Actions

Vindiorix Ordovix: Difference between revisions

From EastKingdomWiki

 
(198 intermediate revisions by 7 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Populace
{{Populace
|photo = [[File:Black_Finn_Profile.jpg|200px]]
|photo = [[File:vindiorix-ordovix.jpg|300px]]
|photocaption = Vindiorix "Black Finn" Ordowik of Preachain
|photocaption = Vindiorix "Black Finn" Ordovix
|location = Shire of Mountain Freehold
|location = Shire of Mountain Freehold
|status = Active Member
|status = Active Member
|opid =  
|opid = 10006
|device = [[File:Black_Finn_Device.jpg]]  
|device = [[File:Black_Finn_Device.jpg]]  
|devicecaption = Vindiorix Ordowik's Device  
|devicecaption = Vindiorix Ordovix's Device  
|awards = {{AoA}} {{OSB}}
|awards = {{AoA}} {{OTC}} {{Maunche}} {{OST}} {{Golden_Lyre}} {{OSW}} {{EKBG_Craftsman}} {{QOC}} [[File:Forester Badge.jpg|55px]]
|offices =  
|offices =  
}}
}}


== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
Vindiorix "Black Finn" Ordowik of Clan Preachain and the Shire of Mountain Freehold.
Vindiorix "Black Finn" Ordovix of Clan Preachain, Fir naLeon, the Shire of Mountain Freehold, and the Northern Army.


A 1st Century CE Briton of the Ordovices tribe.
A 1st Century CE Briton of the Ordovices tribe.
Line 18: Line 18:
Forester, fighter, brewer, and half-ass maker of various things.
Forester, fighter, brewer, and half-ass maker of various things.


== Persona ==
(He/Him)
Vindiorix Ordowik, or "Black Finn," of Preachain is a 1st Century CE Briton of the Ordovices Tribe from what is now western Wales. He served for a time as a legionnaire with Legio V Alaudae along the Rhine frontier and during the Batavian Rebellion of 70 CE. When he learned Rome was campaigning against the tribes of western Britain in 74 CE, he deserted from the legion and made his way back to defend his homeland. Four years later, in 78 CE, Rome successfully defeated the Ordovices and conquered Mona. Since then he has traveled across western mainland Europe as a member of a mercenary band called Clan Preachain (Clan of the Crow).


[http://roman-britain.co.uk/tribes/ordovices.htm/ Ordovices Tribe in Britain]
(Vindiorix = Vin-DEE-Or-Ix)
(Ordovix = Or-DOE-Vix)


[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legio_V_Alaudae/ Legio V Alaudae
== Persona ==
Vindiorix Ordovix is a late 1st Century CE Briton of the Ordovices Tribe from what is now western Wales. He served for a time as a legionary with Legio V Alaudae along the Rhine frontier and during the Batavian Rebellion of 70 CE. When he learned Rome was campaigning against the tribes of western Britain in 74 CE, he deserted from the Legion and made his way back to defend his homeland. Four years later, in 78 CE, Rome successfully defeated the Ordovices and conquered Mona. Vindiorix fled Britannia and served as an auxiliary cavalryman with Ala Gallorum et Thracum Constantium in Syria. He now serves with Cohors III Legio Polaris (3rd Cohort of the Northern Legion of the East Kingdom's Army) and is perpetually stuck in the year 85 CE.


[http://roman-britain.co.uk/names/mona.htm/ Mona (Ynys Môn)]
See "Masterwork Submission: Persona" for additional information: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J1gYSSqh420EKNhnX30z71MJhR68CfAR/view?usp=sharing/ Paper]


[[Category: Classical Period Personas]]
[[Category: Classical Period Personas]]
[[Category: Welsh Personas]]
[[Category: Welsh Personas]]


== Group and Guild Memberships ==
== Interests ==
* Shire of Mountain Freehold: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/mountainfreehold/ Mountain Freehold]
I enjoy fighting, learning, teaching and crafting. I currently serve as a sergeant in the 3rd Cohort of the Northern Legion, and am active in both the Royal Forester's Guild and the Brewer's Guild. In addition to improving my own skills I am passionate about teaching others. Much of my teaching focuses on basics for new fighters, forester skills (both wilderness living skills and actual medieval forester topics), and historical brewing. I also particularly enjoy studying historical military tactics and strategy, comparing them to modern US military doctrine, and applying them to SCA battles.
* Clan Preachain: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/26677167438/ Preachain]
 
* East Kingdom Royal Forester's Guild: [http://ekfg.eastkingdom.org/ East Kingdom Royal Forester's Guild]
== Group Memberships and Affiliations ==
* East Kingdom Brewer's Guild: [https://ekbg.eastkingdom.org/ East Kingdom Brewer's Guild]
* Shire of Mountain Freehold
* Clan Preachain (Household)
* Fir naLeon (Household)
* East Kingdom Army's Northern Legion, Third Cohort
* East Kingdom Royal Foresters Guild
* East Kingdom Brewers Guild
* Stonemarche Apothecary Guild
* Vindiorix is squired to Master Tiernan Mac Alpin, Master of Arms
* Vindiorix is apprenticed to Mistress Sunnifa Heinreksdottir, Laurel
* Member of the Unbelted Champions team, 2022
* Deputy of the Unbelted Champions team, 2023


== Awards and Recognition ==
== Awards and Recognition ==
* Award of Arms - Panteria 2018
 
* Sliver Brooch - Mudthaw 2019
Awards:
* Forester (East Kingdom Royal Forester's Guild rank) - Panteria 2018
* Award of Arms - Panteria, May 2018
* Ranger (East Kingdom Royal Forester's Guild's Order of Saint Hubert) - Endewearde Hunt 2018
* Sliver Brooch - Mudthaw, March 2019
* Brewer (East Kingdom Brewer's Guild rank) - Birka 2019
* Silver Tyger - Mimir's Well, March 2020
* Golden Lyre - Sixth Ethereal Court, February 2021
* Order of the Maunche - Ethereal Court, July 2021
* Order of the Tygers Combatant - Ethereal Court, February 2022
* Silver Wheel - Les Beltaines, June 2022
* Sovereign’s Order of Esteem - Sultan (King) Mohammad, 2023
* Consort’s Cipher - Brenhines (Queen) Corotica, 2023
* Consort’s Order of Courtesy - Queen Caoilfhionn, 2023
* Sovereign’s Order of Excellence, 2024
 
East Kingdom Forester's Guild:
* Forester - Panteria, May 2018
* Ranger (Order of Saint Hubert) - Endewearde Hunt, October 2018
* Master Forester - Mimir's Well, March 2020
 
East Kingdom Brewer's Guild:
* Brewer - Birka, February 2019
* Journeyman - Online Paneling, January 2021
* Craftsman - Online Paneling, July 2021
 
Other:
* 100 Day Pell Challenge (Reaper) - Completed on June 18, 2018
* East Kingdom A&S Championships finalist - 2021
* Artifacts of Life Baronial Choice Award - 2023
* Rose Token - Brenhines (Queen) Corotica, 2023


== Offices and Positions ==
== Offices and Positions ==
Black Finn is the Keeper of the Royal Forest of Mountain Freehold in the Shire of Mountain Freehold.
* Former Keeper of the Royal Forest of Mountain Freehold in the Shire of Mountain Freehold (2016 - 2019)
* Sergeant in 3rd Cohort, Northern Legion, Eastern Army (2019 - present)
* Armored Combat Marshal (July 2022 - present)
* East Kingdom Royal Foresters Guild Warden of the Lakes (regional deputy warden) (2022)
* East Kingdom Royal Foresters Guild High Warden (guild master) (2022 - present)
 
== SCA Battle Tactics ==
* EK Small Unit Melee Leadership and Planning [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IyEHWID7LDT1FeQeitKUQZlPOO8Zzrf4/view?usp=sharing/  Paper]
* SCA Battle Planning: A primer on how to plan large-scale SCA battles using appropriate tactical fundamentals (Updated May 2021) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WUTGDoSX4mmljmNjph8ere4-P818fBJG/view?usp=sharing/ Paper]
* Game of Thrones Winterfell Defense Critique and Tactical Decision Game (not period, but fun) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FqJtTm5GgLW8X7-JRygMQFn-O3q3DYyx/view?usp=sharing/ Critique] [https://drive.google.com/file/d/11pdbbDQqk6zujCrMbcxAsaBMIGUmBpw6/view?usp=sharing/ Tactical Decision Game]
* Tactical Decision Game - Scenarios 1 and 2 (attrition, overmatch, and flanking) (2021): [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L0_5VDg7XPbL2t1W7ArZbq4kUPYqgu_z/view?usp=sharing/ Scenario] [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AEkXTFJ-An5Nme2iG-tyGT_ZryDsFSk2/view?usp=sharing/ Solution]
* Tactical Decision Game - Scenario 3 (analyzing the adversary) (2021): [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VWuUPQOSc7wQ5smLX96bP4nL8cxsJrpP/view?usp=sharing/ Scenario] [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C4oHQz3XRxEH2sFQf1yFswMwOscl4GBE/view?usp=sharing/ Solution]
* Tactical Decision Game - Scenario 4 (reserves and feints) (2021): [https://drive.google.com/file/d/18vrFse6p5PTFmTCVNn0fbdbgoQXhLCgr/view?usp=sharing/ Scenario] [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pSGSjgDwNuUI0NuC7C7BtIw1xOS0nlxL/view?usp=sharing/ Solution]


== Classes Taught ==
== Classes Taught ==
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dsuE3PO8x11Hg8mOwgegbXoSFDYUAQrI1J4nuKaHI0k/ Introduction to the EK Royal Foresters Guild] (October 2016)
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dsuE3PO8x11Hg8mOwgegbXoSFDYUAQrI1J4nuKaHI0k/ Introduction to the EK Royal Foresters Guild] (October 2016)
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZxMYqDPzil4HlvwyDmDJGNIGiMphwo32jMpwqD1JPgo/ Basic Forester Skills] (October 2016)
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZxMYqDPzil4HlvwyDmDJGNIGiMphwo32jMpwqD1JPgo/ Basic Forester Skills] (October 2016)
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ScLqurg6gmxKaYJ8OiekhS_lbS3_gYERwzfJyfQgle/ Basic Knots for SCA Camping] (October 2016)  
* Basic Knots for SCA Camping (October 2016)  
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IHNDFw-M62TkNAlCfVO6Gr7GGVIrrsGMg1yMJXTv7B8/ Wild Edibles and Medicines] (February 2017)
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IHNDFw-M62TkNAlCfVO6Gr7GGVIrrsGMg1yMJXTv7B8/ Wild Edibles and Medicines] (February 2017)
* Introduction to Tracking (April 2017)
* Introduction to Tracking (April 2017)
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IrCyKo-uDu2JoRrhx-zaHCv0kcdypshrymC7SGSKV5M/ SCA Period Packs and Straps] (AKA "How to Carry Stuff") (February 2018)  
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IrCyKo-uDu2JoRrhx-zaHCv0kcdypshrymC7SGSKV5M/ SCA Period Packs and Straps] (AKA "How to Carry Stuff") (February 2018)  
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nwiWfsLbs6zZTiMpmT0DL_JnRiFHxvpVpc4pLSRG82M/ Wild Edibles and Domestic Fires] (May 2018), co-taught with Corotica "Clovis" Senebelenae of Preachain
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nwiWfsLbs6zZTiMpmT0DL_JnRiFHxvpVpc4pLSRG82M/ Wild Edibles and Domestic Fires] (May 2018 and August 2019), co-taught with Corotica "Clovis" Senebelenae of Preachain, Pennsic Independent article here: [http://www.pennsicindependent.com/files/2019%20Fri%20Edition%20Web.pdf/ PI 9 August 2019]
* A Romano-Celtic Cena (September 2018), co-taught with Corotica "Clovis" Senebelenae of Preachain
* A Romano-Celtic Cena (September 2018), co-taught with Corotica "Clovis" Senebelenae of Preachain
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l9Jhw9HfLdt_XOWwBYcZCW2-zZ-DpEby3fubAvmuscw/ Forester Kit] (AKA "What Should I Carry, and Why?") (March 2019)
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l9Jhw9HfLdt_XOWwBYcZCW2-zZ-DpEby3fubAvmuscw/ Forester Kit] (AKA "What Should I Carry, and Why?") (March 2019)
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hp1Xhql7QbUXD1dfO0VvYQ9PUItPBXm9SbCBpZTcg5E/ Reconnaissance Patrol Class] [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ikIvWWEdc_Hh0dTcDEB8g3QIwBSB5q5FH6nl_HrUKAs/ Appendix 1] [https://docs.google.com/document/d/18I_oA6A02aBviVa5ct8KCfuOxGOuMAdEVxSZ8qt5Gho/ Appendix 2] (May 2019)
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hp1Xhql7QbUXD1dfO0VvYQ9PUItPBXm9SbCBpZTcg5E/ Reconnaissance Patrol Class] [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ikIvWWEdc_Hh0dTcDEB8g3QIwBSB5q5FH6nl_HrUKAs/ Appendix 1] [https://docs.google.com/document/d/18I_oA6A02aBviVa5ct8KCfuOxGOuMAdEVxSZ8qt5Gho/ Appendix 2] (May 2019)
* Children's Class: Introduction to Tracking (May 2019)
* Children's Class: Introduction to Tracking (May 2019)
* Experimental Bronze Age Mead Class taught at BrewU (August 2020) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1anjJlDTtnjOKuNvVypZfSDrY3_M8lnkN/view?usp=sharing/ Class Notes] [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wNo0dGfvPEkPIknHSlL1Pa8h16M9wE7K/view?usp=sharing/ Enclosure 1] [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1etyhvzexBc-Qr9Tc68Ncu5dR48n_bv_q/view?usp=sharing/ Enclosure 2]
* Romano-Celtic Hard and Soft Kit: Working Toward a More Historically Accurate Persona (September 2020)
* Understanding the East Kingdom Brewers Guild Rubric (Pennsic, August 2022)
* Roman Popina (pub) at Hadrian's Wall immersive class (Panteria, May 2023)
* Iron Age One-Piece Shoes (Pennsic, August 2023), co-taught with Agatha Wanderer


== Projects ==
== East Kingdom Brewer's Guild Entries ==
* First EK Brewer's Guild entry: Hydromeli (ca 77 CE), Panel Score 94 of 100 points, [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C0nmtH1XVTfczOn8tah2cWduGTrONfQGioPkIwtdtV8/ Panel Link], [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JpsTCVBfvmiqeAfSt7QWccbSU768nZfCmqKjXMzhht8/ Recipe Link], [https://docs.google.com/document/d/18UCJDMhCR9LvQ1ARkT2f4EcgvGfMgFXfi7fyeCvPqyg/ Recipe Addendum Link]  
* First entry: Hydromeli (ca 77 CE), Panel Score 94 of 100 points, [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C0nmtH1XVTfczOn8tah2cWduGTrONfQGioPkIwtdtV8/ Panel Link], [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JpsTCVBfvmiqeAfSt7QWccbSU768nZfCmqKjXMzhht8/ Documentation], [https://docs.google.com/document/d/18UCJDMhCR9LvQ1ARkT2f4EcgvGfMgFXfi7fyeCvPqyg/ Addendum]  
[[File:IMG 6863.jpg|100px]]
[[File:IMG 6863.jpg|100px]]
* Second EK Brewer's Guild entry: Cocke Ale (ca 1666 CE), Panel Score 86 of 100 points,[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jqBhTA1emHVBI6Rkyi-Z0yiCcm7bpT1wESYUr-DoJMQ/ Recipe Link][https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iCKXTM2AGnPcq032Zr6DOBjuBpevVEbyf6z1X3Txaas/ Recipe Addendum Link]
* Second entry: Cocke Ale (ca 1666 CE), Panel Score 86 of 100 points, [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jqBhTA1emHVBI6Rkyi-Z0yiCcm7bpT1wESYUr-DoJMQ/ Documentation], [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iCKXTM2AGnPcq032Zr6DOBjuBpevVEbyf6z1X3Txaas/ Addendum]
[[File:Cocke Ale Panel.jpg|100px]] [[File:Cocke Ale Image.jpg|100px]] [[File:Cocke Ale Label.png|100px]] (Label by Clovis)
* Third entry: Ninkasi - Sumerian Ale (ca 1800 BCE), Panel Score 96 of 100 points, [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9YvElk7rNLEM0VXeWpPNnF5M2FBbG1QeDA1ZWQwUUxsT1lz/view?usp=sharing/ Documentation]
[[File:Making Ninkasi Ale.jpg|100px]] [[File:IMG_6260.JPG|100px]]
* Fourth entry: Meadowsweet Mead (Bronze Age Scotland), Panel Score 63 of 70 points (0-30 for Workmanship not scored because it was an online paneling at BrewU due to COVID-19), see class on Meadowsweet Mead above for more details, [https://drive.google.com/file/d/19goKVszg-gOVAX1Lkf8KrwwJFCxhEZjp/view?usp=sharing/ Documentation]
* Fifth entry: Brakkot (ca 14th Century CE), panel score 93 of 100 points, [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wMyvVz-hX_mD5c2AobquNaE_CFVH8WNr/view?usp=sharing/ Documentation]
[[File:Linen Plug.jpg|100px]]
* Sixth entry: Curmi (ca 400 BCE), panel score 79 of 100 points, [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mmEPQIZyrEhuBiggEaKVaJM5sf4B_FBF/view?usp=sharing/ Documentation], I started this brew as a Bronze Age ale but some parts of my experiment failed so I converted it to an Iron Age ale, [https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Ex9ZistPid3XKLx8Kx2TIUDlMzg5azt/view?usp=sharing/ Documentation]
* Seventh entry: Yemeni Subiyyah (13th Century CE), panel score 87.6 of 100 points, [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kwVNcnwSzj19bDBLw6ATowOYY5bJin4P/view?usp=sharing/ Documentation], [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lbEkhuTbG_Pz9x8hrI3j_v2W6jGpWWSl/view?usp=sharing/ Tasting Directions], [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SmgMnvFQEc1D7HxU_28m0GUEahELcEWi/view?usp=sharing/ Presentation]
[[File:Group Photo.jpg|200px]]


[[File:Cocke Ale Panel.jpg|100px]] [[File:Cocke Ale Image.jpg|100px]] [[File:Cocke Ale Label.png|100px]] (Label by Clovis)
== Projects ==
* Forester clothing and equipment for my persona
* Leather work (pouches, sheaths, and bog shoes) for Corotica and my persona.
[[File:IMG 6865.jpg|100px]] [[File:IMG 6864.jpg|100px]] [[File:6F2966EF-0A06-4366-A305-85E1FDF33849.jpeg|100px]]
[[File:IMG 6865.jpg|100px]] [[File:IMG 6864.jpg|100px]] [[File:6F2966EF-0A06-4366-A305-85E1FDF33849.jpeg|100px]]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aBMBtiGzJn-c6hiSFLJf_V3oK5RmHK2wilUxBX2aW7w/ Stick] (award winning entry at the 2018 Shire of Mountain Freehold Feast of Fools Silly A&S competition)
* Armor I made for myself.
[[File:Made Armor.jpg|100px]]
* Otzi-style pack frames based on artifacts and documentation from the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology. [http://www.iceman.it/en/equipment/ Link]
[[File:Otzif.jpg|100px]] [[File:Otzib.jpg|100px]]
*Roy Croft pack frame, based on Mors Kochanski's book Northern Bushcraft. Anachronistic, but a reasonable and technologically legitimate approximation of period packs.
[[File:Screen Shot 2019-10-20 at 10.48.13 AM.png|100px]]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aBMBtiGzJn-c6hiSFLJf_V3oK5RmHK2wilUxBX2aW7w/ Stick] (award winning entry at the 2018 Shire of Mountain Freehold Feast of Fools Silly A&S competition).
[[File:Screen Shot 2019-10-20 at 10.48.26 AM.png|100px]]
*Teaching burning in a bowl and spoon with coals, Early Period A&S, Pennsic 48.
[[File:IMG 20190807 124344887.jpg|100px]] [[File:IMG 20190807 124644075.jpg|100px]]
* Celtic Shields, based on period examples but modified for SCA heavy combat.
[[File:Shields.jpg|100px]]
* Eala (Anglo-Saxon Beer) entry for the Bloodfeud in The Danelaw immersive event's A&S Challenge (September 2023)


== Papers ==
== Papers ==
* Reconnaissance and Security: European Medieval Military Doctrine, scored 32.5 of 48 points at EK K&Q A&S Competition at Mudthaw 2019, [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mqMzkyxtBQNKdXfhPP5khSqDTWb3LBQE-31DbSyBIAM/ Paper] [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WEjEwqIkrxHqKIs_xXhR_ijZeNXlnoXCJ6yXsPKZ4O8/ Annotated Bibliography]
* How to Make an SCA Rattan Sword (2021): [https://drive.google.com/file/d/15AzJ-KG_UZ6T5Mc8rDMCFYFqSXbLZ2Zj/view?usp=sharing/ Paper]
* How to Make an SCA Unpadded Pole Arm (2021): [https://drive.google.com/file/d/14N8jvHDVegtUtB_gOVFEEoibFOCISl-z/view?usp=sharing/ Paper]
* How to Make an SCA Center-Grip Shield (2021): [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xwB5qyy4KvEhWY9ppf7WJS55oIUMy675/view?usp=sharing/ Paper]
* Armor Tips for New Fighters (2020): [https://drive.google.com/file/d/17ktA5sGTu7hNth79pwClV_66SNotLr04/view?usp=sharing/ Paper]
* Reconnaissance and Security: European Medieval Military Doctrine, scored 32.5 of 48 points at EK K&Q A&S Competition at Mudthaw 2019, [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mqMzkyxtBQNKdXfhPP5khSqDTWb3LBQE-31DbSyBIAM/ Paper][https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WEjEwqIkrxHqKIs_xXhR_ijZeNXlnoXCJ6yXsPKZ4O8/ Annotated Bibliography]
* Masterwork Submission: Persona, accepted as my East Kingdom Royal Forester's Guild masterwork submission in December 2019, [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J1gYSSqh420EKNhnX30z71MJhR68CfAR/view?usp=sharing/ Paper]
* Ninkasi Ale: Recreation of an ale recipe based on the "Hymn to Ninkasi," scored 38 2/3 of 48 points at EK K&Q A&S Competition in 2021 placing as a finalist, [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cYpgWV3Q1S-zgBwFNvM402h2Chctg_NK/view?usp=sharing/ Paper], [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ss0LNTZszpTUbTTQXPnnMrsAg_hj20kY/view?usp=sharing/ Score Sheet]
*The Historical Ninja: Casting Light on the Shadows, [https://eastkingdomgazette.org/2022/04/27/as-research-paper-32-the-historical-ninja-casting-light-on-the-shadows/ EK Gazette Research Paper #32]


== In Case of Court ==
== In Case of Court or Scroll ==
Please inform me if I need to attend court.
Please inform my wife, Corotica "Clovis" Senebelenae (Jennifer Davis), Master Tiernan Mac Alpin and Mistress Sunnifa Heinreksdottir if I need to attend court. My persona is a 1st century CE Briton, so I prefer Iron Age British art and Romano-Celtic art from that time period when possible. If I were ever considered for a peerage I would like to receive a writ.


== More Information ==
== More Information ==
In mundane life I am Justin Davis, a career military officer and outdoors enthusiast. I dabbled in the SCA in college but only really became active starting in 2016 with the Shire of Mountain Freehold. I have been with Clan Preachain since 2006. This group is not SCA, although many of its members are, and it is effectively an SCA household.
In mundane life I am Justin Davis. I dabbled in the SCA in college but only really became active starting in 2016 with the Shire of Mountain Freehold.
 
Vindiorix "Black Finn" Ordovix is in NO WAY related to [[Jack Flynn]] the infamous poacher known to frequent various forests of the East Kingdom.

Latest revision as of 14:58, 25 February 2024

Photo
Vindiorix-ordovix.jpg
Vindiorix "Black Finn" Ordovix
Information
Resides: Shire of Mountain Freehold
Status: Active Member
Awards: Order of Precedence
Heraldry
Black Finn Device.jpg
Vindiorix Ordovix's Device
Award & Office Badges
Award of Arms Companion of the Order of the Tygers Combattant Companion of the Order of the Maunche Companion of the Order of the Silver Tyger Award of the Golden Lyre Companion of the Order of the Silver Wheel Craftsman Brewer Queen's Order of Courtesy Forester Badge.jpg

Introduction

Vindiorix "Black Finn" Ordovix of Clan Preachain, Fir naLeon, the Shire of Mountain Freehold, and the Northern Army.

A 1st Century CE Briton of the Ordovices tribe.

Forester, fighter, brewer, and half-ass maker of various things.

(He/Him)

(Vindiorix = Vin-DEE-Or-Ix) (Ordovix = Or-DOE-Vix)

Persona

Vindiorix Ordovix is a late 1st Century CE Briton of the Ordovices Tribe from what is now western Wales. He served for a time as a legionary with Legio V Alaudae along the Rhine frontier and during the Batavian Rebellion of 70 CE. When he learned Rome was campaigning against the tribes of western Britain in 74 CE, he deserted from the Legion and made his way back to defend his homeland. Four years later, in 78 CE, Rome successfully defeated the Ordovices and conquered Mona. Vindiorix fled Britannia and served as an auxiliary cavalryman with Ala Gallorum et Thracum Constantium in Syria. He now serves with Cohors III Legio Polaris (3rd Cohort of the Northern Legion of the East Kingdom's Army) and is perpetually stuck in the year 85 CE.

See "Masterwork Submission: Persona" for additional information: Paper

Interests

I enjoy fighting, learning, teaching and crafting. I currently serve as a sergeant in the 3rd Cohort of the Northern Legion, and am active in both the Royal Forester's Guild and the Brewer's Guild. In addition to improving my own skills I am passionate about teaching others. Much of my teaching focuses on basics for new fighters, forester skills (both wilderness living skills and actual medieval forester topics), and historical brewing. I also particularly enjoy studying historical military tactics and strategy, comparing them to modern US military doctrine, and applying them to SCA battles.

Group Memberships and Affiliations

  • Shire of Mountain Freehold
  • Clan Preachain (Household)
  • Fir naLeon (Household)
  • East Kingdom Army's Northern Legion, Third Cohort
  • East Kingdom Royal Foresters Guild
  • East Kingdom Brewers Guild
  • Stonemarche Apothecary Guild
  • Vindiorix is squired to Master Tiernan Mac Alpin, Master of Arms
  • Vindiorix is apprenticed to Mistress Sunnifa Heinreksdottir, Laurel
  • Member of the Unbelted Champions team, 2022
  • Deputy of the Unbelted Champions team, 2023

Awards and Recognition

Awards:

  • Award of Arms - Panteria, May 2018
  • Sliver Brooch - Mudthaw, March 2019
  • Silver Tyger - Mimir's Well, March 2020
  • Golden Lyre - Sixth Ethereal Court, February 2021
  • Order of the Maunche - Ethereal Court, July 2021
  • Order of the Tygers Combatant - Ethereal Court, February 2022
  • Silver Wheel - Les Beltaines, June 2022
  • Sovereign’s Order of Esteem - Sultan (King) Mohammad, 2023
  • Consort’s Cipher - Brenhines (Queen) Corotica, 2023
  • Consort’s Order of Courtesy - Queen Caoilfhionn, 2023
  • Sovereign’s Order of Excellence, 2024

East Kingdom Forester's Guild:

  • Forester - Panteria, May 2018
  • Ranger (Order of Saint Hubert) - Endewearde Hunt, October 2018
  • Master Forester - Mimir's Well, March 2020

East Kingdom Brewer's Guild:

  • Brewer - Birka, February 2019
  • Journeyman - Online Paneling, January 2021
  • Craftsman - Online Paneling, July 2021

Other:

  • 100 Day Pell Challenge (Reaper) - Completed on June 18, 2018
  • East Kingdom A&S Championships finalist - 2021
  • Artifacts of Life Baronial Choice Award - 2023
  • Rose Token - Brenhines (Queen) Corotica, 2023

Offices and Positions

  • Former Keeper of the Royal Forest of Mountain Freehold in the Shire of Mountain Freehold (2016 - 2019)
  • Sergeant in 3rd Cohort, Northern Legion, Eastern Army (2019 - present)
  • Armored Combat Marshal (July 2022 - present)
  • East Kingdom Royal Foresters Guild Warden of the Lakes (regional deputy warden) (2022)
  • East Kingdom Royal Foresters Guild High Warden (guild master) (2022 - present)

SCA Battle Tactics

  • EK Small Unit Melee Leadership and Planning Paper
  • SCA Battle Planning: A primer on how to plan large-scale SCA battles using appropriate tactical fundamentals (Updated May 2021) Paper
  • Game of Thrones Winterfell Defense Critique and Tactical Decision Game (not period, but fun) Critique Tactical Decision Game
  • Tactical Decision Game - Scenarios 1 and 2 (attrition, overmatch, and flanking) (2021): Scenario Solution
  • Tactical Decision Game - Scenario 3 (analyzing the adversary) (2021): Scenario Solution
  • Tactical Decision Game - Scenario 4 (reserves and feints) (2021): Scenario Solution

Classes Taught

East Kingdom Brewer's Guild Entries

IMG 6863.jpg

Cocke Ale Panel.jpg Cocke Ale Image.jpg Cocke Ale Label.png (Label by Clovis)

  • Third entry: Ninkasi - Sumerian Ale (ca 1800 BCE), Panel Score 96 of 100 points, Documentation

Making Ninkasi Ale.jpg IMG 6260.JPG

  • Fourth entry: Meadowsweet Mead (Bronze Age Scotland), Panel Score 63 of 70 points (0-30 for Workmanship not scored because it was an online paneling at BrewU due to COVID-19), see class on Meadowsweet Mead above for more details, Documentation
  • Fifth entry: Brakkot (ca 14th Century CE), panel score 93 of 100 points, Documentation

Linen Plug.jpg

Group Photo.jpg

Projects

  • Leather work (pouches, sheaths, and bog shoes) for Corotica and my persona.

IMG 6865.jpg IMG 6864.jpg 6F2966EF-0A06-4366-A305-85E1FDF33849.jpeg

  • Armor I made for myself.

Made Armor.jpg

  • Otzi-style pack frames based on artifacts and documentation from the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology. Link

Otzif.jpg Otzib.jpg

  • Roy Croft pack frame, based on Mors Kochanski's book Northern Bushcraft. Anachronistic, but a reasonable and technologically legitimate approximation of period packs.

Screen Shot 2019-10-20 at 10.48.13 AM.png

  • Stick (award winning entry at the 2018 Shire of Mountain Freehold Feast of Fools Silly A&S competition).

Screen Shot 2019-10-20 at 10.48.26 AM.png

  • Teaching burning in a bowl and spoon with coals, Early Period A&S, Pennsic 48.

IMG 20190807 124344887.jpg IMG 20190807 124644075.jpg

  • Celtic Shields, based on period examples but modified for SCA heavy combat.

Shields.jpg

  • Eala (Anglo-Saxon Beer) entry for the Bloodfeud in The Danelaw immersive event's A&S Challenge (September 2023)

Papers

  • How to Make an SCA Rattan Sword (2021): Paper
  • How to Make an SCA Unpadded Pole Arm (2021): Paper
  • How to Make an SCA Center-Grip Shield (2021): Paper
  • Armor Tips for New Fighters (2020): Paper
  • Reconnaissance and Security: European Medieval Military Doctrine, scored 32.5 of 48 points at EK K&Q A&S Competition at Mudthaw 2019, Paper, Annotated Bibliography
  • Masterwork Submission: Persona, accepted as my East Kingdom Royal Forester's Guild masterwork submission in December 2019, Paper
  • Ninkasi Ale: Recreation of an ale recipe based on the "Hymn to Ninkasi," scored 38 2/3 of 48 points at EK K&Q A&S Competition in 2021 placing as a finalist, Paper, Score Sheet
  • The Historical Ninja: Casting Light on the Shadows, EK Gazette Research Paper #32

In Case of Court or Scroll

Please inform my wife, Corotica "Clovis" Senebelenae (Jennifer Davis), Master Tiernan Mac Alpin and Mistress Sunnifa Heinreksdottir if I need to attend court. My persona is a 1st century CE Briton, so I prefer Iron Age British art and Romano-Celtic art from that time period when possible. If I were ever considered for a peerage I would like to receive a writ.

More Information

In mundane life I am Justin Davis. I dabbled in the SCA in college but only really became active starting in 2016 with the Shire of Mountain Freehold.

Vindiorix "Black Finn" Ordovix is in NO WAY related to Jack Flynn the infamous poacher known to frequent various forests of the East Kingdom.