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Bledyn Drwg de Caerdydd is a current resident of the [[Barony]] of [[Glymm Mere]]. His interests include: Bardic, cooking, education, mathematics, art, and heraldry.
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In 2017 and 2018, Bledyn was the event steward for Glymm Mere's public demo event, [[Mayfaire]]. The event includes their annual heavy, rapier, and brewing championships, merchants, and various Arts and Science displays.
<h2>History</h2>
Bledyn Drwg was born in 1563, the second son of merchants, near the city of Caerdydd. His family practiced Catholicism in the home, but otherwise adjusted to the religious climate so as to avoid persecution. The timid but congenial Bledyn began life in his brothers shadow, attending to chores and learning the basics of the family business until a wealthy merchant came to their shoppe who, being pleased with the sincere hospitality shown to him, took favor upon Bledyn and his family. He offered to take Bledyn on as his apprentice and train him in the art of commerce. Having no heir, he opened the possibility that he would pass his business to Bledyn when he retires.


For AS LII, he served as [[Sweet of Glymm Mere]], a non-armigerous honor given to individuals who have done "the sweetest deed," excelling in the area of service to the barony.  
When Bledyn arrived at his new master's estate, he was given a modest room and was fitted for a doublet and breeches. He was expected to wake at the toll of the morning as given by the church tower outside Caerdydd, clean himself, and be available should the merchant require him.  


Current Roles
The merchant wanted Bledyn to be capable of conducting fair trade both on his behalf and for himself. He also wanted him to have an appreciation for the arts. As such, Bledyn was placed under the tutelage of apprentices of the finest scholars with whom the merchant was aquatinted, teaching him math, reading, and writing. When time allowed as they traveled together, the merchant would complement their tutelage himself with the finer points of commerce and exposing Bledyn to performance arts.
  Barony of Glymm Mere
 
  • Courtier May 2018 – Present
Bledyn frequently accompanied his master both at home and in travel across Wales and England, as well as to France, Spain, and Scotland. He not only learned from his master, but attended to his needs and often assisted in business transactions. As a result, Bledyn added French, Celtic, and a smattering of Norse to his knowledge of English and Welsh. His master also ensured that he was provided with clothing that, while modest, would have professional appearance that invited favor and respect with clientele. 
  • Baronial Retinue May 2017 – Present
 
  • Sweet of Glymm Mere May 2017 – May 2018
The annual Gwyl yr Offrymau (Festival of Offerings), an event built around celebrating harvest, community, and giving, allowed Bledyn an opportunity to return home so he could reunite with his family and for them to catch up.
  • Family Activities Coordinator August 2016 – Present
 
  • Deputy Chronicler February 2016 – Present
<h2>Profile</h2>
  • Bardic Ensemble Vocalist September 2015 – Present
Bledyn Drwg de Caerdydd is a current resident of the [[Barony]] of [[Madrone]], and formerly of [[Blatha an Oir]] and [[Glymm Mere]]. His first event was [[September Crown Tournament L/2015]]. His interests include: Bardic, cooking, education, mathematics, scribal, art, and heraldry.
  [[Kingdom of An Tir]]
 
  • Family Activities Coordinator November 2018 – Present
In 2017 and 2018, Bledyn was the event steward for [[Mayfaire]].
  • Acting Family Activities Coordinator October 2017 – November 2017
 
  • Deputy Family Activities Coordinator August 2017 – November 2017
For AS LII, he served as [[Sweet of Glymm Mere]], a non-armigerous honor given to individuals who have done "the sweetest deed," excelling in the area of service to the barony.
Event Experience
 
  • Site Steward Mayfair 2018  
He is currently a [[protege]] to [[Elonda Blue Haven]]
  • YAFA Instructor – Archery Division I [[Autumn War]] 2017
 
  • Site Steward Mayfair 2017  
<h2> Roles Held</h2>
  • Site Coordinator Glymm Mere Yule 2016
<h3>Barony of [[Glymm Mere]]</h3>
  • Gate Staff Various Events
* [[Courtier]]                         AS LIII/May 2018 – Present
Awards and Other Honors
* Baronial [[Retinue]]                 AS LII/May 2017 – ASLIV/May 2019
Award of Arms    An Tir    May 2017
* [[Sweet of Glymm Mere]]         AS LII/May 2017 – May 2018
[[Sweet of Glymm Mere]]     Glymm Mere     May 2017
* Family Activities Coordinator         AS LI/August 2016 – ASLIV/May 2019
[[Order of the Crystal]]     Barony of  Glymm Mere    July 2016
* Deputy Chronicler                 AS LI/February 2016 – ASLIV/May 2019
* Bardic Ensemble Vocalist         AS L/September 2015 – ASLV/March 2020
<h3>Kingdom of [[An Tir]]</h3>
* [[YAFA]]/Family Activities Coordinator         AS LII/November 2017 – Present
* Acting [[YAFA]]/Family Activities Coordinator AS LII/October 2017 – November 2017
* Deputy [[YAFA]]/Family Activities Coordinator AS LII/August 2017 – November 2017
<h2>Event Experience</h2>
* Family Activities Coordinator - [[Twelfth Night Coronation]] AS LVII/2024
* Family Activities Coordinator - [[July Coronation]] AS LVIII/2023
* Family Activities Coordinator - [[May Crown]] AS LVII/2023
* Family Activities Coordinator - [[Twelfth Night Coronation]] AS LVI/2022
* Family Activities Coordinator - [[An Tir West War]] AS LVIV/2019
* Family Activities Coordinator - [[July Coronation]] AS LIII/2018
* Family Activities Coordinator - [[An Tir West War]] AS LIII/2018
* Event Steward                         [[Mayfaire]] AS LIII/2018  
* YAFA Instructor – Archery Division I [[Autumn War]] AS LII/2017
* Event Steward                         [[Mayfaire]] AS LII/2017  
* Site Coordinator                 Glymm Mere Yule AS LI/2016
* Gate Staff at Various Events
<h2>Awards and Non-armigerous Honors</h2>
* [[Goutte de Sang]]    An Tir    AS LIII/September 2018
* [[Ewer]]    Glymm Mere    An Tir    AS/LIII/August 2018
* [[Award of Arms]]     An Tir    AS LII/May 2017
* [[Sweet of Glymm Mere]] AS LII/May 2017
* Glymm Mere Crystal    AS LI/July 2016
 
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:16th Century Personas]]
[[Category:Welsh Personas]]

Latest revision as of 12:46, 18 July 2023

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Bledyn Drwg de Caerdydd

(ble - deen droog day cayer-deeth)

Information
Resides: Mardone
Date Started: AS L/September 2015
Awards: Visit the Order of Precedence to access a list of this person's awards.
Offices: Family Activiites Coordinator for An Tir and Glymm Mere
Heraldry

Argent, a wolf rampant sable and in base a laurel branch embowed to base vert

History

Bledyn Drwg was born in 1563, the second son of merchants, near the city of Caerdydd. His family practiced Catholicism in the home, but otherwise adjusted to the religious climate so as to avoid persecution. The timid but congenial Bledyn began life in his brothers shadow, attending to chores and learning the basics of the family business until a wealthy merchant came to their shoppe who, being pleased with the sincere hospitality shown to him, took favor upon Bledyn and his family. He offered to take Bledyn on as his apprentice and train him in the art of commerce. Having no heir, he opened the possibility that he would pass his business to Bledyn when he retires.

When Bledyn arrived at his new master's estate, he was given a modest room and was fitted for a doublet and breeches. He was expected to wake at the toll of the morning as given by the church tower outside Caerdydd, clean himself, and be available should the merchant require him.

The merchant wanted Bledyn to be capable of conducting fair trade both on his behalf and for himself. He also wanted him to have an appreciation for the arts. As such, Bledyn was placed under the tutelage of apprentices of the finest scholars with whom the merchant was aquatinted, teaching him math, reading, and writing. When time allowed as they traveled together, the merchant would complement their tutelage himself with the finer points of commerce and exposing Bledyn to performance arts.

Bledyn frequently accompanied his master both at home and in travel across Wales and England, as well as to France, Spain, and Scotland. He not only learned from his master, but attended to his needs and often assisted in business transactions. As a result, Bledyn added French, Celtic, and a smattering of Norse to his knowledge of English and Welsh. His master also ensured that he was provided with clothing that, while modest, would have professional appearance that invited favor and respect with clientele.

The annual Gwyl yr Offrymau (Festival of Offerings), an event built around celebrating harvest, community, and giving, allowed Bledyn an opportunity to return home so he could reunite with his family and for them to catch up.

Profile

Bledyn Drwg de Caerdydd is a current resident of the Barony of Madrone, and formerly of Blatha an Oir and Glymm Mere. His first event was September Crown Tournament L/2015. His interests include: Bardic, cooking, education, mathematics, scribal, art, and heraldry.

In 2017 and 2018, Bledyn was the event steward for Mayfaire.

For AS LII, he served as Sweet of Glymm Mere, a non-armigerous honor given to individuals who have done "the sweetest deed," excelling in the area of service to the barony.

He is currently a protege to Elonda Blue Haven

Roles Held

Barony of Glymm Mere

  • Courtier AS LIII/May 2018 – Present
  • Baronial Retinue AS LII/May 2017 – ASLIV/May 2019
  • Sweet of Glymm Mere AS LII/May 2017 – May 2018
  • Family Activities Coordinator AS LI/August 2016 – ASLIV/May 2019
  • Deputy Chronicler AS LI/February 2016 – ASLIV/May 2019
  • Bardic Ensemble Vocalist AS L/September 2015 – ASLV/March 2020

Kingdom of An Tir

  • YAFA/Family Activities Coordinator AS LII/November 2017 – Present
  • Acting YAFA/Family Activities Coordinator AS LII/October 2017 – November 2017
  • Deputy YAFA/Family Activities Coordinator AS LII/August 2017 – November 2017

Event Experience

Awards and Non-armigerous Honors