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=== Other Things I'm Proud Of === | === Other Things I'm Proud Of === | ||
* Founding member of Shire of Swampwater Springs, Kingdom of the East | * Founding member of Shire of Swampwater Springs, Kingdom of the East | ||
* Played "Master Morton" in debuts of morality plays translated by Mistress [[ | * Played "Master Morton" in debuts of morality plays translated by Mistress [[Diane de Lyon]] | ||
* Instrumental in development of ceremony for investiture of [[Jamal and Éowyn]] as Baron and Baroness of Lyondemere | * Instrumental in development of ceremony for investiture of [[Jamal and Éowyn]] as Baron and Baroness of Lyondemere | ||
* Assisted in major Kingdom Law revision during reign of [[Sven and Kolfinna]] | * Assisted in major Kingdom Law revision during reign of [[Sven and Kolfinna]] | ||
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Lord Lachlan of Cromarty has been in the SCA since 1985, and in the Kingdom of Caid since 1988, currently residing in the Barony of Lyondemere.
Lachlan is husband of Cassandre Nicole Loustaunau and father to Jordan.
Persona
Lachlan is a fourteenth century landowner with holdings on the Black Isle and in Sutherland, Scotland. His primary residence is above the town of Cromarty, situated on a point separating the Cromarty Firth from the Moray Firth. Lachlan also ownes several small boats serving as hallibut fishing boats and merchantmen.
Offices & Positions
- Herald of the Shire of Swampwater Springs, Kingdom of the East, ca. 1985
- College of San Ambrogio Pursuivant, ca. 1990
- Coral Pursuivant of the Barony of Lyondemere, 2001-6/2005
- Dolphin Herald, 5/2003-6/2005
- Crescent Principal Herald, 6/2005-11/2008
- Editor, Compendium Caidis, 5/2008-Present
- Administrator, Compendium Caidis, 08/23/2008-Present
- Lord in Waiting for Sven II and Kolfinna II, 11/2008-6/2009
- Silver Abacus Herald, 11/2008-Present
Projects & Publications
Published Articles
- "Heraldry of the Barony of Lyondemere", The Tydes of Lyondemere, 1/2003. Describing in words and pictures the barony's arms and badges as well as explaining their proper use.
- "Eth and Thorn" (in Crescent Herald Column), The Crown Prints, 6/2007. Pronunciation of two "lost" English letters
- "Weldisshe Grant of Arms Copy", Proceedings of the 2007 Known World Heraldic and Scribal Symposium, 6/2007. A thorough description of a 17th C. copy of a 16th C. grant of arms including annotated transcription of its text
- "Caid - What if?", The Crown Prints, 11/2007. A narrative retelling of the inception of the Kingdom name.
- "Placenames in Orkney from 16th and 17th Century Maps", Proceedings of the 2008 Known World Heraldic Symposium, 9/2008. Article provides period spellings of placenames in Orkney, Scotland, with etymological notes
Published Artwork
- "Tydes of Lyondemere (alternate title illustration)", The Tydes of Lyondemere, cover for 4/2003 issue
- "Lyondemere", The Tydes of Lyondemere, cover for 7/2003 issue
- "A Fool's Bolt is Soon Shot", The Tydes of Lyondemere, 4/2007
- "Saint Martin", The Crown Prints, cover for 11/2007 issue
- "Arms of Caid", The Crown Prints, used by unlimited license, 2007-present
- "Roll of Arms of Crown Tournament", The Crown Prints, cover for 11/2008 issue
Classes Taught
- "Period Flags", Arts & Sciences class for Barony of Lyondemere, ca. 2002. Discussion of vexillography (drawing flags)
- "Heraldic Display", Collegium Caidis, ca. 2002. Discussion of heraldic display, particularly flags and clothing
- "Unusual Heraldic Charges", Collegium Caidis, ca. 2004. Discussion about some of the oddities of heraldry
- "On the Grantinge of Armes", Collegium Caidis Spring 2007 and 2007 Known World Heraldic and Scribal Symposium. Class about period texts and how to adapt their language for SCA scrolls
- "Painting Light and Dark", Collegium Caidis Spring 2008. Class exploring ways to think about light and shadow to produce naturalistic paintings
Graphics provided to Caid Wiki
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| Arms of the Kingdom of Caid (as colorized by Iuliana de Ravenna) | 
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| Arms of the Kingdom of Caid (original black and white) | 
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| Occasional roll of Summer Crown 2008 | 
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| Seal of the Crescent Principal Herald | 
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| SCA Heralds' badge | 
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| Unofficial flag of the Caid College of Heralds | 
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| Seal of the Ministry of the Lists | 
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Other Things I'm Proud Of
- Founding member of Shire of Swampwater Springs, Kingdom of the East
- Played "Master Morton" in debuts of morality plays translated by Mistress Diane de Lyon
- Instrumental in development of ceremony for investiture of Jamal and Éowyn as Baron and Baroness of Lyondemere
- Assisted in major Kingdom Law revision during reign of Sven and Kolfinna
- Primary court herald for kingdom events through seven Royal reigns (Dietrich III and Adriana II through Edward and Mora)
- On heraldic submissions processing team for the past six years
- Led the College of Heralds to host 2007 Known World Heraldic and Scribal Symposium
