Melena

Dame Duchess Melena (Nesta), of Drandmir, HFS

”Come to the dark side....I have cookies.”

"Does Melena have a last name? Or is she a pop icon like Sting or Prince?" - Squire Orlandu

"Because I'm the pretty one, that's why."

Biography

Known as "that skinny chick," Melena can be found roaming around events in her skimpy garb, hanging out with....just about anyone. Whether avoiding drama or creating it, she'd rather be on the field kicking ass or chilling by the campfires with her amigos.

Her other character is Nesta, currently active in the CK (Amtgard).

History - or How a Girl like That ended up in a Group like This:

Began HFS as a Morconorian in January 2005 when she was dragged out to the now-destroyed Minglewood Bowl on the campus of Baylor University, and discovered she liked hitting people with foam...a lot. After the split between the Shire of Morconor and Drandmir, she decided to stay on with the Drandmirians and soon found herself in office as High Lady...and then High Lady again the reign immediately following. She inspired a rebirth of artistic tendencies, roleplay, as well as fighting in Drandmir.

Started fighting Amtgard when someone warned her to "stay away" from Spring War and all of Amtgard. She therefore went, and never looked back.

Affiliated Groups

• found in the Independent City-State of Drandmir

• occasionally found in the Kingdom of Kalladen

• also found in the Shire of Nocturnis, CK

• also occasionally found at the Barony of Kaembryge, CK

• retired member of the Fallen Company (HFS) - 1st Lieutenant

• member of Clan Mook

• founding member of House 37

• member of "old" Morconor (now defunct)

• member of Team Anti-Knight, along with Sir Garrick Kershaw (now disbanded)

• ILBF - Guard of the Body #4

• Nocturnals

• Member of the Golden Lions fighting company, having petitioned under Dree El

Belted Family

In HFS:

• Melena, along with Squire Zee Ki Yal Nutgrinder, was first squired to Sir Yonwe of Drandmir
  • who was squired, along with Sir Nezzerin, to Sir Caerid Locke of Drandmir

• Melena was then squired to Sir Martock of Drandmir
  • who was squired to Dame Elsha of Drandmir
    • who was squired to Sir Kalen of Drandmir
      • who was squired to Sir Sasha Windwalker of Barad Duin
• her "bubba squire" was Squire Orlandu Nutgrinder

In Amtgard:

• Nesta was squired to Dame Sylvanista d'Ebonydaryth of Nocturnis, CK. She was elevated to the peerage for service to the Crown by Sir Blackwolf Wyngarde of the Celestial Kingdom at Gathering of the Clans on July 27, 2014.
• Nesta has two women-at-arms, Kyria of Land's End, Rivermoor, and Inga of Kaembryge, CK.

Sir Kalen and Sir Martock showing off their 007 skillz behind Melena in 2007

Notable Accomplishments

• Knighted for Service in Drandmir October 24, 2009. However, everyone else seems to think she's either a) a fighting knight or b) an art knight. Sometimes all three.

• Duchess of the Independent City-State of Drandmir

• highest-ranking woman active in Drandmir - as belt and title

• can kill you in five seconds while you're too busy staring at her ass to know what's coming. true story.

• unofficial ambassador for HFS/Drandmir to Elsewhere

• Sheriff of Morconor 1 reign (9 months instead of 6)

• High Lord of Drandmir 2 consecutive reigns

• Councilor of Drandmir 1 reign

• Order of the Heart of the Dragon (Drandmir 2006)

• Order of the Falcon (IKP 2008)

• Order of the Claw (Drandmir 2008)

• CRW XI Autocrat

• known as the "Dirty Hot" of the Fallen. Officially, 1st Lieutenant and Eye Candy. Now retired.

• Councilor of Drandmir December 2009-October 2010.

• interim High Lady of Drandmir April 2010-October 2010.

For Nesta's Amtgard accomplishments, see her wiki at Nesta.

Additional Images

hanging out with Dame Metal, Sir Darphius Chronus, and Sponge at CRW X in July 2007.

Melena's 'good side'...Spring War 2007.

Spring War 2008 - Women's Tourney

At her Combined Realms War XI - August 1-3, 2008, Burnet Co. Fairgrounds

Sneak attack! Nesta and Garrick, Drandmir summer 2009

Dame Nesta at Sir Og's Coronation (Kalladen) April 2010

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