Archibald the Red

Photo
Photo of Bartholomew (stuffed goat, left), Archibald the Red (centre) and Matteo de Malizia (Right) at Tournament of Roses A.S. LIX (2025). Photo by Jay of Danescombe. The only photo that exists as Archibald is usually taking the photos.
Information
Resides: Shire of Danescombe Joined: May 2022 Pronouns: They/Any Awards: Order of Precedence
Heraldry
In Submission In Submission

Persona

Archibald the Red was born in mid 16th century Scotland of ambiguous heritage. Travelling about the lands, Archibald learns new things, documenting what is to be seen and meets new people while sharing knowledge and trading items.

SCA History

First learning about the SCA in 2015 at the Saskatoon Comic Expo SCA booth and heavy demo, Archibald finally joined up when they moved out to BC in 2022 and went looking for a community to join. Starting off in the rapier practices out in the park in Westbank, Archibald soon found themself at a demo in the park in June and the Scottish Festival demo in July of 2022, after which they attended their first SCA event; Tir Righ A&S and Bardic Championship 2023 in Danescombe. At this event they found their interest piqued by the displays put on by several folk, especially the nettle processing display by Sadhbh Bheag inghean Toirrdhealbhaigh. They became a part of Clan Sinclair after that event and then had their first camping experience at Freeze Off (aptly named as was found out the wrong way). It was also at this event that they were fully nerd-sniped into the land of A&S by a class on naalbinding. From there they found their way into spinning and processing wool, natural dyeing, cold forging, leather working, pewter casting, painting, jewellery and pin making, and the list will continue to grow...

Slowly, Archibald will find the courage to actually fight heavy properly. Because stepping out there and failing can be hard, but also very rewarding.

MKA: Archie Archer

Email: the.red.archibald@gmail.com

Offices Held

Danescombe A&S Minister Nov 2023-present

Danescombe A&S Deputy Aug-Oct 2023

Classes

Nalbinding (2023-Present)

Spinning (2023-Present)

Wool processing (2024-Present)

Basic T-Tunic/Dressmaking With Madire Sinclair (Danescombe Superpractice Nov 2024)

Volunteering

Guard duty

• September Crown 2024
• Lion's War 2024
• Ursulmas 2024

Gate

• Tournament of Roses 2025
• Tournament of Roses 2024
• Tournament of Roses 2023

Other Items of Note

Pewter cast tokens depicting a goblin squat, first batch.

"AtR" makers mark for Archibald the Red.

Fight between Ts'ai T'ien-p'u and Artel during the squire tournament at September Crown AS LIX (2024) where a hit with Ts'ai T'ien-p'u's glaive snapped the chin strap from Artel's helm, knocking it off.

Creator of the goblin token.

Maker of site tokens for Tournament of Roses A.S. LIIX and LIX (2024/2025).

Hobby photographer capturing activities at events, notably rapier, heavy, thrown and archery.