Diomedes
Diomedes Osta Thravstira (the Ribreaker)
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Formerly known as Søren den Gråblits.
Diomedes started out as Søren den Gråblits in July 2011. His interest was piqued by the enthusiasm and generosity of friends in Trimaris. He began his existence in the SCA as a rapier fighter. Soon, he purchased his own gear and made his own garb. Before you know it, he was authorized to fight in tourneys! As exciting as rapier combat was, the heavy list called to him and in October 2011 he began putting together his armor.
He was assisted by the Myrmidons right from the get go. They helped him find armor and begin the long road of training. After some time at sea, studying his Agrippa... no pun intended, and a book specifically on the footwork used in fighting, he finally joined the heavy field. His beginner armor was becoming tough to move in, and he upgraded becoming more flexible and more period-looking.
Of note, some time before all this heavy fighting, he ended up wrestling and grappling with anothe Dragon's Lairan and broke his ribs. Thus, the name "the Ribreaker" was borne. After attending Art of War 2012 with the Myrmidons of An Tir, he became an Auxiliary of the Myrmidons officially at June Faire 2012. At this point, Idomeneus gave him the name "Diomedes" and some big shoes to fill.
A full fighting season later his gauntlet was held at Last Chance and he became a full fledged crest wearing Myrmidon.
First Event
AS XLV Autumn War 2011
Awards
Defender (Dragon's Laire)
By: Arontius of Bygelswade and Laurellen de Brandevin Feb 09, 2013 (AS XLVII)
Snap Dragon (Dragon's Laire)
By: Arontius of Bygelswade and Laurellen de Brandevin Sep 29, 2012 (AS XLVI)
Award of Arms - (An Tir)
By: Ieuan and Gwyneth Gower June 2, 2012 (AS XLVI)
Offices Held
Golden Dragon Pursuivant (Herald of Dragon's Laire) June 1st 2013 to present.
Chamberlain of Dragon's Laire July 2012 to June 2, 2013.
Responsible for the storage and issuance of the possessions, equipment and all things hoarded by the Mighty Barony of Dragon's Laire.
Fighting History
Rapier Plank Tourney and Rapier Scenarios during Autumn War 2011. (aka Søren) Cadets Tourney at September Crown 2011. (aka Søren) Dragon's Laire Rapier Championship at Last Chance 2011. (aka Søren) Rapier Tourney at Ursulmas 2012. (aka Søren) Tournament of Chance at Holly and Ivy 2012. Art of War 2012. Myrmidons won the unit award. Final 4 at the Champion Tourney for the Shire of Druim Doinnean at Maypole Faire 2012. Blanket Tourney and Baronial Champion Tourney of Glymm Mere at May Faire 2012. June Faire Tourney and 5 man Tourney at June Faire 2012. Became an Auxilla to the Myrmidons of An Tir. Squires' Tourney at July Coronation 2012. Autumn War 2012. Sweet 16 in the Squires' Tourney at September Crown 2012. Crown List at September Crown 2012. Finals of the Championship Tourney of the Mighty Barony of Dragon's Laire at Last Chance 2012. Awarded for Chivalry in the Tournament. Won the Flying Carpet Heavy Tournament at Last Chance. Oasis War 2013. June Faire 2013 Tournament, advanced to the Sweet 16 for Saturday. Learned a lot on Sunday! Honey War 2013. An Tir/West War 2013 incl. Squires Tourney. Squires Tourney and LOR/LOVE Tourney at July Coronation 2013. Game of Thrones and Storm Gods 2013. Sport of Kings 2013. Last Chance 2013. Gauntlet ceremony and became a Myrmidon of An Tir by unanimous victory.
An Tir OP Entry[[1]]