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Leo MacCullan

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Baronial Champion
Information
Resides: Shire of Mountain Freehold
Status: Active Since AS 49
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Heraldry
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Sable, a lion's head argent and on a chief argent a mullet of four points in dexter chief sable
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Award of Arms

Family History

The MacCullan Clan (of Scotland) was founded by Leon O'Cuileann in the 6th century. It is written that the O'Cuileann's of Ireland and claim mythical ancestry from Cu Chulainn himself. Leon was, as it is written in his accounts, a holy-warrior bound to (St) Columba as his personal guard. They met when Columba was a deacon studying under Saint Finnian at Clonard's Monastary. Leon claims to have saved Columba's life during the battle of Cul Dreimhne. Leon then attended Columba's departure to Iona, Dal Riata and his tours through the lands of "Scotland". He was, as it was known then, called The "Lion of Iona", and hence the lion head on the MacCullan's coat of arms. His future clan settled in the lands of the Dal Riata, hence where they sill hold claim today.

Backstory

Leo MacCullan was born on August 8th 1573. He is the 3rd son of Lord Albert "The Lesser", son of Baron Albert "The Great", at Caisteal na Nighinn Ruaidhe ("The Red Keep") on Loch Avich, in the Western Highlands of Scotland. Born the youngest of his noble family, it was his familial duty to enter the church and continue in the ancient tradition. Education was granted to him starting at an early age, but as a head strong youngster he was more interested in exploring and playing "rough and tumble" in the wilderness and highlands. While headstrong he was dutiful and he joined the clergy at age 18, and was ordained as a priest on Mid-summers 1599. He then cloistered at Castle Inverness as a soothsayer and healer. This position brought his family much contentment, but his adventurous ways never left his heart.

Persona

Leo is a warrior priest. He is stubborn, charming, moody and he follows his heart, and his passions. Several have commented that he is "a bit cocky". This is not without reason, as an accomplished warrior and priest he has found much success on and off the field of battle.

On-Going Story

After many years of studying the mysteries of the divine, his heart finally heeded the call of adventure. Leaving in the dead of a summer's night 1613, never to look back upon his monastery, castle or family, he joined in with the highland (Black) "watch" regiment. As a lieutenant he commanded an elite squad to patrol the highlands for bandits, highwaymen and invading forces from England. For 4 years he lived this life, yet it still was not enough for his adventurous heart. In the autumn of 1616 Leo resigned his commission to seek his fortune on his own. While traveling in Edinburgh he met a young woman, Kat "Spoonbreaker" who brought him into the fold as part of "The Freebooters" or The Free-Men of the Seas. Upon showing his talents and experience to the crew he was granted the position of 2nd Lieutenant under Captain Kenneric Aubrey. After 2 years the company was approached by The Duchess Marieke van de Dal. Having heard of the exploits of The Freebooters she made them an offer to sail under her banner as a Privateers. Many of The Company agreed, and some went their own way, so now there is some schism on the seas. Recently while the company was fighting at "The War of The Roses", Kat brought yet another intrepid dandy into The Company, a young man named Odd. Kat had brought him in specifically because he was Leo's long lost unknown bastard son. So now The Company is becoming a family venture for him!

Offices & Positions

  • Kingdom Positions:
  • Shire Offices:
    • Deputy Chatelain AS 52 (July)
    • Shire Fencing Deputy Marshal AS 52 (January)
  • Marshaling:
    • Fencing MIT AS 51 (June) - Present
    • Thrown Weapons MIT AS 52 (July)
  • Guilds:
    • (Former) Journeyman of East Kingdom Soothsayer's Guild
    • Apprentice of Chirurgeon's Guild AS 52
    • (On hiatus) Herald in Training AS 52
  • Households
    • Free Company of the Stella Maris
    • House Serenity
    • VDK: Clan MacWard

Awards of Note

  • East Kingdom:
    • Award of Arms (AOA), Birka 2018 AS 52
  • Shire of Mountain Freehold:
    • Fencing Combat Champion, Birthday Bash AS 51
  • Barony of Stonemarche:
    • Baroness' Fencing Champion AS 52
  • Free Company Awards:
    • Distinguished Battle Award
    • Dedication of Service
    • Commitment to Education
    • Style, Garb and Persona

Event Staff

  • 2016:
    • April: Feast of Fools: Chirurgeon; Panteria: clean up crew / October: Birthday Bash: Chirurgeon
  • 2017:
    • July: VT Ren Faire Demo: Fencing MIT and Deputy Chatelaine
    • August: Walk in the Pines: Fencing MIT, Chirurgeon;
    • September: Harper's Retreat: Fencing MIT, Chirurgeon; Harvest Moon: Thrown Weapons MIT; Closing of the Inne at Coldwood: Fencing MIT, Chirurgeon
    • October: Shire Birthday Bash: Deputy Chatelaine, Fencing MIT, Chirurgeon, Soothsayers guild meeting leader
  • 2018
    • January: Birka: Fencing MIT
    • February: Mimir's Well: Deputy Chatelaine, Chirurgeon, Soothsayers Guild class (Rune casting)
    • March: VT Winter VT Renaissance Faire Demo: Fencing MIT and Deputy Chatelaine
    • May: War of the Roses Fencing MIT
    • June: Northern Reach War Camp: Fencing MIT, Chirurgeon; Vermont Renaissance Faire Demo: Fencing MIT
    • July: Panthervale Demo day: Fencing MIT, Chirurgeon; Great Northeastern War: Chirurgeon, Retainer for Prince Wilhelm
    • August: Pennsic 47: BY the Book Fencing tourney MIT; Birthday bash: Deputy Chatelaine, Fencing MIT, Chirurgeon
    • September: Harper's: Fencing MIT, Taught fencing 101 class, retained for Baroness Jocelyn & Service to event staff
    • November: Carnage-Con Demo; North Country Regional Fencing Practice Organizer, Chirurgeon, MIT & taught classes on Fencing Basics and Melee Line Communication.
    • December: Kings & Queen's Fencing Championships-

2019:

  • January: Shire Yule- ; Birka-

SCA Information

  • Fencing Authorizations:
    • Heavy Rapier: All; Cut & Thrust: All; Light Rapier: All
  • Forms and Master's studying:
    • German: Meyer (16th C. Longsword)
    • Italian School: Fabris, Agrippa, Di Grassi
    • Cateran Society: Sinclair: 18th C Highland Broadsword / Singlestick
    • Spanish: Destreza
  • Heavy List
    • Authorizations: Sword & Shield, 2 sword
    • Former Man-at-Arms to Lord William of House Deathsword; Shire of Trysel, Trimaris 1997
  • Soothsayer's Guild: Journeyman
    • Mastery: Elder Futhark Runes, Dowsing
    • Proficient: Tarot, astrology, palmistry, dream analysis (Jungian), aura reading, numerology
  • Chirurgeon's Guild: Apprentice
    • Professional Level Adult, Child, Infant: CPR, First Aid, AED certified
    • Wilderness First Aid certified
  • Other related information
    • Created "North Country Fencers" Facebook group to encourage cross-pollination of the various local and regional art of defense groups.

In Case of Court

In case of court please contact any of the following:

  • Kenneric Aubrey (Nathaniel Kellogg), Captain of The Free Company
  • Duracain MacWard (Jeremiah Haskell), head of my household
  • Or, feel free to contact me directly
Would LOVE a scroll by Camille Desjardins or Lisa Cotton

Links

Lord Leo MacCullan's Blog:

North Country Fencers Facebook group: