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== Persona == | == Persona == | ||
Master Melchior zum grauen Wolf, Provost, is from the Duchy of Bavaria in the late 16th century (or, in the modern middle ages, the Barony of Lochmere in Atlantia). He is court advisor to Duke William V on matters of communication and science. He currently resides in Heidelberg where he traveled to attend, and then to lecture, at the University. | |||
He makes the return journey to Landshut annually to attend court but is in close communication with the House of Wittelsbach through the use of ciphers and codes. A topic which he has developed a considerable library and is willing to share his knowledge of with all who have interest. A good cipher, after all, can’t be broken even if you know how it is supposed to work. | He makes the return journey to Landshut annually to attend court but is in close communication with the House of Wittelsbach through the use of ciphers and codes. A topic which he has developed a considerable library and is willing to share his knowledge of with all who have an interest. A good cipher, after all, can’t be broken even if you know how it is supposed to work. | ||
He enjoys practicing the sword, solving puzzles, a good book (of the martial or mathematical sciences), and sitting by Neckar with his Lady. | He enjoys practicing the sword, solving puzzles, a good book (of the martial or mathematical sciences), and sitting by Neckar with his Lady. | ||
Melchior’s primary interests in the SCA are the rapier (martial), research of period cryptography (A&S), and generally helping out in any way that will make everyone smile a little more, with specific focus on technology (service). | Melchior’s primary interests in the SCA are the rapier (martial), research of period cryptography (A&S), and generally helping out in any way that will make everyone smile a little more, with a specific focus on technology (service). | ||
== Offices & Positions == | == Offices & Positions == | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|- | |- | ||
| colspan=3 | '''Current''' | | colspan="3" | '''Current''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Herald || Atlantia || At large since 02/24 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Rapier Marshal || | | Web Minisher || University of Atlantia || (2024) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| colspan=3 | '''Past''' | | Rapier Marshal || Atlantia || At large since 02 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| colspan="3" | '''Past''' | |||
|- | |||
| Chronicler || Lochmere || (May 2022-Nov 2023) | |||
|- | |||
| Kingdom Web Minister || Atlantia || Retired (SEP 2021) | |||
|- | |||
| Rapier Champion || Lochmere || Retired (DEC 2020) | |||
|- | |||
| Deputy Kingdom Rapier Marshall || Southern Atlantia || | | Deputy Kingdom Rapier Marshall || Southern Atlantia || | ||
|- | <br> | ||
|- | |||
| Web Minister ‘at large’ || Mostly serving the rapier community. || | | Web Minister ‘at large’ || Mostly serving the rapier community. || | ||
|- | <br> | ||
|- | |||
| Seneschal || Canton of St. Georges || | | Seneschal || Canton of St. Georges || | ||
|- | <br> | ||
|- | |||
| Exchequer || Canton of Falcon Cree || | | Exchequer || Canton of Falcon Cree || | ||
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|- | |||
| Rapier Champion || Nottinghill Coil || Retired (MAR 2002) | |||
|} | |} | ||
== Projects & Publications == | == Projects & Publications == | ||
* [https://crypto.houseblueheron.com My | * [https://crypto.houseblueheron.com My Cryptology Site] | ||
== In Case of Award/Order/Elevation == | |||
Melchior deeply appreciates and respects SCA accolades in all their forms. He does not, however, like being surprised. If you are considering writing him in for such a recognition please keep in mind that writs are preferred just so he knows to expect to be standing up and or talking in front of a crowd. | |||
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Latest revision as of 09:32, 8 March 2025
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Persona
Master Melchior zum grauen Wolf, Provost, is from the Duchy of Bavaria in the late 16th century (or, in the modern middle ages, the Barony of Lochmere in Atlantia). He is court advisor to Duke William V on matters of communication and science. He currently resides in Heidelberg where he traveled to attend, and then to lecture, at the University.
He makes the return journey to Landshut annually to attend court but is in close communication with the House of Wittelsbach through the use of ciphers and codes. A topic which he has developed a considerable library and is willing to share his knowledge of with all who have an interest. A good cipher, after all, can’t be broken even if you know how it is supposed to work.
He enjoys practicing the sword, solving puzzles, a good book (of the martial or mathematical sciences), and sitting by Neckar with his Lady.
Melchior’s primary interests in the SCA are the rapier (martial), research of period cryptography (A&S), and generally helping out in any way that will make everyone smile a little more, with a specific focus on technology (service).
Offices & Positions
| Current | ||
| Herald | Atlantia | At large since 02/24 |
| Web Minisher | University of Atlantia | (2024) |
| Rapier Marshal | Atlantia | At large since 02 |
| Past | ||
| Chronicler | Lochmere | (May 2022-Nov 2023) |
| Kingdom Web Minister | Atlantia | Retired (SEP 2021) |
| Rapier Champion | Lochmere | Retired (DEC 2020) |
| Deputy Kingdom Rapier Marshall | Southern Atlantia |
|
| Web Minister ‘at large’ | Mostly serving the rapier community. |
|
| Seneschal | Canton of St. Georges |
|
| Exchequer | Canton of Falcon Cree |
|
| Rapier Champion | Nottinghill Coil | Retired (MAR 2002) |
Projects & Publications
In Case of Award/Order/Elevation
Melchior deeply appreciates and respects SCA accolades in all their forms. He does not, however, like being surprised. If you are considering writing him in for such a recognition please keep in mind that writs are preferred just so he knows to expect to be standing up and or talking in front of a crowd.