Period
The history and period for Æþelwine of Ealdgythesleage is evolving. The basic premise is that he is a 10th century Anglo-Saxon with strong Danelaw influences. This allows me to explore pre-Norman England as well as Viking culture.
Things to consider:
- Background
- Location
- Occupation, skills
- Religion: early-Christain versus pagan
- Story
- Time: Exact dates, early versus late 10th century
Name
Background information for my name:
| A Dictionary of English Place-Names, A.D.
Mills, Oxford University Press, 1991 |
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p17
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"Audley Staffs. Aldidelege
1086 (DB [Domesday Book]).
'Woodland clearing of a woman named Algyth'. OE pers. name +
leah." |
| Ða Engliscan Gesiðas Gegaderung, Anglo-Saxon Discussion, S. Pollington, Sep 2004 |
Thread |
"Æþelwine is indeed four syllables: roughly ath -ell-win-ay (but 'th' is as in the, that, not thin").
"...The pattern would be Loud-soft-Loud-soft, with the first syllable a touch louder than the third. Think 'Littlehampton' to get an idea of the rhythm."
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Garb
Here are some of my possible garb and equipment choices:
| Castle Garden Creations |
Clothing |
Men's Medieval Tunic
Basic tunic tunic, available in twill (cotton or wool?)
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| Castle Garden Creations |
Clothing |
Trews
Basic baggy pants, available in twill (cotton or wool?)
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| Albion Armorers |
Sword |
The Vinland
10th century Viking era sword with Type R hilt and Geibig
Type 3 blade
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| Albion Armorers |
Sword |
The Thegn
Late 9th century Anglo-Saxon Type L sword
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| Christian Fletcher |
Sword /
Scabbard
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The
Vinland
See above + Vinland Scabbard + Viking Baldric
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