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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
Norbert visited the society in college, but wandered off to be responsible. Late in life [[Katharine of Ravenswood]] plied him with horses and archery (and mounted archery!) to return to the dream.
[https://linktr.ee/norbert.dolittle Norbert] visited the society in college, but wandered off to be responsible. Late in life Katharine Ravenshill plied him with horses and archery (and mounted archery!) to return to the dream.


== Persona ==
== Persona ==
Norbert is sometimes 16th century Spanish, sometimes English, sometimes Mongol. Depends on the weather, the phase of the moon and various auguries
Although normally a Mongolian from the Yuan dynasty, but depending on the weather, the phase of the moon and the auguries performed by the reclusive monks of dragonstone cave, Norbert may be 16th century Spanish, English, or something else.


== Offices & Positions ==
== Offices & Positions ==


None. Responsibilities are for mundane life. I participate in the dream to avoid responsibility.   The name “Norbert the irresponsible” cannot be registered. Norbert Dolittle is the closest that the society allows.
None. Responsibilities are for mundane life. I participate in the dream to avoid responsibility. The name “Norbert the irresponsible” cannot be registered. Norbert Dolittle is the closest that the society allows.  I am authorized as equestrian ground crew, rider, lancer and mounted archer. 
 
Warranted as ground crew for equestrians; a fact about which Norbert is in self-denial.


== Projects & Publications ==
== Projects & Publications ==
What does a mounted archer use to pull the bowstring (unpublished, in support of the equestrian marshall forum)


* [https://sites.google.com/markcwallace.net/fiores-mounted-plays/home?read_current=1 Fiore's mounted plays] (a work in progress)
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1i3zloYHIwLKl2vvbW_eEk2X1APFt3R807sMkJEweY1E/edit?usp=sharing Equestrian activities for  Non Riding Persons]
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BLdLjO7AdDsHirKqiDzy8K9FLKGu8XH37JxfJz9147A/edit?usp=drive_link Rethinking the Silk Road]
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1LToLzyU3r_1xwZ0a34-K4DNYW_qaZAc6wdwGOBm0r2g/edit?usp=drive_link A brief history of mounted archery]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GfF6Uu5oTXD0G8zkzgAA6StMfVw1kZH8s6vJiUAr5o0/edit?tab=t.mmh8wijobvki Garrocha Demo] [https://drive.google.com/file/d/15nkcrPvbRqfZi17bhjnaFVzeXS_mJcU4/view?usp=sharing Garrocha video]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/182aHU26iRWYJOzrk1w5HVDYNHWzZRPI_mByxLT4pg5g/edit?usp=sharing Equestrians of the world: the Zenata /Zenata Javelin]
== Activities ==
== Activities ==
For each of the following, I have far more enthusiasm than skill.
<span style="color: rgb(16, 20, 24); font-size: 21.6px;"></span>I have far more enthusiasm than skill in:
 
* Equestrian
* Equestrian
* Archery
* Archery
* Horse archery  
* Horse archery
* Research into diverse equestrian cultures<br>
I also lack the wisdom to refrain from doing things where I lack adequate skill.


== Heraldry ==
== Heraldry ==
None. I’m still pondering whether having a badge might be a slippery descent into the morass of responsibility. If I ever resolve that, I’ll have to find a book herald to discuss
''sable a seahorse or ermined gules contorny''


''Four horseshoes interlaced; an arrow palewise''
and&nbsp;<em style="background-color: rgb(248, 249, 250); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: monospace, monospace; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></em>


''Four horseshoes interlaced argent''<br>
== Awards and Achievements ==
== Awards and Achievements ==
None
[https://www.op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind_old.php?atlantian_id=12185|Atlantian OP]<br>
== In case of court ==
''ESP updated to request private courts''


== In case of court ==
Check your facts. Verify that the request does not come from the Lord of Misrule. Examine whoever makes this suggestion for signs of heatstroke, exhaustion or a pathological break with reality. Check to see if it is April Fools. Does the king hold the throne by force of arms?
Check your facts. Check to see if it is April Fools. If by some bizarre clerical error Norbert Dolittle is needed in court, check with Lady Katharine of Ravenswood.
 
If by some bizarre clerical error Norbert Dolittle is needed in court, check with Lady Katharine of Ravenshill.


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Latest revision as of 11:37, 27 April 2026

Pending approval

Introduction

Norbert visited the society in college, but wandered off to be responsible. Late in life Katharine Ravenshill plied him with horses and archery (and mounted archery!) to return to the dream.

Persona

Although normally a Mongolian from the Yuan dynasty, but depending on the weather, the phase of the moon and the auguries performed by the reclusive monks of dragonstone cave, Norbert may be 16th century Spanish, English, or something else.

Offices & Positions

None. Responsibilities are for mundane life. I participate in the dream to avoid responsibility. The name “Norbert the irresponsible” cannot be registered. Norbert Dolittle is the closest that the society allows.  I am authorized as equestrian ground crew, rider, lancer and mounted archer. 

Projects & Publications

Activities

I have far more enthusiasm than skill in:

  • Equestrian
  • Archery
  • Horse archery
  • Research into diverse equestrian cultures

I also lack the wisdom to refrain from doing things where I lack adequate skill.

Heraldry

sable a seahorse or ermined gules contorny

and 

Four horseshoes interlaced argent

Awards and Achievements

OP

In case of court

ESP updated to request private courts

Check your facts. Verify that the request does not come from the Lord of Misrule. Examine whoever makes this suggestion for signs of heatstroke, exhaustion or a pathological break with reality. Check to see if it is April Fools. Does the king hold the throne by force of arms?

If by some bizarre clerical error Norbert Dolittle is needed in court, check with Lady Katharine of Ravenshill.


Equestrian