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The Order of the Dragon's Pearls- (Formerly the Order of the Albion Light) was formed to recognize outstanding achievement in the arts & sciences in
the Barony. Members of the Order are proficient in several
disciplines and committed to sharing their skills and knowledge. As a polling
order, current members
recommend selected individuals for admission to the Order to the Their
Excellencies. Although Pearl meetings are restricted to members of the
order, anyone with recommendations or requests of the Pearls of the Dragon may ask a
member of the order to bring it before the membership.
Insignia of the order includes the display of pearls in a
variety of forms. A specific form is currently being developed.
The Order awards The Light of Scholarship as special
recognition for the runner-up in the Baronial A&S Championship.
What are the criteria for becoming a Pearl? Since the Order of the Dragon's Pearls is a polling order, the criteria for membership may seem akin to those of some secret lodge, but the reality is that we look for specific qualities to guide our choices. Not only is a certain competency in the arts and sciences required but also both a breadth and depth of knowledge and skill. Finally we seek those who have crossed a certain difficult to define line from superior craftsmanship or even artistry to a scholar of their specialty. Hallmarks of this achievement include:
- Content focuses in multiple areas (at least three). Skill in at least one focus will rise to a level analogous to deadly on the field. A second area should attain at least a competent rating and skill in a third will rise above the novice level.
- A depth of knowledge in their chosen fields reflected by research, including a familiarity with and an ability to use primary source materials
- A willingness to share their skills and knowledge through teaching, in particular within the Barony. This can be either formal classes, informal classes, individual instruction or even impromptu demonstrations and discussion.
- Inclusion in the Order is not to be considered a reward for doing one's job, such as a guildhead or officer. Nor is winning an A&S competition considered criteria for inclusion.
Legend: AA - Award of Arms | GdS - Goute de Sang | JdL - Jambe de Lion | OL -Order of the Laurel
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THL Rycheza z Polska, Pearl Primus, AA, GdS, JdL, Wyvern, Bumblebee, Dragons's Flame, Dragon's Heart.
Inducted Last Chance AS XXX (1995) Gold Key Mar. '89 - Aug. '93. Culinary Guildhead Nov. '91 - Present. Exchequer Sept. '93 - July '99 Webminister Jan. '02 - Jan. '06.. Arts & Sciences Champion '94
Specialties: Culinary, Research, Costuming, Fiber arts |
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THL Adrianne Barclay of Dunnotter, GdS, Wyvern,
Inducted Last Chance AS XXX (1995) Gold Key May '95 - Aug. '96. Arts Jul. '91 -Nov. '92.
Specialties: Costuming, Persona Development, Culinary |
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Murakami Tsuruko Sensei, AA, GdS, JdL, OL, Forget-me-Not, Wyvern, Dragon's Heart, Golden Hyphen
Inducted Yule AS XXX (1995) Herald, Arts, Scribe Pre-Jan. '89 - Dec. '92.Costumer's Guild: Aug. '92 - Dec.' 96 Master of Horse May '00 - Present Landed Baroness DL '00-'06, Court Baroness Jan. '06
Specialties: Costuming, Research, Calligraphy & Illuminations, Persona Development |
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THL Inga Calle, AA, GdS, JdL, Wyvern,
Iinducted Yule AS XXX (1995) Chronicler May '93 - Oct. '94.
Thingmakers Guild
head
Sept. '95 - Feb. '97.
Librarian: Nov. '97 - Arts & Sciences Champion '95
Specialties: Persona Development, Embroidery, Costuming |
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Dame Ellen Lettice Fraser, AA, Gds, JdL, OL, Forget-me-Not,
Wyvern,
Inducted Date unclear, perhaps 1996
Marshall
July '90 - Dec. '91.
'92. Lists Apr. '92 - Mar. '93,
Oct. '00 - Oct '02 Exchequer Dec. '92 - Aug. '93, Court Baroness Jan '06.
Light of Scholarship '05, Also Rank of Courtier in BAO
Specialties: Lace,
Fiber Arts, Costuming, Culinary |
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Lady Roxanne de la Lionne Blanche, AA, Wyvern
Inducted date unclear perhaps 1996 Lists Nov.
'90 - Mar. Herald June '92 - June '93. Currently on Hiatus |
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Lord Alrikr af Sjarnaheimi, AA Induction date
unclear ('96-97?) Currently inactive |
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THL Maryn Grey, AA, JdL Induction date
unclear.('96-97?) Herald June '97 - Aug. '97
Currently inactive |
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THL Mariette Devienne, AA, JdL, GdS, Snapdragon, Bumblebee,
Dragon's Flame, B&B Favor
Inducted Yule XXXV 2000, Arts and Sciences Champion '99, Scribe '02 - '06. Costumer's
Guildhead
Feb. '98 - pres. Kingdom Book Arts Guild librarian/Web.
Specialties: Costume, Scribal, Herbs, Beadwork |
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Mistress Gwenllyen (Gwen the) Potter, AA, JdL, OL, Snapdragon, Wyvern, Forget-Me-Not, Bumblebee, Throne's Favor, B&B Favor,
Main de St. Nicholas
Inducted Yule AS XXXVII (2002) Chatelaine April '00 - Jan. '02 Chronicler March
'05 - August '06 Arts & Sciences Champion '00
Specialties: Pottery,
Research, Costuming |
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HE Siobhan Ruadh ni Mhathglamhana, AA, JdL, Ct.
Baroness, Dragons' Flame
Inducted Yule XXXVII (2002), Arts and Sciences Oct. '98 - Jan. '00.
Costumer's Guildhead Jan. '97 - Dec. '97.
Arts
and Sciences Champion, '98, '02 Lancer '97, Courtier '02 Baroness '99
Specialties: Costuming, Painting, Research and Persona
Development |
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THL Mateusz z Plocka, AA, GdS, JdL, Wyvern, Bumblebee, Snapdragon, Constabulary Award, Dragon's Flame
Inducted Last Chance XXXIX (2004) Seneschal Apr. '90 - Aug. '92.Spiritmakers Guildhead Master Aug. '94 - Present. Constable Jan. '96 - Feb. '98. Arts & Sciences Champion '96
Specialties: Woodworking,
Brewing, Research |
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THL Aelianora de Wintringham, AA, JdL,
Snapdragon, GdL, Bumblebee, B&B Favor, Wyvern,
Inducted Junefaire XXXXI (2006) Exchequer Aug 04 - Present Arts and Sciences Champion '06
Specialties: Stitchery, Cheesemaking, Research |
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THL Skadi of Three Trees, AA, JdL, Bumblebee, Inducted Yule, XXXXI (2006)
Specialties: Knitting, Norse Culture and persona development, Costuming |
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Signora Altaliana (Talia) de Segna, AA, JdL, Dragon's
Flame, Wyvern
Inducted Last Chance XXXXI (2006) Arts & Sciences Champion '05, Bardic Champion '06
Specialties: Costuming, Bardic Arts,
Cosmetics, Persona Development |
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THL Renart the Fox, AA, GdS, JdL, Wyvern, Snapdragon, Forget-Me-Not,
Inducted Junefaire AS LXII (2007) Steward Aug. 04 - Present Scribal
Coordinator July 2006 - present Specialties: Scribal Arts, Embroidery,
Lampwork |
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THL Kassandra of Dragons's Laire, AA. GdS, JdL, Wyvern, Forget-me-Not, Magistrae Ithra, Bumblebee
Inducted Junefaire AS LXII (2007)
Costumer's Guildhead: '87 - May '92 Seneschal 1987 - Mar. '90.
Chatelaine '88 - Feb. '89. Mar. '90 - Jan. '92. Jan. '98 - March '00
A&S Oct. '00 - June '05
Specialties: Bobbin Lace, Bookbinding, Costuming |
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THL Arion The Wanderer, AA, GdS, OGGS, JdL, Snapdragon, Wyvern
Inducted Last Chance AS LXII (2007) Thrown Weapons Officer June
2003-Sept 2004, June 2008-Present, Thrown Weapons Champion Oct 5 AS 37 / 2002 through Oct 4
AS 38 / 2003, AS 42 (2007) Specialties: Wood carving, Norse Culture |
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THL Pernell Camber, AA, GdS, Throne Favor, Snapdragon, Dragon's Flame,
Inducted Yule AS 42 (2007) Arts And Sciences Minister '07- present Arts
And Sciences Champion '07
Specialties: Shoemaking, costuming |
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Countess Laurellen de Brandevin, Countess, AA, OL, GdS, Throne Favor,
For get-me-Not, Silver Lilly, Ct Baroness, King's Favor, Magistrae
Ithra, Wyvern
Inducted Junefaire AS 43 (2008) Viceroy April '98 - July
'99 and May '00 - Sept. '00. Arts & Sciences Champion '01, (A&S
Champion Blatha An Oir '93),
Specialties, Costuming, Persona Development, Fiber Arts |
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THL Alaricus Simmonds, AA, GdS, JdL, Forget-me-not,
Wyvern, Dragon's
Flame, Bumblebee, Inducted Yule AS XLIII (2008)
Marshall Pre-Jan. '89 -
June '90, July '98 - Sept. '00. Archery Champion '98, '01, '08
Sarjeant
1996; |
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THL Alis inghean Ruaidhri, AA, JdL, OGGS, Bumblebee,
Snapdragon, Wyvern,
Dragon's Flame, Inducted Yule AS XLIV (2009) Defender
2009, Chief Archer
Aug. '05- Sept.'07 |
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Master Arontius of Bygelswade, AA GdS, OP,
Forget-me-not, King's Favor,
Golden Hyphen, Wyvernm Snapdragon, Dragon's Heart, Bumblebee,
Inducted
Yule AS XLIV (2009) Chronicler Oct. '94 - Oct '97 Dance
Guildhead Jan.
'98 - Nov. '98, April '99.Exchequer Aug. '99 - Feb. '02 . June
'02 - Jan
'03 Book Herald Aug '01 - March '05 Finance Committee Clerk,
Librarian Sept '02 - Oct.'07 Seneschal Oct. '07 - present |
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