Sapphyrah Rozvardo

Persona

Sapphyrah Rozvardo is one of many from the Rozvardo clan of gypsies and is one of 3 personas.

Sapphyrah, known to the tax collector as Zaynab al~Munajjimah, is a Domari currently in the area around Jerusalem during the rule of the great Salah al Din. She will often craft a dramatic tale of how she came to this land.

There is also Alessandra Grazia della Scala, the courtesan known as Bia. She has a passion for writing, stories, fine wine and politics.

And finally there is Astrid Einarsdottir, Granddaughter of the great mighty Oak, Viscount Einar Guntharson

During her travels Sapphyrah has made friends and family, as such has become part of a few households such as House Byrd, the Rozvardo clan and even became a mascot for the House Inni.

Heraldry

Arms: Azure, a peacock close and on a chief wavy argent three pomegranates gules

Past Offices

♦ Avacal Submissions Herald ♦ Regional THUA Officer ♦ Shire Chatelaine Officer ♦ Shire A&S Officer ♦ Baronial Waterbearer, Barony of Lions Gate ♦ Shire Waterbearer

SCA History

Sapphyrah started playing the game at Spring tourney in Appledore in 1998. Her home shire gave her a love of the game along with the silliness that can be enjoyed while learning. Her small home shire allowed her to explore the combat arts, arts and sciences, performing, and detailed persona development.

Interests

♦ Persona development ♦ Garb making ♦ Beading, embroidery and embellishment ♦ Domari and Gypsy culture ♦ Venetian culture ♦ Illumination ♦ Retinue/Entourage service ♦ Archery

Awards

♦ AoA from Kieran and Ksenia in 2004 in the Shire of Appledore ♦ Appleseed (Shire level award) from the Shire of Appledore