Known World Heraldic & Scribal Symposium 2013

Proceedings for the
Known World Heraldic & Scribal Symposium

June 28 - 30, 2013 - Barony of Bjornsborg, Ansteorra
San Antonio, Texas


Celebrating 40 Years of KWHSS !

From Mari ingen Briain meic Donnchada, 2013 Proceedings Coordinator:

First held in 1973, KWHSS has left a lasting impression on heralds and heraldry in the S.C.A. It has fostered interest and research in many areas of study and made that knowledge more easily accessible to heralds across the Known World.

Hans von Bremen, who served as director of the "First Ysgithrian Symposium on Heraldry" (the event that later became Known World Heraldic Symposium) said in the proceedings, "With the continued support of the subjects of all four kingdoms of the Society, the Ysgithrian Symposium can become an annual event. This is my most sincere wish." The support that Hans hoped for has continued through the years and brought about his wish. KWHSS has been held in many kingdoms, and numerous people have contributed their skills and expertise to this endeavor.

As part of our goal of continued growth, accessibility, and spread of knowledge, this year we are presenting the proceedings in a completely online format. Advantages from this change are numerous, including reduced cost, easy accessibility for non-attendees, continued availability over the years, the ability to include very large articles, and the opportunity for authors to keep their articles up to date as their research continues.

Also included this year are class handouts in addition to regular articles. As these proceedings will be available in advance of the classes at this year's symposium, attendees will be able to read the handouts on their laptops or mobile devices during their classes.

It is our hope that you will enjoy these proceedings and KWHSS 2013 as much as we have enjoyed bringing them to you. I would very much like to thank the authors below for their generous contributions and for their patience as the process of how best to create these online proceedings has evolved.


Table of Contents


Onomastics

Names from 13th Century Latin Charters of Aleid of Holland (HTML)

by Alys Mackyntoich (Alissa Pyrich)

This article collects male and female given names, bynames and place names from Latin charters issued by the Countess of Holland and discusses name formation patterns observed in the data.

Mistress Alys Mackyntoich, Ogress Herald, currently serves as submissions herald for the East Kingdom. Her primary heraldic interests are naming and vocal heraldry. Alissa Pyrich is an attorney in New Jersey and the author of numerous legal books and articles.

A Survey of English Bynames: Occupational Bynames (HTML offsite)

by Mari ingen Briain meic Donnchada (Kathleen M. O'Brien)

In England, medieval occupational bynames covered a wide range from general references to very specific descriptions. They also included a significant number of terms that are not common today. This article sorts occupational bynames according to categories designed to allow heralds to easily find bynames appropriate to SCA activities as well as medieval professions.

Dame Mari ingen Briain meic Donnchada, Aldyrne Heralde, currently hails from Ansteorra and is a member of Laurel staff. She served as Pelican Queen of Arms from 2001 to 2004 and again early in 2010. Mari has been researching names for over 20 years and is the author of numerous name articles, most prominently the "Index of Names in Irish Annals".

Late Period Italian Women's Names (HTML offsite)

by Juliana de Luna (Julia Smith)

This article explores names from nunnery records in late period Italy; it focuses on women's given names, but also includes men's given names and family names. Data includes names from Venice, Milan, Ferrara, Florence, and Rome.

Juliana de Luna is currently the Pelican Queen of Arms. She lives in Wealdsmere, in the kingdom of An Tir. She's done research on a variety of personal and non-personal names, which can be found at her website.

Some 16th Century Parisian Male French Names (HTML)

by Chrestienne la pescheresse (Mathilde Poussin)

This is a collection of names from a document relating the judiciary decisions related to some cases of disagreement between religious scholars and the Crown in Paris.

Chrestienne la pescheresse is a scribe and something of a book herald in the East Kingdom. As a scribe, she is known for her liberal use of nudity in illuminations. As a book herald, she is interested in French armory and onomastic and has previously published some name articles.

Names From Giovanni Boccaccio's Il Decameron (PDF)

by Giata Magdalena Alberti (Gigi Coulson)

This article lists given names of characters from Il Decameron, an important Italian literary work of the 14th Century.

Signora Giata Alberti hails from the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann and is the Herald for the Barony of Axemoor. She has served as Deputy and Department Head for Herald's Point at Gulf Wars in 2012 and 2013. Giata is an Italophile and frequently visits Italy to do intensive research for her SCA endeavors. Most recently she created www.labelladonna.net to serve as a data repository from which other living history participants can benefit.

Names of Slaves in 1480 Palermo, Sicily (PDF)

by Maridonna Benvenuti (Andrea Hicks)

This article lists names of slaves who were heads of households in a 1480 Palermitan census. Information gleaned from the names is found in a list of observations.

Lady Maridonna Benvenuti has been a local group herald, field herald, and a member of the Academy of Saint Gabriel. Andrea Hicks loves researching Italian names, specifically southern Italian names. The SCA allows Andrea to assist SCA folk as she continues to follow her dream: research names for understanding and knowledge. She hopes to publish her research of 7th-8th century Coptic Egyptian names eventually.

Names from 15-16th century Muscovite Legal Records (HTML)

by Marya Kargashina (Jessica Smith-Carlock)

This article covers names, bynames and place names found in 15-16th century Muscovite legal records and usage patterns found therein.

Lady Marya Kargashina, Aestel Herald, is currently consulting herald for An Tir. Her heraldic interests include Russian names and heraldic display.

Overview of Medieval and Renaissance Italian Names (PDF)

by Giata Magdalena Alberti (Gigi Coulson)

This article provides an overview of the origins and development of Italian naming practices from 800 AD to 1600 AD.

Signora Giata Alberti hails from the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann and is the Herald for the Barony of Axemoor. She has served as Deputy and Department Head for Herald's Point at Gulf Wars in 2012 and 2013. Giata is an Italophile and frequently visits Italy to do intensive research for her SCA endeavors. Most recently she created www.labelladonna.net to serve as a data repository from which other living history participants can benefit.

Names Found in 17th C Wills from the Shetland Islands, Scotland (HTML offsite)

by Mari ingen Briain meic Donnchada (Kathleen M. O'Brien)

These wills primarily cover the years 1612-1650 and contain references to 1040 men and 554 women. The names found in these records are a fascinating blend of Scandinavian and Scottish influences and show both inherited surnames and literal patronymic bynames as well as a handful of examples of surnames used as given names.

Dame Mari ingen Briain meic Donnchada, Aldyrne Heralde, currently hails from Ansteorra and is a member of Laurel staff. She served as Pelican Queen of Arms from 2001 to 2004 and again early in 2010. Mari has been researching names for over 20 years and is the author of numerous name articles, most prominently the "Index of Names in Irish Annals".


Armory

Lineage of Dalmatic Arms (HTML)

by Éowyn Amberdrake (Melinda Sherbring)

This article discusses the armory on a 16th c. garment in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Baroness Éowyn Amberdrake, OL, OPel, has been Scribe Armarius of Caid (1978 - 85), Clarion Queen of Arms during Baldwin's tenure as Laurel, Drop Dead Deputy for Bruce's Laurel tenure, Golden Rose (keeper of Caidan OP), Coral (Baronial herald), and was granted a personal heraldic title in 2006 (but has not yet found a title that will pass the College). She's written several Compleat Anachronists on scribal and heraldic topics, and contributed to others. Lately, she has been concentrating on embroidery.

Trends in German Heraldic Style: An Analysis of Siebmacher's Wappenbuch von 1605 (PDF offsite)

by Gwenllian ferch Maredudd (Wendy Erisman)

This paper examines stylistic trends found in the arms of nobles and knights of the Holy Roman Empire as depicted in Siebmacher's Wappenbuch von 1605, including a discussion of tincture violations, cants, and regional variations in heraldic style.

Dame Gwenllian ferch Maredudd, Longeley Herald, has been fascinated with heraldry since she stumbled across a book by Fox-Davies at the public library as a child. She was delighted to find the SCA--a hobby in which people actually use heraldry. She has been a local herald, a kingdom submissions herald, Heralds Point Coordinator for both Gulf Wars and Pennsic, and Wreath Queen of Arms, but currently holds no office and thus finally has time to focus on research.

Achievements of Arms: Historical and SCA Practice (PDF offsite)

by Andreas von Meißen (Andrew R. Mizener)

This article discusses historical practice and trends concerning Achievements of Arms, and contrasts them with the many different laws and customs governing them throughout the 19 kingdoms of the Known World.

Andreas von Meißen is a fencer, amateur herald, and aspiring Reiter waylaid whilst passing through Straßburg in 1570 on his way to the French Wars of Religion. He recently stepped down as Nautilus Pursuivant for the Barony of Elfsea (Ansteorra) and is Cadet to Warder Brighid MacCumhal of the Kingdom of the East.
Andrew R. Mizener is a doctoral candidate in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington concentrating in experimental detonation-based propulsion concepts who designs Arms for his friends and roommates in his meager spare time.


Scribal Arts

Mixing your Own Glair and Watercolor (PDF)

by Willoc mac Muiredaig (Wendy Marsh)

How to make illumination paints from dry pigment and egg whites.

The Honorable Lady Willoc mac Muiredaig of the Barony of Bryn Gwlad in the Kingdom of Ansteorra has been dabbling in the Arts & Sciences for 18 years. Her interest in pigments comes from her search for suitable raw mineral sources for dyeing fabric, and the cross-use between different arts. Her home is on the southeast coast of Scotland, and she prays the guilds that are starting to influence English rule never reach her quiet abode.


Heraldic Processes

Name Consult 101 (PDF)

by Giata Magdalena Alberti (Gigi Coulson)

Fleurty Herald's steps for efficient name consulting using internet resources.

Signora Giata Alberti hails from the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann and is the Herald for the Barony of Axemoor. She has served as Deputy and Department Head for Herald's Point at Gulf Wars in 2012 and 2013. Giata is an Italophile and frequently visits Italy to do intensive research for her SCA endeavors. Most recently she created www.labelladonna.net to serve as a data repository from which other living history participants can benefit.

Commenting on Letters of Intent (HTML PDF)

by Brunissende Dragonette (Mathilde Poussin)

Heralds of any level of knowledge can help with commentary, and any amount of time they can contribute will allow for overall better outcome for the submissions. We will discuss about the process, and how you too can help, and learn in the process.

Dame Brunissende Dragonette lives in the Bailiwick of Ivyeinrust in the East Kingdom. Former Ivy pursuivant and Blue Tyger herald (external submission herald for the East), she has been for some time a commenter in OSCAR, is a proofreader for the LoAR and participates to the name and armory decision meetings. She is also a member of the Sisterhood of Saint Walburga, an essentially heraldic household.

Documenting a Name (not quite within an inch of its life) (HTML offsite)

by Juliana de Luna (Julia Smith)

This class discusses how to find and write up documentation that'll make a name submission fly through registration. We'll talk about how to figure out if a source is good, the sources "the experts" use, and how to document names using a variety of web resources. It's intended to be friendly to heralds at any level, though we'll be moving fast at certain points.

Juliana de Luna is currently the Pelican Queen of Arms. She lives in Wealdsmere, in the kingdom of An Tir. She's done research on a variety of personal and non-personal names, which can be found at her website.

SENA for Names (Submissions Checklist (HTML))

by Juliana de Luna (Julia Smith)

This class explores the current Standards for Evaluation and how they're applied to names. It's intended to be friendly to heralds at any level.

Juliana de Luna is currently the Pelican Queen of Arms. She lives in Wealdsmere, in the kingdom of An Tir. She's done research on a variety of personal and non-personal names, which can be found at her website.