Runa Armstrong
Name: Runa Armstrong
Pronouns: They Them
Unit: None, former member of the Iron Wolves
Race: Half-Fairy, Half Hobbit
Fighting Since: 2012
Guilds: Artificers
Journeyman in: Sewing
Journeyman to: Alyori Ivesra
Households: Valkyries
Accomplishments
- Fancy Orc (Garb) Category winner at Orc Wars 2026
- Garb & Sewing Category winner at Armageddon 2025
- Garb Category winner at Winter War 2018 (year could be wrong, it was a long time ago)
Lore/Personal Background
Runa began their foam fighting journey in Dagorhir in 2014. They have since branched out to Belegarth and Amtgard. They have been sewing for over 15 years and enjoy a variety of other arts/crafts, including graphic design, crochet, embroidery, cross stitch, and writing. They enjoy teaching classes and helping others to learn their crafts. In Amtgard they are a Knight of the Serpent (Master Garber) and Knight of the Flame (Master Smith). They were previously belted under Dame Fiddles the Fanciful > Lady Armstrong > Linden Tul.
Portfolios
Website: Runic Textiles
Teaching & Volunteer Work:
- Taught Intro to Applique Class on Artificer Guild Discord in June 2026
- Taught 2 Sessions of Intro to Applique Class at Armageddon 2026
- Judged Winter War A&S Competition 2025 and helped workshop rubric and rules
- Judged Winter War A&S Competition 2023 and managed logistics on site
Instructional Files Created
- Intro to Applique (Video)
- Intro to Applique (Presentation)
- Viking Hood Tutorial (Video)
- Viking Hood Tutorial (Handout)
- Intro to Sewing (Video Series)
- Intro to Sewing (Presentation)
- Basic Tunic Tutorial
- 4-in-1 Pants Pattern (Handout)
- 4-in-1 Garb Pants Class (Video)
- Hooded Cowl Pattern (Handout)
- Tunic Design Template
