[Ansteorra] The Journey (was SCA slang)

willow taylor jonwillowpel at juno.com
Sun Apr 14 23:08:05 PDT 2002


 To the gentles on the list greetings from Willow de Wisp

I would like to apologize for my last note. I had not read all the
listings so I jumped the gun. I was responding emotional.
I would like to take up the challenge. I am a good source of information.
Maybe too good because once you get me started it is hard to stop me. I
would love to share my knowledge and I do know the difference between "on
stage" and "off stage". That means we can just talk like regular people.
I know how hard it is to create a persona. It took me five years to start
mine. People are welcome to talk to me at an event, over the e-mail or
call me 817-794-0320. If you need particular information please send me a
note so I can bring books to an event.

Yours
Willow de Wisp
>
> I'd like to make two challenges:
> 1. Someone else out there teach a persona class in the next six
> months
> 2. If you're new, find someone who is older and venerable , and go
> up to
> them and talk to them. (And let me know if they're mean to you.)
>
> Pendaran
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes-walden, Jennifer
> [mailto:Jennifer.Rhodes-walden at usa.xerox.com]
> Sent: Friday, April 12, 2002 3:56 PM
> To: 'ansteorra at ansteorra.org'
> Subject: RE: [Ansteorra] The Journey (was SCA slang)
>
>
>
> I've read over the various comments made by those who are
> well-established
> (and well known) in the SCA. As a (fairly) newcomer, I've been
> exposed to
> both stances - those who prefer to promote historical authenticity
> and those
> who weave the Dream in their own unique way, shying away from those
> who are
> vocal about their opinions. Until now, my comments remained quietly
> tucked
> into my head, because I *am* a relative newcomer.
>
> That being said, I've managed to pluck up my courage and offer my
> two pence
> into the gentle fray. Please forgive the forthcoming speech from the
> proverbial soapbox.
>
> I joined the SCA for various reasons I'm not sure of, honestly.
> Certainly,
> it was to meet like-minded people who enjoy re-enacting a
> fascinating period
> in time, cherishing those ideas near and dear to my heart.
> Definitely, it
> was a means of expanding my historical education - books can only
> teach you
> so much. And it seemed like a wonderful way to spend my free time.
>
> But for someone coming in off the street, the first few event(s) can
> be
> overwhelming. Even if you have a historical or research background
> (which I
> do), it is difficult to simply plunge into persona play, into
> accuracy, even
> with research done. If you know few people, it's even more
> difficult. You're
> so afraid of saying or doing the 'wrong thing' that you're reluctant
> to do
> *anything.*
>
> I.E., His Excellency Pendaran was very forgiving, even when I called
> him by
> the *entirely* wrong name! (I'm still blushing over this one...)
>
> This being the case, for all of you who favor authenticity out
> there...
> allow me to ask you to take us under your wings. Help us, not only
> by
> setting an example, but by showing us how a persona begins. I know
> His
> Excellency Pendaran holds a persona class. Perhaps others who are
> equally
> fervent in their pursuit of authenticated personas/play could be
> persuaded
> as well. We, the newcomers, are eager to participate in the Dream,
> but many
> of us simply don't know where to begin. Having a name and a neat set
> of garb
> does not a persona make, as I have found out. Some of us are
> fascinated by
> the high level of expertise you display in your play, but find
> approaching
> that persona intimidating. I freely admit, I find it so, even after
> making
> your acquaintances.
>
> Maybe this might reduce the finger pointing and name calling that
> exists,
> but shouldn't, in this fine game. As so many good gentles point out,
> we're
> all here to have fun with history - each in their own special way.
>
> In service to the Dream we love and stepping OFF the soapbox,
>
> Elysia de Solares
>
>
>
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