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== Persona ==
=='''Persona'''==




My name is Ceara inghean uí Mhadadháin (KEE-ra in-yen wih VAD-a-yain).  I was born in Galway, Ireland in the year 1513 and have lived here my entire life with my father, older brother and younger sister.   My mother died while giving birth to my sister 4 years ago and I miss her fiercely.  Since then, I have cared for my family as my father runs his stationer shopAs for me, I am far too interested in the family business to worry about a suitorFather doesn’t mind too much as I have been a great help to him and show some skill in sewing and copyingAlthough I’m fearful he may not return from Dublin, I know that when he does, he wishes me to marry.  I overheard him one day speaking with his apprentice about such things which truly makes me nervousOf course, I would much prefer to be among the books and stay here to care for my father and sisterWho knows what the future might hold for me.
My name is Ceara inghean uí Mhadadháin (KEE-ra in-yen wih VAD-a-yain).  I was born in Galway, Ireland in the year 1491, daughter of a clan leader and an English noblewoman, though this is not widely known.  My father sired two other boys, both much older than I, long before my arrival. I don’t really know them since I stayed with my mother.  Since my father did not wish to be discovered (marriage between us and the English is forbidden), he sent me to go live with my mother’s kin after she died.  I think I reminded him of her too much so he did not like to have me around. My mother died when I was quite young and I am sad to say that the memories I have are growing harder to recall as time passes onThe strongest memories I have are that she was gentle, kind and beautiful.
 
Currently I am in the service of the Countess of Kildare, attending to her as she requiresHow I came to be in her service is quite confusing and even I don’t completely understand it but I am grateful nonethelessOther than the Countess, my heritage is largely unknown and my Mistress advises me to keep my tongue about itShe has even implied I am English to others which is interestingEven the Earl doesn’t know from whence I came.  This is probably for the bestPerhaps I should change my name to an English one.
 




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I am a member of the [[Clan MacAndrew]] and generally just like to help out where and when I can.  I like dance, archery, A&S and people, among other things that elude me at the moment.
I am a member of the [[Clan MacAndrew]] and generally just like to help out where and when I can.  I like dance, archery, A&S and people, among other things that elude me at the moment. I was a protege to Master [[John MacAndrew]].
 


'''My Heraldry!'''
=='''My Heraldry!'''==
[[File:CearaingheanuiMhadadhain.gif|right]]Per pale azure and argent, two hares salient respectant counterchanged argent and sable, on a chief per pale argent and azure three cinquefoils counterchanged sable and argent. Ha HA!  :)
[[File:CearaingheanuiMhadadhain.gif|right]]Per pale azure and argent, two hares salient respectant counterchanged argent and sable, on a chief per pale argent and azure three cinquefoils counterchanged sable and argent. Ha HA!  :) I have a registered badge too (Fieldless) A cinquefoil per pall inverted azure, argent, and sable.




'''Things I like most'''
=='''Things I like most'''==


People!
People!
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'''Awards and Ranks Earned:'''
=='''Awards and Ranks Earned:'''==


Tir Righ Silver Pillar, August 2012
* Pelican, August 2014


An Tir Goutte de Sang, September 2009
* Tir Righ Silver Pillar, August 2012


Courtier to the Baroness Lions Gate, August 2009
* An Tir Goutte de Sang, September 2009


Baronial Lions Claw, December 2007
* Courtier to the Baroness Lions Gate, August 2009


An Tir Award of Arms, August 2006
* Baronial Lions Claw, December 2007


* An Tir Award of Arms, August 2006


'''Offices Served:'''
=='''Offices Served:'''==


Tir Righ Minister of Lists, February 2013
* Governor, University of Tir Righ, November 2015 (current)


Tir Righ Deputy of Lists, 2012 (current)
* Tir Righ Minister of Lists, February 2013-2015


Shire of Ramsgaard A&S Officer, 2012 (current)
* Tir Righ Calendar Deputy, February 2013-2015


Barony of Lions Gate Seneschale, 2011-2012
* Shire of Ramsgaard A&S Officer, August 2012- August 2013


Contingency Deputy Seneschal to Lady Francesca Wallace Drakere, 2009 – 2010
* Barony of Lions Gate Seneschale, 2011-2012


An Tir Black Talbot  (An Tir College of Heralds), 2009 – 2010
* Contingency Deputy Seneschal to Lady Francesca Wallace Drakere, 2009 – 2010


Deputy Seneschal to HL Uilliam mac Fearchair mhic Gille Aindrais, 2007 2009
* An Tir Black Talbot  (An Tir College of Heralds), 2009 2010


Deputy Seneschal to Lord Donatello Sanudo, 2007  
* Deputy Seneschal to HL Uilliam mac Fearchair mhic Gille Aindrais, 2007 – 2009


Baronial Chronicler, 2006-2009
* Deputy Seneschal to Lord Donatello Sanudo, 2007


Deputy Baronial Chronicler, 2005-2006
* Baronial Chronicler, 2006-2009
 
* Deputy Baronial Chronicler, 2005-2006




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'''Other offices served:'''
'''Other offices served:'''


NSCA Treasurer, 2008
* NSCA Treasurer, 2008




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'''Committees served:'''
'''Committees served:'''


Baronial Financial Committee, current
* Tir Righ: Road to Kingdom Committee?, Chair, Sept 2013-Feb 2017


Baronial Constitution Committee (dissolved), 2007
* Baronial Financial Committee, 2010-2012


* Baronial Constitution Committee (dissolved), 2007


=='''Events as Event Steward:'''==


'''Events as Event Steward:'''
* Tournament of Armies, Lions Gate – August 2017 (Co-Steward)


Tir Righ Heraldic & Scribal Symposium – May 2013 (Co-Steward)
* Tir Righ Heraldic & Scribal Symposium – May 2013 (Co-Steward)


Sergeant, Yeoman, Gallant & Courtier Trials – August 2010
* Sergeant, Yeoman, Gallant & Courtier Trials – August 2010


Newcomers – March 2010
* Newcomers – March 2010


Arts & Sciences Defender & Day of Dance – February 2010
* Arts & Sciences Defender & Day of Dance – February 2010


Baroness’ Tourney – November 2009
* Baroness’ Tourney – November 2009


Baroness’ Tourney – November 2008  
* Baroness’ Tourney – November 2008  


Baroness’ Tourney – December 2006
* Baroness’ Tourney – December 2006


Also helped cook for Baronial Banquet in 2010.
Also helped cook for Baronial Banquet in 2010.
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'''Demos coordinated:'''
'''Demos coordinated:'''


Langley Fundamental Middle School demo in February annually since 1998
* Langley Fundamental Middle School demo in February annually since 1998
Walnut Grove Secondary School demo in February annually, 1997 - 2009
* Walnut Grove Secondary School demo in February annually, 1997 - 2009




'''Formal competitions entered:'''


Baronial A&S Defender 2009
=='''Classes taught:'''==
Baronial A&S Defender 2008
 
12th Night Scribal Contest for Calligraphy – 2005
* Persona Development for Sergeantry Applicants - August 2011


* Dance for SYGC Candidates – May 2010


'''Classes taught:'''
* How to be an Autocrat – Tir Righ A&S 2009


Persona Development for Sergeantry Applicants - August 2011
* How to advertise your event using a website – 2007


Dance for SYGC Candidates – May 2010


How to be an Autocrat – Tir Righ A&S 2009
'''Formal competitions entered:'''


How to advertise your event using a website 2007
* Baronial A&S Defender 2009
* Baronial A&S Defender 2008
* 12th Night Scribal Contest for Calligraphy 2005




''Articles written:''
'''Articles written:'''


An Autocrat’s Guide for the Barony of Lions Gate – August 2009
* An Autocrat’s Guide for the Barony of Lions Gate – August 2009 (soon to be updated)


A multitude of articles for the North Wind when I was Chronicler  :)
* A multitude of articles for the North Wind when I was Chronicler  :)
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[[Category:People]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Clan MacAndrew]]
[[Category:Pelican]]

Latest revision as of 04:05, 27 February 2024

Isn't this exciting? A page about little ole me. Well, I guess it isn't all THAT exciting but here is is. A little about me in this world.


Persona

My name is Ceara inghean uí Mhadadháin (KEE-ra in-yen wih VAD-a-yain). I was born in Galway, Ireland in the year 1491, daughter of a clan leader and an English noblewoman, though this is not widely known. My father sired two other boys, both much older than I, long before my arrival. I don’t really know them since I stayed with my mother. Since my father did not wish to be discovered (marriage between us and the English is forbidden), he sent me to go live with my mother’s kin after she died. I think I reminded him of her too much so he did not like to have me around. My mother died when I was quite young and I am sad to say that the memories I have are growing harder to recall as time passes on. The strongest memories I have are that she was gentle, kind and beautiful.

Currently I am in the service of the Countess of Kildare, attending to her as she requires. How I came to be in her service is quite confusing and even I don’t completely understand it but I am grateful nonetheless. Other than the Countess, my heritage is largely unknown and my Mistress advises me to keep my tongue about it. She has even implied I am English to others which is interesting. Even the Earl doesn’t know from whence I came. This is probably for the best. Perhaps I should change my name to an English one.


Of course, in the mundane world, I am married with children. Just haven't figured out how to fit them into my SCA world. I'll get there eventually. My husband does play in the SCA as Herbateus. Many know him as the kick-butt javelin thrower at Clinton!


I am a member of the Clan MacAndrew and generally just like to help out where and when I can. I like dance, archery, A&S and people, among other things that elude me at the moment. I was a protege to Master John MacAndrew.

My Heraldry!

Per pale azure and argent, two hares salient respectant counterchanged argent and sable, on a chief per pale argent and azure three cinquefoils counterchanged sable and argent. Ha HA!  :) I have a registered badge too (Fieldless) A cinquefoil per pall inverted azure, argent, and sable.


Things I like most

People! Doing service in its many shapes and forms. I just like to help! Archery, dance, books, cooking, heraldry (what a shock) and many more things to numerous to name


Awards and Ranks Earned:

  • Pelican, August 2014
  • Tir Righ Silver Pillar, August 2012
  • An Tir Goutte de Sang, September 2009
  • Courtier to the Baroness Lions Gate, August 2009
  • Baronial Lions Claw, December 2007
  • An Tir Award of Arms, August 2006

Offices Served:

  • Governor, University of Tir Righ, November 2015 (current)
  • Tir Righ Minister of Lists, February 2013-2015
  • Tir Righ Calendar Deputy, February 2013-2015
  • Shire of Ramsgaard A&S Officer, August 2012- August 2013
  • Barony of Lions Gate Seneschale, 2011-2012
  • Contingency Deputy Seneschal to Lady Francesca Wallace Drakere, 2009 – 2010
  • An Tir Black Talbot (An Tir College of Heralds), 2009 – 2010
  • Deputy Seneschal to HL Uilliam mac Fearchair mhic Gille Aindrais, 2007 – 2009
  • Deputy Seneschal to Lord Donatello Sanudo, 2007
  • Baronial Chronicler, 2006-2009
  • Deputy Baronial Chronicler, 2005-2006


Other offices served:

  • NSCA Treasurer, 2008


Committees served:

  • Tir Righ: Road to Kingdom Committee?, Chair, Sept 2013-Feb 2017
  • Baronial Financial Committee, 2010-2012
  • Baronial Constitution Committee (dissolved), 2007

Events as Event Steward:

  • Tournament of Armies, Lions Gate – August 2017 (Co-Steward)
  • Tir Righ Heraldic & Scribal Symposium – May 2013 (Co-Steward)
  • Sergeant, Yeoman, Gallant & Courtier Trials – August 2010
  • Newcomers – March 2010
  • Arts & Sciences Defender & Day of Dance – February 2010
  • Baroness’ Tourney – November 2009
  • Baroness’ Tourney – November 2008
  • Baroness’ Tourney – December 2006

Also helped cook for Baronial Banquet in 2010.


Demos coordinated:

  • Langley Fundamental Middle School demo in February annually since 1998
  • Walnut Grove Secondary School demo in February annually, 1997 - 2009


Classes taught:

  • Persona Development for Sergeantry Applicants - August 2011
  • Dance for SYGC Candidates – May 2010
  • How to be an Autocrat – Tir Righ A&S 2009
  • How to advertise your event using a website – 2007


Formal competitions entered:

  • Baronial A&S Defender 2009
  • Baronial A&S Defender 2008
  • 12th Night Scribal Contest for Calligraphy – 2005


Articles written:

  • An Autocrat’s Guide for the Barony of Lions Gate – August 2009 (soon to be updated)
  • A multitude of articles for the North Wind when I was Chronicler  :)