Lucian and Tamar
Nessica’s Missives: 11 Oct AS LIIII
Image from Huntington Library Ms HM 60, f°7, 15th C.
Letter from the Field
11 October, Anno Societatus LIIII
Being 2019 of the Common Era
Dearest friend Bindi,
I realize it has been overlong since I set ink on parchment to bring you tidings of our fair Calontir. Methinks other missives reach you on occasion, another mayhaps will find welcoming eyes.
On this day I am adding the final packages on my wagon for a journey to the Lake of Smith. Our good King and Queen, being childless, are searching for an Heir.
They have summoned all Their greatest warriors of Calontir to fight in a grand Tournament! The winner and consort shall become the Heirs and crowned Prince and Princess by right of arms.
Lord Øyríkr, a mighty fighter, thought of me, and requested me to be his consort in the tournament!
I must say the honor is too great!
For when he bests the other great lords and ladies, I shall be Queen of Calontir. I faint at the thought.
His lady wife, and my lord husband, have given their blessings, for they have no desire for the pomp and pagentry and responsibilities of the crown. Therefore, when he considered me, the way was clear for me to agree.
The northern winds blow, bringing such a chill to my very bones. Soon the snows will fill our lands, and we must needs prepare. How lucky are we to have such fine companions who endlessly prepare our estates for leaner times.
My servants and I have stitched new garb for Lord Øyríkr and myself. He bought a lovely linen and trim, though methinks with winter nigh upon us, verily, other garb of fine wool will soon be completed as well.
The wagon is nearly ready, I consider the chill journey south and our countryfolk in their tents during the time of the Tournament. Methinks there shall be more than fires for cooking burning throughout the nights.
Alas, word comes that the courier has entered my estate. I must needs seal this missive and deliver it unto his hands ere he departs. I know not when the next courier passes. Hold us in your prayers that the new Heirs are good and kind and will do right in these lands.
Though you now live in the northernmost reaches of the Kingdom of the West, your friends here hold you dearly in their hearts. Your lovely countenance is sorely missed.
As ever, your friend,
Autumn Arrows court summary, October 5, A.S. 54
This reporter did not attend the event. This summary is based on notes provided by HL Ayisha bint Asad. My thanks to her. I apologize in advance for any missing awards and/or misspelled names, and will gratefully accept corrections to this report. Please contact me at DorcasWhitecap (at) gmail (dot) com
In evening court:
Martin of Calanais Nuadh – AoA
Lucia of Three Rivers – Torse
Yngvarr Bjarnakarl – Boga Fyrd
Other court tidings:
HL Janos Katona invited the archers to come shoot at Crown Tournament next weekend.
Newcomer mugs were handed out.
The winners of the archery shoot and thrown weapons were announced:
Thrown Weapons:
Huscarl – Daniel Martel
Fyrd – Asher de Lokwode
Unranked – Thrace of Calanais Nuadh
Archery:
Huscarl – Daniel Martel
Fyrd – Asher de Lokwode
Unranked – Kolr (visitor from out of kingdom)
Branch championship winner: Asher de Lokwode
Archery practice at earthen butts, c1325. The center markers are small wreaths. Detail from the Geoffrey Luttrell psalter. Public Domain in the United States
Pennsic Family Activities Seeking Volunteers
Greetings from the Pennsic 49 Family Activities Coordinator!
I know that it feels like Pennsic just happened, but next years’ staff is already hard at work preparing for Pennsic 49.
Family Activities cannot run without the help of many hands, and we are looking for volunteers for several of our coordinator positions, as well as folks who think they might like to shadow those jobs to possibly do it in a few years. We’d love to prevent burnout by having many folks trained on jobs.
Please fill out the linked form or email me at fpoint@pennsicwar.org if you are interested in any or more than one of these jobs. For jobs requiring an SCA background check, there is plenty of time to get one, and I’ll be happy to walk you through the process.
Thanks!
Mistress Leonete D’Angely, Family Point Coordinator
Interest Link: https://forms.gle/
Jobs that are open or looking for a shadow/deputy
(** Requires SCA Background Check)
- Deputy Family Point Coordinator**
Approximately 2 hours a week Jan-Mar, 3 hrs a week Apr-July, on call during Pennsic, early arrival to help set up optional - Youth U Coordinator**
Approximately 2 hours a week Jan-Mar, 3 hrs a week Apr-July, on call during Pennsic - Teen U Coordinator**
Approximately 2 hours a week Jan-Mar, 3 hrs a week Apr-July, on call during Pennsic - Evening Activities Coordinator**
Approximately 2 hours a week Jan-Mar, 3 hrs a week Apr-July, on call during Pennsic - Background Checked Daily Coordinator**
On call 1 or more days at Pennsic - Toddler Activities/Parent Group Coordinator
Approximately 1 hour a week Jan-Mar, 2 hrs a week Apr-July, on call during Pennsic - Garb Swap Organizer
Approximately 1 hour setup/takedown, check-in daily or every other day to tidy up area - Background Checked Supervisors**
3-6 hour shifts during Pennsic
Ladies of the Rose, Consorts and Guests Cordially Invited to a Stile Pas d’Armes
A great Stile Pas d’Armes has been declared for the afternoon of October the Twelfth, following the Tournament to find the Heirs of Calontir.
All Ladies of the Rose as well as Consorts of the Contestants from the day and all they invite to join them, are cordially invited to join a great Gallery to witness and judge the acts of puissance, honor, chivalry and courtesy performed at said Pas.
Their Royal Majesties will present a worthy gift, a buckler made by Master Ravasz Janos, shown below. Other prizes will be made available for the Gallery’s gift, and in addition the members of the Gallery are encouraged to offer praise and favor to those who they find worthy.
Please join us for a pleasant afternoon of guts and gore…er, um…sport, in honor of Crown, Heirs, Kingdom and the Art of Steel!
Master Mathurin Kerbusso
Mistress Rhiannydd’s Photos from Ansteorran 40th Year
Mistress Rhiannydd Arbeth has posted photos from Ansteorran 40th Year.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vhersch_rhianydd/collections/72157711153467507/
Her Majesty Yseult a-horse
Gryphon’s Fest court summary, September 28, A.S. 54
This reporter did not attend the event. This report is based on notes retrieved from the Boke of Faces by HL Ysabel de la Oya and notes provided by Lord Jon Chesey, White Hawk Herald. My thanks to them. I apologize in advance for any missing awards and/or misspelled names, and will gratefully accept corrections to this report. Please contact me at DorcasWhitecap (at) gmail (dot) com
In evening court:
Violette of Three Rivers – AoA
Iris of Three Rivers – AoA
Amba Allrasystir – Leather Mallet
Lisette of Three Rivers – AoA
Miranda Augasdottir – Queen’s Chalice
Auga Ormstunga – Golden Calon Swan
Mjǫll Úlfarsdóttir – Leather Mallet
Faustus Cantilius Lupus – Torse
Margaret Bruce – Court Baronage
Rochwen Morwena – Laurel
Other court tidings:
A boon was begged for Dammo Utwiler to join the Order of the Pelican
Martin Schongauer, The griffin, 1485. Public domain in the US
King’s Companie of Archers court summary, September 7, A.S. 54
In evening court:
Bero von Wustenbrunner – Boga Fyrd
Other court tidings:
Their Majesties asked the populace of Forgotten Sea for commentary on the candidates for the new Baronage.
Honorable Lord Galen MacColmáin spoke of the King’s Companie Book.
2 newcomers received mugs.
Archer General Ashland announced the day’s winners:
Yeoman longbow – Lord Roger of Bellebrocton, 1st; Lord Yngvarr Bjarnakarl, 2nd.
Yeoman recurve – Lord Franz Johann Gottskrieger, 1st; Duke Bataciqan-nu Ko’un Ashir, 2nd.
Fyrd crossbow – Lord Asher de Lokwode (of Loch Bheathrach), 1st; Master Johann Steinarsson, 2nd.
Fyrd longbow – Duchess Ashland de Mumford, 1st; Baron Hugh Du Puy, 2nd;
Fyrd recurve – Lady Olivia Scarritt, 1st; Lady Disa of Calanais, 2nd.
Hus crossbow – Master Rolf Hobart, 1st; Master Dammo Utwiler, 2nd.
Hus longbow – Master Daniel Martel, 1st; Master Lief of Crescent Moon, 2nd.
Hus recurve – Honorable Lord Roderick de Graham, 1st; Honorable Lord Truetvin Inglefinger, 2nd.
Baronial teams – Forgotten Sea, 1st; Vatavia, 2nd.
Boons were begged for William Fletcher of Carbery and Juliana Macnayre to join the Order of the Pelican.
Archery practice at earthen butts, c1325. The center markers are small wreaths. Detail from the Geoffrey Luttrell psalter. Public Domain in the United States
From Academia.edu: The Representation of Lordship and Land Tenure in Domesday Book
Bookcases in the library of the University of Leiden, 1610
A recent email from Academia.edu recommended the paper The Representation of Lordship and Land Tenure in Domesday Book by Stephen Baxter, faculty member in the Department of History at the University of Oxford. The paper is embedded below.
I encourage anyone interested in late Anglo-Saxon and early Conquest England to check out his papers at:
https://oxford.academia.edu/StephenBaxter
The basic membership at Academia.edu is free, and there are a wealth of papers and articles
In Memoriam: The Passing of Aine nic Taillieur
The words of Mistress Kristine nic Taillieur:
Courtesy of the Knowne World Memorial Shield Project
On September 3, 2019, Annette Barker (nee Taylor,) known to many as Aine nic Taillieur, passed from this world to the next. Lest any question her might, let all know of her story. Though unusual, a clan of Draugr arose in her homeland which called themselves Cancer. A strong warrior woman, she fought bravely for two years, wounding and destroying members of the clan through guile, knife, and even resorting to a poison which pained her deeply and caused the loss of her locks.
After battling fiercely, however, it soon became apparent to Aine that the war could not be won without great cost. Knowing that, without a home base, the enemy could be stopped, she planned one final tactic. She pulled the Draugr into a false sense of security, allowing them to believe they had won and drawing them into a tight circle around herself. At the last moment, she set the land about her ablaze, trapping the Draugr within. Alas, she too, was trapped.
Thus passed Aine Nic Taillier from this world, her battle cry screamed across the land and the sounds of Savage Daughter ringing in her ears.
Such was her love for those around her, to protect them from the enemy. Such was she a mother, who nurtured all who met her. Such was she loved that, upon hearing of her passing, cups were raised across the meadhall to toast to her victory and to the memory of such a great woman.
Skol, for the hero Aine nic Taillieur, who chose to fight until the end, taking the enemy with her
Sing Non Nobis!
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