Author: Mathurin Kerbusso

Duncan of Skeene’s Knighting Scroll

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Done on the Lilies battlefield

In building of architect grand
This universe where we stand
Hear the song of Duncan proud
Sharpest of tongue all avowed
As brave as the Widow’s Son
His deeds bright beneath the Sun
He stood at Crossroads of fate
Standing guard at Phaedra’s Gate
In hills near the lynn of Skeene
His axe gleamed with war-dew’s sheen
Level were all he has met
Yet all remain in his debt
From gifts both given and shared
He parted all on the square
Smallest of his warproud kin
He yearned for war to begin
With spear, axe and now his sword
Served every Calon lord
Stood with joy at Phaedra’s side
Whose violence never denied
Helped Lucian with spear so tall
Build with blood the highest wall
Honored by the blackest star
For fames and friends gained afar
Now Martino the heartland’s king
Of whose deeds the falcons sing
And Ariel his valiant queen
Bearing sword with brightest gleam
Hear the plea of sharpest friends
Who stand near crown to attend
And say it is truly right
That you make Duncan a knight
With wisdom bright all can see
They now make this proud decree
Where blood watered lilies tall
Where kinfolk assembled all
On XIXth day in wildest June
Under light of quarter moon
In the XXXIIIrd year since
Ternon became falcon prince
That with chain of purest gold
And belt of white to behold
Spurs now to adorn his heels
Signs to proclaim his ordeals
Ever shall he knight be called
Duncan of Skeene now installed
So say all for charity
Forever, so mote it be

Rhodri

Duchess Aislinn Morcroft Invited Into the Order of the Laurel

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At Lilies, the Dread Mistress Eleanor begged a boon of Their Majesties to elevate HG Aislinn Morcroft to the Order of the Laurel.

Since Their time is short, TRH Agamemnon & Gwen will be completing the elevation at Feast of Eagles, July 26, in Shire of Cúm an Iolair.
Her Grace will be sitting vigil at the event, and all are encouraged to visit during the vigil (no, you don’t have to have any sort of award to speak with a person on vigil).

If you are able, please join us for this joyous occasion!

Duchess Phaedra
Chamberlain to TRH Agamemnon & Gwen

Important Message for Those Going to Pennsic

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Hi I am your Land Agent, Mistress BelAnna de Rouge de Anjou mostly known as just Bel.

If you pre reg’d you checked a box that said you notified your Land Agent you are going to Pennsic.  Guess what most of you lied…shame shame shame.  Cause I have not heard from you.  I need to know the following information from you.

ARRIVAL DATE  (I need to know when to stay in camp, if you don’t tell me when  you will be there I will be out and about and you will have to wait for me to return)

Mundane name
SCA Name
Tent size including ropes shade fly kitchen shower etc etc etc
who is in your tent (I need this for a tent count only I don’t care who you are camping with)

IF YOU ARE GOING TO PENNSIC AND WANT TO CAMP WITH CALONTIR GUESS WHAT…I STILL NEED ALL THE SAME INFORMATION.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN YOU GET TO PENNSIC:

Find our camp we a few short blocks to the left of Troll.
Find me or my proxy – DO NOT SETUP YOUR TENT WITHOUT SEEING THE LAND AGENT – we have a grand plan for setup.
Do not leave trash laying around in the Royal Pavilion, Court Yard or in the general area around your or others tents (it will be delivered to your front door if I have a complaint and have to clean it up, I am not your Mom.)
Do not wash your dishes at the water spicket
Do not dump your food, dishwater or other items into the Port a John.  They are for 2 things only and please don’t make me post here what they are supposed to be used for.
Do not use someone else sump hole without asking (they either dug it themselves or paid for someone else to do it.  Dig your own.  Keep the dirt because you will need to fill it in
THERE ARE NO GROUND FIRES – DO NOT DIG A FIRE PIT – ONLY ABOVE GROUND SELF CONTAINED FIRE PITS ALLOWED
When Pennsic is over take all your trash to the dumpster do not leave it on our block, I only have to take it there after you are gone and I won’t be happy about it.
Pennsic ends Noon on Sunday.  If you plan to stay till Sunday you MUST be rolling off site by NOON this doesn’t mean you wait to pack till 11:30 am sunday.  If possible pack Saturday leave sunday early morning.
If you leave your cool stuff lying about I will ransom it back to you or keep it for myself.

I resolve any and all land disputes (within and without Calontir that deal with Calontir)  so be kind to your camp mate cause if I have to get involved I am the only one who wins.

Recently I have been told I am mean.  I write these guidelines well because they have been issues for someone who has attended Pennsic and complained to me to do a better job containing the camp I have been entrusted with. I have been doing this for 14 years for Calontir and additional years prior to moving here.  The complaints come Not just within Calontir itself but from other camps we have been next to.  In general we are a good and kind camp to each other and our block mates, but at times we all over step ourselves.  So with that in mind realize I make these points not to pick on anyone specific but to continue to be the awesome camp we have always been.  Besides I hate it when security makes me account for things others have done and I don’t like acting like your Mom when you mess up.  BUT I do and I will.  So with all this said and if you have read this far and you are going to Pennsic please send me your information.

In Service to Crown and Kingdom,
Bel
Pennsic Land Agent
Calontir

Calon Lily Text for Cecily Darvell

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To alle nobles and gentiles thise presents Lres herying or seyng Maister Mikhail, otherwise called the White Hawk Herald of Calontir, sendeth humble and due recommenmdacion as it appteyneth ffor soo moche as fellyship of the Order of the Calon Lily and the noble artisans of sayd Fraternitie, courageously moeved to excise and vse gentill and commendable guyding in suche laudable maner and fourme in the practiced craft of the Mystery of Drapery, Fullery, and Brodery.

Vpon Admyts into sayd Fraternitie the prentys must sweare to be faythfull and lovinge to the Fraternitie and Fellyship, and shall yield payment in the activity of swan uppin to further practitioners of the mysteries of the Fraternitie. Also it is ordayned That any be of misrule or misbehaviour either in work or in deed, or slandered, shall be corrected as their discretion giveth them. Be it known that none of the Fraternitie bewray little thing or much sayd in counsel among the Order or Part of them. Also be it hath any of the good name of the Fraternitie fall in Poverty, or sickness the whole body of the Fellowship shall take them as an almsmen of the Fraternitie.

Be it noted that on Thursday, the 19th day of June in the XLIX year of Calontir, the 129th day, in the reign of Martino the IVth and Ariel, there came, here in the court of Lilies war, before the populace there assemblyed, those of the Fraternitie and Fellyship of the Order of the Calon Lily, who will proclaim there is oon good Lady Cecily Darvell Prentys of the Dread Maistress Elianor de Moreland, who has practiced the Mystery of Drapery, Fullery, and Brodery. It having pleased the Kyng and his Queen to beestow thise Arms by Grant to their humble and faythful Lege Lady to now bare the Liuere of the Fraternitie of the Order of the Calon Lily, Per Pale Purpure and Or, a fleur de lys withn a bordure counterchanged.

Catalina

Conna Ingen Ui Chearbhaill — Beginners Ball (aka, the Hanne/Conna Ball)

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Saturday, June 14, 2 pm, at the Permanent Shelter at Lilies War.

Something fun for first full day of Lilies! The Beginners Ball will get us off on the right foot. We will focus on only eight tunes for this mini-ball that’s perfect for beginners or for those who may be nervous about playing in a ball setting. No worries here! Just lots of laid-back fun! Come play music in a setting that’s stress-free! Contact Conna if you need sheet music.

Conna Ingen Ui Chearbhaill — Pilgrimage at Lilies War!

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Wednesday, June 18, 3 pm, beginning near the eastern corner of the Old Battlefield.

Walk the pilgrimage route on the Lilies site while singing or playing a Cantiga de Santa Maria. This year’s Cantiga will be the Miracle of the Dancing Porkchop. Words for singers will be in English this year, to help with ease of participation. Musicians are encouraged to memorize the tune and play as we walk. We will begin the pilgrimage from the eastern corner of the old battlefield (near Fernando’s camp), and we will work our way around Lilies site, ending at the Broken Harp.

Come and be a part of a medieval pilgrimage! Send me a note if you’d like the sheet music.

Johanne of Fishergate — Narrow Wares Competition at Lilies

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Greetings all fiber enthusiasts!

On Friday at Lilies, at 9:00 a.m. in the Tailors Tent, there will be a narrow wares competition. A prize will be offered, by the Honorable Lady Johanne of Fisher Gate, in each of three categories.

1) One for cords: this includes lucet, Kumihimo, finger loop braiding, ply-split braiding, sling cords or any other cord you can document to period.

2) One for band weaving: the patterned narrow bands we call inkle, that we do in the SCA, are not documented in period in Europe, though patterned narrow bands were done in other parts of the world. That being said, they are quite beautiful and we make and use them. All types of narrow bands, including inkle, are welcome. This includes simple patterned bands, pick-up patterns, sprang, pebble weaves, ply-split braiding, ribbons or any other narrow band. Kumihimo bands done on a Takadai are included.

3) One for tablet weaving: this includes modern SCA heraldic bands, double face patterns, brocade, Egyptian diagonals (broad diagonals, double turn), Snartemo or any other band you can document to period or that is SCA specific.

Minimal documentation would be appreciated. A handwritten 3″x5″ card with who, what, when, where, how, will do.

Falcon Banner Reporting from Lilies War

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We will be reporting very sporadically from Lilies War, as we see cool stuff happen. Expect highlights from Court, occasional photos, and the like. Some photos may or may not be published, depending on the extent of the bribes offered. If we don’t cover something about you, don’t think it is because we have anything against you. It is just that we were too busy having fun doing something else.

May you have an enjoyable War, and may we all meet back here safely when it is over.

HL Mathurin Kerbusso
Non nobis solum