Cecily of Whitehaven
"Yield and overcome;
Bend and be straight;
Empty and be full;
Wear out and be new,
Have little and gain;
Have much and be confused.

Therefore wise men embrace the one
And set an example to all.
Not putting on a display,
They shine forth.
Not justifying themselves,
They are distinguished.
Not boasting,
They receive recognition.
Not bragging,
They never falter.
They do not quarrel,
So no one quarrels with them.
Therefore the ancients say, "Yield and overcome."
Is that an empty saying?
Be really whole,
And all things will come to you.”

- Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu
Cecily of Whitehaven is a little bit of this and a little bit of that. While she concentrates on Japanese and English personas, she can often be lured into different time periods by pretty paintings or the suggestion of her friends.

As the Hot Tomato, er, hatamoto of Clan Yama Kaminari, she organizes projects, keeps track of membership, resolve disputes, plans and runs the War encampment, advises the Clan Master, keeps track of Clan property, and directs the daily operations of Clan.

She is honored to be an apprentice to Mistress Cassadoria Finialla and often serves as a retainer to their Graces, Christopher and Morgen.

Cecily has a keen interest in all Japanese arts although she’s only dabbled in a few. She especially enjoys hanging with the Clan drummers and acting as a roadie.

Some day, she’ll come up with a device that will pass. Really.

Awards:

Grant of Arms Sigil of Æthelmearc

Court Baroness Companion of the Cornelian

Companion of the Keystone Companion of the Comet Or (Debatable Lands)

Award of Arms