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There is at least one major player in Voodoo that most people will know by sight, even if you don't know his name. For those who will be wondering later, his name is Baron Samedi.
The Baron has some very particular looks when he's represented. Most times he's shown as a tall, handsome black man decked out in a tuxedo and top hat that will be either black or white. Sometimes he has a cadaverous, skull like face with plugs up his nose in the tradition of Haitian burial. Other times he will be shown as a skeleton dressed in the same way. The Baron is fond of cigars and cigarettes (he doesn't care which is healthier), strong alcohol (particularly rum), and debauchery while still keeping a soft spot in his heart for children. He is sometimes referred to as Baron Saturday, or the Baron of Saturday Night because Samedi is the French word for Saturday, though the names of the days of the week technically come from an older list of gods.
He is the eldest of the family of Ghede, which are considered the loa of death. Baron Samedi stands at the crossroads of life and death, watching as the souls of the departed pass from our world to Guinee (the afterlife). This is why the Baron is depicted dressed in his best funerary suit, but it's also why he represents debauchery and the enjoyment of life. According to the theories of Baron Samedi death is the universal constant; everyone is going to die no matter who they are or how much money they have. So the Baron reminds everyone to live a little bit, because sooner or later they won't be able to.
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Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries had its humble beginnings as an idea of a few artisans and craftsmen who enjoy performing with live steel fighting. As well as a patchwork quilt tent canvas. Most had prior military experience hence the name.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries.
Vendertainers that brought many things to a show and are know for helping out where ever they can.
As well as being a place where the older hand made items could be found made by them and enjoyed by all.
We expanded over the years to become well known at what we do. Now we represent over 100 artisans and craftsman that are well known in their venues and some just starting out. Some of their works have been premiered in TV, stage and movies on a regular basis.
Specializing in Medieval, Goth , Stage Film, BDFSM and Practitioner.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries a Dept of, Ask For IT was started by artists and former military veterans, and sword fighters, representing over 100 artisans, one who made his living traveling from fair to festival vending medieval wares. The majority of his customers are re-enactors, SCAdians and the like, looking to build their kit with period clothing, feast gear, adornments, etc.
Likewise, it is typical for these history-lovers to peruse the tent (aka mobile store front) and, upon finding something that pleases the eye, ask "Is this period?"
A deceitful query!! This is not a yes or no question. One must have a damn good understanding of European history (at least) from the fall of Rome to the mid-1600's to properly answer. Taking into account, also, the culture in which the querent is dressed is vitally important. You see, though it may be well within medieval period, it would be strange to see a Viking wearing a Caftan...or is it?
After a festival's time of answering weighty questions such as these, I'd sleep like a log! Only a mad man could possibly remember the place and time for each piece of kitchen ware, weaponry, cloth, and chain within a span of 1,000 years!! Surely there must be an easier way, a place where he could post all this knowledge...
Traveling Within The World is meant to be such a place. A place for all of these artists to keep in touch and directly interact with their fellow geeks and re-enactment hobbyists, their clientele.
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