Swords and Roses

Swords and Roses is a crew of talented swashbucklers, founded in 2000 by Maria Romine, aka Angelique LeFleur! Throughout the years, many ladies have lent their talents to Swords and Roses, performing at the renaissance festival as well as at other venues.

## Swords and Roses

### Performers

Owner, Founder, Artistic Director: Maria RomineScriptwriter: Lisa Pavia Higel

Artist/Videographer: Genevieve Collins

Assistant Fight Choreographer: Maggie Winegar

## Group Members

### Angelique LeFleur (Maria Romine)

Angelique is the heart and soul of the Swords and Roses crew. Having served as both First Mate and Captain on many a ship, she is quite likely one of the most experienced women on the seas.

**Founded:** 2000

### Captain Astrid Maelstrom

Fiery and funny, Captain Astrid Maelstrom is the storm of the seas.

**Joined In**: 2021

**Birthday**: August 30

### First Mate Fionn Howell

Fionn Howell is the sweet, yet also sneaky, first mate remembered for her sneaky attempts to double cross not one but two fearsome pirate captains.

**Years on Crew**: 2021

**Birthday**: October 13

### Captain Luna MerryWether (Genevieve Collins)

Captain Luna Merrywether is perhaps the most imaginative pirate captain you will ever meet. She is determined to prove that Pixie Hollow does truly exist, and that she merely needs to find the proper ship that can get her there. She is endlessly patient, which is good, as otherwise she surely would have stabbed her first mate(s) by now.

**Joined In**: 2016

**Birthday**: February 19

### First Mate Eveleen McDermont

Her face may be cute, but her sword is no joke!

**Joined In:** 2014

**Birthday**: October 10

### First Mate Maricella Consuela de la Cruz! (Maggie Wineger)

Maricella is the spicy first mate. She is known for a sharp wit, fast blade work, and an ability to belch on cue. She has an instinct for detail that allows her to solve even the hardest of puzzles and get out of sticky situations.

**Joined in**: 2009

**Birthday**: April 30

### Captain Gabriella Bashby

Captain Bashby is pursuing a life long quest to find a hidden treasure. However, she does know how to appreciate the small things in life, as she adores her crew and the occasional visit from an inch worm.

**Joined in**: ?

**Birthday**: March 5

### Captain Mabel "The Merciless" Darling

**Joined In**: 2019

**Birthday**: January 21

### Captain Moira Stewart (Lisa Pavia Higel)

Moira is best known for her sharp wit and endless desire for knowledge. She has sworn to never stop learning, and to read every book, tome, scroll, or ballad she gan get her hands on.

**Joined in:** 2009

**Birthday**: January 18

### Captain Tala Bjornson

Captain Tala is known for her ability to befriend any and all animals. It is no wonder she enjoys the petting zoo!

**Joined In**: 2020

### Captain Bonney Black

Captain Bonney Black is able to jump into any situation, and make the best of whatever strange adventure she gets thrown into.

**Joined In**: 2014

**Birthday:** September 24

### Captain Holly Rogers

**Joined In**:?

**Birthday**: June 10

### Captain Belle LaDonna LeFleur

The sister of Angelique, Captain Belle was one of the first pirates of Swords and Roses.

**Joined in**: 2000

**Birthday**: June 27

### First Mate Morgan Chelsea

**Joined In**: ?

**Birthday**: May 29

### First Mate Lu. C. Shanty

Lu is a hopeless optimist who always sees the glass half full. Except when it is empty. In that case she needs it filled please and thank you.

**Joined In**: 2016

**Birthday**: July 13

### Captain Powder Keg O'Brien

**Joined in**: 2013

**Birthday:** November 25

## Cast

Owner, founder, Artistic Director: Maria Romine

Scriptwriter: Lisa Pavia Higel

Artist/Videographer: Genevieve Collins

Assistant Fight Choreographer: Maggie Winegar

## Gallery

Angelique LeFleurAstrid and AngeliqueAstrid MaelstromFionn and AngeliqueLuna MerrywetherMarciellaMoiraCaptain BashbyAngelique and BelleEveleenMorgan ChelseaBonny BlackPowder KegMabel the MercilessLu C. ShantyTala