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{{Populace|photo = [[Image:Lyonbard_300x400.jpg|200px]] | photocaption = Eilidh as Lyon Bard, Lyondemere Yule 2006 | location = [[Lyondemere]] | status = Active | device = [[Image:Eilidh_shield_medium.png |190px]] | devicecaption = Quarterly sable and Or, a swan rousant wings displayed counterchanged }}
{{Populace|photo = [[Image:Eilidh-grey-braids_avatar.png|200px]] | photocaption = Eilidh, GWW 2022 | title = Dame | pronouns = she, her | location = [[Lyondemere]] | status = Active | device = [[Image:Eilidh_shield_medium.png |190px]] | devicecaption = Quarterly sable and Or, a swan rousant wings displayed counterchanged }}


Baroness Eilidh Swann Stralachlan''<small><sup>[[Royal Recognition of Excellence|RRE]]</sup></small>'', OP, prefers to be called just Eilidh Swann (or Dame Eilidh). She first found the SCA in 1986, and briefly played in [[Isles]] with some invented name, long lost in the mists of way back then, occasionally enjoying the local shire Anniversary or event. She returned to active SCA participation in '93. She's lived in the Shire of the Isles, the Shire of [[Darach]], the Barony of [[Lyondemere]], the Barony of [[Altavia]], and now can be found on the border between Altavia and Darach.   
Baroness Eilidh Swann Stralachlan''<small><sup>[[Royal Recognition of Excellence|RRE]]</sup></small>'', OP, prefers to be called just Eilidh Swann (or Dame Eilidh). She first found the SCA in 1986, and briefly played in [[Isles]] with some invented name, long lost in the mists of time, occasionally enjoying the local shire Anniversary or event. She returned to active SCA participation in '93 and has been active ever since. She's lived in the Shire of the Isles, the Shire of [[Darach]], the Barony of [[Lyondemere]], the Barony of [[Altavia]], and now can be found on the border between Altavia and Darach.   


In '04 she became a member of the [[Good Ship White Star]], and in '07 she became an apprentice to Meistres [[Tonwen ferch Gruffudd Aur]]. At 12th Night A.S. XLII (42), she was made the 3rd [[Bard of Caid]]. As part of this role, she worked on the [[Caidan Songbook]], here on the wiki. At Fall Crown '08, she was released from her apprenticeship to Tonwen, when Their Majesties, [[Edward and Mora]] elevated her to the Order of the Pelican. At Winter Crown '08 she was made a Baroness of the Court of Caid by [[Sven II and Kolfinna II]]. Since then, she spent between 7-10 years supporting Great Western War, and then returning to virtual service for Lyondemere.  
In '04 she became a member of the [[Good Ship White Star]], and in '07 she became an apprentice to Meistres [[Tonwen ferch Gruffudd Aur]]. At 12th Night A.S. XLII (42), she was made the 3rd [[Bard of Caid]]. As part of this role, she worked on the [[Caidan Songbook]], here on the wiki. At Fall Crown '08, she was released from her apprenticeship to Tonwen, when Their Majesties, [[Edward and Mora]] elevated her to the Order of the Pelican. At Winter Crown '08 she was made a Baroness of the Court of Caid by [[Sven II and Kolfinna II]]. Since then, she spent between 7-10 years supporting Great Western War, and then returning to virtual service for Lyondemere, including roles such as Webwright, Chronicler, and Seneschal, as well as Steward of many events.  


Now she's in her semi-retirement, playing with string and encouraging artisans of many types, as well as the occasional appearance at the Coffee Bar of Splendoor.
She can usually be found playing with string and encouraging artisans of many types, as well as providing the occasional appearance at the Coffee Bar of Splendoor. Teaching new spinners is her favorite thing to teach EVAR, and since 2017, she has been falling down the textiles rabbit hole into the history of Andean Textiles, particularly as still currently practiced in the Quechua speaking communities of Peru.


== Persona ==
== Persona ==
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*Lyondemere Chronicler, 2007-2010
*Lyondemere Chronicler, 2007-2010
*2nd Bard of Darachshire, 2009-2010  
*2nd Bard of Darachshire, 2009-2010  
*Lyondemere Webwright, 2017-2021
*Lyondemere Chronicler, June 2023-December 2023
*Lyondemere Deputy Seneschal, June 2022-June 2023
*Lyondemere Seneschal, June 2023-current


=== Royal Courts ===
=== Royal Courts ===
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*Companion for [[Sven II and Kolfinna II]], (Nov 2008-Jun 2009)
*Companion for [[Sven II and Kolfinna II]], (Nov 2008-Jun 2009)
*Companion for [[Edward II and Mora II]], (Jun 2009-Nov 2009) (and Royal Scribe)
*Companion for [[Edward II and Mora II]], (Jun 2009-Nov 2009) (and Royal Scribe)
*Royal Scribe, [[Patrick and Kara]] (Nov 2009-Jun 2010)
*Consort's Arts & Sciences Champion [[Brocc of Alderden]] (Jan. 2025)


== Event Staff ==
== Event Staff ==
*Co-autocrat Fool's Paradise 1995, Darachshire (with [[Rhieinwen Cyfarwydd ferch Angharad]] and Seadna mael Nehallenia)
*Co-Steward Fool's Paradise 1995, Darachshire (with [[Rhieinwen Cyfarwydd ferch Angharad]] and Seadna mael Nehallenia)
*Autocrat Darachshire Anniversary, 2001
*Steward Darachshire Anniversary, 2001
*Co-autocrat Darachshire Pirate Tourney, 2002 (with Brian Mor O'Brian)
*Co-Steward Darachshire Pirate Tourney, 2002 (with Brian Mor O'Brian)
*Autocrat Darachshire Pirate Tourney, 2002
*Steward Darachshire Pirate Tourney, 2002
*Autocrat Black Oak Lodge: A Celebration of the Caidan Arts, 2003, Darachshire
*Steward Black Oak Lodge: A Celebration of the Caidan Arts, 2003, Darachshire
*Volunteer & Class Coordinator Black Oak Lodge: Beowulf, 2004, Darachshire
*Volunteer & Class Coordinator Black Oak Lodge: Beowulf, 2004, Darachshire
*Co-autocrat CP Prize Pirate 2007, Darachshire (with [[Aran Darkhelm]])
*Co-Steward CP Prize Pirate 2007, Darachshire (with [[Aran Darkhelm]])
*GWW Land, 2010-2013 (drop-dead deputy 2014-2015)
*GWW Land, 2010-2013 (drop-dead deputy 2014-2015)
*GWW Webwright, 2010-2016
*GWW Webwright, 2010-2017
*Lyondemere Webwright, 2017-2021
*Steward, Arts and Archery, Lyondemere, April 2022
*Steward, Lyondemere/Gyldenholt Yule, Lyondemere, Dec 2022
*Steward, Lyondemere Anniversary, June 2024
*Steward, Privy Council, Lyondemere, July 2024
*Steward, Consort's Champion: Ranged Weapons, Lyondemere, January 2025


==Classes Taught==
==Classes Taught==
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*Beginning Drop Spindle, [[Great Western War 2015]]
*Beginning Drop Spindle, [[Great Western War 2015]]
*Decoding Tablet Weaving Charts, [[Great Western War 2015]]
*Decoding Tablet Weaving Charts, [[Great Western War 2015]]
*Spinning Flax (and other bast fibers) , [[Great Western War 2015]]
*Spinning Flax (and other bast fibers), [[Great Western War 2015]]
*Spinning on a Drop Spindle, Potrero 2017
*Fun and Practical Tips for Spinning on Spindles, Lyondemere Virtual A&S, 15-Mar-2024 - recording available on YouTube [https://youtu.be/mXR0QpwYMHY https://youtu.be/mXR0QpwYMHY]
*Intro to Andean Backstrap Weaving, [[Arts & Sciences Fair and Pentathlon 2025]]


== Projects & Publications ==
== Projects & Publications ==
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*[http://www.darachshire.org/faqs.cfm?faq=circlets FAQs: Circlets & Coronets] article, originally written for the Darachshire website and now part of the wiki: [[Circlets and Coronets]]
*[http://www.darachshire.org/faqs.cfm?faq=circlets FAQs: Circlets & Coronets] article, originally written for the Darachshire website and now part of the wiki: [[Circlets and Coronets]]
*[http://www.darachshire.org/faqs.cfm Darachshire FAQs] (used with permission on [http://www.sca-altavia.org Barony of Altavia] website)
*[http://www.darachshire.org/faqs.cfm Darachshire FAQs] (used with permission on [http://www.sca-altavia.org Barony of Altavia] website)
*William Blackfox Awards AS 58: BEST ARTICLE, "Recognizes excellence in articles appearing in a local newsletter. Awarded to the writer and the newsletter." Commendation: “Contemporaries in History: 1000 CE”;  Author: Eilidh Swann; The Tydes, Barony of Lyondemere; Chronicler: Arwen Baird


=== Scrolls ===
=== Scrolls ===
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! Award
! Award
! Recipient
! Recipient
|-
| [[File: Aliskye augmentation edited.jpg‎|100px]]
|Augmentation of Arms
| [[Aliskye Rosel]]
|-
| [[File: Kara County scroll.jpg‎|100px]]
|County
| [[Kara the Twin of Kelton]]
|-
|-
| [[Image:Coronation Nov 09 and scrolls 072.JPG|100px]]‎  
| [[Image:Coronation Nov 09 and scrolls 072.JPG|100px]]‎  
| County
| County
| [[Luciana Maria Novella Di Carlo]]
| [[Luciana Maria Novella Di Carlo]]
|-
| [[File: Patrick county scroll.jpg‎|100px]]
|County
| [[Patrick O'Malley of Ulidia]]
|-
|-
| [[Image:Eilidhswannscroll.jpg|100px]]
| [[Image:Eilidhswannscroll.jpg|100px]]
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| [[Jens inn draumspaki]]
| [[Jens inn draumspaki]]
|}
|}


===Songs and Prose===
===Songs and Prose===
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*Heraldic display, preferred supporters: on the left of the shield, a Griffin Or with Vert beak and claws; on the right of the shield, a Yale (polka dots multi-colored, horns and hooves and bells from horns Or). Helm over shield facing dexter, crest of a Pelican, trimmed Or; mantling alternating Or and Sable.
*Heraldic display, preferred supporters: on the left of the shield, a Griffin Or with Vert beak and claws; on the right of the shield, a Yale (polka dots multi-colored, horns and hooves and bells from horns Or). Helm over shield facing dexter, crest of a Pelican, trimmed Or; mantling alternating Or and Sable.
*Motto: ''Plus fili plus laetitiae'' which translated from Latin means approximately, ''More string, more happiness'' or my typical English motto: ''More String Better!''
*Motto: ''Plus fili plus laetitiae'' which translated from Latin means approximately, ''More string, more happiness'' or my typical English motto: ''More String Better!''
*Eilidh's pelican medallion: Handed down from [[Gareth Nikodemos Somerset]] from his Pelicaning 17 years earlier, and stitched by [[Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont]]
*Eilidh's legacy pelican medallion: Handed down from [[Gareth Nikodemos Somerset]] from his Pelicaning 17 years earlier, and stitched by [[Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont]]
[[Image:Eilidh_badge.png|150px]] [[Image:Eilidh_swann_medallion-sm.JPG|150px]]
[[Image:Eilidh_badge.png|150px]] [[Image:Eilidh_swann_medallion-sm.JPG|150px]]


Latest revision as of 14:17, 12 May 2025

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Eilidh, GWW 2022
Information
Preferred title: Dame
Their Pronouns: she, her
Resides: Lyondemere
Status: Active
Awards: Visit the Caid Order of Precedence
Heraldry

Quarterly sable and Or, a swan rousant wings displayed counterchanged
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Baroness Eilidh Swann StralachlanRRE, OP, prefers to be called just Eilidh Swann (or Dame Eilidh). She first found the SCA in 1986, and briefly played in Isles with some invented name, long lost in the mists of time, occasionally enjoying the local shire Anniversary or event. She returned to active SCA participation in '93 and has been active ever since. She's lived in the Shire of the Isles, the Shire of Darach, the Barony of Lyondemere, the Barony of Altavia, and now can be found on the border between Altavia and Darach.

In '04 she became a member of the Good Ship White Star, and in '07 she became an apprentice to Meistres Tonwen ferch Gruffudd Aur. At 12th Night A.S. XLII (42), she was made the 3rd Bard of Caid. As part of this role, she worked on the Caidan Songbook, here on the wiki. At Fall Crown '08, she was released from her apprenticeship to Tonwen, when Their Majesties, Edward and Mora elevated her to the Order of the Pelican. At Winter Crown '08 she was made a Baroness of the Court of Caid by Sven II and Kolfinna II. Since then, she spent between 7-10 years supporting Great Western War, and then returning to virtual service for Lyondemere, including roles such as Webwright, Chronicler, and Seneschal, as well as Steward of many events.

She can usually be found playing with string and encouraging artisans of many types, as well as providing the occasional appearance at the Coffee Bar of Splendoor. Teaching new spinners is her favorite thing to teach EVAR, and since 2017, she has been falling down the textiles rabbit hole into the history of Andean Textiles, particularly as still currently practiced in the Quechua speaking communities of Peru.

Persona

Eilidh Swann is an English lady from sometime in late 1300's England, before dags come into fashion, so that as an old lady she can say, "Kids these days, with their outlandish costumes! When I was a young lady on court, we wore fashionable clothing, not like this frippery today!" She finds it odd to see other wild clothing from various eras and places, but chalks it up to the crazy fashions of far-away courts. Her travels have brought her to Cadiz, Spain, where she resides with the members of her household, the White Star.

Offices & Positions

  • Shire of Isles Herald, 1993-94
  • Herald at Large, 1995-current (achieved "pursuivant extraordinaire" back when that was a thing)
  • Darachshire Arts and Sciences, 1994-95
  • Darachshire Seneschal, 1996-98
  • Darachshire Chatelaine, 1999-2000
  • Darachshire Webwright, 1999-2006
  • Darachshire Chronicler, 2001-2002
  • 4th Lyon Bard, during Jamal and Éowyn and Thomas and Angelina, 2005-06
  • Lyondemere Webwright, 2006-2012
  • Lyondemere Chronicler, 2007-2010
  • 2nd Bard of Darachshire, 2009-2010
  • Lyondemere Webwright, 2017-2021
  • Lyondemere Chronicler, June 2023-December 2023
  • Lyondemere Deputy Seneschal, June 2022-June 2023
  • Lyondemere Seneschal, June 2023-current

Royal Courts

Event Staff

  • Co-Steward Fool's Paradise 1995, Darachshire (with Rhieinwen Cyfarwydd ferch Angharad and Seadna mael Nehallenia)
  • Steward Darachshire Anniversary, 2001
  • Co-Steward Darachshire Pirate Tourney, 2002 (with Brian Mor O'Brian)
  • Steward Darachshire Pirate Tourney, 2002
  • Steward Black Oak Lodge: A Celebration of the Caidan Arts, 2003, Darachshire
  • Volunteer & Class Coordinator Black Oak Lodge: Beowulf, 2004, Darachshire
  • Co-Steward CP Prize Pirate 2007, Darachshire (with Aran Darkhelm)
  • GWW Land, 2010-2013 (drop-dead deputy 2014-2015)
  • GWW Webwright, 2010-2017
  • Steward, Arts and Archery, Lyondemere, April 2022
  • Steward, Lyondemere/Gyldenholt Yule, Lyondemere, Dec 2022
  • Steward, Lyondemere Anniversary, June 2024
  • Steward, Privy Council, Lyondemere, July 2024
  • Steward, Consort's Champion: Ranged Weapons, Lyondemere, January 2025

Classes Taught

Projects & Publications

Publications Author

  • Chatelaine Articles, Darachshire Oak Leaf, 2000-01
  • FAQs: Circlets & Coronets article, originally written for the Darachshire website and now part of the wiki: Circlets and Coronets
  • Darachshire FAQs (used with permission on Barony of Altavia website)
  • William Blackfox Awards AS 58: BEST ARTICLE, "Recognizes excellence in articles appearing in a local newsletter. Awarded to the writer and the newsletter." Commendation: “Contemporaries in History: 1000 CE”; Author: Eilidh Swann; The Tydes, Barony of Lyondemere; Chronicler: Arwen Baird

Scrolls

Image Preview Award Recipient
Augmentation of Arms Aliskye Rosel
County Kara the Twin of Kelton
‎ County Luciana Maria Novella Di Carlo
County Patrick O'Malley of Ulidia
Court Barony Justina Marie of Burgundy
Harp Argent Jens inn draumspaki

Songs and Prose

Miscellany

  • Registered Personal Badge: (Fieldless) On a sinister wing sable a crescent Or.
  • Heraldic display, preferred supporters: on the left of the shield, a Griffin Or with Vert beak and claws; on the right of the shield, a Yale (polka dots multi-colored, horns and hooves and bells from horns Or). Helm over shield facing dexter, crest of a Pelican, trimmed Or; mantling alternating Or and Sable.
  • Motto: Plus fili plus laetitiae which translated from Latin means approximately, More string, more happiness or my typical English motto: More String Better!
  • Eilidh's legacy pelican medallion: Handed down from Gareth Nikodemos Somerset from his Pelicaning 17 years earlier, and stitched by Angelina Nicollette de Beaumont

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