EALDERCOTE 2.0

Magister Eldred Ælfwald

Eldred's introduction to the SCA was from local group practices and a few events in the mid-1980's in the Barony Marche of the Debateable Lands where his interest in archery and heraldry were kindled. In the early 1990s, he began attending events in Atlantia. Additional arts and skills began to draw his attention--specifically: calligraphy, illumination, and brewing. Calligraphy and Illumination led to heraldry. Heraldry led to architecture and stained glass. Architecture led to an interest in period furniture and woodworking. Woodworking led to game boards and thus, to games and numismatics. In short, every dive into a particular art turns into a sideways exploration into other arts.

On rare occasions, or when asked, Eldred will bring a collection of medieval board games to an event and set up the Red Ale Inn--in which people can come play strategy games as well as games of chance.

Eldred has dabbled with casting, inkle weaving, Bayeux-style embroidery, leatherwork, fletching, and knows his way around a kitchen pretty well even though it has been well over a decade since he last helped cook and serve a feast....

Motto: Studia infinita, tempus finitum
Or is it: Necare per benignitatem nimis diu durat

VITA

Current

Gordian Knot Herald: Jan 2026

Azure Dragon Herald Extraordinary: Jan 2008

Editor, Atlantian Heralds Handbook: Nov 2025

Minister of the Lists, At-Large: Jun 2022

Deputy Web Minister, Kingdom of Atlantia: May 2025

Web Minister, College of Scribes Scroll Gallery: Jan 2025

Web Minister, College of Scribes: May 2025

Deputy Web Minister: Minister of the Lists: Jan 2025

Deputy Web Minister: Order of Precedence: Jan 2025

University Staff, University of Atlantia: Jan 2025

Past

Triton Principal Herald, Atlantia: Jan 2019-Jan 2022

Chancellor, University of Atlantia: Jan 2006-Jun 2009

Web Minister, College of Scribes: Jan 2006-Jan 2009

Clerk Signet, Atlantia: Jan 2003-Jan 2006

Target Archery Marshal: Jan 2003-Dec 2013

Minister of Arts & Science, Falconcree:
Nov 2002-Nov 2003

Editor, Scribes Hanbook Jan 2002-Dec 2010

Herald, At-large, Alantia: Apr 2001-Jan 2008

Acting Exchequer, Falconcree: 2001

Senechal, Falconcree: Nov 2000-Oct 2002

Web Minister, College of Scribes: Oct 2000-Apr 2001

Deputy Chronicler, Nottinghill Coill: Jun 2000-Jun 2001

Web Minister, Falconcree: Mar 2000-Nov 2000

Head of Scriptorium, Nottinghill Coill: late 1990s?

Commenting Herald, Atlantia: Mar 1998-Mar 2000

Gordian Knot Herald: Dec 1997-Apr 2001

Deputy Minister of Arts & Science, Falconcree:
Aug 1997-Nov 2000

Deputy Senechal, Falconcree: Aug 1997-Feb 2000

Commenting herald, Middle: Feb 1997-Jun 1998

Gordian Knot Pursuivant: Nov 1996-Dec 1997

Branch herald, Cyddlain Downs: Nov 1996-Jul 1997

Branch herald, Nottinghill Coill: May 1994-Nov 1996

Branch herald, Falconcree: Nov 1992-Oct 1994

PRECEDENCE

Eldred's entry in the Atlantian Order of Precedence

HERALDRY

Personal Arms: Azure, three wheels, on a chief argent a dragon statant azure.

Personal badge: (Fieldless) A dragon passant azure.

Affiliation badge: Argent, a wheel, within a border embattled azure.

Red Ale Inn badge: Argent, semy of pine trees couped vert, a tankard gules, foamed Or.

PUBLICATIONS

Our library page has most of these available.

Editor, Atlantian Heralds' Handbook, 3rd & 4th Editions, Kingdom of Atlantia, Society for Creative Anachronism, 2019-2022.
Editor, Atlantian Scribes Handbook (2008), Kingdom of Atlantia, Society for Creative Anachronism. 2004-2010.
Annotated Bibliography of Scribal Resources. Proceedings of the Known World Heralds & Scribes Symposium, Society for Creative Anachronism. 2004
Canting. Proceedings of the Known World Heralds & Scribes Symposium, Society for Creative Anachronism. 2004
Introduction to Scroll Layout & Design. Proceedings of the Known World Heralds & Scribes Symposium, Society for Creative Anachronism. 2002
Animal Blazonry. Proceedings of the Known World Herald’s & Scribes Symposium. Society for Creative Anachronism. 2001.
Notre Dame de Paris. The Nottinghill Quill—Newsletter for the Barony of Nottinghill Coill, Society for Creative Anachronism.
Sainte-Chapelle. The Nottinghill Quill—Newsletter for the Barony of Nottinghill Coill, Society for Creative Anachronism.
St-Denis. The Nottinghill Quill—Newsletter for the Barony of Nottinghill Coill, Society for Creative Anachronism.
The Troubled Reign of King Stephen (3 part series), The Nottinghill Quill—Newsletter for the Barony of Nottinghill Coill, Society for Creative Anachronism.

OTHER RECOGNITION

College of Heralds

Gordian Knot Herald: Jan 2026

Triton Principal Herald (retired): Jan 2019

Azure Dragon Herald Extraordinary: Jan 2008

Gordian Knot Herald (retired): Dec 1997

Gordian Knot Pursuivant (retired): Nov 1996

In the first two decades of Atlantia being a Kingdom, Baronial heraldic titles were not bestowed automatically upon taking office. The ranks progressed through Cornet, Pursuivant Extraordinary, Pursuivant, Herald, and Herald Extraordinary. A Baronial herald was not styled with a title (e.g., Gordian Knot) unless they had attained the rank of Pursuivant and demonstrated both knowledge and aptitude as a herald in multiple areas. Often Kingdom herald staff positions come with a rank of Herald (the capitalization indicating the seniority), and personal titles are normally bestowed upon former Kingdom Principal Heralds or Heralds who have performed significant service to the College of Arms or their Kingdom's College of Heralds.

University of Atlantia

Honorary Doctor: Feb 2009

New Masters Degree: Oct 2004

Old Masters Degree: Feb 2003

Bachelors Degree: Feb 2003

Fellowship: Feb 1998

Archery

Archer rank (longbow)

Archer rank (crossbow)

Nottinghill Coill

Baronial Artisan Jun 2002-2003