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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==


Lady Ástriðr started attending local events in the early 1990's, with her husband, [[Alric the Younger]]. Mostly A Market Day at Birka and Legend's of Chivalry. Back in 2013, she decided to take her hobby to the next level by becoming an official member and hasn't looked back, since. She loves going to events where she can take a class on a craft or skill, that she wouldn't normally have access to.  
Lady Ástríðr started attending local events in the early 1990's, with her husband, [[Alric the Younger]]. Mostly A Market Day at Birka and Legend's of Chivalry. Back in 2013, she decided to take her hobby to the next level by becoming an official member and hasn't looked back, since. She loves going to events where she can take a class on a craft or skill, that she wouldn't normally have access to.  
You can often find Ástriðr working on an embroidery project (or 3), helping Their Excellencies or helping find teachers for local events.  
You can often find Ástríðr working on an embroidery project (or 3), helping Their Excellencies or helping find teachers for local events.  
At Birka 28, she was approached by Mistress Astryda Borowska and asked to become an apprentice. On May 27, AS 52, at Panteria XXII & King's & Queen's Equestrian Championships in Panthervale, Ástriðr officially became Mistress Astryda's apprentice. At that same event, she was called before Their (then) Majesties, Ionnes and Ro Honig and inducted into the Order of the Silver Brooch.  
At Birka 28, she was approached by Mistress Astryda Borowska and asked to become an apprentice. On May 27, AS 52, at Panteria XXII & King's & Queen's Equestrian Championships in Panthervale, Ástríðr officially became Mistress Astryda's apprentice. At that same event, she was called before Their (then) Majesties, Ionnes and Ro Honig and inducted into the Order of the Silver Brooch.  


== Persona ==
== Persona ==
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== Projects & Publications ==
== Projects & Publications ==


Ástriðr is an active member of [[Keepers of Athena's Thimble|The Keepers of Athena's Thimble]], where she holds a ranking of Journeyman.
Ástríðr is an active member of [[Keepers of Athena's Thimble|The Keepers of Athena's Thimble]], where she holds a ranking of Journeyman.
[http://www.athenasthimble.com/ www.athenasthimble.com]
[http://www.athenasthimble.com/ www.athenasthimble.com]



Revision as of 19:50, 3 February 2018

Photo
AtY-Alric and Astridr at Higgins.jpg
Ástriðr Sægeirrsdottir and Alric the Younger
Information
Resides: Barony of Stonemarche
Status: Active
Awards: Order of Precedence
Heraldry
Ástriðr Sægeirrsdottir Hearldry.jpg
Azure, two musical notes and a spool of thread, Or
Award & Office Badges
Companion of the Order of the Silver Brooch Furison Lamp of Apollo
Minister of Arts and Science

Introduction

Lady Ástríðr started attending local events in the early 1990's, with her husband, Alric the Younger. Mostly A Market Day at Birka and Legend's of Chivalry. Back in 2013, she decided to take her hobby to the next level by becoming an official member and hasn't looked back, since. She loves going to events where she can take a class on a craft or skill, that she wouldn't normally have access to. You can often find Ástríðr working on an embroidery project (or 3), helping Their Excellencies or helping find teachers for local events. At Birka 28, she was approached by Mistress Astryda Borowska and asked to become an apprentice. On May 27, AS 52, at Panteria XXII & King's & Queen's Equestrian Championships in Panthervale, Ástríðr officially became Mistress Astryda's apprentice. At that same event, she was called before Their (then) Majesties, Ionnes and Ro Honig and inducted into the Order of the Silver Brooch.

Persona

Ástriðr is a Swedish woman from (roughly) the 10th century. She likes most things fibre related, especially hand embroidery, and loves to sing songs that her Irish companions have taught her.

Offices & Positions

Deputy Minister of Arts & Sciences Spring 2017 to present

Event Staff

Birka 27 (2016) - Door guard

Birka 28 (2017) - Gate staff

Palio (2017) - Contrada Captain (Ferrari)

Stonemarche Yule (2017) - Deputy Autocrat

Projects & Publications

Ástríðr is an active member of The Keepers of Athena's Thimble, where she holds a ranking of Journeyman. www.athenasthimble.com

She also hosts a blog that focuses (mostly) on her needlework: The Working Needle

More Information

In case of court: Please contact her husband, Alric the Younger, and her Laurel, Astryda Borowska