Kolfinna kottr
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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, 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.
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.
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.
Ismay's Bag, 2007
Su's Pelican bag, 2008
Wulfric's Bag, 2008
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
Photos
Leading troops as Queen at Estrella War 2009
Kolfinna at the Estrella War she was knighted at
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Kolfinna at her Queen's Champion Equestrian.
Kolfinna at Queen's Champion 2008
Kolfinna at Crown Tourney 2005
Kolfinna at Lyondemere Anniversary 2009
