Finnebreth Wodeward
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Introduction
Lady Finnebreth Wodeward (AKA Finne Breth (Registered name), aka (unused) Fimbreth Rigsdatter)
First Woodward in Atlantia, Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild.
Protégé to Master [[Valgard Av Mors]]
Finnebreth has been active in the SCA since 2018. She resides in the Barony of Stierbach and serves as High Warden Emeritus of the Forests of Atlantia along with one other former High Warden on the council and is Keeper of The Forest of Stierbach. She also leads a monthly adventuring group, the Stierbach Saunterers since February 2019. Finne is currently working on becoming a Thrown Weapons Marshall to serve her local community, but her primary SCA service time is spent cheerleading for the Forestry Guild, helping it grow, getting other guilds and groups started across the Known World. Camping events and getting folks outside together are the highlights of her SCA experience.
Persona
Finnebreth is a 14th century Woodward of minor noble birth and independent means, a widow, stewarding the large holdings of a long absent cousin away in the war with France. As a Woodward she is responsible for management and oversight of afforested lands much like a modern-day game warden, with hunters, verdurers (arborers), foresters, and others assisting her. Because these individuals are so competent, Finne feels capable of leaving things in their hands for a period of time and is preparing a pilgrimage to the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, ostensibly to pray for the safety of her cousin's body and the sanctity of his soul, but like many pilgrims she's not really the pious type--she's just adventurous and wants to see another part of the world.
Offices & Positions
Current
- High Warden Emeritus of the Forests of Atlantia and member of the Warden Council, Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild since March 2023
- Administrator, Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild on Facebook
- Keeper, The Forest of Stierbach, Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild since 2019
- Member, House Magpie, a mischief of Diverse Arts unchartered guild
Past
- High Warden of the Forests of Atlantia, Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild October 2020 to March 2023
Service
- Supports the current High Warden in running the day-to-day affairs of the Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild and is helping to grow the Guild, co-writing foundational documents, revising Guild regulations and etc; establishing new customs and protocols, and holding regular events. Building rapport with other kingdoms and supporting them in their Forestry endeavors.
- Holds a monthly hike and picnic, Stierbach Saunterers in various parks and forests around the Barony, guiding the populace to get out and enjoy nature in their garb and share their outdoor skills, since February 2019
- Founded and leads The Forest of Stierbach, facilitating folks with various outdoor survival, A and S, and martial skills to get together and teach each other what they know. The Forest is part of the Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild and, as such, monitors skills progression of its members with the purpose of putting their skills to the service of the Society as a whole (since 2019). The Forest hosts at least one primitive campout a year for the populace of Atlantia.
Events:
- Battle on the Bay, September 2021: Baronial Retainer for Their Excellencies Genefe Wolfelin and Wulff Nuremberger
- War of the Wings, October 2018: Stierbach Baronial Camp Meal Planning and Prep Assistance
Projects and Publications
Articles Published
- Rechate: Warden's Missive, Hurst and Horn Spring 2021 Edition
- Rechate: Warden's Missive, Hurst and Horn Summer 2021 Edition
- Rechate: Warden's Missive, Hurst and Horn Fall 2021 Edition
- Rechate: Warden's Missive, Hurst and Horn Winter 2021 Edition
- [1] Rechate: Warden's Missive, Hurst and Horn Autumn 2022 Edition
Scrolls Painted
- Facebook gallery of some completed scrolls. Only illumination is mine.
Awards and Achievements
Awards
- 11/17/2018 Silver Horns (Atlantia) (Stierbach)
- 11/17/2018 Holder of the Dreamer's Cup (Atlantia) (Stierbach)
- 3/23/2019 Silver Horns (Atlantia) (Stierbach)
- 9/21/2019 Award of the Silver Compass (Atlantia)
- 9/21/2019 Award of Arms (Atlantia)
- 3/26/2022 Companion of the Coral Branch (Atlantia)
- 8/8/2022 Augmentation of Arms (Atlantia)
- 8/7/2023 Member of the Order of St. John Gaulbert (The Woodwards) of the Royal Forestry Guild (a Known World Forestry Guild Service award; not an Atlantian Kingdom Award)
University of Atlantia
- Co-Instructor with Isobel of Carnewyth, Plant Foraging: introduction to edible and medicinal weeds (UA105 9/2020, UA106 2/2021)
- Fun in the Woods with Friends: How to Start a Saunter/Local Forestry Guild Group (UA 109 2/2022)
- Bachelors Degree: UA 108
- Fellowship: UA 110
Affiliations
- Protégé of Master Valgard Av Mors
- Guilds and Groups: Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild, Royal Forest of Stierbach, Stierbach Saunterers, House Magpie
Heraldry
Coat of Arms
- Per chevron argent and vert, two ravens respectant sable and a tree blasted and eradicated argent, on a chief vert three escallops inverted argent.