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Why a Viking?
Nov. 26th, 2012 10:42 pmI blame my friend, Debbie, for getting me interested in SCA. We had lots of online chat while she was making this gorgeous outfit. I found myself repeatedly wondering what sort of persona I'd have or garb I'd make if I was to get involved. I find sewing quite intimidating, and there is no way I'd be able to attempt anything like those Renaissance dresses.
Generally, the earlier in history something is, the simpler it is, so it made sense to think about early medieval. Vikings appealed, because, let's face it, why wouldn't they? They're Vikings! Better than pirates and ninjas put together! Better than a pirate ninja robot.
And I liked that there's a Viking connection to Ireland. I'm from Dublin, which was founded by Vikings. I'm now living in the south east, which has Viking remains too, especially near Waterford. I haven't decided where my persona settled, or what part of Norse lands she's from. In my head, she's a farmer, but there's no evidence of Vikings farming around Dublin, nor around Waterford either, I don't think. I haven't heard of any for anywhere else in Ireland either, but I haven't looked into other places as much.
As I continued to think about it, I remembered that there's some Viking crafts that I've tried, such as tablet weaving and cord making with a lucet, and others I want to try, like wire weaving and naalbinding. So from a craft perspective, Viking suits me too. I don't intend sticking to purely Viking crafts; eg, I also want to do calligraphy.
So, somehow I went from thinking about "if I were to take part" to joining a household and attending an event, and Viking solidified as who I want to be. For now anyway :-)
Generally, the earlier in history something is, the simpler it is, so it made sense to think about early medieval. Vikings appealed, because, let's face it, why wouldn't they? They're Vikings! Better than pirates and ninjas put together! Better than a pirate ninja robot.
And I liked that there's a Viking connection to Ireland. I'm from Dublin, which was founded by Vikings. I'm now living in the south east, which has Viking remains too, especially near Waterford. I haven't decided where my persona settled, or what part of Norse lands she's from. In my head, she's a farmer, but there's no evidence of Vikings farming around Dublin, nor around Waterford either, I don't think. I haven't heard of any for anywhere else in Ireland either, but I haven't looked into other places as much.
As I continued to think about it, I remembered that there's some Viking crafts that I've tried, such as tablet weaving and cord making with a lucet, and others I want to try, like wire weaving and naalbinding. So from a craft perspective, Viking suits me too. I don't intend sticking to purely Viking crafts; eg, I also want to do calligraphy.
So, somehow I went from thinking about "if I were to take part" to joining a household and attending an event, and Viking solidified as who I want to be. For now anyway :-)