Þóra Hrafnsdóttir

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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).

Heraldry

Argent, a raven rising perched upon and maintaining a sword fesswise sable, on a chief gules a needle argent.

Affiliations

Squired to Sir Harald Brandarm

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-Current
  • 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
  • Seneschal, Barony of Black Diamond, Atlantia,2025-Current

University of Atlantia Degrees

Bachelor's Degree: UA102 - 9/21/2019

A&S Displays & Competitions

  • Carrageen Pudding, entry, Tir-y-don Baronial Birthday (Atlantia), 2013
  • Viking-Inspired Jewelry Box, open display, Bacon Wars (Tir-y-don, Atlantia), 2013
  • A Budget Friendly Viking Coat - open display, Kingdom Arts & Sciences Festival (Atlantia), 2016. Documentation available here (pdf).
  • Brandarm Axe Cover entry, 'Viking Bling, ' Fall Coronation (Atlantia), 2016
  • Anglo-Saxon Seax Scroll entry, Best Scroll Border Competition, Kingdom Twelfth Night (Atlantia), 2018. Documentation available here (PDF).
  • Anglo-Saxon Seax Sheath, open display, Ice Castles (Barny of Black Diamond, Atlantia), 2019. Documentation available here (PDF).
  • Laughing Ravens Apron Panel, open display, Ymir (Atlantia), 2022
  • Laughing Ravens Apron Panel, open display, War of the Wings (Atlantia), 2023

Prizes

  • Winning entry, Carrageen Pudding entry, food for pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick; Tir-y-don Baronial Birthday (Atlantia), 2013
  • Winning entry, Brandarm Axe Cover, 'Viking Bling,' Fall Coronation (Atlantia), 2016
  • Winning entry, Anglo-Saxon Seax Scroll entry, Best Scroll Border Competition, Kingdom Twelfth Night (Atlantia), 2018

Awards

  • Award of Arms (Atlantia), Spring Coronation, King Ragnarr & Queen Lynette, 10/5/2013
  • Companion of the Orca (Tir-y-don, Atlantia), Tir-y-don Baronial Birthday, 3/15/2014
  • Companion of the Swan and Cygnet (Tir-y-don, Atlantia), 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), Rip Rap War (Marinus), 9/9/2017
  • Companion of the Coral Branch (Atlantia), Kings Assessment (Black Diamond), 7/8/2023
  • Order of the Fettered Crane, (Barony of Black Diamond, Atlantia), Ice Castles Baronial Birthday and Investiture, 1/25/2025
  • Order of Minerva's Fountain, (Barony of Black Diamond, Atlantia), Ice Castles Baronial Birthday and Investiture, 1/25/2025

Classes Taught

  • Leather care 101, Summer University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2019
  • Leather care 101, Blades and Bows (Barony of Nottinghill Coill, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2019
  • Leather care 102, Blades and Bows (Barony of Nottinghill Coill, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2019
  • Armouring for Women, Blades and Bows (Barony of Nottinghill Coill, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2019
  • Leather care 101, War of the Wings, (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2019
  • Leather care 102, War of the Wings, (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2019
  • Leatherworking, War of the Wings, (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
  • Make-n-Take Belt Mug Loop, War of the Wings, (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
  • Introduction to Spinning, War of the Wings, (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
  • Basic Fur Sewing, War of the Wings, (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023

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