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== [[Countess]] [[Dame]] Nesta de’Ebonydaryth of [[Slaughter Creek]], [[CK]]==
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== [[Grand Duchess]] [[Dame]] Nesta de’Ebonydaryth of [[Nocturnis]], [[CK]]==
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''She/her/hers''
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''”Come to the dark side....I have cookies.”''
 
''”Come to the dark side....I have cookies.”''
  
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''"Nesta, Dame of Badassness"'' - [[Hannibal]]
 
''"Nesta, Dame of Badassness"'' - [[Hannibal]]
  
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''at CK Kingdom Quest, Traitor's Gate, June 26, 2011. Negotiating the fire wire at Sylvanista's lair''
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''at CK Crown Quals, Traitors Gate, October 2016, just after qualifying for Monarch.''
  
  
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Nesta started larp-ing in January 2005 on the campus of Baylor University. Nesta first started playing Amtgard at Spring War 2006 (? the memory is fuzzy), goaded on by warnings to avoid the game like the plague. Of course, she went to that Spring War, and eventually joined Amtgard when her HFS park became inactive.  
 
Nesta started larp-ing in January 2005 on the campus of Baylor University. Nesta first started playing Amtgard at Spring War 2006 (? the memory is fuzzy), goaded on by warnings to avoid the game like the plague. Of course, she went to that Spring War, and eventually joined Amtgard when her HFS park became inactive.  
  
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Nesta currently plays in the [[Barony]] of [[Slaughter Creek]], Celestial Kingdom.
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Nesta currently plays in the [[Shire]] of [[Hero's Pass]], Celestial Kingdom.
  
 
Nesta is known for her flamboyant garb - both the garb she wears, and the garb she creates for other people. She is notorious for fighting in a bikini top and wearing cropped bodices for feast and court, even in the "harsh" Texas winters. She is "the one that makes those badass pants."
 
Nesta is known for her flamboyant garb - both the garb she wears, and the garb she creates for other people. She is notorious for fighting in a bikini top and wearing cropped bodices for feast and court, even in the "harsh" Texas winters. She is "the one that makes those badass pants."
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However, hates sewing t-tunics for herself (even with a pattern) because...they just don't look right!  
 
However, hates sewing t-tunics for herself (even with a pattern) because...they just don't look right!  
  
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&bull; Is, in fact, an English professor.  
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&bull; Was, in fact, an English professor.  
  
 
&bull; Loves the color turquoise. Loves the color blue in general.  
 
&bull; Loves the color turquoise. Loves the color blue in general.  
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&bull; Does, by [[Krix]]'s own unofficial admission, break Kricket's law along with [[Wicket]]. However, he refuses to officially admit this exception.
 
&bull; Does, by [[Krix]]'s own unofficial admission, break Kricket's law along with [[Wicket]]. However, he refuses to officially admit this exception.
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&bull; also crossgames in the SCA, Stellar Kingdom of Ansteorra, Shire of the Shadowlands. Fighting with rapiers is fun!
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&bull; is not, contrary to rumor, a knight of the flame, nor is she a knight of the serpent.
  
 
===Affiliated Groups===
 
===Affiliated Groups===
 
[[Image:Moglogo.gif|right|thumb|[[Ministers of Grace]]]]
 
[[Image:Moglogo.gif|right|thumb|[[Ministers of Grace]]]]
  
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&bull; Member of the [[Barony]] of [[Slaughter Creek]], Celestial Kingdom
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&bull; Member of the [[Shire]] of [[Hero's Pass]], Celestial Kingdom
  
 
&bull; [[ILBF]] - Guard of the Body #4
 
&bull; [[ILBF]] - Guard of the Body #4
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===[[Belted Family]]===
 
===[[Belted Family]]===
 
'''In Amtgard:'''  
 
'''In Amtgard:'''  
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*Knight of the Crown: Nesta was knighted by her knight, Dame Sylvanista, under the authority of the 48th monarch of the Celestial Kingdom, Sir Blackwolf Wyngarde, at Gathering of the Clans 2014.     
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*Knight of the Crown: Nesta was knighted by her knight, Dame Sylvanista, under the authority of the 48th monarch of the Celestial Kingdom, Blackwolf Wyngarde, at Gathering of the Clans 2014.     
 
**Was squired to Dame [[Sylvanista]] de’Ebonydaryth of Nocturnis, Celestial Kingdom. Is still, and will always be, a "shire-squire" (see Sylvanista's profile for details).  
 
**Was squired to Dame [[Sylvanista]] de’Ebonydaryth of Nocturnis, Celestial Kingdom. Is still, and will always be, a "shire-squire" (see Sylvanista's profile for details).  
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** Nesta has one [[Woman-at-Arms]], [[Kyria]], of [[Land's End]] in the [[Principality of Rivermoor]], and one [[Squire]], [[Inga]] of [[Kaembryge]] in the [[Celestial Kingdom]].
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** Nesta has one [[Woman-at-Arms]], [[Kyria]], of [[Land's End]] in the [[Kingdom]] of [[Rivermoor]], and one [[Squire]], [[Inga]] of [[Kaembryge]] in the [[Celestial Kingdom]].
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'''In HFS:'''
 
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*Melena, along with [[Squire]] [[Zee Ki Yal]] Nutgrinder, was first squired to [[Sir]] [[Yonwe]] of [[Drandmir]]
 
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**who was squired, along with [[Sir]] [[Nezzerin]], to [[Sir]] [[Caerid Locke]] of [[Drandmir]]
 
  
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*Melena was then squired to [[Sir]] [[Martock]] of Drandmir
 
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**who was squired to [[Dame]] [[Elsha]] of Drandmir
 
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***who was squired to [[Sir]] [[Kalen]] of Drandmir
 
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****who was squired to [[Sir]] [[Sasha Windwalker]] of [[Barad Duin]]
 
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*her "bubba squire" was [[Squire]] [[Orlandu]] Nutgrinder
 
  
 
===Notable Accomplishments===
 
===Notable Accomplishments===
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&bull; Knighted for Service in Drandmir October 24, 2009. However, everyone else in HFS seems to think she's an art knight. 
 
  
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For Nesta's other [[HFS]] accomplishments, check out her HFS wiki page at [[Melena]].  
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For Nesta's [[HFS]] accomplishments, check out her HFS wiki page at [[Melena]].  
  
 
'''Amtgard:'''  
 
'''Amtgard:'''  
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&bull; Park [[Regent]] of [[Griffons Keep]] - January 2014 - April 2014
 
&bull; Park [[Regent]] of [[Griffons Keep]] - January 2014 - April 2014
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&bull; awarded title of [[Archduchess]] by King Distan at Gathering of the Clans July 2015
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&bull; Khaleesi ([[Monarch]]) of the [[Celestial Kingdom]] November 2016-May 2017
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&bull; awarded title of [[Grand Duchess]] at Gathering of the Clans July 2017
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&bull; awarded title of Master Garber in the Celestial Kingdom at Spring War March 2018
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&bull; pro-tem Regent of the Celestial Kingdom in April-May 2018
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====Additional Images====
 
====Additional Images====
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''at CK Kingdom Quest, Traitor's Gate, June 26, 2011. Negotiating the fire wire at Sylvanista's lair''
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v391/twirlerchick/263708_182420105147720_100001391943813_488951_4935032_n.jpg<br>
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''[[Melena]]'s 'good side'...[[Spring War]] 2007.''
 
''[[Melena]]'s 'good side'...[[Spring War]] 2007.''
  
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[[category: Knights of Amtgard]]
 
[[category: Knights of Amtgard]]
 
[[Category:Celestial Kingdom Crown Knights]]
 
[[Category:Celestial Kingdom Crown Knights]]
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[[Category: Grand Duchesses]]

Latest revision as of 04:32, 31 May 2019

Grand Duchess Dame Nesta de’Ebonydaryth of Nocturnis, CK

She/her/hers

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

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

"Nesta, Dame of Badassness" - Hannibal

20161001_153205.jpg at CK Crown Quals, Traitors Gate, October 2016, just after qualifying for Monarch.


Biography

Nesta started larp-ing in January 2005 on the campus of Baylor University. Nesta first started playing Amtgard at Spring War 2006 (? the memory is fuzzy), goaded on by warnings to avoid the game like the plague. Of course, she went to that Spring War, and eventually joined Amtgard when her HFS park became inactive.

Nesta currently plays in the Shire of Hero's Pass, Celestial Kingdom.

Nesta is known for her flamboyant garb - both the garb she wears, and the garb she creates for other people. She is notorious for fighting in a bikini top and wearing cropped bodices for feast and court, even in the "harsh" Texas winters. She is "the one that makes those badass pants."

Interesting Facts

• Drives the sexiest El Camino in the world...when it isn't broken down in her parents' driveway.

• Can, and will, pull alpha on you with malice aforethought.

• Was told that she is "not an artist." Heh. You keep thinking that one.

• Can make stripy pants without a pattern, and occasionally even without measurements. However, hates sewing t-tunics for herself (even with a pattern) because...they just don't look right!

• Was, in fact, an English professor.

• Loves the color turquoise. Loves the color blue in general.

• is 1/3 of Sylvaenesta.

• Does, by Krix's own unofficial admission, break Kricket's law along with Wicket. However, he refuses to officially admit this exception.

• also crossgames in the SCA, Stellar Kingdom of Ansteorra, Shire of the Shadowlands. Fighting with rapiers is fun!

• is not, contrary to rumor, a knight of the flame, nor is she a knight of the serpent.

Affiliated Groups

Ministers of Grace

• Member of the Shire of Hero's Pass, Celestial Kingdom

• ILBF - Guard of the Body #4

• Nocturnals

• Golden Lions

• Ministers of Grace

• Yarnies

• House Lionesse

Belted Family

In Amtgard:

  • Knight of the Crown: Nesta was knighted by her knight, Dame Sylvanista, under the authority of the 48th monarch of the Celestial Kingdom, Blackwolf Wyngarde, at Gathering of the Clans 2014.


Notable Accomplishments

For Nesta's HFS accomplishments, check out her HFS wiki page at Melena.

Amtgard:

• Park Regent of Nocturnis - March 2011-September 2011; September 2011 - May 2012

• awarded title of Lady at CK Midreign August 2011

• awarded title of Countess at CK Coronation May 2013

• Regent of the Celestial Kingdom May 2012 - May 2013

• Khaleesi (Monarch) of the Celestial Kingdom May 2013-November 2013

• Park Regent of Griffons Keep - January 2014 - April 2014

• awarded title of Archduchess by King Distan at Gathering of the Clans July 2015

• Khaleesi (Monarch) of the Celestial Kingdom November 2016-May 2017

• awarded title of Grand Duchess at Gathering of the Clans July 2017

• awarded title of Master Garber in the Celestial Kingdom at Spring War March 2018

• pro-tem Regent of the Celestial Kingdom in April-May 2018


Additional Images

at CK Kingdom Quest, Traitor's Gate, June 26, 2011. Negotiating the fire wire at Sylvanista's lair 263708_182420105147720_100001391943813_488951_4935032_n.jpg


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

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Spring War 2008 - Women's Tourney

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Loki, Sylvanista, and Nesta at Spring War 2011

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Nesta fighting with Darphius at CK Quals April 2012

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More Information

From CK Coronation Reign 46:


Nesta (monster) Armor: any worn Weapons: Any weapon, shield or bow. Any weapon used is considered Dragon Slaying. Immunities: protection from projectiles: this extends to equipment immunity to all non-spirit magic: this extends to equipment immunity to fire this extends to equipment Natural Lives: 1 Abilities & Traits: Circle of protection(unlimited) teleport self only(unlimited) Heal(unlimited) Mend(unlimited) All of Nesta's equipment is indestructible and she can block white weapons without dying.


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