The Heirs of An Tir

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Their Royal Highnesses

 

The Prince and Princess of An Tir


TRH’s Theodora Asteria of Nicaea and Ragnar Styrkarrson

Photo taken by Master Phelan Touldsmer and used w/Permission

Checky Or and argent, a lion queue-fourchy couchant to sinister sable, gorged of a coronet argent, within a bordure sable.


Chequy Or and argent, a lion queue-fourchy couchant sable, gorged of a wreath of roses and hearts argent, within a bordure sable.


His Royal Highness, Prince Ragnar Styrkarrson (Heirs@antir.org)



Her Royal Highness, Princess Theodora Asteria of Nicaea (Heirs@antir.org)




Their Royal Highnesses’ Progress TBD

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Ragnar and Theodora’s Retinue

 

Each Crown who sits the throne appoints a team to coordinate the administration of their Royal Reign. The team members and roles may differ from reign to reign at the discretion of the Crown.

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Head of Retinue

Sibylla de Waryn 

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers


The Head of Retinue is in charge of all of Their Royal Highnesses’ retainers, guards, and ladies in waiting. They make sure that Their Royal Highnesses are well attended, well fed, not thirsty, and take care of other necessary administrative things at Their Royal Highnesses’ discretion.

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Head of Attendants

Francis Darcy

Pronouns: He/Him/His


The Head of Guards/Attendants reports to the Head of Retinue and ensures that Their Majesties have attendants as and when They travel throughout the Kingdom.
 

 

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King’s Guard Captain

Uhtred Tiernanson

Pronouns:


The King’s Guard Captain reports to the Head of Retinue and ensures that Their Majesties have attendants as and when They travel throughout the Kingdom.
 

 

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Queen’s Guard Captain

Melike bint Mihail

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers


The Queen’s Guard Captain reports to the Head of Retinue and ensures that Their Majesties have attendants as and when They travel throughout the Kingdom.
 

 

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Court Coordinator

Dagrun Stjarna

Pronouns:


The court coordinator is responsible for preparing and organizing the court docket and making sure that Royal court flows smoothly. If you would like to request time in court, please contact the court coordinator.

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Royal Scribe

Siobahn an Sionnaich Ruaidh

Pronouns: She/Her/They


The Royal Scribe is responsible for the award documents of the reign. He or she oversees award charter production (design, wordsmithing, calligraphy, artwork, printing, distribution, painting, and personalization), commissions custom scrolls and/or objects given as awards, sees that awards are signed and sealed as needed, and works closely with the Court Coordinator to deliver all these in a timely manner.

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Royal Herald

Þorkell Palsson

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The Royal Herald is appointed by the Crown and serves for the duration of that reign.

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About Prince Ragnar Styrkarrson

Pronouns: He/Him

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Preferences

Persona:

9th Century Norse

Color Preferences:

Blue, Black, White/Silver, Gold, Red

Symbols:

Bears, Wolves, Mjolnir. (Heraldry is based around bears but there is a familial tie to wolves and a remembrance of Ulrik Grimwolf of Wastekeep)

Food Preferences:

LIKES: Ham Beef Apples Raspberries Salads Cashews, Pistachios Sour Candy

DISLIKES: Anchovies Black Licorice

Drink Preferences:

LIKES: Coffee Tea (Cold or Hot) Sparkling Water (ex: Spindrift, Bubbly, etc) Chocolate Milk Water

ALCOHOL: Cider Mead Beers: (Ales: Guinness, Irish Death, Cold Smoke, etc) (Light: Hefe, Blondes,Scotch Ales) Whiskey/Scotch

Additional Information: 

Along with his heavy fighting, Ragnar loves to participate in the Rapier and Archery communities and still holds his Gallant Scarf and Yeoman bracer close to his heart. He is a playwright and runs a stage combat company called the Pen & Sword, LLC with his amazing inspiration Theodora. Ragnar teaches Muay Thai and holds his Kru (Instructor) rank in that as well as running a Pekiti Tirsia Kali Study Group with MSMB Kali. He loves to stay active and find all the ways that these fighting arts can translate to one another and is currently working on a book that discusses weapon theory and biomechanics. When Ragnar isn’t busy he can be found in his shop making knives or welding.

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About Princess Theodora Asteria of Nicaea

Pronouns: She/They

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Preferences

Persona:

Early 12th Century Byzantine (Inspired heavily by Anna Komnene)

 

Color Preferences:

Red, Silver, Gold, Purple. (Autumnal color palettes work best on her.)

Symbols: 

Two-Headed Argent Owl, Snowy Owls, Barn Owls, four and four mullet stars, stars, quill, scrolls

Food Preferences:

LIKES: Pork/Beef Smoked Salmon Rice Curry Oranges Raspberries/Blackberries/Strawberries Cooked Broccoli Raw Carrots Pistachios/Cashews/Peanuts/Almonds Tiramisu Creme Brulee Shortbread Cookies Lemon flavored Baked Goods

Drink Preferences:

LIKES: Non-Alcoholic Beverages Non-Caffeinated Beverages Decaf Coffee with Creamer Sparkling Water Minty Mocktails Fruit Juices

Additional Information:

Theodora is a Wordsmith of An Tir who enjoys poetry, scribal arts, historical spoken word, and research. She shoots archery, loves thrown weapons (particularly the axe), and runs a Stage Combat Business outside the SCA called The Pen & Sword, LLC. Her persona is heavily inspired by Anna Komnene, the first recorded female historian and daughter to Emperor Alexius II of Constantinople. You can also find her sewing, beading, and doing embroidery for her Byzantine costuming projects when she’s not at events, as well as studying languages such as Russian and Spanish.

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