HomeGuild History and Charter
The Keepers of Athena's Thimble officially came into being on January 12, AS XIX (1985 CE).
Our name and official badge were registered to Anne of Hatfield in October of 1985 (via the East Kingdom). The badge is shown in our page headings and blazoned as follows:
Azure, semy of billets fesswise argent, a thimble Or.
Below is a photo of the guild charter, signed by the guild's founding members and Their Majesties of the East.
Charter text:
We the undersigned, known in the Kingdom of the East, for dedication to the Art of Needlework, do pray the regard of the Crown of the East to this petition.
It is our intention to found a guild to cultivate the Art of Broidery. Said guild, to be called The Keepers of Athena's Thimble, will be open to any member of the Kingdom demonstrating proficiency in and desiring to expand their knowledge of the historical forms of Needlework. Thus will the Realm be embellished and its people enriched.
We ask this in accordance with the ancient custom of the Laurel Kingdom of the East. Submitted this 12th day of January, AS XIX, at Twelfth Night in the Barony of Delftwood.
Founding Members: Anne of Hatfield, Meghan Mac Ian, Katherine Gilliesfleur, Elizabeth Nic Ian, Cassadoria Finiala, Geoffrey d'Ayr
Signed by Their Majesties, Hanno and Kunnegunda
It is our intention to found a guild to cultivate the Art of Broidery. Said guild, to be called The Keepers of Athena's Thimble, will be open to any member of the Kingdom demonstrating proficiency in and desiring to expand their knowledge of the historical forms of Needlework. Thus will the Realm be embellished and its people enriched.
We ask this in accordance with the ancient custom of the Laurel Kingdom of the East. Submitted this 12th day of January, AS XIX, at Twelfth Night in the Barony of Delftwood.
Founding Members: Anne of Hatfield, Meghan Mac Ian, Katherine Gilliesfleur, Elizabeth Nic Ian, Cassadoria Finiala, Geoffrey d'Ayr
Signed by Their Majesties, Hanno and Kunnegunda
