Roselyne de l'Estrangere

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Roselyne currently resides in the Barony of Septentria.

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SCA History

I began playing in the Barony of Carolingia, in the Kingdom of the East. A Long Time Ago. I discovered, to my undying surprise, that I could love to dance, and learned to be forward in encouraging others to dance. I learned to take part in demos, and to love sharing what we do with the general public. We used to say that Carolingia's leading export was dancemasters, and I was eager to become part of that tradition, when mundane considerations indicated that I would move here. I came to Ealdormere shortly after she had become a Kingdom. I was amazed at the number of nationalistic songs about Ealdormere there were, in which the populace routinely and enthusiastically participated. I didn't see at first how to fit in here, what I would be able to contribute. But I think it is fair to say that I have found ways to offer my talents, over time. If therefore, dear reader, you find yourself or your friend in similar case, do not hesitate to apply to me. Not only can I understand your problem, but I am willing to help you take practical steps to solve it, if you so desire.

Interests

Though I have long loved role play, theatre and vocal music, I never thought I would love to dance. Dance, and the opportunity to teach others to dance has been one of the Society's most cherished gifts to me. So dance, teaching dance, researching dance, and learning and teaching about the culture and mentalities of medieval and Renaissance people, especially the leisure classes who would have the time and means to practice the European dance traditions we know about. I still love to sing, and will sometimes tell a story. An ambition I have is to learn to write and perform lays and romances in the style of 12th-c. France. I would still be happy to take part in plays and masques (like a play, but lots of dancing). I have a passion for languages, and have written scroll texts in several languages: French, Old and Middle French, Italian, Middle High German, Latin. I don't know much about languages outside the Indo-European group (sorry, unless Esperanto counts), and I don't do Slavic. So far. This year. But who knows? I am happy to help with research that might involve foreign/historical languages, and I love to research esoteric topics in grammar and other arcane arts. Besides composing scroll texts, I also enjoy calligraphy, where I would say my best script is either early Gothic (11th-12th c.) or 13th c. Gothic. After spending a very long time telling people my unofficial heraldic motto is “I do not draw”, I have grown tired of that limitation, and I am trying to learn. Eventually, I hope to be able to do some passable illumination. I am interested in certain topics in heraldry, and in the study of history in general, especially of the High Middle Ages (11th-13th c.) in Europe, but I am not uninterested in other times and places.

Awards

• Order of the Crucible - February 1st, 2014
• Order of the Laurel - September 8th, 2018

Other Activities

I have been in the SCA for a very long time, and I love it more now than the day I first found it, spellbound by the beauty and wonder of it all. I want to be a nice, helpful person and a good peer, and to encourage research and always improving on our best selves. _WE_, not the Royalty, not the Peerage, but every person who reads this, are the best part of the Society. Everything we do is powered by people who share this Dream. Dare to try things. Although almost every single thing we do here can be done in some other group, you will not easily find a place or organization where you have the option to try so many different ones, usually with free instruction and support. Who knows what you will be in twenty years? And if you need some help finding your niche, or a place to contribute, try asking. You may start with me.

Contact Information

The quickest and most reliable way to reach me is on Facebook Messenger “Sue Kronenfeld”. I will respond to messages, but if you want me to 'friend' you, I need to know who you are. I don't wish to be exclusive, but I don't want a lot of FB 'friends' cluttering up the landscape if I don't actually know them. If it is a complicated communication, you can try my email at lady.roselyne@gmail.com, and _then_ perhaps poke me on FB to let me know you have sent it.

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