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Duchess Bridget Lucia MacKenzie attended her first SCA event, [[Great Western War 1997 | Great Western War I]] in 1997. She was retainer to Countess [[Albra Katerine Marie Isabelle Bautiste]], under whose tutelage she learned about garb making, and the traditions and operations of life in Caid. She has served on numerous Baronial Royal courts and is a member of the [[Griffin Freehold]] household.  
Duchess Bridget Lucia MacKenzie attended her first SCA event, [[Great Western War 1997 | Great Western War I]] in 1997. She was retainer to Countess [[Albra Katerine Marie Isabelle Bautiste]], under whose tutelage she learned about garb making, and the traditions and operations of life in Caid. She has served on numerous Baronial and Royal courts and is a member of the [[Griffin Freehold]] household.  


When not at war, Bridget enjoys all manner of fiber arts, especially spinning and weaving. She makes much of her own garb, as well as clothing for her [[Corvus]] Brethren. She has won awards for her spinning, knitting, weaving and cordial-making entries at several [[Pentathlon | Pentathlons]], as well as regional Arts & Sciences competitions. She has taught lantern-making, embroidery and drop-spinning to kids at [[Collegium]], and takes her antique spinning wheel to school demos all over Caid.  
When not at war, Bridget enjoys all manner of fiber arts, especially spinning and weaving. She makes much of her own garb, as well as clothing for her [[Corvus]] Brethren. She has won awards for her spinning, knitting, weaving and cordial-making entries at several [[Pentathlon | Pentathlons]], as well as regional Arts & Sciences competitions. She has taught lantern-making, embroidery and drop-spinning to kids at [[Collegium]], and takes her antique spinning wheel to school demos all over Caid.  
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In 1999, Bridget volunteered to assist Lord [[Mikhail of the Kuma]] with running [[Youth Combat | Boffer]] Tourneys. When Kuma stepped down as [[Minister of Youth Combat | Minister of Boffers]] (a position he started) Bridget stepped up. She has worked hard to maintain a safe and fun environment for children and their families to enjoy in the SCA. She has promoted safe children's sword-play in Caid, attending events all over Caid (about 30 per year!) to run tourneys and train Deputies. Bridget has also submitted a heraldic device that should soon be acknowledged as the Society Boffers/Youth Combat device. She relinquished this office at Great Western War 2004, having served for 3 years.  
In 1999, Bridget volunteered to assist Lord [[Mikhail of the Kuma]] with running [[Youth Combat | Boffer]] Tourneys. When Kuma stepped down as [[Minister of Youth Combat | Minister of Boffers]] (a position he started) Bridget stepped up. She has worked hard to maintain a safe and fun environment for children and their families to enjoy in the SCA. She has promoted safe children's sword-play in Caid, attending events all over Caid (about 30 per year!) to run tourneys and train Deputies. Bridget has also submitted a heraldic device that should soon be acknowledged as the Society Boffers/Youth Combat device. She relinquished this office at Great Western War 2004, having served for 3 years.  


In 2005, Bridget stepped up with [[Laertes McBride]] to be the [[Laertes and Bridget | 4th Baron and Baroness of the Barony of Altavia]]. They retired in 2008, whereupon she became the [[Chatelaine]] of [[Altavia]], a role she held until she became Princess in 2014.  
In 2005, Bridget stepped up with [[Laertes McBride]] to be the [[Laertes and Bridget | 4th Baron and Baroness of the Barony of Altavia]], after that they served as [[Laertes II and Bridget II |Vicar and Vicaress of Altavia]]. They retired in 2009, whereupon she became the Chatelaine of Altavia, a role she held until she became Princess in 2014.
 
She now calls the Barony of Gyldenholt home, where she currently serves as [https://wp.sca-gyldenholt.org/artsandscience/ Arts & Sciences Officer].
 
She and Sir [[Mikhail of the Kuma]] are currently Co-Chamberlains for the Royal Court of [[Valrik and Drada]].
   
   
Fighting with sword and shield in Heavy Weapons combat since 1999, Bridget has entered in tournaments and fought in many wars, including Great Western Wars, Potrero, Estrella and Pennsic. At Pennsic XXX (2001), she was the ONLY Caidan fighting in the Women's Only Tourney. After fighting for many wars with [[Corvus]] Warband, she was invited in 2004 by this bloodthirsty band to become a Brother (yes, they call her "Brother Bridget"). In 2006 she was one quarter of the Army of Caid at Gulf Wars.
Fighting with sword and shield in Heavy Weapons combat since 1999, Bridget has entered in tournaments and fought in many wars, including Great Western Wars, Potrero, Estrella and Pennsic. At Pennsic XXX (2001), she was the ONLY Caidan fighting in the Women's Only Tourney. After fighting for many wars with [[Corvus]] Warband, she was invited in 2004 by this bloodthirsty band to become a Brother (yes, they call her "Brother Bridget"). In 2006 she was one quarter of the Army of Caid at Gulf Wars.
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Her [[Corvus]] Brothers [[Mikhail of the Kuma]] and Sir [[Valrik MacIan]] have fought as her Champions. Also a Corvus Brother, [[Agrippa Morris]] won Spring Crown Tourney 2014, making Bridget Princess of Caid, and she ruled as Queen at his side. Agrippa won again for Bridget in 2016, where they enjoyed a Spring reign. She now calls the Barony of [[Gyldenholt]] home, where she currently serves as [[Arts & Sciences]] Officer.
Her [[Corvus]] Brothers [[Mikhail of the Kuma]] and Sir [[Valrik MacIan]] have fought as her Champions. Also a Corvus Brother, [[Agrippa Morris]] won Spring Crown Tourney 2014, making Bridget Princess of Caid, and she ruled as Queen at his side. Agrippa won again for Bridget in 2016, where they enjoyed a Spring reign. She now calls the Barony of [[Gyldenholt]] home, where she currently serves as [[Arts & Sciences]] Officer.


Bridget is fond of feathers, fur and things purple. She is an avid spinner, weaver and seamstress, and is fond of interesting fibers, cords/yarns and fabrics. She is not allergic to anything that she so far aware of (except mean people!), and enjoys an occasional "spirited" beverage.  
Bridget is fond of feathers, fur and things purple. She is an avid spinner, weaver and seamstress, and is fond of interesting fibers, cords/yarns and fabrics. She is not allergic to anything that she so far aware of (except mean people!), and enjoys an occasional "spirited" beverage.




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*Queen, 73rd Crown of Caid [[Agrippa and Bridget]], 06/07/2014-11/01/2014
*Queen, 73rd Crown of Caid [[Agrippa and Bridget]], 06/07/2014-11/01/2014
*Queen, 78th Crown of Caid [[Agrippa II and Bridget II]], 1/8/2017-07/15/2017  
*Queen, 78th Crown of Caid [[Agrippa II and Bridget II]], 1/8/2017-07/15/2017  
First Reign, Her Queen's Champions:
*AC: [[Valgard Stonecleaver]] & [[Sven Örfhendur]]
*TAH: [[Roberto Orsini]]
*EQ: [[Guene Annwyll]] (on [[Octavius]])
*R:  [[Nathaniel Longbow]]
*TAC: none
*UC: [[Avenel Kellough]]
*TW: [[Nikolaos Phaistios]]
*A&S: none
*YC (6 & under): Preston of House Valentine
*YC (7-9): [[Nicholai Stagghorn]]
*YC (10-13): Rhys
*YA: none
Second Reign Her Queen's Champions:
*AC: [[Sven Örfhendur]]
*TAH: [[Miguel de Granada]]
*EQ: [[Guene Annwyll]] & [[Courtney of the White Meadow]] (Both on [[Angel]])
*R:  [[Laertes McBride]]
*TAC: [[none]]
*UC: [[Lot Ramirez]]
*TW: [[Eiríkr inn hárgrái]]
*A&S: [[none]]
*YC (6 & under): [[Inara Kyri of Darach]]
*YC (7-9): [[Xena]]
*YC (10-12): [[Andrew the Drake]]
*YC (13-15): [[Serefina de Zati]]
*YA: none
*YTW: none
*Kingdom Regalia Officer, 1/11/2014-01/07-2017-01-07
*Kingdom Regalia Officer, 1/11/2014-01/07-2017-01-07
*Co-Chamberlain for TRMs [[Valrik and Drada]], 10/2021-07/2022
*Co-Chamberlain for TRMs [[Valrik and Drada]], 10/2021-07/2022


===[[Gyldenholt]]===
===[[Gyldenholt]]===
*[[Arts & Sciences]] officer, 2018 to current
*[[Arts & Sciences]] officer, 2018 to 2023


===[[Altavia]]===
===[[Altavia]]===
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*[[Altavia]] Bardic Champion, "Odin Baby", 12/10/2011
*[[Altavia]] Bardic Champion, "Odin Baby", 12/10/2011
*[[Altavia]] Arts & Sciences Champion, Weaving Camelot - Tablet Woven Belt, 5/12/2012
*[[Altavia]] Arts & Sciences Champion, Weaving Camelot - Tablet Woven Belt, 5/12/2012
*[[Starkhafn]] Brewing Champion (titled Flame Brewer), Starkhafn Anniversary - Tasty Beverage, 04/23/2022


=== [[Pentathlon 2009|Caidian Arts and Sciences and Pentathlon 2009]] ===
=== [[Pentathlon 2009|Caidan Arts and Sciences and Pentathlon 2009]] ===
*Entered 5 items, received 2 first places and 2 second places
*Entered 5 items, received 2 first places and 2 second places
*2nd Place Apprentice, Brewing: Medicinal
*2nd Place Apprentice, Brewing: Medicinal
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*1st Place Apprentice, Tools: Fiber Arts Tools
*1st Place Apprentice, Tools: Fiber Arts Tools
*1st Place Apprentice, Glasswork: Leaded or Stained
*1st Place Apprentice, Glasswork: Leaded or Stained
=== [[Pentathlon 2011|Caidian Arts and Sciences and Pentathlon 2011]] ===
=== [[Pentathlon 2011|Caidan Arts and Sciences and Pentathlon 2011]] ===
*2nd Place Journeyman, Fiber Arts: Weaving: Tablet or Card Weaving
*2nd Place Journeyman, Fiber Arts: Weaving: Tablet or Card Weaving
*1st Place Artisan, Fiber Arts: Spinning (entered as Journeyman, bumped up to Artisan)
*1st Place Artisan, Fiber Arts: Spinning (entered as Journeyman, bumped up to Artisan)
=== [[Great Western War 2011|GWW XIV]] -- [[Brewers' Guild|Brewers' Guild of Caid]] Multi-Kingdom Brewing Contest 2011 ===
=== [[Great Western War 2011|GWW XIV]] -- [[Brewers' Guild|Brewers' Guild of Caid]] Multi-Kingdom Brewing Contest 2011 ===
*1st Place Varietal, "Peachy Peach Brandy"
*1st Place Varietal, "Peachy Peach Brandy"
=== [[Pentathlon 2013|Caidian Arts and Sciences and Pentathlon 2013]] ===
=== [[Pentathlon 2013|Caidan Arts and Sciences and Pentathlon 2013]] ===
*2nd Place Journeyman, Brewing: Medicinal
*2nd Place Journeyman, Brewing: Medicinal
*1st Place Journeyman, Weaving
*1st Place Journeyman, Weaving
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Queen Bridget at Gyldenholt Anniversary 2014. Photo by Christine Foster, 6/28/2014
Information
Preferred title: Not specified
Their Pronouns: Not specified
Resides: Altavia
Status: Active
Awards: Visit the Caid Order of Precedence
Heraldry
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Per bend purpure and Or, a cross of St. Brigid and a castle counterchanged and for augmentation, flying from the dexter tower a banner azure charged with four crescents conjoined in saltire horns outward argent
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Duchess Bridget Lucia MacKenzie attended her first SCA event, Great Western War I in 1997. She was retainer to Countess Albra Katerine Marie Isabelle Bautiste, under whose tutelage she learned about garb making, and the traditions and operations of life in Caid. She has served on numerous Baronial and Royal courts and is a member of the Griffin Freehold household.

When not at war, Bridget enjoys all manner of fiber arts, especially spinning and weaving. She makes much of her own garb, as well as clothing for her Corvus Brethren. She has won awards for her spinning, knitting, weaving and cordial-making entries at several Pentathlons, as well as regional Arts & Sciences competitions. She has taught lantern-making, embroidery and drop-spinning to kids at Collegium, and takes her antique spinning wheel to school demos all over Caid.

As a Romanized Celt from the 6th century, Bridget loves the gentler, homey arts of making clothing. But when called upon by her King, she takes up arms and joins her Corvus brethren with the fierceness of her idol, Queen Bodicca of the Iceni. Though she admits that she does not have many spectacular kills to her credit, she believes that her biggest asset on the battlefield is being fearless and throwing herself at the enemy lines with such abandon as to cause dismay, allowing her Brothers to step in and crush her foes. She is proud to die gloriously, many times, for her King.

In 1999, Bridget volunteered to assist Lord Mikhail of the Kuma with running Boffer Tourneys. When Kuma stepped down as Minister of Boffers (a position he started) Bridget stepped up. She has worked hard to maintain a safe and fun environment for children and their families to enjoy in the SCA. She has promoted safe children's sword-play in Caid, attending events all over Caid (about 30 per year!) to run tourneys and train Deputies. Bridget has also submitted a heraldic device that should soon be acknowledged as the Society Boffers/Youth Combat device. She relinquished this office at Great Western War 2004, having served for 3 years.

In 2005, Bridget stepped up with Laertes McBride to be the 4th Baron and Baroness of the Barony of Altavia, after that they served as Vicar and Vicaress of Altavia. They retired in 2009, whereupon she became the Chatelaine of Altavia, a role she held until she became Princess in 2014.

She now calls the Barony of Gyldenholt home, where she currently serves as Arts & Sciences Officer.

She and Sir Mikhail of the Kuma are currently Co-Chamberlains for the Royal Court of Valrik and Drada.

Fighting with sword and shield in Heavy Weapons combat since 1999, Bridget has entered in tournaments and fought in many wars, including Great Western Wars, Potrero, Estrella and Pennsic. At Pennsic XXX (2001), she was the ONLY Caidan fighting in the Women's Only Tourney. After fighting for many wars with Corvus Warband, she was invited in 2004 by this bloodthirsty band to become a Brother (yes, they call her "Brother Bridget"). In 2006 she was one quarter of the Army of Caid at Gulf Wars.

Her Corvus Brothers Mikhail of the Kuma and Sir Valrik MacIan have fought as her Champions. Also a Corvus Brother, Agrippa Morris won Spring Crown Tourney 2014, making Bridget Princess of Caid, and she ruled as Queen at his side. Agrippa won again for Bridget in 2016, where they enjoyed a Spring reign. She now calls the Barony of Gyldenholt home, where she currently serves as Arts & Sciences Officer.

Bridget is fond of feathers, fur and things purple. She is an avid spinner, weaver and seamstress, and is fond of interesting fibers, cords/yarns and fabrics. She is not allergic to anything that she so far aware of (except mean people!), and enjoys an occasional "spirited" beverage.


Offices & Positions

Kingdom

First Reign, Her Queen's Champions:

Second Reign Her Queen's Champions:

  • Kingdom Regalia Officer, 1/11/2014-01/07-2017-01-07
  • Co-Chamberlain for TRMs Valrik and Drada, 10/2021-07/2022

Gyldenholt

Altavia

Angels

Corvus

Classes Taught

Competitions

  • Altavia Arts & Sciences Champion, Stained Glass of Baronial devices, 5/10/2008
  • Angels Arts & Sciences Champion, 9/12/2008
  • Altavia Arts & Sciences Champion, A Vanguard of Ponies - Tablet Woven Vanguard of Honor armband, 5/7/2011
  • Altavia Bardic Champion, "Odin Baby", 12/10/2011
  • Altavia Arts & Sciences Champion, Weaving Camelot - Tablet Woven Belt, 5/12/2012
  • Starkhafn Brewing Champion (titled Flame Brewer), Starkhafn Anniversary - Tasty Beverage, 04/23/2022

Caidan Arts and Sciences and Pentathlon 2009

  • Entered 5 items, received 2 first places and 2 second places
  • 2nd Place Apprentice, Brewing: Medicinal
  • 2nd Place Journeyman, Spinning
  • 1st Place Apprentice, Tools: Fiber Arts Tools
  • 1st Place Apprentice, Glasswork: Leaded or Stained

Caidan Arts and Sciences and Pentathlon 2011

  • 2nd Place Journeyman, Fiber Arts: Weaving: Tablet or Card Weaving
  • 1st Place Artisan, Fiber Arts: Spinning (entered as Journeyman, bumped up to Artisan)

GWW XIV -- Brewers' Guild of Caid Multi-Kingdom Brewing Contest 2011

  • 1st Place Varietal, "Peachy Peach Brandy"

Caidan Arts and Sciences and Pentathlon 2013

  • 2nd Place Journeyman, Brewing: Medicinal
  • 1st Place Journeyman, Weaving

GWW XVI -- Brewers' Guild of Caid Multi-Kingdom Brewing Contest 2013

  • 1st place Varietal, "Apricot Peach Plum Blueberry Jam (made from the leavings of her cordial below)"
  • 3rd Place Varietal, "Apricot Peach Plum Blueberry Cordial"

Pentathlon 2015

  • Weaving: Tablet/Card: 2nd place Journeyman
  • Brewing: Varietals: 1st place Journeyman

Artwork Gallery

  • Spinning on her 150 year old Great Walking Wheel at school and museum demos.

    Spinning on her 150 year old Great Walking Wheel at school and museum demos.

  • Stained Glass of Baronial devices, Bridget's winning entry in 2008 Altavia Arts & Sciences Champion contest and 2008 Pentathlon (Apprentice). Photo by Bridget, 5/10/2008

    Stained Glass of Baronial devices, Bridget's winning entry in 2008 Altavia Arts & Sciences Champion contest and 2008 Pentathlon (Apprentice). Photo by Bridget, 5/10/2008

  • Showing that spinning and plying S (counter-clockwise) and Z (clockwise) direction causes the band woven from these yarns to slant due to the twist. 2009

    Showing that spinning and plying S (counter-clockwise) and Z (clockwise) direction causes the band woven from these yarns to slant due to the twist. 2009

  • The Blue Bonnet Baby (Original) was buried with her family in a grave along the Silk Road over 3,000 years ago.

    The Blue Bonnet Baby (Original) was buried with her family in a grave along the Silk Road over 3,000 years ago.

  • The Blue Bonnet Baby (Recreation) Bridget recreated the burial clothing of this 3 month old baby girl: her bonnet, swaddling blanket, receiving blanket and felted cording that matched those her father was wrapped in. 2010

    The Blue Bonnet Baby (Recreation) Bridget recreated the burial clothing of this 3 month old baby girl: her bonnet, swaddling blanket, receiving blanket and felted cording that matched those her father was wrapped in. 2010

  • Bridget loves to teach! Here she teaches a young lady how to spin with a drops spindle. 2010

    Bridget loves to teach! Here she teaches a young lady how to spin with a drops spindle. 2010

  • Participated in Sheep to Shawl group project at Great Western War 2010.

    Participated in Sheep to Shawl group project at Great Western War 2010.

  • A Vanguard of Ponies - Tablet Woven Vanguard of Honor armband, Bridget's winning entry in 2011 Altavia Arts & Sciences Champion contest. Photo by Bridget, 5/7/2011

    A Vanguard of Ponies - Tablet Woven Vanguard of Honor armband, Bridget's winning entry in 2011 Altavia Arts & Sciences Champion contest. Photo by Bridget, 5/7/2011

  • Weaving Camelot - Tablet Woven Belt, Bridget's winning entry in 2012 Altavia Arts & Sciences Champion contest. Photo by Bridget, 5/12/2012

    Weaving Camelot - Tablet Woven Belt, Bridget's winning entry in 2012 Altavia Arts & Sciences Champion contest. Photo by Bridget, 5/12/2012

  • Natural Dyeing of handspun yarns with Cochineal (red/pink), Dodder (gold/yellow) and Indogo (blue) with overdyeing to create orange and green. 2013

    Natural Dyeing of handspun yarns with Cochineal (red/pink), Dodder (gold/yellow) and Indogo (blue) with overdyeing to create orange and green. 2013

  • Recreating the 10th century Viking Mammen band woven in 3/1 twill of wool green and red and white linen thread. 2013

    Recreating the 10th century Viking Mammen band woven in 3/1 twill of wool green and red and white linen thread. 2013

  • The original Hallstatt 123 band was found in an Austrian salt mine and is thousands of years old. The 3/1 twill band woven in red and yellow. 2015

    The original Hallstatt 123 band was found in an Austrian salt mine and is thousands of years old. The 3/1 twill band woven in red and yellow. 2015

  • Double-faced woven Knight’s chain belt. 2015

    Double-faced woven Knight’s chain belt. 2015

Associates

More Information

  • bridget at blazingsword dot com (use this address to find me on Facebook)
  • http://www.blazingsword.com (If it asks for a password, just hit cancel and it will let you in)
  • A Unicorn Fiber Arts artist, making hand-molded beeswax buds, selling Queen Carol's Guide, and alpaca.

Photos

  • Queen Bridget at Estrella 2017

    Queen Bridget at Estrella 2017

  • Bridget the fighting Queen at Estrella 2017

    Bridget the fighting Queen at Estrella 2017

  • Bridget as Lady Caid. Photo by Drach, 02/22/2014

    Bridget as Lady Caid. Photo by Drach, 02/22/2014

  • Agrippa and Bridget as Al Caid and Lady Caid. Photo by Kara, 02/22/2014

    Agrippa and Bridget as Al Caid and Lady Caid. Photo by Kara, 02/22/2014

  • Agrippa and Bridget as Al Caid and Lady Caid. Photo by Drach, 02/22/2014

    Agrippa and Bridget as Al Caid and Lady Caid. Photo by Drach, 02/22/2014

  • Agrippa and Bridget, King and Queen of Caid

    Agrippa and Bridget, King and Queen of Caid

  • Bridget as Baroness of Altavia

    Bridget as Baroness of Altavia

  • Bridget and Laertes as Baroness and Baron of Altavia

    Bridget and Laertes as Baroness and Baron of Altavia

  • Bridget2

    Bridget2

  • Bridget

    Bridget

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