Kingdom Calendar Changes

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At Coronation, it was announced that the Kingdom Calendar would be changing. The timeline:
December 2, 2023: Their Majesties David and Rhianwen hold Crown Tournament in the Barony of Coeur d’Ennui.
March 23, 2024: Their Majesties step down.
April 20, 2024: The Crown which stepped up in March holds their Crown Tournament.
July 13, 2024: The winners of the April Crown Tournament begin their reign. This also begins the new schedule, where Coronations are held on the second weekends of July and February and Crown Tournaments are held on the second weekends of April and November.

Court summaries from the Coronation of David and Rhianwen, October 7, A.S. 58

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Final business of Agamemnon and Marie:
Changes to Kingdom law were read into court.

First court of David and Rhianwen:
Domina Atia Albia Tamara – Head of the Royal Household
Mistress Rochwen Morwenna – Royal Scribe
Lord Hieronymus – Captain of the Guard
Mistress Anna Plantyn – Chamberlaine
Duke Donngal Eriksson, Duchess Magdalena vander Meere, Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis, Mushira Catalina de Arazuri, Sir Martus Aleskandrov – Thegns

Evening court:
Agamemnon Platylithodae – Duchy
Marie le Faivre – County
Giovanni Di Angelo Marchisetti – AoA
Kathleen of Stonehaven – Torse
Elias de Jaye – King’s Favor

Other court tidings:
The Barony of the Lonely Tower presented largess.
Many of the populace swore fealty.
Honorable Lady Aleit de la Thomme, as event steward, announced the day’s winners:
Lord William Radulfus had the best Tower in any Medium.
Sara of Stonehaven is the Lonely Tower A&S Champion.
Inez Errotabehere won the Blank Border competition.
Lord Numerius Volusius Germanicus Secundus won the Crest Tournament.
Lord Mkty Nakhthor won the heavy rapier tournament.
Honorable Lord Konáll bǫsull had the best crest.
Lord Charles von Bayrreuth had the best death.
Honorable Lord Cearr Mac Brenden had the best loot in his crest.
Honorable Lady Amba Allrasystir was designated Queen’s Choice.
Lady Quiteria la Roja announced that she was seeking a successor as RUSH Chancellor.
5 newcomers received mugs.
Honorable Lord Konáll bǫsull will be the Calontir General at Gulf War.
Her Excellency Nadya Helming will be the Rapier General.
Honorable Lady Ysabel de la Oya shared news of the upcoming Kingdom A&S event.
Master Rhodri ap Hywel announced that the Kingdom Reeve was seeking a successor. He also announced that the cost of heraldic submissions would be reduced at Krist Kinder.

Scenes from the Life of David, ca 1160-1180. Public Domain in the US

Announcements: Applications Open – Laurel Sovereign of Arms

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The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is seeking candidates for the position of Laurel Principal Sovereign of Arms (Laurel).

Laurel is the principal heraldic officer of the Society and the head of the College of Arms, and is responsible for fostering the study and practice of heraldry, supervising the processing of submissions, and overseeing the heraldic activities of the Known World.Laurel is an unpaid position, currently requiring approximately 20 hours a week. The position requires considerable tact and patience, armory and onomastic knowledge, supervisory ability, the ability to work within tight deadlines and coordinate closely with Wreath, Pelican, and other staff to produce a Laurel Letter of Acceptance and Return monthly, computer literacy and word processing skills, reliable e-mail and telephone access, and time and ability to travel.

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, together with modern and SCA qualifications, hardcopy to:

Laurel Sovereign

c/o Louise Du Cray

P.O. Box 611928

San Jose, CA 95161

with courtesy copies to both resumes@sca.org and bids@heraldry.sca.org

Applications are being accepted though November 30, 2023.

Applications Open – Laurel Sovereign of Arms

Gryphon’s Fest court summaries, September 30th, A.S. 58

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In morning court:
Brian Robert MacDougall – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Chivalry
Aoife inghean Uí Tormaigh – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Courtesy
Magdalena vander Meere – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Ideals of the Society
Elisabetta di Tres Fumi – Torse
Grimwulf Harland – Cross of Calontir

On the field:
Nadya Helming – Stile Hirth

In evening court:
Violetta Yolent Saint-Clairen von Stuttgart – Laurel
Emily Schmidt – AoA
Kiva of Three Rivers – Torse
Oddný (Kenda) Óttarsdóttir – Torse
Isabel of Three Rivers – Leather Mallet
Corbyn (Dan) Greyschanke – Golden Calon Swan
Bero von Wustenbrunner – Cross of Calontir
Isengrim Sleggja – Cross of Calontir
Dorcas Whitecap – King’s Favor

Other court tidings:
Lady Maggie of Three Rivers received a Golden Calon Swan medallion, slightly overdue since King’s Companie of Archers.
Master Galen MacColmáin received a scroll for Keeper of the Flame, slightly overdue since King’s Companie of Archers.
A boon was begged for Rannveig Katrin Bjarnardottir to join the Order of the Pelican.
8 newcomers received mugs.
Hertogin Magdalena vander Meere and Honorable Lord Melchor Eichmann, as event stewards, shared news of the day, and received gifts from Their Majesties.
Sir Emerick Blackpool won the Wacky Weapons Armored Tournament.
Honorable Lord Otmar Eichman won the Armored Warlord Tourney.
Lord Michael St. Ledger won the Steel Bear Pit.
Lord Copin di Gentile won the Gryphons Fest Archery shoot.
In Equestrian activities, Daiku was won by Team Dirty Foreigners.
The Poker run was won by Amina of Outlands.
Lady Melisende de Westemere won the Just Horsing Around! A&S competition.
Helenos ben Simon won the Blank border competition.
The Snail contrade were the overall winners of the day.
The elevation of Honorable Lady Maria Arosa de Santa Olalla to the Laurel had to be postponed because of an injury she received today. She will be elevated at Coronation, if possible.

Martin Schongauer, The griffin, 1485. Public domain in the US

Mad Dogs and Englishmen court summaries, September 23rd, A.S. 58

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In afternoon court:
Robert Steven MacLaren and Heidi Anne Draper were invested as the new Baron and Baroness of Vatavia.
Tove Brianesdohter – Silver Hammer
Yang Shaoyun – Golden Calon Swan
Olaf Thorvaldr – Iren Hirth
Asher Whitby – AoA
Murdoch MacLachlan – Torse
Lyra of Spinning Winds – Calon Lily
Izza al Zarqa – Laurel

On the field:
Øyríkr Raðúlfsson – Iren Hirth

Other court tidings:
Lord Murdoch MacLachlan accepted gifts from Their Majesties, meant for the Steward and staff of the event.
His Grace Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis won the Cut & Thrust Warlord tourney.
4 newcomers received mugs.
Celeste Sevenstar won the Pickles in Any Medium Arts & Science competition.
Lord Charles von Bayrreuth won the lower division armored combat tournament.
Honorable Lord Kennocht Armstrang won the upper division armored combat tournament.

Blood of Heroes court summaries, September 16, A.S. 58

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On the field:
Ketill Steinarsson – Iren Fyrd
Develin Ó Sirideáin – Iren Fyrd

In evening court:
Fionghuala inghean Fhearghuis – Cross of Calontir
Wilhelm von Brandt – Cross of Calontir
Anne Renarde – Cross of Calontir
Mielikkä Koiviston – Leather Mallet
Gavin O’Shannon – Eo-Hirth
Barrett Thickblood – Silver Hammer
Merlin of Grimfells – AoA
Emerick Blackpool – Chivalry

Other court tidings:
Gifts were exchanged between the Their Royal Majesties Calontir and Her Sanguine Highness Emmelina of Vindheim.
Lady Aoife inghean Uí Tormaigh, as event steward, along with Lord Farulfr Orðlokarr, shared news of the day.
There were 134 people on site.
$80 was raised for the Kingdom Travel Fund.
The Best Team Name was “Fat Bottom Boys”.
Lady Furia Cincinnata won the Scavenger Hunt.
Honorable Lord Caleb Talbot and Honorable Lord Barrett Thickblood won the “Hero in Any Medium” A&S competition.
The winners of the Dogball game were the “Damn Dirty Furriners”, led by His Grace Jean Paul de Sens.
Lord Havarr Refskegg was recognized as having the Most Fun on the field.
Lord Ketill and Lord Develin received their Iren Fyrd scrolls.
A temporary removal was announced against Basil of Grimfells.
HRM Agamemnon announced that the Council of Nobles would meet to discuss the dates of Crown Tournaments and Coronations.
5 newcomers received mugs.

King’s Companie of Archers court summaries, September 9, A.S. 58

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In evening court:
Galen MacColmáin – Keeper of the Flame
Jakob Bierayge – Silver Hammer
Lothar der Rote – Pelican
Melchior Woelffling van Meckelenburch – Leather Mallet
Maggie of Three Rivers – Golden Calon Swan
Rolanda de Lyndhurst – Leather Mallet
Adelaide Sarsfield – Calon Lily
Lawrence Taillefer the Leech – Court Baronage
Geneviève de Chambéry – Court Baronage
Jorunn Eydisardottir – Augmentation of Arms

Other court tidings:
Master Galen MacColmáin and Honorable Lord János Katona, as event stewards, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
139 people attended the event.
Mistress Anne Renarde, Archer General, announced the day’s winners.
Honorable Lord Finán mac Crimthainn – Novice Longbow
Lady Beatrix Bogenschutz – Novice Recurve
Honorable Lord William Alban Douglas – Fyrd Crossbow
Lady Disa of Calanais Nuadh – Fyrd Longbow
Lord Reichart Scherer von Erlenbach – Fyrd Recurve
Honorable Lord Kitsu no Taro – Huscarl Recurve
Master Leifr of the Crescent Moon – Huscarl Longbow
Master Rolf Hobart – Huscarl Crossbow
Barony of the Lonely Tower won the baronial team shoot.
Honorable Lord János Katona will step up as the Archer General deputy.
Honorable Lord James inn Danski brought news of the upcoming Autumn Arrows event.
4 newcomers received mugs.

Archery practice at earthen butts, c1325. The center markers are small wreaths. Detail from the Geoffrey Luttrell psalter. Public Domain in the United States

Announcements: Removal of Crown Prince of Ansteorra

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On September 4, 2023, at a Special Meeting of the SCA Inc. Board of Directors, the Board voted without opposition to remove Aaron MacGregor as the current Crown Prince of Ansteorra. The Board reached this serious decision after significant deliberation and with the advice of our Officers.

At this time, Ansteorra remains under the stewardship of the Stellar Crown, King Gabriel and Queen Sonja. We would ask that people extend all courtesy to Her Royal Highness Nicollet as she contemplates what will be best for the Kingdom in the next reign. Any further announcements regarding the next reign will be made at a Kingdom level.

As this matter is ongoing, no further public comment will be made by SCA Inc.

Lilies War Committee meeting

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There will be an in person Lilies Committee meeting at Kings Company of Archers on Saturday, September 9th during the lunch break.
We will have the exact place of the meeting announced on site, but it will be close to the archery range.
This is a public meeting, and we encourage anyone who would like to provide feedback, or learn more about running Lilies, to attend.

More information on King’s Company of Archers: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1npL31B0tR3wmNEhHR3g9u4PzQAcTWLl5GgMuVdWayxQ/edit

Cattle Raids Mag Mor Highland Games court summaries, August 26, A.S. 58

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In evening court:
Giovanni di Angelo Marchisetti – Leather Mallet
Worgan Madoc – Leather Mallet
Becca of Mag Mor – AoA
Laurencia of Mag Mor – AoA
Cara ingen Ronan – Leather Mallet
Astrid Esbjörnsdotter – Leather Mallet
Kathleen of Stonehaven – Calon Lily
Aleit de la Thomme – Calon Lily

Other court tidings:
Lady Morgana MacDermott and Mistress Gyða glóra, as event stewards, announced the day’s winners, and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 181 attendees at the event.
Lord Ketill Karlsson took home the prizes from the Novice tournament.
Duke Joseph Angus Wilson won the Buckler tourney.
Sir Orren Tokesson won the Best of the Best tourney.
Lady Moire inghean Néill won the Blank Border competition.
Lady Eawynn ingen Broccáin won the “Plaid in Any Medium” competition.
Lady Lyra of Spinning Winds, Lord Seathrún Brock, and Celeste Sevenstar and took the top three spots in the “Unicorn in Any Medium” competition.
Master Rolf Hobart dispatched The Unwelcome Guest in archery.
Master Lief of Crescent Moon won Kezia’s Shoot.
Lord Mekety Nakhthor was the Cut & Thrust winner.
The Barony of Mag Mor presented largess and a tithe.
10 newcomers received mugs.

Raiding Cattle. Diebold Schilling the Youger. 1513