All nine albums are available here:
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Men harvesting wheat, Queen Mary’s Psalter, circa 1310. Public domain in the US
Ms. Rhiannydd’s Photos from Feast of Eagles
Calontir
Count and Countess Scroll for Their Excellencies Matsunaga and Elena
Count and Countess Scroll for Their Excellencies Matsunaga and Elena
Presented by Logan kunung and Ylva drottning at Coronation July 9, AS 51 (2016)
By Aidan Cocrinn, OL © Holly Cochran July 2016
One of the many highlights of Summer Coronation, held July 9, 2016 in the Barony of Coeur d’Ennui, was the investiture of Matsunaga and Elena as Count and Countess. In commemoration of their Reign, both received their County coronets from the hands of their Heirs, Logan and Ylva. In addition, scrolls with the words of the new Crown were presented. Below are the texts of those scrolls, along with photos. Truly, both awards were wonders to behold.
Aidan Cocrinn, OL
Royal Scribe for Matsunaga and Elena, with gratitude and thanks for that great honor
Countess Scroll for Her Excellency Elena text was crafted by Mistress Ishmala bint Yuhannah. The scroll itself was created by Baroness Neathery of Safita.
Right trusty and well-beloved we greet you well. It hath pleased the goodness of Almighty God of his infinite mercy and grace to deliver unto this glorious kingdom this great lady called Elena Moreno del Mar. By the prowess and might of Matsunaga Kagetora she was made his consort and brought great joy and comfort to all the good and loving subjects of the realm. This singular rose has mighty thorns and shielded her people on campaign when the winds turned tempest, she gave wise council to all, and kept her head at all times.
It is our great pleasure and inward desire that you continue to give comfort and consolation to our people. We therefore by this letter advise you that you are made a countess of our realm and are given lands equal to our esteem for you. We bequeath you the Wardenry of Royal Forests near the Crystal Mines where you may build a home with no less than four chimneys and may hunt and hawk at your pleasure.
We undoubtedly desire that you continue to give laud and praise to all subjects of our heart regardless of rank, and pray for the good health, prosperity, and continual preservation of our realm.
Given under our signet in the Barony of Coeur d’Ennui this 9th day of July, in the 50th year of our Society.
Scroll by Baroness Neathery of Safita, text by Mistress Ishmala bint Yuhannah
The County scroll for Matsunaga was created by Viscount Master Christopher Reuben Montoya, formerly of Atenvelt, now residing in Grimfells. The text was crafted by Master Andrixos.
Cease Kamikaze
Blow no more, heavenly wind
Upon King, upon Kingdom
Rising Sun has brought storm’s end
In calm, all recall tempest
Reclaim lost pillow
Traveler’s cushion far wandered
From home of the dawn
To land entranced by sunsets
Path of pillow was king’s road
Brought from the Nippon
To Heartland and to Shogun
Hail, Matsunaga.
Wind-driver and wind-driven
Strong gale blew through Calontir
Eight corners he saw
As Falcon soaring above
Lifted by wind’s strength
Soft breeze brought he to the land
Spring’s zephyrs caused winter’s rout
He subdued blizzard
And sought stronger storm to test
Led samurai south
To war field well windswept
Foes all dispersed by his gust
Gods keep man humble
After victor’s council held
Divine bellows turned
Brought rain like forge’s fire
Fortress strong sacked by wind-flood
Among folk he strode
Seeing aid brought to needy
Raising homes sunk low
Sheltering people from fear
Here he did gust as a king
Like a willow tree
Falcon tribe withstood the storm
Plans for new fortress
Stories of maelstroms survived
Realm prepared for a new calm
O Matsunaga
Storm bringer in war’s fury
For kingship, well worn.
Headband bright like Rising Sun
And high honors earned granted.
By these words did Duncan Rex and Ylva Regina recognize Matsunaga Kagetori as a Count, and endow him with such rights and obligations accompanying such elevation, including a coronet of gold embattled. Done on the ninth day of July in the Land of the Ring of Red Boars, in the fifty first year of the Society
Scroll by Viscount Master Christopher Reuben Montoya, words by Master Andrixos Seljukroctonis
From the artist: It is written in the Japanese form of 10 Tankas; A 57577 syllable arrangement. The scroll itself is done with Sumi-e (black ink brush, and the painting depicts Fujin, the Japanese wind god, and Matsunaga fighting while His Excellency is protecting beloved Calontir behind him. The scroll text is in English, scribed in Japanese letter characters. It is written in the “kanji” form (vertical columns/right to left) over Suminagashi (floating ink or marbled) paper. The Silk horizontal scroll frame is by Blue Heron Arts and mounting was done by the scribe.
Next from this author: H.L. Vels created an amazing addition to the Royal Scribe’s office, which was gifted to TRM and the RS Office at Coronation. Read ALL the details and see the amazing close-up photos in the next article.
Royal Scribe Box by HL Vels- Front Panel. Just a teaser!
CORRECTION: This post has been corrected to reflect Mistress Ishmala bint Yuhannah as the author of the scroll text for Countess Elena. Also, Viscount Master Christopher originally hails from Atenveldt. The author deeply regrets these errors.
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Custom Books for Count Matsunaga and Countess Elena
Custom Books for Count Matsunaga and Countess Elena
Gifted Upon the Occasion of the Coronation of Their Heirs
Crafted by Lord SeanAngus Macduinnchinn
Article by Aidan Cocrinn OL mka Holly Cochran © July 2016
Summer Coronation 2016, celebrating the crowning of Krununger Logan and Drotting Ylva was held in the Barony of Coeur d’Ennui on July 9. 2016. The event drew a spectacular crowd from across the Kingdom, and even visitors from outside the Falcon Borders.
Before Coronation Court, I had the distinct honor of presenting TRM Matsunaga and Elena with a gift from Their Scribes and Text Writers, hand-made by Lord SeanAngus Macduinnchinn (mka Christopher Brown) from the Barony of V’Tavia. He had driven all Friday evening and Saturday in the pre-dawn hours to deliver these treasures to me before opening Court.
Each preprint scroll included in the books had the name of the text writer, the calligrapher and the illuminator noted on the scroll. The inside covers are pieces of the Royal Pavilion which gave its life at Gulf Wars. His Grace Ostwald provided the fabric to me in secret some months prior to his passing, not knowing the ultimate purpose – only that it was to go for a stepping-down gift for Matsu and Elena.
Inside cover of each book is crafted from a piece of the Royal Pavilion, which gave its life at Gulf Wars, 2016
Matsunaga’s “Dragon Scale” style book, unrolled, displaying the preprints of the Reign.
These books, then, contain not only the gifts of the Scribes and the Text Writers, as well as the gifts of the very talented Ld. SeanAngus, but a piece of the very heart of Calontir’s Living room and a memory of Duke Sir Ostwald, as well. We hope Their Excellencies will smile when they glance through the memories of Their Reign.
In Service-
Royal Scribe to Matsunaga and Elena
Aidan Cocrinn, OL
Lord SeanAngus provided the following information regarding the books, his process and the documentation he used to produce them. He also provided the photos included in this article. These are the words of Ld. SeanAngus Macduinnchinn:
HRM Matsunaga received a scroll of pre-printed scrolls, which when unfurled and hung from a dowel, which appears as the scales of an Asian dragon. The name of the scroll format is “Dragon Scale” scroll. This binding is sometimes called xuanfeng zhuang (“fluttering in the wind” or whirlwind binding). While it is not the traditional, single scroll Kakejiku, we see the lineage in its transferal from the Buddhist monks of the mainland to Japan, as was the codex bindings of the teachings of Buddha.
From these roots in China came the transition of the scroll to the codex, the “Dragon scale scroll” as fleeting in history as the cherry blossoms in spring. Few Extant examples exist in China. Examples from the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) and sometimes the rare dragon bound book, can be found in the National Palace Museum.
(Ref: “Dragon Scale Binding: The Rebirth of an Ancient Bookbinding Technique” http://paper.udn.com/udnpaper/POH0056/271212/web/)
(Ref: “International Dunhuang Project” http://idp.bl.uk/)
Matsunaga’s Dragon Scale Book – Rolled
Example of Dragon Scale Book – Semi-unfurled
HRM Elena received a Coptic binding of single sheets of pre-printed scrolls. This binding is found throughout the Mediterranean area including mainland Spain, largely due to the Arabic influence there from around 700-1500. The Coptic binding is particularly suited to single sheet bindings, having been used in the earliest known “true” codices, for both legal and religious preservation of writing.
Cover of Countess Elena’s Book depicting Her Heraldic Device Elements
Spine of Her Excellency’s Book, showing the Coptic style of bookbinding
(Ref: “The Archaeology of Medieval Bookbinding by J.A. Szirmai “)
Each binding contains a piece of the Purple Pavilion destroyed in the 2016 Gulf War storms.
These bindings were produced as a keepsake of Their Reign, and may serve as a reminder of the inspiration each member of the SCA provides to one another.
SeanAngus Macduinnchinn (c) July 2016
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Largesse Requests for Their Majesties Matsu and Elena
My lords and ladies! Do you enjoy having a hand in making our Kingdom a better place? With better… schwag?
Here’s your chance! If you’d like to make unique period gifts for Their Majesties to pass along to your fellow populace and to increase the fame of our gifted artisans throughout the known world, contact me!
Do you enjoy sewing? Currently Their Majesties are in need of fluffy cloth bags to help protect plates, mugs, and bowls as they gift them.
Soon we will need personal gifts for the royal gift exchange at Gulf Wars, please let me know if you’d be interested in showcasing your talents in that way!
In Service,
Lady Marie le Faivre
marie.the.fierce@gmail.com
Calontir CD Vol II Available for Download
The CalonSound Project has made the image file (.iso) of the Calontir CD Vol II available for download.
The CD includes two songs, Swan Road and Loki’s Song, written and sung by Mikal the Ram.
The CD can only be distributed as a physical CD or as an ISO file, due to the permissions of the artists involved. Most modern computers are capable of burning CDs from an ISO without any special software.
Two New Cut & Thrust Orders Created at Lilies War XXIX
At Their Court on Friday of Lilies War XXIX, Their Royal Majesties Anton and Isabeau created two new orders to recognize the prowess of Calontiri cut and thrust fighters.
The Stile Fyrd and Stile Hus join the Iren, Boga and Eo orders of their respective brethren.
No members were chosen for the Stile Hus at this time.
Three Premieres were chosen for the Stile Fyrd; Alan Smyith of Darkdale, Donald Andrew MacDonald and Ravasz Janos
New Kingdom Chronicler Sought
Netted on Facebook:
After almost three years in office it has come time to seek out and train my replacement as Kingdom Chronicler. Applicants should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Publisher. Past experience as a local chronicler is a plus.
This position requires a commitment of at least 20 hours per month in putting The Mews together, making sure that items are submitted in a timely manner, maintaining Kingdom warrants and making sure that all local newsletters are published. Along with this, the Kingdom Chroniclers are required to submit yearly nominations for the William Blackfox awards to the Society Chronicler. The submission of these nominations are due during the first part of June.
Letters of intent are due by May 31, 2015 to Their Majesties at falcon-crown@calontir.org, Their Highnesses at falcon-heirs@calontir.org and myself at chronicler@calontir.org. Along with your letter, please include a copy of your SCA resume.
Lady Anne von Weingarten
Kingdom Chronicler
The Duvant Inn Fundraiser for The Falcons
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”
Crown List
From Their Majesties…..
The Crown List for this weekend is as follows:
Count Damien McGavin for Contesse Issabell St Charles
Master Jack Banyard for Mistress Cara Wythers
Riddari Halvgrimr Stormtossed for Baroness Gabriella Von Fredrichstahl
Sir Duncan McTorquil for Countess Fionna nic Alisdair
Sir Xerxes for Mistress BelAnna de Rouge de Anjou
Sir Colyne Grey for Lady Emma Marthokys
Sir Mar for Baroness Fionnuala inghean Fhearghuis
HL Jawhar ibn Akmel for Mistress Ishmala bint Yuhannah
HL Pepin of Forgotten Sea for Lady Cecilia de Gatisbury
HL Xandre for Lady Cordeilla uxor Alexander
HL ValdrickR inn danski for Lady Inga inn danski
HL Maren Þorskapitr for Master Owain ap Bleddyn y Llwyd
HL Hildibrandr Tjúguskegg for Lady Alessandra De Piro
Lady Amba Allrasystir for Lord Hrothgar the Smith
Lord Zachariah Lochrie for Lady Aine nic Taillier
For Glory & Honor
NBC News recently posted this video report about Pennsic. There is a lot of purple and gold showing, and many familiar Calontiri faces. This report has received good reviews from many Calontiri, and this reporter heartily approves.
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