Sigridr Viljhalmsdottir

Introduction: My name is Sigridr Viljhalmsdottir. I reside in the Barony of Dragons Laire in the Kingdom of An Tir. I was from 10/2021 to 10/8/2022 A and S Champion for the Barony of Dragons Laire I have helped with Retinue for Baron Arion the Wanderer, OL, OP. My persona is 950s Icelandic. I am married to a trader, and I grow and produce flax in Borg which in Borgarfjorour. I began my SCA journey in 2006 as part of Clan Dragondrauten where I helped run a large SCA household of over 30 members. After several years, the household divided in 2017. I became more active with the Glamfolk as a member of Master Sven Redbeard’s Household. I wanted to learn more about history and become more involved in research and historical authenticity for my persona. I also wanted to have a more active role in the SCA. I have been volunteering at events doing gate duties, serving at feasts, helping wherever it is needed.

Affiliations: In 2020, I apprenticed to Baroness Maricka Sigrunsdotter, OL 2021 I am a protégé to Baron Arion the Wanderer, OL, OP. Service History Service: - Stunt retinue from 2014-2016 for Baroness Marika Sigrunsdotter OL, when she was Baroness of Blatha an Oir. Serving behind the scenes, and as an attendant. - 2021-current Retinue for their Excellencies of Dragon's Laire - 2021- 10/8/2022 Barony of Dragon's Laire Arts and Sciences Champion - April 22 2022- present Court Coordinator for Their Excellencies of Dragon's Laire - July 2022-8/2023 Royal retinue for HM Achaxe - 2022 Event Steward Dragon's Laire Harvest Fest Other Service: - Decoration for the main hall for Sons of Candlemas. Barony Of Dragon's Laire April 2022 - Made decorations for the head table for the same event. April 2022 - June Faire. Barony of Dragon's Laire. 2022 - Assisted in the pre event land layout and the physical measuring of the site. - Demoed fiber arts in the Arts and Sciences Hall for 4 hours. Discussing and teaching the public about early period flax production. Gate shifts: - Honey War 2015 Barony of Glymm Mere. - Candlemas Dragons Laire 2017 - Autumn War Barony of Blatha an Oir Gate shifts 2016, 2017 -June Faire Barony of Dragons Laire 2017-2019 - Harvest Feast Barony of Blatha an Oir 2017-2019 - 12th Night Kingdom of An Tir 2019-2020 - June Faire 2022 Post Event Service: - Tear down June Faire Barony of Dragons Laire 2016 - Tear Down An Tir September Crown 2020

Arts and Sciences Clothing for others - Set of men's Viking Age apparel which included: Reproduction Hedeby trousers. Linen under tunic. Rectangular construction. Wool over tunic. Rectangular construction. Seams machine sewn. All other work hand sewn. - Rus Viking caftan coat, tunic, and pants for Master Sven Redbeard. All hand sewn. - Citharadoes clothing based on iconic images for Baron Arion the Wanderer OL,OP - Chitan, Himatian, chalmys, bleats of linen braids and tablet weaving. Hand sewn. - Assisted in the design and sewing of Baroness Maricka OL elevation and vigil apparel for 12th night 2020. Her vigil garb was early Anglo Saxon, and her elevation garb was based on 900s Birka extant finds. - Made the outer robe for Shifu Wu Zhi's elevation to the Order of the Laurel Other Projects I have been creating male and female Viking age apparel for several years. Much of my work is 100 percent hand sewn. I use handmade woolen cloth and linen from Europe. I also have been embroidering for over 20 years, tablet weave and am currently working on flax production from seed to cloth. This last project has been in process for 6 years and I am now at the spinning stage of my project.

Awards Golden Blossom (Blatha An Oir) By: Hengist Helgison, Marike Sigrunasdotter Aug 16, 2015 (AS L) Baroness' Favor (Dragon's Laire) By: None listed for this time period Aug 16, 2015 (AS L) Award of Arms (An Tir) By: Kjartan Dreki, Sha'ya Kjartanskona Aug 20, 2016 (AS LI) Bumblebee (Dragon's Laire) By: Conchobar MacEoin, Eilidh Keldeleth Jun 2, 2018 (AS LIII) Argent Pavillion (Dragon's Laire) By: Conchobar MacEoin, Eilidh Keldeleth Dec 14, 2019 (AS LIV) A&S Champion (Dragon's Laire) By: Arion the Wanderer, Kloe of Thira Feb 6, 2021 (AS LV) Baron's Favor (Dragon's Laire) By: Arion the Wanderer Feb 6, 2021 (AS LV) Goutte de Sang (An Tir) By: Sven Fallgr Gunnarsson, Rauokinn Eyverska Starradottir Feb 5, 2022 (AS LVI) Baron's Favor (Dragon's Laire) By: Conchobar MacEoin, Gaius Veturius Scaevola Apr 23, 2022 (AS LVI) Baroness' Favor (Dragon's Laire) By: Eilidh Keldeleth Apr 23, 2022 (AS LVI) Nautilus (Dragon's Laire) By: Arion the Wanderer, Kloe of Thira Apr 23, 2022 (AS LVI) Dragon's Flame (Dragon's Laire) By: Arion the Wanderer, Kloe of Thira Oct 8, 2022 (AS LVII) Wyvern (Dragon's Laire) By: Arion the Wanderer, Kloe of Thira Jun 17, 2023 (AS LVIII) Dragon's Mantle (Dragon's Laire) By: Arion the Wanderer, Kloe of Thira Oct 21, 2023 (AS LVIII) (This list was compiled from the An Tir Order of Precedence)

External Links My Website: flaxmaiden(dot)com My YouTube Channel: Flax Maiden