[NR] A Heralds response.

[Eric Abbott]

 I would like to see the heralds debate names like Hrithmarc (Tempest Land) and 
Cyrmoden
 (Noisy Court).


I have only lived in my Barony of Eldern Hills for the last 2 years and have not 
been extremely active since I arrival in Ansteorra.  I have been in the SCA 
since 1977 , I lived in Bryn Gwlad in the earlier years of my time.I am not the 
local herald but have been a herald since I joined the SCA.  To answer on the 
above..


Cyrmoden- Cyrm, pronounced Kirm, meaning "A clamor, noise" and Oden, meaning "a 
court 

or chamber, floor space, an indoor area." The Court of Noise -
         Not sure I like the meaning of this. Not sure the Laurel's office will 
either. It simply is not a good naming practice. 


Hastmark- means horse lands in Swedish
        good meaning... not a bad name


Hríthmarc-Means Tempest Land in Old English =====  I can not find the word Hrith 
anywhere. in Old English, Old Norse, etc... It is found as a name of a person, 
but not as a translation of the word "tempest"  the word Hriþ means 
snowstorm.hríð is a storm tempest. I am not familar with the transliteration as 
well as others with Old English or Old Norse. hríð may be Hrith but Hríðmearc 
might be a better spelling. 

       not bad.. like others better 
 


Quivara-Historical (possibly from the Arabic for "Great") name for the region 
including Eastern New Mexico through the Texas Panhandle, Oklahoma and 
Kansas.
        This name will probably be a go as a small group tried a variation of 
this 20 years ago. It is a Mythical place described by the Spanish explorers. It 
is considered to be a unique name. 


Norðþunor- Like this alot.. good name and one to be proud of. It works as an old 
English word. 


Norchester-middle english
Northern Fortification
         This would work. not too exciting ( personal opinion) 


This is with just a short time I had to research. I have entered this late. I 
also might ask if arms are being designed? Any ideas for such? It is an exciting 
thing to be in a location that is moving up. If you have other questions please 
respond. I will be away from the computer till monday. I will gladly help with 
any research I can. 


Yours in Service,
HL Salvador Paolo de Barcelona