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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
Greetings! I am Lady Ailís inghean uí Riagáin.  
Greetings! I am Lady Ailís inghean uí Riagáin.  
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Protégé to Mistress Lorelei Greenleafe<br>
September 6, 2025
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<br>'''''Pronunciation'''''
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'''''Pronunciation'''''
Ailis: Ay ''(as in 'bay')'' lis ''(as in 'miss')'' or A-list but without the "t" on the end.
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Ailis: Ay ''(as in 'bay')'' lis ''(as in 'miss')''
Riagáin: Ria ''(as in 'free')'' gáin ''(as in 'gun')'' or Ree-uh-gun
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Riagáin: Ria ''(as in 'free')'' gáin ''(as in 'gun')''
<br>'''''Pronouns'''''
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she/her<p data-path-to-node="3">My journey into the <strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="20">Society for Creative Anachronism</strong> began in 2014, sparked by a lifelong fascination with history and the immersive atmosphere of Renaissance festivals. At the suggestion of a friend, I set my sights on <strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="220">War of the Wings</strong>—a name that, at the time, was just an event on a calendar, but would soon become a turning point in my life. Before setting foot on the field, I reached out to the <strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="401">Canton of Crois Brigte</strong>, whose members welcomed my curiosity with open arms. Walking into War of the Wings 2014 for the first time, I didn’t just find a hobby; I found a place that felt like "home." While my early years were rooted in the hospitality of Crois Brigte, I now proudly reside within the lands of the <strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="713">Barony of the Sacred Stone</strong>.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="4">In the years since, my path has been defined by a deep commitment to <strong data-path-to-node="4" data-index-in-node="69">Service</strong>. I find my greatest fulfillment working behind the scenes, ensuring that the "cogs" of our Society runs smoothly. Drawing on my professional background in Information Technology, I have dedicated myself to building and maintaining digital homes for our community. This has included developing numerous websites for local events, as well as the digital presence for both our regional Cantons and the Barony of the Sacred Stone itself.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="5">While my service is often digital, my artistic and intellectual pursuits are tactile and ever-evolving. I am a self-taught practitioner of crochet and embroidery, though I tend to approach the <strong data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="193">Arts and Sciences</strong> like a sponge, always ready to absorb a new craft or historical technique. Beyond the needle and the keyboard, my heart lies in the more visceral experiences of an event. You can almost always find me where the arrows are flying or where the drums are beating; I am a dedicated enthusiast of archery, open-fire cooking, and the rhythmic pulse of the drum circle.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="6">Mundanely, my life is a blend of technical precision and natural wonder. When I am not navigating the world of IT, I am a passionate <strong data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="133">Beekeeper, </strong>a craft I have lovingly practiced since 2011. There is a profound peace in tending the hives and observing the intricate lives of the bees. This fascination with the natural world has blossomed into a significant personal collection of <strong data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="379">Orchids</strong>, which has recently shifted from a hobby into a dedicated research project.</p>
 
<p data-path-to-node="7">I have spent considerable time tracing the historical lineage and botanical evolution of orchids, documenting their presence through the centuries. Through my recently launched research platform, <strong data-path-to-node="7" data-index-in-node="196">[https://www.thepottedhistorian.com/ The Potted Historian]</strong>, I chronicle my findings, mapping out the intersection of primary historical research and modern orchid care. I am a proud member of the American Orchid Society and the Piedmont Triad Orchid Society, always seeking to bridge the gap between historical record and living specimens. I may be quiet at first, but if you wish to see my "talk your ear off" side, simply ask me about honeybees or the historical journey of orchids or what orchids in my collection are blooming!</p>


My journey with the SCA began in the year 2014.  A fan of Renaissance festivals and history in general, someone I knew at the time suggested I check out the event coming up called War of the Wings and to check out what the Society for Creative Anachronism is.  Prior to the event, I looked up my local group, the [[Canton of Crois Brigte]] and reached out to the members of that group online to find out more information.  [[War of the Wings]] 2014 was my first event and everything about it just felt like "home."  I currently reside in the [[Canton of Middlegate]] in the [[Barony of the Sacred Stone]], my early years with the SCA, Crois Brigte was my home.
I tend to lean more towards the service aspect of the SCA and usually do a lot of work in the background.  I've created numerous websites for different events in my area as well as websites for local Cantons and the Barony of the Sacred Stone.  I have recently taught myself to crochet and have done some embroidery work.
I enjoy [[archery]], open fire [[cooking]] and [[drumming]] and tend to absorb new skills and ideas like a sponge.  At events, you can usually find me where archery or drumming is taking place!
In mundane life, I work in IT and am a hobbyist beekeeper.  I have kept bees every since 2011 and truly love tending and watching them.  I collect and raise orchids and have recently taken up crochet.  I'm usually pretty quiet until I get to know you, but if you ask me questions about honey bees I'll probably talk your ear off ;-)
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== Persona ==
== Persona ==


''My given name of Ailis comes from around the 13th Century, Ireland and my surname comes from around the 4th Century, from one of the four tribes/Clanns of Tara Ireland''
My historical persona takes me back to the year 1270 in the lush Boyne Valley of modern-day County Meath, Ireland. As <strong data-path-to-node="8" data-index-in-node="118">Ailis inghean Uí Riagáin</strong>, daughter of a nobleman whose lineage traces back to the ancient tribes of Tara, I occupy a world caught between Gaelic tradition and the shifting tides of the 13th century.&nbsp;


Ailis inghean Ui Riagain, born to a nobleman living near the river Boyne in the year 1270, which is modern day County Meath, Ireland.  She spent her time learning beekeeping.
<p data-path-to-node="6">Much of my time is spent in the study of apiculture; in the Ireland of my birth, bees are so highly valued that they are protected under the <strong data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="141">Brehon Laws</strong>. The <em data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="158">Bechbretha</em> (Bee-judgments) govern the ownership and honey-tribute of every hive, and as a keeper of the "bright people of the air," I am a student of these ancient legalities as much as the hives themselves.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="7">However, my curiosity extends beyond the apiary to the wild flora of the Boyne. I am a dedicated student of the <strong data-path-to-node="7" data-index-in-node="112">Herbals</strong>, seeking to understand the hidden virtues of the plants that carpet our valley. My particular fascination lies with the <strong data-path-to-node="7" data-index-in-node="240">Magairlín</strong>—the wild orchids of Ireland. While others see only a flower, I see a specimen of great mystery and "signature."</p>
<p data-path-to-node="8">Following the tradition of the early medieval herbalists, I document the appearance, habitat, and medicinal "virtues" of these blooms. To study the orchid is to study the intricacies of creation; I work to bridge the gap between the ancient Gaelic herbal lore and the growing botanical knowledge of the continent. Whether translating the properties of a root from a vellum manuscript or observing the way a bee interacts with a wild orchid in the meadow, my life is a pursuit of the natural world's hidden history.</p>


The rest is a work in progress
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== Peer Relationship(s) ==
On Saturday September 6, 2025, at Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday in Apex North Carolina, Mistress Lorelei Greenleafe and I formalized our Peer/protege relationship in a quiet, meaningful ceremony. &nbsp;We signed a contract, sealed it with wax, and cut it in half to exchange, a gesture that felt both ancient and deeply personal.&nbsp; The ceremony was attended by approximately ten guests, with the Baron and Baroness of Sacred Stone graciously serving as witnesses to the signing and sealing of the contract.<br><br>For media and personality inquiries, please direct your correspondence to Mistress Lorelei Greenleafe at ladygreenleafe(at)gmail.com.<br>
== Heraldry ==
== Heraldry ==
''Pupure, a bee skep beset by bees between in chief two trees eradicated argent''
''Pupure, a bee skep beset by bees between in chief two trees eradicated argent''
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== Research Interests ==
== Research Interests ==
'''Orchids'''
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''Orchids:'''</span>
I seem to have a knack for Orchids, with a current collection (October 2024) of 17.  I have decided to research Orchids through history and document my findings along the way as well as the progress of the orchids in my collection.  I have created a website for this journey (on the Friday before War of the Wings 2024) so the site is in its infancy.  Please be sure to check the website often for updates and findings.


https://sites.google.com/view/orchidjourney/
What started as a small collection has grown into a full-scale obsession. My work with orchids has evolved from a personal collection into a dedicated research project focused on the plant's role throughout history. Through my website, '''<em data-path-to-node="5,0" data-index-in-node="188">The Potted Historian</em>''', I document my ongoing primary research, historical findings, and the developmental progress of my own botanical collection. I am an active member of the American Orchid Society and the Piedmont Triad Orchid Society.


'''Beekeeping - Period and Non Period'''
[https://www.thepottedhistorian.com/ https://www.thepottedhistorian.com/]
I have taught a class and held a Field Day at my home with my beehives on a local/Baronial Level


<span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''Apiculture: Period & Modern:'''</span>
I have been a practicing beekeeper since 2011, maintaining a balance between modern sustainability and historical (period) apiculture. I am a member of the North Carolina and Davidson County Beekeepers Associations. My commitment to the craft includes teaching specialized classes and hosting Field Days to demonstrate hive management and honeybee biology.


== Offices ==
== Offices ==
{| class="wikitable"
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! Office !! Jurisdiction !! Date Held
! Office !! Jurisdiction !! Date Held
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| ''[[Webminister]]'' ||   '''[[Canton of Crois Brigte]]'''   ||   January 2015 - May 2021
| ''[[Webminister]]'' || '''[[Canton of Crois Brigte]]''' || January 2015 - May 2021
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| ''[[Webminister]]'' ||   '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]'''   ||   July 2018 - current
| ''[[Webminister]]'' || '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]''' || July 2018 - current
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|-  
| ''[[Webminister]]'' ||   '''[[Canton of Middlegate]]'''   ||   October 2018 - current
| ''[[Webminister]]'' || '''[[Canton of Middlegate]]''' || October 2018 - September 2025
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| ''[[Webminister]]'' ||   '''Kingdom [[Exchequer]] (Atlantia)'''   ||   November 2019 - current
| ''[[Webminister]]'' || '''Kingdom [[Exchequer]] (Atlantia)''' || November 2019 - current
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| ''[[Deputy Chronicler]]'' ||   '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]'''   ||   January 2024 - current
| ''[[Deputy Chronicler]]'' || '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]''' || January 2024 - current
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| ''[[Webminister]]'' ||   '''[[Kingdom of Atlantia College of Heralds]]'''   ||   April 2024 - current
| ''[[Webminister]]'' || '''[[Kingdom of Atlantia College of Heralds]]''' || April 2024 - January 2026
|}
|}
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== Positions & Event Staff ==
== Positions & Event Staff ==
{| class="wikitable"
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! Position !! Jurisdiction !! Date Held
! Position !! Jurisdiction !! Date Held
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| ''Baronial Beekeeper''   ||   '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]'''   ||   June 2018 - current
| ''Baronial Beekeeper'' || '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]''' || June 2018 - current
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Event Staff !! Position !! Date !! Group
! Event Staff !! Position !! Date !! Group
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| ''Southern Atlantia Archery Day''   ||   ''[[Webminister]]''   || 2017 || '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]'''
| ''Southern Atlantia Archery Day'' || ''[[Webminister]]'' || 2017 || '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]'''
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| ''[[War of the Wings]] XII''   ||   ''[[Cartographer]]''   || 2017 || '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]'''
| ''[[War of the Wings]] XII'' || ''[[Cartographer]]'' || 2017 || '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]'''
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| ''Return to Crecy''   ||   ''[[Webminister]]''   || 2018 || '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]'''
| ''Return to Crecy'' || ''[[Webminister]]'' || 2018 || '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]'''
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| ''Gardens of Thyme''   ||   ''[[Webminister]]''   || 2018 || '''[[Canton of Crois Brigte]]'''
| ''Gardens of Thyme'' || ''[[Webminister]]'' || 2018 || '''[[Canton of Crois Brigte]]'''
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| ''Atlantian 12th Night''   ||   ''[[Webminister]]''   || 2019 || '''Atlantia'''
| ''Atlantian 12th Night'' || ''[[Webminister]]'' || 2019 || '''Atlantia'''
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| ''Known World Agriculture & Forestry Symposium''   ||   ''[[Webminister]]''   || 2019 || '''Known World'''
| ''Known World Agriculture & Forestry Symposium'' || ''[[Webminister]]'' || 2019 || '''Known World'''
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| ''Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday 2019''   ||   ''[[Webminister]]''   || 2019 || '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]'''
| ''Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday 2019'' || ''[[Webminister]]'' || 2019 || '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]'''
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| ''Southern Atlantia Archery Day''   ||   ''[[Webminister]]''   || 2020 || '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]'''
| ''Southern Atlantia Archery Day'' || ''[[Webminister]]'' || 2020 || '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]'''
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| ''Mists of Atlantia: Gawain & the Green Knight''   ||   ''[[Webminister]]''   || 2020 || '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]'''
| ''Mists of Atlantia: Gawain & the Green Knight'' || ''[[Webminister]]'' || 2020 || '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]'''
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| ''Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday 2021''   ||   ''[[Webminister]]''   || 2021 || '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]'''
| ''Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday 2021'' || ''[[Webminister]]'' || 2021 || '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]'''
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| ''Gardens of Thyme & Oakwood''   ||   ''[[Webminister]]''   || 2022 || '''[[Canton of Middlegate]]'''
| ''Gardens of Thyme & Oakwood'' || ''[[Webminister]]'' || 2022 || '''[[Canton of Middlegate]]'''
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| ''Below the Salt''   ||   ''[[Webminister]]''   || 2022 || '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]'''
| ''Below the Salt'' || ''[[Webminister]]'' || 2022 || '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]'''
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| ''In a Phoenix Eye''   ||   ''[[Webminister]]''   || 2023 || '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]'''
| ''In a Phoenix Eye'' || ''[[Webminister]]'' || 2023 || '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]'''
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| ''Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday 2023''   ||   ''[[Webminister]]''   || 2023 || '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]'''
| ''Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday 2023'' || ''[[Webminister]]'' || 2023 || '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]'''
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| ''Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday 2024''   ||   ''[[Webminister]]''   || 2024 || '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]'''
| ''Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday 2024'' || ''[[Webminister]]'' || 2024 || '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]'''
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| ''Ice Castles & Baronial Investiture''   ||   ''[[Content Coordinator]]''   || 2024  || '''[[Barony of Black Diamond]]'''
| ''Ice Castles & Baronial Investiture'' || ''[[Content Coordinator]]'' || 2025 || '''[[Barony of Black Diamond]]'''
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| ''Royal Archery Tournament'' || ''[[Webminister]]'' || 2025 || '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]'''
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| ''Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday 2025'' || ''[[Deputy Autocrat and Webminister]]'' || 2025 || '''[[Barony of the Sacred Stone]]'''
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| Canton of Crois Brigte   ||   '''[[Webminister]]'''   ||   ''construction and maintenance of website''  
| Canton of Crois Brigte || '''[[Webminister]]''' || ''construction and maintenance of website''
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| Castle Elchenburg Website   ||   '''[[Cartographer]]'''   ||   ''creation of maps for website and for use at events''
| Castle Elchenburg Website || '''[[Cartographer]]''' || ''creation of maps for website and for use at events''
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| [https://sacredstone.atlantia.sca.org/ ''Barony of the Sacred Stone'']   ||   '''[[Webminister]]'''   ||   ''construction and maintenance of website''
| [https://sacredstone.atlantia.sca.org/ ''Barony of the Sacred Stone''] || '''[[Webminister]]''' || ''construction and maintenance of website''
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| [http://middlegate.atlantia.sca.org/ ''Canton of Middlegate'']   ||   '''[[Webminister]]'''   ||   ''construction and maintenance of website''
| [http://middlegate.atlantia.sca.org/ ''Canton of Middlegate''] || '''[[Webminister]]''' || ''construction and maintenance of website''
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| [https://sites.google.com/view/orchidjourney/ ''My Journey With Orchids'']   ||   '''[[Research and Documentation]]'''   ||   ''Growing orchids as well as research into the history and evolution of Orchids ''
| [https://www.thepottedhistorian.com/ The Potted Historian] || '''[[Research and Documentation]]''' || ''Growing orchids as well as research into the history and evolution of Orchids ''
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=== '''''Online Publications''''' ===
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| style="width: 171.922px; height: 28px;" | '''The Oak'''
| style="width: 343.406px; height: 28px;" | Beginnings of Research on Orchids Through History
| style="width: 132.594px; height: 28px;" | ''February 9, 2025'' || style="width: 510.078px; height: 28px;" | [https://oak.atlantia.sca.org/beginnings-of-research-on-orchids-through-history/ https://oak.atlantia.sca.org/beginnings-of-research-on-orchids-through-history/]
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=== '''''Physical / Offline Publications''''' ===
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| style="width: 210.734px;" | '''Barony of the Sacred Stone''' || style="width: 110.969px;" | [https://wiki.atlantia.sca.org/images/c/c1/SSBB_booklet.pdf Event Booklet]
| style="width: 150.875px;" | ''September 5, 2025'' || style="width: 774.422px;" | ''Creation of an event booklet for guests to reference regarding the various activities at Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday''
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== Arts & Sciences Entries ==
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| War of the Wings || 2017 || Science Faire || ''Entry on a Brief History of Beekeeping'' || Won
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| Tournament of Ymir || 2018 || Cheese Competition || ''Entries of Sweet Strawberry & Rosewater Labneh Kabiss and ''Labneh Kabiss || Won
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| Trial by Fire || 2018 || Dessert Entry || ''Fine Cakes'' || Won
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| Tournament of Ymir || 2022 || Dessert Entry || ''Ka'ak: a Middle Eastern cookie, made three ways'' ||
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| Tournament of Ymir || 2023 || Kingdom Royal Baker Competition || ''Maid of Honour Tarts'' and ''Pandemaine with Rosemary & Garlic'' ||
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| Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday || 2024 || Azza's Aviary || ''Artist's Interpretation of the Barony of the Sacred Stone's Arms'' || Won
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==Classes Taught==
== Classes Taught ==
Known World Agriculture & Forestry Symposium August 25, 2018
Known World Agriculture & Forestry Symposium August 25, 2018
* Beekeeping
* Beekeeping
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==Affiliations==
== Affiliations ==
* [[Sacred Stone Cooks Guild]] (member)
* [[Sacred Stone Cooks Guild]] (member)
* [[Clan Blue Feather|SE Blue Feathers]] (member)
* [[Clan Blue Feather|SE Blue Feathers]] (member)
* [[Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Guild of Atlantia]] (member)
* [[Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Guild of Atlantia]] (member)
* [[Guild Grey]] (member)
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== Awards and Achievements ==
== Awards and Achievements ==
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| 23 September 2017 || [[Award of Arms]] (Atlantia) || Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday and Investiture (Atlantia) || Cuán VII and Signy I
| style="width: 134.594px;" | 23 September 2017 || style="width: 375.578px;" | [[Award of Arms]] (Atlantia) || style="width: 401.734px;" | Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday and Investiture (Atlantia) || style="width: 140.094px;" | Cuán VII and Signy I
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| 23 September 2017 || [[Award of the Fountain]] (Atlantia) || Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday and Investiture (Atlantia) || Cuán VII and Signy I
| style="width: 134.594px;" | 23 September 2017 || style="width: 375.578px;" | [[Award of the Fountain]] (Atlantia) || style="width: 401.734px;" | Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday and Investiture (Atlantia) || style="width: 140.094px;" | Cuán VII and Signy I
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| style="width: 134.594px;" | 6 June 2020 || style="width: 375.578px;" | Award of the Flame of the Phoenix (Atlantia) (Sacred Stone) || style="width: 401.734px;" | SAAD - Oh, For Cog's Sake - VIRTUAL EVENT (Crois Brigte) || style="width: 140.094px;" | Murienne
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| style="width: 134.594px;" | 19 September 2020 || style="width: 375.578px;" | Companion of the Sacred Stone (Atlantia) (Sacred Stone) || style="width: 401.734px;" | VIRTUAL Event: Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday (Sacred Stone) || style="width: 140.094px;" | Murienne
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| style="width: 134.594px;" | 27 February 2021 || style="width: 375.578px;" | Baronial Award of Excellence (Atlantia) (Sacred Stone) || style="width: 401.734px;" | VIRTUAL: Ymir - The Giant Sleeps (Windmaster's Hill) || style="width: 140.094px;" | Alain and Azza
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| style="width: 134.594px;" | 27 February 2021 || style="width: 375.578px;" | [[Companion of the Opal]] (Atlantia) || style="width: 401.734px;" | VIRTUAL: Ymir - The Giant Sleeps (Windmaster's Hill) || style="width: 140.094px;" | Anton V & Luned IV
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|     6 June 2020 || Award of the Flame of the Phoenix (Atlantia) (Sacred Stone) || SAAD - Oh, For Cog's Sake - VIRTUAL EVENT (Crois Brigte) ||  Murienne
| style="width: 134.594px;" | 7 June 2025
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| style="width: 375.578px;" | Order of the Golden Dolphin
| 19 September 2020 || Companion of the Sacred Stone (Atlantia) (Sacred Stone)  || VIRTUAL Event: Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday (Sacred Stone) || Murienne
| style="width: 401.734px;" | Royal Archery Tournament (Atlantia)
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| style="width: 140.094px;" | Abran II & Anya II
| 27 February 2021 || Baronial Award of Excellence (Atlantia) (Sacred Stone) || VIRTUAL: Ymir - The Giant Sleeps (Windmaster's Hill) ||  Alain and Azza
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| 27 February 2021 || [[Companion of the Opal]] (Atlantia) || VIRTUAL: Ymir - The Giant Sleeps (Windmaster's Hill) || Anton V & Luned IV
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'''Order of Precedence Listing'''
<br>'''Order of Precedence Listing'''
* [http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=9168 Lady Ailis inghean Ui Riagain]
* [http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=9168 Lady Ailis inghean Ui Riagain]
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<br>'''Arts & Sciences Entry Photos'''
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File:Ailis Device.jpeg|Hand Embroidered Device of Ailis inghean Ui Riagain
File:Science Faire Entry WoW 2017.jpeg|Science Faire Entry - War of the Wings 2017
File:Trial by Fire 2018 entry.jpeg|Trial by Fire Entry - 2018 - Fine Cakes
File:Ailis Kingdom Royal Baker Entry.jpeg|Kingdom Royal Baker Competition Entry - Ymir 2023
File:Azzas Aviary Entry SSBB 2024.jpeg|Azza's Aviary Entry - Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday 2024
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'''Images'''
'''Images'''
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File:Ailis April 2020.jpeg|Atlantian Glow-up 2020 - Atlantia''
File:Ailis April 2020.jpeg|Atlantian Glow-up 2020 - Atlantia''
File:Ailis Archer.jpeg|Southern Atlantian Archery Day 2019 - Atlantia''
File:Ailis Archer.jpeg|Southern Atlantian Archery Day 2019 - Atlantia''
File:Ailis Device.jpeg|Hand Embroidered Device of Ailis inghean Ui Riagain
File:SSBB_2024.jpeg|Ailis at Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday 2024
File:Science Faire Entry WoW 2017.jpeg|Science Faire Entry - War of the Wings 2017
File:Ailis_Ymir_2025.jpeg|Ailis at Ymir 2025
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'''Awards Received'''
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File:Ailis-AwardofArms.jpeg|Award of Arms & Fountaion: September 23, 2017''
File:Ailis-OrderoftheSacredStone.jpeg|Induction into the Order of the Sacred Stone: September 19, 2020''
File:Ailis-OrderoftheOpal.jpg|Induction into the Order of the Opal: February 27, 2021''
File:Ailis-BaronialAwardofExcellence.jpeg|Baronial Award of Excellence: February 27, 2021''
File:Ailis_-_Order_of_the_Golden_Dolphin.jpeg|Induction into the Order of the Golden Dolphin: June 7, 2025''
 
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'''Protege Contract'''
[[Category:Beekeepers]]
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[[Category:Cartographers]]
File:Ailis Protege contract.jpg| Protege Contract: September 26, 2025''
[[Category:Culinary artists]]
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[[Category:Members of Clan Blue Feather]]
[[Category:Middlegate populace]]
[[Category:Musicians]]
[[Category:People with 13th century personas]]
[[Category:People with Irish personas]]
[[Category:People with medieval personas‏‎]]
[[Category:Populace]]
[[Category:Sacred Stone populace]]
[[Category:Webministers]]
[[Category:Members of the Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Guild of Atlantia]]

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Lady Ailís inghean uí Riagáin.
Information
Resides: Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia
Status: Active
Awards: Order of Precedence Entry
Heraldry
Lady Ailis inghean uí Riagáin
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Introduction

Greetings! I am Lady Ailís inghean uí Riagáin.

Protégé to Mistress Lorelei Greenleafe
September 6, 2025

Pronunciation
Ailis: Ay (as in 'bay') lis (as in 'miss') or A-list but without the "t" on the end.
Riagáin: Ria (as in 'free') gáin (as in 'gun') or Ree-uh-gun

Pronouns

she/her

My journey into the Society for Creative Anachronism began in 2014, sparked by a lifelong fascination with history and the immersive atmosphere of Renaissance festivals. At the suggestion of a friend, I set my sights on War of the Wings—a name that, at the time, was just an event on a calendar, but would soon become a turning point in my life. Before setting foot on the field, I reached out to the Canton of Crois Brigte, whose members welcomed my curiosity with open arms. Walking into War of the Wings 2014 for the first time, I didn’t just find a hobby; I found a place that felt like "home." While my early years were rooted in the hospitality of Crois Brigte, I now proudly reside within the lands of the Barony of the Sacred Stone.

In the years since, my path has been defined by a deep commitment to Service. I find my greatest fulfillment working behind the scenes, ensuring that the "cogs" of our Society runs smoothly. Drawing on my professional background in Information Technology, I have dedicated myself to building and maintaining digital homes for our community. This has included developing numerous websites for local events, as well as the digital presence for both our regional Cantons and the Barony of the Sacred Stone itself.

While my service is often digital, my artistic and intellectual pursuits are tactile and ever-evolving. I am a self-taught practitioner of crochet and embroidery, though I tend to approach the Arts and Sciences like a sponge, always ready to absorb a new craft or historical technique. Beyond the needle and the keyboard, my heart lies in the more visceral experiences of an event. You can almost always find me where the arrows are flying or where the drums are beating; I am a dedicated enthusiast of archery, open-fire cooking, and the rhythmic pulse of the drum circle.

Mundanely, my life is a blend of technical precision and natural wonder. When I am not navigating the world of IT, I am a passionate Beekeeper, a craft I have lovingly practiced since 2011. There is a profound peace in tending the hives and observing the intricate lives of the bees. This fascination with the natural world has blossomed into a significant personal collection of Orchids, which has recently shifted from a hobby into a dedicated research project.

I have spent considerable time tracing the historical lineage and botanical evolution of orchids, documenting their presence through the centuries. Through my recently launched research platform, The Potted Historian, I chronicle my findings, mapping out the intersection of primary historical research and modern orchid care. I am a proud member of the American Orchid Society and the Piedmont Triad Orchid Society, always seeking to bridge the gap between historical record and living specimens. I may be quiet at first, but if you wish to see my "talk your ear off" side, simply ask me about honeybees or the historical journey of orchids or what orchids in my collection are blooming!


Persona

My historical persona takes me back to the year 1270 in the lush Boyne Valley of modern-day County Meath, Ireland. As Ailis inghean Uí Riagáin, daughter of a nobleman whose lineage traces back to the ancient tribes of Tara, I occupy a world caught between Gaelic tradition and the shifting tides of the 13th century. 

Much of my time is spent in the study of apiculture; in the Ireland of my birth, bees are so highly valued that they are protected under the Brehon Laws. The Bechbretha (Bee-judgments) govern the ownership and honey-tribute of every hive, and as a keeper of the "bright people of the air," I am a student of these ancient legalities as much as the hives themselves.

However, my curiosity extends beyond the apiary to the wild flora of the Boyne. I am a dedicated student of the Herbals, seeking to understand the hidden virtues of the plants that carpet our valley. My particular fascination lies with the Magairlín—the wild orchids of Ireland. While others see only a flower, I see a specimen of great mystery and "signature."

Following the tradition of the early medieval herbalists, I document the appearance, habitat, and medicinal "virtues" of these blooms. To study the orchid is to study the intricacies of creation; I work to bridge the gap between the ancient Gaelic herbal lore and the growing botanical knowledge of the continent. Whether translating the properties of a root from a vellum manuscript or observing the way a bee interacts with a wild orchid in the meadow, my life is a pursuit of the natural world's hidden history.


Peer Relationship(s)

On Saturday September 6, 2025, at Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday in Apex North Carolina, Mistress Lorelei Greenleafe and I formalized our Peer/protege relationship in a quiet, meaningful ceremony.  We signed a contract, sealed it with wax, and cut it in half to exchange, a gesture that felt both ancient and deeply personal.  The ceremony was attended by approximately ten guests, with the Baron and Baroness of Sacred Stone graciously serving as witnesses to the signing and sealing of the contract.

For media and personality inquiries, please direct your correspondence to Mistress Lorelei Greenleafe at ladygreenleafe(at)gmail.com.

Heraldry

Pupure, a bee skep beset by bees between in chief two trees eradicated argent

Research Interests

Orchids:

What started as a small collection has grown into a full-scale obsession. My work with orchids has evolved from a personal collection into a dedicated research project focused on the plant's role throughout history. Through my website, The Potted Historian, I document my ongoing primary research, historical findings, and the developmental progress of my own botanical collection. I am an active member of the American Orchid Society and the Piedmont Triad Orchid Society.

https://www.thepottedhistorian.com/


Apiculture: Period & Modern:

I have been a practicing beekeeper since 2011, maintaining a balance between modern sustainability and historical (period) apiculture. I am a member of the North Carolina and Davidson County Beekeepers Associations. My commitment to the craft includes teaching specialized classes and hosting Field Days to demonstrate hive management and honeybee biology.

Offices

Office Jurisdiction Date Held
Webminister Canton of Crois Brigte January 2015 - May 2021
Webminister Barony of the Sacred Stone July 2018 - current
Webminister Canton of Middlegate October 2018 - September 2025
Webminister Kingdom Exchequer (Atlantia) November 2019 - current
Deputy Chronicler Barony of the Sacred Stone January 2024 - current
Webminister Kingdom of Atlantia College of Heralds April 2024 - January 2026


Positions & Event Staff

Position Jurisdiction Date Held
Baronial Beekeeper Barony of the Sacred Stone June 2018 - current
Event Staff Position Date Group
Southern Atlantia Archery Day Webminister 2017 Barony of the Sacred Stone
War of the Wings XII Cartographer 2017 Barony of the Sacred Stone
Return to Crecy Webminister 2018 Barony of the Sacred Stone
Gardens of Thyme Webminister 2018 Canton of Crois Brigte
Atlantian 12th Night Webminister 2019 Atlantia
Known World Agriculture & Forestry Symposium Webminister 2019 Known World
Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday 2019 Webminister 2019 Barony of the Sacred Stone
Southern Atlantia Archery Day Webminister 2020 Barony of the Sacred Stone
Mists of Atlantia: Gawain & the Green Knight Webminister 2020 Barony of the Sacred Stone
Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday 2021 Webminister 2021 Barony of the Sacred Stone
Gardens of Thyme & Oakwood Webminister 2022 Canton of Middlegate
Below the Salt Webminister 2022 Barony of the Sacred Stone
In a Phoenix Eye Webminister 2023 Barony of the Sacred Stone
Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday 2023 Webminister 2023 Barony of the Sacred Stone
Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday 2024 Webminister 2024 Barony of the Sacred Stone
Ice Castles & Baronial Investiture Content Coordinator 2025 Barony of Black Diamond
Royal Archery Tournament Webminister 2025 Barony of the Sacred Stone
Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday 2025 Deputy Autocrat and Webminister 2025 Barony of the Sacred Stone

Projects & Publications

Websites

Group Project Description
Canton of Crois Brigte Webminister construction and maintenance of website
Castle Elchenburg Website Cartographer creation of maps for website and for use at events
Barony of the Sacred Stone Webminister construction and maintenance of website
Canton of Middlegate Webminister construction and maintenance of website
The Potted Historian Research and Documentation Growing orchids as well as research into the history and evolution of Orchids

Online Publications

Publishing Authority Article Name Date Weblink
The Oak Beginnings of Research on Orchids Through History February 9, 2025 https://oak.atlantia.sca.org/beginnings-of-research-on-orchids-through-history/


Physical / Offline Publications

Group Project Date Description
Barony of the Sacred Stone Event Booklet September 5, 2025 Creation of an event booklet for guests to reference regarding the various activities at Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday

Arts & Sciences Entries

Event Year Project Description Outcome
War of the Wings 2017 Science Faire Entry on a Brief History of Beekeeping Won
Tournament of Ymir 2018 Cheese Competition Entries of Sweet Strawberry & Rosewater Labneh Kabiss and Labneh Kabiss Won
Trial by Fire 2018 Dessert Entry Fine Cakes Won
Tournament of Ymir 2022 Dessert Entry Ka'ak: a Middle Eastern cookie, made three ways


Tournament of Ymir 2023 Kingdom Royal Baker Competition Maid of Honour Tarts and Pandemaine with Rosemary & Garlic


Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday 2024 Azza's Aviary Artist's Interpretation of the Barony of the Sacred Stone's Arms Won

Classes Taught

Known World Agriculture & Forestry Symposium August 25, 2018

  • Beekeeping


Affiliations


Awards and Achievements

Award Date Award Name Event Bestowed By
23 September 2017 Award of Arms (Atlantia) Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday and Investiture (Atlantia) Cuán VII and Signy I
23 September 2017 Award of the Fountain (Atlantia) Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday and Investiture (Atlantia) Cuán VII and Signy I
6 June 2020 Award of the Flame of the Phoenix (Atlantia) (Sacred Stone) SAAD - Oh, For Cog's Sake - VIRTUAL EVENT (Crois Brigte) Murienne
19 September 2020 Companion of the Sacred Stone (Atlantia) (Sacred Stone) VIRTUAL Event: Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday (Sacred Stone) Murienne
27 February 2021 Baronial Award of Excellence (Atlantia) (Sacred Stone) VIRTUAL: Ymir - The Giant Sleeps (Windmaster's Hill) Alain and Azza
27 February 2021 Companion of the Opal (Atlantia) VIRTUAL: Ymir - The Giant Sleeps (Windmaster's Hill) Anton V & Luned IV
7 June 2025 Order of the Golden Dolphin Royal Archery Tournament (Atlantia) Abran II & Anya II


Order of Precedence Listing





Arts & Sciences Entry Photos

  • Hand Embroidered Device of Ailis inghean Ui Riagain
    Hand Embroidered Device of Ailis inghean Ui Riagain
  • Science Faire Entry - War of the Wings 2017
    Science Faire Entry - War of the Wings 2017
  • Trial by Fire Entry - 2018 - Fine Cakes
    Trial by Fire Entry - 2018 - Fine Cakes
  • Kingdom Royal Baker Competition Entry - Ymir 2023
    Kingdom Royal Baker Competition Entry - Ymir 2023
  • Azza's Aviary Entry - Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday 2024
    Azza's Aviary Entry - Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday 2024

Images

  • Chalice of the Three Kings - Trimaris
    Chalice of the Three Kings - Trimaris
  • Tournament of the White Heart - Aethelmearc
    Tournament of the White Heart - Aethelmearc
  • Atlantian Glow-up 2020 - Atlantia
    Atlantian Glow-up 2020 - Atlantia
  • Southern Atlantian Archery Day 2019 - Atlantia
    Southern Atlantian Archery Day 2019 - Atlantia
  • Ailis at Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday 2024
    Ailis at Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday 2024
  • Ailis at Ymir 2025
    Ailis at Ymir 2025

Awards Received

  • Award of Arms & Fountaion: September 23, 2017
    Award of Arms & Fountaion: September 23, 2017
  • Induction into the Order of the Sacred Stone: September 19, 2020
    Induction into the Order of the Sacred Stone: September 19, 2020
  • Induction into the Order of the Opal: February 27, 2021
    Induction into the Order of the Opal: February 27, 2021
  • Baronial Award of Excellence: February 27, 2021
    Baronial Award of Excellence: February 27, 2021
  • Induction into the Order of the Golden Dolphin: June 7, 2025
    Induction into the Order of the Golden Dolphin: June 7, 2025

Protege Contract

  • Protege Contract: September 26, 2025
    Protege Contract: September 26, 2025
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