The Brotherhood
A Roster of the Fighting Members
Paladins
Our Founders and Leaders
Sir Cecil De Turleonne
Cecil is a founding member and commanding officer of The Brotherhood. He is a well respected fighter and tactician. He is a Knight of the Midrealm and leads the Brotherhood into battle. Cecil is adept at painting, drawing, woodworking, and has made several award winning medieval game boards. Within the confines of every day life, Cecil is an IT professional, and is currently writing a treatise on the I. 33 Sword and Buckler manual.
Elders
Former Paladins Who Stand Ready
Cpt. William Rayne
The third founding member of The Brotherhood, William Rayne is a Captain within the Midrealm army and a force on the battlefield. Fond of "ending" people, William's presence on the field is impossible to ignore. William has served with distinction as the Queens Champion for the Middle Kingdom, much honor was won by his hand. In the outside world William works for Indiana University and is so Italian it hurts.
Cpt. Gabriel Carrone
Gabriel is a founding member of The Brotherhood, and has served as the King's Champion for King Ullr in his second reign. Gabriel also practices pewter casting, and his handiwork can be seen decorating the belts of those around him. Outside of the society Gabriel is currently serving his country within the United States Air Force.
Tennon
Senior Officers and Keepers of Lore
Cpt. Cedric Adolphus
Cedric is among the first to join the Brotherhood after it's conception and the first to bear a grail upon his shield. Holding the ranks of Tennon and Wing Commander within the Brotherhood, Cedric spends much of his time on the battle field crushing his enemies, and seeing them driven before him. Cedric commands our shield-wall in battle time and again. Cedric also practices calligraphy and woodworking. In normal life he works in IT and is married to the most delightful woman in the world. He also hates Reinhardt the most.
Raubritter
Junior Officers and Proven Warriors
Count Cameron Smythe
Cameron is a count King of the Middle Kingdom, having overcome all foes at Crown Tournament. Cameron is one who has proved himself well. Cameron serves the brotherhood with a quick blade and a penchant for blocking spears meant for his brothers. He also pursues the crafts of armoring, and metalworking. In the outside world Cameron works in the world of IT and is a proud father of a beautiful daughter and married to a girl way out of his league.
Cpt. Krisztian
Krisztian is a fierce combatant and a fiercer friend who currently stands as Kings Champion to Cellach, King by Right of Arms of the Middle Kingdom. He has served us well. He has received acclaim and recognition for his extremely historically accurate armor, and his masterful work in carpentry and woodworking. He also works in leathersmithing, painting, the making of chain mail, and is an accomplished tailor in his own right. His work is seen all around the brotherhood camp in a forms ranging from chairs, to tables, coolers, and a myriad of other things.
Cpt. Reinhardt Wygriff von Graham
Rheinhardt Wygriff von Graham is a terror on the field. Due to his unstoppable charge and penchant for shattering enemy shield lines, Rheinhardt's presence has tipped the balance from defeat to victory on several occasions, and his passion and dedication to his brothers in arms in unmatched. Rheinhardt is also an accomplished and award winning brewer, which makes him all the more precious to us. Outside of the society Rheinhardt recently graduated IU with a degree in Biology with an emphasis on Animal Behavior.
Ritterbruden
Full Brothers of the Grail
Sgt. Heinrich Falkenstein
Heinrich is a strong and valued member of The Brotherhood's ranks. A daring shieldman, Heinrich is more than a warrior. He is a friend, a brother, a squire to Sir Cecil, and a student of the ways of nature. His shield is strong, his heart great. He is Wall-breaker, Hearth-brother, Hawk-friend, Fire-Puncher. His worth is known. It is good. Heinrich is an avid student of the wild, this connects with his love of medieval times by studying the styles of hunting of the time, with an emphasis in Falconry. In the outside world Heinrich is a student of Nature and Wildlife Management at Purdue University and a Wilderness Firefighter. He spent time in Uganda fighting poachers with his bare hands and animal summoning powers, and now guards the city of Indianapolis.
Hark-u
Hark-u is the fourth hairiest member of the Brotherhood to date. A life brother to Tristan and Fay, and Squire to Sir Cecil, Hark-u has no equal in fearless action and single minded ferocity. His blade joins his Brothers to sweep the enemy from the fields of battle and his shield is a bulwark to his comrades. In the world outside the SCA Hark is a published PhD in Biological Anthropology and is currently teaching at the Duke University, like a boss. Hark is a sworn Brother, and his oath is well kept.
Sgt. Arduinna
Arduinna joined The Brotherhood early on for the express purpose of bashing some folk into the ground. She succeeded. Arduinna is also an accomplished seamstress and garb maker. In real life Arduinna is a graduate of IU in Bio and Pre Med. She works as a pathologists assistant and creeps us out with stories about cadavers.
Konrad Ryman
Konrad is an accomplished fighter, specializing is pole-arm and spear work, with a deep seated passion for smiting his foes with a bastard sword. Konrad's prowess aside, Konrad is an extremely proficient blacksmith and armorer whose work is worn by many members of The Brotherhood. He is also an excellent Brewer, his skills in this area have led to many a wonderful night for us all. In the outside world Konrad is a pharmacist with a beautiful wife and daughter, with a newborn baby.
Andres Morera
Andres wields mace and sword with furious abandon on the field of battle. His war cry is often heard by our opponents from behind their own ranks, much to their dismay. His speed and tenacity in a fight have made him an invaluable member of the unit. Andres also spends a large portion of his time increasing his own abilities in leather working and armoring. Outside of the society Andres is currently working on his PHD in Tuscon, Arizona.
Tristan Harou
Tristan is a formidable warrior with years of SCA experience under his belt. His battle fury and reckless abandon in the face of danger make him both an inspiration to his allies and a nightmare to his foes. Tristan will accomplish any task set before him while bellowing his war cry of "Rawdog Wargod!". Outside of the SCA Tristan is a graduate of IU's computer science program, and works in Indianapolis as a web designer. Tristan was formally inducted into the Brotherhood at Pennsic XL.
Gawain
Gawain has fought with The Brotherhood for several years, joining our ranks each Pennsic to take up arms for the Midrealm and his brothers. Gawain's sword and shield are ever appreciated, and his presence in the line is felt both by us and by his foes. Outside the society Gawain is attending Law School at Duke University.
Margaret Gryffydd
Margaret is a recent acquisition to the Brotherhood, having been successfully poached from the armies of Ansteorra to serve the Midrealm. Margaret's spear did deadly work at this past Gulf and Pennsic Wars, and she may wear the grail with pride, we have watched her progress through the path of the initiate, and now welcome her as our most noble brother. Margaret is also a highly skilled seamstress and historical fencer. In outside life Margaret is currently being kidnapped and dragged off to Indiana where she will be consumed by our native species. This is also known as working full time and quickly taking over her place of employment.
Mordred Nathair
Mordred took the field sporting the grail with pride. His actions have won him renown and recognition and he has been accepted into our ranks as a Ritterbruden. His deeds will be watched in the future. Outside of the society Mordred studies physics at Indiana University and plots the doom of mankind. While someone named Mordred might be viewed with suspicion by most fellows, Reinhardt likes the cut of his jib.
Leovigild the Gilded
Leovigild has proved his worth and stands as a full Bruden in our ranks. His shield and sword served him well on the field, and we look to see great deeds from him in the future. In the outside world Leovigild is studying physics at Indiana University, we can only assume with the goal of ruling the world.
Severin the Sinister
Severin is an old friend of the Brotherhood who has newly dedicated his life in arms towards seeking the grail. A genetically modified super spearman in addition to be an unnatural lefty, he kills just about everyone. He trains and feasts with us, and we have seen him prove his worth in battle with such alacrity that he now takes his place by our side as a Bruden. In outside life Severin works for Indiana University and alarms us all with his hair choices.
Faydwynn Randve
Faydwynn Randve the Mountain of Stier is a foe most formidable and an ally most welcomed. Squire to Count Savaric, Fay's blade bled dear the enemy as she marches to war with her Brothers. Fay's service and dedication are unmatched, and she is a welcome sister to us all. Her dedication to painstaking recreation of Saxon life is both terrifying, and inspiring. Outside of the SCA Faydwynn is a bladesmith of most remarkable skill, craftsman, forger of relics, a business owner, and the purveyor of the double bubble. Beware.
Sgt. Grimbald Repereue
Recently returned from serving his country overseas Grimbald has found new companionship among the Brothers of the Grail. He has set foot upon the path to join us much to our pleasure. Grimbald's talents in the arenas of murder and organization respectively have served his Brothers well and we are proud to embrace him as a full Bruden.
Emmeline Vancaster
An old friend of Cedric's (which although it shows poor judgement we shall not hold against her) Emmeline has recently committed herself to a life at arms. A skilled seamstress already she seeks to master the blade as well as the needle. She is a mother of two, a truck like hitter, and a skilled healer of our wounds, and we are overjoyed to see her counted among us as a full Bruden.
Sgt. Rodrick Hart
Possessed of a lions heart and a bards soul Rodrick is a man you do not forget after meeting. An avid student of history and archaeology, his travels have taken him many places before depositing him with us. He proved his right to march beside us at Gulf Wars, and we have taken his oath as a sworn Brother of the Grail. His words are wise, his blade is keen, and his oath trusted.
Count Savaric de Pardieu
Count Savaric is a Knight of the Middle Kingdom, Count by his own hand, Champion of Queens and Roses, Peer of the Realm and Councillor of Kings. He is a longtime friend and ally of our Order who has recently elected to join the forces of his most Noble House with those of The Brotherhood. We are immeasurably proud to call him Brother.
Hartwig Abbrechen
Hartwig, father to Emmeline, has lived a varied life, soldier, father, husband, professional killer of men in a bad-ass suit of full plate. The Hartwig Hatewagon was recently debuted at Pennsic War to great affect and to the displeasure of our foes. We welcome him, and shall assist him however we can in his growth along this path.
Conri
Conri came to us in a flurry of energy firing in multitudinous directions. We have begun to hone him into a weapon of the Dragon Army. He has earned great personal glory on the tourney field, and has served well on the field of war. We look forward to charting his future and seeing him grow in his pursuit of the Grail.
Kristoff Muench
Kristoff is a fine soldier who has proved his skill and loyalty without question. We have hurled him through windows to wreak havoc among the enemy, sent him crashing through the gates of war, and unleashed him upon bridges filled with the enemy dead. His steps on the path have been strong, we pray he does not falter.
Confreres
Those Who's Service Allows Us To Become More Than What We Are
Baroness Verena Entenwirth
The Midrealm's Sassiest Baroness, Verena is a force of nature. With endless aplomb and kindness she clothes the needy, feeds the hungry, comforts the hurt, and inspires us all to rise above ourselves and give more. Her skills at organization border upon the supernatural, and her craftsmanship with needle, pen, food, and word are magnificent. Her efforts are exceptional, and we love her as a true Sister.
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Countess Julianna de Pardieu
Countess of the Realm, slaughterer of her Kingdom's foes on the rapier field, and Commander of the Rapier Legion of the Midlands. Countess Julianna has long been a second mother to many of us within the unit. Cedric in particular owes her his life, in truth, not within the context of our sport, on two separate occasions, though she may only know of one. Her kindness, her warmth, her breadth of knowledge, and her willingness to make everything around her better make her an inspiration for us all.
Initiates
Newly Joined Warriors, Prospective Candidates for Full Membership
Leila the Red
Dian Wei
Dian Wei is our resident hunter of barbarians, bane of spears, loser of shoes, and all around killer of men. His energy, purpose, and skill set him apart, and we are excited to see him within our ranks.