Olivier de Bayonne
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Introduction
Olivier joined the SCA in the fall of 1999 and briefly spent some time looking into medieval Russia (under the persona/name Olsk Buslavl') before being enthralled by 12th c. France/Occitania.
For several years until his own elevation, Olivier was apprenticed to both Efenwealt Wystle and Aenor d'Anjou, learning how to improve himself in the courtly and performing arts.
He has spent most of his time in the SCA talking about and composing poetry, engaging in armored and rapier combat, and experimenting with a range of arts commonly pursued by many SCAdians (from leatherworking to armoring to costuming).
After taking some time off for graduate school, Olivier has recently returned to activity. However, these days he is much more enamored with the classical era, especially 5th-2nd c. BCE Scythian and Sarmatian cultures. Maybe a new/alternate persona will emerge to reflect this new phase of SCA activity? (Probably.)
Persona
Olivier de Bayonne is a troubadour in mid-12th c. Gascony, although these days he tends to do more teaching (and training for war) than writing or hiring joglars to perform his work.
Households and Affiliations
Students
- Ciaran mac Breandain, apprentice, 2019-2022
Offices & Positions
Offices
- Web Deputy, Kingdom Minister of Arts & Sciences, 2022-present
- Dean of Academics, University of Atlantia, 2021-2022
- Southern Regional Deputy, Kingdom Chatelaine, 2006ish-2007ish
- Chatelain, Canton of Elvegast, 2005-2006ish
- Web Minister, Canton of Elvegast, 2000-2001
Positions
- Poeta Atlantiae, 2005-2006
- Baronial Bard, Barony of Windmasters' Hill, 2004-2005
Projects & Publications
Projects
- Creator & administrator, http://www.trobaire.org
Publications
- Assorted poetry published at http://olivier.trobaire.org
- "A Repository of Scythian Names for SCA Personas"
- Appendix to [1] 'Scythian' Costuming Basics for SCA Recreation"]
- "Quest Results: Some Medieval Terms" in Tournaments Illuminated #165
Classes Taught
| Class Title | Event | Date |
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| An Introduction to the Scythians | Pennsic University | Pennsic XLIX (July/August 2022) |
| Examining the Animal-Style Tattoos of the Scythian/Pazyryk Mummies | Roman & Scythian Summer | Barony of Three Mountains (August 2021) |
| Writing a More Effective Award Recommendation | University of Atlantia | Session 107 (June 2021) |
| "Scythians, Sarmatians, and Sakas, Oh My!" or "How to Steppe Up Your Game": A Roundtable Conversation | An Tir University of Ithra | May Crown Ithra (May 2021) |
| Examining the Animal-Style Tattoos of the Scythian/Pazyryk Mummies | University of Atlantia | Session 106 (Feb. 2021) |
| Examining the Animal-Style Tattoos of the Scythian/Pazyryk Mummies | That's a Beautiful Event | Virtual Symposium (Nov. 2020) |
| Imitation as a Path to More Authentic Original Poetry/Song | University of Atlantia | Session 105 (Sept. 2020) |
| Writing More Effective Documentation | University of Atlantia | Session 104 (June 2020) |
| Overview of Troubadour Lyric Poetry: Themes, Genres, Forms | University of Atlantia | Session 102 (Sept. 2019) |
| 11/12th Century Norman England | University of Atlantia | Session 69 (Feb. 2007) |
| Medieval Poetry: Fundamental Themes and Concepts | University of Atlantia | Session 69 (Feb. 2007) |
| Examining Medieval Themes and Concepts in SCA Poetry | University of Atlantia | Session 69 (Feb. 2007) |
| Norman England | Collegium | Session 11 (Oct. 2006) |
| How to Read Middle English | University of Atlantia | Session 68 (June 2006) |
| Examining the Middle English Lyric | University of Atlantia | Session 66 (Oct. 2005) |
| Themes of Troubadour Poetry and Song | University of Atlantia | Session 64 (Feb. 2005) |
| The Middle English Lyric | Collegium | Session 08 (July 2004) |
Awards and Achievements
Awards
| Date | Award | Event | Bestowed By |
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| 3/1/2000 | Award of the Windfriend (Atlantia) (Windmaster's Hill) | ||
| 9/16/2000 | Award of Arms (Atlantia) | Academie of the Rapier (Windmaster's Hill) | Anton IV and Emer I |
| 4/28/2001 | Companion of the Kitty Hawk (Atlantia) (Windmaster's Hill) | Dead Saints' Tourney (Elvegast) | Iacopo and Lucia |
| 8/1/2003 | Baronial Award of Excellence (Atlantia) (Windmaster's Hill) | Pennsic War XXXII (Æthelmearc) | Rodrigo |
| 8/1/2003 | Companion of the Tempest (Atlantia) (Windmaster's Hill) | Pennsic War XXXII (Æthelmearc) | Rodrigo |
| 2/11/2005 | Companion of the Boreas (Atlantia) (Windmaster's Hill) | Tourney of Ymir (Windmaster's Hill) | Rodrigo |
| 2/12/2005 | Companion of the Pearl (Atlantia) | Tourney of Ymir (Windmaster's Hill) | János I and Rachel I |
| 2/10/2007 | Master of the Laurel (Atlantia) | Tourney of Ymir (Windmaster's Hill) | Ragnarr III and Anneke I |