Allert Pierson

Photo
Allert Pierson at Samhain 2025
Information
Resides: Barony of Montengarde Date Joined: October 2013 Awards: Avacal Order of Precedence Pronouns: He/him
Heraldry
Argent, a snail vert and on a chief azure three roses Or. "Forward Momentum"

Allert Pierson (formerly known as Alice Percy of Montengarde) is a fencer and student of La Verdadera Destreza, research enthusiast, lover of fashion, period dance and music fan, and delights in historical cookery. Allert is an unrepentant fop and can usually be found at events fighting on the rapier field, having deep philosophical conversations, or enjoying a bottle of port with cheese. Compañero (provost) of don Rodrigo dela Vihuela de Navarra. Member of House Fine Lames.

Persona

Name, Gender and Age
Allert Pierson. Allert's pronouns are he/him. Age 37.

In what year does your persona exist?
1623. (Post-period, but he was born in 1586 - it's not my fault time is linear. If that upsets you, pretend it's December 31, 1599, at 11:59pm.)

Where are you from? Country, region, area, city.
The Spanish Netherlands, Duchy of Guelders, Upper Quarter, Venlo. Allert was only born and spent his first years there - he escaped as a small child with his wealthy merchant family and many other Dutch refugees to London in response to constant warfare, oppression and unrest.

What do you do every day? Morning, afternoon, evening.
Allert is an apothecary who serves the merchant class, especially those in the Dutch community.

While he is operating slightly outside of the law due to harsh rules by the new Company of Apothecaries against "alien" professionals operating in London, he is popular and well known in his local community for having access to excellent foreign medicine, including a small garden of medicinal plants. His unaccented and fluent English makes him popular with select English clients, and he has so far been successful in bribing officials when necessary to look the other way.

He is infamous for his ostentatious mode of dress and behavior, direct speech, and impatient disposition. He has become an experienced duelist as a result, if not an especially good one. He fears the day that he crosses someone with formal training who is much better than he is.

He wakes up early, has a plain breakfast brought to him by his housekeeper while he works on opening the shop, sees clients through the day and has lunch brought to the shop. He has an early supper and then retires to the alehouse to see friends, associates, and clients for his second mode of employment - as a cunning man. These clients, usually ladies, often approach Allert to help them find missing items, take revenge on unfaithful lovers, read the stars, undo curses, and contact spirits, among other services. He's only too happy to oblige, for a fee.

Allert has recently left London for adventures abroad, having left his apothecary in the hands of his highly competent assistant. He was last seen in the service of a Spanish nobleman of some renown, don Rodrigo dela Vihuela de Navarra.

What type of abode do you live in?
Allert lived in rooms (which are carefully and fashionably decorated) above his apothecary. He now follows the instructions of his master, who often sends him on assignments across the world - sometimes taking up residence in various noble houses and courts in far-flung kingdoms, or sleeping rough on the road, as required of him.

Who are your family and friends?
Allert is currently unmarried. His apothecary in London is staffed by two domestic servants (a housekeeper, Meg, and a manservant, Siegfried) and his English assistant, Andrew. Allert is very loyal to his master, don Rodrigo, and his family. He has many friends across the world he has gained on his travels - including a household of flamboyant French mercenaries he was inducted into as a youth. He has great affection for his sensible and talented former mentor, Coryn of the Wode, who employed him in her shop as a young man.

What do you do for fun and entertainment?
Reading, drinking, debating the issues of the day, and gaming.

Notes of Interest

Allert with other members of House Fine Lames, at Quad War 2026.

Interests
- Period cookery and foodways
- Period music, poetry, drama and literature
- Domesticity
- English cunning craft (magic)
- Cosmetics and home remedies
- Research and formal writing
- La Verdadera Destreza, a historical Spanish combat system
- Swords! Swords! Swords!

Service He Particularly Enjoys
- Gate
- Feast prep
- Newcomer support
- Judging competitions
- Professional writing/communication
- Documentation assistance
- Marshalling
- DEIB advocacy, as appropriate

Stuff He's Done

Allert does a bit of stuff every now and again. Please see his SCA resume here.

Formal Affiliations

Compañero (provost) of don Rodrigo dela Vihuela de Navarra, WS, MOD - September 2023 - present
Member of House Fine Lames - 2014 – present

Awards

Golden Link at Montengarde Samhain 2014

Wild Rose (Champion of Bardic) at Montengarde Samhain 2014

Award of Arms at Borealis Winter War 2015

Sable Cinquefoil of Montengarde at Montengarde Beltane 2015

Ordine de Venusta at Montengarde Samhain 2015

Baron & Baroness's Favor at Montengarde Twelfth Night 2017

Emerald Rose (Champion of Arts and Science) at Montengarde Twelfth Night 2017

Order of the Argent Flame at Avacal Spring Coronation 2017

Ordine de Venusta at Montengarde Twelfth Night 2018

Sable Glove at Avacal Grand TUA 2023

Horn and Sword at Montengarde Twelfth Night 2024

Sphinx and Cartouche at Montengarde Samahin 2024

Throne's Favor at Avacal Winter Coronation 2024

Emissary of the Minotaur's Chair at Montengarde Twelfth Night 2025

Throne's Favour at Avacal Spring Coronation 2025

Sable Rapier at Avacal Fall Crown 2025

Winged Lynx at Avacal Twelfth Night 2026

Queen's Favour at Avacal Spring Coronation 2026

Blog

Allert Pierson's Commonplace Book

My blog about fighting, research, cooking, sewing, service, and general SCA stuff.