Finn Grim
HL Finn Grim
Baron of Dragon’s Mist
203979 Exp. 3/31/18
OP Rank: 236 (as of 4/7/2017)
Device: Sable, a tree blasted and eradicated and on a chief embattled argent three tankards vert.
Badge: Fieldless, on a tankard vert, a tree blasted and eradicated argent
Website: https://talesofgrimandgrit.wordpress.com/
Persona: 11th Century Norman
Motto: Live for the gods, and stand tall like the oak.(Vivo propter deos stabit, et tam excelsus ut de quercu)
Every action that we do, sews the seeds for a fruitful future. As we grow and experience the world we pave the way for others and eventually let others pass us with more growth and understanding. I believe that as leaders and members of any organization we must know when to lead from the front as a guide, and when to lead from behind, allowing others to discover their own paths with support.
Started in the SCA, at July Coronation 2004.
Goals:
Run an event on “How to be an Event Steward,” Kingdom Collegium
Replicate extant pieces of Wire Woven Brocade from Birka
Teach classes on basic weaving, constructing weaving patterns, and Bayeux tapestry stitches
Improve fighting skills to the level of knighthood and beyond.
Serve as Kingdom Seneschal
Order of Precedence (Updated April 2017)
Highest Awards:
- Landed Baron Of Dragon’s Mist (2014- Present)
- Sable Gauntlet (2016)
- Jambe De Lion (2015)
- Goutte De Sang (2013)
- Award of Arms (2011)
Service Awards
- Jewel of the Dragon (Hand of Fulla) - Dragon’s Mist (2014)
- First level service to the Barony of Dragon’s Mist.
- Crystal Rainbow - Three Mountains (2012)
- Exceptional service to the Barony of Three Mountains.
Martial Awards
- Sanguine Stained Banner (Einherjar) - Dragon’s Mist (2015)
- Martial prowess and dedication to the fight both on and off the field.
Arts and Sciences Awards
- Argent Forge (Aslaugs Distaff) - Dragon’s Mist (2014)
- Excellence in Arts & Sciences.
Honors
- Silver Barberie Temperance Trewelive 2015
- Trillium Alexandria Dalassene Kourkouaina 2015
- Forget-me-not Dalla in Fagra 2015
- Friend of the Summits William Geoffrey the Rogue/Diana de Winterton 2015
- Forget-me-not Driffina Ulfgarsdottir 2014
- Barons Favor Refr orolokarr Fiachson 2014
- Forget-me-not Astrid av det Fjord Landskap 2012
- Baroness’s Favor Svava in litla
Service
Event Steward
- Acorn War 2016 (Shire of Mountain Edge)- Took over 3 weeks before event
- 12th Night 2016 Dragon’s Mist - Contingency Event Steward and Hosting Baron at the Portland Hilton.
- May Crown 2014 Hauksgarðr and Dragon’s Mist May 2015 - co-steward with Marco Valentino at the Hood River Fairgrounds
- Faire in the Grove 2014 – Public SCA Demo - Dragon’s Mist - 5000-7000 people, 35-40 merchants, Heavy combat, Rapier, Thrown Weapons, Arts and Sciences displays and live musical entertainment.
- Faire in the Grove 2013 – Public SCA Demo - Dragon’s Mist - 5000-7000 people, 35-40 merchants, Heavy combat, Rapier, Thrown Weapons, Arts and Sciences displays and live musical entertainment. Partnership with McMenamins
- Faire in the Grove 2012 – Public SCA Demo - Dragon’s Mist - 5000-7000 people, 35-40 merchants, Heavy combat, Rapier, Thrown Weapons, Arts and Sciences displays and live musical entertainment. Partnership with Pacific University History Department and McMenamins
Event Staff
- Event Staff: Imlay Elementary School Demo - Display: Chainmail, and Scribal. April 2017
- Event Staff: Forest Grove Community School Demo - Coordination and recruitment. April 28th 2016
- Event Staff: An Tir West War Land-O-Crat Support July, 2015 -Established camping plot lines and field setup for the war site.
- Event Staff: Carnevale di Venezia February 15, 2014 -Kitchen staff for the feast (150 people)
- Event Staff: An Tir West War Land-O-Crat Support July, 2013 -Established camping plot lines and field setup for the war site.
- Event Staff: Sport Of Kings Brute Squad 2012
- Event Staff: Tryggvy’s War III September 24, 2010 -Event Planning team and Site Layout
- Event Staff: Tryggvy's War 2: Boudicca's Revenge July 25, 2008 -Site Layout and Setup
- Support Staff: Tryggvy's War July 28, 2006 to July 30, 2006 -Parking, Land setup, Merchant setup
Other Service Positions
- Training: Kingdom Seneschal and Exchequer Symposium - Attended courses to support Dragon’s Mist officership Nov. 2016
- Polling Moderator: Terra Pomaria Baronial polling Official date Feb. 15 2016
- Polling Moderator: Terra Pomaria Baronial polling Q&A Feb. 8, 2016
- Royal Retinue Havordh Ættarbani and Mary Grace of Gatland (Jul. 18, 2015 through Jan. 9, 2016)
- Royal Retinue/Guard Duty: Eirik Daegarsson and Drifinna Ulfgarsdottir Jan 11, 2014 (AS XLVIII) through Jul 19, 2014 (AS XLIX)
- Royal Court Reporter: Ieuan Gower and Gwyneth Gower Jul 20, 2013 (AS XLVIII) through Jan 11, 2014 (AS XLVIII)
- Royal Liaison: 12th Night Coronation, AS XLVII - January 11-13, 2013
- Royal Guard Duty: UlfR Blodfotur Fallgrson and Caoimhe ingen Domnaille Jan 12, 2013 (AS XLVII) through Jul 20, 2013 (AS XLVIII)
- Royal Retinue/Guard Duty: Vik Vikingsson and Astrid av det Fjord Landskap Jul 21, 2012 (AS XLVII) through Jan 12, 2013 (AS XLVII)
- Royal Guard Duty: Ieuan Gower and Gwyneth Gower - Jan 7, 2012 (AS XLVI) through Jul 21, 2012 (AS XLVII)
- Ladies of the Rose Tournament Inspiration: Caoimhe ingen Domnaille July Coronation 2012
- Baronial Retinue: Baron Refr orðlokarr Fiachson and Baroness Svava in litla Sep 2011 - 2014
- Royal Retinue Duty: Thorin Njalsson and Dagmaer in Hvassa - Pennsic August 2011
Offices
- Baron Of Dragon’s Mist - Sept. 27th 2014 to Current
- Co-Baron from 9/27/14-8/22/15
- Solo Baron 8/22/15-8/19/17
- Represent the Crown of An Tir in all matters Baronial.
- Maintain a level of support and guidance focusing on the needs of the branch.
- Honor and recognized the deeds of DM’s members. Many individuals obtaining baronial level awards as well as kingdom grants and peerages.
- Hold courts, plan and orchestrate ceremonies pertaining to recognition of service, event activities and public engagement.
- Foster the arts throughout the branch, be it fighting, bardic, or classes.
- Maintain a high level of communication between members, as a mediator for conflict resolution, public engagement, maintain social media relations, and engage newcomers on a regular basis.
- Actively maintain and manage communication in the form of reporting in regards to the health and activities within and around the barony.
- Develop programs for membership retention and foster continued education for the barony in the form of a Seargentry Program, incorporating new and seasoned members with outreach to mentors/ peers in the society.
- Ambassador for the barony by supporting other local groups in attending events, attending kingdom events, and work to establish a positive image of the Barony.
- Visited 24 different SCA Groups From Tir Righ to Caid not including Dragon’s Mist. (See Appendix.)
Contributions:
- Changed and updated Baronial awards. Six submitted and three have officially been registered with the College of Heralds.
- Acquired travel thrones through donation to the barony. (2015) $700 value
- Donated assorted items of largess to the barony.
Baronial Focuses:
- Pageantry - Banners, Tableware, Travel Thrones
- Family Activities - Officer, Senechal, Baron and Youth Armored Combat all Background checked. Increased kids activities at events. Two layers of Youth Championships (Junior and Senior)
- Infrastructure for the barony - Travel Trones, Baronial Chair, Repair of Baronial Tent and its parts, Gate materials, Flyers and pamphlets for public consumption.
Public relations:
- Demo’s
- Imlay Elementary School Demo 2017
- Time Traveler's Ball October 2016
- Avamere Demo August 2016
- Beaverton Farmers Market August 2016
- Faire in the Grove Public Demo May 2016
- KGW Out and About with Drew Carney TV spotlight May 2016
- Portland Saturday Market Demo May 2016
- Forest Grove Community School April 2016
- Faire in the Grove Public Demo May 2015
- Stoller Middle School Demo May 2015
- Thatcher Park Sundial Dedication March 2015
- Faire in the Grove Public Demo May 2014
Health of the Barony:
- Largess production - The barony has a steady stream of largess being donated. The production of largess allows for a wide spread disbursement of crafts from the heart of AnTir.
- Newcomer recruitment, involvement and engagement increase ( roughly 15+ new members from 2014-2017)
- Event planning (17 total events from 2014-2017) 2 of which were Kingdom level
Demo Coordinator: Branch officer - Dragon’s Mist 2012-2013
- Faire in the Grove (2013,2012)
- ( Stoller Middle School (May 2013)
- Stoller Middle School (May 2012)
Arts and Sciences
- Kingdom Cloaks - 2 Yards of Cheque Trim with Fringe, 6 Yards of plain Cheque Trim - Commissioned by Dame Meagan Windemere of Oakwood
- Period Underwear - Styrkarr Jarlsskald
- Coif - Nicolai Rabenis von Tachov
- Period Underwear - Nicolai Rabenis von Tachov
- Arts and Sciences Costume Competition at Egils 2016 - Winner
- 3 Pillars competition (Service/fighting/Arts) second place - Egils 2016
- Card woven band - Eobhan O’Brien (handfasting)
- Royal clothes - Havorc and Mary Grace - Period Underwear for Havorc
- Wire woven brocade - Dala step down dress
- Card weaving - Dame Efgafu
- Lion’s Strength awards - 3 Inkle, 2 Card woven
- CLASS: Inkle Weaving class Dragon’s Mist Arts and Sciences day. (Jan 2015)
- CLASS: Basic T-Tunic Design and Construction for newcomers March 2013
- Arts and Sciences entry - Hand sewn tunic, Braies, Hosesen, Coif (DM- entry) (March 2013)
- Clothing construction/Assistance
- Kellie Myers - 8 different tunics 2011
- Nicolai Rabenis Von Tachov - Tunic
- Vivian De Lion - Tunic
- Deborah the Helpful - Tunic (2X)
- Susan Doll - Tunic
Fighting
- Shire of Dragon’s Mist Defender Tournament - Chivalry Prize
- Gyldenholt Unbelted Tournament - 4th place
- Cancer Tournament: West/AnTir war - Participant and support team
Fealty Relationships:
- Squire to Viscount Sir Matheus Bane OL (taken July Coronation 2012)
- Protégé to Baroness Brighid Ross OP (taken July Coronation 2014)
- Student to Baroness Khalja Khorkoi OL, OP (2014)
- Member of The River Dragons Household (Member since 2006)
- Member of Lucrezia Household (Member since 2015)
Appendix
- Total Number of Events: 76+
- Miles Traveled: 17876.7
- From Caid to Tir Righ
This list of events does not include local revels every friday, Arts and Sciences days or other less formal baronial events including but not limited to Council meetings, and informal trainings.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 3/10/17- 3/12/17 | Kingdom A&S/ Bardic Championship |
| 3/4/17 | Carnivale - Dragon’s Mist |
| 2/24/17- 2/26/17 | Summits Arts and Sciences and Bardic Championship |
| 1/13/17-1/15/17 | An Tir 12th Night |
| 12/17/16 | Glymm Mere Yule |
| 12/10/16 | Dragon's Laire Yule |
| 12/03/16 | Dragon's Mist Yule |
| 11/18/16-11/20/16 | Kingdom Seneschal and Exchequer Symposium |
| 11/11/16-11/13/16 | An Tir Collegium |
| 10/28/16 - 10/30/16 | Kingdom Feast and Bardic Celebration |
| 10/15/16 | Boar's Head Hunt and German Tavern Night |
| 9/9/16 - 9/11/16 | Acorn War |
| 9/2/16 - 9/5/16 | September Crown |
| 7/29/16 - 7/31/16 | Seafarers celebration |
| 7/22/16 - 7/24/16 | Game of Thrones and Stormgods |
| 7/15/16-7/17/16 | July Coronation |
| 6/28/15 - 7/3/16 | An Tir/West |
| 6/10/16 - 6/12/16 | Tir Righ June Coronet |
| 5/27/16 - 5/30/16 | Egils Skallagrimson Memorial Tournament XLII |
| 5/13/16 - 5/15/16 | Faire in the Grove - Dragon’s Mist |
| 5/12/16 | Out and About TV segment Drew Carney - Public TV |
| 4/28/16 - 5/3/16 | Golden Beltane (CA) |
| 4/22/16 - 4/24/16 | West Coast Culinary Symposium |
| 4/8/16 - 4/10/16 | Baroness' War VIII |
| 3/19/16 | Mountains Edge Defenders Tourney |
| 3/4/16 - 3/6/16 | Kingdom Feast and Bardic Championship |
| 2/20/15 | Founding Revels |
| 2/15/15 | TP Polling |
| 2/13/16 | Carnevale - Dragon’s Mist |
| 2/8/16 | TP Q&A |
| 1/29/16 - 1/31/16 | Ursulmas |
| 1/22/16 - 1/24/16 | Unbelted - Caid |
| 1/08/16 - 1/10/16 | 12th Night |
| 12/18/15 | 3M Yule |
| 12/12/15 - 12/13/15 | Winter Investiture |
| 12/5/15 | DM Yule |
| 11/6/15 - 11/8/15 | Kingdom Feast and Bardic Celebration |
| 10/17/15 | Boar's Head Hunt and German Tavern Night |
| 10/10/15 | Honour Feast |
| 10/2/15 - 10-4/15 | Barons Ball |
| 9/18/15 - 9/20/15 | Emprise of the Black Lion XIV |
| 9/11/15 - 9/13/15 | Arcon War |
| 9/4/15 - 9/7/2015 | September Crown Tournament |
| 8/20/15 - 8/23/15 | Sport of Kings |
| 7/31/15 - 8/2/15 | Seafarer's Celebration |
| 7/25/15 - 7/26/15 | Game of Thrones and Stormgods |
| 7/17/15 - 7/19/15 | July Coronation |
| 6/30/15 - 7/6/15 | An Tir/West |
| 6/26/15 - 6/28/15 | Newcomer's/Youth Championship |
| 6/19/15 - 6/21/15 | Honey War |
| 6/13/2015 | Mari Fight School In DM |
| 6/5/15 - 6/7/15 | June Faire |
| 5/30/15 | May Arts and Sciences Day |
| 5/22/15 | Grand Thing |
| 5/15/15 | May Crown |
| 5/2/15 - 5/4/15 | Faire in the Grove |
| 4/25/15 | April Arts and Sciences Day |
| 4/10/15 | Baroness War |
| 3/28/15 | March Arts and Sciences Day |
| 3/21/15 | Thatcher Park Sundial Dedication |
| 3/21/15 | Carnivale |
| 3/14/15 | Mountain's Edge Defenders Tournament |
| 3/6/15-3/8/15 | Kingdom A&S/Bardic Championship |
| 2/21/15 | February Arts and Sciences Day |
| 2/7/15 | Founding Revels |
| 1/31/15 | January Arts and Sciences Day |
| 1/23/15 | Ursulmas |
| 1/9/15 | An Tir 12th Night |
| 12/13/14 | Tri-Barony Yule |
| 12/6/14 | Yule - Dragon's Laire |
| 11/22/14 | Autumn Gathering |
| 11/1/14 | Martinmas |
| 10/25/14 | St. Crispin's Day |
| 10/8/14 | Great Western War |
| 10/4/14 | Honour Feast |
| 9/27/14 | Arts Gathering |