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THE DRAGON’S TONGUE
NEWSLETTER OF THE SHIRE OF STERLYNGE VAYLE
NOVEMBER 2008

SHIRE OFFICERS
Seneschal Lord Eoghan Rorikson
Exchequer Dame George Anne
Herald Lord Robert O’Connor
Arts and Sciences Lady Anne Diarmat
Castellan Lord Malcolum Willelm
Deputy for Demos Lady Anne Diarmat,
General Deputy THL Keran Roslin
Chronicler THL Keran Roslin
Knight Marshal Sir Magnus Tindal
Archery Marshal Lady Mariana Maria Pietrosanti
Minister of Lists Vacant
Minister of Youth Vacant
Web Mistress Ravyn

NOVEMBER IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
BINGHAMTON AREA MEETINGS
(Meetings are at Anne & Eoghan’s in Binghamton unless otherwise announced)

11/9 - Sunday - 3-5 - Business meeting
11/16 - Sunday - 3-5 - putting together inkle looms- if you are
interested in making one, please let me know so we can figure out the
cost and how much we need to purchase. (Thanks Briant!)

11/21 - Friday - Rotary Luncheon Demo
11/23 - Sunday - 3-5 - finishing touches on looms
11/30 - Sunday - 3-5 - No A&S - have a Happy Thanksgiving

12/7 - Sunday - 3-5 - Business Meeting
12/14 - Sunday - 3-5 - Socks

12/21 - Inkle weaving
12/28 - no A&S - Happy Holidays

1/4/2009 -Business meeting
1/11- Sewing

As always, if you have a talent to share, a class you would like to
teach or something you would like to learn, please send Anne an email at
arudolph AT stny DOT rr.com

Fight Practice - Thursday nights - 6:00 PM - Greater Binghamton Health
Center, 425 Robinson Street, Binghamton, NY. The gymnasium is in the
Keeler building. Go right at the entrance and all the way to the end
next to the VA. No fight practice on Thanksgiving (11/25), Christmas
(12/25) or New Year’s Day (Jan. 1) Directions to site:
http://www.omh.state.ny.us/omhweb/facilities/bipc/directions.htm Please
contact Eoghan or Tidal - lanceebrown AT yahoo DOT com - to see if there
will be practice. Bring your A&S project and a chair or fencing gear or
your armor and enjoy

Suggestions for A&S meetings, offers to host, requests to learn
subjects, directions, etc. should be directed to Lady Anne Diarmat at
arudolph AT stny DOT rr.com

ARCHERY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Nov. 5, 12 &19 - Wednesday - 6-8:30 PM - Archery practice at Gander
Mountain in Johnson City
Nov. 26 - No Practice
The winter challenge has been posted and will start November 1st through
April 15th. I will be hosting the challenge once a month like I have
done in the past. If you are interested in shooting in the challenge,
please let me know what Sundays work best for you and we will start the
challenge.

- Mariana (Contact Lady Mariana - MMYurko AT aol.com for directions)

WALTON MEETINGS
Nov. 15 -16 - Forge Weekend in Treadwell, NY - The forge will be open
and in use. Plan a project and get some metal or just come to watch.
Plans are in the works to have a concurrent sewing room. Evening
activity is expected to confirm this is a WET SITE. Contact Olaf
Thornstein for directions. (MKA Richard Schmidt 607-865-5394) ruadjusted
AT stny.rr.co
Thanks to Anne, Mariana, Tindal, and Olaf Thornstein for organizing
meetings and practices for us.

2009 IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Jan. 17, 2009 - Sterlynge Schola - Trinity Memorial Church (Binghamton,
NY) [See the shire website http://www.sterlyngevayle.org/ under
Locations for directions}

NOVEMBER & BEYOND IN AETHELMEARC
Nov. 1 - Fasching - Barony of Endless Hills (Mountain Top, PA)
Nov. 16 - Fiber, Fabric and Fighting - Shire of Northward (Lamar, PA)

Dec. 6 - Delftwood Baronial Yule - Canton of Angel’s Keep (Auburn, NY)
Jan. 10 - Kingdom 12th Night - Shire of Riversedge
Feb. 12 - College of Three Ravens - Barony of Thescorre
March 28, 2009 - Ice Dragon NEW LOCATION: The Western New York Event
Center, 11163 Main Street, Clarence, NY 14031

EAST KINGDOM
Nov. 15 - Bjorn’s Ceilidh - Concordia of the Snows (Cohoes, NY)
Nov 15 - Seraglio - Barony of Settmour Swamp (Flemington, NJ)

Dec. 6 - Mistletoe Revel 25th Anniversary Gala and Great Garb Schola -
Shire of Barren Sands (Margate, NJ)

Jan 10 - East Kingdom 12th Night - Shire of Rusted Woodlands
(Washingtonville, NY)
Jan. 30-31 - Market Day at Birka - Barony of Stonemarche (Manchester, NH)
Check out http://www.eastkingdom.org/ for more info.

OTHER WARS
Estrella War XXV - Feb. 10-16, 2009 (Canyon Moon Ranch, Florence, AZ)
http://www.estrellawar.org/
Gulf Wars XVIII - Mar. 15-22, 2009 (Lumberton, Mississippi)
http://www.gulfwars.org/
Lilies War - June 13-21 (Smithville, MO)

SENESCHAL’S RAMBLINGS
Greetings unto the Shire of Sterlynge Vayle from your Seneschal, Lord
Eoghan Rorikson.

As we slide into the winter, we put aside our swords and shields.. Oh
WAIT!!! Sir Magnus Tindal & Lady Marianna Pietrosanti have succeeded in
their quest to find us a winter fight spot! So for the first time in
several years, fight practice will continue through out the winter! In
addition, the word in the wind is that there will occasionally be
fencing practice there as well! So continue to work on those martial
activities ALL WINTER LONG!!!! This isn't to say that you shouldn't also
focus on your arts and sciences, but the opportunity for fighting is
still there!

We have a couple of things in the works right now - From our upcoming
Schola - to a presentation at the Binghamton Rotary Club. While more of
this will be discussed at the business meeting in November - on Nov.
21st we have been invited to do a presentation for the Rotary luncheon.
I am hoping to have a couple of people come out with me - to demonstrate
Armor and Garb as well as our presentation boards. If you can make it,
please let me know ASAP as lunch WILL be provided!

Lady Anne has planned some great Arts and Sciences meetings - so please
come on out! If you don't see anything you are interested in - let her
know she will be happy to schedule it.

That's all I have this month, I remain yours in service,
Lord Eoghan Rorikson

NO FISH SHALL UNMAKE ME
The Infamous Pirate Event was the first event I ever went to in our
Shire, so my memory is fuzzy and I may get the fine details wrong,
Eanraig, our Seneschal, had decided there Must Be Entertainment at
Feast! He concocted a bowl of porridge that he had allowed to congeal
for more than three days - designed to be vile and unappetizing, for
this was to be his Threat. He went to each of the five tables in turn,
placing the pot on the table, crying, "You must entertain the Hall or
dine on the Pot!" One table told a story, another sang a song of the
East, because not many of AEthelmearc’s songs were known in our
backwater. I remember we sang Happy Birthday to Eanraig for our table's
turn.

Then the pot was placed on the last table - where Keran, Leah (who had
never heard of the SCA before this day) and Solveig sat. You know Keran
as well as I do - she is not one to push herself forward and is too
stubborn to eat from the Pot. Leah, being new, did not deserve such a
burden. So Solveig bravely stood, and offered to entertain the Hall.
When you know Solveig, you will know she does not sing well, and her
tales - well, we had not that much time to listen that evening. So
instead she bravely volunteered to face the Mackerel Pit for the
entertainment of the Hall.

Now, the Mackerel Pit was Eanraig's evil genius at work, and a better
idea of his is very hard to find. He made two large fish stuffed with
newspaper and painted them to look like mackerels. He threatened to soak
them in tuna juice, but I think the combatants were grateful he never
found the time for that. The combatants entered the pit blindfolded,
were handed a fish and then spun by a marshal. Then they were told to
Lay On, with the first good hit declared the winner. This was high
entertainment indeed.

Solveig was therefore blindfolded and brought to the middle of the Hall.
Someone volunteered to be an opponent (and I think it was one of Sir
Garanhir's daughters, but I don't remember exactly). We did not
blindfold the girl, so she could dart in and hit Solveig quickly as a
kindness. Solveig spun dutifully and grasped a fish firmly by its tail.
Then the call came, "Lay on!" And Solveig sprang forward, flailing
mightily! So mighty was her blow, she hit a young squire at a table, and
the table, knocking him and his feast gear flying through the hall.
"HOLD!" was called and Solveig's blindfold removed so that she could see
the damage she had wrought. Alas, the squire's pottery cup was in shards
and could not be saved.

So the next year, on the anniversary of the Pirate Event, Eanraig made a
wooden cup and engraved upon it an image of Solveig hoisting a fish and
the Runes, "I am Solveigbane, and No Fish Shall Unmake Me!" to be given
to the young squire.

- George

INKLE WEAVING
Since Inkle weaving seems to be our thing for November:
Inkle weaving: http://www.inkleweaving.com/notes/history.html
Inkle weaving bibliography: http://www.weavershand.com/inklebiblio.html
Tablet weaving: http://www.weavershand.com/
Software for designing tablet woven bands: http://www.malarkycrafts.com/
Phiala's String Page: http://www.stringpage.com/

WHAT DO YOU THINK?
What does service mean to you?
What can you do to help?

WORDS FOR THE MONTH
SCHOLA, COLLEGIUM and UNIVERSITY - an SCA event of organized classes. A
great place to learn new skills, study cultures and countries, learn
some history, share your skills, and meet some really smart and
knowledgeable people. Some are themed for fighting, clothing, Viking
culture, or other subject areas. Excellent for newcomers. (Remember to
come to ours in January.)
EVENT TOKEN - proof that you paid, usually a bead or at Pennsic a
medallion. Can be anything from a colored ribbon to a beaded wine charm.

PENNSIC
July 25 - August 9, 2009
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THE DRAGON’S TONGUE
NEWSLETTER OF THE SHIRE OF STERLYNGE VAYLE
OCTOBER 2008

SHIRE OFFICERS
Seneschal Lord Eoghan Roriksson
Exchequer Dame George Anne
Herald Lord Robert O’Connor
Arts and Sciences Lady Anne Diarmat
Castellan Lord Malcolum Willelm
Deputy for Demos Lady Anne Diarmat,
General Deputy THL Keran Roslin
Chronicler THL Keran Roslin
Knight Marshal Sir Magnus Tindal
Archery Marshal Lady Mariana Maria Pietrosanti
Minister of Lists Vacant
Minister of Youth Vacant
Web Mistress Ravyn

OCTOBER + IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
BINGHAMTON AREA MEETINGS
October 5 - Sunday - 3-5 PM - Business meeting - Anne & Eoghan’s
Oct. 11 - Saturday - 8:30- ? AM - Demo in Walton (See below)
Oct.12 - Sunday - 3-5 PM - Sewing, please let Anne know who is bringing
machines so we can make sure that there will be enough tables. -- Anne &
Eoghan’s
Oct. 19 - No Binghamton meeting (Want to go to Walton?)
Oct. 26 - Sunday - 3-5 PM - Sewing (Anne & Eoghan’s (Binghamton, NY)

As always, if you have a talent to share, a class you would like to
teach or something you would like to learn, please send Anne an email at
arudolph AT stny DOT rr.com

Nov. 2 - Sunday - 3-5 - Business meeting - Anne & Eoghan’s

Thursday nights - Fight Practice - 6:00 PM Recreation Park Binghamton,
NY - Rain cancels practice. Please contact Eoghan or Tindal to see if
there will be practice. Bring you’re A&S project and a chair or your
armor and enjoy.

To find Recreation Park - Take your best Route to the 81/17 interchange
in Binghamton, NY. Exit onto Route. 7 south. (Keep right as the road you
want will go under an underpass after the first traffic light, not on
the elevated roadway. Turn right (west) onto Court Street (Rt.11), one
block after the second under pass. Follow Court St. through downtown
Binghamton, across the river and turn left on Beethoven Street (10 or so
blocks from the river). Follow Beethoven until you see Recreation Park
on the left.

From Riverside Drive in Binghamton NY - Turn onto Beethoven Street from
Riverside at the traffic light just east of Lourdes Hospital and go up
the hill and back down until you see Recreation Park on the right.

Suggestions for A&S meetings, offers to host, requests to learn
subjects, directions, etc. should be directed to Lady Anne Diarmat at
arudolph AT stny DOT rr.com

ARCHERY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Oct. 1, 8, & 15 - Wednesdays - 7 PM - Archery discussions at Mariana’s home
The following dates and times are flexible. Archers should consult Lady
Mariana with their preferences.
October 22, 29 - Wednesday - 6-8:30 PM - Archery practice at Gander
Mountain in Johnson City
Nov. 5, 12 &19 - Wednesday - 6-8:30 PM - Archery practice at Gander
Mountain in Johnson City
Nov. 26 - No Practice
- Mariana (Contact Lady Mariana - MMYurko AT aol.com for directions)

WALTON MEETINGS
DEMO DAY in Walton October11, 2008 (Saturday)
Friends, find your way to the fair Walton Fairgrounds for fun,
frolicking, and food. We are invited to show off as entertainment at the
Walton Harvest Festival, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Set
up is at 8:30 and open for the public is 10AM-4PM. Admission is free for
entertainers. Let them know you are with the SCA at the gate. Rattan
fighters, please bring your armor and plan to demonstrate the martial
arts. Archery and SCA Fencing equipment is good to bring, but these
activities are not planned. Youth combat may be possible but is
tentative at this time.
Fighters and Non-fighters please bring a project that you are working on
or some activity you can demonstrate. Medieval board games, banners and
Medieval items to show off are a great idea. I will be setting up some
Viking A-frame tents, with some help. There is lots of space available
under cover if needed.
Food is available from vendors on site. I will provide drinks and a
small dayboard. Fast food and Diners are nearby.

Directions:
From Binghamton: Take 88 East to Bainbridge. Exit for Rte 206. Turn
right on 206 go 20 miles. Turn Left at blinking red light onto Delaware
Ave. in Walton. Turn right at second traffic light in town (NBDC Bank at
corner). Cross bridge and turn right onto Stockton Ave. The Fairgrounds
are on the right after a sharp curve to the left.
Others should take best route to Walton then
From 206 South go straight at the red light, once you come into town,
on Stockton Ave. The Fairgrounds are on the right after a sharp curve to
the left.
From Albany - Take 88 West to the Richmondville exit for Route 10 West.
Turn Left at first light in Walton. Cross the bridge and turn right onto
Stockton Ave. The Fairgounds are on the right after a sharp curve to the
left. Contact Olaf Via ruadjusted AT stny.rr.com or 607-865-5540 or
607-865-5394

WALTON MEETINGS
Oct. 9 - Thursday - 5:30-? PM (at Olaf’s home)
Oct. 11 - Saturday - Demo in Walton (see above)
Oct. 16 - Thursday - 5:30-? PM (at Olaf’s home)
Oct. 19 - Sunday - 3-? PM - Newcomer’s Guidance & Heraldry - shire
Castellan and Deputy (at Olaf’s home)
Oct. 23 - Thursday - 5:30-? PM (at Olaf’s home)
Oct. 26 - Sunday - 3-? PM (at Olaf’s home)

Nov. 15 -16 - Forge Weekend in Treadwell, NY - The forge will be open
and in use. Plan a project and get some metal or just come to watch.
Plans are in the works to have a concurrent sewing room. Evening
activity is expected to confirm this is a WET SITE. Contact Olaf
Thornstein for directions. (MKA Richard Schmidt 607-865-5394) ruadjusted
AT stny.rr.co
Thanks to Anne, Mariana and Olaf Thornstein for organizing meetings for us.

2008 - 2009 IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Nov. 2 - Sunday - 3-5 - Business meeting - Anne & Robinson’s
Jan. 17, 2009 - Sterlynge Schola - Trinity Memorial Church (Binghamton,
NY) [See the shire website http://www.sterlyngevayle.org/ under
Locations for directions}

OCTOBER & BEYOND IN AETHELMEARC
Oct. 4 - Fall Crown Tournament - Barony of Blackstone Mountain (Hawk's
Nest State Park, Route 60, Ansted, WV) http://www.hawksnestsp.com
Oct. 10 - 12 - Harvest Raid - Shire of Heronter (Bemus Point, NY)
Oct. 18 - Veturnaetur (Winter Nights) - Metals Symposium (Dominion of
Myrkfaelinn (Ithaca, NY)
Oct. 25 - Hunter’s Moon (Shire of Hartstone)
Nov. 1 - Fasching - Barony of Endless Hills (Mountain Top, PA)
Nov. 16 - Fiber, Fabric and Fighting - Shire of Northward (Lamar, PA)

Dec. 6 - Delftwood Baronial Yule - Canton of Angel’s Keep (Auburn, NY)
Jan. 10 - Kingdom 12th Night - Shire of Riversedge
Feb. 12 - College of Three Ravens - Barony of Thescorre
March 28, 2009 - Ice Dragon NEW LOCATION: The Western New York Event
Center, 11163 Main Street, Clarence, NY 14031

EAST KINGDOM
Oct. 4 - Winter Nights - Concordia of the Snows (Albany, NY)
Oct. 25 - Fall Crown Tournament - Shire of Glenn Linn (Lake George, NY)

Nov. 1 - Wear Schola III - Shire of Nordenhalle (Kingston, NY)
Nov. 15 - Bjorn’s Ceilidh - Concordia of the Snows (Cohoes, NY)
Nov 15 - Seraglio - Barony of Settmour Swamp (Flemington, NJ)

Dec. 6 - Mistletoe Revel 25th Anniversary Gala and Great Garb Schola -
Shire of Barren Sands (Margate, NJ)

Jan 10 - East Kingdom 12th Night - Shire of Rusted Woodlands
(Washingtonville, NY)
Jan. 30-31 - Market Day at Birka - Barony of Stonemarche (Manchester, NH)
Check out http://www.eastkingdom.org/ for more info.

OTHER WARS
Great Western War XI – Oct. 8-13, 2008 (Taft, CA)
http://www.caid-gww.org/
Estrella War XXV Feb 10-16, 2009 (Canyon Moon Ranch, Florence, AZ)
http://www.estrellawar.org/

SENESCHAL’S RAMBLINGS
Unto the Shire of Sterlynge Vayle Does Lord Eoghan Rurikson, Your
Seneschal, send greetings.

This month I actually want to bring up the idea of hospitality and
chivalry. How often have you said something, or written something to
someone - to help "fix" them? Or to "fix" some perceived
misunderstanding? And if you have done this - how often do you make a
point to stop and phrase things in the nicest possible way - ESPECIALLY
to a newcomer?

I will mention now - that it has come to my attention that some rather
Un-friendly comments have been made/sent to some people. Think about how
this reflects - not just on you the person who sends it - but the shire
itself. The phrase "one bad apple spoils the whole bunch" is all too
often true.

If someone has just joined us, or been to our group - and is immediately
lectured on how they are doing things wrong.. Think they are coming
back? So before giving helpful advice - stop and think - while your
intent is good (and I do believe the comments/messages have been MEANT
in the best of spirits - you are all great people after all!) but
unfortunately "perception is reality" as an ex-employer of mine once
said. If we can phrase it differently - the person might appreciate it.
And if you can't - well, maybe its better that you mention it someone
else to say it to them.. or not say it at all!

I know this sounds like a lecture to adults, but it isn't often in
today's society that any of us stops to think about HOW we are being
received.. We are way to busy!

On another note, in the last week we lost one of AEthelmearc's great
peers. Duke Sir Morguhn passed away. There are plans in motion to make a
"memories of Duke Morguhn" book at different events - check at troll at
different events you go to and add your memories to others. He was a
great man, and the kingdom will be a lesser place without him. I will be
picking up a condolences card and bring it to the next couple of
meetings for shire members to sign.

We have had some GREAT showings from Shire members recently. I can't
stress enough how great it was to see people pitching in at Bards and
Bows - and from what I hear Sterlynge Vayle members were out in force
helping at "Not Ready for Crown Tourney" - it makes me proud to be a
member of the shire.

Oh - and welcome back to the Kingdom Briant!

Yours in Service,
Lord Eoghan Rurikson
Seneschal

CHANCES TO DEMO & MEET NEWCOMERS
There’s a demo in Walton on October 11 and Malcolm and I are going to a
Walton meeting on October 19. Please let us know if you want to come.
- Keran

NEED AN SCA GIGGLE
You Know You’re in the SCA When
http://www.ecst.csuchico.edu/~amarth/sca/ykyitscaw.html

http://www.sirguillaume.com/jk

CONGRATULATIONS
To Baroness Clarice Roan of Delftwood on her Sycamore and to Lord Gavin
Kent of Myrkfaelinn on being chosen Jewel of AEthelmearc.

SYMPATHY
To the ladies, family, household, and friends of Duke Sir Morguhn
Sheridan (John Charles Glenn), much sympathy. The people of AEthelmearc
will miss him. He passed on September 23 after falling from his roof. He
will be remembered for his constant service including: 2 reigns as King
of the East, 2 reigns as King of AEthelmearc, Master of the Order of the
Pelican, and 11th Jewel of AEthelmearc. His obituary is available at:
http://dimblebyfriedelfuneralhomes.com/blogmt00/archives/2008/09/
glenn_john_charles.html and
http://obits.syracuse.com/Syracuse/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=117941\
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WELCOME
To Lady Briant Huntington on her return from the Outlands.

PROCESSING FLAX
Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival in September 2008 - In her
demonstration From Flax to Linen, Wendy Caffee talked about growing flax
in Pennsylvania. She covered planting 5 seeds per square inch to prevent
the plant from branching out too much, and when to harvest (between 90
and 120 days). Finer flax comes from the earlier harvest date, but if
you want seeds for next year, you must wait until the flowers have
started to go to seed. At harvest, the stalks should be yellow about a
third of the way up and the cut bundles tied up for drying. The
demonstration covered the steps which take flax from a dried bundle to
cloth and the equipment necessary. For more information, see the article
and pictures on Dame George’s
http://georgresearch.blogspot.com/2008/09/processing-flax.html

LOOKING FOR A SUCCESSOR
I am Dame George Anne, and I have been the Kingdom’s Archivist and
Waiver Secretary for more than four years. In the interest of not
hogging the job, I would like to retire from this post and am therefore
seeking letters of intent from those interested in taking on the post.
Please send your letters to Their Majesties, Countess Caryl, our kingdom
seneschal, and myself before December 15, 2008.

So what does the Archivist and Waiver Secretary do? At every event and
martial practice, waivers are supposed to be collected and sent to the
Waiver Secretary. These are held for seven years for adults and 21 years
for those under the age of 18, and they must be stored somewhere. The
Archives contain copies of every newsletter of the Kingdom of Æthelmearc
and many from the various shires and baronies, as well as important
paperwork from the various offices of the kingdom, and such things as
baronial election paperwork (which are sealed, yet stored in the
Archives. The waiver secretary’s post involves collecting and tracking
all waivers from events and martial practices, and that can be from one
to several hours per week. In addition to organizational skill and safe
storage of several file cabinets and document boxes, there are, on
average, two requests per reign that involve delving into the Archives.
Many things in the Archives require discretion, so this is an important
consideration for anyone interested in the position.

-George

WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Do you know of any good new event sites?
What would you like to learn at A&S meetings?
What can you teach others?
What SCA research help do you need?
Would you like to host a meeting?

WORDS FOR THE MONTH
CASTELLAN, CHATELAINE, HOSPITALIER - Officer in charge of helping
Newcomers, almost every group has one

PERSONA - The person you are in the SCA. Your SCA name and the back
story that goes with it. For most SCAdians, this story is a work in
progress.

SCADIAN - noun or adjective - An SCA member (Example: Sir So and so in a
SCAdian or I’m going to a SCAdian event in the MidRealm.)

KNOWN WORLD - the kingdoms of the SCA are the world a medieval SCA
member would know (Example: Florida is the kingdom of Trimaris in the
Known World.)

PENNSIC
July 25 - August 9, 2009
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you and will interest others. It is not an official publication of the
SCA, Inc. Articles found herein are the property of their authors.
Opinions and statements are those of the articles’ authors.

THE DRAGON’S TONGUE
NEWSLETTER OF THE SHIRE OF STERLYNGE VAYLE
SEPTEMBER 2008

SHIRE OFFICERS
Seneschal Lord Eoghan Roriksson
Exchequer Dame George Anne
Herald Lord Robert O’Connor
Arts and Sciences Lady Anne Diarmat
Castellan Lord Malcolum Willelm
Deputy for Demos Lady Anne Diarmat, General Deputy THL Keran Roslin
Chronicler THL Keran Roslin
Knight Marshal Sir Magnus Tindal
Archery Marshal Lady Mariana Maria Pietrosanti
Minister of Lists Vacant
Minister of Youth Vacant
Web Mistress Ravyn

SEPTEMBER + IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
BINGHAMTON AREA MEETINGS
9/6- Bards and Bows - Sept. 6 - Bards & Bows - Camp Amahami, 434 Page
Pond Road, in Sanford NY. The site opens at 8:00 AM and closes when
everything is clean on Saturday night. Anyone still lingering after 9:00
PM will be pressed into service for site clean up. To encourage you to
arrive early to enjoy the full day’s activities, there will be a pancake
and egg breakfast for a small charge from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
This event will offer archery events of all kinds including combat
archery, royal rounds, and team archery combat. Though this event does
focus on archery, we are planning a heavy weapons tourney, as well as
fencing combat.

In keeping with the bardic theme of the event, we are hosting
performance events, such as music, singing, and poetry recitals. Bards,
come and sing for your supper! Those who wish to entertain during the
day or during the feast will be offered our wondrous feast at no charge!
(Limited to the first bards who pre-register to claim this reward.)

As always, a wondrous feast is being planned for you to enjoy. Sterlynge
Vayle is proud of its well-deserved reputation of serving wonderful
feasts. We will be savoring the cooking of Lady Anne Diarmat. Please
contact her at least two weeks in advance at arudolph AT stny.rr.com
with any dietary concerns, including the need for vegetarian dishes, as
we cannot adjust the menu that day. There will be limited seating for
feast, so be sure to get your reservation in early.

The cost for this event is $16.00 onboard and $8.00 offboard. Both will
include a sideboard lunch. Minors aged 13 – 17 are $12.00/$6.00,
children aged 5 – 12 are $8.00/$4.00, and babes under 5 are welcome at
no cost, so bring the whole family. Breakfast is $2.00 for those aged 13
and up, and $1.00 for children aged 0 – 12. We will be collecting the
NMS of $3.00 from anyone not carrying proof of SCA membership. Please
make checks payable to “SCA, INC. -- Shire of Sterlynge Vayle”. Send
your reservations to: Lady Caitríona Fhail inghean Uí Chonaill, “Kayley”
(mka Michele Greenmun) at 284 Hoadley Hill Road, Windsor, NY 13865. As
this is just a one day event, there is no camping or sleeping space
available at the site.

As part of our effort to keep our fees low for one more year, we will be
hosting a silent auction of items created by our talented populace.
Donations are always welcome. Anyone wishing to teach a Bardic or
Archery class is encouraged, just contact the Autocrats. Merchants are
welcome with no fee, but an item donated to the silent auction is
encouraged. Please contact the Autocrats and tell them how much space
you would like. Please address any other questions or concerns to the
autocrats, Lord Robert “Bob the Herald” O’Connor (mka Phil Smith),
phone: 607-621-2047, e-mail: roberttheherald AT yahoo.com, and Lady
Caitríona Fhail inghean Uí Chonaill, “Kayley” (mka Michele Greenmun),
phone: 607-621-2122, e-mail: kayleyofsterlyngevayle AT yahoo DOT com,
both living at 284 Hoadley Hill Road in Windsor, NY 13865.

Site rules: No fires outside of already established fire pits and
fireplaces. We are working on permission to make this a damp site.
Smoking is strictly limited to the parking lot *only*, and please police
your butts. No animals except for service animals. Please avoid using
incense and scented candles. Please be aware that cell phone service is
unpredictable at the site.
DIRECTIONS: Find your best route to NY Route 17, EAST of I-81. Go East
on Route 17 until you reach Exit 82. Exit the highway and turn left onto
Route 41 North toward Sanford. Drive 3.9 miles and turn right onto North
Sanford Road. North Sanford Road will shortly and sharply curve to the
left, as should you. Continue on North Sanford Road approx. 1.4 miles
until you discover Page Pond Road on the left. There is a small Amahami
sign at the corner. (If you reach Heath Road on the right, you went too
far.) Turn onto Page Pond Road (unpaved!) & slowly drive the approx. 2
miles to the camp. Fletcher Lodge is on the right and the parking lot is
on the left. The drive down to the Main Field is down hill from Fletcher
Lodge.

POST REVEL - Anne and Eoghan's after site is clean. (No drinking and
driving, if you are impaired, be prepared to take a cab or pull up some
floor.)

9/7 - No meeting
9/14 - Sunday - 5 - 7 PM - Calligraphy Class - Taught by Dame George
Anne - Anne & Eoghan’s

9/21 - Sunday - Sewing - 3 - ? PM - Please bring machines if you have
them and fabric/in process garb; if you are planning on attending,
please let me know so we can have enough tables/outlets available - Anne
& Eoghan’s

9/28- If you are willing to host a meeting this day, let Anne know, as
she will be unavailable that day.

Please send Anne any classes you would like to attend or teach. We have
many people in shire with a variety of talents who are willing to teach
classes if asked. Also, anyone with hidden talents who would like to
teach a class, please contact Anne to arrange a date and place for your
class.

Kayley is willing to teach a class on Inkle weaving, but first we must
make inkle looms. Email Anne if interested and we will set up dates for
that as well. arudolph AT stny DOT rr.com

October 5 - Sunday - 3-5 - Business meeting - Anne & Robinson’s
Nov. 2 - Sunday - 3-5 - Business meeting - Anne & Robinson’s


Wednesday nights - 6:30 - Archery practice at Mariana’s house

Thursday nights - Fight Practice - 6:00 PM Recreation Park Binghamton,
NY - Rain cancels practice. Please contact Eoghan or Tindal to see if
there will be practice. Bring you’re A&S project and a chair or your
armor and enjoy.

To find Recreation Park - Take your best Route to the 81/17 interchange
in Binghamton, NY. Exit onto Route. 7 south. (Keep right as the road you
want will go under an underpass after the first traffic light, not on
the elevated roadway. Turn right (west) onto Court Street (Rt.11), one
block after the second under pass. Follow Court St. through downtown
Binghamton, across the river and turn left on Beethoven Street (10 or so
blocks from the river). Follow Beethoven until you see Recreation Park
on the left.

From Riverside Drive in Binghamton NY - Turn onto Beethoven Street from
Riverside at the traffic light just east of Lourdes Hospital and go up
the hill and back down until you see Recreation Park on the right.

Suggestions for A&S meetings, offers to host, requests to learn
subjects, directions, etc. should be directed to Lady Anne Diarmat at
arudolph AT stny DOT rr.com

WALTON AND DELHI MEETINGS
Questions? Talk to Olaf (MKA Richard Schmidt 607-865-5394) ruadjusted AT
stny.rr.com

Thanks to Anne and Olaf for organizing meetings for us.

ARCHERY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Archery practice for the month of Sept will be on Wed nights and is as
follows:
Sept 3 - Wednesday - 6:30 pm
Sept 10 - Wednesday - 6 -7 pm (Anyone here at 7 will be invited to a
candle party)
Sept 17 - canceled - I will be out of town for business
Sept 24 - Wednesday - 6:00 pm
for Oct we will be moving inside - I will start working on places and times.
- Mariana (Contact Lady Mariana - MMYurko AT aol.com for directions)


2008 IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
October 5 - Sunday - 3-5 - Business meeting - Anne & Robinson’s
Nov. 2 - Sunday - 3-5 - Business meeting - Anne & Robinson’s

SEPTEMBER & BEYOND IN AETHELMEARC
Aug. 29-Sept. 1 - A Shoote in the Wilde Woods - Delftwood (Elbridge, NY)
Sept. 6 - Bards & Bows - Sterlynge Vayle (Camp Amahami, Sanford, NY)
Sept. 13 - Summer’s End - Beau Fleuve (St. John LaSalle Church, Niagara
Falls, NY)
Sept. 13 - 14 - Delftwood - Demo at St. Maries amongst the Iroquois on
the weekend of September 13th and 14th. (I will be looking for
volunteers to help with demo. What I had in mind was to pretty much a
repeat of what was done last year (without the brutal heat and rain).
One addition will be archery. I am not sure about thrown weapons yet but
I will make the enquiry. We will need volunteers for : Archery,
heavy weapons, fencing, brewing, cooking, arts and sciences, Children’s
activities, and anything I forgot
Any donations of people’s pavilions would also be greatly appreciated.
Also I would like to see as much heraldry as possible.
Every year we do this demo it gets better and better. Lets continue the
trend.
In Service, Artemius, Baron of Delftwood)

Sept. 20 - Coronation - Heronter (Randolph, NY)
The Coronation of Christopher Rawlyns and Morgen of Rye will be held on
September 20th in the Shire of Heronter. In addition to the Last Court
of Khalek and Branwyn, and the Coronation and First Court of Christopher
and Morgen, the day will include selection of the new Rapier Champion,
Youth Combat Champion, and Arts and Sciences Champion.

We are thrilled to have access to Camp Timbercrest (11169 Moore Rd,
Randolph, NY 14772). The site will open at 9:00am Saturday morning and
close at 10:00pm. The site is very DRY and open flames are permitted
during feast. There is also no smoking on site. No pets are allowed;
service animals must be leashed.

The event steward and reservation clerk is Baroness Margerite. All
questions can be sent to her (Jennifer Bastian, 36 Ellicott Street,
Salamanca NY 14779, 716-945-8939, event steward AT heronter DOT org).
Please include the modern names of everyone for whom you are sending a
reservation. Please note if your child/babe in arms will require their
own seat at feast. If you require confirmation of your reservation
please include an email address or a self-addressed envelope. All checks
should be made payable to SCA Inc. Shire of Heronter. As always, the
only good reservation is a paid reservation, and the reservation
deadline is September 10th 2008.

The head cook for Coronation is Baroness Katja (Chris Adler-France,
coronationcook@...). Any dietary accommodations can be
communicated to her. Please note that any special dietary accommodations
should be arranged with her no later than September 10, 2008.

Merchants are always welcome, all merchants will be outside, so please
be prepared with your own shade and furniture. There is no fee, but
merchants are encouraged to provide an item for our silent auction.
Please contact the Event Steward with any questions.

Fees are as follows: Site Fee: $10.00 Adults
Feast Fee: $8.00 Adults
Children (5-12) are half price, those under 5 are free (but please list
them in your reservation should they require a seat at feast so we may
reserve one for them). Students age 12-17 will be discounted to half
price for the day fee, but knowing how many of them eat, we must ask the
full adult feast price for those who wish to stay for dinner. The site
fee includes a sideboard lunch. A family cap will be set at $60.00 (2
adults and their children).

Directions:
From the West: Take Route 86 East, Take Randolph Exit #16. Turn left
onto Main Street and take Main Street approximately 2 miles. Turn right
on Coldspring Road. This is the 2nd right after railroad tracks by
Moonrise Farms. ***
From the East: Take Route 86 East, Take Randolph Exit #16. Turn right
onto Main Street and take Main Street approximately 2 miles. Turn right
onto Coldspring Road. This is the 2nd right after railroad tracks by
Moonrise Farms. ***
*** After Turning onto Coldspring Road: Take Coldspring Road until you
reach a stop sign (you will be driving parallel to Route 86 on your
right). At the stop sign, continue straight (do not turn left and follow
Coldspring Rd. any longer). Follow Corbett Hill Road approx. 2 miles and
turn left onto Moore Road; follow signs to camp.

Oct. 4 - Fall Crown Tournament - Barony of Blackstone Mountain (Hawk's
Nest State Park, Route 60, WV) http://www.hawksnestsp.com

Oct. 11 - Metals Symposium (Dominion of Myrkfaelinn)
March 28, 2009 - Ice Dragon NEW LOCATION: "The Western New York Event
Center." 11163 Main Street, Clarence, NY 14031

EAST KINGDOM
Aug. 29 - Sept. 1 - Swamp Thynge (Middletown, DE)
Sept. 12 - 14 - East Kingdom University (Shire of Rusted Woodlands)

Check out http://www.eastkingdom.org/ for more info.

OTHER WARS
Great Western War XI – Oct. 8-13, 2008 (Taft, CA)
http://www.caid-gww.org/
Estrella War XXV Feb 10-16, 2009 (Canyon Moon Ranch, Florence, AZ)
http://www.estrellawar.org/

SENESCHAL’S RAMBLINGS

Unto the Shire of Sterlynge Vayle does Lord Eoghan Rurikson send greetings!
Well, summer almost over and it’s been FILLED with happenings. Congrats
to Sterlynge Vayle’s Lady Caitríona Fhail inghean Uí Chonaill, “Kayley”
on her new job as AEthelmearc’s Kingdom Exchequer and to Sir Magnus
Tindal, AEthelmearc’s newest Knight. Please congratulate them when you
see them!

We’ve had 2 meetings/demos in Otsiningo Park and had a good response.
Remember to make our newcomers welcome and keep an eye out for other
places where we can show people what we do.

Bards and Bows is of course coming up this week. Your help is needed to
make this a great event. It doesn't matter WHAT you find fun - I am sure
that you will find it there!

In addition, our neighbors are having events left and right! (See the
list above.) They too are a grand time! You wouldn’t want to miss anything.

Yours in service,
-Eoghan

CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Lady Caitríona Fhail inghean Uí Chonaill (Kayley) on
her new position as Kingdom Exchequer and to Sir Magnus Tindal,
AEthelmearc’s newest knight.
At the August 31, meeting in Otsiningo Park, the following officer
changes were confirmed: Dame George Anne is now Exchequer, Sir Magnus
Tindal is now Knight Marshal and Lady Anne Diarmat is now Arts &
Sciences Officer. The Shire thanks Kayley, George and Rundewulfe for
their services in their previous offices.

AETHELMEARC’S ARTISAN OF THE MONTH
September’s artisan of the month is Baron Fridrikr Tomasson av Knusslig
Hamn. Please go to http://www.aeans.org/artisans/aotm/aotm/aotm.htm to
see a picture, bio and examples of his poetry.


WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Should we move the date if Barony Wars to Autumn?
Should the Shire consider becoming a Barony?
What will help encourage new members?
Where should we look for new members?
Do you have any suggestions for event and/or demo sites?
What topics interest you for new meetings?
Make your opinion known on the list and at meetings

CROWN TOURNEY
Unto the Populace of Æthelmearc, Greetings from Christopher and Morgen,
Prince and Princess of these Sylvan Lands!

If you intend on fighting in Fall Crown, please note that letters of intent
are required to be either post marked, or, in Our hands by September
4th. By Law, letters are required to contain the following:

III-1100 Letters of intent must be sent to the Crown. They must include
the SCA names, legal names, addresses, telephone numbers, proofs of
membership, age and signatures of both the prospective combatant and
consort and must be postmarked or hand-delivered to the Crown no later
than 30 days prior to the Crown Tournament. The Kingdom Seneschal shall
verify eligibility as defined in the Bylaws and Corpora.III-1200. The
Crown Tournament will be run in a double-elimination format.
Our requirements, in addition to those noted above are as follows:
1. You must be able to span the length and breadth of your shield.
2. No blatantly modern sports equipment should be visible on your kit.
Black or brown unadorned modern footwear will be accepted, but, you are
encouraged to wear period footwear or otherwise disguise modern shoes.
3. Combatants and their consorts should include a list of in-kingdom
events that they have attended since last Fall Crown with their letter
of intent.
4. Prospective consorts must be present at the tournament.

If you have any questions about the above requirements, please contact
Us as soon as possible so that we may avoid any misunderstandings on the
day of the tournament.
We Remain,
Christopher and Morgen
Prince and Princess

SPINNING SOURCES
A place for cheap but good spindles and starter wool:
http://stores.ebay.com/annie-mays-spin-and-wool

Inexpensive good fiber:
http://www.coppermoose.com/NufibersColor.html

Feel like trying silk or hemp to finished garment? You can buy the
undyed fiber here very inexpensively.
http://www.aurorasilk.com/fibers/tussah_silk.html

Where I got the beautiful spindle:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5207884

Where I want to buy a spindle (think Cadillac)
http://www.journeywheel.com/content/view/32/85/

A SCAdian fiber business with fun stuff to drool on
http://www.sanguinegryphon.com/

And if you want to be hooked into another Fiber community:
http://www.ravelry.com/

- George

WORDS FOR THE MONTH
NMS = Non Member Surcharge = The $3 charge added to event fees for those
who either don’t have a membership card or forgot theirs.
BLUE CARD = SCA membership card for member whose waiver is on file at
SCA headquarters in California
AUTHORIZATION CARD = Proves you know the rules for your particular
martial art and are authorized by SCA Marshals to compete in it.
Marshal = SCA member in charge of a specific martial activity. This
person is trained for this within the SCA. (Examples: Archery Marshal,
Thrown Weapons Marshal, Knight Marshal)

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THE DRAGON’S TONGUE
NEWSLETTER OF THE SHIRE OF STERLYNGE VAYLE
JULY 2008

SHIRE OFFICERS
Seneschal Lord Eoghan Roriksson
Exchequer Lady Catriona inghen UiConor (Kayley O’Connor)
Herald Lord Robert O’Connor
Arts and Sciences THL George Anne
Castellan Lord Malcolum Willelm
Deputy for Demos Lady Anne Diarmat, General Deputy THL Keran Roslin
Chronicler THL Keran Roslin
Knight Marshal Lord Rundewulf
Archery Marshal Lady Mariana Maria Pietrosanti
Minister of Lists Vacant
Minister of Youth Vacant
Web Mistress Ravyn

JULY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
BINGHAMTON AREA MEETINGS
July
July 5 – Demo - Colesville Super Celebration (Harpersville, NY)
9:30- 7
Directions: Take I-88 to Exit 6, turn right off of the exit onto Rt. 79,
turn right onto Maple St., turn left onto Welton St.
We will be set up behind the American Legion on the left. The parade
starts at 10 AM. We can show up anytime in the morning. I plan on being
there sometime around 8 or 8:30 AM. We are planning on marching in the
parade and there is a good possibility we will have press coverage. We
are one of the features for the celebration in the press and on the flyers.
For anyone who is interested, they are accepting donations of items to
raffle off to raise money for the fireworks and we will have a booth set
up to sell items. Half will be to raise money for the shire, the other
half will be for anyone who wants to try and sell some of their craft
items. Let me know if you plan on participating. We would love to see a
good turnout for this as there are usually a thousand or so people that
come through and could be an opportunity for new members. I would love
to see people from the surrounding groups attend if they are able for a
better showing. Children are welcome, pets are not. If there is anyone
who would like to merchant, please contact me and I will give you the
information for the people to contact.
Anne arudolph AT stny.rr DOT com

July 6 - Sunday - Business Meeting - 3-5 PM (Anne & Eoghan’s)

Tuesday nights - 6:30 - Archery practice at Mariana’s house
Thursday nights - Fight Practice - Recreation Park Binghamton, NY
(Take your best Route to the 81/17 interchange in Binghamton, NY. Exit
onto Route. 7 south. (Keep right as the road you want will go under an
underpass after the first traffic light, not on the elevated roadway.)
Turn right (west) onto Court Street (Rt.11), one block after the second
under pass. Follow Court St. through downtown Binghamton, across the
river and turn left on Beethoven Street (10 or so blocks from the
river). Follow Beethoven until you see Recreation Park on the left.

From Riverside Drive in Binghamton NY - Turn onto Beethoven Street from
Riverside at the traffic light near Lourdes Hospital and go up the hill
and back down slightly until you see Recreation Park on the right.

WALTON AND DELHI MEETINGS
WALTON - Townsend Elementary Cafeteria in Walton, NY

July 13 – Sunday
Directions Take Rt. 88 to the Bainbridge exit Take right on 206 towards
Walton, In Walton turn Left at stop light onto Delaware Ave (rte. 10).
Pass two traffic lights and turn left on North St. The Townsend
Elementary School is on right about one block. Park in back the meeting
is in the cafeteria.
Questions? Talk to Olaf (MKA Richard Schmidt 607-865-5394) ruadjusted AT
stny.rr.com

Suggestions for A&S meetings, offers to host, requests to learn
subjects, directions, etc. should be directed to THL George Anne,
607-754-1883 or thegeorg AT stny.rr DOT com

Thanks to George and Olaf for organizing these meetings for us.

ARCHERY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Practice is on Tuesday nights at Mariana’s house at 6 PM. Contact Lady
Mariana MMYurko AT aol.com for directions

2008 IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Sept. 6 - Bards & Bows (Sterlynge Vayle)

JULY & BEYOND IN AETHELMEARC
July 2 - Children’s Event - Barony of Delftwood ((Camillus, NY)
July 18-20 - Viking Village Demo - Shire of Heronter (Jamestown
Community College in Jamestown, NY)
July 26–Aug.10 – Pennsic War (July 26 is Land Grab) www.pennsicwar.org
Aug. 29-Sept. 1 - A Shoote in the Wilde Woods -Delftwood
Sept. 6 - Bards & Bows (Sterlynge Vayle)
Sept. 13 - Summer’s End - Beau Fleuve (St. John LaSalle Church, Niagara
Falls, NY)
Sept. 20 - Coronation - Heronter
Oct. 4 - Fall Crown Tournament - Barony of Blackstone Mountain

EAST KINGDOM
July 3 - 7 - Northern Region War Camp (Warrensburg, NY)
July 11-13 - Great Northeastern War (Hebron, ME)
July 18 - 20 - East Kingdom War Camp (Lehighton, PA)
July 19 - Summer Archery Shoot - Concordia of the Snows (Voorheesville, NY)
Aug. 29 - Sept. 1 - Swamp Thynge (Middletown, DE)
Sept. 12 - 14 - East Kingdom University (Shire of Rusted Woodlands)

Check out http://www.eastkingdom.org/ for more info.

OTHER WARS
Great Western War XI – Oct. 8-13, 2008 (Taft, CA)
http://www.caid-gww.org/
Estrella War XXV Feb 10-16, 2009 (Canyon Moon Ranch, Florence, AZ)
http://www.estrellawar.org/

SENESCHAL’S RAMBLINGS
Unto the Shire of Sterlynge Vayle does Eoghan Rorriksson Your humble
(you buying that?) Seneschal send greetings...

Well, we just had one fantastic event - thank you to everyone who helped
out - you know who you are (which is pretty much most of you!) - this
event could NOT have happened without you. Ladies and gentleman, Barony
Wars and Bazaar III - was a HUGE success. Thank you.

This coming weekend (Saturday, July 5th) is the demo. It should be a
pretty good time.... hopefully you can make it!

But, I want to move onto a more serious subject. Once upon a time -
there was a rift between the fighters and the Arts and Sciences
"weenies" (just quoting what was said at the time - not a personal
opinion). That rift is gone now. Once upon a time - a rift formed
between The Bardicis and the shire.. THAT rift is healed (and man was it
great to see "Future Relics" at BWAB!)... So, here is my question for
the various shire members (that's you... no, not the person next to you
- I am talking to YOU). What do you wish to see happen in the shire?
What would you like to see? What would you want? The shire has now hit a
point where we are together, BUT we run into the problem of "doing what
has always been done." That won't get us anywhere.

Let me put it another way. When I joined, there was a "core" crew.. They
did pretty much most of the work - were tired, and seemed "anti-social."
More people have moved in to become that "core crew." Unfortunately,
from there - it is very hard to see how others are viewing things. So,
please any ideas you have - speak up! Let us know what it is that you
would like. What do you dislike? Help the shire grow - if you do, you
might find that your shire has become better!

New things are going on. Fight practice has finally started up again - we
had a fairly good showing with 4 fighters, 3 observers and one slightly
lubricated observer. Archery practice is up and going. Lord Ferghus, our
regional fencing marshal, has stated that he will hold a fencing
practice if we get (3) fencers (or potential fencers) lined up - he will
come down from Syracuse..

So, what can your shire do for you? What can you do for your shire? In
all seriousness, feel free to fire me off an email at robinson AT
clandiarmat DOT com and let me know. We DO want you in our shire. We DO
want you involved, but we need your help to do it. So please, let me know!
Yours in service,
Eoghan

SUMMER EVENT ADVICE
Drink water. I know it seems obvious, but by the time you are thirsty,
you may already be dehydrating. At temps over 80 degrees, you lose more
water than you think and you must drink it frequently. At over 90
degrees, you can dehydrate very rapidly. The answer isn’t Gatorade,
which can shock your system by adding too much sugar to your body. Water
down Gatorade if you use it. The answer to preventing dehydration is
water, so make sure that you bring enough and drink enough to replace
what you are losing. Symptoms of dehydration include thirst, sleepiness,
irritability, nausea, and headaches. If you are not going to the
bathroom and/or your urine is bright yellow, you probably aren’t
drinking enough water. Remember that Pennsic summer temps range between
40 degrees and 110 degrees. Conditions can vary from desert dry to
tropically wet. I’m even told that it once snowed.

Bug spray is your friend at many event sites. There are health threats
from spiders, mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks.

The sun is not your friend when you are outside all day. Cover up. Use
sunscreen. Wear a hat and/or veil. You don’t need skin cancer or a
sunburn. Sun damage is cumulative on your skin. A bad sunburn can ruin a
great event and a great life. Slather on the sunscreen early and often.

EVENT CAMPING
Common sense is a necessity. Please bring yours.

Prepare your tent site. Spray for bugs. Put down your ground cloth to
protect your tent. It helps to keep your tent clean and your tent floor
dryer. Stake your tent down carefully. Prepare for sun, high winds and
wet weather. Be happy and surprised if these aren’t extreme. Be ready if
they are.

Make your list and refine it. Think about what you’ll need and what you
can do without.

Try out your camping, fighting and cooking equipment before you go. Too
many occasional campers aren’t familiar with their camping equipment.
It’s yours. You need to know how it goes together, how everything works
and whether anything needs repair or replacement before you go, not
after you have arrived at some rural campsite.

Do not leave your tent windows open when you are not there to shut them.
No one likes to sleep in a wet bed and you shouldn’t rely on others to
close up your tent during unexpected showers. They may not be home either.

Clean up your camp site as a courtesy to others in camp and because a
SCAdian should leave any site better than it was when he/she arrived.

Be thoughtful toward other campers. Early morning and late night noise
are likely to annoy your neighbors. Breakfast shouting is as annoying as
late night parties. Few of us are accustomed to living this close to
others so we need to think about how our actions affect the quality of
the lives of those others.

Unless you are rich, watch what you spend and don’t spend your going
home money. With the escalating cost of fuel, that cost may be more than
it was to get to the site. Ask locals where the best fuel prices are and
don’t let your car tank go to E.

When I leave my car in the Pennsic parking lot, I use sun shields in the
front, back and side windows. A simple sheet of cardboard cut to fit
your side windows will protect your upholstery and keep your car cooler.
They pack flat so that isn’t a problem. A solar fan isn’t a bad idea either.
- Keran

PENNSIC
Her Majesty, Branwyn, is a great lover of the Bardic Arts! As such, she
hereby invites Bards, jongleurs, story-tellers, skalds, and others of
the Bardic persuasion, to visit Aethelmearc Royal Encampment in the
evenings at Pennsic to ply their trade!

The following evenings are set aside specifically for Bardic activity
(all begin at oh-dark-30 and end at about 11 PM):

Wednesday, July 30th - Viscount Sir Haakon Oaktall & Viscountess
Eleanor of Waldren's Anniversary Celebration & Bardic Circle

Friday, August 1st - OPEN MIKE: FILK..... filk songs only... Bring Your
Best... The Khatun is very fond of filk.
Saturday, August 2nd - OPEN MIKE: STORY TELLING!.... shaggy dogs,
period stories, "No Shit, There I Was" -- bring it on!

Monday, August 4th - The AEthelmearc Party & Reception: Her Majesty
asks that many performers & DRUMMERS & DANCERS in particular come to
entertain at this celebration of Sylvan AEthelmearc.
Tuesday, August 5th - Lord Snaebjorn's Bawdy Bardic.

Thursday, August 7th - The Annual AEthelmearc Bardic Get-Together.
Gather round the circle & bring your best.... hosted by the absent
Sylvan Bard (or his representative).
Friday, August 8th - The Last Night: OPEN MIKE..... bring your beer,
your booze, your best & celebrate the last official night of the War!

HER MAJESTY CORDIALLY INVITES PERFORMERS OF ALL PERSUASIONS ... PLEASE
COME TO AETHELMEARC ROYAL & ENJOY!
Posted in service, FRIDRIKR, Sylvan Bard of Fair AEthelmearc

Greetings from the Pennsic Land Agent Part 1!!!!

To all those good Gentles who would like to camp with the Shires of
Barren Sands and Sterlynge Vayle at Pennsic 37, please drop me an e-mail
at roberttheherald AT yahoo DOT com with your SCA & mundane name, the
size your tent, what side the door is on, and if the size includes the
ropes for the tent. Please also include the size of any sunshade or
other things (i.e. showers) that you will be using. I will be passing
this information on to Lord Aiden, the on-sight Land Agent, and it sure
would help him a lot in setting up the camp. If you have any questions,
comments or inquiries please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Have a great time and be safe.
YIS,
Robert O’Connor

BARONY WARS
Thanks to the Royals and the Barons and Baronesses for coming. Thanks to
all who worked, helped, participated, and were honored. Thanks to the
autocrats, cooks, organizers of activities, merchants, judges, and
attendees. It was a great event!
How can we make it even greater? What can you do to help next time? What
would you add or change for next time? How can we do this more
efficiently, less expensively or more attractively? Make your thoughts
and suggestions count by letting others know.

CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Lady Rainaugh on her Alce, Lady Mariana on her
Keystone and Dame George on her Pelican.

THE ORIGIN OF SPOON
Once upon a time, when the kingdom was new, Eanraig the Bonesetter was
our Seneschal (yes, there was a time before I was Seneschal in the
Vayle). Eanraig, besides his medical abilities, was known as a wood
carver, and in particular there was a cup he made called
No-Fish-Shall-Unmake-Me, but that is a tale for another time. He wished
to carve a spoon like a myriad of spoons he had made for his loving
wife, but fit for a King and a young Kingdom, and to show his pride in
Kingdom and Shire. So he selected a large board, because he wanted a
spoon to match size his hopes for our Shire and Kingdom, and he settled
down to carve it. He drew upon it the heraldry of both, and I was lucky
enough to help with the painting. He debated for a time about whether
the spoon should measure anything properly or not, and it was determined
it could measure one cup of anything dry accurately in its bowl. After a
time, the spoon was finished in time for the Infamous Pirate Event, and
hid among the tapestries to wait for the King.

The King arrived with a flurry of activity and there was a Court. I had
never been to Court before, and my eyes were round the entire time. Yet
I had my lord with me and our friend Deuteronomy Phillips, at his first
and only event, and they were pestering me with questions I could not
answer. For how could I, when I didn't quite understand what was going
on? I saw various people called forth to kneel upon the pillow before
the Throne, and while various whispers were heard of foreboding, nothing
bad seemed to happen to any kneeling there. So I was unafraid when the
Herald paused to ask the King if that pronoun matched that name, and my
lord elbowed me - "He's talking about you!" Then Solveig was summoned
forth as Our Shire Herald, and she was conferred with and there was even
pointing. At this same Court, Mad Vlot also kneeled for the same
accolade, as did He Who Wishes Never To Be Mentioned Again By Our
Shire's Lips. The Court was long, yet the laughter continued.

At the very end, Eanraig came forth holding a wrapped tapestry. He spoke
of the Kingdom's birth and of the wonders of this Court and of his hopes
for Our Kingdom, and after many stirring words, he said he hoped his
humble gift would be appreciated. And so he presented to the King, The
Great Spoon of AEthelmearc, so that our foes being naughty can be
properly spanked.

Now, I have never seen the Spoon carried into Court, but I would love to
see it again. There is a rumor that it may be returned to us when and if
we ever do go Barony (but I confess, it's a rumor started by me when I
was being wistful). It is perhaps a silly thing to mourn in court when
celebrating, but I've never been above the silly things. When other
groups have cries in their courts for their reasons, I longed to yell
something too, and as the Tick would have it, what better cry than,
"SPOON!"
- George

YOUR SCA NAME
When choosing a name and persona you may want to think about your ethnic
background, favorite historical culture, the personas of your friends,
and the research involved in learning about a new culture. Do you love
the food or arts of one particular culture? Is your armor or are your
skills tilted in one cultural direction? Is there a culture or a
language you want to learn? Here’s your chance. If you want to fence in
the French manner, you shouldn’t choose a Japanese persona. If all your
skills are Viking in orientation, why choose an Elizabethan persona?
Look into the religion, position of men and women in society and what
life would have been like before you choose. Choose wisely.

WORDS FOR THE MONTH
FIELD GARB = The everyday medieval clothing you own. Field garb isn’t
fancy. It’s your work clothes. You put up your tent, do chores and wear
it as everyday clothes. It may be old clothing or newly made and simpler
than Court Garb.
COURT GARB - Fancy medieval clothing suitable for wear at a more formal
occasion. These items are your good clothes. Wear them when you don’t
need to do physical labor & you want to look good.

PENNSIC 2008
Pre-registration IS NOW CLOSED. Check out schedules and rules for War at
www.cooperslake.com/prereg37.php

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THE DRAGON’S TONGUE
NEWSLETTER OF THE SHIRE OF STERLYNGE VAYLE
MAY 2008

SHIRE OFFICERS
Seneschal Lord Eoghan Roriksson
Exchequer Lady Catriona inghen UiConor (Kayley O’Connor)
Herald Lord Robert O’Connor
Arts and Sciences THL George Anne
Castellan Lord Malcolum Willelm
Deputy for Demos Lady Anne Diarmat, General Deputy THL Keran Roslin
Chronicler THL Keran Roslin
Knight Marshal Lord Rundewulf
Archery Marshal Lady Mariana Maria Pietrosanti
Minister of Lists Vacant
Minister of Youth Vacant
Web Mistress Ravyn

MAY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
BINGHAMTON AREA MEETINGS
May 4 - Sunday - 2-4 PM - Fight Practice/Business Meeting (Anne & Eoghan’s)
May 18 – Sunday – Fight Practice (Mariana’s house)

WALTON AND DELHI MEETINGS
WALTON - Townsend Elementary Cafeteria in Walton, NY
May 6 - Tuesday - 6:30-8:30 PM
May 29 -Thursday - 6:30-8:30 PM
June 12 – Thursday – 6:30-8:30 PM
July 13 – Sunday ?
Directions Take Rt. 88 to the Bainbridge exit Take right on 206 towards
Walton, In Walton turn Left at stop light onto Delaware Ave (rte. 10).
Pass two traffic lights and turn left on North St. The Townsend
Elementary School is on right about one block. Park in back the meeting
is in the cafeteria.

DELHI- Delaware Academy & Central School Library, 2 Sheldon Drive
June 5 – Thursday – 6:30-8:30 PM

From Binghamton – Travel Rt. 88 to the Bainbridge exit. Turn right onto
Rt. 206 towards Walton (20 miles). In Walton, turn left at stop light
onto Rt. 10. Follow Rt. 10 to Delhi (20 miles). (You are real close
now.) In Delhi, pass SUNY on the left and turn right at the first
traffic light. Pass over small bridges and slow down for a sharp bend to
the right. The next left is your turn, but don't follow that road up the
hill. You want the school entrance on the right that of the
intersection. Follow the drive way up the hill and enter the front door
under the clock tower (after you park the car). Turn right in the hall.
We are on the Right halfway down the hallway in the Library on the left,
after the stairs.

Questions? Talk to Olaf (MKA Richard Schmidt 607-865-5394) ruadjusted AT
stny.rr.com

Suggestions for A&S meetings, offers to host, requests to learn
subjects, directions, etc. should be directed to THL George Anne,
607-754-1883 or thegeorg AT stny.rr DOT com

Thanks to George and Olaf for organizing these meetings for us.

ARCHERY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Contact Lady Mariana MMYurko AT aol.com

2008 IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
June 13 -15 - Barony Wars and Bazaar III - Camp Amahami - Sanford, NY
July 5 – Demo (Harpursville, NY)

MAY & BEYOND IN AETHELMEARC
May 3 - Crown Tournament - Shire of Heronter - Boy Scout Camp Merz (5297
West Lake Road, Mayville, NY) - A double elimination tournament, with 3
challenges. First part - challengers will fight with their best form to
proceed to the quarter finals. Quarter and semi finals - remaining
challengers compete with their best form without shields. Final
challengers - fight the best of five bouts, with weapons forms changing
for each bout. Letters of intent to compete in this tourney must be sent
to the present Prince & Princess, postmarked no later than 30 days prior
to the tournament. (That would be April 3rd.) Each couple must: provide
proof of membership & a copy of their ID, have been a subject of
Æthelmearc for no less than 1 year, and be acceptable to the Crown of
Æthelmearc.

May 10-11 – Will’s Revenge - Abhainn Ciach Ghlais (Camp K in Milmont, PA.)
http://www.abhainnciachghlais.org/
May 11 – Fight practice in Myrkfaelinn (Risley Hall on the Cornell Campus)
May 13 – Tuesday PM - Fight practice in Myrkfaelinn (Risley Hall on the
Cornell Campus)
May 15-18 – AEthelmearc War Practice – Steltonwald (Coopers Lake, 205
Currie Road, Slippery Rock, PA) http://warpractice.steltonwald.org/
May 30-June 1 – Melee Madness – Endless Hills (Wyoming County
Fairgrounds, Route 6, Meshoppen, PA)
http://www.endlesshills.aethelmearc.net/index_files/meleemadness.htm

June 6-8 – Myrkfaelinn Summer War Practice – Myrkfaelinn
June 7 – Brass Ring Thing – Canton of Beau Fleuve
June 13-15 – Barony Wars & Bazaar III
June 20-22 – AEthelemearc Academy – Shire of Coppertree
June 27-29 – Pax Interruptus – Barony of Thescorre (Genesee Country
Campground, 40 Flint Hill. Road, Caledonia, NY)
July 26–Aug. 10 – Pennsic War (July 26 is Land Grab) www.pennsicwar.org

EAST KINGDOM
May2-4 – Southern Region War Practice – Shire of Owlsherst (York Haven, PA)
May 10 – Ice Falcon Ducal Challenge – Shire of Barren Sands (Elmer, NJ)
May 17 – Spring Mayhem - Shire of Rusted Woodlands (Tappan, NY)
May 23-26 – War of the Roses - Barony of Concordia of the Snows
(Mariaville, NY)

June 6-8 – Barren Sands War - Shire of Barren Sands (Elmer, NJ)
June 28 – Cooking Collegium - Barony of Settmour Swamp (Flemington, NJ)
Check out http://www.eastkingdom.org/ for more info.

OTHER WARS
Lilies War – June 14-22, 2008 (
Great Western War XI – Oct. 8-13, 2008 (
Estrella War XXV Feb 10-16, 2009 (Canyon Moon Ranch, Florence AZ)
http://www.estrellawar.org/

SENESCHAL’S RAMBLINGS
No article was submitted this month.

AETHELMEARC CROWN TOURNEY
His Excellency Sir Christopher Rawlins fighting for Her Excellency
Morgen of Rye defeated THL Magnus Tindal fighting for Lady Etain ingen
Dalaig. Congratulations to their Highnesses and all the combatants.

EAST KINGDOM CROWN TOURNEY
His Grace Darius won fighting for THL Alethea Eastriding, formerly of
our shire.

KNIGHT MARSHALS
The shire is lucky to have 3 heavy fighting marshals at the present time
– Rundwulfe, Olaf & Eoghan.

New fighting authorization forms can be found on the Kingdom site
www.aethelmearc.org or the Earl Marshal’s site marshal.aethelmearc.org
If your card is way late coming, contact, ae.authorization AT
aethelmearc.org

Authorizations for fighting, fencing & youth must be complete by July 19
or you are out of luck for Pennsic fighting.

SCRIBAL STUFF
AEthelmearc’s College of Scribes is on the web at www.aethelmearc-scribes
.org This site includes the Scribal Handbook, familiarly known as the
Red Book.

The scribes of AEthelmearc now have a second pavilion for use at
Pennsic. That means a chance for a larger track of scribal classes at
War and a place for scribes to work in any weather. Thanks go out to
Baroness Roberta McMorland for her hard work in the acquisition of this
pavilion.

Pennsic scribal schedule – Scribal Playtime (a chance for scribes to get
together to work, get advice, chat, share, etc.) – Aug. 2-8 - 1-3 PM
Want to host? Contact Hrefna at hraefnn AT yahoo DOT com to volunteer.

SHIRE HISTORY
As most of you know, Kenya lost her battle with cancer on April 12,
2008. What you don’t know is how she affected shire history, so I’d like
to share that with you.
Once Eanraig, the former Seneschal, moved away, the shire had meetings
every week at Jakys’ and my home in our tiny living room. Kenya was
always a hazard because she was our doorbell and she would try to bite
everyone’s ankles. She gently nipped several people, although we did try
our best to get her to stop or to intervene before it could happen. We
had a routine of putting her outside in the back yard, letting the
people in and then letting the dog return. Then she was usually friendly
and would greet people without biting, until they stood to leave.
Regular visitors she liked were jumped on and given a doggy hug. The
dog, the tiny living room and the cat box odor encouraged others to
volunteer to host meetings in their homes.

When Jakys and I both went to events, Kenya would usually come too, if
the trip took us away for more than eight hours. This limited the events
we could attend. After Briant joined the SCA, she often volunteered to
watch Kenya while we went to an event. This was the case when Jakys went
to the Coronation of Cygnus I and Dorinda I. While he was helping to set
up the hall, Dorinda asked him if he would like to be in the Royal
Guard. He thought, “Sure, I have nothing else to do at this event, why
not?” and told her that he would be honored. It wasn’t until he told me
about this that he learned what he had agreed to do. Since he had agreed
to it, he decided that meant he should go to Every event the Queen
attended, so we needed a dog sitter. The lovely Briant volunteered.
Briant basically moved into our house on weekends to care for Kenya and
the cats, and we could never have attended so many events without her
help. We made sure that Their Majesties knew about her kind service, and
when they came to Sterlynge Vayle, they graciously gave Briant her AoA
(Award of Arms), in large part due to her efforts as guardian of the
“Sterlynge Hound.”

Kenya’s behavior at events was less than sterling, however. She did have
that bitey habit and it grew worse the longer she remained on a leash or
tied up. She nipped several people at events, including His Excellency
Yngvar. The eventual ban on dogs at Axes & Ales was primarily to keep
her home, I think.

There was also the meeting where Geoffrey of York came to the house to
discuss Amaral and its zip code, when I was seneschal. Their
Excellencies Yngvar and Caryl kindly came too. Kenya didn’t bite anyone
that day, but she stared down the guest until his beef stew bowl hit the
floor and Kenya got her share. As a professional butler, his face was
interesting to watch. After the discussions, we hosted thrown weapons
practice in the backyard. Yngvar found his first practice frustrating so
he kept throwing harder. He eventually managed to split off a large part
of the stand holding the target butt. This piece of wood was carved into
the “if you can’t hit the target, throw it harder,” award and was
presented to His Excellency at the next Axes & Ales.

Kenya even had a tabard bearing Jakys’ arms like a proper medieval dog,
though she didn’t like wearing it.

When Jakys and I went to Pennsic, we also pre-registered Kenya Andiron
at full adult fee, since she was an adult though not a person. Her land
was allotted to the camp’s fire pit, though she never went to War.

I hope this amused you a little. She was a great dog, despite the
biting, and she will be missed.

In memoriam, Kenya Dog, 199?-2008.

-George

SCA ANNOUNCEMENTS
Proposals have been made to change wording in the sections of Corpora
governing the offices of Chronicler & Webminister. Comments should be
sent to
comments AT lists.sca.org

WORD FOR THE MONTH
GARB – Your SCA clothing (shoes, cloaks, tunics, & other clothing worn
for SCA events) is all garb.

PENNSIC 2008
Pre-registration IS NOW OPEN at www.cooperslake.com/prereg37.php
Make sure you check with the Land Agent for your group BEFORE
preregistering to camp. No land is allotted to your group for you if you
do not preregister. To preregister with “Shires of Barren Sands and
Sterlynge Vayle” contact Bob the Herald at Roberttheherald AT yahoo DOT com
Mailed in reservations must be in by May 15 and online reservations must
be in by June 15.
People who paid to park on the lawn of Marion McCulloch’s home at
Pennsic need a new place as she has sold her home and there is no surety
that the new owners are parking friendly.
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you and will interest others. It is not an official publication of the
SCA, Inc. Articles found herein are the property of their authors.
Opinions and statements are those of the articles’ authors.

THE DRAGON’S TONGUE
NEWSLETTER OF THE SHIRE OF STERLYNGE VAYLE
MAY 2008

SHIRE OFFICERS
Seneschal Lord Eoghan Roriksson
Exchequer Lady Catriona inghen UiConor (Kayley O’Connor)
Herald Lord Robert O’Connor
Arts and Sciences THL George Anne
Castellan Lord Malcolum Willelm
Deputy for Demos Lady Anne Diarmat, General Deputy THL Keran Roslin
Chronicler THL Keran Roslin
Knight Marshal Lord Rundewulf
Archery Marshal Lady Mariana Maria Pietrosanti
Minister of Lists Vacant
Minister of Youth Vacant
Web Mistress Ravyn

MAY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
BINGHAMTON AREA MEETINGS
May 4 - Sunday - 2-4 PM - Fight Practice/Business Meeting (Anne & Eoghan’s)
May 18 – Sunday – Fight Practice (Mariana’s house)

WALTON AND DELHI MEETINGS
WALTON - Townsend Elementary Cafeteria in Walton, NY
May 6 - Tuesday - 6:30-8:30 PM
May 29 -Thursday - 6:30-8:30 PM
June 12 – Thursday – 6:30-8:30 PM
July 13 – Sunday ?
Directions Take Rt. 88 to the Bainbridge exit Take right on 206 towards
Walton, In Walton turn Left at stop light onto Delaware Ave (rte. 10).
Pass two traffic lights and turn left on North St. The Townsend
Elementary School is on right about one block. Park in back the meeting
is in the cafeteria.

DELHI- Delaware Academy & Central School Library, 2 Sheldon Drive
June 5 – Thursday – 6:30-8:30 PM

From Binghamton – Travel Rt. 88 to the Bainbridge exit. Turn right onto
Rt. 206 towards Walton (20 miles). In Walton, turn left at stop light
onto Rt. 10. Follow Rt. 10 to Delhi (20 miles). (You are real close
now.) In Delhi, pass SUNY on the left and turn right at the first
traffic light. Pass over small bridges and slow down for a sharp bend to
the right. The next left is your turn, but don't follow that road up the
hill. You want the school entrance on the right that of the
intersection. Follow the drive way up the hill and enter the front door
under the clock tower (after you park the car). Turn right in the hall.
We are on the Right halfway down the hallway in the Library on the left,
after the stairs.

Questions? Talk to Olaf (MKA Richard Schmidt 607-865-5394) ruadjusted AT
stny.rr.com

Suggestions for A&S meetings, offers to host, requests to learn
subjects, directions, etc. should be directed to THL George Anne,
607-754-1883 or thegeorg AT stny.rr DOT com

Thanks to George and Olaf for organizing these meetings for us.

ARCHERY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Contact Lady Mariana MMYurko AT aol.com

2008 IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
June 13 -15 - Barony Wars and Bazaar III - Camp Amahami - Sanford, NY
July 5 – Demo (Harpursville, NY)

MAY & BEYOND IN AETHELMEARC
May 3 - Crown Tournament - Shire of Heronter - Boy Scout Camp Merz (5297
West Lake Road, Mayville, NY) - A double elimination tournament, with 3
challenges. First part - challengers will fight with their best form to
proceed to the quarter finals. Quarter and semi finals - remaining
challengers compete with their best form without shields. Final
challengers - fight the best of five bouts, with weapons forms changing
for each bout. Letters of intent to compete in this tourney must be sent
to the present Prince & Princess, postmarked no later than 30 days prior
to the tournament. (That would be April 3rd.) Each couple must: provide
proof of membership & a copy of their ID, have been a subject of
Æthelmearc for no less than 1 year, and be acceptable to the Crown of
Æthelmearc.

May 10-11 – Will’s Revenge - Abhainn Ciach Ghlais (Camp K in Milmont, PA.)
http://www.abhainnciachghlais.org/
May 11 – Fight practice in Myrkfaelinn (Risley Hall on the Cornell Campus)
May 13 – Tuesday PM - Fight practice in Myrkfaelinn (Risley Hall on the
Cornell Campus)
May 15-18 – AEthelmearc War Practice – Steltonwald (Coopers Lake, 205
Currie Road, Slippery Rock, PA) http://warpractice.steltonwald.org/
May 30-June 1 – Melee Madness – Endless Hills (Wyoming County
Fairgrounds, Route 6, Meshoppen, PA)
http://www.endlesshills.aethelmearc.net/index_files/meleemadness.htm

June 6-8 – Myrkfaelinn Summer War Practice – Myrkfaelinn
June 7 – Brass Ring Thing – Canton of Beau Fleuve
June 13-15 – Barony Wars & Bazaar III
June 20-22 – AEthelemearc Academy – Shire of Coppertree
June 27-29 – Pax Interruptus – Barony of Thescorre (Genesee Country
Campground, 40 Flint Hill. Road, Caledonia, NY)
July 26–Aug. 10 – Pennsic War (July 26 is Land Grab) www.pennsicwar.org

EAST KINGDOM
May2-4 – Southern Region War Practice – Shire of Owlsherst (York Haven, PA)
May 10 – Ice Falcon Ducal Challenge – Shire of Barren Sands (Elmer, NJ)
May 17 – Spring Mayhem - Shire of Rusted Woodlands (Tappan, NY)
May 23-26 – War of the Roses - Barony of Concordia of the Snows
(Mariaville, NY)

June 6-8 – Barren Sands War - Shire of Barren Sands (Elmer, NJ)
June 28 – Cooking Collegium - Barony of Settmour Swamp (Flemington, NJ)
Check out http://www.eastkingdom.org/ for more info.

OTHER WARS
Lilies War – June 14-22, 2008 (
Great Western War XI – Oct. 8-13, 2008 (
Estrella War XXV Feb 10-16, 2009 (Canyon Moon Ranch, Florence AZ)
http://www.estrellawar.org/

SENESCHAL’S RAMBLINGS
No article was submitted this month.

AETHELMEARC CROWN TOURNEY
His Excellency Sir Christopher Rawlins fighting for Her Excellency
Morgen of Rye defeated THL Magnus Tindal fighting for Lady Etain ingen
Dalaig. Congratulations to their Highnesses and all the combatants.

EAST KINGDOM CROWN TOURNEY
His Grace Darius won fighting for THL Alethea Eastriding, formerly of
our shire.

KNIGHT MARSHALS
The shire is lucky to have 3 heavy fighting marshals at the present time
– Rundwulfe, Olaf & Eoghan.

New fighting authorization forms can be found on the Kingdom site
www.aethelmearc.org or the Earl Marshal’s site marshal.aethelmearc.org
If your card is way late coming, contact, ae.authorization AT
aethelmearc.org

Authorizations for fighting, fencing & youth must be complete by July 19
or you are out of luck for Pennsic fighting.

SCRIBAL STUFF
AEthelmearc’s College of Scribes is on the web at www.aethelmearc-scribes
.org This site includes the Scribal Handbook, familiarly known as the
Red Book.

The scribes of AEthelmearc now have a second pavilion for use at
Pennsic. That means a chance for a larger track of scribal classes at
War and a place for scribes to work in any weather. Thanks go out to
Baroness Roberta McMorland for her hard work in the acquisition of this
pavilion.

Pennsic scribal schedule – Scribal Playtime (a chance for scribes to get
together to work, get advice, chat, share, etc.) – Aug. 2-8 - 1-3 PM
Want to host? Contact Hrefna at hraefnn AT yahoo DOT com to volunteer.

SHIRE HISTORY
As most of you know, Kenya lost her battle with cancer on April 12,
2008. What you don’t know is how she affected shire history, so I’d like
to share that with you.
Once Eanraig, the former Seneschal, moved away, the shire had meetings
every week at Jakys’ and my home in our tiny living room. Kenya was
always a hazard because she was our doorbell and she would try to bite
everyone’s ankles. She gently nipped several people, although we did try
our best to get her to stop or to intervene before it could happen. We
had a routine of putting her outside in the back yard, letting the
people in and then letting the dog return. Then she was usually friendly
and would greet people without biting, until they stood to leave.
Regular visitors she liked were jumped on and given a doggy hug. The
dog, the tiny living room and the cat box odor encouraged others to
volunteer to host meetings in their homes.

When Jakys and I both went to events, Kenya would usually come too, if
the trip took us away for more than eight hours. This limited the events
we could attend. After Briant joined the SCA, she often volunteered to
watch Kenya while we went to an event. This was the case when Jakys went
to the Coronation of Cygnus I and Dorinda I. While he was helping to set
up the hall, Dorinda asked him if he would like to be in the Royal
Guard. He thought, “Sure, I have nothing else to do at this event, why
not?” and told her that he would be honored. It wasn’t until he told me
about this that he learned what he had agreed to do. Since he had agreed
to it, he decided that meant he should go to Every event the Queen
attended, so we needed a dog sitter. The lovely Briant volunteered.
Briant basically moved into our house on weekends to care for Kenya and
the cats, and we could never have attended so many events without her
help. We made sure that Their Majesties knew about her kind service, and
when they came to Sterlynge Vayle, they graciously gave Briant her AoA
(Award of Arms), in large part due to her efforts as guardian of the
“Sterlynge Hound.”

Kenya’s behavior at events was less than sterling, however. She did have
that bitey habit and it grew worse the longer she remained on a leash or
tied up. She nipped several people at events, including His Excellency
Yngvar. The eventual ban on dogs at Axes & Ales was primarily to keep
her home, I think.

There was also the meeting where Geoffrey of York came to the house to
discuss Amaral and its zip code, when I was seneschal. Their
Excellencies Yngvar and Caryl kindly came too. Kenya didn’t bite anyone
that day, but she stared down the guest until his beef stew bowl hit the
floor and Kenya got her share. As a professional butler, his face was
interesting to watch. After the discussions, we hosted thrown weapons
practice in the backyard. Yngvar found his first practice frustrating so
he kept throwing harder. He eventually managed to split off a large part
of the stand holding the target butt. This piece of wood was carved into
the “if you can’t hit the target, throw it harder,” award and was
presented to His Excellency at the next Axes & Ales.

Kenya even had a tabard bearing Jakys’ arms like a proper medieval dog,
though she didn’t like wearing it.

When Jakys and I went to Pennsic, we also pre-registered Kenya Andiron
at full adult fee, since she was an adult though not a person. Her land
was allotted to the camp’s fire pit, though she never went to War.

I hope this amused you a little. She was a great dog, despite the
biting, and she will be missed.

In memoriam, Kenya Dog, 199?-2008.

-George

SCA ANNOUNCEMENTS
Proposals have been made to change wording in the sections of Corpora
governing the offices of Chronicler & Webminister. Comments should be
sent to
comments AT lists.sca.org

WORD FOR THE MONTH
GARB – Your SCA clothing (shoes, cloaks, tunics, & other clothing worn
for SCA events) is all garb.

PENNSIC 2008
Pre-registration IS NOW OPEN at www.cooperslake.com/prereg37.php
Make sure you check with the Land Agent for your group BEFORE
preregistering to camp. No land is allotted to your group for you if you
do not preregister. To preregister with “Shires of Barren Sands and
Sterlynge Vayle” contact Bob the Herald at Roberttheherald AT yahoo DOT com
Mailed in reservations must be in by May 15 and online reservations must
be in by June 15.
People who paid to park on the lawn of Marion McCulloch’s home at
Pennsic need a new place as she has sold her home and there is no surety
that the new owners are parking friendly.
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THE DRAGON'S TONGUE
NEWSLETTER OF THE SHIRE OF STERLYNGE VAYLE
MARCH 2008

SHIRE OFFICERS
Seneschal Lord Malcolum fizWilliam
Deputy Seneschals Lady Bianca Sadie & Lord Eoghan Rurikson
Exchequer Lady Kayley O'Connor
Deputy Exchequer Lady Etain ingen Dalaig
Herald Lord Robert O'Connor
Arts and Sciences THL George Anne
Castellan/Chatelaine Vacant
Chronicler THL Keran Roslin
Knight Marshal Lord Rundwulfe
Archery Marshal Lady Mariana Maria Pietrosanti
Minister of Lists Vacant
Minister of Youth Vacant
Web Mistress Ravyn

MARCH IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Mar. 3 - Monday - 6 PM - Annual Meeting & Elections - Bianca & Rundewulfe's
(Binghamton, NY)

(Watch the list or check with THL George for any other meetings in March.)

Tuesdays - 7 - 9 - Meeting in Delhi, NY - Delaware Academy & Central School,
2 Sheldon Drive
From Binghamton - Travel Rt. 88 to the Bainbridge exit. Turn right onto Rt.
206
towards Walton (20 miles). In Walton, turn left at stop light onto Rt. 10.
Follow Rt. 10 to Delhi (20 miles). (You are real close now.) In Delhi, pass
SUNY on the left and turn right at the first traffic light. Pass over small
bridges and slow down for a sharp bend to the right. The next left is your
turn, but don't follow that road up the hill. You want the school entrance
on the right that of the intersection. Follow the drive way up the hill and
enter the front door under the clock tower (after you park the car). Turn
right in the hall. We are on the Right halfway down the hallway in the
Library on the left, after the stairs.

Future Delhi meetings are planned, but dates are not set. They will probably
be on Thursdays. Contact me: Olaf (MKA Dr. Richard Schmidt) 607-865-5540
ruadjusted AT stny.rr.com

Suggestions for A&S meetings, offers to host, requests to learn subjects,
directions, etc. should be directed to THL George Anne, 607-754-1883 or
thegeorg AT stny.rr DOT com

ARCHERY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
No archery or dance in March. Look forward to April.
Mariana
MMYurko AT aol.com

2008 IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
June 13 -15 - Barony Wars and Bazaar III - Camp Amahami - Sanford, NY
July 5 - Demo (Harpursville, NY)

MARCH & BEYOND IN AETHELMEARC
Mar. 1-2 - Combat Symposium - 2-day extravaganza of fighting geared to
female fighters - 10AM to 6 PM - there will also be classes for men and
pickups to be had by all on Sunday. Sites - Saturday is at the St. Andrews
United Methodist church in Weston Mills, NY. Sunday is at Showers United
Methodist church in Olean, NY.
Free though a donation for heat and lunch is asked of those attending. No
reservations are required. For details, please contact Lord Nugg at Lordnugg
AT yahoo. com DIRECTIONS - From I-86, take the Olean, NY exit 26. Make a
right at the end of ramp & then take the first left at the light onto Front
St. At the end of Front St., you come to a T. At the T on Saturday, make a
left. On Sunday, make a right. Saturday go 2.8 miles on Rt. 417 east to the
St. Andrews UMC on your right. Sunday make a right go 2.8 miles to the
corner of 17th St. and State St. (Rt. 417 west). The church is on your left.

Mar. 9 - Sunday - 1 PM - Regional Armored Combat Muster - Myrkfaelinn
(Risley Hall at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY).

From the Southeast: Take I-81 North to NYS Route 79 at Whitney Point.
Follow 79 into Ithaca; at the first traffic light, turn right onto Stewart
Avenue (the street is fashioned with red bricks), and continue on Stewart
Avenue across a bridge until you reach a 4-way stop (this is AFTER the
intersection with two right turns). Turn right onto University Ave. and
proceed up the hill to the first traffic light. Turn left and cross the
bridge; Risley Hall is the first building on the left - a turreted, red
brick building.
Mar. 15 - 30th Festival of the Passing of the Ice Dragon - Barony of the
Rhydderich Hael (Hamburg, NY)

Mar. 15 - St. Patrick's Day Parade - Barony of Endless Hills (Scranton, PA)
Contact: Lady Julianna Woolworth Empress_Mary AT yahoo DOT com

Apr. 12 - Coronation - Canton of Riverouge - (Mongol theme) PLACE CHANGED.
DO NOT send reservations for the event as printed in the January and
February AEstel. For those who have sent their reservations by mail to the
address printed there, they will be returned to you shortly.

NEW SITE - SAME DATE - Canton of Beau Fleuve is pleased to announce that the
Coronation of Khalek and Branwyn will be held at Camp Kenan (Barker, NY).
See the announcement below.

May 3 - Crown Tournament - Shire of Heronter (Boy Scout Camp Merz - 5297
West Lake Road, Mayville NY)
May 30-June 1 - Melee Madness
July 26 - Aug. 10 - Pennsic War (July 26 is Land Grab)

EAST KINGDOM
Mar. 1 - Northern Lights - Shire of Glenn Linn (Glenn's Falls, NY)
Mar. 8 - Hrim Schola - Shire of Frosted Hills (Millbrook, NY)
http://wiki.frostedhills.org/shire/hrim-schola12/
Mar. 15 - Nova Schola - Shire of Hartshorn-dale (Blue Bell, PA)
Mar. 15 - Brawl: The Dance of the Three Dons - Barony of Concordia of the
Snows (Cohoes, NY)
Mar. 29 - Mudthaw/King's Arts & Sciences Championship - Barony of Settmour
Swamp - (Salaam Shrine Center, 369 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston, NJ
07039) - AE's Royals are attending.

Apr. 5 - Crystal Snowflake Ball - Barony of Concordia of the Snows (Albany,
NY)

May 10 - Ice Falcon Ducal Challenge - Shire of Barren Sands (Elmer, NJ)
May 23-26 - War of the Roses - Barony of Concordia of the Snows (Mariaville,
NY)

June 6-8 - Barren Sands War - Shire of Barren Sands (Elmer, NJ)

Check out http://www.eastkingdom.org/ for more info.

OTHER WARS
Gulf Wars (Mar. 9 - 16, 2008) - Lumberton, Mississippi

FROM THE SENESCHAL
Greetings To All...

First out of the Gate, the Annual Meeting of the Shire of Sterlynge Vayle
will be held at Rundewulfe and Bianca's home on Bevier Street starting at
6:00 PM, Monday evening, March 3, 2008 CE.

The principal business at this meeting will be the election of Officers. All
offices are open except for the Office of Exchequer, currently held by Lady
Catriona inghen UiConor (apologies if I've misspelled it).

Following are the offices and the announced candidates I am aware of at this
time.
Seneschal....................................Eoghan Rurikson (Robinson
Neidhardt)
Herald..........................................Robert O'Connor (Philip
Smith)
Arts and Science Minister............. George Anne (Georg Hawks)
Chronicler.....................................Keran Roslin (Karen
Reinhart)
Web mistress................................Ravyn (Rebecca Swinton)
Archery Marshall...........................Marianna Maria Pietrosanti
(Michele Yurko)
Castellan/Chatelaine......................Malcolum Willelm (Gerard Hough)
[If I should be elected, I shall use the title of Castellan.]

Offices without Candidates as of February 20th
Knight Marshall
Minister of Lists
Thrown Weapons Marshall
Fencing Marshall
Youth Minister

Qualifications to hold office:
Current Membership in the Society (membership card or an online receipt
from SCA.org). If your membership has expired, please renew before the
meeting, if you want to be a candidate.

If anyone has Shire belt favors from an office that you are not going to run
for, please bring them with you to pass over to the winners of the
elections.

Thank You for the opportunity to serve as Seneschal for the past two years.

In Service,
Malcolum

FEBRUARY BUSINESS MEETING
Attendees: 9 gentles
Business: Thanks to all who attended and worked at Heralds & Scribes.
Thanks to Eoghan for the pictures -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23208391@N07/sets/72157603802293809/ We
received many compliments on the event. The Moot Court went over so well
that it will probably be a regular activity at future H&S. We made
approximately $140 on Heralds and Scribes. Kayley would like to see the bank
balance above $2000. She also has the annual report available for viewing.
The financial changes to Shire policy that were published on the email list
were voted upon and approved.

Robert the Herald is working to become a heavy weapons marshal.
Mariana has agreed to be the archery marshal again.
Ravyn wants to remain the web mistress.
Malcolm will run for castellan.
Eoghan has announced his intention to run as Seneschal.
(George & Keran have already announced their intentions to run. See above.)

The Delhi group is an important new venture within the shire and we want to
encourage them and help out so that they remain an active part of the shire.

Silent auctions were discussed. Eoghan suggested we try raffles and he is
willing to do the paperwork.

It was agreed that 2 adults, not related to each other, must be present at
children's activities, one of whom must have the background check.
Hopefully, this satisfies the new requirements.

Be aware that we have a demo in Harpursville, NY on July 5th, coordinated by
Anne Diarmat. A variety of demo activities are encouraged including -
combat, a tent to sell things for the shire and individually (as long as we
don't interfere with the merchants already there). Marianna suggested making
and selling the headpieces little girls buy at the Renaissance faires.

It was noted that there is better attendance at Monday night meetings than
those scheduled on Sunday nights. Future meetings will be scheduled on
Mondays for awhile.

The March business meeting will be at Bianca and Rundewulfe home.

Thanks to Giovanna & Malcolum for the meeting information.

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
The 30th Festival of the Passing of the Ice Dragon - Barony of the
Rhydderich Hael (Hamburg, NY) - March 15th, A.S. XLII (2008)
Once again the season has turned. The festival days of Yule have gone by and
we have only the "Waiting Time." We wait for the days of the sun and the
time of planting. We wait for the Ice Dragon to pass again.
The Barony of the Rhydderich Hael invites one and all to celebrate another
successful Passing of the Ice Dragon. As always we have planned a day full
of tournaments, competitions, activities and shopping for your end of
hibernation entertainment: the Arts & Sciences Pentathlon, heavy weapons,
rapier, youth combat and youth rapier, thrown weapons (weather permitting),
the always exciting merchants' room and just maybe a few surprises.
Where is Ice Dragon? This year the festival will be at the Erie County
Fairgrounds at 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg, NY, 14075. The site opens at
9am and closes at 10pm.
As usual, there will be tavern style dining throughout the day with good
food, tasty food and convenient, almost period foods and a variety of
beverages for the SCAdian on the go.
Prices for Ice Dragon are as follows:
Adults Pre-reg: $8 in advance or $10 at the door.
Children 6-12: $4 in advance or $5 at the door. Those less than 6 years are
free.
All prices are in US funds. As per Society rules, there will be a $3
non-member surcharge for all those without proof of membership. No
exceptions.
(Remember that Ice Dragon fees do not include lunch or dinner. Food is bring
your own or pay as you go for what is available onsite. - Keran)
Paid reservations should be sent to Master Brandrick Slaywrock (Larry
Southwick), 649 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Amherst, NY, 14226 Email: Brandric
AT netzero.net. Checks should be made out to: SCA Inc., Barony of the
Rhydderich Hael. Please include the mundane name as well as the SCA name
and whether or not you and anyone in your party is a paid member of the SCA
(proof will still be required at the door). Please also include a phone
number or email address where you can be reached. Please have paid
reservations postmarked no later than February 27th, 2008. Reminder: The
only good reservation is a paid reservation.
As always, the site is discreetly damp. Please be observant of this rule.
All of the buildings are smoke free. Smoking is permitted on the property
but must take place a minimum of 25 feet away from any buildings.
Directions: Make your best way to I-90. Travel to Exit 56 (Milestrip Road/NY
179) and pay the toll. From there, turn right onto Milestrip and then turn
left at the first light onto South Park Avenue (US 62). Look for the bright
orange signs saying "SCA" and follow them to the site.
Autocrat: THL Jenna MacPherson of Lion's Tower (Carole Goranson), 39 Manser
Drive, Amherst, NY, 14226. (716)833-4036. Email: JennaMacPherson AT msn.com
Tavern Liaison: Mistress Cori Ghora (Clare Jackson). Email: thecoribird AT
yahoo.com

CORONATION ANNOUNCEMENT
Fleetly o'er the steppe come the strong winds of change, heralding our new
King and Queen, Khalek and Branwyn. Call goes forth for the horsemen to
gather in celebration of Their Coronation. The Canton of Beau Fleuve
welcomes all to Camp Kenan, on the shores of beautiful Lake Ontario on April
12, 2008, located at 8571 Lower Lake Road, Barker, NY 14012

Our Autocrat, Irene von Schmetterling, mka Wendy Colbert 1405 Maple Road,
Williamsville, NY 14221 716-704-5222
<http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=rapierlady@earthlink.net>
rapierlady@... has arranged a day full of the wonders straight
from the High Plains of the Mongol Warriors. Activities will include a
demonstration of the Art of the Horse (marshaled by Sir Alexander, contact
Mistress Irene for pre-reg information), a Mongol Arts display in honor of
Their New Majesties, a kite flying competition, a Turkish Coffee House and
Henna emporium, fishing (please check with reservations clerk and on-line
for information on required NYS licenses), and a sumptuous side board lunch
for all as well as the Last Court of our beloved Duncan and Ilish, and
Coronation and First Court of Khalek and Branwyn.

In addition to the Coronation celebration, we are also pleased to host the
AEthelmearc Fencing Championships. These will be run by the Sir Koredono
<mailto: koredono AT gmail.com> More information will be posted on line.

The festivities continue into the evening with Mongol feast,featuring lamb
and duck, from our own Chef Avarga Chagadaai, mka Keith Mondschein avarga
DOT chagadaai AT gmail.com , followed by a gathering of story-tellers around
our indoor fireplace in the main hall. Festivities begin at 9am and end at
10pm. More activities will be announced on-line as they are confirmed.

The day fee for this glorious festival is $ 13.00 off/outboard. $6.50 for
children 5-17, children 4 and under free.

On-board is $22.00 for adults, $15.50 for 12-17 year olds, $11.00 for 5-11
year olds, children 4 and under free.

Please note - ON-BOARD RESERVATIONS MUST BE IN HAND BY FRIDAY APRIL 4, 2008.

Please make checks payable to "SCA, Inc. - Beau Fleuve" All reservations to
be sent to Cori Ghora, Clare Jackson-Simonds, 387 Niagara Street, N.
Tonawanda, NY 14120 716-692-0492, thecoribird@...

Our site is a YMCA camp and has some very specific site rules they have
asked us to abide by, including: no alcohol, no swimming, enclosed flames
only in the feast hall, no parking or driving on grass, no pets - exception
made for equestrian activities. It is also directly ON THE LAKE, so please
be prepared for variable weather, including wind. In case of inclement
weather, the Equestrian demonstrations will be moved to an in-door arena a
short distance from the main site.

There are accommodations available near the site for folks wishing to stay
overnight. Information will be available on-line and from the reservations
clerk.

DIRECTIONS:

From Thescorre and the East: I-90 West to the Pembroke Exit. Left off exit
to Route 77 North. Take 77 North to 63 North. Left onto 18 West. Right at
the flashing light on Quaker Road . Left on Lower Lake Road . Camp Kenan
is on the right.

From Niagara Falls and North: Take the Robert Moses parkway to the end. Go
left on Route 18 East. Stay on 18 East until Lower Lake Road . Left on
Lower lake Road. Camp Kenan is on the Right.

From Lockport , Buffalo and South: Take your best route to 78 North in
Lockport. Go right on 31 East, Left on Gasport Road. Take Gasport Road
straight to Camp Kenan. The Camp will be on the left.


VIKINGS ANYONE?
Need a Viking style cloak pin? Try the instructions here -
http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Viking-Cloak-Pin/
Want to know more about the Vikings? Try the Viking Answer Lady -
http://www.vikinganswerlady.com/
BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/vikings/
Hurstwic (New England reenactment group)
http://www.hurstwic.org/history/text/history.htm#Daily_Living

Mariners' Museum (Virginia)
http://www.mariner.org/educationalad/ageofex/viking_exp.php
NOVA http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/vikings/
Regia Anglorum (British reenactment group) http://www.regia.org/vikings.htm
Smithsonian http://www.mnh.si.edu/vikings/
Viking Food http://www.cs.vassar.edu/~capriest/vikfood.html
http://www.ydalir.co.uk/crafts/cook/recipes.htm

Viking Garb http://www.dilettante.info/vikinggarbmain.htm
http://www.cs.vassar.edu/~capriest/qdirtyvk.html
http://szarka.typepad.com/sca/garb_construction_viking/index.html
Viking Network http://www.viking.no/
Vikings of Middle England (British reenactment group)
http://www.vikingsofmiddleengland.co.uk/index.html
Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viking

VATICAN SPLENDORS
Your traveling chronicler had the chance of a lifetime on February 9, 2008,
when she and a friend viewed the opening day of the Vatican Splendors
exhibit in St. Petersburg, FL. The exhibit is only touring 3 cities (St.
Pete, Cleveland & St. Paul, MN) in America. It is an exhibit which will
appeal to SCAdians, as it is full of medieval art and clothing. The exhibits
include the painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling by Michelangelo, the
founding of the Swiss Guard and the building of St. Peter's Basilica.
For me the highlights were the Mandylion of Edessa, a third-fifth century
image on linen considered to be the oldest known representation of Jesus,
the many shiny reliquaries and monstrances and the papal garb. As an
Armenian lady I know that Edessa, for a time, was an Armenian city. Like
magpies and SCAdians I am attracted to shiny things and we all know the lure
of period clothing. (http://www.vaticansplendors.com/
www2.tbo.com/content/2008/feb/10/treasures-of-the-vatican/?entertainment )
-Keran

PENNSIC 2008
The 37th Annual Pennsic War
July 25 - August 10, 2008
Hosted by the East Kingdom with the sponsorship of the Kingdom of
AEthelmearc & the support of the Middle Kingdom at Coopers Lake Campground,
205 Currie Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057

FEE SCHEDULE
July 25 to July 31 - GATE FEE DUE ON ARRIVAL
Nonmember Adult (18 or older) - $155, Member Adult (18 or older) - $130
Minor (6 to 17) - $20, Infant (5 or younger) - $5

Aug 1 to Aug 8 - GATE FEE DUE ON ARRIVAL
Nonmember Adult (18 or older) - $135, Member Adults (18 or older) - $110
Minors (6 to 17) - $20, Infants (5 or younger) - $5

Pre-registration for Pennsic 37 IS NOW OPEN at
http://www.cooperslake.com/prereg37.php

There is a $10 discount for adult pre-registration.
* On-line registration is open until June 15, 2008.
* Mailed-in forms must arrive by May 15, 2008.

Troll opens at noon on July 25th and closes at 11:59 PM on August 8th.
You MUST be 18 years or older OR attending with a parent or court-appointed
legal guardian to be admitted to this event.
You MUST have a photo ID to prove age, AND a valid SCA membership card to
receive discount.
Cash, credit, or travelers checks ONLY - NO personal checks will be
accepted.

For information on site rules, activities, classes, merchanting, camping and
other FAQs, please see the Pennsic 37 website at
http://www.pennsicwar.org/penn37
or contact the Pennsic Mayor, Viscondessa Isabella Falcão de Galinha (MKA
Kymm Wanat) at mayor37 AT pennsicwar.org.
In 2008, Pennsic will run from July 25 - August 10, 2008. (July 25 & the
morning of the 26th are Land Agents & staff only.)

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Articles found herein are the property of their authors. Opinions and
statements are those of the articles' authors.

THE DRAGON'S TONGUE
NEWSLETTER OF THE SHIRE OF STERLYNGE VAYLE
FEBRUARY 2008

SHIRE OFFICERS
Seneschal Lord Malcolum fizWilliam
Deputy Seneschals Lady Bianca Sadie & Lord Eoghan Rurikson
Exchequer Lady Kayley O'Connor
Deputy Exchequer Lady Etain ingen Dalaig
Herald Lord Robert O'Connor
Arts and Sciences THL George Anne
Chatelaine Vacant
Chronicler THL Keran Roslin
Knight Marshal Lord Rundwulfe
Archery Marshal Lady Mariana Maria Pietrosanti
Minister of Lists Vacant
Minister of Youth Vacant
Web Minister Ravyn

FEBRUARY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Feb. 4 - Monday - 6 PM - Business Meeting - Anne & Eoghan's - Johnson Ave.
(Binghamton)
Feb. 5 - Tuesday - 7 - 9 PM - meeting in Delhi, NY (also on Feb. 12, 19 &
26)
Feb. 10 - Regional Dance Practice - 1 - 4 PM at the Elks Lodge, 619 N.
Nanticoke Ave., Endicott, NY
February 18 - Brewer's Guild Meeting/A&S- 7-9 PM - Anne & Eoghan's
Feb. 24 - Archery Practice (See below)

Tuesdays - 7 - 9 - Meeting in Delhi, NY - Delaware Academy & Central School,
2 Sheldon Drive

Suggestions for A&S meetings, offers to host, requests to learn subjects,
directions, etc. should be directed to THL George Anne, 607-754-1883 or
thegeorg AT stny.rr DOT com

ARCHERY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
There will be archery practice at Gander Mountain (528 Harry L. Dr Johnson
City NY 13790) on Feb 24 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Feel free to show up any
time during those times to shoot. Hope to see everyone there.

Directions to Gander Mountain from NY RT 86/17: Take Exit 70N - Johnson City
Shopping. Turn right onto Harry L. Drive. After you pass the plaza with the
Giant Market, Gander Mountain will be down below street level on the right.
The archery range is in the back left of the store.

Mariana
MMYurko AT aol.com

2008 IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
June 13 -15 - Barony Wars and Bazaar III - Camp Amahami - Sanford, NY

FEBRUARY & BEYOND IN AETHELMEARC
Feb. 2 - Courtlandslot's A&S Workshop - Courtlandslot (Marathon, NY)
Feb. 9 - A Fool's Court in Myrkfaelinn - Dominion of Myrkfaelinn (Ithaca,
NY)
Feb. 16 - Feast of the Seven Deadly Sins - Delftwood (Dewitt, NY)
Feb. 23 - College of Three Ravens - Thescorre (Palmyra, NY)

Mar. 1-2 - Combat Symposium - 2-day extravaganza of fighting geared to
female fighters - 10AM to 6 PM - there will also be classes for men and
pickups to be had by all on Sunday. Sites - Saturday is at the St. Andrews
United Methodist church in Weston Mills, NY. Sunday is at Showers United
Methodist church in Olean, NY.
Free though a donation for heat and lunch is asked of those attending. No
reservations are required. For details, please contact Lord Nugg at Lordnugg
AT yahoo. com DIRECTIONS - From I-86, take the Olean, NY exit 26. Make a
right at the end of ramp & then take the first left at the light onto Front
St. At the end of Front St., you come to a T. At the T on Saturday, make a
left. On Sunday, make a right. Saturday go 2.8 miles on Rt. 417 east to the
St. Andrews UMC on your right. Sunday make a right go 2.8 miles to the
corner of 17th St. and State St. (Rt. 417 west). The church is on your left.

Apr. 12 - Coronation - Canton of Riverouge - (Mongol theme)
May 3 - Crown Tournament - Shire of Heronter (Boy Scout Camp Merz - 5297
West Lake Road, Mayville NY)

EAST KINGDOM
Check out http://www.eastkingdom.org/ for more info.

OTHER WARS
Estrella War XXIV (Feb 12-18, 2008) - Florence, AZ
Gulf Wars (Mar. 9 - 16, 2008) - Lumberton, Mississippi

FROM THE SENESCHAL
Greetings to the Soggy Dragons near and far from the Borders of Sylvan
AEthelmearc...

First, the February Business Meeting will be Monday evening, February 4th
at 6:00 PM at Eoghan and Anne's home on Johnson Avenue, Binghamton.

Second, if you missed AEthelmearc Heralds and Scribes Collegium last
Saturday, you missed a great event!!! Really great!!! THL George, Lady
Marianna and Lady Catriona (Kayley) deserve a huge round of applause as
everything ran smoothly. Lunch was delicious and the tea served starting at
4:00 was unstinting.

THL Alheydis, Garnet Herald, chaired a wonderful Consult Table and took
several name and armory submissions from Dragons and Dragonets!!! as well
as giving advice to others on names and blazonry. Dame Margaret, Pelican
Queen of Arms, did a Naming Review and those working with her reviewed and
passed several names while holding three over for more research.

The coming weeks will see several events starting with an A&S roundtable
in Cortlandslot on February 2nd: followed by A Fools Court on February 9th
in Myrkfaelin; The Feast of the Seven Deadly Sins on February 16th in
Delftwood; and finally The College of the Three Ravens in Thescorre on
February 23rd. All of these events are reasonably located for travel from
the Vayle.

Olaf of Norseland traveled to Heralds and Scribes and met with Lord
Eoghan, THL George and me to discuss the growing of an SCA presence in the
Oneonta, Delhi, Walton area. Their first meeting is Tuesday, February 5th at
Delhi Academy at 6:00 PM. Olaf is an armorer, and an experienced "Heavy"
Marshall, and is looking to have regular scheduled Fight Practices in the
coming weeks.

Finally, the Annual Shire Meeting and Elections will be held in the first
week of March, I'll be polling the populace of the Shire for a good date to
hold the meeting in the next few days so start thinking about the
particulars. If you are interested in serving in a Shire Office, you must
have a current membership and must produce your card or a copy of your
online receipt, or a current copy of the AEstel addressed to you. All
offices except for Exchequer are open.

Yours in Service,
Malcolum

OFFICER CANDIDATES
THL George Anne (Georg Hawks) has offered to remain A&S officer if it is
your will.
Lord Malcolum fizWilliam (Gerard Hough) wishes to step down as Seneschal.
Lord Eoghan Rurikson (Robinson Neidhardt) has announced his intention to run
as Seneschal.
THL Keran Roslin (Karen Reinhart) has offered to remain Chronicler if it
your will, though she will not be present for the elections.

Is anyone else running for an office? Let me Know and I'll post it in the
Dragon's Tongue. - Keran

BIG NEWS
Lady Cartriona (Kayley) O'Connor is now Regional Exchequer for regions 4 &
5.

She would like to make some changes to Sterlynge Vayle's financial policies.

Here are the current Sterlynge Vayle Financial Policies:
III. Financial Expenditures
A. Expense Reimbursement
Expenditures greater than $50 must be approved by a majority of the
officers. Expenditures of $50 or less must be authorized by the Seneschal
and Exchequer, or by a majority of officers at a business meeting.

Here are the new policies I propose. These are just my initial thoughts
(while I spent a boring afternoon with not enough work to do). At this
point, it is just for discussion - I'd like to see what you think of them,
what is not there that should be, and what is there that doesn't need to be.
They probably need to be distilled down a bit. Here goes:
III. Financial Expenditures
A. Expense Reimbursement
Expenditures greater than $50 must be approved by a majority of the
officers. Expenditures of $50 or less must be authorized by the Seneschal
and Exchequer, or by a majority of officers at a business meeting. The shire
need not reimburse funds spent without prior approval. The shire reserves
the right to reimburse expenditures that are approved after the fact. Any
funds spent over the approved amount need not be reimbursed. Excess funds
may be reimbursed upon the approval of a majority of the officers. No funds
will be reimbursed without a receipt, copy of a receipt, sales invoice, or
other proof of purchase to be submitted to the Exchequer. Requests for
reimbursement, with proper paperwork, must be submitted to the Exchequer
within 30 days of purchase. The Exchequer will reimburse approved expenses
within 30 days of receiving the request and paperwork.

B. Event Budgets
Event Autocrat(s) will prepare a preliminary event budget at least 90 days
prior to their event. This event budget must be reviewed and approved by the
Seneschal, the Exchequer, and, in the case of a first time Autocrat, an
experienced Autocrat within the shire. The budget may be slightly adjusted
as the event approaches, but the preliminary event budget will be a valuable
tool in determining event site and feast fees and in selecting an affordable
site and appropriate feast budget. The Exchequer can provide an Excel
Spreadsheet template for the Event Budget, and can assist in preparing the
event budget.

C. Shire Financial Status
The Exchequer will post a brief financial report of the shire in the
Dragon's Tongue at least once a year, in January or February. This report
will be based on the Year-End Report which is submitted to the Kingdom
Exchequer by January 31 of each year. It will consist of the shire's balance
on December 31 of the prior year, the balance it was on December 31 of the
year before that, and the net change over the prior year. More complete
information, including a copy of the quarterly reports submitted to the
Kingdom Exchequer will be available upon the request of any shire member to
the shire's Exchequer.

Please let me know what you think about these initial ideas. Thanks.
Kayley (Michele)

JANUARY BUSINESS MEETING
Attendees: 6 gentles
Business: Heralds & Scribes:
Autocrats - Mariana, Kayley and George
Volunteers for general help - Kayley & Giovanna
Food will be available at Lunch and Tea
The Princess will be attending
Three toaster ovens have been pledged for the event, but crock pots will not
be needed. The shire owns napkins but members are requested to bring cookies
for the afternoon Tea.
Dates for Barony Wars and Bazaar for 2009 were discussed.
Discussion was held concerning the Year End report for the Exchequer, and
Kayley assured all that she would handle it, with appropriate reporting.

Thanks to Giovanna, George & Malcolum for the meeting information.

ANNUAL REPORTS
Officers - remember to file your End of Year reports with the appropriate
Kingdom Officer.

HERALDS & SCRIBES
I am sure that I speak for the other two autocrats when I say thank you to
everyone that attended Heralds and Scribes this past weekend.

I would also like to thank Kayley for co-autocrating and teaching me the
ropes and to George for teaching us both the ropes on autocrating a Kingdom
event. A special thank you to George for arranging the schedule, Kayley and
I really appreciated it.

I especially would like to thank Jess and Rainagh for the help Friday night
and to Jess, Rainagh, Ravyn, Gunnar, Banshee, and Tigernach for the help in
the kitchen on Sat. By the way, I would also like to thank Malcolm for the
phone call on Friday night that said we could use the kitchen on Saturday,
it truly made a difference. I would also like to thank Ravyn and Etain for
the use of the toaster ovens. For all the donations of cookies, napkins and
platters, thank you to all of you for making the Tea a success and helping
me keep to the budget.

Outside of the kitchen, I would like to thank all of the teachers for
teaching on Saturday. If not for you we would not have had an event.

THANK YOU!
Mariana

Thanks to Eoghan for the pictures -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23208391@N07/sets/72157603802293809/

SLAVIC EVENT
In early December, the Slavic Interest Group held its first University in
Ionia,
MI in the Midrealm. This is a link to the latest edition of the Slavic
Interest groups
Newsletter! http://www.goldschp.net/SIG/slovo/news48.html Class notes are
available at http://www.plcommonwealth.org/slavunotes.htm

Many thanks to Lady Marija Kotok of Sylvan Glen for the information.

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Courtlandslot's A&S Workshop - February 2, Shire of Courtlandslot
(Cortland, NY)
Ice Dragon's around the corner! Have you started a project or need some
ideas? Come join us on Feb. 2 from 10-5 at the Masonic Lodge at 28 Main St.,
Marathon NY, 13830. Bring a project to work on or just come see what
everyone is doing.
There will be a substantial sideboard, including onion pie. The site is dry
and changing space is limited to the restrooms. Site fee is $8 for the day,
children 10 and under ½ price, 5 and under free. There is the usual $3
surcharge for non- members.
Reservations can be mailed to Donna MacTavish, 4549 Locust Ave., Homer, NY
13077. Checks made payable to SCA, inc-shire of Courtlandslot.
Directions: Take 81 to Marathon exit. Turn left and go to the light. The
Lodge is located behind the Sunoco station. It's the building with the bill
boards on it. Parking is on the right just past the site or park on the
street where possible.

A Fool's Court in Myrkfaelinn February 9th, 2008 Dominion of Myrkfaelinn
Come journey to the fool's court of Myrkfaelinn for a day of pun and games.
Are you up to the challenge? There will be something for both heavy and
youth fighters, as well as games and youth activities. Merchants welcome,
but space is limited, contact autocrat. The event will be at the magnificent
Risley Hall at Cornell University (515 Thurston Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850.

Doors open at 10am. There will be a light lunch board in the afternoon.
Dietary concerns should be directed to Lady Angeline di Aquila (Ang Malone
alm4cu AT localnet DOT com ). Then stay for fool's court "Entertainment",
dancing and a heavy evening board. Closes at 9 PM.

Fees for the day are: Adults $8, children 12 and under $4, 5 and under free
with a family cap of $32. The $3 NMS charge applies. Students 18 and over
receive a $3 discount. Reservations can be sent to the autocrat. Makes
checks payable to "SCA, Inc. - Dominion of Myrkfaelinn. The autocrat for the
event is Lady Cristina inghean Ghriogar (Donna MacTavish). Reservations or
dietary concerns can be sent to donnamac123 AT hotmail.com or 4549 Locust
Ave Homer NY 13077 (607) 597- 9757.

"Directions: From the North, take Route 13 (exit 11 on I-81 South): Follow
13 South through the town of Dryden. Turn right at the traffic light in
Dryden's village center to stay on 13 south (if road signs start saying "Rt.
38," you missed the turn). A few miles further on, at a traffic light, Route
366 goes off to the left. (Route 366 comes in from the right a mile or so
before this don't get confused.) Turn left onto route 366. At a flashing
yellow light where 366 peels off to the left, you will go straight, across
the bridge, and enter Cornell University's campus; this will be Hoy Road.
Turn left at the stop sign onto Campus Road and then turn right at the next
stop sign onto East Avenue. Just after East Ave. crosses the gorge bridge,
Risley Hall will be on your left - a turreted, red brick building.

From the Southeast: Take I-81 North to NYS Route 79 at Whitney Point.
Follow 79 into Ithaca; at the first traffic light, turn right onto Stewart
Avenue (the street is fashioned with red bricks), and follow from *** below.

From Elmira and points west: Take Route 17 E to 13 N. Route 13 will become
one-way halfway through Ithaca. Once it does so, turn right onto Buffalo
Street (Byrne Dairy will be on the right corner). Stay on Buffalo Street as
it goes uphill towards a flashing yellow cautionary light at Stewart Avenue.
Turn left here and follow from *** below.

From the Northwest: Leave I-90 at exit 42 to take Route 96 South (Geneva
exit). Carefully follow the route signs through Geneva. Stay on Route 96
into Ithaca until it crosses Route 13 North (South Meadow Street). Turn left
onto Route 13, then turn right onto Buffalo Street (Byrne Dairy will be on
the right corner). Stay on Buffalo Street as it goes uphill towards a
flashing yellow cautionary light at Stewart Avenue. Turn left here and
follow from *** below.

*** Continue on Stewart Avenue across a bridge until you reach a 4-way stop
(this is AFTER the intersection with two right turns). Turn right onto
University Ave. and proceed up the hill to the first traffic light. Turn
left and cross the bridge; Risley Hall is the first building on the left - a
turreted, red brick building."

SEVEN DEADLIES
The Barony of Delftwood is holding the annual Feast of the Seven Deadly Sins
on February 16, 2008 at the May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church on
Genesee St. (Route 92) just a couple of minutes off of I-481 in Syracuse,
NY. We will be sinning our way across the Silk Road with themed contests,
games, and more. The day board will start in Japan, and the Feast itself
will slowly wind its way through six more stops on the Silk Road before a
seventh course of decadent desserts. The site allows wine/mead and beer, but
not hard liquor, so bring the former and have a good time.

What will we have to entertain you? Fencing! Fencing! Fencing!
Also:
An A&S Competition (Silk Road/Seven Deadly Sins theme)
A Sotelty Competition (Silk Road/Seven Deadly Sins theme)
A Bardic Competition (Silk Road/Seven Deadly Sins theme)
A Japanese Tea Ceremony (4 sittings of 10 people each - donations welcome to
offset the cost of the ceremonial tea)
A coffeehouse with an ongoing Hoffla (so bring drums and dancing feet!)
A game to build the best caravan through the day (buy, sell, barter your way
to a great prize!)
A brewer's roundtable (wine/mead and beer are okay. no hard liquor)
Other entertainments, and. . After a several-year absence, the original
sinful spot, the palace of pleasure, the arena of adult activities... yes!
The Den of Iniquity will return! (You must be an adult to enter the Den of
Iniquity.)

All for the low, low price of $7.00 for the day and an additional $7.00 for
the feast (children 6-14 are $4.00 for the day and additional $3.00 for the
feast, children under 5 are free. The $3.00 non-member surcharge is in
effect on non- discounted fees). Feast is limited and slots are filling up,
so register early! With the speed the feast slots are filling up, the only
good reservations are most definitely paid reservations. Please make checks
out to "SCA Inc, Barony of Delftwood" and mail reservations to: "SCA Inc.,
Barony of Delftwood/P.O. Box 6694/Syracuse, NY 13217"

Bring your fencers, bring your drums, bring your saris, bring your Mongolian
Hordes, and sin with us this February.

Questions/concerns, contact co-autocrats Helene al-Zarqa at alZarqa AT
gmail DOT com and Eadaoin ingen Chanacain at chanacain AT gmail DOT com.

Full Event details and event announcement are at: http://seven-deadly-sins
DOT delftwood.org/

In Sinful Service, Lady Helene al-Zarqá & Eadaoin ingen Chanacain

SCA POSITIONS OPEN
(The following have been edited from the original announcement.)

Chief Technical Officer - a three-year term beginning April 15, 2008. This
is a part time volunteer position requiring technical leadership and a
commitment of approximately 10-15 hours per week plus availability for
emergencies. The CTO is a direct deputy to the Society Seneschal and Vice
President of Operations, and reports indirectly to the Board of Directors by
way of an Ombudsman. The Chief Technical Officer (CTO) leads a team of
volunteers who maintain and manage the SCA's Internet servers for web,
email, and related infrastructure services.
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, together with modern
and SCA qualifications, hardcopy to Renee Signorotti, Society for Creative
Anachronism, P.O. Box 360789, Milpitas, CA 95036-0789, with courtesy copies
to resumes@... and cto AT sca.org. Applications must be received by
April 1, 2008.

Society Seneschal and Vice President of Operations
This is a part-time, paid position, which requires approximately thirty-two
hours per week. It is responsible for the operational aspects of the SCA, a
solid knowledge of our administration, procedures and governing documents is
required. The Society Seneschal deals with: large amounts of correspondence
(electronic, written and telephone), all kingdom seneschals, royalty, and
corporate level offices, especially the Registrar (Vice-President for
Corporate Operations) and the Executive Assistant to the Board of Directors.
Applicants must be available for the four quarterly Board Discussion
Sessions per year (typically held on Fridays), held in addition to the four
Board meeting days per year (typically on Saturdays). As Thursdays and
Sundays tend to be travel days,
each applicant must have sixteen days available per year, of which eight are
week days. Additional traveling may be required. Availability for up to
eight evening conference call per year (generally starting at 9:00 p.m.
Eastern Time) is also required. Planning ability, short-notice travel,
strong telephone skills, leadership ability, and office space will also be
necessary. Resumes (professional and medieval, including awards and titles)
must be sent to SCA Inc., Box 360789, Milpitas CA 95036, or resumes AT
sca.org, no later than June 15, 2008.

PENNSIC 2008
In 2008, Pennsic will run from July 28 - August 12, 2008.

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and will interest others. It is not an official publication of the SCA, Inc.
Articles found herein are the property of their authors. Opinions and
statements are those of the articles' authors.

THE DRAGON'S TONGUE
NEWSLETTER OF THE SHIRE OF STERLYNGE VAYLE
JANUARY 2008

SHIRE OFFICERS
Seneschal Lord Malcolum fizWilliam
Deputy Seneschals Lady Bianca Sadie & Lord Eoghan Rurikson
Exchequer Lady Kayley O'Connor
Deputy Exchequer Lady Etain ingen Dalaig
Herald Lord Robert O'Connor
Arts and Sciences THL George Anne
Chatelaine Vacant
Chronicler THL Keran Roslin
Knight Marshal Lord Rundwulfe
Archery Marshal Lady Mariana Maria Pietrosanti
Minister of Lists Vacant
Minister of Youth Vacant
Web Minister Ravyn

JANUARY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE (Note schedule changes)
Jan. 6 - Sunday - Regional Dance Practice - 1 - 5 PM - Elks Lodge Endicott,
NY
Business Meeting
Jan. 7 - Monday - Business Meeting - 6 PM - Melody's house - Binghamton, NY
Jan. 26 - Heralds and Scribes - Trinity Episcopal Church - Binghamton
(Directions to Trinity are on our website)

Suggestions for A&S meetings, offers to host, requests to learn subjects,
directions, etc. should be directed to THL George Anne, 607-754-1883 or
thegeorg AT stny.rr DOT com

Sorry there isn't more meeting info but I wanted to send this before 12th
Night. - Keran

2008 IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
March Business meeting - Elections
June 13-15 - Barony Wars and Bazaar III - Camp Amahami - Sanford, NY

JANUARY & BEYOND IN AETHELMEARC
Jan. 12, 2008 - Twelfth Night - Endless Hills (Carbondale, PA.)
(Announcement below)
Jan. 26, 2008 - Heralds & Scribes Collegium - Shire of Sterlynge Vayle
Feb. 2 - Courtlandslot's A&S Workshop - Courtlandslot (Marathon, NY)
Feb. 9 - A Fool's Court in Myrkfaelinn - Dominion of Myrkfaelinn
Feb. 16 - Feast of the Seven Deadly Sins - Delftwood (Dewitt, NY)
Feb. 23 - College of Three Ravens - Thescorre (Palmyra, NY)
Mar. 15 - Ice Dragon -
Apr. 12 - Coronation - Canton of Riverouge

EAST KINGDOM
Check out http://www.eastkingdom.org/ for more info.

OTHER WARS
Estrella War XXIV (Feb 12-18, 2008) - Florence, AZ
Gulf Wars (Mar. 9 - 16, 2008) - Lumberton, Mississippi

12TH NIGHT www.endlesshills.aethelmearc.net

If you are a member of an order, check for the meeting times when you
arrive.
Check out the Artisans' Forum from 1-3 PM. It's an arts and sciences
demo/display. The Company of St. Michael is holding a Deed of Arms.

We invite all good gentles to join in the merriment and cheer at the
Æthelmearc Kingdom Twelfth Night celebration on Saturday, January 12, 2008
in the Barony of Endless Hills. The event will be held at Saint Rose
Academy, 1300 Old Plank Road, Mayfield, PA, 18407.

We have procured a marvelous hall for feasting, meetings, courts and
dancing! Bring your best garb and revel in our sun-filled atrium! The hall
opens at 9 am and closes at 9:30 pm. This is a discretely damp site (period
containers please), and enclosed flame is allowed. The site is fully
handicapped accessible and there is adequate parking for all vehicles. A
bounteous lunch is included with the site fee.
The day will be filled with dancing (instruction included!), a period games
tournament with prizes - and of course, meetings! There will be children's
activities for the younger populace and A&S contests for best late period
(post- 1500) garb, best accessory and best festive holiday tart (to be
crowned the Queen of Tarts!), all with fabulous prizes! At Her Majesty's
gracious request, there will also be a contest for best hat, for which She
is personally providing the prize. Their Majesties will be choosing their
Bardic champion at this event, so come prepared to sing, regale us with
tales, and otherwise entertain.
A fabulous Italian Feast will finish the day - followed by much dancing and
revelry! Special highlights will include an artisan's forum and a Pas d'Armes
Tournament hosted by the Company of St. Michael.
We have reserved a block of rooms at the Days Inn, 1946 Scranton Carbondale
Highway (Route 6), Scranton, PA 18508. The room rate is $66 per night for a
room with two double beds. This includes a FREE full hot breakfast. The
indoor pool is open from 9am to 10 pm and there is a 24-hour game arcade
room. The phone number for reservations is 570-383-9979. You must ask for
the "SCA Room Block" when reserving to get our rate. You must guarantee with
a credit card when you make the reservations. Please reserved by December
20, as they cannot guarantee this block beyond that time.
Please address all questions about the event to the autocrat, Lady Ysabeau
Tiercelin at phoebe@... or by phone to 570-282-3927.
The evening's feast will be cooked by Mistress Euriol of Lothian. Please
contact her with any dietary concerns at euriol@.... The evening feast
will be limited to 120 gentles, so reserve quickly!
The site meeting coordinator is Lord Tigernach Mac Cathail; please email all
meeting room schedule requests to him at black_company@....
Merchants are welcome - please contact Lady Barbary Rose at artsybarb2000 AT
yahoo.com for more information.
The site fee is $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under (babes in
arms free). Feast is $7 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. There
is a family site fee cap of $32. Non-members must pay the Non-Member
Surcharge of $3 at the door at the event. All members must present proof of
membership, either your membership card, or Kingdom newsletter label, or
must pay the NMS. Please send reservations to Lord Tigernach Mac Cathail at
69 Main St. Gouldsboro, PA 18424. Make checks payable to SCA Inc, Barony of
Endless Hills.
Directions: (Note - this site is very easy to mapquest.)
From the South: Take I-81 north, to exit 187 (toward Mt. Pocono, Milford,
and Carbondale). Take the left side of the exit, merging onto US 6 East, The
Casey Highway. Go 11.6 miles and take exit 6, Meridith Street. Turn left at
top of exit. Go to end of street and turn left at traffic light. The
entrance to the site is about 1000 yards on your left just after the Lukoil
station - you will see the parking lot and large building.
Be careful at the left turn - there is an oncoming road and people do not
always obey the stop sign there.
From the North: Take I-81 South toward Scranton. Take exit 202, PA 107
toward Tomkinsville/Fleetville. Turn left onto PA 107/Benton Road. Go 7.4
miles. Turn slight left to take the US 6 business route east ramp. Go 1.2
miles on business route 6. Site will be on your right, just before the
Lukoil station. Be careful turning right, you are turning into oncoming
traffic from a side road!
From the Pocono Region: Take 80 to 380 toward Scranton. Merge right onto US
6 East, Casey Highway and follow the directions in the top paragraph.

TEACHERS WANTED
Heralds & Scribes, College of 3 Ravens and Gulf Wars are all in need of
teachers. Have knowledge you want to share? Contact Baron Fridrikr at
fridrikr AT thescorre.org for heraldry classes & THL George thegeorg AT
stny.rr.com for scribal classes at H&S. Contact Pleasance AT yahoo.com for
3 Ravens. Contact nicole_de_brittany_at_yahoo.com
(http://www.gulfwars.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=17&Itemid\
=120)
for Gulf Wars,.
BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR CHILDREN'S OFFICERS
As was announced last year, the SCA is implementing a background check
policy for the benefit of our membership and the organization.

The background checks will be performed by a properly licensed vendor for
all persons in leadership and supervisory roles that may require contact
with otherwise unchaperoned minors.

Officials who are required to have background checks include, but are not
limited to, youth activities officers at all levels, adults acting as youth
marshals for any martial activity, persons organizing/in charge of youth
activities for events.

This policy will be implemented on February 15, 2008. The Kingdom Seneschals
will be informing those who need to undergo background checks of this
requirement. Current officers requiring background checks that are subject
to this policy will have 4 weeks to return the appropriate paperwork before
their warrants will be revoked.

Any questions concerning the implementation of the policy should be directed
to your Kingdom Seneschal.
-
Patrick Anderson, President, Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.,
president AT sca DOT org
Comments are strongly encouraged and can be sent to:
SCA Inc., Box 360789, Milpitas, CA 95036

MEDIEVAL ARCHEOLOGY ARTICLES
The British Archeology Data Service has just posted 50 years of their
"Medieval Archeology" publication online on their website. There's about 15
articles per issue. The website address is: http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/

SCA COPYRIGHT EXPERT WANTED
Society Chronicler is currently accepting applications for the position of
Society Copyright Deputy. This is an unpaid position normally requiring
less than 5 hours per week.

The Copyright Deputy acts as a resource for the Society on all issues of
copyright law. He or she may be consulted by the Corporate Office, Society
Chronicler, Society Seneschal, or other corporate and Society officers on
questions of copyright for both print and electronic publications. The
Copyright Deputy should either be a legal professional or someone with
experience in the publishing industry, journalism, or academia concerning
copyright questions. Basic familiarity with copyright law outside the
United States (particularly Canada and the European Union) would also be an
asset. Other qualifications for the position include excellent written and
oral communication skills and the ability to explain copyright policy and
law to laymen. Familiarity with SCA publications is also required.

The Copyright Deputy reports to the Society Chronicler and is required to
report quarterly, as well as to be available via the Internet to answer
questions.

Resumes (professional and Society, including offices held and awards
received) must be sent to the attention of the Board at the SCA Corporate
Office, P.O. Box 360789, Milpitas, CA 95036-0789, or electronically to
resumes@... with a copy to chronicler AT sca DOT org. Resumes must be
received by March 15, 2008.

SCA HERALDIC POSTS
Want to be a Society Herald? Have background & some time to spend?

The Laurel Principal Sovereign of Arms (Laurel) is the principal heraldic
officer of the Society and the head of the College of Arms. Laurel 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. Some
computer literacy (word processing skills), e-mail and telephone access,
and time and ability to travel are also necessary.

Resumes must be made in hard copy to Laurel Resume, SCA Inc., P.O. Box
360789, Milpitas CA 95036. Resumes must be received by March 1, 2008.

The Wreath Sovereign of Arms is an educational deputy of the Laurel
Principal Sovereign of Arms, responsible for the consideration of and
decisions concerning armory submitted for registration by the College of
Arms.

Wreath is an unpaid position, currently requiring approximately 25 hours a
week. Some knowledge of period heraldry is useful; knowledge of SCA
heraldry is essential. The position requires considerable tact and patience,
research and reasoning ability, a clear understanding of the Rules for
Submission and past Laurel rulings, the ability to write clearly and
succinctly, the ability to work within tight deadlines, and the ability to
coordinate closely with Pelican, Laurel and other staff to produce a Laurel
letter of Acceptance and Return monthly. Some computer literacy (word
processing skills), e-mail and telephone access, and time and ability to
travel are also necessary. Given the current structure of the office, a
high-speed internet connection is useful but it is not required.

The Pelican Sovereign of Arms is an educational deputy of the Laurel
Principal Sovereign of Arms, responsible for the consideration of and
decisions concerning names submitted for registration by the College of
Arms.

Pelican is an unpaid position, currently requiring approximately 25 hours a
week. The position requires considerable tact and patience, onomastic
knowledge, research and reasoning ability, a clear understanding of the
Rules for Submission and past Laurel rulings, the ability to write clearly
and succinctly, the ability to work within tight deadlines, and ability to
coordinate closely with Wreath, Laurel and other staff to produce a Laurel
letter of Acceptance and Return monthly. Some computer literacy (word
processing skills), e-mail and telephone access, and time and ability to
travel are also necessary. Access to a good research library is desirable
but not required.

Resumes for all 3 must be made in hard copy to Laurel Resume, SCA Inc., P.O.
Box 360789, Milpitas CA 95036. Resumes must be received by March 1, 2008.

PROPOSED SCA MISSION, BUSINESS AND VALUE STATEMENTS
Remember to comment on these statements before April 1, 2008.

Shire Policies are available at http://www.sterlyngevayle.org/policy.html
SHIRE OFFICERS AND ELECTIONS It's time to
declare your candidacy for a shire office. I've already stated my intention
to run for Chronicler again if that be your pleasure. Who else is running
for what office? Let me know and I will publish your letter of intent.
Below is shire policy on the subject. - Keran
A. Terms of Office and Election of Officers. Officers shall hold one year
terms, except Exchequer and Seneschal, which shall have two year terms. All
elections shall be held at the March business meeting, with the Exchequer
election occurring in odd numbered years, and Seneschal election in
even-numbered years.
If an Officer resigns unexpectedly, the Deputy will take over the duties of
the office, and solicit letters of intent for a successor. In the event of
there being no Deputy, the Seneschal shall appoint an interim officer. If no
candidates step forward, the first person to leave for the bathroom during
the business meeting shall be nominated for that office, if they do not hold
an office already. The person so nominated is not forced to accept the
interim post.
The Shire officer may pick a deputy from those who volunteer. If the shire
officer exits office, the deputy becomes the interim officer until the next
Shire Business meeting. Then the Interim officer must be ratified. If the
Interim officer is not ratified, a new election must be held at that
meeting.
The election shall be by a show of hands or by hidden ballot by the request
of any member at the meeting, with all Shire members eligible to vote. In
the case of hidden ballot, counting shall be done by the Seneschal or
Exchequer and one other member. Any member of the Shire wishing to vote but
unable to attend the meeting may send in their vote "by proxy" up to one
week prior to the election, either in writing, on the phone to the Seneschal
or via e-mail, and the Seneschal shall read those votes into the voting
record. The term of office for the newly elected officer shall begin at that
meeting, with the outgoing officer transferring all files, records, and
shire property associated with that office to the new officer in a timely
fashion.
All officers are required to fulfill their duties as per kingdom law. This
includes being warranted, possessing a blue card, and filing timely reports.
Officers are required to contact their kingdom officer within 30 days of
taking office. If an officer does not do this, they shall receive a verbal
warning from the Seneschal and a 10 day grace period to remedy matters. If
the officer is still unable to begin their duties, they shall receive a
written warning from the Seneschal and a further 10 days. If no attempt is
made to remedy matters, a new officer will be elected at the next business
meeting.

PENNSIC 2008
In 2008, Pennsic will run from July 28 - August 12, 2008.

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