Gulf Wars

Court summaries from Gulf Wars 2024

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This reporter did not go to GW. My thanks to Lady Dýrfinna Tonnudóttir for taking notes in court, and to Yngvarr White Hawk for answering her follow up questions. As always, any corrections are welcome.

On the field Tuesday March 12:
Grete Leysin – Golden Calon Swan
Orren Tokesson – Sword of Calontir

On the field Wednesday March 13:
Rannveig Katrin Bjarnardottir – Pelican

On the field Thursday March 14:
Gunnar Thorisson – Iren Fyrd
Selene of Lesbos – Iren Fyrd
Agathon of Three Rivers – Iren Fyrd

In Royal Court Thursday evening:
Albrecht von Trier – Cross of Calontir
Njall Thorsteinsson – AoA
Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder – Boga Fyrd
Riberlin Halderman – AoA
Matthias Worcestershire – Calon Lily
Morgana MacDermott – Torse
Mielikkä Koiviston – AoA
Hirsch Ross Eichman – Stile Fyrd
Robert Steven MacLaren, dictus The Scot – Stile Fyrd
Kolfinna Halvgrimsdottir – Queen’s Chalice
Olaf Thorvaldr – Queen’s Chalice
Adalyde Heloyz la Cantora – Queen’s Chalice
Ragnar of Crystal Mynes – AoA
Torquil MacGruder – Torse AND Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Courtesy
Eowyth þa Siðend – Golden Calon Swan
Hieronymus – Stile Hirth
Jaki Úlfsfæter – AoA
Lyra of Spinning Winds – Torse
Gilcrist Wallace – AoA
Seán Huniman – Golden Calon Swan
Reinmar of Shattered Crystal – Iren Fera
Lora Greymare – Iren Fera
Phaedra filia Roberti – Pelican

Other court tidings:
Exile was pronounced against Marcus Brutius Leonitus Daemonium.
5 newcomers received mugs.
A boon was begged for Master Jürgen Weiter von Landstuhl to join the Order of Chivalry.
The Fourth Company received embroidered patches in appreciation of their work.
Ansteorra gave Calontir their battle banner; it’s the first time it has gone out of Ansteorra.
Master Ravasz János won a War Point for winning the Gulf Wars War Bard competition.
Sir Sato Jirö won a War Point for winning the Gulf Wars Jousting.
Mistress Gabriella von Fredrichstahl received a new Torse scroll, to replace her lost one.
The Populace received War Pay.

Announcement: Gulf Wars Party Food and Supplies Sign-up

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Illustration of the Battle of Barnet (14 April 1471) on the Ghent manuscript. Public domain in the US

Hello, Gulf Wars Calontir Party Food Wrangler ™ here!

In order to better track and plan I’ve made a form for people bringing food or supplies to fill out.
https://forms.gle/68WgzhqUMBLns5TZ6

We are also looking for some table lights. Since I plan on labeling every food item, some small table lights will make it so much easier not to make our friends sick.

Thank you all in advance. I look forward to a wonderful party.

Ysabel

Calontir Muster for Gulf Wars

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Calontir! Do you hear the drums of war? Gulf wars approaches and Their Majesties have called the muster! https://www.gulfwars.org/

Please sign up at https://forms.gle/xbwLqEeFQ4FVNxSNA
It is important to know who plans to attend so that Their Majesties, the Generals, and the Soup Kitchen can prepare.

Winter War Maneuvers will be held this year in Wyvern Cliffe on Feb 17th. Come and practice and help support the Army! https://wyverncliffe.com/winter-war-maneuvers/

Sign the Gulf Wars Muster!

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Illustration of the Battle of Barnet (14 April 1471) on the Ghent manuscript. Public domain in the US

Calontir, the drums of Gulf Wars are sounding!

The time is coming to march to battle, ply our crafts, loose our arrows, and mount our horses!  Soon, we shall gather in long-awaited companionship under the Royal Pavilion to raise our voices in merry song and share cups of hot broth!
Will you join us?  Stories will be written, and your Gulf Wars story begins by adding your name to the muster.
If you are planning to go OR if you think you’ll probably go, please sign the muster.  Letting us know that you’re coming will help us plan camping space, buy soup kitchen supplies, and understand the composition of the Army.
We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
General Rhianwen

Gulf Wars XXX Postponed

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It is with broken hearts that we must announce the postponement of Gulf Wars XXX from October 2021 to March 2022 during its traditional time.While our original deadline was September 10, the registration numbers are less than half of the required number to have even a small war. We do not see any way that the number would grow in such a way as to allow for the October war.

All current registrations will be transferred to Gulf Wars in March 2022. If you would like a refund, please follow the standard refund request that is on the website. No refund fee will be taken out.

We look forward to seeing everyone back at King’s Arrow Ranch in March 2022.

In Service to Dream,
Mistress Kendra Dey, OP & Mistress Magdalena de Segovia, OP

Autocrats, Gulf Wars XXX/October 2021

Master Stephan of Durham
Gleann Abhann Seneschal

Gulf Wars Pre-Registration

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Greetings Calontir!

During most years, we have a pretty good idea of what to expect with attendance at Gulf Wars. The numbers vary some due to different factors, but they tend to stay within a range.

This year, with Gulf Wars being on a different date and with all the other factors involved, we have no past numbers to go off of.

So I would ask that if you are planning to go to Gulf Wars in October, PLEASE take a few minutes to go pre-register so that we can get an idea of what our attendance will be.
I look forward to seeing you all there!

https://members.sca.org/apps/#MtgDetail/00001020

In Service,
Maighstir Donnchadh
Gulf Wars Exchequer

Mississippi Department of Health Advises Canceling Events Over 250 Participants

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The Mississippi Department of Health held a news conference this morning at 11: 00am CDT regarding Covid-19 precautions. Mississippi has recorded its first case.

Among the recommendations:

  • Anyone over 65 with complicated medical conditions avoid gatherings
  • Organizations having gatherings of over 250 advised to cancel
  • Everyone should take precautions even with small number gatherings

The event stewards of Gulf War have made no announcement about cancelling yet. However, the Green Dragon will be closed for the duration of the War.

All waterbearing will be done from squeeze bottles, 3d printed non contact water bottles, and paper cups.

Their Royal Majesties have advised everyone to make the best decisions for they and theirs, and have released all Calontiri from all obligations to attend Them in service to that goal.

While the muster has been called and our people have answered, our primary task as King and Queen is to see to the safety and preservation of our people.

With that being the case, we hearby release any and all members of Calontir from any responsibility that would require your attendence at this year’s Gulf Wars. You may take this leave without excuse or explanation and you have our complete understanding and compassion.

For the Senate and People of Calontir
Lucian and Tamar Atia Albia Tamara

The Great Hobby Horse Roundup

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Gleaned from Facebook:

Attached below are the instructions/template for the sock horses participants will be constructing for the Page School Equestrian Tourney at Gulf Wars in 2020.

The plan is to have the heads completed *Ahead Of Time* and *Off Site*. We are going for realistic looking heads so stuff the socks with polyfill accordingly. Colors of the socks utilized should be black, brown, grey, or white. We want to keep them similar to keep down the possible hurt feelings between kids.

Attached below are the instructions for the hobby horse heads. Final assembly will occur on site in the Equestrian area.

Also below is a finished horse head for reference.

I will provide the striped, dried saplings, foam padding, and sinew for final assembly on site.