Zsoltan Kovacs
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Master Zsoltan Kovacs, OL aka Zoltan; Laurel given by William & Donna (West) Being a member of the SCA since 1968 (Calafia), Kirby has the distinction of being a Double Laurel given by both the West and Atenveldt at the same time. In these early SCA years, this was possible before Laurels were recognized as a courtesy outside of the home kingdom.
Kirby has passed on with Thor's hammer in hand this afternoon (9/15/2021). He went with to the sound of bagpipes playing.
After battling with Covid caused viral pneumonia for several weeks while in ICU, he took a severe downturn last night. It was time. Kirby has stated many times he did not want to resuscitated and his ashes to be here in the shop. Let us all raise a horn to his legend and legacy as a Master Swordsmith. ~ Laurie Wise
Associations
- Husband to Morgana Swansdottir
Memories
Master Zsoltan (Kirby) broke ground for arms and armor during his time. He took me under his wing for a short while when I was quite young and interested in pounding metal. I learned many things from him and will always be grateful for his tutelage. He was definitely a powerful personality, and not to everyone's taste. But his talent and workmanship, augmented by his family and especially by his lady wife, Morgana Swansdottir was unique and ruggedly beautiful. We shall never know another like him. ~Eadwynne of Runedun
Photos
Calafian ceremonial Trident presented by the Iron Brigade, 2018