Troll Rights - was Re: [Sca-cooks] *&^%$ Feastocrat!

[Sue Clemenger]

Yeah, but if you stick your wand where it doesn't belong, the boogers are
nasty either way.....
--Maire (Ravenclaw '78)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Laura C. Minnick" <lcm at jeffnet.org>
>
> However, since our stated purpose is to re-create the Middle Ages, we
> should look to them for guidance. As I see no evidence in the Middle Ages
> for a troll serving to keep a gate or collect monies for meals, I doubt
> that calling such persons after a fairy-tale creature is appropriate.
>
> According to the 14th and 15th century texts I've been working with, the
> proper name for the role is 'porter'. The porter keeps the gates, and
> handles cloakroom duties. He also keeps charge of miscreants until they
are
> taken into custody by the lord's law enforcement officials.
>
> Besides, trolls and ogres aren't the same creature. Any decent wizard
knows
> that. ;-)
>
> 'Lainie
> (Gryffindor, '83)