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+++ people:richard_of_dragon_castle [2025/09/17 13:18] (current) – correcting email link formatting. Dietrich von Sachsen
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 ===== Persona =====
+Lord Richard of Dragon Castle is a 12th-century man of mixed French and Scottish heritage living in Portsmouth, England with his much younger wife, Baronessa [[people:Gina Dragoni]] (who was herself born August 22nd, 1338). Richard is the son of Edmund, a Scottish architect, and a french mother.
-Born: 12th Century
+Richard's life in his own words is as follows:
-Ancestry: Mother was French and father, Edmund, was Scottish architect.
+"My father built castles for the King of England Henry I and his wife Matilda (Princess of Scotland). King Henry was very impressed with the work of my father and gave him permission to build a castle and use the name Dragon as his own.
-Wife: Lady [[people:Gina Dragoni]], born August 22, 1338 (Much younger woman)
+At this point in history I was very young, but showed interest in bartering, conversation, and travelling. Father decided that building his new castle in a port of trade would help his favourite son in his future.  Portsmouth was the city of choice and that is where Dragon Castle remains.
-Home: Portsmouth, England
+I spent a few years of my early manhood participating in the First Crusade, but decided that a warrior’s life was not for me. During these years I met many connections in the business world, and decided that a merchant’s life would be much more profitable.
-Life in his own words:
+I spent many years travelling to the important trading cities in the world from England. I met many interesting people and heard many wonderful stories. Even though I have travelled the world, I always considered Portsmouth my home.
-"My father built castles for the King of England Henry I & his wife Matilda (Princess of Scotland). King Henry was very impressed with the work of my father and gave him permission to build a castle and use the name Dragon as his own.
-"At this point in history, I was very young but showed interest in bartering, conversation and travelling.  Father decided that building his new castle in a port of trade would help his favourite son in his future.  Portsmouth was the city of choice and that is where Dragon Castle remains.
+While I was in a small town in Italy, I talked to one man at great lengths.  He was selling a lovely light brilliant fabric called silk and I was trading him my fine English wool. I stayed longer than expected because I was smitten by his beautiful daughter that was working by his side.  She had learned to speak English so that she could help her father talk to other merchant traders. I was very lucky that I didn’t have to learn to speak Italian.
-"I spent a few years of my early manhood participating in the crusades, but decided that a warrior’s life was not for me.  During these years, I met many connections in the business world and decided that a merchant’s life would be much more profitable.
+Within a month we were married and on our way back to England.
-"I spent many years travelling to the important trading cities in the world from England.  During those years I met many interesting people and heard many wonderful stories.  Even though I have travelled the world, I always considered Portsmouth my home.
-"While I was in a small town in Italy, I talked to my one man at great lengths.  He was selling a lovely light brilliant fabric called silk and I was trading him my fine English wool.   I stayed longer than expected because I was smitten by his beautiful daughter that was working by his side.  She had learned to speak English so that she could help her father talk to other merchant traders.
-I was very lucky that I didn’t have to learn to speak Italian.
-"Within a month we were married and on our way back to England.
-"I got so tired of experiencing seasickness with being on the water that I finally retired from sea travel.  My wife and I now live a comfortable life back in Portsmouth in Dragon Castle.  I continue to trade in wools & silk fabric as my father-in-law ships me these wonderful silk to sell on his behalf.  Of course I take a healthy commission for my work.  I also trade in other merchandise depending upon my clients needs."
+I got tired of experiencing seasickness with being on the water that I finally retired from sea travel. My wife and I now live a comfortable life back in Portsmouth in Dragon Castle. I continue to trade in wool and silk fabric, as my father-in-law ships me these wonderful fabrics to sell on his behalf. Of course, I take a healthy commission for my work. I also trade in other merchandise depending upon my clients' needs."
 ===== Whereabouts =====
+Richard currently resides in the Barony of [[branches:barony:Skraeling Althing]], in the lands of [[branches:canton:Caldrithig]].
-Canton of [[branches:canton:Harrowgate Heath]] in the Barony of [[branches:barony:Skraeling Althing]]
 ===== Offices and Appointments =====
 ==== Current Office ====
+Richard currently holds no offices.
-No current office as the canton has downsized.
 ==== Past Offices ====
+  * {{activities:service:offices:Seneschal-symbol.png?30|}} **[[activities:service:offices:deputy|Deputy]] [[activities:service:offices:Seneschal]]** - Canton of [[history:former_groups:harrowgate_heath|Harrowgate Heath]] (2003 - 2007)
-  * Deputy [[activities:service:offices:Seneschal]], Canton of [[branches:canton:Harrowgate Heath]], 2003 - 2007
+  * {{activities:service:offices:Exchequer-symbol.png?30|}} **[[activities:service:offices:Exchequer]]** - Canton of [[history:former_groups:harrowgate_heath|Harrowgate Heath]] (2006 - 2009)
-  * [[activities:service:offices:Exchequer]], Canton of [[branches:canton:Harrowgate Heath]], 2006 - 2009
+  * {{activities:service:offices:Webminister-symbol.png?30|}} **[[activities:service:offices:Webminister]]** - Canton of [[history:former_groups:harrowgate_heath|Harrowgate Heath]] (2010 - 2012; 2016 - 2018)
-  * [[activities:service:offices:Webminister]], Canton of [[branches:canton:Harrowgate Heath]], (2010 - 2012; 2016 - 2018)
 ===== SCA History =====
-Richard joined the SCA as card member in 2002 in [[branches:canton:Caldrithig]].  He moved over to the [[branches:canton:Harrowgate Heath]] to assist in the forming and support of the new canton (Jan 11, 2004).
+Richard joined the SCA as card member in 2002 in [[branches:canton:Caldrithig]].  He moved over to the [[history:former_groups:harrowgate_heath|Harrowgate Heath]] to assist in the forming and support of the new canton on January 11th, 2004. With Harrowgate Heath passing into memory in 2019, he and his lady have moved back to [[branches:canton:Caldrithig]].
 ===== Interests =====
+Skills:
-Richard enjoys learning new skills and creating items.
-===== Awards =====
-  * **[[awards:Award of Arms]]**, 4 August, 2001 (AS 35)
-  * **[[awards:Order of the Hare Salient]]** February, 2003 (AS 39)
-  * **[[awards:Award of the Maiden's Heart]]** 2 September, 2006 (AS 41)
-===== Other Activities =====
-skills:
   * Diverse arts
   * [[activities:martial:Target Archery]]
-tried:
+Tried:
   * [[activities:arts_sciences:Woodworking|Furniture Making]]
   * [[activities:arts_sciences:Bookbinding]]
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   * [[activities:arts_sciences:Stained glass]]
   * [[activities:arts_sciences:Casting|Casting with Pewter]]
+===== Awards =====
+  * **[[awards:Award of Arms]]** - August 4th, 2001 (AS 35)
+  * **[[awards:Order of the Hare Salient]]** - February 26th, 2003 (AS 39)
+  * **[[awards:Award of the Maiden's Heart]]** - September 2nd, 2006 (AS 41)
+===== Other Activities =====
+Richard enjoys learning new skills and creating items.
 ===== Contact Information =====
-  * Richard can be reached by [[mailto:rpcook@pobox.com|email]]
+  * Richard can be reached by [[rpcook@pobox.com|email]]
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+[{{ media:heraldry:personal_heraldry:Richard_of_Dragon_Castle_heraldry.png?200|Arms: // Purpure, a lion rampant maintaining an egg Or, a bordure Or, semy fleur-de-lis Purpure.//}}]
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+[{{ media:heraldry:personal_heraldry:gina_dragoni_and_richard_of_dragon_castle_badge.png?200|Badge: //Or, in chief a goulpe, and in base six piles inverted three and three purpure.//}}]
- [{{ media:photographs:people:2016 Richard of Dragon Castle and Gina Dragoni.jpg?250px| Lord Richard of Dragon Castle with wife Lady Gina Dragoni.}}]
+ [{{ media:photographs:people:2016 Richard of Dragon Castle and Gina Dragoni.jpg?200px| Lord Richard of Dragon Castle with wife Lady Gina Dragoni.}}]
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