Iuliana de la Sara
Name
HL Iuliana de la Sara is mundanely known as Whitney Davidson.
The name Iuliana de la Sara is a properly researched, documented, and approved SCA name (March 2008). It is historically accurate to 16th century Spain. The name Iuliana is the precursor of the English name "Juliana" or "Julianne". De la Sara is a locative by-name. See the Persona History section for more information.
Interests
Tailoring
Iuliana has been fortunate enough to grow up in a household where sewing was a normal occurrence. Up until her late teens, she was never really interested, however after her introduction to the society, she has plunged head first into the art and skill of the creation of her own garb (and that of many others). Now she is taking pleasure in learning the more intricate details of garb created based on historical research and methods and at the tutelage of his excellency, Sir Edward Ian Anderson and Contessa Ilaria Veltri degli Ansari.
Millinery
Ana is an ever more skilled assistant to the Millinery genius of her husband Jose as the years go on. She has had experience in the creation of lovely head decoration for herself, her husband and others in their unit as well as the professional creation of some headgear for theatrical productions around the barony.
Music
While not well versed specifically in the musical tastes of her specific time period, Ana is a lover of the classical and modern vocal arts and an active participant in a well known mundane choir whose home is near the Barony of Dragon's Mist. She has not been known to sing at many events but will be trying to make an effort to do so in the future.
Archery
Ana is a big fan of the art of Arching. She has, in the past taught smalls some of her art, but it has been many years since she has participated actively. She hopes to jump back into this sport actively as the seasons go on and loves to see the archery competitions within the society.
Heavy Combat
As Head of House of Iron Ring Ana has reached her goal to be the first woman heavy fighter within her war unit. Her first war, was happily fought at Autumn war, August 2008. She is currently taking a break from the field to birth her second child, but expects to be back in armor shortly.
Persona History
Iuliana was born in 1543 outside of Leon, the daughter of Diego de la Sara, a respected ambler, and Catalina la Roja, a courtier of the Habsburg Court. Iuliana grew up in and out of court society and among the company of many soldiers and officers who knew and respected her father. She was fully educated in reading, writing, arts and science and learned to speak French as well as her native tongue.
In 1559 Iuliana was sent on a court errand to Milan where she met, through a childhood friend under the command of her father, José Cabrera de Castilla. They quickly fell in love and were married with the blessing of both families and the royal court.
After they were married, Iuliana spent 3 years following José on several of his military campaign. There she made herself invaluable by keeping the military support train organized, and maintaining the financial books of most of the officers. Once his term of service ended, José sought out a company with which he could continue his military training, and encountered the Iron Ring on one of it's many maneuvers into Italy. Abandoning his concern for his family's growing wealth and power, José took up with the mercenaries, and Iuliana followed. There she stopped being the wife of an officer, and earned the rank through her prowess and intelligence to be promoted to head of her Captain's household.
In 1565, Iuliana was overjoyed to find a new recruit to the company of mercenaries, Nicolai, had brought along his lady, Helena Zancani with him on his endeavors. Iuliana and Helena, having much in common, found themselves quick friends, and became dependent upon each others support and confidence.
In 1567, Iuliana and Jose celebrated the arrival of their daughter, Rosa de Castilla while on campaign through Germany. The baby thrived with the care of her parents and overjoyed godparents, Nicolai and Helena. She was joined by a baby brother three years later.
Affiliation
- Iuliana is a member of Iron Ring and a deputy of the Barony of Dragon's Mist.
- Iuliana was honored to serve on the Retinue of their Royal Majesties Vik and Astrid
- Iuliana is honored to serve on the Retinue of Baron Refr orðlokarr Fiachson and Baroness Svava in litla
- Iuliana is apprenticed to Sir Edward Ian Anderson and Contessa Ilaria Veltri degli Ansari
- Iuliana is married to José Cabrera de Castilla in persona and mundane life.
Rank and Station
- Head of House the Iron Ring
- Scribe of The Barony of Dragon's Mist
- Autocrat of Carnevale di Venezia XLIII/2009
- Autocrat of Carnevale di Venezia XLV/2011
- Autocrat of Carnevale di Venezia XLVI/2012
- Autocrat of West Coast Culinary Symposium XLVII/2013
- Autocrat of 12th Night L/2016
Awards and Accolades
- Founding Member of the Iron Ring, The Gathering, May 2005
- Award of Arms, 12th Night, January 2009
- Goutte de Sang, Boars Head XLVI, September 2011
- Heart of the Dragon, Carnevale di Venezia XLVI, March 2012
- Trillium, Dragons Mist Defenders Tournament XLVII, July 2012
- Jambe de Lion, Boards Head XLVII, September 2012
- Forget-me-not, 12th Night XLVIII, January 2013
- Baronesses Favor, Boars Head XLVIII, September 2013
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