[Ansteorra] Keeping the Dream Persona questions

[Isobel de Kirkbryde]

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Subject: [Ansteorra] Keeping the Deam Persona questions

> How long were you in the SCA before you really started working on persona?
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I started on my persona immediately upon joining the SCA.  But, I had some idea of what I wanted based on my own family history AND based on the style clothing I feel most comfortable wearing.  

Is my persona complete?  No.  Do I stick to the original idea 100%?  No. 

BUT, my clothing that I am making now is a whole lot better than my first outfit. . . so much so, that I keep the outfit to remind myself how far I've come in such a short time.  I've only been in the SCA about 4 years.

I understand the idea of the 10 ft. rule.  I also understand the ideal of studying the history of your persona's background and trying to match that.  

As far as things that don't "belong" in the middle ages -- there is a whole lot that we use that don't "belong."  Most of us drive to events using cars.  Many of the tents are not of "period" style.  The camping chairs, coolers, cigarettes, eyeglasses, wheelchairs, some canes, etc,. are not "period."  I know very few people who have woven their own cloth and/or hand sewn their own garments.  

As the Guild Head for the Guild of St. Camillus de Lellis, we recognize that many of the assistance devices for folks who are differently abled are not period.  It is our goal to find ways to play that appear more period by doing the research that Duchess Willow is talking about.  For example:  It may seem like a silly thing, but I researched the types of collars that dogs wore in the middle ages.  Once I found that, I then began my quest to find one that met the requirements of being orange for my hearing dog but was also period style.  I found it and purchased it.  Now, my hearing dog wears garb right along with me.  It was fun researching it and it is fun explaining it to others.  I think this is one point Duchess Willow is trying to make.  

Yes, I have a cell phone at events.  Up until, the middle of May I had a minor child who was old enough to find his own activities to wander around to (he was 17).  But, if there was an emergency, I wanted him to be able to reach me.  Milord husband usually has an amateur radio with him, but it is hidden in the car.  When the weather gets threatening, he can find out if it is going to be dangerous or just inconvenient. 

What I really miss from my first introduction to the SCA 20 years ago vs. when I finally was able to join 4 years ago is the chivalry and I'm not talking about on the battle field.  I mean the genteel-ness and respect that was practiced which made the SCA so magical for me.  I'd like to see us teaching manners and courtesy to our newcomers.  I can overlook the garb that isn't quite right a whole lot easier when folks are courteous and nice to each other. 

Okey, I've used up my bandwidth.  Next?



Lady Isobel de Kirkbryde leanbh a Úna
Guild Head of the Guild of St. Camillus de Lellis, Kingdom of Ansteorra
V-Scribe Canton of Skorragardr
Deputy Northern Regional Scribe
Member of Clann Lochlan
Member of Clann Haddock
Member of House MOO
       
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