Etienne Le Mons d'Anjou

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Etienne, Kingdom Arts & Sciences Festival, A.S. LVI
Information
Resides: Shire of Border Vale Keep
Status: Active
Awards: Order of Precedence Entry
Heraldry

Argent, on a fleur-de-lys vert two annulets interlaced in fess argent.

Introduction

Mécène Etienne Le Mons d'Anjou, OP, resides in the Shire of Border Vale Keep, and participates in the Barony of Nottinghill Coill in the Kingdom of Atlantia. He also spent many years living in the Barony of the Sacred Stone and still remembers those lands with warm regards, often thinking of them as his homelands.

Persona

Mécène Etienne is a Frenchman residing in the province Anjou near the river, Loire. Etienne is descended from Good King René d'Anjou and models himself after René by taking the moniker of "Mécène", meaning patron (of the arts), which was often used by René. For Etienne, the year is about 1570 A.D.

  • Province of Anjou
    Province of Anjou
  • Statue in Ais de Prouvènço of King René
    Statue in Ais de Prouvènço of King René

Etienne was born in 1522 in Ais de Prouvènço, a city and commune in southern France about 30 km (20 mi) north of Marseille. Ais de Prouvènço is in a plain overlooking the Arc river, about 1.5 kilometres (1 mi) from the right bank of the river. The city slopes gently from north to south and the Montagne Sainte-Victoire can easily be seen to the east. Ais' position in the south of France gives it a warm climate, though more extreme than Marseille due to the inland location. It has an average January temperature of 6 °C (43 °F) and a July average of 24 °C (75 °F). It has an average of 300 days of sunshine and only 91 days of rain. While it is partially protected from the Mistral, Ais still occasionally experiences the cooler and gusty conditions it brings. Like most of the south of France, Ais de Prouvènço has a Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa) .

Ais (Aquae Sextiae) was founded in 123 BC by the Roman consul Sextius Calvinus, who gave his name to its springs, following the destruction of the nearby Gallic oppidum at Entremont. In 102 BC its vicinity was the scene of the Battle of Aquae Sextiae, where the Romans under Gaius Marius defeated the Ambrones and Teutones, with mass suicides among the captured women, which passed into Roman legends of Germanic heroism. In the 4th century AD it became the metropolis of Narbonensis Secunda. It was occupied by the Visigoths in 477. In the succeeding century, the town was repeatedly plundered by the Franks and Lombards, and was occupied by the Saracens in 731 and by Charles Martel in 737. Aix, which during the Middle Ages was the capital of Provence, did not reach its zenith until after the 12th century, when, under the houses of Barcelona/Aragon and Anjou, it became an artistic centre and seat of learning. Aix passed to the crown of France with the rest of Provence in 1487, and in 1501 Louis XII established there the parliament of Provence, which existed until 1789.

Etienne was born into the nobility and was well-educated as fitting his station. He also inherited several vineyards of Muscat grapes and a winery in Provença-Alps-Còsta d'Azur near his birth home, Ais de Prouvènço. The wine is where much of his continued incomes comes from, along with other generational wealth.

Offices and Positions

Etienne by Toki Ima
Name of Position Location Dates
Society MoAS (Emergency Deputy) Society of Creative Anachronism 1/2022-Present
Kingdom Herald - Emergency Deputy (Nereid) Kingdom of Atlantia 1/2022-Present
Society MoAS Society of Creative Anachronism 10/2017-12/2021
Nottinghill Coill Sciences Champion Barony of Nottinghill Coill 2/2017-1/2018
Kingdom Herald – Staff (Sea Stag) Kingdom of Atlantia 1/2016-12/2021
Kingdom MoAS Kingdom of Atlantia 3/2015-10/2017
Regional MoAS - Deputy (Southern) Kingdom of Atlantia 4/2014-3/2015
Baronial Seneschal Barony of the Sacred Stone 5/2013-08/2014
Poeta Atlantiae Kingdom of Atlantia 4/2013-4/2014
Canton MoAS Canton of Crois Brigte 7/2012-5/2013
Kingdom Herald – Staff (Vexillum) Kingdom of Atlantia 6/2012-1/2016
Herald - Deputy (Scribal) Barony of the Sacred Stone 6/2012-6/2013
Baronial MoAS Barony of the Sacred Stone 6/2012-6/2013
Kingdom MoAS – Deputy (Performing Arts) Kingdom of Atlantia 6/2012-6/2013
Baronial MoAS - Deputy Barony of the Sacred Stone 8/2011-8/2012
Canton MoAS - Deputy Canton of Middlegate 6/2011-8/2012
Herald - At Large Kingdom of Atlantia 3/2011-6/2012
Poeta Atlantiae Kingdom of Atlantia 2/2011-4/2012

Event Staff

Photograph by Machteld Cleine

Arts & Sciences Coordinator
• Nottinghill Coill Baronial Birthday and Investiture (1/2016),
• Fall Crown (11/2015),
• War of the Wings VIII (10/2013),
• Flight of the Falcon (8/2013),
• SAAD VII (4/2013),
• Kingdom 12th Night (1/2013),
• War of the Wings VII (10/2012),
• Sacred Stone 30th Birthday (8/2012),
• Flight of the Falcon (8/2012),
• Tourney of Friends (3/2012),
• Verses of the Stone – Performing Arts (1/2012),
• War of the Wings VI (10/2011)

Autocrat
• Southern War Practice IX (/2017),
• Kingdom A&S Festival (Co-autocrat) (3/2017),
• Southern War Practice VII (Deputy) (9/2015),
• Nottinghill Coill Baronial Birthday XXXIV (02/2015),
• Drums of War IV (Deputy) (4/2013),
• Kingdom A&S Festival (Deputy) (2/2013).
• Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday XXXII & Investiture (8/2014),
• Kingdom Unevent (12/2013)

Class Coordinator
• Collegium (7/2015)

Etienne has also created and maintained many different websites and forms for various SCA usage.

Awards & Orders

Etienne's awards can be found on his Order of Precedence.

Award/Order Date Event Bestowed by
Court Baron (Atlantia) 3/5/2022 Kingdom Arts and Sciences Festival (Atlantia) Eckehard I & Jane I
Master of the Pelican (Atlantia) 1/23/2021 Andalucia Court at the Alhambra (Atlantia) Anton V & Luned IV
Award of the Undine (Atlantia) 4/6/2019 Coronation of Christoph II and Adelhait II (Atlantia) Ragnarr V and Lynette II
Companion of the Gordian Knot (Atlantia) (Nottinghill Coill) 10/19/2018 War of the Wings XIII (Atlantia) Lucien and Brig
Companion of the Coill's Champions (Atlantia) (Nottinghill Coill) 1/27/2018 Nottinghill Coill Baronial Birthday (Nottinghill Coill) Lucien and Brig
Award of the Golden Knot (Atlantia) (Nottinghill Coill) 3/4/2017 Kingdom Arts and Sciences Festival (Falconcree) Lucien and Brig
Award of the Undine (Atlantia) 10/10/2015 Chalice of the Sun God / Coronation (Ponte Alto) Logan VII and Esa II
Award of the Golden Cord (Atlantia) (Nottinghill Coill) 7/18/2015 Collegium (Cydllan Downs) Takeda and Ariel
Award of the Undine (Atlantia) 4/11/2015 Coronation of King Logan and Queen Esa (Windmasters' Hill) Michael X and Seonaid VIII
Companion of the Golden Dolphin (Atlantia) 12/13/2014 Yule Toy Tourney 2014 (Nottinghill Coill) Michael X and Seonaid VIII
Companion of the Coral Branch (Atlantia) 8/31/2013 Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday 31 (Sacred Stone) Amos I and Ysabella I
Companion of the Sacred Stone (Atlantia) (Sacred Stone) 4/13/2013 Drums of War IV (Baelfire Dunn) Oshi and Sine
Companion of the Opal (Atlantia) 4/6/2013 Atlantian Spring Coronation (Marinus) Amos I and Ysabella I
Companion of the Phoenix Eye (Atlantia) (Sacred Stone) 8/18/2012 Flight of the Falcon (Aire Faucon) Oshi and Sine
Award of Arms (Atlantia) 8/20/2011 Flight of the Falcon (Aire Faucon) Michael IX and Seonaid VII
Award of the Flame of the Phoenix (Atlantia) (Sacred Stone) 1/22/2011 Songs of the Stone (Middlegate) Axel

Tokens and Tidbits

  • The site token from my first event
    The site token from my first event
  • Newcomers medallion from my first event
    Newcomers medallion from my first event
  • Called up as newcomers
    Called up as newcomers
  • First favor token (from Baroness Oddny Knarrarbringa)
    First favor token (from Baroness Oddny Knarrarbringa)
  • Flame of the Phoenix
    Flame of the Phoenix
  • Bardic Prize - 2/2011
    Bardic Prize - 2/2011
  • Bardic Prize - 3/2011
    Bardic Prize - 3/2011

University of Atlantia Honors

Elevation and Vigil

Etienne Swearing Fealty

Oath
I, Etienne Le Mons d’Anjou, do hereby swear my oath to the Crown of Atlantia:

  • To maintain candor, fidelity and devotion to the true friend.
  • To never to make a wrongsome oath.
  • To deal not harshly with the humble and lowly.
  • To remember the respect that is due to my elders.
  • To suffer no evil to go unremedied.
  • To give aid to the friendless but to put no faith in the pledged word of a stranger.
  • If I hear the fool's word of a drunken man, I will strive it not: for many a grief growth from such things.
  • To give kind heed to those that have passed.
  • To abide by lawful authority and
  • To bear with courage the decrees of the Norns.

This I swear until death take me, the world ends, or Atlantia falls into the sea.

Speakers and Ceremony
Speakers for Mécène Etienne Le Mons d'Anjou

  • Duke Logan Ebonwoulfe for the Order of the Chivalry
  • Duchess Esa Kirkepatrike for the Order of the Rose
  • Master Tors Hartman for the Order of Defense
  • Mistress Maaline Renard for the Order of the Laurel
  • Mistress Tannis of Tir-y-Don for the Order of the Pelican

Elevation from the Andalucia Court at the Alhambra
Cap of Maintenance explanation by Baron Lucien de la Rochelle
The cap of maintenance is a legacy item:

  • Made by James of Middle Aston for
  • Emeludt Hänsler then gifted to
  • Lucien de la Rochelle then bequeathed to
  • Bríg ingen Érennaigh passed to
  • Etienne Le Mons d'Anjou and now in the hands of
  • Alwin of Nottinghill Coill

Gifts and Regalia

  • Cap of Maintenance
    Cap of Maintenance
  • Nine Man Morris Unrolled by Delia Flammen
    Nine Man Morris Unrolled by Delia Flammen
  • Nine Man Morris Rolled by Delia Flammen
    Nine Man Morris Rolled by Delia Flammen
  • Banner by Signy Heri
    Banner by Signy Heri
  • Clock by Aodh Marland
    Clock by Aodh Marland
  • Garb by Tyra Jonsdatter
    Garb by Tyra Jonsdatter
  • Vigil Book by Bríg ingen Érennaigh
    Vigil Book by Bríg ingen Érennaigh
  • Glasswork by Marion le Red and Nikulai Ivanovich
    Glasswork by Marion le Red and Nikulai Ivanovich
  • Medallion from Tannis of Tir-y-Don
    Medallion from Tannis of Tir-y-Don
  • Basin and Pitcher by Etain of Sutherland
    Basin and Pitcher by Etain of Sutherland
  • Hand Towel by Geoffrey d'Ayr of Montalban
    Hand Towel by Geoffrey d'Ayr of Montalban
  • Embroidered Scroll by Ceara of Novogrod
    Embroidered Scroll by Ceara of Novogrod
  • Vigil Space
    Vigil Space
  • Vigil Space
    Vigil Space
  • Vigil Space
    Vigil Space
  • Etienne Giving His Oath
    Etienne Giving His Oath

Projects & Publications

Writer: Celtic Trims (4/2012-4/2014) & SCA Today (7/2012)

Dragon Shield of Appreciation

Celtic Trims awarded Etienne with a virtual Dragon Shield of Appreciation on October 6, 2011, as one of their most prolific author of Celtic Trim blog/Newsletter articles.

Publications

Arts & Sciences Projects

Etienne loves many different types of arts and sciences including:

  • Poetry
  • Calligraphy & Illumination
  • Heraldry & Heraldic Display
  • Brewing (specifically liqueurs)
  • Storytelling
  • Alchemy
  • Medieval Medicine
  • Herbalism
  • And much more!

Poetry

Poeta Atlantiae Badge

Etienne is also very fond of poetry and has been Poeta Atlantiae twice. He has a particular love of the Italian sestina and French rondeau redoublé.
One of his long-term projects is the creation of the Codex Atlantia, an Atlantian version of the Codex Manesse (AKA: Große Heidelberger Liederhandschrift or Pariser Handschrift) This project will combine Etienne's interests of poetry, calligraphy, illumination, heraldry, and book-binding.

Baronial Birthday Project (circa 2011-2012 during my first tenure as Poeta Atlantiae):

  • A Trip in the Highlands (Highland Foorde)
    A Trip in the Highlands (Highland Foorde)
  • An Example for All (Bright Hills)
    An Example for All (Bright Hills)
  • Barony of Nottinghill Coill (Nottinghill Coill)
    Barony of Nottinghill Coill (Nottinghill Coill)
  • Black Diamond's Birthday (Black Diamond)
    Black Diamond's Birthday (Black Diamond)
  • Flight of the Kittyhawk (Windmasters' Hill)
    Flight of the Kittyhawk (Windmasters' Hill)
  • Its Honor Our Own (Sacred Stone)
    Its Honor Our Own (Sacred Stone)
  • Lochmere Shall Never Fall! (Lochmere)
    Lochmere Shall Never Fall! (Lochmere)
  • Riddle of the High Bridge (Ponte Alto)
    Riddle of the High Bridge (Ponte Alto)
  • Solid and Strong (Hidden Mountain)
    Solid and Strong (Hidden Mountain)
  • Storvik, Living the Dream (Storvik)
    Storvik, Living the Dream (Storvik)
  • The Barony by the Sea (Marinus)
    The Barony by the Sea (Marinus)
  • Barony of Tir-y-Don (Tir-y-Don)
    Barony of Tir-y-Don (Tir-y-Don)
  • The Bastion of Stierbach (Stierbach)
    The Bastion of Stierbach (Stierbach)
  • The Best Rise to the Top (Caer Mear)
    The Best Rise to the Top (Caer Mear)
  • The Mountain Gem (Hawkwood)
    The Mountain Gem (Hawkwood)
  • The Raven's First Birthday (Ravens Cove)
    The Raven's First Birthday (Ravens Cove)

Other Poetry:

  • A Hymn to the Dagda
    A Hymn to the Dagda
  • Baron Axel
    Baron Axel
  • Diana and Actaeon
    Diana and Actaeon
  • He Stood Alone
    He Stood Alone
  • His Virtue Prevails
    His Virtue Prevails
  • My Only Queen
    My Only Queen
  • My Only Queen (Combat Poetry Version)
    My Only Queen (Combat Poetry Version)
  • St. Urho and the Hoppers
    St. Urho and the Hoppers
  • The Feline Wearing the Phrygian Cap
    The Feline Wearing the Phrygian Cap
  • The Meeting
    The Meeting
  • The Morning Procession
    The Morning Procession

Calligraphy & Illumination

Etienne enjoys both calligraphy and illumination, specifically for seeing the joy on the recipients' faces.

  • Order of the Opal for Andrew of Skye
    Order of the Opal for Andrew of Skye
  • Order of the Pearl for Astrid Thorvardsdatter
    Order of the Pearl for Astrid Thorvardsdatter
  • Award of Arms for Biorn Eldiarnson
    Award of Arms for Biorn Eldiarnson
  • Order of the Coill's Guiding Beacon for Deirdre Morgan
    Order of the Coill's Guiding Beacon for Deirdre Morgan
  • Award of Arms for Dietrich von Hessen
    Award of Arms for Dietrich von Hessen
  • Order of the Opal for Dreux d'Anjou
    Order of the Opal for Dreux d'Anjou
  • Award of Arms for Gilbert de Châtillon (Calligraphy Only, Illumination by Eleanor of Grey)
    Award of Arms for Gilbert de Châtillon (Calligraphy Only, Illumination by Eleanor of Grey)
  • Order of the Sea Urchin for Lawrence of Gyrfalcon’s Keep (Work in Progress)
    Order of the Sea Urchin for Lawrence of Gyrfalcon’s Keep (Work in Progress)
  • Order of the Sacred Stone for Niccolina the Wanderer (Calligraphy Only)
    Order of the Sacred Stone for Niccolina the Wanderer (Calligraphy Only)
  • Award of Arms for Sorcha inghean Shearraigh
    Award of Arms for Sorcha inghean Shearraigh
  • Award of Arms for Táriq ibn Khalil
    Award of Arms for Táriq ibn Khalil
  • Order of the Yeoman of the Sacred Stone (Scroll Blank)
    Order of the Yeoman of the Sacred Stone (Scroll Blank)
  • Scroll Blank (Work in Progress)
    Scroll Blank (Work in Progress)
  • The Feline Wearing the Phrygian Cap
    The Feline Wearing the Phrygian Cap
  • Tree from the Maciejowski Bible
    Tree from the Maciejowski Bible

Brewing

Etienne also enjoys brewing, but rather than a documented artform, Etienne focuses on brewing for social and practical purposes. In other words, he likes how it tastes.

  • Clove Cordial
    Clove Cordial
  • Red Hot Cordial
    Red Hot Cordial
  • Allspice Liqueur
    Allspice Liqueur
  • Blackberry Liqueur
    Blackberry Liqueur
  • Blueberry Liqueur
    Blueberry Liqueur
  • Cherry Liqueur
    Cherry Liqueur
  • Clove/Honey Liqueur
    Clove/Honey Liqueur
  • Ginger/Honey Liqueur
    Ginger/Honey Liqueur
  • Cinnamon Liqueur
    Cinnamon Liqueur
  • Lavender Liqueur
    Lavender Liqueur
  • Peach Liqueur
    Peach Liqueur
  • Vanilla Liqueur
    Vanilla Liqueur
  • Works in Progress Liqueurs
    Works in Progress Liqueurs
  • Works in Progress Liqueurs
    Works in Progress Liqueurs

Other Arts & Sciences

Etienne is a huge proponent of "Try all the things!"

  • Metal Bead Paternoster
    Metal Bead Paternoster
  • Nottinghill Paternoster
    Nottinghill Paternoster
  • Green and Gold Paternosters
    Green and Gold Paternosters
  • Chinese Medicinal Fire Cupping
    Chinese Medicinal Fire Cupping
  • A Story of Said and Elion
    A Story of Said and Elion

Heraldry

Heraldry has been one of the primary interests in the SCA for Etienne since 2011. While his focus started in armory submissions, he has expanded his knowledge and education into the areas of onomastics, voice heraldry, protocol and ceremony, as well as more administrative areas of heraldry. He has held several deputy positions, including both Canton and Baronial levels, as well as Laurel-level LoAR proofreading. For the Kingdom of Atlantia, he has served as Vexillum (commentary), Sea Stag (education), and is currently Nereid (Emergency Deputy for Triton). His current projects include forming a process for the electronic submissions of armory and names in Atlantia as well as the acceptance of electronic payments by the College of Heralds of Atlantia.

Etienne has also rendered over 3000 pieces of SCA heraldry for various groups and individuals.

  • Etienne's name was registered as Eʃtienne Le Mons d'Anjou in August of 2011 (via Atlantia).
  • Etienne's device is: Argent, on a fleur-de-lys vert two annulets interlaced in fess argent. This was registered in May of 2013 (via Atlantia).
  • Etienne's badge is: (Fieldless) A fleur-de-lys bendwise vert. This was registered in April of 2015 (via Atlantia).
  • Device
    Device
  • Device as Submitted
    Device as Submitted
  • Full Achievement
    Full Achievement
  • Badge
    Badge

Voice Heraldry
Etienne also does voice heraldry for announcements, tournaments, and court.

  • Capital H Ceremony
    Capital H Ceremony
  • Gulf Wars XXIV Procession
    Gulf Wars XXIV Procession
  • Gulf Wars XXV Royal Court
    Gulf Wars XXV Royal Court
  • Crown Procession for Lochlainn and Edan
    Crown Procession for Lochlainn and Edan
  • Gulf Wars XXV Dominyk Wolferam's Elevation
    Gulf Wars XXV Dominyk Wolferam's Elevation
  • Court Heraldry
    Court Heraldry
  • Gulf Wars XXIV Procession
    Gulf Wars XXIV Procession
  • Crown Procession for Olaf Askoldssonn
    Crown Procession for Olaf Askoldssonn
  • More Crown Processions
    More Crown Processions
  • Crown Procession for Eckehard and Jane
    Crown Procession for Eckehard and Jane

Associations

Etienne is married to Maitre Dreux d'Anjou

Etienne and Dreux

Guilds & Households

Etienne is involved in several different guilds:

Guild Interest Location
Atlantian Brewers Guild Brewing Kingdom of Atlantia
Atlantian Herbal Guild Herbalism Kingdom of Atlantia
Company of the Clewe Knitting Kingdom of Atlantia
Company of the Silver Spindle Spinning Kingdom of Atlantia
Inter-Kingdom Brewers' Guild Brewing Known World
Known World Courtesans Courtesans Known World
L'abbaye des abeilles Courtesans Kingdom of Atlantia
Nottinghill Coill Pageant Wagon Theatre Barony of Nottinghill Coill
Nottinghill Coill Scribal Guild Calligraphy & Illumination Barony of Nottinghill Coill
Sacred Stone Scribes Calligraphy & Illumination Barony of the Sacred Stone

Etienne is also involved in three households:

Etienne was once a member of House Corvus, but left that group in 2017.

Protégés, Students & Pages

Etienne currently has no protégés, but does have several students.

Viktor Likerionovich

His students include:

Etienne also has the best page ever!

Personal Gallery

  • Coronet by Rikitsa
    Coronet by Rikitsa
  • Everybody Was Snowball Fighting
    Everybody Was Snowball Fighting
  • As a Medieval Portrait
    As a Medieval Portrait
  • Etienne Glitters
    Etienne Glitters
  • Etienne and Sine
    Etienne and Sine
  • Viktor's Page Ceremony
    Viktor's Page Ceremony
  • Etienne as Poeta
    Etienne as Poeta
  • Etienne Winning Poeta
    Etienne Winning Poeta
  • Etienne at Delia's Vigil
    Etienne at Delia's Vigil

Scrolls Received

Etienne strongly believes that the scribes of Atlantia are among the best scribes in the Known World and would like everyone to see their good and noble works!

  • Award of Arms
    Award of Arms
  • Order of the Phoenix Eye by Christophe and Eleanor of Grey
    Order of the Phoenix Eye by Christophe and Eleanor of Grey
  • Order of the Golden Dolphin by Geffrei Maudeleyne
    Order of the Golden Dolphin by Geffrei Maudeleyne
  • Award of the Undine
    Award of the Undine
  • Award of the Undine
    Award of the Undine
  • Order of the Pelican by Ceara of Novogrod
    Order of the Pelican by Ceara of Novogrod
  • Court Baronage
    Court Baronage

Miscellany

  • Etienne prefers the use of the title "Mécène", as in Mécène Etienne Le Mons d'Anjou. Mécène means patron (of the arts) and is derived from Mécène (“Maecenas”), a Roman advisor (70 B.C.E. – 8 B.C.E.) and important patron for the Augustan poets. It was also used in reference to René of Anjou (sometimes referred to as René le mécène).
  • Mécène is pronounced as: /me.sɛn/
  • Etienne's registered name is Eʃtienne Le Mons d'Anjou. The ʃ is a 'long s' and is silent. To prevent confusion, Etienne often drops it from the name. He does still use ʃ as his 'maker's mark' on scrolls and other art projects

In Case of Court

  • Etienne is not a shy or retiring flower and can be surprised at court. If you wish to pre-arrange his presence, please contact Maitre Dreux d'Anjou.

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