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Magnus Eriksson "Whitehair" was born sometime during the 8th to late 11th centuries CE. He lived in the Danish coastal settlement and trading center of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedeby Hedeby] in modern-day Germany.
Magnus Eriksson "Whitehair" was born sometime during the 8th to late 11th centuries CE. He lived in the Danish coastal settlement and trading center of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedeby Hedeby] in modern-day Germany.
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<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Hedeby-Arrows.jpg|thumb|none|A set of arrows based on archaeological finds from 10th century Hedeby/Haithabu/Heiðabýr. The top set of twelve arrows is inspired by remains found in the settlement's harbor area, while the bottom arrow with period leaf-style arrowhead is inspired by remains from a ship burial in the same location. Read the documentation [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GgA3rZ2LvbODnFtNOUeWdwh5Ne-wb4q4?usp=sharing here]!]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Hedeby-Arrows.jpg|thumb|none|A set of arrows based on archaeological finds from 10th century Hedeby/Haithabu/Heiðabýr. The top set of twelve arrows is inspired by remains found in the settlement's harbor area, while the bottom arrow with period leaf-style arrowhead is inspired by remains from a ship burial in the same location. Read the documentation [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GgA3rZ2LvbODnFtNOUeWdwh5Ne-wb4q4?usp=sharing here]!]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Mecklenberg-Shoes.jpg|thumb|none|Leather shoes with green embroidery inspired by a 9th century Viking find from modern-day Mecklenburg, Germany. Created as part of our winning Intermediate-level entry to [[Quest for the Golden Seamstress]] in 2025. See the full documentation for our entry [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/13_1B0GWQusMuk_CobmxGxzKLz_ztfEQ6taJ_1ntbBI8/edit?usp=drive_link here]]!]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Mecklenberg-Shoes.jpg|thumb|none|Leather shoes with green embroidery inspired by a 9th century Viking find from modern-day Mecklenburg, Germany. Created as part of our winning Intermediate-level entry to [[Quest for the Golden Seamstress]] in 2025. See the full documentation for our entry [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/13_1B0GWQusMuk_CobmxGxzKLz_ztfEQ6taJ_1ntbBI8/edit?usp=drive_link here]]!]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Hedeby-Boots-and-Caftan.jpg|thumb|none|My interpretation of "Type 8" leather boots with silk trim, based on finds from 10th century Hedeby. Read the full write-up [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AcE5mAN2gs_68VvcxGmjSeEbgq8Uda9bOpYGNdwp1UM/edit?usp=sharing here]! These boots were my entry to Queen [[Jalida al-Hassanah]]'s Rose Tournament as her A&S Champion.]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Hedeby-Boots-and-Caftan.jpg|thumb|none|My interpretation of "Type 8" leather boots with silk trim, based on finds from 10th century Hedeby. Read the full write-up [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AcE5mAN2gs_68VvcxGmjSeEbgq8Uda9bOpYGNdwp1UM/edit?usp=sharing here]! These boots were my entry to Queen [[Jalida al-Hasanah]]'s Rose Tournament as her A&S Champion.]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Oseberg-Sea-Chest.jpg|thumb|none|A wooden chest made of pine in the style of 10th century "sea chests" discovered in Oseberg, Norway. Finished with boiled linseed oil. Nails, hinges, hasp, staple, and lock & key are all handmade, but not by me!)]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Oseberg-Sea-Chest.jpg|thumb|none|A wooden chest made of pine in the style of 10th century "sea chests" discovered in Oseberg, Norway. Finished with boiled linseed oil. Nails, hinges, hasp, staple, and lock & key are all handmade, but not by me!)]]</li>
Latest revision as of 00:05, 2 June 2026
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Magnus teaching basic leatherworking at Ragnarok Rampage in Carraig Ban. (2024)
Bendy sinister argent and azure, a raven proper and a gore sinister sable charged with an annulet Or
Magnus Eriksson "Whitehair" was born sometime during the 8th to late 11th centuries CE. He lived in the Danish coastal settlement and trading center of Hedeby in modern-day Germany.
Magnus is a founding member of The Murder, which came into being during Pennsic 50 (August 2023). At the sound of the caw, the Murder comes running to render aid, create merriment, and abscond with shiny objects.
Magnus became the student of Dame Roana Aldinoch at Fall Coronation A.S. 51 on September 28, 2024. As such, he is also a member of Hus gyldenbrocc.
In Case of Court/Scroll
Magnus prefers scrolls in Modern English or appropriately translated Old Norse. No preference between Younger and Elder Futhark runes, so long as there is consistency.
He enjoys "typical" scroll layouts but especially adores original takes and uncommon executions such as non-rectangular scrolls, non-linear text layout (i.e., text borders on rune/standing stones), atypical materials (wood, leather, metal, etc.), and non-"scroll" scrolls (i.e., a persona-appropriate handmade item bearing the badge of a given award)!
Magnus is also similarly eager to be commissioned for work on such scrolls, from leather-based scrolls to awards of non-scroll format. Please send all inquiries to medieval.outfitters@gmail.com.
Upcoming Appearances
Baroness Wars (September 12–14, 2025)
Royal University of the Midrealm (October 11, 2025)
MoAS, Canton of Tree-Girt-Sea, elected on May 19, 2024
Miscellany
Tournament of Arts Entries
2024, ToA at Baroness Wars XI: "Recreation of a Viking Quiver from 8–11th Century Hedeby"
2023, ToA at Mounted War Games XII: General leatherworking
Classes Taught
Introduction to Viking Wire Weaving/Trichinopoly Chains
How to Start a Leatherworking Project
A&S Projects
An interpretation of the arrow quiver found at the 10th century Viking trading port of Hedeby/Haithabu/Heiðabýr. The artist's name is included around the collar in Younger Futhark. The star motif on the collar is a reference to my home Barony of Ayreton.
A set of arrows based on archaeological finds from 10th century Hedeby/Haithabu/Heiðabýr. The top set of twelve arrows is inspired by remains found in the settlement's harbor area, while the bottom arrow with period leaf-style arrowhead is inspired by remains from a ship burial in the same location. Read the documentation here!
Leather shoes with green embroidery inspired by a 9th century Viking find from modern-day Mecklenburg, Germany. Created as part of our winning Intermediate-level entry to Quest for the Golden Seamstress in 2025. See the full documentation for our entry [here]!
File:Hedeby-Boots-and-Caftan.jpgMy interpretation of "Type 8" leather boots with silk trim, based on finds from 10th century Hedeby. Read the full write-up here! These boots were my entry to Queen Jalida al-Hasanah's Rose Tournament as her A&S Champion.
A wooden chest made of pine in the style of 10th century "sea chests" discovered in Oseberg, Norway. Finished with boiled linseed oil. Nails, hinges, hasp, staple, and lock & key are all handmade, but not by me!)
Commissions
See something you like? Commission me to make you something!
A pair of Kydex-reinforced leather spearheads inspired by 16th century Italian partisan spears, made for use in SCA cut & thrust combat. Commissioned by Master of Defense Raphael di Merisi.
A stylized leather purse based on 9–13th century "tarsoly" belt pouches found in central Europe in Viking, Rus, and Magyar/Hungarian contexts. Modified to rest on a belt or hang from straps as a modern crossbody purse. Created by Magnus Eriksson Whitehair for his wife Synne Mikkelsdottir.
A pouch with wooden handles made of sugar maple, based on finds from 10th century Hedeby. Pouch body is nalbinding, made of 100% Icelandic wool. Stitch is Dalby with a twist.
A leather and wood knife sheath depicting a crow holding a (stolen) coin. Created for Synne Mikkelsdottir.
A small leather box depicting Yggdrasil in a stylized Norse/Celtic knotwork motif.
