Category Archives: SCA specific

2 Upcoming Competitions: Yule & DM Champion

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

Champion’s Choice at Yule: Arts & Sciences for everyone! 12/16 at the Oregon Army National Guard Columbia County Armory, 474 S 7th St, Saint Helens, Oregon 97051, 9am-9pm, no site fee! (FB Event for the Tri-Baronial Yule) Please join us … Continue reading →

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Drusa’s Manumission Ceremony

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

Slavery in Rome (while obviously still horrible and unethical – I do not condone it in the real world) was not necessarily for life. Slaves could be released as a reward for good service, as a way to show off … Continue reading →

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Interviewed!

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

I’m the subject of an interview in the August 2017 Dragon’s Tongue – the newsletter for the Barony of Dragon’s Mist. Enjoy!

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The Romans invade OMSI

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) holds a monthly thing called After Dark from 7-11pm, where it’s adults only and there’s booze and vendors. July was all about the traveling Pompeii exhibit (here til Oct 22 – Don’t miss … Continue reading →

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A Roman “Laurel Wreath” for a Pelican

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

For those not in the SCA: Being recognized as a Pelican is basically a lifetime achievement award for service. It’s based on the myth of pelicans piercing their breasts to feed their young with their own blood. The symbol is … Continue reading →

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Faux Horn Lanterns

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

I strive for historic accuracy, but safety comes first. At events I am living in a canvas tent, and wind is often an issue. For these reasons, I skip the romance of the open flame in favor of electric tealights. … Continue reading →

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Heraldry ornament

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

   For Yule this year we’ve been asked to make ornaments of our heraldry to decorate the tree. This is my quick-&-dirty attempt the night before. It’s painted linen. Romans didn’t use heraldry in the SCA/ Medieval sense, so I … Continue reading →

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