Theodulf of Borogrove

Photo
Theodulf of Borogrove. Photo courtesy of Theodulf of Borogrove.
Information
Resides: Madrone Pronouns: Whatever Date Started: AS VI (1972) Awards: Order of Precedence Name pronunciation: Not specified Prefered Title: ETC Offices: Former Baron of Madrone, Former Dexter Gauntlet Herald
Heraldry
Argent, an amphysian cockatrice gules within a bordure nebuly sable.

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 ninth Prince and Princess on An Tir and the third Baron and Baroness of Madrone. He is known as the author of dubious autobiographical notes.

Introduction to the Modern Middle Ages

Theodulf and his lady Anne of Caerdydd first learned about something called the SCA in the Spring of 1972. They began to attend events in the area, then ever further afield, and remained active for over a decade, raising their daughters in this wonderful 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) in Charlemagne's court. His place name was a nod to his Math degree with this reference to the English mathematician who wrote the Jabberwocky.

He worked with the heralds, becoming the First Dexter Gauntlet Pursuivant/Herald responsible for the An Tir Order of Precedence. In the study of heraldic blazons he discovered the amphysian cockatrice (note the tail) and adopted it for his arms.

Other areas he became involved in was setting up the College of Scribes which he ran for several years, and performing music as a founding member of the Madrone Contra Musica.

He worked on the creation of the University of Madrone and its transition to the University of Ithra, teaching classes in calligraphy and arts for several sessions. He became the bane of heralds by introducing and offering classes in Beneventan script, which resulted in some scrolls that were particularly difficult to read by court heralds.

He organized some of 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 were coronated as Prince and Princess at the Games Tourney and An Tir Principality Coronation on September 11, 1976 at Ravenna Park, Seattle. They reigned 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 populace. The Madrone Culinary Guild was formed during their rein and he was an early member.

Barony of Madrone

Upon the retirement of Liam and Deirdre, Theodulf and Anne became the third 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 regular meetings and home of the baronial 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 and organized the first tournaments to select members of this order.

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

Pictures

Theodulf as a Cockatrice gules. Photo courtesy of Theodulf of Borogrove.

Theodulf at the Middle Eastern Tourney at the Lakeside School, July 1974 in Madrone. Photo courtesy of Theodulf of Borogrove.