Irene von Schmetterling
Meridien Order of the Blade,
Order of the Argent Rapier (Co-Principal),
Meridien Iron Ring emeritus
Order of the Golden Alce
Hael Order of the Dragons Combatant
Rhyderrich Hael Baronial Rapier Champion (2007)
Arms: Azure, a papillion argent, bodied sable, within a bordure argent
Favorite Areas of Study: I am interested in working through period manuals. I have done work with Capo Ferro and St. Didier among others. I enjoy cut and thrust combat as well.
Specialties/Classes Taught: Intro to Redacting from Period Combat Manuals, Combat Drills, Intro to St Didier, General Fencing Classes
Other Areas of Interest: Heraldry, Fiber Arts (spinning dyeing and knitting), Autocrating, Equestrian arts
Nonrapier Specialties/Classes Taught: Knitting Beginning and More Advanced Hands On, Survey of Period Knitting, Spinning, felting, How to Develop a Pattern from Janet Arnold's Patterns of Fashion. Have taught many more different classes in the 30+ years I have been active in the SCA.
Was I a Cadet?: Yes, to Giovanni di Fiamma
Formal Student: Lady Giovanna di Ferrara of Meridies
Mentor: I am a Mistress of the Pelican and was the protege of Fridrikr Tomasson av Knusslig Hamn. I have proteges in Don Giovanni di Fiamma, Don Danulf Donaldson, Lady Tangwen, Baron Ulrich McNaughton, and THL Jean-Michel de Provance.
Household Affiliation: Haus Knusslig Hamn, Household of Mermayde Keepe (most of the household is in Meridies)
Current Location:Barony Marche of the Debatable Lands