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Court Report: Spring Crown Tourney AS 58

11 Monday Sep 2023

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Here begins the report of the Court of Andreas Morgan and Kallista Morgunova, Second of those names, 50th King and Queen of Æthelmearc at Crown Tourney held within the Shire of Sylvan Glen, May 6th AS 58. Po Silvertop, Jewel of Æthelmearc Herald reporting, with the assistance of  jorundr hinn rotinn, Silver Buccle Herald, Baron Salvadore De La Torres and Baron Arrias Beltran del Valle.

On the field, during the mid-round break.

Their Majesties sought out Effie Cruikshank and for her Service to her Kingdom and her Household, attending to fighters on the field as well as studying the scribal arts, awarded her Arms. scroll by Lady Lisabetta de Rossi.

Upon the conclusion of the Tournament, heralded by jorundr hinn rotinn, Silver Buccle Herald:

Their Majesties summoned Duke Gareth Kincaid and Duchess Juliana Delamere before Them. Duke Gareth had proved victorious this day, and after swearing his oath as Prince, King Andreas placed the Heir’s Coronet upon his head and declared him Prince of Æthelmearc. After hearing her oath, Prince Gareth placed the Heir’s Coronet on Juliana’s head and declared her Princess of Æthelmearc.

In afternoon Court:

The newly Crowned Heirs were invited to join Their Majesties in court.

Their Majesties welcomed all those who attended in the hopes that they had enjoyed the day.

Their Majesties invited all the newcomers present to come forward. They were given gifts of mugs made by the artisans of the Kingdom.

Their Majesties called forward the youth of the Kingdom present, and then chose Abby as the day’s sacrificial runner of the toychest.

Lord Daniel Rufus and Lady Eleanor of Pembroke came before the Crown to present a gift of pottery goblets from their daughter, Lady Maire of Sylvan Glen.

Their Majesties invited Hersirkona Othindisa Bykona of Delftwood before Them to swear fealty.

Their Majesties invited the Ladies of the Rose and Garnet present to join Them. They spoke of the deeds of honor done on the field this day, and so Lord Ulf, Sir Murdoch, and Magnifico Elena were given tokens to commemorate their actions. Baron Cunedda was summoned forth. His deeds of honor and chivalry surpassed all others this day, and thus the Ladies of the Rose and Garnet, along with Their Majesties bestowed on him the honor of holding the Shield of Chivalry.

Their Majesties requested the presence of Sir Bea and her canine wards Boudicca and Agnes, who were promptly inducted into the Hounds of Æthelmearc. Scroll by Eleanor of Grey, illumination by Lady Saphira Ben Ibrahim, calligraphy by Kieran Macrae, upon a text by some guy in a hat.

Their Majesties called for Baron Fergus of Hanna and for his exceptional, kindness, generosity and courtesy and his importance to the history of the Shire of Sylvan Glen created him a member of the Order of the Cornelian. Scroll by Baroness Katherine Kiersey.

Lord Alexandar of Ayr was invited before the Throne and for his artistry both in weapons of war and tools of peace, (including the mythical period illumination referred to as a “Penis-tree”) inducted him into the Order of the Sycamore. Scroll by Sir Ardan Scott.

Their Majesties requested Lord Christophe Barttelot to attend Them. They complimented him on his industrious productivity and inducted him into Order of the Keystone. Scroll by THL Eleanore Godwin.

Their Majesties demanded the presence of Lord Patrokles Athenaios and spoke at length of his Service, both visible and unseen. For his labors, he was inducted into the Order of the Keystone. Scroll by Posadnir Zvonimir Zavodchikov.

Their Majesties invited Eric and Cristen McPhail before them, and informing the Court that the two gentles had jumped into the kitchen staff with little to no advance notice before they had even learned what the Society is, gifted them with Royal tokens of gratitude for Service.

By the demand of the Crown, Lord Tufa Cogomento Gunthamunths was brought forward, and for his incredible dedication, his Service in kitchen and battlefield, as well as behind the scenes, he was created an Honorable member of the Order of the Millrind. Scroll by Lady Kolfinna Jodisdotter, upon text by Baroness Antionette DeLorraine.

While the Order was still convened, the Crown requested the presence of both Lady Ylaire Sainte Claire and THL Angelino the Bookmaker and speaking at length of the scribal artistry and teaching they had accomplished together, as well as their other Services to the Kingdom, inducted them both into the Order of the Millrind. Scrolls by Sadira and Christofano.

With the permission of Their Majesties, Her Highness Julianna requested words with THL Rhys of Myles End, who had (on multiple occasions) been Captain of the Royal Guard during Her Highness’ previous reigns. For his notable Service and outstanding Prowess, the Crown issued a Writ for his Elevation to the Order of the Chivalry. Writ by Master Kieran.

Their Majesties noted the presence of Karl Tiuvelîn, whom they had sought (unsuccessfully) to speak with at previous events. Now present, the Crown complimented him on his historical accuracy and his prowess and made him a member of the Order of the Golden Alce. Scroll by Sadira and Forveleth Dundee.

Their Majesties then begged the attendance of Posadnitsa Zaritsa Zavodchikovna (who was escorted by Posadnik Zvonimir Zavodchikov) and for her almost innumerable acts of Service in multiple offices for her Barony and Kingdom delivered unto her a Writ for Elevation to the Order of the Pelican. Scroll by Sadira and Christofano.

As Posadnik Zvonimir Zavodchikov was conveniently present, His Majesty took the opportunity to compliment him on his artistry and style, his Service and his knowledge, and yet it was his Prowess that demanded further recognition and so the Crown bestowed upon him a Writ for Elevation to the Order of the Chivalry. Writ by Master Kieran MacRae upon a text by Ekaterina Volkova.

Their Majesties invited all Scribes to come forward and receive gifts of appreciation for their efforts.

Their Majesties requested the presence of the Autocrat, Dame Hrefna Ulfvarinnsdottir, who thanked everyone for coming and thanked her staff for assisting in making the event happen.

Their Majesties invited Lady Arianna to speak on behalf of the feast staff.

Their Majesties thanked all for attending and making the day wonderful, and His Highness spoke of future Viking faerings.

Finally, Dame Hrefna returned briefly to present Their Majesties with Shire taxes.

Here closes the court report of Crown tourney…

Court Report: Crown Tournament

26 Friday May 2017

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From the Scrolls of the Reign of Timothy and Gabrielle, King and Queen of Æthelmearc, as recorded by Dame Kateryna ty Isaf, Jewel of AEthelmearc Herald with the assistance of Lord Arias Beltran del Valle, Misty Highlands Herald and Kameshima-kyō Zentarō Umakai, Silver Buccle Herald, at Their Crown Tournament in the Shire of Sylvan Glen on May 13, Anno Societatis LII.

The Court of Their Majesties, Timothy and Gabrielle was opened.

During the procession:

As Lord Ardden Scot of Clan Scot and his consort, Lady Dierdre Scot of Clan Scot, were presented to Their Majesties for inclusion in the tournament, His Majesty questioned whether Lord Arddenn’s title and station were correct. His herald assured Him that both were as recorded, but if His Majesty believed there to be an error, it was His prerogative to change things to fit His wishes. So counseled, Their Majesties convened the Order of the Gage, granted Arms to The Honorable Lord Arddenn, and admitted him into that company. Scroll illuminated by THL Fiora d’Artusio and calligraphed by Mistress Antoinette de la Croix upon wording by Duke Sir Malcolm Duncan MacEioghann.

Lord Arddenn is inducted into the Gage. Photo by Master Alaxandair.

At the conclusion of the Tournament:

Their Majesties, Timothy and Gabrielle, accompanied by Their Heirs, Gareth and Juliana, called forth Gui Dai Li. Noting the grace by which she worked quiet service in water bearing and cleaning before and after events, Their Majesties Awarded her Arms and made her a Lady of the AEthelmearc court. The scroll was limned by Ana Ianka Lisitsina with calligraphy by Mistress Antoinette de la Croix.

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Gui Dai Li’s AoA scroll by Ana Ianka Lisitsina and Antoinette de la Croix.

Later in the Afternoon:

Their Majesties called forth Bekah of Sylvan Glen. For her work in the kitchens and halls of the Kingdom and the joy she takes and bestows from that work, Their Majesties inducted her into the Order of the Silver Sycamore. The scroll was painted by THLady Maeve ni Siurtain with wording composed by Baroness Graidhne ni Ruaidh and calligraphy by Mistress Antoinette de la Croix.

Bekah of Sylan Glen receives a Silver Sycamore. Photo by Mistress Arianna.
Bekah of Sylan Glen’s Silver Sycamore scroll, illumination by Mistress Graidhne ni Ruaidh, calligraphy by Mistress Antoinette de la Croix.

Their Majesties called forth the rest of the children present and instructed Master Liam Mac An TSaoir to take the toy chest and run from the court.  The children were instructed to take one toy each, beginning with the youngest child present.  A countdown having been given, the eager horde chased Master Liam from the court.

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Photo by Mistress Arianna.

Their Majesties invited before them Mistress Morwenna Trevethan. On behalf of Their Majesties of Atlantia, Cuan and Signy, she presented Their Majesties with a gift and affirmed Their Majesties’ wishes to be comrades in arms for the coming War.

Their Majesties, noting the sad news of the passing of more than one member of the Society in the past few weeks, asked that the court observe a moment of silence for absent friends and the families of those gentles impacted by their loss.

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Duke Marcus is recognized for his chivalry. Photo by Mistress Arianna.

Their Majesties invited before Them the Ladies of the Rose, Garnet, and Edelweiss. Countess Caryl, speaking on behalf of the Ladies of the Rose, Garnet, and Edelweiss, stated they had much to deliberate this day. To that end they had resolved to provide tokens to two individuals who impressed them greatly in their conduct in the lists. They requested the presence of Sir Bye, otherwise known well as Sir Luis de Castilla.  Remarking on the joy his fights had been to witness and the fact that they wished he would relocate into the Sylvan Kingdom, they awarded him a Rose’s token, gifted by the hand of Countess Alexandra. Next they requested the presence of Duke Marcus Eisenwald.  Stating that his behavior upon the field was the embodiment of all that it means to be a knight, they also awarded him a Rose’s token, gifted by the hand of Countess Caryl.

The Order of the Rose, Garnet and Edelweiss advised Their Majesties of the final duty they needed to perform this day. They called forth THLord Oliver Sutton. They advised that watching him they were confident in their choice and asked him to bear the Shield of Chivalry for them. His Lordship agreed and was asked to take up their shield and be their champion.

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Lord Oliver receives the Shield of Chivalry. Photo by Mistress Arianna.

Their Majesties called forth Benjamin of Heronter. Their Majesties knowing that They are well served by this man both on the fencing field and in his labors whenever needed, They made him a Lord of the court and Awarded him Arms. The scroll to mark this is a work of embroidery in progress designed by Baroness Graidhne ni Ruaidh.

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Lord Benjamin receives an AoA. Photo by Mistress Arianna.

Their Majesties called forth Lady Mara of Hartstone. Content that her skills with knives grace both Their kitchens and Their throwing fields and mindful of the service she provides at both places as well as her work as a Royal Retainer, They inducted her into the Order of the Keystone.

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Lady Mara receives a Keystone. Photo by Mistress Arianna.

Their Majesties called forth Lord Tiberius of Sylvan Glen. For his skill making youth weapons and event tokens Their Majesties inducted him into the Order of the Sycamore with a scroll painted by Lady Vivienne of Yardley. The wording was composed by Baroness Graidhne ni Ruaidh and calligraphed by Mistress Antoinette de la Croix.

Lord Tiberius receives a Sycamore. Photo by Mistress Arianna.
Lord Tiberius’ Sycamore scroll, illumination by Lady Vivienne of Yardley, calligraphy by Mistress Antoinette de la Croix.

Their Majesties called before Them THLord Grimolfr Ormalfrson. They advised that there are times when They are surprised to find a person is not speaking in Their orders only to find the person was somehow not a member of such order. Such is the case today and they would see this corrected. They called forth the Order of the White Horn. For his work in creating the rules for and teaching the Kingdom the use of the atlatl, They inducted him into the Order of the White Horn. The scroll was painted by Mistress Maria Christina de Cordoba with wording and calligraphy by Baroness Graidhne ni Ruaidh.

THLord Grimolf is inducted into the White Horn. Photo by Mistress Arianna.
THLord Grimolf’s White Horn scroll illuminated by Mistress Maria Christina de Cordoba, calligraphed by MIstress Graidhne ni Ruaidh.

Their Majesties called forth Lady Isabel Fleuretan. They spoke of how They had seen her work for both Their previous times upon the thrones as a scribe toiling to complete or correct a scroll on the day it was being given, so as to ensure the recipient received the commemoration immediately. They advised her that it was the privilege of the Crown to recognize such nobility and let it be known that They granted her the station of Court Baroness so that all may see the value they placed in her loving work. The scroll forthcoming is a work in progress by Baroness Alex.

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Lady Isabel is made a Court Baroness. Photo by Mistress Arianna.

Their Majesties invited before Them Kameshima-kyō Zentarō Umakai, Silver Buccle Herald. Before he was able to step down from his office as Principle Herald of the Kingdom of Æthelmearc, Their Majesties advised that They wished to correct the Title he was using. Speaking of how he had served the Kingdom for 4 years traveling to about 20 events per reign to ensure Their Majesties courts were heralded and giving up his free time and working tirelessly to ensure the continuity of the court, Their Majesties made him a Baron of the Court of AEthelmearc. The scroll forthcoming is a work in progress by Magistra Sólveig Þróndardóttir.

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Master Kameshima is made a Court Baron. Photo by Mistress Arianna.

Baron Kameshima asked that with Their Majesties permission he may continue and requested the attendance of the Brotherhood of Old Buccles comma Silver (BoOB,s).  As has become custom, the BoOB,s presented him with his life back (cautioning him not to indulge overmuch as the said box of Life had expired in 2002) and then presented his wife, Baroness Isabel Fleuretan with her life back as well. Baron Kameshima correcting the BoOB,s presentation politely removed the life from his and his wife’s hands and presented them instead to their daughter advising that truly she is the one who gets her life back to the great amusement of the court. Their Majesties confirming that he had a worthy successor called forth THLady Sophie Davenport. The BoOB,s then divested him of the Tabard signifying his office. As his last act as Silver Buccle Herald, Baron Kameshima placed the Tabard of Silver Buccle Herald upon THLady Sophie’s shoulders.

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THLady Sophie swears fealty as Silver Buccle Herald. Photo by Mistress Arianna.

THLady Sophie Davenport, swearing to uphold the office of Silver Buccle Herald, took up her station and as her first act in the office conferred upon Baron Kameshima the title of Herald Extraordinary.

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Baron Kameshima is named a Herald Extraordinary. Photo by Mistress Arianna.

Their Majesties asked that all scribes who contributed to the scrolls given during the courts today stand and be recognized.

Her Majesty invited Maighstir Liam Mac An TSaoire before Her. For his work in organizing the voice heralds this day and on behalf of all those who lent their voices to the field, Her Majesty named him Her inspiration of the day and bestowed upon him the Golden Escarbuncle.

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Maighstir Liam receives a Golden Escarbuncle. Photo by Mistress Arianna.

There being no further business this day, Their Majesties court was thus concluded.

Court Report: Sylvan Glen Twelfth Night

15 Wednesday Feb 2017

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All photos courtesy of Lady Elektra of Sylvan Glen.

Documented from the Scrolls of the Reign of Marcus & Margerite, King and Queen of Æthelmearc: the Business of Her Majesty at Sylvan Glen Twelfth Night, February 4th, Anno Societatis LI, in the Shire of Sylvan Glen. As recorded by Maestro Orlando di Bene del Vinta, Jewel of Æthelmearc Herald. 

Her Majesty invited the youth known as Thomas Bronhulle, the event’s King of Misrule, to join Her in Her court.

Her Majesty called for Tiberius of Sylvan Glen, the day’s co-autocrat, who made several announcements, offered thanks for those in attendance and for those who provided support and service, and also announced the winners from the day’s varied competitions. However, at the conclusion of his announcement, Her Royal Majesty bade Tiberius linger a moment longer. She spoke of his leadership and service to his shire and offered Her praise for his excellent efforts as first time co-autocrat alongside his mother, Lady Reina Dulcedame. Thus, She did Award him Arms and raise him to the ranks of the nobility. Scroll forthcoming.sylvanglen

Next, Her Majesty called for Niño of Sylvan Glen and thanked him for all of his helpfulness and service, despite his young age and small size, and She did bestow upon him a Silver Buccle. Scroll forthcoming.

Lord Daniel Rufus was next called before the Sylvan Throne, and his wife Lady Eleanor of Pembroke came forward in his stead. Her Majesty spoke of the courtesy, kindness, and chivalry displayed by Lord Rufus, and that these are values that are highly prized by the Society, and thus She did bestow upon him a Cornelian. Scroll forthcoming.buccle

Her Majesty then sought words with Lady Umm Samin bint Asad al-Isfahaniyya. Her Majesty stated that She had heard much praise of Lady Samin’s work. Her Majesty spoke of Lady Samin’s work as the webminister for Sylvan Glen, and Herself found the webpage to be well maintained and attractive. Her Majesty then inducted Lady Samin into the Order of the Keystone for this service. Scroll forthcoming.

However, Her Majesty stated that Her business was not yet complete with Lady Samin, and reiterated that She had indeed received many words of praise of Lady Samin. Her Majesty told of the reports of Samin’s artistry, and that Her Majesty had witnessed Samin’s skill this very day when viewing the A&S display where several works of art with accompanying documentation by Lady Samin could be viewed. Thus, Her Majesty was moved to induct Lady Samin into the Order of Sycamore. Scroll forthcoming.

etainTHLady Etain Eame was next called to attend Her Majesty. Her Ladyship’s years of quite service to her shire and to the kingdom as autocrat, head cook, seneschal, head tollner, kingdom NMS secretary, and more were noted. Seeing these years of service could not go unrecognized, Her Majesty called forth the Order of the Millrind, and inducted THLady Etain into that Order. Scroll forthcoming.

Next, Her Majesty invited forward all children. She noted to the King of Misrule that earlier in the day he used Her herald for his court, and so in return, She asked His Majesty Misrule to carry the chest of toys for Her so that the children might select a gift.

Her Majesty then called forward Lord Arthur of Linden from the Kingdom of Atlantia. She spoke of his A&S entry and how impressive was his detail and skill, and so named him Her Inspiration and bestowed upon him a Golden Escarbuncle.

There being no further business, this court of Her Majesty was closed.

Faithfully submitted,

Maestro Orlando di Bene del Vinta
Jewel of Æthelmearc Herald

Event Announcement: Spring Crown

02 Wednesday Nov 2016

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The Shire of Sylvan Glen invites one and all to join us as we host Æthelmearc Spring Crown Tourney at the Camp Frame 4-H Camp in Hedgesville, WV (1362 Camp Frame Road, Hedgesville WV 25427) May 12 to 14, 2017. Attend and bear witness as the continuation of the Royal Line of Æthelmearc is secured!

The autocrat for the event is Dame Hrefna Ulfvarinnsdottir (Tammy Pritt), 52 Brandewine Cir., Martinsburg, WV, cell 304-886-1234 (no calls after 9 pm please), ravenstyx at yahoo dot com.

Friday evening will feature our Known World famous travelers’ repast of a light dinner and refreshments for those arriving early.

There will be an all-day sideboard provided on Saturday, which will include a breakfast bar followed by a selection of foods throughout the day prepared by Lady Arianna del Vallone. Dietary concerns should be directed to her at ariannaddv3 at gmail dot com.

On Saturday, Mistress Álfrún Ketta will be heading up the Hospitality Tent, which will feature a range of offerings for the populace including beverages (coffee, hot tea, brewed cold tea, sekanjabin, cream and sugar), fruit, nuts, and baked goods. Questions or dietary concerns can be sent to jennelfculler at yahoo dot com.

The site opens on Friday, May 12 at 5 pm and closes on Sunday, May 14 at noon, and is discretely damp. Leashed dogs are welcome, but please clean up after them. We have plenty of beds in the populace dormitory, and there is some limited room for camping. If you wish to camp, please contact the autocrat (see below) with your tent size so we can plan where to put it ahead of time. There are also many hotels and restaurants within an easy drive of the site. These lists will be posted or you can contact Dame Hrefna for a copy.

The event registration is as follows:

  • Adult Event Registration: $20
  • Adult Member Discount Event Registration: $15
  • Children 17 and under are free.

Checks should be made out to: SCA Inc. WV, Shire of Sylvan Glen.

The reservationist for the event is Lady Margarita de Siena, (Joy Woofter), Phone 304-838-3515 (no calls after 11 pm please), joy1teacher at yahoo dot com, 11 Lotus Dr., Martinsburg, WV 2540. She will also be handling day shade reservations with priority going to combatants and consorts. If you want to set up a shelter at the event, send the size of your day shade to Lady Margarita, and let her know if you are a combatant or not. Make checks payable to SCA-WV, Inc. Please include modern and Society names for every covered by your pre-registration.

There are also many hotels and restaurants within an easy drive of the site. These lists will be posted or contact Dame Hrefna for a copy.

Autocrat’s note: The shire hosted Siege of Glengary here for many years. The site has dormitory bunk bed accommodations, flush toilets, showers, a large assembly hall, and indoor fighting space if needed.

Court Report: Siege of Glengary

15 Thursday Sep 2016

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Court Reports of the Kingdom of Æthelmearc

Thomas Byron and Ariella

September 3, AS 51 (2016)

Siege of Glengary

Shire of Sylvan Glen

Documented from the Rolls and Files of the Coram Regibus of Thomas Byron et Ariella, Rex et Regina Æthelmearc: Being a True Record of the Business of Their Majesties’ Royal Court at the Siege of Glengary, September 3, AS LI, in the Shire of Sylvan Glen.  As recorded by Maestro Orlando di Bene del Vinta, with the assistance of THL Alianora Bronhulle and Gwendolyn the Graceful, Brehyres, Jewel of Æthelmearc Herald.

Their Majesties invited Their cousins from the Kingdom of Atlantia, Fergus and Glynis, Baron and Baroness of the Barony of Highland Foorde, to join Them in Their court.

Next, Their Majesties called for the children of Æthelmearc where They, and Princess Leah, bestowed upon them gifts and trinkets of amusement.

Having seen that the children were properly cared for, Their Majesties then summoned into Their Court the autocrat, Lady Laurentia of Caledonia, where upon They bid her share the reports of day’s events and activities. Lady Laurentia reported that the day’s thrown weapons tourney was won by Lord Kuma, the Arts and Sciences competition was won by Lady Samin, Maestro Orlando won the morning rapier tournament, and Lord Dromund won the rapier longsword tournament. THLord Tegrinus was the winner of the rattan tournament. The autocrat then thanked her staff, Their Majesties, and all who attended the event this day.

Next, Their Majesties gave leave to Fergus and Glynis to conduct business of their Court.

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Lord Bertrand Martel’s AoA

Their Majesties summoned Bertrand Martel and THL Ursula of Rouen presented herself on his behalf. Their Majesties and spoke of his skill in armored combat and thrown weapons, his efforts in creation of his own armor, and his assistance with demos. Being pleased with Their subject They did award him arms and raise him to the ranks of the nobility. Scroll by The Honorable Lady Rachel Dalicieux.

 

 

Maddoc MacRoyri was awarded arms in absentia. Scroll by Mistress Maria Cristina de Cordoba.

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Lord Maddoc MacRoyri’s AoA.

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Lady Safia bint Da’ud Al’Zarqa’s AoA.

Their Majesties then called for Safia bint Da’ud Al’Zarqa. On her behalf, her husband Lord Dromund presented himself before The Throne. Speaking proudly of Safia’s labors as the arts & sciences officer and seneschal for the College of Silva Vulcani, Their Majesties did award her arms and name her Lady Safia. Scroll calligraphed by Baroness Ekaterina Volkova and illuminated by Anna Ianka Lisitsina.

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Lord Thomas Niring’s AoA.

Next, Their Majesties wished to speak with Thomas Niring. Being not present, a member of the populace came forward on his behalf.

Their Majesties spoke of his virtuous deeds and of his craftsmanship in creating a full steel fighting harness.

Satisfied by the industriousness of Their subject saw fit to name him Lord by awarding him arms.

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Lord Hunter’s Silver Sycamore.

Their Majesties then, having heard of the passions of Hunter of Sylvan Glen did call him forward. He also being not present, his father presented himself before Their Majesties. Their Majesties shared knowledge of Hunter’s efforts in chainmail and the creation of an avantale that he entered into and arts & sciences competition. They spoke of his growing talent in the art of calligraphy. Being pleased with this youthful subject of Their kingdom did induct him into the Order of the Silver Sycamore. Calligraphy by Eilionora inghean an Bhaird and illumination by Eilionora inghean an Bhaird and THL Rachel Dalicieux.

 

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Lord Dromund’s Golden Alce.

Looking out over the populace gathered, Their Majesties spied Lord Dromund Geirhjalmson and once again bade him come forward. They hailed his prowess with rapier to Their Court. They spoke of his knowledge of the steel arts and talked of the longsword tournament this very day in which he emerged victorious over all other combatants. Well pleased with his prowess and skill did They name him a Companion of Golden Alce. Pyrography scroll by Maighstir Liam MacantSaoir.

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Lord Leonardis’ Golden Alce.

Lord Leonardis Hebenstreit was inducted into the Order of the Golden Alce in absentia. Scroll by The Honorable Lady Eleanore Godwin.

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Lord Leo Dietrich’s Golden Alce.

Leo Dietrich was created a Companion of the Golden Alce and Awarded Arms in absentia.  Scroll by Lord Angellino the Bookmaker.

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Lord Otto Boese’s Sycamore.

Lord Otto Boese was then called before Their Majesties and a member of the populace came forward of his behalf. They told Their Court of Lord Otto’s craftsmanship in leather, of his making of arming sword sheathes and period archery items. They also spoke of his win in the novice category at Ice Dragon for these same items. Their Majesties then inducted him into the Order of the Sycamore. Scroll by Mistress Antoinette de la Croix with text by The Honorable Lord Gunther Grunbaum.

Her Majesty then sought to be attended by Master Robert of Sugar Grove. She told of how She was pleased by his giving of himself that day; to spend four hours teaching a class and to work with the youth. She praised him for his selflessness and how his efforts lead to the enrichment of the kingdom. Thus, in the tradition of Queens before Her, She did name him Her inspiration and presented him with Her token.

Their Majesties recognized all those who contributed scrolls, medallions, and regalia for those recognized in Court this day. They thanked those who worked to make the event successful and those who had attended, and They thanked the Shire of Sylvan Glen for their generosity and hospitality.

There being no further business, the Coram Regibus was closed.

Faithfully submitted,

Maestro Orlando di Bene del Vinta

All photos by Maestro Orlando di Bene del Vinta

Siege of Glengary will feature Random Acts of Chivalry and Much More!

24 Monday Aug 2015

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SylvanGlenThe Shire of Sylvan Glen sends warm greetings and an invitation to join us on the weekend of September 25-27, 2015 for a weekend of friendship, camaraderie, and friendly warfare to determine who will possess the Sylver Apple for another year.

We will be marking the 20th anniversary of the Siege of Glengary with the theme Random Acts of Chivalry. Event attendees are encouraged to bring tokens and/or favors of their choice and give them to gentles throughout the weekend that inspire them by performing chivalric deeds or by simply making them smile. Friday evening will feature our famous Travelers’ Repast. Saturday will have a full day of martial activities, including heavy fighting, rapier, archery, thrown weapons, and atlatl. We will also have hounds coursing and shopping. Breakfast and lunch will be provided on Saturday at no additional cost. Saturday evening we will hold a grand feast and there may be a bardic circle afterwards.

If you have questions, please contact the autocrat, Dame Hrefna Ulfvarinnsdottir (Tammy Pritt),52 Brandewine Cir., Martinsburg, WV 25404 at ravenstyx at gmail dot com or at 304-886-1234. No phone calls after 9 pm please. The site fees for this weekend are as follows: Adults – $14, Children – Free, Merchants – $10. A delicious feast is being prepared by Lady Arianna del Vallone for $12 per adult. If you have dietary concerns, please contact her at ariannaddv3 at gmail dot com or 304-839-2100. We will also have children’s feast for $5 per child. We strongly encourage those wishing to feast to pre-reg as there will be a limited number of feast slots at the door. Feast pre-registration cut off is Sept. 12, 2015.

Reservations may be sent to: Lady Reina Dulcedame (Jessica Knill-Lopez) at P.O. Box 151, Hedgesville, WV 25427.

A NMS of $5 will be charged to all non-members. All checks should be made out to SCA-WV, Inc – Shire of Sylvan Glen

The site is Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 1707 Old Leetown Pike, Kearneysville, WV 25430. The site opens at 4 pm on Friday, September 25, 2015 and closes at noon on Sunday, September 27, 2015.

We also have a great line of children’s activities scheduled for the day hosted by Lady Elektra of Sylvan Glen.

Siege of Glengary Children’s Activity Schedule:
10:00: Medieval gaming hour – fox and geese, checkers, backgammon, Kubb
11:00: A cooking class where we will make authentic, found-in-a-grave Viking flat bread and make some butter
12:00: Break for lunch
1:00: Children’s basket weaving class (limit of 12 kids, must have parent /older sibling to help if under 10)
2:30: Kids active medieval games
3:30: Building mini catapults and testing them with COTTON BALLS
5:00: Youth activities closed We will also have a small children’s corner set up with blocks and other toys. The schedule is subject to change.

We also have a great feast being prepared by Lady Arianna del Vallone.
We are planning a pre-reg feast for this year’s Siege of Glengary. If you wish to feast with us, you are encouraged to get your pre-reg in by Sept. 12 as there will only be a limited number of slots available at the door.  Reservations may be sent to: Lady Reina Dulcedame (Jessica Knill-Lopez) at P.O. Box 151, Hedgesville, WV 25427. And just in case you need further inducement to pre-reg, here is the wonderful menu we have planned:

(Gentle reminder to those with more specific diet concerns. I have endeavored to develop a menu that is adjustable to some common allergy concerns, including Gluten, but you will need to let me know if you have those concerns and plan to dine with us, as this allows me to best determine amounts of things. Please remember to do so, I want everyone to be able to enjoy this wonderful feast. Thank you,
Lady Arianna dal Vallone, Your Siege Feast Chef.)

Siege of Glengary 20 Feast Menu
Course 1- Antipasto
Mixed green salad with herbed vinaigrette.
Bread
Butter
Herbed olive oil
Cheeses
Course 2- Poultry Course
Roasted Chicken with Orange Sauce
Peas with Mint and Parsley
Roasted Rice- a creamy risotto roasted with mozzarella cheese on top.
Course 3- Meat Course
Pork Roast with Camelline Sauce- roasted pork with a cinnamon sauce.
Fryed Spinach- sauteed spinach with a spiced powder.
Vermicelli in Saffron broth
Course 4- Dessert Course
Menya de Angel (Angel’s Food) with mixed berries- sweet cheese cream dessert with mixed summer berries.
Marzipan Silver Apples
Amaretti de Saranno- sweet almond cookie (gluten free)
Apple Roses- a rose shaped Apple cinnamon pastry.
For dietary concerns, please contact Lady Arianna del Vallone at ariannaddv@gmail.com or 304-839-2100.

And the A&S Competition for this year has the theme of Heraldry.
Lady Ylaire Sainte Claire will be running an A&S competition at the upcoming Siege of Glengary. Read on for the details. An arts and sciences competition is to be held at the Siege of Glengary. The theme of the competition is heraldry. We will be choosing two winners, one each for populace choice and herald’s choice.  The populace choice will be decided in the usual manner of beads in a cup. All who come to view the entries will be provided with beads with which to cast their vote. The heralds choice will be chosen by the heralds based on use of heraldry and overall appearance.  While documentation is always appreciated, it is not a requirement for this competition.

This year’s Siege of Glengary will also be participating in the Paladin’s Pantry.
This year’s event is going to participate in a most worthy endeavor. Paladin ‘ s Pantry is coming to the Siege of Glengary. Read on for the details…. Have you ever found yourself with more to pack at the end of Siege then you did when you set out from home, only to find that your vehicle seems to have shrunk? Is your area full of boxes of cereal, pasta, jars of peanut butter, and jugs of bottled water you can’t remember buying? Never fear! The annual Paladin’s Pantry Food Drive is here to help by conveying your extra food and drink to local food banks. Just drop any unopened foodstuffs or beverages (no alcohol, please) at our handy collection point in the Dining Hall or call or text to 304-283-5640 to schedule a pick up, and one of our faithful minions will come by your camp to collect your much-appreciated largesse! In addition, this year the program will be collecting used tents, sleeping bags, cots, and rain gear, (especially those in child sizes), which will serve no one in a dumpster, to benefit the homeless. Exercise your charity, lighten your load, and help members of the community that has made us so welcome over the years! Please direct any questions or requests for donation pick-ups to Morien MacBain (Stephen Vandevander) at 304-283-5640.

Some Fun Æthelmearc Websites

06 Tuesday Jan 2015

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Just about every Shire, Canton, and Barony in Æthelmearc has a website, as do many other groups like the scribes, heralds, and marshals. Many have useful resources, interesting information, or fun photos or stories. Here are some highlights:

Thescorre armsBarony of Thescorre: known as the “Industrious Barony of Thescorre,” their website includes a wonderful manual on how to present various types of demos, many aimed at school children. Three gentles from Thescorre, Mistress Daedra McBeth a Gryphon, Mistress Sadira bint Wassouf, and Lady Cerridwyn of Raventree, call themselves the Academic Demo & Educational Presentations Team (or ADEPT). Their manual covers all kinds of demos that the SCA can present, including Displays, Bardic Circles, Talk Panels, and “Taking a Persona to School.” The ADEPT Handbook can be downloaded as a single file or viewed by section on the baronial website.

DelftwoodBarony of Delftwood: The Barony known for its Windmill has a beautifully designed recruiting brochure that does a great job of explaining what the Society is and does. They also have a page called A&S Handouts that includes articles on various topics like “Turnshoes” by Sir Óláfr Þorvarðarson, “Plying Your Homespun Yarn” by Lady Genevieve de Chaumont, and many articles on costuming by  Meisterin Felicitas Flußmüllnerin.

Shire of Coppertree: this shire, located east of Delftwood, has a storied past and is populated by many notable peers of the realm. Speaking of stories, on the shire website there’s a humorous one about the origins of the name of their Shire herald, the Red Squid Pursuivant.

Shire of Sylvan Glen: The southeastern-most shire in the Kingdom has a wonderful page for the Sylvan Glen Scriptorium with an enormous array of useful information for scribes, including links to sites with period manuscripts, or instructional materials on how to paint in various styles or do various calligraphic hands, as well as line drawings that can be used to create scroll blanks.

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Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands: the Meetings & Activities page has links to separate pages for each of the regular activities offered in the Barony – not just when and where practices and workshops are held, but photos and detailed information including things like videos of choir performances, information on how to build youth combat armor and weapons, and links to related websites on heraldic resources or scribal standards from the baronial signet.

Shire of King’s Crossing: their website includes something every new Scadian needs: a Lexicon called “Good Grief, what do they mean by that?” This article explains the mysteries of words like Chirurgeon, Seneschal, Porta-castle and Troll Booth.

Kingdom of Æthelmearc: of course the Kingdom website has all kinds of useful information, including the Kingdom calendar, lists of Kingdom officers and royalty, links to local groups, and contacts for polling orders and mailing lists. But to my mind the most useful page is the Online Award Recommendation Form. If you know people who are doing great things for your group, whether in martial arts, service, or as artisans, then you should recommend them for appropriate awards. You don’t have to possess an award to recommend someone for it.

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Æthelmearc Heralds: before you write that award recommendation, check the Order of Precedence on the Kingdom’s College of Heralds website to see what awards the person already has. Under Tools and Links, you can find a link to the Awards of Æthelmearc which can help you understand which awards to recommend your friends for. The Roll of Arms is a great place to find the registered names and Arms of the citizens of AEthelmearc, so if you’re handy with needle and thread and want to give a friend a gift, consider making them a banner using the image on the roll of arms!

AERapierÆthelmearc Rapier Combat: you can read the Kingdom Rapier rules, see a list of the White Scarfs of Æthelmearc and learn about the history of the order, find out who the past Kingdom Rapier Champions are all the way back to the founding of the Kingdom, and access links to all things rapier-related.

Æthelmearc Earl Marshal: for links to all things martial, whether heavy weapons, rapier, thrown weapons, target and combat archery, equestrian, youth combat, or siege, this is your best starting place.

Æthelmearc Archery Scores: want to see your current Royal Round average, learn how to run an IKAC, or find out who the Grandmaster Bowmen of the Kingdom are? This is your site. It’s actually a “child” site under an SCA-wide archery site, but the scores for Æthelmearc are maintained by the Kingdom Archery Scorekeeper.

Æthelmearc College of Bards: this site lists bards from all over the Kingdom, the history of bardic arts in Æthelmearc, lyrics and audio files of original songs about our Kingdom, and links to sites of bardic interest.

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Æthelmearc College of Scribes: this site offers an array of resources for calligraphers and illuminators, including a list of current scribes, links to resources for scribes, the policies of the Kingdom Signet, and the Red Book that provides guidelines, advice, and scroll wordings for scribes.

Map of Æthelmearc: this site superimposes a map of Æthelmearc on a map of the U.S. You can zoom in and click an area on the map to see a pop-up window listing the name of the Shire, Canton, or Barony in that area, along with its region and a link to its website, if available.

AE Map– submitted by Mistress Arianna of Wynthrope