Updates

My 50 States of the SCA quest has hit a delay. Originally, I planned to knock out Tennessee in October. But with big plans in motion (we made an offer on a house! It fell through, though) and the resulting reprioritizing of finances, that didn't happen.

Not all progress is lost, though! I submitted the paperwork to register the badge for my quest. And plans are in the works for a special, heraldic gown that will bear the aforementioned badge and be worn at first events in new states. I was given eight yards of red linen at Lochmere's event in September, and I plan to make either a Viking apron dress or this 14th c. dress with it.

I'm actually grateful for this pause in the actual travel. It gives me a chance to collect and plan and prepare. I can build up my supply of largesse for the quest--I've settled on Viking chains and fingerloop cords in group colors, presented in a pouch with my new badge and a small "scroll" explaining the quest.

While trying to determine the status of my new badge submission, I discovered that there is a lady in Atenveldt named Shannon inghaen ui Bhriain--what a coincidence! I hope I will be able to meet her during my quest. It will make for a neat photo opportunity!