So I’ve been fairly quiet on here for a long time. Partially due to real life: figuring out if we were moving or not, a new job, and all kinds of things like that. It was also partially because of feeling like I had hit a bit of a rut in my modern medieval life. It’s something that happens to people once in a while from what I hear. It took me a little bit to realize it for what it was, which was interesting. Mundania had swamped me. We had to figure out if we were moving or not, I got a new job, and more things like that. I had no real direction for a while other than my own personal projects and going to events. I was somewhat refreshed last Pennsic (2017) when I got started in voice heraldry.
Progress
I’ve done more heralding now and I’m working on creating a bank of blank scrolls as way to better my art. Stupidly I haven’t taken any photos of the last couple scrolls I’ve done. So I’ve felt like I was drifting. I suppose after so many years in the game it shouldn’t be too surprising. So for the past several months I’ve been working on upping my game as far as my persona and garb are concerned. I realized I had one complete outfit (my viking stuff) but not a complete Norman outfit which is my primary persona. I’ve been feeling pretty good about it too. I’m making good progress on updating my wardrobe and such so slow and steady progress.
I’ve also come back to fencing. This has been awesome. I have a lot to work on but keeping my head and working on my attacks have given me somethings to focus on. I have some personal issues to resolve before I enter a tournament list but I’m getting there.
Crazy Trips and Hints
So things changed a bit last May, when I was up in Ruantallan (Nova Scotia) for the spring crown tournament. It was a crazy trip: 14 hour one-way trip Friday, event Saturday, drove 15 hours home on Sunday. It was insane and a bunch of fun and I got story time with uncle Cedric for the trip! I ended up heralding most of the tournament and a good chunk of the court as well. It was great fun and I haven’t been to a Ruantallan event in years so partaking in their hospitality was awesome.
We were at feast and I happened to nab a seat next to a certain Baron (Master of the Pelican) and Baroness(Peli-Laurel). It was near the end of the evening when something that was said in passing about potentially changing the color of my belt. To tell the truth, I was so tired I just looked at the Baron rather blankly, like “Quoi?” So then things were spelled out for me and I was gobsmacked. I was sent home to think about it, which I did.
Continuing the Conversation
I did some asking around. A long distance peer, well, it wasn’t something I was sure about. I’ve heard horror stories but I’ve heard good things too. I spoke to his protogés. What it boils down to is that I think this would work out. I think we would be a good fit. I spoke with my teacher and she agreed and so I was looking forward to continuing the conversation.
Schtick
I was flagged down at the Bergental Baronial Investiture by both Godfroy and Alisay saying that they were doing a bit of Schtick in court. Something they had arranged with the out-going Baron and Baroness (my teacher.) So court happens and I’m retaining for their Excellencies Bergental during their last court. Nearing the end, Baron Godfroy interrupts and this is what follows:
What they are bargaining for is the opportunity to converse with me about my future. I didn’t know I was going to be part of the schtick. Which is why I’m laughing like an idiot. Following this we did talk a bit more about the coming months and really moving forward with entering an agreement as peer and protogé. I’m thankful for my friends who got pictures and video of this. It was a happy moment and it made my day.
But Wait, There’s More…
I have never been approached by a peer before so this bit of theater left me rather speechless. It was very flattering. Discussions continued between Master Godfroy and I and it’s decided that I will become his protogé at Birka this year. It’s a new part of a continuing adventure and I look forward to what’s to come!