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An itinerant crumhorn player, '''[[Theodulf of Borogrove]]''' arrived in the [[Madrone|Barony of Madrone]] in AS VI/1972. He and his lady '''[[Anne of Caerdydd]]''' served as the 3rd | An itinerant crumhorn player, '''[[Theodulf of Borogrove]]''' arrived in the [[Madrone|Barony of Madrone]] in AS VI/1972. He and his lady '''[[Anne of Caerdydd]]''' served as the 3rd Baron and Baroness of '''[[Madrone]]'''. He is known as the author of dubious autobiographical notes. | ||
==Introduction to the Modern Middle Ages== | |||
Theodulf and Anne first learned about the SCA in the Spring of 1972, began to attend events in the area and raised their daughters in this community. | |||
[[File:MiddleEasternTourney9.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Theodulf at the Middle Eastern Tourney at the Lakeside School, July 1974 in Madrone. ]] | |||
His persona and name was a whimsical development based on different parts of the activities around him. Theodulf came from ''Theodulf of Orléans'' who followed Alcuin, the creator of Carolingian minuscule calligraphy, and his place name was a nod to his Math degree with this reference to the English mathematician who wrote the Jabberwocky. | |||
He began to work in the heralds, and became the First Dexter Gauntlet Pursuivant/Herald, responsible for the An Tir [[Order of Precedence]]. | |||
Other areas he became involved in was setting up the [[College of Scribes]] running that for several years and was a founding member of the [[Madrone Contra Musica]] | |||
He was involved in the creation of the [[University of Ithra|University of Madrone]] and its transition to the [[University of Ithra]], and taught classes in calligraphy and arts. | |||
He organized the first regularly scheduled fighting practices in the barony. | |||
==Coronet of An Tir== | |||
Theodulf was victorious at the [[Coronet_Tourney_9|Coronet Tourney]] on July 10 AS XI (1976) and he and Anne ruled the Principality from September 11 AS XI (1976} to January 22 AS XI (1977). They worked to expand participation in principality activities and establish customs that were met with the satisfaction of the Principality. The [[Madrone Culinary Guild]] was formed during their rein and he became an early member. | |||
==Barony of Madrone== | |||
Upon the retirement of [[Liam and Dierdre (Madrone)|Liam and Deirdre]], Theodulf and Anne became the 3rd Baron and Baroness of '''[[Madrone]]''' from February 12 AS XI (1977) to November 3 AS XIX (1984). Their home ''The Borogrove'' became the baronial court for meetings and home of the library, as well as frequent meeting location for the Culinary Guild. | |||
Working with his lady, and with the Baron and Baroness of [[Lions Gate]], he created the title of [[Sergeant]]. | |||
[[File:Ellis as Cockatrice.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Theodulf as a Cockatrice gules]] | |||
==Awards and Honors== | |||
:[[Green Leaf]] ([[Madrone]]) May 18 AS 9 / 1974 | :[[Green Leaf]] ([[Madrone]]) May 18 AS 9 / 1974 | ||
:[[Award of Arms]] ([[West]]) June 22 AS 9 / 1974 | :[[Award of Arms]] ([[West]]) June 22 AS 9 / 1974 | ||
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:Court Baron Nov 3 AS 19 / 1984 | :Court Baron Nov 3 AS 19 / 1984 | ||
:[[Pelican]] July 13 AS 20 / 1985 | :[[Pelican]] July 13 AS 20 / 1985 | ||
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Revision as of 15:40, 15 May 2025

An itinerant crumhorn player, Theodulf of Borogrove arrived in the Barony of Madrone in AS VI/1972. He and his lady Anne of Caerdydd served as the 3rd Baron and Baroness of Madrone. He is known as the author of dubious autobiographical notes.
Introduction to the Modern Middle Ages
Theodulf and Anne first learned about the SCA in the Spring of 1972, began to attend events in the area and raised their daughters in this community.

His persona and name was a whimsical development based on different parts of the activities around him. Theodulf came from Theodulf of Orléans who followed Alcuin, the creator of Carolingian minuscule calligraphy, and his place name was a nod to his Math degree with this reference to the English mathematician who wrote the Jabberwocky.
He began to work in the heralds, and became the First Dexter Gauntlet Pursuivant/Herald, responsible for the An Tir Order of Precedence.
Other areas he became involved in was setting up the College of Scribes running that for several years and was a founding member of the Madrone Contra Musica
He was involved in the creation of the University of Madrone and its transition to the University of Ithra, and taught classes in calligraphy and arts.
He organized the first regularly scheduled fighting practices in the barony.
Coronet of An Tir
Theodulf was victorious at the Coronet Tourney on July 10 AS XI (1976) and he and Anne ruled the Principality from September 11 AS XI (1976} to January 22 AS XI (1977). They worked to expand participation in principality activities and establish customs that were met with the satisfaction of the Principality. The Madrone Culinary Guild was formed during their rein and he became an early member.
Barony of Madrone
Upon the retirement of Liam and Deirdre, Theodulf and Anne became the 3rd Baron and Baroness of Madrone from February 12 AS XI (1977) to November 3 AS XIX (1984). Their home The Borogrove became the baronial court for meetings and home of the library, as well as frequent meeting location for the Culinary Guild.
Working with his lady, and with the Baron and Baroness of Lions Gate, he created the title of Sergeant.

Awards and Honors
- Green Leaf (Madrone) May 18 AS 9 / 1974
- Award of Arms (West) June 22 AS 9 / 1974
- Red Branch (Madrone) July 28 AS 9 / 1974
- Queen's Grace (West) Sept 21 AS 9 / 1974
- Laurel (West) Jan 10 AS 10 / 1976
- Magistrae Ithra July 5 AS 11 / 1976
- Prince Sept 11 AS 11 / 1976 through Jan 22 AS 11 / 1977
- Knight (West) Oct 2 AS 11 / 1976
- Viscount Jan 22 AS 11 / 1977
- Baron (Madrone) Feb 12 AS 11 / 1977 through Nov 3 AS 19 / 1984
- Silver Rose (West) June 11 AS 12 / 1977
- Muckin' Tall Maul Sept 4 AS 12 / 1977
- Olde Shattered Shield Sept 4 AS 12 / 1977
- Lector Ithra Oct 1 AS 12 / 1977
- Silver Rose (West) Mar 25 AS 12 / 1978
- Belated Rose (West) Jan 12 AS 14 / 1980
- Leaf of Merit (West) Sept 6 AS 16 / 1981
- Goutte de Sang Apr 7 AS 18 / 1984
- Court Baron Nov 3 AS 19 / 1984
- Pelican July 13 AS 20 / 1985