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[[File:bards-device-color.jpg|frame|left|Amnara's rather imaginative device]] [[Image:Amnara-Bard_of_KeyPoynt-smaller.jpg|frame|right|Amnara, Bard of KeyPoynt, finishing a performance of the Bards' hit song "Beverly Anne" aboard the Lady Washington in 2008]]
== Amnara the Savage, the real story ==
[[Image:Amnara-Bard_of_KeyPoynt-smaller.jpg|frame|right|Amnara the Savage, Bard of KeyPoynt, finishing a performance of the Bards' hit song "Beverly Anne" aboard the Lady Washington in 2008]]
Amnara the Savage is a Bard and wandering poet.  There are tin whistles in her hat.


Amnara is the Bardic Minister for the [[Barony of Aquaterra]]. 


Amnara was first introducted to our fair Society at [[Ursulmas]] in 2004, then again in 2005, followed up by her first camping event- [[40th Year Celebration]]!  She was thoroughly enchanted and has been attending events throughout An Tir since.  As a member of the [[Towne of KeyPoynt]], she naturally fell into the role of [[The Bards of KeyPoynt]] along with her brother [[Reyus]] and her sister [[Gwyneth Kendrick]].  [[The Bards of KeyPoynt]] were named the Bardic Champions of [[Midhaven]] in 2008 and again in 2010.  Amnara also became the 2008 [[Bardic Champion of Shittimwoode]] (now known as Thornwold).  This apparently makes her the long-awaited "Bride of Bunny" in the prestigious line of "Bunny Bards."  Amnara received her [[Award of Arms]] at [[Ursulmas]] in 2010, making her the Armiger Bard of KeyPoynt. She was awarded with the [[Sable Chime]] at [[Aquaterra All Champions]] in 2022.


Amnara is also the proud mother of a good-hearted, fun loving youth, [[Hellalove]], who has all the makings of a fine wee bard, performing his Bardic debut at The First Bardic War. 


 
Amnara has a YouTube channel and posts new music nearly every week!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBHbrh0JhKQSlMho48EBxGw
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
== Amnara, the real story ==
Amnara, aka Amanda McCartney, is one of the [[Bards of Keypoynt]], along with her [[SCA]] AND real-life husband, [[Kenneniah]], aka Nathan McCartney.  The [[Bards of Keypoynt]] were named the Bardic Champions of [[Midhaven]] in 2008, and representing the Bards, Amnara became the 2008 [[Bardic Champion of Shittimwoode]].  This apparently makes her the long-awaited "Bride of Bunny" in the prestigeous line of "Bunny Bards."  Amnara received her [[Award of Arms]] at [[Ursulmas]] in 2010, making her the Lady Bard of KeyPoynt.
 
Amnara became involved in the Society during [[40th Year Celebration]] and has attended a plethora of events every year since.  As a member of the [[Towne of KeyPoynt]], she and her husband naturally fell into the role of the [[Bards of Keypoynt]] along with their brother-in-law, [[Reyus]], aka Scott McCartney.  Together, they have produced their first album "Welcome to KeyPoynt," an original 15 song CD they sold through their merchanting business, [[Anacadia Artisans]].  Amnara also did the cover art for the album.
 
In the mundane world, Amanda is an artist of every sort, and is currently working on getting her first full-length musical "I Hate Musicals!" back on stage after a successful one-weekend performance in May of 2009. As far as her [[SCA]] life goes, she enjoys getting the Bards out there, and wants to be a part of every Bardic Competition she can attend, because there are few things a bard loves more than meeting other bards!
 
For more information about Amnara and the Bards, please meander over to their official home page: http://bards.lendral.com




And for those interested...
And for those interested...


== The Rather Bardly Tale of Amnara ==
== The Somewhat Bardly Tale of Amnara the Savage ==
Amnara was born in Eastern Scotland to a young woman named Caitlyn MacKenzie.  Her father was a local nobleman, but this fact was never revealed to Amnara, and she grew up content to believe that her father's identity didn't matter.  Caitlyn's being taken by the nobleman and the resulting pregnancy prompted her to run off into the forest, seeking to avoid scandal and the negative repercussions she could face as a commoner.  
[[File:Amnara_Device.jpg|frame|left|Amnara's Device - a work in progress]]
Amnara was born in Eastern Scotland in a small group of forest-dwelling folk who claimed to be druids.


Once safely in the woods, Caitlyn realized she lacked the necessary skills to survive without the comforts of home.  Luckily, she happened upon a small group of folk dwelling in the forest who came to her aid.  These kind souls took her in and taught her the ways of the forest, and one who was a skilled midwife helped her give birth to a healthy baby girl.  Caitlyn wanted her daughter to live a life of freedom, knowledge, and power, and named after a mythical Celtic goddess of the sea: Amnara.  
Amnara had a keen interest in, and thus was taught, many different skills including song writing, story telling, dancing, and illumination.  Once she reached adulthood, she made up her mind to strike out on her own and see what she could of the world.  Amnara bid her forest family a fond farewell, and boldly made her way to the nearest large town.


Amnara was taught many different skills, most of which were unavailable to women of her status, but the female-friendly group encouraged her in every aim.  Once she reached adulthood, she made up her mind to strike out on her own and see what she could of the world. Her mother stayed with the forest folk, who had become her second family.  Amnara bid them all a fond farewell, and boldly made her way to the nearest large town.
Unused to the ways of townfolk, she dedicated herself to learning and adapting and eventually (as is often the way with Bards) marketing.  She made a living by entertaining at local taverns, performing the dances she had learned, the stories she devised, and singing her own songs. Among crowd favorites are [[Heart Fire]], [[White Bird]], and [[Reenactive]].  She gained a small following, and earned enough to keep herself fed and housed, and eventually crossed paths with the members of the wonderful traveling Towne of KeyPoynt.


She made a living by entertaining at local taverns, performing the dances she had learned and singing her own songs.  She gained a small following, and earned enough to keep herself fed and housed.  However, one fateful evening, a stranger wandered into the tavern she was a regular performer at.  She knew immediately that this was a man to keep her eye on.  He watched her performance carefully, and after she had taken her bows, she made her way to his table.
She promptly declared herself to be 'home' and the rest is history.


His name was [[Kenneniah]], and he was a traveling bard, much like herself. He had enjoyed her performance, and offered to join talents.  Amnara had already decided that she was growing fond of him, and in fact had made up her mind to marry him, so she agreed.  They set out together, entertaining as a duet, and watched the money pour in.  Eventually their comraderie became love, and the two spent every day together, making music and... other things.
== Amnara's Accomplishments ==
[[File:Amnara's AOA smaller.jpg|frame|right|Amnara's Award of Arms]]


Shortly into their travels, Amnara and Kenneniah ran across a group of travelers calling themselves the [[Towne of KeyPoynt]]. As the two had never heard of a traveling towne, they decided that such a group was perfect for their lifestyle, and they joined the towne, becoming the [[Bards of Keypoynt]]. 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!  Date !! Accomplishment !! Event
|-
| 2022 || Awarded the [[Sable Chime]] || [[Aquaterra All Champions]] LVII/2022
|-
| 2021 || Named Bardic Minister of the [[Barony of Aquaterra]] || First event as Minister [[Good Yule]] LVI/2021
|-
| 2011 || Entered into Aquaterra's Order of the [[Plate]] by Baron [[Wyll Hauk]] and Baroness [[Rosamund of the Misty Meadows]] || [[Midhaven Harvest Feast XLVI/2011]]
|-
| 2010 || Winner of [[Deepwater Keep's Bardic Competition]] with [[The Bards of KeyPoynt]]
  || [[Autumn War XLV/2010]]
|-
| 2010 || Bardic Champion of [[Midhaven]] with [[The Bards of KeyPoynt]] || Midhaven's Champions 2010
|-
| 2010 || Released the Bards' album '''''[[Once a Bard...]]''''' || [[An Tir/West War XLV/2010]]
|-
| 2010 || [[Award of Arms]] presented by [[Owain II and Wrenn II]] || [[Ursulmas XLIV/2010]]
|-
| 2009 || Winner of [[Clan Carn]]'s Bardic Competition with [[The Bards of KeyPoynt]] || [[Autumn War XLIV/2009]]
|-
| 2008 || [[Bardic Champion of Shittimwoode]] || [[Warren War X XLIII/2008]]
|-
| 2008 || Winner of [[Deepwater Keep's Bardic Competition]] with [[The Bards of KeyPoynt]] || [[Autumn War XLIII/2008]]
|-
| 2008 || Bardic Champion of [[Midhaven]] with [[The Bards of KeyPoynt]] || Midhaven's Champions 2008
|-
| 2008 || Released the Bards' album '''''[[Welcome to KeyPoynt]]''''' || [[June Faire XLIII/2008]]
|}


After they had been with the Towne for over a year, Amnara decided it was time they married, to which Kenneniah had no objections.  They were wed by [[Ambassador Constantine Seminovich]] in a ceremony which all attending would agree was mostly chaos and hilarity.  They traveled with the Towne for many years after, entertaining all who would listen, and living the lives they had always hoped for, side by side.
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== Amnara's Accomplishments ==
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* 2008 Bardic Champion of [[Midhaven]] with the [[Bards of Keypoynt]]
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* 2008 Winner of [[Blackwater's Bardic Competition]] with the [[Bards of Keypoynt]]
* 2008 Bardic Champion of [[Shittimwoode]]
* 2009 Winner of [[Clan Carn]]'s Bardic Competition with the [[Bards of Keypoynt]]
* 2010 [[Award of Arms]] presented by Owain and Wrenn
* 2010 Bardic Champion of [[Midhaven]] with the [[Bards of Keypoynt]]
* 2010 Winner of [[Blackwater's Bardic Competition]] with the [[Bards of Keypoynt]]
 
Amnara and Kenneniah are expecting their first child, due December 1st, 2011.


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Latest revision as of 18:25, 17 August 2022

Amnara the Savage, the real story

Amnara the Savage, Bard of KeyPoynt, finishing a performance of the Bards' hit song "Beverly Anne" aboard the Lady Washington in 2008

Amnara the Savage is a Bard and wandering poet. There are tin whistles in her hat.

Amnara is the Bardic Minister for the Barony of Aquaterra.

Amnara was first introducted to our fair Society at Ursulmas in 2004, then again in 2005, followed up by her first camping event- 40th Year Celebration! She was thoroughly enchanted and has been attending events throughout An Tir since. As a member of the Towne of KeyPoynt, she naturally fell into the role of The Bards of KeyPoynt along with her brother Reyus and her sister Gwyneth Kendrick. The Bards of KeyPoynt were named the Bardic Champions of Midhaven in 2008 and again in 2010. Amnara also became the 2008 Bardic Champion of Shittimwoode (now known as Thornwold). This apparently makes her the long-awaited "Bride of Bunny" in the prestigious line of "Bunny Bards." Amnara received her Award of Arms at Ursulmas in 2010, making her the Armiger Bard of KeyPoynt. She was awarded with the Sable Chime at Aquaterra All Champions in 2022.

Amnara is also the proud mother of a good-hearted, fun loving youth, Hellalove, who has all the makings of a fine wee bard, performing his Bardic debut at The First Bardic War.

Amnara has a YouTube channel and posts new music nearly every week! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBHbrh0JhKQSlMho48EBxGw


And for those interested...

The Somewhat Bardly Tale of Amnara the Savage

Amnara's Device - a work in progress

Amnara was born in Eastern Scotland in a small group of forest-dwelling folk who claimed to be druids.

Amnara had a keen interest in, and thus was taught, many different skills including song writing, story telling, dancing, and illumination. Once she reached adulthood, she made up her mind to strike out on her own and see what she could of the world. Amnara bid her forest family a fond farewell, and boldly made her way to the nearest large town.

Unused to the ways of townfolk, she dedicated herself to learning and adapting and eventually (as is often the way with Bards) marketing. She made a living by entertaining at local taverns, performing the dances she had learned, the stories she devised, and singing her own songs. Among crowd favorites are Heart Fire, White Bird, and Reenactive. She gained a small following, and earned enough to keep herself fed and housed, and eventually crossed paths with the members of the wonderful traveling Towne of KeyPoynt.

She promptly declared herself to be 'home' and the rest is history.

Amnara's Accomplishments

Amnara's Award of Arms
Date Accomplishment Event
2022 Awarded the Sable Chime Aquaterra All Champions LVII/2022
2021 Named Bardic Minister of the Barony of Aquaterra First event as Minister Good Yule LVI/2021
2011 Entered into Aquaterra's Order of the Plate by Baron Wyll Hauk and Baroness Rosamund of the Misty Meadows Midhaven Harvest Feast XLVI/2011
2010 Winner of Deepwater Keep's Bardic Competition with The Bards of KeyPoynt Autumn War XLV/2010
2010 Bardic Champion of Midhaven with The Bards of KeyPoynt Midhaven's Champions 2010
2010 Released the Bards' album Once a Bard... An Tir/West War XLV/2010
2010 Award of Arms presented by Owain II and Wrenn II Ursulmas XLIV/2010
2009 Winner of Clan Carn's Bardic Competition with The Bards of KeyPoynt Autumn War XLIV/2009
2008 Bardic Champion of Shittimwoode Warren War X XLIII/2008
2008 Winner of Deepwater Keep's Bardic Competition with The Bards of KeyPoynt Autumn War XLIII/2008
2008 Bardic Champion of Midhaven with The Bards of KeyPoynt Midhaven's Champions 2008
2008 Released the Bards' album Welcome to KeyPoynt June Faire XLIII/2008




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