A Short Example Post

Here is a scroll written as a thank you for someone serving as a Baronial Champion.

Step-down Scroll for Graf Volkmar

Text: Ingeborg bildsbriotr Ulfsdottir (Mag Mor)
Calligraphy: William Blacktongue (Mag Mor)
Illumination: Belinda of Mag Mor
Paper: Linen
Pigments: Reeves Gauche and Liquid Leaf

Recipient: Graf Volkmar Katzbalger (Mag Mor)
Given to thank him for one year as Baronial Fighting Champion in the Barony of Mag Mor.

Inspiration: Caffeine, elements of Graf Volmar's sheild, and the garb he typically wears - thus the Poofy Hat on the fish.

Fun fact: This scroll was completed, from start to finish, in a day and a half.

Calling all scribes!

Some Background Info.

 I am a scribe in the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism). I may not be a very good scribe yet, and I may never be anything worth mentioning, but I really do love everything involved in making a scroll.

This year I happened to go to a class at Lilies War. During the course of this class I mentioned that it might be nice to have a place where scribes could share their work so that others could learn from them. Personally, I have always wondered what other scribes were up to and whether or not they would simply laugh if I showed off my own work. It was generally agreed that an unofficial place to show off would be nice, so I created this blog.

Why Is This Here?

This is a place where you can show off the shiny things you have made or received. You are welcome to submit any work you’ve done that’s SCA related, whether it was made for your Kingdom, Barony, or just for a friend. Recipients can also send in submissions but remember to ask the scribe first and see if they have anything special they would like to share! Below I have listed information that you may want to provide so others can more thoroughly enjoy your work. Please know that this information is not required, I just like forms so I wanted you guys to have one in case you’re like me. :)

Look Here for a short example post.

Submit as many pictures/articles as you like via email and I will post them here for you (giving you credit of course). You are not limited to just scroll pictures, if you did something cool like make your own pen, ink, or pigments, let people know! Basically, I am just creating and curating this space for you guys. If you have any comments or questions I would love to hear them. You can comment below or send me an email. I’d be happy to listen to any feedback you might have.

Handy submission form

-          Name and home group of the Writer/Illuminator/Calligrapher

-          Name and home group of the recipient

-          Reason for the scroll (award, gift, etc.)

-          Inspiration or even documentation for scroll element you worked on

-          Tools and medium(s) used

-          Problems you had/Cool things you learned

Remember: This information is not required; it is merely a starting point. Share as much or as little as you like.

Send all submissions to calontirscrolls@gmail.com

I can't wait to see what our scribes can do!

~Saige