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Rhydderch Derwen


== Persona ==
 
Rhydderch Derwen started in the SCA in 2010 in the Barony of Gyldenholt where he picked up a rapier and has not looked back. His first event was GWW in 2010 Rhydderch Continues his training of historical technique with Don Lot Ramirez and is the Weapons master for the crew "the Sea Beggars" of The beggars Inn. Rhydderch received his Award of Arms 1/21/12 and was admitted as an Companionship in the Order of the Duellist 5/27/12
== Persona/Interests ==
Maestro Rhydderch Derwen started in the SCA in 2010 in the Barony of Gyldenholt where he picked up a rapier and has only looked back once. His first major event was GWW in 2010 Rhydderch Continues his training of historical technique with Master Lot Ramirez and is the Weapons master for the crew "The [[Sea Beggars]]" of The Beggars Inn.
 
He was elevated to the [[Order of Defense]] by TRM [[Agrippa III and Dawid | Agrippa and Dawid]] on October 7th, 2018 at [[Great Western War]].
 
Maestro Rhydderch enjoys researching, fighting in, and teaching historic combat as well as acting as a Furbisher (one who makes hilts for swords.)


== Associates ==
== Associates ==
* Weapons master of the Sea Beggars.
* Weapons master of the Sea Beggars
* Studied historical Italian fencing with Don [[Lot Ramirez]]
* Studies historical Italian fencing with Master [[Lot Ramirez]]
* Studied historical Spanish fencing with [[Marcos de la Cruz]].
* Studied historical Spanish fencing with THL [[Marcos de la Cruz]]
* Professor-level pupil at the [http://vineyardofswords.wordpress.com/ 'Vineyard of Swords' School of Fence]


== Offices & Positions ==
== Awards ==
*Gyldenholt Baronial Guard 2011-Present
*[[Award of Arms]] 1/21/12
*Companion in the Order of the [[Duellist]] 5/27/12
*THL Rhydderch Derwen became the first of the five premiers of the new Order of the [[Argent Blade]] On 10/10/2015
*[[Corde de Guerre]] 5/29/16
*[[Vanguard of Honor]] 10/8/16
*[[Escutcheon d’Or]] 1/28/17
*[[Serpent's Fang]]  Rhydderch was presented with His Excellency's [[Guy Rand Gallandon]]'s award favour 3/11/17
*Rhydderch was invited to Join the [[Order of Defense]] on 3/24/18 Vigil and Elevation Was held at Great Western War 21 (2018)
*[[Signum Regni]] 1/5/19
*[[Legion of Courtesy]] 1/5/19
*[[Gemme d'Or]] (formally known as the Citrine) 1/26/19
*[[Dolphin]] 6/20/20
*[[Harp Argent]] (Historic Combat) 10/7/23
*[[Furison]] of Caid 3/23/24
 
== Offices, Positions, and accomplishments ==
*Lyondemere Rapier Champion 2012
*Lyondemere Rapier Champion 2012
*Holder of the [[Iron Crescent]] With the sea Beggars
*Holder of the [[Iron Crescent]] With the sea Beggars
*Gyldenholt Baronial Rapier Marshal 2014- present
*Lyondemere Rapier Champion 2014
*Lyondemere Rapier Champion 2014
*Longsword/Greatsword Rapier Champion 2014
*Longsword/Greatsword Rapier Champion 2014
*Dreiburgen Rapier Champion 2016
*Acting Calafia Rapier Champion 2017 Standing in for [[Julien de la Fontaine]]
*Starkhafn Rapier Champion 2017
*Dreiburgen Rapier Champion 2019
*Calafia Rapier Champion 2019
*Gyldenholt Rapier Champion 2022
*RAPIERMANIA! Champion 2023
*Defender of the Gyldenholt Knight x9


== Miscellany ==
 
=== Tournaments ===
 
*Most energetic fight Kings hunt 4/2/11
*Gyldenholt Baronial Guard 2011-2018
*Gyldenholt Baronial Rapier Marshal 2014-2018
*Deputy Gyldenholt Baronial Rapier Marshal 2014-2018
*Rapier [[Rapier#Marshallate|Senior Marshal]] 2015-present
*Chief Lord in waiting [[Agrippa III and Dawid]] 2018
*Deputy to Kingdom Rapier Marshal 2018-present
*Senior Kingdom Rapier Marshal 2019-present
#Wrote and got royal approval for Rapier Archery Experiment 2020 with [[Sigbiorn Sigmundarson]] and [[Cellach of the Mists]] (on hold do to society rule change)
#Updated Kingdom Rules January 2020 with [[Cassandre Nicole Loustaunau]], [[Alesone Gray of Cranlegh]], and [[Mora Ottavia Spadera]]
#Finalized a complete kingdom rule rewrite to comply with new society rules April 2020 with [[Cassandre Nicole Loustaunau]], [[Alesone Gray of Cranlegh]], and [[Mora Ottavia Spadera]]
#Assisted with kingdom/Society approval and running the Kingdom Rapier experiments for reduced rapier armor and the implementation of synthetic weapons in C&T
#Developed a process and worked with society for approval to make rapier more accessible to those fencers who are differently-abled
*Held weekly virtual "Practices"/meetups during the SCA shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, over 52 weekly practices were held during this time
*Drop Dead Deputy to Kingdom Rapier Marshal 2022-present
 
== Tournaments ==
*Most energetic fight [[Kings Hunt]] 4/2/11
*Rapier Tourney Winner Pirate Tourney 7/30/11
*Rapier Tourney Winner Pirate Tourney 7/30/11
*Rapier Tourney Winner Leodamus of Thebes Tourney 8/27/11
*Rapier Tourney Winner [[Leodamus of Thebes]] Tourney 8/27/11
*Rapier Tourney Winner Lyondemere Anniversary 7/21/2012
*Rapier Tourney Winner [[Lyondemere]] Anniversary 7/21/2012
*Angels Melee Tourney winner (with The Sea Beggars) 1/12/13
*[[Angels]] Melee Tourney winner (with The Sea Beggars) 1/12/13
*Un-scarfed Tourney Winner Kings Hunt 4/6/2013
*Un-scarfed Tourney Winner [[Kings Hunt]] 4/6/2013
*Rapier Tourney Winner Lyondemere Anniversary 7/12/14
*Rapier Tourney Winner [[Lyondemere]] Anniversary 7/12/14
*Rapier Tourney Winner Longsword/Greatsword Tournament 8/22/14
*Rapier Tourney Winner [[Longsword/Greatsword]] Tournament 8/22/14
*Most chivalrous fighter Kings hunt 4/4/15
*Most chivalrous fighter Kings hunt 4/4/15
*Rapier Tourney Winner [[Summergate]] Anniversary 4/26/15
*WhiteScarf Tourney Winner [[Great Western War]] with [[Jerrik van Den Helder]] (sponsored by Master [[Lot Ramirez]])10/10/15
*Rapier Tourney Winner [[Mons Draconis]] Anniversary 5/1/16
*Rapier Tourney Winner [[Leif Erikson]] tournament 10/15/16
*Rapier Tourney Winner [[Dreiburgen]] Anniversary 10/30/16
*Rapier Tourney winner [[Starkhafn]] Anniversary 4/8/17
*Rapier Tourney Winner [[Leif Erikson]] tournament 10/14/17
*Rapier Tourney Winner [[Isles Anniversary]] tournament 11/18/17
*Rapier Tourney Winner [[Summergate]] Anniversary 4/28/18
*Rapier Tourney Winner [[Calafia Gyldenholt Friendship]] 3/9/19
*Rapier Tourney Winner [[Dreiburgen]] Anniversary 10/30/19
*Rapier Tourney Winner [[Calafia]] Anniversary 11/2/19
*Rapier Tourney winner with [[Folkvi of Altavia]] [[Gyldenholt Calafia Friendship]] 3/19/22
*Rapier Tourney Winner [[Gyldenholt]] Anniversary 6/4/22
*Rapier Tourney Winner [[Potrero War]] Rapier Mania torchlight tourney 5/25/23


*Nine time Defender of the [[Gyldenholt Knight]]


=== Classes ===
== Articles written ==
Rhydderch enjoys teaching classes on basic rapier techniques as well as historical rapier.
*[http://caidrapier.org/2015/04/22/intro-to-sca-rapier-lesson-plan/ Intro into Rapier Lesson plan ]
*[http://caidrapier.org/2015/04/21/on-kings-hunt-news-and-the-closing-of-the-order-of-the-white-scarf/ News and the closing of the White Scarf]
 
== Classes ==
Rhydderch enjoys teaching classes on a variety of combat techniques as well as variety of historical sword forms. All of the below are documented to the SCA time period unless noted.
*Intro SCA rapier
*Intro SCA rapier
*Beginning Italian rapier by Nicoletto Giganti
*SCA rapier 101
*Beginning Italian rapier by Ridolfo Capo Ferro
*Italian rapier (Nicoletto Giganti)Beginner to Advanced
*Italian rapier (Ridolfo Capo Ferro)Beginner to Advanced
*Cut&Thrust Rapier Beginner to Advanced
#Sidesword (Achille Marozzo)
#Broadsword (Charles Roworth)
#Saber (Polish and Charles Roworth)
#Longsword (Joachim Meyer)
*Body mechanics
*Understanding of time and measure
*Singlestick (Palcaty, Highland, and various tavern games)
*Sword typology Medieval (Oakeshott,) renaissance (A.V.B. Norman,) Single Edged (James Elmslie)
 
 
Formal classes taught, outside of weekly practices:
*Beginning Cut&Thrust - Duellist practice 2014
*Rapier 101 - Collegium Caidis 2015
*Rapier 101 - Practicum Martiale and Isles Anniversary 2015
*Beginning Italian Rapier - Practicum Martiale and Isles Anniversary 2015
*Italian Rapier - Collegium Caidis 2016
*Beginning Italian Rapier - Practicum Martiale and Isles Anniversary 2016
*Coached Sparring - Practicum Martiale and Isles Anniversary 2016
*Rapier 101 - Collegium Caidis 2017
*German longsword (covered for Master Lot)  - Collegium Caidis 2017
*Coached Sparring - Collegium Caidis 2017
*Fundamentals of Italian rapier Altavia anniversary 2019 
*Giganti's artfull guards- Collegium Caidis 2019
*Rapier Marshaling - Collegium Caidis 2019
*Rapier Marshaling - Horseman practice 2019
*Rapier Martial Roundtable - Collegium Caidis 2020
*Rapier Marshaling - Red Star Rapier war 2022
*Body mechanics for fencers - Collegium Caidis 2022
*Saber for Cut and Thrust - Collegium Caidis 2022
*Cutting with sharp swords - Collegium Caidis 2023
*Saber for Cut and Thrust - Collegium Caidis 2023
*Cutting mechanics with swords - Great Western War 2023
*Demystifying the blade  - Accademia Draconis 2024
*Cutting with sharp swords mechanics training- Collegium Caidis 2024
*Historic stick games presentation and application- Collegium Caidis 2024
*Cutting with sharp swords mechanics training- Great Western War 2024
 
== Event Staff ==
* Rapier Steward, Gyldenholt Anniversary 2014
* Rapier Steward, [[Potrero War]] 2015
* Rapier Steward, Gyldenholt Anniversary 2015
* Rapier Steward, Friendship 2015
* Rapier Steward, Gyldenholt Anniversary 2016
* Rapier Steward, Medieval Marketplace 2016
* Rapier Steward, Gyldenholt Anniversary 2017
* Rapier Steward, Friendship 2017
* Rapier Steward, Queens Champion winter and summer 2019
* Rapier Steward, Queens Champion winter 2020
* Rapier Steward, Potrero Pas De' Arms tournament 2023
* Rapier Steward, Potrero Impromptu tournament 2023
* Rapier Steward, Gyldenholt Anniversary 2023
 
==Hiltmaking and Sword Furbishing==
 
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|-
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! style="width: 10%" | Recipient
! style="width: 10%" | Year
! style="width: 40%" | Reference
|-
|[[File:Longsword Gyldenholt.jpg|200px]]
|Longsword (Oakshott type XIVa blade, Type R Pommel, and style 3 guard.)
Guard, Pommel, and handle made by Rhydderch
|[[ --- ]]
| 2024
|The Wallace collection ref A464 [https://wallacelive.wallacecollection.org/eMP/eMuseumPlus?service=direct/1/ResultListView/result.t1.collection_list.$TspTitleImageLink.link&sp=10&sp=Scollection&sp=SfieldValue&sp=0&sp=1&sp=2&sp=SdetailList&sp=84&sp=Sdetail&sp=0&sp=F&sp=T&sp=97] Oakeshott Typology [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakeshott_typology]
|-
|[[File:Rhydderch-Long sword 2024.jpg|200px]]
|Longsword (Oakshott type XIVa blade, Type I Pommel, and style 6 guard.)
Guard, Pommel, and handle made by Rhydderch
|[[ --- ]]
| 2024
|The Wallace collection ref A459 [https://wallacelive.wallacecollection.org/eMP/eMuseumPlus?service=direct/1/ResultListView/result.t1.collection_list.$TspTitleImageLink.link&sp=10&sp=Scollection&sp=SfieldValue&sp=0&sp=1&sp=2&sp=SdetailList&sp=84&sp=Sdetail&sp=0&sp=F&sp=T&sp=92] Oakeshott Typology [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakeshott_typology]
|-
|[[File:Rhydderch-Arming sword 2024.jpeg|200px]]
|Arming sword (Oakshott type XIV blade, Type I Pommel, and style 6 guard.)
Guard, Pommel, and handle made by Rhydderch
|[[Paulo de Vincenzi]]
| 2024
|The Wallace collection ref A459 [https://wallacelive.wallacecollection.org/eMP/eMuseumPlus?service=direct/1/ResultListView/result.t1.collection_list.$TspTitleImageLink.link&sp=10&sp=Scollection&sp=SfieldValue&sp=0&sp=1&sp=2&sp=SdetailList&sp=84&sp=Sdetail&sp=0&sp=F&sp=T&sp=92]
|-
|[[File:German Rappier by Rhydderch.jpeg|200px]]
|German Rapier or Rappier. Based off of the rapiers in Joachim Meyers's 1570 treatise "the Art of Combat. Featuring forged hexagonal twisted quillion/guard, mosaic inlay in the walnut grip, and peened construction. (Norman type 5 hilt)
Guard, handle, and peen cap made by Rhydderch
|[[Alesone Gray of Cranlegh]]
| 2024
| The Wallace collection Photo credit to Chris Fields of Sterling Armory used with permission  [https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=4776069895829977&set=a.4776075962496037] Reference A476 [https://wallacelive.wallacecollection.org/eMP/eMuseumPlus?service=direct/1/ResultListView/result.t1.collection_list.$TspTitleLink.link&sp=10&sp=Scollection&sp=SfieldValue&sp=0&sp=5&sp=2&sp=SdetailList&sp=105&sp=Sdetail&sp=0&sp=F&sp=T&sp=108]
|-
|[[File:Ring dagger by Rhydderch.JPG|200px]]
|Ring dagger for rapier fencing
Guard and handle made by Rhydderch
|[[Isabel de Carvalhal]]
| 2022
|Parrying Dagger with Scabbard Dresden 1590-1600 Art Institute Chicago ref 1982.2159a-b [https://www.artic.edu/artworks/106265/parrying-dagger-with-scabbard]
|-
|[[File:Eating Knife by Rhydderch.jpg|200px]]
|Eating knife 16th century inspired by the painting The Beaneater
|[[Magdalene van den Velde]]
| 2018
|Italian 1580-1590 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beaneater#/media/File:Carracci_-_Der_Bohnenesser.jpeg]
|-
|[[File:Early Schiavona by Rhydderch 1.JPG|200px]]
|Early Schiavona based off of sword in private collection made around 1570
Guard, handle, and pommel made by Rhydderch


Formal classes taught:
Entered into Crescent Artisan 2018
*Beginning Cut&Thrust Duellist practice 2014
|[[Angus le Todde Mac Donnell]]
*Rapier 101 Collegium Caidis 2015
| 2018
|proto schiavona Private collection [http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpost.php?p=271354&postcount=28]
=== Articles written ===
|-
*[http://caidrapier.org/2015/04/22/intro-to-sca-rapier-lesson-plan/ Intro into Rapier Lesson plan ]
|[[File:Two ring Rapier by Rhydderch.jpg|200px]]
*[http://caidrapier.org/2015/04/21/on-kings-hunt-news-and-the-closing-of-the-order-of-the-white-scarf/ News and the closing of the White Scarf]
|Two ring rapier for loaner gear (Norman type 29 and 41 hilt)
Guard handle and pommel made by Rhydderch
|[[---]]
| 2017
|A.V.B Norman, "The Rapier and Small Sword 1460-1820," Ken Trotman Publishing, 2019, Page 92,96,107 [https://www.tumblr.com/mindhost/154066378687/avb-norman-the-rapier-and-the-small-sword] Wallace collection A547 [https://wallacelive.wallacecollection.org/eMP/eMuseumPlus?service=direct/1/ResultListView/result.t1.collection_list.$TspTitleImageLink.link&sp=10&sp=Scollection&sp=SfieldValue&sp=0&sp=3&sp=2&sp=SdetailList&sp=42&sp=Sdetail&sp=0&sp=F&sp=T&sp=45]
|-
|[[File:Simple_rapier.JPG|200px]]
|Simple rapier with knucklebow  (Norman type 21 hilt)
Guard handle and pommel made by Rhydderch
|[[Isabel de Carvalhal]]
| 2017
|A.V.B Norman, "The Rapier and Small Sword 1460-1820," Ken Trotman Publishing, 2019, Page 84 [https://www.tumblr.com/mindhost/154066378687/avb-norman-the-rapier-and-the-small-sword] Wallace collection A544 [https://wallacelive.wallacecollection.org/eMP/eMuseumPlus?service=direct/1/ResultListView/result.t1.collection_list.$TspTitleImageLink.link&sp=10&sp=Scollection&sp=SfieldValue&sp=0&sp=3&sp=2&sp=SdetailList&sp=42&sp=Sdetail&sp=0&sp=F&sp=T&sp=43]
|-
|[[File:Robe sword.JPG|200px]]
|Robe sword for loaner gear. Design requested by marshal.(Norman type 4 hilt)
Guard handle and pommel made by Rhydderch
|[[---]]
| 2017
|A.V.B Norman, "The Rapier and Small Sword 1460-1820," Ken Trotman Publishing, 2019, Page 67 [https://www.tumblr.com/mindhost/154066378687/avb-norman-the-rapier-and-the-small-sword]
|-
|[[File:Left handed rapier.JPEG|200px]]
|Left handed rapier (inspired by Norman type 52 hilt)
Guard handle and pommel made by Rhydderch, Owner later added leather covering to the port
|[[Magdalena Girolama Mancini]]
| 2015
|Rapier of mixed origin 1590-1600 Wallace collection A571 [https://wallacelive.wallacecollection.org/eMP/eMuseumPlus?service=direct/1/ResultListView/result.t1.collection_list.$TspTitleImageLink.link&sp=10&sp=Scollection&sp=SfieldValue&sp=0&sp=3&sp=2&sp=SdetailList&sp=0&sp=Sdetail&sp=0&sp=F&sp=T&sp=16]
|-
|[[File:Companion dagger.jpg|200px]]
|Companion ring dagger
Guard and handle made by Rhydderch
|[[Magdalena Girolama Mancini]]
| 2015
|Parrying Dagger with Scabbard Dresden 1590-1600 Art Institute Chicago ref 1982.2159a-b [https://www.artic.edu/artworks/106265/parrying-dagger-with-scabbard]
|-
|[[File:Crab Claw.JPG|200px]]
|Crab Claw dagger
Guard handle and pommel made by Rhydderch
|[[Mora Ottavia Spadera]]
| 2014
| Parrying dagger Italy, Wallace collection A807 [https://wallacelive.wallacecollection.org/eMP/eMuseumPlus?service=direct/1/ResultListView/result.t1.collection_list.$TspTitleImageLink.link&sp=10&sp=Scollection&sp=SfieldValue&sp=0&sp=2&sp=2&sp=SdetailList&sp=0&sp=Sdetail&sp=0&sp=F&sp=T&sp=8]
|-
|[[File:Two loaner daggers.JPG|200px]]
|Two loaner daggers for Isles
Guard handle and pommel made by Rhydderch
|[[Isles]]
| 2014
|Parrying dagger Art Institute Chicago ref 2014.1063.2 [https://www.artic.edu/artworks/239643/parrying-dagger] and 1982.2132 [https://www.artic.edu/artworks/106231/dagger-with-wheel-lock-pistol]
|-
|[[File:Two Port.JPG|200px]]
|Two port and Cross rapier (Norman type 43 hilt)
Guard and handle by Rhydderch
Based off of the measurements given in Gérard Thibault's text "Academie de l'Espée"
|[[Jacob de Groot]]
| 2014
|A.V.B Norman, "The Rapier and Small Sword 1460-1820," Ken Trotman Publishing, 2019, Page 111 [https://www.tumblr.com/mindhost/154066378687/avb-norman-the-rapier-and-the-small-sword] See sword #6 in unknown German museum, Photo credit to Chris Fields of Sterling Armory used with permission [https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1020984579866928&set=pcb.1020984949866891]


|-
|[[File:Espada Robera by Rhydderch.jpg|200px]]
|Espada Ropera (Norman type 16 hilt) with forge twisted risers, quillions, and guard
Guard made by Rhydderch
|[[Self-Owned Project]]
| 2013
|A.V.B Norman, "The Rapier and Small Sword 1460-1820," Ken Trotman Publishing, 2019, Page 83 [https://www.tumblr.com/mindhost/154066378687/avb-norman-the-rapier-and-the-small-sword]
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Latest revision as of 11:37, 18 November 2024

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Information
Preferred title: Maestro
Their Pronouns: He/Him
Resides: Barony of Gyldenholt
Status: Active
Awards: Visit the Caid Order of Precedence
Heraldry
Rhydderch-Derwen-Arms.gif
Argent, a fox sejant gardant gules and a base engrailed sable
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Persona/Interests

Maestro Rhydderch Derwen started in the SCA in 2010 in the Barony of Gyldenholt where he picked up a rapier and has only looked back once. His first major event was GWW in 2010 Rhydderch Continues his training of historical technique with Master Lot Ramirez and is the Weapons master for the crew "The Sea Beggars" of The Beggars Inn.

He was elevated to the Order of Defense by TRM Agrippa and Dawid on October 7th, 2018 at Great Western War.

Maestro Rhydderch enjoys researching, fighting in, and teaching historic combat as well as acting as a Furbisher (one who makes hilts for swords.)

Associates

Awards

Offices, Positions, and accomplishments

  • Lyondemere Rapier Champion 2012
  • Holder of the Iron Crescent With the sea Beggars
  • Lyondemere Rapier Champion 2014
  • Longsword/Greatsword Rapier Champion 2014
  • Dreiburgen Rapier Champion 2016
  • Acting Calafia Rapier Champion 2017 Standing in for Julien de la Fontaine
  • Starkhafn Rapier Champion 2017
  • Dreiburgen Rapier Champion 2019
  • Calafia Rapier Champion 2019
  • Gyldenholt Rapier Champion 2022
  • RAPIERMANIA! Champion 2023
  • Defender of the Gyldenholt Knight x9


  • Gyldenholt Baronial Guard 2011-2018
  • Gyldenholt Baronial Rapier Marshal 2014-2018
  • Deputy Gyldenholt Baronial Rapier Marshal 2014-2018
  • Rapier Senior Marshal 2015-present
  • Chief Lord in waiting Agrippa III and Dawid 2018
  • Deputy to Kingdom Rapier Marshal 2018-present
  • Senior Kingdom Rapier Marshal 2019-present
  1. Wrote and got royal approval for Rapier Archery Experiment 2020 with Sigbiorn Sigmundarson and Cellach of the Mists (on hold do to society rule change)
  2. Updated Kingdom Rules January 2020 with Cassandre Nicole Loustaunau, Alesone Gray of Cranlegh, and Mora Ottavia Spadera
  3. Finalized a complete kingdom rule rewrite to comply with new society rules April 2020 with Cassandre Nicole Loustaunau, Alesone Gray of Cranlegh, and Mora Ottavia Spadera
  4. Assisted with kingdom/Society approval and running the Kingdom Rapier experiments for reduced rapier armor and the implementation of synthetic weapons in C&T
  5. Developed a process and worked with society for approval to make rapier more accessible to those fencers who are differently-abled
  • Held weekly virtual "Practices"/meetups during the SCA shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, over 52 weekly practices were held during this time
  • Drop Dead Deputy to Kingdom Rapier Marshal 2022-present

Tournaments

Articles written

Classes

Rhydderch enjoys teaching classes on a variety of combat techniques as well as variety of historical sword forms. All of the below are documented to the SCA time period unless noted.

  • Intro SCA rapier
  • SCA rapier 101
  • Italian rapier (Nicoletto Giganti)Beginner to Advanced
  • Italian rapier (Ridolfo Capo Ferro)Beginner to Advanced
  • Cut&Thrust Rapier Beginner to Advanced
  1. Sidesword (Achille Marozzo)
  2. Broadsword (Charles Roworth)
  3. Saber (Polish and Charles Roworth)
  4. Longsword (Joachim Meyer)
  • Body mechanics
  • Understanding of time and measure
  • Singlestick (Palcaty, Highland, and various tavern games)
  • Sword typology Medieval (Oakeshott,) renaissance (A.V.B. Norman,) Single Edged (James Elmslie)


Formal classes taught, outside of weekly practices:

  • Beginning Cut&Thrust - Duellist practice 2014
  • Rapier 101 - Collegium Caidis 2015
  • Rapier 101 - Practicum Martiale and Isles Anniversary 2015
  • Beginning Italian Rapier - Practicum Martiale and Isles Anniversary 2015
  • Italian Rapier - Collegium Caidis 2016
  • Beginning Italian Rapier - Practicum Martiale and Isles Anniversary 2016
  • Coached Sparring - Practicum Martiale and Isles Anniversary 2016
  • Rapier 101 - Collegium Caidis 2017
  • German longsword (covered for Master Lot) - Collegium Caidis 2017
  • Coached Sparring - Collegium Caidis 2017
  • Fundamentals of Italian rapier Altavia anniversary 2019
  • Giganti's artfull guards- Collegium Caidis 2019
  • Rapier Marshaling - Collegium Caidis 2019
  • Rapier Marshaling - Horseman practice 2019
  • Rapier Martial Roundtable - Collegium Caidis 2020
  • Rapier Marshaling - Red Star Rapier war 2022
  • Body mechanics for fencers - Collegium Caidis 2022
  • Saber for Cut and Thrust - Collegium Caidis 2022
  • Cutting with sharp swords - Collegium Caidis 2023
  • Saber for Cut and Thrust - Collegium Caidis 2023
  • Cutting mechanics with swords - Great Western War 2023
  • Demystifying the blade - Accademia Draconis 2024
  • Cutting with sharp swords mechanics training- Collegium Caidis 2024
  • Historic stick games presentation and application- Collegium Caidis 2024
  • Cutting with sharp swords mechanics training- Great Western War 2024

Event Staff

  • Rapier Steward, Gyldenholt Anniversary 2014
  • Rapier Steward, Potrero War 2015
  • Rapier Steward, Gyldenholt Anniversary 2015
  • Rapier Steward, Friendship 2015
  • Rapier Steward, Gyldenholt Anniversary 2016
  • Rapier Steward, Medieval Marketplace 2016
  • Rapier Steward, Gyldenholt Anniversary 2017
  • Rapier Steward, Friendship 2017
  • Rapier Steward, Queens Champion winter and summer 2019
  • Rapier Steward, Queens Champion winter 2020
  • Rapier Steward, Potrero Pas De' Arms tournament 2023
  • Rapier Steward, Potrero Impromptu tournament 2023
  • Rapier Steward, Gyldenholt Anniversary 2023

Hiltmaking and Sword Furbishing

Image Preview Project Recipient Year Reference
Longsword Gyldenholt.jpg Longsword (Oakshott type XIVa blade, Type R Pommel, and style 3 guard.)

Guard, Pommel, and handle made by Rhydderch

--- 2024 The Wallace collection ref A464 [1] Oakeshott Typology [2]
Rhydderch-Long sword 2024.jpg Longsword (Oakshott type XIVa blade, Type I Pommel, and style 6 guard.)

Guard, Pommel, and handle made by Rhydderch

--- 2024 The Wallace collection ref A459 [3] Oakeshott Typology [4]
Rhydderch-Arming sword 2024.jpeg Arming sword (Oakshott type XIV blade, Type I Pommel, and style 6 guard.)

Guard, Pommel, and handle made by Rhydderch

Paulo de Vincenzi 2024 The Wallace collection ref A459 [5]
German Rappier by Rhydderch.jpeg German Rapier or Rappier. Based off of the rapiers in Joachim Meyers's 1570 treatise "the Art of Combat. Featuring forged hexagonal twisted quillion/guard, mosaic inlay in the walnut grip, and peened construction. (Norman type 5 hilt)

Guard, handle, and peen cap made by Rhydderch

Alesone Gray of Cranlegh 2024 The Wallace collection Photo credit to Chris Fields of Sterling Armory used with permission [6] Reference A476 [7]
Ring dagger by Rhydderch.JPG Ring dagger for rapier fencing

Guard and handle made by Rhydderch

Isabel de Carvalhal 2022 Parrying Dagger with Scabbard Dresden 1590-1600 Art Institute Chicago ref 1982.2159a-b [8]
Eating Knife by Rhydderch.jpg Eating knife 16th century inspired by the painting The Beaneater Magdalene van den Velde 2018 Italian 1580-1590 [9]
Early Schiavona by Rhydderch 1.JPG Early Schiavona based off of sword in private collection made around 1570

Guard, handle, and pommel made by Rhydderch

Entered into Crescent Artisan 2018

Angus le Todde Mac Donnell 2018 proto schiavona Private collection [10]
Two ring Rapier by Rhydderch.jpg Two ring rapier for loaner gear (Norman type 29 and 41 hilt)

Guard handle and pommel made by Rhydderch

--- 2017 A.V.B Norman, "The Rapier and Small Sword 1460-1820," Ken Trotman Publishing, 2019, Page 92,96,107 [11] Wallace collection A547 [12]
Simple rapier.JPG Simple rapier with knucklebow (Norman type 21 hilt)

Guard handle and pommel made by Rhydderch

Isabel de Carvalhal 2017 A.V.B Norman, "The Rapier and Small Sword 1460-1820," Ken Trotman Publishing, 2019, Page 84 [13] Wallace collection A544 [14]
Robe sword.JPG Robe sword for loaner gear. Design requested by marshal.(Norman type 4 hilt)

Guard handle and pommel made by Rhydderch

--- 2017 A.V.B Norman, "The Rapier and Small Sword 1460-1820," Ken Trotman Publishing, 2019, Page 67 [15]
Left handed rapier.JPEG Left handed rapier (inspired by Norman type 52 hilt)

Guard handle and pommel made by Rhydderch, Owner later added leather covering to the port

Magdalena Girolama Mancini 2015 Rapier of mixed origin 1590-1600 Wallace collection A571 [16]
Companion dagger.jpg Companion ring dagger

Guard and handle made by Rhydderch

Magdalena Girolama Mancini 2015 Parrying Dagger with Scabbard Dresden 1590-1600 Art Institute Chicago ref 1982.2159a-b [17]
Crab Claw.JPG Crab Claw dagger

Guard handle and pommel made by Rhydderch

Mora Ottavia Spadera 2014 Parrying dagger Italy, Wallace collection A807 [18]
Two loaner daggers.JPG Two loaner daggers for Isles

Guard handle and pommel made by Rhydderch

Isles 2014 Parrying dagger Art Institute Chicago ref 2014.1063.2 [19] and 1982.2132 [20]
Two Port.JPG Two port and Cross rapier (Norman type 43 hilt)

Guard and handle by Rhydderch Based off of the measurements given in Gérard Thibault's text "Academie de l'Espée"

Jacob de Groot 2014 A.V.B Norman, "The Rapier and Small Sword 1460-1820," Ken Trotman Publishing, 2019, Page 111 [21] See sword #6 in unknown German museum, Photo credit to Chris Fields of Sterling Armory used with permission [22]
Espada Robera by Rhydderch.jpg Espada Ropera (Norman type 16 hilt) with forge twisted risers, quillions, and guard

Guard made by Rhydderch

Self-Owned Project 2013 A.V.B Norman, "The Rapier and Small Sword 1460-1820," Ken Trotman Publishing, 2019, Page 83 [23]
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