Bernadette de Costa Tempestad

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THL Bernadeta Costa Tempest
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Preferred title: Her Ladyship Their Pronouns: She / Her Resides: Starkhafn Status: Active Awards: Visit the Caid Order of Precedence
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Sable, on a pale argent a sun gules, in sinister three mullets argent.
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THL Bernadeta Costa Tempest (formerly Bernadette de Costa Tempestad (new name registered June 2021). Started playing in the Stronghold of Warrior’s Gate, the Palatine Barony of the Far West in the West Kingdom. Apprenticed to Baroness Morgan Rowenwaif, OL from the Outlands. Previously active in the West Kingdom and the Outlands. Active in the Arts and Sciences in Starkhafn.

Offices & Positions

• 2.1: Stronghold of Warriorsgate: Stronghold Arts & Science Minister. 2003 - 2009
• 2.2: Palatine Barony of the Far West: Baronial Arts & Science Minster. 2005 - 2009
  • Palatine Baroness of the Far West: May 2004 – October 2004
  • Baronial Arts & Sciences Champion, Palatine Barony of the Far West – October 2006
  • Baronial Arts & Sciences Champion, Palatine Barony of the Far West – October 2015
• 2.3: Barony of Dragonsspine: Baronial Chronicler. 2010 – 2014
• 2.4: Starkhafn: Deputy Arts and Science Minister. 2015 – 2017.
  • Flame Artisan (A&S) Champion, Starkhafn. 2015
  • Starkhafn: Arts and Science Minister. 2018 – 2022.
  • Starkhafn: Chief Lady-in-Waiting for Thomas and Catylyn, April 2022 - current
• 2.5: Kingdom of Caid
  • Compendum Caidis contributor (over 1000 updates). 2014 - current.

Awards recieved

• Nightshade or Desert Bloom of Starkhafn 8/24/2024 Thomas and Catylyn
• Dolphin of Caid 5/25/2024 Tryggr and Mercedes
• Order of the Furison of Caid 4/23/2022 Valrik and Drada
• Nightshade or Desert Bloom of Starkhafn 2022-12-17 Thomas and Catylyn
• Bearer of the Flame or Ambassador of Courtesy of Starkhafn 10/31/2020 Robartach and Gyda 2020-10-31
• Order of the Flame of Starkhafn 4/13/2019 Robartach and Gyda 2019-04-13
• Lux Caidis Fiber Arts 2017-12-16
• Saint Illuminatus of Starkhafn Starkhafn 2017-04-08
• Steinn of Starkhafn Starkhafn 2017-04-08
• Stjarna of Starkhafn Starkhafn (Silk Banners) 2017-04-08
• Stjarna of Starkhafn Starkhafn 2015-04-11
• Harp Argent Embroidery 2016-04-09
• Scales of Dragonsspine Dragonsspine, Outlands 2014-08-31
• Empty Shell Far West, West 2014-06-21
• Argent Hart Outlands 2012-06-16
• Award of Arms 5/14/2005 Guy and Catja Far West. West
• Burdened Bouget Far West, West 2005-05-01
• Oriental Dragon 10/1/2003 Fiona and Antonio Far West,West
• Leaping Dolphin Far West, West 2004-10-01

Event Staff

• Autocrat: Park Picnic, Stronghold of Warriors Gate, 2005
• Feastocrat: Coronet Tourney, Palatine Barony of the Far West, 2005
• Autocrat: Baronial Birthday, Palatine Barony of the Far West, 2006
• Autocrat: Gypsy Christmas, Barony of Dragonsspine, 2011
• Feastocrat: Thanksgiving, Stronghold of Warriors Gate, 2015
• Coordinator: Super 6 Largess Derby, Starkhafn Anniversary 2015
• Coordinator: Super 6 Largess Derby, Starkhafn Anniversary 2016
• Baroness' Tea: Starkhafn Anniversary 2017

Classes Taught

• Beginner Blackwork, Stronghold of Warriorsgate Event, 2008. Barony of Dragonsspine A&S, 2014
• Beading – Peyote Stitch, Stronghold of Warriorsgate Event, 2004
• Netted Beadwork, Stronghold of Warriorsgate Event, 2006
• Basic T-Tunic, Stronghold of Warriorsgate Event, 2006, Barony of Dragonsspine A&S, 2013
• Poofy Pirate Shirt, Stronghold of Warriorsgate Event, 2004
• Basic Embroidery Stitches, Stronghold of Warriorsgate Event, 2015
• Starting to Knit, Stronghold of Warriorsgate Event, 2015, Barony of Starkhafn Wednesday Wonder, Feb 2016
• Knitting with 2 Colors. Stronghold of Warriorsgate Event, 2015, Barony of Starkhafn Wednesday Wonder, Feb 2016
• Pattern Darning, Barony of Starkhafn Wednesday Wonder, Oct 2015
• German Brick Stitch, Barony of Starkhafn Wednesday Wonder, Oct 2015
• Make and Take "pillbox" hat, Talon Crescent War 2016
• Pattern Darning, The evolution of an Embroidery Style, Highland War 2016, Collegium of the Desert 2016, Estrella War
• Wool on Wool Applique, Highland War 2016, Collegium of the Desert 2016, Great Western War 2021
• Islamic Geometry with a Straight Edge and Compass, Virtual Collegium of the Desert 2020, Virtual Collegium Iberia 2020.
• Middle Eastern Coat from a Sari, Various

Competitions

Pentathlon 2015

• Weaving: Knitting/Nalbinding: Team Recognition

Pentathlon 2022

• 1.7.1 Visual: Surface Decoration: Painted Item: Islamic tiling: First Place Journeyman
• 1.7.6 Visual: Surface Design: Other: Islamic Gypsum Carving: First Place Journeyman
• 3.3.2 Armor and Weapons: Archery: Ottoman Leather Applique Quiver: First Place Journeyman
• 4.4.0 Fiber & Clothing: Needlework: Mamluk Applique Horse Blanket: First Place Journeyman
• 4.4.0 Fiber & Clothing: Needlework: Applique Pillow: Second Place Journeyman
• 7.4.1: Composition: Prose: Informational Expository: Article Applied Wool on Wool Applique with Chain Stitch Edge: First Place Journeyman

SMASH - SCA Magnificently Awesome Scavenger Hunt

• Winning Team: Savory Tarts 2020
• Winning Team Captain: SIMS 2021

Projects & Publications

• Teacher Gifts – Painted Entry Mats, Talon Crescent War 2015
• Teacher Gifts – Silk Painted Banners, Talon Crescent War 2016

Largess:

• Estrella War 2010, Largess for the Barony of Dragonsspine
• Baronial Champions’ Gifts, Palatine Barony of the Far West, October 2013
• Super 6 Largess Derby, Starkhafn Anniversary 2015
• Dirty Dozen Largess Derby, Starkhafn Yule 2015
• Super 6 Largess Derby, Starkhafn Anniversary 2016, Starkhafn Anniversary 2017, Starkhafn Anniversary 2018, Starkhafn Anniversary 2019, Starkhafn Anniversary 2020.

Grab:

• Royal Garb, Righ Flanagan and Banrion Drahomira, Outlands 2012
• Garb for Royal Children, Athanaric & Sigriðr, Caid 2015
• Royal Garb, Oz and Marissa, Caid 2016

Scrolls: I have completed 100s of scrolls starting in 2002. With a few of them I was smart enough to take a photo or I have photos of them being presented.

• Order of the Empty Shell for Morgan Rowenwaif, 22 May 2004 (AS XXXIX)
• Order of the Empty Shell for Wei Mei Liang , 22 May 2004 (AS XXXIX)
• Award of Arms for Baldwin of Aachen, 25 October 2004 (AS XXXIX)
• Award of Arms for Geoffrey Le Beche, 25 October 2004 (AS XXXIX)
• Award of Arms for Phelan of Clan Campbell, 25 October 2004 (AS XXXIX)
• Award of Arms for Reagan of Clan Campbell, 25 October 2004 (AS XXXIX)
• Order of the Baronial Gallant for Tora Toka, 25 October 2004 (AS XXXIX)
• Order of the Empty Shell for Antonio de la Rosa, 25 October 2004 (AS XXXIX)
• Order of the Empty Shell for Guinevere, 25 October 2004 (AS XXXIX)
• Order of the Empty Shell for Isabella Francesca di Firenze, 25 October 2004 (AS XXXIX)
• Order of the Empty Shell for Leukardis de Vindobona, 25 October 2004 (AS XXXIX)
• Order of the Empty Shell for Kate 4 May 2005 (AS XL)
• Pledge of Fealty from Berandette and Phtuule to Uther and Kaaren
• Arts and Sciences Champion for Vail Visconti, 29 October 2005 (AS XL)
• Heavy Fighting Champion for Elazar Hakany, 29 October 2005 (AS XL)
• Rapier Champion for Segnat Donnchadh, 29 October 2005 (AS XL)
• Order of the Empty Shell for Elazar Hakany, 1 November 2005 (AS XL)
• Order of the Empty Shell for Eliana, 1 November 2005 (AS XL)
• Order of the Empty Shell for Ari, 1 November 2005 (AS XL)

Scroll Blanks

• Tempest Tossed Traveller
• Order of the Empty Shell
• Far West Support
• Coronet’s Appreciation
• Order of the Attic Helm
• Award of Arms

William Blackfox Awards – AS 46

• Best Overall Newsletter – Meiassis Dragon, Barony of Dragonsspine.
• Best Layout and Design – Meiassis Dragon, Barony of Dragonsspine.
• Best Article - "Largess from the store: I'm not an artisan, but I want to contribute to largess … what can I buy?" by Bernadette de Costa Tempestad, Meiassis Dragon, Barony of Dragonsspine.