Parzival Angist
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Herr Parzival Angist
Persona
Parzival is a traveling courtier hailing from 14th century Germany. He has traveled far and wide across the land to serve various courts as a minter of coins, exchequer (keeper of financial records), and scholar of numismatics (study of currency, its forms and creation, and commerce). During times of relaxation in the court, he may entertain his fellows with a performance of song, music, juggling, or a demonstration of "mystical card conjuring arts".
He is a trained fencer, and is a student of both Spanish and Italian disciplines. During his travels, he is always sure to take an opportunity to learn something in the ways of both art and combat of the cultures he experiences.
Portfolio
You can find Parzival's portfolio of A&S works and his blog at Angist-Arts.com, or at the Adamantus Artifacts Facebook page. His bardic works can be found on MidBards
In addition to his period works, non-SCA works such as props, costumes, and RPGs can be found on the Adamantus Artifacts Facebook and Instagram pages.
Parzival is the Owner and Artist of Adamantus Artifacts LLC
Contact
Personal
- Email: [email protected]
- Facebook DM: Grant Greene
Officer
- Mynydd Seren Webminister: [email protected]
- Mynydd Seren Exchequer: [email protected]
Art/Commission Requests
- Email: [email protected]
- Facebook DM: Adamantus Artifacts
- You may also reach out to Parzival's personal email and Facebook
(Parzival is open to take commissions or teach classes on almost any subject listed on this page. If you are interested in something do not hesitate to reach out!)
Offices & Positions Held
Current Jobs
| Ongoing Project/Event Staff | |
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| Provost of the Royal University of the Midrealm | August 2024 - Present |
| Exchequer of the Royal University of the Midrealm | December 2024 - Present |
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| Webminister of Mynydd Seren | October 2023 - Present |
| Exchequer of Mynydd Seren | February 2024 - Present |
Previous Offices Held
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Awards & Honors
Kingdom Awards
- Presented at the Royal University of the Midrealm, AS LIX (November 9, 2024)
- Royalty: Kilian I and Jalida I
- Scribe:
- Scroll Text: May it be known to all that we Jalida, Royal Patroness of the Arts and Creativity, and Kilian our King, right mindful of the skills that Parzival Angist hath displayed in the art of making coins and in the research of the moneying and period accounting practices, with to recognize him as a Companion of Our Order of the Willow. We bestow upon him the right to beat the badge: purpure, a willow tree eradicated Or, to add the letters C.W. to his name to denote membership in the Order, and all rights and responsibilities attendant upon this rank without let or hindrance from any person. Confirmed by our hands this ninth day of November, Anno Societatis LIX, in out Barony of Fenix.
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- Presented at Christmas Tourney LI, AS LVIII (December 2, 2023)
- Royalty: Wigthegn I and Neassa I
- Scribe: Lady Tali Essen of the Isles
- Scroll Text: Praiseworthy are the deeds of Lord Parzival Angist. The populace sings of his deeds on the rapier field. Not only does he escape knotty situations, he also unites the mysteries of fencing for others. So it is that we, Wigthegn and Neassa, King and Queen of the Middle Kingdom, do wish to make him a companion of our Order of the Cavendish Knot. Done this 2nd day of December, at our Barony of the Flame, AS LVIII.
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- Presented at Festival of the Maidens XLIV, AS LI (January 21, 2017)
- Royalty: Edmund V and Kateryn V
- Scribe: Nessa O' Connor
- Scroll Text: Let it be known that we Edmund, King by right of arms of the Middle Kingdom, and our Queen Kateryn, having come recognize the good service and contributions of our subject Percivall Brackley for his work in coin and candle making, do therefore wish to confer upon him an Award of Arms. We bestow upon him the right to bear arms as duly registered with the College of Arms of the Society and all rights and responsibilities associated with armigerous status. Done by our hands at the Festival of Maidens this 21st day of January, ASLI.
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Local Awards
Order of the Rivenstar
- Group: Barony of Rivenstar
- Baronage: Adhamh and Malie
- Presented at Rivenstar Christmas Court, December 2016
Honors & Recognitions
| Cadet to Warder Liu Kuaici | February 2024 - Present |
| Student of Master Philippe de Lyon | October 2024 - Present |
Local Level
Baronial Rapier Champion - Shadowed Stars
- Group: Barony of Shadowed Stars
- Baronage: Gwennyth and Kofinna
- Named at Mounted War Games XIII (September 1, 2024)
- Champion from: 9/1/2024 - Present
Events & Tournaments
The Perfect Courtier
- Event: Courtier's Tourney XXIX (October 2023)
- Host: Shire of Narrental
- Place: 1st
- A competition across 5 values that together make the perfect courtier (rapier prowess, comeliness and appropriateness of dress, dice chess, bardic performance, and speaking well of one's opponents)
Significant Accomplishments
Royal University of Midrealm Credit & Degree Database
When Parzival took up the position of Provost for the Royal University of Midrealm (RUM) in August of 2024, there were significant gaps in information on the existing credit records, having fallen out of maintenance for the past several years. He completely rebuilt the spreadsheets from the ground up, transitioning from the old manually calculated format to an automated system that would track and update degree progress as soon as an individual's credits were logged. This system can also track a participant's emphasis in the RUM colleges, credits remaining to achieve the next degree, and automatically flags duplicate information for review.
Mynydd Seren Website Rebuild
From December of 2023 to April of 2024, Parzival completely rebuilt the website for the Shire of Mynydd Seren after taking up the position of Webminister. In addition to improved visual appeal, the site now has updated officer contacts, a newcomer's guide to the Shire and the SCA, a references section full of information one may need getting started in the SCA (waivers, handbooks, links to relevant Society and Midrealm webpages, etc.), as well as research links for various A&S topics submitted by members of the Shire.
Personal Activities
Household & Guild Membership
| Midrealm Moneyer's Guild | 2015 - Present |
| Inter-Kingdom Moneyer's Guild | 2015 - Present |
| House of the Red Lotus | January 2024 - Present |
| Wednesday Company Fencing Household | May 2024 - Present |
Interests and SCA-related Hobbies
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Volunteer Activities
Event Staff Positions Held
Autocrat
Starlight Tavern (Upcoming) - Shire of Mynydd Seren - March 2025
Feast Steward
Constellation Academy of Defense (Upcoming) - Shire of Mynydd Seren - May 2025
Gate Steward
Constellation Academy of Defense and Dance - Shire of Mynydd Seren - May 2024
Tournament Marshal (Rapier)
Three Saints and the Baronies Strike Back - Barony of Rivenstar - May 2024
Classes Taught
Introduction to Moneying
Students learn a general overview of the practical process of striking coins. Sourcing materials, carving and hardening punches, sourcing/making blanks, striking setup, and proper striking technique is all covered. Most of the class is demonstrative, but students get to practice striking coins at the end of the class. Handout contains more details on the topics covered and links to additional learning resources.
Beginning Kumihimo: Basic 8-Strand Braid
Students learn the basics of kumihimo with an 8-strand braid. In addition to learning the basic weaving technique, students learn how to make their own kumihimo wheels and how to plan a braid pattern.
Making a Tudor Flat Cap
Students learn how to make a basic Tudor flat-cap, sized to their own head. Depending on equipment availability, this class can be taught as a demonstration or as a hands-on activity.
Largesse Created
| Made and Donated Cloak of the Perfect Courtier to Courtier's Tourney | October 2024 |
| Made and Donated Royal Pounds of Kilian and Jalida | September 2024 |
| Made and Donated Titus Sharper Vigil Tokens | September 2024 |
| Made Sternfeld Baronial Rapier Champion Baldric | August 2024 |
| Made and Donated Constellation Academy of Defense and Dance Site Tokens | May 2024 |
| Made and Donated Ceremonial Bronze Ring Baldric | April 2024 |
| Made Gregory Bryant Vigil Tokens | April 2024 |
| Made Wednesday Company Tokens | January 2024 |
| Made and Donated Midrealm Kumihimo Braids | October 2023 |
| Made and Donated Three Saints and a Sinner Site Tokens | May 2017 |
| Made and Donated Rivenstar Pennies | November 2016 |
Misc./Repeating Volunteer Work
- Royal Retainer
- Feast Server
- Event Set-Up/Tear Down
- Feast Set-Up/Tear Down
- Kitchen Clean-Up
- Emergency "we need a thing made* guy
- Pair of hands for whatever may be needed
- Marshaling Rapier Activities
- Coin-striking demonstration at events & recruitment activities
