Caitlin Christiana Wintour
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Mistress Caitlin Christiana Wintour was made a Companion of the Order of the Laurel by Edward II and Mora II, October 10, 2009 at Great Western War. She was elevated for Dramatic Performance and Poetry. Her website is CaitlinsCrossroad.
Persona
Caitlin is a 12th century Anglo-Saxon woman from Northumbria who manages her land holdings for her young son, and carefully maintains good relationships with neighboring Normans.
Her main art form is dramatic performance including storytelling, spoken poetry and acting. Most of her poetry and storytelling come from pre-13th century Norse and Anglo-Saxon sources. She also writes poetry and stories following the same period styles.
Golden Rose
- Sven and Cassandra
- Patrick and Kara
- Adam and Staeina
Offices & Positions
- Al-Sahid Chronicler, ?-04/16/2011
- Editor Ars Caidis, 01/?/06-Present
- Lyon Bard for the Barony of Lyondemere 12/2003-12/2009
- Gyldenholt Bard for the Barony of Gyldenholt 12/2010-6/2014
- Al-Sahid Deputy Chronicler, 04/16/2011-Present
- Al-Sahid Court and Field Herald, 04/16/2011-Present
- Golden Rose Herald for Sven II and Cassandra, 11/2011-6/2012
- Golden Rose Herald for Patrick II and Kara II, 6/2012-11/2012
- Bardic, Collegium Caidis Regent, Fall 2008 – Present
Event Staff
- Steward, al-Sahid Anniversary 2004
- Steward, Althing 2004
- Steward, Althing 2005
- Co-Steward, Highland War, 2006
- Iron Chef Coordinator, Highland War at Al-Sahid, 2007
- Brewing Competition Coordinator, Highland War at Al-Sahid, 2007
- Steward, Al-Sahid Anniversary, 3/29/08
- Court Herald, Al-Sahid Anniversary, 4/4/2009
- Court Herald, Al-Sahid Anniversary, 2010
- Court Herald, Galla-Sahid Anniversary, 2011
- Royal courts 11/2011-6/2012
Classes Taught
- Mix & Match Ladies' Italian Ren, Collegium Caidis Fall 2004
- Building the Upper Class Lady's Elizabethan, Collegium Caidis Spring 2006
- Dramatic Storyteller: Class and Practicum, Collegium Caidis Fall 2008
- Making the Magic: Writing Rich Poetry in the Norse Style, Collegium Caidis 2009
- Dramatic Bard, Collegium Caidis 2010
- So You Want To Be A Bard, Collegium Caidis 2011
- How to Build a Norman Outfit, Collegium Caidis 2011
- The Dramatic Storyteller, Great Western War 2011
- Sagas for Storytellers (Poets and Lyricists Too), Collegium Caidis 2013
- The Wild Tale of the Viking Undead Highland War 2013
- History is Story: A Storyteller Tells the Tale of the Norman Invasion, Highland War XXIII, 2015, Great Western War 2015
Writing and Performance
- We Are the People of al-Sahid
- "There is a Fair Fort" (on YouTube)
- Writings and performances can be found here: CaitlinsCrossroad.
Competitions
Pentathlon 2015
- Dramatic Interpretation: 2nd place Artisan
- Storytelling: 1st place Artisan
- Poetry: 2nd place Artisan
