Another early #MedievalMonday post. Given how close we are to Halloween, and after a quick cleaning of my studio, I stumbled upon some bone skull beads that were gifted to me and got hit with a bit of inspiration. One of my favourite SCA blogs has been Paternoster Row, written by Dame Christian de Holacomb, … Continue reading Beads of Death and memento mori
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A bit of an introductory post. . . but a sort of recap.
It's been a while since I've done this, and with the numbers of new followers I have, I figured it was as good of a time as any. Hi there! I'm Konstantia Kaloethina, for those of you in the SCA. I'm currently serving as Calontir's Gold Falcon Principal Herald, and I live in the Barony … Continue reading A bit of an introductory post. . . but a sort of recap.
Spiral Brooches – Greek
I've been on a bit of a Greek thing lately, but for good reason: the current reign here in Calontir is Greek-themed. As a result of this kind of inspiration (which, lots of Greek things influenced the Romans which influenced the Byzantines who were Roman but spoke a lot more Greek in an official context. … Continue reading Spiral Brooches – Greek
Queen’s Prize AS XLIX
Over the weekend was Queen's Prize Tournament, which is a time for Calontir artists that do not already have a Grant of Arms or above (so, Laurels, Silver Hammers, and Calon Lilies cannot participate as an entrant) to make something and get feedback from judges. I've been making glass-headed pins since I got my Hot … Continue reading Queen’s Prize AS XLIX
Scroll Text – Calon Lily – Melisent McAffee
I got a request to write yet another scroll text for one of Calontir's embroiderers, who just happens to have a later-period persona. After a bit of digging, I found the Paston letters, which date from between the years of 1422 and 1509, and consist of correspondence between the gentry of Norfolk, with a few … Continue reading Scroll Text – Calon Lily – Melisent McAffee
Scroll Text – Thomas Fleishacker
Writing scroll texts is a bit of a treasure hunt - some legal texts are perfect for the Grants and Patents of Arms that the Society so loves. Other texts, well, not so much. I was asked to write a scroll text for a new Huscarl (our GoA level in either martial, equestrian, or archery), … Continue reading Scroll Text – Thomas Fleishacker
A Heraldic Post
One of the things that I am allowed to do, as both a member of the College of Arms and specifically as a Principal Herald is that I have an opportunity to promote heralds to a rank within the College of Arms called the Herald Extraordinary. This, per the July 1981 LoAR, found here, states … Continue reading A Heraldic Post
Heraldry for the Byzantine Persona
As Principal Herald for Calontir, one of the many things I am excited to do with that role is assisting with names and devices. It is also one of the more frustrating things for early period personae or cultures that are not known for heraldry. It's a bit of a balancing act, between actuality and … Continue reading Heraldry for the Byzantine Persona
Pennsic Largesse Roundup!
For the second Pennsic in a row, I've been asked to contribute something to the Pennsic gift basket. This year's recipient was Caid. Conveniently, Knowne World Heraldic and Scribal Symposium was also in Caid! So, I had a mission in addition to the classes I taught - I had to figure out what Their Majesties … Continue reading Pennsic Largesse Roundup!
Helping out.
A friend of mine in the SCA, who is a brilliant scribe and an all around sweet lady, developed COPD even though she has never smoked a day in her life. I was asked to help out with an auction item for her. Take a look, and you can bid on your very own custom Romano-Byzantine … Continue reading Helping out.
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