Tala al-Zahra
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Introduction
Ahlan (Welcome)! I am Shaykha (Baroness) Tala al-Zahra. I am apprenticed to Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone.
Persona
Tala is of Amazigh (aka, Berber) descent -- specifically of the Zenata line, which also boast the warrior queen, Kahina, and the Marinid ruling family of Tala's day. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE.
Offices & Positions
Information forthcoming...
Projects, Classes & Publications
Classes Taught
- Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, 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 (Barony of Sacred Stone, 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
Awards and Achievements
Awards
- 8/10/2016 - Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc)
- 6/3/2017 - Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Storvik)
- 8/9/2017 - Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc)
- 10/17/2017 - Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone)
- 6/23/2018 - Companion of the Owl (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Storvik)
- 8/6/2018 - Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc)
- 8/8/2018 - Court Baronage (AoA) (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc)
- 9/22/2018 - Companion of the Pearl (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik)