alias Ela
registered as Ealawynn Mæru and Elenor de La Rochelle alias Ela
aka Ela de La Rochelle and Ela of Roxbury Mill
(she/her)
Shire of Roxbury Mill, Kingdom of Atlantia
Member since June 2017
About Ela
Periods & Regions
I focus on three areas of research:
500-1100 in England and Scotland, with a particular interest in Northumbria and its interactions with Gododdin, Rheged, and other neighbors.
1350-1425 in France, England, and Scotland, with a particular interest in literature and clothing.
1450-1600 in the Ottoman Empire. This is the area that I am currently least knowledgeable in.
In all of the areas that I study, I am particularly interested in cultural exchange and connections. The diversity of the Middle Ages–ethnic, linguistic, cultural, and otherwise–are what make it such a compelling period. ᚠᚢᚳ ᚾᚪᛏᛋᛁᛋ.
Subjects of Interest
My interests are myriad! Here is a sampling:
Fiber arts, especially the wool industry and transforming fleeces into finished items. I am interested in spinning, natural dyeing, and weaving, especially unbalanced weaves such as tapestry, inkle, and tablet. I also adore handsewing.
Music! I am learning the Germanic lyre and Ottoman music. I enjoy singing in multiple languages.
Translation, especially Old English, Middle English, and Middle French.
Literature and narrative poetry, especially Arthuriana.
Manuscripts and illumination.
Classes Taught
Dyeing without Dying: An Introduction to Natural Dyes
University of Atlantia — September 2020 — 28 participants
Ænglisc Is Wyrd: A History of the English Language
University of Atlantia — September 2020 — 20 participants
University of Atlantia — February 2020 — 19 participants
May I Give You Some Feedback?
University of Atlantia — June 2020 — 30 participants
Butted Chain Mail
Shire of Roxbury Mill — December 2019 — 3 participants
Hwaet saegst thu? An Introduction to Old English
Pennsic — August 2019 — 22 participants
Historical Knitting (lecture)
Shire of Roxbury Mill — January 2019 — 8 participants
Handsewing Review & Flat-Felling Seams
Shire of Roxbury Mill — September 2018 — 5 participants
Research 101 & Research 102
Shire of Roxbury Mill — August 2018 — 7 participants
Pennsic — August 2018
Introduction to Spindle Spinning
Shire of Roxbury Mill — June 2018 — 6 participants
Shire of Roxbury Mill — July 2017
Newcomer Garb the Period(ish) Way
Shire of Roxbury Mill — May 2018 — 4 participants
Not included: moderated and facilitated discussions and open A&S once or twice a month at Roxbury Mill weekly practices from 2018 through present. Participants varied from 4 to 16.
Arts & Sciences Competitions
Royal Bard Competition
Atlantian Twelfth Night, Barony of Black Diamond — January 2020
King’s Bard
Garb Runway Competition
Atlantian Twelfth Night, Barony of Black Diamond — January 2020
First Place as part of the Fates with Adelaide Half Pint and Kaaren Valravn
“Epona”-Inspired Competition
Battle on the Bay, Baronies of Lochmere and Storvik — September 2019
New-To-You Skills Competition
King’s Assessment, Barony of Black Diamond — June 2019
Poeta Atlantiae Competition
Ruby Joust, Barony of Caer Mear — May 2019
Received Silver Nautilus for entry
Revenge of the Stitch Competition — Roxbury Mill Team lead
Revenge of the Stitch, Shire of Spiaggia Levantina — April 2019
Pilgrim Bag Competition
Midwinters, Barony of Lochmere — January 2019
Second Place
Garb Runway Competition
Atlantian Twelfth Night — January 2019
Best Themed Garb (first solo garb competition)
Scroll Competition
Atlantian Twelfth Night — January 2019
Poetry Competition
Trial By Fire, Barony of Bright Hills — September 2018
First Place (first poetry competition)
Bardic Competition
Trial By Fire, Barony of Bright Hills — September 2018
First Place (first bardic competition)
Revenge of the Stitch Competition (Roxbury Mill Team member)
Revenge of the Stitch, Shire of Spiaggia Levantina — April 2018
Scroll Competition
Atlantian Twelfth Night — January 2018
Best Beginner Scroll (first scribal competition; first A&S competition)
Service
Minister of Arts and Sciences
Shire of Roxbury Mill — May 2018 to Present
A&S Coordinator, Competitions & Classes
Skewered! 2, Shire of Roxbury Mill — June 2019
Skewered!, Shire of Roxbury Mill — June 2018
Stage Manager, Middle Eastern & World Dance Expo
Pennsic — August 2018
Pennsic — August 2017
Other Arts & Sciences Participation
Osmanlı Mehter Takımı (Janissary Band) — A&S Display Coordinator and Kazan Bearer
Pennsic — August 2019
Field Trip to the Textile Museum — Coordinator
Atlantian Madrasa – Washington, D.C. — September 2018
Osmanlı Mehter Takımı (Janissary Band) — Kazan Bearer
Pennsic — August 2018
Company of the Silver Spindle — Queen’s Shawl Contributor
Presented at Pennsic — August 2018
Awards & Honors
Fellow of the University of Atlantia
105th University — September 2020
Onbaşı (Corporal) of the Osmanlı Mehter Takımı (Janissary Band)
September 2019
Order of the Opal (AoA-level Service Award)
Battle on the Bay, Baronies of Lochmere and Storvik — September 2019
Silver Nautilus (non-armigerous award for extraordinary achievement in A&S)
Ruby Joust, Barony of Caer Mear — May 2019
Order of the Coral Branch (AoA-level A&S Award)
Pennsic — August 2018
Fountain (non-armigerous award for acts of service)
Pennsic — August 2018
Presented by Dietrich II to all Atlantian waterbearers at Pennsic
Red Tassel (representing excellence in specific areas of knowledge)
Honor from the Atlantian Madrasa — October 2017