[MR] New name for Troll

[Janie Darby]

Good Gentles,

I really think, for the sake of my stress level, I'm going to have to quit 
reading the Merry Rose. On the other hand, a part of me thinks I should 
continue, so that I'll know who it is that's trying to spoil what I like 
about the SCA.

I, personally, think our little quirks of language are one of the things 
that make the SCA fun. I happen to like the terms Troll and Dragon, but 
then, I'm not trying to BE Briana. However, I like to think she has a sense 
of humor too (I assume humor is Period?). I think we can go too far with the 
schtick, but I'd concentrate more on discouraging the blue and orange hair 
and body piercings than on a few Society-wide non-period words.

Why don't we work more on encouraging the Dream - chivalry, courtesy and 
honor - instead of on what we call the person who checks you in at an event?

That, along with the friendships, and yes, even the quirky phrases, were 
what drew me to the SCA. I'm here to have fun with my friends, and learn a 
bit about medieval history and culture along the way.

Sorry. I guess I'm not playing the same game as some of the rest of you. At 
least I recognize that it's a game.

In service to the Dream,
Lady Briana Maklucas
Barony of Stierbach

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