Karl inn irski
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 Submitted: Per saltire vert and argent, in pale a triskelion of spirals and a raven close Or |
Etymology
Quick Pronunciation Kahrl in EAR-skee
Karl inn irski is a name of Medieval Norse origin. 'Karl' means 'free man'. 'inn irski' means 'from Ireland' or 'Irish'. Both names are documented in the Landnámabók.
Persona Background
My heraldic device (shown on right) consists of a per saltire background of vert (green) and argent (silver or white). The green recalls the green of Ireland, the white recalls the snow of Nóregr. Similarly, is a triskelion of spirals, for Ireland, and a raven, recalling the ravens of Odin.
SCA Interests and Activities
I became active in the SCA in January of AS LVIII (2024).
Music: I was searching for my first musical instrument to learn when another SCA member pointed out that the mountain dulcimer had a period ancestor, the scheitholt. I acquired one of each and started learning. As expected, I really enjoyed learning and playing music. I re-started a monthly Open Bardic Circle at our Baronial Socials and have added a Kantele (Finnish traditional instrument) and a Dejembe (West African goblet drum) to my collection and learning efforts. I have been playing the mountain dulcimer/scheitholt since January AS LVIII (2024), and the Kantele and Dejembe since November AS LIX (2024).
Librarian of Dragon's Laire: I became the Librarian in March of AS LVIII (2024). I took cognizance of the library, moved the collection to modernized shelving and updated the spreadsheet for tracking. I have been working with the Baronial tech team to install and configure an online system for searching and checking out library assets.
A&S Minister of Dragon's Laire: I became the A&S Minister in August of AS LIX (2024), when the previous Minister fell ill.
Events & Contributions
- March, 2024: Became Baronial Librarian
- June Faire 2024: load out, set up, ghost gate, transport (golf cart), Chatelaine's Booth
- August, 2024: Became Baronial A&S Minister
- Harvest Feast 2024: organized A&S Showcase, A&S and Bardic Championships
- 12th Night, 2025: Baroness/Baron Retinue
- Candlemas, 2025: Set up/Tear down
SCA Awards & Positions
- Baron & Baroness's Favor (Dragon's Laire) Oct 19, 2024 (AS LIX)
- Award of Arms (An Tir) Oct 19, 2024 (AS LIX)