Arnóra Grimsdottir
An Tir OP: [1]
Current Office:
Sable Spider, Kingdom Scribal Webminister An Tir
Webminister, Barony of Wealdsmere
My new name is Suzanne de Chinon, a noblewoman of 14th c. France in the Loire Valley region. Baroness Suzanne has retired to her place of birth and resides near the Chateau de Chinon.
Upon stepping down as Baroness of Wealdsmere I decided to change my name and persona. Their Majesties graciously agreed to make Suzanne de Chinon a baroness of their court, so Arnora, a Norsewoman returned the baronial coronet of Wealdsmere to Their care and took her leave. Several minutes later Suzanne, a French woman was called into court to recieve a court barony.
Fealty:
Apprentice to Viscountess Rolynnda of the Azurestone, OL
Protégé to Mistress Piasa Dragonsaver OP (deceased)
Service on Retinue
HRH Alyssa of Cameokeepe, Princess Oertha
HRH Aryana Silkenfyre, Princess Oertha
HRH Katarzina, Princess Oertha
HRH Margarita de Calvi, Princess Oertha
HE Penelope O’Sulieabein, Baroness Eskalya
HE Kelta Bri Lieth, Baroness Wealdsmere
HRM Dagrun Stjarna, Queen An Tir
HRM Helene d'Anjou I, Queen An Tir
TE Osrik and Sigrun, Baron and Baroness Wealdsmere
HRM Helene d'Anjou II, Queen An Tir
HRM Sha’ya Kjartanskona, Queen An Tir
HRM Helene d'Anjou III, Queen An Tir
Awards:
Court Baroness of An Tir(An Tir 2024)
Lion's Strength (An Tir 2024)
Wordsmith (An Tir 2023)
Sable Scrivener (An Tir 2022)
Bountiful Hand Morgan and Livia(An Tir 2019)
Bountiful Hand Queen Helene(An Tir 2018)
Award of Arms (West 1992)
Order of the Jambe de Lion (An Tir 2008)
Order of the Goutte de Sang (An Tir 2004)
Companion of the Diamond Willow (Oertha 1992)
Princess’ Riband (Oertha 1993)
Order of the Ivory Quatrefoil (Barony of Eskalya 1993)
Lady of the Chamber (Oertha) Jul 24, 1994 (AS XXIX)
Order of the Golden Osprey (Barony of Wealdsmere 2008)
Baronesses Favor (Barony of Eskalya 1991)
Patrons Favor - Unicorns Heart (Grimwithshire 2007)
Order of the Golden Acorn (Wealdsmere 2017)
Order of the Golden Oak (Wealdsmere 2018)
Order of the Black Sleeve (Wealdsmere 2018)
SCA Life:
Persona: Suzanne de Chinon, 14th Century France, the Loire Valley
Alternate Persona: Arnora Grimsdottir is an 11th Century Norsewoman.
SCA Officer Experience:
7th Baroness of the Barony of Wealdsmere
Sable Spider, An Tir Scribal Webminister An Tir 2023 - current
Web Minister, Barony of Wealdsmere 2019 - Current
Chamberlain, Barony of Wealdsmere 2019 - Current
Sable Sable, Kingdom Scribe An Tir 2019 - 2023
Chronicler, Barony of Wealdsmere
Sable Demi-Signet, Kingdom of An Tir
Deputy Seneschale, Barony of Wealdsmere
Lowenmahne Herald, Kingdom of An Tir 2017 - 2019
Scribe, Barony of Wealdsmere
Interim Deputy Chronicler, Barony of Wealdsmere
Lions Blood Clerk, Kingdom of An Tir
Herald Pursuivant, Grimwithshire
Deputy Seneschal, Grimwithshire
Founding Seneschal, Grimwithshire
Chronicler, Barony of Wealdsmere
Chronicler, Shire of Selveirgard
Seneschal, Shire of Selveirgard (Two terms)
Deputy Seneschal, Shire of Selveirgard
Constable, Shire of Selveirgard
Websites created:
Built and launched the An Tir Scribes website in 2019: https://scribes.antir.sca.org/
Rebuilt the Barony of Wealdsmere website in 2021: https://wealdsmere.antir.org/
Branch Creation:
I was one of the two original organizers and Founding Seneschal of Grimwithshire.
Event Steward Experience:
Wealdsmere Mid-Summer Newcomers Faire 2024 Steward
Wealdsmere Octoberfeast 2024 co-steward with HL Lilion Jane Godwin
May Crown 2024 Gate Lead Steward
May Crown 2023 co-steward with HL Lilion Jane Godwin
Wealdsmere Yule Feast 2022
Wealdsmere Octoberfeast 2021
An Tir July Coronation 2022 co-steward with HL Lilion Jane Godwin
Silverhart Defender of the Hart 2020 (Covid canceled)
An Tir July Coronation 2019 co-steward with Master Michael of Lancaster
Barony of Wealdsmere Celtic Revolt 2018
Grimwithshire feast “Guardians Tourney of the Wolves” 2010
Grimwithshire war event "Grim Offensive" 2008
Grimwithshire war event "Grim Offensive" 2006
Grimwithshire war event "Grim Offensive" 2005
co-steward Avacal-Inlands War 2004
Wealdsmere Octoberfeast 2002
Selveirgard Yule 1993
Selveirgard war event “Spring Offensive” 1993
Selveirgard war event “Spring Offensive” 1992
Selveirgard Yule 1992
Selveirgard war event “Spring Offensive” 1991
Feast Steward:
An Tir Kingdom Feast 2018: First Breakfast
Wealdsmere Octoberfeast 2017
Grimwith Tournament of the Wolves 2007
Grimwith Tournament of the Wolves 2004
Selveirgard Spring Offensive 1993
Selveirgard Spring Offensive 1992
Selveirgard Yule 1992
Selveirgard Spring Offensive 1991
Feast Team Member:
Feast of Fools 2018
Border War 2017
Feast of Fools 2017
Culinary Guild Feast at Celtic Revolt 2017
Feast of Fools 2009
Grimwith Tournament of the Wolves 2006
West Kingdom Purgatorio team 1992
Summer Coronet Barony of WintersGate 1993
Barony of Eskalya Yule 1992
Cooking competitions won:
Old Rusty Pot - Selveirgard
Iron Spoon - Barony of WintersGate
Silver Ulu - Oertha
Baroness’ Choice - Barony of Eskalya
Siege Cooking - Wealdsmere Newcomers
Desserts Contest - Feast of Fools
Desserts Contest - Guardians Feast
I am a member of the Wealdsmere Culinary Guild.
Scribal Arts:
I have been crafting scrolls and charters since I first started in the SCA. I have crafted awards for many, many reigns.
My primary joy is Wordsmithing, writing historically accurate scroll texts tailored to the recipients.
I have submitted and had accepted dozens of texts. In 2017 I was truly honored when King Christian and Queen Helene chose my words to go on the Lion of An Tir for Duke Skapti Thorinsson. I started the An Tir Wordsmiths group on Facebook to network with others who love researching and writing award texts.
I created and admin the An Tir Wordsmiths Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1783867431637143
I have done original scroll commissions for recipients in An Tir, the Kingdom of the West and the Principality of Oertha, Barony of Selveirgard, Grimwithshire and the Barony of Wealdsmere.
I wrote the Scribal Handbook for Grimwithshire and another for the Barony of Selveirgard and the draft proposal for the Barony of Wealdsmere. I have taught scribal arts to anyone who shows an interest in learning. I enjoy striving to better my art and research new methods.
Arts & Sciences
I pursue multiple arts including pewtercasting (600 site tokens for May Crown 2022!), soapmaking, lampwork, woodcarving and sewing. My main interest is historical kites - ask me about kites! Or puppets - I have a large collection of antique puppets!
Marshal Warrants:
Heavy Combat
Target Archery
Thrown Weapons
A&S Competitions:
I enjoy making largesse for my Barony and Kingdom and competing in A&S contests.
Selveirgard A&S Championship: Carved Diamond Willow Marshalls Staff
Selveirgard A&S Championship: Appliqued Shire Banner
Eskalya Yule A&S contest: A collection of Soaps made from woodash lye and tallow.
Eskalya Baroness' Birthday A&S: Award necklaces with carved medallions.
Grimwithshire Mead and Cordials Contest: Pomegranate Cordial
Wealdsmere A&S contest at Border War 2017: Wool and fur embroidered Norse hat.
Baroness War X 2018: A kite in the style of Giambattista Della Porta
Defender of the Hart 2018 Populace Choice: Lampwork beads and necklaces
Pendale Champions 2018 (Tie): Lampwork beads and necklaces
Other Steward Positions:
Largesse Auction for the Kingdom Travel Fund 2017 - The auction raised over $700.00 for the travel fund.
Gate Steward - Celtic Revolt, Grim Offensive, Wealdsmere Newcomers, Octoberfeast, Spring Offensive, Guardians Feast and Tourney of the Wolves, May Crown 2024
Water bearing - Celtic Revolt, Grim Offensive, Wealdsmere Newcomers, Octoberfeast, Eskalya Baroness’ Birthday, Grimwith Tourney of the Wolves, Spring Offensive, numerous demos.
A&S Competition Steward - Celtic Revolt, Grim Offensive, Grimwith Tourney of the Wolves, Wealdsmere Newcomers, Octoberfeast, Spring Offensive, Eskalya Baroness’ Birthday.
Merchant Coordinator - Celtic Revolt, Grim Offensive, Wealdsmere Newcomers, Octoberfeast, Spring Offensive, Avacal/Inlands War.
Boke Butler - An Tir Grete Boke project as Butler for then Incipient Grimwithshire. I coordinated with Dame Tamlyn, purchased supplies and recruited other scribes, organized work days, designed and illuminated several of our pages and facilitated their delivery to the Grete Boke Steward.
https://scribes.antir.sca.org/40yearboke/
Classes I Have Taught:
Stewarding Kingdom Events An Tir Collegium 2023: This is an introductory class on bidding, organizing and running a Kingdom event.
Food Safety in the SCA: An Tir Collegium 2023: Food safety and sanitation modeled on the Serv-Safe and HAACP courses but with an SCA slant to cover camping, feasts and potlucks.
Designing Heraldic Achievements: who can display what An Tir Collegium 2018: This is an introductory class on designing Heraldic Achievements in accordance with the customs of An Tir
Heraldic Display: How, when and where. This is a short intro to how to use the populace badges, Kingdom and Baronial. How to incorporate elements of your personal arms or device into a banner and other items. How to use heraldic display in halls, on the field and in your camp.
Silk Banner Painting: how to create and paint silk banners.
SCA 101: A newcomers intro to the manners, titles, customs and courtesies of our world.
Gate Is Easy: The basics of working gate at an SCA event and why accuracy is important.
Soapmaking: Oertha Collegium. An intro course to making historically accurate soaps via saponification using tallow and how to process lye from wood ash to produce soaps.
Scribal Arts: Intro course to painting charters.
Puppetry: An intro to puppets in period, how to construct, perform and write scripts for period puppet plays.
Sewing A Basic SCA Tunic: Newcomers crash course in garb.
Ferretry in the SCA: Oertha Collegium. How to keep, care for and travel with ferrets
Basketry: Oertha Collegium. How to make and care for a Period style basket
Soapstone Carving: Oertha Collegium. Finding and selecting the stone, carving and basic casting.
Diamond Willow: Oertha Collegium. Where and how to harvest, treat and care for diamond willow to make a staff.
Camp Chair Camo: How to sew a basic cloth cover for a modern camp chair.
I generally am willing to lend a hand to anything that needs that hand. I take great joy in helping to make things work more smoothly. When the opportunity arose I worked to format and print flyers for Baron Fergus in support of the Inlands Crown Principality Initiative and campaigned tirelessly for it. I have drawn up too many event flyers and site copy to keep track of. I get ideas - for largesse, for contests or events, for all sorts of things to make our SCA dream more - more fun, more efficient, more inclusive and I share these ideas freely with anyone who will listen.