A 13th c. Northumbrian lady
This post documents my original story “The Wolf’s Story” Iceland’s medieval works comprise one of the greatest bodies of national literature. Written between the 12th and 13th centuries, the sagas and stories contain history, romance, and the supernatural – often all at once. One of the best known and skilful authors was Snorri Sturluson, who… Continue Reading Documentation for “The Wolf’s Story”
By Caitlin Christiana Wintour The Cheviot cloud-trails ring round the fog-shrouded valleys, and lonely lanes weave round dark fells. Criminals can be found here, bringing blood and sorrow to the unwary far from field and farm. Yet worse things there are then wild men in the howling hills. From the granite ground grow the dark… Continue Reading “The Lonely Traveler”
by Caitlin Christiana Wintour I wrote this poem a few years ago as largesse for Pennsic War XXXV. Frankly I forgot that I had done it, so thank heaven for good friends who remember to post my poetry even when I don’t! *waves at THL Beathog* I wrote this poem in the style of Anglo… Continue Reading “In Honor of Amalric Blackhart and Caia Snowden, King and Queen of An Tir”
by Caitlin Christiana Wintour Written at Potrero War 2009 in honor of her household, the Cliar cu Buidhe. A far fire shines like a star as a tired traveler hopes and hurries yet wary of the welcome she may receive. At last to the light she wins and wonders at a shining sight, a fair… Continue Reading “The Homecoming”
by Caitlin Christiana Wintour I wrote this poem a few years ago as largesse for Pennsic War XXXV. Frankly I forgot that I had done it, so thank heaven for good friends who remember to post my poetry even when I don’t! *waves at THL Beathog* I wrote this poem in the style of Anglo… Continue Reading “In Honor of Amalric and Caia”