Morluk the Merciless
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Viscount Baron Sir Warlord Morluk the Merciless of Throm, of Quadrivium
"VINCE AUT MORIRE".
Sable, pile argent, with a Sable bicapitated phoenix displayed on pile. -original CoA artwork by Alona, Harold and Annwyn.
Founding Member of Amtgard.
Biography
First Knight Knight of the Sword of Amtgard, belted in 1983 before the split to four orders, but already filled the criteria for sword knight. He was by many people's estimation Amtgard's top fighter in the 1980s. The first Warlord, Creator of the Anti-Paladin Class as well as the last King by right of arms. Founder of the Corsairs. He was the 4th Knight of Amtgard.
Morluk has had a long career in both the SCA and Amtgard. He has attained noteriety as top level swordsman as well as a feared opponent with any weapon class or style. A student and teacher of sword and weapon techniques he refuses to even touch a funoodle club and prefers a flatblade in both rataan and foam.
In 1983 founded the oldest continuously active fighting company in Amtgard The Corsairs of Asgard which boasts 29 Belted members
Currently residing in the Freehold Shire of Quadrivium as its Landed Baron and is it's founder.
Met his wife Annwyn at Amtgard in Dragonspine they now have three children Quinn Cameron, Liam Connor and Corina Mae.
Affiliated Groups
Founder and Early Captain of the Corsairs.
Belted Family
Sir Morluk has only accepted female squires until 2016
Squire Tyranny Darkthorn of the Burning Lands (inactive)
Squire Raven (The first Raven and only true one) of the Burning Lands (inactive)
Squire Trigger the Unyielding
Notable Accomplishments
- Knight of the Sword 12/10/83 The First Knight of the Sword of Amtgard pre-split.
- Knight of the Crown 1986
- Warlord First Warlord of Amtgard as per first criteria
- Weaponmaster x2 First Weaponmaster of Amtgard
Additional Images
Diermuid, Tigger, and Sir Morluk(far right) at a Falcon Tor event 2008.
Conversing with Duke Argile and Sir Yoto at Spring Trials 2009
Misty Hills 2016
