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From the Society for Creative Anachronism to Self-Propelled Electronic Armored Racks, Simon Rohrich is a True Renaissance Man

A A A Comments (5) By Niki D'Andrea Thursday, Feb 19 2009

The night he debuts his new sword at the weekly SCA battles, he also brings a very attractive, busty brunette onto the battlefield. She's wearing a fine yellow silk top, a gam-flashing skirt, and heels. Her hair and makeup are meticulous, and she speaks with a foreign accent. Is she Rohrich's girlfriend?

The woman shifts slightly and folds her arms, boosting her ample bosom even higher. "I, um, I'm . . . one of them," she says then giggles. "One of his lady friends."

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Rohrich and Woodbury will get medieval on your ass.

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Gladiator gluteus: Rohrich’s rear takes many beatings in SCA battles.

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Rohrich, a.k.a. Baron Josef Donnerbauch, at this year’s Estrella War.

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At the Estrella War, Rohrich prepares for battle.

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Rohrich poses with Woodbury and a belly dancer.

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Rohrich’s ready for a melee.

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After the battles, Rohrich and Woodbury hunker down at the George & Dragon in central Phoenix. Rohrich's with his "lady friend." Woodbury's with his girlfriend, Ginger Mortis of the AZ Derby Dames' Coffin Draggers. While the guys drink beer and talk tech and armor, the ladies sit quietly beside them, smiling and occasionally rolling their eyes or giggling at the pair's battle boasting.

"I'm still a geek," Rohrich says. "But things are changing. Now, all the hot chicks are running around in [costume play] outfits. There are all these girls with glasses and pointy ears that are built like supermodels at conventions going, 'I like video games!' And I'm like, 'Yes!'"

Rohrich smiles. "Being geeky is now very in."

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TonyO 02/23/2009 4:11:00 PM

To Lord Leo: About time NT did a story on Arizona's SCA? How about this one, from more than 13 years ago: http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/1995-10-26/news/sworded-behavior/
Dennis Ward 02/22/2009 5:54:00 AM

Simon used to work with/for me a few years ago at ValueOptions. He's a gentle giant and I'd definitely want him in my corner. Glad things are going good for you, Simon.
Simon Rohrich 02/21/2009 3:13:00 AM

I hope you have been practicing. ;-) Thank you for the doubleedged compliment. You and you household are formidable. I do ride on my rep. I don't hurt anyone on purpose. Any injury I cause that results in financial loss I feel terrible about. see you in two weeks, thank you in advance -Nerd of War-
BammBamm 02/21/2009 3:10:00 AM

Only the bravest men dare poke the bear. Let alone 2 of them. See you @ practice
Leo 02/20/2009 4:49:00 PM

Its about freaking time you guys did a story on the SCA here in Arizona and the fact that you did one about Simon shows some actual intelligence. Simon is a straight thug and the inventor of the phrase "militant geeks" Alot of the time though he rides to much on his reputation as a bone breaker. He hurts one guy a year and the rest of the year everybody in the game is like "OOOH here comes Simon and Bam BAm." But us Romans have no fear and Constantly have to show the rest of the community that he isnt that mean. Believe me though when I step on the field the first thing I do is look for Simon cause when he hits you and your not aware of it its like being struck by a runaway train. But if your ready for him he falls just like all the rest. Good luck selling your Spear Brother and remember Saterday Night at Highlands is the bucket party swing by your more then welcome LORD LEO Roman Thunder