Meadhbh Ramsay
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 Per fess embattled sable and gules three mullets Or and a domestic cat sejant argent barred sable |
Persona
Meadhbh is a 16th century Scottish noble lady of the Ramsays of Dalhousie. Her research is focused on the role of women in scribal arts particularly during the 16th century.
Examples of her scribal work can be found at:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/S96z23AWCEyKyts89
https://photos.app.goo.gl/oSR38VDr1g6smPvV9
Offices & Positions
Constellation Regional Signet - July 2023-Present
Baronial Signet - May 2017-July 2023
Deputy Regional Signet (Constellation) - May 2017-Present
Baronial Chatelaine - February 2017- March 2018
MidRealm Protege Sanctuary Cabana and Bar (resource and social site for the Kingdom's proteges) - site admin (January 2020 - present)
Kingdom Awards
Award of the Grove: Group Award for Crown Tournament Praise Poetry Project - For contributions to the Crown Tourney Praise Poetry Project at various events (Spring Crown Tourney, A.S. 61)
Augmentation of Arms - (Coronation, May 2 A.S. 61) - Form of a feather quill issuant from inkpot sable charged with cross formy.
Order of the Dragon's Heart - Grant of arms for service to the kingdom (Spring Crown Tourney, A.S. 59)
Award of the Purple Fret (Better War Through Archery, April A.S. 59)
Order of the Evergreen - Grant of arms for work in the scribal arts (Simple Day, A.S. 58)
Award of the Purple Fret (Online Court, April A.S. 55)
Award of the Grove: Group Award to the Sternfeld Rapier Bards - For contributions to the Crown Tourney Praise Poetry Project (A Simple Day in the Country, September A.S.53)
Augmentation of Arms - Form of a Gold Quill, for Scribal Contributions (Coronation, September A.S. 52)
Order of the Willow (Coronation, September A.S. 52)
Award of Arms (Grand Pageant, April A.S. 51)
Sternfeld Baronial Awards
Winged Crescent (Given for work in the Arts)
The Azure Swan (Given to those who have demonstrated Courtesy and Grace)
Order of the Golden Tower (Service award; Members of the Order recommend those deserving admittance to the Order by virtue of their service to the Barony)
Award of the Nova (Service award for individual instances of exceptional service)
Award of the Coronal Stardust (Award given to those whose service is essential but frequently unnoticed)
Affiliations
Household: House Gliocas
Dependent Relationship: Protege to Moira MacGillavrey
Other Items of Note
Classes Taught:
Who the Heck is Lady Mondegreen?: discussion of scroll gloss basics with recommendations for legibility, clarity, and how to encourage scribes to provide their contact information and research about the artwork (taught at KWHSS A.S. 61)
Sign, Seal, and Deliver: detailed look into the process of being a signet along, including recommendations and best practices (taught at KWHSS A.S. 61)
Review of Known World Scribal Survey: a review of the results of a survey sent to the scribes of the known world (taught at KWHSS A.S. 60)
Calibrate Your Calligraphy: a hands-on exploration of a variety of nibs, papers, inks, and other calligraphy necessities (taught at various events both in and out of kingdom including Pennsics and scribal work days)
Cups, Coifs, and Coins - Accessories for Newcomers: (taught at various events both in and out of kingdom, including Pennsics)
Shoes & Ships & Sealing Wax: Personalizing Scrolls (taught at KWHSS A.S. 53, 54, & 57, various events both in and out of kingdom, and scribal work days)
Period Gaming (taught at various events both in and out of kingdom and scribal work days)
Event Steward:
Coronation of Louis & Sadb (A.S. 61)
Known World Dance and Music Symposium (A.S. 59)
A Better War Through Archery -- Deputy Steward (A.S. 58)
A Better War Through Archery (A.S. 57)
A Simple Day in the Country (A.S. 53)
Sternfeld Baronial Birthday (A.S. 50)
Sternfeld Baronial Yule (A.S. 50)
Other Projects:
Crown Tournament Praise Poetry Project (A.S. 53, 56, 57, 58, and 61)
Calf to Codex 2 (A.S. 54)
Calligraphy and Illumination
Event Coordination
Hospitality
Historic Gaming
Newcomer Assistance
Camp Facility Coordinator
Toy-Making