Eiryk Randsson

Name

Eiryk Randsson

Eiryk (pronounced like the modern day name Eric) in Old Norse means "Eternal Ruler", and Randsson also coming from Old Norse translates to "Son of Shield". My father being named Randr which directly translates to Shield. This name has not yet been submitted.

Persona History

Eiryk Randsson was the only child of Randr Vermundarson born along the coast of Norway in a Norse encampment in the year 923. Eiryk's mother died when he was very young, overcome by illness that she had fought secretly for years. His father Randr, was part of a raiding group that traveled along the coast of Norway and would also set sail to raid in Scotland and Ireland. It was during one of these raids in the year 935 that Randr disappeared. His body nor his weapons were ever found so it is unknown if he was killed during the raid or taken by unknown means. The rest of the raiding party searched for Randr but after a time the search was called off. Eiryk waited in Norway for his father's return, but when the raiding party docked and disembarked the ship he could not find his father. Einaar, one of his father's friends told Eiryk the series of events that led up to Randr's disappearence. Einaar told Eiryk that his father was a brave man, strong warrior and that he is either trying to get back to Eiryk or he is in Valhalla celebrating with Odin. As proud as it made Eiryk to think that his father died courageously in battle and was granted entrance to Valhalla he was still troubled. Years past and Randr did not return. Eiryk took what his father taught him about being a warrior and a craftsman. By the time he was fully grown he was an accomplished wood worker. He would travel alone up and down the coast of Norway helping fellow Norse by building tent frames, tables and other wares. However, this was not his reason for travelling. All the while he was still searching for his father. The disappearence is a mystery that Eiryk has not been able to let go of even after all these years.

It was during Eiryk's travels in the year 945 that he met Birna Þorfinsdóttir and for a while his thoughts of his father lessened. As he got to know Birna and help her around her village he decided that he wanted to take her as his wife. Two years later they were married. Now together they travel, sometimes up and down the coast of Norway. Other times to Ireland, to Scotland, ever searching. Birna always faithful and loyal to Eiryk wants nothing more then to help him find his father. So he can finally be at peace.

SCA History

I heard about the SCA in the spring of 2009 from one of my co-workers, Chris (Johannes Konradsson). I told him I was interested and he mentioned that there was going to be a demo in my neighborhood coming up. I mentioned it to my wife Trish who agreed that we should check it out. We day tripped to the demo and I was amazed by the amount of work I saw put into recreating the history. We almost made it to The Grand Thing that year, almost.

Our first official event was Autumn war. And wow, what an event. From that point on we were hooked.

Affiliation

War Field Support, heavy lifter, fire starter, and all around helper, Havoc.

Friend of The Iron Ring.

Man at Arms to Aeducan Ui Niall.

Interests

Heavy Fighting

I have a lot to learn. But I have an excellent teacher. I expect to learn much under Aeducan, both on the field and off.

Woodwork

I love working with wood. I wish I had more time for it. Tables, benches, frames, you name it, I want to make it or have made it.

Fencing

I would be lying if I said that the Rapier combat I've seen didn't interest me. I've always said I'm more of a "ME SMASH" kind of person than a "I'm going to figure out how to get inside your guard all clever like and poke you" kind of person, but I still want to learn.

Archery

I used to practice as a kid. Archery is not like riding a bike. You can't pick up a bow years later and expect to be William Tell. But I enjoy it and I do it because it's something else to learn and become better at and to support Trish who is aspiring to become a combat archer.

Events Attended

AS44

• Faire in the Grove Demo - Day tripped on Sat. Didn't know anyone but Johannes, met Benjamin, had a good time.
• Autumn War - War of Princes - Our first event. It also included the best....double cross....EVER.
• September Crown - Hello, is anyone here? No? Ok, this is our second event but we'll attempt to grab enough camping space for Havoc and Iron Ring.
• Acorn War - So hot...I know we were up on a hill but we shouldn't have been that much closer to the sun.
• Winter Bazaar - I broke the Autocrat and the Seneschal. Huzzah!
• Yule Feast - Good times, great food, wonderful friends.
• 12th Night Coronation - My first Twelfth Night. Holy crap Sionaid knows a lot of people.