Announcements: Queen’s Prize Entry and Judging forms now open

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Calontir EnsignGreetings from your Arts and Science Master Scheduler

Entries for Queen’s Prize are now open. The window to enter runs from now until midnight on April 19th.

In addition to our standard entries with face-to-face judging we are having a “Display Only” option for the Queen’s Prize this year. You have a space to display your entry and any documentation you wish but will not have a judging session scheduled.

Entrants who choose “Display Only” may choose to have a sponsor, but a sponsor is not required for the display. Display entrants with a sponsor will receive a sponsor gift in court along with the standard entries; display entrants without a sponsor will not.

Sponsors are still required for all traditional QPT entries.

We are always in need of Judges! There is no award requirement to be a judge, just some knowledge of the subject matter.

Entry Submission Form – Traditional Queen’s Prize Entry
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTRY6K4PE0yHySgYWV0nav75Cw4ZXYSGDCD4u2QzUuFpRDWQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Display Only Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPy_Pph0XGkL6FN5rBVUm-eOQ4690JfPVgkJ89G_3OIBzpVQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Judges Volunteer Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIql7kMctetmMrzPS1D_vbO-8uWRJO2GfiX4Urc7V9rpnDWg/viewform?usp=sf_link

We look forward to seeing all our wonderful entrants and judges at Queens Prize.

If you have any questions please reach out to the Kingdom Minister of Arts and Sciences, HL Gianna Viviani, at ArtsSciences@calontir.org or the Master Scheduler, HL Ysabel de la Oya, at masterscheduler@calontir.org

Thank You
Ysabel de la Oya
Arts and Science Master Scheduler

In Memorium – Countess Caillin MacKenzie

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The Arms of Caillin Mackenzie

The Arms of Countess Caillin MacKenzie

Good gentles of the Heartland, we have lost one of the fairest Roses of Calontir. Countess Caillin MacKenzie passed from this life of February 27, AS LVII. Countess Caillin was Winter Queen of Calontir in AS XLII. Caillin was gracious both on the throne off, and her smile was a source brilliance in our Kingdom. As we prepare for Gulf Wars, let us pause to remember this remarkable lady.

When Caillin came to the SCA, she soon found a passion for the art of cookery. She quickly earned renown as cook of unprecedented talent, and received her arms from King Martino I and Queen Ariel I in the summer of AS XXXVII as a Companion to the Order of the Leather Mallet. Her service in feasthall and her service to our Society came to the attention of King Joseph Angus I and Queen Phaedra I who awarded Caillin Companionship to the Order of the Torse on September 20 AS XXXVIII.

Countess Caillin’s efforts were not limited to cookery and service. She donned armor and joined the Falcon Army and gained renown on the field of battle. King Tristram I and Queen Katrine saw her worth to the Falcon Host and invested her a Fyrdman of the Order of the Iren-Fyrd in March of AS XXXIX.  Caillin was a bastion in the Calontir Army and fought with valor and honor. Her deeds on the field came to the notice of King Semjaka and Queen Xorazne who awarded Caillin the distinguished Order of the Sword of Calontir in August of XLI. During her time as Princess and Queen, Caillin fought alongside her army.

Through all, she continued to develop her culinary skills and learning of period cookery.  King Seridan and Queen Sile II recognized her talent and knowledge and welcomed Caillin into the Order of the Silver Hammer in July of AS XXIX. On May 6, AS XLI, Tristram of Lindesfarne carried Caillin’s favor onto the Crown Tournament field in Spinning Winds and emerged victorious. Tristram and Caillin reigned as the 46th Crown of Calontir, and the days of their reign are legendary. As a countess and Companion to the Order of the Rose, Caillin continued her growth as a leader amongst the cooks of Calontir. She taught any who asked the craft of the kitchen, and the Order of the Laurel, King Angelo, and Queen Jane invited her into that order on November 17, AS XLII.

The duties of life brought Caillin to move to Gleann Abhainn. Her absence was noticed by friends who missed her bright smile, her hospitality, and her gracious demeanor. As she enters into her final rest, Calontir sends her family the love and support of the Heartland. As Queen, peer, and generous person, she touched the lives of many in Calontir. She will be greatly missed. Countess Caillin is survived by her husband, Laim Mackenzue, their children and step-children, and Duke Eringlen, her brother. May her memory be a comfort to all thos to whom she was close.

“Rosa semper floret in cordibus nostris“ – The rose will forever bloom in our hearts

Countess Caillin in Armor

Fyrd Countess Caillin

Queen Caillin

Caillin 46th Queen of Calontir

Sing “Non-Nobis”

Chieftains court summaries, February 25, A.S. 57

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In morning court:
Hildibrandr Tjúguskegg – Laurel

In evening court:
Wilhelm von Brandt – Chivalry
Yseult de Michel – Torse
Catin of Edington – Calon Cross
Dorcas Whitecap – Court Baronage
Luna di Catarino Tofani – AoA
Elisabetta di Tres Fiumi – Calon Lily
Isibol Campbell – Leather Mallet
Mjoll Úlfarsdóttir – Silver Hammer
Gabrielle von Friedrichsthal – Augmentation of Arms
Giacomo dalla Fattoria dello Stato – Master of Defense

Other court tidings:
His Highness Agamemnon spoke of the upcoming Coronation.
Her Highness Marie spoke of the upcoming Queen’s Prize Tournament.
Gifts were exchanged among Their Majesties, Their Highnesses, and Prince Louis of the Midrealm.
Her Excellency Nadya Helming brought largess and a tithe from the Barony of Three Rivers.
Mistress Kajsa Nikulasdotter, as event steward, brought news of the day, and received gifts from Their Majesties.
Lord Magnús rauðr gandr won the “What are you taking with you” A&S competition.
Lady Shoshanah bas Nachman fun Magenza won the Three Rivers Baronial Arts & Sciences Championship.
Lady Safiyya al-Zahra Isfahani won the blank borders competition.
Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis won the Chieftains Tourney.
Duke Donngal Eriksson won the Speed Tourney.
Lord Bauduin de Wolf won the Steel Bear Pit tourney.
Warder Rafael di Merisi won the Unofficial State Farm Invitational.
The Shire of Calanais Nuadh brought largess and a tithe, to commemorate the day of their founding.
24 newcomers received mugs.

Perceval and the Fisher King, 1330

In Memoriam – Lady Mairgreg ingen Ghillebrath

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Sad news has reached us from Dun Ard. Lady Mairgreg ingen Ghillebrath succumbed to pneumonia on February 12, AS LVII.
Mairgreg came to the SCA in the Shire of Dun Ard and quickly became a member of the community there. She was awarded arms by King Chrystofer II and Queen Salamandra on March 30 AS XXX.
Friends remember her for talent with needle and thread. Such was her talent in the clothier’s craft, that King Luther and Queen Lenore welcomed her into the Order of Golden Swan in December of AS XXXIII.
Her service to Dun Ard will be remembered as well. She gladly took to whatever tasks present needed to be done. King Eringlen III and Quee Alathea II inducted Mairgreg into the Order of Torse in recognition of her service to Dun Ard on April 17 AS XXXIV.
Though absent from our company for some time, Lady Mairgreg ingen Ghillebrath will be missed by all those whom shared her company. Mairgreg is survived by her husband, Lord Gwylon ap Owen and their daughters. May they feel the love and support that Calontir is sending them, and may they find peace in the memory of Lady Mairgreg.

Sit falco cum suo spiritu – “May the Falcon fly with her spirit”

Sing Non-Nobis

Editor’s Note: My memory of Lady Mairgreg was limited. I invite those who knew her to provide more details that I can add to this memory.

Winter War Maneuvers court summaries, February 18, A.S. 57

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On the field:
Sata Takezou – Iren Fyrd
Emerick Blackpool – Iren Hirth
Murdoch MacLachlan – Stile Fyrd

In evening court:
Heidi Anne Draper – Golden Calon Swan
Alia Martialis – Torse
Bertram Grünrock – Leather Mallet
Calontir War College – Falcon’s Heart

Other court tidings:
His Serene Highness Micauley presented gifts to Their Majesties and Their Highnesses.
Their Majesties Logan and Ylva presented gifts to His Serene Highness.
The Barony of Vatavia presented a tithe and largess.
2 people received mugs for attending their first Calontir Royal court.
Lord Hieronymus, Lord Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder, and Lord Ottar Surtrson brought news of the upcoming Masters of the Duel event.
Sir Aiden O’Seaghdha brought news of the upcoming Gulf Wars.

Battle of Eben-Ezer, AD 250

In Memorium – The Honorable Lord Toke Ormsson

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The Arms of Toke Ormsson

The Arms of THL Toke Ormsson

The skalds at Bragi’s hall have called one of our own to his final home. There is one less voice raised in the Falcon Host this day. Calontir grieves at the passing of the Honorable Lord Toke Ormsson. Let us all pause and raise a horn at the lost of this remarkable man.

Toke has been part of our Kingdom for many, many years. Toke found our Society in the earliest days of the Kings of Queens of Calontir. In his time, he saw almost every Calontir Crown come and go. Early on, he took the path of the skald to remember the history of our Kingdom and to entertain its folk. Evenings would often find Toke sitting around the fire sharing his wisdom and telling the tales of the Old Days. He was known for encouraging new members of the Bardic College and formed many close friendships there.

Toke was first awarded arms by King Voelkmar and Queen Isadorra on a snowy day in February AS XXV. His skill as a bard earned Toke Companionship within the Order of Golden Swan from King Conn and Queen Cadfael. King Rorik and Queen Morganna brought him to their court to award a Leather Mallet in recognition of Toke’s talent for making liquers. These same Royals saw the service Toke Ormmson provided and recobnized this service with a Torse. The long summer nights at Lilies will seem to pass more slowly without the stories and anecdotes the Honourable Lord Toke shared. 

THL Toke served his shire and his Kingdom as a fighter and an officer. King Duncan I and Queen Ylva I recognized both his spear and his labors with Companionship within the Orders of the Iren-Fyrd and the Cross of Calontir. His service to the Equestrian Community helped to bring Toke the attention of the Order of the Cross. The fruits of his service are born out by the thriving community of riders that he helped to build in Calontir.

The Honourable Lord Toke Ormmson passed from this life on February 1, AS LVII and is survived by his wife of many years, the Honorable Lady Katrin and his sons Sir Erik and Master Orren. May they and all of the rest of their family feel the love of Calontir as the wings of our Falcon enfold them.  

“Now there is silence where once there was singing.
Cold is the fire that called us this night.”

-Words by Master Mikal Hrafspa called the Ram

Sing Non-Nobis

Toke Ormsson in Garb

THL Toke Ormsson

Toke Ormsson with a horse

THL Toke with a Steed

Toke Ormsson

THL Toke Ormsson

Clothiers court summaries, January 28, A.S. 57

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In morning court:
Erik Tokesson – Chivalry
Orren Tokesson – Chivalry

In a private court:
Sem’iyye bint Tahir al-Hindi (called Mia) – Silver Hammer

In evening court:
Volusia Zoe – Torse
Rolanda de Lyndhurst – Torse
Cecily Abbott – Torse
Ysabel de la Oya – Calon Cross
Ava Alixandre de Bourges – AoA
Batilda von Köln – Golden Calon Swan
Hugo van Harlo – Laurel

Other court tidings:
Mistress Ekaterina Kirkovna brought news of Battlemoor, soon to happen in the Outlands.
Honorable Lady Gianna Viviani brought news of the upcoming Queen’s Prize Tournament.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Gianna Viviani to join the Order of the Laurel.
Lord Randr Tokesson and Mistress Giraude Benet, as event stewards, brought news of the day.
Honorable Lord Cearr Mac Brendan won the Guardian of the Arts competition.
The Barony of Forgotten Sea presented a tithe.
The Shire of Cúm an Iolair presented largess and a tithe.
Honorable Lady Zaneta Baseggio stepped down as Gold Falcon.
Master Rhodri ap Ieuan ap Hywel swore fealty as the new Gold Falcon.
Countess Giulia Isabella da Venezia introduced the Kingdom Advocates: Mistress Rigela Alicia la Placida, Mistress Fionghuala inghean Fhearghuis, and Honorable Lady Giovanna Canzoniera da Firenze.
3 newcomers received mugs.
Honorable Lord Melchor Eichmann reminded the populace of the importance of the upcoming Winter War Maneuvers.
Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis spoke to the populace about the upcoming Calontir Party at Gulf Wars.

Four women sewing linen clothes. From The Tacuinum Sanitas of Vienna, Late 14th century. Public domain in the US

In Memoriam – The Honourable Lord Alban St. Albans

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Alban St Albans arms

Image Courtesy of the Memorial Shield Project – SCA

The sad news has spread that the Honourable Lord Alban St. Albans has left us for the next life. Alban has part of Calontir since the Principality days. He was first awarded arms by King Chepe and Queen Arwynn in February of AS XVIII, one week after Calontir became a Kingdom. His presence and hospitality are well-remembered by those who knew him.

Alban delighted in the printed word and collected rare books and manuscripts. He would often open his home to people travelling to Standing Stones for events. Those who were fortunate enough to stay with Alban were treated to viewings of his period manuscript pages. Alban gave shelter to any who needed it, and his generousity seemed limitless.

Alban was well-regarded by Calontir for his work as a book herald, helping many to find their arms. He was awarded a Simple Grant of Arms in August of AS XXI. King Tomeeki and Queen Fiona awarded Alban Companionship within the Noble Order of the Cross of Calontir in August of AS XXV for his service to heraldry.  Alban was also considered an expert on peerage concepts of homage and fealty.  He gave several workshops on the topic. He was recognized as a Companion to the Order of the Silver Hammer by King Eringlen and Queen Alathea in May of AS XXXIV. His wordfame and service spread so far that Alban was awarded the Queen’s Treasure, a non-armigous award  of the West Kingom.

Alban will be remembered for his smiling presence. Alban’s hospitality and generousity will be missed by all who knew him. When learning of his passing, many friends remarked on how Alban had welcomed them when they were new, offered crash space for events, and showed off his collectoin on period manuscripts. Although health problems had prevented Alban from travelling in recent years, his presence was still felt and shall continue to be felt by all those who knew him. Alban entered his final rest on January 21, AS LVII. His family has asked for privacy while they grieve. Alban’s collection of books and manuscripts will be donated to the University of Missouri.

In libris veritas est – “In books there is truth”

Sing “Non Nobis”

 

Winter Court 2023: A Feast of Fools, Court Summary, 7 January, A.S. 57

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This reporter did not attend the event. My thanks to Mistress Conna ingen Ui Chearbhaill for her court notes. As always, updates and corrections are welcome.

In Royal Court:
Caitlyn Rochwensdottir – Torse

Other court tidings:
10 newcomers received mugs.
Baron Giacomo Fornerigo from Small Grey Bear presented gift baskets to Their Highnesses and Their Excellencies.

Painting of the League of the Holy Court, circa 1375. Public domain in the US

From Their Royal Majesties: Prepare for War!

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Arise Calontir! The time of war comes swiftly. It is time to prepare.

We will be travelling to Atenveldt to help Our Cousins establish a new war in Their realm, the War of the Phoenix. And while We are not calling a muster for that war, there is an unofficial muster page here that you should fill out if you might be interested in going. That way We can attempt to get enough land for us to camp together.

After that is Winter War Maneuvers in Vatavia. Even if you are unable to attend Gulf Wars, your presence there will help prepare your friends who can go. His Royal Highness is Our armored combat general, and he has great plans. Come and find out what they are.

Finally, if you can go to Gulf Wars, or think you might, please sign the muster list for that here.
We look forward to seeing as many of you as can make it to these events.

TRM Logan & Ylva