Magnus Surtsson
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Resides: The Riding of Ravensbridge |
Status: Active |
Awards: Order of Precedence |
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Introduction
Early Years
Lord Magnus Surtsson joined the SCA in June of 2010. He got his start as a member of Hus Hallvardr of Rolling Thunder. His first event was the Whatever Festival demo in Augusta where he fought heavy list for the first time. Magnus started out by making his own brigandine, a sword, and a shield, he borrowed the rest of his armor kit until he was able to make or buy a full kit. His Second event was the Great North Eastern War where he fought in many battles and met many new people as well as tried mead for the first time. After learning how easy it was to get started, Magnus tried his hand at brewing. By the end of his first year, Magnus had become a fighter, weapon and armor maker, and amateur brewer.
Finding a New Niche
After a few years as a fighter, Magnus racked up a bit of injuries including heat exhaustion on the battle field. Near the end of 2013 Magnus discovered archery and found a new outlet to focus on. Though he still fights occasionally, Magnus has been focusing on archery since 2014. In that time, Magnus has made dozens of archery targets and loaner arrows. He designed and constructed the set of 3 targets used for Royal Rounds shoots at practices and events. As a member of Hus Hallvardr, Magnus has been compelled towards service. Regardless of whether he is on an event’s staff or not, he will always help with set-up tear-down and cleaning whenever needed. Magnus and his wife, Lady Sigrida Arnsdottir, have also been active merchants running a shop called Sigrid & Magnus’ Leather Emporium. Their focus is on leather and fabric goods including belts, pouches, archery equipment, bags, and tents. Magnus is most known today as an archer and a vendor.
Persona
Magnus Surtsson was born in the town of Rouen, Normandy in 907. Magnus was an only son of an invading Norwegian man named Surtr. Surtr was named after the Fire Giant from Norse Mythology who helped kill the gods during the events of Ragnarok. Surtr fought with Rollo the future Duke of Normandy who lead Norsemen on raiding parties to North Francia and lay siege to the city of Paris. After a partially successful raid the king of Francia offered the Viking leader Rollo the land of Normandy to settle as a buffer to protect Paris from more invading Vikings. Surtr settled in Rouen near the Seine River and married a local french farmer named Brunhilde. Brunhilde and Surtr taught Magnus fighting, hunting, gathering, farming, and leather work. as an adolescent Magnus got the itch to travel and see the world...
Offices & Positions
- Archery Officer for Ravensbridge 2014-present
- Deputy Seneschal of Ravensbridge 2015-2021
- Exchequer of Ravensbridge 2017-2018
- Archery Marshal 2015-present
- Herald of Ravensbridge 2019-2021
- Archery Lieutenant at Large 2024-present
Event Staff
- Archery MIC Huginn & Muninn 2015
- Staff Balloon Festival Demo 2015
- Archery MIC Panteria 2016
- Archery MIC Huginn & Muninn 2016
- Deputy Archery MIC Great North Eastern War 2016
- Staff Balloon Festival Demo 2016
- Archery MIC Huginn & Muninn 2017
- Co-Autocrat Huginn & Muninn 2017
- Deputy Archery MIC Great North Eastern War 2017
- Staff GF Balloon Festival Demo 2017
- Autocrat Huginn & Muninn 2018
- Deputy Archery MIC Huginn & Muninn 2018
- Archery MIC Great North Eastern War 2018
- Staff GF Balloon Festival Demo 2018
- Archery MIC at various Archery Practices in Ravensbrige 2016-pressent
- Deputy Autocrat Huginn & Muninn 2019
- Archery MIC Huginn & Muninn 2019
- Archery MIC Great North Eastern War 2019
- Archery MIC Great North Eastern War 2022
- Archery MIC Huginn & Muninn 2024
- Staff Balloon Festival Demo 2024
Household
Member of Hus Hallvardr of Rolling Thunder since 2010
Member of House Gamol Gat since 2023
Affiliations
Archery Mentor to Lady Eyia Refr
Former Yeoman to Herr Otto Gottlieb 2016-2022
Former Student of Master Samuel Peter Bump (Speedbump) 2019-2022
Former Archery Marshal Instructor to:
- Lady Ulfeidr Artudottir
- Lord Aloysius Sartore
- Lord John Carpenter
- Lord Faílbe Mac Neill
- Wolfgang Holzhauer
- Lord Naemar Eriksson
Current Archey Marshal Instructor to:
- Lady Dyrrfinna Gregsdottir
- Lady Hysechia of Ravensbridge
Classes Taught
- Archery 101: Fundamentals of Shooting, EK Schola 2015
- Arrow Making, EK Schola 2015
- Actively teaching archery marksmanship basics, range safety and marshaling basics at any available archery event or practice
- SCA 101, Spring Schola Demo 2019
- SCA 102, Spring Schola Demo 2019
Events Vended
- Great North Eastern War: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Orchard Wars: 2014
- Harvest Moon: 2015, 2016, 2017
- Endewearde Hunt: 2015, 2016, 2017
- Market Day at Birka: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024
- Tourney of Love: 2016, 2017, 2018
- Panteria: 2017, 2018, 2019
- Pennsic War: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024
- EK 50 year: 2018
- Ailes of Marche: 2022
Awards
- Award of Arms at Great North Easter War 7/11/2015
- Apollo’s Arrow at Winter Feast 1/7/2017
- Malagentian provincial honor for Service 9/14/2017
- Silver Wheel at Ailes of Marche 2/5/2022
- Sagittarius at Birka 1/28/2023
Interests and Miscellaneous
Service
- set-up and tear-down of events
- set-up and tear-down of encampments
- planning events and demos
- running archery at events
- teaching classes
- miscellaneous
- Queen's Guard October 2024 - current
Archery
- archery marshal
- trains new archery marshals
- makes arrows, quivers, and armguards
- helps younger/less experienced archers to improve their technique
- makes archery targets for practices and events
- shot as an alternate on the EK champions team Pennsic 2019
- earned master bowman in October, 2021
- inducted into the order of the Sagittarius, Birka 2023
- took on my first Yeomen, GNEW 2023
- shot on the EK champions team Pennsic 2023
- competed at Consort & Sovereign’s Archery Championship and placed second June 2024
- became lieutenant at large for the Northern Region June 2024
- took on my second Yeoman, Hunt October, 2024
- earned grand master bowman in November, 2024
My Yeoman Lady Eyia Refr after our belting ceremony
Crafting
- making tents
- making armor
- leatherworking
- sewing garb
- making arrows
Vending
- has had a shop with Sigrida Arnsdottir since 2014
- slowly developed from a single popup to a 15X20 pavilion
- now a Pennsic vendor
- specializing in leather and fabric goods
- smleatheremporium.com
Brewing
- brews various types of mead
- enjoys learning about the history of brewing
- entered a few brewing competitions
Heavy List Fighting
- loves to fight sword and board
- prefers being in a shield wall
- only fights occasionally due to health issues
- just started learning combat archery
Heraldry
- enjoys learning about the history and mechanics of designing a device
- has a loud voice and knows how to use it
Teaching
- willing to teach any subject he is knowledgeable of
- has an affinity for teaching
- teaches archery
In Case of Court
Please notify Magnus' wife Sigrida Arnsdottir, click here
Contact
You may contact Lord Magnus via email