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=== From Sigvaldr's wife Carrie === | |||
I just read a post saying that Kitty passed. I have no words to express the grief that you poor people have been going through this year. Please send my love and what ever power I can to Sven. I know how much they both mean to Sigvald. I am so sorry. She is not alone in the great halls of Valhalla, Sig will be there to greet her. I know that is small assurance in this time but it may help in time. Know that my heart is with you all in this time of grief and most of all with Sven. | |||
Please be well. | |||
LOVE | |||
Carrie "Sigvald's Lady" | |||
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Device: Azure, on a pale sable fimbriated and endorsed three crescents argent Preferred Badge: Gules, two maidens statant respectant argent, the dexter maintaining a bowl of apples and the sinister maintaining a drinking horn. (The gules is a very orange red, and those maidens look surprisingly like Valkyries) | ||||||||||
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Duchess Kolfinna kottr, KSCA, OP, has been in the SCA since 1998 and she formerly went under the name of Ciana Masina della Luna. She lives in the Barony of Dun Or in the Kingdom of Caid. She is the head of Hús Marbæli, and is a member of the Early Period Alliance, Hús Beytill, and House Fallen Oaks. Kolfinna is a Knight of Caid who greatly enjoys tournament fighting. In her spare time she holds various offices and is trying her best to learn all things Viking. She fights for and is fought for by her love Duke Sven Örfhendur. In Crown Tournament, she fights for the honor of Baron Laertes McBride.
She was elevated to the Order of the Chivalry on 2/19/2005 by Direk IV and Chamayn, King and Queen of Caid. She was elevated to Countess on 11/11/2006 by Edric IV and Faizah, King and Queen of Caid. She was elevated to Duchess on 6/6/2009 by Edward II and Mora II, King and Queen of Caid. She was elevated to the Order of the Pelican on 9/6/2009 by Edward II and Mora II, King and Queen of Caid.
Persona
Kolfinna was born in 820 c.e. in the Viking Age trading port of Hedeby, Denmark. She is known as a Shield Maiden because she has participated on several raids and works as a guardsman on trading ships owned and operated by her parents Saxi and Sigrid.
Associates
- Blaine de Navarre, Squire, 4/30/2006-Present
- Secca de Cantia, Squire, 6/4/2007-Present
Offices & Positions
- Caid Queen’s Guard, TRM Battista de Lagos, 11/20/1999-6/3/2000
- Caid Queen’s Guard, TRM Felinah Tifarah Arnvella Memo Hazara Khan-ad-Din I, 6/3/2000-11/18/2000
- Caid Queen’s Guard, TRM Ciar Lasse MacGregor, 11/18/2000-6/1/2001
- Squire to Sir Malachi Halfdan Brightskull, 5/2001-2/19/2005
- Society Deputy Marshal for Electronic Publication, 2001-2005
- Caid Queen’s Guard, TRM Kissa Irminwhit, 2001
- Caid Queen’s Guard, TRM Felinah Tifarah Arnvella Memo Hazara Khan-ad-Din II, 2002
- Caid Field Marshal, 2002-5/2006
- Caid Deputy Webwright, 2002-5/2006
- Naevehjem A&S Champion (Embroidered Blue Apron), Frost Dragon 2003
- Althing A&S Champion (Armored Combat Helmet), Althing 2003
- Barony of Dun Or Baronial Webwright, 2003-05/15/2008
- Barony of Dun Or Baronial Marshal, 2003-2005
- Caid Deputy Marshal for Electronic Publication, 2003-2005
- Dun Or Baronial Lady-in-Waiting for TE Theresia diu Harpfærîn, 2004-2005
- Caid Regional Marshal, 2005-9/13/2008
- Caid Captain of the Vanguard of Honor, 2004-2006
- Caid Army Chief of Staff, 2004-2006
- 57th Queen of Caid with Sven Örfhendur, 06/03/2006-11/1/2006
- Caid Deputy Webwright, 11/2006-11/2008
- Caid Deputy Earl Marshal, 2/2007-5/2007
- Royal Advisor to Drogo and Iðuna, Caid, 2007
- Society Deputy Seneschal for Investigations, 2007-08/23/2008
- Caid Earl Marshal, 5/2007-9/13/2008
- Administrator, Compendium Caidis, 4/2008-08/23/2008
- Caid Army Advisor, 5/2008-11/2008
- Caid Kingdom Armored Combat Marshal, 8/31/2008-9/13/2008
- 62nd Queen of Caid with Sven Örfhendur, 11/2008-6/6/2009
- Administrator, Compendium Caidis, 6/9/2009-Present
- Caid Army Advisor, 6/9/2009-Present
- Caid Deputy Webwright, 6/9/2009-Present
Event Staff
- Marshal in Charge, Dun Or Yule, 2004
- Marshal in Charge, Dun Or Brigand Hunt, 2004
- Marshal in Charge, Dun Or Anniversary, 2004
- Marshal in Charge, Darkwell War, 2004
- Marshal in Charge, Dun Or Yule, 2005
- Marshal in Charge, Dun Or Brigand Hunt, 2005
- Marshal in Charge, Dun Or Anniversary, 2005
- Marshal in Charge, Darkwell War, 2005
- Marshal in Charge, Great Western War, 2007
- Marshal in Charge, Spring Crown, 2008
- Battlemaster, Great Western War, 2008
Classes Taught
- Women Fighters, Caid Collegium Spring 2002
- Women Fighters, Caid Collegium Fall 2004
- Women Warriors in History, Festival of the Rose Spring 2005
- Marshals, Heralds, & Lists, What Is Everyone Supposed To Be Doing?, Caid Collegium Fall 2007
- Armored Combat Marshalling 101, Caid Collegium Fall 2007
- Armored Combat Marshalling 101, Caid Collegium Spring 2008
- Armored Combat Marshalling 101, Caid Collegium Fall 2008
- Ask-A-Knight (Teen Track), Caid Collegium Fall 2008
Projects & Publications
Arts & Sciences
See Kolfinna's Project for a full listing.
Chamayn's (as Queen) Apron Construction. Made by Kolfinna, Ciar ingen Dáire (Embroidery) & Lorccán hua Conchobair (Trim), 2005
Drogo and Ithuna's Stepping Up Outfits. Made by Kolfinna and Ciar ingen Dáire (Wolf Head Embroidery), 2007
Drogo and Ithuna's Stepping Down Embroidery. Made by Kolfinna, the actual garb construction was done by Matlens Litovka and trim by Meliora Deverel, 2008
Drogo and Ithuna's Stepping Down Embroidery. Made by Kolfinna, the actual garb construction was done by Matlens Litovka and trim by Meliora Deverel, 2008
Made by Kolfinna & Malachi Halfdan Brightskull, 2004
Publications Author
- When to Yield and Why You Cry, SwordMaiden.com, 2003
- The Flinch Reflex and Body Language, SwordMaiden.com, 2003
- Technique, SwordMaiden.com, 2003
- Getting Started, SwordMaiden.com, 2003
- Frustration, SwordMaiden.com, 2003
- Confidence, SwordMaiden.com, 2003
- Philosophy, SwordMaiden.com, 2004
- Viking Apron, EarlyPeriod.com, 2005 (Revised 2008)
- Jills (Female Cups), SwordMaiden.com, 2005
Publications Editor
- Caid Royal Army Handbook 1.0, 6/5/2005
- Caid Kingdom Law 12, 2006
- Caid Marshal DB Rebuild, 2007
- Caid Armored Combat Handbook 7.0, 2008
- Caid Kingdom Law 14, 2009
- Caid Award Certificates (scanning, editing and putting online), 2006 & 2009
Web Site Projects
Web Sites not under official SCA control.
- Current: EarlyPeriod.com, Fanucci.org, Gambesons.com, Kottr.com, SwordMaiden.com, WeldedChainmail.com
- Retired: Anshelm Arms, Waelsinges Hus
Death
October 1, 2009 – 5:50 pm
Sven has asked that I post that Kolfinna Kottr, Kitty Sexton, has been taken by the Valkyries today at 4:55. She died as a true warrior with friends at her side and a weapon in hand.
Thank you ALL for your continuous support through this extremely trying time.
Thus ends the final court of Kolfinna Kottr.
Long live Kolfinna!
October 1, 2009 – 12:06 pm
It is with deep regret and much sorrow that after getting permission from Sven, I pass on that Duchess Kolfinna will loose her brave fight with H1N1 today, October 1st, 2009. We all feel a great loss but Kolfinna’s family asks that her friends refrain from coming up to the hospital. There will be a memorial at Great Western War and there will be more information on that and final arrangements posted on the website later http://www.kolfinna.sca-caid.org/
http://www.kolfinna.sca-caid.org/.
Memories and Tributes
- Please feel free to leave your memories of Kolfinna. If you cannot edit the wiki, please feel free to email your memories to lachlan_sca@earthlink.net, and I will add them here. -Lachlan
I will think of our Warrior Duchess. I will think how She died as a warrior should; fighting till Her last breath. I will think Her an inspiration for facing the Legion beast that threatens us all. I will think She has earned Her place in Valhalla. And I shall not mourn. I will remember that this beast still stalks our lands. I will remember to be wary of it, and to make what defenses I can against its predations. And should it come for me, I shall fight it in my turn, and "for Kolfinna" will be my warcry. And I will think of our Warrior Duchess. And I shall not mourn. Curteis FitzOsbern de Abergavenny
Kolfinna 100109311 Bright sword above the battle surge; Riding rainbow bridge upon little cat's feet; Sing joyously! Give over to no dirge; Valhalla has come honey-sweet; Arrives Sister of Valkyries, Once and forever a Queen of Caid; Was Hael! To her life and deeds! anon.
If ever there was a time I am angry for the gods calling out, "here kitty, kitty." this is the time, If ever there was a time I could have wished that call to fall upon deaf ears, this is the time. Make no mistake, Tears are for the strong. Tomorrow is soon enough to begin life anew, this night is for tears, let there be no dry pillows this night in the known world for our dearest kitten deserves to be mourned, to be missed, to know our deepest love and respect. We have shared good times, played together, served together and lived our own lives as well. I cried with joy at her knighting. I cry in anger, in love, in sorrow and in grief tonight. Tomorrow is soon enough to begin anew, tonight let there be no dry pillow in the known world. Let our love fall down each cheek. Let our cries of sorrow be heard from every corner, that the Heavens cannot help to hear our sorrow. Let every Warrior in the Summerlands drop to one knee in recognition that the Heavens are filled this night with the bravest Valkyrie to ever walk the Summerlands, let there be no dry pillow this night in the known world, for we have lost a shining light in our midst. The Summerlands gain is most surely our very dear loss. MissB
From Sigvaldr's wife Carrie
I just read a post saying that Kitty passed. I have no words to express the grief that you poor people have been going through this year. Please send my love and what ever power I can to Sven. I know how much they both mean to Sigvald. I am so sorry. She is not alone in the great halls of Valhalla, Sig will be there to greet her. I know that is small assurance in this time but it may help in time. Know that my heart is with you all in this time of grief and most of all with Sven.
Please be well.
LOVE Carrie "Sigvald's Lady"
Photos
Leading troops as Queen at Estrella War 2009
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Kolfinna at her Queen's Champion Equestrian.
Kolfinna at Summer Crown 2009
Kolfinna at Summer Crown 2009