Author: Mathurin Kerbusso

Their Royal Highnesses’ Chamberlains

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Good Gentles All,

If you are so inclined to assist us during our Reign please contact our Chamberlains and they will assist you in assisting us.

His Royal Highness Xerxis’ Chamberlain is Baroness Marie De Pu you can contact her on Facebook (Mary Larson) or via the Chamberlains email off the Kingdom Web page.

Her Royal Highness BelAnna’ Chamberlain is Her Ladyship Neathery of Safita you can contact her on Facebook (Neathery Fuller) or via the Chamberlains email off the Kingdom Web page.

Our Thanks to you all for your assistance is never ending.

In Service to the Populace and Kingdom of Calontir,

Her Royal Highness,
BelAnna de Rouge de Anjou

Sweets for the Sweet X Brewing Competition at Lilies!

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Hello Calontir!

I’d like to announce the return of:

Sweets for the Sweet!

TEN YEARS of sweet, syrupy alcohol just isn’t enough for the sweet ladies of Calontir!

Once again, the collected brewers of the Knowne World have the opportunity to win the hearts (and palates) of the lovely ladies who compare stout to motor oil, porter to swamp muck, and dry wine to harsh vinegar. Too long have these poor ladies sat in miserable sobriety! This must be cured!

All sweet alcohols are eligible — cider, wine, mead, beer, even cordials and liqueurs. (As usual, cordials and liqueurs should be based on a neutral store-bought spirit.) Any beverage you have personally produced may be entered.

Judging will be by a panel of sweet ladies of Calontir, with at least one experienced brewer for the more technical aspects. The judges will be looking for the following, in order:

1. Taste. Aim for the sweet spot.
2. Period ingredients.
3. Period brewing techniques.

Minimum documentation: an ingredient list, in case of allergies among the judges. More documentation is always better.

The competition is tentatively scheduled for the second Saturday, check the Lilies schedule for the definite time.

Please help me carry on this wonderful tradition, and help some sweet ladies get sweeter!

Thanks!
HL Elynor of Glastonbury

Blank Borders Scribal Competition at Lilies

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Hello Scribes!

Always wanted to help out the Kingdom by painting a GoA, but didn’t want to deal with a tight deadline? Well this is the competition for you!
Create a blank border for an award scroll in which text can be inserted later. Here are the parameters:
  • Must leave a space for text no smaller than 7”x10” in and at least 1/4″ in edge margins.
  • Must include a space/circle for the award (if you would like it to go for a specific award, which might help you tailor your illuminations, you may paint it in).
  • (Optional) A space for the device of the person receiving the award, so it can be personalized.
At the end of the competition all entries will be given to the Crown as largess, so make sure to take pictures/scan your Blank Borders before you go to war! These borders help TRM out by being on hand when they want to award a Grant on short notice, which also keeps the pressure off the scribes.
Judging will be based upon Kingdom Criteria for illumination (to be found on the A&S website), and basic documentation (3”x5” card) is required, but more documentation is always better! (If you cannot be at war on competition day, but would still like to enter, your border may be delivered by someone else in your stead.)
The competition is tentatively scheduled for the Second Saturday morning. Please check your Lilies schedule for the definite time and location.  
Please help TRM and enter your Blank Borders!
HL Elynor of Glastonbury
Royal Scribe to TRM Anton III and Isabeau

Lilies Samra call for performers

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Greetings Kingdom of Calontir! It is with pleasure that I announce the Middle Eastern Samra to be held on the first Saturday of Lilies war at Sunset on the beach. Taking a page from al-Mahala, Cecelia and I are inviting Musicians and dancers to participate in Period Performances from all Middle Eastern cultures portrayed in the SCA. Please message or email me (December Montecino) decembermontecino@gmail.com if you are interested in performing as a musician or as a dancer. We plan on interspersing performances with free dance.

What is a Samra you ask? “’Samra’ in Arabic means a spontaneous celebration of dance and music. Originally the Arabic term ‘Samra’ was used to describe the noises made by the sounds of lively crowds and certain musical instruments, such as in a party or celebration.”

Thank you!

Qadiya Catalina de Arazuri

The Duvant Inn Fundraiser for The Falcons

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From Facebook, via The Castrum:

Greetings unto Calontir.

Many of us in Gleann Abhann were deeply saddend by the news of the horrible loss of your noble falcons. We also remember years ago when Hurricane Katrina ravaged our new kingdom how the fine people of Calontir came to our aid with all sorts of aid.

On the weekend of October 23rd to 25th the Baronies of Three Rivers and Grey Niche will be locked in a war at “The Castrum” in Lafe, AR. Our tavern on site will host a fund raiser with all proceeds going to help your fair kingdom once again have your proud falcons. I.D. will be required and a sign with a suggested donation will be visible. Bring your pouches full and your tankards and horns empty.

We have never forgot what you have done for us and we are now there for you. We will see you soon at the “Duvant Inn” that will be dedicated to Sir Francois Duvant in May at “Atheneaeum”

UPDATED: News from Calontir Spring Crown Tourney 2015

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Corrected and updated due to the exigencies of typing with my thumbs:

Sir Xerxes and Mistress Baroness BelAnna de Rouge de Anjou are Calontir’s newest Prince and Princess. Huzzah!

In other news from Crown:

Sir Duncan of Skeene, Kingdom Earl Marshal announce that he is seeking applicants for two Regional Deputies and Kingdom Archer General.

Andromir and Tola Rufusdottir announced there will be an auction at Kingdom A&S to benefit the Falcon Fund.

Baron Gabriel andvaka Kjotvason of Lonely Tower stepped down, and was made a Baron of the Court.

Guillaume de la Sudeterre was offered membership in the Order of the Laurel. Vigil and ceremony will be announced later.