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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==


Grim the Skald joined the SCA in 2001, after resisting for several years.  As his nickname implies, he is a Skald, a poet and storyteller.  He currently resides in the Barony of [[Concordia of the Snows]].  He was elevated to the [[Order of the Laurel]] in the first reign of Konrad and Brenwen (July 2008.)
Grim the Skald (he/him) joined the SCA in 2001, after resisting for several years.  As his nickname implies, he is a Skald, a poet and storyteller.  He currently resides in the Shire of [[Anglespur]].  He was elevated to the [[Order of the Laurel]] in the first reign of Konrad and Brenwen (July 2008.)


== Persona ==
== Persona ==
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[[Category: Viking Personas]]
[[Category: Viking Personas]]
[[Category:Rapier Fencers]]
[[Category:Rapier Fencers]]
Grim is a 11th Century Icelander, born in 1035. As many Icelanders do, he has travelled, putting both his poetic skills and his sword at the service of many kings.  He has settled down in [[Concordia of the Snows]] in the 30th year of his life.  He has quickly come to enjoy the life and responsibilities of a court Bard, he has served the Baron of Concordia, six Kings, and three Queens of the East.  He has also served Baron [[Angus Kerr]] as a herald.
Grim is a 11th Century Icelander, born in 1035. As many Icelanders do, he has travelled, putting both his poetic skills and his sword at the service of many kings.  He has settled down in [[Concordia of the Snows]] in the 30th year of his life.  He has quickly come to enjoy the life and responsibilities of a court Bard, he has served the Baron of Concordia, six Kings, and three Queens of the East.  He has also served Baron [[Estgar æt Hrofecaestre|Angus Kerr]] as a herald.


Until his elevation, he was apprenticed to Master [[Toki Redbeard]].  He is a part of Toki's household, the [[Vestfell Farmstead]].
Until his elevation, he was apprenticed to Master [[Toki Redbeard]].  He is a part of Toki's household, the [[Vestfell Farmstead]].
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There is a person who distinctly resembles Grim the Skald who dresses in 14th Century garb.  He has written a number of 14th Century Alliterative works.  This person is named Matthew Grymm.  For some reason he responds more readily to his last name than his first.
There is a person who distinctly resembles Grim the Skald who dresses in 14th Century garb.  He has written a number of 14th Century Alliterative works.  This person is named Matthew Grymm.  For some reason he responds more readily to his last name than his first.


Matthew is married to [[Isabel de Bayonne]].
Grymm is married to [[Isabel de Bayonne]].


== Offices & Positions ==
== Offices & Positions ==
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*Snowflake Pursuivant (Concordia's Herald) from April 2006 to 2010
*Snowflake Pursuivant (Concordia's Herald) from April 2006 to 2010
*Two terms as King's Bard, first to [[Lucan von Drachenklaue]] VII, [[Gryffith FitzWilliam]], and [[Andreas der Eisfalke]] III, the second to [[Edward Grey of Lochleven]] II, [[Gregor von Heisler]] IV, and [[Kenric of Warwick|Kenric aet Essex]] II.
*Two terms as King's Bard, first to [[Lucan von Drachenklaue]] VII, [[Gryffith FitzWilliam]], and [[Andreas der Eisfalke]] III, the second to [[Edward Grey of Lochleven]] II, [[Gregor von Heisler]] IV, and [[Kenric of Warwick|Kenric aet Essex]] II.
*Herald to Baron [[Angus Kerr]]
*Currently the Crown Bard of the East Kingdom, as chosen by [[Queen Margarita]]
*Herald to Baron [[Estgar æt Hrofecaestre|Angus Kerr]]
*Queen's Bard to [[Brenwen the Faire]] II, [[Marguerite Ingen Lachlainn]], [[Aikaterine FitzWilliam]] II
*Queen's Bard to [[Brenwen the Faire]] II, [[Marguerite Ingen Lachlainn]], [[Aikaterine FitzWilliam]] II
*Grim was the Concordian Division Commander of the [[Snowberg Army]] for a year, before health reasons forced him to step back from armored combat.
*Grim was the Concordian Division Commander of the [[Snowberg Army]] for a year, before health reasons forced him to step back from armored combat.
*Rapier fighter in Storm Guard.
*Rapier fighter in Storm Guard.
*Aide-de-Camp for Xavier the Sinister, the East Kingdom Rapier General for Pennsic 48
*Vox Regis for [[Ryouko%27jin and Indrakshi]]
== Court and Scrolls ==
Though I deeply appreciate the work of the Scribes of the East Kingdom, I request that any scrolls made for me not be rendered in a "hack hand" (modifying a non-Latin alphabet to render a scroll in the Latin alphabet,) because they can be considered offensive to the culture of the alphabet.
I do like to be surprised in court.


==Poetry==
==Poetry==
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* [https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Byt6hhoAWSVwTUVWX2d2NzJYSm8 Examples of Rapiers] - As above, but Rapiers.
* [https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Byt6hhoAWSVwTUVWX2d2NzJYSm8 Examples of Rapiers] - As above, but Rapiers.
* [https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Byt6hhoAWSVwci1tdzVDX0Q0QWM Examples of Daggers] - As above, but daggers.
* [https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Byt6hhoAWSVwci1tdzVDX0Q0QWM Examples of Daggers] - As above, but daggers.
* [https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Byt6hhoAWSVwaF9wMGpSdS0tdVE Examples of Twisted-Wire Rings] - As above, but for early period rings made with twisted wire. I have sought to emulate these for my tokens.
 
Grim has assembled three books showing examples of Viking-Era rings - he has re-created some of these as his tokens.  These are photographs of artifacts from museums and other sources, like the swords, rapiers, and daggers above.
 
* [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1dwKVdRM5o0tS9cLPaINbYi3dGPJ3Io2D Viking-Era Arm-Rings] - Arm rings or bracelets
* [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1JjCb6lR0RoYcmWwX9ZRBD7H4-UBESvVK Viking-Era Finger-Rings] - Finger Rings
* [https://drive.google.com/open?id=18UbrLbSGgTI93i87q7UHBbHTYtrl3VjM Viking-Era Neck-Rings] - Neck rings or torcs
 
==More Information==
* [[Grim's Poetry/Rapier Challenge]]

Latest revision as of 15:47, 31 August 2023

Photo
GrimTheSkald.jpg
Grim the Skald at Pennsic 37
Information
Resides: Anglespur, Concordia of the Snows
Status: Active
Awards: Order of Precedence
Heraldry
Grim's Arms QC.JPG
Or, on a saltire cotised gules, a Norse sun cross argent
Award & Office Badges
Companion of the Order of the Laurel Companion of the Order of the Maunche Troubadour Companion of the Order of the Silver Rapier Companion of the Order of the Golden Rapier
Kingdom Bardic ChampionFencing MarshalHerald

Introduction

Grim the Skald (he/him) joined the SCA in 2001, after resisting for several years. As his nickname implies, he is a Skald, a poet and storyteller. He currently resides in the Shire of Anglespur. He was elevated to the Order of the Laurel in the first reign of Konrad and Brenwen (July 2008.)

Persona

Grim is a 11th Century Icelander, born in 1035. As many Icelanders do, he has travelled, putting both his poetic skills and his sword at the service of many kings. He has settled down in Concordia of the Snows in the 30th year of his life. He has quickly come to enjoy the life and responsibilities of a court Bard, he has served the Baron of Concordia, six Kings, and three Queens of the East. He has also served Baron Angus Kerr as a herald.

Until his elevation, he was apprenticed to Master Toki Redbeard. He is a part of Toki's household, the Vestfell Farmstead.

He takes pride in the poetry he has written for the people of the East, which at this stage is approaching a decent sized body of work. Should you have a tale of word-fame that should be passed on, let him know, and something may develop. He has been known to do commissions.

In the past, he has served as both the King and Queen's bard of the East. It is not altogether unlikely he will do so again, but at present he is enjoying being a Skald at large.

He has two apprentices: Aethelflied Brewbane and Rebekah Wallace.

Alternate Persona

There is a person who distinctly resembles Grim the Skald who dresses in 14th Century garb. He has written a number of 14th Century Alliterative works. This person is named Matthew Grymm. For some reason he responds more readily to his last name than his first.

Grymm is married to Isabel de Bayonne.

Offices & Positions

Court and Scrolls

Though I deeply appreciate the work of the Scribes of the East Kingdom, I request that any scrolls made for me not be rendered in a "hack hand" (modifying a non-Latin alphabet to render a scroll in the Latin alphabet,) because they can be considered offensive to the culture of the alphabet. I do like to be surprised in court.

Poetry

I have written a rather large body of poems in varying Norse styles, as well as a few other miscellaneous works. I will link it here as I add it.

I have a PDF with all of my poetic material. It can be found [here.]

Articles

I have written a number of articles on various subjects. Most of these are PDF documents which I will link here.

  • Norse Poetry Overview Handout - this is my class handout for an overview on Norse Poetry. It was last edited 8/01/2019
  • 14th Century Alliterative Poetry Handout - this is my class handout for writing 14th Century Alliterative Poetry
  • Period Poetry Forms this is a document I constructed for my own reference going into detail on how to write in various forms of poetry in period. A lot of this is from personal observation of the actual period poems rather than reading scholarly articles, so the information within may reflect my own opinion rather than any kind of consensus.
  • Master Book of Patterns - A ton of patterns I use for sewing, a few for other purposes such as armor and bucklers.
  • Constructing a Center Grip Buckler - A how-to on constructing a center-grip buckler with a hardened leather boss.
  • Examples of Swords - A collection of images of SCA period swords along with where they are displayed and the information that source provided.
  • Examples of Rapiers - As above, but Rapiers.
  • Examples of Daggers - As above, but daggers.

Grim has assembled three books showing examples of Viking-Era rings - he has re-created some of these as his tokens. These are photographs of artifacts from museums and other sources, like the swords, rapiers, and daggers above.

More Information