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Owain is the current Webminister for the Barony of Windmasters Hill and a notable brewer in the Kingdom of Atlantia. Their persona is that of a 12th century land manager in Norman controlled Wales. Owain's home canton is [[Elvegast]], having played there since joining in January of 2018.
Owain is the current Webminister for the Kingdom of Atlantia and former Royal Brewer. Their persona is that of a 12th century land manager in Norman controlled Wales. Owain's home canton is [[Elvegast]], having played there since joining in January of 2018.


==Positions==
==Positions==
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| [[Webminister]] || Barony of Windmasters' Hill || July 2018 - October 2021
| [[Webminister]] || Barony of Windmasters' Hill || July 2018 - October 2021
|-
|-
| [[Webminister]] || Canton of Elvegast || August 2018 - Present
| [[Webminister]] || Canton of Elvegast || August 2018 - October 2021
|-
|-
| [[Deputy Webminister]] || Kingdom of Atlantia MOAS office || March 2019 - Present
| [[Deputy Webminister]] || Kingdom of Atlantia MOAS office || March 2019 - October 2021
|-
| [[Webminister]] || Known World Theater Arts || 2020
|-
|-
| [[Royal Brewer]] || Kingdom of Atlantia || March 2019 - March 2020
| [[Royal Brewer]] || Kingdom of Atlantia || March 2019 - March 2020
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==Warrants==
==Warrants==
* Webminister
* Webminister
* Target Archery [In Progress]
 


==Affiliations==
==Affiliations==
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|-
|-
! Group !! Notes !! Links
! Group !! Notes !! Links
|-
| Kingdom of Atlantia Discord || Administrator ||
|-
| Love For All Discord || Administrator ||
|-
|-
| [[Kingdom of Atlantia Brewers' Guild]] || Guild Member ||  
| [[Kingdom of Atlantia Brewers' Guild]] || Guild Member ||  
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| [[Atlantian Courtesan Guild]] || Guild Member ||
| [[Atlantian Courtesan Guild]] || Guild Member ||
|}
|}
==Notable Works as the Kingdom Webminister==
* Implemented OAuth mail routing for WordPress sites, enhancing email deliverability and circumventing common delivery issues.
* Conducted comprehensive WordPress security hardening and adherence to best practice audits.
* Created a specialized training class aimed at developing others' skills in our field.
* Significantly boosted the main site's performance, notably enhancing user experience for mobile visitors.
* Developed an Atlantian Glossary for WordPress to help newcomers understand our unique terminology within the site's context.
* Introduced OP link shortcodes for SCA Names in WordPress, simplifying navigation and reference.
* Executed a thorough site cleanup and recovery following a significant security incident.
* Managed numerous delisting requests and conducted extensive log audits to maintain site integrity.
* Implemented access and bot filtering measures, significantly reducing server load and enhancing site security.
* Integrated WordPress with Discord, facilitating smoother community interaction and engagement.
* Enhanced user profiles by adding options for chosen titles and pronouns.
* Overhauled Atlantia's WordPress content and theme, significantly improving site aesthetics and usability.
* Added announcements and job postings sections to the main site, improving communication and opportunities within the community.
* Conducted statistical research for various baronies to assist in identifying award candidates.
* Investigated the potential of Google Classroom for officer training, aiming at more structured and accessible learning paths.
* Produced and delivered the Webminister 101 class, covering essential skills and knowledge for managing web content.
* Updated SPF records to bolster mail delivery reliability across Atlantia.
* Managed virtual meeting publishing and coordinated volunteers for Unevent in 2021 and 2022, ensuring smooth operation and participation.
* Currently developing unevent.atlantia.sca.org, featuring interactive and responsive design, which could serve as a versatile template for numerous events.
* Expanded the office by adding deputies specialized in event website management and content management, enhancing our operational capabilities.
* Initiated and are progressing with the project to transition baronial websites back to Atlantian servers (WordPress), aiming for a more unified and secure web presence.
* Resolved a longstanding DNS issue with Spectrum ISP that resulted in our domain being blackholed, ensuring consistent and reliable access to our digital resources.
* Developed a class on effective communications, focusing on both internal and public-facing publishing, to enhance messaging clarity and outreach.
* Conducting a review of the use of Generative AI art on Atlantian websites, assessing its relative merits and risks to ensure appropriate and beneficial use.
==Website Development For Atlantian Events and Guilds==
* BAWT II (2022)
* Coronation of Eckehard and Jane (2021) 
* Virtual Rune stone Collegium (2021)
* Known World Theater Arts (2020)
* Midnight at the Oasis (2020)
* Brewers Guild Site Overhaul (2019)
* Ymir (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)


==Works as a Brewer==
==Works as a Brewer==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|Two Bragawds and a Cyser || Display / Tasting || Festival of Elvegast 2018
|-
|-
|Blueberry Melomel || Winning Entry as Part of Windmasters Hill Team || Interbaronial Brewing Competition - WOW 2018
|Blueberry Melomel || Winning Entry as Part of Windmasters Hill Team || Interbaronial Brewing Competition - WOW 2018
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|Traditional Mead & Roggenbier Rosemary Gruit || Winning Entry for Royal Brewer || Ymir/KASF 2018-2019
|Traditional Mead & Roggenbier Rosemary Gruit || Winning Entry for Royal Brewer || Ymir/KASF 2018-2019
|-
|-
|Kvass || Entry for populace A&S competition || Ymir 2019
|Kvass || Historical entry for populace A&S competition || Ymir 2019
|-
|-
|Biergarten Event || Provided Wine/Mead and supported the guild involvement || Spring Coronation 2019
|Biergarten Event || Provided Wine/Mead and supported the guild involvement || Spring Coronation 2019
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|Hosted Kingdom Brew Day || Rotating Guild Event || Bakers & Brewers 2019
|Hosted Kingdom Brew Day || Rotating Guild Event || Bakers & Brewers 2019
|-
|-
|Hosted Competition || Non-Alcoholic German Festival Brews || Kingdom 12th Night 2020
|Largess || Provided 8 different beverages as award largess || Fall Coronation 2019
|-
|Display and Competition || Non-Alcoholic German Festival Brews || Kingdom 12th Night 2020
|-
|-
|Display & Discussion || A Selection of German Malts and Hops || Kingdom 12th Night 2020
|Display & Discussion || A Selection of German Malts and Hops || Kingdom 12th Night 2020
|-
|Host & Judge || Royal Brewer Competition || KASF 2020
|-
|Host & Judge || Royal Brewer Competition || KASF 2022
|-
||Display & Class || Period All Grain Brewing Demo || Gardens of Thyme 2022
|-
|Judge || Royal Brewer Competition || KASF 2023
|}
==Gallery==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| [[File:bluefeather_prize.jpg|200px|thumb]] || [[File:ruby_competition.jpg|200px|thumb|Best Spring Brews]] || [[File:coronation_largess.jpg|200px|thumb|An array of period beverages for coronation largess.]]  || [[File:royal_mug.jpg|200px|thumb|Pandemic Remote Brew Day]]
|-
| [[File:bbbrag.jpg|200px|thumb|Blueberry Braggot]] || [[File:communitymead.jpg|200px|thumb|Community Effort]] || [[File:rosemarygruit.jpg|200px|thumb|Rosemary and Rye Gruit]]  || [[File:festivalbrews.jpg|200px|thumb|Three Brews for the Festival of Elvegast]]
|-
| [[File:period_equip1.jpg|200px|thumb|All Grain Period Brewing]] || [[File:period_equip2.jpg|200px|thumb|Straining wort from the mash with period equipment]] || [[File:bourbon_barrel.jpg|200px|thumb|Modern shortcut for barrel aging]] || [[File:round.jpeg|200px|thumb|Brewers Roundtable WoW 2022]]
|-
| [[File:blueberry.jpg|200px|thumb|Ancient nordic farmhouse yeasts respond well to heat]] || [[File:bochet.jpg|200px|thumb|Boiling honey until it smokes for a Bochet experiment]] || [[File:got_demo.jpeg|200px|thumb|Gardens of Thyme Demo Setup]] || [[File:bbhoney.jpeg|200px|thumb|Raw Unflitered blackberry honey from local hives]]
|-
| [[File:image_test.jpg|200px|thumb]]
|}
|}


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| [[Order of the Opal]] || [[File:Owain opal.jpg|200px|thumb]] || recognizes those subjects who have distinguished themselves in their efforts in service to the kingdom || 10/19/2019 [War of the Wings]
| [[Order of the Opal]] || [[File:Owain opal.jpg|200px|thumb]] || recognizes those subjects who have distinguished themselves in their efforts in service to the kingdom || 10/19/2019 [War of the Wings]
|-
| [[Order of the Kittyhawk]] || [[File:Owain_kh.jpg|200px|thumb]] || For Service to the Barony || 02/27/2021 [Ymir]
|-
| [[Order of the Golden Dolphin]] || [[File:Owain_gd.jpg|200px|thumb]] || For service to the Kingdom || 02/18/2023 [Ymir]
|-
| [[Award of the Fountain]] || [[File:Owain_fnt.jpg|200px|thumb]] || For teaching and guidance || 02/24/2024 [Ymir]
|}
|}
===Golden Dolphin===
https://sites.google.com/view/kvalravn/scribe/2023/02-golden-dolphin-owain-weale
Words by Ollam Lanea:
<poem>
Listen as I extol this Noble scholar,
Ether tamer, wisdom weaver,
Pervading darkness and light
To grant us safe passage through the
Tangled labyrinth of thought.
Then capturing the Sun’s punishing heat
And water’s rushing stream,
Harnessing the harvest
In the bee loud glade.
May their vessels be bathed
And their wort run clear.
And let their brews drive our songs
At regal fete and humble twmpath.
Let none oppose the honey’s gift
As long as the world remains
And Harmonies resound.
Bard and Bevy sing praise
Of Noble Owain Weale,
Star of magnificent stars,
Wending the webs of words and ways,
Through the ruddy reaping of the steep
And so calls this morning raven
To the blue tinged wings of dawn.
So we, Abran King and Anya Queen, 
Name Noble Owain Weale a member of the Order of the Golden Dolphin
And Grant them arms, this 18th day of February
At the tournament of Ymir
</poem>


==Persona==
==Persona==
Owain was raised by family of mine owners in Dartmoore where they received a basic education and became well connected within regional trade routes. Around their age of majority, the family mines were made fully property of The Crown and Owain was appointed to a land management position in southern Wales. This position was defined as overseeing the development of the territory surrounding Neath Abby. In this position they balance the priorities of the surrounding population, the Cistercian order of the Abby, and the trade and strategic interests of the Norman aristocracy. Owain takes a special interest in the local production of grains, pride in the quality of ale the people produce, and the dedication of the militia to their archery training. In all of these things, Owain takes the time to get directly involved and is content with their moderate station in life.
Owain was raised by family of mine owners in Dartmoore where they received a basic education and became well connected within regional trade routes. Around their age of majority, the family mines were made fully property of The Crown and Owain was appointed to a land management position in southern Wales. This position was defined as overseeing the development of the territory surrounding Neath Abby. In this position they balance the priorities of the surrounding population, the Cistercian order of the Abby, and the trade and strategic interests of the Norman aristocracy. Owain takes a special interest in the local production of grains, pride in the quality of ale the people produce, and the dedication of the militia to their archery training. In all of these things, Owain takes the time to get directly involved and is content with their moderate station in life.


==Gallery==
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| [[File:bluefeather_prize.jpg|200px|thumb]] || [[File:ruby_competition.jpg|200px|thumb]] || [[File:coronation_largess.jpg|200px|thumb]]
|}


== Miscellany and Sundry ==
== Miscellany and Sundry ==
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*In case of acute asthma, Owain carries a rescue inhaler. Please feed and water Owain if they are outside brewing all day.   
*In case of acute asthma, Owain carries a rescue inhaler. Please feed and water Owain if they are outside brewing all day.   
*In case of court, please contact Lady Gwenhwyfar.
*In case of court, please contact Lady Gwenhwyfar.
[[Category:Elvegast populace]]
[[Category:Members of the Atlantian Courtesan Guild]]
[[Category:Members of Clan Blue Feather]]
[[Category:Windmasters' Hill populace]]

Latest revision as of 08:38, 5 April 2024

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Information
Resides: Barony of Windmasters' Hill, Atlantia
Status: Active
Awards: Order of Precedence Entry
Heraldry

Per chevron purpure and sable, a chevron argent and in base a wheel Or


Owain is the current Webminister for the Kingdom of Atlantia and former Royal Brewer. Their persona is that of a 12th century land manager in Norman controlled Wales. Owain's home canton is Elvegast, having played there since joining in January of 2018.

Positions

Title Jurisdiction Date Held
Webminister Kingdom of Atlantia, Great Officer October 2021 - Present
Webminister Barony of Windmasters' Hill July 2018 - October 2021
Webminister Canton of Elvegast August 2018 - October 2021
Deputy Webminister Kingdom of Atlantia MOAS office March 2019 - October 2021
Royal Brewer Kingdom of Atlantia March 2019 - March 2020

Warrants

  • Webminister


Affiliations

Group Notes Links
Kingdom of Atlantia Discord Administrator
Love For All Discord Administrator
Kingdom of Atlantia Brewers' Guild Guild Member
The Flagon and Cask Guild Member
House of the Wounded Mushroom Household Member
Clan Blue Feather Affiliated with the South East chapter
Atlantian Courtesan Guild Guild Member

Notable Works as the Kingdom Webminister

  • Implemented OAuth mail routing for WordPress sites, enhancing email deliverability and circumventing common delivery issues.
  • Conducted comprehensive WordPress security hardening and adherence to best practice audits.
  • Created a specialized training class aimed at developing others' skills in our field.
  • Significantly boosted the main site's performance, notably enhancing user experience for mobile visitors.
  • Developed an Atlantian Glossary for WordPress to help newcomers understand our unique terminology within the site's context.
  • Introduced OP link shortcodes for SCA Names in WordPress, simplifying navigation and reference.
  • Executed a thorough site cleanup and recovery following a significant security incident.
  • Managed numerous delisting requests and conducted extensive log audits to maintain site integrity.
  • Implemented access and bot filtering measures, significantly reducing server load and enhancing site security.
  • Integrated WordPress with Discord, facilitating smoother community interaction and engagement.
  • Enhanced user profiles by adding options for chosen titles and pronouns.
  • Overhauled Atlantia's WordPress content and theme, significantly improving site aesthetics and usability.
  • Added announcements and job postings sections to the main site, improving communication and opportunities within the community.
  • Conducted statistical research for various baronies to assist in identifying award candidates.
  • Investigated the potential of Google Classroom for officer training, aiming at more structured and accessible learning paths.
  • Produced and delivered the Webminister 101 class, covering essential skills and knowledge for managing web content.
  • Updated SPF records to bolster mail delivery reliability across Atlantia.
  • Managed virtual meeting publishing and coordinated volunteers for Unevent in 2021 and 2022, ensuring smooth operation and participation.
  • Currently developing unevent.atlantia.sca.org, featuring interactive and responsive design, which could serve as a versatile template for numerous events.
  • Expanded the office by adding deputies specialized in event website management and content management, enhancing our operational capabilities.
  • Initiated and are progressing with the project to transition baronial websites back to Atlantian servers (WordPress), aiming for a more unified and secure web presence.
  • Resolved a longstanding DNS issue with Spectrum ISP that resulted in our domain being blackholed, ensuring consistent and reliable access to our digital resources.
  • Developed a class on effective communications, focusing on both internal and public-facing publishing, to enhance messaging clarity and outreach.
  • Conducting a review of the use of Generative AI art on Atlantian websites, assessing its relative merits and risks to ensure appropriate and beneficial use.

Website Development For Atlantian Events and Guilds

  • BAWT II (2022)
  • Coronation of Eckehard and Jane (2021)
  • Virtual Rune stone Collegium (2021)
  • Known World Theater Arts (2020)
  • Midnight at the Oasis (2020)
  • Brewers Guild Site Overhaul (2019)
  • Ymir (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)

Works as a Brewer

Two Bragawds and a Cyser Display / Tasting Festival of Elvegast 2018
Blueberry Melomel Winning Entry as Part of Windmasters Hill Team Interbaronial Brewing Competition - WOW 2018
Orange Cinnamon Cyser Winning Entry for the New Brewers Competition WOW 2018
Traditional Mead & Roggenbier Rosemary Gruit Winning Entry for Royal Brewer Ymir/KASF 2018-2019
Kvass Historical entry for populace A&S competition Ymir 2019
Biergarten Event Provided Wine/Mead and supported the guild involvement Spring Coronation 2019
Hosted Competition Best Spring Brews Ruby Joust 2019
Hosted Kingdom Brew Day Rotating Guild Event Bakers & Brewers 2019
Largess Provided 8 different beverages as award largess Fall Coronation 2019
Display and Competition Non-Alcoholic German Festival Brews Kingdom 12th Night 2020
Display & Discussion A Selection of German Malts and Hops Kingdom 12th Night 2020
Host & Judge Royal Brewer Competition KASF 2020
Host & Judge Royal Brewer Competition KASF 2022
Display & Class Period All Grain Brewing Demo Gardens of Thyme 2022
Judge Royal Brewer Competition KASF 2023

Gallery
Best Spring Brews
An array of period beverages for coronation largess.
Pandemic Remote Brew Day
Blueberry Braggot
Community Effort
Rosemary and Rye Gruit
Three Brews for the Festival of Elvegast
All Grain Period Brewing
Straining wort from the mash with period equipment
Modern shortcut for barrel aging
Brewers Roundtable WoW 2022
Ancient nordic farmhouse yeasts respond well to heat
Boiling honey until it smokes for a Bochet experiment
Gardens of Thyme Demo Setup
Raw Unflitered blackberry honey from local hives

Other Achievements

Drag Competition First Annual Blue Feather Ball WOW 2019

Awards

Award Scroll Notes Date
Award of the Eurus
Given for a single noteworthy effort of service for or to the Barony. 2/24/2018 [Ymir]
Award of Arms
Granted the title Noble Owain Weale 2/23/2019 [Ymir]
Order of the Coral Branch
recognizes those subjects who have distinguished themselves in their effort in arts and sciences 6/8/2019 [Journey through the Nine Realms]
Order of the Opal
recognizes those subjects who have distinguished themselves in their efforts in service to the kingdom 10/19/2019 [War of the Wings]
Order of the Kittyhawk
For Service to the Barony 02/27/2021 [Ymir]
Order of the Golden Dolphin
For service to the Kingdom 02/18/2023 [Ymir]
Award of the Fountain
For teaching and guidance 02/24/2024 [Ymir]

Golden Dolphin

https://sites.google.com/view/kvalravn/scribe/2023/02-golden-dolphin-owain-weale

Words by Ollam Lanea:

Listen as I extol this Noble scholar,
Ether tamer, wisdom weaver,
Pervading darkness and light
To grant us safe passage through the
Tangled labyrinth of thought.
Then capturing the Sun’s punishing heat
And water’s rushing stream,
Harnessing the harvest
In the bee loud glade.
May their vessels be bathed
And their wort run clear.
And let their brews drive our songs
At regal fete and humble twmpath.
Let none oppose the honey’s gift
As long as the world remains
And Harmonies resound.
Bard and Bevy sing praise
Of Noble Owain Weale,
Star of magnificent stars,
Wending the webs of words and ways,
Through the ruddy reaping of the steep
And so calls this morning raven
To the blue tinged wings of dawn.
So we, Abran King and Anya Queen,
Name Noble Owain Weale a member of the Order of the Golden Dolphin
And Grant them arms, this 18th day of February
At the tournament of Ymir

Persona

Owain was raised by family of mine owners in Dartmoore where they received a basic education and became well connected within regional trade routes. Around their age of majority, the family mines were made fully property of The Crown and Owain was appointed to a land management position in southern Wales. This position was defined as overseeing the development of the territory surrounding Neath Abby. In this position they balance the priorities of the surrounding population, the Cistercian order of the Abby, and the trade and strategic interests of the Norman aristocracy. Owain takes a special interest in the local production of grains, pride in the quality of ale the people produce, and the dedication of the militia to their archery training. In all of these things, Owain takes the time to get directly involved and is content with their moderate station in life.


Miscellany and Sundry

  • Owain uses they/them pronouns.
  • In case of acute asthma, Owain carries a rescue inhaler. Please feed and water Owain if they are outside brewing all day.
  • In case of court, please contact Lady Gwenhwyfar.
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