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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==


I started attending SCA events as something to do in the 'off-season', when I wasn't at the Rennaisance Faires. As my interest in the SCA, and in the historical aspects, grew to be more than just social; I took up archery (which has, admittedly, fallen by the wayside), and I eventually began rapier.   
I started attending SCA events as something to do in the 'off-season', when I wasn't at the Renaissance Faires. My interest in the SCA, and in the historical aspects, grew to be more than just social; I took up archery (which has, admittedly, fallen by the wayside), and I eventually began rapier.   


At first, my persona was based as much on my faire garb as my heritage, and I chose to look at 1300's Irish.   
At first, my persona was based as much on my faire garb as my heritage, and I chose to look at 1300's Irish.   
When I began fencing, it was generally accepted that one moved one's timeline forward to late period; for me, this was encouraged largely by Dutchess Isabella of York.  Rapier has become my main activity, evolving into my focus and passion for the historical rapier styles.  I also do leatherwork, for the enjoyment of it, and for commission.
When I began fencing, it was generally accepted that one moved one's timeline forward to late period; for me, this was encouraged largely by Duchess Isabella of York.  Rapier has become my main activity, evolving into my focus and passion for the historical rapier styles.  I also do leatherwork, for the enjoyment of it, and upon commission.


I started the my SCA life in the Shire (now Barony) of An Dubhaigeainn.  
I started the my SCA life in An Dubhaigeainn, which at the time, was a shire. I now reside in the Crown Province of Ostgardr, but also participate and socialize in the Barony of Settmour Swamp, and in the central area of the kingdom, visiting friends and Houses there, with regularity.
I now reside in the Crown Province of Ostgardr, but due to ease of travel, find it easier to participate and socialize in the Barony of Settmour Swamp, especially since both the Household I belong to (TOAD), and my Don (now Master, Orlando Sforza) are there. I also frequent the central area of the kingdom, visiting friends and Houses there, with regularity.
 
I regularly can be found on the fencing field; and will run tournaments, lists, classes, and one on one sessions. If you need a hand with your rapier leatherwork or just a direction to look, I am also happy to do what I can.  


Recently, when looking into my name, which some had dismayed was less than period for my usual persona (late 1500's Irish, as opposed to the early 1300's), we happened to find that the usage was easily documentable. There was one small change possible:  that being to "Fyrebow", as the 'y' seemed to be more in use than the 'i'.  I am happy to keep the name as is, tho.


== Persona ==
== Persona ==
Lord Brendan Firebow is an Irishman of the 1570's or so, taken as a cadet under the guidance of Master Orlando Sforza, and studies the Italian schools of Rapier, specifically the style of Salvatore Fabris.  He also studies the styles of his forebears, and finds enjoyment in the study of Bolognese swordsmanship, Longsword in the German and Italian traditions, and the sword and buckler work of the Walpurgis Fechtbuch (i.33).
Don Brendan Firebow is an Irishman of the 1570's or so, taken as a cadet under the guidance of Master Orlando Sforza, and studies the Italian schools of Rapier, specifically the style of Salvatore Fabris.  He also studies the styles of his forebears, and finds enjoyment in the study of Bolognese swordsmanship, Longsword in the German and Italian traditions, and the sword and buckler work of the Walpurgis Fechtbuch (i.33).
   
   
He is a leatherworker of some skill, plying his trade in largely martial leatherworks and accessories.
He is a leatherworker of some skill, plying his trade in largely martial leatherworks and accessories.


== Affiliations ==
== Affiliations ==
* House TOAD
* Member of House TOAD (Them OGR's Academy of Defense)
* Camps with House de Londres at Pennsic
* Fights with Master Remy's Calivers, when able.


== Accomplishments ==
== Accomplishments ==
* Received Award of Arms from Andreas & Isabella I - April 2001
* Queen's Guard for Isabella I, Isabella II, and Caoilfhionn I
* Made a Fencing Marshal - November 2004
* Settmour Swamp Rapier Champion at Quest - May 2007
* Became Settmour Swamp Rapier Champion at Quest - May 2007
* Ostgardr Rapier Champion at Barleycorn - September 2011
* Cadetted to Don Orlando Sforza at K&Q Rapier Champions- February 2009
* Settmour Swamp Rapier Champion at Quest - May 2013
* Made a Companion of the Order of the Silver Rapier at Known World Academy of the Rapier - October 2009
* Ostgardr Rapier Champion at Barleycorn - September 2014
* Became Settmour Swamp Rapier Champion at Quest - May 2013
* Settmour Swamp Rapier Champion at Quest - May 2016
* Made a Companion of the Order of the Silver Brooch at Mudthaw - April 2016
* Ostgardr Rapier Champion at Barleycorn - September 2017
* Became Settmour Swamp Rapier Champion at Quest - May 2016
 
* Fencing Marshal - November 2004 - Present
* Web-minister for East Kingdom Rapier 2018-present
 
== Awards ==
* Award of Arms from Andreas & Isabella I - April 2001
* Companion of the Order of the Silver Rapier at Known World Academy of the Rapier - October 2009
* Companion of the Order of the Silver Brooch at Mudthaw - April 2016
* Companion of the Order of the Iron Tower at Pennsic Baronial Court - August 2016
* Companion of the Order of the Golden Rapier - August 2017
* Companion of the Midrealm's Order of Company of the Bronze Ring - August 2017
* Companion of the Order of the Maunche - September 2018
* Companion of the Order of the SIlver Crescent - November 2021


== Projects & Publications ==
== Projects & Publications ==
* Fundamentals of Defense class taught at Known World Academy of the Rapier - October 2009
'''Rapier:'''
* Fundamentals of Defense article published in the Known World Handbook (2010 edition)
* Started teaching with Fundamentals of Defense, at Known World Academy of the Rapier - October 2009
* Published the Fundamentals of Defense article the Known World Handbook (2010 edition)
* Teaches a Beginning Fabris class, at Pennsic and at several other events, since 2016 (Pennsic 45 to Present)
* Teaches a class on period rapier hangers, at Pennsic, since 2017 (Pennsic 46 to Present)
 
'''Leatherwork:'''
* Teaches a class on Leather coronets, at Pennsic and upon request, since 2017 (Pennsic 46 to Present)
* Several Vigil Books for elevations to the Orders of Defense, Laurel, and Pelican as well as other elevation related materials for East and Middle Kingdom awards
* Rapier Champion baldrics or rapier hangers for The King and Queen's rapier champions, as well as for the baronies of:
**An Dubhaigeainn
**Bhakail
**Carillon
* Leather Coronets created for HRM, HRH, An Dubhaigeainn, and several court baronies.


== More Information ==
== More Information ==
* I have a Blog page to discuss Rapier adn Western Martial Arts, and well as to document my leatherwork projects at:  https://brendanfyrebow.wordpress.com/
* I have a Blog page to discuss Rapier, Western Martial Arts, and to put up documentation on my leatherwork projects.  It can be found at:  https://brendanfyrebow.wordpress.com/
 
== Notes ==
I have no issue with awards being given Virtually, in the Ethereal court.  This is an acceptable way to be recognized.
In case of Award, please contact Sisuile Butler and/or Ameline Qui Dosnoie

Revision as of 08:58, 8 November 2021

Photo
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Brendan Firebow
Information
Resides: Crown Province of Ostgardr
Status: Active
Awards: Order of Precedence
Heraldry
Brendan Firebow - Arms.jpg
Sable, on a bend enarched Or between two English panthers rampant guardant spotted vert and incensed proper three oak leaves vert.
Award & Office Badges
Award of Arms Order of the Iron Tower Companion of the Order of the Silver Rapier Companion of the Order of the Silver Brooch Companion of the Order of the Golden Rapier Bronzering.PNG Companion of the Order of the MauncheCompanion of the Order of the Silver Crescent

Fencing Marshal

Introduction

I started attending SCA events as something to do in the 'off-season', when I wasn't at the Renaissance Faires. My interest in the SCA, and in the historical aspects, grew to be more than just social; I took up archery (which has, admittedly, fallen by the wayside), and I eventually began rapier.

At first, my persona was based as much on my faire garb as my heritage, and I chose to look at 1300's Irish. When I began fencing, it was generally accepted that one moved one's timeline forward to late period; for me, this was encouraged largely by Duchess Isabella of York. Rapier has become my main activity, evolving into my focus and passion for the historical rapier styles. I also do leatherwork, for the enjoyment of it, and upon commission.

I started the my SCA life in An Dubhaigeainn, which at the time, was a shire. I now reside in the Crown Province of Ostgardr, but also participate and socialize in the Barony of Settmour Swamp, and in the central area of the kingdom, visiting friends and Houses there, with regularity.

I regularly can be found on the fencing field; and will run tournaments, lists, classes, and one on one sessions. If you need a hand with your rapier leatherwork or just a direction to look, I am also happy to do what I can.


Persona

Don Brendan Firebow is an Irishman of the 1570's or so, taken as a cadet under the guidance of Master Orlando Sforza, and studies the Italian schools of Rapier, specifically the style of Salvatore Fabris. He also studies the styles of his forebears, and finds enjoyment in the study of Bolognese swordsmanship, Longsword in the German and Italian traditions, and the sword and buckler work of the Walpurgis Fechtbuch (i.33).

He is a leatherworker of some skill, plying his trade in largely martial leatherworks and accessories.

Affiliations

  • Member of House TOAD (Them OGR's Academy of Defense)
  • Camps with House de Londres at Pennsic
  • Fights with Master Remy's Calivers, when able.

Accomplishments

  • Queen's Guard for Isabella I, Isabella II, and Caoilfhionn I
  • Settmour Swamp Rapier Champion at Quest - May 2007
  • Ostgardr Rapier Champion at Barleycorn - September 2011
  • Settmour Swamp Rapier Champion at Quest - May 2013
  • Ostgardr Rapier Champion at Barleycorn - September 2014
  • Settmour Swamp Rapier Champion at Quest - May 2016
  • Ostgardr Rapier Champion at Barleycorn - September 2017
  • Fencing Marshal - November 2004 - Present
  • Web-minister for East Kingdom Rapier 2018-present

Awards

  • Award of Arms from Andreas & Isabella I - April 2001
  • Companion of the Order of the Silver Rapier at Known World Academy of the Rapier - October 2009
  • Companion of the Order of the Silver Brooch at Mudthaw - April 2016
  • Companion of the Order of the Iron Tower at Pennsic Baronial Court - August 2016
  • Companion of the Order of the Golden Rapier - August 2017
  • Companion of the Midrealm's Order of Company of the Bronze Ring - August 2017
  • Companion of the Order of the Maunche - September 2018
  • Companion of the Order of the SIlver Crescent - November 2021

Projects & Publications

Rapier:

  • Started teaching with Fundamentals of Defense, at Known World Academy of the Rapier - October 2009
  • Published the Fundamentals of Defense article the Known World Handbook (2010 edition)
  • Teaches a Beginning Fabris class, at Pennsic and at several other events, since 2016 (Pennsic 45 to Present)
  • Teaches a class on period rapier hangers, at Pennsic, since 2017 (Pennsic 46 to Present)

Leatherwork:

  • Teaches a class on Leather coronets, at Pennsic and upon request, since 2017 (Pennsic 46 to Present)
  • Several Vigil Books for elevations to the Orders of Defense, Laurel, and Pelican as well as other elevation related materials for East and Middle Kingdom awards
  • Rapier Champion baldrics or rapier hangers for The King and Queen's rapier champions, as well as for the baronies of:
    • An Dubhaigeainn
    • Bhakail
    • Carillon
  • Leather Coronets created for HRM, HRH, An Dubhaigeainn, and several court baronies.

More Information

Notes

I have no issue with awards being given Virtually, in the Ethereal court. This is an acceptable way to be recognized. In case of Award, please contact Sisuile Butler and/or Ameline Qui Dosnoie