Ciar ingen Dáire
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THLady Ciar ingen Dáire has been in the SCA since 2002. She is squired to Sven Orfhendur and is a member of Hús Beytill in the Early Period Alliance.
Persona
Ciar is a 10th century Irish-woman who moved to Dublin when she married a Norse warrior.
Offices & Positions
- Squire to Sir Sven Orfhendur, 12/2003 to present
- Member of the Queen's Guard for Adriana II, 6/2005-11/2005
- Member of the Queen's Guard for Chamayn II, 11/2005-6/2006
- Member of the Queen's Guard for Kolfinna, 6/2006-11/2006
- Member of the Queen's Guard for Faizah II, 11/2007-6/2008
- Captain of the Royal Guard for Sven II and Kolfinna II, 11/2008-6/2009
- Exchequer, Barony of Dun Or, 12/2009 to present
Classes Taught
- Scandinavian Clothing During the Viking Age, Festival of the Rose July 2011, Highland War 2011
- Making and Decorating the Viking Apron-Dress, Caid Spring Collegium 2008, Highland War 2010
- Norse Embroidery, Caid Fall Collegium 2005
Competitions
Caidian Arts and Sciences and Pentathlon 2011
- 2nd Place Journeyman, Fiber Arts: Costume Construction
- 1st Place Journeyman, Fiber Arts: Needlework: Surface Embroidery
- 2nd Place Apprentice, Performance Arts: Dramatic Reading
- 2nd Place Journeyman, Visual Arts: Glasswork: Beads
Dreiburgen A&S Champion (embroidered orange bag), Dreiburgen Anniversary 2008
Projects
Ciar's Coat Patch
Wool embroidery on linen-backed wool patch. Design from Oseberg sled pole. Completed March 2005.
Chamayn's (as Queen) Apron Embroidery
Silk/wool blend embroidery on linen patch. Design from a Viking pendant. Completed May 2005.
Silk/wool blend embroidery on linen patch. Original design based on HRM's device. Completed May 2005.
Drogo's (as King) Tunic Patch for Stepping Up
Wool embroidery on linen-backed wool patch. Design based on HRM's device. Completed May 2007.
Kolfinna's (as Queen) Queen's Champion Apron Embroidery
Silk on silk, applique with stem stitch. Completed August 2006.
Silk on silk, applique with stem stitch. Original design based on the Caidan Cross and a Viking sword mount. Completed August 2006.
Kolfinna's Knighting Apron Lineage Patch
Wool embroidery on linen-backed wool patch. Original design based on period rune-stones and the devices of Kolfinna, her consort Sven, her knight Malachi, and his consort Taisiya. Completed February 2005.
Ciar's Bag
Wool embroidery on linen patch. Design from Arne runestone. Completed December 2008.
Detail of patch - wool embroidery on linen. Completed December 2008.
Thorvald's Bag
Wool embroidery and felt applique. Design from Viking pendant. Completed May 2010.
Ismay's Pelican
Wool embroidery on linen patch. Stem stitch and split stitch. Completed July 2011.
