Ragnailt Inghean Mhaoil Sheachlainn

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Preferred title: Not specified Their Pronouns: Not specified Resides: Dun Or Status: Active Awards: Visit the Caid Order of Precedence
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Baroness Ragnailt -pronounced Rayn-ahlt or Rayn-oh (Drano minus the D. :) ) Inghean Mhaoil Sheachlainn (also known as Rainault Siobhan O'Mealeachlainn or mundanely -on Social Media- as Dena Springer) began her life in the Society for Creative Anachronism in the late 1980's in the Kingdom of Meridies. A lifetime of adventures have sent her all over the world - but her latest, and greatest adventure so far, has brought her home to the Barony of Dun Or, here in the Kingdom of Caid. Protege to Baron Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia, Member House Raqs B'Saif, and Ca di Borgia. Baroness Ragnailt is the current sitting Baroness of Dun Or with her Lord Husband, Baron Fadi ibn ‘Abd al-‘Aziz al-Qahiri.

Persona

Baroness Ragnailt is a Norman Irish woman from the 12th -13th century.

Awards

Caid Order of Precedence Entry, Ragnailt Inghean Mhaoil Sheachlainn

• Court Barony - Awarded on: January 8, 2022 By: Their Majesties Pansa and Katherine Kingdom of Caid

• Order of the Crescent (Grant-bearing Award for Service) - Awarded on: August 31, 2019 By: Their Majesties Wilhelm III and Tsyra II Kingdom of Caid

• Award of Arms - Awarded on: January 11, 1991 By: TRM Michael and Judith Kingdom of Meridies (As: Rainault Siobhan O’Mealeachlainn)

• Order of the Guiding Hand, Meridies (Non-Armigerous Award for Service, Specifically to Newcomers and Youth) - Awarded on October 13, 1989 By: TRM Ryan I & Liadrachan Kingdom of Meridies

(As Rainault Siobhan O’Mealeachlainn)

• The Order of the Meridian Cross (Non-Armigerous Award for Promise and Skill in the Arts and Sciences) - Awarded on October 16, 1992 By: TRM John V & Jane Kingdom of Meridies

(As Rainault Siobhan O’Mealeachlainn)

• The Order of the Empty Shell (Non-Armigerous Baronial Award to honor those members of the Barony who have participated in the Barony's various activities thereby enriching it, upon their leaving the Barony) Awarded on June 21, 2014 By: Their Excellencies Audette and Finn Barony of the Far West, Kingdom of the West (As Rainault Siobhan O’Mealeachlainn)

• Baroness' Favor (Baronial Award for Special Service to the Baroness) - Awarded on April 6, 2019 By: Her Excellency Róis ni Brian Barony of Dun Or, Kingdom of Caid

• L’Ordre de la Tour d’Azure et d’Or (Baronial Service Award) - Awarded on October 13, 2019 By: Their Excellencies Bjorn and Roísín Barony of Dun Or, Kingdom of Caid

• The Order of the Dragon's Wing (Baronial Service Award) - Awarded on November 9, 2019 By: His Excellency Llewellyn Flinthaven, Barony of Naevehjem, Kingdom of Caid
• Royal Recognition of Excellence (Kingdom Award for Unique Activity - “Did You Know”, and Social Media in Time of Covid-19) - Awarded on June 20, 2020 By: Their Royal Majesties Alexander and Tahira Kingdom of Caid

• William Blackfox Awards Nomination, Best Article (Recognizes excellence in articles appearing in a local newsletter. Awarded to the writer and the newsletter.)

“Did You Know…The SCA’s First Twelfth Night”, Author:THL Ragnailt Inghean Mhaoil Sheachlainn; The Fret Knot, Barony of Altavia. Chronicler: Dame Lynnette de Sandoval del Valle de los Unicornios Kingdom of Caid

Activities and Accomplishments

Branch of Residence - Meridies

• Shire of Nant-Y-Derwyddon, Barony of Thor’s Mountain, Kingdom of Meridies (1989-1994)

Offices Held - Meridies

• Chatelaine/Hospitaller
• Historian
• Warden of the Grammar School/ Minister of Children
• Deputy to Numerous Offices

Activities and Accomplishments - Meridies

• Breakfast-crat, Boar Hunt (Shire Event)
• Feastcrat , Boar Hunt (Shire Event)
• Kitchen Assistant (Numerous Events)
• Autocrat- Boar Hunt (Shire Event)
• Demo Steward – (Numerous Events)
• Royal Liaison – Giant’s Dance (Shire Event)
• Department Head – Many Different Departments -Giant’s Dance (Shire Event)
• Fighter Support Volunteer – Numerous Events
• Instructor, Royal University of Meridies (Numerous Events and Classes)
• Event Set-Up, Take Down, and General Support (Numerous Events)

• Dates and Activities are Non-Specific, Due to Memory Lapses. It was quite some time ago, Recreated from Memory, and Recollection of other Shire Members*

Kingdom Level Activities - Meridies Kingdom of Meridies

• Deputy, Development and Establishment of the Page's School of the Royal University of Meridies, serving under Mistress Rebecca of Twywn
• Warden of the Pages School for Numerous Kingdom Level Events, Including the Coronation of TRM Ryan and Liadrachan, and Border Raids
• Royal Attendant – HRM Liadrachan
• Competitor in several A&S Competitions, specializing in Herbal Arts, including the making of salves, tinctures, and herbal wines, with an emphasis in Research and Documentation.
• Premier Member/Co-Founder, The Herbal Guild of Meridies
• Fighter Support at Many Kingdom Level Wars
• Teacher and Student at the Royal University of Meridies (Several Collegiums)

• Dates and Activities are Non-Specific, Due to Memory Lapses. It was quite some time ago. Recreated from Memory, and Recollection of other Shire, and Kingdom Members*

Branch of Residence - West Barony of the Far West, Stronghold of Warrior’s Gate, Kingdom of the West (2006-2007)

Offices Held - West

• Deputy Steward: Vinland Fest 2006

Branch of Residence - Caid Barony of Dun Or, Kingdom of Caid (August 2018-Present)

Offices Held - Caid

• Deputy Kingdom Social Media Officer Fall 2019 - 2022
• Chatelaine, Barony of Dun Or July 2019 - June 2020
• Social Media Officer, Barony of Dun Or March 2019- January 2022
• Deputy Chatelaine, Barony of Dun Or Fall 2018 - July 2019
• Kingdom Social Media Officer January 8, 2022 - January 7, 2023
• Reeve Barony of Dun Or January 21, 2023 - April 22, 2023
• Baroness Barony of Dun Or April 22, 2023 - Present

Activities - Caid

• Volunteer- Fighter Support, and Other Volunteer Activities - Great Western War 2018
• Author, “This Week In Dun Or” (A Weekly Summary of Baronial Activities, as well as news from around the Kingdom) - October 15, 2018 – January 2022
• Co-Steward, Dun Or Yule, December, 2018
• Planned, Coordinated, and Hosted Children’s Crafts in the Main Hall , Dun Or Yule, December 2018
• Deputy Steward, Youth Activities - Dun Or Anniversary, April, 2019. Planned, Researched, Coordinated, and Implemented youth activities for the event, under the watchful eye of Warranted Youth Officer, Sarah Keeling. Projects and Crafts completed: Caidan Cross Tabards, and lavender sachets (Documentation presented for each)
• Author, Researcher, and Publisher – “Did You Know”, Barony of Dun Or Facebook Group (Published 3 times weekly) - March 2019 - Present
• Author, Researcher, and Publisher – “Did You Know”, Kingdom of Caid Facebook Group (Published 3 times weekly) - June 2018 – Present
• Member, Barony of Dun Or Brewer’s Guild
• Contestant, Potrero War 2019 Brewing Contest (Lavender Wine)
• Contributor, Dun Or Tinkerer’s Guild (Painting Towers)
• Contributor, Taste of Dun Or, Highland War 2019. Projects presented: Pomegranate Syrup (Documentable), Spiked Sugared Grapes (Documentable with a Twist), Apple Delight and Drunken Strawberries (Not Period, but tasty. 😊 )
• Author/Compiler, List of Baronial Officers and Job Descriptions
• Deputy Publicity Steward, Great Western War 2019.
• General Assistance and Support, Fall Crown Tourney 2019, including Working on Event Flyer
• Chatelaine, Obtaining publicity materials, and setting up table for prospective members at Fall Crown Tourney 2019
• Planned, Researched, Coordinated and implemented youth activities for Dun Or Yule, December 2019. Projects and Crafts Completed: “Faux Stained Glass”, Court for Kids, Royal Presentation by Kids.
• Chatelaine: Scheduled, coordinated, and taught Newcomer’s Classes – August, 2018 – Present
• Children’s Activities – Planned, Researched, Coordinated, and implemented youth activities for Dun Or Funniversary, April, 2020.
• Online Trivia Contest - Planned, Researched, Coordinated and Implemented an Online Trivia Contest for Dun Or Funniversary, April, 2020
• Technical Support/Moderating Forums /Social Media – Dun Or Funniversary, April 2020
• Deputy Publicity Steward, Great Western War 2020.
• Online Trivia Contest – Planned, Researched, Coordinated, and Implemented an Online Trivia Contest for Virtual Potrero War, May 2020
• Official Scribe and Judge, Pandemic Portraits Contest (SCA Wide) - 2020 - November 2021
• Land Steward, Fall Crown Tourney 2021 (With Fadi Al-Qahiri)
• General Assistance and Support, Fall Crown Tourney 2021 - Event Flyer and Publicity
• Publicity Steward - Great Western War 2021
• Deputy Steward for Publicity - Great Western War 2022
• Children's Activities - Planned, Researched, Coordinated and Implemented Youth Activities - Festival of the Rose, 2022
• Land Steward - Dun Or Anniversary, April 2022 (With Fadi Al-Qahiri)
• Member of the Court of Her Majesty Staeina, 2022
• Co-Steward - Dun Or Yule, 2022
• Publicity - Dun Or Yule 2022
• Children's Activities - Planned, Researched, Coordinated and Implemented Youth Activities for Dun Or Yule, 2022, Projects and Crafts Completed: Pomanders
• Publicity - Winter Consort's Champion Martial, January 2023 (Dun Or)
• Children's Activities - Planned, Researched, Coordinated and Implemented Youth Activities for Consort's Champion, 2023, Projects and Crafts Completed : Heraldic Banners

Classes Taught

Barony of Dun Or Newcomer’s Classes

• ABC's of the SCA
• SCA 101
• Persona 101 – Assisted Lord Jacques (Kale Banes)
• SCA Combat for the Non-Combatant
• Helpful Links and Resources for SCA Newcomers: A Round Table Discussion
• Known World Geography (Dun Or Anniversary)

Children's Classes

• Children’s Class: Making Tabards
• Children’s Class: Making Sachets
• Children’s Class: Making Butter
• Children's Video Class: Making Butter
• Children’s Class: Making Faux Stained Glass Ornaments
• Children's Class: Making Pomanders
• Children's Class: Making Heraldic Banners
• Class Material for Each of these Classes is Available Upon Request*

Articles Published in the Caidan Chronicles

CCV11 –The ABC’s of the SCA : A Primer of Who’s Who, and What’s What, Part 1 "Did You Know..” Heloise and Abelard

CCV12- “Did You Know..” Happy New Year SCA Newcomer’s Corner- Officers