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Lady Rekon of Saaremaa (formerly named Rekon tulema Kuresaare) joined the SCA in the summer of 2007, after attending a St. Corrigan's Day event in Gallavally.  She participates in archery, lapidary work and other forms of jewelry-making, costuming, brewing, pewter casting, making beads, making bows (usually very, very tiny ones) and all sorts of other interesting things.
The Honorable Lady Rekon of Saaremaa (formerly named Rekon tulema Kuresaare) joined the SCA in the summer of 2007, after attending a St. Corrigan's Day event in Gallavally.  She participates in archery (handbow and crossbow), unarmored combat, intaglio carving, pewtercasting and other forms of jewelry-making, costuming (especially Estonian Viking era), brewing, jointed doll-making, period board games, and generally making ALL THE THINGS. She loves to share what she has learned and to learn more, especially in unusual topics.


==Persona==
==Persona==
Rekon is from the area now known as Estonia, during the pre-Christian era, in the 10th century.  Since the Maahravas (as they called themselves before being named the Eistlanders by the Vikings) generally cremated their dead, did not read or write, and left very few representations of humans, the reconstruction of what she might have worn, done, and believed has been an interesting challenge.
Rekon is from the area now known as Estonia, during the pre-Christian era, in the 10th century.  Since the Maahravas (as they called themselves before being named the Eistlanders by the Vikings) generally cremated their dead, did not read or write, and left very few representations of humans, the reconstruction of what she might have worn, done, and believed has been an interesting challenge.


Rekon of Saaremaa is the daughter of a successful Estonian merchant on the island of Saaremaa (also known as Osel), living there at the peak of its prosperity.  Her mother died in childbirth when she was still young, and her father, uninclined to remarry, raised her to his trade.  She has traveled much of the world by way of the trade routes along the Amber and Silk Roads, and in the process, being naturally curious, she has learned a number of trades and skills usually denied to women.  Her family wealth derives primarily from gathering and trading the ugly yellow floating stuff from her native beaches to the Vikings for shiny, shiny silver.
Rekon of Saaremaa is the daughter of a successful Estonian merchant on the island of Saaremaa (also known as Osel), living there at the peak of its prosperity.  Her mother died in childbirth when she was still young, and her father, uninclined to remarry, raised her to his trade.  She has traveled much of the world by way of the trade routes along the Amber and Silk Roads, and in the process, being naturally curious, she has learned a number of trades and skills usually denied to women, at least in some parts of the world.  Her family wealth derives primarily from gathering and trading the ugly yellow floating stuff from her native beaches to the Vikings for shiny, shiny silver.


==Offices & Positions==
==Offices & Positions==
*Arts and Sciences Officer, Barony of Dreiburgen, October 2014-present
*Marshal: Archery, Thrown Weapons, and Youth Combat
*Marshal: Archery, Thrown Weapons, and Youth Combat
*Guard and Lady-in-Waiting for [[Conrad and Eleanor]]
*Guard and Lady-in-Waiting for [[Conrad and Eleanor]]
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*Guard for [[Edward II and Mora II]], 6/6/2009-11/7/2009
*Guard for [[Edward II and Mora II]], 6/6/2009-11/7/2009
*Regent, Caidan Academy of Archers, 1/9/2010-1/7/2012
*Regent, Caidan Academy of Archers, 1/9/2010-1/7/2012
*Guard and Lady-in-Waiting for Their Excellencies, Bryce and Fionna of [[Dreiburgen]], 1/9/2010-2012 (presently 'emergency guard' if needed)
*Guard and Lady-in-Waiting for Their Excellencies, Bryce and Fionna of [[Dreiburgen]], 1/9/2010-2012  
*[[Angels|Angels Gaming Champion]], [[Angels Yule 2010]], 12/18/2010
*[[Angels|Angels Gaming Champion]], [[Angels Yule 2010]], 12/18/2010
*[[Lyondemere|Lyondemere Arts Champion]], [[Lyondemere Arts and Archery 2011]], 2/12/2011
*[[Lyondemere|Lyondemere Arts Champion]], [[Lyondemere Arts and Archery 2011]], 2/12/2011
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*Event Steward: [[Caidan Archery/Crossbow Open Tournament 2010]]
*Event Steward: [[Caidan Archery/Crossbow Open Tournament 2010]]
*Ran contest, carved, and cast winning St. Geronimus token for [[Dreiburgen Anniversary 2011]]
*Ran contest, carved, and cast winning St. Geronimus token for [[Dreiburgen Anniversary 2011]]
*Assisted in judging A&S Championship at [[Lyondemere Arts and Archery 2012]]
*Assisted in judging A&S Championship at [[Lyondemere Arts and Archery 2012]] and [[Lyondemere Arts and Archery 2015]]
*Assisted in judging A&S Championship  [[Starkhafn Flame Artisan]] at [[Starkhafn Anniversary 2014]] and [[Starkhafn Anniversary 2015]]


== Classes Taught ==
== Classes Taught ==
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*Period identity protection: intaglio seals, [[Potrero War 2013]]
*Period identity protection: intaglio seals, [[Potrero War 2013]]
*'Enamels' for pewter jewelry, [[Potrero War 2013]]
*'Enamels' for pewter jewelry, [[Potrero War 2013]]
*Intaglio Carvers' & Pewterers' Day, [[Pennsic War 42]]
*Carving Amber with Hand Tools, [[Great Western War 2013]]
*Carving Amber with Hand Tools, [[Great Western War 2013]]
*Metal-Decorated Boxes (Reliquaries), [[Great Western War 2013]]
*Metal-Decorated Boxes (Reliquaries), [[Great Western War 2013]]
*Superfancy: Making a Late-Period 'Jewel' on a Budget, [[Great Western War 2013]]
*Superfancy: Making a Late-Period 'Jewel' on a Budget, [[Great Western War 2013]]
*Intaglio Carving, [[Collegium Caidis 2014]]
*Pewter Casting in Soapstone Molds, [[Collegium Caidis 2014]]
*A Period Tool for Carving Hard Stones, [[Collegium Caidis 2014]]
*Decorated Boxes Based on Reliquaries, [[Collegium Caidis 2014]]
*A&S Judging Roundtable, [[Collegium Caidis 2014]]
*Make All the Things!, [[Collegium Caidis 2014]] youth track, co-taught with Lady [[Anekastrasya Bai]]
*Pewterers' Day, [[Pennsic War 43]]
*Back-Carved Intaglio in the Byzantine Tradition, [[Great Western War 2014]]
*Period Plants and Animals for the Caidan Home Garden, [[Great Western War 2014]], co-taught with Baron [[Paganus Grimlove]]
*Thin-metal Repoussee, [[Great Western War 2014]]
*Disguise Your Devices (Ways to make modern things look period), [[Great Western War 2014]]
*(upcoming) Intaglio Gem Carving, [[Collegium Caidis 2015]]
*(upcoming) A&S Show and Tell Potluck Lunch, [[Collegium Caidis 2015]]
*(upcoming) Integrating A&S Throughout Day Events Roundtable, [[Collegium Caidis 2015]]


== Competitions ==  
== Competitions ==  
=== [[Pentathlon 2013|Caidian Arts and Sciences and Pentathlon 2013]] ===
=== [[Pentathlon 2015|Caidan Arts and Sciences and Pentathlon 2015]] ===
*Member, Team Greater >, winning Pentathlon team
*Team Recognitions: Cast Metal, Surface: Engraving/Chasing
 
=== [[Pentathlon 2013|Caidan Arts and Sciences and Pentathlon 2013]] ===
*1st Place Artisan, Functional, Toys
*1st Place Artisan, Functional, Toys
*2nd Place Artisan, Performance, Persona Presentation
*2nd Place Artisan, Performance, Persona Presentation
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*1st Place Journeyman, Visual, Surface Decoration Other
*1st Place Journeyman, Visual, Surface Decoration Other


=== [[Pentathlon 2011|Caidian Arts and Sciences and Pentathlon 2011]] ===
=== [[Pentathlon 2011|Caidan Arts and Sciences and Pentathlon 2011]] ===
*1st Place Apprentice, Compositional Arts: Poetry
*1st Place Apprentice, Compositional Arts: Poetry
*1st Place Apprentice, Culinary Arts: Subtleties
*1st Place Apprentice, Culinary Arts: Subtleties
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*People's Choice winner
*People's Choice winner


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=== [[Pentathlon 2009|Caidan Arts and Sciences and Pentathlon 2009]] ===
 
=== [[Pentathlon 2009|Caidian Arts and Sciences and Pentathlon 2009]] ===
*1st Place Apprentice, Jewelry: Lapidary
*1st Place Apprentice, Jewelry: Lapidary
*1st Place Apprentice, Games/Toys
*1st Place Apprentice, Games/Toys
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== Projects ==
== Projects ==
*Blog: Rekon's Workshop http://rekonsworkshop.wordpress.com


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Rekon and her daughter
Information
Preferred title: Not specified
Their Pronouns: Not specified
Resides: Dreiburgen
Status: Active
Awards: Visit the Caid Order of Precedence
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Sable, on a bend sinister vert fimbriated between two increscents three arrows palewise argent
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The Honorable Lady Rekon of Saaremaa (formerly named Rekon tulema Kuresaare) joined the SCA in the summer of 2007, after attending a St. Corrigan's Day event in Gallavally. She participates in archery (handbow and crossbow), unarmored combat, intaglio carving, pewtercasting and other forms of jewelry-making, costuming (especially Estonian Viking era), brewing, jointed doll-making, period board games, and generally making ALL THE THINGS. She loves to share what she has learned and to learn more, especially in unusual topics.

Persona

Rekon is from the area now known as Estonia, during the pre-Christian era, in the 10th century. Since the Maahravas (as they called themselves before being named the Eistlanders by the Vikings) generally cremated their dead, did not read or write, and left very few representations of humans, the reconstruction of what she might have worn, done, and believed has been an interesting challenge.

Rekon of Saaremaa is the daughter of a successful Estonian merchant on the island of Saaremaa (also known as Osel), living there at the peak of its prosperity. Her mother died in childbirth when she was still young, and her father, uninclined to remarry, raised her to his trade. She has traveled much of the world by way of the trade routes along the Amber and Silk Roads, and in the process, being naturally curious, she has learned a number of trades and skills usually denied to women, at least in some parts of the world. Her family wealth derives primarily from gathering and trading the ugly yellow floating stuff from her native beaches to the Vikings for shiny, shiny silver.

Offices & Positions

Event Staff

Classes Taught


Competitions

Caidan Arts and Sciences and Pentathlon 2015

  • Member, Team Greater >, winning Pentathlon team
  • Team Recognitions: Cast Metal, Surface: Engraving/Chasing

Caidan Arts and Sciences and Pentathlon 2013

  • 1st Place Artisan, Functional, Toys
  • 2nd Place Artisan, Performance, Persona Presentation
  • 2nd Place Artisan, Visual, Jewelry Other
  • 1st Place Journeyman, Visual, Surface Decoration Other

Caidan Arts and Sciences and Pentathlon 2011

  • 1st Place Apprentice, Compositional Arts: Poetry
  • 1st Place Apprentice, Culinary Arts: Subtleties
  • 1st Place Journeyman, Fiber Arts: Costume: Review
  • 2nd Place Apprentice, Functional Arts: Herb Craft: Comfort or Cosmetic
  • 2nd Place Apprentice, Functional Arts: Tools: Scribal Tools
  • 1st Place Journeyman, Visual Arts: Jewelry: Other Item
  • 1st Place Apprentice, Visual Arts: Woodcarving
  • 1st Place Apprentice, Visual Arts: Surface Decoration: Other Item
  • People's Choice winner

Caidan Arts and Sciences and Pentathlon 2009

  • 1st Place Apprentice, Jewelry: Lapidary
  • 1st Place Apprentice, Games/Toys
  • 2nd Place Apprentice, Brewing: Beers

Projects

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