Þóra Hrafnsdóttir
Introduction
I wanted my persona to be from Scandinavia, and to have a non-Christian point of view on the world. So I started with 50 years before the first known report at that time of a missionary in the area, and then backed up until I liked the artwork. That turned out to be the artwork from the Oseburg ship burial, which is located not far from Kaupang.
My interests include Leatherworking, Agriculture, Equestrian, Armored Combat (youth and adult), Spinning, Herbalism, and more.
Persona
Þóra Hrafnsdóttir is from Kaupang, Vestfold, Norway, c. 825. After her partner passed away unexpectedly and their property was taken by his family, she went viking/raiding for several years to rebuild her wealth (in SCA terms, heavy fighter & squire). After that she settled in Kaupang and plys various trades for income, including leatherwork and spinning. She also keeps some livestock - a few chickens and sheep, and a horse ( = IRL, I volunteer at a barn that has all of these animals. I use the feathers, wool, etc, in my A&S and crafts).
Offices & Positions
Authorized Armored Combat, multiple forms, 2013-2020 Authorized Equestrian Ground Crew, 2013- Current Seneschal, Tir-y-Don, Atlantia, 2015-2017 Heavy Combat Marshal, 2017- 2019 Youth Armoured Combat Marshal, 2017- Current Youth Marshal, Barony of Tir-y-don, 2017-2019 Pennsic Armored Combat Staff, 2018 Guild Leader, Atlantian Agricultural Guild, 2023-current
Projects & Publications
Heraldry
Argent, a raven rising perched upon and maintaining a sword fesswise sable, on a chief gules a needle argent.
Awards
Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at the Coronation of King Ragnarr & Queen Lynette, 10/5/2013 Companion of the Orca (Tir-y-don, Atlantia), awarded at Tir-y-don Baronial Birthday, 3/15/2014 Companion of the Swan and Cygnet (Tir-y-don, Atlantia) at Tir-Y-Don Baronial Investiture and 40th Anniversary, 3/28/2015 Companion of the Silver Osprey (Atlantia), Tir-Y-Don Baronial Investiture and 40th Anniversary (Tir-y-Don), 3/28/2015 Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), at Rip Rap War (Marinus), 9/9/2017 Companion of the Coral Branch (Atlantia), Kings Assessment (Black Diamond), 7/8/2023