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Making Choices; or why Konstantia wore one outfit over another

Posted on January 12, 2020 by Rachel

Calontir Coronation was this weekend, and as is often the risk with midwestern kingdoms in January, we had the prediction of some pretty heinous weather. So not kidding – we had a winter storm warning issued that morning for potential … Continue reading →

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Queen’s Prize 2016

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Rachel

Queen’s Prize this year is done!  It was a wonderful experience, and being able to sound out new ideas, areas to explore, and things to do was great. For those not in Calontir (or with kingdoms that don’t have a … Continue reading →

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Skipping the Light Fandango; or Project Flammen

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Rachel

Finally, I have photos of my Vestal Virgin outfit!  (Thanks, Cecilia!) When I put this together, it was for a Roman-themed Coronation.  And I wanted to go as period as I could, with as many period materials as I could, … Continue reading →

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Roman Glass Hairpins and part of Project Flammen

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Rachel

That being said, I still needed to make parts for my hair: a pin to keep my suffibulum (that’s the semi-circular veil thing), and a hairpin to keep my hair in place (because I also attempted the seni crines hairstyle, and that requires the use of an acus; a Roman hairpin), too. Continue reading →

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Back from Birka!

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Rachel

I am back from Birka!  It was a wonderful event, and it was lovely being able to spend it with good friends. I got to meet my apprentice-sister Iulia (that’s us all gussied up on the right), geek a bit … Continue reading →

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Misconceptions and the SCA 101: Byzantines

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Rachel

I’m starting a series of blog posts about common misconceptions in the SCA about Byzantium.  Think of this as Byzantine history as applies to the lens that is the SCA.  I’ve listed the misconception first, and the explanation second. 1) … Continue reading →

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Roses in the Garden?

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Rachel

Even in the chill of autumn, Calontir’s Order of the Rose flourishes – and this weekend, at Calontir’s 63rd Crown Tournament, a Rose in Any Medium contest was held.  So, in honour of #MedievalMonday, there is a post! So, I … Continue reading →

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Queen’s Prize AS XLIX

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Rachel

Over the weekend was Queen’s Prize Tournament, which is a time for Calontir artists that do not already have a Grant of Arms or above (so, Laurels, Silver Hammers, and Calon Lilies cannot participate as an entrant) to make something … Continue reading →

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Pennsic Largesse Roundup!

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Rachel

For the second Pennsic in a row, I’ve been asked to contribute something to the Pennsic gift basket.  This year’s recipient was Caid.  Conveniently, Knowne World Heraldic and Scribal Symposium was also in Caid!  So, I had a mission in … Continue reading →

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Helping out.

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Rachel

A friend of mine in the SCA, who is a brilliant scribe and an all around sweet lady, developed COPD even though she has never smoked a day in her life.  I was asked to help out with an auction item … Continue reading →

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