Lord [Sanzio] Sansovino

   Known in Meridies as the fighting Bard, [Sanzio] Sansovino is an artisan, musician, husband, father, brother, pillar of strength and honor among many. During his time in the SCA, he has become a squire to Sir Merwyyd of Effington, Held many of the stations of his local groups willingly and with joy in his heart. You can always hear him walking around the campfires with his guitar singing the latest song, see his arts on scrolls and artwork, or hear the sound of his sword clashing off the helmet of an opponent. There are not many in Meridies who have not heard of [Sanzio] in some fashion. If you do not know him, then get to know him. He is a worthy friend and brother. He participates in crown list, offers his help in the kitchen, there is not anything this man will not do for his Kingdom. There are many who are like him, but [Sanzio] is always unique in his service to his family, the SCA. If there is a fire, and music, and you are in Meridies, chances are you will find [Sanzio] Sansovino there with his guitar. Go get to know him. You won't be sorry. Tell him [Valgardr] Sent you...

[Isabeau]

Signora [Isabeau] Isabetta del Dolce resides in the beautiful Canton of Falcon Cree in southern Atlantia’s Barony of Nottinghill Coill. 

[Isabeau] grew up in the SCA, daughter of Lady Nansie of Woodstock, and enjoyed activities in the Shire of Nordenhalle, and surrounding lands, in the East Kingdom. Between years of university study, Ginevra lived for a brief time in the Barony of Delftwood, in the Kingdom of Aethelmearc. 

Now as an adult member of the Society, she has found herself immersed in many different aspects and activities in the world of the SCA.

In the area of martial arts, she is authorized in both rapier combat and equestrian activities. She fights with an epee, but is interested in authorizing in other forms, such as schlaugger, which is becoming more popular in her area. One of her favorite pastimes is target archery using a beautiful recurve bow that had once belonged to her mother.

[Isabeau] is an avid audience member at the tourneys, where she spends much time watching and supporting her beloved lord, Ulf, who is a great rapier and armored fighter.

She endeavors to gain skill in the fiber arts and is learning to sew her own garb and greatly enjoys embroidery. Her main embroidery projects have been stitched recreations of images from the Manesse Codex, replacing the figures and colors with those of friends and loved ones. 

Our newest featured member has many other interests, including period dancing, embroidery, music, and herbcraft.

 

[Lord Damien]

Rapier Fighter, Heavy Weapons Combat, Archery, This guy does it all. What does he do in his spare time? How about them Volkswagens?! Damien was a born fighter, picking up the Rapier and becoming one of Arenal's finest. Since then he has switched over to Heavy combat, where his unorthodox style gives him plenty of suprised looks/glares. Be sure to check his house out while you stroll through the Keep.