Local Group: Barony of Darkwater, Kingdom of Trimaris

Persona Info: Second quarter, 14th century England (County of Kent)

Order of Precedence Entry

 

Gareth Dalyngrigge was born in 1300, the second son of a minor nobleman who held a few manors as a vassal to the King of England.  With a limited inheritance expected from his father, Gareth was prepared for a life of service in the Church and received an education in letters and the classics.  Things changed after his older brother unexpectedly died.  Now the lord of several small holdings in the county of Sussex, Gareth hopes to increase the social and political status of his family’s name through continuing his good standing with King Edward III - who has shown great promise as a general of armies and leader of nobles in his wars against the Scots, and is now preparing to challenge the Kingdom of France beyond the sea.

 

Arts & Sciences

Interests
•       The Hundred Years War
•       The Reign of Edward III
•       The Nobility of 14th Century England
•       14th Century European History

•       Open Fire Cooking

•       Brewing Ale

•       Woodworking
•       14th Century Material Culture/Encampment

Classes Taught: Scriptorium, Trimaris Royal University, Village Fair, Trident Tourney, etc.

 

• The Low Countries at the Opening of the Hundred Years War

A survey of the duchies, counties, bishoprics, etc. of the Low Countries at the time of the start of hostilities in the Hundred Years War (ca. 1337). Special attention is given to the ruling families of these regions, and how they were connected to royal families of England, France, and the Holy Roman Empire.

 

• The Angevin Empire Strikes Back

Tells the story of the origins of the conflict between England and France that led to the opening of the Hundred Years War. The story is told through eight specific scenes, from the Battle of Hastings to Edward III's claiming the kingship of France.

 

• Heraldry and Identity in 14th Century England

How important was a coat or arms to the self-identity of a medieval noble? This presentation looks at the importance of both heraldry and the legacy of a family name to the noble class of 14th century England, citing actual examples of heraldic display and proceedings of the court of chivalry.

 

• The Great Seal and Chancery in 14th Century England

How did the royal scriptorium of King Edward III of England function? What were the duties of the Keeper of the Great Seal and how did it affect the government of the kingdom? This class explores the use of the Great Seal from the days of the conqueror up to the 14th century and explains the complex organization of scribes, clerks and other officials that made up the Chancery.

 

• Bodley MS 264: The Romance of Alexander

The illuminations from this Romance of Alexander manuscript can be found in countless books and articles on period clothing, armor, warfare, and any number of daily activities in the medieval period. This presentation begins with a history of medieval noble society's obsession with the Alexander cycle of romances and dives into the actual stories that are contained in its pages - giving us a surprisingly clear insight into the 14th century mind.

 

• Geoffrey Luttrell, The Man and his Psalter

The imaginative and grotesque marginalia on the pages of the Luttrell Psalter have fascinated viewers for centuries. The class focuses on the man who commissioned this manuscript: Sir Geoffrey Luttrell, Lord of Irnham. Referencing academic studies and looking at the family background and connections of Sir Geoffrey, along with his career and his own sense of identity - this presentation attempts to explain the purpose of the psalter and its vivid imagery.

 

• Rythmomachy

A Highly complex early European mathematical abstract game which illustrates the number theory of Boëthius. Played by intellectuals and mathematicians between the 10th and 16th centuries and used as a mathematical teaching method. 

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Special Arts & Sciences Accolades
Winner, Persona Competition 2011, Village Fair, Barony of Darkwater
 

Laurels Prize, Tournament of Champions 2015

Laurels Prize, Tournament of Champions 2017

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Argent Trefoil 2016

 

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Service

 

Local Offices: 

Baronial Librarian, Barony of Darkwater, 2015 - current

 

Kingdom Offices:

Deputy Historian, Kingdom of Trimaris, 2017 - current

 

Event Staff Positions:

Gate Coordinator, Fall Coronation 2017, Kingdom of Trimaris
Persona Competition Judge 2012, Village Fair, Barony of Darkwater
Persona Competition Judge 2013, Village Fair, Barony of Darkwater
Persona Competition Host 2015, Village Fair, Barony of Darkwater
Persona Competition Host 2016, Village Fair, Barony of Darkwater
Persona Competition Host 2017, Village Fair, Barony of Darkwater
Persona Competition Host 2018, Village Fair, Barony of Darkwater

 

Miscellaneous:
Gate Crew, Trimaris Winter Art-Sci 2018

Gate Crew, C&C 2018, Barony of Castlemere

Gate Crew, Gathering of Clans 2018, Barony of Darkwater