Lilies Samra call for performers

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Greetings Kingdom of Calontir! It is with pleasure that I announce the Middle Eastern Samra to be held on the first Saturday of Lilies war at Sunset on the beach. Taking a page from al-Mahala, Cecelia and I are inviting Musicians and dancers to participate in Period Performances from all Middle Eastern cultures portrayed in the SCA. Please message or email me (December Montecino) decembermontecino@gmail.com if you are interested in performing as a musician or as a dancer. We plan on interspersing performances with free dance.

What is a Samra you ask? “’Samra’ in Arabic means a spontaneous celebration of dance and music. Originally the Arabic term ‘Samra’ was used to describe the noises made by the sounds of lively crowds and certain musical instruments, such as in a party or celebration.”

Thank you!

Qadiya Catalina de Arazuri

The Duvant Inn Fundraiser for The Falcons

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From Facebook, via The Castrum:

Greetings unto Calontir.

Many of us in Gleann Abhann were deeply saddend by the news of the horrible loss of your noble falcons. We also remember years ago when Hurricane Katrina ravaged our new kingdom how the fine people of Calontir came to our aid with all sorts of aid.

On the weekend of October 23rd to 25th the Baronies of Three Rivers and Grey Niche will be locked in a war at “The Castrum” in Lafe, AR. Our tavern on site will host a fund raiser with all proceeds going to help your fair kingdom once again have your proud falcons. I.D. will be required and a sign with a suggested donation will be visible. Bring your pouches full and your tankards and horns empty.

We have never forgot what you have done for us and we are now there for you. We will see you soon at the “Duvant Inn” that will be dedicated to Sir Francois Duvant in May at “Atheneaeum”

UPDATED: News from Calontir Spring Crown Tourney 2015

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Corrected and updated due to the exigencies of typing with my thumbs:

Sir Xerxes and Mistress Baroness BelAnna de Rouge de Anjou are Calontir’s newest Prince and Princess. Huzzah!

In other news from Crown:

Sir Duncan of Skeene, Kingdom Earl Marshal announce that he is seeking applicants for two Regional Deputies and Kingdom Archer General.

Andromir and Tola Rufusdottir announced there will be an auction at Kingdom A&S to benefit the Falcon Fund.

Baron Gabriel andvaka Kjotvason of Lonely Tower stepped down, and was made a Baron of the Court.

Guillaume de la Sudeterre was offered membership in the Order of the Laurel. Vigil and ceremony will be announced later.

 

Dirge for The Falcons

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From Lord Da’ud ibn Ibrahim al-Sisari, mka Adam Elkan-Hale, via Facebook:

After reading Andromir’s post regarding the death of our Kingdom’s birds, I was inspired to a write a song. The link below is to a recording of Johanna singing the piece.

Dirge for The Falcons

From seacoast lands did the host march home
Hearts and minds did soar
Telling tales of the war fray’s work
Wishing for one day more

Then loudly cried Lord Andromir
With story of fire and woe
Master Freidrich’s wagon burns
All is lost in tow

Calontir has her falcons lost
Her mighty birds of prey
The Knowne World weeps with Calontir
This black and mournful day

Talons, beaks were razor sharp
Like Calon army’s spears
Your eyes saw far with keen cold glance
Our eyes now shed tears

Calontir has her falcons lost
The Singing Kingdom weeps
Bright Cal’trava’s shine is dimmed
Calon birds now sleep

Cinnamon, Artemis, and kestrel R’an
Lady and Winter white
Fly to Valhalla, to Odin’s arm
Feast on flesh tonight

Calontir has her falcons lost
Empty the Heartland skies
Hearts are heavy, but in your names
Gold falcons shall ever fly

Hearts are heavy, but in your names
Gold falcons shall ever fly

Crown List

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From Their Majesties…..

The Crown List for this weekend is as follows:

Count Damien McGavin for Contesse Issabell St Charles

Master Jack Banyard for Mistress Cara Wythers

Riddari Halvgrimr Stormtossed for Baroness Gabriella Von Fredrichstahl

Sir Duncan McTorquil for Countess Fionna nic Alisdair

Sir Xerxes for Mistress BelAnna de Rouge de Anjou

Sir Colyne Grey for Lady Emma Marthokys

Sir Mar for Baroness Fionnuala inghean Fhearghuis

HL Jawhar ibn Akmel for Mistress Ishmala bint Yuhannah

HL Pepin of Forgotten Sea for Lady Cecilia de Gatisbury

HL Xandre for Lady Cordeilla uxor Alexander

HL ValdrickR inn danski for Lady Inga inn danski

HL Maren Þorskapitr for Master Owain ap Bleddyn y Llwyd

HL Hildibrandr Tjúguskegg for Lady Alessandra De Piro

Lady Amba Allrasystir for Lord Hrothgar the Smith

Lord Zachariah Lochrie for Lady Aine nic Taillier

Sad News from Gulf Wars

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As reported by the East Kingdom Gazette:

Master Freiderich von Blumenkamp of Calontir, Lady Lora Ann Rós and their son Liam’s car caught on fire on the return trip. Although all the humans escaped safely, unfortunately, none of the birds escaped. Artemis, a 21 year old Harris Hawk, Cinnamon a 5 year old Red Tailed Hawk. Winter a 4 year old gyrfalcon, Lady a 16 year old Aplomado falcon and Ra’n, a 4 year old American Kestrel died in the fire.

A fund to help the family of falconers has been set up by Lord Andromir Vukovic.

For more details and a short memorial, read the article “In Memoriam:  The Calontir Falcons” at the East Kingdom Gazette.