Æthelmearc College of Bards

Members

Brother Bobby

Local group: Barony of the Rhydderich Hael

Orders/Accolades: AoA, Sycamore, Keystone, Court Baron, former Hael Bard, former Hael Bard, a Principle Bard of the former Principality of Æthelmearc

About: 10th Century Irish monk on extended pilgrimage (permanently, his Order hopes), sings, strums strings, tells tales, cracks wise, used to swing a mace in his younger days. Likes to dabble in various arts. Loves to cook. Currently slaps ink and paint on paper. Full name is Riobard Michel Padraig Timothy Seamus O'Suilleabhain.

Dagonell the Juggler

Local group: Shire of Heronter
Orders/Accolades: Rhydderich Hael Bard emeritus, Sylvan Bard emeritus, member of the East Kingdom Order of the Troubadour, recipient of a Cariadoc arm-band, and the Scarlet Apron.
About: Dagonell is jongleur from England's War of the Roses who's trying desperately to stay OUT of England's War of the Roses. In addition to being a vocalist, he also juggles, does stage magic, and performs with puppets. He has also been seen with pennywhistle, harp and guitar none of which he plays well. Rumor has it he knows a bit of heraldry.

Éadaoin Ruadh

Local group: Barony of the Rhydderich Hael
Orders/Accolades: AOA, Sycamore, Keystone, Fleur; former Hael Baronial Bard, former Seven Pearls bardic champion, former Sylvan Bard
About: Éadaoin's persona is an early 14th cent Irishwoman displaced into Scotland by the spite of a local high lord. Bardically, she is skilled with words, lyrics, wit, and melodies. Rumors throughout the Knowne World tell of her playing an unlicensed mandolin, guitar (poorly), and bodhrán. She is quick to laugh, adores immersion, and often prefers a bardic fire over sleep.

Megis Êlmanou

Local group: Shire of Hartstone
Orders/Accolades: AOA, Sycamore, Golden Alce; former Bardic Champion in the Barony of An Dubhaigeainn, former A&S Champion in the Barony of An Dubhaigeainn, former Queen's Equestrian Champion, current King's Equestrian Champion, former Queen's Sylvan Bardic Champion
About: Megis(pronounced Mey-yis) is a 5th C BCE Scythian horse lord from north of the Black Sea. They compete regularly in equestrian games and jousting, and are sliding back into heavy fighting. Lively and boisterous, they are often the instigator of good (and bad) ideas in all the circles that they run in. Valuing their sleep, they can only be tempted by good food, good drink, or good company.

Morien MacBain

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Orders/Accolades: Keystone, Golden Alce, Sycamore, Cornelian, Scarlet Battery, Millrind, Quintain, Golden Lance, Fleur, Pelican, former Sylvan Bard
About: Morien is a 15th-Century Scottish man-at-arms. He is a student of Stoic philosophy, a poet, sings a bit, and loves wilderness skills, equestrian arts, to tell stories and to teach!

Patrokles Athenaios

Local group: Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands
Orders/Accolades: AOA, Keystone, Golden Alce, Sycamore, Sigil of Æthelmearc, Iron Comet, Silver Comet, former Sylvan Bard, former Debatable Lands Bardic Champion
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Scheiny of Dalhraidia

Local group: Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands
Orders/Accolades: AOA, Order of the Silver Comet
About: She has a pretty voice. She probably doesn't remember the words, except to those four songs which she loves to sing. And she really wants to harmonize with you; she's not good at it, but she's enthusiastic. She won't remember you, but if you make puns or laugh at hers, she'll like you.

Silence de Cherbourg

Local group: Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands
Orders/Accolades: AoA, Sycamore, Keystone, Fleur, Laurel, former Sylvan Bard, former Debatable Bard
About: Silence de Cherbourg started out as a 12th c French trouvère but tends to dress a couple centuries later these days. Also known as Silence the Bard, she'll happily sing when asked and can make music-like sounds on guitar, recorder, harp and bodhrán. Has been known to write contrafacta (aka filks).