Have you ever stumbled across a historical figure so colorful and so intriguing? You just want to invite them to coffee—or maybe a pub—just to hear their stories firsthand. Well, meet Raphael de Mercatellis. He lived life at the intersection of privilege and power. His life also embodied piety and a passion for the written…
To the Honorable Mistress Cornelia David,Bruges, on the Seventh Day of December, in the Year of Our Lord 1515 My dear Cornelia, I commend myself to you and thank you for your unwavering resolve. Your wisdom in the face of the troubles that came before you on Monday last is admirable. Lavinia Adornes spoke of…
Hey, all. I’m so excited that two of my friends will be made peers at the coming Forgotten Sea Kris Kinder event. They are receiving well-deserved honors for their many years of work. In the SCA, we often hear people talk about peerage as if it’s the finish line. It’s an incredible honor, but in…