The Keepers
of Athena's Thimble officially came into being on
January 12, AS XIX (1985 CE). 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
