Álvar Guerrero

Álvar Guerrero

July Coronation 2010.

New to the SCA, Álvar Guerrero, mundanely known as Tony Hernandez officially joined along with his wife Liadan the Sincere and 15 month old daughter Arya several hours after his first fighters practice within the College of Lyonsmarche on January 17th, 2010.

Persona

I am a Spanish Conquistador in the 16th century. A follower of Antonio de Espejo on his expedition into New Mexico and Arizona during 1582-1583. Born in Córdoba, Spain on April 29th, 1550, I grew up among the poor nobility and merchant classes of the city. Seeing the New World as an opportunity to make a name for myself, I purchased passage by selling off my share of the horses of my father and never looked back. I arrived in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua in early April which was good fortune for me as the return of the Chamuscado-Rodriguez expedition. It was while hearing the stories of their exploits that I met Antonio de Espejo and joined his cause to ascertaining the fate of two priests who had remained behind with the Pueblos when Chamuscado led his soldiers back to Mexico. With several horses, the last of my share from Spain, we set out on November 10th, 1582. Antonio de Espejo lead us, a group of fourteen soldiers, a priest, about 30 Indian servants and assistants, and 115 horses.

Tracking my own mundane heritage to Spain has had a great influence on my choice.

Arts & Science

• July 16th turned in for Largess Spanish Herreruelo, 1560. "Bowler" hat black with blue ribbon and many holes, showing blue lining."

Upcoming possible attendance

• Pendale Champion Tourney (Pendale) July 23-25
• Treachery at Kyoto (Silverhart) Aug 6-8
• Sergeant Trials (Wealdsmere) Aug 20-22
• Border War (Wealdsmere) Sept 10-12
• Fall Lyonsmarche Newcomers Feast and Champion Tourney - Saturday, Sept 25th - Pullman WA
• Baron Dyon's Tournament(Wastekeep)Oct 1-3
• Toy's for Tots (Wealdsmere) Sat, Oct 16
• As You Like It (Akornebir) Sat, Oct 30

Events attended

• Fimbilvinter February 20, 2010 Silverhart
• War in the Oasis March 13, 2010 Ambergard
• Honor War April 23, 2010 to April 25, 2010 Lyonsmarche
• Newcomer's Encampment May 2, 2010 Akornebir (Gifted by Baron Sir Styrkaar with a dagger shaped like a carp)
• May Crown May 21, 2010 to May 23, 2010 Wastekeep (Squire for the day to Baron Sir Styrkaar Jarlskald, fought in the Squires Tourney)
• Celtic Revolt Champions Tourney & New Comers May 28, 2010 to May 31, 2010 Wealdsmere
• Springfest June 4th to June 6th Wastekeep
• Defender of the Hart June 19th Silverhart
• SCA Demo (Akornebir) Sun, July 4th
• Folklife Festival (Vulcanveldt) Sat, July 10th
• July Coronation (Vulcanveldt) July 16-18

More Pictures

First Kit. Feb. 28, 2010.	Soft Kit and new helm before Honor War 2010.	May Crown Squires Tourney 2010.	Newcomers Tournament Akornabir 2010.
Defender of the Hart Silverhart 2010.	July Coronation 2010.	Spanish Herreruelo, 1560. "Bowler" hat black with blue ribbon and many holes, showing blue lining."