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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.
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 ==
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== 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.


Warranted as ground crew for equestrians; a fact about which Norbert is in self-denial.
I am authorized as equestrian ground crew, rider, lancer and (pending paperwork) mounted archer. 


== Projects & Publications ==
== Projects & Publications ==
What does a mounted archer use to pull the bowstring (unpublished, in support of the equestrian marshall forum)
[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1LToLzyU3r_1xwZ0a34-K4DNYW_qaZAc6wdwGOBm0r2g/edit?usp=sharing A (quick) history of Mounted Archery]


[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1i3zloYHIwLKl2vvbW_eEk2X1APFt3R807sMkJEweY1E/edit?usp=sharing Equestrian activities for  Non Riding Persons]
== Activities ==
== Activities ==
For each of the following, I have far more enthusiasm than skill.
For each of the following, I have far more enthusiasm than skill.
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* Equestrian
* Equestrian
* Archery
* Archery
* Horse archery  
* Horse archery


== 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
''Ermine, a sea horse gules, contorny to sinister''
 
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''Four horseshoes interlaced; an arrow palewise''
<em style="background-color: rgb(248, 249, 250); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: monospace, monospace; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Four horseshoes interlaced argent</em>


== Awards and Achievements ==
== Awards and Achievements ==
None
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== In case of court ==
== 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. If by some bizarre clerical error Norbert Dolittle is needed in court, check with Lady Katharine of Ravenswood.
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.


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Latest revision as of 06:46, 10 November 2025


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

Norbert is sometimes 16th century Spanish, sometimes English, sometimes Mongol. Depends on the weather, the phase of the moon and various auguries

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 (pending paperwork) mounted archer. 

Projects & Publications

A (quick) history of Mounted Archery

Equestrian activities for  Non Riding Persons

Activities

For each of the following, I have far more enthusiasm than skill.

  • Equestrian
  • Archery
  • Horse archery

Heraldry

Ermine, a sea horse gules, contorny to sinister

and 

Four horseshoes interlaced argent

Awards and Achievements


Date Award At By
4/26/26 Award of Arms LEAFS AS 59 Abran de la Barra
4/26/26 Order of the Quintain LEAFS AS 59 Abran de la Barra
4/26/26 Baronial Award of Excellence (Highland Foorde)
 LEAFS AS 59  Eadric & Beatriz

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?

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

Equestrian

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