My name is Gyda Hrafnsdotti, otherwise known as Baroness Ginevra Lucia di Namorazza.
I began as Gwen ferch Greigor in the SCA in 2006. I was 18, and an enthusiastic collegian in the College of St Malachy ( Wollongong).
I signed up as chronicler for St Malachy as soon as I could. Eventually, I held the roles of Hospitaller, A&S officer, Fencing officer, Archery officer, group Photographer and Seneschal in the Shire of Adora as well. I ran several events and many, many A&S classes. After many years of herding cats- I mean- organising and running things, I burned out and after having my daughter, I stopped playing for a year.
At that point, my husband ( Sir Aonghus Macgreigor) and I had moved to Politarchopolis, which was a lovely change and after playing there for a year we ran for the position of Baron and Baroness. No rest for the wicked! We became the Baron and Baroness in October 2010, which was very exciting and busy! We did that for several years, introducing and supporting lots of new initiatives such as war trainings, demos, a new college, new awards and positions and eventually stepped down three years later when our new son was begining to walk.
At that point, my husband ( Sir Aonghus Macgreigor) and I had moved to Politarchopolis, which was a lovely change and after playing there for a year we ran for the position of Baron and Baroness. No rest for the wicked! We became the Baron and Baroness in October 2010, which was very exciting and busy! We did that for several years, introducing and supporting lots of new initiatives such as war trainings, demos, a new college, new awards and positions and eventually stepped down three years later when our new son was begining to walk.
I have done combat archery since 2006, rarely missing a Festival and fighting in as many wars as I could get to. I have done rapier, and recently I have been looking at developing my heavy combat abilities.
In terms of garb, my passion is 14th century Florence, but our household is a Viking household, and I have been making my second favourite type of clothing, Norse dress.
I have been part of Wulfcyn, House Burbage, I founded my own household, House Drachenshmiede and now I am also part of the Ravning Collective.
My interest in the Arts and Sciences started off mostly as costuming ( particularly 14th century Florentine). I am now developing my abilities in glassmaking. I took a class in 2021 and greatly enjoyed it. I have a set up at home and I am exploring recreating historical pieces and teaching the craft to others. It turns out my other passion is research, and whilst I can combine this amazingly well with the glass beads, I have also been greatly enjoying falling down rabbit holes for other people.
I can usually be found at events either taking pictures of all the fabulous things happening, teaching, wrangling, or running some sort of children's activity.
Welcome to my SCA journey!
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