Malcolm Cameron



SCA Persona Development for Malcolm Cameron:

Malcolm Cameron was born in 1490 in the Highlands of Scotland, in a small village on the southern tip of Loch Lomand called Cameron Wood, which was home to the Cameron clan. Malcolm’s mother, Saundra, died giving birth to him. His father, Michiel, was a good and just man, a blacksmith by trade, and he began to teach Malcolm his skill whilest Malcolm was but a wee lad. In 1502, when Malcom was 12, his father fell gravely ill, and died 6 months later. Afterward, Malcolm went to live with his uncle, Angus Cameron, who was a great hunter and swordsman. Angus had two sons of his own, Liam and Seamus, and Malcolm fit in with them like a third brother, a fact that greatly pleased Angus. When Malcolm was of age, Angus began to train him, along with Liam and Seamus, in the ways of Chivalry and Knighthood, as well as archery and knife and axe throwing. Malcolm learned quickly, and Angus saw great potential in him.

Over the next few years, Malcolm continued to train as a swordsman and archer, quickly surpassing his cousins with his skills, but he possessed a true “Jack of all trades” mentality, seeking to gain as much knowledge as he could. The elders of his clan taught him to read and write, and he learned his sums. He learned about music and performing arts from his clansmen as well. He began to develop skills in art, tailoring, leatherworking, smithing (this always made him think of his father), woodworking, fishing, and cooking.

After 15 years of learning and working to hone his skills, Malcolm felt it was time to leave his home in Cameron Wood, and go out to see the world for himself. He expressed this to Angus, and his uncle gave his blessing. So Malcolm made the journey to the Shire of Glaedenfeld, in the faraway Kingdom of Meridies. It was there that he met the beautiful lass who would become his lady wife, Christiana, who was a talented minstrel, as well as an extraordinary cook. Seeking to live out their days in peace, Malcolm and Christianna now use their talents in service to Glaedenfeld.