Mealla Caimbeul

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1. Mealla
2. Don Colyn versus Mealla Fall QC 2009

Information

Preferred title:	Not specified
Their Pronouns:	Not specified
Resides:	Lyondemere
Status:	Deceased
Awards:	Visit the Caid Order of Precedence

Heraldry

Per chevron purpure and gules, a chevron and in base the astrological symbol of Venus argent.

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THLady Mealla Caimbeul (also spelled “Meala”). Mealla started playing in the barony of Gyldenholt but mainly resided in the barony of Lyondemere. She was an active fencer and rapier marshal. She was also passionate about the Arts and Sciences, with a penchant for cooking, singing and sewing. While her persona was from 16th-Century Scotland, she enjoyed almost all regions and time-periods within the SCA, and enjoyed dressing accordingly.

Mealla was the apprentice of Mistress Mary Taran of Glastonbury in the last two years of her life.

Persona

Meala Caimbeul keeps a manor in the Caimbeul lands of Islay, Scotland; under the reign of James V. She also runs the a Gaming Parlor, The Widow's Hand. While her husband is oft away at court or campaign, she is happy to host almost any who desire hospitality as they travel. Whenever possible, she enjoys wintering on the continent. When duty calls, she will bear arms as a member of the Third Auxiliary Dragoons.

Death

Mealla passed on her birthday, May 12, 2018 of acute leukemia. A memorial was held for her at Potrero War 2018 at Sable Hart and the Third Auxiliary Dragoons toasted in her memory upon the battlefield (with many, many stories told). At Potrero Grand Court, Their Majesties, Wilhelm II and Tsyra made her a Companion of the Argent Blade. During the ceremony, they explained that they had intended to do so at Darach Anniversary, but as she volunteered to serve as their herald that day, they decided to wait until the following week, at Altavia Anniversary. In the week between the two events, she received her diagnosis and passed.

Memories

Offices & Positions

Gyldenholt Art & Science Champion, 6/2003
Gyldenholt Rapier Marshal, ?-?
Lyondemere Rapier Marshal, ?-?
Sergynt of Lyondemere, ?-?
Gyldenholt Sergeant, ?-?
Central Regional Provost Marshal, ?-5/2018
Bard of Dun Or, 7/2007 - 10/2008
Lyondemere Minister of Art and Science, 07/2007-07/2009
Guard for Sven II and Kolfinna II, 11/2008-6/2009
Bard of Altavia, 12/2009-12/2010
Bard of Caid, 1/2013-1/2014
Bellows Pursuivant, 7/2016-1/2018

Event Staff

co-Site Liaison (with THL Grainne ingen Lasrach), Collegium Caidis Fall 2004
Site Scout: Coronation and Queen's Champion Sven and Kolfinna, 2006
Event Steward: Known World Academy of the Rapier, 2006
Hotel Liaison: Known World Heraldic Symposium, 2007
Event Steward: Lyondemere Yule, 12/6/2008
Co-event steward: Lyondemere Anniversary 2015, 7/11/2015

Classes Taught

Light Weapons Archery, Collegium Caidis Spring 2002
Rapier 101 - Introduction To Rapier, Collegium Caidis Fall 2005
Anatomy of a Rapier Tournament, Collegium Caidis Fall 2006
Introduction to SCA Fencing (Rapier 101), Collegium Caidis Fall 2006
Rapier 101, Collegium Caidis Spring 2007
Food Preservation Without Ice, Collegium Caidis Fall 2008
Historic Rapier for the Rest of Us, Collegium Caidis Fall 2008
Piquet - 15th Century Card Game For Two Players, Collegium Caidis Fall 2008
Spear Wrap-up Round-Table, Collegium Caidis 2011
Cards & Dice Or What To Do With A Collection Of Shiny Objects., Collegium Caidis 2011
Spear Round Table Discussion, Collegium Caidis 2013
All About Spears, Talon Crescent War 2015
Advanced Court Dance, Highland War XXIII, 2015
Cut & Thrust Workshop, Talon Crescent War 2016

Competitions

Caidan Arts and Sciences and Pentathlon

Member of Team Lyondemere, 2009

Households and Affiliations

So, what's with the pink?

A long time ago Meala was in a non-SCA fighting group where she was the only woman with solid participation - thus earning her the nickname "woman." She took to wearing pink to fighter practice to emphasize the nickname. As she became involved with the SCA, the pink stuck, and the name changed to "The Pink Lady of Caid." I do not dress like that modernly, nor is pink my favorite color - it is a long joke of the tough fighter chick who wears pink. Everyone has to have a gimmick, I guess.

Projects & Publications

Scrolls

Image Preview	Award	Recipient
	Award of Arms	Ceolwynn of Galtris
	Award of Arms	Einrik von Houwinstein
	Detail of Award of Arms	Einrik von Houwinstein
	Award of Arms	Erwin Bloodaxe
	Master of Defense	Kelan McBride of Arainn
	Detail of Master of Defense	Kelan McBride of Arainn
	Duellist	Lorenzo di Vita
	Harp Argent	Elizabeth de Avenbury
	White Scarf	Alexander Kallidokos