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I have written a number of articles on various subjects. Most of these are PDF documents which I will link here. | I have written a number of articles on various subjects. Most of these are PDF documents which I will link here. | ||
*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Byt6hhoAWSVwbmpGell6VXlBaGM Norse Poetry Overview Handout] - this is my class handout for an overview on Norse Poetry. It was last edited 8/18/2016 | |||
* [https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Byt6hhoAWSVwZ2dZcDgtZ0lQQ1k 14th Century Alliterative Poetry Handout] - this is my class handout for writing 14th Century Alliterative Poetry | |||
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Byt6hhoAWSVwRlhQN1YzZy1JUGc/view?usp=sharing Master Book of Patterns] - A ton of patterns I use for sewing, a few for other purposes such as armor and bucklers. | *[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Byt6hhoAWSVwRlhQN1YzZy1JUGc/view?usp=sharing Master Book of Patterns] - A ton of patterns I use for sewing, a few for other purposes such as armor and bucklers. | ||
*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Byt6hhoAWSVwUV9PWW5McW03RWM Constructing a Center Grip Buckler] - A how-to on constructing a center-grip buckler with a hardened leather boss. | *[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Byt6hhoAWSVwUV9PWW5McW03RWM Constructing a Center Grip Buckler] - A how-to on constructing a center-grip buckler with a hardened leather boss. |
Revision as of 15:12, 6 March 2019
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Grim the Skald at Pennsic 37 |
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Resides: Anglespur, Concordia of the Snows |
Status: Active |
Awards: Order of Precedence |
Heraldry |
Or, on a saltire cotised gules, a Norse sun cross argent |
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Introduction
Grim the Skald joined the SCA in 2001, after resisting for several years. As his nickname implies, he is a Skald, a poet and storyteller. He currently resides in the Barony of Concordia of the Snows. He was elevated to the Order of the Laurel in the first reign of Konrad and Brenwen (July 2008.)
Persona
Grim is a 11th Century Icelander, born in 1035. As many Icelanders do, he has travelled, putting both his poetic skills and his sword at the service of many kings. He has settled down in Concordia of the Snows in the 30th year of his life. He has quickly come to enjoy the life and responsibilities of a court Bard, he has served the Baron of Concordia, six Kings, and three Queens of the East. He has also served Baron Angus Kerr as a herald.
Until his elevation, he was apprenticed to Master Toki Redbeard. He is a part of Toki's household, the Vestfell Farmstead.
He takes pride in the poetry he has written for the people of the East, which at this stage is approaching a decent sized body of work. Should you have a tale of word-fame that should be passed on, let him know, and something may develop. He has been known to do commissions.
In the past, he has served as both the King and Queen's bard of the East. It is not altogether unlikely he will do so again, but at present he is enjoying being a Skald at large.
He has two apprentices: Aethelflied Brewbane and Rebekah Wallace.
Alternate Persona
There is a person who distinctly resembles Grim the Skald who dresses in 14th Century garb. He has written a number of 14th Century Alliterative works. This person is named Matthew Grymm. For some reason he responds more readily to his last name than his first.
Matthew is married to Isabel de Bayonne.
Offices & Positions
- Current Marshall of Fence for the Shire of Anglespur
- Snowflake Pursuivant (Concordia's Herald) from April 2006 to 2010
- Two terms as King's Bard, first to Lucan von Drachenklaue VII, Gryffith FitzWilliam, and Andreas der Eisfalke III, the second to Edward Grey of Lochleven II, Gregor von Heisler IV, and Kenric aet Essex II.
- Herald to Baron Angus Kerr
- Queen's Bard to Brenwen the Faire II, Marguerite Ingen Lachlainn, Aikaterine FitzWilliam II
- Grim was the Concordian Division Commander of the Snowberg Army for a year, before health reasons forced him to step back from armored combat.
- Rapier fighter in Storm Guard.
Poetry
I have written a rather large body of poems in varying Norse styles, as well as a few other miscellaneous works. I will link it here as I add it.
- Contributor to the Eastern Edda
- Contributor to the History of the Snowberg Army
- Writer of a number of poems for Queen Marguerite
- A poem for Duchess Brenwen
- Matthew Grymm has written a number of 14th Century Poems
- Here is a page of Grim's Adaptations of Norse Poems
Articles
I have written a number of articles on various subjects. Most of these are PDF documents which I will link here.
- Norse Poetry Overview Handout - this is my class handout for an overview on Norse Poetry. It was last edited 8/18/2016
- 14th Century Alliterative Poetry Handout - this is my class handout for writing 14th Century Alliterative Poetry
- Master Book of Patterns - A ton of patterns I use for sewing, a few for other purposes such as armor and bucklers.
- Constructing a Center Grip Buckler - A how-to on constructing a center-grip buckler with a hardened leather boss.
- Examples of Swords - A collection of images of SCA period swords along with where they are displayed and the information that source provided.
- Examples of Rapiers - As above, but Rapiers.
- Examples of Daggers - As above, but daggers.
- Examples of Twisted-Wire Rings - As above, but for early period rings made with twisted wire. I have sought to emulate these for my tokens.