Heílvé Frídríksdóttir
Lady Heílvé Frídríksdóttir
Persona
Lady Heílvé Frídríksdóttir is a Norsewoman of the early 11th century from the western coasts of Norway. Her name, derived from Old Norse *heill* (“luck, happiness”) and *vé* (“sacred place”), appears in Old Swedish as Helvi and in runes as haili. She is a daughter of Friðrik, devoted to the pursuits of art, archery, and lore.
Heílvé began her journey in the SCA at Banner War in AS L (2015) and has served the Barony of Aquaterra faithfully since.
Interests
- Scribal Arts – painter and illuminator of scrolls, with an emphasis on Norse-inspired art
- Bardic Arts – student of storytelling and period music, working toward performance proficiency
- Archery – practicing archer with a passion for both accuracy and the meditative discipline of the bow
- Newcomer Support – known for hospitality, generosity, and welcoming spirit to those new to the Society
Heraldic Device
Blazon: Sable, a wolf rampant contourny argent, in chief a quill and a bow in saltire argent.
The device represents Heílvé’s watchful strength and dedication to protecting the good people of An Tir, her love of expression through art, and her skill as an archer. The wolf is a sacred symbol in Norse mythology, the quill for her scribal path, and the bow for her martial discipline.
Awards
- Award of Arms – by Styrkarr Jarlsskald & Dagrun Stjarna (An Tir)
- Silver Dolphin (Aquaterra) – by Bryson MacLachlan & Angharad Banadaspus Drakenhefd (September 17, 2016 / AS LI)
Offices Held
- Gold Key – Barony of Aquaterra
Event Stewardship & Service
Event Steward – Good Yule (December 2, 2017) Heílvé was the steward for Aquaterra’s Good Yule 2017, a 16th-century Italian-themed celebration held at the Stillaguamish Grange in Stanwood, WA. The event included:
- A lavish period feast inspired by the *Banchetti* of Messisbugo
- Half-day of Italian dance and games such as Scopa and Saccomazzone
- Largesse competition, silent auction, and “Contrade: Peace, Love, War,” an interactive table game promoting friendly intrigue
Co-Steward – Aquaterra Champions & St. Ursul’s Collegium (August 25–27, 2017) Heílvé served as co-steward and was the lead coordinator for the collegium, organizing over a dozen classes and managing teacher recruitment, scheduling, and logistics. This event blended martial and A&S traditions and was widely praised for its educational depth.
Affiliations
- Barony of Aquaterra
- Kingdom of An Tir
Contact
If you'd like to collaborate on scribal work, bardic gatherings, or archery practice, you can usually find Lady Heílvé at events throughout Aquaterra or by reaching out via the Barony's contact list.
This page is maintained with honor and accuracy. Please contact the Web Minister or Lady Heílvé with corrections or additions.
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