by Mistress Adair of Maykswell Mistress Adair of Makyswell, OP, is an avid historical beader. She says she is “passionate about [Bead Embroidery and Bead Weaving as well as Gold…
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Materials of Construction for Beaded and Goldwork Aumônière
by Mistress Adair of Maykswell Mistress Adair of Makyswell, OP, is an avid historical beader. She says she is “passionate about [Bead Embroidery and Bead Weaving as well as Gold…
The Pelican Cap of a Lady, Maria Woeltzerin
by Mistress Adair of Maykswell Mistress Adair of Makyswell, OP, is an avid historical beader. She says she is “passionate about [Bead Embroidery and Bead Weaving as well as Gold…
European Oil Lamps from Prehistory through the Viking Age
By Eirik Gralókkr (Michael S. Matthews) Lamps that burned animal fat for illumination can be traced back to the Paleolithic, some 40,000 years ago (de Beaune & White, 1993). They…
Missive From the Royal Baker
Greetings Loyal Readers, My name is Master Lochlainn hua Rigbarddain, the current Royal Baker. I was selected during the reign of Randall and Iul’iana. I entered two versions of marchpane…
Viking Sunstone And Treasure Beads: A Navigational Aid
By Lord Alan MacFarlane, Royal Scientist This project is my interpretation of a possible Viking era sunstone necklace using period-correct glass beads and bronze wire. The item would likely have…
Egtved Girl Ale Recipe Development
by Lady Anubh de Mona Recipe as starting point The winning entry of the “Pre-1000 CE” Tempore competition at 12th Night this year was a recreation of a brew found…
Beginnings of Research on Orchids Through History
Hello! My name is Lady Ailis inghean Ui Riagain and I hail from the Barony of the Sacred Stone. I write to share with you not only my love of…
The Conception of Taliesin- Royal Bard 2025
by Lady Anauved de Mona This piece was performed as part of the Royal Bard competition at Twelfth Night 2025. The original story was summarized in “Women of the Celts’…
The Great Atlantian Caravan
by Mistress Marion Lencina da Susa In the last months of the Reign of King Abran and Queen Anya, in evening court at Ymir, then-Royal-Highness Afshin’s “Uncle” Rasele approached Their…