About Marko

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THLord Marko Evanovich Panfilov is a scribe and woodworker of the Silver Desert, Principality of Cynagua, Kingdom of the West. In addition to scribal arts, Marko is also interested in cartography and wire wrapping.

The works shown on this site were created during Marko's earlier years in the Barony of Dragonsspine, Kingdom of the Outlands, between 2001 and 2004. For the complete list of his SCA awards — including those received after his move to the West — see his Order of Precedence on the West Kingdom Heralds site.

Backstory

Marko is of Russian descent, born in 1482 in Kiev. Second son to a wealthy merchant, Evan Pavelov, Marko moved to Venice, Italy when he was five years old as his father started negotiations for a direct sea-trading route between Venice and Kiev (via Constantinople). Marko's brother, Stefan, remained in Kiev to run the shipping business there.

Ignored by his father, Marko was close to his mother, who helped him become educated in the finest universities of Venice and London. During his travels to London, Marko became interested in the sea — especially in the science and art of cartography. The recent voyages of Columbus spurred Marko's interest in cartography.

Awards from the Outlands (2002–2004)

These awards were received during Marko's time in the Barony of Dragonsspine. For subsequent awards in the Kingdom of the West, see his Order of Precedence.

Gentle Dragon (Dragonsspine)

Sept 28, A.S. 37 (2002) — Dragonsspine A&S

Award of Arms (Outlands)

Sept 28, A.S. 37 (2002) — Dragonsspine A&S

Dragon's Blood (Dragonsspine)

Baronial Arts award · Mar 29, A.S. 37 (2003) — Outlands Heralds & Scribes Collegium

Argent Hart (Outlands)

AoA-level Arts award · Aug 2, A.S. 38 (2003) — Baron's War

Scales of Dragonsspine (Dragonsspine)

Baronial Service award · Jan 31, A.S. 38 (2004) — Candlemas

Companion of the Flower (Outlands)

Grant-level Arts award · Jan 31, A.S. 38 (2004) — Candlemas