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{{Populace | photo = [[File:20250111_133150.jpg|200px]] | photocaption = Karl inn irski | location = Dragon's Laire | pronouns = He/Him/His | status = January of AS LVIII (2024) | oplink = https://op.antirheralds.org/index.php?with=Start&name=Karl+inn+irski&chosen=11359 | title = | {{Populace | photo = [[File:20250111_133150.jpg|200px]] | photocaption = Karl inn irski | location = Dragon's Laire | pronouns = He/Him/His | status = January of AS LVIII (2024) | oplink = https://op.antirheralds.org/index.php?with=Start&name=Karl+inn+irski&chosen=11359 | title = none | offices = Baronial Librarian, A&S Minister | device = [[File:Karl inn irski device highres.png#file|275px]] | devicecaption = Approved: Per saltire vert and argent, in pale a triskelion of spirals and a raven close Or }} | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
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==Persona Background== | ==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 | My persona was inspired by the story of Melkorka, mentioned in the The Laxdæla and Egils Sagas. The name also appears in the Landnámabók, but the primary reference is in the Laxdæla Saga. In short, Melkorka was captured in a raid on Ireland, taken to Norway, and sold at a slave market by a Rus merchant to an Icelandic landowner. She took a vow of silence to protect herself, and all thought she was mute. She becomes her owner's mistress and has a son by him, named Olaf. She is found speaking to him in Gaelic. Arguing between Melkorka and her owner's wife led to her gaining her freedom and her own farm. When Olaf was grown he went on a trading expedition to Ireland and showed the Irish king the arm ring given to him by his mother, proving his Irish royal descent. | ||
Olaf returns to Iceland with renown for his travels and for his Irish royal connections. | |||
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 Ísland. Similarly, a triskelion of spirals, for Ireland, and a raven, recalling the ravens of Odin. | |||
==SCA Interests and Activities== | ==SCA Interests and Activities== | ||
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Etymology
Quick Pronunciation Kahrl in EAR-skee
Karl inn irski is a name of 10th century Icelandic origin. 'Karl' means 'free man'. 'inn irski' means 'from Ireland' or 'Irish'. Both names are documented in the Landnámabók.
Persona Background
My persona was inspired by the story of Melkorka, mentioned in the The Laxdæla and Egils Sagas. The name also appears in the Landnámabók, but the primary reference is in the Laxdæla Saga. In short, Melkorka was captured in a raid on Ireland, taken to Norway, and sold at a slave market by a Rus merchant to an Icelandic landowner. She took a vow of silence to protect herself, and all thought she was mute. She becomes her owner's mistress and has a son by him, named Olaf. She is found speaking to him in Gaelic. Arguing between Melkorka and her owner's wife led to her gaining her freedom and her own farm. When Olaf was grown he went on a trading expedition to Ireland and showed the Irish king the arm ring given to him by his mother, proving his Irish royal descent. Olaf returns to Iceland with renown for his travels and for his Irish royal connections.
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 Ísland. Similarly, 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). I also acquired a 'travel' Guzheng (only 40" long rather than the full-size 63" long). I am taking lessons and thoroughly enjoying.
Inkle Weaving Acquired an Inkle Loom for Father's Day 2025. While not a primary focus, I'm intrigued with the idea of making my own instrument bands and tunic trim, so keeping projects going in the background.
Martial In July of 2025, I became interested in Thrown Weapons, and acquired a set to start practice. I became a Junior Marshal for thrown weapons in August 2025 and have begun regular practice
Events & Contributions
Events
- June Faire 2024: load out, set up, ghost gate, transport (golf cart), Chatelaine's Booth
- Harvest Feast 2024: organized A&S Showcase, A&S and Bardic Championships
- 12th Night, 2025: Baroness/Baron Retinue
- Candlemas, 2025: Setup/Teardown, Bardic Circle
- Spring A&S Day 2025: organized venue, recruited teachers, organized schedule, ensured the day ran smoothly, setup/cleanup. All reports say very successful
- June Faire, 2025: Decorations/Loadout/Setup/Golf Cart/A&S/Bardic Stage (and Kingdom Bardic Championship event)/Teardown
- Fall A&S Day 2025: Worked with A&S Champion to recruit teachers, organize schedule, and run the day
- Autumn War, 2025: Helped set up and teardown archery & thrown weapons ranges, ran the thrown weapons range during open throw and for the Blatha an Oir championship. Sat my first 2 gate shifts.
Contributions
- March, 2024: Became Baronial Librarian
- August, 2024: Became Baronial A&S Minister
- September, 2024: Launched the monthly Open Bardic Circle at Baronial Social
- July, 2025: Successfully launched the revamped Baronial Library listing with improved search and checkout process
- August, 2025: Became Junior Marshal for Thrown Weapons
SCA Awards & Positions
AWARDS
- Baron & Baroness's Favor (Dragon's Laire) Oct 19, 2024 (AS LIX)
- Award of Arms (An Tir) Oct 19, 2024 (AS LIX)
- Bumblebee (Dragon's Laire, for A&S) June 22, 2024 (AS LX)
- Snapdragon (Dragon's Laire, for Service) June 22, 2024 (AS LX)
POSITIONS
- 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. Launched a revamped search system and checkout process in July 2025.
- 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.
- Junior Marshal for Thrown Weapons: August 2025