User:Oli Einarsson
Persona
Oli Einarsson is a warrior and blacksmith born near Birka around 850 A.D. Being struck with wanderlust from an early age, he spent many years sailing and exploring with other members of his household, ranging from Sweden to Constantinople. It was here he met his Chinese bride, Li Yanmei, a merchant’s daughter from the Tang Dynasty who had travelled the silk road with her father to Constantinople to trade.
SCA History
Mike McPherson joined the SCA in 1996 in the Barony of Montengarde. He moved to Borealis in 2000 and was squired to Viscount Sir Einar Vikingsson in 2007. Moving to Cold Keep in 2011 he is fostered to Sir Arkill MacMillan in 2017 and has been accepted as a student to Viscountess Natal’ia Volkovicha in 2018.
Events
• September 2017: Event Steward, Cold Keep Autumn Celebration • June 2017: War Marshal, Ducal War • May 2017: Event Co-Steward, Cold Keep May Defenders • May 2016: Event Co-Steward, Cold Keep May Defenders
Offices
• December 2015 – Present Branch Marshal, Cold Keep
Retinue
• February 2007 – August 2007 Einar Vikingsson and Maiosara thugater Azarionos.
Service
As branch Marshal, responsible for organizing and running weekly practices in Cold Keep.
Awards
• Etoile d’Argent (2017) • Champion, Arts and Sciences Defender, Cold Keep (2017) • Champion, Armoured Defender, Cold Keep (2016) • Award of Arms (2001)
Interests
• Research: Viking age weapons and tools • Knifemaking and blacksmithing • Heavy Combat • Target Archery • Brewing: Mead and wine
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