Court summaries from Gulf Wars 2024

This reporter did not go to GW. My thanks to Lady Dýrfinna Tonnudóttir for taking notes in court, and to Yngvarr White Hawk for answering her follow up questions. As always, any corrections are welcome.

On the field Tuesday March 12:
Grete Leysin – Golden Calon Swan
Orren Tokesson – Sword of Calontir

On the field Wednesday March 13:
Rannveig Katrin Bjarnardottir – Pelican

On the field Thursday March 14:
Gunnar Thorisson – Iren Fyrd
Selene of Lesbos – Iren Fyrd
Agathon of Three Rivers – Iren Fyrd

In Royal Court Thursday evening:
Albrecht von Trier – Cross of Calontir
Njall Thorsteinsson – AoA
Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder – Boga Fyrd
Riberlin Halderman – AoA
Matthias Worcestershire – Calon Lily
Morgana MacDermott – Torse
Mielikkä Koiviston – AoA
Hirsch Ross Eichman – Stile Fyrd
Robert Steven MacLaren, dictus The Scot – Stile Fyrd
Kolfinna Halvgrimsdottir – Queen’s Chalice
Olaf Thorvaldr – Queen’s Chalice
Adalyde Heloyz la Cantora – Queen’s Chalice
Ragnar of Crystal Mynes – AoA
Torquil MacGruder – Torse AND Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Courtesy
Eowyth þa Siðend – Golden Calon Swan
Hieronymus – Stile Hirth
Jaki Úlfsfæter – AoA
Lyra of Spinning Winds – Torse
Gilcrist Wallace – AoA
Seán Huniman – Golden Calon Swan
Reinmar of Shattered Crystal – Iren Fera
Lora Greymare – Iren Fera
Phaedra filia Roberti – Pelican

Other court tidings:
Exile was pronounced against Marcus Brutius Leonitus Daemonium.
5 newcomers received mugs.
A boon was begged for Master Jürgen Weiter von Landstuhl to join the Order of Chivalry.
The Fourth Company received embroidered patches in appreciation of their work.
Ansteorra gave Calontir their battle banner; it’s the first time it has gone out of Ansteorra.
Master Ravasz János won a War Point for winning the Gulf Wars War Bard competition.
Sir Sato Jirö won a War Point for winning the Gulf Wars Jousting.
Mistress Gabriella von Fredrichstahl received a new Torse scroll, to replace her lost one.
The Populace received War Pay.

Chieftains court summaries, February 24, A.S. 58

In afternoon court:
Dagmar Jeroldsdottir – AoA
Dagný ingen Murchada – Torse
Johan Sachs – AoA
Shoshanah bas Nachman fun Magenza – Torse
Zilia Silvani – AoA

In evening court:
Joan Mysseden – Laurel
Isaac of Three Rivers – Queen’s Chalice
Da’ud ibn Ibrahim al-Sisari – Golden Calon Swan
Kiva of Three Rivers  (Caoimhé)- AoA
Bero von Wustenbrunner – Leather Mallet
Caírech Damán – Torse
The Order of the Falcon’s Heart was awarded to Duncan Eardstapa, Gwendolyn verch Morgaine and Jon Chesey, and all the populace who participated in the online Bardic during the recent great plague.
Ruaidhri ua Ceallaigh – Silver Hammer
Katerine du Bois – AoA
Luna di Caterino Tofani – Golden Calon Swan
Sheleigh M’Lanagan – Torse
Gwynneth wraig Rhys – Cross of Calontir
Cristina la Ambeler – Pelican

Other court tidings:
Honorable Lady Amba Allrasystir, as event steward, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
Lady Luna di Caterino Tofani and Lord Corbyn Greyschanke won the period cursing competition.
Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis won the armored Chieftains Tourney.
Lord Balthazar de Lumiere won the armored Bear Pit tournament.
Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis won the Rapier Tourney.
Duke Anton Raghelan won the Two-handed Cut & Trust Tourney.
The Barony of Three Rivers presented largess and a tithe.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Elaisse de Garrigues to join the Order of the Laurel.
10 newcomers received mugs.
The Shire of Calanais Nuadh presented largess and a tithe.
Countess Attia Albia Tammara called on the populace to serve as retinue for Their Majesties at Gulf War.
Lady Quiteria la Roja received gifts from Her Majesty as recognition of her service as RUSH Chancellor.
Hengist Ulfsson presented to Her Majesty an axe called “Queen’s Wrath”. He also presented a personal gift of a fine hand-made knife.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Gwynneth wraig Rhys to join the Order of the Pelican.

Scenes from the Life of David, ca 1160-1180. Public Domain in the US

Announcement: Gulf Wars Party Food and Supplies Sign-up

Illustration of the Battle of Barnet (14 April 1471) on the Ghent manuscript. Public domain in the US

Hello, Gulf Wars Calontir Party Food Wrangler ™ here!

In order to better track and plan I’ve made a form for people bringing food or supplies to fill out.
https://forms.gle/68WgzhqUMBLns5TZ6

We are also looking for some table lights. Since I plan on labeling every food item, some small table lights will make it so much easier not to make our friends sick.

Thank you all in advance. I look forward to a wonderful party.

Ysabel

Winter War Maneuvers court summaries, February 17, A.S. 58

On the field:
Lugaid mac Erca – Leather Mallet
Kara of Grimfells – Torse
Alfwine of Wyvern Cliffe – Torse
Emerick Blackpool – Leather Mallet
Tristan of Wyvern Cliffe – AoA
Matthias Worcestershire – Iren Fyrd
Johannes de Passelet, dictus Dominius – Iren Fyrd
Justin Perkins – AoA

Other court tidings:
Calontir has declared for Vindheim at Gulf Wars.
His Serene Highness Romanius presented gifts to Their Majesties and Their Highnesses.
Their Majesties David and Rhianwen presented gifts to His Serene Highness.
His Excellency Robert Steven MacLaren, dictus the Scott, brought news of the upcoming Tournament of Valor.
Mistress Vashti al-Ash’ariyah is the new Chancellor of RUSH.
Their Majesties presented gifts to the event stewards.

Battle of Eben-Ezer, AD 250

Clothiers Seminar court summaries, January 27, A.S. 58

In morning court:
Dýrfinna Tonnudóttir – Golden Calon Swan
Skallagrímr Bárðarson – Golden Calon Swan
Lisette la fauconniere d’Amboise – Laurel

In evening court:
Helmut der Adler – Iren Fyrd
Elizabeth Daundelyon – Torse
Aleit de la Thomme – Cross of Calontir
Gerald Kendall – Cross of Calontir
Mabilia Pals – Torse
Lily de Rohan – AoA
Elzbieta Swogunene – Leather Mallet
Lothar der Rote – Silver Hammer
Hannah of Lonely Tower – AoA
Roxelana Bramante – Calon Lily
Malachi Mac Kenzie O Corrigan – Calon Lily
Roise inghean ui Ruaidhri – Laurel

Other court tidings:
Mistress Meadhbh inghean uí Shuibhne swore fealty as the new Kingdom Exchequer in morning court.
Lord Randr “Randlar” Tokesson and Honorable Lady Caitlin inghean Raighne, as event stewards, told the news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 275 attendees at the event.
The Shire of Cúm an Iolair presented largess and a tithe.
Their Majesties gave special recognition to Mistress Gyða glóra as an example of one who encourages the spirit of volunteering by making many, many award recommendations.
Mistress Lisette la fauconniere d’Amboise received her Laurel scroll in evening court.
Mistress Esther bat Moshe and Honorable Lady Ysabel de la Oya brought news of the upcoming event in Deodar, which will include an Iron Chef competition.
Her Majesty Rhianwen ferch Bran ap Gruffydd received Her Chivalry scroll, overdue since Lilies 2022.
The Barony of Forgotten Sea presented a tithe.
6 newcomers received mugs.
Mistress Gianna Viviani brought news of the upcoming Queen’s Prize Tournament, called for bids for the next Kingdom Arts & Science event, and called for letters of interest to be the next Kingdom Minister of Arts & Science.
Noble Selene of Lesbos is the new Head of the 4th Company.
Master Jürgen Weiter von Landstuhl will be the new Kingdom Earl Marshal.
Lord Seathrún Brock is the new Head of the Scribes’ Guild.

Four women sewing linen clothes. From The Tacuinum Sanitas of Vienna, Late 14th century. Public domain in the US

Krist Kinder court summaries, December 9, A.S. 58

In evening court:
Adelheid Vromeke – Torse
Eawynn ingen Broccáin – Golden Calon Swan
Ívarr hornabrjótr – Torse
Alicia Niel – Golden Calon Swan
Otto Augustin von Württemberg – Boga Fyrd
Alessandra de Piro – Boga Hirth

Other court tidings:
Honorable Lord Skallagrímr Bárðarson and Lord Otto Augustin von Württemberg, as event stewards, told the news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 656 attendees at the event.
Ambassadors from Gleann Abhann brought gifts for Their Majesties.
Mistress Katryne MacIntosh the Strange also brought news from the south of the Known World Party to be held at Gulf Wars.
Lord Farulfr Orðlokarr, called Fenris, presented 6-board chests containing fine arm rings for Their Majesties’ use as War Pay.
His Majesty David announced that Calontir will fight on the side of Vindheim at Gulf Wars.
Her Excellency Nadyha Helming and Honorable Lord Konáll bosull brought news of fighting at the upcoming Gulf Wars, and at Winter War Maneuvers.
6 newcomers received mugs.
Countess Marie le Faivre received her County scroll, slightly overdue since Coronation.
Their Majesties invited the populace to swear fealty, with the new promise to “better the world as we know it”.
Honorable Lord Brian Robert MacDougall called for bids for the next Masters of the Duel event.
Their Majesties spoke of encouraging the spirit of volunteering, and gave special recognition to His Grace Marius Lucian Fidelis as an example of one who always sincerely thanks volunteers.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Cristina la Ambeler to join the Order of the Pelican.

Holy women buying spices, “Egmont Breviary.” New York, Morgan Library (M.87, fol. 202v). Utrecht, c. 1440

Kris Kinder Market Merchants, A. S. 58

The Fair of Champagne, c. 1400

Here are the merchants who will be at Kris Kinder Market this year.  This list, plus a map of the merchant area, may be found on the Kris Kinder website under the “Merchant Info” heading on the left side of the page.

Gymnasium
1. Black Raven Trading – Furs, sheep skins, horns
2. Bunny Love Pottery/Laughing Bear – Hand thrown pottery, wooden shields
3. Odds and Ends – Books, jewelry, camp brooms, camp stuff, garb, small wood boxes
4. Irate Pirate Arms Company – Weaponry
5. Gulf Wars Equestrian Fundraiser – This table is a fundraiser specifically focused on the Gulf Wars equestrian area of the Kings Arrow Ranch.
6. Hobbitronics – Fine garb from the heat of Rome to the cold of the Rus.
7. Griffon Made -Hand-crafted bags, purses, and garb; armor by Valens.
8. knOtter’s Den – silver jewelry, fiber tools & goods, leather bags, linen & wool hoods
9. North Star Armoury Viking, Anglo Saxon, & Medieval jewelry & accessories.; books.
10. Please Touch Pottery – Pottery
11. Rabbit Patch Studio – Ethnic jewelry, fibers for spinning
12. Panther’s Den – Semi-precious stone, vintage glass, horn, wood, bone, earrings & jewelry.
13. Barony of Coeur d’Ennui – SCA related donated items to raise money for the Barony
14. Three Cats Dancing Designs – Glass Beads and Jewelry
15. Read It Again Books – Used books
16. Leofwyna’s Feast Kits & Bits – Feast Kits, flatware, & SCA appropriate items
17. Catastrophic Ceramics – Pottery, some original notepads & chainmaille jewelry
18. Weave It Bee – Tablet Weaving, Nalbinding
19. Cocoa Blooms – Chocolate bombs
20. Moire’s Rummage Sale – Assorted SCA related items
21. WillaWonders – Temari, ornaments, gnomes, crochet
22. Stormdragon Works, LLC – Custom arrows, archery accessories, and leatherwork
23. AJ’s Carving & Woodshop – Hand carved wooden spoons. Hand carved &painted wooden Santa’s
24. Bunisher Metal and Art Works – Knives & axes for throwing, cut & thrust swords, medallions, wood art, & more
25. Golf Cart Fundraiser – Reference books
26. Silvermoon Creations – Silver jewelry and wood products
27. Ivory Isis Herbals – Herbal beauty, bath, body, and home goods products
28. WB Fine Art – Personalized Historical portraits on commission. Free consultations for commissionable pieces at Booth.
29. Scrap Ends – Fabric, books and shiny things
30. Once in a Blue Moon – Middle Easter Jewelry and accessories
31. Avalon Oddiments – SCA Garage Sale, gently used garb, feast gear, books; some knitted items
32. Little Otter Textiles – Woven goods, alpaca wool and felted goods
33. St. Crispin’s workbench – Leather work and bulk leather
34. Thistlewood Manor Soap – Handmade soap, shampoo soap, tiger balm, lotion bars, soap bags, nalbound hats, wood combs
35. Vault of Valhalla – Costume jewelry
36. W&J Bows and Stuff – Longbows, Quivers, Arm guards, Leather pouches
37. Lyon Fur – Genuine quality furs at an affordable price
38. Under The Oak – jewelry, wooden ware, pyrography, misc.
39. Two Baronesses – Buttons, other small findings, winingas, hoods, hats
40. Made with Feelings – Blown glassware
41. Felix and Grete’s Fantastic Fancies – Viking Weave & Chainmail Jewelry, Jams & Salsa
42. Thorviks’ – LEATHER SIDES and sheep skins
43. Hot Tempered Glass – Lampwork beads, Jewelry, art
44. Aesc & Thorn – Books, chairs, and fiber supplies
45. Rockhound Wraps – Wire-wrapped minerals and gemstone jewelry
46. Raven’s Wing Clothing – Witch kitties, notebook covers, some pieces of children’s garb, self-published weaving pattern book
47. Batilda’s Budget Eclectic Baubles, Etc – Wool dryer balls & cat toys, Norse brooches & horn combs, cheap spindles & carders
48. Lobster Rose Pottery – Handmade, medievally inspired pottery

Atrium
A1. BlackWater Treasures – all things fiber – yarn, roving, batts, etc
A2. Painted Sky Pottery and Hildebrandt’s Treasures – Pottery
A3. Cat Man Do Designs – Woodcut Blocks for Block Printing
A4. Munitions Grade Arms – Rattan, Helms, Armor, Fighting Supplies
A5. Jane’s Sewing Machine Sanitarium – Rehabilitated vintage & antique sewing machines at reasonable prices.

Winter Crown Tournament Court Summaries, 2 December, A.S. 58

On the field after the tournament:
Sir Elias de Jaye and Mistress Adalyde Heloyz la Cantora were invested as Prince and Princess of Calontir.

In evening court:
Gisele de la Fontaine – Torse
Beatrix Bogenschutz – Boga Fyrd
Cian mac Lorccáin huí Chonaill – Stile Fyrd

Other court tidings:
Honorable Lady Elisabetta di Tres Fumi is Their Highness’s Chamberlain.
Lord Hieronymus is Their head of household.
Honorable Lady Alexandra (Shandra) Vazquez de Granada and Lady Gisele de la Fontaine, as Event Stewards, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
Master Rhodri ap Hywel reminded the assembled populace to check their listings in the OP, and use the online form to request corrections.
Lady Dýrfinna Tonnudóttir shared news about the heraldic consultation table at the upcoming Krist Kinder event.
Their Majesties invited the populace to swear fealty, with the new promise to “better the world as we know it”.
Mistress Anna Plantyn shared news of the Equestrian fundraiser to take place at the upcoming Krist Kinder event.
6 newcomers received mugs.

Painting of the League of the Holy Court, circa 1375. Public domain in the US

Toys for Tots Tournament Court summaries, 18 November, A.S. 58

On the field:
Giovanni di Angelo Marchisetti – Stile Fyrd
Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis – Stile Fyrd
Havarr Refskegg – Iren Fyrd

In evening court:
Rivka bat Zakarriyyā – Torse
Aranwen verch Catuethen – Torse
Liliona de Assartis – Golden Calon Swan
Berakha bat Mira v’Shlomo – Torse
Melchor Eichmann – Torse
Duncan MacTorquill – Silver Hammer
Sancha Lestrange – Golden Calon Swan
Visvamitra Vimala Yavana – Torse
Maria Arosa de Santa Olalla – Laurel

Other court tidings:
Mistress Elianor de Morland, as event steward, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 290 attendees on site.
The event collected 1722 toys and $1759.83.
Count Yseult de Michel was the individual who brought the most toys, at 496.
The Barony of Three Rivers brought the most toys as a group, at 889.
Sir Elias de Jaye won the Toys for Tots rattan tournament.
Lord Hieronymus won the Toys for Tots C&T tournament.
Master Lief of Crescent Moon won the Toys for Tots archery shoot.
Lord Matthias Worcestershire won the novice rattan tourney.
Master Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder won the C&T melee.
Honorable Lord Visvamitra Vimala Yavana won the rattan melee.
Julian of Black Marsh was judged to have the best armored fighting kit, and received a gift from Sir Halvgrimr.
Lord Giovanni di Angelo Marchisetti was judged to have the best steel fighting kit, and received a gift from Sir Halvgrimr.
Peers, Nobles and commons swore fealty, each in turn, according to their Order.
The Lilies Committee is seeking a new Exchequer.
Honorable Lady Kolfinna Halvgrimsdottir is seeking a successor as Kingdom Waterbearer.
Duchess Catalina de Arazuri brought news of the upcoming Winter War Maneuvers.
Kingdom Chatelaine Lord Ottar Surtrson brought news of the upcoming virtual Knowne Worlde Chatelaine Symposium.
4 newcomers received mugs.
Letters of intent to fight in Crown Tournament are due at 11:59pm Central time, 19 November 2023.

Tacuina sanitatis 14th C. Public domain in the US

Kingdom Arts & Sciences Court Summary, November 4, A.S. 58

In evening court:
Helenos ben Simon – AoA
Batilda von Köln – Torse
Fionnghuala inghean Fhearghuis – Leather Mallet
Melchior Woelffling van Meckelenburch – AoA
Aoife inghean Uí Tormaigh – Golden Calon Swan

Other court tidings:
Honorable Lady Maria Arosa de Santa Olalla was selected to be Their Majesties’ Equestrian Champion.
Honorable Lord Moon Hides the Sun, as Event Steward, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 135 attendees on site.
Peers, Nobles and commons swore fealty, each in turn, according to their Order.
Honorable Lord Skallagrímr Bárðarson brought news of the upcoming Krist Kinder event, and the Knowne Worlde BBQ competition at Lilies War.
1 newcomer received a mug.
The Crown reminded the populace the the deadline for submitting letters of intent to enter Crown Tournament would be the day after Toys for Tots.
Their Majesties invited the populace to travel to the War of the Phoenix. There will be no official muster.
Mistress Gianna Viviani invited groups to submit bids for Queen’s Prize Tournament next spring.
Lady Simone de Mares won the Populace Choice award.
Noble Helenos ben Simon and Honorable Lady Joan Mysseden shared the Judges’ Choice prize.
Honorable Lord Jon Chesey is the new Kingdom A&S Champion.
The Lilies Committee needs a new Exchequer. Send letters of intent to Mistress Miranda de Logan, dicta Logansdottir.
Honorable Lady Maria Arosa de Santa Olalla shared news of the Gulf Wars Equestrian fundraiser, to be held at Krist Kinder.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Roise inghean ui Ruaidhri to join the Order of the Laurel.

Woodblock from Ulstadt’s 1525 work, Coelum philosophorum seu de secretis naturae liber. Public domain in the US