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

In Memoriam – Lord Eynon ab Iohannes Mal

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The Arms of Lord Eynon ab Iohannes Mal

The Arms of Lord Eynon ab Iohannes Mal – Image courtesy of The Memorial Shield Project – SCA

Calontir, as we come together this holiday season, please pause in your celebrations and raise a toast to Lord Eynon ab Iohannes Mal, who passed from this life on December 23, AS LVII. Lord Eynon was one of the founding members of the Shire of Theobald College, and he could often be found at events working behind the scenes. It is said that he would undertake anything and everything needed so that his friends might enjoy the event. From the time Lord Eynon joined the SCA, Lord Eynon enjoyed meeting new people and it has been said that he truly never met a stranger.

Many have remarked on Lord Eynon’s smiling presence at events, his happy countenance, and his willingness to help with whatever needed done. Lord Eynon was talented with needle and thread and made much of the garb he wore for events. He enjoyed camping and was not averse to partaking of a sample of mead from time to time. Lord Eynon was awarded arms by King Matsunaga and Queen Elena in April of AS LI. Just a week prior to his passing, our Konungr Logan and Dróttning Ylva called Eynon into Their Court and awarded him Companionship within the Order of the Torse. 

Calontir grieves with Eynon’s lady wife, Lady Berke Chinua and his family. May the wings of the Calontir Falcon enfold them and give comfort to them during this time of grief.

“Maneat quod aedificavit” – Let that which he has built endure

Sing non-nobis

 

 

October 2022 Letter of Heraldic Acceptances and Returns

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FROM THE OFFICE OF SAKER HERALD

The latest Heraldic Letter of Acceptances and Returns was published December 15, 2022. These items have been processed through the College of Heralds and have been made official or returned for further work.

CALONTIR ACCEPTANCES:

* David de la Cloude. Name and device. Argent, in pale two clouds gules. Nice 13th-14th century English name! Nice cant!
* Hamilton fitzHugh. Name change from holding name Jack fitzHugh. This is an appeal of the original February 1991 return for using a surname as a given name. At the time, precedent required that “the use of surnames as given names should be limited to surnames actually shown to have been used as given names in period.” This precedent was overturned in April 2010, when a more general pattern of late period surnames in England being used as given names was established, and so we may joyfully register this name.
* Irial mac Uilliam. Name. Nice 15th century Irish Gaelic name!
* Numerius Volusius Germanicus Secundus. Device. Quarterly gules and sable, a cross counter-vairy Or and gules between a pair of wings in bend Or.
* Rúna Úlfsdóttir. Device. Per saltire Or and azure, a wolf’s head erased argent between in cross the runes algiz, rahu, fehu, and urhuz counterchanged.
* Sancha Lestrange. Badge. (Fieldless) Issuant from a snail shell opening to chief Or a flame proper. Nice badge!
* Sem’iyye bint Tahir al-Hindi. Name change from Miakushka Loshkina. This name combines a Turkish given name and an Arabic byname, an acceptable lingual mix post-1100 per SENA Appendix C.
* Týki Mikaelsson. Name. Submitted as Týki Mikaelson, this byname is not constructed correctly. The patronymic byname formed from the Old Norse given name Mikael is Mikaelsson. We have made this change for registration.
* Volusia Zoe. Name and device. Argent, a rat rampant sable vested purpure and hooded Or. The Roman cognomen Zoe is found in several inscriptions cataloged in the Epigraphic Database Heidelberg as documented by Gwen Recorder. Nice Imperial Roman name!

CALONTIR RETURNS:

* Visvamitra Yavana. Badge. Per fess argent and vert semy of acorns Or, atop a tree a brown squirrel proper maintaining an acorn Or. This badge is returned per the August 2015 Cover Letter: “A held or conjoined charge which is not identifiable will render the design unregisterable. A charge may be rendered unidentifiable through the usual methods, including reduction in size, poor contrast, etc…” [emphasis added]. As the held acorn has poor contrast with the field, this design is unregisterable.
You can find the entire Letter here: http://heraldry.sca.org/loar/2022/10/