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Court Report: Virtual Queen’s Prize Tourney II

30 Wednesday Jun 2021

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The Report of the Ætherial Court of Their Sylvan Majesties Maynard and Liadain, King and Queen of Æthelmearc, Held for the Second Virtual Queen’s Prize Tourney on June 26 anno societatis 56, Brandubh O’Donnghaile, Jewel Herald.

(Slide deck of scrolls: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MngqGHZOSBQD0vKXfLMngyokTJq2YL0J/view)

Their Majesties opened the court and welcomed and thanked all for joining the court. They spoke of how much they were looking forward to the return of in person events, and reminded all present that the Final Edition of ÆLive would air on July 16th, and that the first live event would be the Saint Swithin’s Day event on July 10, followed by Crown Tournament in Misty Highlands on August 21.

The Kingdom Ministers of Arts and Sciences, Master Hrolfr and Mistress Elska A Fjarfelli were invited into Their Majesties’ Court to speak about the Virtual Queen’s Prize Tournament. They spoke that it had been such a joy to coordinate this online Arts and Sciences Faire to allow the artisans of Æthelmearc a venue to share their works and works in progress. They thanked Master Robert Ferness, the Arts and Sciences webminister, and Lady Magdalena Txoperena, Zoom Coordinator, for all of their support in making the tournament happen

They Encouraged everyone to visit the Æthelmearc Arts and Sciences website where all of the entries and documents are hosted. They thanked the entrants: Baron Caleb Reynolds, THLady Renata Rouge, THLady Cristina inghean Griogair, THLord Sasson de Sancta Victoria, THLady Beatrice de Winter, THLady Sophie Davenport, Forveleth Dunde, Lord Cassiano da Castello, Lord Claude Duvivier, and Lady Iladria Rosati for their hard work in preparing the projects. Masters Hrolfr and Elska then thanked all of the panelist judges for taking to to review all the entries and provide live feedback to all the entrants: Mistress Abigail Kelhoge, Mistress Alicia Langland, Mistress Chrestienne de Waterdene, Baron Edward Harbinger, THLady Eleanore Godwin, Mistress Elisabeth Johanna von Flossenburg, Mistress Elska a Fjarfelli, THLady Fede di Fiore, Master FRidirkr Tomasson, THLady Glenna Cholmondeley, Master Hrolfr a Fjarfelli, Baroness Juliana Rosalia Dolce Di SIena, Mistress Katja Davidova Orlova Khazarina, Master Madoc Arundel, Lady Meadbh ni Clerigh, Lady Magdalena Txoperena, THLady Maggie Rue, Baron Padraig O’Branduibh, Mistress Phiala O’Caellaigh, Master Robert of Ferness, Mistress Rowena ni Dhonnchaidh, Master Silvester Buchardt, Mistress Sthurrim Caithnes.

Their Majesties then summoned Baron Caleb Reynolds to Their Court and along with Ministers of Arts and Sciences, presented him with the prize for best documentation for his entry of Aqua Alexiteria: A Cure for the Plague. Scroll in progress based upon a text by her Majesty Liadain.

Her Majesty called forth THLady Sophie Davenport and presented her as the Queen’s Choice for her project of a Byzantine Binding Model Book. Scroll in progress based upon a text by her Majesty Liadain.

His Majesty called upon THLady Cristina inghean Ghriogair, and presented her with the King’s Token for her entry of an Embroidered Book Covers.

Their Majesties took a moment to mention the work of Forveleth Dunde who is a newcomer to the society and whose entry of a tablet woven bag strap was her first project ever to be submitted to a competition.

Kalen Karuson, known as Cricket, was called into Their Majesties’ court. Their Majesties expounded upon his skill in archery and thrown weapons and how upon both ranges he was always likely to be helping others improve their form. For this Their Majesties inducted him into the order of the Silver Alce. Scroll by the hands of Baroness Anastasie deLamoure.

Their Majesties summoned Roisin Duncan to join Their Court, and spoke of her fiber works with Kumihimo, which she describes herself as a cat playing with string. She has improved in her craft, seeking more complicated patterns, even creating new patterns of her own, and yet she is generous with her art and seeds the kingdom and baronial largess with her weavings, and so Their Majesties were pleased to Award her Arms. Scroll by Maitresse Elyse la Beef and Hatun Gulsah al-zakiyya, Text by Lord Lundardo Capriolo.

The Armiger Fuego of the Hael was inducted into the Order of the Golden Alce in absentia for their blossoming skill with rapier. They were Impressed with their dedication to continually improving their skill as they served as the Rhydderich Hael’s Rapier Champion. Words and image from the The Flower of Battle of Master Fiore Friulano de’i Liberi 1409 with some additions by Zofia Kowalewska

Their Majesties then took a moment to showcase the gorgeous new cushions that had been crafted for the Sylvan thrones by Lady Avitoria Vidua. In appreciation for her fine craftsmanship to secure the comfort of Their Majesties, They presented her with a Golden Escarbuncle in absentia.

Baron Friderich Swartzwalder was invited into the court and inducted into the Order of the Fleur d’Æthelmearc for his skills as an excellent and patient teacher of history and military history of Germany, and his skills at crafting silk banners. Their Majesties invited all companions of the Fleur to take a moment to find and greet Friderich to welcome him to the order. Scroll by Fredeburg von Katzenellenbogen based on Biblia pauperum, a block book c. 1470-80.

Her Majesty spoke of her deep appreciation for all of the artisans who entered the competition and called forth THLord Sasson de Sancta Vittoria and named him Her inspiration for the day and gave him a personal token for his efforts in researching and bringing together all of the various Viking motifs in order to create the Chivalry scroll for Sir Marek Viacheldrago.

Their Majesties thanked all of the scribes and medallion makers who contributed to Their court. They further thanked their staff of Their herald, Baron Brandubh O’Donnghaile, Baroness Amalie Reinhardt for running the technologies of the court, THLord Rouland of Willowbrooke for providing lighting for Their Majesties thrones, and all of Æthelmearc for signing on and joining the court. They then invited all present to stay and enjoy Æthel Chat after court.

Court Closed.

May ÆLive Available Online

03 Monday May 2021

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If you missed the May 1 episode of ÆLive, or if you’d like to watch it again, please look on ÆTube at https://youtu.be/wBQZfyGlglU.

Highlights include:

  • Messages from the Kingdom Seneschal and Ministers of Arts & Sciences
  • Æ Court
  • A performance from the Dexter (King’s) Bardic Champion
  • A slideshow with memories and gifts from the past year
  • (#ShowAEYourGifts), featuring a song from our Sinister (Queen’s) Bardic Champion
  • AEthelmearc’s SCA@Home Top 10

The next AEthereal Court will be June 26 and the next ÆLive will be during the summer months.

Æthereal Court Report June 27, A.S. 55

05 Monday Oct 2020

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The Report of the Æthereal Court of Maynard and Laidain, King and Queen of Æthelmearc, Court held on the 27th day of June Anno Societatis 55, Baron
Brandubh O’Donghaile, Jewel Herald.

Their Majesties thanked Duke Ullr Amaranthson of the Middle Kingdom for his work in creating new Thrones for the Kingdom of Æthelmearc and bestowed upon him the Æthelmearc Award of Excellence.

Court Closed.

Æthereal Court Report May 23 A.S. 55

04 Sunday Oct 2020

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The Report of the Æthereal Court of Maynard and Laidain, King and Queen of Æthelmearc, Court held on the 23rd day of May anno societatis 55, Baron
Brandubh O’Donghaile, Jewel Herald.

Their Majesties extended the Term of Office for Their Kingdom Webminister,
Baroness Amalie Reinhardt for one year.  They then received Baroness Amalie’s continued oath of service, and thanked her for her hard work and
assistance.

Court Closed.

Kingdom Zoom Q&A

27 Friday Mar 2020

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The Kingdom now has Zoom, online conferencing software that anyone can use! Read more about it in our article here.

Have more questions?
About Ætherial Court logistics?
About Download and Login?
About Audio and Visual Setup and Troubleshooting?
About Participant Options and Troubleshooting?
About Host Options and Troubleshooting?

Our Kingdom Social Media Officer, THL Sumayya, and Kingdom Webminister, Baroness Amalie, have the answers in the Q&A below, and at this link.

Ætherial Court Logistics

Q: How will TRM Timothy and Gabrielle’s Virtual Court work?
A: Starting at 12:45 PM on Saturday, March 28, you can join the Zoom Meeting with this link: https://zoom.us/j/835274613

If you want to type the Meeting ID into a phone or browser window instead, please use this Meeting ID: 835 274 613

Please note, if you try to join early, you will be held in a waiting room until the host allows everyone in to the Zoom meeting.

Q. How will communication work during Court?
A. The meeting room will have all participants muted an video off upon entry. These options will not be available to participants during Court. However, the chat window will be available for you to type any congratulatory messages you may have for award recipients. Reactions (clap and thumbs-up) are also available. When you enter, if it is before Court starts, there will be music playing in the background from AETube.

The Royalty and Heralds will all have video on so people can see them. TRM and Snorri will be heard speaking on screen.

Q. How can I make sure to see the Silent Herald, Mistress Gytha, at all times?
You can pin her video to the screen by going to her video feed, clicking on the 3 horizontal dots in the blue box, and clicking “Pin Video”.

Q. What are my options if the Zoom Room limit (300) is reached?
The Zoom meeting will hold 300 participants. Court will be streamed to the SCA Æthelmearc Kingdom Page on Facebook, as well. However, if you need “up-to-the-second updates”, you will need to join us in the Zoom meeting. Facebook will have a 20-second delay.

Court will also be uploaded to the Kingdom YouTube channel, AEtube, after it is complete.

Q. I’m having trouble with my audio. What is the dial-in information, if I need to call in with my phone (see also Audio and Visual Q&A below)

Choose one of these numbers to call:
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

Enter Meeting ID: 835 274 613 then #
Enter your Participant ID then #

Please use your Participant ID! Find this when you choose phone audio from the audio button (or up arrow by the mute button if you’re in the meeting).

You could also watch from the Kingdom Facebook Page, if you have Facebook.

Download and Login Questions, for Ætherial Court and all other Zoom meetings

Q: It is my first time using Zoom. Do I need to do anything?
A: Please check our documentation available here on installing and accessing Zoom for your first time.

Q: Do I need to download Zoom to my computer?
A: Yes, Zoom has a small downloadable file to install on your computer. The download site is here: https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting. You want to download the Zoom Client for Meetings. We have documentation available here on installing and accessing Zoom for your first time.

Q: Do I need an app for my phone or tablet?
A: If you are using an Apple or Android device, you will need to download an app called Zoom Cloud Meetings. It is free.
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zoom-cloud-meetings/id546505307
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.zoom.videomeetings&hl=en_US

Q: Do I need a log in to Zoom?
A: If you are a participant in a meeting, no you do not need your own log in.

If you are the host of a meeting, you will have information from the Kingdom on how to access your meeting.

Q: How do I dial in to Zoom?
A: When you are accessing the meeting room, Zoom will have a pop-up window with two tabs: Computer Audio and Phone Call. Click on the Join Audio by Phone Call and follow the instructions on the screen. Please make sure to use your Participant ID when prompted.

Audio and Visual Set-up Questions and Troubleshooting

Q: I am having issues with my computer audio. How do I switch my computer audio to phone audio?
A: If you started on computer audio and need to switch to phone audio, go to the lower left of the Zoom window. You will see an icon for a microphone. To the right of the microphone you will see a caret (^)/up arrow. Click on the caret/up arrow to access the menu and click Switch to Phone Audio. Follow the instructions to dial in to the Zoom meeting. Please make sure to use your Participant ID when prompted.

Q: Do I need to use the Participant ID when I dial in for phone audio?
A: You should use your Participant ID. This will connect your video and audio together as one participant in one user window.

Q: I do not have a microphone on my computer. Am I just able to listen through the computer’s speakers?
A: No, you will need to either have an internal microphone or external microphone (headset or standalone) on your computer to use computer audio. If you do not have either of these, you will need to use phone audio and dial in to the conference.

Q: What do I do if the computer selects the wrong microphone input on my computer?
A: Go to the microphone icon in the lower left. To the right of the microphone you will see a caret (^)/up arrow. Click on the caret/up arrow to access the menu and click on the correct microphone/audio input.

Q: What do I do if the computer selects the wrong video/webcam input on my computer?
A: Go to the video camera icon in the lower left. To the right of the video camera you will see a caret (^)/up arrow. Click on the caret/up arrow to access the menu and click on the correct video/webcam input.

Participant Options and Troubleshooting Questions

Q: How do I get the chat window to appear?
A: On a computer, move your mouse to the bottom of the zoom window. In the middle of the bottom menu bar, you should see an icon for Chat. Click the chat button and the chat box should appear to the right of the Zoom window.

On a phone/tablet, click on your screen for the menu to pop up. Click on More. Click on Chat.

Q: I see some cool, virtual backgrounds behind people in Zoom. How can I get that, too?
A: On a computer, go to the bottom left of the Zoom window, you will see icons for a microphone and a video camera. To the right of the video camera you will see a caret (^)/up arrow. Click the caret/up arrow and select Choose virtual background from the menu, and from the pop-up window, select your background, then click Done. (You do not need a green screen to use this feature.)

On an Apple device, tap More in the controls and tap Virtual Background. Tap your preferred background or tap + to upload a new image. Tap Close.

Unfortunately, Android devices do not support this feature.

Q: Everyone froze on my screen. What can I do to fix this?
A: Close your Zoom meeting window and reenter the meeting using the original provided link or meeting ID number.

Q: I accidentally swiped to the left a few times on my phone and now I am in a safe driving mode. How do I get out of safe driving mode?
A: Swipe right to go back to video mode.

Q: How do I leave a Zoom Meeting?
A: At the bottom of your screen, on the lower-right side, the words End Meeting (in red) are present. Click End Meeting.
If you are the sole Host, you will end the meeting for all attendees.

Host Options and Troubleshooting Questions

Q: Should I have a co-host in my Zoom Meeting?
A: That truly is up to you. However, know that if for some reason you are booted out of the room (bad Internet connection, Blue Screen of Death…) and you are the only host, your meeting will be terminated. You must have a host in the room for the meeting to take place.

Q: How do I share my screen?
A: If you go to the bottom of your Zoom window, you will see a green Share icon. Click this icon, then choose which screen you would like to share with your participants.

To stop sharing your screen, click the red Stop Share button at the top of your computer screen.

Q: Should my room be password protected?
A: When you schedule a room using our reservation form, we will set up other Order Meetings and meetings/sessions that are requested to be private with a password. This password will be shared with the Meeting Host to distribute to the appropriate people. Passwords should never be posted to any Kingdom public resources (calendars, Facebook, public listservs, etc.).

Q: Are there other reasons to password protect a Zoom Room?
A: If you are worried about potential Zoom Jacking, you can password protect your Zoom meeting. This prevents random people from entering your room and sharing screens or interrupting conversations.

Thanks again to the Zoom Project Team THL Summaya and Baroness Amalie!