In this land of hearts we call Calontir, we grieve together when one of us passes from this life, even if we have not seen them in many years. His Excellency Baron Davro son of Davril son of Davin, third Baron of Forgotten Sea, passed away on September 11, AX LIX. Baron Davro was an early member of Forgotten Sea who joined the SCA while the future barony was still a shire. Those who read the Chronicles of Calontir will notice Davro’s name mentioned repeatedly in the tales of our history. His service to the burgeioning Calontir brought him renown. He was awarded arms by the Crown of the Middle Kingdom on September 3, A.S. XIII.
His prowess on the field in those early years came to the notice of Warlord Brummbar II, who recognized him as a Companion to the Order of the Iren-Fyrd in July A.S. XV. He was the nineteenth Fyrdman of that Order. Davro’s service to Forgotten Sea and to Calontir earned him Companionship within the Order of the Torse on October 27, A.S. XIX by King Shadan and Queen Erzebet.
When Baron Morgan of York departed Forgotten Sea, Davro was selected by the Midrealm Crown to serve as the third Baron of Forgotten Sea. Alongside Baroness Elwynn of Fountain Grove,, Davro was steward of the lands as Calontir transitioned from Principality to Kingdom.
Baron Davro was a friendly and welcoming presence as Baron. He will always be remembered for helping newcomers to Forgotten Sea get started on their paths in the SCA. Under his and Elwynn’s stewardship, Forgotten Sea grew through the Barony’s recruitment efforts at the Kansas City Rennaisance Festival. Many who would leave their own marks on Forgotten Sea and Calontir came into our Society during that time. His friends remember his warm smile and sharp wit. Davro and Elwynn resigned from the Baronage on May 21, A.S. XXIII and were honored as Baron and Baroness of the Court by King Thorvald and Queen Branwyn.
Family and commitments outside of the SCA would soon pull Davro away, and he was little seen in Calontir thereafter. However, his legacy continues to this day and Calontir shall always honor his memory.
Baron Davro is survived by his daughters Aeriel and Vanessa. Baroness Elwyn, his former baroness and lifelong friend predeceased him in A.S. LIII. Let the Calontir chorus raise its voice to honor the passing of Baron Davro, and may Calontir always remember with honor and gratitude the contributions he made to our community.

Bonus villicus divitias parat in aula – A good steward brings riches to the hall

Baron Davro

The arms of the Barony of Forogtten Sea while Davro was Baron

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The arms of Lady Ealhywnna Brigit MacDonald

Calontir, raise a cup and sing non-nobis in honor of our cousin, Ealhwynna Brigit MacDonald, who passed from this ilife on July 17, 2024. Ealhwynna came to SCA In Calontir’s early days. She was a lady of smiles and service and many who remember the early days will miss her.

Ealhywynna’s activity had waned and waxed over the years. For the last year, she could often be seen at meetings of the Canton of Aston Tor and Forgotten Sea Fighter Practice. She was always willing to pitch in and help whenever there was need and she always did so with a smile. Her presence will be missed.

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The Calontir Populace Badge in honor of Lady Etienette l’Bluet

The hearts in the Heartlands are heavy as news has reached us of the passing of Lady Etienette l’Bluet.

Etienette and her sister, Leofwyna, came to Calontir at Clothier’s Seminar in A.S. XXXI. Both quickly became part of the community in the Barony of Mag Mor and that of Calontir. Etienette served at Exchequer for the Barony for many years and served as Gold Key for Barony for an extended period as well. She kept the Gold Key in good order and made many pieces of loaner garb. Etienette has been honored by many Barons and Baronesses of Mag Mor, holding the Order of the Cridh Mor, Adhoc Or, Ancaire, and Cambroges. She was awarded arms by King Luther and Queen Lenore in December of AS XXXII. Her artistry earned Etienette the Order of the Golden Calon Swan from King Thjothrekr and Queen Yrsa at Lilies War in June A.S. XXXV. Her service brought King Martino and Queen Ariel to invite Etienette into the Order of the Torse in September of A.S. XXXVII.

Among Etienette’s many contributions to Calontir were countless hours spent painting scrolls for awards and greeting our populace and friends as they signed into site at Gate. Etienette will be remembered for her skills in costuming and embroidery. She was apprenticed to His Excellency Master Sashatec Nickali Koliskof. She was part of a winning team who assembled and entered a complete Florentine outfit at a one weekend costuming contest. She loved to sit with her friends and listen while they discussed the topics of the day. May Calontir always remember her generosity of service and talent.

Lady Etienette was merchanting at An Tir Coronation where she fell ill. She passed from this life on July 27, A.S. LIX. Lady Etienne is survived by her sister Lady Leofwyna le May and by her many friends in Calontir.

Memoriam deducere ad valorem vitae – “Memories bring value to life”

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The arms of Baroness Briana Etain MacKorkhill – Image courtesy of the Memorial Shield Project

The heart of Calontir Falcon is heavy with grief at the loss of one our cousins. Her Excellency, Briana Etain McCorkhill has left us.
Briana was a fixture of Calontir from its earliest times. She will always be remembered as a most excellent clothier and was rarely seen in anything less exquisite garb. Her Excellency was a founding member of the Canton (now Shire) of Cum An Iolar and often served as master of ceremonies for the Walk Through History at Clothiers’ Seminar. Costuming Seminar, as it was called long ago, changed its name to Clothiers’ Seminar at the suggestion of Baroness Briana and others who told us that garb was not costume; garb was clothing.
Throughout her life in the SCA, Briana served to enrich Calontir. She held offices in the Barony of Forgotten Sea and in Cum An Iolar, and was event steward at many events over the years, including many times as event steward for Clothiers’ Seminar. Briana also served as Calontir’s Kingdom Minister of Arts & Sciences and as Baroness of Forgotten Sea, the seventh to hold that stewardship. Briana was fist awarded arms on September 22, A.S. XIX. The same King Shadan and Queen Erzebet further recognized her as a Golden Calon Swan on March 6, A.S. XIX. She was brought into the Order of the Torse on June 2, A.S. XXV by King Tomeeki and Queen Fiona. King Thorvald and Queen Branwyn brought Briana into the Order the Calon Lily on September 4 on A.S. XXIII. She served as Baroness of Forgetten Sea from A.S. XXXIII to XXXVII.  In regonition of longtime service to Calontir King Lorrell III and Queen Cadfael II on  July 28, A.S. LXII.
Briana inspired many through the years. Her research into Italian Renaissance clothing was admired throughout the Known World. She was one of the first in Calontir to share her research and knowledge through the internet. There are many people whom she helped find a path in the SCA. Many of those she inspired are now peers of the realm.
Briana is survived by her husband, Master Modar Neznanich, her housemate Mistress Jadwiga Marina Majewska, and the numerous students of House Leatherwolf. Calontir shares their grief at the passing of this lady. May the light she brought to Calontir be ampliflied by all of those whose lives she touched.

“fortis suturis experimentum temporis”
Stong stitches stand the test of time

Baroness Briana Etain MacKorkhill

Sad tidings came to Calontir as Spring approached the land. Word arrived that Master Trevarr of Steelholm had passed from this life. In the earliest days of Forgotten Sea and Calontir, the name Steelholm conjured legends. Steelholm was the armory created in the basement of Master Trevarr’s house in Forgotten Sea. Many young fighters who are now Calontir legends themselves made their first armor at Steelholm under the guidance of Master Trevarr and his brother Master James.
Trevarr of Steelholm was first awarded arms in the Society from the Middle Kingdom on July 14 A.S. XV. He and his brother were both brought into the Order of the Silver Hammer on November 18 A.S. XIII. They were the second and thrid companions in that Order. King William I and Queen Mamara I elevated Master Trevarr into the Order of the Laurel on June 22 A.S. XX.
Although he was rarely seen in Calontir in recent years, his impact on the Kingdom’s early days cannot be denied. Master Trevarr left us on March 5, A.S. LVIII. Please raise a cup in honor of his memory.

Master Trevarr of Steelholm on the right