The Alpine Coronets, Marcus Longinius Rufus and Livia Atella

About Livia Atella

Background

Livia has played in the SCA for over 15 years. She has interests in period foods, cooking, weaving, and most of all talking with people. You can find her watching her children, inspiring Rufus on the field, or around camp with friends. Livia’s favorite colors are shades or purple, blues, and reds though nothing too pastel.

Dislikes

Livia has a huge fear of snakes! They truly scare her, and while a person might not mean any ill will, Livia will not be around them in any capacity.

Food Preferences

Livia loves trying new foods, though avoids wheat as best as she can. She loves all fresh fruits, smoked meats, and veggies except onions in any form. Finger foods are always a hit with her. Livia enjoys drinking carbonated water, decaf coffee, iced tea, Diet Coke, gin, whiskey, and bourbon

About Marcus Longinius Rufus

Background

M. Longinius Rufus is a Roman officer stationed in Britain during the mid 2nd century AD. As such, Rufus first passion in the SCA was war fighting, which quickly expanded to the list field and many Arts and Sciences including costuming, jewelry making, leatherworking, armoring and many others. Rufus’ love for the SCA comes from the sense of community it provides, participating in something bigger than just one person, and working to make it as welcoming as possible.

Favorite Colors

Blue and Gold.

Foods

Like Livia, Rufus loves trying new foods and enjoys most things with only a few exceptions. Cured meats and strong cheeses are good options, but nothing with a mold currently on them. Fruits and vegetables are great except for raw tomatoes, or really anything slimy.

Drinks

While fighting, Rufus prefers water and eating pickled foods. The rest of the time, bubbly water, coffee, or Coke Zero. Rufus does drink alcohol on occasion and prefers lighter malt forward beers, scotch or bourbon, and sour mixed drinks.

Titles

While Heirs to the Summits Thrones, Livia and Rufus used the titles of Domina and Dominus respectively, of the Summits, instead of Tanist and ban-Tanist. Their Alpine Excellencies or Imperial Excellencies were also appropriate forms of address.

Once Invested, Rufus’ full title became Legatus Augusti Pro Praetore, Envoy of the Emperor acting for the Praetor, and should be addressed as Legate, Legatus, or Legatus Augusti, instead of Highness. Livia’s full title is Legata Augustae Pro Praetore, Envoy of the Empress, and should be addressed as Legata.