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==Interests==
==Interests==
Idris pursues a few SCA-related interests.
Nicolai Rabenis Von Tachov pursues a few SCA-related interests.


===Dance===
===Dance===
Idris attends the [[Three Mountains]] Dance Practice when available, and is working to improve his dance skill.
Nicolai attends the [[Three Mountains]] Dance Practice when available, and is working to improve his dance skill.


===Heavy Fighting=== [[Image:Off_to.JPG|frame|left| Heavy Master Nicoli off to War with the Iron Ring and His Excellency Earl Edward of An Tir]]
===Heavy Fighting=== [[Image:Off_to.JPG|frame|left| Heavy Master Nicoli off to War with the Iron Ring and His Excellency Earl Edward of An Tir]]
Idris acquired his first suit of armor by a stroke of luck. When posting on the [[Three Mountains]] Yahoo group, asking about how to go about procuring armor to learn in, a kindly gentleman offered to donate a full suit minus the gorget. With that generous assistance, Idris was ready to move forward and now attends the [[Three Mountains Fight Practice]] as he is available. Idris has also, recently been spearheading and organizing the members of the [[the Iron Ring]] to attend their own Heavy fighting practice as well as [[Three Mountains]]'s. It is his goal, as Heavy Master to field a unit of no less than 10 Iron Ring heavy fighters and combat archers by the end of 2008.  As a member of [[the Iron Ring]], Idris is a mercenary and will sell his services (along with those of the unit) to the highest bidder in any war.
Nicolai acquired his first suit of armor by a stroke of luck. When posting on the [[Three Mountains]] Yahoo group, asking about how to go about procuring armor to learn in, a kindly gentleman offered to donate a full suit minus the gorget. With that generous assistance, Nicolai was ready to move forward and now attends the [[Three Mountains Fight Practice]] as he is available. Recently Nicolai has been chosen as the Regonal Knight Marshall for the Shire of [[Dragons Mist]] has also, recently been spearheading and organizing the members of the [[the Iron Ring]] to attend the Dragons Mist Heavy fighting practice as well as [[Three Mountains]]'s. It is his goal, as Heavy Master to field a unit of no less than 10 Iron Ring heavy fighters and combat archers by the end of 2008.  As a member of [[the Iron Ring]], Nicolai is a mercenary and will sell his services (along with those of the unit) to the highest bidder in any war.


===Woodworking===
===Woodworking===
In 2007, Idris built a Gypsy Vardo style trailer for camping. It is built in a style that mimics those found in the 13th century- though the term "Vardo" is from a much later period. He plans to complete a few upgrades to it this season. He is working on a design for a late period Seating Gallery that could be made to breakdown and brought to events.
In 2007, Nicolai built a Gypsy Vardo style trailer for camping. It is built in a style that mimics those found in the 13th century- though the term "Vardo" is from a much later period. He plans to complete a few upgrades to it this season. He is working on a design for a late period Seating Gallery that could be made to breakdown and brought to events.


==Aliases==
==Aliases==

Revision as of 21:46, 16 July 2008

Nicoli ap Bran at An-Tir/West War 2008

Name

Nicolai Rabenis Von Tachov is mundanely known as Micah Bear.

The name Nicolai Rabenis Von Tachovis a properly researched, documented, and pending approval SCA name (July 200u). It is historically accurate to 16th century Bohemia.

Interests

Nicolai Rabenis Von Tachov pursues a few SCA-related interests.

Dance

Nicolai attends the Three Mountains Dance Practice when available, and is working to improve his dance skill.

===Heavy Fighting===

Heavy Master Nicoli off to War with the Iron Ring and His Excellency Earl Edward of An Tir

Nicolai acquired his first suit of armor by a stroke of luck. When posting on the Three Mountains Yahoo group, asking about how to go about procuring armor to learn in, a kindly gentleman offered to donate a full suit minus the gorget. With that generous assistance, Nicolai was ready to move forward and now attends the Three Mountains Fight Practice as he is available. Recently Nicolai has been chosen as the Regonal Knight Marshall for the Shire of Dragons Mist has also, recently been spearheading and organizing the members of the the Iron Ring to attend the Dragons Mist Heavy fighting practice as well as Three Mountains's. It is his goal, as Heavy Master to field a unit of no less than 10 Iron Ring heavy fighters and combat archers by the end of 2008. As a member of the Iron Ring, Nicolai is a mercenary and will sell his services (along with those of the unit) to the highest bidder in any war.

Woodworking

In 2007, Nicolai built a Gypsy Vardo style trailer for camping. It is built in a style that mimics those found in the 13th century- though the term "Vardo" is from a much later period. He plans to complete a few upgrades to it this season. He is working on a design for a late period Seating Gallery that could be made to breakdown and brought to events.

Aliases

  • Gwydion ap Arawn 1996-1999; Welsh bard 1200's
  • Rory O'Conor 2000-2003; Irish bard 1300's
  • Idris ap Bran 2004-Present; Welsh bard late 1200's early 1300's

==SCA History==

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Persona History

Idris ap Bran is the 3rd son of a poor, Welsh farmer. Born in 1278 Idris learned music from a travailing Troubadour who from southern France. When his eldest brother returned from fighting against Edward I of England while in the service to Llywelyn the Last he started to learn the arts of war. After mastering the basics of soldering and combat with his brother's assistance, Idris joined the Rebellion against Edward I of England, begun by Madog ap Llywelyn in 1294. Upon being defeated at the battle of Maes Moydog, he fled to France to find his way in the world. Finding himself in Aquitaine he hoped to make his living with his musical skills, but it was not to be. The land of the troubadour's was gone- wiped out by Crusade and oppression. He returned to Britian, and traveled north to join the Army of Robert the Bruce of Scotland against the English once more. Following the death of Edward I of England in 1307 he left Scotland to make his living as a mercenary.

Affiliation

Idris ap Bran is a member of the Iron Ring, living in the Shire of Dragon's Mist.

The Iron Ring device

Rank and Station

  • Corporal
  • Master of Heavy Fighting

Achievements, Awards and Accolades

  • House of the Golden Note's Bardic 3rd Place, Egils 1996
  • House of the Golden Note's Bardic 2rd Place, Egils 1997
  • AnTir Chess Championshop 2nd Place, Ursulmas 1999
  • Ithrotir Wrestling Competition 1st Place, Egils 1999
  • MacPhearson's Torchlit Dagger Tournament 1st Place,Egils 2003
  • House of Three and Arugala's Bardic 3 Place,Egils 2003
  • Dog of the Sea Feather Combat Tournament 1st Place, Gypsy Days, Seadog Nights 2006
  • Winner of the Novice Holmgang Tourney, Egils 2008
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