Chateau Flammel Members:

Chateau was formed in February 2002 by a group of frustrated artists and thespians who wanted a place to call home and a way that would focus their energies independent of any SCA political branch. As officers of the Baronial Council, the group felt that their dependence on the barony for shelter, support and as an outlet had made them complacent. And so they sought the personal growth that comes from making one's own way. Thus, would these three became better citizens, officers and cratsmen. In return they have more to give to the SCA as a whole, from which they had benefitted all these years.

As both personal growth and service were critical features of any one member, the Chateau devised specific criteria for new members to join. This may be found on our Membership page. Currently our first circle members are as follows, however there are additional affilliates who hold the same privileges as membership with the exception of voting--

THL Meliore Gimigna Fioravanti (Patron)~
Co-Founder & Dean of Chateau Flammel (Head of House)

Melle has been a member of the Society since 1985, active as a Seneschal, Chronicler, Webwright, Deputy Hospitaler, Herald, Autocrat and served on several retinues in different capacities.

Educated as a clinical and organizational psychologist (California State University Northridge) and an industrial, information and entertainment designer at the Art Center College of Design and as well as privately trained extensively in vocal performance, she is ever seeking an outlet for her creative energies. Finding stage performance inadequately interactive, she became a performer and Assistant Director at the Agoura Renaissance Pleasure Faire Tournament of Horse (Living History Center), an endeavor which led her to the SCA and to found and operate a live action role-playing organization in 1995 (SLAFC: 1995 - 2002).

Persona-wise, in the SCA, our Dean portrays La Signora Onorata Meliore Gimingna Fioravanti, a retired 16th C Venetian onesta cotegiano. Meliore is a patron of the arts, head of household & Dean of Chateau Flammel, a sort of secret society and school of artisans and couriters, rather than a household per se, devoted to the refining and growth of its members in a well rounded collection of arts and sciences.

Specialties & Interests: Renaissance costuming, jewerly design & making, millinery, pattern drafting, soft media sculpture (always exploring new media as they are invented and old as they ar rediscovered), casting and mold making, painting in a variety of period and modern media, calligraphy, illumination, vocal performance (madrigal to opera), heraldry, tent making, furniture design, event stewardship.

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THL Trenette Genevieve Thibaudeau (Patron)~
Co-Founder & Registrar of Chateau Flammel

Genevieve  has been a member of the Society since 1985, active as a baronial Exchequer and Seneschal. Starting on the stage in High School, and educated as a graphic artist, Char likewise found her way to the SCA through the Renaissance Faire's Horse Tournament with Meliore. Originally interested in running lists for equestrian events, she has since developed a love for embroidery and stained glass manufacture. She has become an accomplished costumer and has developed a love of Russian costuming.

Specialties: Renaissance Italian Costuming, Russian costume research, event stewardship, exhequery, lists.
Interests: dance, cooking &embroidery.

Lady Antonia de Andalucia (Journeyman) ~

Antonia, joined the SCA in Trimaris but immnigrated to Caid in 2004, as many native Caidans often return to the nest. She found her way to the Chateau as sson as she returned to her native lands. An avid equestrian and hound handler, Antonia is a vital energizing force in the house though she is now in Florida. Antonia was authorized in rapier as of September 2007 and taken as a Cadet to Dona Arnaz in August 2008.

Specialties: rapier combat.

Antonia's Honors:
Award of Arms (Caid 2006)
     Argent, a horse passant and a dexter tierce sable.

THL Magdalena Lucia Ramberti (Journeyman)~
Librarian of Chateau Flammel

In the real world, Magdalena is a speech and Debate coach for Regis Jesuit High school. She loves performing and can be seen at many local theater and Renaissance Fair venues, as well, in occasional civic light operas. Christa joined Chateau Flammel officially at an induction ceremony held at Caerthe Twelfth Night, 2009.

Crista portrays, La Signora Onorata Magdalena Lucia Ramberti was born October 16tn, 1551, to Helena and Nicolo da Canal. The 3rd surviving child of 5 pregnancies. When Magda reached fifteen, her mohter, Helena, caught a fever and passed away. Her mother's good friend Meliore took Magda in and finished her training. Meliore became like a mother to Magda, introducing her to all the right people and reminding her to not fritter away her hard earned money. She also encouraged Magda to use the name of one of her clients instead of the common "Da Canal", so she could move in higher circles.

Specialties: Renaissance Italian costuming, dance master, beading, corsetry, calligraphy & illumination, period documentation, courtesan research, & bobbin lace..

Magdalena's Honors:
Award of Arms: (1/5/2002)
      Sable, in pile a rose slipped and leaved argent and a feather Or
Order of the Flower of the Outlands (Outlands 2008)
Order of the Argent Hart of the Outlands (Outlands - 2003)
Gilded Leaf of Caerthe -- (Baronial: Caerthe - 2007)
Gentle Dragon -- (Baronial: Dragonsspine – 2004)

THL Johannes Rodenwerper (Journeyman)~

Lord Johannes is a 14th Century Lowlande Crusader. In his travels over the many years, carrying his sword to the holy land, he has learned to cook for the entire camp with nothing but an iron pot and flame, sew attire for any occasion and is quite the carpenter, creating works of usable art as gifts to many who are blessed to know him.

Specialties: wood & ivor carving, furniture & decor manufacture, chip carving, middle eastern costuming, tent making, camp cooking, feast-ocrat, & event stewardship.

Johannes' Honors:
Award of Arms: (8/2/2002)
     Argent, a pink flamingo proper within a bordure dovetailed sable

Flower -- the Outlands 2009-07-25
Argent Hart -- the Outlands 2004-01-03
Stag's Heart -- the Outlands 2006-01-07
Aspen of Caerthe -- Caerthe 2003-04-26
Sable Lion of Caerthe -- Caerthe 2008-08-30
Gilded Leaf of Caerthe -- Caerthe 2009-01-03
Cordon of Honor of Caerthe -- Caerthe 2004-09-04

THL Robert of Deerbourne (Journeyman)~

Robert entered the SCA in the late 1980's where he received his Award of Arms and moved to Outlands in 1995 changing his persona from Ce Coyoti Ramirez of the Great Lake to Robert of Deerbourne..

Specialties: prestidigitation, medieval games, calligraphy & illumination, & SCA politics.

Robert's Honors:
Award of Arms: (19)
     Or, a bend wavy azure surmounted by a stag lodged contourny proper

Stag of the Outlands (Outlands - Service 2003)
Torse (Calontir - Outlans AOA - Service 1993)
Argent Hart (AOA Outlands - Arts 1994)
Aspen of Caerthe (Baronial: Caerthe - Service 1999)
Gulded Leaf (Baronial: Caerthe - Arts 1999)