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Mark Your Calendars! AEthelmearc Pennsic Happenings!

27 Wednesday Jul 2022

Posted by Krista in Pennsic

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AE Royal, Backlog Scrolls, Elevations, Equestrian, Hospitality, Kingdom Party, Memorial, Order Meetings, Pennsic, Retaining, Tournaments, Vigils

Pennsic is just around the corner! What’s going on in, for and by our Kingdom? Read on for info about The Kingdom Encampment, Volunteer Opportunities, Royal Courts, Vigils and Elevations, Kingdom Activities, Populace War Points, and more! (Disclaimer: All info gathered from reputable sources, but may be incomplete, and/or subject to change.)

All About Royal

Æthelmearc Royal (“Royal” or “AE Royal” as it’s commonly called) is the heart of our Kingdom’s Activities. Located in block N04, next to First Aid Point, it features:

  • A Hospitality Tent and Table with greeters, schedules, retainer & guard signups, and a message board detailing happenings of the day and changes in schedule. You can even leave messages for Royalty, Their staff, and officers!
  • There’s also a large populace pavilion at the front where anyone can stop in and rest, with  breezes from fans, cold water, and charging ports (limited availability).
  • An inner courtyard area with a meeting tent, firepit, open space, and more (must be on the schedule to use).
  • AE Scribal tents with classes of all kinds! Check the class list and message board!
  • A private area in the back where our beloved Royals live (must be invited).

Volunteers Needed for the Kingdom!

Æthelmearc Royal is an incredible resource, but it’s big and robust! Something of that grand caliber doesn’t spring forth from the field like Athena! Many volunteers are needed for both set up and tear down. It takes a while, but it can seem like a breeze if there’s lots of people to help. Consider spending a couple hours:

  • Set up is Sunday, 7/31, starting at 10am (will go into the afternoon)
  • Tear down is Friday, 8/12, starting at 10am (will go into the afternoon)

Volunteers are also needed to staff the Hospitality table. Some might call it the cushiest volunteer opportunity at Pennsic. A nice seat in the shade and breeze, with plenty of water, opportunity to charge your phone, and lots of smiling faces! Plus, you’re in the know!

You can also sign up to volunteer a little of your time to retain or guard for Their Majesties or Highnesses. There will be sign-ups at Hospitality, or better yet, contact Their staffs ahead of time! (Sign up for the King & Queen, Sign up for the Prince & Princess). You’ll see so many sides of our War you may not see otherwise!

Of special note: The Herald’s Office and Signet will have a backlog scroll binder at hospitality – look at it for your backlog scrolls and your friends, too! Leave a message for the Heralds & Scribes to let them know how to get that beautiful new scroll to you!

Let’s Celebrate! Kingdom Celebrations!

Come participate in Opening Ceremonies! Sing and march and show the Knowne World who we are! We have the BEST seats in the house, as the home Kingdom! Muster 11am middle Saturday at AE Royal (bring water, shade, and your Kingdom and Baronial colors!). We’ll march out together in time for the ceremonies to begin by the Castle at noon.

The Æthelmearc Kingdom Party, one of the most anticipated gatherings of the War, organized by THL Sumayya al Ghaziyya, with food by Lady Sorcha MacKenzie… This years theme is Carnival! We will have delicious foods, libations, games, favors from our potters, fire performers, and a special musical guest (yeah, it’s totally that one)! Monday 8/8, 8pm, AE Royal.

Let Us Entertain You! And Fight You!

Our amazing populace is talented, indeed! Check out these amusements, put on by our people, for the enjoyment of all!

  • Wed Peace Week (8/3) come all bards for the Haakon Oaktall Anniversary Bardic Circle in AE Royal
  • For the Scribes, Monday 8/8 from 2 to 6pm, join the Æthelmearc Scribal Tea to meet and greet your fellow scribes! In Scribal Tent 1 in AE Royal
  • Seneschals, come for the AE Seneschal Happy Hour (No Business Allowed) 5pm Mon 8/8 in AE Royal (big tent)
  • Mon War Week (8/8) 7:30pm – the Debatable Choir performs at the Performing Arts tent
  • Mon War Week (8/8) 9pm – I Genesii (THE GREATEST COMMEDIA DELL’ARTE TROUPE IN THE KNOWNE WORLD) performs at the Performing Arts tent, as they search for their missing Vecchi. We won’t reprint the entire announcement here, but it does involve the word “sploosh”!

Enjoy participating in, or spectating these special sporting events, put on by our people:

  • Rapier Novice Tournament – super fun! Rapier novices (less than 5 years fencing, no Kingdom fencing awards, no tourney wins) will NOT want to miss this! A perennial favorite organized by our own Master Po Silvertop the Rogue – so MANY PRIZES! Wed 8/10 at 10am, Rapier field.
  • Need more fencing? Our Kingdom hosts the Ladies’ Rapier Tourney from 10 to noon on Monday 8/10 (inclusive of all non-male genders)
  • Oh yes, yes it is! The Return of Helga Ball! Sun 8/7, 6-9pm. Let’s just say it involves some folks in aprons viciously defending their territory with a cabbage. It’s amazing! No experience necessary. No equipment needed besides an apron (cabbages provided). Ladies team sport, 18+ only.
  • Youth combatants pay heed! Tarl’s Youth Polearm Tournament is Monday (8/8) from 7 to 9pm on the field.
  • But wait, there’s more! Wed 8/10 from 6 to 8pm, adult and youth fighters team up for the Æthelmearc Tag Team Tournament. It’s not one to miss, and a favorite of our youth fighters!

Vigils and Courts and Elevations, OH MY!

The largest Æthelmearc Royal Court at Pennsic is Tuesday of War Week (8/9) at 6pm in the AE Royal Encampment (CHANGE of venue!!).

There will be multiple additional Courts throughout the War. Here they are presented copy-and-pastable, and organized by the known Æthelmearc Vigils and Elevations (other awards will be happening at these times, too!):

THL Renata le Rouge: Vigil Sat 8/6, 6pm, Debatable Lands N10 (Fletchers). Elevation to Laurel at additional Kingdom Court Sun 8/7, 6pm AE Royal at Debatable Lands Party (Baronial Court at 4:30). [Note: Morien McBain & Michael of Northwood will be sent to vigil from this Kingdom Court.]

THL Ottlige Rappoltsweiler: Vigil Mon 8/8, 4pm, Hunters Home encampment on Mt Eislinn. Elevation to Laurel at main Kingdom Court Tues 8/9, 6pm AE Royal

Master Morien MacBain: Vigil at Sun 8/7, 6:30pm, Lusty Wench camp E17. Induction to Laurel at additional Kingdom Court Monday 8/8 6pm (before Kingdom party) at AE Royal.

Sir Michael of Northwood: Vigil Sun 8/7 evening, at Kynges Bridge camp. Induction to Pelican at main Kingdom Court Tues 8/9, 6pm AE Royal

Mistress Caroline of Burgundy: Vigil Wed 8/10, 11am (after Novice Tourney), Rapier Field. Induction to Master of Defense at additional Kingdom Court Wed 8/10 ~4pm Rapier Field [Note: Vigil is in combination with vigils of THL Guillaume and Countess Kathryn, lately of the Mid]

THL Guillaume le Noir: Vigil Wed 8/10, 11am (after Novice Tourney), Rapier Field. Elevation to Chivalry at additional Kingdom Court Thurs 8/11 ~1pm (after the Bridge Battles) Heavy Field [Note: Vigil is in combination with vigils of Mistress Caroline and Countess Kathryn, lately of the Mid]

Order Meetings and Booze

The Æthelmearc Brewers’ Guild Bar is open for Order Meetings! And also various events in and about AE Royal throughout War Week. Huzzah!

Laurel Meeting, AE Royal, Sat 8/6 at 10am
Pelican Meeting, AE Royal, Sat 8/6 at 5pm
Gage Meeting, AE Battlefield Pavilion, Wed 8/10, 2pm
Chivalry Meeting, AE Battlefield Pavilion, Wed 8/10, 3pm

YOU Can Help Us Win!

In addition to joining your comrades-at-arms on the heavy and fencing fields of honor (see schedule for details), in the many field War Point opportunities, you can score some points in non-field activities as well!

  • A&S Populace War Point – Take or teach classes, most of War! Teaching a class gets you 5 points (5 points total no matter how many classes you teach), attending a class earns one point per class attended. Make sure to add your tally mark at the end of your class! Read more!
  • Archery & Thrown Weapons Populace War Points – throughout War Week! Check the Pennsic Martial Schedule for details.
  • Service War Point – it definitely exists, but remains mysterious at this time. All we know is that there is a Google document to record your service hours to the War.

Of General Interest

Pennsic War will be following Æthelmearc’s Covid Policies. You cannot get into the War without proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test within 72 hours from a medical facility. You’ll need to mask up at troll and other areas (but not most). Read the FAQs here.

The A&S War Champs War Point will be held Wed 8/10, from about 10am to 5pm in the Great Hall – cheer on our team!

Would you like to help the War itself? You can volunteer for the War! Just go up to your area of interest and volunteer. [Hint: Children’s Point is greatly needing some folks!). Read a bit more about the options here.

Families take note! The Known World Children’s Fete (Ages 4+) returns on Wed 8/10 from 10am to 1pm (registration begins at 9am) in the Great Hall! Arts, crafts, games, entertainment, snacks, and more! Read more here.

At 4pm, Wed 8/10, there will be a Known World Equestrian Meeting in AE Royal

The Memorial Ship Ceremony will be Thurs 8/11 from 1p to 6pm. Visit White Wolf & Phoenix merchant booth for details. It will feature in particular for Viscount Edward Zifran of Gendy. He was a long time icon of the Pennsic War, the East Kingdom, and friend to many here in our Kingdom.

Feel the need to run? The Unofficial Half Marathon starts at 7am middle Saturday, meet at First Aid Point (right by AE Royal!)

Want to know more about Pennsic happenings? Check out the full schedule here. Other resources (including a printable handout, event guide, and university booklet) HERE.

SEE YOU THERE!

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AEthelmearc Pennsic Schedule: Saturday

02 Friday Aug 2019

Posted by aethgazette in Kingdom News, Pennsic

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AEdult Swim, Brewing, Opening Ceremonies, Order Meetings, Vigils

 

Their Majesties Gareth and Juliana

Tomorrow (Saturday, August 3) will be a very busy day for AEthelmearc. Here is a summary of the Kingdom-specific events that are scheduled:

  • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Ædult Swim, South Battlefield
  • 9 to 10 a.m.: Order of the Fleur meeting, Æ Royal
  • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Order of Defense vigil for Po Silvertop, Rapier List 4
  • 10 to noon: Order of the Pelican meeting, Æ Royal
  • 1 to 3 p.m.: Order of the Laurel meeting, Æ Royal
  • 2 to 6 p.m.: Stone Beer Brewing Workshop, Æ Royal
  • 3 p.m.: Elevation Court for Po, Rapier List 4
  • 3 to 4 p.m.: Order of the Millrind meeting, Æ Royal
  • 5 p.m.: Muster for Baronies for Opening Ceremonies, Æ Royal
  • 5 p.m.: Æthelmearc Moneyers Guild meeting, Æ Royal
  • 5:30 p.m.: Procession from Æ Royal to Battlefield
  • 6 to 7 p.m.: Opening Ceremonies, Main Battlefield
  • 7 p.m. – end: Pelican Reception/Vigil for Malcolm MacEoghainn, Black Legion/Pride’s Keep (N17)
  • 8 to 10:30 p.m.: Royal Cocktail Party, Æ Royal

Her Majesty Juliana said she and His Majesty would love to have as many gentles as possible come out with their baronies, their shires, their cantons to support their Kingdom in the procession to Opening Ceremonies tomorrow. All are welcome to muster in AE Royal between 5 and 5:30 p.m.

Royal Cocktail Party

The Royal Cocktail Party is not the annual AEthelmearc party that is open to all — that has been moved to Thursday night.

The Cocktail party is designed for our Crown to welcome the Royalty from other lands to our Kingdom. Set-up will be from 6 to 8 p.m., clean-up is from 10:30 to 11 p.m., and volunteers for either are very welcome.

Master Creador, who is coordinating the food for tomorrow’s party, said we have plenty of drinks but still need some snacks and other comestibles. All food donations are welcome. Donations can be dropped off at Hospitality up until 4 p.m. and then again from 7 to 8 p.m. — he asked that gentles not drop off items during Opening Ceremonies.

Reporting by Baroness Katja (Chris Adler-France)

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When Is My Kingdom Thing at Pennsic?

28 Thursday Jul 2016

Posted by Krista in Arts & Sciences, Pennsic, Royalty, Scribal

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AEdult Swim, Order Meetings, Pennsic Parties, Scribal College, Tournaments, Vigils

AEthelmearcMistress Ts’vee’a, the Kingdom Camp Scheduler, gives us this list of Æthelmearc Happenings at Pennsic – parties, vigils, Courts, Order Meetings, tournaments, and more! All activities are in Æthelmearc Royal Encampment unless otherwise noted:

Social Gatherings

Open Bardic Circle: Tuesday, August 2, 8-10pm

Haakon Oaktall Anniversary Bardic Circle: Wednesday, August 3, 8-10:30pm

Æthelmearc Bardic – Come and Perform!: Thursday, August 4, 8-10pm

Æthelmearc Teen and Tween Party: Saturday, August 6, 7-9pm

Laurel Vigil for AElfrun Ketta: Saturday, August 6, 8-11pm in Akeru Thunder (E17)

MOD Vigil for Clewin Kupferhelbelinc: Sunday, August 7, following Rapier Champion  battles, Æthelmearc Rapier Shade, Rapier field

*Known World Queens’ Tea: Sunday, August 7, 2-4pm

Debatable Lands Potluck Dinner and Court: Sunday, August 7, 5-8pm

Pelican Vigil for Timothy of Arindale: Sunday, August 7, 6-?pm in Camp Arindale (B08)

Laurel Vigil for Irene von Schmetterling: Sunday, August 7, 8:30-12 in Debatable Lands (N10, Fletcher Rd) (send-off in Debatable Lands court in AE Royal ~7-8pm)

Celebration of Life of Countess Aidan ni Lear: Sunday, August 7, 8:30-10:30pm

*Scribal Tea: Monday, August 8, 2-4pm

Memorial for Dave Cooper: Monday, August 8, 4-5pm, Dave’s Drive on the Battlefield

Æthelmearc Family and Children Party: Monday, August 8, 6-8pm

Æthelmearc Party: Arthurian Legends: Monday, August 8, 8:30-11pm

Known World Hatter’s Tea: Tuesday, August 9, 11:30am-1pm

Kingdom Exchequer Meet ‘n Greet: Tuesday, August 9, 4-5pm

Known World Chatelaine Meeting: Wednesday, August 10, 9-11am

Known World Equestrian Gathering: Wednesday, August 10, 4-5pm

*Seven Pearls Dinner: Wednesday, August 10, 6-9pm

*Ladies of the Rose Happy Hour: Thursday, August 11, 3-6pm


*Private or semi-restricted event

Musters and Courts

Muster for Opening Ceremonies: Saturday, August 6, 5:15pm

Opening Ceremonies: Saturday, August 6, 6-7pm in the Great Hall (New Barn)

Muster for and Procession to Æthelmearc Court: Tuesday, August 9, 5:30pm

Æthelmearc Court: Tuesday, August 9, 6-9pm in Great Hall (New Barn)

Muster for Closing Ceremonies: Friday, August 12, when war points end, on the Battlefield

Closing Ceremonies: Friday, August 12, after the war points, at the Fort on the Battlefield

Note: Their Majesties will be on the battlefield approximately half an hour before each War Point battle to rally the troops and distribute Queen Ariella’s favors.

Order Meetings

Chivalry: Wednesday, August 10, 2:30-3:30pm, AE Pavilion on Battlefield
Laurel: Saturday, August 6, 1-3pm
Pelican: Saturday, August 6 10am-12pm
Fleur d’AEthelmearc: Saturday, August 6, 9-10am
Gage: Wednesday, August 10, 1:30-2:30pm, AE Pavilion on Battlefield
Millrind: Saturday, August 6, 3-4pm
Scarlet Battery: Saturday, August 6, 2-3pm, AE Pavilion on Battlefield
White Scarf: Saturday, August 6, 1-2pm, AE Pavilion on Battlefield

No Pennsic Order Meeting:

Order of Defense
Golden Lance
Scarlet Guard
White Horn

Æthelmearc-hosted Pennsic events (not in AE Royal)

Ædult Swim  (Battlefield): Thursday, August 4 and Friday, August 5, 9am-5pm, Red and Green lists

Æthelmearc Rapier Novice Tournament: Wednesday, August 10, 12-2pm, Rapier List 1

Youth Combat Night with the Knights: Sunday, August 7, 7-9 pm, Youth list
Youth Polearm Tourney, Monday, August 8, 7-9 pm, Youth list
Æthelmearc Youth/Adult Tag Team Tournament: Wednesday, August 10, 7-9pm, Blue List
Youth Combat Reindeer Games (melees), Thursday, August 11, 7-9 pm, Youth list

 Scribal Tent Schedule (Located in Æthelmearc Royal)

Tent # Date Time Title
Scribal tent  2 08-03 9-10am A Hand A Day: Uncial and Artificial Uncial
Scribal tent  2 08-03 12-1pm How to Draw Manuscript Flora
Scribal tent 1 08-03 1-3pm Open Scribal Time/Scribal Play Time
Scribal tent 1 08-04 12-1:30pm Introduction to Scribal Materials
Scribal tent  2 08-04 2-4pm Open Scribal Time/Scribal Play Time
Scribal tent  2 08-05 9-10am A Hand A Day: Early Gothic Calligraphy
Scribal tent  2 08-05 10am-12pm Open Scribal Time/Scribal Play Time
Scribal tent  2 08-05 1-3pm *Shūji*: Taking the Brush – Japanese Calligraphy
Scribal tent 1 08-05 2-3pm How to Draw Manuscript Flora
Scribal tent  2 08-06 9-10am A Hand A Day: Insular Majuscule
Scribal tent 1 08-06 2-4pm Open Scribal Time/Scribal Play Time
Scribal tent  2 08-07 10am-12pm Open Scribal Time/Scribal Play Time
Scribal tent 1 08-07 1-3pm I Spy: Calligraphy
Scribal tent  2 08-07 1-2pm At a Loss for Words
Scribal tent  2 08-07 2-3pm Developing a Flourished Hand by Bocskay
Scribal tent 1 08-08 9-10am A Hand A Day: Rotunda Minuscule
Scribal tent  2 08-08 12:30-1:30pm Gothic Hybrid Drolleries and Grotesques
Scribal tent 1 08-08 2-4pm Æthelmearc Scribal Tea
Scribal tent  2 08-09 9-10am A Hand A Day: Rotunda Capitals Calligraphy
Scribal tent  2 08-09 10-11am Redaction: A Recipe for Scrolls – First Course
Scribal tent  2 08-09 11am-12pm Left-Handed Calligraphy
Scribal tent  2 08-09 12-1pm How to Draw Manuscript Flora
Scribal tent 1 08-09 1-2pm Beginning Celtic Knotwork
Scribal tent 1 08-10 9-10am A Hand A Day: Italic Calligraphy
Scribal tent  2 08-10 10-11am Beginning Scribal…A Family Affair
Scribal tent  2 08-10 11am-12pm Whitework Illumination
Scribal tent 1 08-10 3-4pm Painting Italian Renaissance Gems and Pearls
Scribal tent  2 08-10 4-5pm Visualizing Scrolls from Manuscripts
Scribal tent 1 08-11 9-11am A Hand A Day: Gilded Letters
Scribal tent  2 08-11 10-11am Redaction: A Recipe for Scrolls – Second Course
Scribal tent 1 08-11 11am-12pm Wordsmithing for Everyone

 

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