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Malyss was born in Baile Dubhthaich (Tain), Ross-shire, Anno Domini 1287, youngest of three brothers. He was educated at nearby Fearn Abbey as a boy, and as a young man served William Earl of Ross at Balnagowan. | Malyss was born in Baile Dubhthaich (Tain), Ross-shire, Anno Domini 1287, youngest of three brothers. He was educated at nearby Fearn Abbey as a boy, and as a young man served William Earl of Ross at Balnagowan. | ||
He and his eldest brother both fought at Bannockburn in 1314 under Sir Walter, the Earl's son, but his brother died there leaving no heir. The second brother had taken orders - so it fell to Malyss to take over the estate. | He and his eldest brother both fought at Bannockburn in 1314 under Sir Walter, the Earl's son, but his brother died there leaving no heir. The second brother had taken orders - so it fell to Malyss to take over the estate. | ||
He enjoys riding down to Balnagowan to see the friends he made there and play the odd game of hurling. In winter he amuses himself by writing very bad poetry. | He enjoys riding down to Balnagowan to see the friends he made there and play the odd game of hurling. In winter he amuses himself by writing very bad poetry.* | ||
Malyss is known for being good at everything, and for being more fun than a blazon of monkeys.** | Malyss is known for being good at everything, and for being more fun than a blazon of monkeys.** | ||
<small>*''Malyss wrote this content''</small> | |||
<small>**''Malyss did not write this content''</small> | <small>**''Malyss did not write this content''</small> | ||
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(a.k.a Mael Iso mac Neill) (aka Lord Gracious Braies)
Persona Biography (such as it is)
Malyss was born in Baile Dubhthaich (Tain), Ross-shire, Anno Domini 1287, youngest of three brothers. He was educated at nearby Fearn Abbey as a boy, and as a young man served William Earl of Ross at Balnagowan. He and his eldest brother both fought at Bannockburn in 1314 under Sir Walter, the Earl's son, but his brother died there leaving no heir. The second brother had taken orders - so it fell to Malyss to take over the estate. He enjoys riding down to Balnagowan to see the friends he made there and play the odd game of hurling. In winter he amuses himself by writing very bad poetry.*
Malyss is known for being good at everything, and for being more fun than a blazon of monkeys.**
*Malyss wrote this content
**Malyss did not write this content
In the SCA
Apprentice to Sigridis "Gala" Eriksdottir
At one time Protégé to Thora Golvik of Al in Hallingdal, now orphaned
Lionsdale Bardic Champion, June 17 A.S. LII - June 16 A.S. LIII
Award of Arms, September 2 A.S. LII
Baroness Caitrina inghean Aindriasa's Inspiration of Archery and Inspiration of Equestrian, November 18 A.S. LII to June 2 A.S. LIII
Thornwold Equestrian Champion (Premier), May 5 A.S. LIII
Grace of An Tir, March 2, A.S. LIII
Courtier of Lions Gate, August 3, A.S. LIV
Etoile d'Argent, November 2, A.S. LIV
Goutte de Sang, April 8, A.S. LVI
Jambe de Lion, April 30, A.S. LVI
Scapula Leonis, August 6, A.S. LVII
Baroness Arianna Freemont's Inspiration of Arts and Sciences, November 19, A.S. LVII
Cornucopia, November 19, A.S. LVII
Silver Pillar ("Monkey Pillar" / "Pillar of Monkeys"), November 19, A.S. LVII
Sable Scrivener, February 17, A.S. LVIII
Silver Lance, April 20, A.S. LVIII
Baroness Arianna Freemont's Inspiration of Equestrian, June 1 A.S. LIX to November 16 LIX
Candidate for Lions Gate baronial Coronets along with Brynja Kortsdottir
Useful Links
Past Scroll texts written by Malyss
Other Known Associates
Elspeth Selwode of Wilton, sometime protégé-sister
Wulfstan Hrafnsson, apprentice-brother emeritus
Brynteach MacQuarrie, apprentice-brother
Eleanor Odlowe, apprentice-sister
Maire Nic Shiobhan, apprentice-sister
The members of Swan Song
The various shenanigators in the College of Heralds, including but not limited to: