A 13th c. Northumbrian lady
A particularly bad undead was the Icelandic duagr or revenant. These pesky undead might be confined to the barrows but the more powerful could range around. The worst of all attacked animals, humans and whole villages. Click to read “Remnants of Revenants,” a short research paper on the dreaded draugr of Iceland and Norway.
Lady Avicia was kind enough to send me a link to an article on a strange unearthed burial practice in 8th century Ireland. The article led to more research, which led me to realize I had a big misconception about the Viking timeline in Ireland. I replied to Avicia that 8th century Ireland was home… Continue Reading Irish Burial — Revenants?
With my usual ironclad grasp of detail, I thought that the next Caid Pentathlon was in 2012. I grant you that I usually do my Pentathlon entries at the last possible moment but I’m trying to do better. Therefore I was thrilled to realize that Pentathlon is in fact 2013. Much better! I am entering.… Continue Reading Caid Pentathlon 2013
I panicked this morning when I thought I only have 3 weekends left including this one before GWW. There are 3… sort of. Today is Sunday so this weekend is almost over. So I guess I should panic after all. I’ve divided my goals into some challenges that my household (Cliar cu Buidhe) is sharing.… Continue Reading Gearing Up for GWW
“Stepping up” usually refers to mounting a throne but I won’t be doing that any time soon! I mean stepping up my SCA activity. I’m plenty active in terms of attending events, being active in my household, and paying attention to my Laurel activities. But I miss my Shire (al-Sahid) and want to be more… Continue Reading Stepping Up (No, that kind of steppingup)