Actions

Katarzyna Gwozdz: Difference between revisions

From EastKingdomWiki

No edit summary
m (Moved pronouns)
(31 intermediate revisions by 5 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Populace|photo = [[Image:katarzyna_gwozdz.jpg|200px]]| photocaption = Varju at home in O'Choda|  
{{Populace
location = [[Quintavia]]| status = Active| device = [[Image:katarzyna_gwozdz_device.jpg|200px]] | devicecaption = Gules, on a bend sinister between two crosses fourchy, between the tines of each fork a roundel, argent three glazier's nails palewise sable. | awards = AOA | offices = Staff Artist, TRM Edward and Marguerite}}
|photo = [[Image:K.Gwozdz.png|200px]]
[[Image:gwozdz.jpg]]
|photocaption = Photo by Marguerite Ingen Lachlainn
Photo by Liam StLiam
|location = [[Quintavia]]
|status = Active
|opid = 1695
| device = [[Image: katarzyna_gwozdz_device.jpg|200px]] | devicecaption = Gules, on a bend sinister between two crosses fourchy, between the tines of each fork a roundel, argent three glazier's nails palewise sable.  
| badge = [[Image: katarzyna_gwozdz_badge.jpg|150px]] | badgecaption = (Fieldless) A bear rampant per bend sinister gules and argent.
|awards = {{OSC}}
|offices =
}}


== Introduction ==
Varju was introduced to the SCA in the Winter of 1999, making her first appearance at Birka. She knocked around the society for many years being useful and washing a lot of dishes. <br>
Then Edward won Crown, (the first time,) and her involvement increased for a time. She can still be found around usually trying to figure out if the chairs need to be put away.


Katarzyna Gwozdz, better known as Varju to her friends, is a petty noble who grew up in a heavily German influenced area of Poland, circa 1515. Sent abroad by her family to gain stronger ties to allies, she found herself lured away and adopted into Clann O'Choda, where she decided stay. <br>
== Persona ==
Just as this decision was made, however, she received notice that a dear friend was in need of her services in England. She embarked on an adventure to the court of TRM Edward and Marguerite, where she met many lovely and talented people. She maintains her close bonds to her fellow O'Chodains.
[[Category:16th Century Personas]]
[[Category:Polish Personas]]
 
Katarzyna Gwozdz, called Varju, was born in the year 1566 in the area of Mielec in south Poland. Her family is devout Roman Catholic; while she is observant, her poor mother despairs that Varju will never make a fit wife, being rather headstrong. Her father humors her whims - as a result she is not yet betrothed. She's very much influenced by the flourishing industry of the area, and has many diverse interests. These include but are not limited to agriculture, metal, glass, and wood working.<br>
<br>
<br>
She served the Court at the pleasure of Edward and Marguerite. Along the she way met many wonderful and talented people from all over the East Kingdom. It was under this reign that she took up arms, and participated in the lists until 2015. She continued her service at the whim of Edward II and Thrya.
== Affiliations ==
* Household Affiliations: WOTOG, Pembridge Manor, Clan O'Choda
== Preferred Pronouns ==
* she/her/hers
== Offices & Positions ==
* Jongleur Herald of the East (Maintainer of the Crown List Trees) Spring of 2010 through Spring 2014
== In Case of Court ==
* Please contact Master Angus Pembridge, Mistress Aneleda Falconbridge, and/or Mistress Marion del Okes
* Good surprises are ok.
* Please summon or use a writ where appropriate.
== Notables ==
* William Blackfox Award Nomination, Pikestaff Cover Art August 2010
* Pikestaff Cover Art December 2011
* Queen's Guard to Queen Thyra Eiriksdottir
== Useful Links ==
*[[Creating a device shield for the Crown Tourney heraldry trees‎]]

Revision as of 17:27, 20 July 2020

Photo
K.Gwozdz.png
Photo by Marguerite Ingen Lachlainn
Information
Resides: Quintavia
Status: Active
Awards: Order of Precedence
Heraldry
Katarzyna gwozdz device.jpg
Gules, on a bend sinister between two crosses fourchy, between the tines of each fork a roundel, argent three glazier's nails palewise sable.

Katarzyna gwozdz badge.jpg
(Fieldless) A bear rampant per bend sinister gules and argent.
Award & Office Badges
Companion of the Order of the Silver Crescent

Introduction

Varju was introduced to the SCA in the Winter of 1999, making her first appearance at Birka. She knocked around the society for many years being useful and washing a lot of dishes.
Then Edward won Crown, (the first time,) and her involvement increased for a time. She can still be found around usually trying to figure out if the chairs need to be put away.

Persona

Katarzyna Gwozdz, called Varju, was born in the year 1566 in the area of Mielec in south Poland. Her family is devout Roman Catholic; while she is observant, her poor mother despairs that Varju will never make a fit wife, being rather headstrong. Her father humors her whims - as a result she is not yet betrothed. She's very much influenced by the flourishing industry of the area, and has many diverse interests. These include but are not limited to agriculture, metal, glass, and wood working.

She served the Court at the pleasure of Edward and Marguerite. Along the she way met many wonderful and talented people from all over the East Kingdom. It was under this reign that she took up arms, and participated in the lists until 2015. She continued her service at the whim of Edward II and Thrya.


Affiliations

  • Household Affiliations: WOTOG, Pembridge Manor, Clan O'Choda

Preferred Pronouns

  • she/her/hers

Offices & Positions

  • Jongleur Herald of the East (Maintainer of the Crown List Trees) Spring of 2010 through Spring 2014

In Case of Court

  • Please contact Master Angus Pembridge, Mistress Aneleda Falconbridge, and/or Mistress Marion del Okes
  • Good surprises are ok.
  • Please summon or use a writ where appropriate.

Notables

  • William Blackfox Award Nomination, Pikestaff Cover Art August 2010
  • Pikestaff Cover Art December 2011
  • Queen's Guard to Queen Thyra Eiriksdottir


Useful Links