Michael Saint Sever
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Viscount Sir Michael Saint Sever, or as he was normally called "Michael-san". Sir Michael lived in Caid after the West (where he was knighted and reigned as prince), during his time here he took two squires (Condessa Battista de Lagos and Lord Seamus O'Domhnaill) and was a regular teaching feature at Eichling's practice. He moved to Atlantia for his modern career, and passed away February 2009 due to stroke.
Offices & Positions
- Prince of the Mists [West] with Wander Riordan, 11/13/1993-05/07/1994
Death
Michael-san passed away in February 2009 due to stroke.
Memories
From Gareth Somerset
I marshaled at an Altavia Anniversary many years ago and a fight I'll never forget was between Micheal and an opponent who was taller and bigger. This opponent had strength but little finesse. Micheal deftly dodged and weaved, never standing in one place long enough for his opponent to knock his block off, all the while defending himself ably and waiting for the opportunity to strike. The fight lasted many minutes and by the time it was done, Micheal was the victor. His opponent was so befuddled that he just walked off the field and I let him go because I could tell he was utterly frustrated. It was the classic example of being a willow in the wind and a zen like patience that were hallmarks of his style. I'll miss him dearly.
From Kolfinna kottr
When Michael squired Battista and Seamus, it was the first real squire ceremony I had ever seen and I was enthralled. That man could make you believe and I have forever cherished that memory. Even after he moved from Caid he would email me bits of encouragements about my fighting and the like, he was far away but yet still always close to my heart. I will miss him.
From Marcellus Drachenklaue
I met Sir Michael many years ago and I was in awe watching him fight. He flowed and swayed with little effort. When you talked to him you were his equal no matter who or what you were in the SCA, he guided and taught for the sheer joy of doing it. I am a better person for knowing Michael, and I will always be trying to strive to be as just as he was. I will miss him greatly.
From Philippe de Tournay
I met Sir Micheal in the first few years I was living in Caid, and he struck me as an excellent example of the Knight we all aspire to be. His appearance on and off the field was very impressive, and his fighting ability with one of the smallest heater shields I have ever faced was no less than astounding!
