Announcements

Updated Order of Precedence Now Online

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A server update knocked out the Order of Precedence on the Kingdom web page. Luckily, the intrepid web team had a new and improved version of the OP ready to go, and were able to implement it on Sunday afternoon.

http://op.calontir.org/

Here are some of the changes in the new version:

  • Much faster search and loading time.
  • Groups are now updated.
  • Award categories are updated.
  • New formula for weighing awards has been added to create rankings.
  • Order of Precedence rankings for the entire Kingdom of Calontir – ability to pull and print at will. (Scroll icon)

 

Updated — September Awards Granted by TRM Agamemnon & Gwen

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Gathered from the Calonlist, via HG Phaedra:

 

Valor

Ulfr Thyrison, Court Barony
Lucia De Vatavia, Boga Fyrd
Donald MacDonald, Cross of Calontir
Jurgen Scherzer, Iren Fyrd
Sokhatai Saikan, Award of Arms
Tarique ibn Akmel el Ghazi, Iren Hirth

King’s Companie of Archers

Bryan of Loch Rannock, Boga Fyrd
Falconius Turdus Electus, Award of Arms
Iaan Sorenson, Torse
Juaquin de Dominges de Mendoza, Torse
Thomas Fleischacker, Boga Hirth
Tigernan Sorenson, Torse
Brian Robert MacDougal, Award of Arms
Maeve Durfee, Torse
Esther bat Moshe announced for Pelican

Queen’s Prize Tournament

Da’ud ibn Irbahim al’Sanandaji, Award of Arms
Catherine of Dark Forest, Silver Hammer
Melisent MacAfee, Calon Lily
Ysabel de la Oya, Award of Arms
Luckie of Falcon’s Keep announced for Laurel

Gryphon’s Fest

Grimwulf Harland, Torse
Ildaria of Three Rivers, Award of Arms
Judith of Three Rivers, Leather Mallet
Osric Reyner, Award of Arms
Quintus Aurelius Calvus, Award of Arms
Robert Brockman, Eo Fyrd
Rose of Arden, Award of Arms
Sibilla Swaine, Leather Mallet
Honorary title of Ippo Proti granted to Kacey of the Flaming Hooves

List of Entrants for TRM Agamemnon & Gwen’s Crown Tournament

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From HG Phaedra, via the Calonlist:

Duke Joseph Angus Wilson of Clan Gunn for Duchess Phaedra filia Roberti
Duke Anton Rhaghelan for Duchess Isabeau de Beauxyeaux
Herzog Hirsch Ross Eichmann for Hertogin Magdalena vander Meere
Count Damien MacGavin for Contesse Issabell Saint Charles
Sir Duncan mac Torquill for Countess Fionna nic Alisdair
Sir Angus of Blackmoor for Mistress Diana nic Luthais MacLean
Sir Riik of Flatrock for Her Excellency Ermosindra de Ystra
Riddari Halvgrimr Aðálraðarson for Mistress Gabriella von Fredrichstahl
Sir Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis for Her Excellency BelAnna de Rouge de Anjou
His Lordship Pepin of Forgotten Sea for Lady Cecilia de Gatisbury
His Lordship Jawhar ibn Akmel for Mistress Ishmala bint Yuhannah
His Lordship Killian O’Connaill for Mistress Rebecca Beaumont
His Lordship Cai Dubhghlas for Lady Sameera
His Lordship ValdrickR inn Danski for Lady Inga in danski
His Lordship Cearr Mac Brendan for Lady Nghuala Ingen Ui Fallamhaim
His Lordship Hildibrandr Tjúguskegg for  Lady Alessandra De Piro
His Lordship Tariq ibn Akmel for Her Ladyship Jaida de Leon
Lord Zachariah Lochrie for Lady Aine nic Tailleur

Newcomers’ Dictionary — Help Requested

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Greetings from Lady Allison of Forgotten Sea! I am currently beginning work on the Newcomer’s Section of the Kingdom of Calontir website, in an effort to help new members become more comfortable quickly and to perhaps bring in other new members as well.

 

I have put together a short list for a Newcomer’s Dictionary, and unfortunately, I am having a rough time making it a bit more well-rounded for everything we do here in Calontir. I was wondering if the wonderful people of Calontir would be so kind as to help me by perhaps giving suggestions on what to add, where to make changes, better definitions, etc.  Please, feel free to reply  privately at Webminister@calontir.org. Any help would be completely appreciated. Thank you!

 

AoA – Award of Arms; Generally the first award that people receive in the SCA. Indicates participation and involvement in one or more activities within Calontir. A recipient of an AoA may place the title Lady or Lord in front of their name and may present their device. AoA level awards include: Simple AoA, Torse, Swan, Leather Mallet, Iren-Fyrd, Boga-Fyrd.

Apprentice – Unofficial role within the SCA; Signifies that a Laurel has become a mentor to a lower-level award holder.

Award Recommendation – An online form, or paper recommendation, which is given to the current Royalty to recommend a member of the populous for an award.

Baron/Baroness – Appointed by the Crown (Royalty) for a specific term to lead a smaller area of Calontir, known as a barony.

Barony – Largest of the groups within Calontir, usually in an area with a greater populous of active Calontir members. Calontir Baronies include: Lonely Tower (location), Forgotten Sea (Kansas City), Three Rivers (St. Louis, MO), Vatavia (Wichita, KS), etc

Calontir – Kingdom within the Society of Creative Anachronism; Includes parts of Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, and Nebraska.

Canton – A smaller group located under the leadership of a barony. Example: Canton of Gryphon’s Mark is under the Barony of Three Rivers

Chatelaine – Person within a group who is in charge of welcoming and helping newcomers.

Chronicler – Person in charge of newsletters for a group within Calontir.

College – A smaller group within Calontir, usually constantly changing due to being associated with a university.

Deputy – A back-up or second-in-command for a current officer.

Earl Marshal – Kingdom officer in charge of all fighting rules, regulations, and policing.

Equestrian – All horse activities are categorized under this title.

Excellency – A term/title used to refer to a person who has been a King or Queen one time, a person who has been a baron or baroness, or has been given a court baronage by a King or Queen.

Exchequer – Treasurer

Fyrdman – A member of the populous who has received an AoA level award for fighting or archery or equestrian.

GoA – Grant of Arms; a second level award, usually given to those members who have shown dedication and prowess in an activity. GoA award recipients may place Honorable Lady or Honorable Lord in front of their name. GoA awards include: Simple GoA (rare), Cross, Lily, Silver Hammer, Iren-Hirth “Huscarl”, Boga-Hirth “Archer Huscarl” and Eo Hirth: “Equestrian Huscarl”.

Gold Falcon – Officer in charge of heraldry within the Kingdom.

Guild – Groups within the Kingdom with like-minded interests.

Gulf Wars – A large war held in the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann that Calontir likes to participate in going to. Many events: Archery, Heavy Fighting, Steel Fighting, Arts and Sciences, and many more!

Huscarl – A member of the Iren-Hirth or Boga-Hirth or Eo Hirth. These members have received either of those GoA level awards.

Knight – A member of the Order of Chivalry – a peerage level order for fighting, may take squires.

Ladies of the Rose – An order for any person who has served at least one term as a Queen of Calontir.

Laurel – A peerage level order member for Arts and Sciences, may take apprentices.

Lilies War – A war held in Calontir every year in June.

Lily – A GoA level order award for prowess in the Arts.

Man at Arms – An authorized fighter who has not yet received an AoA fighting award.

Marshal – A member of the populous who is warranted in acting as a “referee” or “guide” for fighting, equestrian, or archery.

Master of Arms – Similar to a Knight, a member of the Order of Chivalry – a peerage level order for fighting, may take squires.

Membership – Being a paid member of the SCA.

Minister of Arts & Sciences – Kingdom officer in charge of all arts and sciences within Calontir.

Minister of Youth – Officer in charge of youth activities and policies within Calontir.

OP – Order of Precedence; a listing of all awards, royalty, and stations within Calontir. May be used to rank members.

Orders – Award groups within the Kingdom.

Pelican – Peerage level award for service, may take protégés.

Pennsic – A very large war held in the Kingdom of the Middle that Calontir likes to participate in going to. Many events: Archery, Heavy Fighting, Steel Fighting, Arts and Sciences, and many more!

Populous – Members of the Kingdom of Calontir.

PoA – Patent of Arms; highest level awards – peerage level means that the member has achieved an extremely high level of achievement in a particular area, usually classified as mastery. Awarded for Arts and Sciences (Laurel), Fighting (Knight), or Service (Pelican).

Protégé – Unofficial role within the SCA; Signifies that a Pelican has become a mentor to a lower-level award holder, usually in service.

Royal Highness – Accepted title for the Prince or Princess of Calontir

Royal Majesty – Accepted title for the King or Queen of Calontir.

SCA – Society of Creative Anachronism

Scroll – Most commonly given with awards and read aloud in court. A scroll is a piece of parchment (or other material) with an explanation of the award and why the recipient is receiving it. It may also include any royal whims for “territories, land, etc” which the Crown may decide to bestow upon the recipient.

Seneschal – Group “President”. The legal representative for a branch. Generally in charge of the functioning of the group, overseeing events, signing contracts, interacting with the media, and organizing meetings.

Shire – A smaller group within Calontir, not within the area of a larger barony.

Squire – Unofficial role within the SCA; Signifies that a Knight or Master of Arms has become a mentor to a lower-level award holder.

The Mews – Kingdom of Calontir newsletter

Vigil – A period of time before a member is elevate to a peerage level award where friends, mentors, household members, or anyone else may visit the candidate and bring gifts, sage advice, unique insights, or shared pasts.

War Council – Members of the Kingdom, selected by the King or Queen to act as council for warfare.

Warrant – A warrant of appointment for an office within the Kingdom, Barony, Canton, Shire, etc. Must be signed by the officer the new officer reports to, and in some case the Crown. It is an agreement that the person stepping up into the position will do his/her best and fulfill the duties of the office that have been set forth.

Webminister – Officer in charge of all things web/internet for a group.

 

 

Lady Allison of Forgotten Sea
Kingdom of Calontir Webminister

Blue Hawk Herald OP Clerk Position Announcement

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Unto the Populace of Calontir, the Honorable Lady Ailith Bystoune, Blue Hawk Herald sends greetings!

As Blue Hawk Herald, I maintain the Kingdom’s Order of Precedence (OP). The Calontir OP is kept in an online database accessible at op.calontir.org. After serving the Kingdom for many years, I am searching for a deputy who is interested in taking over the position in the coming months.

Being the Clerk of the Order of Precedence is a wonderful way to serve the Kingdom! It entails receiving COURT REPORTS and entering the award data into the database as well as managing that data and coordinating continuing improvements to the website. Despite how it sounds, this job does not require technical computer skills beyond that which is standard in modern life (use of email, Facebook, etc). This position reports to the Gold Falcon Principal Herald and the Kingdom Web Minister, and works closely with the Deputy Web Minister, who is working on technical upgrades to the website.

If you are interested, please send a letter of intent to Blue Hawk Herald Letter of Intent.

Yours in Service,
HL Ailith Bystoune

Autumn Arrows Information

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The web flyer for Autumn Arrows is up on the shire of Calanais Nuadh website and Facebook event page has been posted.

Arts & Sciences

A& S competition:  Anything You Might Take on a Crusade

Classes:  (TBA)

Bardic Performance Contest

A song, recitation, or story performed before and audience
Any medieval or SCA related topic – 15 minute time limit
Performance times will be determined on the day of the event.
Please provide background and source information to audience as appropriate.

Written Bardic Contest

Poem or short story
Any medieval or SCA related topic – no more than 1500 words
Please specify style or type and general era for poetry
Presentation: Can be printed or hand-written as long as it’s readable
Please include background and source information as appropriate.

Research Article Contest

Any period topic -600 to 1600 C.E. (or A.D.)
No more than 1500 words
Use at least two credible sources
Cite your sources using either Chicago Manual of Style or MLA conventions

Correction: Information Summary for Gryphon’s Fest 2014: The Noble Beasts of Calontir

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The feast info in the info summary posted today was incorrect. The correct feast information was posted a few days ago (http://falconbanner.com/2014/09/10/gryphons-fest-feast-information/)

To recap the correct information:

Sur La Table:  Bread, Butter, “Puddleford Persimmon Chutney,” Assorted small pasties (beef, mushroom, pork)

1st course:  “Small game birds” with 2 sauces (one fruit, one rosewater), a “Tart of Greens”
2nd course:  Venison, Frumenty (a grain dish, similar to oatmeal, but with savory spices), Peas
3rd course:  Roast pork, Compote of apples and walnuts, Stuffed tubes (fried cheese)
Dessert: “Slices” (a pastry of figs, almonds, and raisins), Candied Orange Peel, and “Tart de Pommes” (apple pie)As previously mentioned, there will be an “off board” option, for anyone interested. The off-board will be all the dishes that are NOT specifically “meat.”  (The idea, here, is to bring your own meat-of-choice.  We will provide a place for the cooking of said meat.  We will then provide all the side dishes, drinks, and desserts…all this, for the lowlow price of $5.  Limit of 20 off-board tickets.)

Vegan alternatives can, and will *cheerfully* be, made available, on request (in advance, please!  I’m not asking for a paid pre-registration, just let me know, so that I can plan for the vegan substitutes I will need to buy).

I would be very grateful if anyone who is interested in either the “off board” option, or the vegan option, would please let me know, some time before Thursday, 9/25 (since that’s when I’ll be doing the bulk of my shopping).

Thanks, much.
Fiondel
Feast Steward, Gryphon’s Fest

Information Summary for Gryphon’s Fest 2014: The Noble Beasts of Calontir

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From the Kingdom of Calontir page on Facebook:

For the event page information please see:http://www.threeriver.org/event/gryphonsfest.html

However, several bits of information regarding the event have been posted, so here’s what’s happening THIS weekend at Gryphon’s Fest!:

GRYPHON’S FEST ARCHERY AND THROWN WEAPONS SCHEDULE

9:30am – Open Practice
10 am – Hoard the Dragon’s Coins Shoot by Lady Emeline – Try to hoard to as many coins as possible by shooting other peoples’ coins
11am – Team Challenge Shoot by Lord Franz – Teams of 2 will try to best the Three Rivers Team
12 – 1pm – LUNCH BREAK
1pm – Popin-phoenix (formerly known as popinjay) Shoot by Lord Franz – Spinning 3D shoot to hit the phoenix and its minions (balloons)
2pm – Knock Down The Hydra by Lady Emeline – Stop the threatening hydra by hitting knock-down targets
3pm – Stop the Beasts – Hit both flat and 3D targets of demobison and other mythical creatures
Children are welcome to join in any shoot. If they are 13 or younger, a parent must accompany the child to the shoot and be on the line while the child is shooting.
Thrown Weapons will include axes, knives, and spears. One must wear closed-toed shoes to play! Lady Hanne will be hosting a competition at 11am. Otherwise, the thrown weapons range will be open as long as a Marshal is available, and at the Marshal’s discretion. There will be loaner equipment to share. Minors 14 years and younger are not eligible to do thrown weapons.

ARTS & SCIENCES SCHEDULE FOR GRYPHON’S FEST 2014:
NOTE: All classes will be held under the BDT and Herald’s Tent behind the fort. Any changes to location will be announced via voice herald on site or at the master schedule at the gate.

All activities are scheduled for Saturday, September 27.
10AM: 12th Century Clothing of al-Andalus by Countess Catalina de Arazuri – A survey of Andalusion clothing of the 12th century with a focus on the Durra’ and Qamisa. Bring a pen and paper to take notes! (1 hour)
10AM: Loop in Loop Chain Making by HL Luckie of Falcon’s Keep & HL Isengrim Sleggja – A hands-on class with coverage of the history of loop in loop chains. Students will learn how to make a fine silver-fused loop in loop chain. Class fee will be based on amount of silver used and length of chain (expect a $10 minimum fee). If students have pliers or awls, please consider bringing them. Class Limit: 8 (2 hours)
11AM: Classical Persian Dance by Countess Catalina de Arazuri – A series of poses, foot patterns and hand movements. It is a fluid yet rhythmic dance that emphasizes the use of hands and wrists. Wear comfortable clothing! (1 hour)
12PM: Lunch hour
1PM: Things That Go Bump In the Night: Beasts and Monsters of the Middle Ages by Lady Pádraigín an Ein i gh – A study of the fabled (and possibly not-so-fictitious) beasts and monsters of the Middle Ages. (1 hour)
2PM: What’s That Beast Doing On Your Banner? by Mistress Dorcas Whitecap – A study of beasts in heraldry! Expect lots of pictures of beasts doing lots of things. (1 hour)
2PM: Youth Mosaics by HL Luckie of Falcon’s Keep – A hands-on class where youth will get to pick out squares of coloured glass, design a mosaic pattern, and grout/cement them to a board to take home. Please wear clothes that don’t mind muss and fuss (and modest amounts of destruction). Class fee $5. Ages 6 and up! (2 hours)
3PM: A Guide to Fourteenth Century Clothing for the non-Mafioso by Lady Rosalie Langmod – An introductory class on achieving fourteenth century aesthetic. This includes patterns and retail resources for non-costumers! (1 hour)

Post-Feast: Origins and Uses of Tarot Cards by Raganheidr Refsdottir – This class will cover the development of trick-taking card games in the 15th and 16th centuries. There will be handouts, then games with replicas of period decks. (2 hours)

All day activities:

Preprint Painting Extravaganza – Join Lady Quiteria la Roja and the rest of the painters of Calontir in preparing a flurry of scrolls for Their Royal Majesties, who should not want for works of beauty to present to Their populace. Expect paint everywhere, non-period tables, and a full day of colorful activities!

Menu for “12th Night a la Rus” (dependent on budgeting constraints):

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 / 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

From: The cooks and servers, chefs and scullions, pot-stirrers and vegetable choppers of The Rising Falcon, Inn Cognito, and the Gryphon’s Fest Feast Kitchen.

TO: All bards and skalds, storytellers and singers, poets and performers who will be attending Gryphon’s Fest:

Greetings, all!
We who are “bound to the kitchen” would like to extend an invitation to any and all entertainers and performers to come by, at any time during the day, and grace us with your skills! Lighten our work with your artistry. In exchange for which, we will provide beverages of your choice, and perhaps snacks (almost certainly snacks….definitely snacks)….
Come, and make the cooks laugh. I’m certain that laughing cooks make better food!

YIS
Fiondel, and all the cook-folk

GRYPHON’S FEST PET POLICY:

As always, pets are welcomed on site as long as they are leashed and well-behaved. We ask owners take steps to clean up after their pets as well.
This policy extends to crossbows, ground fires, and spouses.
The leash is metaphorical in the latter cases.
Thank you,
Ozzur

SITE RULES FOR GRYPHON’S FEST 2014:

1.) All fires MUST have an associated fire extinguisher. This is not to put out your own fire, but to chase to the one that’s getting away. Hopefully, none will escape.
2.) No smoking in any public building, tent, or area that has not been designated with a ‘Smoking’ sign. There will be cans to deposit used butts. Your own private tent and camp area is exempt from this rule.
3.) No swimming in the ponds. Snakes are people too!
4.) No playing in the parking area. No if’s, and’s, or but’s. Violation of this rule may result in ejection from the event.
5.) No unaccompanied minors (under 18) in the parking area after dark. Minors may be unaccompanied in the parking area during the daylight if and ONLY if they are being actively monitored by a parent or assigned and notified adult. There will be a test later, I guarantee it.
6.) Please stay out of all unauthorized areas. These will be marked.
7.) As always, federal, state, and Society rules at events do still apply.

Thank you for your attention,

Ozurr

Gryphon’s Fest Archery and Thrown Weapons Schedule

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Harvested from Facebook:

 

9:30am – Open Practice

10 am – Hoard the Dragon’s Coins Shoot by Lady Emeline – Try to hoard to as many coins as possible by shooting other peoples’ coins

11am – Team Challenge Shoot by Lord Franz – Teams of 2 will try to best the Three Rivers Team

12 – 1pm – LUNCH BREAK

1pm – Popin-phoenix (formerly known as popinjay) Shoot by Lord Franz – Spinning 3D shoot to hit the phoenix and its minions (balloons)

2pm – Knock Down The Hydra by Lady Emeline – Stop the threatening hydra by hitting knock-down targets

3pm – Stop the Beasts – Hit both flat and 3D targets of demobison and other mythical creatures

Children are welcome to join in any shoot. If they are 13 or younger, a parent must accompany the child to the shoot and be on the line while the child is shooting.

Thrown Weapons will include axes, knives, and spears. One must wear open-toed shoes to play! Lady Hanne will be hosting a competition at 11am. Otherwise, the thrown weapons range will be open as long as a Marshal is available, and at the Marshal’s discretion. There will be loaner equipment to share. Minors 14 years and younger are not eligible to do thrown weapons.

Her Majesty Gwen Calls Muster for Diamond Wars

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Picked up from Facebook:

 

Calontir! Your Queen calls you to war!

Her Majesty Gwen will be attending Diamond Wars in the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann October 16-19. This will be an official muster, as requested by Her Majesty, so yes, the purple pavilion will be there to shelter the army!
If you are able to go, sign up on the muster list!http://www.calontirfyrd.org/muster/

More info about the event is here: http://smallgraybear.org/diamondwars/

I will be there! Will you?

Phaedra