Nicholas Worthington

Nicholas joined the Society in the Fall of AS X (1975). He was awarded arms at Beltane Coronation (West) on Apr 23, AS XI (1977) by Terrence & Jennet (West), and was admitted to the Order of the Laurel at Beltane Coronation (West) on Apr 28, AS XIII (1979) by Steven & Alyanora (West)

Nicholas is originally from the Province/Principality of the Mists, Kingdom of the West. He currently resides in the Principality of Tir Righ in the Shire of Hartwood.

Persona History

In honor of my forbearers, I generally assume the persona of an English gentleman of the late 14th through 16th Centuries. When fancy takes me, I also may portray a personification of my Polish-Lithuanian ancestors.

Aliases

Nicolaus Gendsville, Nicolaus Gutowski.

Interests

• Military History: Focus on the 16th Century
• Armor: History and construction
• Costuming: esp. Later 16th Century England
• Archery and Fletching. Thumbring shooting
• Dance: Focus on 16th Century, Italian, French, and English
• Rapier and Cut & Trust fencing: History and technique.
• Cooking with historic recipes
• Historic Card Games
• Research

Awards

Laurel Apr 28, AS XIII (1979) Beltane Coronation Steven & Alyanora (West)

Award of Arms Apr 23, AS XI (1977) Beltane Coronation Terrence & Jennet (West)

Silver Mantle Oct 3, AS XVI (1981) October Crown Steingrim & Lenora (West)

Honors

Queen's Guard Sep 25, AS XII (1977) Autumn Crown Tournament Carol (West)

Queen's Guard Aug 19, AS XIII (1978) Purgatorio Coronation Verena (West)