Female Knight?

[Poof Bird]

I've got the itch to make myself some knight garb.  Surcoat, maille, sword, all that jazz.

My question...do you all think that people would take offense of some sort to a gal dressed as a knight?  Faire is, at least to me, an escape from reality, and a bit of a fantasy.  So, do you all think I could pull it off?

Just testing the waters 

- Poofie!

[Tim T]

Joan of Arc.

'nuff said.

[gypsylakat]

... *shrugs* there's always someone willing to point out what's wrong with what you're doing...

Personally I'd do some research to figure out if there was a chance of a female knight....oersonally I cannot say without a doubt there were no female knights.... but personally the same would go of many who would critisize...

I like the idea... As long as you're comfortable enough to defend your choice you should do it!

[gypsylakat]

Joan of Arc.

'nuff said.

lol. true 'nuff for me

[Poof Bird]

Joan of Arc.

'nuff said.

Ahhh yes! Completely forgot about her  XD

[knarlyknot]

4 Winds Faire here in Texas has a female knight, she's amazing.  I say go for it!

[Lady Christina de Pond]

go for it. I wear a gown no hoop mind you and a sword and a bag and this year i added a cavaliers hat I want vampbraces. I'm looking for a dagger so yeah if you can dream it go for it. I am a female knight without the armor

[CatAshtrophy]

I think it's a great idea. You might get a few people who say mean things, but you're going to get alot more little girls (and grown ones too!) who think that you are the coolest ever for being a female knight. Even if they don't say anything to you directly, they will remember it fondly and you'll be part of the positive faire experience for them.

Go for it and have a blast. Then post pictures!

[renren]

Go for it!
I've given the very same idea some thought, but am having too much fun beong a pirate!

[gem]

Last year, the jousters at the Des Moines Renaissance Festival were *both* women.  Awesomeness.

[Randal]

Go for it! Just make sure you have a good back story in case someone questions you on it.

Randal

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

BLUE PRINT:

[Lady Christina de Pond]

hey i like that Warrior monk

[isabelladangelo]

http://www.heraldica.org/topics/orders/wom-kn.htm

yes, women could be knights in the middle ages/renaissance.  I want to say it was the late 15th c when there was a lady fighting for the Italian in Northern Italy against the Turks.  The commander, upon inspection, didn't even realize she was female until she took of her helm.  :-)

[Lady Nicolette]

To my understanding, the nomenclature for a female knight is "Dame."  Thus, when she was knighted, the famous mystery authoress became "Dame Agatha Christie."