Announcements

Calontir Fyrd and MAA Behourd

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Fighters, Archers, Equestrians, I am pleased to announce the Calontir Fyrd and Man at Arms (MAA) Behourd. This season long tourney will run from Chieftains 2015 to Toys for Tots 2015. There will be two different booklets, one for the Fyrd and one for the MAA. Fyrd, your part of the tournament is to challenge as many different MAA as possible. MAA, your part is to challenge as many different Fyrd as possible. Challenges may happen at any event, fighter practice, or gathering but you only get one point per person challenged.

You may be asking, what if I’m a Fyrd in one discipline but a MAA in another and want to keep my challenges separate?  You can pick up one of each. But, what if I’m a Fyrd/MAA in multiple disciplines or the MAA/Fyrd I want to fight is in multiple disciplines or I just don’t want two booklets?  There will be a portion of each booklet that is marked for Cross Discipline Challenges. The booklets will be large enough to make short notes about the challenges.

Starting with Winter War Maneuvers you can pick up your booklet(s) from me, Nakos Theodorosides, at any event I’m at. At Winter War Maneuvers I will have 200 of each for Fyrd and MAA to take extras back to their groups. If you have any questions please contact me on Facebook or by email.

The intent of this behourd is to promote Fyrd and MAA to mingle and get to know each other better and to pass knowledge on. Oh and remember, once a Fyrd always a Fyrd.

Nakos

January Awards Granted by TRM Agamemnon & Gwen

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Awards Granted by TRM Agamemnon & Gwen at Twelfth Night

Kristoforus Johannesson – Award of Arms
Arnora of Lonely Tower – Award of Arms
Ganyastmelhijin – Award of Arms
Marajil bint Horoun ibn Almad – Award of Arms
Amon Attwood – Award of Arms
Nesscia inghenn Chearnaigh – Cross of Calontir
Katsumoto Tadamasa – Iren Fyrd
Halldora Gudnirsdottir – Leather Mallet
Sebastian d’Hinnisdael – Leather Mallet
Khalil abd’l-Wahid al-Katib – Leather Mallet
Bietriz la Cristaliere – Leather Mallet
Aleit de la Thomme – Award of Arms
Fionnghuala Inghean Ui Fallamhain – Torse
Shandrake of Vale – Torse
Lewelyth of Loch Bheathrach – Award of Arms
Michael Larson – Award of Arms

Awards Granted by TRM Agamemnon and Gwen at the Coronation of Anton & Isabeau

Geva de Kent – Silver Hammer
Ozurr Sviðbalki – Torse
Anna Jarlamor – Golden Calon Swan
Giovanna of Three Rivers – Golden Calon Swan
Raganheidr Refsdottir – Award of Arms
Ode de Home – Order of Chivalry
Alison of Forgotten Sea – Award of Arms
Hans Neimann – Grant of Arms
Tarique ibn Akmel el Ghazi – Court Barony
Cecilia de Gatisbury – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction (Courtesy)
Ylva Jonsdottir – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction (Ideals)

Online Bird of Prey – 3rd Iteration Launch and Call for Submissions

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Captured on the Calonlist:

A new year and a new reign has begun. A new season of war is upon us. With this, I am proud to announce a return of the Calontir Bird of Prey.

The Calontir Bird of Prey is a journal for and by the fighters of Calontir. With the permission of the previous editors, Sir Kirk and Sir Halvgrim, I have sought to bring the Bird of Prey back. Over the next two weeks the articles appearing in the “Classic” Online volumes will be appearing on a new website :

https://calontirbirdofprey.wordpress.com/

The Bird of Prey is not an archival repository, but a continuing journal of the way we fight, the way we train, and why. For this, I ask for anyone who wishes to contribute an article or ideas to step forward to bring this wonderful resource into a third decade.

What kinds of articles are desirous?
-Battle reports.
-Tactics and Theory Articles.
-Training Drills.
-Application of Chivalry and recounts of prowess in our Current Middle Ages.
-Weapon and armor construction.
-Calontir Martial History.

A truly new feature I intend to exploit given modern means is to create training videos that will allow basic drills to be recorded and distributed to expand our ability to train Their Majesties armies to standard.

Anyone with the interest and will can write an article for the Bird of Prey. Every experience shared adds to our whole understanding. Being a wordpress blog, there will be no specific release schedule for new “issues,” but instead allow a constantly evolving and expanding body of knowledge. The request for new submissions is open now.

See you on the field,

Vels

First Post on New Site

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This is our first post from the new hosting site. We wanted to test all the functions, as well as to help all of our readers a bit more with the transition.

First, the falconbanner.com  domain name has not been transferred yet and it may take a few days for that to happen. In the meantime, you will always be able to find us at

http://falconbanner.gladiusinfractus.com

Second, if you were following us by email or through WordPress.com, we were not able to transfer those connections. Please subscribe at the new site. There is a new Subscribe tab on the main menu, or you can use the widget below.

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And, finally, the crossposting to The Falcon Banner Facebook and Google+ pages, as well as to the Calonlist, will continue uninterrupted. Please let us know of any problems.

Thank you for your patience and support during the transition.

 

Mathurin & Katelyn

A Labor of Love: Heraldic, Scribal, and Dance Symposium

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Join us this Valentine’s for a wonderful day full of heraldry, dancing, and the scribal arts, followed by an evening ball – the perfect way to end this day of romance.

The event will take place in Baldwin Hall during the day, then move across campus for the ball.

Gate opens at 8:00 and will stay open at noon, and our first classes will begin at 9:00.

Site fee is 5.00 for adults and 3.00 for children under 18. 5.00 dollar non-member surcharge.

There will be no inn this year, but light refreshments will be available throughout the day for a suggested donation and a map of local eateries will be provided.

Those wishing to teach should contact the class scheduler Aleidis Trost (Wendi Milhous) at wendimilhous@gmail.com, through facebook, or call636-352-5743 after six.

Autocrats- Kateline Lyonette (Allison Comfort) asc6726@truman.edu, 636-697-4760 (after 5)

Gillian atte Wode (Barbara Mandell) bsmithmadell@yahoo.com, 660-665-6781 (evenings)

For crash space please contact Gillian.

https://www.facebook.com/events/332334746955093/

18th Annual Bobbin & Weaving, 2015

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18th Annual Bobbin & Weaving, 2015
February Friday 13th, (after work hours), Saturday 14th, & Sunday 15th

‘Aine nic Taillieur’s Manor

It’s that time of year again. Because Clothiers falls later in the month this year, Bobbin & Weaving will also fall later. After we scheduled, Heraldic, Scribal & Dance scheduled for the same weekend. We understand many of you will have plans for Valentine’s Day and HS&D (I usually attend) but I hope to see some of you for B&W. We will miss those of you who can’t make it due to these conflicts. 

Bring your latest project and join us for a weekend of fun and camaraderie. A number of people have offered to teach just about anything you might like to learn, such as bobbin lace, kumihimo, tablet weaving, pick-up inkle weaving, netting, spinning, needle felting, felting, knitting, nalbinding, sprang, bookbinding, etc. We don’t normally schedule formal classes but contact me johannefishergate@gmail.com ahead of time so I can let people know if you want a particular class or for info on supplies you might need. Also contact me if there is something YOU would like to teach so I can let people know. ‘Aine has a huge sewing/craft room, so if you would like to bring your sewing machine and work on garb, there will be space. As people contact me with things they would like to learn, or to teach, I will be sending out updates.

We have a wonderful time sharing, visiting and getting to know each other better. If you do anything involving string or fiber in any form, this is the place for you. Lasair will have her merchant booth set up with a wealth of fiber goodies.

Friday night we, visit and settle in. Saturday will be spent visiting and working on projects or swimming . . . yes, swimming. ‘Aine has an indoor pool, so bring your suits and towels. There is also an elevator for those of us who are stair challenged. We will have a pot luck Saturday evening, and more work and visiting. Sunday we usually make a run to Yarn Barn and have lunch in Lawrence, KS. You are welcome to come all weekend or just one day.

There are ample kitchen facilities and refrigeration. Bring your own snacks and drinks and something for the potluck on Saturday. We never coordinate it and it is always exceptional.

This part doesn’t apply to day trippers. There is space for sleeping but, due to fire codes, the space will be a bit more limited than in the past on a first reply, first serve basis. However, Lasair has offered to provide crash space for the overflow. Many of you have been to Lasair’s house. We held Bobbin & Weaving there for three years after it outgrew my house. When requesting sleeping space, please copy me (johannefishergate@gmail.com) AND ‘Aine (bobbinlacebunny@yahoo.com) so we can stay coordinated. 

Unfortunately, a number of movies were misplaced the last few years and never showed up again, so the theater will not be open. Those of you who usually plan to sleep there will not be able to. I will send out a list of the people who have already replied to either ‘Aine or myself. Please respond if your plans have changed or if we somehow missed you. Some of us will be bunking in the huge, heated garage. Whichever place you sleep, you will need to bring your own sleeping gear. There are also motels close by. If anyone wants motel info, please let me know.

There will be plenty of table space and chairs, but if you want to be assured of comfort, bring your favorite portable chair.

For those of you with allergies, there are no indoor animals (unless you count the occasional bunnies who come as guests). If I have forgotten anything, which isn’t uncommon these days, just contact me.

Hope to see many of you there,

Johanne

Directions:

The Grain Valley exits are about 25 miles East of Kansas City.

The Address is 8415 South Corn, Oak Grove Mo. 64075-6202
The Phone Numbers for Aine are 816-224-4069 or cell, 816-223-9907
The Phone Number for Johanne is cell, 816-645-6460

From I-70: Exit at the Grain Valley exit (about the 24.5 mile marker). Turn South and go about 3.5 miles. Then Turn left on to Nebgen (the right turn says Major). Go about one block then turn right (this will be Corn). Go about 1/2 mile. The driveway is on the left. White fence, numbers on the post You will not be able to see the house from the street.

From 50 Highway: Exit at the Grain Valley exit (Between the exits for Blue Springs and Oak Grove). Go North about 8.5 miles then turn right onto Nebgen (the left turn says Major). Go about one block then turn right (this will be Corn). Go about 1/2 mile. The driveway is on the left. White fence, numbers on the post You will not be able to see the house from the street.

Twelfth Night Feast Information

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From the Calonlist:

Please join the Barony of the Lonely Tower for their Rus 12th Night Feast on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Mount Michael Benedictine School in Elkhorn, NE.

Because of space limitations, we only have 80 spots available for feast. Get your reservation requests in early!

Here is our menu:

1st Course
Shchi / Cabbage Soup
Pyroshki s Govyadinoy (Belyashi) / Pastry with Meat Filling
Pyroshki s Morkov’yu / Pastry with Carrot Filling

2nd Course
Kurnik / Chicken Pie
Vatroushki / Cheese Pie
Gribi Zjariniye / Mushrooms Fried in Butter
Soleniye Ogurtzi / Cucumber Pickles

3rd Course
Boujenina s Hrienom / Ham Cooked in Beer with Horseradish Sauce
Chornee klebph s Tvorag / Black Bread with Farmer’s Cheese
Vzbityye Repa / Creamed Turnips
Marinovanaya Svekla / Marinated Beets

4th Course
Sirniki so smetanoy i buziny zapovednikov / Cottage Cheese Cakes w/ Sour Cream and Elderberry Preserves
Marinovanaya Yabloki i Grushi / Fruit (Apples and Pears) Preserved in Syrup

Beverages
Yablochnyy Sok/ Apple Juice
Sbiten / Spiced Honey Drink
Voda / Water

Recipes and Reservations for the 12th Night Feast are available at:
https://sites.google.com/site/2015twelfthnightfeast/

Loch Bheathrach Name and Device

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From the Gold Falcon Herald, via Facebook:

Congratulations to Loch Bheathrach (the canton formerly known as Loch Smythe) – the branch name and device has now been registered!

“Loch Bheathrach, Canton of. Branch name and device. Argent, a sea-serpent ondoyant, in chief two laurel wreaths vert, a base wavy barry wavy vert and argent. In commentary, Brían dorcha ua Conaill documented the attested Loch Bethrach (Annals of Innisfallen) and Loch Beathrach (Annals of Ulster). The submitted (and lenited) spelling Bheathrach is justified by the example Sròn a’ Bheathrach documented in the Letter of Intent.
“The historical location Loch Bheathrach is not important enough to protect. Therefore, we are able to register this name.”

Konstantia Gold Falcon