Jun. 2nd, 2012

janewilliams20: (geek)
I wonder... if I set up a table here on Dreamwidth, and that cross-posts to LJ, and that in turn cross-posts to Facebook, is the end result readable?

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I'll delete this when I'm done, either way, and either do the actual content I wanted to post this way, or not.

janewilliams20: (sword)
Someone mentioned the other day the idea of Sian ferch Rhianneth returning to the Isles. I doubt it, to be honest - she was an enormous amount of work and stress to be, and stress overload was most of the reason I dropped the Isles. I did, however, invent a new persona, and realised when return was mentioned that I'd forgotten her name. Then this morning while, looking for something else, I found my notes on her, and on how she differed from Sian. Some bits (like her sub-group) would no longer work, but let me get them down here in any case.



Sian ferch Rhianneth
("Jane, daughter of Ruth")
Cymelwyn
(a Saxon word meaning "the joy of feasting")
OriginOriginally early Celtic (and proud of it), having left the mundane world after fleeing the battle of Arderydd 573, then went panhistoric to the point of preferring C14 onwardsFifth century, Welsh mother, Saxon father
Education, religionNone - illiterate. First knew Christians as the excuse for the invasion that wiped out her home, and continued to regard them with vague hostility and as a target for raids even after proof from Christopher of Kent that they were pretty good at making mead.Literate, thanks to church education. Happy to pay respect to whatever god or spirit seems relevant at the time.
WearsLots of bright colours, big sleeves, big houppelandes, and as much jewellery as she can get on at once, in the mistaken belief that this makes her look rich and powerful.
Hair held back.
Tube dress and bead string from shoulder to shoulder. Subdued colours. Hair loose.
PersonalityMeglomaniac, social climber, good at everything (in her opinion, and that of a fairly well-decorated baldrick)Quiet, self-effacing
Likely to be foundAt the centre of attention, shouting, or in the kitchen, shoutingAt the back of the feast hall, or possibly in the kitchen chopping vegetables.
Current locationUnknown. Set off up the Great North Road, possibly to survey her "empire" (Strongoak is defined as "the lands alongside the Great North Road", and Sian's definition of "alongside" is quite large). Has not yet returned.Was a minor member of the Qnim household, Strongoak, trying to avoid Gaeldricha's attention. Now homeless.
Offices, honours, etc.Warchief of Strongoak, former Alderman of the Far Isles, Silver Branch Bard, Grand Master Cook, Master (Autocrat, Needleworker, Herbalist, Crochetworker), Copper BellNone, nor likely to obtain any.

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I've managed some things today that go beyond the basic needed for survival. Before coming downstairs, I did some sorting in the craft room, resulting in finding some notes I'd lost (though not the ones I was looking for), and having a much clearer idea of where the ones I'm actually looking for aren't. Lunch - I'd set things up so I could spend minimal time on my feet if I had to (pot noodle in easy reach), but in fact ended up spending a good 10-15 minutes on my feet, pottering around grilling things and slicing things and finding things in boxes and clearing up. OK, I'm still slow and not very stable and can't cope with anything but a completely flat floor, but that length of time on my feet wouldn't have been an option a few days ago. I could probably have kept going longer if I'd been willing to spend an hour or so whimpering with the legs elevated afterwards, but better not to push things.

I also made it to the door when the postman rang, before he gave up and stuck a "sorry we missed you" note through the letterbox. He had an Amazon parcel containing two second-hand books on English grammar for me. Reading, and Classic FM, will now occur.

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