[Steppes] Saris

[Jeanie Collins]

Lady Gerita,

I have been the custodian of the VooDoo Ducks for this past year and am in the process of contacting the Priestess of said Order to obtain the proper ritual that needs to be performed so that we may receive Their blessings for the coming event.

In that vein would the Lady Gabrielle please contact me.

In Service,
Lady Alienor Lewelyne

>>> hpockets at verizon.net 04/22/03 08:54AM >>>
My lord Alaric, please allow my poor attempt to explain:
During Steppes War Lord, the weather is often unbearably hot gleefully
combined with rain, excessive humidity, high winds, whatever the Weather
Gods feel like tossing around.  This makes living in Elizabethan, or even
Italian garb a health hazard to the ladies in attendance.  This year, some
of us have gathered and decided that we will attend the event dressed in as
little as possible (while retaining the modesty the Middle Ages were known
for, of course) in order to keep the Chirurgeon's workload down to a minimum
(a bored Chirurgeon is a happy one, remember).  The final decision was for
the Indian Saree, consisting of a thin 'petticoat', a cropped shirt-like
Choli, and about 7 yards of wrapped and pleated fabric.  Finis.  Far less
than any but basic 3rd Century, and certainly more exotic.  It's our way of
having fun, and still staying within the theme and period of the event.  No
one is required to participate.  Please re-read that sentence again.  But
any who wish to, are most welcome among the bevy of brightly colored wraps
and drapes.  Several of the group know the draping method for the Saree and
will be delighted to help anyone who, like me, is clueless.  I'll be seen
most often in Salwar Chameez, a sort of pants-and-tunic affair, due to other
issues.

As a Chirurgeon i Must add:  These garments leave bare parts of bodies that
may not be accustomed to the sun (bellies?).  Please, please, please,
please: remember to apply sunscreen to all exposed parts, and reapply often
and liberally.  Sunburn on tender skin is Not a good souvenir of the event!

Anybody know where the Voodoo ducks are hiding?  I've some of their cousins
who would like to visit during War Lord, as well. . . ..

Ever in service,
Gerita del Mare
Warlord Chirurgeon in Charge


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