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== Persona ==
I am a 16th century spice and fabric merchant in Italy who is learning to be a tailor as it never hurts to expand business.

== Offices & Positions ==
Elevated to the Order of the [[Pelican]] by: the most fabulous Nikolai and Serena<br>
Date of elevation: 13 Feb, 2016 at St Valentines Massacre in Three Hills/Andelcrag/Pentamere/Middle Kingdom

Marshal of Fence of the Field since 1994
DKEM Coursing 2021
Marshal in Training for Hound Coursing Start 2017
Chief of Hospitality corner at Baronial Border War (2017)
Chief of Hospitality corner at Rose Tourney (2015)
Organizer of the Ballfield party at Baronial Border war from 2005-2015
Largesse Coordinator for the reign of Lucien and Catarina

I have been local seneschal for Rimsholt
Andelcrag Baronial A&S minister
Pentamere Regional A&S minister

I am the current A&S minister for the Canon of Rimsholt

Creator of the banners for the Angry Pelican fighting unit 2017, Designer of the pelican motif Syr Silverthorn
I am chief designer of ablackram designs at Spoonflower which specializes in banners to make the experience more real.
I am the owner and maker of Mind Your Blade's Wax for metal surfaces.

== Proteges and People I can be asked about ==

My relationships with proteges are less of a formal affair.  I keep in contact with them and hopefully keep them smiling.  Amazing people can be found in the most surprising places doing things to keep the dream alive.

'''Former Protege'''
Jahanara amat al-hafeeza - Elevated by Ullr and AnneLyse

'''Current Proteges/Foster Proteges or people I look out for'''

'''Grainne Ruadh''' - is a passionate advocate for history and stellar at customer relations. She has a cult following of youngsters who are drawn to her engaging and informative picnic table history time on topics that are not typically taught in schools. In addition to her work with youngsters, she is also an active member of a worldwide chatelaines group online, where she shares her knowledge of attaining and retaining members with others.

'''Jean Yves de Cherbourg''' - is a culinary artist, book herald, and people person extraordinaire. He specializes in feeding people delicious food, sharing his love of heraldry with others, and connecting with new people with ease. He is always willing to help others and inspires them to do the same. Recently, he has taken on the role of representing the Kingdom at multi-kingdom events (POD), where he inspires others to continue their great work and rewards them with kind words and service adventures.  He is an Inclusion Ambassador: Nurturing Diversity and Empowering People

'''Kata Aragunnrsdottir''' - On loan from Master Rocco, [insert name] specializes in melee tactics that people can understand, rallies the troops, and inspires people to look to the bigger picture of a team. She has inspired others to take up the Pentamere lead for battles at Pennsic, and despite currently working on her degree and having stepped back for a few years, she remains a role model and inspiration for many in the fencing community.

'''People in Western Pentamere''' - I look out for them and take note as they are hard working and rarely looked at being far from the center of the Kingdom. Championing the unseen and unheard.

==Interests and SCA-related hobbies ==
To numerous to count, yet there is always more to learn and see.
[[Category:Pelicans]]
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FB sewing page Sew along with Alaina aka Alainasewing
Ablackram designs at Spoonflower.com  Mostly custom banners

Have studied intently with the Modern Maker learning 16th Century handsewing and garment making.

Created the Andelcrag Soup Challenge as a way to feed people during an event and anyone could bring something in a crockpot to contribute.  This is a yearly challenge (not during COVID) that keeps people looking for amazing things to bring.

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