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Phaedra de Vere

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Introduction

Lady Phaedra de Vere started playing in the SCA in the Shire of Ravenslake in the Middle Kingdom in 2006, then moved to Atlantia in 2011 and on to the East Kingdom in 2017.


She adores teaching historical fencing (specifically Fabris) and can often be found near the rapier list with the Carolingian Calivers and Handsome Boys. She also makes portrait-inspired jewelry for her Etsy shop, The Gilded Thistle, which occasionally makes appearances at events as a merchant. She has a difficult time sitting still without working on something, so she's often found with embroidery, sewing, or some other craft in her hands.

  • Captain of the Company of Saint Jude
  • Non-melee member of the Carolingian Calivers
  • Owner of the Shiny Pants


Awards and Honors:

  • Award of Arms, Middle Kingdom, 2007
  • Companion of the Order of the Willow (embroidery), Middle Kingdom, 2008(?)
  • Holder of the Iron Ring of the Middle Kingdom (January 2010-April 2010)

Persona

Phaedra de Vere's persona varies, mostly depending on whether she is fencing that day.

When not fighting, she is known for her elaborate portrayal of a Tang Dynasty (600-900 AD) Chinese lower-ranking court lady.

If it's a fighting or working day, she's most likely to be either 16th Century English (fencing garb), 15th Century English (cotehardies or a fancy Burgundian gown known as "Big and Purple"), or Imperial Roman (if it's especially hot).

Offices & Positions

  • Chronicler, Shire of Ravenslake, MK, 2007-2008
  • Minister of Arts & Sciences, Shire of Ravenslake, MK, 2008-2010
  • Bocce Ball Champion, Shire of Ravenslake, MK, 2009

Event Staff

  • co-Autocrat, Middle Kingdom Academy of Defense (MKAoD), 2010(?)
  • Class Co-ordinator, multiple events in the Middle Kingdom hosted by the Shire of Ravenslake
  • Fabris fencing and Chinese garb teacher at multiple events in the Middle Kingdom, Atlantia, Pennsic, and anywhere else she can get people to hold still and let her teach them stuff.

Major Projects

The Big Red Dress of Doom--Tang Dynasty hanfu with accompanying jewelry; red and black cotton with brocade; completed February 2010

Fencing Doublet--16th Century doublet, based on an extant doublet in Spain; grey cotton twill with black velvet stripes and linen mini-ruff; completed early 2010

Harry--Tang Dynasty style court wig with accompanying jewelry; completed April? 2011

Gertrude--Tang Dynasty style court wig with accompanying jewelry; completed February 2014

Big & Purple--Burgundian style gown c.1460s England; purple cotton velveteen, red silk dupioni, cream silk dupioni, cream fake fur; completed 2016-2017

Steve--Tang Dynasty style court wig with accompanying jewelry; completed for Pennsic 2017

More Information

Phaedra teaches Italian rapier whenever possible and is always happy to drill with people. Classes include:

  • Fabris 101: Stick Your Butt Out and Kill Someone
  • Fabris 102: Sword and Dagger

She is also happy to teach Chinese garb and hairstyling or answer questions for the lightly curious.