Beathog nic Dhonnchaidh

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Preferred title: Not specified Their Pronouns: Not specified Resides: Gyldenholt Status: Active Awards: Visit the Caid Order of Precedence
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Gules chapé embattled, a talbot dormant Or between in pale the halves of a sword fracted proper.
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Bannthegn Beathog nic Dhonnchaidh has been an active member of the Circle of Bards of Caid since joining the SCA in the late 1990s. She is a singer and instrumentalist for the Cliar Cu Buidhe troupe and a Founding Member of the Cliar Cu Buidhe household. She has a love for period dramatic performance, as well. She has been an active participant with the Right Noble Guild of Saint Genesius, and the Commedia dell'Arte troupe, I Sciocci!. She has also been a major contributor to the Caidan Fighter Poems publications, for many years.

In addition to her musical interests, Beathog enjoys fiber arts, calligraphy and illumination, making pottery and period cookery. She especially likes exploring all areas of medieval cooking, both as a member of the Right Noble Upper Crust cooking guild and as Guidwife of the Cliar Cu Buidhe camp.

Persona

Beathog was born in the mountainous region of Atholl, in Perthshire, Scotland, at the end of the 13th century. Her father, Donnachd Reamhar ("Stout Duncan"), participated with William Wallace in the opening rounds of the War of Independence and remained beside Robert Bruce until the defeat of the English forces at Bannockburn in 1314. Accompanying Donnachd on his return home was a young soldier, Domhnall mac Pharlain; the young couple were soon married and remained at home in the Highlands until Domhnall was called into service by King Robert I, once again, in 1323. The couple resided for several years at Lochleven Castle (formally an English stronghold, but, now, a part of the Royal Exchequer), as a part of Robert Bruce's retinue.

They remained in residence on the island for several years and then traveled rather extensively, eventually arriving in the Kingdom of Caid, where they continue to reside among friends.

Offices & Positions

• Lady in Waiting for Sven and Kolfinna, 06/03/2006-11/11/2006
• Lady in Waiting for Edric IV and Faizeh, 11/11/2006-06/02/2007
• Lady in Waiting for Sven II and Kolfinna II, 11/08/2008-06/06/2009
• Lady in Waiting for Edward II and Mora II, 06/06/2009-11/07/2009
• Lady in Waiting for Edward III and Mora III, 06/04/2011-11/05/2011
• Lady in Waiting for Sven III and Cassandra, 11/05/2011-06/02/2012
• Lyon Bard VI, Barony of Lyondemere, 2007-08
• Cast Iron Chef I, Barony of Lyondemere, 2010-11

Classes Taught

• A&S Workshop: Make a Silk Banner, Barony of Gyldenholt, December 2004
• Ballads for Bards, Collegium Caidis Fall 2005
• Ballads for Bards, Bardic Collegium January 2006
• Commedia dell'Arte: A Practical Introduction, Bardic Collegium January 2006
• Sing for the Dream: Recapturing the Joy, Collegium Caidis Fall 2006
• Percussion Basics (for the Sober Participant), Bardic Collegium January 2007
• The Bardic Circle: the Basics of the Best, Bardic Collegium January 2007
• The Bardic Circle: the Basics of the Best, Collegium Caidis Spring 2007
• Writing for the SCA, Collegium Caidis Spring 2007
• Songwriting Workshop, Collegium Caidis Fall 2007
• Period Rounds and Catches, Collegium Caidis 2009
• A&S Workshop: Make a Silk Banner, Barony of Lyondemere, September 2009
• Persona to Performer 1: Who You Are and What You Do, Collegium Caidis 2011
• A&S Demo: Period Pottery Kick-wheel, Great Western War 2011
• Persona to Performer 2: Using Your Persona Choices to Enrich Your Performance, Collegium Caidis 2012
• A&S Demo: For the Love of Oats!, Cast Iron Chef Lyondemere 2012
• Building a Period Encampment: First the Bones, Then the Soup, Collegium Caidis 2012
• A&S Demo: Period Pottery Kick-wheel, Great Western War 2012
• Period Camp Cooking: Fire Cooking Methods for Every Camp, Great Western War 2012

Writing & Performance

Songs: Original Composition

Most of the following songs were co-written by Domhnall mac Pharlain:

• And the Rain Came Down (Estrella War XXIV)
• Atenveldt, Land of the Sun (presented at Pennsic War XXXV)
• By Our Honor, You Will Know Us (written especially for the 3rd Annual Bard of Caid Competition)
• The Daughters of Caid (written especially for the 1st Annual Bard of Caid Competition)
• The Donnachaidh Wife
• The Forest of Gold (written especially for the Barony of Gyldenholt's Anniversary & Investiture)
• The Genealogy of Lyondemere (written especially for the 5th Annual Lyon Bard Competition)
• The Heart of Altavia (written and performed for Altavia Anniversary)
• Here is a day for revelry (written especially for the Barony of Lyondemere's Anniversary & Investiture)
• Honor Bound (written especially for the 1st Annual Bard of Caid Competition)
• It's Hard to Be a Knight
• Long Live Lyondemere (written for the 5th Annual Lyon Bard Competition and performed for Lyondemere Anniversary)
• The Long, Well Traveled Road
• Macfarlane's Lantern
• On My Master's Garden Wall (written in the style of Thomas Campion, Pentathlon 2007)
• On the Field at Bannockburn
• Sail (written especially for the 5th Annual Lyon Bard Competition)
• The Soon Wed Prince
• Starkhafn's Dragon (written for the Barony of Starkhafn)
• This Camp is Your Camp (I admit it. I filked. Once.)
• Under Western Sky (written especially, and performed at La Prova Dura, Kingdom of the West)
• The Virtuous Bards (Darkwell War)
• We Celebrate Your Natal Day
• We Drink a Health

Poetry

• Richard Clerke of Rowanwood, fallen in Fall Crown Tourney, A.S. XXXVII (rondel)
• Sir Sven Gunther Alcon, fallen in Spring Crown Tourney, A.S. XXXX (conachlonn)
• Lord Andrew Baird, fallen in Fall Crown Tourney, A.S. XLI (Scottish stanza)
• Viscountess Krysta MacIntyre, fallen in Spring Crown Tourney, A.S. XLI (Irish deibhidhe)
• Sir Gamyl of Mottrum, fallen in Fall Crown Tourney, A.S. XLII (petrarchan sonnet)
• Sir Dante Lizza da Benevento, fallen in Spring Crown Tourney, A.S. XLII (virelai)
• For Thee, Fair Maid Atlantia, presented at Pennsic War XXXV (rondel)
• The Song of Lyondemere (chansons de geste)
• Herzog Dietrich von Vogelsang, fallen in Fall Crown Tourney, A.S. XLIII (wechsel)
• THLord Mikhail of the Kuma, fallen in Spring Crown Tourney, A.S. XLIII (alliterative verse)
• Duchess Kolfinna Kottr, fallen in Fall Crown Tourney, A.S. XVIV (alliterative verse)
• THLord Davi d'Orleans, fallen in Spring Crown Tourney, A.S. XLIV (virelai)
• Sir Davi d'Orleans, on the celebration of his knighting (virelai)
• Sir Ragnar of Sandcastle, fallen in Fall Crown Tourney, A.S. XLV (alliterative verse)
• Duke Edward Senestre, Victorious in Spring Crown Tourney, A.S. XLV (chansons de geste)
• Lord Niccolo d'Angelo, fallen in Fall Crown Tourney, A.S. XLVI (petrarchan sonnet)
• Sir Mons von Goarshausen, fallen in Spring Crown Tourney, A.S. XLVI (rime royal)
• Sir Ilia Aleksandrovich, fallen in Fall Crown Tourney, A.S. XLVII (rime royal)
• Baron Secca of Kent, fallen in Spring Crown Tourney, A.S. XLVII (Chaucerian rondel, written in both Middle English and modern English)

Musical Performance

The troupe Cliar Cu Buidhe was founded in 2003, the result of a dream Beathog shared with Domhnall mac Pharlain, to share the music and stories, of and about the SCA period, in a unique, entertaining way. Over the years, the troupe has performed in many venues: for Coronations, Baronial Investitures and Anniversary Celebrations, Royal Lunches, Queens Teas, and too many wars and tourneys to list. Cliar Cu Buidhe has recorded over 80 songs, all of which were either written in period or maintain a medieval flavor through subject, lyric and performance style. All music performed by the Cliar Cu Buidhe troupe was either written, or arranged, by Bard Elder Domhnall mac Pharlain and partner Beathog.

Membership in the troupe is restricted to members of the household of the same name, Cliar Cu Buidhe. Although a few personnel changes have been made over the years, the troupe has been able to maintain it's popularity, and has performed regularly throughout the Kingdoms of Caid and Atenveldt. Currently, troupe members have scattered over three kingdoms, so it is not possible for the troupe to appear in its entirety. Fortunately, for fans of the troupe, Cliar Cu Buidhe recorded five CDs, which remain available.

Members of the troupe Cliar Cu Buidhe are:

• Domhnall mac Pharlain
• Beathog nic Dhonnchaidh
• Eabha inghean Domhnaill
• Maren Lauritsdatter
• Elva MacAskil
• Frederic de Cherbourg

Medieval Theatre

The following productions were presented by The Right Noble Guild of Saint Genesius:

• Cast Member: "Decamerron Stories", Plague Tourney, Barony of Gyldenholt, 2000
• Cast Member: "Mummers' Play", Lyondemere/Gyldenholt Yule, 2000
• Cast Member: "Our Kind" St. Genesius Revel at Japanese Tourney, Barony of Altavia, 2001
• Cast Member: "Our Kind Trilogy" (written by Lord Goldwyn of Britain), Great Western War 2001
• Writer/Director: "A Christmas Mumming: The Play of Saint George", Gyldenholt Yule, 2001
• Director: "Pyramus and Thisbe", Lyondemere Anniversary, 2002
• Stage Hand: "Midsummer Night's Dream", Great Western War, 2002
• Cast Member: "The Joyous Farce of Master Morton the Scholar" (translated by Diane de Lyon), Twelfth Night, 2003
• Cast Member: "Master Morton Goes to War" (translated by Diane de Lyon), Great Western War, 2004
• Director/Cast Member: "Robin Hood and Guy of Gisbourne", a Dumb Play, Robin Hood Tourney, Barony of the Angels, 2006

The following productions were presented by I Sciocci!, a Commedia dell'Arte troupe, founded by some of the members of The Right Noble Guild of Saint Genesius and now a part of the Cliar Cu Buidhe household:

• Scenario: "Brighella Gets Lunch", Medieval Marketplace, Shire of Heatherwhyne, 2003
• Scenario: "The Music Lesson", Baron's Feast, Barony of Gyldenholt, 2004
• Scenario: "Cola Makes a Toast", Lyondemere Anniversary, 2005
• Scenario: "The Lost Lands of Lyonesse", Lyondemere Anniversary, 2006
• Scenario: "Brighella, The Greatest Band Director in All of the World, Potrero War, 2006
• Scenario: "Best in Show", HRM Kolfinna's Festival of the Rose, Barony of Lyondemere, 2006

Event Staff

• Event Staff: Special Activities, Plague Tourney (Barony of Gyldenholt), 2000
• Feast Staff: Cook, Baron's Feast (Barony of Gyldenholt), 2001
• Feast Staff: Cook, Yule (Barony of Gyldenholt), 2001
• Feast Staff: Cook, Baron's Feast (Barony of Gyldenholt), 2002
• Event Steward (with Domhnall mac Pharlain): Harvest Tourney, Barony of Gyldenholt, 2002
• Feast Staff: Cook, Baron's Feast (Barony of Gyldenholt), 2003
• Feast Staff: Cook, Gyldenholt/Lyondemere Yule, 2003
• Feast Staff: Cook, Baron's Feast (Barony of Gyldenholt), 2004
• Feast Staff: Cook, Coronation of Direk IV and Chamayn (Barony of Gyldenholt), 2004
• Feast Staff: Cook, Winter Weekend (Barony of Calafia), 2010
• Feast Staff: Cook, Black Rose Ball (Barony of Lyondemere), 2010
• Feast Staff: Cook, Winter Weekend (Barony of Calafia), 2011
• Feast Steward: Lyondemere/Gyldenholt Yule, 2011
• Feast Staff: Cook, Winter Weekend (Barony of Calafia), 2012
• Feast Staff: Cook, Gyldenholt/Lyondemere Yule, 2012
• Feast Staff: Cook, Twelfth Night (Barony of Gyldenholt), 2013
• Feast Staff: Cook, Winter Weekend (Barony of Calafia), 2013

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