Queens of Love and Beauty

[femkes_follies]

I do a lot of memes, but I've never really tried to start one. However, I recently asked on a list for the Milwaukee area SCA group for some general advice on visiting and/or relocation. Among many kind responses was one from Guenievre du Dragon Vert. She commented on various things, and wondered if she might have met me at some point...

I smiled. And told her she holds a special place in my memory as the first SCA Queen I really took note of. As the first "Queen of Love and Beauty" that I had any contact, she'll always be a significant part of the Dream for me. She wasn't the woman who was Queen when I first joined the SCA. Nor at my first event. But others I only saw from afar - not even getting a chance to sit in Court since Anneliese was often a cranky baby by that point in the day.

So, in honor of Valentine's Day -

Tell me about the first Queen who drew you in. While it was all still new and magical. While the people in the Crowns were lofty and sparkling Presences who would glide past while you were bowed, studying your very un-period shoes. Before the internal Society Politics invaded. Before you were aware of rumors, hearsay, or personal experience with the Crown that may have tainted the Awe.

Who will always be Gueneviere to you? (Even if she spelled it differently)

Post your answer here, and the question in your own blog, to see who others remember in that still-rosy light.

Comments

[mistressarafina.livejournal.com]

The first queen I remember knowing of is Arabella Silvermane. I believe that Kateryn is the first queen that I met and she gave me my AoA at the first event I autocratted. Guenievre's coronation was breath-taking and transported me back in time. Lately, I've been friends with most of the queens recently and helping them make the dream happen for someone else.

I don't know if I really answered your question, but it was fun to remember. :D