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| '''Resides:''' || Barony of Highland Foorde
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| '''Status:''' || Active
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| '''Awards:''' || <small>[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP Entry]</small>
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| '''Website:''' || <small>[https://www.talaalzahra.com/ Dar Tala]</small>
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<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
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== Introduction ==
I am ''Mu'allimah'' (Arabic language title for a female-identifying Laurel) Tala al-Zahra. In the SCA, I study linguistics, onomastics, philosophy, natural sciences, epigraphy, and archery. I mostly focus on the ''Tamazgha'' region of Northern Africa, historically inhabited by the Amazigh (aka, "Berber") people, but I explore other topics and regions as curiosity dictates.

== Persona ==
I take the POV of an Amazigh woman of Zenata lineage. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE. Visit [https://sites.google.com/view/talaalzahra/home Tala's SCA website] to learn more about her persona and projects.

== Affiliations ==
'''Laurel-Mentor Relationships'''
* [[Beatriz Aluares de la Oya|Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya]]
* [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=3348 Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone]
'''Guilds & Groups'''
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/235398360128036 Atlantian Madrasa Guild]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/AtlantiaRoyalForestryGuild/ Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild]

== Classes Taught or Facilitated ==
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
* Uncharted Territories: Exploring Lesser-Known Cultures in the SCA, Storvik Novice (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
* Sijilmassa: City of Gold at the Edge of the Sahara, Pennsic 50 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2023
* Sijilmassa: Gateway to the Sahara Desert, Summer University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2024
* Study of Sages: A collaborative exploration of pre-1700 scholarly women (virtual), Winter 2025

== A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions ==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman ''tughra'' entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman ''tughra'' entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman ''tughra'' entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance – “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

== Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA ==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara, 2016 to present
* Madrasa Guild Facebook group administrator, 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/scaalmaghreb/ SCA in al-Maghreb Facebook group] founder & administrator, 2016 to present
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Retainer for her Majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November, 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* AwesomeCon volunteer, SCA display at Awesomecon at the Washington DC Convention Center, Atlantia, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia, 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Retainer for Their Excellencies of Highland Foorde, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2024
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 51, 2024
* Retainer for her Majesty, Queen Iul'iana, Highland Havoc, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2024
* Retainer for Their Excellencies of Highland Foorde, Highland Havoc, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2024
*Gate and A&S volunteer, Highland Hearthglow 1, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2025
*Cultural & research consultant, Highland Hearthglow 2, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2025 to present
* Minister of Arts & Sciences, Barony of Highland Foorde, 2025 to present

== Awards, Degrees & Prizes ==
'''Awards'''
* Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc), 8/10/2016
* Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Storvik), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Barony of Storvik), 6/3/2017
* Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc), 8/9/2017
* Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone), 10/17/2017
* Companion of the Owl (Storvik), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Barony of Storvik), 6/23/2018
* Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/6/2018
* Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/8/2018
* Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik), 9/22/2018
* Companion of the Order of the Lark (Highland Foorde), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde), 11/12/2022
* Order of the Laurel, Peerage Order, (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic 50 (Æthelmearc), 8/09/2023
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
'''Prizes'''
* Novice archery winner, archery competition, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Winning entry, Ottoman ''tughra'' entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
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