Satiera of GrandChester Meadows

Satiera of GrandChester Meadows is a nice Jewish girl (now of 'a certain age') who has traveled the length and breadth of the contiguous Knowne World. Taken in during the darkest winter months of AS XIII by House Shadygrove and it's inhabitants in Madrone, she considers An Tir to be her home.

The first court event Satiera attended was the 12th Night Coronation of Manfred and Koressa in the winter of AS XIII. Here it became clear to many of those attending, that she needed much help in learning the social graces that would enable her to fit into Society. Much to the horror of bystanders, Satiera raced across the great hall calling out to the one Lady she remembered, and knew from her life before Madrone - using a name HRH did Not use in our Society ! Only through the intercession of this Most Kind and Incredibly Gracious Lady was Satiera spared, and allowed to stay in the hall for Her Coronation as Princess of An Tir !

Much to the amazement of both herself and others she was asked to serve as a Lady in Waiting to HRH Dorthea of the Dunes in AS XIV.

To this day, Satiera is still remembered by many who were there, as being part of Lord Daniel Shadygrove's household. For it was with Shadygrove, that she did roam far and wide to see new wonderous places. During these travels she met Royalty and commoners from one coast of the landmass to the other and even some distance into the colder regions of the North, and into the fiery Southern desert plains. From AS XIV - AS XVI, Satiera fought in the Pennsic Wars along side her lord Shadygrove as a mercenary, coming home to An Tir with diverse goods from the East and Middle Kingdoms and with Many stories to tell. She would like to think, at this late date, that they did encourage others to make the trek east for this incredible event.

At the Edward/Aonghais/Gerhard War of AS XV she swore her fealty to Sir Seamus MacChluraidh of Glenrochaidh, who was also known as Sir Seamus the Peacemaker. She was accepted as his first squire and welcomed into his household (House Peaceful) by his wife Lady Bolverk of Momchilovich. All then went out to fight in this annual "conflict" which is now known as the An Tir/West War.

Now Satiera was a squire, and she doubled her efforts to improve herself. Many were the Ithra classes in courtly love and also social mores and customs that she took from Baroness Amanda Kendal; and not a few fighting and war workshops with Baron Gerhard Kendal and Duke Paul of Bellatrix. Through the encouragement of her Knight and Lady many of Satiera's rough edges were smoothed. By now she had assimilated into a more Norse-like person, while still holding onto vestiges of her Jewish culture.

On 06 Sept in the year AS XVI, Satiera was given her Award of Arms (one of the last from the West Kingdom before An Tir separated.) This was awarded her by Their Highnesses Ulfred Drommjfell and Sumingo. In the year AS XVII the Green Leaf of Madrone was given unto her. The following years Lady Satiera spent much time doing research and study. Through these efforts she was able to establish a link between the culture of House Peaceful and the cultures of the Steppes to which she felt drawn. During these years Satiera sought understanding of the trade routes and cultures that met and exchanged ideas along the spice routes of the east.

Continuing to travel, Satiera was introduced to Dak by her dear friend Torgul Bahadur, now known as Duke Torgul Steingrimsson. Sir Dak (now known as Duke Dak Ulfredsson) even carried Satiera's favor in the Crown event, known as "Crownation" Juli As XVIII. He was Knighted earlier that day before the Lists began. For his valor on the field, he was honored by TRM Ulfred and Adara; as was Lady Satiera.

Satiera received the Forget-me-not by HRM Erin, for the help which she and Lord Guillueme d' Vin Vert offered Their Royal Majesties during their reign. This was in the year AS XX, When Duke Torgul Steingrimsson and Lady Erin did serve as our King and Queen.

Adrift following the dissolution of House Peaceful, Satiera wandered throughout An Tir. She moved to those areas where work could be found, staying awhile before moving on. The occasions when Satiera could get to events became few and far between.

Having encountered folks she knew at two Egils tourneys, Satiera braved the mountain peaks for the momentous event of the 30 year An Tir/ West War. There she did see her Knight for the first time in many years. Shortly afterward, she found herself moving again - this time into the wilds of the Middle Kingdom, not far from the Pennsic War site. As Satiera found herself in the area, she did make it to two Pennsic Wars in these more recent years... Pennsic had grown incredibly Large after all this time ! She was able to reconnect, however briefly with friends from her youth.

Lady Satiera is still in transit at this time. She currently resides in the Middle Kingdom, However she still counts herself among the residents of An Tir.

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Satiera as a lady in waiting to HRH Dorethea