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Their Royal Majesties
The Crowns of An Tir
His Majesty, King Ragnar Styrkarrson (Crown@antir.org)
Her Majesty, Queen Theodora Asteria of Nicaea (Crown@antir.org)
Their Majesties’ Progress
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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
Magnifica Sibylla de Waryn
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Head of Attendants
Francis Darcy
Pronouns: He/Him/His
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King’s Guard Captain
Uhtred Tiernanson
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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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Queen’s Guard Co-Captains
Melike bint Mihail – East
Brigida Caterina Pisani – West
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
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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
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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 King Ragnar Styrkarrson
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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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
Theodora Asteria of Nicaea
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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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]