Seamstress. Blonde Bombshell. Hostess with the mostess.  Ringleader of mischief, Eastern Star of the Known World Courtesans, Co-founder of the Velvet Mask (East Kingdom Courtesans group). Lover of wine, chocolate, and a good romantic tale.

A Venetian courtesan with a Welsh name.

The daughter of an Italian noblewoman and a Welsh fabric merchant, raised in Venice with her mother's family when her parents passed away when she was young. Having a noblewoman's education and skills, but not quite the position due to her father's dealing in trade and definitely not suited for the cloistered life of the nunnery, Fortune found the best position for her was as one of Venice's famous courtesans.

As a cortigiana onesta, or honest courtesan, she hosts fabulous parties and holds salons for artists, poets, and politicians. Baroness Fortune is widowed, probably, it has been some time since we've seen what's-his-name. He lived on the mainland anyway. She spends much of her time educating others, with a special focus on mentoring other young ladies who might follow the courtesan path. 

Proteged to Master Dorio of the Oaks during East Kingdom Fall Coronation 2015.

Apprenticed to Mistress Elizabeth Lovell during East Kingdom Crown Tournament 2017.

Fortune was released from fealty at Crown Tournament 2018 when she and her champion Ozurr the Bootgiver became Prince and Princess of the East.

Central Region Retinue Coordinator: Iohnnes and Honig

Wardrobe Mistress: Brennan and Caoilfhionn III

Awards and Recognitions:

Chatelaine of the Shire of Quintavia 7/17/11-11/3/2018

Award of Arms- Coronation of Andreas and Gabrielle (outgoing royals were Darius and Alathea)

Order of the Furison- Harper's Retreat 2012

Keeper of the Light of Quintavia- Shire Yule 2012

Queen's Award of Esteem - Black Rose Ball 2015

Order of the Silver Brooch - Black Rose Ball 2016

Order of the Burdened Tyger - K&Q Equestrian 2016 (Running Spring East Kingdom Coronation with 667 attendees!)

Company of the Pennon of the East - Gulf Wars 2017

Queen's Cypher - Last Court of Brion and Anna 2017

Court Barony - Panteria 2017

Order of the Silver Crescent - GNEW 2017

Order of the Maunche - Falling Leaves in Exile 2018

Queen's Cypher - Caoilfhionn - Last Court of Brennan & Caoilfhionn 2018

Princess of the East - Fall Crown Tournament 2018

Queen of the East April 2019

Countess

Lady of the Rose 

Seamstress to the Baronessa of Stonemarche

Seamstress to their Majesties Edward and Marguerite

Seamstress to their Majesties Edward II and Thyra

Wardrobe Mistress for Brennan III and Caoilfhionn III

Competitions:

Fashion Show at Birka 2011(?), Children's Garb: Won

Fashion Show at Birka 2012, Early Period Category: Won

A&S Competition Winner for Contrade Ferrari

Won Golden Seamstress 2017 - Team Beauty and the Bees 

Led Contrade Ferrari to victory at Palio di Stonemarche:

2013

2014

Heraldic Information:

Name Passed 8/10

Device: Counter-ermine a wheel or within a border ermine

Device Passed 4/11

Contact Information:

Class notes: http://sites.google.com/site/fortunesnotes/

Blog: http://fortunefavorsfabric.blogspot.com/

Garb Closet:

Too much to count.

Gold silk cotehardie

Red embroidered surcoat edged in white fur

Brown Velvet Overdress

Blue silk Florentine

Red silk Venetian

Striped flowered Venetian

Red Tudor

Several skirt and bodice combinations

Notes for future classes:

Italian Courtesans and their Protectors

Bellydancing Resources