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Tala al-Zahra

2026-01-06T04:05:11Z

KelvinThomsen: /* Introduction */

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== Introduction ==
I am ''Mu'allimah'' (Arabic language title for a female-identifying Laurel) Tala al-Zahra. In the SCA, I study linguistics, onomastics, philosophy, natural sciences, epigraphy, and archery. I mostly focus on the ''Tamazgha'' region of Northern Africa, historically inhabited by the Amazigh (aka, "Berber") people, but I explore other topics and regions as curiosity dictates. For reference, [https://shorturl.at/wMTZz here is a reference sheet] about my persona for scribes. It includes information about my persona, my motto, symbols and imagery associated with my persona, and a catalogue of North African manuscripts that could serve as inspiration. 

== Persona ==
I take the POV of an Amazigh woman of Zenata lineage. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE. Visit [https://sites.google.com/view/talaalzahra/home Tala's SCA website] to learn more about her persona and projects.

== Affiliations ==
'''Laurel-Mentor Relationships'''
* [[Beatriz Aluares de la Oya|Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya]]
* [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=3348 Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone]
'''Guilds & Groups'''
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/235398360128036 Atlantian Madrasa Guild]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/AtlantiaRoyalForestryGuild/ Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild]

== Classes Taught or Facilitated ==
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
* Uncharted Territories: Exploring Lesser-Known Cultures in the SCA, Storvik Novice (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
* Sijilmassa: City of Gold at the Edge of the Sahara, Pennsic 50 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2023
* Sijilmassa: Gateway to the Sahara Desert, Summer University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2024
* Study of Sages: A collaborative exploration of pre-1700 scholarly women (virtual), Winter 2025

== A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions ==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman ''tughra'' entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman ''tughra'' entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman ''tughra'' entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance – “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

== Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA ==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara, 2016 to present
* Madrasa Guild Facebook group administrator, 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/scaalmaghreb/ SCA in al-Maghreb Facebook group] founder & administrator, 2016 to present
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Retainer for her Majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November, 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* AwesomeCon volunteer, SCA display at Awesomecon at the Washington DC Convention Center, Atlantia, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia, 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023<br>
* Retainer for Their Excellencies of Highland Foorde, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2024
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 51, 2024
* Retainer for her Majesty, Queen Iul'iana, Highland Havoc, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2024
* Retainer for Their Excellencies of Highland Foorde, Highland Havoc, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2024
*Gate and A&S volunteer, Highland Hearthglow (Burgundian), Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2025
*Cultural & research consultant, Highland Hearthglow (Andalusian), Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2025 to present
* Minister of Arts & Sciences, Barony of Highland Foorde, February 2025 to present
* A&S Coordinator, Highland Havoc, Barony of Highland Foorde, 11/15/2025
* A&S Coordinator, Highland Hearthglow (Andalusian), Barony of Highland Foorde, 1/24/2026
* Arabic Herald, Highland Hearthglow (Andalusian), Barony of Highland Foorde, 1/24/2026
* Coordinator, African Track, virtual Winter Session – University of Atlantia, 2/7/2026 - 2/08/2026

== Awards, Degrees & Prizes ==
'''Awards'''
* Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc), 8/10/2016
* Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Storvik), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Barony of Storvik), 6/3/2017
* Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc), 8/9/2017
* Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone), 10/17/2017
* Companion of the Owl (Storvik), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Barony of Storvik), 6/23/2018
* Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/6/2018
* Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/8/2018
* Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik), 9/22/2018
* Companion of the Order of the Lark (Highland Foorde), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde), 11/12/2022
* Order of the Laurel, Peerage Order, (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic 50 (Æthelmearc), 8/09/2023
* Augmentation of Arms: Golden Lamp (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice (Storvik), 6/21/2025
* Order of the Golden Dolphin, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice (Storvik), 6/21/2025
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
'''Prizes'''
* Novice archery winner, archery competition, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Winning entry, Ottoman ''tughra'' entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
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[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2025-09-28T17:00:47Z

KelvinThomsen: /* Awards, Degrees & Prizes */

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== Introduction ==
I am ''Mu'allimah'' (Arabic language title for a female-identifying Laurel) Tala al-Zahra. In the SCA, I study linguistics, onomastics, philosophy, natural sciences, epigraphy, and archery. I mostly focus on the ''Tamazgha'' region of Northern Africa, historically inhabited by the Amazigh (aka, "Berber") people, but I explore other topics and regions as curiosity dictates.

== Persona ==
I take the POV of an Amazigh woman of Zenata lineage. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE. Visit [https://sites.google.com/view/talaalzahra/home Tala's SCA website] to learn more about her persona and projects.

== Affiliations ==
'''Laurel-Mentor Relationships'''
* [[Beatriz Aluares de la Oya|Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya]]
* [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=3348 Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone]
'''Guilds & Groups'''
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/235398360128036 Atlantian Madrasa Guild]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/AtlantiaRoyalForestryGuild/ Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild]

== Classes Taught or Facilitated ==
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
* Uncharted Territories: Exploring Lesser-Known Cultures in the SCA, Storvik Novice (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
* Sijilmassa: City of Gold at the Edge of the Sahara, Pennsic 50 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2023
* Sijilmassa: Gateway to the Sahara Desert, Summer University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2024
* Study of Sages: A collaborative exploration of pre-1700 scholarly women (virtual), Winter 2025

== A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions ==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman ''tughra'' entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman ''tughra'' entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman ''tughra'' entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance – “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

== Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA ==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara, 2016 to present
* Madrasa Guild Facebook group administrator, 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/scaalmaghreb/ SCA in al-Maghreb Facebook group] founder & administrator, 2016 to present
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Retainer for her Majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November, 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* AwesomeCon volunteer, SCA display at Awesomecon at the Washington DC Convention Center, Atlantia, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia, 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023<br>
* Retainer for Their Excellencies of Highland Foorde, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2024
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 51, 2024
* Retainer for her Majesty, Queen Iul'iana, Highland Havoc, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2024
* Retainer for Their Excellencies of Highland Foorde, Highland Havoc, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2024
*Gate and A&S volunteer, Highland Hearthglow (Burgundian), Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2025
*Cultural & research consultant, Highland Hearthglow (Andalusian), Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2025 to present
* Minister of Arts & Sciences, Barony of Highland Foorde, February 2025 to present
* A&S Coordinator, Highland Havoc, Barony of Highland Foorde, 11/15/2025
* A&S Coordinator, Highland Hearthglow (Andalusian), Barony of Highland Foorde, 1/24/2026
* Arabic Herald, Highland Hearthglow (Andalusian), Barony of Highland Foorde, 1/24/2026
* Coordinator, African Track, virtual Winter Session – University of Atlantia, 2/7/2026 - 2/08/2026

== Awards, Degrees & Prizes ==
'''Awards'''
* Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc), 8/10/2016
* Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Storvik), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Barony of Storvik), 6/3/2017
* Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc), 8/9/2017
* Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone), 10/17/2017
* Companion of the Owl (Storvik), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Barony of Storvik), 6/23/2018
* Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/6/2018
* Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/8/2018
* Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik), 9/22/2018
* Companion of the Order of the Lark (Highland Foorde), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde), 11/12/2022
* Order of the Laurel, Peerage Order, (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic 50 (Æthelmearc), 8/09/2023
* Augmentation of Arms: Golden Lamp (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice (Storvik), 6/21/2025
* Order of the Golden Dolphin, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice (Storvik), 6/21/2025
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
'''Prizes'''
* Novice archery winner, archery competition, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Winning entry, Ottoman ''tughra'' entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
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[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2025-03-10T18:15:26Z

KelvinThomsen: /* A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions */

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== Introduction ==
I am ''Mu'allimah'' (Arabic language title for a female-identifying Laurel) Tala al-Zahra. In the SCA, I study linguistics, onomastics, philosophy, natural sciences, epigraphy, and archery. I mostly focus on the ''Tamazgha'' region of Northern Africa, historically inhabited by the Amazigh (aka, "Berber") people, but I explore other topics and regions as curiosity dictates.

== Persona ==
I take the POV of an Amazigh woman of Zenata lineage. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE. Visit [https://sites.google.com/view/talaalzahra/home Tala's SCA website] to learn more about her persona and projects.

== Affiliations ==
'''Laurel-Mentor Relationships'''
* [[Beatriz Aluares de la Oya|Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya]]
* [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=3348 Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone]
'''Guilds & Groups'''
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/235398360128036 Atlantian Madrasa Guild]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/AtlantiaRoyalForestryGuild/ Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild]

== Classes Taught or Facilitated ==
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
* Uncharted Territories: Exploring Lesser-Known Cultures in the SCA, Storvik Novice (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
* Sijilmassa: City of Gold at the Edge of the Sahara, Pennsic 50 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2023
* Sijilmassa: Gateway to the Sahara Desert, Summer University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2024
* Study of Sages: A collaborative exploration of pre-1700 scholarly women (virtual), Winter 2025

== A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions ==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman ''tughra'' entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman ''tughra'' entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman ''tughra'' entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance – “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

== Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA ==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara, 2016 to present
* Madrasa Guild Facebook group administrator, 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/scaalmaghreb/ SCA in al-Maghreb Facebook group] founder & administrator, 2016 to present
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Retainer for her Majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November, 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* AwesomeCon volunteer, SCA display at Awesomecon at the Washington DC Convention Center, Atlantia, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia, 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Retainer for Their Excellencies of Highland Foorde, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2024
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 51, 2024
* Retainer for her Majesty, Queen Iul'iana, Highland Havoc, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2024
* Retainer for Their Excellencies of Highland Foorde, Highland Havoc, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2024
*Gate and A&S volunteer, Highland Hearthglow 1, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2025
*Cultural & research consultant, Highland Hearthglow 2, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2025 to present
* Minister of Arts & Sciences, Barony of Highland Foorde, 2025 to present

== Awards, Degrees & Prizes ==
'''Awards'''
* Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc), 8/10/2016
* Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Storvik), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Barony of Storvik), 6/3/2017
* Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc), 8/9/2017
* Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone), 10/17/2017
* Companion of the Owl (Storvik), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Barony of Storvik), 6/23/2018
* Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/6/2018
* Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/8/2018
* Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik), 9/22/2018
* Companion of the Order of the Lark (Highland Foorde), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde), 11/12/2022
* Order of the Laurel, Peerage Order, (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic 50 (Æthelmearc), 8/09/2023
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
'''Prizes'''
* Novice archery winner, archery competition, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Winning entry, Ottoman ''tughra'' entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2025-03-10T18:15:01Z

KelvinThomsen: /* Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA */

<div><span class="mwt-editable mwt-comment" id="R1741658717022" " draggable="false" contenteditable="true"> atlantianid can be found by looking up your entry in the OP and reading the value of 'atlantian_id' from the URL
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| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" | [[File:talaphoto.jpg|thumb]]<br><small>''Baroness Tala al-Zahra''</small>
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Information'''
|- style="text-align:center;"
|
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|- valign="top"
| '''Resides:''' || Barony of Highland Foorde
|- valign="top"
| '''Status:''' || Active
|- valign="top"
| '''Awards:''' || <small>[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP Entry]</small>
|- valign="top"
| '''Website:''' || <small>[https://www.talaalzahra.com/ Dar Tala]</small>
|}
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Heraldry'''
|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" |
[[File:Talaheraldry.png|thumb]]
<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
|}
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== Introduction ==
I am ''Mu'allimah'' (Arabic language title for a female-identifying Laurel) Tala al-Zahra. In the SCA, I study linguistics, onomastics, philosophy, natural sciences, epigraphy, and archery. I mostly focus on the ''Tamazgha'' region of Northern Africa, historically inhabited by the Amazigh (aka, "Berber") people, but I explore other topics and regions as curiosity dictates.

== Persona ==
I take the POV of an Amazigh woman of Zenata lineage. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE. Visit [https://sites.google.com/view/talaalzahra/home Tala's SCA website] to learn more about her persona and projects.

== Affiliations ==
'''Laurel-Mentor Relationships'''
* [[Beatriz Aluares de la Oya|Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya]]
* [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=3348 Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone]
'''Guilds & Groups'''
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/235398360128036 Atlantian Madrasa Guild]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/AtlantiaRoyalForestryGuild/ Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild]

== Classes Taught or Facilitated ==
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
* Uncharted Territories: Exploring Lesser-Known Cultures in the SCA, Storvik Novice (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
* Sijilmassa: City of Gold at the Edge of the Sahara, Pennsic 50 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2023
* Sijilmassa: Gateway to the Sahara Desert, Summer University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2024
* Study of Sages: A collaborative exploration of pre-1700 scholarly women (virtual), Winter 2025

== A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions ==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance – “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

== Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA ==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara, 2016 to present
* Madrasa Guild Facebook group administrator, 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/scaalmaghreb/ SCA in al-Maghreb Facebook group] founder & administrator, 2016 to present
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Retainer for her Majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November, 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* AwesomeCon volunteer, SCA display at Awesomecon at the Washington DC Convention Center, Atlantia, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia, 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Retainer for Their Excellencies of Highland Foorde, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2024
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 51, 2024
* Retainer for her Majesty, Queen Iul'iana, Highland Havoc, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2024
* Retainer for Their Excellencies of Highland Foorde, Highland Havoc, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2024
*Gate and A&S volunteer, Highland Hearthglow 1, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2025
*Cultural & research consultant, Highland Hearthglow 2, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2025 to present
* Minister of Arts & Sciences, Barony of Highland Foorde, 2025 to present

== Awards, Degrees & Prizes ==
'''Awards'''
* Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc), 8/10/2016
* Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Storvik), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Barony of Storvik), 6/3/2017
* Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc), 8/9/2017
* Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone), 10/17/2017
* Companion of the Owl (Storvik), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Barony of Storvik), 6/23/2018
* Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/6/2018
* Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/8/2018
* Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik), 9/22/2018
* Companion of the Order of the Lark (Highland Foorde), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde), 11/12/2022
* Order of the Laurel, Peerage Order, (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic 50 (Æthelmearc), 8/09/2023
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
'''Prizes'''
* Novice archery winner, archery competition, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Winning entry, Ottoman ''tughra'' entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2025-03-10T18:14:02Z

KelvinThomsen: /* Classes Taught or Facilitated */

<div><span class="mwt-editable mwt-comment" id="R1741658717022" " draggable="false" contenteditable="true"> atlantianid can be found by looking up your entry in the OP and reading the value of 'atlantian_id' from the URL
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|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Photo'''
|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" | [[File:talaphoto.jpg|thumb]]<br><small>''Baroness Tala al-Zahra''</small>
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Information'''
|- style="text-align:center;"
|
{| style="margin:0 auto; text-align:left; background: #F9F9F9;" cellpadding="2"
|- valign="top"
| '''Resides:''' || Barony of Highland Foorde
|- valign="top"
| '''Status:''' || Active
|- valign="top"
| '''Awards:''' || <small>[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP Entry]</small>
|- valign="top"
| '''Website:''' || <small>[https://www.talaalzahra.com/ Dar Tala]</small>
|}
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Heraldry'''
|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" |
[[File:Talaheraldry.png|thumb]]
<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
|}
</div>
<span class="mwt-editable mwt-comment" id="R1741664064710" " draggable="false" contenteditable="true"> end
== Introduction ==
I am ''Mu'allimah'' (Arabic language title for a female-identifying Laurel) Tala al-Zahra. In the SCA, I study linguistics, onomastics, philosophy, natural sciences, epigraphy, and archery. I mostly focus on the ''Tamazgha'' region of Northern Africa, historically inhabited by the Amazigh (aka, "Berber") people, but I explore other topics and regions as curiosity dictates.

== Persona ==
I take the POV of an Amazigh woman of Zenata lineage. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE. Visit [https://sites.google.com/view/talaalzahra/home Tala's SCA website] to learn more about her persona and projects.

== Affiliations ==
'''Laurel-Mentor Relationships'''
* [[Beatriz Aluares de la Oya|Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya]]
* [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=3348 Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone]
'''Guilds & Groups'''
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/235398360128036 Atlantian Madrasa Guild]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/AtlantiaRoyalForestryGuild/ Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild]

== Classes Taught or Facilitated ==
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
* Uncharted Territories: Exploring Lesser-Known Cultures in the SCA, Storvik Novice (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
* Sijilmassa: City of Gold at the Edge of the Sahara, Pennsic 50 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2023
* Sijilmassa: Gateway to the Sahara Desert, Summer University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2024
* Study of Sages: A collaborative exploration of pre-1700 scholarly women (virtual), Winter 2025

== A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions ==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance – “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

== Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA ==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara, 2016 to present
* Madrasa Guild Facebook group administrator, 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/scaalmaghreb/ SCA in al-Maghreb Facebook group] founder & administrator, 2016 to present
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Royal retainer for her Majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November, 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* AwesomeCon volunteer, SCA display at Awesomecon at the Washington DC Convention Center, Atlantia, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia, 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Retainer for Their Excellencies of Highland Foorde, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2024
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 51, 2024
* Royal retainer for her Majesty, Queen Iul'iana, Highland Havoc, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2024
* Retainer for Their Excellencies of Highland Foorde, Highland Havoc, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2024
*Gate and A&S volunteer, Highland Hearthglow 1, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2025
*Cultural & research consultant, Highland Hearthglow 2, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2025 to present
* Minister of Arts & Sciences, Barony of Highland Foorde, 2025 to present

== Awards, Degrees & Prizes ==
'''Awards'''
* Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc), 8/10/2016
* Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Storvik), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Barony of Storvik), 6/3/2017
* Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc), 8/9/2017
* Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone), 10/17/2017
* Companion of the Owl (Storvik), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Barony of Storvik), 6/23/2018
* Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/6/2018
* Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/8/2018
* Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik), 9/22/2018
* Companion of the Order of the Lark (Highland Foorde), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde), 11/12/2022
* Order of the Laurel, Peerage Order, (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic 50 (Æthelmearc), 8/09/2023
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
'''Prizes'''
* Novice archery winner, archery competition, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Winning entry, Ottoman ''tughra'' entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2025-03-10T18:08:42Z

KelvinThomsen:

<div><span class="mwt-editable mwt-comment" id="R1741658717022" " draggable="false" contenteditable="true"> atlantianid can be found by looking up your entry in the OP and reading the value of 'atlantian_id' from the URL
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| '''Resides:''' || Barony of Highland Foorde
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| '''Awards:''' || <small>[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP Entry]</small>
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| '''Website:''' || <small>[https://www.talaalzahra.com/ Dar Tala]</small>
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<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
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== Introduction ==
I am ''Mu'allimah'' (Arabic language title for a female-identifying Laurel) Tala al-Zahra. In the SCA, I study linguistics, onomastics, philosophy, natural sciences, epigraphy, and archery. I mostly focus on the ''Tamazgha'' region of Northern Africa, historically inhabited by the Amazigh (aka, "Berber") people, but I explore other topics and regions as curiosity dictates.

== Persona ==
I take the POV of an Amazigh woman of Zenata lineage. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE. Visit [https://sites.google.com/view/talaalzahra/home Tala's SCA website] to learn more about her persona and projects.

== Affiliations ==
'''Laurel-Mentor Relationships'''
* [[Beatriz Aluares de la Oya|Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya]]
* [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=3348 Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone]
'''Guilds & Groups'''
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/235398360128036 Atlantian Madrasa Guild]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/AtlantiaRoyalForestryGuild/ Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild]

== Classes Taught or Facilitated ==
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
* Uncharted Territories: Exploring Lesser-Known Cultures in the SCA, Storvik Novice (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
* Sijilmassa: City of Gold at the Edge of the Sahara, Pennsic 50 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2023
* Sijilmassa: Gateway to the Sahara Desert, Summer University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2024
* Study of Sages: A collaborative exploration of pre-1700 scholarly women (virtual), Winter 2025

== A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions ==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance – “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

== Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA ==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara, 2016 to present
* Madrasa Guild Facebook group administrator, 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/scaalmaghreb/ SCA in al-Maghreb Facebook group] founder & administrator, 2016 to present
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Royal retainer for her Majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November, 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* AwesomeCon volunteer, SCA display at Awesomecon at the Washington DC Convention Center, Atlantia, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia, 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Retainer for Their Excellencies of Highland Foorde, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2024
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 51, 2024
* Royal retainer for her Majesty, Queen Iul'iana, Highland Havoc, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2024
* Retainer for Their Excellencies of Highland Foorde, Highland Havoc, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2024
*Gate and A&S volunteer, Highland Hearthglow 1, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2025
*Cultural & research consultant, Highland Hearthglow 2, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2025 to present
* Minister of Arts & Sciences, Barony of Highland Foorde, 2025 to present

== Awards, Degrees & Prizes ==
'''Awards'''
* Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc), 8/10/2016
* Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Storvik), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Barony of Storvik), 6/3/2017
* Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc), 8/9/2017
* Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone), 10/17/2017
* Companion of the Owl (Storvik), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Barony of Storvik), 6/23/2018
* Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/6/2018
* Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/8/2018
* Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik), 9/22/2018
* Companion of the Order of the Lark (Highland Foorde), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde), 11/12/2022
* Order of the Laurel, Peerage Order, (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic 50 (Æthelmearc), 8/09/2023
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
'''Prizes'''
* Novice archery winner, archery competition, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Winning entry, Ottoman ''tughra'' entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2025-03-04T16:42:07Z

KelvinThomsen:

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| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" | [[File:talaphoto.jpg|thumb]]<br><small>''Baroness Tala al-Zahra''</small>
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|'''Resides:'''||Barony of Highland Foorde
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|'''Status:'''||Active
|- valign=top
|'''Awards:'''||<small>[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP Entry]</small>
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|'''Website:'''||<small>[https://www.talaalzahra.com/ Dar Tala]</small>
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|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Heraldry'''
|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" |
[[File:Talaheraldry.png|thumb]]
<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
|}
</div>

==Introduction==
I am ''Mu'allimah'' (Arabic language title for a female-identifying Laurel) Tala al-Zahra. In the SCA, I study linguistics, onomastics, philosophy, natural sciences, epigraphy, and archery. I mostly focus on the ''Tamazgha'' region of Northern Africa, historically inhabited by the Amazigh (aka, "Berber") people, but I explore other topics and regions as curiosity dictates.

==Persona==
I take the POV of an Amazigh woman of Zenata lineage. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE. Visit [https://sites.google.com/view/talaalzahra/home Tala's SCA website] to learn more about her persona and projects.

==Affiliations==
'''Laurel-Mentor Relationships'''
* [[Beatriz Aluares de la Oya|Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya]]
* [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=3348 Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone]
'''Guilds & Groups'''
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/235398360128036 Atlantian Madrasa Guild]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/AtlantiaRoyalForestryGuild/ Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild]

==Classes Taught or Facilitated==
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
* Uncharted Territories: Exploring Lesser-Known Cultures in the SCA, Storvik Novice (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
* Sijilmassa: City of Gold at the Edge of the Sahara, Pennsic 50 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2023
* Sijilmassa: Gateway to the Sahara Desert, Summer University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2024
* Study of Sages: A collaborative exploration of pre-1700 scholarly women (virtual), Winter 2025

==A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance – “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

==Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara, 2016 to present
* Madrasa Guild Facebook group administrator, 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/scaalmaghreb/ SCA in al-Maghreb Facebook group] founder & administrator, 2016 to present
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Royal retainer for her majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November, 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* AwesomeCon volunteer, SCA display at Awesomecon at the Washington DC Convention Center, Atlantia, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia, 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 51, 2024
* Minister of Arts & Sciences, Barony of Highland Foorde, 2025 to present

==Awards, Degrees & Prizes==
'''Awards'''
* Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc), 8/10/2016
* Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Storvik), 6/3/2017
* Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc), 8/9/2017
* Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone), 10/17/2017
* Companion of the Owl (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Storvik), 6/23/2018
* Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/6/2018
* Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/8/2018
* Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik), 9/22/2018
* Companion of the Order of the Lark, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde), 11/12/2022
* Order of the Laurel,(Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic 50 (Æthelmearc), 8/09/2023
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
'''Prizes'''
* Novice archery winner, archery competition, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Winning entry, Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018

[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2025-03-04T16:33:07Z

KelvinThomsen:

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| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" | [[File:talaphoto.jpg|thumb]]<br><small>''Baroness Tala al-Zahra''</small>
|- style="text-align:center;"
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|- style="text-align:center;"
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|'''Resides:'''||Barony of Highland Foorde
|- valign=top
|'''Status:'''||Active
|- valign=top
|'''Awards:'''||<small>[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP Entry]</small>
|}
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Heraldry'''
|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" |
[[File:Talaheraldry.png|thumb]]
<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
|}
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==Introduction==
I am ''Mu'allimah'' (Arabic language title for a female-identifying Laurel) Tala al-Zahra. In the SCA, I study linguistics, onomastics, philosophy, natural sciences, epigraphy, and archery. I mostly focus on the ''Tamazgha'' region of Northern Africa, historically inhabited by the Amazigh (aka, "Berber") people, but I explore other topics and regions as curiosity dictates.

==Persona==
I take the POV of an Amazigh woman of Zenata lineage. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE. Visit [https://sites.google.com/view/talaalzahra/home Tala's SCA website] to learn more about her persona and projects.

==Affiliations==
'''Laurel-Mentor Relationships'''
* [[Beatriz Aluares de la Oya|Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya]]
* [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=3348 Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone]
'''Guilds & Groups'''
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/235398360128036 Atlantian Madrasa Guild]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/AtlantiaRoyalForestryGuild/ Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild]

==Classes Taught or Facilitated==
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
* Uncharted Territories: Exploring Lesser-Known Cultures in the SCA, Storvik Novice (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
* Sijilmassa: City of Gold at the Edge of the Sahara, Pennsic 50 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2023
* Sijilmassa: Gateway to the Sahara Desert, Summer University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2024
* Study of Sages: A collaborative exploration of pre-1700 scholarly women (virtual), Winter 2025

==A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance – “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

==Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara, 2016 to present
* Madrasa Guild Facebook group administrator, 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/scaalmaghreb/ SCA in al-Maghreb Facebook group] founder & administrator, 2016 to present
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Royal retainer for her majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November, 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* AwesomeCon volunteer, SCA display at Awesomecon at the Washington DC Convention Center, Atlantia, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia, 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 51, 2024
* Minister of Arts & Sciences, Barony of Highland Foorde, 2025 to present

==Awards, Degrees & Prizes==
'''Awards'''
* Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc), 8/10/2016
* Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Storvik), 6/3/2017
* Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc), 8/9/2017
* Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone), 10/17/2017
* Companion of the Owl (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Storvik), 6/23/2018
* Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/6/2018
* Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/8/2018
* Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik), 9/22/2018
* Companion of the Order of the Lark, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde), 11/12/2022
* Order of the Laurel,(Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic 50 (Æthelmearc), 8/09/2023
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
'''Prizes'''
* Novice archery winner, archery competition, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Winning entry, Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018

[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2023-08-12T22:09:09Z

KelvinThomsen: /* Classes Taught */

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| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" | [[File:talaphoto.jpg|thumb]]<br><small>''Baroness Tala al-Zahra''</small>
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Information'''
|- style="text-align:center;"
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|- valign=top
|'''Resides:'''||Barony of Highland Foorde
|- valign=top
|'''Status:'''||Active
|- valign=top
|'''Awards:'''||<small>[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP Entry]</small>
|}
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Heraldry'''
|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" |
[[File:Talaheraldry.png|thumb]]
<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
|}
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==Introduction==
I am ''Mu'allimah'' (Arabic language title for a female-identifying Laurel) Tala al-Zahra. In the SCA, I study linguistics, onomastics, philosophy, natural sciences, epigraphy, and archery. I mostly focus on the ''Tamazgha'' region of Northern Africa, historically inhabited by the Amazigh (aka, "Berber") people, but I explore other topics and regions as curiosity dictates.

==Persona==
I take the POV of an Amazigh woman of Zenata lineage. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE. Visit [https://sites.google.com/view/talaalzahra/home Tala's SCA website] to learn more about her persona and projects.

==Affiliations==
'''Laurel-Mentor Relationships'''
* Foster/Current Laurel association: [[Beatriz Aluares de la Oya|Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya]]
* Original Laurel association: [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=3348 Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone]
'''Apprentice-Sibling Relationships'''
* [[Mariana Ruiz de Medina]]
* [[Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau|Lady Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau]]
* [[Sæunn hima|Noble Sæunn hima]]
* [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8902 Lady Vivienne la Fleur]
* [more to be added]
'''Guilds & Groups'''
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/235398360128036 Atlantian Madrasa Guild]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/AtlantiaRoyalForestryGuild/ Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild]

==Classes Taught==
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
* Uncharted Territories: Exploring Lesser-Known Cultures in the SCA, Storvik Novice (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
* Sijilmassa: City of Gold at the Edge of the Sahara, Pennsic 50 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2023

==A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance – “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

==Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara, 2016 to present
* Madrasa Guild Facebook group administrator, 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/scaalmaghreb/ SCA in al-Maghreb Facebook group] founder & administrator, 2016 to present
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Royal retainer for her majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November, 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* Awesomecon volunteer, SCA display at Awesomecon at the Washington DC Convention Center, Atlantia, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia, 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023

==Awards, Degrees & Prizes==
'''Awards'''
* Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc), 8/10/2016
* Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Storvik), 6/3/2017
* Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc), 8/9/2017
* Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone), 10/17/2017
* Companion of the Owl (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Storvik), 6/23/2018
* Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/6/2018
* Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/8/2018
* Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik), 9/22/2018
* Companion of the Order of the Lark, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde), 11/12/2022
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
'''Prizes'''
* Novice archery winner, archery competition, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Winning entry, Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018

[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2023-08-12T22:08:25Z

KelvinThomsen: /* Introduction */

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|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" | [[File:talaphoto.jpg|thumb]]<br><small>''Baroness Tala al-Zahra''</small>
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Information'''
|- style="text-align:center;"
|
{| style="margin:0 auto; text-align:left; background: #F9F9F9;" cellpadding="2"
|- valign=top
|'''Resides:'''||Barony of Highland Foorde
|- valign=top
|'''Status:'''||Active
|- valign=top
|'''Awards:'''||<small>[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP Entry]</small>
|}
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Heraldry'''
|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" |
[[File:Talaheraldry.png|thumb]]
<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
|}
</div>

==Introduction==
I am ''Mu'allimah'' (Arabic language title for a female-identifying Laurel) Tala al-Zahra. In the SCA, I study linguistics, onomastics, philosophy, natural sciences, epigraphy, and archery. I mostly focus on the ''Tamazgha'' region of Northern Africa, historically inhabited by the Amazigh (aka, "Berber") people, but I explore other topics and regions as curiosity dictates.

==Persona==
I take the POV of an Amazigh woman of Zenata lineage. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE. Visit [https://sites.google.com/view/talaalzahra/home Tala's SCA website] to learn more about her persona and projects.

==Affiliations==
'''Laurel-Mentor Relationships'''
* Foster/Current Laurel association: [[Beatriz Aluares de la Oya|Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya]]
* Original Laurel association: [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=3348 Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone]
'''Apprentice-Sibling Relationships'''
* [[Mariana Ruiz de Medina]]
* [[Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau|Lady Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau]]
* [[Sæunn hima|Noble Sæunn hima]]
* [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8902 Lady Vivienne la Fleur]
* [more to be added]
'''Guilds & Groups'''
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/235398360128036 Atlantian Madrasa Guild]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/AtlantiaRoyalForestryGuild/ Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild]

==Classes Taught==
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
* Uncharted Territories: Exploring Lesser-Known Cultures in the SCA, Storvik Novice (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
* (future) Sijilmassa: City of Gold at the Edge of the Sahara, Pennsic 50 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2023

==A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance – “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

==Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara, 2016 to present
* Madrasa Guild Facebook group administrator, 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/scaalmaghreb/ SCA in al-Maghreb Facebook group] founder & administrator, 2016 to present
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Royal retainer for her majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November, 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* Awesomecon volunteer, SCA display at Awesomecon at the Washington DC Convention Center, Atlantia, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia, 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023

==Awards, Degrees & Prizes==
'''Awards'''
* Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc), 8/10/2016
* Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Storvik), 6/3/2017
* Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc), 8/9/2017
* Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone), 10/17/2017
* Companion of the Owl (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Storvik), 6/23/2018
* Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/6/2018
* Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/8/2018
* Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik), 9/22/2018
* Companion of the Order of the Lark, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde), 11/12/2022
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
'''Prizes'''
* Novice archery winner, archery competition, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Winning entry, Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018

[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2023-06-06T13:55:25Z

KelvinThomsen: /* Classes Taught */

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|'''Awards:'''||<small>[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP Entry]</small>
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<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
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==Introduction==
I am ''Shaykha'' (Baroness) Tala al-Zahra. In the SCA, I study linguistics, onomastics, philosophy, natural sciences, epigraphy, and archery. I mostly focus on the ''Tamazgha'' region of Northern Africa, historically inhabited by the Amazigh (aka, "Berber") people, but I explore other topics and regions as curiosity dictates.

==Persona==
I take the POV of an Amazigh woman of Zenata lineage. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE. Visit [https://sites.google.com/view/talaalzahra/home Tala's SCA website] to learn more about her persona and projects.

==Affiliations==
'''Laurel-Mentor Relationships'''
* Foster/Current Laurel association: [[Beatriz Aluares de la Oya|Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya]]
* Original Laurel association: [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=3348 Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone]
'''Apprentice-Sibling Relationships'''
* [[Mariana Ruiz de Medina]]
* [[Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau|Lady Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau]]
* [[Sæunn hima|Noble Sæunn hima]]
* [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8902 Lady Vivienne la Fleur]
* [more to be added]
'''Guilds & Groups'''
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/235398360128036 Atlantian Madrasa Guild]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/AtlantiaRoyalForestryGuild/ Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild]

==Classes Taught==
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
* Uncharted Territories: Exploring Lesser-Known Cultures in the SCA, Storvik Novice (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
* (future) Sijilmassa: City of Gold at the Edge of the Sahara, Pennsic 50 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2023

==A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance – “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

==Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara, 2016 to present
* Madrasa Guild Facebook group administrator, 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/scaalmaghreb/ SCA in al-Maghreb Facebook group] founder & administrator, 2016 to present
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Royal retainer for her majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November, 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* Awesomecon volunteer, SCA display at Awesomecon at the Washington DC Convention Center, Atlantia, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia, 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023

==Awards, Degrees & Prizes==
'''Awards'''
* Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc), 8/10/2016
* Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Storvik), 6/3/2017
* Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc), 8/9/2017
* Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone), 10/17/2017
* Companion of the Owl (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Storvik), 6/23/2018
* Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/6/2018
* Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/8/2018
* Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik), 9/22/2018
* Companion of the Order of the Lark, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde), 11/12/2022
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
'''Prizes'''
* Novice archery winner, archery competition, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Winning entry, Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018

[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2023-05-14T16:35:59Z

KelvinThomsen: /* Classes Taught */

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|'''Resides:'''||Barony of Highland Foorde
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|'''Awards:'''||<small>[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP Entry]</small>
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[[File:Talaheraldry.png|thumb]]
<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
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==Introduction==
I am ''Shaykha'' (Baroness) Tala al-Zahra. In the SCA, I study linguistics, onomastics, philosophy, natural sciences, epigraphy, and archery. I mostly focus on the ''Tamazgha'' region of Northern Africa, historically inhabited by the Amazigh (aka, "Berber") people, but I explore other topics and regions as curiosity dictates.

==Persona==
I take the POV of an Amazigh woman of Zenata lineage. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE. Visit [https://sites.google.com/view/talaalzahra/home Tala's SCA website] to learn more about her persona and projects.

==Affiliations==
'''Laurel-Mentor Relationships'''
* Foster/Current Laurel association: [[Beatriz Aluares de la Oya|Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya]]
* Original Laurel association: [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=3348 Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone]
'''Apprentice-Sibling Relationships'''
* [[Mariana Ruiz de Medina]]
* [[Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau|Lady Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau]]
* [[Sæunn hima|Noble Sæunn hima]]
* [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8902 Lady Vivienne la Fleur]
* [more to be added]
'''Guilds & Groups'''
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/235398360128036 Atlantian Madrasa Guild]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/AtlantiaRoyalForestryGuild/ Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild]

==Classes Taught==
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
* (future) Uncharted Territories: Exploring Lesser-Known Cultures in the SCA, Storvik Novice (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
* (future) Sijilmassa: City of Gold at the Edge of the Sahara, Pennsic 50 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2023

==A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance – “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

==Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara, 2016 to present
* Madrasa Guild Facebook group administrator, 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/scaalmaghreb/ SCA in al-Maghreb Facebook group] founder & administrator, 2016 to present
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Royal retainer for her majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November, 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* Awesomecon volunteer, SCA display at Awesomecon at the Washington DC Convention Center, Atlantia, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia, 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023

==Awards, Degrees & Prizes==
'''Awards'''
* Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc), 8/10/2016
* Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Storvik), 6/3/2017
* Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc), 8/9/2017
* Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone), 10/17/2017
* Companion of the Owl (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Storvik), 6/23/2018
* Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/6/2018
* Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/8/2018
* Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik), 9/22/2018
* Companion of the Order of the Lark, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde), 11/12/2022
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
'''Prizes'''
* Novice archery winner, archery competition, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Winning entry, Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018

[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2023-05-14T15:16:32Z

KelvinThomsen: /* Classes Taught */

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| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" | [[File:talaphoto.jpg|thumb]]<br><small>''Baroness Tala al-Zahra''</small>
|- style="text-align:center;"
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|- style="text-align:center;"
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|'''Resides:'''||Barony of Highland Foorde
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|'''Status:'''||Active
|- valign=top
|'''Awards:'''||<small>[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP Entry]</small>
|}
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! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Heraldry'''
|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" |
[[File:Talaheraldry.png|thumb]]
<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
|}
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==Introduction==
I am ''Shaykha'' (Baroness) Tala al-Zahra. In the SCA, I study linguistics, onomastics, philosophy, natural sciences, epigraphy, and archery. I mostly focus on the ''Tamazgha'' region of Northern Africa, historically inhabited by the Amazigh (aka, "Berber") people, but I explore other topics and regions as curiosity dictates.

==Persona==
I take the POV of an Amazigh woman of Zenata lineage. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE. Visit [https://sites.google.com/view/talaalzahra/home Tala's SCA website] to learn more about her persona and projects.

==Affiliations==
'''Laurel-Mentor Relationships'''
* Foster/Current Laurel association: [[Beatriz Aluares de la Oya|Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya]]
* Original Laurel association: [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=3348 Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone]
'''Apprentice-Sibling Relationships'''
* [[Mariana Ruiz de Medina]]
* [[Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau|Lady Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau]]
* [[Sæunn hima|Noble Sæunn hima]]
* [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8902 Lady Vivienne la Fleur]
* [more to be added]
'''Guilds & Groups'''
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/235398360128036 Atlantian Madrasa Guild]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/AtlantiaRoyalForestryGuild/ Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild]

==Classes Taught==
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
* (future) Exploring the Unknown in the SCA: Studying Less-Researched Regions, Storvik Novice (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023
* (future) Sijilmassa: City of Gold at the Edge of the Sahara, Pennsic 50 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2023

==A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance – “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

==Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara, 2016 to present
* Madrasa Guild Facebook group administrator, 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/scaalmaghreb/ SCA in al-Maghreb Facebook group] founder & administrator, 2016 to present
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Royal retainer for her majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November, 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* Awesomecon volunteer, SCA display at Awesomecon at the Washington DC Convention Center, Atlantia, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia, 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023

==Awards, Degrees & Prizes==
'''Awards'''
* Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc), 8/10/2016
* Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Storvik), 6/3/2017
* Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc), 8/9/2017
* Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone), 10/17/2017
* Companion of the Owl (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Storvik), 6/23/2018
* Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/6/2018
* Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/8/2018
* Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik), 9/22/2018
* Companion of the Order of the Lark, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde), 11/12/2022
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
'''Prizes'''
* Novice archery winner, archery competition, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Winning entry, Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018

[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2023-03-26T17:14:43Z

KelvinThomsen:

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| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" | [[File:talaphoto.jpg|thumb]]<br><small>''Baroness Tala al-Zahra''</small>
|- style="text-align:center;"
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|- style="text-align:center;"
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|- valign=top
|'''Resides:'''||Barony of Highland Foorde
|- valign=top
|'''Status:'''||Active
|- valign=top
|'''Awards:'''||<small>[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP Entry]</small>
|}
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Heraldry'''
|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" |
[[File:Talaheraldry.png|thumb]]
<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
|}
</div>

==Introduction==
I am ''Shaykha'' (Baroness) Tala al-Zahra. In the SCA, I study linguistics, onomastics, philosophy, natural sciences, epigraphy, and archery. I mostly focus on the ''Tamazgha'' region of Northern Africa, historically inhabited by the Amazigh (aka, "Berber") people, but I explore other topics and regions as curiosity dictates.

==Persona==
I take the POV of an Amazigh woman of Zenata lineage. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE. Visit [https://sites.google.com/view/talaalzahra/home Tala's SCA website] to learn more about her persona and projects.

==Affiliations==
'''Laurel-Mentor Relationships'''
* Foster/Current Laurel association: [[Beatriz Aluares de la Oya|Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya]]
* Original Laurel association: [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=3348 Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone]
'''Apprentice-Sibling Relationships'''
* [[Mariana Ruiz de Medina]]
* [[Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau|Lady Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau]]
* [[Sæunn hima|Noble Sæunn hima]]
* [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8902 Lady Vivienne la Fleur]
* [more to be added]
'''Guilds & Groups'''
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/235398360128036 Atlantian Madrasa Guild]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/AtlantiaRoyalForestryGuild/ Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild]

==Classes Taught==
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023

==A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance – “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

==Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara, 2016 to present
* Madrasa Guild Facebook group administrator, 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/scaalmaghreb/ SCA in al-Maghreb Facebook group] founder & administrator, 2016 to present
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Royal retainer for her majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November, 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* Awesomecon volunteer, SCA display at Awesomecon at the Washington DC Convention Center, Atlantia, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia, 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023

==Awards, Degrees & Prizes==
'''Awards'''
* Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc), 8/10/2016
* Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Storvik), 6/3/2017
* Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc), 8/9/2017
* Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone), 10/17/2017
* Companion of the Owl (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Storvik), 6/23/2018
* Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/6/2018
* Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/8/2018
* Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik), 9/22/2018
* Companion of the Order of the Lark, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde), 11/12/2022
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
'''Prizes'''
* Novice archery winner, archery competition, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Winning entry, Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018

[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2023-03-26T16:34:48Z

KelvinThomsen:

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| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" | [[File:talaphoto.jpg|thumb]]<br><small>''Baroness Tala al-Zahra''</small>
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Information'''
|- style="text-align:center;"
|
{| style="margin:0 auto; text-align:left; background: #F9F9F9;" cellpadding="2"
|- valign=top
|'''Resides:'''||Barony of Highland Foorde
|- valign=top
|'''Status:'''||Active
|- valign=top
|'''Awards:'''||<small>[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP Entry]</small>
|}
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Heraldry'''
|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" |
[[File:Talaheraldry.png|thumb]]
<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
|}
</div>

==Introduction==
I am ''Shaykha'' (Baroness) Tala al-Zahra. In the SCA, I study linguistics, onomastics, philosophy, natural sciences, epigraphy, and archery. I mostly focus on the ''Tamazgha'' region of Northern Africa, historically inhabited by the Amazigh (aka, "Berber") people, but I explore other topics and regions as curiosity dictates.

==Persona==
I take the POV of an Amazigh woman of Zenata lineage. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE. Visit [https://sites.google.com/view/talaalzahra/home Tala's SCA website] to learn more about her persona and projects.

==Affiliations==
'''Laurel-Mentor Relationships'''
* Foster/Current Laurel association: [[Beatriz Aluares de la Oya|Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya]]
* Original Laurel association: [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=3348 Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone]
'''Apprentice-Sibling Relationships'''
* [[Mariana Ruiz de Medina]]
* [[Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau|Lady Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau]]
* [[Sæunn hima|Noble Sæunn hima]]
* [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8902 Lady Vivienne la Fleur]
* [more to be added]
'''Guilds & Groups'''
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/235398360128036 Atlantian Madrasa Guild]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/AtlantiaRoyalForestryGuild/ Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild]

==Classes Taught==
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023

==A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance – “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

==Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara, 2016 to present
* Madrasa Guild Facebook group administrator, 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/scaalmaghreb/ SCA in al-Maghreb Facebook group] founder & administrator, 2016 to present
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Royal retainer for her majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November, 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* Awesomecon volunteer, SCA display at Awesomecon at the Washington DC Convention Center, Atlantia, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia, 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023

==Awards, Degrees & Prizes==
'''Awards'''
* Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc), 8/10/2016
* Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Storvik), 6/3/2017
* Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc), 8/9/2017
* Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone), 10/17/2017
* Companion of the Owl (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Storvik), 6/23/2018
* Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/6/2018
* Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/8/2018
* Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik), 9/22/2018
* Companion of the Order of the Lark, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde), 11/12/2022
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
'''Prizes'''
* Novice archery winner, archery competition, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Winning entry, Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018

[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2023-03-26T15:52:03Z

KelvinThomsen:

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| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" | [[File:talaphoto.jpg|thumb]]<br><small>''Baroness Tala al-Zahra''</small>
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|'''Resides:'''||Barony of Highland Foorde
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|'''Status:'''||Active
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|'''Awards:'''||<small>[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP Entry]</small>
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|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Heraldry'''
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[[File:Talaheraldry.png|thumb]]
<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
|}
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==Introduction==
I am ''Shaykha'' (Baroness) Tala al-Zahra. In the SCA, I study linguistics, onomastics, philosophy, natural sciences, epigraphy, and archery. I mostly focus on the ''Tamazgha'' region of Northern Africa, historically inhabited by the Amazigh (aka, "Berber") people, but I explore other topics and regions as curiosity dictates.

==Persona==
I take the POV of an Amazigh woman of Zenata lineage. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE. Visit Tala's SCA website to learn more about her persona and projects.

==Affiliations==
'''Laurel-Mentor Relationships'''
* Foster/Current Laurel association: [[Beatriz Aluares de la Oya|Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya]]
* Original Laurel association: [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=3348 Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone]
'''Apprentice-Sibling Relationships'''
* [[Mariana Ruiz de Medina]]
* [[Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau|Lady Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau]]
* [[Sæunn hima|Noble Sæunn hima]]
* [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8902 Lady Vivienne la Fleur]
* [more to be added]
'''Guilds & Groups'''
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/235398360128036 Atlantian Madrasa Guild]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/AtlantiaRoyalForestryGuild/ Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild]

==Classes Taught==
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023

==A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance – “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

==Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara, 2016 to present
* Madrasa Guild Facebook group administrator, 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/scaalmaghreb/ SCA in al-Maghreb Facebook group] founder & administrator, 2016 to present
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Royal retainer for her majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November, 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* Awesomecon volunteer, SCA display at Awesomecon at the Washington DC Convention Center, Atlantia, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia, 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023

==Awards, Degrees & Prizes==
'''Awards'''
* Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc), 8/10/2016
* Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Storvik), 6/3/2017
* Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc), 8/9/2017
* Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone), 10/17/2017
* Companion of the Owl (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Storvik), 6/23/2018
* Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/6/2018
* Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/8/2018
* Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik), 9/22/2018
* Companion of the Order of the Lark, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde), 11/12/2022
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
'''Prizes'''
* Novice archery winner, archery competition, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Winning entry, Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018

[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2023-03-26T15:22:52Z

KelvinThomsen:

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| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" | [[File:talaphoto.jpg|thumb]]<br><small>''Baroness Tala al-Zahra''</small>
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Information'''
|- style="text-align:center;"
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|- valign=top
|'''Resides:'''||Barony of Highland Foorde
|- valign=top
|'''Status:'''||Active
|- valign=top
|'''Awards:'''||<small>[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP Entry]</small>
|}
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Heraldry'''
|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" |
[[File:Talaheraldry.png|thumb]]
<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
|}
</div>

==Introduction==
I am ''Shaykha'' (Baroness) Tala al-Zahra. In the SCA, I study linguistics, onomastics, philosophy, natural sciences, epigraphy, and archery. I mostly focus on the ''Tamazgha'' region of Northern Africa, historically inhabited by the Amazigh (aka, "Berber") people, but I explore other topics and regions as curiosity dictates.

==Persona==
I take the POV of an Amazigh woman of Zenata lineage. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE. Visit Tala's SCA website to learn more about her persona and projects.

==Affiliations==
'''Laurel-Mentor Relationships'''
* Foster/Current Laurel association: [[Beatriz Aluares de la Oya|Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya]]
* Original Laurel association: [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=3348 Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone]
'''Apprentice-Sibling Relationships'''
* [[Mariana Ruiz de Medina]]
* [[Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau|Lady Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau]]
* [[Sæunn hima|Noble Sæunn hima]]
* [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8902 Lady Vivienne la Fleur]
* [more to be added]
'''Guilds & Groups'''
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/235398360128036 Atlantian Madrasa Guild]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/AtlantiaRoyalForestryGuild/ Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild]

==Classes Taught==
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023

==A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance – “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

==Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara, 2016 to present
* Madrasa Guild Facebook group administrator, 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/scaalmaghreb/ SCA in al-Maghreb Facebook group] founder & administrator, 2016 to present
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Royal retainer for her majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023

==Awards, Degrees & Prizes==
'''Awards'''
* Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc), 8/10/2016
* Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Storvik), 6/3/2017
* Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc), 8/9/2017
* Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone), 10/17/2017
* Companion of the Owl (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Storvik), 6/23/2018
* Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/6/2018
* Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/8/2018
* Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik), 9/22/2018
* Companion of the Order of the Lark, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde), 11/12/2022
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
'''Prizes'''
* Novice archery winner, archery competition, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Winning entry, Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018

[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2023-03-26T15:18:13Z

KelvinThomsen:

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| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" | [[File:talaphoto.jpg|thumb]]<br><small>''Baroness Tala al-Zahra''</small>
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|- style="text-align:center;"
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|'''Resides:'''||Barony of Highland Foorde
|- valign=top
|'''Status:'''||Active
|- valign=top
|'''Awards:'''||<small>[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP Entry]</small>
|}
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Heraldry'''
|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" |
[[File:Talaheraldry.png|thumb]]
<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
|}
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==Introduction==
I am ''Shaykha'' (Baroness) Tala al-Zahra. In the SCA, I study linguistics, onomastics, philosophy, natural sciences, epigraphy, and archery. I mostly focus on the ''Tamazgha'' region of Northern Africa, historically inhabited by the Amazigh (aka, "Berber") people, but I explore other topics and regions as curiosity dictates.

==Persona==
I take the POV of an Amazigh woman of Zenata lineage. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE. Visit Tala's SCA website to learn more about her persona and projects.

==Affiliations==
'''Laurel-Mentor Relationships'''
* Foster/Current Laurel association: [[Beatriz Aluares de la Oya|Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya]]
* Original Laurel association: [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=3348 Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone]
'''Apprentice-Sibling Relationships'''
* [[Mariana Ruiz de Medina]]
* [[Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau|Lady Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau]]
* [[Sæunn hima|Noble Sæunn hima]]
* [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8902 Lady Vivienne la Fleur]
* [more to be added]
'''Guilds & Groups'''
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/235398360128036 Atlantian Madrasa Guild]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/AtlantiaRoyalForestryGuild/ Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild]

==Classes Taught==
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023

==A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance – “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

==Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara, 2016 to present
* Madrasa Guild Facebook group administrator, 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/scaalmaghreb/ SCA in al-Maghreb Facebook group] founder & administrator, 2016 to present
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Royal retainer for her majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023

==Awards, Degrees & Prizes==
'''Awards'''
* Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc), 8/10/2016
* Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Storvik), 6/3/2017
* Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc), 8/9/2017
* Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone), 10/17/2017
* Companion of the Owl (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Storvik), 6/23/2018
* Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/6/2018
* Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/8/2018
* Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik), 9/22/2018
* Companion of the Order of the Lark, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde), 11/12/2022
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
'''Prizes'''
* Novice archery winner, archery competition, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Winning entry, Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018

[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2023-03-26T15:17:00Z

KelvinThomsen: /* Introduction */

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|- style="text-align:center;"
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|'''Resides:'''||Barony of Highland Foorde
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|'''Status:'''||Active
|- valign=top
|'''Awards:'''||<small>[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP Entry]</small>
|}
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Heraldry'''
|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" |
[[File:Talaheraldry.png|thumb]]
<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
|}
</div>

==Introduction==
I am ''Shaykha'' (Baroness) Tala al-Zahra. In the SCA, I study linguistics, onomastics, philosophy, natural sciences, epigraphy, and archery. I mostly focus on the ''Tamazgha'' region of Northern Africa, historically inhabited by the Amazigh (aka, "Berber") people, but I explore other topics and regions as curiosity dictates.

==Persona==
I take the POV of an Amazigh woman of Zenata lineage. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE. Visit Tala's SCA website to learn more about her persona and projects.

==Affiliations==
'''Laurel-Mentor Relationships'''
* Foster/Current Laurel association: [[Beatriz Aluares de la Oya|Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya]]
* Original Laurel association: [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=3348 Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone]
'''Apprentice-Sibling Relationships'''
* [[Mariana Ruiz de Medina]]
* [[Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau|Lady Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau]]
* [[Sæunn hima|Noble Sæunn hima]]
* [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8902 Lady Vivienne la Fleur]
* [more to be added]
'''Guilds & Groups'''
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/235398360128036 Atlantian Madrasa Guild]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/AtlantiaRoyalForestryGuild/ Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild]

==Classes Taught=
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023

==A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance – “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

==Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara, 2016 to present
* Madrasa Guild Facebook group administrator, 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/scaalmaghreb/ SCA in al-Maghreb Facebook group] founder & administrator, 2016 to present
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Royal retainer for her majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023

==Awards, Degrees & Prizes==
'''Awards'''
* Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc), 8/10/2016
* Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Storvik), 6/3/2017
* Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc), 8/9/2017
* Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone), 10/17/2017
* Companion of the Owl (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Storvik), 6/23/2018
* Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/6/2018
* Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/8/2018
* Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik), 9/22/2018
* Companion of the Order of the Lark, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde), 11/12/2022
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
'''Prizes'''
* Novice archery winner, archery competition, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Winning entry, Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018

[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2023-03-26T15:15:40Z

KelvinThomsen:

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|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" | [[File:talaphoto.jpg|thumb]]<br><small>''Baroness Tala al-Zahra''</small>
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Information'''
|- style="text-align:center;"
|
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|- valign=top
|'''Resides:'''||Barony of Highland Foorde
|- valign=top
|'''Status:'''||Active
|- valign=top
|'''Awards:'''||<small>[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP Entry]</small>
|}
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Heraldry'''
|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" |
[[File:Talaheraldry.png|thumb]]
<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
|}
</div>

==Introduction==
Ahlan (Welcome)! I am ''Shaykha'' (Baroness) Tala al-Zahra. In the SCA, I study linguistics, onomastics, philosophy, natural sciences, epigraphy, and archery. I mostly focus on the ''Tamazgha'' region of Northern Africa, historically inhabited by the Amazigh (aka, "Berber") people, but I explore other topics and regions as curiosity dictates.

==Persona==
I take the POV of an Amazigh woman of Zenata lineage. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE. Visit Tala's SCA website to learn more about her persona and projects.

==Affiliations==
'''Laurel-Mentor Relationships'''
* Foster/Current Laurel association: [[Beatriz Aluares de la Oya|Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya]]
* Original Laurel association: [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=3348 Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone]
'''Apprentice-Sibling Relationships'''
* [[Mariana Ruiz de Medina]]
* [[Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau|Lady Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau]]
* [[Sæunn hima|Noble Sæunn hima]]
* [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8902 Lady Vivienne la Fleur]
* [more to be added]
'''Guilds & Groups'''
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/235398360128036 Atlantian Madrasa Guild]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/AtlantiaRoyalForestryGuild/ Kingdom of Atlantia Royal Forestry Guild]

==Classes Taught=
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023

==A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance – “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

==Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara, 2016 to present
* Madrasa Guild Facebook group administrator, 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/scaalmaghreb/ SCA in al-Maghreb Facebook group] founder & administrator, 2016 to present
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Royal retainer for her majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023

==Awards, Degrees & Prizes==
'''Awards'''
* Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc), 8/10/2016
* Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Storvik), 6/3/2017
* Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc), 8/9/2017
* Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone), 10/17/2017
* Companion of the Owl (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Storvik), 6/23/2018
* Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/6/2018
* Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/8/2018
* Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik), 9/22/2018
* Companion of the Order of the Lark, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde), 11/12/2022
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
'''Prizes'''
* Novice archery winner, archery competition, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Winning entry, Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018

[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2023-03-26T14:45:30Z

KelvinThomsen:

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| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" | [[File:talaphoto.jpg|thumb]]<br><small>''Baroness Tala al-Zahra''</small>
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|- style="text-align:center;"
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|'''Resides:'''||Barony of Highland Foorde
|- valign=top
|'''Status:'''||Active
|- valign=top
|'''Awards:'''||<small>[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP Entry]</small>
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|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Heraldry'''
|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" |
[[File:Talaheraldry.png|thumb]]
<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
|}
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==Introduction==
Ahlan (Welcome)! I am ''Shaykha'' (Baroness) Tala al-Zahra. In the SCA, I study linguistics, onomastics, philosophy, natural sciences, epigraphy, and archery. I mostly focus on the ''Tamazgha'' region of Northern Africa, historically inhabited by the Amazigh (aka, "Berber") people, but I explore other topics and regions as curiosity dictates.

==Persona==
I take the POV of an Amazigh woman of Zenata lineage. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE. Visit Tala's SCA website to learn more about her persona and projects.

==Affiliations==
'''Laurel-Mentor Relationships'''
* Foster/Current Laurel association: [[Beatriz Aluares de la Oya|Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya]]
* Original Laurel association: [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=3348 Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone]
'''Apprentice-Sibling Relationships'''
* [[Mariana Ruiz de Medina]]
* [[Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau|Lady Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau]]
* [[Sæunn hima|Noble Sæunn hima]]
* [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8902 Lady Vivienne la Fleur]
* [more to be added]
'''Guilds & Groups'''
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild
* Atlantian Foresters Guild

==Classes & Academic Coordination==
'''Classes Taught'''
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023

==A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance – “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

==Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Royal retainer for her majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023

==Awards, Degrees & Prizes==
'''Awards'''
* Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc), 8/10/2016
* Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Storvik), 6/3/2017
* Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc), 8/9/2017
* Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone), 10/17/2017
* Companion of the Owl (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Storvik), 6/23/2018
* Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/6/2018
* Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/8/2018
* Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik), 9/22/2018
* Companion of the Order of the Lark, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde), 11/12/2022
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
'''Prizes'''
* Novice archery winner, archery competition, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Winning entry, Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018

[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2023-03-26T14:43:53Z

KelvinThomsen:

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| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" | [[File:talaphoto.jpg|thumb]]<br><small>''Baroness Tala al-Zahra''</small>
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|- style="text-align:center;"
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|'''Resides:'''||Barony of Highland Foorde
|- valign=top
|'''Status:'''||Active
|- valign=top
|'''Awards:'''||<small>[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP Entry]</small>
|}
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Heraldry'''
|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" |
[[File:Talaheraldry.png|thumb]]
<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
|}
</div>

==Introduction==
Ahlan (Welcome)! I am ''Shaykha'' (Baroness) Tala al-Zahra. In the SCA, I study linguistics, onomastics, philosophy, natural sciences, epigraphy, and archery. I mostly focus on the ''Tamazgha'' region of Northern Africa, historically inhabited by the Amazigh (aka, "Berber") people, but I explore other topics and regions as curiosity dictates.

==Persona==
I take the POV of an Amazigh woman of Zenata lineage. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE. Visit Tala's SCA website to learn more about her persona and projects.

==Affiliations==
'''Laurel-Mentor Relationships'''
* Foster/Current Laurel association: [[Beatriz Aluares de la Oya|Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya]]
* Original Laurel association: [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=3348 Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone]
'''Apprentice-Sibling Relationships'''
* [[Mariana Ruiz de Medina]]
* [[Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau|Lady Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau]]
* [[Sæunn hima|Noble Sæunn hima]]
* [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8902 Lady Vivienne la Fleur]
* [more to be added]
'''Guilds & Groups'''
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild
* Atlantian Foresters Guild

==Classes & Academic Coordination==
'''Classes Taught'''
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023

==A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance – “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

==Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Royal retainer for her majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023

==Awards, Degrees & Prizes==
'''Awards'''
* Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc), 8/10/2016
* Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Storvik), 6/3/2017
* Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc), 8/9/2017
* Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone), 10/17/2017
* Companion of the Owl (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Storvik), 6/23/2018
* Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/6/2018
* Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/8/2018
* Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik), 9/22/2018
* Companion of the Order of the Lark, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde), 11/12/2022
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
'''Prizes'''
* Winning entry, Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018

[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2023-03-26T14:42:38Z

KelvinThomsen:

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| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" | [[File:talaphoto.jpg|thumb]]<br><small>''Baroness Tala al-Zahra''</small>
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Information'''
|- style="text-align:center;"
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|'''Resides:'''||Barony of Highland Foorde
|- valign=top
|'''Status:'''||Active
|- valign=top
|'''Awards:'''||<small>[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP Entry]</small>
|}
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Heraldry'''
|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" |
[[File:Talaheraldry.png|thumb]]
<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
|}
</div>

==Introduction==
Ahlan (Welcome)! I am ''Shaykha'' (Baroness) Tala al-Zahra. In the SCA, I study linguistics, onomastics, philosophy, natural sciences, epigraphy, and archery. I mostly focus on the ''Tamazgha'' region of Northern Africa, historically inhabited by the Amazigh (aka, "Berber") people, but I explore other topics and regions as curiosity dictates.

==Persona==
I take the POV of an Amazigh woman of Zenata lineage. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE. Visit Tala's SCA website to learn more about her persona and projects.

==Affiliations==
'''Laurel-Mentor Relationships'''
* Foster/Current Laurel association: [[Beatriz Aluares de la Oya|Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya]]
* Original Laurel association: [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=3348 Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone]
'''Apprentice-Sibling Relationships'''
* [[Mariana Ruiz de Medina]]
* [[Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau|Lady Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau]]
* [[Sæunn hima|Noble Sæunn hima]]
* [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8902 Lady Vivienne la Fleur]
* [more to be added]
'''Guilds & Groups'''
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild
* Atlantian Foresters Guild

=='''Classes & Academic Coordination'''==
'''Classes Taught'''
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023

=='''A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions'''==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance – “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

=='''Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA'''==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Royal retainer for her majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023

=='''Awards, Degrees & Prizes'''==
'''Awards'''
* Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc), 8/10/2016
* Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Storvik), 6/3/2017
* Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc), 8/9/2017
* Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone), 10/17/2017
* Companion of the Owl (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Storvik), 6/23/2018
* Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/6/2018
* Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/8/2018
* Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik), 9/22/2018
* Companion of the Order of the Lark, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde), 11/12/2022
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
'''Prizes'''
* Winning entry, Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018

[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2023-03-26T14:34:53Z

KelvinThomsen:

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|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" | [[File:talaphoto.jpg|thumb]]<br><small>''Baroness Tala al-Zahra''</small>
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Information'''
|- style="text-align:center;"
|
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|- valign=top
|'''Resides:'''||Barony of Highland Foorde
|- valign=top
|'''Status:'''||Active
|- valign=top
|'''Awards:'''||<small>[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP Entry]</small>
|}
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Heraldry'''
|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" |
[[File:Talaheraldry.png|thumb]]
<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
|}
</div>

=='''Introduction'''==
Ahlan (Welcome)! I am Shaykha (Baroness) Tala al-Zahra. I was originally apprenticed to Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone, and I am currently being fostered by Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya.

=='''Persona'''==
Tala is of Amazigh (aka, Berber) descent -- specifically of the Zenata line, which also boast the warrior queen, Kahina, and the Marinid ruling family of Tala's day. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE

=='''Affiliations'''==
'''Laurel-Mentor Relationships'''
* Foster/Current Laurel association: [[Beatriz Aluares de la Oya|Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya]]
* Original Laurel association: [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=3348 Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone]
'''Apprentice-Sibling Relationships'''
* [[Mariana Ruiz de Medina]]
* [[Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau|Lady Marguerite Honoree d'Cheneau]]
* [[Sæunn hima|Noble Sæunn hima]]
* [https://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8902 Lady Vivienne la Fleur]
* [more to be added]
'''Guilds & Groups'''
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild
* Atlantian Foresters Guild

=='''Classes & Academic Coordination'''==
'''Classes Taught'''
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023

=='''A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions'''==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance – “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

=='''Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA'''==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Royal retainer for her majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023

=='''Awards, Degrees & Prizes'''==
'''Awards'''
* Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc), 8/10/2016
* Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Storvik), 6/3/2017
* Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc), 8/9/2017
* Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone), 10/17/2017
* Companion of the Owl (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Storvik), 6/23/2018
* Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/6/2018
* Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/8/2018
* Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik), 9/22/2018
* Companion of the Order of the Lark, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde), 11/12/2022
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
'''Prizes'''
* Winning entry, Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018

[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2023-03-26T14:09:51Z

KelvinThomsen:

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! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Photo'''
|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" | [[File:talaphoto.jpg|thumb]]<br><small>''Baroness Tala al-Zahra''</small>
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Information'''
|- style="text-align:center;"
|
{| style="margin:0 auto; text-align:left; background: #F9F9F9;" cellpadding="2"
|- valign=top
|'''Resides:'''||Barony of Highland Foorde
|- valign=top
|'''Status:'''||Active
|- valign=top
|'''Awards:'''||<small>[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP Entry]</small>
|}
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Heraldry'''
|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" |
[[File:Talaheraldry.png|thumb]]
<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
|}
</div>

=='''Introduction'''==
Ahlan (Welcome)! I am Shaykha (Baroness) Tala al-Zahra. I was originally apprenticed to Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone, and I am currently being fostered by Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya.

=='''Persona'''==
Tala is of Amazigh (aka, Berber) descent -- specifically of the Zenata line, which also boast the warrior queen, Kahina, and the Marinid ruling family of Tala's day. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE

=='''Classes & Academic Coordination'''==
'''Classes Taught'''
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023

=='''A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions'''==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance – “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

=='''Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA'''==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Royal retainer for her majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023

=='''Awards, Degrees & Prizes'''==
'''Awards'''
* Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc), 8/10/2016
* Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Storvik), 6/3/2017
* Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc), 8/9/2017
* Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone), 10/17/2017
* Companion of the Owl (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Storvik), 6/23/2018
* Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/6/2018
* Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/8/2018
* Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik), 9/22/2018
* Companion of the Order of the Lark, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde), 11/12/2022
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
'''Prizes'''
* Winning entry, Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018

[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2023-03-26T14:08:42Z

KelvinThomsen:

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|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" | [[File:talaphoto.jpg|thumb]]<br><small>''Baroness Tala al-Zahra''</small>
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Information'''
|- style="text-align:center;"
|
{| style="margin:0 auto; text-align:left; background: #F9F9F9;" cellpadding="2"
|- valign=top
|'''Resides:'''||Barony of Highland Foorde
|- valign=top
|'''Status:'''||Active
|- valign=top
|'''Awards:'''||<small>[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP Entry]</small>
|}
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Heraldry'''
|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" |
[[File:Talaheraldry.png|thumb]]
<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
|}
</div>

=='''Introduction'''==
Ahlan (Welcome)! I am Shaykha (Baroness) Tala al-Zahra. I was originally apprenticed to Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone, and I am currently being fostered by Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya.

=='''Persona'''==
Tala is of Amazigh (aka, Berber) descent -- specifically of the Zenata line, which also boast the warrior queen, Kahina, and the Marinid ruling family of Tala's day. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE

=='''Classes & Academic Coordination'''==
'''Classes Taught'''
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023

=='''A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions'''==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance - “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

=='''Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA'''==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Royal retainer for her majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023

=='''Awards, Degrees & Prizes'''==
'''Awards'''
* Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc), 8/10/2016
* Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Storvik), 6/3/2017
* Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc), 8/9/2017
* Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone), 10/17/2017
* Companion of the Owl (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Storvik), 6/23/2018
* Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/6/2018
* Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/8/2018
* Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik), 9/22/2018
* Companion of the Order of the Lark, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde), 11/12/2022
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
'''Prizes'''
* Winning entry, Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018

[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2023-03-26T14:05:56Z

KelvinThomsen:

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! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Photo'''
|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" | [[File:talaphoto.jpg|thumb]]<br><small>''Baroness Tala al-Zahra''</small>
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Information'''
|- style="text-align:center;"
|
{| style="margin:0 auto; text-align:left; background: #F9F9F9;" cellpadding="2"
|- valign=top
|'''Resides:'''||Barony of Highland Foorde
|- valign=top
|'''Status:'''||Active
|- valign=top
|'''Awards:'''||<small>[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP Entry]</small>
|}
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Heraldry'''
|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" |
[[File:Talaheraldry.png|thumb]]
<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
|}
</div>

=='''Introduction'''==
Ahlan (Welcome)! I am Shaykha (Baroness) Tala al-Zahra. I was originally apprenticed to Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone, and I am currently being fostered by Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya.

=='''Persona'''==
Tala is of Amazigh (aka, Berber) descent -- specifically of the Zenata line, which also boast the warrior queen, Kahina, and the Marinid ruling family of Tala's day. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE.

=='''Classes & Academic Coordination'''==
'''Classes Taught'''
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023

=='''A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions'''==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance - “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

=='''Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA'''==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Royal retainer for her majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023

=='''Awards and Achievements'''==
'''Awards'''
* Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc), 8/10/2016
* Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Storvik), 6/3/2017
* Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc), 8/9/2017
* Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone), 10/17/2017
* Companion of the Owl (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Storvik), 6/23/2018
* Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/6/2018
* Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc), 8/8/2018
* Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik), 9/22/2018
* Companion of the Order of the Lark, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde), 11/12/2022
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
'''Prizes'''
* Winning entry, Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018

[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2023-03-26T13:58:38Z

KelvinThomsen: /* A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions */

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! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Photo'''
|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" | [[File:talaphoto.jpg|thumb]]<br><small>''Baroness Tala al-Zahra''</small>
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Information'''
|- style="text-align:center;"
|
{| style="margin:0 auto; text-align:left; background: #F9F9F9;" cellpadding="2"
|- valign=top
|'''Resides:'''||Barony of Highland Foorde
|- valign=top
|'''Status:'''||Active
|- valign=top
|'''Awards:'''||<small>[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP Entry]</small>
|}
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Heraldry'''
|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" |
[[File:Talaheraldry.png|thumb]]
<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
|}
</div>

=='''Introduction'''==
Ahlan (Welcome)! I am Shaykha (Baroness) Tala al-Zahra. I was originally apprenticed to Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone, and I am currently being fostered by Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya.

=='''Persona'''==
Tala is of Amazigh (aka, Berber) descent -- specifically of the Zenata line, which also boast the warrior queen, Kahina, and the Marinid ruling family of Tala's day. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE.

=='''Classes & Academic Coordination'''==
'''Classes Taught'''
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023

=='''A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions'''==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Storvik Novice A&S competition, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – Pennsic open A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Ottoman tughra entry – “Atlantian Nights” A&S display, Pennsic 47, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance - “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

=='''Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA'''==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Royal retainer for her majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023

=='''Awards and Achievements'''==
'''Awards'''
* 8/10/2016 - Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc)
* 6/3/2017 - Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Storvik)
* 8/9/2017 - Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc)
* 10/17/2017 - Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone)
* 6/23/2018 - Companion of the Owl (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Storvik)
* 8/6/2018 - Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc)
* 8/8/2018 - Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc)
* 9/22/2018 - Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik)
* 11/12/2022 - Companion of the Order of the Lark, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde)
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia

[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2023-03-26T13:54:42Z

KelvinThomsen: /* Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA */

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|'''Resides:'''||Barony of Highland Foorde
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|'''Status:'''||Active
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|'''Awards:'''||<small>[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP Entry]</small>
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|-
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[[File:Talaheraldry.png|thumb]]
<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
|}
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=='''Introduction'''==
Ahlan (Welcome)! I am Shaykha (Baroness) Tala al-Zahra. I was originally apprenticed to Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone, and I am currently being fostered by Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya.

=='''Persona'''==
Tala is of Amazigh (aka, Berber) descent -- specifically of the Zenata line, which also boast the warrior queen, Kahina, and the Marinid ruling family of Tala's day. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE.

=='''Classes & Academic Coordination'''==
'''Classes Taught'''
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023

=='''A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions'''==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance - “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

=='''Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA'''==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and target designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Royal retainer for her majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November 2017
* Head royal retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023
* Accessibility coordinator, Stierbach Holiday Faire, 2023

=='''Awards and Achievements'''==
'''Awards'''
* 8/10/2016 - Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc)
* 6/3/2017 - Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Storvik)
* 8/9/2017 - Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc)
* 10/17/2017 - Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone)
* 6/23/2018 - Companion of the Owl (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Storvik)
* 8/6/2018 - Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc)
* 8/8/2018 - Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc)
* 9/22/2018 - Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik)
* 11/12/2022 - Companion of the Order of the Lark, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde)
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia

[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2023-03-26T13:51:30Z

KelvinThomsen:

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| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" | [[File:talaphoto.jpg|thumb]]<br><small>''Baroness Tala al-Zahra''</small>
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|- style="text-align:center;"
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|'''Resides:'''||Barony of Highland Foorde
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|'''Status:'''||Active
|- valign=top
|'''Awards:'''||<small>[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP Entry]</small>
|}
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background: #4286f4; color: #Ffffff;" | '''Heraldry'''
|-
| style="text-align:center; background: #F9F9F9;" |
[[File:Talaheraldry.png|thumb]]
<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
|}
</div>

=='''Introduction'''==
Ahlan (Welcome)! I am Shaykha (Baroness) Tala al-Zahra. I was originally apprenticed to Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone, and I am currently being fostered by Magistra Beatriz Aluares de la Oya.

=='''Persona'''==
Tala is of Amazigh (aka, Berber) descent -- specifically of the Zenata line, which also boast the warrior queen, Kahina, and the Marinid ruling family of Tala's day. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE.

=='''Classes & Academic Coordination'''==
'''Classes Taught'''
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Pronunciation and Speech, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Introductory Arabic Workshop, War of the Wings (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2022
* Languages of North Africa, Winter University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2023

=='''A&S Displays, Performances & Competitions'''==
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Table – Defending the Gate, Canton of Sudentorre, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild tent – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Track – War of the Wings, Barony of Sacred Stone, Atlantia, 2017
* Atlantian Madrasa Guild Table – Diwali Midwinters Feast, Barony of Lochmere, 2018
* Maghribi and Andalusian Song Performance - “Atlantian Nights,” Pennsic 47, 2018

=='''Volunteer Offices & Positions Held and Service within the SCA'''==
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 43, 2014
* Cook & Server, Highland River Melees, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery Marshal-in-training, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Event lackey, Holiday Faire, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery Marshal-in-training, Chalice of the Sun Gods/Coronation, Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, 2015
* Archery Marshal-in-training, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 44, 2015
* Coordinator, Mileacre Encampment Hafla – Pennsic 44, 2015
* Shoot and Target Designer, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2015
* Storvik Archery Baronial Champion – 2016 to 2018
* Madrasa Guild Northern Deputy President – serving alongside Mistress Kisaiya Zingara 2016 to present
* Laurel-level 'Oscar' commentator – Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg names – 2016-Present
* Archery MiC, Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery Marshal, St. Sebastian Shoot, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Royal retaining (x3) for his majesty, King Dietrich – Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Pennsic War Points, Pennsic, 2016
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 45, 2016
* Archery Marshal, Battle on the Bay, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2016
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Fall University, Atlantia, 2016
* Archery MiC + Storvik Archery Practices, Barony of Storvik, 2017-2018
* Archery MiC + Shoot & Target Designer, Storvik Investiture and Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia, 2017
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Royal Retainer for her majesty, Queen Signy – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Atlantian Madrasa Guild Social at Orluk Oasis – Pennsic 46, 2017
* Name heraldry consultant for Arabic, Hebrew, and Berber/Tuareg language – Herald’s Point, Pennsic 46, 2017
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Fall University, Atlantia 2017
* Coronation & cultural consultant for Sultan Dietrich & Sultana Una of Atlantia – November 2017
* Head Royal Retainer for Their Highnesses/Majesties, Dietrich & Una, 11/2017 to 10/2018
* Archery Marshal, Storvik Novice, Barony of Storvik, Atlantia 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 47, 2018
* Coordinator, Maghribi Track, Pennsic University – Pennsic 48, 2019
* Coordinator, Madrasa (Middle & Near Eastern Guild) Track – Winter University, Atlantia 2023
* Coordinator, African Track, Pennsic University (inaugural year) – Pennsic 50, 2023

=='''Awards and Achievements'''==
'''Awards'''
* 8/10/2016 - Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc)
* 6/3/2017 - Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Storvik)
* 8/9/2017 - Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc)
* 10/17/2017 - Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone)
* 6/23/2018 - Companion of the Owl (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Storvik)
* 8/6/2018 - Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc)
* 8/8/2018 - Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc)
* 9/22/2018 - Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik)
* 11/12/2022 - Companion of the Order of the Lark, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Highland Havoc (Highland Foorde)
'''University of Atlantia Degrees'''
* UA98 - Fellow of the University, University of Atlantia
* UA107 - Bachelors of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia
* UA113 - Masters of SCA Studies, University of Atlantia

[[Category:Apprentices]]
[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2023-03-21T18:32:12Z

KelvinThomsen:

File:Ottoman Tughra Design in Atlantia.jpg

2023-03-21T18:30:40Z

KelvinThomsen:

I entered (and won!) my 1st A&S competition at Storvik Novice, 2018 with the calligraphic design I made; it was an Ottoman tughra (royal seal), specified for King Dietrich and Queen Una during their Ottoman-themed reign.

Tala al-Zahra

2023-03-21T18:25:32Z

KelvinThomsen: /* Projects, Classes & Publications */

File:Ottoman Tughra Design.jpg

2023-03-21T18:24:34Z

KelvinThomsen:

I designed a joint tughra (royal Ottoman seal) for the reign of King Dietrich and Queen Una. This was displayed at Pennsic A&S, 2018.

Tala al-Zahra

2023-03-21T18:04:51Z

KelvinThomsen: /* Awards and Achievements */

Tala al-Zahra

2023-03-21T17:38:59Z

KelvinThomsen:

Tala al-Zahra

2023-03-21T17:02:57Z

KelvinThomsen: /* Introduction */

Tala al-Zahra

2019-09-24T21:10:34Z

KelvinThomsen: Redirected page to Tala al-Zahra

#REDIRECT [[Tala al-Zahra]]

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<br><small>''Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules''</small>
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== Introduction ==
Ahlan (Welcome)! I am Shaykha (Baroness) Tala al-Zahra. I am apprenticed to Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone.

== Persona ==
Tala is of Amazigh (aka, Berber) descent -- specifically of the Zenata line, which also boast the warrior queen, Kahina, and the Marinid ruling family of Tala's day. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE.

== Offices & Positions ==
'''Information forthcoming...'''

== Projects, Classes & Publications ==
'''Classes Taught'''
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019

== Awards and Achievements ==
'''Awards'''
* 8/10/2016 - Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc)
* 6/3/2017 - Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Storvik)
* 8/9/2017 - Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc)
* 10/17/2017 - Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone)
* 6/23/2018 - Companion of the Owl (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Storvik)
* 8/6/2018 - Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc)
* 8/8/2018 - Court Baronage (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc)
* 9/22/2018 - Companion of the Pearl, Grant of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik)

[[Category:Populace]]

Tala al-Zahra

2019-09-24T21:08:18Z

KelvinThomsen: /* Awards and Achievements */

Tala al-Zahra

2019-09-24T21:07:08Z

KelvinThomsen: /* Awards and Achievements */

Tala al-Zahra

2019-09-24T21:05:47Z

KelvinThomsen:

Tala al-Zahra

2019-09-24T21:03:40Z

KelvinThomsen:

Tala al-Zahra

2019-09-24T21:02:26Z

KelvinThomsen: New template application

Tala al-Zahra

2019-09-24T20:37:48Z

KelvinThomsen:

[[File:Talaphoto.jpg|thumb|Baroness Tala al-Zahra]]

[[File:Talaheraldry.png|thumb|Tala al-Zahra <br>
Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules]]

== Introduction ==
Ahlan (Welcome)! I am Shaykha (Baroness) Tala al-Zahra. I am apprenticed to Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone.

== Persona ==
Tala is of Amazigh (aka, Berber) descent -- specifically of the Zenata line, which also boast the warrior queen, Kahina, and the Marinid ruling family of Tala's day. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE.

== Offices & Positions ==
* To be added...
*
== Projects & Publications ==
* To be added...

== Heraldry ==
Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules

== Awards and Achievements ==
'''Awards'''
* 8/10/2016 - Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc) by Dietrich I and Thora I
* 6/3/2017 - Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Storvik) by Celric and Ilaria
* 8/9/2017 - Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc) by Cuán VII and Signy I
* 10/17/2017 - Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone) by the Atlantian Madrasa Guild
* 6/23/2018 - Companion of the Owl (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Storvik) by Celric and Ilaria
* 8/6/2018 - Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc) by Dietrich II and Una I
* 8/8/2018 - Court Baronage (AoA) (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc) by Dietrich II and Una I
* 9/22/2018 - Companion of the Pearl (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik) by Dietrich II and Una I

[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP]

'''Classes Taught'''
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019

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== Introduction ==
Ahlan (Welcome)! I am Shaykha (Baroness) Tala al-Zahra. I am apprenticed to Mistress Mary “Molly” Isabel of Heatherstone.
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== Persona ==
Tala is of Amazigh (aka, Berber) descent -- specifically of the Zenata line, which also boast the warrior queen, Kahina, and the Marinid ruling family of Tala's day. Tala lives in the city of Fes, under the Marinid Sultanate (modern-day Morocco), which ruled the area from the 13th-15th centuries CE.

== Offices & Positions ==
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== Projects & Publications ==
* To be added...

== Heraldry ==
Argent, an olive tree fructed and eradicated and a bordure gules

== Awards and Achievements ==
'''Awards'''
* 8/10/2016 - Award of Arms (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLV (Æthelmearc) by Dietrich I and Thora I
* 6/3/2017 - Companion of the Company of the Silver Silkie (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt (Storvik) by Celric and Ilaria
* 8/9/2017 - Companion of the Opal (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVI (Æthelmearc) by Cuán VII and Signy I
* 10/17/2017 - Silver Tassel (Atlantian Madrasa Guild), awarded at War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone) by the Atlantian Madrasa Guild
* 6/23/2018 - Companion of the Owl (Atlantia), awarded at Storvik Novice and Unbelt Tournament (Storvik) by Celric and Ilaria
* 8/6/2018 - Award of the Fountain (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc) by Dietrich II and Una I
* 8/8/2018 - Court Baronage (AoA) (Atlantia), awarded at Pennsic War XLVII (Æthelmearc) by Dietrich II and Una I
* 9/22/2018 - Companion of the Pearl (Atlantia), awarded at Battle on the Bay (Storvik) by Dietrich II and Una I

[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=8837 Tala al-Zahra OP]

'''Classes Taught'''
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Summer University (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Beginner Arabic, Pennsic 45 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2016
* Arabic for Practical Use in the SCA, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Acclimating to Arabic, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2016
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 46 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2017
* Arabic Language to Enrich your Middle Eastern Persona, Fall University (Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation, War of the Wings (Barony of Sacred Stone, Kingdom of Atlantia), 2017
* Tiraz Bands, Atlantian Madrasa Guild A&S Day and Smithsonian Field Trip, November 2017
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation A, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Speaking and Pronunciation B, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Maghribi Philosophy: A Participatory Discussion, Pennsic 47 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2018
* Arabic 101: Conversation and Pronunciation, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Arabic 101: Reading and Writing, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019
* Maghribi Philosophy: Mind of Maimonides, Pennsic 48 (Kingdom of Æthelmearc), 2019

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