Garb

Since I've been drooling over this Turkish outfit for weeks, I've decided to get help with making it. I've sewn very few things and I want to have it ready for Baron's war in July, since camping outside is so cold for me, and it would be nice to have a heavy kaftan.

I need to get some of the information from this lady that posted everything. Then I need to get some fabric. I have a woman who is willing to help me, and she is free on the days that I don't have class.

I'm really excited to get this rolling. I'll keep updating here when things get going and finished.

Name and Device

My name has been sent in. I'm praying now that it comes back with no issues. I submitted my device, and the herald told me they needed to look and see if there are any commonalities with mine and anyone elses, then we can send it in for approval.

I was debating with myself as to whether I should have a device or not. My persona would never have had one, so at first I thought I shouldn't as well. Then some friends suggest I pick one I like and submit it, and I can decide later if I want to use it. One of these friends said that the SCA isn't completely true to history and having a device is a great way to mark your property or your land grab. So I'm more inclined to use it now, especially after finding something that really speaks to me, too. So I just have to wait, now, and see what happens.

A turkish Ensemble

I found a great little blog on livejournal where a woman put pictures of her gorgeous Turkish ensemble.

There are five photos, each with another layer added to the ensemble. I love it! I can actually see how many layers there are. And while I was kinda going for a Persian persona, this Turkish outfit is absolutely beautiful. I'm planning on making it anyway. If I change my mind with respect to my persona, that's fine, but I really want this outfit. Dunno about the colors that were chosen, cuz I'll want to be a little bit different and not copy it exactly, but that's ok too. But it gives me something to work towards for Baron's War.

Submitting my name for approval

I talked with the herald last night at fighter practice. Because of the research that I got back from St. Gabriel's that is all that I need to submit. We will try and submit it in February, since the heralds are all having issues right now. I'm ok with that. She said it will probably take about a year for it to get passed. I wish it wouldn't take that long, but I guess I have no control over that.

So once it gets submitted, I'll just have to wait.

Talking to a herald

I got back the help from St. Gabriel's and am now ready to talk to a herald about getting my name passed. Tonight I'm meeting with a couple at fighter practice. I want to find out what all I need to do to get my name passed.

So I'll post more later tonight after I talk to a herald, to describe everything that is needed.

Winter Oasis

I went to an event this weekend that was all about the middle eastern life. There was belly dance, which I loved. Also, there were some classes there. I went to a naming class and I'm thinking that my name that I sent to St. Gabriel might work for my persona. But I'm still waiting to hear back from them on what they think about it. Plus, I still need sources to prove it would work. But I'm working on that. The person who taught the class gave me her email address so I can chat with her about it.

Getting started

Today I started this blog. The hope is to keep track of all my work as I create my SCA Persona. I've been part of the SCA for over 3 years, and still really have not picked much more than the area I wish to be from. I decided to finally get crackin' on this. I'm hoping to have a name picked out before I ever get any awards. My husband has already picked his name, and recieved his AoA.

Also, hopefully this blog will help new SCA members with their personas. I've found many sites out there that give you a very basic run down on how to create a persona, but not much help otherwise. I'm trying to figure out how to get info on this, in my little city of Colorado Springs. The library and the internet are not as useful as I'd like, especially with the internet not always being reliable.

I know where to begin: What area of the world would I like to be from? This came from my previous work in college with Bellydance. I've chosen the Middle East. But this is a very big area to cover, and not as well known as Europe. Part of that stems from their oral tradition. Due to this, many things have been lost over time, or have been shown to "outsiders. " But I love Bellydance and am very interested in the other aspects of the Middle Eastern culture. Thus, this is where my persona is from.

I still don't know the time frame, except earlier period rather than later. I'm not into the renaissance period as much. But a more specific time frame is still in the works.

I think I've found a name, but I'm not willing to post it here, yet, as I have sent a request to St. Gabriel to help me with the research. Again, resources here are very limited. If the name seems to be ok, then I'll post it here. I'd love to have a name passed through the Heralds, but that is a bit far away at the moment.

So here's to the process of discovering my SCA persona......