Bledyn Drwg de Caerdydd

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Bledyn Drwg de Caerdydd
Information
Resides: Glymm Mere Date Started: 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 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 apprentices of the merchants finest scholars, 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 invite favor and respect with clientele.

The annual Gwyl yr Offrymau (Festival of Offerings), an event built around celebrating harvest, community, and giving, allowed Bledyn and opportunity to reunite with his family and for them to cat

Profile

Bledyn Drwg de Caerdydd is a current resident of the Barony of Glymm Mere. His interests include: Bardic, cooking, education, mathematics, art, and heraldry.

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.

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

Current Roles

Barony of Glymm Mere

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

Kingdom of An Tir

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

Event Experience

• Site Steward Mayfair AS LIII/2018
• YAFA Instructor – Archery Division I Autumn War AS LII/2017
• Site Steward Mayfair AS LII/2017
• Site Coordinator Glymm Mere Yule AS LI/2016
• Gate Staff Various Events

Awards and Other Honors

• Award of Arms An Tir May 2017
• Sweet of Glymm Mere Glymm Mere May 2017
• Crystal Glymm Mere July 2016