College of Three Ravens
Barony of Thescorre
Feburary 23, 2008

Classes | Teacher Bio’s | C3R

 ** Class signup sheets for limited enrollment classes will available at 9:00 AM. Location next to the Raffle table. Look for signs. **

Research: How to find what you need at the library
Secrets of the library revealed! Find books and other materials to understand and document your research. Get to know the Library of Congress. Find out why your local library is your friend. Learn how to find information faster and easier, and mostly for free!

Lecture with handouts & visual information via computer and projector
Class limit: none
Fee: none
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: Mistress Mathilde des Pyrenées

Mongolian clothing and accessories
An overview of Mongolian clothing and accessories based on paintings and archeological finds.

Lecture
Class limit: none
Fee: $1 for CD of photo references
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: Mistress Aleea Bagah

Bellydance w/props
Learn to introduce props to your dance. Veilwork, balancing cane, sword or tray.

Hands on dance
Class limit: none
Fee: none
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: Dehka

Bellydance technique for duet
Learn floor patterns, spacing, mirroring, and reacting to each other when you dance in a duet. 

Hands on dance
Class limit: none
Fee: none
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: Dehka

Sewing tips for all ages
Over the course of 50 sewing years I’ve picked up some tips and techniques that make sewing faster or easier, and some that help to make sense of the whole thing. This class will show and explain some of those tips and techniques and relate them to garb-sewing. Included: 4 ways to keep thread from tangling; grain, cross-grain, and bias and using them to your advantage; and others.

Mainly lecture but some Hands on
Bring needle, thread and scrap cloth if you wish to try some techniques during class
Class limit: 20 handouts, others may audit
Fee: $1 for handouts
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: THL Maria Pienkneplotno

Beaded Edging
A hands on class in embellishing veils and scarves with beaded edging. We will be discussing some basic techniques and, for those wishing to purchase a starter kit; practice these techniques by creating a sampler. These techniques are suitable for many cultures and periods that utilize scarves and veils as accessories... i.e. embellishing a Middle Eastern hip scarf or a 14th century English veil. Needles, thread and scissors will be provided. Attendees should be comfortable working with small (size 11/0) beads and needles.

Hands on
Class limit: 15
Fee: $1 for handouts; $5 for starter kits
Time: 2 hours
Taught By: Dona Alessandra Bentivegna da Faenza, called Yasmina

Make your own Anglo-Saxon Disc Brooches
A survey of extant Anglo Saxon and other period Disc  Brooches, focusing on domed and pierced examples, followed by a hands-on demonstration of the reproduction of a brooch from the British Museum.  Techniques covered will include saw and piercework, dapping, wire/rod  shaping, and riveting. A follow-up class will discuss and demonstrate methods of acid-etching on metal, a decent modern approximation of the  decorative niello work found on many period disc brooches.

Presentation followed by Hands on demonstration
Class limit: 8 for Hands on with handout and materials/tool use, 20 for presentation and handout only.
Fee: $2 for handouts, $7 for handout and supplies
Time: 2 hours
Taught By: Lord Pearce Redsmythe

Stick with me: How to Use Hide Glue
Need an extra point or two to win the Pent? Impress the judges by using hide glue instead of modern adhesives. Hide glue is not only period; it also is inexpensive, easy to use and very strong.

Hands on demonstration
Class limit: none
Fee: none
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: Master Bedwyr Danwyn

Courtly Fruit: Secrets of Cloved Objects Unlocked
This Kissing and Courtesy Class will demonstrate proper behavior for Lords and Ladies when interacting with the opposite gender. Lords will benefit by not making goofs when trying to impress a Lady, and Ladies will become empowered with the knowledge of polite and proper ways to handle both wanted and unwanted advance.

Presentation followed by Hands on demonstration
Class limit: none
Fee: none
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: Master Bedwyr Danwyn and THL Pleasance de Coignieres

Brewer’s Meet & Greet
Roundtable discussion and visiting. Please note that the site is Dry.

Class limit: none
Fee: none
Time: 1 hour
Hosted By: Lord Iain mac an Bhaird

How to have fun shooting your friends!
An introduction to combat archery for everyone from the authorized fighter to the vaguely interested non-combatant.  Come and learn what it takes to get on the field and shooting.

Lecture
Class limit: none
Fee: none
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: Lord Iain mac an Bhaird

Anyone can dance: Bransles
Bransles are fun, easy dances that anybody can learn.  All levels of experience are welcome.  Come and learn a new dance or enjoy some of your old favorites!

Hands on
Class limit: none
Fee: none
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: Lady Gytha Oggsdottir

A-Viking in the East
Come discuss the Viking exploration, trading and raiding in Asia and the Middle East.

Lecture
Class limit: none
Fee: none
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: Lady Gytha Oggsdottir

Historic Overview of Pennsic Field Battles
An in-depth look at the tactics involved in a Pennsic Field Battle through illustration of historic scenarios.

Lecture
Class limit: none
Fee: none
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: Master John the Pell

Hangmen, Headsmen and Other Fun Ways to Die
A class on hangmen, headsmen, and other forms of capitol punishment during period.  A hands-on portion will involve learning to create a noose.

Lecture some Hands on
Class limit: none, however gentles must be at least 18 years of age to attend
Fee: none
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: Lady Beatrice de Winter

Overview of Spices in the Age of Exploration
Come see, smell, and taste unusual spices while discussing while spices were so expensive and sought after. We'll explore grains of paradise, cubebs, cone sugar, and just-post-period historic drinking chocolates, among others. 

Lecture and Hands on
Bring a writing utensil for taking notes, and a drinking vessel
Class limit: none
Fee: $1 donation welcome but not required
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: Baroness Dame Katja Davidova Orlova Khazarina

Turkish Garb: An Overview of Women’s Clothing
Come see examples of period images of the clothing Seljuk and early Ottoman women wore, then review patterns and fabrics for making entaris and gomleks.

Lecture
Class limit: none
Fee: none
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: Baroness Dame Katja Davidova Orlova Khazarina

Using Rubrics for Judging
Hands on experience at the use of rubrics for judging A&S entries.

Hands on
Class limit: none
Fee: none
Time: 2 hours
Taught By: Baron Master Fridrikr Tomasson av Knussling Hamn

Falconry Customs and practices in Middle Eastern Culture
An overview of the origins of falconry, its practices and techniques, and its widespread effects on worldwide trade and culture, including the Mongolian custom of hunting with eagles, and the Arabic hunt of the houbara with sakers and salukis, both of which are still practiced today in their original form.

Lecture, though there will be some "show and tell" with a display of middle eastern falconry equipment.  Due to seasonal conditions, there will be NO LIVE BIRDS at this demo.
Class limit: none
Fee: none
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: Mistress Brianna McBain

Perfectly Period Poetry: Sonnets
A delightful romp through the history of the Sonnet form followed by a most amusing hands-on workshop to write a perfectly period poem of your very own!

Mostly Hands on
Bring a writing utensil
Class limit: none
Fee: none
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: Lady Helene al-Zarqa’

Feisty, Fun Footwork
Dare to be silly and have a BALL (pun intended) practicing the steps for several rollicking, FUN dances of the Middle-Ages!!  Depending on participation, I expect to be teaching Gathering Peascods, Petit Rien, New Boe Peep, and possibly Korobushka or Saltarello La Regina, should any be *truly* adventurous.

Hands-on: Feet required (right feet optional)
Class limit: none
Fee: No fee, but expect a slight tax on your energy levels
Supplies: You need bring nothing but the desire for a spirited, enjoyable time. However... the teacher *does* love chocolate...   :)
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: Lord Eldjarn the Thoughtful

It's All In the Eyes...
Desire to learn Courtly Italian? or Learn to Court an Italian with Desire... Get your feet wet (so to speak) with this mildly complex dance with flirty flair!  Rostiboli is the name of this subtle game of romance on the dance floor.  Bring a partner and try your luck at social interaction - medieval style! or come by yourself and perhaps find intrigue with someone new...!!

Hands-on
Class limit: none
Fee: No fee, but expect a slight tax on your energy levels
Supplies: You need bring nothing but the desire for a spirited, enjoyable time. However... the teacher *does* love chocolate...   :)
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: Lord Eldjarn the Thoughtful

Kids, Parents and the SCA Rountable
A roundtable discussion of the trials, triumphs, and shared tidbits of being a parent and a scadian.  We will focus on sharing strategies for keeping kids happy, healthy and safe in the SCA.  Suggested topics include: camping with kids, prioritizing SCA obligations and childrearing necessities, practices for keeping them healthy, raising children in a non-childproof home, how period are we going to be?, strategies for making modern equipment and toys blend into period, food, kids tuning in v. turning off, and “what to do if…”.  I expect this roundtable with morph into whatever the participants bring into the discussion. Handouts will focus on issues for parents of 0-12 year olds. People are welcome to bring anything they wish to share. Children are welcome to attend.

Lecture: Roundtable discussion
Class limit: none
Fee: none
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: Lady Bronwyn nic Gregor

16th Century Beekeeping… Catch the Buzz
What were late period thoughts on beekeeping? Hear what period beekeepers had to say as redacted from their own writings.

Lecture
Class limit: none
Fee: none
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: Baroness Olivia d’Anjou

Passementerie:learning the basics for buttons and purse trimmings
Medieval and Renaissance buttons and tassels were decorated with certain types of needlewrought thread coverings that are surprising complex in structure.  Come and learn three basic types:  Satine, Barre and Limace, time permitting.

Some hands on, time and class number permitting
Class limit: none
Fee: none
Supplies: Please bring scissors
Time: 50 minutes
Taught By: Mistress Rhiannon y Bwa

The Perfect Medieval Purse
Medieval (and later!) purses weren't sewn together the way we think. Most weren't "bagged" and very few used casings. Come and learn how to make a purse the medieval way.  We'll be chaining or weaving stitches down the sides and finishing the top raw edge in a popular pattern.  Students will be working together on a few samples.  This class is not 'make and take', however.  Fingerloop braids were used as the purse strings, but that technique won't be taught in this class. This class is based mainly on sweet bags I studied at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and other extant purses from late in the SCA Period.

Some hands on, time and class number permitting
Class limit: none
Fee: none
Supplies: Please bring scissors and a big needle
Time: 50 minutes
Taught By: Mistress Rhiannon y Bwa

Patterns from a Lacis Panel
Lacis Research: Fascination or Frustration. Come and decide for yourself.

Lecture
Class limit: 12
Fee: none
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: THL Guenevere Katherine of Trails End

Before Béchamel & Hollandaise: An Introduction to Medieval Sauces
Not sure what to serve with that roasted meat? Come explore common sauces that are found in many of the medieval culinary texts. There will both be discussion, hand-on making of at least two sauces and sampling!  An electronic copy of the handout can be found at http://medievalcuisine.madpage.com/classes/Sauces_Handout.pdf

Lecture/Hands-on
Class limit: none
Fee: none
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: Mistress Euriol of Lothian

Fake Mongolian Scripts For Round-Eyed Readers
How to calligraph scrolls that have a Mongol or Asian flavor, but can still be read by English speaking Scadians.

Hands on
Class limit: the more the merrier!
Fee: none
If you bring some graph paper and a fine point and one (mediumish) calligraphy pen great! If not, I’ll bring what I can and we’ll punt.
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: Daedez Dalbuuryn, Khan of the Dark Horde Moritu

Bladesmithing, period and modern
How to make the knife you wear, with reference to how it was done in period from rocks and wood to finished blade.

Lecture with samples
Class limit: none
Fee: none
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: THL John Michael Thorpe

Silk Road Delights: Dim Sum the Third
Learn to make delicious, easy, camp friendly finger food with an Asian twist. Tasting and a handout included.

Hands on
Class limit: 20 handouts, limited only by room size
Fee: none
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: Baroness Mistress Sadira bint Wassouf

Samurai Chef
An introduction to pre-modern far eastern gastronomy. The foodways of Japan and China including an introduction to theories of health. An overview of Japanese and Chinese diet, cookery, and food culture based upon a variety of literary and archeological sources along with published research in the field.

Lecture
Class limit: none
Fee: none
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: THL Solveig Throndardottir

Seeds in the Heart – Elements of Japanese Poetry
An introduction to Japanese poetics and the poetic culture of pre-modern Japan. The class will conclude with a short poetry party featuring poems written by participants.

Lecture
Class limit: none
Fee: $1.00 for handout
Supplies: Writing materials
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: THL Solveig Throndardottir

Beginning Bobbin Lace
Student will learn the basic stitches necessary to create 16th century bobbin lace.

Hands on
Class limit: 6kits will be available for purchase.  Students with their own supplies may participate for free.
Fee: $ 40 for complete lacemaking kit
Supplies: Students with their own supplies may participate for free.
Time: 3 hours
Taught By: Lady Katherine Sinclaire

Russian History in a Nutshell  (Tatars and Mongols and Rus, oh my!)
A brief overview of Russian History with emphasis on how the Mongols influenced Russian society in the pre 1600 period. 
And (required costume content) one themed striptease in Russian.

Part lecture, part floor show, part free for all... typical class for me. :>
Class limit: none
Fee: none
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: THL Bridgette Kelly MacLean

Ice Dragon Staff meeting
Time: 1 hour
Hosted By: Baroness Mistress Orianna Fridrikskona

"The first 3 neumes just happen to be: Ut re mi!  UT RE MI?"
For everybody who can't tell a hexachord from a Pentagon, a short lesson on how to read music -all six notes- using the new-fangled teaching technique of giving Latin syllable names to notes: Ut Re Mi Fa So La based upon the Latin Hymn to St. John.  Find out where "Do" and "Si" later came from.  And who that Guido guy was who drew the hand that looks like palm reading.  AND you'll learn to sing in Latin!  No prior singing experience required. Informative handout. 

Hands on: participatory using hands and voices
Class limit: the more the merrier
Fee: none
Time: 50 minutes
Taught By: Lady Ghislaine Barbelion

Parsley on your plate – A look at food presentation
This is a discussion and overview of food presentation in and out of period. Come and learn:  why food presentation is a part of planning your feast, as well as period and non period ways to improve your presentation.

Lecture and Hands-on ** there will be sharp knives
Class limit: 20
Fee: $1 donation is requested to help with the price of copies and supplies but is not required.
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: THL Bryn Ni MacRose

Beginning Blazon and Arms Design
Blazon is the language of heraldry. Learn the basic "grammar" of blazon, and discuss how understanding the language can help you design arms that are pleasing and period. Newcomers and beginning heralds welcome!

Lecture
Class limit: none
Fee: none
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: Lord Otfrid Ammerthaler

Nice Boots!
How to make modern commercial boots into late period boots.

Lecture
Class limit: none
Fee: none
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: Baron Diego Miguel Munoz de Castilla

“Moot Court”
So.... you want to try Court Heraldry?  Come to Moot Court and try your hand and voice at heralding court with Their Royal Highnesses!  Bravery & the will to succeed are all that are required.

Lecture and Hands on
Class limit: none
Fee: none
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: Baron Master Fridrikr Tomasson av Knussling Hamn

“Being a Royalty Liason”
Tips for being a Royalty Liason.

Lecture
Class limit: none
Fee: none
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: Baroness Juliana Rosalia Dolce di Siena

MEET THE NEW KINGDOM HISTORIAN
The Recently appointed [and soon-to-be sworn in] AEthelmearc Kingdom Historian would like to take an opportunity to host an informal round-table for new and long-time members to 'brainstorm' on (a) directions in developing the office, (b) ways we can
start to preserve AEthelmearc Kingdom History, and various other topics. There'll be some trivia questions, too and prizes.

Lecture
Class limit: none
Fee: none
Time: 1 hour
Taught By: Maestro Brian [“Scoop”]

Teacher Bio’s Last edited: Feb 18, 2008

Mistress Mathilde des Pyrenées: Mathilde is a 10th-century Frenchwoman married to a Viking who settled in Normandy. They raise horses for the Duke’s forces. Barbara Evans is an academic librarian who teaches research classes and finds books and information for her library and its patrons.

Mistress Aleea Bagah: Aleea Bagah (Mongolian for Little Mischief) is the wife of Kadan Chakhilghan. His service to Kublai Khan in China pleases Aleea since she prefers Chinese cooking and having easy access to silk brocades.

Marcy McDonald started playing in the SCA in 1984. She has lived her entire life in Pittsburgh. Working part time in an embroidery shop allows her to spend time with family and explore her artistic side.

Dehka: Dehka has been studying middle-eastern dance since 1981. She founded her first performance troupe in december of 1990 called The Darbuka dance Troupe in Batavia NY. Darbuka performed on stage and at festivals until 1999. Dehka has traveled to learn from many masters of mid-eastern dance including several week-long intensives. She is forever a student, because, there is always a new style to explore. In 2001 Dehka was instumental in establishing a dance company based in Buffalo NY called The Hipchiks. The Hipchiks is a collaberation of individual dance artists. The Hipchiks create and perform various choreographies, that promote bellydance as an artform as well as entertainment. Currently, Dehka also directs a small but mighty troupe in Batavia as well.

THL Maria Pienkneplotno: Maria P. is a Polish fabric merchant living in the Italian city states between 1495 and 1580 or thereabouts. She does the buying for the business and switches back and forth between Venice and Florence …where the ‘good stuff’ is. Upon occasion, she will take to the merchant booth to immerse hers elf in the sensuous fabric fondling and cutthroat haggling that give life its meaning. (Dragon’s Magic at Pennsic)
Linda Learn is a retired art teacher, artist, and mundane fabric merchant (Class Act Fabrics). Also known as “Dan’s Mom”.

Dona Alessandra Bentivegna da Faenza, called Yasmina: Within the Society I am a 16th Century Italian Merchant living in Venice. I am a fencer & Rapier Marshal for the Barony of Thescorre, and my addictions include calligraphy, illumination & wordsmithing, jewelry making, beading, crochet, costuming, lucet, and choral singing... and currently a deputy Baronial Herald who much more prefers crying Court than doing research! In Modern life I am an IT Support Technician and sing with RIT's choral ensemble... with a great deal of arts & crafts crossover from the SCA.

Lord Pearce Redsmythe, SOL, FBV: I have been in the SCA for ten years. My original home is the Kingdom of Atenveldt, where I am honored to be included in the Fellowship of the Boar Vert, and the Order of the Fleur du Soleil, the awards of excellence in the teaching and practice of the Arts & Sciences, for the Barony of Tir Ysgithr and the Kingdom of Atenveldt respectively. I am a past Baronial Champion and Minister of A&S of the Barony of Tir Ysgithr. Since my move to Æthelmearc 5 years ago, I have served a stint as Minister of A&S for the Dominion (Shire) of Myrkfaelinn, I have taught many classes at different events, and I am a past winner of the Individual A&S Pentathlon at the Festival of the Passing of the Ice Dragon in the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael, having entered but one item that qualified in 5 different categories. My most especial areas of creative endeavor are fine metalwork and leatherwork, and the creation of elaborate subtleties. Examples of my handiwork can be found in and on the hands, around the waists, wrists and necks, and on the armor, accoutrements, chests and heads of unnumerable gentles, peers and royal peers throughout the SCA, as well as in Kingdom regalia.

Master Bedwyr Danwyn: Bedwyr is a Dark Age doctor who lives in Wales. Due to the current plague business is good, and Bedwyr lives a comfortable life.

Lord Iain mac an Bhaird: Iain grew up as the son of a merchant and artisan in the Hebrides. As well as having inherited his mother's artistic eye (which he currently expresses in wood and leather), he has taken up brewing and continues his various martial practices. Though often seen in transit on one errand or another, he always finds the time to share his skills and knowledge with others. Jonathan Baird grew up as the son of the merchant and artisan Bediah Baird of Celtic Folkworks. His interests range through many artistic pursuits and martial activities (archery being a life-long hobby), though he may be more often seen just running around seeing to the duties of his various offices.

Lady Gytha Oggsdottir: Gytha is a Viking married to a very busy Celt. She is very busy her self raising children and helping to run a large household. She has been trained to defend her home with both bow and arrow, and spear. Lori Baird has a wide variety of interests and offices. Her specialties are the Vikings and trying to get people to dance. She has been known to take the field with both combat archery and spear, or can be found marshalling either youth combat or thrown weapons. If nothing else you can find her at children's activities playing with her two kids.

Master John the Pell: Master John joined the SCA just in time for Pennsic 9, and has only missed one since. During that time he has served as Warlord of the western region of the East Kingdom/Principality of AEthelmearc/Kingdom of AEthelmearc about 15+ times. He is best known for planning Field Battles and has done so about 10 times along with assorted bridge battles and the sole boat battle.

Lady Beatrice de Winter: Lady Beatrice de Winter is a 14th century coroner from somewhere near London, England, currently residing in the Rhydderich Hael. Her alter ego, Cathy Ullman, is a NYS Certified Fire Investigator who volunteers with the Niagara County Fire Investigation Unit. She has a keen interest in the fledgling forensic sciences of the time, and has studied the practices of every place for which she can find information.

Baroness Dame Katja Davidova Orlova Khazarina: Katja is an 11th Century Khazar Jewess living in Ityl-Khazaran. In the SCA, she enjoys cooking, baking, dancing, researching, archery, and learning new Kumihimo patterns.

Baron Master Fridrikr Tomasson av Knussling Hamn: Fridrikr Tomasson is a 13th century Norseman and a landholder. Tom Ireland-Delfs is a retired teacher currently working as a bookseller.

Mistress Brianna McBain: Mistress Brianna is a real-world state and federally licensed falconer, a founding member of Saint Bavon's Company (an inter-kingdom falconry fellowship) and has currently been commissioned by the British Heritage Society to recreate a set of period falconry gear to be part of a permanent display.

Lady Helene al-Zarqa’: Lady Helene al-Zarqa' is the daughter of a wealthy Greek merchant living under Ottoman rule outside of Constantinople, where she is most often found dancing and making up her own songs. Within the context of the greater Society, Lady Helene al-Zarqa' became deeply involved with the Barony of Delftwood almost as soon as she joined about 5 years ago. She has been the Chronicler for the Barony of Defltwood for over three years, with other interests in heraldry, scribal artwork, and dance. She is a former Sylvan Bard of AEthelmearc and twice-over former Bardic Champion of the Barony of Delftwood. More mundanely, I hold a BA in English from the University of Rochester with a minor in History.

Lord Eldjarn the Thoughtful: Have been playing hard in SCA ~6 years and dancing the whole time. Also do brewing, archery, drumming, scribal, & cooking among others... Have been an Ice Dragon judge 3 times and very much enjoy encouraging fine arts (& sciences!) wherever there is interest. I love to laugh and enjoy hiking, skiing, & racquetball... oh, wait, wrong bio... :S

Lady Bronwyn nic Gregor: As a 12th century Scot I enjoy being in the SCA with my husband and two children who are apparently neither 12th century nor Scottish. In my mundane life I am a middle school librarian. In addition to a husband and two children I share my home with two geriatric cats and a kitten. I enjoy reading, watching old comedies, and needlework. The days are full.

Mistress Rhiannon y Bwa: Rhiannon is a 14th century Welshwoman who keeps body and soul together by selling fancy silk buttons and purses. In modern life, Lois is an independent researcher who became interested in the needlewrought thread coverings and narrow wares on medieval/renaissance bookmarkers.

THL Guenevere Katherine at Trails End: Guenevere Katherine is a 14th century Englishwoman living on a manor outside of London.

THL Pleasance de Coignieres: Pleasance is a 14th century French seamstress who lives in Paris. She enjoys her sewing and dabbling in calligraphy and illumination at her sister Baroness Mistress Una de Saint Luc’s illumination shop down the street.

Mistress Euriol of Lothian, OP: Euriol is a 13th Scot brought up in the court of Joan of England (Queen of Scotland). Euriol was often found in the Kitchen, enjoying learning about food from the cooks. As she grew older, she found a home in the Kingdom of the West, but found time to travel to various courts and almost always sneaking in the kitchen. Thus began Euriol's education into French, Italian, Spanish & German cuisines. After many years Euriol found herself in the Sylvan Kingdom of AEthelmearc, and with her companions & protector, Euriol can usually be found in the kitchen happily cooking away. Cassandra Baldassano is a Sr. Software Developer, but learned a love of cooking at an early age from both her Parents & Step Parents.

Daedez Dalbuuryn, Khan of the Dark Horde Moritu: Her Dread Eloquence, Daedez Khan, is the Mongolian reincarnation of an Irish noblewoman, and it only gets more khanvoluted from there. Don’t worry about it. All you need to remember is that a saddle gets you no where without a horse beneath it. Steal the horse first.

(Okay, so you note a strong resemblance to Baroness Mistress Daedra McBeth A Gryphon, who teaches, tells stories, calligraphs and has been around at least as long as wood… Ahem! I told you it was khanvoluted. Still no need to be alarmed..)

THL John Michael Thorpe: Captain John Michael Thorpe is a privateer captain in service to Her Majesty Elizabeth Regina in the year of our lord 1588. He is currently sailing his 100 ton (72 foot LOA 16 gun)race built ship, the Golden Rose with Drake and Hawkins in defense of England (and hopes of prizes!) When ashore he resides at the Saracen's Head Tavern near Alder's Gate,
London.

THL John Michael Thorpe has been in the SCA 26 years, starting out as a heavy fighter at 15 (back when you could actually do that) then a fencer, fencing marshal, and group seneschal. He founded the Royal guild of AEthelmearc Metalsmiths during the reign of Malcolm II and Tessa II.
Page Steinhardt has been Metalsmithing one way or another for 21 years, (mostly self taught, but went to work in a jewelry repair shop at 19 for a year to learn and refine skills, and has worked as a bench goldsmith professionally) and knifemaker.

Baroness Mistress Sadira bint Wassouf: Sadira is an Arabic woman who runs a spice business in Florence Italy around 1450 and cooks whenever possible. Pat Chakalis is a German Arabic woman who teaches English for Speakers of Other Languages and cooks whenever possible.

THL Solveig Throndardottir: A 9th century norse woman who got lost in a library and arrived in pre-modern Japan.

Lady Katherine Sinclaire: Katherine Sinclaire is a 16th century, French-born noblewoman currently residing at the Scottish court. Cheryl Greenstein is a professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at the University of Pittsburgh. She has been playing in the SCA for 12 years and considers herself ‘more of an embelisher’ than a costumer.

THL Bridgette Kelly MacLean: Bridgette Kelly MacLean resides in Peterhead, Scotland in the year 1580. Daughter of the burough’s judge she is by trade a linen worker. Mari Stewart works at Cornell University and is an independent researcher.

Lady Ghislaine Barbelion: I love sleeping. When I'm awake, I teach singing and play piano for a living. In my spare time, I like to learn new things. I write music, perform, and toodle around on harp, bowed psaltery, guitar, and recorder. My brain's biggest addiction is designing mathematical and geometric tesselating puzzle-artwork based on square roots. (If you would like to see what the square root of three looks like, you might like to test one of my puzzles.)

Lady Bryn ni MacRose: Toni Erwin has been playing in kitchens since she was old enough to see over the kitchen table. Bryn Ni MacRose is head of cooks guild in Thescorre and is slowly working on cooking in every kingdom of the known world.

Lord Otfrid Ammerthaler: Otfrid Ammerthaler is a wandering scholar in 13th Century Bavaria, taking what teaching jobs he can get. Francis Herman wandered into an SCA event 24 years ago and never really came back out. When not pursuing heraldry, he tries to do worthwhile things, like singing, dancing, and studying the history of science and mathematics.

Baroness Juliana Rosalia Dolce di Siena:

Maestro Brian [“Scoop”]: Maestro Brian is a not-so-well-to-do son of a 16th Century English merchant, whose hand-me-downs that he wears still scream 11th to 12th Century. He has served AEthelmearc for many years including as Kingdom Cartographer, and stints as Golden Alce Herald and 1st Kingdom Archivist.

Baron Diego Miguel Munoz de Castilla: I joined the SCA in the shire of Blacklake (Midland/ Odessa, TX) in Ansteorra in August of 1989. I moved to the Barony of Stargate (Houston, TX) in 1990. I joined into the period fencing or rapier combat. While I was in Stargate, several friends and I discovered the process that I cover in this class. In August of 1996, I went to my first Pennsic (Pennsic XXIV) and moved to Coppertree the following Spring. Since I moved to Coppertree, I have been very active in the Rapier Community. I have held regional or kingdom level marshalet positions in three kingdoms, including Principality Schalger Marshal for AEthelemearc, Kingdom Rapier Marshall for AEthelmearc, Regional marshal for Region 5 in AEthelmearc, and depurty regional marshal for the Coastal Region in Ansteorra. I wrote the first set of AEthelmearc Rules of the List for Rapier Combat, was most active in helping to create and build the Order of the White Scarf in AEthelmearc.