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Allan Robbins started in the SCA around 1990. Taking to heavy fighting like a duck to water, he has since grown to be one of the most recognizable of Seagirt's fighters. With his blue surcoat and sallet style helm, Lord Allan is the first off the line in any war when "Lay On" is called. His speed, eagerness and general ability to harry the enemy lines has earned him the moniker "The Gingerbread Man.". | Allan Robbins started in the SCA around 1990. Taking to heavy fighting like a duck to water, he has since grown to be one of the most recognizable of Seagirt's fighters. With his blue surcoat and sallet style helm, Lord Allan is the first off the line in any war when "Lay On" is called. His speed, eagerness and general ability to harry the enemy lines has earned him the moniker "The Gingerbread Man.". | ||
Allan's other enthusiasms include chess, heraldry, armouring, military history and storytelling. His collection of "Short Stories and Tall Tales" is a collection of SCA urban legends. He is also a [[Sergeant]] | Allan's other enthusiasms include chess, heraldry, armouring, military history and storytelling. His collection of "Short Stories and Tall Tales" is a collection of SCA urban legends. He is also a [[Seagirt Sergeants Trials|Sergeant of Seagirt]], and is one of the few candidates to pass on his first try. | ||
Allan has fought in tournaments from local to Kingdom, often day-tripping to far off events for the chance to see combat. His inspiration in all things is his lady [[Makayla Brand]]. | Allan has fought in tournaments from local to Kingdom, often day-tripping to far off events for the chance to see combat. His inspiration in all things is his lady [[Makayla Brand]]. | ||
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 Lord Allan on the field of Sealion War AS 44/2009 | ||||||||||||
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 Azure, a wolf's head erased and issuant from chief a demi-sun argent eclipsed azure |
SCA History
Allan Robbins started in the SCA around 1990. Taking to heavy fighting like a duck to water, he has since grown to be one of the most recognizable of Seagirt's fighters. With his blue surcoat and sallet style helm, Lord Allan is the first off the line in any war when "Lay On" is called. His speed, eagerness and general ability to harry the enemy lines has earned him the moniker "The Gingerbread Man.".
Allan's other enthusiasms include chess, heraldry, armouring, military history and storytelling. His collection of "Short Stories and Tall Tales" is a collection of SCA urban legends. He is also a Sergeant of Seagirt, and is one of the few candidates to pass on his first try.
Allan has fought in tournaments from local to Kingdom, often day-tripping to far off events for the chance to see combat. His inspiration in all things is his lady Makayla Brand.
Lord Allan is Squired to Sir Geoffrey de Rennes, the knight who taught him how to make gothic plate armour.
Whereabouts
Currently Living in the Barony of Seagirt but has previously resided in the shire of Hartwood and the Barony of Borealis.
Awards
- Stag Tag (Hartwood) - Feb 19 AS 28 / 1994
- Award of Arms - Mar 25 AS 29 / 1995
- Sergeant (Seagirt) - July 15 AS 36 / 2001
- Magistrae Ithra - June 16 AS 37 / 2002
- Narwhal (Seagirt) - Mar 22 AS 37 / 2003
- Rocke (Seagirt) - Dec 11 AS 39 / 2004
- Heavy Champion (Seagirt) - AS 40 / 2005
- Rocke (Seagirt) - Aug 19 AS 41 / 2006
- Seagull (Seagirt) - Dec 9 AS 41 / 2006
- Goutte de Sang - Apr 12 AS 42 / 2008
- Heavy Champion (Seagirt) - Aug 17 AS 43 / 2008 through Aug 15 AS 44 / 2009
Coat of Arms
Lord Allan's distinct blue with erased wolf heads is something of a signiture. Garb, armour, banners and dishes around his encampment will be seen sporting this device.
Infamy
(Please place any particularly good story about Allan in here. You know you have some!)