From the Editor
Spreading scaly wings to take flight across the lands of Lochac and the Known World, Cockatrice once again leaves the serpentine nest it calls home to waggle rosy comb and wattles in earnest, squawking at all who will listen to its cries which extoll the virtues of the arts and the sciences.
Nobilis Gumuuinus de Eggafridacapella launches this issue with Heraldry 101. Being a presentation originally given to Comet Bay College, this article provides a good introduction to heraldry to those new to heraldry or to the SCA in general.
Shinjo Takame returns with Green Iris Kosode, which explores the logic and process of creating a piece of traditional Japanese garb, and which served as Shinjo’s entry to the Mordenvale Spring Changeover’s Arts and Sciences competition.
Known World Spotlight returns with Printed Cookies – Creating Edible Masterpieces with your Family in Friends by THL Johnnae llyn Lewis of the Middle Kingdom. Printed Cookies contains an introduction to a period type of baked treat known as springerle, tips on achieving perfect results, and also tackles the formidable task of providing sources on where to purchase supplies, where to find recipes, and where to learn more about the tradition both in a historical and modern context.
Finishing out this issue we are treated to From Scribal Spectacle to a Life of Letters by Mistress katherine kerr. Originally presented at KWHSS this year, this article is a spectacular introduction to creating scribal works that look – and feel – genuine. The fields touched on, and the principles discussed, make for a truly inspiring read.
I will once again encourage all readers of Cockatrice to check out some of the fantastic content that’s being produced, from all over the world, in the SCA space during this pandemic. There is, more than ever before, a lot to immerse yourself in. If you’re able to, and if you’re willing to, get in touch with creators whose content inspires you and let them know that they’re doing good work.
Keep being strong through this. Whatever you’re making, researching, doing – or not doing – is enough. You are doing wonderful work just by being here.
Enjoy the issue, and be good to each other (from a safe distance).
Bjorn Sæmundarson
