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Equestrian Challenge for Cattle Raids

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Announcing A Greco-Persian Equestrian Challenge for Cattle Raids!

It is now in your hands to enslave Athens or make her free, and thereby leave behind for all posterity a memorial such as not even Harmodius and Aristogeiton left. Now the Athenians have come to their greatest danger since they first came into being, and, if we surrender, it is clear what we will suffer when handed over to Hippias. But if the city prevails, it will take first place among the Greek cities.

– Herodotus, The Histories

About the Challenge: The theme for Cattle Raids 2014 is the Greco-Persian Wars between the Achaemenid Empire of Persia and the Greek city-states from 499 – 449 BC.  Cavalry were an important part of that conflict.  The elements of this challenge are mostly taken from On the Cavalry Commander, a book by the Greek writer Xenophon (430 – 354 BC).

The Prizes: The prizes for this challenge will be contributed by the entrants.  As Xenophon wrote:

And if you could offer prizes to the regiments for skill in all the feats that the public expects the cavalry to perform at the spectacles, I think this would appeal strongly to the spirit of emulation in every Athenian.  For evidence of this I may refer to the [Greek plays], in which many labours and heavy expenses are the price paid for trifling rewards.

We encourage everyone to heed Xenophon’s words: No trifling rewards!  🙂

The Course: A full description and course diagram will be posted online shortly, but the course includes a procession, heraldry (so start working on your intro now! and pull out those banners!), maneuvering on horseback, javelin throwing, simulated polo, bonus points for riding the course bareback, and more!

TO RESERVE A STALL (or if you have any Questions): Contact the Honorable Lady Eowyth þa Siðend at Eowyth@Gmail.com

The Honorable Lady Katrin Bjarnarsdottir will also be hosting an Evening Tournament! More details and a full schedule to be posted as plans are completed.

http://magmor.net/events/cattleraids2014.php

In Service,

THL Eowyth þa Siðend

Cattle Raids Feast Menu

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Greetings Calontir! Cattle Raids is quickly approaching in the Barony of Mag Mor. August 23rd will soon be upon us. We hope that many of you can attend. If you are still considering whether to make the trek, please allow your stomach to make the decision for you. Mistress Gwyneth Espicier has a most wonderful feast planned for us. It should not be missed!

Seraphina Brugari
Baroness of Mag Mor
Autocrat Cattle Raids 2014

Cattle Raids 2014 Feast
Ancient Greco-Persian Feast
Feast fee $10
80 seats available

1st course (Greek & Persian)
Fresh Cheese (Plain and Garlic)
Olive Tapenade
Bread
Meatballs
Herb Omelet

2nd course (Persian)
Chicken Stew with Walnut and Pomegranate
Jasmine Rice
Persian Yogurt with Cucumber

3rd course (Greek)
Pork & Beef Skewers
Chickpeas
Stewed Mushrooms

Sweets (both Greek & Persian)
Cheesecake
Date & Pistachio Balls
Fruit

Ingredients:

Fresh Cheese, Plain and Garlic –- (milk, enzymes, salt) and (milk, enzymes, salt, garlic)

Olive Tapenade — black & green olives, cilantro, fennel greens, mint, cumin seeds, wine vinegar, olive oil

Bread -– wheat flour, salt, milk, yeast, egg, butter, vegetable oil

Meatballs –- beef, bread crumbs (wheat flour, yeast, salt, aniseed, coriander seed, nigella seed), onion, egg, oregano, mint, parsley, salt, pepper

Herb Omelet –- egg, green onion, olive oil, parsley, cilantro, dill, spinach, fenugreek, wheat flour, salt, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, coriander seed

Chicken Stew with Walnut and Pomegranate –- chicken, chicken stock, onions, butter, olive oil, pomegranate, walnuts, sugar, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper

Jasmine Rice –- rice, salt

Persian Yogurt with Cucumber –- yogurt, cucumber, mint, salt, pepper

Pork & Beef Skewers –- pork marinated in olive oil, garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper and beef marinated in olive oil, wine vinegar, cumin, dill, salt, marjoram, thyme

Stewed Chickpeas –- chick peas, green onions, olive oil, garlic, cumin, sage, coriander seed, salt, sesame paste

Stewed Mushrooms –- mushrooms, olive oil, fish sauce, honey, pepper, lovage

Cheesecake –- cottage cheese, wheat flour, egg, honey, poppy seed

Date & Pistachio Balls –- date, pistachio

Gryphon’s Festival Event Flyer and Feast Information

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The Gryphon’s Festival 2014 event flyer is now online.

http://www.threeriver.org/event/gryphonsfest.html

In addition, HL Fiondel Songspinner has provided some details on the feast she will be presenting.

Feast: $10 (limit 80) — This will consist of all dishes, including meat entrees.
Below the Salt: $5 (limit 25) — This will consist of the side dishes only, plus dessert and drinks.

Vegetarian and vegan options will be available. Please give Her Ladyship advance notice if would like to take advantage of this option so that sufficient quantities can be prepared.

Finally, an “in-depth, down-to-the-last-teaspoon, list of ingredients of everything being served” will be available at Gate when checking in.

Awards Granted by TRM Agamemnon & Gwen for July

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From HG Phaedra, via the Calontir list:

Coronation
Francescia of Three Rivers — Award of Arms
Kristine nic Tailure — Torse
Janos Katona — Iren Fyrd
Alwyn Dragespeare — Iren Fyrd
Hildibrandr Tjuguskegg — Iren Hirth
Ermosinda de Ystra — Court Barony

CalonCon
Wulfhere of Eofeshamme — Award of Arms
Emma Marthokys — Torse
Halldor Skaptson — Torse
Gwnedolen of CairnRyan — Torse
Solange de Grimfells — Torse
Zack — Leather Mallet
Angus de Botha — Grant of Arms

Feast of Eagles
Fiora de la Pace — Award of Arms
Geoffrey Lucas — Torse
Zarra B. Uziel — Torse
Severin Svendottir — Leather Mallet
Margeurite des Baux — Court Barony
Aislinn Morcroft — Order of the Laurel

Equestrian Practices Scheduled

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Two Equestrian practices have been scheduled for the month of August. These are not full events, but official practices to help those interested in getting involved with equestrian activities to prepare before events this fall.

August 3rd, 2014: Morning until done
Official Practice
Shire of Carlsby – Ottawa, KS 66067 – Please RSVP if you plan to attend (flynthyllsgypsy@gmail.com)
Contact: Iolair Durfee, EqMIC: Svana Lutusdottir

August 16th, 2014
Regional OFFICIAL PRACTICE
Shire of Crystal Mynes, Diamond, MO (e-mail for full address)
EqMIC: Chrystopher: cowboyenough4u@juno.com
Contact: Rhiannon: rhiannonocm@yahoo.com

For a full list of Equestrian Events this fall go to the Calontir Equestrian website, http://www.calontirequestrian.org

Feast of Eagles Schedule

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http://shireofcai.org/FeastofEagles2014schedule.html

The schedule for this weekend’s event, Feast of Eagles has been finalized!

9:30am – TRMs place HG Aislinn Morcroft on vigil
After vigil commences – Fighter inspection starts
10:00am – Heavy Weapons Tournament begins
10:00am – Thrown weapons pending availability
10:00am – Calontir Steel activities
10:00am – Quest and Children’s activities begin
1:00pm – Bocce Tournament by Lord Yoshi (Sign up sheet at Troll)
2:00pm – Laurel Meeting
4:30pm – Court
Conclusion of the Pig in a Poke fundraiser
6:00-8:00pm: Feast in the Great Hall
10:00pm: Site closes — Post Revel at Giraude and Gianlupo’s house — maps will be available

Lilies War 28 Feedback Survey — One Week Left

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If you went to Lilies War this year, the Lilies Committee, Event Stewards, and Staff would appreciate your feedback. The survey will be up for one more week, and is at:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/lilieswar28

If you didn’t attend Lilies 28, look for another survey in the coming months. This one will be for everyone who in interested in shaping the future of Lilies War.