Nicolai Rabenis Von Tachov

Name

Idris ap Bran is mundanely known as Micah Bear.

The name Idris ap Bran is a properly researched, documented, and approved SCA name (June 2007). It is historically accurate to 13th century Wales.

Interests

Idris pursues a number of SCA-related interests.

Dance

Idris attends the Three Mountains Dance Practice on occasion, and is trying to improve his skills.

Heavy Fighting

Idris acquired his first suit of armor by a stroke of luck. When posting on the Three Mountains Yahoo group, asking about armor to learn in. A gentleman donated a full suite minus the gorget that had been in his garage for 8 years. Once he was able to find one he was ready to go. He attends the Three Mountains Fight Practice as he is able. As well as Organize and encourage the members of the the Iron Ring to attend their own Heavy fighting practice. It is his goal to field a unit of no less then 10 heavy fighters and combat archers by the end of 2008. As a member of the Iron Ring, Idris is a mercenary and will sell his services to the highest bidder in a war.

Woodworking

In 2007, Idris built a Gypsy Vardo style trailer for camping. It is built in a style that would exits in the 13th century though the term Vardo is from a much later period. He plans to complete a fee upgrades to it this season. He is working on a design for a late period seating gallery that could be made to breakdown and brought to events.

SCA History

• Egils, May 1996
• Egils, May 1997
• Antir/West War, July 1997
• Egils, May 1998
• Ursulmas, January 1999
• Egils, May 1999
• Antir/West War, July 1999
• Egils, May 2000
• Antir/West War, July 2000
• Egils, May 2001
• Antir/West War, July 2001
• Gypsy Days, Seadog Nights, July 2001
• Egils, May 2002
• Dragons Mist Defenders Tournament, June 2002
• Gypsy Days, Seadog Nights, July 2002
• Egils, May 2003
• Dragons Mist Defenders Tournament, June 2003
• Gypsy Days, Seadog Nights, July 2003
• Egils, May 2004
• Gypsy Days, Seadog Nights, July 2004

8 Amergins Bardic, October 2004

• Egils, May 2005.
• Three Mountains Champions, 2005
• Gypsy Days, Seadog Nights, July 2005.
• Seadog Nights, July 2006.
• Long and Short of It, August 2006
• Warrior's Revel, August 2006
• Acorn War, September 2006.
• Faire in the Grove, April 2007.
• The Gathering, May 2007.
• Seadog Nights, July 2007.
• Blackthorne Revel, August 2007.
• Sport of Kings, August 2007.
• Beaverton Farmer's Market Demo, September 2007. Fought in the heavy fighting demonstration.

Persona History

Idris ap Bran was the 3rd son of a poor Welsh farmer. Born in 1278 Idris learned music from a travailing Troubadour who had traveled from southern France. His eldest brother returned from fighting against Edward I of England while in the service to Llywelyn the Last. After learning the basics of soldering and combat from his brother Irdis joined the Rebellion against Edward I of England begun by Madog ap Llywelyn in 1294. After being defeated at the battle of Maes Moydog he fled to France to find his way in the world. In Aquitaine he hoped to find his way with his musical skills but it was not to be. The land of the troubadour's was gone wiped out but Crusade and by oppression. He returned to England but traveled north and Joined the Army of Robert the Bruce of Scotland against the English once more. After the death of Edward I of England in 1307 he left Scotland to make his living as a mercenary.

Affiliation

Idris ap Bran is a member of the Iron Ring, living in the Shire of Dragon's Mist.

The Iron Ring device

Rank and Station

• Master of Heavy Fighting