symbolism behind the Device.<br>
'''The phoenix''' is a powerful mythical bird symbolizing rebirth, resurrection, and immortality, known for rising from its own ashes to live again. Representing the eternal cycle of life, it embodies transformation, strength in adversity, and the sun's journey, often used to signify hope, renewal, and rising above destruction. <br>
*'''Rebirth and Renewal:''' As a creature that burns itself and rises again, the phoenix represents transformation and the ability to start anew after facing destruction.<br>
*'''Resilience and Strength:''' The "rising from the ashes" motif inspires hope, symbolizing the indomitable human spirit overcoming adversity.
 
'''The Triple Moon symbol''' represents the Triple Goddess—Maiden, Mother, and Crone—symbolizing the phases of life, intuition, and feminine power. It consists of a waxing crescent (new beginnings, youth), a full moon (fertility, maturity), and a waning crescent (wisdom, endings), reflecting natural, cyclical energy, it is often used as a talisman to connect with the divine feminine.
 
*'''The Maiden (Waxing Moon):'''  Represents youth, purity, new beginnings, potential, and enchantment.
*'''The Mother (Full Moon):'''Symbolizes fertility, nurturing, stability, power, and fulfillment
*'''The Crone (Waning Moon):''' Represents wisdom, maturity, endings, transformation, and rest. <br>
 
Other Aspects:<br>
*'''Cyclical Nature:''' It highlights the continuous cycle of birth, life, and death.
*'''Feminine Energy:''' Often associated with intuition, psychic abilities, and mystery.<br>
 
'''The triquetra interlaced with an annulet''' is a Celtic symbol featuring a three-cornered knot (triquetra) intertwined with a circle (annulet), often representing the unity of spiritual elements (earth, water, air) and the interconnection of life. It is commonly used as a symbol of protection, eternal life. <br>
 
*'''Cultural Significance:''' Originating from early Celtic, Pagan, and Norse traditions, it is often referred to as a "Trinity Knot" or "Celtic Knot".<br>
*'''Symbolic Meaning:''' It represents the Trinity (Maiden, Mother, Crone), the interconnectedness of nature, and the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
 
==General Interests==
 
Bardic arts, illumination, rapier, archery, thrown weapons, fiber arts (Embroidery)
 
 
==Classes Taught==
Working on teaching my first class
 
 
==Offices & Positions Held==
'''Deputy Herald of the Barony of Adiantum''' - December 2024 to January 2026‎ <br />
'''Golden Bear Pursuivant''' - January 2026 <br />
'''Court Coordinator''' - ''Baron [[Brynjarr Olfuss|Brynjarr Olfuss]] & Baroness [[Isis|Isis Sat Ne Nesbestat]]'' (January 2026-present)<br />
 
==Affiliations==
 
Spouse of Vaux MacInpherson ‎<br />
Member of MacPherson Fleet and MacPherson Fleet Scriptorium


‎<br />
‎<br />
==Awards==
==Awards==
<li>Baronial Brownie (Adiantum)</li>
<li>'''Baronial Brownie (Adiantum)'''</li>
By: [[Brynjarr Olfúss and Isis Sat Ne Nes Bastet]] Jun 14, 2025 (AS LX)</li>
By: [[Brynjarr Olfúss and Isis Sat Ne Nes Bastet]] Jun 14, 2025 (AS LX)</li>
<li>Award of Arms (Summits)</li>  
<li>'''Award of Arms (Summits)'''</li>  
By: [[Rufus and Livia]] Oct 18, 2025 (AS LX)</li></ul>
By: [[Rufus and Livia]] Oct 18, 2025 (AS LX)</li></ul>
<div><ul>  
<div><ul>  
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==Service==
==Service==
<ul>
<ul>
;January 2026 </li>
:Court Coordinator and Herald Adiantum Court at Midwinter Feast
:Stepped up as Golden Bear Pursuivant at Council on 1/26/2026
;November 2025</li>
:A&S outing to Mt Angel Abbey Rare Manuscript Library
;October 2025 </li>
;October 2025 </li>
:Court coordinating and Herald Adiantum Court at Amergin's Revenge under the direction of [[Eoghan Ua Cléirigh]] the Golden Bear Pursuivant</li>
:Court Coordinator and Herald Adiantum Court at Amergin's Revenge under the direction of [[Eoghan Ua Cléirigh]] the Golden Bear Pursuivant</li>
:Received my Award of Arms at Amergin's Revenge
:Received my Award of Arms at Amergin's Revenge
:Was consulting Herald for Vaux MacInpherson to register his name and device. Also summited my own name and device.
:Was consulting Herald for Vaux MacInpherson to register his name and device. Also summited my own name and device.
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:I presented a new baronial heralds tabard to the barony of Adiantum that I personally hand-embroidered.
:I presented a new baronial heralds tabard to the barony of Adiantum that I personally hand-embroidered.
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;">[[File:Barony Tabard.jpg|250px|thumb|The prosses of making the tabard]]
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;">[[File:Barony Tabard.jpg|250px|thumb|The process of making the tabard]]
</ul></div>
</ul></div>
;March 2025</li>
;March 2025</li>

Latest revision as of 17:56, 25 February 2026

Baintighearna Kiera MacInpherson


Information
Resides: Barony of Adiantum
Principality of the Summits
Started: A.S. LVIII/2023
Awards: Order of Precedence
Prefered Title: Lady/Lade/ or Baintighearna (Scotts Gaelic)
Pronouns: She/Her
Offices: Golden Bear Pursuivant

January 2026

Heraldry


Blazon: Vert, a phoenix and in base a triquetra interlaced with an annulet and on a chief enarched argent a moon in her plentitude between an increscent moon and a decrescent moon vert..

Introduction

Greetings all,

I am Kiera MacInpherson. I am currently the Golden Bear Pursuivant, Herald of Adiantum, and a member of the MacPherson Fleet. My first event was Egil Skallagrimsson Memorial Tournament in Anno Societatis LVIII/2023.

Persona

Starting to learn how to fence 2024
Born in the early 16th century in the small nascent settlement known as Kiltaraglen, Kiera was born to a Highland family, a branch family of the clan chief. Kiera’s family's main source of living was agriculture and livestock, horses in particular. Kiera loved to escape private tutors, much to her parents dismay. She would run wild on the lands, riding horses from a young age.
Her family was known for traveling and on one of their voyages to Inverness storms raged and Kiera was lost at sea. She was found floating on wreckage by the MacPherson fleet, far from Kiltaraglen and the Isle of Skye. The Russian Alchemist, Vladimir, took a shine to the feisty Highland girl and took her under his wing.


Device

My Device is in progress. It has been summited, awaiting to hear back. Device posted is the one summited.
Blazon: Vert, a phoenix and in base a triquetra interlaced with an annulet and on a chief enarched argent a moon in her plentitude between an increscent moon and a decrescent moon vert

The Symbolism behind the Device.
The phoenix is a powerful mythical bird symbolizing rebirth, resurrection, and immortality, known for rising from its own ashes to live again. Representing the eternal cycle of life, it embodies transformation, strength in adversity, and the sun's journey, often used to signify hope, renewal, and rising above destruction.

  • Rebirth and Renewal: As a creature that burns itself and rises again, the phoenix represents transformation and the ability to start anew after facing destruction.
  • Resilience and Strength: The "rising from the ashes" motif inspires hope, symbolizing the indomitable human spirit overcoming adversity.

The Triple Moon symbol represents the Triple Goddess—Maiden, Mother, and Crone—symbolizing the phases of life, intuition, and feminine power. It consists of a waxing crescent (new beginnings, youth), a full moon (fertility, maturity), and a waning crescent (wisdom, endings), reflecting natural, cyclical energy, it is often used as a talisman to connect with the divine feminine.

  • The Maiden (Waxing Moon): Represents youth, purity, new beginnings, potential, and enchantment.
  • The Mother (Full Moon):Symbolizes fertility, nurturing, stability, power, and fulfillment
  • The Crone (Waning Moon): Represents wisdom, maturity, endings, transformation, and rest.

Other Aspects:

  • Cyclical Nature: It highlights the continuous cycle of birth, life, and death.
  • Feminine Energy: Often associated with intuition, psychic abilities, and mystery.

The triquetra interlaced with an annulet is a Celtic symbol featuring a three-cornered knot (triquetra) intertwined with a circle (annulet), often representing the unity of spiritual elements (earth, water, air) and the interconnection of life. It is commonly used as a symbol of protection, eternal life.

  • Cultural Significance: Originating from early Celtic, Pagan, and Norse traditions, it is often referred to as a "Trinity Knot" or "Celtic Knot".
  • Symbolic Meaning: It represents the Trinity (Maiden, Mother, Crone), the interconnectedness of nature, and the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.

General Interests

Bardic arts, illumination, rapier, archery, thrown weapons, fiber arts (Embroidery)


Classes Taught

Working on teaching my first class


Offices & Positions Held

Deputy Herald of the Barony of Adiantum - December 2024 to January 2026‎
Golden Bear Pursuivant - January 2026
Court Coordinator - Baron Brynjarr Olfuss & Baroness Isis Sat Ne Nesbestat (January 2026-present)

Affiliations

Spouse of Vaux MacInpherson ‎
Member of MacPherson Fleet and MacPherson Fleet Scriptorium

‎

Awards

  • Baronial Brownie (Adiantum)

    • By: Brynjarr Olfúss and Isis Sat Ne Nes Bastet Jun 14, 2025 (AS LX)

  • Award of Arms (Summits)

    • By: Rufus and Livia Oct 18, 2025 (AS LX)

    • Reciving My AoA 2025
      Photo by Muirenn inghean Uí Cléirigh



    Service

      January 2026
      Court Coordinator and Herald Adiantum Court at Midwinter Feast
      Stepped up as Golden Bear Pursuivant at Council on 1/26/2026
      November 2025
      A&S outing to Mt Angel Abbey Rare Manuscript Library
      October 2025
      Court Coordinator and Herald Adiantum Court at Amergin's Revenge under the direction of Eoghan Ua Cléirigh the Golden Bear Pursuivant
      Received my Award of Arms at Amergin's Revenge
      Was consulting Herald for Vaux MacInpherson to register his name and device. Also summited my own name and device.
      July 2025
      Town Crier at An Tir West War
      Volunteering at the Barony's demo exhibit at Lane County Fair
      June 2025
      Received my Baronial Brownie at Fast & Loose Tournament.
      Egils Debriefing Session
      May 2025
      Assistant area Lead at Egil Skallagrimsson Memorial Tournament, helped with marking out land grant, and set up and tear down of Egils.
      Court Herald for Barony of Adiantum and Ivan II and Mina II Fifty-fifth Prince and Princess of the Summits during the event and preformed town crier.
      • Herald Principality Court
      I presented a new baronial heralds tabard to the barony of Adiantum that I personally hand-embroidered.
    • The process of making the tabard
      March 2025
      • Court Herald for Adiantum's birthday bash
      January 2025
      Court herald for barony of Adiantum at Midwinter Feast
      December 2024
      Served as Retinue for Adiantum's Baron and Baroness at 11th Night
      Named Deputy Herald at council
      November 2024
      A&S outing to Mount Angel to see their Manuscripts
      October 2024
      Assisted with setup and cleanup for Amergin's Revival
      Court Herald for barony of Adiantum and Amalric and Z Fifty-fourth Prince and Tlatocapilli of The Summits at Amergin's Revival
      • First time Heralding Principality Court
      September 2024
      Participated in the Petersen Barn Art in the Park public demo
      July 2024
      Town Crier at An Tir West War
      May 2024
      Helped with marking out land grant, and set up of Egils.
      Got married at Egil Skallagrimsson Memorial Tournament
      • Picture of my Husband and me after the wedding at Egils.
      • Egils Skallagrimson 2024
      March 2024
      Helped with site cleanup, set up, tear down at Adiantum's birthday bash
      List herald for Rapier Tournament at Adiantum's birthday bash
      May 2023
      First SCA event ever Egil Skallagrimsson Memorial Tournament
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