Grimslade
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Grimslade, Chapter of Sacred Wind, Kingdom of Blackspire
"Stabby!"
Biography
Grimslade was a long-time SCA participant who was looking for something similar that would take a bit less time. SCA events are fun, but tend to take an entire weekend and be quite an elaborate, if fun, ordeal. Amtgard on the other hand was the sort of thing that one could participate in for a few hours on a weekend afternoon. Sold!
After a bit of investigation in 2010 he heard about Sacred Wind, an Amtgard chapter in Ellensburg, Washington. He tried to attend a few games, but no one showed up. It turned out that the information on the internet was out-of-date, and the chapter had folded some time before. So he tracked down those formerly in charge and dragged them out to the park to start up the group again. For a while, the newly-reconstituted group was called Moving Trees, but once Peehs and a few others got back involved they changed the name back to Sacred Wind. It is a better name, after all.
Grimslade is known for wearing a lot of armor. He quickly found out that with enough armor, he can prevail against a better fighter who hits him five times in the time it takes for him to land a single hit. So long as the other guy is unarmored. Fortunately, many of them are!
In September of 2011 Grimslade sprained his ankle at work in the "real world", and thus was unable to participate in Amtgard combat until February of 2012. He plans to take up archery, due to continued ankle problems and somewhat impaired mobility.
He'll still wear a lot of armor. It looks cool.
Family
Grimslade is married to Sigrid. They have a daughter, Jumenesta.
Affiliated Groups
None.
Notable Accomplishments
Grimslade was instrumental in getting Amtgard re-established in Ellensburg. Sacred Wind is currently 98% drama-free.
Grimslade has served as Sheriff (with PM duties included) and Regent in Sacred Wind.
Grimslade is officially Reeve-Qualified.
