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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==


I have been a part of the SCA since AS 44. My girlfriend at the time (now my beautiful wife) told me about the SCA and insisted that I join her at Pennsic 38.  It was my first event and there was so much going on that it took me until [[Pennsic 40 History Display|Pennsic XL]] before I started to find my footing in the SCA. I found enjoyment in volunteering. I have been active in mulitple baronial office positions in multiple baronies. I have run fencing practices in [[Beyond the Mountain]] and [[Bridge]]. I have also been the herald of [[Beyond the Mountain]] and am currently the deputy herald of [[Dragonship Haven]]. I enjoy martial activities and making sure others can enjoy them as well. I am currently a herald-at-large, fencing marshal, youth fencing marshal, thrown weapons marshal, and a marshal in training for youth combat.
I have been a part of the SCA since AS 44. My girlfriend at the time (now my beautiful wife) told me about the SCA and insisted that I join her at Pennsic 38.  It was my first event and there was so much going on that it took me until [[Pennsic 40 History Display|Pennsic XL]] before I started to find my footing in the SCA. I found enjoyment in volunteering. I have been active in mulitple baronial office positions in multiple baronies. I have run fencing practices in [[Beyond the Mountain]] and [[Bridge]]. I have also been the herald of [[Beyond the Mountain]] and am currently the herald of [[Dragonship Haven]] as well as a deputy for the Central Region Fencing Marshal. I enjoy martial activities and making sure others can enjoy them as well. I am also a herald-at-large, fencing marshal, youth fencing marshal, thrown weapons marshal, and a marshal in training for youth combat. I enjoy heraldic display and try and promote heraldry use in silk banners and leatherworking.  


Most recently, I have an interest in beginning armored combat and picking up my bow again.
Most recently, I have an interest in beginning armored combat and picking up my bow again.


=== Pronouns and Titles ===
'''Pronouns:''' He/Him/His
'''Pronouns:''' He/Him/His


'''Preferred title:''' dróttin: the term for the leader of a war-band, in Old Norse. This is to replace "Don" as a title.  
'''Preferred title:''' dróttin: the term for the leader of a war-band, in Old Norse. This is to replace "Don" as a title.  
'''Officer title:'''
*Azure Yale Pursuivant
**Deputies
***Lord Myr d'Allaines le Comte
***Durgavati ibnat Akbar
*deputy to the Central Region Deputy of Fence [[Kara Njalsdottir]]
'''Former officer title:''' White Oak Pursuivant


'''Nicknames:''' Wolfie, Grim
'''Nicknames:''' Wolfie, Grim


When being called into court, I would prefer my full name and title of '''"Dróttin Grímólfr Skúlason inn jarlsbani"''' to be used.
When being called into court, I would prefer my full name and title of '''"Dróttin Grímólfr Skúlason inn jarlsbani"''' to be used. Translation is "Lord of the barracks, Grimolfr Skulason, the kingslayer"


'''Pronunciaton:''' DRO-tin  gri-MULF-er  SKOOL-uh-sen  in  yarls-BAH-nee
'''Pronunciaton:''' DRO-tin  gri-MULF-er  SKOOL-uh-sen  in  yarls-BAH-nee
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Born in Scandinavia in the year 821, Grímólfr Skúlason was the second son in a small farming family.  His older brother was the heir to the family's farm and land was scarce to start his own family farm.  Grímólfr, seeking his own way in life, joined an expedition to Ireland in the 830's under a chieftain named Thorgisl.  Thorgisl and his crew set up settlements up the River Shannon in Ireland to make it easier for plundering the monasteries in Ireland. In 841, Grímólfr helped establish a community founded on the wedge of ground where the River Poddle met the River Liffrey, at a marshy place the locals called 'the black pool', Dubh Linn.
Born in Scandinavia in the year 821, Grímólfr Skúlason was the second son in a small farming family.  His older brother was the heir to the family's farm and land was scarce to start his own family farm.  Grímólfr, seeking his own way in life, joined an expedition to Ireland in the 830's under a chieftain named Thorgisl.  Thorgisl and his crew set up settlements up the River Shannon in Ireland to make it easier for plundering the monasteries in Ireland. In 841, Grímólfr helped establish a community founded on the wedge of ground where the River Poddle met the River Liffrey, at a marshy place the locals called 'the black pool', Dubh Linn.


Over the years, the settlement turned from a temporary staging point into a full fledged settlement. Grímólfr was recognized by the leader of his community for his service to all those that resided within the settlement, his use of various forms of art to make the settlement more beautiful, and also for his skill with a blade and spear. He began his own household after years of service and the pursuit of knowledge and called it [[Spak-Hrafns Hús]], dedicated to the ravens of Óðinn who would search the world for knowledge to bring back to him. He also joined and became a commander for [[Stormguard Fencing Unit|Stormguard]] to show all that opposed his jarl the fierceness of true warriors on the field of battle and he was made a Drottin over the training of troops in the East. Grímólfr spent the rest of his days fighting and learning new skills that could help the settlement around him. He would also take what knowledge he would gain and spread it throughout the community.  
Over the years, the settlement turned from a temporary staging point into a full fledged settlement. Grímólfr was recognized by the leader of his community for his service to all those that resided within the settlement, his use of various forms of art to make the settlement more beautiful, and also for his skill with a blade and spear. He began his own household after years of service and the pursuit of knowledge and called it [[Spak-Hrafns Hús]], dedicated to the ravens of Óðinn who would search the world for knowledge to bring back to him. He also joined and became a commander for [[Stormguard Fencing Unit|Stormguard]] to show all that opposed his jarl the fierceness of true warriors on the field of battle and he was made a Drottin over the training of troops in the East. He now runs the [[Ulvesby Militia]]. Grímólfr spent the rest of his days fighting and learning new skills that could help the settlement around him. He would also take what knowledge he would gain and spread it throughout the community.  


=== Scandinavian byname ===
=== Scandinavian byname ===
'''Grímólfr jarlsbani'''
'''inn jarlsbani'''


This nickname translates to "earls' bane" or "slayer of earls". Over the years Grímólfr has slain many royalty from different kingdoms on the fields of Pennsic War, that opposed the East. His group began to call him king-slayer and this is the most appropriate Old Norse translation.
This nickname translates to "the earls' bane" or "the slayer of earls". Over the years Grímólfr has slain many royalty from different kingdoms on the rapier fields of Pennsic War, that opposed the East. His group began to call him king-slayer and this is the most appropriate Old Norse translation.


'''Royalty slain on the fields of Pennsic include:'''
'''Royalty slain on the fields of Pennsic include:'''
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16th Century English privateer during the years 1558-1603.  
16th Century English privateer during the years 1558-1603.  


Timothy Barre Wollffe was a privateer and considered one of the English Sea Dogs, as they were disparagingly called by the Spanish authorities. He was given the consent and sometimes financial support of Elizabeth I of England to attack and plunder Spanish colonial settlements and treasure ships. He was made a Captain by [[Ryouko'jin and Indrakshi]] for his prowess in battle and service to the crown in A.S. 57.
Timothy Barre Wollffe was originally from Ulvesby, England. He trained as a duelist and as a sailor. He would later become a privateer and considered one of the English Sea Dogs, as they were disparagingly called by the Spanish authorities. He was given the consent and sometimes financial support of Elizabeth I of England to attack and plunder Spanish colonial settlements and treasure ships. He was made a Captain by [[Ryouko'jin and Indrakshi]] for his prowess in battle and service to the crown in A.S. 57 and premiere to be given a pistol to show his rank.




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===Peer===
===Peer===
*Provost to [[Caine Ramsey|Master Caine Ramsey]]
*Former provost to [[Caine Ramsey|Master Caine Ramsey]]
*Provost brother of [[Krishtof Vasilii syn Daroslav|Baron Krishtof Vasilii syn Daroslav]]
*Former protege to [[Cormac MacEamon na Connemara|Master Cormac MacEamon na Connemara]]


===Students===
===Students===
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*Mentor to Lord Eógan Rauðskeggr known as Redbeard - Rapier (moved to Atlantia)
*Mentor to Lord Eógan Rauðskeggr known as Redbeard - Rapier (moved to Atlantia)
*Former mentor to [https://historian.ansteorra.org/wiki/index.php?title=Johanna_Buchanan Lady Johanna Buchanan] - Rapier (moved to Ansteorra)
*Former mentor to [https://historian.ansteorra.org/wiki/index.php?title=Johanna_Buchanan Lady Johanna Buchanan] - Rapier (moved to Ansteorra)
*Mentor to Durgavati ibnat Akbar - Court heraldry


'''Rapier MiTs Training'''
'''Rapier MiTs Training'''
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===Households===
===Households===
*[[Spak-Hrafns Hús]] ~ Chieftain
*Timberwolfe
**Treasurer 2023-current
**Handbook Update Commitee 2023
*Order of the Cask - brewing household
*Rogue
*Rogue
*Kindermaus  
*Kindermaus  
*Timberwolfe
*Order of the Cask - brewing household


'''Fighting Units:'''
'''Fighting Units:'''
*[[Ulvesby Militia]] ~ Commander
*[[Stormguard Fencing Unit]] ~ Deputy Commander
*[[Stormguard Fencing Unit]] ~ Deputy Commander
*[[Northern Army]]
*[[Northern Army|Northern Army of Fencers]]


'''Guilds'''
'''Guilds'''
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*Thrown Weapons (warranted marshal)
*Thrown Weapons (warranted marshal)
*Youth Combat (MiT)
*Youth Combat (MiT)
*Armored Combat
*Archery
*Archery


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*Leather working
*Leather working
**Particularly enjoy making custom heraldic pieces
**Particularly enjoy making custom heraldic pieces
**coronets
*Historical study of Rapier Masters
*Historical study of Rapier Masters
**Nicoletto Giganti
**Nicoletto Giganti
**Ridolfo Capo Ferro da Cagli
**Ridolfo Capo Ferro da Cagli
**I33
**I33
*Wordsmithing
*Mead, Beer, and Cordial taster
*Mead, Beer, and Cordial taster
*Cooking
====Dabble In====
*Bardic Arts (Songs and Storytelling)
*Bardic Arts (Songs and Storytelling)
*Scribal and Illumination


===Service===
===Service===
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*Herald at Large, 2014-current
*Herald at Large, 2014-current
*Youth Combat MiT, 2017-current
*Youth Combat MiT, 2017-current
*Youth warrant active 7/2016 through 8/31/2025 (current)
'''East Kingdom'''
*deputy Central Region Fencing Marshal 2024-current


'''[[Beyond the Mountain|Barony Beyond the Mountain]]'''
'''[[Beyond the Mountain|Barony Beyond the Mountain]]'''
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'''[[Dragonship Haven|Barony of Dragonship Haven]]'''
'''[[Dragonship Haven|Barony of Dragonship Haven]]'''
*Deputy Azure Yale Pursuivant, 2019-current
*Deputy Herald, 2019-2023
*Azure Yale Pursuivant, 2023-current


'''Pennsic'''
'''Pennsic'''
*Deputy Commander for the [[Rapier Melee Champions]] at Pennsic 51
*Swampwatch Certified with PID (Predators in the Darkness). The Swamp Watch is an informal, yet highly organized volunteer security force operating with the full approval of and in cooperation with Pennsic Public Safety.
*Swampwatch Certified with PID (Predators in the Darkness). The Swamp Watch is an informal, yet highly organized volunteer security force operating with the full approval of and in cooperation with Pennsic Public Safety.


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*Bearer of the [[Iron Ring of the East]] ~ 8/4/18-11/17/18
*Bearer of the [[Iron Ring of the East]] ~ 8/4/18-11/17/18
*9th Bearer of the [[Golden Spear of the East]] ~ 10/23/21-11/20/21
*9th Bearer of the [[Golden Spear of the East]] ~ 10/23/21-11/20/21
*[[Rapier Melee Champions]] Pennsic 47 (4-0)
*Thrown Weapons Champions Team Pennsic 49
*[[Rapier Melee Champions]] Pennsic 48 - Companion of the Fellowship of the Third Monkey
*[[Rapier Melee Champions]] Pennsic 47, 48, 49, 50
*[[Rapier Melee Champions]] Pennsic 49 (3-0)
*[[Rapier Melee Champions]] deputy Commander Pennsic 51
*Thrown Weapons Champions Team Pennsic 49
*Division 2 Rapier Commander of the Northern Army at Pennsic 50
*[[Bridge|Crown Barony of Bridge]] Baronial Fencing Champion 2023-current


'''[[Consort's Guard]]'''
'''[[Consort's Guard]]'''
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*Server for Bergental/BBM Yule feast 2018
*Server for Bergental/BBM Yule feast 2018
*Ran the Youth Chess Tournament at War of the Roses 2019
*Ran the Youth Chess Tournament at War of the Roses 2019
*Court herald for their Excellencies Dragonship Haven at St. Eligius ~ 11/16/2019
*Court herald for their Excellencies Dragonship Haven at St. Eligius ~ 11/16/19
*Court herald for their Excellencies Dragonship Haven at Shoot! No Pennsic!! ~ 7/17/2021
*Court herald for their Excellencies Dragonship Haven at Shoot! No Pennsic!! ~ 7/17/21
*Set up staff for St Eligius ~ 11/11/2022
*Set up staff for St Eligius ~ 11/11/2022
*Co-kitchen Steward for St Eligius ~ 11/12/2022
*Co-kitchen Steward for St Eligius ~ 11/12/22
*Royal liaison for court at St Eligius ~ 11/12/2022
*Royal liaison for court at St Eligius ~ 11/12/22
*Herald of Investiture for Dragonship Haven ~ 4/29/2023
*Kitchen Steward for St Eligius ~ 11/4/2023


'''Marshal'''
'''Marshal'''
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*Assisted MiC for Thrown Weapons at UnNatural Axes VI ~ 8/21/15
*Assisted MiC for Thrown Weapons at UnNatural Axes VI ~ 8/21/15
*MiC for Thrown Weapons Championship for BBM ~ 10/9/16
*MiC for Thrown Weapons Championship for BBM ~ 10/9/16
*Youth Rapier MiC at Central Region Practice ~ 11/13/2016
*Youth Rapier MiC at Central Region Practice ~ 11/13/16
*Assisted marshaling rapier tournaments at Pennsic 46
*Assisted marshaling rapier tournaments at Pennsic 46
*Rapier MiC for BBM/Bergental Yule ~ 12/2/2017
*Rapier MiC for BBM/Bergental Yule ~ 12/2/17
*Co-MiC for TW Royal Rounds at Pennsic 47 ~ 8/1/18
*Co-MiC for TW Royal Rounds at Pennsic 47 ~ 8/1/18
*MiC for Rapier Activities at War of the Pearls I ~ 6/17-20/22
*MiC for Rapier Activities at War of the Pearls I ~ 6/17-20/22
*TW Royal Rounds at War of the Pearls I ~ 6/19/22
*TW Royal Rounds at War of the Pearls I ~ 6/19/22
*Assited TW Populace points at Pennsic 49
*Assited TW Populace points at Pennsic 49
*MiC for Rapier Activities at War of the Pearls II ~ 6/16-19/23
*Marshaling at Pennsic 50 - rapier/thrown weapons


== Awards ==
== Awards ==
'''Society'''
'''Society'''
*[[Archery Royal Round|Rank of Archer]] at BBM/Bergantal Yule ~ 12/7/13
*[[Archery Royal Round|Rank of Archer]] at BBM/Bergantal Yule ~ 12/7/13
*[[Thrown Weapons Royal Round]] rank: Thrower 26.33 (28,25,26) New scoring system (33,34,x)
*[[Thrown Weapons Royal Round]] rank: Proficient Thrower
*[[Award of Arms]] at Bergantal/BBM Yule ~ 12/13/14 [[Edward III and Thyra II]]
*[[Award of Arms]] at Bergantal/BBM Yule ~ 12/13/14 [[Edward III and Thyra II]]
*[[Grant of Arms]] at John Barleycorn – Ostgardr Investiture & Fight for a Cause Tournament ~ 9/4/2022 [[Ryouko'jin and Indrakshi]]
*[[Grant of Arms]] at John Barleycorn – Ostgardr Investiture & Fight for a Cause Tournament ~ 9/4/2022 [[Ryouko'jin and Indrakshi]]
'''East Kingdom'''
'''East Kingdom'''
*[[Blue Tyger Legion]] as part of the [[Northern Army]] of Fencers at King's and Queen's Rapier Championship ~ 3/29/14 [[Kenric II and Avelina II]]
*[[Blue Tyger Legion]] as part of the [[Northern Army|Northern Army of Fencers]] at King's and Queen's Rapier Championship ~ 3/29/14 [[Kenric II and Avelina II]]
*[[Silver Wheel|Order of the Silver Wheel]] at Pennsic XLV ~ 8/10/16 [[Kenric III and Avelina III]]
*[[Silver Wheel|Order of the Silver Wheel]] at Pennsic XLV ~ 8/10/16 [[Kenric III and Avelina III]]
*[[Consort's Cypher]] for exceptional service during a reign for [[Brion III and Anna III|Anna Ophelia Holloway Tarragon III]] at Coronation of Ioannes and Honig ~ 4/1/17 [[Brion III and Anna III]]
*[[Consort's Cypher]] for exceptional service during a reign for [[Brion III and Anna III|Anna Ophelia Holloway Tarragon III]] at Coronation of Ioannes and Honig ~ 4/1/17 [[Brion III and Anna III]]
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*Recipient of the Fiskur (Baronial token of appreciation), multiple times
*Recipient of the Fiskur (Baronial token of appreciation), multiple times
'''[[Bridge|Crown Barony of Bridge]]'''
'''[[Bridge|Crown Barony of Bridge]]'''
*Freedom of the Bridge ~ For long service of bringing Rapier to Bridge from outside the Barony at Bridge Birthday ~ 12/11/2021 [[Avelina Keyes]]
*Freedom of the Bridge ~ For long service of bringing Rapier to Bridge from outside the Barony at Bridge Birthday ~ 12/11/2021 [[Avelina Baronage|Avelina]]
'''Northshield'''
'''Northshield'''
*[http://northshield.org/Populace/Persona.aspx?ID=5406 Hearthstead] with Rogues at Pennsic 43, Siegfried IV and Elizabeth II
*[http://northshield.org/Populace/Persona.aspx?ID=5406 Hearthstead] with Rogues at Pennsic 43, Siegfried IV and Elizabeth II ~ 8/3/14


== Tournaments ==
== Tournaments ==
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*By the Book Tournament @ Northern Region War Camp 2022 ~ 2nd place
*By the Book Tournament @ Northern Region War Camp 2022 ~ 2nd place
*Bridge Birthday Bearpit 12/4/22 - '''Winner'''
*Bridge Birthday Bearpit 12/4/22 - '''Winner'''
*Birka Bear Pit 2023 ~
*[https://www.northernarmy.org/tournement-results/market-day-at-birka/market-day-at-birka-2023-fencing Birka Bear Pit 2023] ~ '''3rd place''' with 126.5 points
*Mudthaw Bearpit @ Mudthaw XLII: Let us go a-Viking 3/25/2023 - Runner-up
*Baronial Fencing Championship of the [[Bridge|Crown Barony of Bridge]] @ Bridge 50th Birthday Celebration '''Winner'''


'''Thrown Weapons Tournaments:'''
'''Thrown Weapons Tournaments:'''
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*Heraldic Display Challenge at Balfar's Challenge 2019 ~ '''Overall Winner'''
*Heraldic Display Challenge at Balfar's Challenge 2019 ~ '''Overall Winner'''
*Art of Combat Challenge at St Eligius 2022 ~ 2nd place by 1 pt
*Art of Combat Challenge at St Eligius 2022 ~ 2nd place by 1 pt
*Heraldic Display Challenge at Balfar's Challenge 2023 ~ '''Winner of Most Complex'''


== Projects ==
== Projects ==
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File:LadyKsheath.jpg|Heraldic knife sheath for [[Sitt al-Gharb ha-niqret Khazariyya|Lady Sitt al-Gharb ha-niqret Khazariyya]]
File:LadyKsheath.jpg|Heraldic knife sheath for [[Sitt al-Gharb ha-niqret Khazariyya|Lady Sitt al-Gharb ha-niqret Khazariyya]]
File:GrimolfrSeaxSheath.jpg|Viking seax sheath with memorial for two dogs that passed over the rainbow bridge. This was made for Grimolfr's fencing kit and as art therapy for the loss of Bones and Fenris.  
File:GrimolfrSeaxSheath.jpg|Viking seax sheath with memorial for two dogs that passed over the rainbow bridge. This was made for Grimolfr's fencing kit and as art therapy for the loss of Bones and Fenris.  
File:Max_Coronet.jpg|Baronial coronet awarded to [[Max the Executioner]] at the final court of Mohammad and Corotica.
File:Grimolfrgorget23.jpg|Heraldic leather gorget created for the Heraldic Display Challenge and winner of most complex category at Balfar's Challenge 2023
File:Rhode_courtbarony.jpg|Heraldic leather baronial coronet made using the device of [[Rhode Kephalaina]] awarded at Balfar's Challenge 2023
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===Silk Banners===
===Silk Banners===
'''all work in collaboration with [[Sitt al-Gharb ha-niqret Khazariyya|Lady Sitt al-Gharb ha-niqret Khazariyya]]'''
'''all work in collaboration with [[Sitt al-Gharb ha-niqret Khazariyya|Lady Sitt al-Gharb ha-niqret Khazariyya]]''' pictures on her wiki
*50+ personal banners made for the populace of the East and Knowne World
*Silk battle banner for [[Stormguard Fencing Unit]]
*Silk battle banner for [[Stormguard Fencing Unit]]
*Silk banners for the travel funds of [[Wilhelm and Vienna]], [[Queen Margarita]], [[Tindal and Alberic]], [[Ioannes II and Honig II]], [[Mohammad and Corotica]]
*Silk banners for the travel funds of:
*Silk banner donated for the knighting vigil of [[Ozurr the Boot-Giver|Count Ozurr the Boot-Giver]]
**[[Wilhelm and Vienna]]  
**[[Queen Margarita]]  
**[[Tindal and Alberic]]
**[[Ioannes II and Honig II]]
**[[Mohammad and Corotica]]
*9 silk banners awarded to households in the Swamp and Bog at Pennsic for their hospitality. [[Ozurr and Fortune]]
*9 silk banners awarded to households in the Swamp and Bog at Pennsic for their hospitality. [[Ozurr and Fortune]]
**Timberwolfe, Die Fladermaus, Three Swans, House Dunn Phalin, Shadowstorm, Shadowfire, Coney Island, Rogue's Refuge, and Lost Boys
**Timberwolfe, Die Fladermaus, Three Swans, House Dunn Phalin, Shadowstorm, Shadowfire, Coney Island, Rogue's Refuge, and Lost Boys
*Personal silk banners donated to [[Tindal and Alberic]] for their reign
*Personal silk banners donated to [[Tindal and Alberic]] for their reign
*Silk banner for knighting of [[William Lockhart|Sir William Lockhart; known as Galvyn]]
*Silk banner pennet top prizes for St Eligius for AS 57-62
*Silk banner pennet top prizes for St Eligius for AS 57-62
==== Elevation Banners ====
*Knighting vigil of [[Ozurr the Boot-Giver|Count Ozurr the Boot-Giver]]
*Knighting vigil of [[William Lockhart|Sir William Lockhart; known as Galvyn]]
*Elevation of [[Christoffel d'Allaines-le-Comte]] to the Order of the Pelican
*Elevation of [[Alastar Tucker]] to the Order of Defense
*Court barony banner made for [[Max the Executioner]] displaying the badge for his Abbey Colineach having the black sheep with coronets


===Projects without Pictures===
===Projects without Pictures===
*Have made various baronial award medallions (leather) for several baronies as largesse
*Have made various baronial award medallions (leather) for several baronies as largesse
*Writing and documenting instructions for the construction of Youth Combat kidney belts for the East Kingdom
*Written and documented instructions for the construction of Youth Combat kidney belts for the East Kingdom
*Donation to the East of 4 period Gotland garters for the [[Gawain|Order of Gawain]] largesse
*Donation to the East of 4 period Gotland garters for the [[Gawain|Order of Gawain]] largesse
*Woodburning of historical hunt decoration from the 9th century on fencing spear
*Woodburning of historical hunt decoration from the 9th century on fencing spear
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*A practical and comparative analysis between the Italian Rapier Masters of Nicoletto Giganti vs Ridolfo Capo Ferro da Cagli and their first published works in 1606 and 1610
*A practical and comparative analysis between the Italian Rapier Masters of Nicoletto Giganti vs Ridolfo Capo Ferro da Cagli and their first published works in 1606 and 1610


===Classes===
===Classes Taught===
*Fencing Basics for Youth: Footwork and Callibration
*Fencing Basics for Youth: Footwork and Calibration
*Leather tooling award medallions  
*Leather tooling award medallions  
*How to construct a frame for silk banner painting
*How to construct a frame for silk banner painting
*How to make a silk banner
*How to make a silk banner
*Organizing a baronial court
*Organizing a baronial court
*Dragonship Haven Populace silk banner


== In Case of Court ==
== In Case of Court ==
Please notify and coordinate with [[Sitt al-Gharb ha-niqret Khazariyya|Lady Sitt al-Gharb ha-niqret Khazariyya]] and [[Caine Ramsey|Master Caine Ramsey]]
Please notify and coordinate with [[Sitt al-Gharb ha-niqret Khazariyya|Lady Sitt al-Gharb ha-niqret Khazariyya]]


I prefer in person court and surprises.  
I prefer in person court and surprises.  
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In case of peerage, I would like a writ.  
In case of peerage, I would like a writ.  


ICOP will be with [[Sitt al-Gharb ha-niqret Khazariyya|Lady Sitt al-Gharb ha-niqret Khazariyya]] and [[Caine Ramsey|Master Caine Ramsey]]
ICOP will be with [[Sitt al-Gharb ha-niqret Khazariyya|Lady Sitt al-Gharb ha-niqret Khazariyya]]


[[Category:Viking Personas]]
[[Category:Viking Personas]]
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[[Category:English Personas]]
[[Category:English Personas]]
[[Category:16th_Century_Personas]]
[[Category:16th_Century_Personas]]
[[Category:Culture (Nordic)]]
[[Category:Culture (Norse)]]
[[Category:Culture (Viking)]]
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Latest revision as of 14:46, 10 March 2024

Photo
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Dróttin Grímólfr Skúlason inn jarlsbani
Information
Resides: Barony of Dragonship Haven
Status: Active
Awards: Order of Precedence
Heraldry
Grimolfrdevice.jpg
Lozengy argent and gules, two ravens displayed and a wolf statant sable

Personal Badge Student Badge
Personal Badge : (Fieldless) In saltire a garden rose slipped and leaved and a rapier Or and overall a wolf's head couped sable
Student Badge : (Fieldless) A closed book argent sustaining in chief a wolf couchant sable
Award & Office Badges
Award of ArmsCompanion of the Order of the Silver WheelOrder of the White OakOrder of the KeelFreedom.pngConsort's Cypher

Service


Companion of the Order of the Golden RapierCompanion of the Order of the Silver RapierDefender of the White Oak

Marshal


Companion of the Order of the Silver Brooch

A&S


TRR_P_ThrowerArcher

Ranks


Hearthstead.gifNorthern Army Banner.png Blue Tyger Legion

Group Awards



Fencing Marshal Youth rapier martial.png Thrown Weapons Marshal Youth Combat Marshal Herald Minister of ListsPID.jpg

Offices

Introduction

I have been a part of the SCA since AS 44. My girlfriend at the time (now my beautiful wife) told me about the SCA and insisted that I join her at Pennsic 38. It was my first event and there was so much going on that it took me until Pennsic XL before I started to find my footing in the SCA. I found enjoyment in volunteering. I have been active in mulitple baronial office positions in multiple baronies. I have run fencing practices in Beyond the Mountain and Bridge. I have also been the herald of Beyond the Mountain and am currently the herald of Dragonship Haven as well as a deputy for the Central Region Fencing Marshal. I enjoy martial activities and making sure others can enjoy them as well. I am also a herald-at-large, fencing marshal, youth fencing marshal, thrown weapons marshal, and a marshal in training for youth combat. I enjoy heraldic display and try and promote heraldry use in silk banners and leatherworking.

Most recently, I have an interest in beginning armored combat and picking up my bow again.

Pronouns and Titles

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Preferred title: dróttin: the term for the leader of a war-band, in Old Norse. This is to replace "Don" as a title.

Officer title:

  • Azure Yale Pursuivant
    • Deputies
      • Lord Myr d'Allaines le Comte
      • Durgavati ibnat Akbar
  • deputy to the Central Region Deputy of Fence Kara Njalsdottir

Former officer title: White Oak Pursuivant

Nicknames: Wolfie, Grim

When being called into court, I would prefer my full name and title of "Dróttin Grímólfr Skúlason inn jarlsbani" to be used. Translation is "Lord of the barracks, Grimolfr Skulason, the kingslayer"

Pronunciaton: DRO-tin gri-MULF-er SKOOL-uh-sen in yarls-BAH-nee

Persona

Born in Scandinavia in the year 821, Grímólfr Skúlason was the second son in a small farming family. His older brother was the heir to the family's farm and land was scarce to start his own family farm. Grímólfr, seeking his own way in life, joined an expedition to Ireland in the 830's under a chieftain named Thorgisl. Thorgisl and his crew set up settlements up the River Shannon in Ireland to make it easier for plundering the monasteries in Ireland. In 841, Grímólfr helped establish a community founded on the wedge of ground where the River Poddle met the River Liffrey, at a marshy place the locals called 'the black pool', Dubh Linn.

Over the years, the settlement turned from a temporary staging point into a full fledged settlement. Grímólfr was recognized by the leader of his community for his service to all those that resided within the settlement, his use of various forms of art to make the settlement more beautiful, and also for his skill with a blade and spear. He began his own household after years of service and the pursuit of knowledge and called it Spak-Hrafns Hús, dedicated to the ravens of Óðinn who would search the world for knowledge to bring back to him. He also joined and became a commander for Stormguard to show all that opposed his jarl the fierceness of true warriors on the field of battle and he was made a Drottin over the training of troops in the East. He now runs the Ulvesby Militia. Grímólfr spent the rest of his days fighting and learning new skills that could help the settlement around him. He would also take what knowledge he would gain and spread it throughout the community.

Scandinavian byname

inn jarlsbani

This nickname translates to "the earls' bane" or "the slayer of earls". Over the years Grímólfr has slain many royalty from different kingdoms on the rapier fields of Pennsic War, that opposed the East. His group began to call him king-slayer and this is the most appropriate Old Norse translation.

Royalty slain on the fields of Pennsic include:

  • Aethelmearc
  • Ansteorra
  • Atlantia
  • Calontir
  • Ealdormere
  • Middle
  • Northshield

Alternate Persona: Timothy Barre Wollffe

Pronunciaton: tim-br-wulf

16th Century English privateer during the years 1558-1603.

Timothy Barre Wollffe was originally from Ulvesby, England. He trained as a duelist and as a sailor. He would later become a privateer and considered one of the English Sea Dogs, as they were disparagingly called by the Spanish authorities. He was given the consent and sometimes financial support of Elizabeth I of England to attack and plunder Spanish colonial settlements and treasure ships. He was made a Captain by Ryouko'jin and Indrakshi for his prowess in battle and service to the crown in A.S. 57 and premiere to be given a pistol to show his rank.


Captain Tim Barre Wollffe, privateer Sea Dog

Fencing Appearance in the List

Tim Barre Wollffe in late period Grímólfr Skúlason in viking period

Affiliations

Family

Peer

Students

  • Mentor to Lord Hans Ferdinand Engel - Rapier
  • Mentor to Lord Eógan Rauðskeggr known as Redbeard - Rapier (moved to Atlantia)
  • Former mentor to Lady Johanna Buchanan - Rapier (moved to Ansteorra)
  • Mentor to Durgavati ibnat Akbar - Court heraldry

Rapier MiTs Training

Graduated Rapier Marshals Trained

Households

  • Timberwolfe
    • Treasurer 2023-current
    • Handbook Update Commitee 2023
  • Order of the Cask - brewing household
  • Rogue
  • Kindermaus

Fighting Units:

Guilds

  • Guild of the Martial Bridge
  • Another Round Century Club

Activities

Marshal

  • Fencing (Adult and Youth warranted marshal)
  • Thrown Weapons (warranted marshal)
  • Youth Combat (MiT)
  • Armored Combat
  • Archery

Arts and Sciences

  • Silk Banner Design and Dyeing
    • Trying to make the East as beautiful as it is fierce, one banner at a time
  • Leather working
    • Particularly enjoy making custom heraldic pieces
    • coronets
  • Historical study of Rapier Masters
    • Nicoletto Giganti
    • Ridolfo Capo Ferro da Cagli
    • I33
  • Wordsmithing
  • Mead, Beer, and Cordial taster
  • Cooking

Dabble In

  • Bardic Arts (Songs and Storytelling)
  • Scribal and Illumination

Service

  • Heraldry (Book, Field, and Court)
  • Kitchen staff (ServSafe Certified)
  • Bottle opener (can always find a way to open a beer bottle)
  • Event photography
  • Photo editor for Lady Sitt al-Gharb ha-niqret Khazariyya
  • Editing various EKWiki pages
  • I pick things up and put them down

Offices & Positions

Society

  • Rapier Marshal at Large, 2014-current
  • Youth Rapier Marshal at Large, Warranted October 2016-current
  • Thrown Weapons Marshal at Large, 2015-current
  • Herald at Large, 2014-current
  • Youth Combat MiT, 2017-current
  • Youth warrant active 7/2016 through 8/31/2025 (current)

East Kingdom

  • deputy Central Region Fencing Marshal 2024-current

Barony Beyond the Mountain

  • White Oak Pursuivant, 2014-2017
  • Marshal of Rapier, 2014-2018
  • MiC of Rapier at weekly fight practice 2016-2017
  • MiC of Youth Fencing at weekly fight practice 2016-2017
  • MoL of weekly fight practice 2016-2017

Barony of the Bridge

  • MiC of Rapier at weekly fight practice, 2019-2022

Barony of Dragonship Haven

  • Deputy Herald, 2019-2023
  • Azure Yale Pursuivant, 2023-current

Pennsic

  • Deputy Commander for the Rapier Melee Champions at Pennsic 51
  • Swampwatch Certified with PID (Predators in the Darkness). The Swamp Watch is an informal, yet highly organized volunteer security force operating with the full approval of and in cooperation with Pennsic Public Safety.

Honors

Consort's Guard

Retainer

Event Staff/Volunteer

Volunteer

  • Butler for Yule Feast at BBM/Bergental Yule 2014 and 2015
  • Organized and ran Colchester Demo 2014
  • Ran heraldic consultation table at BBM/Bergental Yule 2015
  • Dayboard staff for Hrim Schola ~ 3/19/16
  • List Herald during Crown Tournaments for; Brennan II and Caoilfhionn II, Ioannes and Honig
  • Set up of EK Royal during Pennsic 45
  • Ran Bardic circles in BBM ~ 2016 through 2017
  • Dayboard prep staff for BBM Investiture 2018
  • Server for Bergental/BBM Yule feast 2018
  • Ran the Youth Chess Tournament at War of the Roses 2019
  • Court herald for their Excellencies Dragonship Haven at St. Eligius ~ 11/16/19
  • Court herald for their Excellencies Dragonship Haven at Shoot! No Pennsic!! ~ 7/17/21
  • Set up staff for St Eligius ~ 11/11/2022
  • Co-kitchen Steward for St Eligius ~ 11/12/22
  • Royal liaison for court at St Eligius ~ 11/12/22
  • Herald of Investiture for Dragonship Haven ~ 4/29/2023
  • Kitchen Steward for St Eligius ~ 11/4/2023

Marshal

  • Rapier MiC for Summer Solstice Shoot ~ 6/20/15 and 6/17/17
  • Assisted MiC for Thrown Weapons at UnNatural Axes VI ~ 8/21/15
  • MiC for Thrown Weapons Championship for BBM ~ 10/9/16
  • Youth Rapier MiC at Central Region Practice ~ 11/13/16
  • Assisted marshaling rapier tournaments at Pennsic 46
  • Rapier MiC for BBM/Bergental Yule ~ 12/2/17
  • Co-MiC for TW Royal Rounds at Pennsic 47 ~ 8/1/18
  • MiC for Rapier Activities at War of the Pearls I ~ 6/17-20/22
  • TW Royal Rounds at War of the Pearls I ~ 6/19/22
  • Assited TW Populace points at Pennsic 49
  • MiC for Rapier Activities at War of the Pearls II ~ 6/16-19/23
  • Marshaling at Pennsic 50 - rapier/thrown weapons

Awards

Society

East Kingdom

Barony Beyond the Mountain

  • Order of the White Oak ~ Service award at Bergantal/BBM Yule ~ 12/13/14
  • Defender of the White Oak ~ Martial award at Summer Solstice Shoot ~ 6/20/15

Barony of Dragonship Haven

  • Order of the Keel ~ Out of Barony Service award at Hrim Schola ~ 3/19/16 Joseph and Bronwen
  • Recipient of the Fiskur (Baronial token of appreciation), multiple times

Crown Barony of Bridge

  • Freedom of the Bridge ~ For long service of bringing Rapier to Bridge from outside the Barony at Bridge Birthday ~ 12/11/2021 Avelina

Northshield

  • Hearthstead with Rogues at Pennsic 43, Siegfried IV and Elizabeth II ~ 8/3/14

Tournaments

Ladies of the Rose Tournament:

Rapier Tournaments:

  • BBM Baronial Fencing Championship @ BBM/Bergantal Yule 2013 ~ Winner
  • Roses Tournament @ NRWC 2016 ~ Semi-finalist
  • Bridge Beer Pit @ Neddingham County Fair 2016 ~ Winner
  • Short But Deadly 2017 @ War of the Roses ~ Runner-up
  • Known World Cadet Tourney @ Pennsic 46 ~ Quarter-finalist out of 101 fencers
  • Princess Melee Tourney @ Balfar's Challenge 2018 ~ Runner-up Team
  • Pennsic Singles Champion Tryout @ Balfar's Challenge 2018 ~ Winner
  • Torchlight Tourney @ War of the Roses 2018 ~ Runner-up
  • Gambler's Tourney @ War of the Roses 2018 ~ Semi-finalist
  • K&Q Rapier Champs 2018 ~ Sweet 16 finalist (1st in my pool)
  • Tavern Brawl @ The Coronation of Queen Margarita ~ 2nd place
  • Dragonship Haven Champions Day 2019 ~ 1st out of barony
  • Birka Bear Pit 2020 ~ 9th place with a 107 points
  • There Can Be Only One (survivor, wounds retained) @ Hunter's Moon 2021 ~ Winner untouched
  • DSH/BBM Baronial Championship - 1st in my pool, but unable to continue due to ineligibility to become champion from living outside the barony @ Dragonship Haven and BBM Champions Day 10/23/21
  • Pennsic Singles Champion Tryout @ War of the Roses 2022 ~ 2nd place
  • Dueling Dons; period style tournament ~ Winning team Lancaster, 3-0 in personal matches
  • By the Book Tournament @ Northern Region War Camp 2022 ~ 2nd place
  • Bridge Birthday Bearpit 12/4/22 - Winner
  • Birka Bear Pit 2023 ~ 3rd place with 126.5 points
  • Mudthaw Bearpit @ Mudthaw XLII: Let us go a-Viking 3/25/2023 - Runner-up
  • Baronial Fencing Championship of the Crown Barony of Bridge @ Bridge 50th Birthday Celebration Winner

Thrown Weapons Tournaments:

  • BBM Baronial TW Championship @ UnNatural Axes 2015 ~ Winner
  • Continuous Throwing Tourney EK 50 Year Celebration ~ Winner (59)
  • Balfar's Challenge 2019 ~ Top 2/3
  • Viking Missile Tournament @ Great Northern Thyng 2019 ~ Winner
  • Dragonship Haven Champions Day 2019 ~ 1st out of barony
  • Pennsic 49 Thrown Weapons Champions ~ Winner of my bout

Arts & Sciences

  • Heraldic Display Challenge at Balfar's Challenge 2017 ~ Overall Winner
  • Heraldic Display Challenge at Balfar's Challenge 2018 ~ Overall Winner
  • Heraldic Display Challenge at Balfar's Challenge 2019 ~ Overall Winner
  • Art of Combat Challenge at St Eligius 2022 ~ 2nd place by 1 pt
  • Heraldic Display Challenge at Balfar's Challenge 2023 ~ Winner of Most Complex

Projects

Leather

Silk Banners

all work in collaboration with Lady Sitt al-Gharb ha-niqret Khazariyya pictures on her wiki

Elevation Banners

Projects without Pictures

  • Have made various baronial award medallions (leather) for several baronies as largesse
  • Written and documented instructions for the construction of Youth Combat kidney belts for the East Kingdom
  • Donation to the East of 4 period Gotland garters for the Order of Gawain largesse
  • Woodburning of historical hunt decoration from the 9th century on fencing spear
  • Viking antler comb and buttons. How to fully process a deer antler for various artifacts.

Research Papers

  • Art of Combat Challenge "Nicoletto Giganti's Venetian Rapier Plate 14: Defending against a Mandritto or Riverso to the Leg"
  • Art of Combat Challenge "Nicoletto Giganti's Venetian Rapier Plate 20: Method of Playing with the Single Sword, while the enemy has sword and dagger"
  • Art of Combat Challenge "Giganti plate 15 vs Capo Ferro plate 19: The Inquartata"
  • A practical and comparative analysis between the Italian Rapier Masters of Nicoletto Giganti vs Ridolfo Capo Ferro da Cagli and their first published works in 1606 and 1610

Classes Taught

  • Fencing Basics for Youth: Footwork and Calibration
  • Leather tooling award medallions
  • How to construct a frame for silk banner painting
  • How to make a silk banner
  • Organizing a baronial court
  • Dragonship Haven Populace silk banner

In Case of Court

Please notify and coordinate with Lady Sitt al-Gharb ha-niqret Khazariyya

I prefer in person court and surprises.

Please do not give me awards in Etherial Court. I would rather receive them at a later date in person.

When being called into court, I would prefer my full name and title of "Dróttin Grímólfr Skúlason inn jarlsbani" to be used.

In case of peerage, I would like a writ.

ICOP will be with Lady Sitt al-Gharb ha-niqret Khazariyya

Website/Social Media/Contact Information

The A&S journey of Grímólfr Skúlason through silk, leather, and blade
The martial voyage of rapier and thrown weapons.
  • email contact for SCA related content only - 208476@members.eastkingdom.org