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New Online Authorization Form

15 Wednesday Dec 2021

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Big news from our Kingdom Authorizations Clerk:

The Kingdom Authorization Clerk has introduced a new online option for filing your Authorization paperwork. The paper form will not be going away, this is an enhancement of the current process. There will still be physical Authorization Cards sent to each fighter.

Here is the new process:

  • You will fill out either the paper authorization form OR go online to fill out the online form.*
  • You will either tear off the top portion of the paper form to show at the MOL table OR you will need to have your email confirmation available on your phone to show to the MOL.
  • You will either send in the bottom portion of the paper form to the Authorization Clerk (remembering to include a SASE) OR the Authorization Clerk will pull the online information.
  • The Authorization Clerk will then issue you an Authorization Card and send it to you via USPS.

At the MOL table you will need to have your authorization card, a picture of your authorization card on your phone, the top portion of the paper form, or the email confirmation you received when filling out the online form.

With electronic delivery of the confirmation, you *must* have the email pulled up on your phone to show at the table. The MOLs will not be able to provide you with a device to log into your email to produce that information. You may want to consider taking screen shots of the email so you have a backup in the event that there is minimal or no bandwidth available at the event site.

If you have any questions contact either the Kingdom MOL, Baroness Amelia Soteria, at mol@aethelmearc.org or the Kingdom Authorization Clerk, THL Deirdre Scot of Clann Scot, at authorization@aethelmearc.org.

*You can also find a link to the Adult and Youth forms here: https://aethelmearc.org/officers/authorizations-clerk/

New Rule on Martial Activities in High Heat

18 Thursday Jul 2019

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Hello, dear citizens of Æthelmearc. Today, the KEM of the Midrealm made a sensible call which impressed me. In the interest of the fighters of Æthelmearc, I will do the same–

Marshals of all disciplines:

We have a serious heat problem across our land at this time. Extreme temperatures combined with high humidity are quite dangerous, and can lead to a variety of heat injuries. In the interest of the safety of all participants across our many fields, now hear this:

OSHA NIOSH Heat Safety.PNGFor the remainder of the 2019 outdoor activity season in Æthelmearc, all official martial and marshal-controlled activities will cease at the Heat Index of 103 degrees Fahrenheit.

This measurement can be obtained by using the OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool App (which is free and crazy easy to use), handheld wet bulb thermometer, or handheld temperature/humidity meter, (which are not free). The Heat Index measurement must be taken onsite at the time of the practice, event, formal training session, tournament, range, ring, or list field activity. And, this measurement should be rechecked during the activity.

No official Marshal or Martial activity is to be allowed to continue if the local heat index is 103 degrees Fahrenheit or greater.

Local Marshals and MIC’s may decide to stop activities sooner than this if the environment is seen to be inherently unsafe.

Please don’t harass your local marshals over this, feel free to direct all issues and concerns to me.

Pennsic has its own rule set for heat control, and similar decisions of this type will be made by Duke Sir Vissevald (Pennsic Marshal One) in accordance with these policies.

This is a temporary policy and will be strictly enforced.

In Service to All the Warriors of Æthelmearc, I remain:

Morien MacBain
Kingdom Earl Marshal

Æthelmearc Youth Combat Champions’ Tourney at War Practice

12 Sunday May 2019

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Simon vs. Donovan 6The next Æthelmearc Youth Combat Champions’ Tourney will be held on Saturday, May 18th, at Æthelmearc War Practice in the Shire of Steltonwald. Anywhere from one to three Champions will be chosen by King Gareth and Queen Juliana, based on the fighters’ prowess and chivalry. Those chosen will serve as Kingdom Champions for the duration of Their Majesties’ reign.

Schedule for youth fighting at War Practice on Saturday morning:

  • 9:00 am – List opens for inspections
  • 9:30 – Authorizations
  • 10:00 – Youth Champion’s Tourney begins
  • 11:00-12:00 – Melees

Limited loaner armor and weapons will be available. We advise that your youth fighter bring their own equipment if at all possible.

The Youth Combat list will be on the main battlefield, to the east of the thrown weapons range and alongside Currie Road.

THLord Methias Weasel, Æthelmearc Youth Combat Marshal, will be the Marshal-in-Charge. If you have any questions about youth combat at Æthelmearc War Practice, please contact him at ae.youthfighting@aethelmearc.org.

Princess Anna Leigh to Hold Youth Combat Champions’ Tourney at Coronation

08 Saturday Sep 2018

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Fox Gabor and FrytzPrincess Anna Leigh has chosen Coronation for the Kingdom Youth Combat Champion Tournament!

Her Highness will select between one and three youth champions, one for each division, based on both prowess and courtesy.

The time of the tournament is to be announced, but it’s safe to assume it will be in the afternoon after the Coronation ceremony.

Coronation is on September 29th in the Shire of Heronter. More info here: http://aethelmearc.org/event/harvest-raid-25/

 

Æthelmearc Youth Combat Champions’ Tourney at War Practice

04 Friday May 2018

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Photo by THLady Aaliz de Gant.

The next Æthelmearc Youth Combat Champions’ Tourney will be held on Saturday, May 19th, at Æthelmearc War Practice in the Shire of Steltonwald. Anywhere from one to three Champions will be chosen by King Sven and Queen Siobhán, based on the fighters’ prowess and chivalry. Champions will receive the regalia from the current champions, Fritz (Division 1) and Fox (Division 2), and serve as Kingdom Champions until the next tourney is held by Their Majesties’ successors.

Schedule for youth fighting at War Practice on Saturday morning:

  • 9:00 am – List opens for inspections
  • 9:30 – Authorizations
  • 10:00 – Youth Champion’s Tourney begins
  • 11:00-12:00 – Melees and/or training with adult sparring partners

Limited loaner armor and weapons will be available. We advise that your youth fighter bring their own equipment if at all possible.

The Youth Combat list will be on the main battlefield, to the east of the thrown weapons range and alongside Currie Road. Look for a blue pop-up canopy.

THLord Methias Weasel will be the Marshal-in-Charge. If you have any questions about youth combat at Æthelmearc War Practice, please contact the Kingdom Youth Combat Marshal, Mistress Arianna of Wynthrope.

Heavy Fighters Are Being Massacred!

01 Sunday Apr 2018

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Heavy fighters beware, a new menace has been growing on the horizon!

When you least expect it, an enemy will strike you down and dance triumphantly on your still-warm corpse!

We refer, obviously, to youth fighters. Their numbers have been increasing over the past year, such that they now threaten adult fighters throughout the Kingdom. In this photo, a bloodthirsty 8-year-old has taken Master Morien MacBain’s legs and is moving in for the kill.

D1 v sparring partner

Here, a rampaging kindergartner exults over the body of his dead opponent, Lord Torstein Thorgrimsson.

Elijah beats Torstein

And here, two 12-year-olds are backing Duke Timothy of Arindale into a corner, preparing to slay him in cold blood.

Jazzy and Fox vs. Timothy

Heavy fighters, don’t let this happen to you!

Surrender to the youth fighters before it’s too late!

Happy April Fool’s Day from the Gazette Staff!

Spring Archery Muster at the Castle

18 Sunday Mar 2018

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Attention All Archers!!

The Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands invites you to a Regional Muster celebrating Archery, Thrown Weapons, Youth Fighting and Arts & Sciences at the Castle home of Their Excellencies, Earl Byron and Countess Ariella, on Sunday, April 22nd. This is the day after Coronation. The muster will begin at 10:00 in the morning and continue until 5:00 pm.

The archery and thrown weapons ranges will be open at 10:00 am and archery from the towers, led by THL Deryk Archer, will begin at 1:00 pm.

Usually we would be competing in the Gwyntarian Winter Challenge. However this year, this practice will be after the deadline. However, THL Luceta di Cosimo is preparing some of her fantastical beast targets. There will also be training if we have enough marshals. The Barony’s loaner gear will be available.

Please bring something for a pot luck. We’re going to be there all day, so let’s eat. Pop, water, plates, bowls, and utensils will all be provided.

Their Excellencies have asked that you dress in garb for the day.

The Castle address is 755 Stonegate Drive, Wexford PA 15090.

In service to the Barony-Marche and the Kingdom,

Mestari Urho Waltterinen
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Photo of Their Excellencies’ Castle  by Lady Brynna Barth.

Kingdom Youth Champions’ Tourney at Agincourt

06 Wednesday Sep 2017

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Youth fighters, arm yourselves and prepare!

On September 23rd at the Agincourt event in the Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands, Their Highnesses Gareth and Juliana will choose Their Youth Combat Champions based on their chivalry, courtesy, and prowess.  There will be anywhere from one to three champions depending on the number of combatants in each division.

The list opens at 9:30 am for inspections and authorizations, with the tournament starting at 10 am. Youth fighters who are not yet authorized are encouraged to arrive early so they can complete their authorization bouts.

After the tournament, if time permits, there will be melees and practice with adult sparring partners.

Fox and Katrina

Photo by Lady Aine ny Allane.

Youth Combat Champions receive a tabard of office which they wear for the duration of their term, then pass on to the next Youth Champions, who will be chosen in the spring. They may process into Court with the King and Queen at events but are not required to stand in Courts unless they wish to do so. The champions’ names are added to the list of Kingdom Youth Combat Champions on the Kingdom Youth Combat website.

For more information about youth combat in Æthelmearc, visit the Kingdom Youth Combat Website.

Please direct any questions to the Kingdom Youth Combat Marshal, Mistress Arianna of Wynthrope.

Fox and Katrina

Fox and Katrina, the current Kingdom Youth Champions. Photos by Arianna.

 

Kingdom Youth Combat Champion’s Tourney at War Practice

15 Monday May 2017

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Youth Fighters, pay heed! The Æthelmearc Youth Combat Champions’ Tourney will be held this coming Saturday, May 20th, at Æthelmearc War Practice in the Canton of Steltonwald. Anywhere from one to three Champions will be chosen by Their Majesties, King Timothy and Queen Gabrielle, based on the fighters’ prowess and chivalry. Champions will receive the regalia from the current champions, Karl (Division 1) and Timothy (Division 2), and serve as Kingdom Champions until the next tourney is held by Their Majesties’ successors.

Schedule for youth fighting at War Practice:

Saturday morning:

  • 9:00 am – List opens for inspections
  • 9:30 – Authorizations
  • 10:00 – Youth Champion’s Tourney begins
  • 11:00-12:00 – Melees

The Youth Combat list will be on the main battlefield, to the east of the thrown weapons range and alongside Currie Road. Look for a blue pop-up canopy.

For more information on Æthelmearc War Practice, see the Kingdom website.

If you have any questions about youth combat at Æthelmearc War Practice, please contact the Marshal-in-Charge, Mistress Arianna of Wynthrope.

Youth melee

Youth Combat Melee. Photo by THLady Aaliz de Gant.

Reminder: First Quarter Marshal Reports Due February 15th

13 Monday Feb 2017

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REMINDER: 1st Quarter Marshal Reports are due Wednesday, 15 February 2017

If you are a Standard Marshal, Group Marshal, or Knight Marshal then your reports are due by Wednesday, February 15th. To fill out your report you may use the on-line form found here. If you are a regional Marshal your report is not due until March 1st. If you are a Kingdom Marshal or Kingdom Deputy your report is not due until March 10th.

All Archery, Siege, and Thrown Weapons marshals are required to report every quarter including at large marshals.

Note: At-large heavy fighting and equestrian marshals are welcome to report if they wish or if they have something they feel should be reported, but they are not required to report this quarter.  They are only required to report for the 4th quarter.  At-large fencing marshals are required to report twice a year, 2nd and 4th quarters.

Any marshals with questions on reporting can contact their Kingdom superiors, listed below, using the email links on the Æthelmearc Earl Marshal page.

  • Earl Marshal – Master William Parris
  • Rattan Marshal – Duke Maynard von dem Steine
  • Combat Archery Marshal – Baron Friderich Swartzwalder
  • Siege Marshal – THL Rosalia Iuliana Andre
  • Youth Combat Marshal – Mistress Arianna of Wynthrope
  • Fencing Marshal – Master Diego Miguel Munoz de Castilla
  • Archer General – Baron Edward Harbinger
  • Thrown Weapons Marshal – Master Antonio de Luna
  • Equestrian Marshal – Lady Aaliz de Gant