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<div>{{Populace<br />
|photo = [[File:Img of Zahra at twelfth night.jpg|thumb]]<br />
|photocaption = Zahra al-Andalusiyya at Twelfth Night, January A.S. LIV (photo credit to [[Lada Monguligin]])<br />
|location = [[Ostgardr|Crown Province of Østgarðr]]<br />
|status = Active<br />
|opid = 10328<br />
|device = [[File:Zahra_arms_azure_estencilly_orange_blossom_within_cornice_or_2.0.png]] <br />
|devicecaption = Azure estencely, an orange blossom argent within a four-lobed quadrate cornice Or <br />
|awards = {{OSB}} {{OSW}} {{AoA}} {{Ostgardr_Seastar}} {{Ostgardr_Seahorse}}<br />
|offices = {{Chronicler}} {{Exchequer}}<br />
}}<br />
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[[Category:Spanish Personas]][[Category:Andalusian Personas]][[Category:15th Century Personas]]<br />
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== Introduction ==<br />
<br />
Lady Zahra de Andalucía (also Andalusiyya or Andaluzia) has been an SCA member since 2018. Her main interests are in the scribal and bardic arts; she also practices fencing and dance. Find her at events listening to stories, taking classes, in a bardic jam session, shopping at the market, or singing around a campfire. She is almost always down to make a scroll, learn a dance, and especially learn a new song—of any style, origin, language, or period.<br />
<br />
As of September 11, 2021, she is an apprentice of [[Lada Monguligin]], OL in calligraphy and illumination.<br />
<br />
===Name===<br />
Zahra زهرة means "flower" or "blossom" in Arabic. It is pronounced exactly how it's spelled in English, with the h pronounced: "Za-hra" (in IPA: [ˈzʌˌhɾə]).<br />
<br />
Two surnames are used: <br />
*bint Nasir —"daughter of Nasir" (in IPA: [ˌbɪnt naˈsiɾ])<br />
*de Andaluzia, al-Andalucía, or -Andalusiyya—"from Andalusia" (in IPA: [ʔɛl ˌʔændəluˈsijə])<br />
Both names, as well as their respective spellings, are equally interchangeable; they can be used depending on whether emphasis is on Judeo-Arabic or Spanish heritage.<br />
<br />
== Persona ==<br />
Zahra bint Nasir was born in Granada, Spain in 1479, the daughter a military officer of good and noble heritage. Her mother, sensing the winds of war, sent Zahra as a small child to live in Córdoba with her aunt and cousins, including [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo]]. There, she grew up speaking Ladino and Castilian (although she was also tutored in Arabic and Latin at her aunt's insistence) in the labyrinthine, white-walled lanes of the Jewish quarter, passing her childhood in the orange blossom-scented air of al-Andalus, learning her arts and helping her aunt run the house.<br />
<br />
Then, in 1491, everything changed. Zahra's uncle, a renowned military officer, fell in battle defending al-Andalus, and Granada, the last stronghold of Muslim rule in Spain, soon followed. Zahra's parents fled the falling city with several other relatives, including [[Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya|Sayyida Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya]], and made it to Córdoba within the year. But their reunion was short-lived: the Edict of Expulsion would soon tear the family asunder. <br />
<br />
In the months leading up to the Edict, Zahra became acquainted with her parents and other relatives, and grew close especially with her enchanting older cousin Laila. When the Edict of Expulsion was announced, Laila decided to seek her fortune in the East, and Zahra yearned to go with her. But on the night they were to depart, she realized she couldn't leave her beloved Andalus. Vowing to keep each other in their hearts, the cousins embraced, and parted, never to see each other again.<br />
<br />
Today, Zahra lives a quiet life with those few of her family who decided to stay in Córdoba, living as Christians by day but furtively keeping their traditions alive under cover of darkness. Zahra dreams of marrying a wealthy man from a good family, so she can spend her days practicing calligraphy, painting, singing, and dancing. A devout romantic and history enthusiast, she can often be found with her cousin [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo|Berakha]] at the Roman Bridge, dressing as though they lived several centuries ago and making up fantastical stories about themselves. Her cousin Laila, true to her promise, occasionally sends letters and exotic gifts from her travels; these are met with great joy and celebration. She also enjoys visiting the market, the orange groves on the outskirts of town, and the Mezquita-Catedral with its many dazzling façades. But a part of her heart will always soar far beyond the horizon, over mountains and seas, through the dawn to the faraway East.<br />
<br />
== Offices & Awards ==<br />
*Chronicler, Crown Province of Østgarðr (since 2019) | Newsletter: The ''E-Horse''<br />
[[File:WBlogo-Color.gif|50px|thumb|left]]''Master William Blackfox Award Commendation, Best Overall Newsletter, A.S. LVI''<br />
<br />
* Exchequer of the Canton of Appelholm (Whyt Whey) (since 2023)<br />
Award of Arms, given by Queen Margarita de' Siena, January A.S. LIV<br />
Order of the Sea Star, given by il-Khanate of Østgarðr, multiple occasions<br />
Order of the Silver Wheel<br />
Order of the Silver Brooch<br />
<br />
== Event Staff ==<br />
Event Co-Steward with Armiger [[Catelin Straquhin]], Fort Tryon Medieval Festival ("Cloisters Demo"), 2019<br />
<br />
== In Case of Court == <br />
<br />
::''"Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better." —William Shakespeare, ''Twelfth Night<br />
<br />
Surprise honors are lovely and appreciated; however, I do tend to miss Court, so it might be good to give me a heads-up shortly beforehand if one is planned.<br />
<br />
== More Information ==<br />
Pronouns: she/her<br />
<br />
== Projects ==<br />
<br />
=== Calligraphy & Illumination ===<br />
I document the scrolls and other pieces I've worked on on my blog, [https://snarkscribe.wordpress.com/ The Snarky Scribe].<br />
<br />
=== Classes Taught ===<br />
— Introduction to IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) for Heralds, and other good gentles wishing to learn the secrets of pronunciation (Whyt Whey Solar, September 25, 2021)<br />
— Runes for Scribes: How to spell things using the Futhark alphabets</div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Zahra_de_Andaluzia&diff=104028Zahra de Andaluzia2023-03-21T22:56:55Z<p>Z al-A: </p>
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<div>{{Populace<br />
|photo = [[File:Img of Zahra at twelfth night.jpg|thumb]]<br />
|photocaption = Zahra al-Andalusiyya at Twelfth Night, January A.S. LIV (photo credit to [[Lada Monguligin]])<br />
|location = [[Ostgardr|Crown Province of Østgarðr]]<br />
|status = Active<br />
|opid = 10328<br />
|device = [[File:Zahra_arms_azure_estencilly_orange_blossom_within_cornice_or_2.0.png]] <br />
|devicecaption = Azure estencely, an orange blossom argent within a four-lobed quadrate cornice Or <br />
|awards = {{OSB}} {{OSW}} {{AoA}} {{Ostgardr_Seastar}} {{Ostgardr_Seahorse}}<br />
|offices = {{Chronicler}} {{Exchequer}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Spanish Personas]][[Category:Andalusian Personas]][[Category:15th Century Personas]]<br />
<br />
== Introduction ==<br />
<br />
Lady Zahra de Andalucía (also Andalusiyya or Andaluzia) has been an SCA member since 2018. Her main interests are in the scribal and bardic arts; she also practices fencing and dance. Find her at events listening to stories, taking classes, in a bardic jam session, shopping at the market, or singing around a campfire. She is almost always down to make a scroll, learn a dance, and especially learn a new song—of any style, origin, language, or period.<br />
<br />
As of September 11, 2021, she is an apprentice of [[Lada Monguligin]], OL in calligraphy and illumination.<br />
<br />
===Name===<br />
Zahra زهرة means "flower" or "blossom" in Arabic. It is pronounced exactly how it's spelled in English, with the h pronounced: "Za-hra" (in IPA: [ˈzʌˌhɾə]).<br />
<br />
Two surnames are used: <br />
*bint Nasir —"daughter of Nasir" (in IPA: [ˌbɪnt naˈsiɾ])<br />
*de Andaluzia, al-Andalucía, or -Andalusiyya—"from Andalusia" (in IPA: [ʔɛl ˌʔændəluˈsijə])<br />
Both names, as well as their respective spellings, are equally interchangeable; they can be used depending on whether emphasis is on Judeo-Arabic or Spanish heritage.<br />
<br />
== Persona ==<br />
Zahra bint Nasir was born in Granada, Spain in 1479, the daughter a military officer of good and noble heritage. Her mother, sensing the winds of war, sent Zahra as a small child to live in Córdoba with her aunt and cousins, including [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo]]. There, she grew up speaking Ladino and Castilian (although she was also tutored in Arabic and Latin at her aunt's insistence) in the labyrinthine, white-walled lanes of the Jewish quarter, passing her childhood in the orange blossom-scented air of al-Andalus, learning her arts and helping her aunt run the house.<br />
<br />
Then, in 1491, everything changed. Zahra's uncle, a renowned military officer, fell in battle defending al-Andalus, and Granada, the last stronghold of Muslim rule in Spain, soon followed. Zahra's parents fled the falling city with several other relatives, including [[Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya|Sayyida Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya]], and made it to Córdoba within the year. But their reunion was short-lived: the Edict of Expulsion would soon tear the family asunder. <br />
<br />
In the months leading up to the Edict, Zahra became acquainted with her parents and other relatives, and grew close especially with her enchanting older cousin Laila. When the Edict of Expulsion was announced, Laila decided to seek her fortune in the East, and Zahra yearned to go with her. But on the night they were to depart, she realized she couldn't leave her beloved Andalus. Vowing to keep each other in their hearts, the cousins embraced, and parted, never to see each other again.<br />
<br />
Today, Zahra lives a quiet life with those few of her family who decided to stay in Córdoba, living as Christians by day but furtively keeping their traditions alive under cover of darkness. Zahra dreams of marrying a wealthy man from a good family, so she can spend her days practicing calligraphy, painting, singing, and dancing. A devout romantic and history enthusiast, she can often be found with her cousin [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo|Berakha]] at the Roman Bridge, dressing as though they lived several centuries ago and making up fantastical stories about themselves. Her cousin Laila, true to her promise, occasionally sends letters and exotic gifts from her travels; these are met with great joy and celebration. She also enjoys visiting the market, the orange groves on the outskirts of town, and the Mezquita-Catedral with its many dazzling façades. But a part of her heart will always soar far beyond the horizon, over mountains and seas, through the dawn to the faraway East.<br />
<br />
== Offices & Awards ==<br />
[[File:WBlogo-Color.gif|50px|thumb|left]]''Master William Blackfox Award Commendation, Best Overall Newsletter, A.S. LVI''<br />
*Chronicler, Crown Province of Østgarðr (since 2019) | Newsletter: The ''E-Horse''<br />
* Exchequer of the Canton of Appelholm (Whyt Whey) (since 2023)<br />
Award of Arms, given by Queen Margarita de' Siena, January A.S. LIV<br />
Order of the Sea Star, given by il-Khanate of Østgarðr, multiple occasions<br />
Order of the Silver Wheel<br />
Order of the Silver Brooch<br />
<br />
== Event Staff ==<br />
Event Co-Steward with Armiger [[Catelin Straquhin]], Fort Tryon Medieval Festival ("Cloisters Demo"), 2019<br />
<br />
== In Case of Court == <br />
<br />
::''"Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better." —William Shakespeare, ''Twelfth Night<br />
<br />
Surprise honors are lovely and appreciated; however, I do tend to miss Court, so it might be good to give me a heads-up shortly beforehand if one is planned.<br />
<br />
== More Information ==<br />
Pronouns: she/her<br />
<br />
== Projects ==<br />
<br />
=== Calligraphy & Illumination ===<br />
I document the scrolls and other pieces I've worked on on my blog, [https://snarkscribe.wordpress.com/ The Snarky Scribe].<br />
<br />
=== Classes Taught ===<br />
— Introduction to IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) for Heralds, and other good gentles wishing to learn the secrets of pronunciation (Whyt Whey Solar, September 25, 2021)<br />
— Runes for Scribes: How to spell things using the Futhark alphabets</div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Zahra_de_Andaluzia&diff=104027Zahra de Andaluzia2023-03-21T22:55:38Z<p>Z al-A: </p>
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<div>{{Populace<br />
|photo = [[File:Img of Zahra at twelfth night.jpg|thumb]]<br />
|photocaption = Zahra al-Andalusiyya at Twelfth Night, January A.S. LIV (photo credit to [[Lada Monguligin]])<br />
|location = [[Ostgardr|Crown Province of Østgarðr]]<br />
|status = Active<br />
|opid = 10328<br />
|device = [[File:Zahra_arms_azure_estencilly_orange_blossom_within_cornice_or_2.0.png]] <br />
|devicecaption = Azure estencely, an orange blossom argent within a four-lobed quadrate cornice Or <br />
|awards = {{OSB}} {{OSW}} {{AoA}} {{Ostgardr_Seastar}} {{Ostgardr_Seahorse}}<br />
|offices = {{Chronicler}} {{Exchequer}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Spanish Personas]][[Category:Andalusian Personas]][[Category:15th Century Personas]]<br />
<br />
== Introduction ==<br />
<br />
Lady Zahra de Andalucía (also Andalusiyya or Andaluzia) has been an SCA member since 2018. Her main interests are in the scribal and bardic arts; she also practices fencing and dance. Find her at events listening to stories, taking classes, in a bardic jam session, shopping at the market, or singing around a campfire. She is almost always down to make a scroll, learn a dance, and especially learn a new song—of any style, origin, language, or period.<br />
<br />
As of September 11, 2021, she is an apprentice of [[Lada Monguligin]], OL in calligraphy and illumination.<br />
<br />
===Name===<br />
Zahra زهرة means "flower" or "blossom" in Arabic. It is pronounced exactly how it's spelled in English, with the h pronounced: "Za-hra" (in IPA: [ˈzʌˌhɾə]).<br />
<br />
Two surnames are used: <br />
*bint Nasir —"daughter of Nasir" (in IPA: [ˌbɪnt naˈsiɾ])<br />
*de Andaluzia, al-Andalucía, or -Andalusiyya—"from Andalusia" (in IPA: [ʔɛl ˌʔændəluˈsijə])<br />
Both names, as well as their respective spellings, are equally interchangeable; they can be used depending on whether emphasis is on Judeo-Arabic or Spanish heritage.<br />
<br />
== Persona ==<br />
Zahra bint Nasir was born in Granada, Spain in 1479, the daughter a military officer of good and noble heritage. Her mother, sensing the winds of war, sent Zahra as a small child to live in Córdoba with her aunt and cousins, including [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo]]. There, she grew up speaking Ladino and Castilian (although she was also tutored in Arabic and Latin at her aunt's insistence) in the labyrinthine, white-walled lanes of the Jewish quarter, passing her childhood in the orange blossom-scented air of al-Andalus, learning her arts and helping her aunt run the house.<br />
<br />
Then, in 1491, everything changed. Zahra's uncle, a renowned military officer, fell in battle defending al-Andalus, and Granada, the last stronghold of Muslim rule in Spain, soon followed. Zahra's parents fled the falling city with several other relatives, including [[Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya|Sayyida Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya]], and made it to Córdoba within the year. But their reunion was short-lived: the Edict of Expulsion would soon tear the family asunder. <br />
<br />
In the months leading up to the Edict, Zahra became acquainted with her parents and other relatives, and grew close especially with her enchanting older cousin Laila. When the Edict of Expulsion was announced, Laila decided to seek her fortune in the East, and Zahra yearned to go with her. But on the night they were to depart, she realized she couldn't leave her beloved Andalus. Vowing to keep each other in their hearts, the cousins embraced, and parted, never to see each other again.<br />
<br />
Today, Zahra lives a quiet life with those few of her family who decided to stay in Córdoba, living as Christians by day but furtively keeping their traditions alive under cover of darkness. Zahra dreams of marrying a wealthy man from a good family, so she can spend her days practicing calligraphy, painting, singing, and dancing. A devout romantic and history enthusiast, she can often be found with her cousin [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo|Berakha]] at the Roman Bridge, dressing as though they lived several centuries ago and making up fantastical stories about themselves. Her cousin Laila, true to her promise, occasionally sends letters and exotic gifts from her travels; these are met with great joy and celebration. She also enjoys visiting the market, the orange groves on the outskirts of town, and the Mezquita-Catedral with its many dazzling façades. But a part of her heart will always soar far beyond the horizon, over mountains and seas, through the dawn to the faraway East.<br />
<br />
== Offices & Awards ==<br />
*Chronicler, Crown Province of Østgarðr (since 2019)<br />
Newsletter: The ''E-Horse''<br />
[[File:WBlogo-Color.gif|50px|thumb|left]]''Master William Blackfox Award Commendation, Best Overall Newsletter, A.S. LVI''<br />
* Exchequer of the Canton of Appelholm (Whyt Whey) (since 2023)<br />
Award of Arms, given by Queen Margarita de' Siena, January A.S. LIV<br />
Order of the Sea Star, given by il-Khanate of Østgarðr, multiple occasions<br />
Order of the Silver Wheel<br />
Order of the Silver Brooch<br />
<br />
== Event Staff ==<br />
Event Co-Steward with Armiger [[Catelin Straquhin]], Fort Tryon Medieval Festival ("Cloisters Demo"), 2019<br />
<br />
== In Case of Court == <br />
<br />
::''"Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better." —William Shakespeare, ''Twelfth Night<br />
<br />
Surprise honors are lovely and appreciated; however, I do tend to miss Court, so it might be good to give me a heads-up shortly beforehand if one is planned.<br />
<br />
== More Information ==<br />
Pronouns: she/her<br />
<br />
== Projects ==<br />
<br />
=== Calligraphy & Illumination ===<br />
I document the scrolls and other pieces I've worked on on my blog, [https://snarkscribe.wordpress.com/ The Snarky Scribe].<br />
<br />
=== Classes Taught ===<br />
— Introduction to IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) for Heralds, and other good gentles wishing to learn the secrets of pronunciation (Whyt Whey Solar, September 25, 2021)<br />
— Runes for Scribes: How to spell things using the Futhark alphabets</div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=File:WBlogo-Color.gif&diff=104026File:WBlogo-Color.gif2023-03-21T22:51:07Z<p>Z al-A: William Blackfox Award Logo</p>
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<div>== Summary ==<br />
William Blackfox Award Logo</div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Zahra_al-Andalusiyya&diff=92419Zahra al-Andalusiyya2021-12-21T03:04:05Z<p>Z al-A: Z al-A moved page Zahra al-Andalusiyya to Zahra de Andaluzia: Registered by Eastern College of Heralds Laurel Sovereign of Arms with new spelling November 18, 2021</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[Zahra de Andaluzia]]</div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Zahra_de_Andaluzia&diff=92418Zahra de Andaluzia2021-12-21T03:04:05Z<p>Z al-A: Z al-A moved page Zahra al-Andalusiyya to Zahra de Andaluzia: Registered by Eastern College of Heralds Laurel Sovereign of Arms with new spelling November 18, 2021</p>
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<div>{{Populace<br />
|photo = [[File:Img of Zahra at twelfth night.jpg|thumb]]<br />
|photocaption = Zahra al-Andalusiyya at Twelfth Night, January A.S. LIV (photo credit to [[Lada Monguligin]])<br />
|location = [[Ostgardr|Crown Province of Østgarðr]]<br />
|status = Active<br />
|opid = 10328<br />
|device = [[File:Zahra_arms_azure_estencilly_orange_blossom_within_cornice_or_2.0.png]] <br />
|devicecaption = Azure estencely, an orange blossom argent within a four-lobed quadrate cornice Or <br />
|awards = {{AoA}} {{Ostgardr_Seastar}} {{Ostgardr_Seahorse}}<br />
|offices = {{Chronicler}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Spanish Personas]][[Category:Andalusian Personas]][[Category:15th Century Personas]]<br />
<br />
== Introduction ==<br />
<br />
Lady Zahra de Andalucía (also Andalusiyya or Andaluzia) has been an SCA member since 2018. Her main interests are in the scribal and bardic arts; she also practices fencing and dance. Find her at events listening to stories, taking classes, in a bardic jam session, shopping at the market, or singing around a campfire. She is almost always down to make a scroll, learn a dance, and especially learn a new song—of any style, origin, language, or period.<br />
<br />
As of September 11, 2021, she is an apprentice of [[Lada Monguligin]], OL in calligraphy and illumination.<br />
<br />
===Name===<br />
Zahra زهرة means "flower" or "blossom" in Arabic. It is pronounced exactly how it's spelled in English, with the h pronounced: "Za-hra" (in IPA: [ˈzʌˌhɾə]).<br />
<br />
Two surnames are used: <br />
*bint Nasir —"daughter of Nasir" (in IPA: [ˌbɪnt naˈsiɾ])<br />
*de Andaluzia, al-Andalucía, or -Andalusiyya—"from Andalusia" (in IPA: [ʔɛl ˌʔændəluˈsijə])<br />
Both names, as well as their respective spellings, are equally interchangeable; they can be used depending on whether emphasis is on Judeo-Arabic or Spanish heritage.<br />
<br />
== Persona ==<br />
Zahra bint Nasir was born in Granada, Spain in 1479, the daughter a military officer of good and noble heritage. Her mother, sensing the winds of war, sent Zahra as a small child to live in Córdoba with her aunt and cousins, including [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo]]. There, she grew up speaking Ladino and Castilian (although she was also tutored in Arabic and Latin at her aunt's insistence) in the labyrinthine, white-walled lanes of the Jewish quarter, passing her childhood in the orange blossom-scented air of al-Andalus, learning her arts and helping her aunt run the house.<br />
<br />
Then, in 1491, everything changed. Zahra's uncle, a renowned military officer, fell in battle defending al-Andalus, and Granada, the last stronghold of Muslim rule in Spain, soon followed. Zahra's parents fled the falling city with several other relatives, including [[Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya|Sayyida Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya]], and made it to Córdoba within the year. But their reunion was short-lived: the Edict of Expulsion would soon tear the family asunder. <br />
<br />
In the months leading up to the Edict, Zahra became acquainted with her parents and other relatives, and grew close especially with her enchanting older cousin Laila. When the Edict of Expulsion was announced, Laila decided to seek her fortune in the East, and Zahra yearned to go with her. But on the night they were to depart, she realized she couldn't leave her beloved Andalus. Vowing to keep each other in their hearts, the cousins embraced, and parted, never to see each other again.<br />
<br />
Today, Zahra lives a quiet life with those few of her family who decided to stay in Córdoba, living as Christians by day but furtively keeping their traditions alive under cover of darkness. Zahra dreams of marrying a wealthy man from a good family, so she can spend her days practicing calligraphy, painting, singing, and dancing. A devout romantic and history enthusiast, she can often be found with her cousin [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo|Berakha]] at the Roman Bridge, dressing as though they lived several centuries ago and making up fantastical stories about themselves. Her cousin Laila, true to her promise, occasionally sends letters and exotic gifts from her travels; these are met with great joy and celebration. She also enjoys visiting the market, the orange groves on the outskirts of town, and the Mezquita-Catedral with its many dazzling façades. But a part of her heart will always soar far beyond the horizon, over mountains and seas, through the dawn to the faraway East.<br />
<br />
== Offices & Awards ==<br />
*Chronicler, Crown Province of Østgarðr (since 2019)<br />
Award of Arms, given by Queen Margarita de' Siena, January A.S. LIV<br />
Member of the Order of the Sea Star, given by il-Khanate of Østgarðr, multiple occasions<br />
<br />
== Event Staff ==<br />
Event Co-Steward with Armiger [[Catelin Straquhin]], Fort Tryon Medieval Festival ("Cloisters Demo"), 2019<br />
<br />
== In Case of Court == <br />
<br />
::''"Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better." —William Shakespeare, ''Twelfth Night<br />
<br />
Surprise honors are lovely and appreciated; however, I do tend to miss Court, so it might be good to give me a heads-up shortly beforehand if one is planned.<br />
<br />
== More Information ==<br />
Pronouns: she/her<br />
<br />
== Projects ==<br />
<br />
=== Calligraphy & Illumination ===<br />
I document the scrolls and other pieces I've worked on on my blog, [https://snarkscribe.wordpress.com/ The Snarky Scribe].<br />
<br />
=== Classes Taught ===<br />
— Introduction to IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) for Heralds, and other good gentles wishing to learn the secrets of pronunciation (Whyt Whey Solar, September 25, 2021)</div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Zahra_de_Andaluzia&diff=92417Zahra de Andaluzia2021-12-21T02:53:29Z<p>Z al-A: /* Calligraphy & Illumination */</p>
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<div>{{Populace<br />
|photo = [[File:Img of Zahra at twelfth night.jpg|thumb]]<br />
|photocaption = Zahra al-Andalusiyya at Twelfth Night, January A.S. LIV (photo credit to [[Lada Monguligin]])<br />
|location = [[Ostgardr|Crown Province of Østgarðr]]<br />
|status = Active<br />
|opid = 10328<br />
|device = [[File:Zahra_arms_azure_estencilly_orange_blossom_within_cornice_or_2.0.png]] <br />
|devicecaption = Azure estencely, an orange blossom argent within a four-lobed quadrate cornice Or <br />
|awards = {{AoA}} {{Ostgardr_Seastar}} {{Ostgardr_Seahorse}}<br />
|offices = {{Chronicler}}<br />
}}<br />
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[[Category:Spanish Personas]][[Category:Andalusian Personas]][[Category:15th Century Personas]]<br />
<br />
== Introduction ==<br />
<br />
Lady Zahra de Andalucía (also Andalusiyya or Andaluzia) has been an SCA member since 2018. Her main interests are in the scribal and bardic arts; she also practices fencing and dance. Find her at events listening to stories, taking classes, in a bardic jam session, shopping at the market, or singing around a campfire. She is almost always down to make a scroll, learn a dance, and especially learn a new song—of any style, origin, language, or period.<br />
<br />
As of September 11, 2021, she is an apprentice of [[Lada Monguligin]], OL in calligraphy and illumination.<br />
<br />
===Name===<br />
Zahra زهرة means "flower" or "blossom" in Arabic. It is pronounced exactly how it's spelled in English, with the h pronounced: "Za-hra" (in IPA: [ˈzʌˌhɾə]).<br />
<br />
Two surnames are used: <br />
*bint Nasir —"daughter of Nasir" (in IPA: [ˌbɪnt naˈsiɾ])<br />
*de Andaluzia, al-Andalucía, or -Andalusiyya—"from Andalusia" (in IPA: [ʔɛl ˌʔændəluˈsijə])<br />
Both names, as well as their respective spellings, are equally interchangeable; they can be used depending on whether emphasis is on Judeo-Arabic or Spanish heritage.<br />
<br />
== Persona ==<br />
Zahra bint Nasir was born in Granada, Spain in 1479, the daughter a military officer of good and noble heritage. Her mother, sensing the winds of war, sent Zahra as a small child to live in Córdoba with her aunt and cousins, including [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo]]. There, she grew up speaking Ladino and Castilian (although she was also tutored in Arabic and Latin at her aunt's insistence) in the labyrinthine, white-walled lanes of the Jewish quarter, passing her childhood in the orange blossom-scented air of al-Andalus, learning her arts and helping her aunt run the house.<br />
<br />
Then, in 1491, everything changed. Zahra's uncle, a renowned military officer, fell in battle defending al-Andalus, and Granada, the last stronghold of Muslim rule in Spain, soon followed. Zahra's parents fled the falling city with several other relatives, including [[Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya|Sayyida Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya]], and made it to Córdoba within the year. But their reunion was short-lived: the Edict of Expulsion would soon tear the family asunder. <br />
<br />
In the months leading up to the Edict, Zahra became acquainted with her parents and other relatives, and grew close especially with her enchanting older cousin Laila. When the Edict of Expulsion was announced, Laila decided to seek her fortune in the East, and Zahra yearned to go with her. But on the night they were to depart, she realized she couldn't leave her beloved Andalus. Vowing to keep each other in their hearts, the cousins embraced, and parted, never to see each other again.<br />
<br />
Today, Zahra lives a quiet life with those few of her family who decided to stay in Córdoba, living as Christians by day but furtively keeping their traditions alive under cover of darkness. Zahra dreams of marrying a wealthy man from a good family, so she can spend her days practicing calligraphy, painting, singing, and dancing. A devout romantic and history enthusiast, she can often be found with her cousin [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo|Berakha]] at the Roman Bridge, dressing as though they lived several centuries ago and making up fantastical stories about themselves. Her cousin Laila, true to her promise, occasionally sends letters and exotic gifts from her travels; these are met with great joy and celebration. She also enjoys visiting the market, the orange groves on the outskirts of town, and the Mezquita-Catedral with its many dazzling façades. But a part of her heart will always soar far beyond the horizon, over mountains and seas, through the dawn to the faraway East.<br />
<br />
== Offices & Awards ==<br />
*Chronicler, Crown Province of Østgarðr (since 2019)<br />
Award of Arms, given by Queen Margarita de' Siena, January A.S. LIV<br />
Member of the Order of the Sea Star, given by il-Khanate of Østgarðr, multiple occasions<br />
<br />
== Event Staff ==<br />
Event Co-Steward with Armiger [[Catelin Straquhin]], Fort Tryon Medieval Festival ("Cloisters Demo"), 2019<br />
<br />
== In Case of Court == <br />
<br />
::''"Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better." —William Shakespeare, ''Twelfth Night<br />
<br />
Surprise honors are lovely and appreciated; however, I do tend to miss Court, so it might be good to give me a heads-up shortly beforehand if one is planned.<br />
<br />
== More Information ==<br />
Pronouns: she/her<br />
<br />
== Projects ==<br />
<br />
=== Calligraphy & Illumination ===<br />
I document the scrolls and other pieces I've worked on on my blog, [https://snarkscribe.wordpress.com/ The Snarky Scribe].<br />
<br />
=== Classes Taught ===<br />
— Introduction to IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) for Heralds, and other good gentles wishing to learn the secrets of pronunciation (Whyt Whey Solar, September 25, 2021)</div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=File:Scribal_war-letter_P.jpg&diff=92310File:Scribal war-letter P.jpg2021-12-15T02:56:14Z<p>Z al-A: Submission for the First Known World Scribal War for the East Kingdom.</p>
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<div>== Summary ==<br />
Submission for the First Known World Scribal War for the East Kingdom.</div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=File:Arnora_Norse_Scroll.jpg&diff=92309File:Arnora Norse Scroll.jpg2021-12-15T02:54:56Z<p>Z al-A: Old Norse scroll in the style of a Runestone</p>
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<div>== Summary ==<br />
Old Norse scroll in the style of a Runestone</div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=File:Zahra-first_ill-2020.jpg&diff=92308File:Zahra-first ill-2020.jpg2021-12-15T02:52:58Z<p>Z al-A: My first attempt at calligraphy and illumination</p>
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<div>== Summary ==<br />
My first attempt at calligraphy and illumination</div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Zahra_de_Andaluzia&diff=92307Zahra de Andaluzia2021-12-15T02:05:03Z<p>Z al-A: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Populace<br />
|photo = [[File:Img of Zahra at twelfth night.jpg|thumb]]<br />
|photocaption = Zahra al-Andalusiyya at Twelfth Night, January A.S. LIV (photo credit to [[Lada Monguligin]])<br />
|location = [[Ostgardr|Crown Province of Østgarðr]]<br />
|status = Active<br />
|opid = 10328<br />
|device = [[File:Zahra_arms_azure_estencilly_orange_blossom_within_cornice_or_2.0.png]] <br />
|devicecaption = Azure estencely, an orange blossom argent within a four-lobed quadrate cornice Or <br />
|awards = {{AoA}} {{Ostgardr_Seastar}} {{Ostgardr_Seahorse}}<br />
|offices = {{Chronicler}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Spanish Personas]][[Category:Andalusian Personas]][[Category:15th Century Personas]]<br />
<br />
== Introduction ==<br />
<br />
Lady Zahra de Andalucía (also Andalusiyya or Andaluzia) has been an SCA member since 2018. Her main interests are in the scribal and bardic arts; she also practices fencing and dance. Find her at events listening to stories, taking classes, in a bardic jam session, shopping at the market, or singing around a campfire. She is almost always down to make a scroll, learn a dance, and especially learn a new song—of any style, origin, language, or period.<br />
<br />
As of September 11, 2021, she is an apprentice of [[Lada Monguligin]], OL in calligraphy and illumination.<br />
<br />
===Name===<br />
Zahra زهرة means "flower" or "blossom" in Arabic. It is pronounced exactly how it's spelled in English, with the h pronounced: "Za-hra" (in IPA: [ˈzʌˌhɾə]).<br />
<br />
Two surnames are used: <br />
*bint Nasir —"daughter of Nasir" (in IPA: [ˌbɪnt naˈsiɾ])<br />
*de Andaluzia, al-Andalucía, or -Andalusiyya—"from Andalusia" (in IPA: [ʔɛl ˌʔændəluˈsijə])<br />
Both names, as well as their respective spellings, are equally interchangeable; they can be used depending on whether emphasis is on Judeo-Arabic or Spanish heritage.<br />
<br />
== Persona ==<br />
Zahra bint Nasir was born in Granada, Spain in 1479, the daughter a military officer of good and noble heritage. Her mother, sensing the winds of war, sent Zahra as a small child to live in Córdoba with her aunt and cousins, including [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo]]. There, she grew up speaking Ladino and Castilian (although she was also tutored in Arabic and Latin at her aunt's insistence) in the labyrinthine, white-walled lanes of the Jewish quarter, passing her childhood in the orange blossom-scented air of al-Andalus, learning her arts and helping her aunt run the house.<br />
<br />
Then, in 1491, everything changed. Zahra's uncle, a renowned military officer, fell in battle defending al-Andalus, and Granada, the last stronghold of Muslim rule in Spain, soon followed. Zahra's parents fled the falling city with several other relatives, including [[Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya|Sayyida Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya]], and made it to Córdoba within the year. But their reunion was short-lived: the Edict of Expulsion would soon tear the family asunder. <br />
<br />
In the months leading up to the Edict, Zahra became acquainted with her parents and other relatives, and grew close especially with her enchanting older cousin Laila. When the Edict of Expulsion was announced, Laila decided to seek her fortune in the East, and Zahra yearned to go with her. But on the night they were to depart, she realized she couldn't leave her beloved Andalus. Vowing to keep each other in their hearts, the cousins embraced, and parted, never to see each other again.<br />
<br />
Today, Zahra lives a quiet life with those few of her family who decided to stay in Córdoba, living as Christians by day but furtively keeping their traditions alive under cover of darkness. Zahra dreams of marrying a wealthy man from a good family, so she can spend her days practicing calligraphy, painting, singing, and dancing. A devout romantic and history enthusiast, she can often be found with her cousin [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo|Berakha]] at the Roman Bridge, dressing as though they lived several centuries ago and making up fantastical stories about themselves. Her cousin Laila, true to her promise, occasionally sends letters and exotic gifts from her travels; these are met with great joy and celebration. She also enjoys visiting the market, the orange groves on the outskirts of town, and the Mezquita-Catedral with its many dazzling façades. But a part of her heart will always soar far beyond the horizon, over mountains and seas, through the dawn to the faraway East.<br />
<br />
== Offices & Awards ==<br />
*Chronicler, Crown Province of Østgarðr (since 2019)<br />
Award of Arms, given by Queen Margarita de' Siena, January A.S. LIV<br />
Member of the Order of the Sea Star, given by il-Khanate of Østgarðr, multiple occasions<br />
<br />
== Event Staff ==<br />
Event Co-Steward with Armiger [[Catelin Straquhin]], Fort Tryon Medieval Festival ("Cloisters Demo"), 2019<br />
<br />
== In Case of Court == <br />
<br />
::''"Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better." —William Shakespeare, ''Twelfth Night<br />
<br />
Surprise honors are lovely and appreciated; however, I do tend to miss Court, so it might be good to give me a heads-up shortly beforehand if one is planned.<br />
<br />
== More Information ==<br />
Pronouns: she/her<br />
<br />
== Projects ==<br />
<br />
=== Calligraphy & Illumination ===<br />
Here are some previous scrolls I've worked on in the past:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Classes Taught ===<br />
— Introduction to IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) for Heralds, and other good gentles wishing to learn the secrets of pronunciation (Whyt Whey Solar, September 25, 2021)</div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=File:Zahra_arms_azure_estencilly_orange_blossom_within_cornice_or_2.0.png&diff=92306File:Zahra arms azure estencilly orange blossom within cornice or 2.0.png2021-12-15T02:03:10Z<p>Z al-A: </p>
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<div></div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Zahra_de_Andaluzia&diff=92305Zahra de Andaluzia2021-12-15T02:02:26Z<p>Z al-A: </p>
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<div>{{Populace<br />
|photo = [[File:Img of Zahra at twelfth night.jpg|thumb]]<br />
|photocaption = Zahra al-Andalusiyya at Twelfth Night, January A.S. LIV (photo credit to [[Lada Monguligin]])<br />
|location = [[Ostgardr|Crown Province of Østgarðr]]<br />
|status = Active<br />
|opid = 10328<br />
|device = [[File:Device needed.jpg|200px]] <br />
|devicecaption = Azure estencely, an orange blossom argent within a four-lobed quadrate cornice Or <br />
|awards = {{AoA}} {{Ostgardr_Seastar}} {{Ostgardr_Seahorse}}<br />
|offices = {{Chronicler}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Spanish Personas]][[Category:Andalusian Personas]][[Category:15th Century Personas]]<br />
<br />
== Introduction ==<br />
<br />
Lady Zahra de Andalucía (also Andalusiyya or Andaluzia) has been an SCA member since 2018. Her main interests are in the scribal and bardic arts; she also practices fencing and dance. Find her at events listening to stories, taking classes, in a bardic jam session, shopping at the market, or singing around a campfire. She is almost always down to make a scroll, learn a dance, and especially learn a new song—of any style, origin, language, or period.<br />
<br />
As of September 11, 2021, she is an apprentice of [[Lada Monguligin]], OL in calligraphy and illumination.<br />
<br />
===Name===<br />
Zahra زهرة means "flower" or "blossom" in Arabic. It is pronounced exactly how it's spelled in English, with the h pronounced: "Za-hra" (in IPA: [ˈzʌˌhɾə]).<br />
<br />
Two surnames are used: <br />
*bint Nasir —"daughter of Nasir" (in IPA: [ˌbɪnt naˈsiɾ])<br />
*de Andaluzia, al-Andalucía, or -Andalusiyya—"from Andalusia" (in IPA: [ʔɛl ˌʔændəluˈsijə])<br />
Both names, as well as their respective spellings, are equally interchangeable; they can be used depending on whether emphasis is on Judeo-Arabic or Spanish heritage.<br />
<br />
== Persona ==<br />
Zahra bint Nasir was born in Granada, Spain in 1479, the daughter a military officer of good and noble heritage. Her mother, sensing the winds of war, sent Zahra as a small child to live in Córdoba with her aunt and cousins, including [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo]]. There, she grew up speaking Ladino and Castilian (although she was also tutored in Arabic and Latin at her aunt's insistence) in the labyrinthine, white-walled lanes of the Jewish quarter, passing her childhood in the orange blossom-scented air of al-Andalus, learning her arts and helping her aunt run the house.<br />
<br />
Then, in 1491, everything changed. Zahra's uncle, a renowned military officer, fell in battle defending al-Andalus, and Granada, the last stronghold of Muslim rule in Spain, soon followed. Zahra's parents fled the falling city with several other relatives, including [[Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya|Sayyida Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya]], and made it to Córdoba within the year. But their reunion was short-lived: the Edict of Expulsion would soon tear the family asunder. <br />
<br />
In the months leading up to the Edict, Zahra became acquainted with her parents and other relatives, and grew close especially with her enchanting older cousin Laila. When the Edict of Expulsion was announced, Laila decided to seek her fortune in the East, and Zahra yearned to go with her. But on the night they were to depart, she realized she couldn't leave her beloved Andalus. Vowing to keep each other in their hearts, the cousins embraced, and parted, never to see each other again.<br />
<br />
Today, Zahra lives a quiet life with those few of her family who decided to stay in Córdoba, living as Christians by day but furtively keeping their traditions alive under cover of darkness. Zahra dreams of marrying a wealthy man from a good family, so she can spend her days practicing calligraphy, painting, singing, and dancing. A devout romantic and history enthusiast, she can often be found with her cousin [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo|Berakha]] at the Roman Bridge, dressing as though they lived several centuries ago and making up fantastical stories about themselves. Her cousin Laila, true to her promise, occasionally sends letters and exotic gifts from her travels; these are met with great joy and celebration. She also enjoys visiting the market, the orange groves on the outskirts of town, and the Mezquita-Catedral with its many dazzling façades. But a part of her heart will always soar far beyond the horizon, over mountains and seas, through the dawn to the faraway East.<br />
<br />
== Offices & Awards ==<br />
*Chronicler, Crown Province of Østgarðr (since 2019)<br />
Award of Arms, given by Queen Margarita de' Siena, January A.S. LIV<br />
Member of the Order of the Sea Star, given by il-Khanate of Østgarðr, multiple occasions<br />
<br />
== Event Staff ==<br />
Event Co-Steward with Armiger [[Catelin Straquhin]], Fort Tryon Medieval Festival ("Cloisters Demo"), 2019<br />
<br />
== In Case of Court == <br />
<br />
::''"Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better." —William Shakespeare, ''Twelfth Night<br />
<br />
Surprise honors are lovely and appreciated; however, I do tend to miss Court, so it might be good to give me a heads-up shortly beforehand if one is planned.<br />
<br />
== More Information ==<br />
Pronouns: she/her<br />
<br />
== Projects ==<br />
<br />
=== Calligraphy & Illumination ===<br />
Here are some previous scrolls I've worked on in the past:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Classes Taught ===<br />
— Introduction to IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) for Heralds, and other good gentles wishing to learn the secrets of pronunciation (Whyt Whey Solar, September 25, 2021)</div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Zahra_de_Andaluzia&diff=92304Zahra de Andaluzia2021-12-15T01:55:24Z<p>Z al-A: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Populace<br />
|photo = [[File:Img of Zahra at twelfth night.jpg|thumb]]<br />
|photocaption = Zahra al-Andalusiyya at Twelfth Night, January A.S. LIV (photo credit to [[Lada Monguligin]])<br />
|location = [[Ostgardr|Crown Province of Østgarðr]]<br />
|status = Active<br />
|opid = 10328<br />
|device = [[File:Device needed.jpg|200px]] <br />
|devicecaption = Heraldry Needed <br />
|awards = {{AoA}} {{Ostgardr_Seastar}} <br />
|offices = {{Chronicler}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Spanish Personas]][[Category:Andalusian Personas]][[Category:15th Century Personas]]<br />
<br />
== Introduction ==<br />
<br />
Lady Zahra de Andalucía (also Andalusiyya or Andaluzia) has been an SCA member since 2018. Her main interests are in the scribal and bardic arts; she also practices fencing and dance. Find her at events listening to stories, taking classes, in a bardic jam session, shopping at the market, or singing around a campfire. She is almost always down to make a scroll, learn a dance, and especially learn a new song—of any style, origin, language, or period.<br />
<br />
As of September 11, 2021, she is an apprentice of [[Lada Monguligin]], OL in calligraphy and illumination.<br />
<br />
===Name===<br />
Zahra زهرة means "flower" or "blossom" in Arabic. It is pronounced exactly how it's spelled in English, with the h pronounced: "Za-hra" (in IPA: [ˈzʌˌhɾə]).<br />
<br />
Two surnames are used: <br />
*bint Nasir —"daughter of Nasir" (in IPA: [ˌbɪnt naˈsiɾ])<br />
*de Andaluzia, al-Andalucía, or -Andalusiyya—"from Andalusia" (in IPA: [ʔɛl ˌʔændəluˈsijə])<br />
Both names, as well as their respective spellings, are equally interchangeable; they can be used depending on whether emphasis is on Judeo-Arabic or Spanish heritage.<br />
<br />
== Persona ==<br />
Zahra bint Nasir was born in Granada, Spain in 1479, the daughter a military officer of good and noble heritage. Her mother, sensing the winds of war, sent Zahra as a small child to live in Córdoba with her aunt and cousins, including [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo]]. There, she grew up speaking Ladino and Castilian (although she was also tutored in Arabic and Latin at her aunt's insistence) in the labyrinthine, white-walled lanes of the Jewish quarter, passing her childhood in the orange blossom-scented air of al-Andalus, learning her arts and helping her aunt run the house.<br />
<br />
Then, in 1491, everything changed. Zahra's uncle, a renowned military officer, fell in battle defending al-Andalus, and Granada, the last stronghold of Muslim rule in Spain, soon followed. Zahra's parents fled the falling city with several other relatives, including [[Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya|Sayyida Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya]], and made it to Córdoba within the year. But their reunion was short-lived: the Edict of Expulsion would soon tear the family asunder. <br />
<br />
In the months leading up to the Edict, Zahra became acquainted with her parents and other relatives, and grew close especially with her enchanting older cousin Laila. When the Edict of Expulsion was announced, Laila decided to seek her fortune in the East, and Zahra yearned to go with her. But on the night they were to depart, she realized she couldn't leave her beloved Andalus. Vowing to keep each other in their hearts, the cousins embraced, and parted, never to see each other again.<br />
<br />
Today, Zahra lives a quiet life with those few of her family who decided to stay in Córdoba, living as Christians by day but furtively keeping their traditions alive under cover of darkness. Zahra dreams of marrying a wealthy man from a good family, so she can spend her days practicing calligraphy, painting, singing, and dancing. A devout romantic and history enthusiast, she can often be found with her cousin [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo|Berakha]] at the Roman Bridge, dressing as though they lived several centuries ago and making up fantastical stories about themselves. Her cousin Laila, true to her promise, occasionally sends letters and exotic gifts from her travels; these are met with great joy and celebration. She also enjoys visiting the market, the orange groves on the outskirts of town, and the Mezquita-Catedral with its many dazzling façades. But a part of her heart will always soar far beyond the horizon, over mountains and seas, through the dawn to the faraway East.<br />
<br />
== Offices & Awards ==<br />
*Chronicler, Crown Province of Østgarðr (since 2019)<br />
Award of Arms, given by Queen Margarita de' Siena, January A.S. LIV<br />
Member of the Order of the Sea Star, given by il-Khanate of Østgarðr, multiple occasions<br />
<br />
== Event Staff ==<br />
Event Co-Steward with Armiger [[Catelin Straquhin]], Fort Tryon Medieval Festival ("Cloisters Demo"), 2019<br />
<br />
== In Case of Court == <br />
<br />
::''"Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better." —William Shakespeare, ''Twelfth Night<br />
<br />
Surprise honors are lovely and appreciated; however, I do tend to miss Court, so it might be good to give me a heads-up shortly beforehand if one is planned.<br />
<br />
== More Information ==<br />
Pronouns: she/her<br />
<br />
== Projects ==<br />
<br />
=== Calligraphy & Illumination ===<br />
Here are some previous scrolls I've worked on in the past:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Classes Taught ===<br />
— Introduction to IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) for Heralds, and other good gentles wishing to learn the secrets of pronunciation (Whyt Whey Solar, September 25, 2021)</div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Zahra_de_Andaluzia&diff=92303Zahra de Andaluzia2021-12-15T01:14:36Z<p>Z al-A: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Populace<br />
|photo = [[File:Img of Zahra at twelfth night.jpg|thumb]]<br />
|photocaption = Zahra al-Andalusiyya at Twelfth Night, January A.S. LIV (photo credit to [[Lada Monguligin]])<br />
|location = [[Ostgardr|Crown Province of Østgarðr]]<br />
|status = Active<br />
|opid = 10328<br />
|device = [[File:Device needed.jpg|200px]] <br />
|devicecaption = Heraldry Needed <br />
|awards = {{AoA}} {{Ostgardr_Seastar}} <br />
|offices = {{Chronicler}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Spanish Personas]][[Category:Andalusian Personas]][[Category:15th Century Personas]]<br />
<br />
== Introduction ==<br />
<br />
Lady Zahra de Andalucía (also Andalusiyya or Andaluzia) has been an SCA member since 2018. Her main interests are in the scribal and bardic arts; she also practices fencing and dance. Find her at events listening to stories, taking classes, in a bardic jam session, shopping at the market, or singing around a campfire. She is almost always down to make a scroll, learn a dance, and especially learn a new song—of any style, origin, language, or period.<br />
<br />
As of September 11, 2021, she is an apprentice of [[Lada Monguligin]], OL in calligraphy and illumination.<br />
<br />
===Name===<br />
Zahra زهرة means "flower" or "blossom" in Arabic. It is pronounced exactly how it's spelled in English, with the h pronounced: "Za-hra" (in IPA: [ˈzʌˌhɾə]).<br />
<br />
Two surnames are used: <br />
*bint Nasir —"daughter of Nasir" (in IPA: [ˌbɪnt naˈsiɾ])<br />
*de Andaluzia, al-Andalucía, or -Andalusiyya—"from Andalusia" (in IPA: [ʔɛl ˌʔændəluˈsijə])<br />
Both names, as well as their respective spellings, are equally interchangeable; they can be used depending on whether emphasis is on Judeo-Arabic or Spanish heritage.<br />
<br />
== Persona ==<br />
Zahra bint Nasir was born in Granada, Spain in 1479, the daughter a military officer of good and noble heritage. Her mother, sensing the winds of war, sent Zahra as a small child to live in Córdoba with her aunt and cousins, including [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo]]. There, she grew up speaking Ladino and Castilian (although she was also tutored in Arabic and Latin at her aunt's insistence) in the labyrinthine, white-walled lanes of the Jewish quarter, passing her childhood in the orange blossom-scented air of al-Andalus, learning her arts and helping her aunt run the house.<br />
<br />
Then, in 1491, everything changed. Zahra's uncle, a renowned military officer, fell in battle defending al-Andalus, and Granada, the last stronghold of Muslim rule in Spain, soon followed. Zahra's parents fled the falling city with several other relatives, including [[Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya|Sayyida Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya]], and made it to Córdoba within the year. But their reunion was short-lived: the Edict of Expulsion would soon tear the family asunder. <br />
<br />
In the months leading up to the Edict, Zahra became acquainted with her parents and other relatives, and grew close especially with her enchanting older cousin Laila. When the Edict of Expulsion was announced, Laila decided to seek her fortune in the East, and Zahra yearned to go with her. But on the night they were to depart, she realized she couldn't leave her beloved Andalus. Vowing to keep each other in their hearts, the cousins embraced, and parted, never to see each other again.<br />
<br />
Today, Zahra lives a quiet life with those few of her family who decided to stay in Córdoba, living as Christians by day but furtively keeping their traditions alive under cover of darkness. Zahra dreams of marrying a wealthy man from a good family, so she can spend her days practicing calligraphy, painting, singing, and dancing. A devout romantic and history enthusiast, she can often be found with her cousin [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo|Berakha]] at the Roman Bridge, dressing as though they lived several centuries ago and making up fantastical stories about themselves. Her cousin Laila, true to her promise, occasionally sends letters and exotic gifts from her travels; these are met with great joy and celebration. She also enjoys visiting the market, the orange groves on the outskirts of town, and the Mezquita-Catedral with its many dazzling façades. But a part of her heart will always soar far beyond the horizon, over mountains and seas, through the dawn to the faraway East.<br />
<br />
== Offices & Awards ==<br />
*Chronicler, Crown Province of Østgarðr (since 2019)<br />
Award of Arms, given by Queen Margarita de' Siena, January A.S. LIV<br />
Member of the Order of the Sea Star, given by il-Khanate of Østgarðr, multiple occasions<br />
<br />
== Event Staff ==<br />
Event Co-Steward with Armiger [[Catelin Straquhin]], Fort Tryon Medieval Festival ("Cloisters Demo"), 2019<br />
<br />
== In Case of Court == <br />
<br />
::''"Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better." —William Shakespeare, ''Twelfth Night<br />
<br />
Surprise honors are lovely and appreciated; however, I do tend to miss Court, so it might be good to give me a heads-up shortly beforehand if one is planned.<br />
<br />
== More Information ==<br />
Pronouns: she/her<br />
<br />
== Projects ==<br />
===Calligraphy & Illumination===<br />
Here are some previous scrolls I've worked on in the past:</div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Zahra_de_Andaluzia&diff=92302Zahra de Andaluzia2021-12-15T01:11:03Z<p>Z al-A: /* Introduction */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Populace<br />
|photo = [[File:Img of Zahra at twelfth night.jpg|thumb]]<br />
|photocaption = Zahra al-Andalusiyya at Twelfth Night, January A.S. LIV (photo credit to [[Lada Monguligin]])<br />
|location = [[Ostgardr|Crown Province of Østgarðr]]<br />
|status = Active<br />
|opid = 10328<br />
|device = [[File:Device needed.jpg|200px]] <br />
|devicecaption = Heraldry Needed <br />
|awards = {{AoA}} {{Ostgardr_Seastar}} <br />
|offices = {{Chronicler}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Spanish Personas]][[Category:Andalusian Personas]][[Category:15th Century Personas]]<br />
<br />
== Introduction ==<br />
<br />
Lady Zahra de Andalucía (also Andalusiyya or Andaluzia) has been an SCA member since 2018. Her main interests are in the scribal and bardic arts; she also practices fencing and dance. Find her at events listening to stories, taking classes, in a bardic jam session, shopping at the market, or singing around a campfire. She is happy to help clean up after a meal (but is probably best kept away from the kitchen ''before'' the meal). She is almost always down to make a scroll, learn a dance, and especially learn a new song—of any style, origin, language, or period.<br />
<br />
===Name===<br />
Zahra زهرة means "flower" or "blossom" in Arabic. It is pronounced exactly how it's spelled in English, with the h pronounced: "Za-hra" (in IPA: [ˈzʌˌhɾə]).<br />
<br />
Two surnames are used: <br />
*bint Nasir —"daughter of Nasir" (in IPA: [ˌbɪnt naˈsiɾ])<br />
*de Andaluzia, al-Andalucía, or -Andalusiyya—"from Andalusia" (in IPA: [ʔɛl ˌʔændəluˈsijə])<br />
Both names, as well as their respective spellings, are equally interchangeable; they can be used depending on whether emphasis is on Judeo-Arabic or Spanish heritage.<br />
<br />
== Persona ==<br />
Zahra bint Nasir was born in Granada, Spain in 1479, the daughter a military officer of good and noble heritage. Her mother, sensing the winds of war, sent Zahra as a small child to live in Córdoba with her aunt and cousins, including [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo]]. There, she grew up speaking Ladino and Castilian (although she was also tutored in Arabic and Latin at her aunt's insistence) in the labyrinthine, white-walled lanes of the Jewish quarter, passing her childhood in the orange blossom-scented air of al-Andalus, learning her arts and helping her aunt run the house.<br />
<br />
Then, in 1491, everything changed. Zahra's uncle, a renowned military officer, fell in battle defending al-Andalus, and Granada, the last stronghold of Muslim rule in Spain, soon followed. Zahra's parents fled the falling city with several other relatives, including [[Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya|Sayyida Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya]], and made it to Córdoba within the year. But their reunion was short-lived: the Edict of Expulsion would soon tear the family asunder. <br />
<br />
In the months leading up to the Edict, Zahra became acquainted with her parents and other relatives, and grew close especially with her enchanting older cousin Laila. When the Edict of Expulsion was announced, Laila decided to seek her fortune in the East, and Zahra yearned to go with her. But on the night they were to depart, she realized she couldn't leave her beloved Andalus. Vowing to keep each other in their hearts, the cousins embraced, and parted, never to see each other again.<br />
<br />
Today, Zahra lives a quiet life with those few of her family who decided to stay in Córdoba, living as Christians by day but furtively keeping their traditions alive under cover of darkness. Zahra dreams of marrying a wealthy man from a good family, so she can spend her days practicing calligraphy, painting, singing, and dancing. A devout romantic and history enthusiast, she can often be found with her cousin [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo|Berakha]] at the Roman Bridge, dressing as though they lived several centuries ago and making up fantastical stories about themselves. Her cousin Laila, true to her promise, occasionally sends letters and exotic gifts from her travels; these are met with great joy and celebration. She also enjoys visiting the market, the orange groves on the outskirts of town, and the Mezquita-Catedral with its many dazzling façades. But a part of her heart will always soar far beyond the horizon, over mountains and seas, through the dawn to the faraway East.<br />
<br />
== Offices & Awards ==<br />
*Chronicler, Crown Province of Østgarðr (since 2019)<br />
Award of Arms, given by Queen Margarita de' Siena, January A.S. LIV<br />
Member of the Order of the Sea Star, given by il-Khanate of Østgarðr, multiple occasions<br />
<br />
== Event Staff ==<br />
Event Co-Steward with Armiger [[Catelin Straquhin]], Fort Tryon Medieval Festival ("Cloisters Demo"), 2019<br />
<br />
== In Case of Court == <br />
<br />
::''"Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better." —William Shakespeare, ''Twelfth Night<br />
<br />
Surprise honors are lovely and appreciated; however, I do tend to miss Court, so it might be good to give me a heads-up shortly beforehand if one is planned.<br />
<br />
== More Information ==<br />
Pronouns: she/her</div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Zahra_de_Andaluzia&diff=92301Zahra de Andaluzia2021-12-15T01:06:33Z<p>Z al-A: /* Introduction */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Populace<br />
|photo = [[File:Img of Zahra at twelfth night.jpg|thumb]]<br />
|photocaption = Zahra al-Andalusiyya at Twelfth Night, January A.S. LIV (photo credit to [[Lada Monguligin]])<br />
|location = [[Ostgardr|Crown Province of Østgarðr]]<br />
|status = Active<br />
|opid = 10328<br />
|device = [[File:Device needed.jpg|200px]] <br />
|devicecaption = Heraldry Needed <br />
|awards = {{AoA}} {{Ostgardr_Seastar}} <br />
|offices = {{Chronicler}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Spanish Personas]][[Category:Andalusian Personas]][[Category:15th Century Personas]]<br />
<br />
== Introduction ==<br />
<br />
Lady Zahra al-Andalucía (also Andalusiyya or Andaluzia) has been an SCA member since 2018. Her main interests are in the scribal and bardic arts; she also practices fencing and dance. Find her at events listening to stories, taking classes, in a bardic jam session, shopping at the market, or singing around a campfire. She is happy to help clean up after a meal (but is probably best kept away from the kitchen ''before'' the meal). She is almost always down to make a scroll, learn a dance, and especially learn a new song—of any style, origin, language, or period.<br />
<br />
===Name===<br />
Zahra زهرة means "flower" or "blossom" in Arabic. It is pronounced exactly how it's spelled in English, with the h pronounced: "Za-hra" (in IPA: [ˈzʌˌhɾə]).<br />
<br />
Two surnames are used: <br />
*bint Nasir —"daughter of Nasir" (in IPA: [ˌbɪnt naˈsiɾ])<br />
*de Andaluzia, al-Andalucía, or -Andalusiyya)—"from Andalusia" (in IPA: [ʔɛl ˌʔændəluˈsijə])<br />
Both names, as well as their respective spellings, are equally interchangeable; they can be used depending on whether emphasis is on Judeo-Arabic or Spanish heritage.<br />
<br />
== Persona ==<br />
Zahra bint Nasir was born in Granada, Spain in 1479, the daughter a military officer of good and noble heritage. Her mother, sensing the winds of war, sent Zahra as a small child to live in Córdoba with her aunt and cousins, including [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo]]. There, she grew up speaking Ladino and Castilian (although she was also tutored in Arabic and Latin at her aunt's insistence) in the labyrinthine, white-walled lanes of the Jewish quarter; she passed her childhood in the orange blossom-scented air of al-Andalus, learning her arts and helping her aunt run the house.<br />
<br />
Then, in 1491, everything changed. Zahra's uncle, a renowned military officer, fell in battle defending al-Andalus, and Granada, the last stronghold of Muslim rule in Spain, soon followed. Zahra's parents fled the falling city with several other relatives, including [[Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya|Sayyida Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya]], and made it to Córdoba within the year. But their reunion was short-lived: the Edict of Expulsion would soon tear the family asunder. <br />
<br />
In the months leading up to the Edict, Zahra became acquainted with her parents and other relatives, and grew close especially with her enchanting older cousin Laila. When the Edict of Expulsion was announced, Laila decided to seek her fortune in the East, and Zahra yearned to go with her. But on the night they were to depart, she realized she couldn't leave her beloved Andalus. Vowing to keep each other in their hearts, the cousins embraced, and parted, never to see each other again.<br />
<br />
Today, Zahra lives a quiet life with those few of her family who decided to stay in Córdoba, living as Christians by day but furtively keeping their traditions alive under cover of darkness. Zahra dreams of marrying a wealthy man from a good family, so she can spend her days practicing calligraphy, painting, singing, and dancing. A devout romantic and history enthusiast, she can often be found with her cousin [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo|Berakha]] at the Roman Bridge, dressing as though they lived several centuries ago and making up fantastical stories about themselves. Her cousin Laila, true to her promise, occasionally sends letters and exotic gifts from her travels; these are met with great joy and celebration. She also enjoys visiting the market, the orange groves on the outskirts of town, and the Mezquita-Catedral with its many dazzling façades. But a part of her heart will always soar far beyond the horizon, over mountains and seas, through the dawn to the faraway East.<br />
<br />
== Offices & Awards ==<br />
*Chronicler, Crown Province of Østgarðr (since 2019)<br />
Award of Arms, given by Queen Margarita de' Siena, January A.S. LIV<br />
Member of the Order of the Sea Star, given by il-Khanate of Østgarðr, multiple occasions<br />
<br />
== Event Staff ==<br />
Event Co-Steward with Armiger [[Catelin Straquhin]], Fort Tryon Medieval Festival ("Cloisters Demo"), 2019<br />
<br />
== In Case of Court == <br />
<br />
::''"Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better." —William Shakespeare, ''Twelfth Night<br />
<br />
Surprise honors are lovely and appreciated; however, I do tend to miss Court, so it might be good to give me a heads-up shortly beforehand if one is planned.<br />
<br />
== More Information ==<br />
Pronouns: she/her</div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Zahra_de_Andaluzia&diff=90183Zahra de Andaluzia2021-09-02T00:50:45Z<p>Z al-A: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Populace<br />
|photo = [[File:Img of Zahra at twelfth night.jpg|thumb]]<br />
|photocaption = Zahra al-Andalusiyya at Twelfth Night, January A.S. LIV (photo credit to [[Lada Monguligin]])<br />
|location = [[Ostgardr|Crown Province of Østgarðr]]<br />
|status = Active<br />
|opid = 10328<br />
|device = [[File:Device needed.jpg|200px]] <br />
|devicecaption = Heraldry Needed <br />
|awards = {{AoA}} {{Ostgardr_Seastar}} <br />
|offices = {{Chronicler}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Spanish Personas]][[Category:Andalusian Personas]][[Category:15th Century Personas]]<br />
<br />
== Introduction ==<br />
<br />
Lady Zahra al-Andalucía (also Andalusiyya or Andaluzia) has been an SCA member since 2018. Her main interests are in the scribal and bardic arts; she also practices fencing and dance. Find her at events listening to stories, taking classes, in a bardic jam session, shopping at the market, or singing around a campfire. She is happy to help clean up after a meal (but is probably best kept away from the kitchen ''before'' the meal). She is almost always down to make a scroll, learn a dance, and especially learn a new song—of any style, origin, language, or period.<br />
<br />
===Name===<br />
Zahra زهرة means "flower" or "blossom" in Arabic. It is pronounced exactly how it's spelled in English, with the h pronounced: "Za-hra" (in IPA: [ˈzʌˌhɾə]).<br />
<br />
Two surnames are used: <br />
*bint Nasir —"daughter of Nasir" (in IPA: [ˌbɪnt naˈsiɾ])<br />
*al-Andalucía (or Andalusiyya)—"from Andalusia" (in IPA: [ʔɛl ˌʔændəluˈsijə])<br />
Both names, as well as their respective spellings, are equally interchangeable; they can be used depending on whether emphasis is on Judeo-Arabic or Spanish heritage.<br />
<br />
== Persona ==<br />
Zahra bint Nasir was born in Granada, Spain in 1479, the daughter a military officer of good and noble heritage. Her mother, sensing the winds of war, sent Zahra as a small child to live in Córdoba with her aunt and cousins, including [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo]]. There, she grew up speaking Ladino and Castilian (although she was also tutored in Arabic and Latin at her aunt's insistence) in the labyrinthine, white-walled lanes of the Jewish quarter; she passed her childhood in the orange blossom-scented air of al-Andalus, learning her arts and helping her aunt run the house.<br />
<br />
Then, in 1491, everything changed. Zahra's uncle, a renowned military officer, fell in battle defending al-Andalus, and Granada, the last stronghold of Muslim rule in Spain, soon followed. Zahra's parents fled the falling city with several other relatives, including [[Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya|Sayyida Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya]], and made it to Córdoba within the year. But their reunion was short-lived: the Edict of Expulsion would soon tear the family asunder. <br />
<br />
In the months leading up to the Edict, Zahra became acquainted with her parents and other relatives, and grew close especially with her enchanting older cousin Laila. When the Edict of Expulsion was announced, Laila decided to seek her fortune in the East, and Zahra yearned to go with her. But on the night they were to depart, she realized she couldn't leave her beloved Andalus. Vowing to keep each other in their hearts, the cousins embraced, and parted, never to see each other again.<br />
<br />
Today, Zahra lives a quiet life with those few of her family who decided to stay in Córdoba, living as Christians by day but furtively keeping their traditions alive under cover of darkness. Zahra dreams of marrying a wealthy man from a good family, so she can spend her days practicing calligraphy, painting, singing, and dancing. A devout romantic and history enthusiast, she can often be found with her cousin [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo|Berakha]] at the Roman Bridge, dressing as though they lived several centuries ago and making up fantastical stories about themselves. Her cousin Laila, true to her promise, occasionally sends letters and exotic gifts from her travels; these are met with great joy and celebration. She also enjoys visiting the market, the orange groves on the outskirts of town, and the Mezquita-Catedral with its many dazzling façades. But a part of her heart will always soar far beyond the horizon, over mountains and seas, through the dawn to the faraway East.<br />
<br />
== Offices & Awards ==<br />
*Chronicler, Crown Province of Østgarðr (since 2019)<br />
Award of Arms, given by Queen Margarita de' Siena, January A.S. LIV<br />
Member of the Order of the Sea Star, given by il-Khanate of Østgarðr, multiple occasions<br />
<br />
== Event Staff ==<br />
Event Co-Steward with Armiger [[Catelin Straquhin]], Fort Tryon Medieval Festival ("Cloisters Demo"), 2019<br />
<br />
== In Case of Court == <br />
<br />
::''"Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better." —William Shakespeare, ''Twelfth Night<br />
<br />
Surprise honors are lovely and appreciated; however, I do tend to miss Court, so it might be good to give me a heads-up shortly beforehand if one is planned.<br />
<br />
== More Information ==<br />
Pronouns: she/her</div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Zahra_de_Andaluzia&diff=90170Zahra de Andaluzia2021-09-02T00:44:20Z<p>Z al-A: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Populace<br />
|photo = [[File:Img of Zahra at twelfth night.jpg|thumb]]<br />
|photocaption = Zahra al-Andalusiyya at Twelfth Night, January A.S. LIV (photo credit to [[Lada Monguligin]])<br />
|location = [[Ostgardr|Crown Province of Østgarðr]]<br />
|status = Active<br />
|opid = 10328<br />
|device = [[File:Device needed.jpg|200px]] <br />
|devicecaption = Heraldry Needed <br />
|awards = {{AoA}}<br />
|offices = {{Chronicler}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Spanish Personas]][[Category:Andalusian Personas]][[Category:15th Century Personas]]<br />
<br />
== Introduction ==<br />
<br />
Lady Zahra al-Andalucía (also Andalusiyya or Andaluzia) has been an SCA member since 2018. Her main interests are in the scribal and bardic arts; she also practices fencing and dance. Find her at events listening to stories, taking classes, in a bardic jam session, shopping at the market, or singing around a campfire. She is happy to help clean up after a meal (but is probably best kept away from the kitchen ''before'' the meal). She is almost always down to make a scroll, learn a dance, and especially learn a new song—of any style, origin, language, or period.<br />
<br />
===Name===<br />
Zahra زهرة means "flower" or "blossom" in Arabic. It is pronounced exactly how it's spelled in English, with the h pronounced: "Za-hra" (in IPA: [ˈzʌˌhɾə]).<br />
<br />
Two surnames are used: <br />
*bint Nasir —"daughter of Nasir" (in IPA: [ˌbɪnt naˈsiɾ])<br />
*al-Andalucía (or Andalusiyya)—"from Andalusia" (in IPA: [ʔɛl ˌʔændəluˈsijə])<br />
Both names, as well as their respective spellings, are equally interchangeable; they can be used depending on whether emphasis is on Judeo-Arabic or Spanish heritage.<br />
<br />
== Persona ==<br />
Zahra bint Nasir was born in Granada, Spain in 1479, the daughter a military officer of good and noble heritage. Her mother, sensing the winds of war, sent Zahra as a small child to live in Córdoba with her aunt and cousins, including [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo]]. There, she grew up speaking Ladino and Castilian (although she was also tutored in Arabic and Latin at her aunt's insistence) in the labyrinthine, white-walled lanes of the Jewish quarter; she passed her childhood in the orange blossom-scented air of al-Andalus, learning her arts and helping her aunt run the house.<br />
<br />
Then, in 1491, everything changed. Zahra's uncle, a renowned military officer, fell in battle defending al-Andalus, and Granada, the last stronghold of Muslim rule in Spain, soon followed. Zahra's parents fled the falling city with several other relatives, including [[Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya|Sayyida Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya]], and made it to Córdoba within the year. But their reunion was short-lived: the Edict of Expulsion would soon tear the family asunder. <br />
<br />
In the months leading up to the Edict, Zahra became acquainted with her parents and other relatives, and grew close especially with her enchanting older cousin Laila. When the Edict of Expulsion was announced, Laila decided to seek her fortune in the East, and Zahra yearned to go with her. But on the night they were to depart, she realized she couldn't leave her beloved Andalus. Vowing to keep each other in their hearts, the cousins embraced, and parted, never to see each other again.<br />
<br />
Today, Zahra lives a quiet life with those few of her family who decided to stay in Córdoba, living as Christians by day but furtively keeping their traditions alive under cover of darkness. Zahra dreams of marrying a wealthy man from a good family, so she can spend her days practicing calligraphy, painting, singing, and dancing. A devout romantic and history enthusiast, she can often be found with her cousin [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo|Berakha]] at the Roman Bridge, dressing as though they lived several centuries ago and making up fantastical stories about themselves. Her cousin Laila, true to her promise, occasionally sends letters and exotic gifts from her travels; these are met with great joy and celebration. She also enjoys visiting the market, the orange groves on the outskirts of town, and the Mezquita-Catedral with its many dazzling façades. But a part of her heart will always soar far beyond the horizon, over mountains and seas, through the dawn to the faraway East.<br />
<br />
== Offices & Awards ==<br />
*Chronicler, Crown Province of Østgarðr (since 2019)<br />
Award of Arms, given by Queen Margarita de' Siena, January A.S. LIV<br />
Member of the Order of the Sea Star, given by il-Khanate of Østgarðr, multiple occasions<br />
<br />
== Event Staff ==<br />
Event Co-Steward with Armiger [[Catelin Straquhin]], Fort Tryon Medieval Festival ("Cloisters Demo"), 2019<br />
<br />
== In Case of Court == <br />
<br />
::''"Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better." —William Shakespeare, ''Twelfth Night<br />
<br />
Surprise honors are lovely and appreciated; however, I do tend to miss Court, so it might be good to give me a heads-up shortly beforehand if one is planned.<br />
<br />
== More Information ==<br />
Pronouns: she/her</div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Zahra_de_Andaluzia&diff=90162Zahra de Andaluzia2021-09-02T00:40:29Z<p>Z al-A: /* Introduction */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Populace<br />
|photo = [[File:Img of Zahra at twelfth night.jpg|thumb]]<br />
|photocaption = Zahra al-Andalusiyya at Twelfth Night, January A.S. LIV (photo credit to [[Lada Monguligin]])<br />
|location = [[Ostgardr|Crown Province of Østgarðr]]<br />
|status = Active<br />
|opid = <br />
|device = [[File:Device needed.jpg|200px]] <br />
|devicecaption = Heraldry Needed <br />
|awards = {{AoA}}<br />
|offices = {{Chronicler}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Spanish Personas]][[Category:Andalusian Personas]][[Category:15th Century Personas]]<br />
<br />
== Introduction ==<br />
<br />
Lady Zahra al-Andalucía (also Andalusiyya or Andaluzia) has been an SCA member since 2018. Her main interests are in the scribal and bardic arts; she also practices fencing and dance. Find her at events listening to stories, taking classes, in a bardic jam session, shopping at the market, or singing around a campfire. She is happy to help clean up after a meal (but is probably best kept away from the kitchen ''before'' the meal). She is almost always down to make a scroll, learn a dance, and especially learn a new song—of any style, origin, language, or period.<br />
<br />
===Name===<br />
Zahra زهرة means "flower" or "blossom" in Arabic. It is pronounced exactly how it's spelled in English, with the h pronounced: "Za-hra" (in IPA: [ˈzʌˌhɾə]).<br />
<br />
Two surnames are used: <br />
*bint Nasir —"daughter of Nasir" (in IPA: [ˌbɪnt naˈsiɾ])<br />
*al-Andalucía (or Andalusiyya)—"from Andalusia" (in IPA: [ʔɛl ˌʔændəluˈsijə])<br />
Both names, as well as their respective spellings, are equally interchangeable; they can be used depending on whether emphasis is on Judeo-Arabic or Spanish heritage.<br />
<br />
== Persona ==<br />
Zahra bint Nasir was born in Granada, Spain in 1479, the daughter a military officer of good and noble heritage. Her mother, sensing the winds of war, sent Zahra as a small child to live in Córdoba with her aunt and cousins, including [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo]]. There, she grew up speaking Ladino and Castilian (although she was also tutored in Arabic and Latin at her aunt's insistence) in the labyrinthine, white-walled lanes of the Jewish quarter; she passed her childhood in the orange blossom-scented air of al-Andalus, learning her arts and helping her aunt run the house.<br />
<br />
Then, in 1491, everything changed. Zahra's uncle, a renowned military officer, fell in battle defending al-Andalus, and Granada, the last stronghold of Muslim rule in Spain, soon followed. Zahra's parents fled the falling city with several other relatives, including [[Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya|Sayyida Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya]], and made it to Córdoba within the year. But their reunion was short-lived: the Edict of Expulsion would soon tear the family asunder. <br />
<br />
In the months leading up to the Edict, Zahra became acquainted with her parents and other relatives, and grew close especially with her enchanting older cousin Laila. When the Edict of Expulsion was announced, Laila decided to seek her fortune in the East, and Zahra yearned to go with her. But on the night they were to depart, she realized she couldn't leave her beloved Andalus. Vowing to keep each other in their hearts, the cousins embraced, and parted, never to see each other again.<br />
<br />
Today, Zahra lives a quiet life with those few of her family who decided to stay in Córdoba, living as Christians by day but furtively keeping their traditions alive under cover of darkness. Zahra dreams of marrying a wealthy man from a good family, so she can spend her days practicing calligraphy, painting, singing, and dancing. A devout romantic and history enthusiast, she can often be found with her cousin [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo|Berakha]] at the Roman Bridge, dressing as though they lived several centuries ago and making up fantastical stories about themselves. Her cousin Laila, true to her promise, occasionally sends letters and exotic gifts from her travels; these are met with great joy and celebration. She also enjoys visiting the market, the orange groves on the outskirts of town, and the Mezquita-Catedral with its many dazzling façades. But a part of her heart will always soar far beyond the horizon, over mountains and seas, through the dawn to the faraway East.<br />
<br />
== Offices & Awards ==<br />
*Chronicler, Crown Province of Østgarðr (since 2019)<br />
Award of Arms, given by Queen Margarita de' Siena, January A.S. LIV<br />
Member of the Order of the Sea Star, given by il-Khanate of Østgarðr, multiple occasions<br />
<br />
== Event Staff ==<br />
Event Co-Steward with Armiger [[Catelin Straquhin]], Fort Tryon Medieval Festival ("Cloisters Demo"), 2019<br />
<br />
== In Case of Court == <br />
<br />
::''"Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better." —William Shakespeare, ''Twelfth Night<br />
<br />
Surprise honors are lovely and appreciated; however, I do tend to miss Court, so it might be good to give me a heads-up shortly beforehand if one is planned.<br />
<br />
== More Information ==<br />
Pronouns: she/her</div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Zahra_de_Andaluzia&diff=90133Zahra de Andaluzia2021-09-01T23:56:12Z<p>Z al-A: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Populace<br />
|photo = [[File:Img of Zahra at twelfth night.jpg|thumb]]<br />
|photocaption = Zahra al-Andalusiyya at Twelfth Night, January A.S. LIV (photo credit to [[Lada Monguligin]])<br />
|location = [[Ostgardr|Crown Province of Østgarðr]]<br />
|status = Active<br />
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|awards = {{AoA}}<br />
|offices = {{Chronicler}}<br />
}}<br />
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[[Category:Spanish Personas]][[Category:Andalusian Personas]][[Category:15th Century Personas]]<br />
<br />
== Introduction ==<br />
<br />
Lady Zahra al-Andalucía (also Andalusiyya or Andaluzia) has been an SCA member for almost two years. Her main interests are in the scribal and bardic arts; she also practices fencing and dance. Find her at events listening to stories, taking classes, in a bardic jam session, shopping at the market, or singing around a campfire. She is happy to help clean up after a meal (but is probably best kept away from the kitchen ''before'' the meal). She is almost always down to make a scroll, or learn a(n easy) dance, and especially to learn a new song—of any style, origin, language, or period.<br />
<br />
===Name===<br />
Zahra زهرة means "flower" or "blossom" in Arabic. It is pronounced exactly how it's spelled in English, with the h pronounced: "Za-hra" (in IPA: [ˈzʌˌhɾə]).<br />
<br />
Two surnames are used: <br />
*bint Nasir —"daughter of Nasir" (in IPA: [ˌbɪnt naˈsiɾ])<br />
*al-Andalucía (or Andalusiyya)—"from Andalusia" (in IPA: [ʔɛl ˌʔændəluˈsijə])<br />
Both names, as well as their respective spellings, are equally interchangeable; they can be used depending on whether emphasis is on Judeo-Arabic or Spanish heritage.<br />
<br />
== Persona ==<br />
Zahra bint Nasir was born in Granada, Spain in 1479, the daughter a military officer of good and noble heritage. Her mother, sensing the winds of war, sent Zahra as a small child to live in Córdoba with her aunt and cousins, including [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo]]. There, she grew up speaking Ladino and Castilian (although she was also tutored in Arabic and Latin at her aunt's insistence) in the labyrinthine, white-walled lanes of the Jewish quarter; she passed her childhood in the orange blossom-scented air of al-Andalus, learning her arts and helping her aunt run the house.<br />
<br />
Then, in 1491, everything changed. Zahra's uncle, a renowned military officer, fell in battle defending al-Andalus, and Granada, the last stronghold of Muslim rule in Spain, soon followed. Zahra's parents fled the falling city with several other relatives, including [[Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya|Sayyida Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya]], and made it to Córdoba within the year. But their reunion was short-lived: the Edict of Expulsion would soon tear the family asunder. <br />
<br />
In the months leading up to the Edict, Zahra became acquainted with her parents and other relatives, and grew close especially with her enchanting older cousin Laila. When the Edict of Expulsion was announced, Laila decided to seek her fortune in the East, and Zahra yearned to go with her. But on the night they were to depart, she realized she couldn't leave her beloved Andalus. Vowing to keep each other in their hearts, the cousins embraced, and parted, never to see each other again.<br />
<br />
Today, Zahra lives a quiet life with those few of her family who decided to stay in Córdoba, living as Christians by day but furtively keeping their traditions alive under cover of darkness. Zahra dreams of marrying a wealthy man from a good family, so she can spend her days practicing calligraphy, painting, singing, and dancing. A devout romantic and history enthusiast, she can often be found with her cousin [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo|Berakha]] at the Roman Bridge, dressing as though they lived several centuries ago and making up fantastical stories about themselves. Her cousin Laila, true to her promise, occasionally sends letters and exotic gifts from her travels; these are met with great joy and celebration. She also enjoys visiting the market, the orange groves on the outskirts of town, and the Mezquita-Catedral with its many dazzling façades. But a part of her heart will always soar far beyond the horizon, over mountains and seas, through the dawn to the faraway East.<br />
<br />
== Offices & Awards ==<br />
*Chronicler, Crown Province of Østgarðr (since 2019)<br />
Award of Arms, given by Queen Margarita de' Siena, January A.S. LIV<br />
Member of the Order of the Sea Star, given by il-Khanate of Østgarðr, multiple occasions<br />
<br />
== Event Staff ==<br />
Event Co-Steward with Armiger [[Catelin Straquhin]], Fort Tryon Medieval Festival ("Cloisters Demo"), 2019<br />
<br />
== In Case of Court == <br />
<br />
::''"Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better." —William Shakespeare, ''Twelfth Night<br />
<br />
Surprise honors are lovely and appreciated; however, I do tend to miss Court, so it might be good to give me a heads-up shortly beforehand if one is planned.<br />
<br />
== More Information ==<br />
Pronouns: she/her</div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Zahra_de_Andaluzia&diff=80682Zahra de Andaluzia2020-07-19T23:21:39Z<p>Z al-A: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Populace<br />
|photo = [[File:Img of Zahra at twelfth night.jpg|thumb]]<br />
|photocaption = Zahra al-Andalusiyya at Twelfth Night, January A.S. LIV (photo credit to [[Lada Monguligin]])<br />
|location = [[Ostgardr|Crown Province of Østgarðr]]<br />
|status = Active<br />
|opid = <br />
|device = [[File:Device needed.jpg|200px]] <br />
|devicecaption = Heraldry Needed <br />
|awards = [[File:Blankdev.gif|50]]<br />
|offices = [[File:Icon_chronicler.gif|50]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Spanish Personas]][[Category:Andalusian Personas]][[Category:15th Century Personas]]<br />
<br />
== Introduction ==<br />
<br />
Lady Zahra al-Andalucía (also Andalusiyya) has been an SCA member for almost two years. Her main interests are in the scribal and bardic arts; she also practices fencing and dance. Find her at events listening to stories, taking classes, in a bardic jam session, shopping at the market, or singing around a campfire. She is happy to help clean up after a meal (but is probably best kept away from the kitchen ''before'' the meal). She is almost always down to make a scroll, or learn a(n easy) dance, and especially to learn a new song—of any style, origin, language, or period.<br />
<br />
===Name===<br />
Zahra زهرة means "flower" or "blossom" in Arabic. It is pronounced exactly how it's spelled in English, with the h pronounced: "Za-hra" (in IPA: [ˈzʌˌhɾə]).<br />
<br />
Two surnames are used: <br />
*bint Nasir —"daughter of Nasir" (in IPA: [ˌbɪnt naˈsiɾ])<br />
*al-Andalucía (or Andalusiyya)—"from Andalusia" (in IPA: [ʔɛl ˌʔændəluˈsijə])<br />
Both names, as well as their respective spellings, are equally interchangeable; they can be used depending on whether emphasis is on Judeo-Arabic or Spanish heritage.<br />
<br />
== Persona ==<br />
Zahra bint Nasir was born in Granada, Spain in 1479, the daughter a military officer of good and noble heritage. Her mother, sensing the winds of war, sent Zahra as a small child to live in Córdoba with her aunt and cousins, including [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo]]. There, she grew up speaking Ladino and Castilian (although she was also tutored in Arabic and Latin at her aunt's insistence) in the labyrinthine, white-walled lanes of the Jewish quarter; she passed her childhood in the orange blossom-scented air of al-Andalus, learning her arts and helping her aunt run the house.<br />
<br />
Then, in 1491, everything changed. Zahra's uncle, a renowned military officer, fell in battle defending al-Andalus, and Granada, the last stronghold of Muslim rule in Spain, soon followed. Zahra's parents fled the falling city with several other relatives, including [[Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya|Sayyida Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya]], and made it to Córdoba within the year. But their reunion was short-lived: the Edict of Expulsion would soon tear the family asunder. <br />
<br />
In the months leading up to the Edict, Zahra became acquainted with her parents and other relatives, and grew close especially with her enchanting older cousin Laila. When the Edict of Expulsion was announced, Laila decided to seek her fortune in the East, and Zahra yearned to go with her. But on the night they were to depart, she realized she couldn't leave her beloved Andalus. Vowing to keep each other in their hearts, the cousins embraced, and parted, never to see each other again.<br />
<br />
Today, Zahra lives a quiet life with those few of her family who decided to stay in Córdoba, living as Christians by day but furtively keeping their traditions alive under cover of darkness. Zahra dreams of marrying a wealthy man from a good family, so she can spend her days practicing calligraphy, painting, singing, and dancing. A devout romantic and history enthusiast, she can often be found with her cousin [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo|Berakha]] at the Roman Bridge, dressing as though they lived several centuries ago and making up fantastical stories about themselves. Her cousin Laila, true to her promise, occasionally sends letters and exotic gifts from her travels; these are met with great joy and celebration. She also enjoys visiting the market, the orange groves on the outskirts of town, and the Mezquita-Catedral with its many dazzling façades. But a part of her heart will always soar far beyond the horizon, over mountains and seas, through the dawn to the faraway East.<br />
<br />
== Offices & Awards ==<br />
*Chronicler, Crown Province of Østgarðr (since 2019)<br />
Award of Arms, given by Queen Margarita de' Siena, January A.S. LIV<br />
Member of the Order of the Sea Star, given by il-Khanate of Østgarðr, multiple occasions<br />
<br />
== Event Staff ==<br />
Event Co-Steward with Armiger [[Catelin Straquhin]], Fort Tryon Medieval Festival ("Cloisters Demo"), 2019<br />
<br />
== In Case of Court == <br />
<br />
::''"Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better." —William Shakespeare, ''Twelfth Night<br />
<br />
Surprise honors are lovely and appreciated; however, I do tend to miss Court, so it might be good to give me a heads-up shortly beforehand if one is planned.<br />
<br />
== More Information ==<br />
Pronouns: she/her</div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Zahra_de_Andaluzia&diff=80681Zahra de Andaluzia2020-07-19T23:21:25Z<p>Z al-A: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Populace<br />
|photo = [[File:Img of Zahra at twelfth night.jpg|thumb]]<br />
|photocaption = Zahra al-Andalusiyya at Twelfth Night, January A.S. LIV (photo credit to [[Lada Monguligin]]<br />
|location = [[Ostgardr|Crown Province of Østgarðr]]<br />
|status = Active<br />
|opid = <br />
|device = [[File:Device needed.jpg|200px]] <br />
|devicecaption = Heraldry Needed <br />
|awards = [[File:Blankdev.gif|50]]<br />
|offices = [[File:Icon_chronicler.gif|50]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Spanish Personas]][[Category:Andalusian Personas]][[Category:15th Century Personas]]<br />
<br />
== Introduction ==<br />
<br />
Lady Zahra al-Andalucía (also Andalusiyya) has been an SCA member for almost two years. Her main interests are in the scribal and bardic arts; she also practices fencing and dance. Find her at events listening to stories, taking classes, in a bardic jam session, shopping at the market, or singing around a campfire. She is happy to help clean up after a meal (but is probably best kept away from the kitchen ''before'' the meal). She is almost always down to make a scroll, or learn a(n easy) dance, and especially to learn a new song—of any style, origin, language, or period.<br />
<br />
===Name===<br />
Zahra زهرة means "flower" or "blossom" in Arabic. It is pronounced exactly how it's spelled in English, with the h pronounced: "Za-hra" (in IPA: [ˈzʌˌhɾə]).<br />
<br />
Two surnames are used: <br />
*bint Nasir —"daughter of Nasir" (in IPA: [ˌbɪnt naˈsiɾ])<br />
*al-Andalucía (or Andalusiyya)—"from Andalusia" (in IPA: [ʔɛl ˌʔændəluˈsijə])<br />
Both names, as well as their respective spellings, are equally interchangeable; they can be used depending on whether emphasis is on Judeo-Arabic or Spanish heritage.<br />
<br />
== Persona ==<br />
Zahra bint Nasir was born in Granada, Spain in 1479, the daughter a military officer of good and noble heritage. Her mother, sensing the winds of war, sent Zahra as a small child to live in Córdoba with her aunt and cousins, including [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo]]. There, she grew up speaking Ladino and Castilian (although she was also tutored in Arabic and Latin at her aunt's insistence) in the labyrinthine, white-walled lanes of the Jewish quarter; she passed her childhood in the orange blossom-scented air of al-Andalus, learning her arts and helping her aunt run the house.<br />
<br />
Then, in 1491, everything changed. Zahra's uncle, a renowned military officer, fell in battle defending al-Andalus, and Granada, the last stronghold of Muslim rule in Spain, soon followed. Zahra's parents fled the falling city with several other relatives, including [[Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya|Sayyida Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya]], and made it to Córdoba within the year. But their reunion was short-lived: the Edict of Expulsion would soon tear the family asunder. <br />
<br />
In the months leading up to the Edict, Zahra became acquainted with her parents and other relatives, and grew close especially with her enchanting older cousin Laila. When the Edict of Expulsion was announced, Laila decided to seek her fortune in the East, and Zahra yearned to go with her. But on the night they were to depart, she realized she couldn't leave her beloved Andalus. Vowing to keep each other in their hearts, the cousins embraced, and parted, never to see each other again.<br />
<br />
Today, Zahra lives a quiet life with those few of her family who decided to stay in Córdoba, living as Christians by day but furtively keeping their traditions alive under cover of darkness. Zahra dreams of marrying a wealthy man from a good family, so she can spend her days practicing calligraphy, painting, singing, and dancing. A devout romantic and history enthusiast, she can often be found with her cousin [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo|Berakha]] at the Roman Bridge, dressing as though they lived several centuries ago and making up fantastical stories about themselves. Her cousin Laila, true to her promise, occasionally sends letters and exotic gifts from her travels; these are met with great joy and celebration. She also enjoys visiting the market, the orange groves on the outskirts of town, and the Mezquita-Catedral with its many dazzling façades. But a part of her heart will always soar far beyond the horizon, over mountains and seas, through the dawn to the faraway East.<br />
<br />
== Offices & Awards ==<br />
*Chronicler, Crown Province of Østgarðr (since 2019)<br />
Award of Arms, given by Queen Margarita de' Siena, January A.S. LIV<br />
Member of the Order of the Sea Star, given by il-Khanate of Østgarðr, multiple occasions<br />
<br />
== Event Staff ==<br />
Event Co-Steward with Armiger [[Catelin Straquhin]], Fort Tryon Medieval Festival ("Cloisters Demo"), 2019<br />
<br />
== In Case of Court == <br />
<br />
::''"Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better." —William Shakespeare, ''Twelfth Night<br />
<br />
Surprise honors are lovely and appreciated; however, I do tend to miss Court, so it might be good to give me a heads-up shortly beforehand if one is planned.<br />
<br />
== More Information ==<br />
Pronouns: she/her</div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Zahra_de_Andaluzia&diff=80680Zahra de Andaluzia2020-07-19T23:19:11Z<p>Z al-A: /* Introduction */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Populace<br />
|photo = [[File:Img of Zahra at twelfth night.jpg|thumb]]<br />
|photocaption = Zahra al-Andalusiyya at Twelfth Night, January A.S. LIV<br />
|location = [[Ostgardr|Crown Province of Østgarðr]]<br />
|status = Active<br />
|opid = <br />
|device = [[File:Device needed.jpg|200px]] <br />
|devicecaption = Heraldry Needed <br />
|awards = [[File:Blankdev.gif|50]]<br />
|offices = [[File:Icon_chronicler.gif|50]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Spanish Personas]][[Category:Andalusian Personas]][[Category:15th Century Personas]]<br />
<br />
== Introduction ==<br />
<br />
Lady Zahra al-Andalucía (also Andalusiyya) has been an SCA member for almost two years. Her main interests are in the scribal and bardic arts; she also practices fencing and dance. Find her at events listening to stories, taking classes, in a bardic jam session, shopping at the market, or singing around a campfire. She is happy to help clean up after a meal (but is probably best kept away from the kitchen ''before'' the meal). She is almost always down to make a scroll, or learn a(n easy) dance, and especially to learn a new song—of any style, origin, language, or period.<br />
<br />
===Name===<br />
Zahra زهرة means "flower" or "blossom" in Arabic. It is pronounced exactly how it's spelled in English, with the h pronounced: "Za-hra" (in IPA: [ˈzʌˌhɾə]).<br />
<br />
Two surnames are used: <br />
*bint Nasir —"daughter of Nasir" (in IPA: [ˌbɪnt naˈsiɾ])<br />
*al-Andalucía (or Andalusiyya)—"from Andalusia" (in IPA: [ʔɛl ˌʔændəluˈsijə])<br />
Both names, as well as their respective spellings, are equally interchangeable; they can be used depending on whether emphasis is on Judeo-Arabic or Spanish heritage.<br />
<br />
== Persona ==<br />
Zahra bint Nasir was born in Granada, Spain in 1479, the daughter a military officer of good and noble heritage. Her mother, sensing the winds of war, sent Zahra as a small child to live in Córdoba with her aunt and cousins, including [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo]]. There, she grew up speaking Ladino and Castilian (although she was also tutored in Arabic and Latin at her aunt's insistence) in the labyrinthine, white-walled lanes of the Jewish quarter; she passed her childhood in the orange blossom-scented air of al-Andalus, learning her arts and helping her aunt run the house.<br />
<br />
Then, in 1491, everything changed. Zahra's uncle, a renowned military officer, fell in battle defending al-Andalus, and Granada, the last stronghold of Muslim rule in Spain, soon followed. Zahra's parents fled the falling city with several other relatives, including [[Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya|Sayyida Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya]], and made it to Córdoba within the year. But their reunion was short-lived: the Edict of Expulsion would soon tear the family asunder. <br />
<br />
In the months leading up to the Edict, Zahra became acquainted with her parents and other relatives, and grew close especially with her enchanting older cousin Laila. When the Edict of Expulsion was announced, Laila decided to seek her fortune in the East, and Zahra yearned to go with her. But on the night they were to depart, she realized she couldn't leave her beloved Andalus. Vowing to keep each other in their hearts, the cousins embraced, and parted, never to see each other again.<br />
<br />
Today, Zahra lives a quiet life with those few of her family who decided to stay in Córdoba, living as Christians by day but furtively keeping their traditions alive under cover of darkness. Zahra dreams of marrying a wealthy man from a good family, so she can spend her days practicing calligraphy, painting, singing, and dancing. A devout romantic and history enthusiast, she can often be found with her cousin [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo|Berakha]] at the Roman Bridge, dressing as though they lived several centuries ago and making up fantastical stories about themselves. Her cousin Laila, true to her promise, occasionally sends letters and exotic gifts from her travels; these are met with great joy and celebration. She also enjoys visiting the market, the orange groves on the outskirts of town, and the Mezquita-Catedral with its many dazzling façades. But a part of her heart will always soar far beyond the horizon, over mountains and seas, through the dawn to the faraway East.<br />
<br />
== Offices & Awards ==<br />
*Chronicler, Crown Province of Østgarðr (since 2019)<br />
Award of Arms, given by Queen Margarita de' Siena, January A.S. LIV<br />
Member of the Order of the Sea Star, given by il-Khanate of Østgarðr, multiple occasions<br />
<br />
== Event Staff ==<br />
Event Co-Steward with Armiger [[Catelin Straquhin]], Fort Tryon Medieval Festival ("Cloisters Demo"), 2019<br />
<br />
== In Case of Court == <br />
<br />
::''"Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better." —William Shakespeare, ''Twelfth Night<br />
<br />
Surprise honors are lovely and appreciated; however, I do tend to miss Court, so it might be good to give me a heads-up shortly beforehand if one is planned.<br />
<br />
== More Information ==<br />
Pronouns: she/her</div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Zahra_de_Andaluzia&diff=80679Zahra de Andaluzia2020-07-19T23:17:09Z<p>Z al-A: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Populace<br />
|photo = [[File:Img of Zahra at twelfth night.jpg|thumb]]<br />
|photocaption = Zahra al-Andalusiyya at Twelfth Night, January A.S. LIV<br />
|location = [[Ostgardr|Crown Province of Østgarðr]]<br />
|status = Active<br />
|opid = <br />
|device = [[File:Device needed.jpg|200px]] <br />
|devicecaption = Heraldry Needed <br />
|awards = [[File:Blankdev.gif|50]]<br />
|offices = [[File:Icon_chronicler.gif|50]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Spanish Personas]][[Category:Andalusian Personas]][[Category:15th Century Personas]]<br />
<br />
== Introduction ==<br />
<br />
Lady Zahra al-Andalucía (also Andalusiyya) has been an SCA member for almost two years. Her main interests are in the scribal and bardic arts; she also practices fencing and dance. Find her at events listening to stories, taking classes, in a bardic jam session, shopping at the market, or singing around a campfire. She is happy to help clean up after a meal (but is probably best kept away from the kitchen ''before'' the meal). She is almost always down to make a scroll, or learn a(n easy) dance, and especially to learn a new song—of any style, origin, language, or period.<br />
<br />
===Name===<br />
Zahra زهرة means "flower" or "blossom" in Arabic. It is pronounced exactly how it's spelled in English, with the h pronounced: "Za-hra" (in IPA: [ˈzʌˌhɾə]).<br />
<br />
Two surnames are used: <br />
*bint Nasir —"daughter of Nasir" (in IPA: [ˌbɪnt naˈsiɾ])<br />
*al-Andalucía (or Andalusiyya)—"from Andalusia" (in IPA: [ʔɛl ˌʔændəluˈsijə])<br />
Both are equally interchangeable; they are used depending on whether emphasis is on Judeo-Arabic or Spanish heritage.<br />
<br />
== Persona ==<br />
Zahra bint Nasir was born in Granada, Spain in 1479, the daughter a military officer of good and noble heritage. Her mother, sensing the winds of war, sent Zahra as a small child to live in Córdoba with her aunt and cousins, including [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo]]. There, she grew up speaking Ladino and Castilian (although she was also tutored in Arabic and Latin at her aunt's insistence) in the labyrinthine, white-walled lanes of the Jewish quarter; she passed her childhood in the orange blossom-scented air of al-Andalus, learning her arts and helping her aunt run the house.<br />
<br />
Then, in 1491, everything changed. Zahra's uncle, a renowned military officer, fell in battle defending al-Andalus, and Granada, the last stronghold of Muslim rule in Spain, soon followed. Zahra's parents fled the falling city with several other relatives, including [[Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya|Sayyida Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya]], and made it to Córdoba within the year. But their reunion was short-lived: the Edict of Expulsion would soon tear the family asunder. <br />
<br />
In the months leading up to the Edict, Zahra became acquainted with her parents and other relatives, and grew close especially with her enchanting older cousin Laila. When the Edict of Expulsion was announced, Laila decided to seek her fortune in the East, and Zahra yearned to go with her. But on the night they were to depart, she realized she couldn't leave her beloved Andalus. Vowing to keep each other in their hearts, the cousins embraced, and parted, never to see each other again.<br />
<br />
Today, Zahra lives a quiet life with those few of her family who decided to stay in Córdoba, living as Christians by day but furtively keeping their traditions alive under cover of darkness. Zahra dreams of marrying a wealthy man from a good family, so she can spend her days practicing calligraphy, painting, singing, and dancing. A devout romantic and history enthusiast, she can often be found with her cousin [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo|Berakha]] at the Roman Bridge, dressing as though they lived several centuries ago and making up fantastical stories about themselves. Her cousin Laila, true to her promise, occasionally sends letters and exotic gifts from her travels; these are met with great joy and celebration. She also enjoys visiting the market, the orange groves on the outskirts of town, and the Mezquita-Catedral with its many dazzling façades. But a part of her heart will always soar far beyond the horizon, over mountains and seas, through the dawn to the faraway East.<br />
<br />
== Offices & Awards ==<br />
*Chronicler, Crown Province of Østgarðr (since 2019)<br />
Award of Arms, given by Queen Margarita de' Siena, January A.S. LIV<br />
Member of the Order of the Sea Star, given by il-Khanate of Østgarðr, multiple occasions<br />
<br />
== Event Staff ==<br />
Event Co-Steward with Armiger [[Catelin Straquhin]], Fort Tryon Medieval Festival ("Cloisters Demo"), 2019<br />
<br />
== In Case of Court == <br />
<br />
::''"Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better." —William Shakespeare, ''Twelfth Night<br />
<br />
Surprise honors are lovely and appreciated; however, I do tend to miss Court, so it might be good to give me a heads-up shortly beforehand if one is planned.<br />
<br />
== More Information ==<br />
Pronouns: she/her</div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Zahra_de_Andaluzia&diff=80678Zahra de Andaluzia2020-07-19T23:15:28Z<p>Z al-A: </p>
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== Introduction ==<br />
<br />
Lady Zahra al-Andalucía (also Andalusiyya) has been an SCA member for almost two years. Her main interests are in the scribal and bardic arts; she also practices fencing and dance. Find her at events listening to stories, taking classes, in a bardic jam session, shopping at the market, or singing around a campfire. She is happy to help clean up after a meal (but is probably best kept away from the kitchen ''before'' the meal). She is almost always down to make a scroll, or learn a(n easy) dance, and especially to learn a new song—of any style, origin, language, or period.<br />
<br />
===Name===<br />
Zahra زهرة means "flower" or "blossom" in Arabic. It is pronounced exactly how it's spelled in English, with the h pronounced: "Za-hra" (in IPA: [ˈzʌˌhɾə]).<br />
<br />
Two surnames are used: <br />
*bint Nasir —"daughter of Nasir" (in IPA: [ˌbɪnt naˈsiɾ])<br />
*al-Andalucía (or Andalusiyya)—"from Andalusia" (in IPA: [ʔɛl ˌʔændəluˈsijə])<br />
Both are equally interchangeable; they are used depending on whether emphasis is on Judeo-Arabic or Spanish heritage.<br />
<br />
== Persona ==<br />
[[Category:Spanish personas]][[Category:Andalusian personas]][[Category:15th Century Personas]]<br />
Zahra bint Nasir was born in Granada, Spain in 1479, the daughter a military officer of good and noble heritage. Her mother, sensing the winds of war, sent Zahra as a small child to live in Córdoba with her aunt and cousins, including [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo]]. There, she grew up speaking Ladino and Castilian (although she was also tutored in Arabic and Latin at her aunt's insistence) in the labyrinthine, white-walled lanes of the Jewish quarter; she passed her childhood in the orange blossom-scented air of al-Andalus, learning her arts and helping her aunt run the house.<br />
<br />
Then, in 1491, everything changed. Zahra's uncle, a renowned military officer, fell in battle defending al-Andalus, and Granada, the last stronghold of Muslim rule in Spain, soon followed. Zahra's parents fled the falling city with several other relatives, including [[Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya|Sayyida Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya]], and made it to Córdoba within the year. But their reunion was short-lived: the Edict of Expulsion would soon tear the family asunder. <br />
<br />
In the months leading up to the Edict, Zahra became acquainted with her parents and other relatives, and grew close especially with her enchanting older cousin Laila. When the Edict of Expulsion was announced, Laila decided to seek her fortune in the East, and Zahra yearned to go with her. But on the night they were to depart, she realized she couldn't leave her beloved Andalus. Vowing to keep each other in their hearts, the cousins embraced, and parted, never to see each other again.<br />
<br />
Today, Zahra lives a quiet life with those few of her family who decided to stay in Córdoba, living as Christians by day but furtively keeping their traditions alive under cover of darkness. Zahra dreams of marrying a wealthy man from a good family, so she can spend her days practicing calligraphy, painting, singing, and dancing. A devout romantic and history enthusiast, she can often be found with her cousin [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo|Berakha]] at the Roman Bridge, dressing as though they lived several centuries ago and making up fantastical stories about themselves. Her cousin Laila, true to her promise, occasionally sends letters and exotic gifts from her travels; these are met with great joy and celebration. She also enjoys visiting the market, the orange groves on the outskirts of town, and the Mezquita-Catedral with its many dazzling façades. But a part of her heart will always soar far beyond the horizon, over mountains and seas, through the dawn to the faraway East.<br />
<br />
== Offices & Awards ==<br />
*Chronicler, Crown Province of Østgarðr (since 2019)<br />
Award of Arms, given by Queen Margarita de' Siena, January A.S. LIV<br />
Member of the Order of the Sea Star, given by il-Khanate of Østgarðr, multiple occasions<br />
<br />
== Event Staff ==<br />
Event Co-Steward with Armiger [[Catelin Straquhin]], Fort Tryon Medieval Festival ("Cloisters Demo"), 2019<br />
<br />
== In Case of Court == <br />
<br />
::''"Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better." —William Shakespeare, ''Twelfth Night<br />
<br />
Surprise honors are lovely and appreciated; however, I do tend to miss Court, so it might be good to give me a heads-up shortly beforehand if one is planned.<br />
<br />
== More Information ==<br />
Pronouns: she/her</div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Zahra_de_Andaluzia&diff=80677Zahra de Andaluzia2020-07-19T23:10:34Z<p>Z al-A: </p>
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<div>See [[Template_talk:Populace]] for full suggested contents.<br />
<br />
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<br />
== Introduction ==<br />
<br />
Lady Zahra al-Andalucía (also Andalusiyya) has been an SCA member for almost two years. Her main interests are in the scribal and bardic arts; she also practices fencing and dance. Find her at events listening to stories, taking classes, in a bardic jam session, shopping at the market, or singing around a campfire. She is happy to help clean up after a meal (but is probably best kept away from the kitchen ''before'' the meal). She is almost always down to make a scroll, or learn a(n easy) dance, and especially to learn a new song—of any style, origin, language, or period.<br />
<br />
===Name===<br />
Zahra زهرة means "flower" or "blossom" in Arabic. It is pronounced exactly how it's spelled in English, with the h pronounced: "Za-hra" (in IPA: [ˈzʌˌhɾə]).<br />
<br />
Two surnames are used: <br />
*bint Nasir —"daughter of Nasir" (in IPA: [ˌbɪnt naˈsiɾ])<br />
*al-Andalucía (or Andalusiyya)—"from Andalusia" (in IPA: [ʔɛl ˌʔændəluˈsijə])<br />
Both are equally interchangeable; they are used depending on whether emphasis is on Judeo-Arabic or Spanish heritage.<br />
<br />
== Persona ==<br />
Zahra bint Nasir was born in Granada, Spain in 1479, the daughter a military officer of good and noble heritage. Her mother, sensing the winds of war, sent Zahra as a small child to live in Córdoba with her aunt and cousins, including [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo]]. There, she grew up speaking Ladino and Castilian (although she was also tutored in Arabic and Latin at her aunt's insistence) in the labyrinthine, white-walled lanes of the Jewish quarter; she passed her childhood in the orange blossom-scented air of al-Andalus, learning her arts and helping her aunt run the house.<br />
<br />
Then, in 1491, everything changed. Zahra's uncle, a renowned military officer, fell in battle defending al-Andalus, and Granada, the last stronghold of Muslim rule in Spain, soon followed. Zahra's parents fled the falling city with several other relatives, including [[Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya|Sayyida Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya]], and made it to Córdoba within the year. But their reunion was short-lived: the Edict of Expulsion would soon tear the family asunder. <br />
<br />
In the months leading up to the Edict, Zahra became acquainted with her parents and other relatives, and grew close especially with her enchanting older cousin Laila. When the Edict of Expulsion was announced, Laila decided to seek her fortune in the East, and Zahra yearned to go with her. But on the night they were to depart, she realized she couldn't leave her beloved Andalus. Vowing to keep each other in their hearts, the cousins embraced, and parted, never to see each other again.<br />
<br />
Today, Zahra lives a quiet life with those few of her family who decided to stay in Córdoba, living as Christians by day but furtively keeping their traditions alive under cover of darkness. Zahra dreams of marrying a wealthy man from a good family, so she can spend her days practicing calligraphy, painting, singing, and dancing. A devout romantic and history enthusiast, she can often be found with her cousin [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo|Berakha]] at the Roman Bridge, dressing as though they lived several centuries ago and making up fantastical stories about themselves. Her cousin Laila, true to her promise, occasionally sends letters and exotic gifts from her travels; these are met with great joy and celebration. She also enjoys visiting the market, the orange groves on the outskirts of town, and the Mezquita-Catedral with its many dazzling façades. But a part of her heart will always soar far beyond the horizon, over mountains and seas, through the dawn to the faraway East.<br />
<br />
== Offices & Awards ==<br />
*Chronicler, Crown Province of Østgarðr (since 2019)<br />
Award of Arms, given by Queen Margarita de' Siena, January A.S. LIV<br />
Member of the Order of the Sea Star, given by il-Khanate of Østgarðr, multiple occasions<br />
<br />
== Event Staff ==<br />
Event Co-Steward with Armiger [[Catelin Straquhin]], Fort Tryon Medieval Festival ("Cloisters Demo"), 2019<br />
<br />
== In Case of Court == <br />
<br />
::''"Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better." —William Shakespeare, ''Twelfth Night<br />
<br />
Surprise honors are lovely and appreciated; however, I do tend to miss Court, so it might be good to give me a heads-up shortly beforehand if one is planned.<br />
<br />
== More Information ==<br />
Pronouns: she/her</div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Zahra_de_Andaluzia&diff=80674Zahra de Andaluzia2020-07-19T23:08:57Z<p>Z al-A: </p>
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See [[Template_talk:Populace]] for full suggested contents.<br />
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<br />
== Introduction ==<br />
<br />
Lady Zahra al-Andalucía (also Andalusiyya) has been an SCA member for almost two years. Her main interests are in the scribal and bardic arts; she also practices fencing and dance. Find her at events listening to stories, taking classes, in a bardic jam session, shopping at the market, or singing around a campfire. She is happy to help clean up after a meal (but is probably best kept away from the kitchen ''before'' the meal). She is almost always down to make a scroll, or learn a(n easy) dance, and especially to learn a new song—of any style, origin, language, or period.<br />
<br />
===Name===<br />
Zahra زهرة means "flower" or "blossom" in Arabic. It is pronounced exactly how it's spelled in English, with the h pronounced: "Za-hra" (in IPA: [ˈzʌˌhɾə]).<br />
<br />
Two surnames are used: <br />
*bint Nasir —"daughter of Nasir" (in IPA: [ˌbɪnt naˈsiɾ])<br />
*al-Andalucía (or Andalusiyya)—"from Andalusia" (in IPA: [ʔɛl ˌʔændəluˈsijə])<br />
Both are equally interchangeable; they are used depending on whether emphasis is on Judeo-Arabic or Spanish heritage.<br />
<br />
== Persona ==<br />
Zahra bint Nasir was born in Granada, Spain in 1479, the daughter a military officer of good and noble heritage. Her mother, sensing the winds of war, sent Zahra as a small child to live in Córdoba with her aunt and cousins, including [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo]]. There, she grew up speaking Ladino and Castilian (although she was also tutored in Arabic and Latin at her aunt's insistence) in the labyrinthine, white-walled lanes of the Jewish quarter; she passed her childhood in the orange blossom-scented air of al-Andalus, learning her arts and helping her aunt run the house.<br />
<br />
Then, in 1491, everything changed. Zahra's uncle, a renowned military officer, fell in battle defending al-Andalus, and Granada, the last stronghold of Muslim rule in Spain, soon followed. Zahra's parents fled the falling city with several other relatives, including [[Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya|Sayyida Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya]], and made it to Córdoba within the year. But their reunion was short-lived: the Edict of Expulsion would soon tear the family asunder. <br />
<br />
In the months leading up to the Edict, Zahra became acquainted with her parents and other relatives, and grew close especially with her enchanting older cousin Laila. When the Edict of Expulsion was announced, Laila decided to seek her fortune in the East, and Zahra yearned to go with her. But on the night they were to depart, she realized she couldn't leave her beloved Andalus. Vowing to keep each other in their hearts, the cousins embraced, and parted, never to see each other again.<br />
<br />
Today, Zahra lives a quiet life with those few of her family who decided to stay in Córdoba, living as Christians by day but furtively keeping their traditions alive under cover of darkness. Zahra dreams of marrying a wealthy man from a good family, so she can spend her days practicing calligraphy, painting, singing, and dancing. A devout romantic and history enthusiast, she can often be found with her cousin [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo|Berakha]] at the Roman Bridge, dressing as though they lived several centuries ago and making up fantastical stories about themselves. Her cousin Laila, true to her promise, occasionally sends letters and exotic gifts from her travels; these are met with great joy and celebration. She also enjoys visiting the market, the orange groves on the outskirts of town, and the Mezquita-Catedral with its many dazzling façades. But a part of her heart will always soar far beyond the horizon, over mountains and seas, through the dawn to the faraway East.<br />
<br />
== Offices & Awards ==<br />
*Chronicler, Crown Province of Østgarðr (since 2019)<br />
Award of Arms, given by Queen Margarita de' Siena, January A.S. LIV<br />
Member of the Order of the Sea Star, given by il-Khanate of Østgarðr, multiple occasions<br />
<br />
== Event Staff ==<br />
Event Co-Steward with Armiger [[Catelin Straquhin]], Fort Tryon Medieval Festival ("Cloisters Demo"), 2019<br />
<br />
== In Case of Court == <br />
<br />
::''"Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better." —William Shakespeare, ''Twelfth Night<br />
<br />
Surprise honors are lovely and appreciated; however, I do tend to miss Court, so it might be good to give me a heads-up shortly beforehand if one is planned.<br />
<br />
== More Information ==<br />
Pronouns: she/her</div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Zahra_de_Andaluzia&diff=80673Zahra de Andaluzia2020-07-19T23:05:53Z<p>Z al-A: /* Name */</p>
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<br />
== Introduction ==<br />
<br />
Lady Zahra al-Andalucía (also Andalusiyya) has been an SCA member for almost two years. Her main interests are in the scribal and bardic arts; she also practices fencing and dance. Find her at events listening to stories, taking classes, in a bardic jam session, shopping at the market, or singing around a campfire. She is happy to help clean up after a meal (but is probably best kept away from the kitchen ''before'' the meal). She is almost always down to make a scroll, or learn a(n easy) dance, and especially to learn a new song—of any style, origin, language, or period.<br />
<br />
===Name===<br />
Zahra زهرة means "flower" or "blossom" in Arabic. It is pronounced exactly how it's spelled in English, with the h pronounced: "Za-hra" (in IPA: [ˈzʌˌhɾə]).<br />
<br />
Two surnames are used: <br />
*bint Nasir —"daughter of Nasir" (in IPA: [ˌbɪnt naˈsiɾ])<br />
*al-Andalucía (or Andalusiyya)—"from Andalusia" (in IPA: [ʔɛl ˌʔændəluˈsijə])<br />
Both are equally interchangeable; they are used depending on whether emphasis is on Judeo-Arabic or Spanish heritage.<br />
<br />
== Persona ==<br />
Zahra bint Nasir was born in Granada, Spain in 1479, the daughter a military officer of good and noble heritage. Her mother, sensing the winds of war, sent Zahra as a small child to live in Córdoba with her aunt and cousins, including [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo]]. There, she grew up speaking Ladino and Castilian (although she was also tutored in Arabic and Latin at her aunt's insistence) in the labyrinthine, white-walled lanes of the Jewish quarter; she passed her childhood in the orange blossom-scented air of al-Andalus, learning her arts and helping her aunt run the house.<br />
<br />
Then, in 1491, everything changed. Zahra's uncle, a renowned military officer, fell in battle defending al-Andalus, and Granada, the last stronghold of Muslim rule in Spain, soon followed. Zahra's parents fled the falling city with several other relatives, including [[Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya|Sayyida Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya]], and made it to Córdoba within the year. But their reunion was short-lived: the Edict of Expulsion would soon tear the family asunder. <br />
<br />
In the months leading up to the Edict, Zahra became acquainted with her parents and other relatives, and grew close especially with her enchanting older cousin Laila. When the Edict of Expulsion was announced, Laila decided to seek her fortune in the East, and Zahra yearned to go with her. But on the night they were to depart, she realized she couldn't leave her beloved Andalus. Vowing to keep each other in their hearts, the cousins embraced, and parted, never to see each other again.<br />
<br />
Today, Zahra lives a quiet life with those few of her family who decided to stay in Córdoba, living as Christians by day but furtively keeping their traditions alive under cover of darkness. Zahra dreams of marrying a wealthy man from a good family, so she can spend her days practicing calligraphy, painting, singing, and dancing. A devout romantic and history enthusiast, she can often be found with her cousin [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo|Berakha]] at the Roman Bridge, dressing as though they lived several centuries ago and making up fantastical stories about themselves. Her cousin Laila, true to her promise, occasionally sends letters and exotic gifts from her travels; these are met with great joy and celebration. She also enjoys visiting the market, the orange groves on the outskirts of town, and the Mezquita-Catedral with its many dazzling façades. But a part of her heart will always soar far beyond the horizon, over mountains and seas, through the dawn to the faraway East.<br />
<br />
== Offices & Positions ==<br />
*Chronicler, Crown Province of Østgarðr (since 2019)<br />
Member of the Order of the Sea Star<br />
== Event Staff ==<br />
Event Co-Steward with Armiger [[Catelin Straquhin]], Fort Tryon Medieval Festival ("Cloisters Demo"), 2019<br />
<br />
== In Case of Court == <br />
<br />
::''"Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better." —William Shakespeare, ''Twelfth Night<br />
<br />
Surprise honors are lovely and appreciated; however, I do tend to miss Court, so it might be good to give me a heads-up shortly beforehand if one is planned.<br />
<br />
== More Information ==<br />
Pronouns: she/her</div>Z al-Ahttps://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Zahra_de_Andaluzia&diff=80672Zahra de Andaluzia2020-07-19T23:03:53Z<p>Z al-A: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{stub}}<br />
<br />
See [[Template_talk:Populace]] for full suggested contents.<br />
<br />
{{Populace<br />
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|photocaption = Zahra al-Andalusiyya at Twelfth Night, January AS LIV<br />
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<br />
== Introduction ==<br />
<br />
Lady Zahra al-Andalucía (also Andalusiyya) has been an SCA member for almost two years. Her main interests are in the scribal and bardic arts; she also practices fencing and dance. Find her at events listening to stories, taking classes, in a bardic jam session, shopping at the market, or singing around a campfire. She is happy to help clean up after a meal (but is probably best kept away from the kitchen ''before'' the meal). She is almost always down to make a scroll, or learn a(n easy) dance, and especially to learn a new song—of any style, origin, language, or period.<br />
<br />
===Name===<br />
Zahra زهرة means "flower" or "blossom" in Arabic. It is pronounced exactly how it's spelled in English, with the h pronounced: "Za-hra" (in IPA: [ˈzʌˌhɾə]).<br />
<br />
Two surnames are used: <br />
*bint Nasir—"daughter of Nasir" (in IPA: [ˌbɪnt naˈsiɾ])<br />
*al-Andalucía (or Andalusiyya)—"from Andalusia" (in IPA: [ʔɛl ˌʔændəluˈsijə])<br />
Both are equally interchangeable; they are used depending on whether emphasis is on Judeo-Arabic or Spanish heritage.<br />
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== Persona ==<br />
Zahra bint Nasir was born in Granada, Spain in 1479, the daughter a military officer of good and noble heritage. Her mother, sensing the winds of war, sent Zahra as a small child to live in Córdoba with her aunt and cousins, including [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo]]. There, she grew up speaking Ladino and Castilian (although she was also tutored in Arabic and Latin at her aunt's insistence) in the labyrinthine, white-walled lanes of the Jewish quarter; she passed her childhood in the orange blossom-scented air of al-Andalus, learning her arts and helping her aunt run the house.<br />
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Then, in 1491, everything changed. Zahra's uncle, a renowned military officer, fell in battle defending al-Andalus, and Granada, the last stronghold of Muslim rule in Spain, soon followed. Zahra's parents fled the falling city with several other relatives, including [[Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya|Sayyida Laila al-Sanna' al-Andalusiyya]], and made it to Córdoba within the year. But their reunion was short-lived: the Edict of Expulsion would soon tear the family asunder. <br />
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In the months leading up to the Edict, Zahra became acquainted with her parents and other relatives, and grew close especially with her enchanting older cousin Laila. When the Edict of Expulsion was announced, Laila decided to seek her fortune in the East, and Zahra yearned to go with her. But on the night they were to depart, she realized she couldn't leave her beloved Andalus. Vowing to keep each other in their hearts, the cousins embraced, and parted, never to see each other again.<br />
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Today, Zahra lives a quiet life with those few of her family who decided to stay in Córdoba, living as Christians by day but furtively keeping their traditions alive under cover of darkness. Zahra dreams of marrying a wealthy man from a good family, so she can spend her days practicing calligraphy, painting, singing, and dancing. A devout romantic and history enthusiast, she can often be found with her cousin [[Berakha bat Mira v'Shlomo|Berakha]] at the Roman Bridge, dressing as though they lived several centuries ago and making up fantastical stories about themselves. Her cousin Laila, true to her promise, occasionally sends letters and exotic gifts from her travels; these are met with great joy and celebration. She also enjoys visiting the market, the orange groves on the outskirts of town, and the Mezquita-Catedral with its many dazzling façades. But a part of her heart will always soar far beyond the horizon, over mountains and seas, through the dawn to the faraway East.<br />
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== Offices & Positions ==<br />
*Chronicler, Crown Province of Østgarðr (since 2019)<br />
Member of the Order of the Sea Star<br />
== Event Staff ==<br />
Event Co-Steward with Armiger [[Catelin Straquhin]], Fort Tryon Medieval Festival ("Cloisters Demo"), 2019<br />
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== In Case of Court == <br />
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::''"Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better." —William Shakespeare, ''Twelfth Night<br />
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Surprise honors are lovely and appreciated; however, I do tend to miss Court, so it might be good to give me a heads-up shortly beforehand if one is planned.<br />
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== More Information ==<br />
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<div>Zahra al-Andalusiyya at Twelfth Night, January AS LIV</div>Z al-A