Elspeth Selwode of Wilton

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Elspeth Selwode
An Tir snow garb challenge, Jan 15, 2020
Information
Resides: Lionsdale
Date Started: February 22, 2003
Awards: Order of Precedence
Offices: Lionsdale Chamberlain, deputy Chatelaine

Tir Righ Chief Scribe

Device
Per bend azure and vert, on a bend argent between two bees Or a threaded needle inverted sable

Persona

The Honourable Lady Elspeth Selwode is an English lady in the court of Henry VIII. She has been witness to the end of Henry's marriage to Katherine, his break from the Church in Rome, his embracing of the Protestant faith and his subsequent marriage to Anne Boleyn. The year is 1535. She served as a lady-in-waiting to the new queen and returned to her family estate in the winters. Elspeth's father, Edmund, is a wealthy wool merchant in Wilton, the county seat of Wiltshire.

Having now completed her term of service to the Queen, she resides at Wulfwode Hall with her husband, Wulfstan Hrafnsson, and their three younger children: Edmund Tailor, Hrafn Wulfstansson, and Sasgerðr Wulfstansdottir. Their son, Drengr Wulfstansson lives nearby with his betrothed.


Elspeth can also be found masquerading as Elspeth Sèalwudu, a 10th Century woman from Jorvik. This is especially so when it is cold outside!

Interests

  • Raising her remarkable children to be compassionate and capable members of society
  • Service at Branch, Principality and Kingdom levels
  • Embroidery, primarily Opus Anglicanum and blackwork
  • Calligraphy and illumination
  • Medieval knitting
  • Teaching
  • Encouraging and fostering newcomers
  • Recognizing courtesy in others
  • Event stewardship
  • Tablet weaving
  • Sewing
  • Archery


History

February 22, 2003: attended her first event, Winter Tourney in Lionsdale.

April 2003: became Waterbearer for Lionsdale

June 2003: became A&S officer for Lionsdale

October 18, 2003: Awarded Arms by Einar Guntharson and Thora Golvik of Al in Hallingdal, first Prince and Princess of Tir Righ, by leave of Their Lanesries An Tir, Gunnar and Gabrielle.

March 14, 2005: Gave birth to Edmund Tailor.

July 12, 2008: Married Wulfstan Hrafnsson.

October 2008: became Coronet Scribe to Raknar Guntharson and Chiara Fiamma, 12th Prince and Princess of Tir Righ.

May 8, 2009: Gave birth to Hrafn Wulfstansson.

May 23, 2009: Granted admittance into the Order of the Jambe de Lion by Vik Vikingsson and Inga the Unfettered, 55th King and Queen of An Tir.

August 29, 2009: Stepped up as Tir Righ Chief Scribe.

September 27, 2009: became Coronet Scribe to Ulfgar II (Ulfgar Hjartar Bani Thorvaldsson) and Renée II (Renee de Josselin), 13th Prince and Princess of Tir Righ.

October 24, 2009: Admitted to l'Ordre de l'Etoile d'Argent by Ulfgar II & Renée II, for Arts & Sciences contributions to further Tir Righ.

February 20, 2010: Admitted to the Order of the Silver Pillar by Ulfgar II & Renée II, for service to the Principality of Tir Righ. Received a Prince's Favour for exemplary service. Received a Princess' Talon of Favour for service to the Princess during her reign.

August, 2010: Stepped down as Lionsdale Scribe.

September 13, 2010: Gave birth to Sasgerðr Wulfstansdottir.

February, 2011: Stepped up as Lionsdale Chamberlain.

March 5, 2011: Admitted to the Order of the Goutte de Sang by Skeggi Hrafensfuri and Taisiia of Ma Elring, 59th King and Queen of An Tir.

Mar 5, 2011: Prince's Favor (Tir Righ) By: Alden ap Owain

Mar 5, 2011: Princess' Talon of Favor (Tir Righ) By: Katherine atte Moure

August 2012: Stepped down as Tir Righ Chief Scribe

Feb 1, 2014: Scapula Leonis (Lionsdale) By: N/A

Feb 22, 2014: Prince's Favor (Tir Righ) By: Ulfgar Hjartar Bani Thorvaldsson

Feb 22, 2014: Princess' Talon of Favor (Tir Righ) By: Juahara al Azin

Aug 5, 2017: Cornucopia (Tir Righ) By: Einar Guntharson, Tangwystl verch Glyn


Service

Elspeth has been serving in one capacity or another since April 2003. She serves at the local, Principality, and Kingdom levels, teaches, creates largesse, and stewards events. For a full list of Elspeth's service, please see the link below to her SCA resume.

Current Service

February 2020 - Present; Deputy Tir Righ Chatelaine

August 2021 - Present; Lionsdale Chatelaine

Modern Information

Modernly, Elspeth is an education assistant for her local school district and an art instructor at her local Cultural Cantre, teaching both adults and children. She finds both of these vocations to be personally and professionally fulfilling.

External Sites

Elspeth Selwode's SCA Resume

Elspeth Selwode's OP Entry