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/

Midwinter Knight’s Dream Court Summary, 17 December, A.S. 57

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In Royal court:
Eynon ab Iohannes Mal – Torse
Frithuswith inghean Ui Cremthainn – Torse
Valeriano di Rossi – AoA
Berke Chinua – Leather Mallet
Ryuuzouji Nagamitsu – AoA
Avigail bat Michael ha-Cohen – Golden Calon Swan
Eliza ny Shyhy – AoA

Other court tidings:
Event stewards Lord Eynon ab Iohannes Mal and Lady Berke Chinua shared the news of the day, presented largess to Their Majesties, and were given gifts in return.
Avigail bat Michael ha-Cohen won the A&S competition.
Lord Øyríkr Raðúlfsson won both the Armored combat and the Cut & Thrust tournaments.
7 newcomers received mugs.

From “Janvier”, Les Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry. c. 1412-1416

Krist Kinder court summaries, December 10, A.S. 57

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In morning court:
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Marguerite des Baux to join the Order of the Laurel.

In evening court:
Vashti al-Ash’ariyah – Laurel
Dorcas Whitecap – Leather Mallet
Tove Brianesdohter – Leather Mallet
Nathaniel Lennox – Torse
Elzbieta Swogunene – AoA
Gianlupo delle Bande Nere – Leather Mallet
Farulfr Orðlokarr, dictus Fenris – Torse
Caleb Talbot – Silver Hammer
Marguerite des Baux – Laurel

Other court tidings:
Gifts were exchanged among Her Majesty Jacquette Gleann Abhann, Their Majesties Calontir and Their Highnesses Calontir.
Duchesse Issabell St Charles and Sir Maren þorskabítr, as event stewards, told the news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 548 attendees at the event.
A boon was begged for Sir Hildibrandr Tjúguskegg to join the Order of the Laurel.
Honorable Lady Gianna Viviani brought news of the upcoming Clothiers Seminar and the upcoming Queen’s Prize Tournament.
Mistress Anna Plantyn stepped down as Kingdom Exchequer.
Lady Margaret MacKenzie swore fealty as the new Kingdom Exchequer.
8 newcomers received mugs.
Boons were begged for Sir Sato Jirö and Mistress Ise no Kusunoki Kametsuru to join the Order of the Pelican.
Some populace members swore fealty.

Holy women buying spices, “Egmont Breviary.” New York, Morgan Library (M.87, fol. 202v). Utrecht, c. 1440

In Memoriam – Kenzo of Foxridge

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The Calon Choir is called again to sing “Non Nobis” to honor of our own who has passed. Kenzo of Foxridge passed from this life of December 6, AS LVII. Kenzo was every one’s friend in Foxridge. All who met Kenzo liked him, and he was never heard to speak an unkind work against another.


Kenzo was a talented poet and skilled archer. He served Foxridge as its Minister of Arts and Sciences. He began in the Society 2- years ago during the days of the Contact Group of Riverwatch (Dubuque IA). Kenzo was always ready to pitch in and lend a hand whenever it was needed. Kenzo will be dearly missed.


Please spare a moment to honor the memory of Kenzo, who was taken from us far too early.

“Ta talénta mou stin ypiresía” – My talents in service

 

Kenzo of Foxridge

Kenzo of Foxridge

Sing “Non Nobis”

In Memorium – Master Wilhelm von Lich

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The arms of Master Wilhelm

The Arms of Master Wilhelm von Lich – Image Courtesy of the Memorial Shield Project – SCA

For many years, the legacy of Calontir has been preserved with images so that we can remember the important events in our lives. Master Wilhelm von Lich was a leader among the Calontir Civilian Press Corps, and he could often be seen taking pictures of the happenings at our events.

Today, Calontir mourns his loss. Master Wilhelm von Lich passed from this life on December 6, AS LVII.

Master Wilhelm was a kind man who loved serving his Kingdom. With his sharp eye and his camera, he gave us the photos of our Calontir journeys. Master Wilhelm also served Calontir as a Chiurgeon and was recognized as a leader amongst our care-givers. His service as a Chiurgeon brought him recognition from Their Majesties King Damien I and Queen Issabell I. Those same Royals elevated Wilhelm to the Order of the Pelican during their second reign.

Calontir will remember his smile, his gentle courtesy, and the many contributions he made to our Kingdom over the years. May his friends and family find comfort in their time of grief and may they feel the love this Kingdom had for Wilhelm.

“Oculus qui meminit” – The eye that remembers

Master Wilhelm von Lich’s images may be viewed here:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/vilhelm_lich_photostream/albums

Sing Non Nobis!

In Memorium – Mistress Marie of Cologne

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The Arms of Mistress Marie

The Arms of Mistress Marie – Image courtesy of the Memorial Shield Project – SCA

Fyrdmen raise your weapons to honor the passing of one of brethren. Mistress Marie of Cologne passed from this life on August 27th, 2022.

Marie was known for her kindness, generosity of spirit, and service to archers of Calontir. Whenever arrows were loosed on the archery range, Marie was often there. She was recognized as a Companion to the Order of the Boga-Hirth by King Joe Angus and Queen Phaedra in AS XXXVIII (2003). Her work in service to Archery, the Kingdom, and the SCA were recognized by King Martino and Queen Ariel in AS XLIV (2009) with Companionship into the Order of the Calon Cross. King Duncan and Queen Ylva admitted Marie into the Order of the Pelican in AS LI (2016).

To her friends, Marie was known for kindness and her support of the people of Calontir. Many remarked on her giving nature and how Marie had helped them when they were new to SCA. King Donnegal awarded Marie the King’s Favor in AS XLVIII (2013) for her generosity. May her kindness of spirit live on in all the lives she touched. Mistress Marie of Cologne will be missed at the Archery Range and throughout Calontir.

“Cor et Servitium” – Heart and Service

Master Thomas escorts Marie into Court

Master Thomas escorts Mistress into Court for the announcement of her Pelican

Sing Non Nobis!

Fall Crown Tournament Court Summaries, 3 December, A.S. 57

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On the field during the tournament:
Christopher Atrox – Iren Hirth
Marcus Bruttius Leonitus Daemonium – Iren Fyrd
David de la Cloude – Iren Hirth

On the field after the tournament:
Count Agamemnon Platylithodae and Dame Marie le Faivre were invested as Prince and Princess of Calontir.

In the court of Vindheim:
Their Sanguine Highnesses Jean Paul and Gilyan awarded Sir Marcus de la Forest and Mistress Christiaen Janssen the Clavis of Vindheim.
Gifts were exchanged among Their Sanguine Highnesses, Their Majesties Calontir and Their Highnesses Calontir.
His Majesty Logan announced that Calontir will fight for Vindheim at Gulf Wars.

In Calontir court:
Lyra of Spinning Winds – Golden Calon Swan
Aoife inghean Uí Tormaigh – Leather Mallet
Jacob Mac Cearan – Queen’s Chalice
Duncan Mac Torquill – Eo Fyrd
Aoibhe ingen Cearan – AoA
Kara of Grimfells – Golden Calon Swan
Faustus Cantilius Lupus – Calon Cross

Other court tidings:
The event stewards shared news of the day, and were given gifts by Their Majesties.
Approximately 250 gentles attended the event.
Honorable Lady Maria Arosa de Santa Olalla won the A&S competition.
14 newcomers received mugs.
Master Andrixos Seljukroctonis sang a song of praise for the Founders of Calontir.

Battle of Eben-Ezer, AD 250