People's information from the Geocities site in 2007
Greetings and Salutations to all good gentles who enter. This is the Official website of the Kutztown University Medieval Renaissance Club.
Let me begin by stating that this club is made up of college students, alumni and friends alike. All of us are here to teach and learn. Every member of this club has their own specialties that they are willing to share with newcomers and old time members alike. We are an educational club born on the priciples that education can be fun when learning something one is passionate about and the material is presented in a manner that draws the person in and make then desire to learn all they can.
This club is also a social club; we gather both on and off campus. A common phrase amongst us is, "We sing badly, dress funny, and have fun." (Well except for the singing badly part. We have many skilled minstrels amongst us and maybe even a few bards.)
Alas, this description is no where close to encompassing all that is Club. We put on two shows a year, a dinner and a Renaissance Faire, so we are actors. We also do live steel demonstrations, so we are warriors. We also have many craftsman amongst us, so we are the backbone of society. Come to think of it, we are a town of wanderers that from time to time gather together as it was done in the Middle Ages or the Renaissance. We do it, or are willing to learn how. So continue throught here to learn of our members and our ideals. Then come join us in revelry one Thursday and become part of the family.
President: Michael WeaverAdvisor:Dr. A. Keith Kelly
Let me begin by stating that this club is made up of college students, alumni and friends alike. All of us are here to teach and learn. Every member of this club has their own specialties that they are willing to share with newcomers and old time members alike. We are an educational club born on the priciples that education can be fun when learning something one is passionate about and the material is presented in a manner that draws the person in and make then desire to learn all they can.
This club is also a social club; we gather both on and off campus. A common phrase amongst us is, "We sing badly, dress funny, and have fun." (Well except for the singing badly part. We have many skilled minstrels amongst us and maybe even a few bards.)
Alas, this description is no where close to encompassing all that is Club. We put on two shows a year, a dinner and a Renaissance Faire, so we are actors. We also do live steel demonstrations, so we are warriors. We also have many craftsman amongst us, so we are the backbone of society. Come to think of it, we are a town of wanderers that from time to time gather together as it was done in the Middle Ages or the Renaissance. We do it, or are willing to learn how. So continue throught here to learn of our members and our ideals. Then come join us in revelry one Thursday and become part of the family.
President: Michael WeaverAdvisor:Dr. A. Keith Kelly
Personal Quarters
This is a Rogue's Gallery of current and former KUMRC members and associates. All of their persona information (well, as much as they would submit for public scrutiny) is here for your perusal. Just choose a member and find out what you want to know.
Check back often, as entries are being updated!Last Updated 9/4/07
Check back often, as entries are being updated!Last Updated 9/4/07
Student Members
Exec Board
President
Rachel Liesau
Vice President
Kita D
Treasurer
Rachel Meo Herald
Laura Weaver
Secretary
Caitlin Gilroy
Matt Johnson Brian King
Rita Cohen Chris Graham
Mike Pineda
Mary D. Brian Santora
Jennifer Lang Sydney
Amber Timlin
Justin Knabb John Feilmeier Kurt F Tabytha Garret
Cat Tetley
Will Stevens Ali Thome Lora Rowland
Christine G Luke Shimer Kara Muller Job Tazik Krystal Erbelding
Mike Weaver
Alex Myers Alisha Bolt Rochelle R
Amanda B Abe K
Alysia B
Kelli C Jessica J Andrea H Tavia Minnich
Mirela Dzugi
MUNDANE NAME:
Kita
PERSONA NAME:
Mirela Dzugi
PERSONA HERITAGE: Romani
PERSONA HERITAGE: Daughter of the troupe’s Shivani, Mirela is has a very mothering personality- as long as you’re part of Dzugi. She is 21 years old and a devoted mother to her 4 year old daughter. She works as a Drabarni (fortune teller) and avid pickpocket in town. She is particularly close to Ildi, whom she always seems to be watching out for.
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU?
Given me an outlet and more chaos.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:
Fall 2006
Kita
PERSONA NAME:
Mirela Dzugi
PERSONA HERITAGE: Romani
PERSONA HERITAGE: Daughter of the troupe’s Shivani, Mirela is has a very mothering personality- as long as you’re part of Dzugi. She is 21 years old and a devoted mother to her 4 year old daughter. She works as a Drabarni (fortune teller) and avid pickpocket in town. She is particularly close to Ildi, whom she always seems to be watching out for.
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU?
Given me an outlet and more chaos.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:
Fall 2006
Olwen Corley
MUNDANE NAME: Rita Cohen
PERSONA NAME: Olwen Corley
PERSONA HERITAGE: Norman
MUNDANE HOMETOWN: Blue Ball, PA (No Joke)
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU? Made TV a rare treat instead of a way of life. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since Spring 2000.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS: Rabble - rousing and reading
QUOTE: All people are crazy, it's those who don't know it that are dangerous.
AFTGOTO:Must we all run PST?
PERSONA NAME: Olwen Corley
PERSONA HERITAGE: Norman
MUNDANE HOMETOWN: Blue Ball, PA (No Joke)
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU? Made TV a rare treat instead of a way of life. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since Spring 2000.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS: Rabble - rousing and reading
QUOTE: All people are crazy, it's those who don't know it that are dangerous.
AFTGOTO:Must we all run PST?
Father Thomas Sutherland
MUNDANE NAME:Brian King
PERSONA NAME:Father Thomas Sutherland
PERSONA HERITAGE:Scottish
PERSONA INFO:Thomas Sutherland was born in 1296 in Helmsdale, Scotland. He grew up on a small farm, and was a fisherman with his father and two younger brothers. In January of 1314, he and his father joined William, Second Earl of Sutherland, who was on his way to meet up with King Robert Bruce to the south. He and his father both survived the Battle of Bannockburn, and while his father returned home, he joined a group of Augustinian monks and went to Selskar Abbey in Wexford, Ireland. After completing his training, the now Father Thomas left Ireland and returned home to Helmsdale to begin his own church.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Media, PA
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU?Club helped me to meet new people and express myself in ways i couldn't before.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since September of 2004.
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:Random British women.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:Re-enacting and hunting.
PERIOD SKILLS:none, yet.
QUOTE:"Where's the Chaplain?"
Minerva Navazio
MUNDANE NAME:Jennifer Lang, aka: "Jennlynn"
PERSONA NAME:Minerva Navazio
PERSONA HERITAGE:Italian
PERSONA INFO:Minerva was born in a small village outside of Rome. Her parents were Julius and Maria Navazio. She had two older brothers named Aeneas and Perseus. She was descended from a long line of warriors on both her mother and her father's side.
Minerva's father was not concerned with gender roles. He taught Minerva everything he knew about fighting with a quarter staff. Her mother taught her and her brothers how to sing.
When Minerva was a teenager she sang in the village tavern to earn money for her family.
Because of the unsavory characters that frequented the tavern she was always accompanied by a male member of her family. When she was 16, she was engaged to Aeneas' good friend Brutus. That marriage never took place.
One evening a group of raiders laid seige to the village. They killed Minerva's family and took her prisoner. Fortunately for her, there was also a thief who was also being held prisoner, and he helped her escape. Unfortunately the young man died during the escape. Minerva made her way port with the help of a soldier. She boarded a ship that was headed for Scotland. When she got to Scotland, she joined a group of outlanders whom she now considers her family.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Hummelstown
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU?It has helped me to make new friends and broadened my horizons.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:2004
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:Reading, Crocheting, Singing, Anime, Having fun with friends, etc.
PERIOD SKILLS:Crocheting, Singing, and a very small amount of quarter staff skills.
QUOTE:"FARAMOND!" (inside joke with another member) "LIfe is only as good as you make it." "Act instead of reacting.
PERSONA NAME:Minerva Navazio
PERSONA HERITAGE:Italian
PERSONA INFO:Minerva was born in a small village outside of Rome. Her parents were Julius and Maria Navazio. She had two older brothers named Aeneas and Perseus. She was descended from a long line of warriors on both her mother and her father's side.
Minerva's father was not concerned with gender roles. He taught Minerva everything he knew about fighting with a quarter staff. Her mother taught her and her brothers how to sing.
When Minerva was a teenager she sang in the village tavern to earn money for her family.
Because of the unsavory characters that frequented the tavern she was always accompanied by a male member of her family. When she was 16, she was engaged to Aeneas' good friend Brutus. That marriage never took place.
One evening a group of raiders laid seige to the village. They killed Minerva's family and took her prisoner. Fortunately for her, there was also a thief who was also being held prisoner, and he helped her escape. Unfortunately the young man died during the escape. Minerva made her way port with the help of a soldier. She boarded a ship that was headed for Scotland. When she got to Scotland, she joined a group of outlanders whom she now considers her family.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Hummelstown
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU?It has helped me to make new friends and broadened my horizons.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:2004
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:Reading, Crocheting, Singing, Anime, Having fun with friends, etc.
PERIOD SKILLS:Crocheting, Singing, and a very small amount of quarter staff skills.
QUOTE:"FARAMOND!" (inside joke with another member) "LIfe is only as good as you make it." "Act instead of reacting.
Marie Colette
MUNDANE NAME: Mary D.
PERSONA NAME:Marie Colette
PERSONA HERITAGE:French
PERSONA INFO:A washer wench through and through, Marie is often found with piles of dirty laundry left for her to clean by the upperclassmen (unless she's practicing her archery skills that is)WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU?I've met really cool people that I've given hugs to and who have given me mental anguish :-)HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since February of 2005ANY OTHER PERSONAS:Not as of yet.HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:Art and tactile stuffPERIOD SKILLS:Sewing, speaking French, archery
PERSONA NAME:Marie Colette
PERSONA HERITAGE:French
PERSONA INFO:A washer wench through and through, Marie is often found with piles of dirty laundry left for her to clean by the upperclassmen (unless she's practicing her archery skills that is)WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU?I've met really cool people that I've given hugs to and who have given me mental anguish :-)HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since February of 2005ANY OTHER PERSONAS:Not as of yet.HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:Art and tactile stuffPERIOD SKILLS:Sewing, speaking French, archery
Bors Skeldenhand
MUNDANE NAME:Brian Santora
PERSONA NAME:Bors Skeldenhand
PERSONA HERITAGE:Northlands above British Isles
PERSONA INFO:Born in 612 near Gwynedd, Bors Skeldenhand was born to family made up mostly of women; a mother and 8 sisters to be exact. His father, the only other male, was employed to kill a murderer that the town guards had failed to capture for months. He later died in battle against a berserker who turned out to be the one who had slain the local families.
In 630 Bors' family was raped and murdered by West Saxon invaders marching towards the capital. Bors placed the dead women, last of his kin, on the funeral pyre. Keeping with the old ways his mother and grandmother had for so long instilled in him he then packed up his possessions and left the farm and woods he had known for so long. But before he could leave this place he swore by blood over the ash piles of his family to never let another women be slain defenseless again so long as he was there to stop it.
With his father's axe, last used against the brute who killed him this axe had a history before that bezerker, its name was "Chest Biter" after his fathers affinity for trying to cleave his enemies in two from chest to waist. It had seen many battles and had ended the lives of many law and oath breakers. Such was the reputaion of Bors' father as a peace keeper and judge. Bors also carries a large warhammer owned long before by his grandfather which was called "Head Crusher" and was said to have crushed a Viking cheiftain to a un-recognizable heap after threatening his mother in his grandfather's prescence,
Bors started to make his way across the Celtic lands, defending women and slaying those who sought to abuse them. He was employed by a "witch" as she was known to her townsfolk but after she realised the power of one so large with weapons and a will like Bors had she exploited him. By filling his head with lies about her love for him and the need for him to help her gain power. Bors did love her but she only used him and when she didn't need him anymore she discarded him, banishing him from the land. Now he wanders the land still protecting women and girls from any harm that may become them. Unfortunatly, his trust for females may lead him unwittingly to do the wrong thing.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Philadelphia/Kutztown, PA
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU?Met some great people that share my interests and I get to show off some talents that normally go unappreciated.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since February 2005
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:Not as of yet.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:metal work, leather work, mythology, axes, warhammers, and Viking history
PERIOD SKILLS:metal smithing, leather work, archery
QUOTE:"If it's a death by a Saxon hand that frightens you...stay home."
PERSONA NAME:Bors Skeldenhand
PERSONA HERITAGE:Northlands above British Isles
PERSONA INFO:Born in 612 near Gwynedd, Bors Skeldenhand was born to family made up mostly of women; a mother and 8 sisters to be exact. His father, the only other male, was employed to kill a murderer that the town guards had failed to capture for months. He later died in battle against a berserker who turned out to be the one who had slain the local families.
In 630 Bors' family was raped and murdered by West Saxon invaders marching towards the capital. Bors placed the dead women, last of his kin, on the funeral pyre. Keeping with the old ways his mother and grandmother had for so long instilled in him he then packed up his possessions and left the farm and woods he had known for so long. But before he could leave this place he swore by blood over the ash piles of his family to never let another women be slain defenseless again so long as he was there to stop it.
With his father's axe, last used against the brute who killed him this axe had a history before that bezerker, its name was "Chest Biter" after his fathers affinity for trying to cleave his enemies in two from chest to waist. It had seen many battles and had ended the lives of many law and oath breakers. Such was the reputaion of Bors' father as a peace keeper and judge. Bors also carries a large warhammer owned long before by his grandfather which was called "Head Crusher" and was said to have crushed a Viking cheiftain to a un-recognizable heap after threatening his mother in his grandfather's prescence,
Bors started to make his way across the Celtic lands, defending women and slaying those who sought to abuse them. He was employed by a "witch" as she was known to her townsfolk but after she realised the power of one so large with weapons and a will like Bors had she exploited him. By filling his head with lies about her love for him and the need for him to help her gain power. Bors did love her but she only used him and when she didn't need him anymore she discarded him, banishing him from the land. Now he wanders the land still protecting women and girls from any harm that may become them. Unfortunatly, his trust for females may lead him unwittingly to do the wrong thing.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Philadelphia/Kutztown, PA
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU?Met some great people that share my interests and I get to show off some talents that normally go unappreciated.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since February 2005
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:Not as of yet.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:metal work, leather work, mythology, axes, warhammers, and Viking history
PERIOD SKILLS:metal smithing, leather work, archery
QUOTE:"If it's a death by a Saxon hand that frightens you...stay home."
Franzanzo
MUNDANE NAME: Sydney the Dragon
PERSONA NAME:Franzanzo
PERSONA HERITAGE:Dragon species: draco pondus
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Kutztown University
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Spring 2005HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:Being ridden, Eating livestock, Fire, Virgins, Glittery things...QUOTE:"Come not between the dragon, and his wrath." - William Shakespeare, King Lear
PERSONA NAME:Franzanzo
PERSONA HERITAGE:Dragon species: draco pondus
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Kutztown University
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Spring 2005HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:Being ridden, Eating livestock, Fire, Virgins, Glittery things...QUOTE:"Come not between the dragon, and his wrath." - William Shakespeare, King Lear
Justin Knabb
MUNDANE NAME:Justin Knabb
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since September 2005
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since September 2005
Sonnagh Pholmeighre
MUNDANE NAME:John Feilmeier
PERSONA NAME:Sonnagh Pholmeighre
PERSONA HERITAGE:Son of Irish mother (Maire MagOireachtaigh) and Germanic father (Jorn Feilmeir). Twin brother (Tiergan) and 11 months younger brother (Aindrea)
PERSONA INFO:At a young age learned a love for individualism and nature from both parents, even though Jorn was often off at war. Maire, having been mainland Europe before (this is where she met Jorn) taught Sonnagh some french. Since father was not around often, he learned the passive arts of drawing, sculpting, and cooking. He considers himself a hourmand of life. Studied religion and manuscript illumination at a monastary in Ireland. Enjoys observing and experiencing nature, often spending hours collecting the forms and feelings of the forest in his heart. Very close to his twin until they parted ways; thirst for knowledge and wanderlust has its tenacious grip and there was no denying destiny.
Somewhat of a philosopher, petty burgulery often comes easy, especially in the company of his twin. Of little note is his pointlessly youthful appearance; somehow the world and his cousin sees Sonnagh as 2-3 years younger than his age.
If you ask nicely, he might make a cup for you.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Lancaster, PA
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU?Freaked me out.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since September 2005
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:Art, sculpture, religion, philosophy, history, biology, knowledge, this confounded demon-box
PERIOD SKILLS:Working on the recipe thing
QUOTE:"Working on the recipe thing."- Man I'm funny.
AFTGOTO:http://genghisjohn.deviantart.com
PERSONA NAME:Sonnagh Pholmeighre
PERSONA HERITAGE:Son of Irish mother (Maire MagOireachtaigh) and Germanic father (Jorn Feilmeir). Twin brother (Tiergan) and 11 months younger brother (Aindrea)
PERSONA INFO:At a young age learned a love for individualism and nature from both parents, even though Jorn was often off at war. Maire, having been mainland Europe before (this is where she met Jorn) taught Sonnagh some french. Since father was not around often, he learned the passive arts of drawing, sculpting, and cooking. He considers himself a hourmand of life. Studied religion and manuscript illumination at a monastary in Ireland. Enjoys observing and experiencing nature, often spending hours collecting the forms and feelings of the forest in his heart. Very close to his twin until they parted ways; thirst for knowledge and wanderlust has its tenacious grip and there was no denying destiny.
Somewhat of a philosopher, petty burgulery often comes easy, especially in the company of his twin. Of little note is his pointlessly youthful appearance; somehow the world and his cousin sees Sonnagh as 2-3 years younger than his age.
If you ask nicely, he might make a cup for you.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Lancaster, PA
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU?Freaked me out.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since September 2005
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:Art, sculpture, religion, philosophy, history, biology, knowledge, this confounded demon-box
PERIOD SKILLS:Working on the recipe thing
QUOTE:"Working on the recipe thing."- Man I'm funny.
AFTGOTO:http://genghisjohn.deviantart.com
Tabytha Garret
MUNDANE NAME:Tabytha Garret
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since September 2005
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since September 2005
Cap'n Keely O'Malley
MUNDANE NAME:Amber Timlin
PERSONA NAME:Cap'n Keely O'Malley
PERSONA HERITAGE:Irish
PERSONA INFO:Born in the 1570's, Keely was granddaughter to the Pirate Queen, Grace O'Malley. Often accompanying her grandmother on voyages Keeley took quickly to the sea. At the age of 16 she was made first mate on the ship, Cailleach. During her first voyage as first mate, the ship was attacked and the captain killed. Taking command, Keely and the crew beat back the assailing marauders. She has been an influential captain in her grandmother's fleet since then, and is now fleeing her father's requests that she settle and marry.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:West Chester, PA
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU?Introduced me to a fun new community, and have given me an excuse to dress funny
.HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since September 2005
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:Lady Eromthia, the Zombie Queen
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:DnD, Music, Movies, Zombies, Pillaging Booty!
PERIOD SKILLS:Looking damn pretty, some knitting, and jewlery making.
QUOTE:"Rape Kill Pillage and Burn, We're gonna Rape Kill Pillage and Burn, Eat the babies!!!"
AFTGOTO:If you were to have questions of the roleplaying sort... I could answer them, or find better geeks to do it for me. E-mail me here.
PERSONA NAME:Cap'n Keely O'Malley
PERSONA HERITAGE:Irish
PERSONA INFO:Born in the 1570's, Keely was granddaughter to the Pirate Queen, Grace O'Malley. Often accompanying her grandmother on voyages Keeley took quickly to the sea. At the age of 16 she was made first mate on the ship, Cailleach. During her first voyage as first mate, the ship was attacked and the captain killed. Taking command, Keely and the crew beat back the assailing marauders. She has been an influential captain in her grandmother's fleet since then, and is now fleeing her father's requests that she settle and marry.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:West Chester, PA
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU?Introduced me to a fun new community, and have given me an excuse to dress funny
.HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since September 2005
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:Lady Eromthia, the Zombie Queen
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:DnD, Music, Movies, Zombies, Pillaging Booty!
PERIOD SKILLS:Looking damn pretty, some knitting, and jewlery making.
QUOTE:"Rape Kill Pillage and Burn, We're gonna Rape Kill Pillage and Burn, Eat the babies!!!"
AFTGOTO:If you were to have questions of the roleplaying sort... I could answer them, or find better geeks to do it for me. E-mail me here.
Tristram "Chaucer" Sklaerson
MUNDANE NAME:William Braden Arther Stevens
PERSONA NAME:Tristram "Chaucer" Sklaerson (day), Gareth of the Wold, bandito extraodinaire (night)
PERSONA HERITAGE:Welsh
PERSONA INFO:Born in Wales in the year 1113, Gareth was born and bred to be a farmer, like his father, but his basic survival skills were in no way neglected; namely, bow use with some melee. Unfortunately, his relatively idyllic farm life was cut short when British raiders attacked and destroyed his home in the dead of winter. Father and mother dead, and his sisters soon to die from lack of protection, Gareth barely survived the winter. When the spring came, a new man emerged with a focused hatred of the British that went beyond the average welsh peasant. Rechristening himself, Tristram, to alwaus remind himself of the slaughter of his family, he began scouring the countryside for likeminded folk, all the while trying to bend his will and body toward combat, and revenge. The next spring, after gathering a sizable band of thirty men of a similar temperment. Tristram lef them in a raid against an english lord in the countryside of Wales. His meager fort relatively unprotected, and the attack nearly unexpected, Tristram and his band had little trouble in taking the fort with few losses. This raid came as an epiphany, especially as it was followed by armed British forces scouring th countryside for the band, and treating the Welsh there even worse than before. His men, abandoning themselves for the satisfaction of looting, Tristram realized that this was not the way of revenge. His band seperated, and Tristram began work as a traveling serf of sorts, moving about the countryside as a peasant for hire, exercising meager musical and poetical talents when possible for gain, often as not poaching with his hunting skills. Not legendary in skill, he was still able to gain moderate winnings in archery competitions.
But unknown to most everyone he meets, Tristram is a successful bandit. He travels the countryside, seeking out oppurtunities to cause trouble for the English crown, or any noble that strikes his fancy, and gathers up the dedicated members of his old band to raid at a whim. This is all in great secret, and in time Tristram became a less notorious, more pracitcal Robin Hood; stealing to profit his band and their families. When his ambitions have cooled, he will always jump at a chance to harm or hinder the Crown and all of it's workings. But, for the most part, Trsitram plays the convincing part of a wandering Welshman; farming as a trade, mild mannered, and slightly musically talented peasant. He is mild mannered and kind in apparent nature, keeping his hatred cold and out of sight. Someday, he hopes he can satisfy his need for justice. Most likely, he will continue wandering, and living off those he considers his oppressors.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Glenmoore, PA
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU?Made me wish even more that I could solve my problems with a sword. Oh and introduce me to a great bunch of people. Thanks bunches, random flyer!
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since September 2005
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:No
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:Fencing, music (guitar and some wind or brass), art (ceramics), KUMRC, KU Roleplaying Club, reading, and sleep
PERIOD SKILLS:Ceramics, archery, combat, farming, cooking, manual labor, and a subservient manner
QUOTE:"I think the dingo ate your baby" "Death is a release, not a punishment."
AFTGOTO:Will work for potatoes!
PERSONA NAME:Tristram "Chaucer" Sklaerson (day), Gareth of the Wold, bandito extraodinaire (night)
PERSONA HERITAGE:Welsh
PERSONA INFO:Born in Wales in the year 1113, Gareth was born and bred to be a farmer, like his father, but his basic survival skills were in no way neglected; namely, bow use with some melee. Unfortunately, his relatively idyllic farm life was cut short when British raiders attacked and destroyed his home in the dead of winter. Father and mother dead, and his sisters soon to die from lack of protection, Gareth barely survived the winter. When the spring came, a new man emerged with a focused hatred of the British that went beyond the average welsh peasant. Rechristening himself, Tristram, to alwaus remind himself of the slaughter of his family, he began scouring the countryside for likeminded folk, all the while trying to bend his will and body toward combat, and revenge. The next spring, after gathering a sizable band of thirty men of a similar temperment. Tristram lef them in a raid against an english lord in the countryside of Wales. His meager fort relatively unprotected, and the attack nearly unexpected, Tristram and his band had little trouble in taking the fort with few losses. This raid came as an epiphany, especially as it was followed by armed British forces scouring th countryside for the band, and treating the Welsh there even worse than before. His men, abandoning themselves for the satisfaction of looting, Tristram realized that this was not the way of revenge. His band seperated, and Tristram began work as a traveling serf of sorts, moving about the countryside as a peasant for hire, exercising meager musical and poetical talents when possible for gain, often as not poaching with his hunting skills. Not legendary in skill, he was still able to gain moderate winnings in archery competitions.
But unknown to most everyone he meets, Tristram is a successful bandit. He travels the countryside, seeking out oppurtunities to cause trouble for the English crown, or any noble that strikes his fancy, and gathers up the dedicated members of his old band to raid at a whim. This is all in great secret, and in time Tristram became a less notorious, more pracitcal Robin Hood; stealing to profit his band and their families. When his ambitions have cooled, he will always jump at a chance to harm or hinder the Crown and all of it's workings. But, for the most part, Trsitram plays the convincing part of a wandering Welshman; farming as a trade, mild mannered, and slightly musically talented peasant. He is mild mannered and kind in apparent nature, keeping his hatred cold and out of sight. Someday, he hopes he can satisfy his need for justice. Most likely, he will continue wandering, and living off those he considers his oppressors.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Glenmoore, PA
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU?Made me wish even more that I could solve my problems with a sword. Oh and introduce me to a great bunch of people. Thanks bunches, random flyer!
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since September 2005
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:No
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:Fencing, music (guitar and some wind or brass), art (ceramics), KUMRC, KU Roleplaying Club, reading, and sleep
PERIOD SKILLS:Ceramics, archery, combat, farming, cooking, manual labor, and a subservient manner
QUOTE:"I think the dingo ate your baby" "Death is a release, not a punishment."
AFTGOTO:Will work for potatoes!
Ali Thome
MUNDANE NAME:Ali ThomeHOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since September 2005
Meara McKenna
MUNDANE NAME:Lora Rowland
PERSONA NAME:Meara McKenna
PERSONA HERITAGE:Irish/English
PERSONA INFO:Twin to Kit McKenna, her father was an irish mercenary who settled down to retire with enough money to start his own tavern and marry a nice english woman during the reign of her majesty, Elizabeth. She works for her father as a serving wench, and kitchen drudge. The younger twin, she delights in tormenting her sister and flirting with the lads.HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:since Fall 06
PERSONA NAME:Meara McKenna
PERSONA HERITAGE:Irish/English
PERSONA INFO:Twin to Kit McKenna, her father was an irish mercenary who settled down to retire with enough money to start his own tavern and marry a nice english woman during the reign of her majesty, Elizabeth. She works for her father as a serving wench, and kitchen drudge. The younger twin, she delights in tormenting her sister and flirting with the lads.HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:since Fall 06
Kit McKenna
MUNDANE NAME:Cat Tetley
PERSONA NAME:Katherine "Kit"
PERSONA HERITAGE:MacKennaIrish/English
PERSONA INFO:Twin to Meara MacKenna, her father was an irish mercenary who settled down to retire with enough money to start his own tavern and marry a nice english woman during the reign of her majesty, Elizabeth. She works for her father as a serving wench, kitchen drudge, and occasionally the cook herself. The elder by five minutes, she mothers her twin and anyone else who comes along, whether they wish it or not. No one besides Maera's ever mentioned it before though, since she's the one cooking and delivering their drinks.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Wyomissing
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:since Fall 06ANY OTHER PERSONAS:Ann BedlamHOBBIES AND INTERESTS:jewelry making, painting, writing, singling loudly and badly.PERIOD SKILLS:cooking, sewing, singing
PERSONA NAME:Katherine "Kit"
PERSONA HERITAGE:MacKennaIrish/English
PERSONA INFO:Twin to Meara MacKenna, her father was an irish mercenary who settled down to retire with enough money to start his own tavern and marry a nice english woman during the reign of her majesty, Elizabeth. She works for her father as a serving wench, kitchen drudge, and occasionally the cook herself. The elder by five minutes, she mothers her twin and anyone else who comes along, whether they wish it or not. No one besides Maera's ever mentioned it before though, since she's the one cooking and delivering their drinks.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Wyomissing
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:since Fall 06ANY OTHER PERSONAS:Ann BedlamHOBBIES AND INTERESTS:jewelry making, painting, writing, singling loudly and badly.PERIOD SKILLS:cooking, sewing, singing
Liam Elliot
MUNDANE NAME:Michael Weaver
PERSONA NAME:Liam Elliot
PERSONA HERITAGE:Scots/Irish
PERSONA INFO: Liam Elliot was born in the late 1540’s, in Ireland to an Irish mother, Allene, and Scottish father, Angus. Liam’s parents owned a farm in Ireland where Liam was frequently found causing a ruckus. Being an ambitious child, Angus found it appropriate that Liam learn to defend himself and some skill in weaponry. So at the age of 13, Liam began his training. It wasn’t long until Liam began to surpass his father; his expertise came in the form of the traditional, Scottish claymore. At the time it seemed Liam would never be able to wield the mighty sword due to his size. But in no time, Liam grew to an exceptional size to wield his father’s claymore.
At the age of 15, Liam was a master of the claymore and protected his family and younger sister, Erin. This role suited Liam, being that his name meant “Determined Guardian.” Protecting his family suited Liam, for a time. He began to get bored with his mundane settings; Liam wanted to venture out into the world. It was at the age of 19 that Liam decided to go out and discover the world. Despite his mother’s protest, he received his parents blessing, and a special gift as well, his father’s claymore. With his bags packed, Liam set out toward his father’s birthplace, Scotland.
On his way to the Irish coast, Liam decided to rest his feet for he had been walking for two days now with his boot wearing thin. As Liam lay there resting, he began to hear the faint sound of bagpipes in the air, being enthralled by the beautiful sounds that were coming from player. Finding the source of the music, Liam began to talk with the musician and found him to be Dougal Cameron. It just so happened to be that Dougal had recently came to Ireland to escape the rule of Queen Mary’s half brother, the Early of Moray. Making fast friends with the piper, Liam discovered that the piper was of the military sort. After much talk about seeing the world, Dougal took Liam to meet Seamus O’Howley, captain of the Bealtuinn Free Company. After hearing the stories of Seamus and finding the possibilities of seeing the world, Liam was ready to serve right there. Liam now serves as Bealtuinn’s “Determined Guardian.”
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Pottstown, PA
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU?introduced me to an interesting group of people
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:since fall of 2004
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:Collwyn and Donald of the Southern Lands
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:art, guitar
PERIOD SKILLS:Archery, Barding (vocal guitar, Bodhran)
QUOTE:"May the blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go" -Irish Blessing
PERSONA NAME:Liam Elliot
PERSONA HERITAGE:Scots/Irish
PERSONA INFO: Liam Elliot was born in the late 1540’s, in Ireland to an Irish mother, Allene, and Scottish father, Angus. Liam’s parents owned a farm in Ireland where Liam was frequently found causing a ruckus. Being an ambitious child, Angus found it appropriate that Liam learn to defend himself and some skill in weaponry. So at the age of 13, Liam began his training. It wasn’t long until Liam began to surpass his father; his expertise came in the form of the traditional, Scottish claymore. At the time it seemed Liam would never be able to wield the mighty sword due to his size. But in no time, Liam grew to an exceptional size to wield his father’s claymore.
At the age of 15, Liam was a master of the claymore and protected his family and younger sister, Erin. This role suited Liam, being that his name meant “Determined Guardian.” Protecting his family suited Liam, for a time. He began to get bored with his mundane settings; Liam wanted to venture out into the world. It was at the age of 19 that Liam decided to go out and discover the world. Despite his mother’s protest, he received his parents blessing, and a special gift as well, his father’s claymore. With his bags packed, Liam set out toward his father’s birthplace, Scotland.
On his way to the Irish coast, Liam decided to rest his feet for he had been walking for two days now with his boot wearing thin. As Liam lay there resting, he began to hear the faint sound of bagpipes in the air, being enthralled by the beautiful sounds that were coming from player. Finding the source of the music, Liam began to talk with the musician and found him to be Dougal Cameron. It just so happened to be that Dougal had recently came to Ireland to escape the rule of Queen Mary’s half brother, the Early of Moray. Making fast friends with the piper, Liam discovered that the piper was of the military sort. After much talk about seeing the world, Dougal took Liam to meet Seamus O’Howley, captain of the Bealtuinn Free Company. After hearing the stories of Seamus and finding the possibilities of seeing the world, Liam was ready to serve right there. Liam now serves as Bealtuinn’s “Determined Guardian.”
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Pottstown, PA
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU?introduced me to an interesting group of people
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:since fall of 2004
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:Collwyn and Donald of the Southern Lands
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:art, guitar
PERIOD SKILLS:Archery, Barding (vocal guitar, Bodhran)
QUOTE:"May the blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go" -Irish Blessing
Siobhan (inghean Seamus) Kilpatrick
MUNDANE NAME:Tavia Minnich
PERSONA NAME:Siobhan (inghean Seamus) Kilpatrick
PERSONA HERITAGE:Irish
PERSONA INFO:My mum was a gypsy from England and my father a Celt from Western Ireland. They met and fell in love through a gathering outside Dublin Castle. My father proposed a month later and the next day wed. They went back to my fathers homeland. For years I was raised in Ireland and soon learned both heritages. Dancing gypsy ways with jingles and celtic dancing from my father. When I was 16, my mum decided to return to her gypsy minstrel caravan with the acceptance of my father (whom came with). For 2 years, we danced and sang around Ireland and England until an accident in which both my parents were killed. I was 19 and alone. Then I met Erin McElliot (Laura Weaver) and I found friendship that I longed for. She could continue the story on how we came here. Rest assured that her words are not always written well.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Slatington, PA
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU?met crazier people than myself
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:January of 2008
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:yes that will be seen shortly
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:working at Pa Renaissance Faire, irish dancer, bellydancing, singer, reenactor, etc
PERIOD SKILLS:archery, throwing weapons, sword fighting, bard (nice songs and bawdy), dancer- Irish and belly dancing, musketry and pike drill
QUOTE:Go n-ithe an cat thú is go n-ithe an diabhal an cat (May the cat eat you and the devil eat the cat)
PERSONA NAME:Siobhan (inghean Seamus) Kilpatrick
PERSONA HERITAGE:Irish
PERSONA INFO:My mum was a gypsy from England and my father a Celt from Western Ireland. They met and fell in love through a gathering outside Dublin Castle. My father proposed a month later and the next day wed. They went back to my fathers homeland. For years I was raised in Ireland and soon learned both heritages. Dancing gypsy ways with jingles and celtic dancing from my father. When I was 16, my mum decided to return to her gypsy minstrel caravan with the acceptance of my father (whom came with). For 2 years, we danced and sang around Ireland and England until an accident in which both my parents were killed. I was 19 and alone. Then I met Erin McElliot (Laura Weaver) and I found friendship that I longed for. She could continue the story on how we came here. Rest assured that her words are not always written well.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Slatington, PA
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU?met crazier people than myself
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:January of 2008
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:yes that will be seen shortly
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:working at Pa Renaissance Faire, irish dancer, bellydancing, singer, reenactor, etc
PERIOD SKILLS:archery, throwing weapons, sword fighting, bard (nice songs and bawdy), dancer- Irish and belly dancing, musketry and pike drill
QUOTE:Go n-ithe an cat thú is go n-ithe an diabhal an cat (May the cat eat you and the devil eat the cat)
Associates
Jason Mellon
William Hand
Mike Kiefer
Christopher Dunkle
Theodore Moyer
Piz
Trina and Annastacia Shemella
James Howley
Jarrod Weida
Brian DiBonaventure
Shara Donohue
Amber Raver
James Brennan
Dave Hughes
Sue Adamchyzk
Amber Raver
Vicol Cel Rau de Stravnos
MUNDANE NAME:Jason Mellon
PERSONA NAME:Vicol Cel Rau de Stravnos
PERSONA HERITAGE:I am Romani, Rom or Gypsy for the less educated
PERSONA INFO:I am a early period gypsy whose entire clan was wiped out , I am slowly rebuilding my clan one person at a time so that the heritage and ways of the gypsies are never forgotten ....besides my wife Alexa would Kill me if I ever gave up .
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Wherever I may lay my head that night.
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU:Gave me a group of friends that are more then a family then anything I have ever known.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:A long time.
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:a couple of others but you will meet them when you do
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:Fighting, flirting, and doing them both again.
PERIOD SKILLS:Fighting and Wooing and Drinking and fighting some more ...ooh and I am good with horses .. and I can flirt.
QUOTE:Kappa gets them first ...unless my wife says otherwise.
AFTGOTO:http://www.geocities.com/vicolstravnos...find out more there
PERSONA NAME:Vicol Cel Rau de Stravnos
PERSONA HERITAGE:I am Romani, Rom or Gypsy for the less educated
PERSONA INFO:I am a early period gypsy whose entire clan was wiped out , I am slowly rebuilding my clan one person at a time so that the heritage and ways of the gypsies are never forgotten ....besides my wife Alexa would Kill me if I ever gave up .
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Wherever I may lay my head that night.
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU:Gave me a group of friends that are more then a family then anything I have ever known.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:A long time.
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:a couple of others but you will meet them when you do
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:Fighting, flirting, and doing them both again.
PERIOD SKILLS:Fighting and Wooing and Drinking and fighting some more ...ooh and I am good with horses .. and I can flirt.
QUOTE:Kappa gets them first ...unless my wife says otherwise.
AFTGOTO:http://www.geocities.com/vicolstravnos...find out more there
Gwyllym Adifan
MUNDANE NAME:William J. Hand
PERSONA NAME:Gwyllym Adifan
PERSONA HERITAGE:Gwyllym was the son of a low-class tailor from Wales, descendant of a long line of peasants, farmers, and other "little people."
PERSONA INFO:Gwyllym spent the early years of his life with his father, who taught him to sew and mend clothing. At the age of twelve, Gwyllym's father asked him to take over the business. Gwyllym had never been one for a stationary life, even at the young age of four he was known to disappear for hours at a time to wander the forests and roads near his home. So he refused, and his ailing father cast him out of the family. For eight years, Gwyllym wandered the world, picking up new skills and learning about other cultures. He made many friends, and more than a few enemies. Currently, due to the influence of a good friend, he resides in Ireland, where he performs music for spare coins tossed into his hat, does various handyman work, and occasionally reverts to the skills his father bestowed upon him to sew together a garment or two for a reasonable price. He cannot hold still his wandering heart, however, and often picks his small, portable life up and goes on another adventure wherever fate leads him, though he always returns to the land he now calls home.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Kutztown, PA
WHAT HAS KUMRC DONE FOR YOU:Given me a chance to meet up with the most interesting and some of the most influential people I have ever met.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since the winter of 2002None currently, though a few are in the works.
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:RPing, music, nicotine (not always in that order)
PERIOD SKILLS:singing, drumming, garb making, black/bladesmithing (still learning that one), archery, some period combat skills, simple construction, and a few other little things.
QUOTE:"Sleep when you must, but lightly, and never turn down a free meal, for you never know when or from where your next one is coming."
PERSONA NAME:Gwyllym Adifan
PERSONA HERITAGE:Gwyllym was the son of a low-class tailor from Wales, descendant of a long line of peasants, farmers, and other "little people."
PERSONA INFO:Gwyllym spent the early years of his life with his father, who taught him to sew and mend clothing. At the age of twelve, Gwyllym's father asked him to take over the business. Gwyllym had never been one for a stationary life, even at the young age of four he was known to disappear for hours at a time to wander the forests and roads near his home. So he refused, and his ailing father cast him out of the family. For eight years, Gwyllym wandered the world, picking up new skills and learning about other cultures. He made many friends, and more than a few enemies. Currently, due to the influence of a good friend, he resides in Ireland, where he performs music for spare coins tossed into his hat, does various handyman work, and occasionally reverts to the skills his father bestowed upon him to sew together a garment or two for a reasonable price. He cannot hold still his wandering heart, however, and often picks his small, portable life up and goes on another adventure wherever fate leads him, though he always returns to the land he now calls home.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Kutztown, PA
WHAT HAS KUMRC DONE FOR YOU:Given me a chance to meet up with the most interesting and some of the most influential people I have ever met.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since the winter of 2002None currently, though a few are in the works.
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:RPing, music, nicotine (not always in that order)
PERIOD SKILLS:singing, drumming, garb making, black/bladesmithing (still learning that one), archery, some period combat skills, simple construction, and a few other little things.
QUOTE:"Sleep when you must, but lightly, and never turn down a free meal, for you never know when or from where your next one is coming."
Matthew Reyne
MUNDANE NAME:Mike Kiefer
PERSONA NAME:Mathew Reyne
PERSONA HERITAGE:Brittany
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:A traveling wanderer
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU:horrible unspeakable things, and a lot of fun
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:been in club since fall 2000
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:John Cecil
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:many and diverse, pillaging, looting, plundering, and, oh yes, alchemy.PERIOD SKILLS:medicine, alchemy, picking pockets, and diplomacy.
QUOTE:"You say i promised you 2000 gold pieces? Must have been my twin."
AFTGOTO:(tell ya later)
PERSONA NAME:Mathew Reyne
PERSONA HERITAGE:Brittany
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:A traveling wanderer
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU:horrible unspeakable things, and a lot of fun
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:been in club since fall 2000
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:John Cecil
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:many and diverse, pillaging, looting, plundering, and, oh yes, alchemy.PERIOD SKILLS:medicine, alchemy, picking pockets, and diplomacy.
QUOTE:"You say i promised you 2000 gold pieces? Must have been my twin."
AFTGOTO:(tell ya later)
Brendan
MUNDANE NAME:Christopher Dunkle
PERSONA NAME:Brendan
PERSONA HERITAGE:Irish
PERSONA INFO :Brendan was orphaned at a young age and raised by his eccentric Uncle in an environment resembling a religious hermitage. Brendan was raised to undertake both manual labor, and intellectual pursuit. His Uncle told him that it was his parents wish the he follow the religious life. As his Uncle lay dying he told Brendan that he had had a vision the he should undertake a voyage as his namesake Saint Brendan had done. With his Uncles death Brendan set out in as small coracle. He was filled with faith, and determination, but hopelessly ill prepared. Brendan drifted aimlessly, until at the point of death he was found by the pirate ship Tigress. Captain Kat rescued him, and asked him to be the ships chaplain. He readily agreed believing that it must have been god's will that brought him to the pirates. He prayed for them daily, and tried to gently guide them back to the right path. He firmly believed that despite the way they led their lives they must be basically good people underneath, for he had been taught that no one was truly evil, just badly misguided. His world was shattered when Captain Kat was slain by treachery. Without her charismatic leadership the crew of the Tigress broke up. Brendan has wandered aimlessly ever since, learning much about the world. In the intervening years he has become more cynical, and has abandoned much of his religious upbringing. He is still good hearted, however, and tries to help those in need when he can.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Reading, PA
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU:Has introduced me to new people and ideas, and taught me much, both good and bad, about human nature.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:My first involvement with club was, I believe, faire of '92.
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:I am working on a scholar.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:reading, miniatures casting, playing with fire, writing, daydreaming, history specifically about the middle ages and renaissance.
PERIOD SKILLS:a little sewing, various types of manual labor (you there peasant move that wayyy over there), singing (not too well), emergency approximate carpentry (okay with this piece wedged here, that tied there, and stakes driven through this board, hopefully the bloody thing will stay upright til after the show [I am certain similar things have been said by members of performing troupes throughout history]).
QUOTE:"That reminds me of the time that Kimmie Kat..." "No I don't need to know how old you were then."
PERSONA NAME:Brendan
PERSONA HERITAGE:Irish
PERSONA INFO :Brendan was orphaned at a young age and raised by his eccentric Uncle in an environment resembling a religious hermitage. Brendan was raised to undertake both manual labor, and intellectual pursuit. His Uncle told him that it was his parents wish the he follow the religious life. As his Uncle lay dying he told Brendan that he had had a vision the he should undertake a voyage as his namesake Saint Brendan had done. With his Uncles death Brendan set out in as small coracle. He was filled with faith, and determination, but hopelessly ill prepared. Brendan drifted aimlessly, until at the point of death he was found by the pirate ship Tigress. Captain Kat rescued him, and asked him to be the ships chaplain. He readily agreed believing that it must have been god's will that brought him to the pirates. He prayed for them daily, and tried to gently guide them back to the right path. He firmly believed that despite the way they led their lives they must be basically good people underneath, for he had been taught that no one was truly evil, just badly misguided. His world was shattered when Captain Kat was slain by treachery. Without her charismatic leadership the crew of the Tigress broke up. Brendan has wandered aimlessly ever since, learning much about the world. In the intervening years he has become more cynical, and has abandoned much of his religious upbringing. He is still good hearted, however, and tries to help those in need when he can.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Reading, PA
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU:Has introduced me to new people and ideas, and taught me much, both good and bad, about human nature.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:My first involvement with club was, I believe, faire of '92.
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:I am working on a scholar.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:reading, miniatures casting, playing with fire, writing, daydreaming, history specifically about the middle ages and renaissance.
PERIOD SKILLS:a little sewing, various types of manual labor (you there peasant move that wayyy over there), singing (not too well), emergency approximate carpentry (okay with this piece wedged here, that tied there, and stakes driven through this board, hopefully the bloody thing will stay upright til after the show [I am certain similar things have been said by members of performing troupes throughout history]).
QUOTE:"That reminds me of the time that Kimmie Kat..." "No I don't need to know how old you were then."
Manfred Moyer
MUNDANE NAME:Theodore J. Moyer
PERSONA NAME:Manfred Moyer
PERSONA HERITAGE:Austrian (The Holy Roman Empire) from the city of NeunkirchenMUNDANE HOMETOWN: Fleetwood, PAWHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU?Club has given me a chance to meet new people who look at the world the same way I do. The members of club have renewed an old passion for me and opened my eyes to the finer things in life. They have given me respect and kindness alike and I am honored to stay in their company.HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Summer of 2004.ANY OTHER PERSONAS:Nope, not at the momentHOBBIES AND INTERESTS:Military life, work, and mentoringPERIOD SKILLS:Archery, Musket Drill, Military Customs and Courtesies, Weapons Training, etc...QUOTE:"Dumb privates don't live very long. Smart privates live a little longer, but they aren't as fun to have around."AFTGOTO:Give people the respect they are due or I will stomp your guts out!
PERSONA NAME:Manfred Moyer
PERSONA HERITAGE:Austrian (The Holy Roman Empire) from the city of NeunkirchenMUNDANE HOMETOWN: Fleetwood, PAWHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU?Club has given me a chance to meet new people who look at the world the same way I do. The members of club have renewed an old passion for me and opened my eyes to the finer things in life. They have given me respect and kindness alike and I am honored to stay in their company.HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Summer of 2004.ANY OTHER PERSONAS:Nope, not at the momentHOBBIES AND INTERESTS:Military life, work, and mentoringPERIOD SKILLS:Archery, Musket Drill, Military Customs and Courtesies, Weapons Training, etc...QUOTE:"Dumb privates don't live very long. Smart privates live a little longer, but they aren't as fun to have around."AFTGOTO:Give people the respect they are due or I will stomp your guts out!
Rosina and Annastacia Cernak
MUNDANE NAME:Trina and Annastacia Shemella
PERSONA NAME:Rosina and Annastacia Cernak
PERSONA NAME:Rosina and Annastacia Cernak
Séamus O'Howley
MUNDANE NAME:James Howley
PERSONA NAME:Séamus O'Howley, Captain of the Bealtuinn Free Company
PERSONA HERITAGE:Irish
PERSONA INFO:Séamus was born in 1548 in Sligo, Ireland. He grew up on a farm with his older brother and younger sister. Farm work suited Séamus just fine until in 1563 during the Fitzmaurice Rebellion Séamus discovered he had a knack for warfare when he freed his family from the forces of Lord Henry Sidney. After the Rebellion failed Séamus took his company to Europe where they are currently employed by Clan Stravnos.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:State College, PA
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU?It has given me an excuse to wear a kilt and carry a sword in public and I have met the most unique personalities.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since Fall 2001.
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:Not as of yet.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:Miniature Wargaming, fiddling, re-enacting
PERIOD SKILLS:Scottish sword technique
QUOTE:Och, then, for the bonnet and feather! The Pipe and its vaunting clear: Och, then, for the glens and the heather! And all that the Gael holds dear. -Jacobite battle cry
AFTGOTO:The Bealtuinn Free Company
Faramond "Ebonwold" McBrand
MUNDANE NAME:Jarrod Weida
PERSONA NAME:Faramond "Ebonwolf" McBrand, a.k.a. "Wolf"
PERSONA HERITAGE:Faramond's ancestors originally hailed from Western Germany during the formative years of the Roman Empire. During the time of the Roman Expansion the Brand family followed the tide of people moving east, resting for a time in Bremen before sailing across the sea to Northern Scotland. Eventually the family settled in Glasgow, setting up a small smithy specializing in swordsmithing. Eventually the family took on the name Macbrand to better fit in to their new homeland. The family became rather well-to-do over the years at the smithy, and they invested in a multitude of different shops and buisnesses from which the family prospered.
PERSONA INFO:Faramond was born in late summer of 1563 in Stirling while his parents were visiting relatives. He grew up mostly in Glasgow, but spent much time in Stirling where there was more room to play in the woods nearby. He enjoyed the wild life, living in the woods with nothing more than a sword, bow, knife, rope, and flint and steel. His strange behavior was never fully accepted by his money-loving family, who thought that he should learn the family trades. Faramond quickly learned different crafts and tasks, but never found one that he loved most, prefering dabbling in everything. His true love was battle, and he never failed to learn anything he could from anyone willing to teach. During his late teens a band of English briggands moved into Scotland, pillaging and plundering as they saw fit. Faramond collected a group of his closest companions and sought out the villains, slaying them to the man in a wolf-pack maneuver of his own design, earning him the title "The Ebonwolf" which became his personal standard. From that point on he was refered to as "Wolf", and decided that merchant life wasn't for him. After a heated arguement with his parents, Wolf left home, traveling wherever he could, picking up new friends and new skills whereever he could find them.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Kutztown, Pennsylvania
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU?Allowed me to express my creativity and love for the "Olden days" in a healthy manner with others who have similar interests.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since September 23rd, 2004
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:None as of yet
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:Sword play, martial arts, weaponsmithing, music/singing, writing/reading fantasy novels
PERIOD SKILLS:Swordplay, weaponsmithing, wilderness survival, wine brewing
QUOTE:"The dancing is sweeter on the edge of a sword." "Be aware of everything, even when asleep. Only the dead can afford oblivion."
AFTGOTO:http://hometown.aol.com/agreatsilverwolf/
PERSONA NAME:Faramond "Ebonwolf" McBrand, a.k.a. "Wolf"
PERSONA HERITAGE:Faramond's ancestors originally hailed from Western Germany during the formative years of the Roman Empire. During the time of the Roman Expansion the Brand family followed the tide of people moving east, resting for a time in Bremen before sailing across the sea to Northern Scotland. Eventually the family settled in Glasgow, setting up a small smithy specializing in swordsmithing. Eventually the family took on the name Macbrand to better fit in to their new homeland. The family became rather well-to-do over the years at the smithy, and they invested in a multitude of different shops and buisnesses from which the family prospered.
PERSONA INFO:Faramond was born in late summer of 1563 in Stirling while his parents were visiting relatives. He grew up mostly in Glasgow, but spent much time in Stirling where there was more room to play in the woods nearby. He enjoyed the wild life, living in the woods with nothing more than a sword, bow, knife, rope, and flint and steel. His strange behavior was never fully accepted by his money-loving family, who thought that he should learn the family trades. Faramond quickly learned different crafts and tasks, but never found one that he loved most, prefering dabbling in everything. His true love was battle, and he never failed to learn anything he could from anyone willing to teach. During his late teens a band of English briggands moved into Scotland, pillaging and plundering as they saw fit. Faramond collected a group of his closest companions and sought out the villains, slaying them to the man in a wolf-pack maneuver of his own design, earning him the title "The Ebonwolf" which became his personal standard. From that point on he was refered to as "Wolf", and decided that merchant life wasn't for him. After a heated arguement with his parents, Wolf left home, traveling wherever he could, picking up new friends and new skills whereever he could find them.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Kutztown, Pennsylvania
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU?Allowed me to express my creativity and love for the "Olden days" in a healthy manner with others who have similar interests.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since September 23rd, 2004
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:None as of yet
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:Sword play, martial arts, weaponsmithing, music/singing, writing/reading fantasy novels
PERIOD SKILLS:Swordplay, weaponsmithing, wilderness survival, wine brewing
QUOTE:"The dancing is sweeter on the edge of a sword." "Be aware of everything, even when asleep. Only the dead can afford oblivion."
AFTGOTO:http://hometown.aol.com/agreatsilverwolf/
Scarlet Jack
MUNDANE NAME:Shara Donohue
PERSONA NAME:Jack. Just Jack.
PERSONA HERITAGE:Somewhere in the British Isles. And why are ye askin' such questions, anyway?
PERSONA INFO:Handy with his weapons and not too keen on nosy questions, Jack (or Scarlet Jack, as he is sometimes called) would have an air of mystery, except that it usually requires some stature and a darker tan than he has been able to attain. Tends to keep strange company, usually with blackguards, but has been known to associate with learned men and the clergy, as well. Currently awaiting completion of a new sailing vessel to be named "The Golden Apple's Revenge." Despite his stature, Jack is quicker on his feet than most would suspect, and is not known for his patience. So don't ask about the beard. Or the moustache. Or the voice.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Boyertown, PA
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU:Beat me, kicked me, hit me with sticks, tied me up, laughed at me, told me to shut up, tickled me senseless, ignored my mad ravings, kissed my scars, and told me they loved me. And I believe them.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:2 years and counting.
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:What are ye askin' so many bleedin' questions for, anyway?
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:Persona - keeping open mouths shut, playing 'who's got the spirit gum,' and speaking in quiet, menacing tones. And smirking. Musn't forget the smirking. Mundane - music, cookery, arting (translation: doodling, painting, squishing, sketching, sculpting, sewing, molding, glueing, tying, blending, and dyeing any and all artistic media available), performing, and shouting. Musn't forget the shouting.
PERIOD SKILLS:Cooking, singing, acting, puppetry, shouting, playing in the mud, herbal lore. And cooking.
QUOTE:"Il Ericium Nil Sodomi Est."
AFTGOTO:If you want to know anything else, you weird creature, you may seek me here.
P.S. Anybody wanna buy a baby dragon?
PERSONA NAME:Jack. Just Jack.
PERSONA HERITAGE:Somewhere in the British Isles. And why are ye askin' such questions, anyway?
PERSONA INFO:Handy with his weapons and not too keen on nosy questions, Jack (or Scarlet Jack, as he is sometimes called) would have an air of mystery, except that it usually requires some stature and a darker tan than he has been able to attain. Tends to keep strange company, usually with blackguards, but has been known to associate with learned men and the clergy, as well. Currently awaiting completion of a new sailing vessel to be named "The Golden Apple's Revenge." Despite his stature, Jack is quicker on his feet than most would suspect, and is not known for his patience. So don't ask about the beard. Or the moustache. Or the voice.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Boyertown, PA
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU:Beat me, kicked me, hit me with sticks, tied me up, laughed at me, told me to shut up, tickled me senseless, ignored my mad ravings, kissed my scars, and told me they loved me. And I believe them.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:2 years and counting.
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:What are ye askin' so many bleedin' questions for, anyway?
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:Persona - keeping open mouths shut, playing 'who's got the spirit gum,' and speaking in quiet, menacing tones. And smirking. Musn't forget the smirking. Mundane - music, cookery, arting (translation: doodling, painting, squishing, sketching, sculpting, sewing, molding, glueing, tying, blending, and dyeing any and all artistic media available), performing, and shouting. Musn't forget the shouting.
PERIOD SKILLS:Cooking, singing, acting, puppetry, shouting, playing in the mud, herbal lore. And cooking.
QUOTE:"Il Ericium Nil Sodomi Est."
AFTGOTO:If you want to know anything else, you weird creature, you may seek me here.
P.S. Anybody wanna buy a baby dragon?
Brian DiBonaventure
MUNDANE NAME:Brian DiBonaventure
Dave
Alexa De Croi
MUNDANE NAME:Susan Adamczyk
PERSONA NAME:Alexa De Croix
PERSONA HERITAGE:Brittany
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Easton/Allentown area
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Member since fall 1998
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:An archer in progress...
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:Artistic anything, history, literature, singing, gaming, and anything else that happens to catch my attention.
PERIOD SKILLS:Handsewing, Drawing, painting, printing, and if it's something I don't know how to do some else I know probably does
PERSONA NAME:Alexa De Croix
PERSONA HERITAGE:Brittany
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Easton/Allentown area
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Member since fall 1998
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:An archer in progress...
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:Artistic anything, history, literature, singing, gaming, and anything else that happens to catch my attention.
PERIOD SKILLS:Handsewing, Drawing, painting, printing, and if it's something I don't know how to do some else I know probably does
"Once a member, always a member" inactive members
Christine 'Lecki' Tarlecki
Stephen Mazlum
Barbara Wenner
Dan Aruta
Filip Muncan
Dave Hughes
Joanna Barber
Sue Adamchyzk
Rita Cohen
Kara Mest
Doug Emmet
Emily Barinka
Craig Baenziger
Jason Mellon
Steve Diamond
AmyBeth Gibbs
Tom Healy
Christine 'Lecki' Tarlecki
PERSONA NAME: Lady Buttercup
PERSONA HERITAGE: Not a lady at all, just a crazy wench who thinks she is royalty and is always trying to con someone.
PERSONA INFO: British, a poor wench of 21
MUNDANE HOMETOWN: Mont Clare, PA, where I mundanely live with my cat (GingerSpice) and mundanely work as a magazine editor.
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU? Gave me leadership skills, the ability to stand up for myself, and also gave me some of the best friends I know I will have for a lifetime. (Ronnie, Tony, AB, Brian, and so many others! Thank you for being my friends!!) When I am with club I feel young again, and that's an amazing feeling.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC? I joined KUMRC in the fall of 1994, just two weeks into my career as a college student. I directed and acted in Dinner '94, and acted in all the dinners and faires for five years. I was secretary, vice president and I served as President of Kutztown Renaissance Club and Coordinator of Renaissance Faire. My last year at KU (1998-1999) I did all the publicity for the Dinner and Faire. At this point I work/vend at the Faires and get to Dinners when I can. So pretty much since 1994 when Scanzello still ruled us!!
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS: Swimming, reading, acting, dancing, singing.
ANY OTHER PERSONAS: Cymbeline de Deveroux, a French/English runaway from royalty.
PERIOD SKILLS: Reading, acting, dancing, singing, period food/cooking, shanai, swordplay.
QUOTE: No Muttering in the Ranks!!!!
AFGOTO: Stay true to yourselves as college students, but have fun while doing it...and don't stab eachother in the back!!!
PERSONA HERITAGE: Not a lady at all, just a crazy wench who thinks she is royalty and is always trying to con someone.
PERSONA INFO: British, a poor wench of 21
MUNDANE HOMETOWN: Mont Clare, PA, where I mundanely live with my cat (GingerSpice) and mundanely work as a magazine editor.
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU? Gave me leadership skills, the ability to stand up for myself, and also gave me some of the best friends I know I will have for a lifetime. (Ronnie, Tony, AB, Brian, and so many others! Thank you for being my friends!!) When I am with club I feel young again, and that's an amazing feeling.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC? I joined KUMRC in the fall of 1994, just two weeks into my career as a college student. I directed and acted in Dinner '94, and acted in all the dinners and faires for five years. I was secretary, vice president and I served as President of Kutztown Renaissance Club and Coordinator of Renaissance Faire. My last year at KU (1998-1999) I did all the publicity for the Dinner and Faire. At this point I work/vend at the Faires and get to Dinners when I can. So pretty much since 1994 when Scanzello still ruled us!!
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS: Swimming, reading, acting, dancing, singing.
ANY OTHER PERSONAS: Cymbeline de Deveroux, a French/English runaway from royalty.
PERIOD SKILLS: Reading, acting, dancing, singing, period food/cooking, shanai, swordplay.
QUOTE: No Muttering in the Ranks!!!!
AFGOTO: Stay true to yourselves as college students, but have fun while doing it...and don't stab eachother in the back!!!
Myles of the Shire
MUNDANE NAME:Dan Aruta
PERSONA NAME:Myles of the Shire
PERSONA HERITAGE:English.HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since Spring 2003ANY OTHER PERSONAS:Not as of yet.
PERSONA NAME:Myles of the Shire
PERSONA HERITAGE:English.HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since Spring 2003ANY OTHER PERSONAS:Not as of yet.
Nicolia la Munctian de Stravnos
MUNDANE NAME:Filip Muncan
PERSONA NAME:Nicolia La Munctian de Stravnos (translated "Nicolas the Mountain of Clan Stravnos")
PERSONA HERITAGE:Romanian
PERSONA INFO :Born in the late 6 century, about 682, in a small town in romania. He learned to hunt with a bow and arrow when he was about 12 years of age. Eventualy his family started to wear out his nerves, because they kept yelling and had him do most of the grunt labor at him. So at the age of 16 he left home because he figured to would be a better life on his own then staying at home and working every day until he passed out due to exaution, so he started traveling, and he learned many new things. He didn't need money for food, because he can hunt and he like sleeping outside when it was warm out so that to saved on money. Well three years later he met up with Vicol and the rest of Clan Stravnos and has been traveing around with them ever since.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Huntingdon Valley, PA
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU:Help me express myself more and given me a whole bunch of new friends to talk and hang out with, but the main thing that keeps coming to mind is a second family.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:I have been in club since spring of 2001
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:Michael (last name to come later when I'm done with Nicolia, but he will be a Celt)
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:vary too much
PERIOD SKILLS:Hunts with bow and arrow, sews when needs to, drawing, masonry, carpentry, jewlery making, chain making, and anything else I feel like learning.
QUOTE:"If you try and knock down a mountain, you're only going to create a rock slide on top of yourself."
AFTGOTO:(I'll let you know when I have one
PERSONA NAME:Nicolia La Munctian de Stravnos (translated "Nicolas the Mountain of Clan Stravnos")
PERSONA HERITAGE:Romanian
PERSONA INFO :Born in the late 6 century, about 682, in a small town in romania. He learned to hunt with a bow and arrow when he was about 12 years of age. Eventualy his family started to wear out his nerves, because they kept yelling and had him do most of the grunt labor at him. So at the age of 16 he left home because he figured to would be a better life on his own then staying at home and working every day until he passed out due to exaution, so he started traveling, and he learned many new things. He didn't need money for food, because he can hunt and he like sleeping outside when it was warm out so that to saved on money. Well three years later he met up with Vicol and the rest of Clan Stravnos and has been traveing around with them ever since.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Huntingdon Valley, PA
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU:Help me express myself more and given me a whole bunch of new friends to talk and hang out with, but the main thing that keeps coming to mind is a second family.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:I have been in club since spring of 2001
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:Michael (last name to come later when I'm done with Nicolia, but he will be a Celt)
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:vary too much
PERIOD SKILLS:Hunts with bow and arrow, sews when needs to, drawing, masonry, carpentry, jewlery making, chain making, and anything else I feel like learning.
QUOTE:"If you try and knock down a mountain, you're only going to create a rock slide on top of yourself."
AFTGOTO:(I'll let you know when I have one
Adora O'Reiley
MUNDANE NAME:Joanna Barber
PERSONA NAME:Adora O'Reiley
PERSONA HERITAGE:Irish
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Springfield, PA (outside Philly)HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since Fall 2002.ANY OTHER PERSONAS:Not as of yet.
PERSONA NAME:Adora O'Reiley
PERSONA HERITAGE:Irish
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Springfield, PA (outside Philly)HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since Fall 2002.ANY OTHER PERSONAS:Not as of yet.
Vena Chandra
MUNDANE NAME:Rita E. Cohen
PERSONA NAME:Vena Chandra
PERSONA HERITAGE:Rom (Gypsy)
PERSONA INFO :Sometimes I'm a 10th century horsetrader, and sometimes I'm a 16th century Gitano turned pirate on the Golden Apple's Revenge.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Blue Ball, PA (it's not a joke)
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU:Made TV a rare treat instead of a way of life.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since Spring 2000
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:Olwen Corby (Norman Knight's Daughter)
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:Rabble-rousing and reading.
PERIOD SKILLS:Those are Rom trade secrets and garbmaking.
QUOTE:"All people are crazy, it's those who don't know it that are dangerous."
AFTGOTO:"Must we all run on PST?"
PERSONA NAME:Vena Chandra
PERSONA HERITAGE:Rom (Gypsy)
PERSONA INFO :Sometimes I'm a 10th century horsetrader, and sometimes I'm a 16th century Gitano turned pirate on the Golden Apple's Revenge.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Blue Ball, PA (it's not a joke)
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU:Made TV a rare treat instead of a way of life.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since Spring 2000
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:Olwen Corby (Norman Knight's Daughter)
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:Rabble-rousing and reading.
PERIOD SKILLS:Those are Rom trade secrets and garbmaking.
QUOTE:"All people are crazy, it's those who don't know it that are dangerous."
AFTGOTO:"Must we all run on PST?"
Breella
MUNDANE NAME:Kara Mest
PERSONA NAME:Breella
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Boyertown, PA
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since Spring 2001.
PERSONA NAME:Breella
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Boyertown, PA
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since Spring 2001.
Garrison MacDouglass
MUNDANE NAME:Doug Emmett
PERSONA NAME:Garrison MacDouglass
PERSONA HERITAGE:Low-land Scotsman
PERSONA INFO :Guide.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Perkiomenville
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU:introduced me to a group of interesting people.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Since spring 2001.
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:not yet (maybe German or Gypsy)
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:Wheel of Time,Tolkien,Computers,Art(both martial and canvas),music,Times past,hiking,meditation
PERIOD SKILLS:Chain making, and shooting a bow
QUOTE:"Duty is heavier then a mountain, death is ligther than a feather." WoT Robert Jordan
Patrick O'Hagan
MUNDANE NAME:Craig Baenziger
PERSONA NAME:Patrick O'Hagan
PERSONA HERITAGE:Irish, primarily, with maybe a Scot or a Welshman somewhere in the mix.
PERSONA INFO:Not too much to tell, really. Born in County Tyrone to a poor Irish farmer (weren't they all?), Patrick was taught the basics of reading, and - much to everyone's surprise - seemed to have a knack for it. He was sent off to a monastery to become a priest, much like on of his ancestors , Creag O'Hagan. This worked out well for Patrick, as he was a tad nearsighted; this explains why his nose was almost always buried, quite literally, in a book. His nearsightedness got him into a bit of trouble, though. After about 8 years of studying for the clergy, Patrick realized that priesthood was not his calling. He left the monastery, traveled to Dublin and managed to get himself apprenticed himself in a tannery. While out for a drink one night, he came accross a strange fellow whose beard seemed to be coming unglued. Patrick leaned in for a closer look, opened his mouth to inform the gentleman, and the next thing he remembered was waking up bound and gagged with a splitting headache. He is currently waiting (quite anxiously) for the ship "Golden Apple's Revenge" to be completed. Then maybe they'll untie him.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Bethlehem, PA.
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU:Kept me just on the right side of the hairline border between sanity and insanity. I'm not telling you which side of the line that is.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Going on 5 years (about 4 1/2).
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:Creag O'Hagan (see above).
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:Music, literature (early and medieval, Renaissance, Shakespeare), role-playing games, other stuff.
PERIOD SKILLS:Leatherworking, singing, reading, writing, basic arithmetic.
QUOTE:"Look, you don't have to trust me. Ask anyone and they'll tell you that this little squiggle means 'large tribe of hungry cannibals' and not 'vast hoards of treasure.'" "'X' does not always mark the spot. Sometimes it's just the only way an illiter...unedu...someone who is not in the clergy can sign something."
AFTGOTO:Endangered species - (noun) a KU grad working in his or her field.
PERSONA NAME:Patrick O'Hagan
PERSONA HERITAGE:Irish, primarily, with maybe a Scot or a Welshman somewhere in the mix.
PERSONA INFO:Not too much to tell, really. Born in County Tyrone to a poor Irish farmer (weren't they all?), Patrick was taught the basics of reading, and - much to everyone's surprise - seemed to have a knack for it. He was sent off to a monastery to become a priest, much like on of his ancestors , Creag O'Hagan. This worked out well for Patrick, as he was a tad nearsighted; this explains why his nose was almost always buried, quite literally, in a book. His nearsightedness got him into a bit of trouble, though. After about 8 years of studying for the clergy, Patrick realized that priesthood was not his calling. He left the monastery, traveled to Dublin and managed to get himself apprenticed himself in a tannery. While out for a drink one night, he came accross a strange fellow whose beard seemed to be coming unglued. Patrick leaned in for a closer look, opened his mouth to inform the gentleman, and the next thing he remembered was waking up bound and gagged with a splitting headache. He is currently waiting (quite anxiously) for the ship "Golden Apple's Revenge" to be completed. Then maybe they'll untie him.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:Bethlehem, PA.
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU:Kept me just on the right side of the hairline border between sanity and insanity. I'm not telling you which side of the line that is.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:Going on 5 years (about 4 1/2).
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:Creag O'Hagan (see above).
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:Music, literature (early and medieval, Renaissance, Shakespeare), role-playing games, other stuff.
PERIOD SKILLS:Leatherworking, singing, reading, writing, basic arithmetic.
QUOTE:"Look, you don't have to trust me. Ask anyone and they'll tell you that this little squiggle means 'large tribe of hungry cannibals' and not 'vast hoards of treasure.'" "'X' does not always mark the spot. Sometimes it's just the only way an illiter...unedu...someone who is not in the clergy can sign something."
AFTGOTO:Endangered species - (noun) a KU grad working in his or her field.
Svein Aelfricson
Mundane Name: Steve Diamond
Persona: 10th Century Norseman named Svein Aelfricson.
Joined the KUMRC as an associate in 1994 where I played Lord William
Sussex in the 10th Kutztown Rennaisance Faire. I was then in the
first Falconmere Dinner and was one of the ones responsible for
recruiting Brian, Amy-Beth and Lecki into the KUMRC all those years
ago. I was the KUMRC Bard for a while and co-wrote a dinner and a
faire. I performed in my last Ren Dinner in 2001 and returned to my
native England. I have returned to attend the 2004 Rennaisance Faire
and have also returned periodically to attend Pennsic, as I have also
been an active member of the SCA for over 10 years.
Persona: 10th Century Norseman named Svein Aelfricson.
Joined the KUMRC as an associate in 1994 where I played Lord William
Sussex in the 10th Kutztown Rennaisance Faire. I was then in the
first Falconmere Dinner and was one of the ones responsible for
recruiting Brian, Amy-Beth and Lecki into the KUMRC all those years
ago. I was the KUMRC Bard for a while and co-wrote a dinner and a
faire. I performed in my last Ren Dinner in 2001 and returned to my
native England. I have returned to attend the 2004 Rennaisance Faire
and have also returned periodically to attend Pennsic, as I have also
been an active member of the SCA for over 10 years.
Gwen "Aireal" Stratton Buchanan
MUNDANE NAME:AmyBeth Gibbs (formerly AmyBeth Bauersfeld)
PERSONA NAME:Gwen "Aireal" Stratton Buchanan
PERSONA HERITAGE:Scottish / Welsh
PERSONA INFO:forthcoming - I don't have access to my notes at this writing
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:"home" is a relative term - right now I'm living in Connecticut
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU?Friends turned to Family, Fear became Faith, Forgotten was made Familiar
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:(Alumni) Member from 1994 - 1998. Active Associate member 1998-2000. Fleeting Associate (you'll see me at Dinner, Faire & I participate in the YahooGroup & will teach classes if contacted) 2000 - Current (duh, I'm in Connecticut).
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:I've gone by "Ariel"- that was back in my gypsy stage and Gwyn (until I found out that in period times using a "y" in a Welsh name was reserved for Males). Then there are some of the Characters I've played in dinner or faire... most memorable?... Sister Amelia the year we did a medieval murder mystery (1996 or 97?)
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:too many to name them all.... but I can tell you what I'm NOT good at....
I suck at acting, hate to sew, and look retarded when I bellydance - other than that.... pretty much anything is fair game
QUOTE:I'm the Goddess of Ass-Saving!
AFTGOTO:I'm willing to come teach classes for University Weekends on a variety of subjects... let me know what you want and I'll let you know if I can do it! Some of the things I can prepare to discuss for an hour or more:
- CPR & First Aid (I'm an American Red Cross Instructor and will happily run certification classes or presentations)
- Scottish History (pretty much any time period, I have tons of books to reference - just don't ask me about garb)
- Persona Creation ("How to create a persona that fits who you are, doesn't sound like a D&D character and may actually be historically plausible")
- How to be a good delegator (A.K.A. - Lists, Laughter and Lies)
- Feastocrating 101
- Autocrating 101
- Medieval Medicine & Cures
- Religious Influences and Trends (just name the time-period & location)
- Where to draw the line between historical accuracy and reenactment
- Drama on the DMZ - components of effective recruitment
- Drawing on your Resources - how to recruit speakers and teachers without fearing them "taking over" the club
- The "Average" Middle Ages (Across the time periods were there EVER more nobles than peasants? more pirates than lords? more men than women? more fools than scholars? ETC ETC ETC! - A.K.A.: Realism in reenactment)
- Moats, Trebuchets & Hot Boiling Tar - Tactical Defense in the Middle Ages
CAN I RESEARCH OTHER TOPICS FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DON'T HAVE TIME TO DO IT BECAUSE YOU'RE STUDENTS - YES! Just ask!
PERSONA NAME:Gwen "Aireal" Stratton Buchanan
PERSONA HERITAGE:Scottish / Welsh
PERSONA INFO:forthcoming - I don't have access to my notes at this writing
MUNDANE HOMETOWN:"home" is a relative term - right now I'm living in Connecticut
WHAT HAS THE KUMRC DONE FOR YOU?Friends turned to Family, Fear became Faith, Forgotten was made Familiar
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KUMRC:(Alumni) Member from 1994 - 1998. Active Associate member 1998-2000. Fleeting Associate (you'll see me at Dinner, Faire & I participate in the YahooGroup & will teach classes if contacted) 2000 - Current (duh, I'm in Connecticut).
ANY OTHER PERSONAS:I've gone by "Ariel"- that was back in my gypsy stage and Gwyn (until I found out that in period times using a "y" in a Welsh name was reserved for Males). Then there are some of the Characters I've played in dinner or faire... most memorable?... Sister Amelia the year we did a medieval murder mystery (1996 or 97?)
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:too many to name them all.... but I can tell you what I'm NOT good at....
I suck at acting, hate to sew, and look retarded when I bellydance - other than that.... pretty much anything is fair game
QUOTE:I'm the Goddess of Ass-Saving!
AFTGOTO:I'm willing to come teach classes for University Weekends on a variety of subjects... let me know what you want and I'll let you know if I can do it! Some of the things I can prepare to discuss for an hour or more:
- CPR & First Aid (I'm an American Red Cross Instructor and will happily run certification classes or presentations)
- Scottish History (pretty much any time period, I have tons of books to reference - just don't ask me about garb)
- Persona Creation ("How to create a persona that fits who you are, doesn't sound like a D&D character and may actually be historically plausible")
- How to be a good delegator (A.K.A. - Lists, Laughter and Lies)
- Feastocrating 101
- Autocrating 101
- Medieval Medicine & Cures
- Religious Influences and Trends (just name the time-period & location)
- Where to draw the line between historical accuracy and reenactment
- Drama on the DMZ - components of effective recruitment
- Drawing on your Resources - how to recruit speakers and teachers without fearing them "taking over" the club
- The "Average" Middle Ages (Across the time periods were there EVER more nobles than peasants? more pirates than lords? more men than women? more fools than scholars? ETC ETC ETC! - A.K.A.: Realism in reenactment)
- Moats, Trebuchets & Hot Boiling Tar - Tactical Defense in the Middle Ages
CAN I RESEARCH OTHER TOPICS FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DON'T HAVE TIME TO DO IT BECAUSE YOU'RE STUDENTS - YES! Just ask!
Tom Healy
MUNDANE NAME Tom Healy
PERSONA NAME Brahm Lyndonset
PERSONA HERITAGE English Colonist (Bermuda, 1647)
PERSONA INFO Greetings! I am Brahm Lyndonset, also known on the Main as Black Badger. I just recently signed up and went on the account with the crew of the Lost Cause. I joined Markland shortly after graduating high school in 1997, and was a member of the House Von Draken for years, before the sea called out to me. I was also a member for a short while with the Kutztown University Medieval Renaissance club, and worked with House Von Draken with providing them demos over the last few years. Over the years I've learned to sew, herald, build encampments, and other things in addition to fighting with spear and bow. I am also a regular article contributor to the Markland Plague, and a scientist in mundane life. At events, you can usually find me on the field shooting bow or propped by a roaring fire enjoying a tankard of fum and good conversation.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN Lansdale, Pennsylvania
WHAT HAS CLUB DONE FOR YOU Why, given me a reason to keep coming back to KU after graduating!
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN CLUB I was a member for a short while, but helped with the faire for a few years.
ANY OTHER PERSONASWho doesn't have multiple persona disorder (MPD)? I also moonlight as a 14th century English longbowman.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTSCamping, Markland, Lansdale Jaycees Haunted House
PERIOD SKILLS Sewing, woodworking, heraldry, archery and spear, dance, general science.
QUOTE "If it's not pretty, it's not done right!"
PERSONA NAME Brahm Lyndonset
PERSONA HERITAGE English Colonist (Bermuda, 1647)
PERSONA INFO Greetings! I am Brahm Lyndonset, also known on the Main as Black Badger. I just recently signed up and went on the account with the crew of the Lost Cause. I joined Markland shortly after graduating high school in 1997, and was a member of the House Von Draken for years, before the sea called out to me. I was also a member for a short while with the Kutztown University Medieval Renaissance club, and worked with House Von Draken with providing them demos over the last few years. Over the years I've learned to sew, herald, build encampments, and other things in addition to fighting with spear and bow. I am also a regular article contributor to the Markland Plague, and a scientist in mundane life. At events, you can usually find me on the field shooting bow or propped by a roaring fire enjoying a tankard of fum and good conversation.
MUNDANE HOMETOWN Lansdale, Pennsylvania
WHAT HAS CLUB DONE FOR YOU Why, given me a reason to keep coming back to KU after graduating!
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN CLUB I was a member for a short while, but helped with the faire for a few years.
ANY OTHER PERSONASWho doesn't have multiple persona disorder (MPD)? I also moonlight as a 14th century English longbowman.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTSCamping, Markland, Lansdale Jaycees Haunted House
PERIOD SKILLS Sewing, woodworking, heraldry, archery and spear, dance, general science.
QUOTE "If it's not pretty, it's not done right!"
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