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Darius was a [[Duke]] of [[An Tir]], who reigned three times - twice with [[Duchess]] [[Jacyntha Elizabeth Argentarius]], and the third with his Lady [[Countess|Cometessa]] [[Morgaine Brigantia]]. During the first two reigns he was instrumental in the creation of the Patronage and of the [[Noble Estate]]. It was in his second reign that he formed a treaty with the Kingdom of Ansteorra to adopt the [[Order of the White Scarf]] for [[An Tir]]. During his third reign he created the [[Ordo Hastae Leonis]]. He put renewed emphasis on [[fealty]] during all of his reigns, with an effort to better reflect a period model. His most memorable event was his first in AS XV, when Strider and Catherine, then King and Queen of the West, came to [[Borealis]]. It was at this event that he received his first [[Award of Arms]]. | Darius was a [[Duke]] of [[An Tir]], who reigned three times - twice with [[Duchess]] [[Jacyntha Elizabeth Argentarius]], and the third with his Lady [[Countess|Cometessa]] [[Morgaine Brigantia]]. During the first two reigns he was instrumental in the creation of the Patronage and of the [[Noble Estate]]. It was in his second reign that he formed a treaty with the Kingdom of Ansteorra to adopt the [[Order of the White Scarf]] for [[An Tir]]. During his third reign he created the [[Ordo Hastae Leonis]]. He put renewed emphasis on [[fealty]] during all of his reigns, with an effort to better reflect a period model. His most memorable event was his first in AS XV, when Strider and Catherine, then King and Queen of the West, came to [[Borealis]]. It was at this event that he received his first [[Award of Arms]]. Darius' [https://op.antirheralds.org/index.php?with=Start&name=darius+corvinus&chosen=&GO=GO Order of Precedence] | ||
Dux Darius' [[persona]] was based in the early sixth century of Britain, where he and his family and [[Darian Household|household]] had an estate near Glevum, where they tried to keep the best qualities and ideals of the Roman era alive in the face of the onrushing dark ages. He and his Lady tried to forge a truce between that which is Roman in origin and that which is British. Bred of Patrician blood, but born on the Island outpost, after the Romans started to pull out, Dux Darius was happy to make his home in Britain, with his Celt lady beside him. [http://www.offley.ca/darius/ Darian Household Page] | Dux Darius' [[persona]] was based in the early sixth century of Britain, where he and his family and [[Darian Household|household]] had an estate near Glevum, where they tried to keep the best qualities and ideals of the Roman era alive in the face of the onrushing dark ages. He and his Lady tried to forge a truce between that which is Roman in origin and that which is British. Bred of Patrician blood, but born on the Island outpost, after the Romans started to pull out, Dux Darius was happy to make his home in Britain, with his Celt lady beside him. [http://www.offley.ca/darius/ Darian Household Page] | ||
Revision as of 19:54, 27 September 2025
Darius was a Duke of An Tir, who reigned three times - twice with Duchess Jacyntha Elizabeth Argentarius, and the third with his Lady Cometessa Morgaine Brigantia. During the first two reigns he was instrumental in the creation of the Patronage and of the Noble Estate. It was in his second reign that he formed a treaty with the Kingdom of Ansteorra to adopt the Order of the White Scarf for An Tir. During his third reign he created the Ordo Hastae Leonis. He put renewed emphasis on fealty during all of his reigns, with an effort to better reflect a period model. His most memorable event was his first in AS XV, when Strider and Catherine, then King and Queen of the West, came to Borealis. It was at this event that he received his first Award of Arms. Darius' Order of Precedence
Dux Darius' persona was based in the early sixth century of Britain, where he and his family and household had an estate near Glevum, where they tried to keep the best qualities and ideals of the Roman era alive in the face of the onrushing dark ages. He and his Lady tried to forge a truce between that which is Roman in origin and that which is British. Bred of Patrician blood, but born on the Island outpost, after the Romans started to pull out, Dux Darius was happy to make his home in Britain, with his Celt lady beside him. Darian Household Page
On a more personal note, Darius loved all things Roman and Romano-British, and liked a good political discussion. He was an avid history buff, and wargamer. Games of strategy and skill appealed to him. Darius was a gourmet cook, and enjoyed recreating recipes from Apicius, and other period Italian dishes. His favorite flavours were chocolate and almond, coffee, and marzipan. He enjoyed working in wood and leather.
- Served as King of An Tir three times. His first reign was in AS XXVII, his second was in AS XXVIII, and his third was in AS XXXI.
- Was a Lion of An Tir
- Was a Knight of An Tir
- Served as Royal Patron of Eisenmarche and Ramsgaard
- Served as Royal Consul
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Memories
Dux Darius passed on September 23, 2025 AS LX 60
On behalf of Cometessa Morgaine, it is with great sadness that I share the news that Cliff Frick, known to many of us in the SCA as Dux Darius, passed away peacefully in his sleep last night after a valiant fight with cancer. He was surrounded by family and left this world with love at his side. Darius was a larger-than-life presence, both in stature and in spirit. A Knight, three-time King, and Lion of An Tir, he carried the Kingdom in his heart even when he wasn’t able to be as active as he wished. As big and imposing as he could appear, anyone who ever attended one of his Courts knows he was truly a softie, quick to happy tears when sharing in the joys and triumphs of his populace. For those of you who knew him well, there are so many memories that capture his heart, humor, and humanity. I would love for you to share those stories here so his family can read them and take comfort in how deeply he was loved by this community.
- Isabella Lucrezia Veneziano Martini