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THE DRAGON'S TONGUE
NEWSLETTER OF THE SHIRE OF STERLYNGE VAYLE
DECEMBER 2007
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
DECEMBER IN STERLYNGE VAYLE (Note schedule changes)
2 - Regional Fight & Dance Practice - 12 noon - Risley Hall - Myrkfaelinn
(Ithaca, NY) [See dance directions below]
9 - Business Meeting - 3-5 PM - Melody's house - 62 Mary St. in Binghamton
16 - Archery - 11- 3 - Gander Mountain in Johnson City, NY (No separate A&S)
23 - No meeting, Enjoy the holidays
30 - Contact THL George if you want a meeting on this date. Otherwise there
will be none.
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
The Winter Archery Challenge as been updated and runs from Nov. 1, 2007 to
April 15, 2008. Our second Regional Archery practice for the Winter
Challenge will be Sunday, Dec. 16 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Feel free to show
up any time during those times to shoot. If I have ten people show up there
will be NO cost to use the range. Hope to see everyone there. We will again
be shooting at Gander Mountain in Johnson City. The address is 528 Harry L.
Dr Johnson City NY 13790 for those of you that would like to mapquest it.
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.
Scores are available at http://web.raex.com/~obsidian/scores.html
Mariana
MMYurko AT aol.com
2008 IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Jan. 6 - Business Meeting
Jan. 26 - Heralds and Scribes - Trinity Episcopal Church - Binghamton
June 13-15 - Barony Wars and Bazaar III - Camp Amahami - Sanford, NY
DECEMBER IN AETHELMEARC
Dec. 15 - Baronial Investiture - Barony of Rhydderich Hael
Dec. 15 - Baronial Yule - Angel's Keep/Delftwood
JANUARY & BEYOND IN AETHELMEARC
Jan. 12, 2008 - Twelfth Night - Endless Hills (Carbondale, PA.)
Jan. 26, 2008 - Heralds & Scribes Collegium - Shire of Sterlynge Vayle
EAST KINGDOM
Dec. 8 - Mistletoe Revel - Shire of Barren Sands (Somers Point, NJ)
Check out http://www.eastkingdom.org/ for more info.
OTHER WARS
Estrella War XXIV (Feb 12-18, 2008) - Florence, AZ
DANCE DIRECTIONS TO ITHACA
If coming from the North, take Route 13 (exit 11 on I-81 South):
Follow 13 S through the town of Dryden. After turning left to stay on 13
South past Dryden, look for Route 366 (It's at a traffic-lighted
> intersection)<WBR>. Turn left onto route 366; at a 3-way street to the
> left. Go straight and enter Cornell University's campus; this will be
> Campus Road. Turn left at the first intersection; then take an immediate
> right onto East Avenue. Immediately after East Ave. crosses the gorge
> bridge, Risley Hall will be on your left--a turreted, red brick building.
From the southeast, take Route 79 (off of I-81 North):Take 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 (Joe's Restaurant will b on the left corner). Stay on Buffalo Street
as it moves uphill towards a flashing yellow cautionary light at Stewart
Avenue. Turn left here and follow from *** below.
If you're heading towards us from the northwest:Leave I-90 at exit 42 to
take Route 96 South (Geneva exit). Stay on Route 93 in Ithaca until it
crosses Route 13 North (South Meadow Street). Turn left onto Route 13, then
turn right onto Buffalo Street (Joe's Restaurant will be on the left
corner). Stay on Buffalo Street as it moves 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.
FROM THE SENESCHAL
Greetings to all the folks within hearing of this letter...
Many thanks for the folks that trekked up to Oneonta for the demo on
November 10th.
I hope that you have all had a successful harvest, that your barns are full,
and your Thanksgiving guests have departed on their return journeys to their
manors and keeps.
If they haven't left, let your oldest hound sleep in their room. Between his
fleas and bad digestion (deadly gas), they should be on the road in less
than 48 hours.
This will give you about two weeks to rake out the old rushes, spread new
ones, cut boughs and branches, and deck the halls for the Yule travelers who
will descend on you until after 12th Night.
Which reminds me -
AEthelmearc 12th Night will be held in the Barony of the Endless Hills, just
57 minutes (according to MapQuest) south from our front door. You can check
this out online and can make your reservations now to be sure of a seat at
the Italian Feast planned by the Barony's Cooking Guild. The date is January
12th CE 2008 (AS 42).
Is anyone interested in doing a demo on First Night?
Trinity Memorial Church (site of the AE Heralds and Scribes Collegium on
January 26) will be displaying its copy of Chartres Cathedral's Medieval
Labyrinth in the Gymnasium.
I'll be working as a guide for people interested in the Labyrinth. If enough
Shire folks are interested in manning Demo Tables, we should be able to get
space in the Dining Room or the Common Room. Let me know ASAP if you are
interested and available.
Please put the Shire's December Business Meeting on December 9th, 3:00 to
5:00 PM at Melody's 62 Mary Street, Binghamton on your calendar.
In Glorias AEthelmearc!!
Malcolum
Seneschal
FROM THE CHRONICLER
Your Chronicler wishes you a happy healthy holiday season and a prosperous
new year. If it is your pleasure, I would like to continue to serve in this
office. Candidates are supposed to state their intentions well before the
March elections so I thought I'd start the ball rolling. I hope that the
Dragon's Tongue pleases and informs you and, if not, at least it arrives in
a timely manner.
- Keran Roslin
NOVEMBER BUSINESS MEETING
Discussion included - a possible Endless Hills bid for Coronation using
Amahami because the Prince and Princess would like to have equestrian
activities at their Coronation, Shire money in the bank (less than $2000),
meeting/demo in Oneonta, and a little bit about things going on around us.
Missing Waivers
The Archivist is missing waivers from the following events:
11/13/04 Sterlynge Vayle Schola
6/17/2005 Axes & Ales
9/8/2007 Bards & Bows III
It is likely that Katja, being the previous Archivist is holding the first
two sets of Waivers, as she offered to hold Sterlynge Vayle's waivers so
that I could recuse myself from holding local affairs. However, if she was,
she ought to have stated so in the paperwork she passed on to me.
The latter event is likely entirely my fault. It is probable that Kayley
gave me the waivers at the event, and I don't know which safe place I put
them. I will keep looking for them.
-George
12TH NIGHT EVENTS - BAKING CONTEST
Cooking competition at Kingdom 12th Night in Endless Hills. The subject?
Historical tarts (not street walkers, but pies without a lid)!
What must you do to have your recipe crowned the Queen of Tarts?
Arrive onsite with your entry already baked, to compete for points against
the other entries at 2 PM in the main hall, and:
1) It must be in a pie-format, large or small, and it must not have a top
crust (a tart is being defined here as a pastry with a bottom crust, but no
top crust. Need NOT be cooked in a pie pan.).
2) It may be sweet or savory.
3) It must be based upon an historical recipe, a copy of which you provide
along with your redaction (modern translation of the recipe in modern
cooking terms). Extra copies of the redacted recipe will be appreciated by
the populous.
4) It must be accompanied by documentation of some form including your
recipe and redaction. No other restrictions are being placed on the
documentation, but a separate prize will be awarded for best documentation.
5) You must make your own arrangements regarding heat or cold necessary to
properly serve your pastry--no accommodations will be made onsite.
Electricity *will* be available if you require such for the technology you
bring to keep your entry warm or cold, but NO COOKING is to be done onsite.
The site will not provide any kitchen facilities or equipment to keep your
dish warm or cold.
6) You will have a space approx. 12" by 12" to display your item. Historic
creativity in display and appearance will make the judges smile, and that's
a good thing.
7) You must provide at least 4 Servings. More (much smaller) servings for
public tasting are appreciated but not necessary.
8) Volunteer judges are appreciated, but judges may not enter the
competition. Consideration will be given to the historic cooking experience
of the judges selected. Please contact Dame Aoife before the event to
volunteer to judge.
9) It is requested that the owners of the winning entries remain for court
to receive their prize. This is not mandatory.
10) If Peers are selected as judges, they will be excused from judging their
own apprentice/ protégé /student's entries, but may judge other entries.
Winners will be selected by an average of the scores: Taste: 20 pts.
Period-ness: 10 pts. Documentation: 10 pts. Appearance including display: 10
pts.
Please note that EVERY entry will receive a token in thanks for entering the
competition. In addition, ONE entry will be crowned the Queen of Tarts, and
ONE cook will receive the prize for best documentation. For further
information, or to volunteer to judge, please contact myself, Dame Aoife
Finn of Ynos Mon, at mtnlion at verizon dot net or phone 570-two five
three-6228 between 9 and 11 PM T-TH EST and between 6 PM and 11 Pm EST M and
F. Email is the preferred method of contact.
Cheers! And good luck to the entrants.
Dame Aoife
PROPOSED SCA MISSION, BUSINESS AND VALUE STATEMENTS
In 2005, in pursuit of the goal to professionalize the corporate operations
of the SCA, the Board of Directors began the process of creating the
necessary mission and business statements to define the Society's scope and
purpose as a nonprofit 501.c.3 corporation.
The Alliance for Nonprofit Management lists a mission statement as one of
the primary characteristics of a successful nonprofit organization. They
site the needs for a clearly defined mission statement, a dynamic and active
board of directors, and an organization-wide commitment to set values and
goals as vital to success in the nonprofit sector.
To quote the National Endowment for the Arts, "Mission, Business, and Values
Statements are the glue which holds an organization together. They describe
what you are trying to do, how you want to go about it, and where you are
headed. Knowing these things helps keep an organization on track, and
provides a yardstick to measure present performance and plans against
aspirations and values."
A Mission Statement helps define what an organization wants to achieve. Why
does the organization exist? What does it ultimately wish to accomplish?
Mission statements must be neither too broad in scope nor too narrow in
focus, or they will not successfully represent an organization's purpose.
A Business Statement outlines the framework with which an organization
chooses to pursue its mission, provide for its members, and answers the
question, "How will we work to facilitate the accomplishment of our
organizational goals?"
A Values Statement outlines the principles and beliefs held in common by
members of the organization, which are used as a guide in the accomplishment
of the mission.
To that end, the Board of Directors of the Society for Creative Anachronism,
Inc. has created the following three articles and places them before the
membership for commentary and input. Commentary should be directed to:
comments AT sca DOT org, and should be submitted by April 1, 2008.
Mission statement:
The Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. (SCA) is an international
organization devoted to the research and re-creation of pre-seventeenth
century life, encouraging its participants to employ a knowledge of history
to enrich their lives and the lives of others through events,
demonstrations, and other educational venues.
Business Statement:
As a 501.c.3 corporation the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.
(SCA) provides the necessary business structure for the operation of its
official branches, for the coordination of centralized policies and
practices, and for the dissemination of information to its international
constituency of participants.
Value statement:
As an organization the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) values the
principles of chivalry, honor, personal integrity, and artistry idealized in
pre-Seventeenth century culture and society.
Comments are strongly encouraged and can be sent to:
SCA Inc. Box 360789 Milpitas, CA 95036 You may also email comments AT
lists DOT sca DOT org or reply to this message.
This announcement is an official informational release by the Society for
Creative Anachronism, Inc. Permission is granted to reproduce this
announcement in its entirety in newsletters, websites and electronic mailing
lists.
EVENT PLANNING HELP
The AEthelmearc website now contains something to help autocrats plan events
while attempting to avoid the traditional dates of other groups. Check it
out at http://www.aethelmearc.org/eventplanning/ !
GRAND COUNCIL
THE GRAND COUNCIL WANTS YOU! The Grand Council is a standing advisory
committee to the Board of Directors of the SCA, Inc. It is charged with
providing proposals and ideas to the Board of Directors on issues of change
to the modern functioning of the SCA. The Council's discussions cover a wide
range of topics, including the relationship between the Corporation and
Society branches, services provided by the Corporation, international
organization, and the corporate governing documents.
WHAT THEY'RE LOOKING FOR: Gentles with a wide variety of Society and modern
backgrounds and experiences make up the Grand Council. You must be able to
communicate with the Grand Council frequently by email. You'll also be
expected to discuss Grand Council issues with gentles in your area. Please
contact Lord Wulfred Hansard, chairman of the Nominations Committee, for
more information on application for membership on the Grand Council. TO
APPLY ONLINE: go to: http://grandcouncil.sca.org/gcapps/
HOW THE SHIRE GOT ITS ARMS
Once upon a time when the Shire was still just an idea shared among a few
college students and a dinosaur, George Guba was chosen to be the first
seneschal. You may know him more as Lord Frederick MacGregor, or you may
not - his name is not as renowned as it once was. He was a college student
at that time and he carried with him a large stuffed dragon. His friends
thought him peculiar for the habit, but didn't tease him too much - they
were his friends after all.
I would like to say for the story's sake that he lost his dragon, so his
friends decided to put the dragon in the arms so he could find the dragon
again, but I have no idea if that is true. Or perhaps it was just an effort
to tease him about his dragon getting wet in the rain while he was carrying
it. But regardless, the dragon is in the shire's arms in memory of how Lord
Frederick's dragon.
There's that crucial phrase in the above paragraph that explains the rest-
getting wet. For we live in the Shire of Sterlynge Vayle where it rains much
of the time and our founders were not known for a sunny outlook. Our arms
indeed feature a Soggy Dragon playing in the rain. The only thing that looks
sort of off is the Laurel Wreath in chief, but that designates us as a
branch of the SCA. I could spin you a tale of the dragon playing catch, but
this story is aimed at truth, and not fancy.
For those who do not know, our name went through a small evolution, which I
will share in case you think us soggy Dragons vain for calling ourselves
Sterlynge. Originally the name was submitted as Serling Vayle, as a tribute
to Rod Serling, creator of the Twilight Zone, who was a Binghamton native.
In those days, almost anything would pass for a name, but that, alas, did
not. So with a quick vowel change and an extra consonant, we became
Sterlynge.
-George
ARMOR THEFT
Some unkind or evil person has gone off with Sir Koridono's armor, from his
front porch no less. He is missing the contents of his armor bag,
including:
plastic Japanese-style body armor, a plastic gorget, Japanese-style thigh
armor (plastic plates attached to red and tan brocade), plastic EGG Armour
gauntlets with street hockey gloves, aluminum elbow cops with soft pads,
aluminum knee cops, soft football forearm pads, plastic youth soccer shin
guards, fighting clothes (dark blue hakama (coat), red brocade leggings),
soccer cleats, sneakers, white belts and fighting chains, rolls of tape, and
armor repair tools.
A picture of Sir K's wearing all this gear is available online at
http://picasaweb.google.com/koredono/GulfWarsXVI/photo?authkey=bbs3cPTt3zY#51251\
15719402977378
and if you have a lead let him know at koredono AT gmail DOT com
ILLUMINATION
Manessa Codex www.manesse.de/manesse_start.shtml This site is in German.
For pictures click on Tafeln der Manesse near the bottom.
Medieval Manuscripts in the Meermanno Museum in the Netherlands
www.kb.nl/manuscripts/
Medieval Manuscripts in Dutch Collections www.mmdc.nl/static/site/
SEEKING ASIAN PERSONAS
The SCA Asian Persona Survey is a website with the names, locations, and
contact information for SCAdians playing personae that hail from the parts
of Asia farthest removed from Europe: China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast
Asia, or the Mongol Empire. It is intended to foster a sense of community
and solidarity among those of us who play personae out of the mainstream of
traditional SCA culture, and to share expertise and information with those
who are new to the SCA. www.brassbricks.com/sca/east_asian_personae_main.htm
PENNSIC PICS
Great Pictures by Darter (Ron Lutz II) http://www.pbase.com/darter02/sca
PENNSIC 2008
In 2008, Pennsic will run from July 28 - August 12, 2008.
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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
NOVEMBER 2007
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
NOVEMBER IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
4 - Business Meeting -3-5 PM - Malcolm and Suisann’s home
10 - Saturday - Meeting and demo in Oneonta at Foothills Performing Arts
Center 24 Market Street PO Box 977 Oneonta, NY 13820
From Binghamton: Take I88 East to Oneonta Exit 14. At the end of the
ramp turn left onto Main Street and merge into right-hand lane. Continue
through first traffic signal on Main Street, at second traffic signal
make a right-hand turn onto Market Street. The Foothills Performing Arts
Center is approximately two blocks down on Market Street on the
right-hand side of the street.
11 - Archery - 11- 3 -Gander Mountain in Johnson City, NY
18 - Dance Practice - 1-4 PM Elks Lodge 619 N. Nanticoke Ave., Endicott, NY
Also on December 9
25 - A&S - Malcolm and Suisann’s home
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
The Winter Challenge as been updated and will run from Nov. 1, 2007 to
April 15, 2008. Our first Regional Archery practice for the Winter
Challenge will be Sunday, Nov. 11 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Feel free to
show up any time during those times to shoot. If I have ten people show
up there will be NO cost to use the range. Hope to see everyone there.
We will again be shooting at Gander Mountain in Johnson City. The
address is 528 Harry L. Dr Johnson City NY 13790 for those of you that
would like to mapquest it.
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
Jan. 26 - Heralds and Scribes - Trinity Episcopal Church - Binghamton
June 13-15 - Barony Wars and Bazaar III - Camp Amahami - Sanford, NY
NOVEMBER IN AETHELMEARC
3 - Carnival of Fasching/AE Academy - (There‘s a masked ball.) - Barony
of Endless Hill
The Academy classes include stained glass, poetry, bardic, brewing,
dance, food, & sewing. www.aecademy.org/fall07/classlist.php
Fencers and fighters take note! Baron Robert of Worcester will host
“Beat a Baron (and a Bayne) for a Buck” to benefit THL Kateryna ty Isaf
and Lord Gregory Hillson, the proud parents of Helen Macek, who is a
patient at Geisinger Medical Center. All monies collected from this
fundraiser will go directly to support Kateryna, Gregory and Helen. The
format of the fundraiser shall be one hour of heavy weapons challenges
and one hour of fencing challenges. The board of challenges will
tentatively consist of Baron Ulrich Drachendonner, Baron Robert of
Worcester, Baron Daniel Lightfoot, and Sir Murdoch Bayne. Any authorized
fighter or fencer can challenge anyone on the board. The loser of the
bout will then contribute $1 to the fundraiser. For those not martially
inclined, donations will be accepted to sponsor a bout. Anyone with
questions should contact Baron Robert at robc2775 AT yahoo DOT com.
Please come out to support this worthy cause.
16-18 - Fabric, Fiber & Fighting V - Shire of Nithgaard
17 - Rapier Academy - Barony of Thescorre
Includes classes related to rapier including garb and food, merchants,
an on site restaurant, & a grand melee. Interested contact the
Chancellor of Classes RapierAcademy_Chancellor AT thescorre DOT org www
DOT thescorre DOT org
DECEMBER & BEYOND IN AETHELMEARC
Dec. 15 - Baronial Investiture - Barony of Rhydderich Hael
Dec. 15 - Baronial Yule - Angel’s Keep/Delftwood
Jan. 12, 2008 - Twelfth Night - Endless Hills (Carbondale, PA.)
A place to stay with a discount - Days Inn, 1946 Scranton Carbondale
Highway, Scranton, PA 18508 on Route 6 in Dickson City, just up from the
Viewmont Mall and almost across from Wegmans, but the mailing address is
what will mapquest correctly. For reservations call 570-383-9979. You
must ask for the "SCA Room Block" when reserving to get our rate and
guarantee with a credit card. Specify smoking or non-smoking. I have
reserved our block for both Friday and Saturday nights. It's a straight
shot 6 miles up the road to the event site. They are holding the block
until December 20, so reserve early.
It is $66 per night for a room with two double beds, including FREE full
hot breakfast with sausages and potatoes. There’s an indoor pool.
Jan. 26, 2008 - Heralds & Scribes Collegium - Shire of Sterlynge Vayle
EAST KINGDOM
Check out http://www.eastkingdom.org/ for more info.
OTHER WARS
Estrella War XXIV (Feb 12-18, 2008) - Florence, AZ
FROM THE SENESCHAL
Greetings on this All Hallows E'en AS XLII...
Just a short note to remind you all that this weekend includes Fasching
and Autumn AEcademy in the Barony of the Endless Hills to our South on
Saturday and in Sterlynge Vayle, our regular monthly Business Meeting
will be at my house (4 Minden Avenue, Binghamton) on Sunday Afternoon,
11/04. The meeting will start at 3 PM and run until whenever, but
probably around 5 PM.
Welcome to all our newcomers. Saturday, November 10, will see some of us
traveling to Oneonta for a meeting with interested SCAdian wannabees and
a demo for the curious at the Foothills forming Arts Center. We'll be
finalizing details on Sunday afternoon.
YIS,
Malcolum
PS: TRHs Khalek and Bronwyn are scheduled to attend Heralds and Scribes
in Sterlynge Vayle on January 26th!!!
OCTOBER BUSINESS MEETING
Six gentles attended and the lack of participation in these meetings was
discussed. Good Gentles we need your suggestions, in put, assistance,
and presence at these meetings. What do we need to do to get more people
at meetings? Change days and times? Change locations? Have food? Have
fewer business meetings? Please discuss it on the list.
We discussed our financial losses at Bards & Bows and the need to get
event dates on the calendar earlier. We discussed the high cost of
waiting to get an insurance certificate. It costs $50 if we send for it
more than 30 working days before the event and $150 if we don’t. Yikes!
We discussed Heralds & Scribes. The church will need the kitchen before
we’re ready to leave so we must preplan and do a bit of negotiation.
Congratulations to Lord Malcolm on his new job
CROWN TOURNEY
The Crown Tourney of Their Majesties Duncan and Ilish took place on
October 6, in the Barony of Thescorre.
Combatants were:
Duke Malcolm MacEoghainn & Duchess Dorinda Courtnay
Earl Christopher Rawlyns & Countess Morgan of Rye
Viscount Bear the Wallsbane & Viscountess Judith of Kirtland
Viscount Edmund Dracatorr & Viscountess Rosalind Ashworthe
Sir Maghnus de Cnoc an Iora & Baroness Gwendolyn the Graceful
Sir Sextus Plimius Callidus & Mistress Cori Ghora
Sir Otto of Westphalia & Mistress Geirny Thorgrimsdottir
Sir Kadan Chakhilghan & Mistress Aleea Bagah
Sir Finn O'Shannon & Baroness Anna Eisenkopf
Sir Aengus MacBain & Mistress Yvianne de Castel d'Avignon
Sir Khalek Shurrag Od & Lady Branwyn ferch Gwythyr
Baron William Freskyn Murray & Baroness Katherine Kiersey
THL Brion Enkazi & THL Kazi Enkazi
THL Aquila d'Athos & Lady Bronwyn nic Gregor
THL Havoc the Wild & THL Bronwyn MacFhionghuin
THL Magnus Tindal & Lady Etain ingen Dalaig
Baron Vladisla Nikulich & Baroness Vlksha Iakovleva
Lord Thomas Lestrange & Lady Esa Baird
Lord Olafr Thorvardharson & Lady Áine inghean Riocaird
Lord Tigernach mac Cathail & Lady Ysabeau Tiercelin
Winners of the Tourney and our new Prince and Princess are
Sir Khalek Shurrag Od and Lady Branwyn ferch Gwythyr. The final rounds
between Sir Finn O'Shannon and Sir Khalek were well fought.
Video is available at www.youtube.com/profile?user=olafvikingr
VIDEO
Video of AEthelmearc's Heavy Weapons Kingdom Champions Tournament at
Harvest Raids is on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/profile?user=olafvikingr
A DREAM LOST IN MUD
This is a story of Amaral, from one very biased and naïve point of view.
Mine.
Many of you weren't around when Geoffrey of York felt the need to share
his Dream of Amaral with the SCA. This was about 8 or 9 years ago.
Geoffrey of York's boyfriend died, and Geoffrey wished to memorialize
him in a grand fashion. They both were involved in the SCA and Geoffrey
felt the best thing he could do was take the insurance money and build a
permanent site for the SCA. There all of his Kingdom of the East could
come, and it should be near a border, so that, in the Spring, the East
and AEthelmearc could make war on one another, and one day that war
would be greater than even Pennsic. The site could also be used all year
for various things, maybe even a permanent Ren Fair. He would name this
site Amaral after his dead boyfriend. A worthy dream to pursue, to be sure.
He toured sites for sale and picked a list of three sites. There is some
confusion here, and this is where I first heard of the man. He wanted to
know if a certain location was within our borders. I was seneschal of
Sterlynge Vayle at that time, about two years after Eanraig the
Bonesetter had left the shire in my charge. I told Geoffrey that it was
within our borders so, he refused to buy that site, as he wanted to be
in the East. Then I heard he had bought land in Delhi, which was further
east than the first site he had discussed with me via email, but still
on our land. I found out about it from the kingdom chronicler who called
me to ask why we intended to conflict with ourselves for an event?
Naturally, I was confused. Apparently, the weekend I had chosen for Axes
& Ales was the same weekend that Geoffrey of York was having his first
Amaral event. Only he claimed it was an East Kingdom event, and the
kingdom chronicler wasn't sure what to do. So I called our kingdom
seneschal at that time - Caitlin the Patient - and we had a long
conversation. She then called the East Kingdom seneschal (from Concordia
of the Snows (Albany)) and they had a long conversation. Negotiations
happened, that culminated with Geoffrey of York traveling to visit my
home for a late lunch one day. I was still new in the SCA and I didn't
want to put my foot wrong, so I invited Yngvar and Caryl to come too.
They would perhaps know better how to advise me. It was a pleasant if
odd lunch. The ramifications of it were that I agreed to move Axes &
Ales to a different date and the Shire of Sterlynge Vayle would give the
zip code of Delhi to the Crown. New rules were written about how to hold
a Kingdom Event, as opposed to a local group-sponsored event. Amaral’s
events would be Kingdom Events. While we as a shire would not see one
dime from Amaral, we as a shire would not have to do any of work to make
its events happen and those events would not be our legal
responsibility. More specifically, not My legal responsibility, as
seneschal.
This was a good thing. I went to the first Amaral event with a scrap of
paper, on which I had written, "I shall not pull sanction on this
event," tucked into my bosom. While I did not get there in time to hear
the Queen's impassioned speech about the Dream of Amaral and how We were
honored to be chosen as the kingdom to host such a wonderful place. I
was nauseated enough by other people's telling of the tale. The Queen
and I even sat down and chatted for a while about how wonderful the
Dream was and how we should do our all to encourage it for the sake of
the Kingdom. It was this conversation that helped me not pull sanction
when I discovered that Geoffrey had arranged for the selling of glasses
for the weekend. Selling glasses is legal to be sure,. but not when you
purchase the glass and can request its contents be alcohol, and there’s
no liquor license. There were already small problems with the site - all
the solar showers were hidden by trees, so they would not be an eyesore
nor heated. The small amount of flat land was reserved for period
pavilions. Modern tents were banished into the tree line (where the land
wasn't even *cleared* of trees and brush) to avoid their unsightliness.
There was precious little flatland at all.
There I saw my first illegible scroll - in a Gothic hand with no minims.
Minims are the lines between the vertical that keep m and n as distinct
letters, and not looking like vertical hatch marks. The scroll was
impossible to read - and I vowed never to be that cruel to a herald
(always print the scroll text legibly on the back !).
The feast, being the only evening entertainment, started at 8 pm and was
still going when I left at 11 pm without seeing a meat course.
Apparently, they started to *cook* the feast at 8 pm in fire pits. So
this feast makes my top three of worst feasts I have been to, because I
simply didn't get any food. Do I need to add that my husband Jakys was
furious with me for coming home late from a local event?
The second Amaral event was the peak of Geoffrey’s SCA career at Amaral.
The weather was perfect and the Kingdom was guaranteeing the event's
success. Our local shire was kindly informed well ahead of time, and
while tempted, Axes & Ales was not scheduled opposite. The Amaral ponds
had been put in wherever they seemed pleasing to the eye. A bear pit,
tourney viewing platforms, a fantastic archery and thrown weapons
terraced area, and a permanent (if tiny) fencing ring with gravel had
been built. Everywhere flags were flying. Included were the Kingdom of
AEthelmearc's banner, banners from several of the kingdom's groups, but
every other banner displayed Geoffrey's arms. The Shire of Sterlynge
Vayle's arms were not on any banner that I noticed.. I went for the day.
Geoffrey of York was given the title of Court Baron in that Court, if I
remember correctly, and the truck selling booze was proudly displaying
its liquor license.
The third Amaral event ... well, it rained A LOT. Everyone at Amaral was
reminded that the site was the side of a mountain and a former ski
slope. The bear pit was reminiscent of a hot tub. The ponds, put in with
an eye to the aesthetic, were now mosquito breeding grounds. There was
still no really campable land. The privies had been built, lined with
concrete, and placed next to tents for public use, so the tents stank.
Tempers were very short. I am not sure what arguments happened, as I was
not party to them. About this time, I met then Viscount Rurik (now Duke)
and he conveyed the impression that he was trying to help make Amaral
live up to its Dream too, but Baron Geoffrey. wasn't listening to other
people's ideas or concerns. He was ignoring simple civil engineering and
the basic principles of gravity and drainage. While the parking lot had
been graveled that year, the drainage was not taken into account so
every car in that parking lot needed to be towed.
The aftermath involved a lot of harsh words between the kingdom
seneschal, Geoffrey and many other people. There was no more talk of
Amaral hosting any more kingdom level events. While I have seen Baron
Geoffrey of York swanning about occasionally, he certainly won't
acknowledge me. I have heard rumors that the NY State and SUNY Delhi
took an interest in the land of Amaral. I'm certain Geoffrey no longer
owns the land.
But oh- yes, Amaral was a beautiful Dream.
George
STERLYNGE VAYLE POLICY
The policy below says it’s supposed to be in the Dragon’s Tongue once at
least every two years, so here it is.
The Policy for Sterlynge Vayle
This is the policy for the Shire of Sterlynge Vayle, in the Kingdom of
AEthelmearc, a branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. It
is subordinate to Kingdom Law & Policy, Corpora, and civil law.
I. Publication of and revisions to policy.
A. Sterlynge Vayle's policies must be published in the "The Dragon's
Tongue" in full at least once every two years. It should be on the
webpage, and available by request from the Seneschal. When published,
they supercede all former policies.
B. Changes or additions to these policies become official upon their
publication in the newsletter, and must be approved by a majority of the
card-holding members at an official business meeting.
C. Business Meetings
Business meetings shall be held the first week of every month except for
the month of August (because of Pennsic), and shall be announced in the
newsletter the month before. All officers should attend or send a proxy.
The September meeting may also be held the last week of August.
II. Shire Officers
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 at the meeting, with all Shire
members eligible to vote. 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.
C. Removal of warranted officers
A petition of 5 signatures of blue card holders is required to call for
a vote to remove an officer. At the next business meeting, a 2/3
majority may vote to eject an officer. Proxy votes are allowed. Once the
signed petition is given to the seneschal, the officer petitioned
against shall be shown the petition. This should constitute a fair
warning to improve the situation. As per kingdom law, the Exchequer may
only be removed by the Kingdom Exchequer, but this vote of no-confidence
shall be immediately given to the Kingdom Exchequer for their judgment.
D. Exclusions to Office Eligibility
The Seneschal and Exchequer cannot be Royalty and retain their office.
Before entering a Crown or Coronet Tourney, they must prepare their
deputy to be their successor. At the moment they win, their office
transfers to their deputy. As per kingdom law, the Seneschal and
Exchequer may not reside at the same address.
III. Financial Expenditures
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.
IV. Event Hosting
A. Autocrats are required to have blue cards and be at least 18. While
they are autocrat, they become ad hoc deputy seneschals. The autocrat or
the seneschal must remain onsite while the event gates are open. If the
autocrat is a martial officer, they must arrange for a deputy to marshal
that activity for the event.
B. The autocrat of an event may require any person behaving disruptively
to leave the event. If a minor is behaving disruptively at an event, the
autocrat may require the adult(s) responsible for that minor to leave
the event as well.
C. Sterlynge Vayle shall require proof of age at the door for any events
where alcoholic beverages may be consumed.
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THE DRAGON’S TONGUE
NEWSLETTER OF THE SHIRE OF STERLYNGE VAYLE
OCTOBER 2007
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
OCTOBER IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
A&S for the month of October will be at the home of Malcolm and Suisann
unless another site is posted to the list.
7 - Business Meeting
14 - At the home of Malcolm & Suisann in Binghamton - 3 - 5 PM
21 - Dance practice - 1 - 4 PM at the Elks Lodge, 619 N. Nanticoke Ave.,
Endicott, NY
Directions to the Elks Club from NY RT 17: Take Exit 67N to Endicott.
This puts you onto McKinley Ave. At the third light (Watson Boulevard),
take a left. At the end of that street, turn right onto Nanticoke. The
Elks will be on the left with a sign posted. If you see the Giant
grocery store on the left, you've gone too far.
28 - At the home of Malcolm & Suisann in Binghamton - 3 - 5 PM
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@...
ARCHERY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Outdoor archery is over for the season archery, but classes and regional
practices will begin indoors in November. Check with Lady Mariana for
details. MMYurko AT aol.com
2008 IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Jan. 26 - Heralds and Scribes - Trinity Episcopal Church - Binghamton
Barony Wars and Bazaar - Camp Amahami
OCTOBER IN AETHELMEARC
6 - Crown Tournament - Thescorre
12-14 - Horses, Hounds and Hawks II - Coppertree
19-21 - Metalsmith Symposium - Abhain Ciach Ghlais
20 - Hunter’s Moon - Hartstone
27 - Faire or Fowl? - Myrkfaelinn
HUNTER'S MOON October 20, 2007
Shire of Hartstone (Andover, N.Y.).
The Shire of Hartstone would like to invite one and all to their annual
event, Hunter's Moon on October 20th at the Andover Rod and Gun Club,
P.O. Box# 548 Kilbane Road, Andover, N.Y. 14806. Site opens 9 a.m. and
Closes 5 p.m.
This Year's theme is a "Scadian Pentathlon" with; Archery, Thrown
weapons, Fencing, Heavy Weapons, and an A&S competition. There will be
youth contests in all areas if there is enough interest. There will be a
sideboard buffet from 12 noon ‘til 4 p.m. with various foods. Merchants
are welcome. This is a "Scadian Pentathlon" to test everyone's prowess.
You can compete in as many events as we have, or if you prefer, stick
with one all day. The Pentathlon winner will be the individual who
scores the most points. Each station will also have its own tourney
winner. Fun for all is to be had by all. The A&S part of the competition
is as follows; All entries to the competition are asked to be donated to
the AEthelmearc Kingdom Largesse fund at the end of the event. Theme is
open to the artist. There will be one populace choice winner who will be
awarded a prize. Come out and show your generosity by making something
for the general largesse fund. You don't want to miss this.
Event Autocrats: Lord Arddenn Scot of Clann Scot (Terry Scott, 1558
Stannards Road, Wellsville, N.Y. 14895, 585-596-0613, e-mail-
lordarddenn AT gmail DOT com and Renata the posh rot (Karen Finnemore,
515 Route 356 Apt#2, Apollo, PA 15613, e-mail- ladyren AT ail DOT com)
Send reservations to: Lady Lillian of Hartstone (Heather Bevacqua, 49
Chestnut Ave, Dansville, N.Y. 14437, e-mail-luckylady1099 AT yahoo DOT
com For any dietary concerns contact our feastocrat: Lady Deirdre Scot
of Clann Scot (Nancy Scott, 1558 Stannards Road, Wellsville, N.Y. 14895,
e-mail lady deirdre AT roadrunner DOT com
Site fees are: Adult $12.00, ages 14-18 $10.00, ages 6-13 $8.00, 5 and
under free. Familly cap of $42.00.Fees include sideboard buffet. Make
checks payable to SCA Inc, Shire of Hartstone. There is a $3.00 NMS fee,
not to be included with pre-registrations.
Directions:
FROM THE NORTH:
Take your best route to Route 21 South. Upon entering the Town of
Andover, Turn left at red Blinking light onto Route 417 East. Follow
signs to a right hand turn onto Independance Hill. Follow all the way to
top. Take left Onto Kilbane road.
FROM THE SOUTH:
Take your best route to Route 417.
Follow 417 to Andover, and follow signs to site. By going up
Independance Hill.(by CTC company)
FROM EAST WEST:
Take Best Route to 417 into Andover. Follow signs to Independance Hill
Road, Go to top of hill, and continue to follow signs to site.
NOVEMBER & BEYOND IN AETHELMEARC
3 - Carnival of Fasching - (There‘s a masked ball.) - Barony of Endless
Hills
16-18 - Fabric, Fiber & Fighting V - Shire of Nithgaard
17 - Rapier Academy - Barony of Thescorre
Dec. 15 - Baronial Investiture - Barony of Rhydderich Hael
Dec. 15 - Baronial Yule - Angel’s Keep/Delftwood
Jan. 12, 2008 - Twelfth Night - Endless Hills (Carbondale,
PA.)
Jan. 26, 2008 - Heralds & Scribes Collegium - Shire of Sterlynge Vayle
EAST KINGDOM
Check out http://www.eastkingdom.org/ for more info.
OTHER WARS
Great Western War X - Bakersfield, CA - caid-gww.org/news.html - Opens
noon on Tues. Oct. 2, 2007 at noon for all pre-registrants, and Wed.
Oct. 3, 2007 at noon for those not preregistered. Site closes Oct. 8 at
12 noon.
FROM THE SENESCHAL
Greetings to the Shire...
The Day of the Equinox is approaching and with it the Weather will
change and the Dogs of War settle into the quieter time of the scholars
and artisans. Upcoming events along these lines are Hawks Hounds and
Horses in Coppertree, Metal Arts Symposium in Abhain Ciach Ghlais in
October; Fasching and AEthelmearc AEcademy in Endless Hills and Fiber
Arts in Nithgaard in November; and Heralds and Scribes here in January.
But before that happens, our newly Crowned King Duncan and Ilish, his
Queen and inspiration, need heirs to the Sylvan Crown. A Great Feat of
Arms has been scheduled to find these heirs on the fields of Thescorre
when the Kingdom gathers in the Village of Caledonia on October 6th to
witness the flower of Chivalry vie for the right to take up the mantle
of the Escarbuncle when the winds of war begin to rise after the vernal
equinox.
Rumour has it that at least one of our own will be there seeking the
Crown for his lady. I'll be there with our Heralds to cry the lists.
Mark your calendars and travel the highways and byways and join us for
a glorious day in Glorias AEthelmearc.
In Service to Crown and Populace,
*Malcolum
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations and Vivats to Lord Rundfulfe on receiving his Keystone
during the final Court of Their Royal Majesties Rurik and Angelik, and
to Lord Robert O'Connor on receiving his Golden Alce from Their Royal
Majesties Duncan and Ilish.
ARMENIAN WORDS
I told you (or threatened you) with Armenian stuff if I didn’t have any
articles so here goes. I thought I’d tell you the colors in my device in
Armenian words.
The color red of the heart in the center is garmir. The two wavy lines
(in herald speak - azure 2 pallets wavy) on either side of the heart are
blue or gabuyd. I don’t know the word for white yet, but heraldically
speaking white and silver are the same so the white/silver background of
my device is ar-dzat, the Armenian word for silver.
Hopefully that wasn’t too painful.
Keran
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THE DRAGON’S TONGUE
NEWSLETTER OF THE SHIRE OF STERLYNGE VAYLE
SEPTEMBER 2007
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 Vacant
SEPTEMBER IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
A&S for the month of September
September 2 - Sunday - B&B planning from 3-? in Otsiningo Park - bring
ideas, food and planning help for B&B and the fall season. Let’s make
this combination fight practice/A&S/planning meeting in the Park great
fun and very productive. Bring a dish to pass and wear your garb & armor.
September 8 - Saturday - Bards & Bows - one day event
9 - No meeting
16 - Otsiningo Park from 3-5 PM
23 - Otsiningo Park from 3-5 PM
30 - Otsiningo Park from 3-5 PM
Suggestions for A&S meetings, offers to host, requests to learn
subjects, etc. should be directed to THL George Anne, 607-754-1883 or
thegeorg@...
From the A&S minister:
We want to continue to have regular meetings in the park combined with
fighter practice for as long as the weather holds on Sundays from 3-5
pm. When it gets too cold to be outside, then we'll need a place
indoors. This may happen as late as October, but basically as soon as
you reliably need a coat to be outside for 2 hours. For the moment,
we'll assume we're in the park. When that changes, I will post to the
list the day before the meeting, if not earlier. If you need a coat
before I do, you are welcome to call and request the meeting move
indoors. If you have any questions about where the meeting is or need
directions, you are welcome to call me at 607-754-1883. There will be no
meeting on the event weekend.
Also, I am interested in hearing from people if 3-5 is a good time to
meet or if folks would like that moved an hour earlier or back to the
old time of 5-7 pm. Or if you would prefer to meet in the winter during
the week. Or if you would like a once a month scriptorium meeting or
other specialized meeting. I work for you, so requests are *always*
welcome.
-George
2008 IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Jan. 26 - Heralds and Scribes - Trinity Episcopal Church - Binghamton
Barony Wars and Bazaar - Camp Amahami
ARCHERY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM. Check with Lady Mariana. MMYurko AT aol.com
Practice will be suspended for War week.
SEPTEMBER IN AETHELMEARC
Aug. 31 - Sept. 3 - Mountain Confederation Ladies Event - CANCELLED
Aug. 31 - Sept. 3 - Shoote in the Wilde Woods - Delftwood
Sept. 15 - Coronation - Incipient Shire of Riversedge
Sept. 22 - Archers o the Wald - Steltonwald
Sept. 28-30 - Harvest Raid - Heronter
OCTOBER & BEYOND IN AETHELMEARC
6 - Crown Tournament - Thescorre
12-14 - Horses, Hounds and Hawks - copper tree
19-21 - Metalsmith Symposium - Abhain Ciach Ghlais
20 - Hunter’s Moon - Hartstone
Twelfth Night for 2008 will be hosted by Endless Hills in Carbondale, PA.
BARDS AND BOWS
Shire of Sterlynge Vayle (Sanford, NY)
September 8, 2007
The Damp Dragon Inn has moved! The Shire of Sterlynge Vayle welcomes all
back to the new Damp Dragon Inn for Bards and Bows on September 8, 2007.
This event will be held at Camp Amahami, Page Pond Road (no number), in
Sanford NY. Gentles who attended the Spring Crown Tournament in May will
remember this beautiful site. The site opens at 9:00 AM and closes when
everything is clean on Saturday night. Anyone still lingering after
10:00 PM will be pressed into service for site clean up.
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 will not be ignoring those who want to whack people
with big sticks. 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. There
will be a competition for the best, funniest, or most tongue-in-cheek
fighter introduction. We are also planning children’s activities for
their entertainment. 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 8 bards who 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 arudolph@... with any dietary concerns, including
the need for vegetarian dishes. The feast is being strictly limited to
40 gentles, so be sure to get your reservation in early, as the only
reservation we can guarantee is a paid reservation.
The cost for this event is $16.00 onboard and $8.00 offboard
(Unfortunately, rising food costs are affecting our pricing.) Both will
include a sideboard lunch. Children aged 5 – 17 are half price, and
babes under 5 are welcome at no cost, so bring the whole family. To
further encourage families to come, we are instituting a family cap of
$50.00 onboard and $25.00 offboard. 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: Kayley O’Connor (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.
Anyone wishing to teach a Bardic or Archery class is welcome, 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@..., and Lady Katherine "Kayley" O’Connor (mka
Michele Greenmun), phone: 607-621-2122, e-mail:
kayleyofsterlyngevayle@..., both living at 284 Hoadley Hill Road
in Windsor, NY 13985.
Site rules: No fires outside of already established firepits 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.
DIRECTIONS: Find your best route to NY Route 17, EAST of I-81. 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. If you need help with directions, please call Lady Kayley, she
will have her cell phone available throughout the day, but please be
aware that cell phone service is very unpredictable at the site.
Lady Kayley
MKA Michele Greenmun
Co-Autocrat for Bards and Bows
CORONATION Of DUNCAN AND ILISH
September 15, Incipient Shire of Riversedge,
Sponsored by the Shire of Stormsport (Cambridge Springs, PA)
Unto the Populace of the Glorious Kingdom of Æthelmearc, we invite all
to come to the Incipient Shire of Riversedge, sponsored by the Shire of
Stormsport for the Coronation of Duncan and Ilish, and to celebrate the
legacy of King Rurik and Queen Angelik.
Coronation will be held on September the 15th at St. Anthony’s Catholic
Church Social Hall, 165 Beach Avenue, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403. The
site opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 10 p.m. The site is wet, handicapped
accessible, all on one level, and open flames are permitted during
feast. Their Royal Highnesses have declared that at their Coronation
they will choose the Youth Combat Champion.
The Autocrat for the event is Lord Angus MacDubh (Adam Falkenburg) 26118
Smith-Heath Road, Cochranton, PA 16314. 814-425-7546, or
angusmacdubh@.... A German Feast for the first 72 gentles will
follow the activities of the day. Feast will be prepared by THL Marsi of
Hadley; contact her for dietary concerns at 724-253-3636 or
swally@....
The fees are: Site Fee: Adult $8; Teen (13-17) $7; Child (5 to 12) $4;
Babes in arms are free (0 to 4). Feast: Adult $7 (13 and up); Child
Feast (5 to 12) $4. Babes in arms are free (0 to 4). The $3 NMS Fee will
be collected at Troll. Send reservations to Lady Moira Reasgach (Carla
Brown) 23190 Griffith Road, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403;
ladywafan1@.... Please make checks payable to SCA, Inc.-Shire of
Stormsport.
Directions: Take your best route to I-79:
>From the North: I-79 to the Edinboro exit (166). Take route 6N east
for 2.4 miles into Edinboro. Turn right at the traffic light and take
route 99 south for 6.7 miles. Turn left at the stop sign (still 99
south/ McClellan St.). Go 0.2 miles to the traffic light. Turn right
onto route 19 south. Go 0.1 mile, crossing the bridge, then continue
straight onto route 86 south for 0.3 miles. The site, Saint Anthony's
Catholic Church, will be on your left.
>From the South: I-79 to the Saegertown exit (154). Take route 198 east
for 3.1 miles. Turn left at the stop sign onto routes 6N east/19 north.
Go 7.8 miles (make sure you turn right at the blinker light at 4.2 miles
staying on 6 east/ 19 north) and turn right onto Grant Street (there's a
funeral home just after Grant St.). Go 1 block to the stop sign and you
will be across the street
from the site.
Parking: There is limited parking behind the site. Street parking is
available but pay attention to the signage. There are three other
churches in the immediate vicinity of the site, their parking lots are
available for us to use. Also, there is a closed convenience store about
a block north of the site with a small public lot behind it.
Overnight Accommodations: Arrangements have been made with America's
Best Value Inn (formerly Motel 6) at 11237 Shaw Ave., Meadville, PA
16335, (814) 724-6366, to hold a block of rooms for us. Those interested
in staying Friday 9/14 and/or Saturday 9/15 should call and make their
own reservations, stating that they are with the "SCA". As long as 10
rooms are booked, the double room rate will be $59.99 plus tax (less
than 10 is $79.99 plus tax). This is a fairly new hotel, situated right
at the Meadville exit of I-79 along US 322. It is right next to
Applebee's and Country Fair, across the road from Cracker Barrel,
Perkins, and Chovy's Italian Restaurant, and within a short drive of all
the usual fast food joints, several gas stations, grocery stores, and
Wal-Mart. The rooms are accessed from interior hallways, and the room
includes
Continental Breakfast, with at least one hot item. Check in is 3:00 PM
(if you call that day you may be able to check in earlier) and check out
is by noon.
Directions from the site to the hotel: Take Grant St. (which is directly
across the street from the site) 1 block to the stop sign, turn left
onto routes 6 west/19 south. Follow this route 7.8 miles (At 3.6 miles
there is a yellow blinker light, make sure you turn left and continue to
follow 6w/19s) and turn right onto route 198 west. Go 3.1 miles to I-79.
Take I-79 South 6.7 miles to the next exit, which is exit 147A,
Meadville, US 322. As you leave the exit ramp, go 0.4 miles and the
hotel will be on your right.
EAST KINGDOM
Check out http://www.eastkingdom.org/ for more info.
OTHER WARS
Great Western War X - Bakersfield, CA - caid-gww.org/news.html - Opens
noon on Tues. Oct. 2, 2007 at noon for all pre-registrants, and Wed.
Oct. 3, 2007 at noon for those not preregistered. PreRegistration will
close on August 31, 2007. Site closes Oct. 8 at 12 noon.
FROM THE SENESCHAL
Greetings Dragons, and Dragonets...
We have our one day event, Bards and Bows, on September 8. It will be a
quieter one than Crown Tourney or Barony Wars and Bazaar, but your help
is still needed. Please “Volunteer Early and Often". Setup and tear down
all need to be done on Saturday. Together we can put on another great event.
When you are called on for supplies, equipment, brawn, and/or whatever
please give Lord Robert and Lady Kayley a quick response and if you
can't help, please let them know so someone else can be called on to
offer assistance.
This winter we will have the honor of hosting Heralds and Scribes. It
will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Binghamton, NY.
Yours in Service,
Malcolum fizWillelm
A GOOD BOOK
The Knights Next Door talks about the SCA & follows a reign in the
MidRealm. It’s a good read. The author is a SCAdian and sells the book
at SCA events. E-Book:
www.iuniverse.com/lookinside/LookInside.jsp?isbn=0595773273
LAND AGENT
Bob, thank you for your hard work and great ideas. Camp looked great.
PENNSIC PICS
Great Pictures by Darter (Ron Lutz II)
http://www.pbase.com/darter02/sca
PENNSIC NEWS
The ladies of TCT taught garb making technique. Lady Svea the
Short-Sighted of Barren Sands taught Relics and Reliquaries. THL Maria P
of Endless Hills is hoping to move to Erie, PA. to be closer to her family.
PENNSIC 2008
In 2008, Pennsic will run from July 28 - August 12, 2008.
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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.
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THE DRAGON’S TONGUE
NEWSLETTER OF THE SHIRE OF STERLYNGE VAYLE
AUGUST 2007
THE PENNSIC ISSUE
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 Vacant
AUGUST IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
A&S for the month of July, and probably August, will be held in
Otsiningo Park along with fighter practice. It will run from 3-5 pm,
except for
Aug. 5 - Fight Practice/Demo/ Picnic - Highland Park, Endwell NY - 3-5
Come in garb. Bring a dish to pass.
Directions to Highland Park - Hooper Road, Endwell, N.Y.
From Route 17 - take exit 67 North - Endicott. Go straight on McKinley
Ave. until the road ends. Turn left on Taft. Turn right onto Hooper Road
- I think this is the third right, but it's the only T-intersection to
the right with the dog-leg at a non-90 degree angle. Highland Park will
be on your right across from a plaza with a Giant grocery store.
Rain site for August A&S is Malcolm and Suisann’s on Minden in Binghamton.
Suggestions for A&S meetings, offers to host, requests to learn
subjects, etc. should be directed to THL George Anne, 607-754-1883 or
thegeorg@...
2007 IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
September 2 - Sunday - business meeting & B&B planning from 3-5 in
Otsiningo Park - bring ideas, food and planning help for B&B and the
fall season. Let’s make the last combination fight practice/A&S/Business
meeting in the Park great fun and very productive.
September 8 - Saturday - Bards & Bows - one day event
ARCHERY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM. Check with Lady Mariana. MMYurko AT aol.com
Practice will be suspended for War week.
AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER IN AETHELMEARC
July 27- Aug. 12 - Pennsic War
Aug. 31 - Sept. 3 - Mountain Confederation Ladies Event - CANCELLED
Aug. 31 - Sept. 3 - Shoote in the Wilde Woods - Delftwood
Sept. 22 - Archers to the Wald - Steltonwald
EAST KINGDOM
Check out http://www.eastkingdom.org/ for more info.
OTHER WARS
Great Western War X - Bakersfield, CA - caid-gww.org/news.html - Opens
noon on Tues. Oct. 2, 2007 at noon for all pre-registrants, and Wed.
Oct. 3, 2007 at noon for those not preregistered. PreRegistration will
close on August 31, 2007. Site closes Oct. 8 at 12 noon.
FROM THE SENESCHAL
Greetings to the Dragons and Dragonets of Sterlynge Vayle, both near and
far. As I sit at home writing this letter, our compatriots are gathering
on the fields of Pennsic, well at least they've pitched a pimple on the
main battlefield in preparation of Land Grab tomorrow morning.
I was there in that place five years ago when I was THL Keran's
assistant and general dogsbody for Pennsic XXXI. The battlefield that
night resembled nothing so much as the field of Agincourt the night
before England and France met, and Henry V walked among his troops.
We laughed and sang and talked and told stories, and yes even swore when
tripping over a stray tent peg. No one could sleep or wanted to sleep in
anticipation of the days to come.
I wish all of you setting off for Pennsic Godspeed and good roads as you
and yours make you way across Glorious AEthelmearc to your rendezvous
with destiny on those storied plains.
For the rest of us not so lucky to be there with that band of brothers,
we will be gathering at Highland Park in Endicott on August 5th from 3
to 5 PM to talk and laugh, sing and story tell. Those so inclined to
join us should bring food and drink so that we might make merry and sing
louder.
As many people will be just returned from War, bruised, battered, dirty
and naked there will be a casual gathering at Otsiningo Park from 3 to 5
PM on August 12th. Following on August 19th, same time for a Business
Meeting at which we can finalize plans for Bards and Bows. As you should
know by now, this will be a one day event at Amahami on September 8th.
Details to follow.
I am waiting on Fridrikr to respond on the possibility of having
"Heralds and Scribes" in Sterlynge Vayle.
September includes the Coronation of Duncan and Ilish and Harvest Raids
in Heronter, followed quickly by the Crown Tourney of Duncan and Ilish
in the Barony of Thescorre on October 6th, etc.
Looking into the future, Twelfth Night will be hosted by Endless Hills
in Carbondale, PA. This is only a short drive for the dragons and we
should lan on a presence at an event in our backyard.
Godspeed, Good Roads and Fair Weather.
In Service,
Malcolum
REGIONAL FIGHT PRACTICE AND PICNIC
The Regional Fight Practice and was great fun. Special thanks go to
Kayley, Bianca, Bianca’s mother, and Rundwulfe. Thanks also to all those
who came and/or brought food. We had a great afternoon for feeding,
fighting, fraternizing, and finding interested new people. Welcome to
all the newcomers.
LAND AGENT
Good luck with the Pennsic trip, negotiations, other groups in E13,
weather, and thanks for doing this. We appreciate the work you are doing
on our behalf.
PENNSIC SCHEDULE
www.pennsicwar.org/penn36/GENERAL/schedule.html
Saturday, August 4 - Reception for Her Royal Highness, Ilish, at
AEthelmearc Royal from 2:30 until 4:00
Saturday, August 4 - 2nd annual Tarl's Little Polearm Tourney - sign in
starting at 1 PM on the white list field. Yes, prizes will abound for
everything from 'best fight, most chivalrous,' 'fighting the longest (as
in years),' ‘best polearm name,’ ‘ugliest helmet,’ and any other reason
we can come up with to give out prizes.
Sunday, August 5 - Unbelted Champion’s Tourney on the Battlefield from
1-3 PM
Novice Tourney - on the Battlefield from 3-7 PM
Newcomer Social - 1 to 4 PM at AE Royal Encampment, followed by a
newcomer bus tour of Pennsic
Freemasons’ gathering - 7 PM in A&S tent #3.
Monday, August 6 - Reception for John the Pell 4-? At Myrkfaelinn North camp
Tuesday, August 7 - AEthelmearc’s Seneschals and their deputies will
meet at 9:00 AM in AEthelmearc Royal Encampment
Wednesday, August 8 - Giants vs. Dwarves White List field - 12-2 PM
Known World Children’s Fete - in the Barn on from 1 PM until 4:00 PM.
East Kingdom Court - Battlefield East - 6-10 PM
Thursday, August 9 - AEthelmearc Bardic Circle - AE Royal camp - Darkish -?
PENNSIC SCHEDULERS
This site will provide a Pennsic planner. Happy Printing.
www.contrib.andrew.cmu.edu/~sca/pennsicschedule/
GAS PRICES
Check this site for cheap gas prices listed by zip codes.
autos.msn.com/everyday/gasstations.aspx?zip=&src=Netx
PRESIDENT’S REPORT OF THE JULY 2007 BOARD MEETING
Greetings:
This is the President's report of the actions taken at the SCA Inc.'s
most recent Board of Directors meeting, held July 14, 2007 in
Bloomington, Minnesota, in the Kingdom of Northshield.
This material may be freely distributed, and those receiving it are
strongly encouraged to share this information with the general
membership. Permission is hereby granted to reprint all or part of this
report in Kingdom, Principality, and local newsletters. It is requested
that the source of the information be identified as "from the
President's Report of the July, 2007 Board meeting" and that, as far as
possible, exact quotes be used. Please note that this report is NOT the
official Minutes of the Board meeting. In case of any discrepancy
between this document and the approved Minutes, the Minutes are binding.
Any inaccuracies in reporting contained herein are my own.
Subscriptions to the Board Minutes are available from the SCA Inc. A
subscription includes this report in addition to the Minutes approved at
the meeting. Past approved Minutes are also available on the SCA web
site (http://www.sca.org/).
The next Board of Directors meeting will be held on October 20, 2007, in
Phoenix, Arizona, in the Kingdom of Atenveldt. The deadline for
submission of agenda items is October 1, 2007. Please send hardcopies of
any agenda items to Renee Signorotti at the SCA, Inc. corporate office
by that date.
Respectfully submitted,
Patrick Anderson
President, SCA Inc.
BRANCH STATUS CHANGE
The Board took note of one new branch, the canton of Brokenbridge, Crown
Province Ostgardr, East (Brooklyn, NY). . The Board also noted that
Lough Devnaree, Drachenwald (Dublin, Ireland) changed its name to Dun In
Mara.
Unfortunately, the Board also took note of two dissolutions, Shire of
Middleford, Ansteorra (Ft. Hood, Texas) and Shire of Londinium ad Rubrum
Flumen, Atenveldt (Lake Havasu City, Arizona).
OLD BUSINESS
SCA Chief Financial Officer Position
The SCA, Inc. was looking into a Chief Financial Officer position. It
requires more work by the Board and the Corporate officers so, by
consensus Chairman Simon ordered that no action be taken
SCA Financial Ethics Statement
The SCA, Inc. is also creating a financial ethics statement which also
needs more work, so by consensus Chairman Simon ordered that no action
be taken.
Pennsic 2007 Waiver Variances
Every year, the Board is asked to add a couple of minor language changes
to the Pennsic Waivers, namely including adding language identifying the
event, and adding the site owners to the names of people to whom a
release of liability is granted. Because changes to the standard waivers
can only be made with the Board’s approval, this needs to be reviewed by
the Board. The Board approved these changes.
NEW BUSINESS None.
REPORTS
President—Patrick Anderson (Gabriel andvaka Kjotvaso(. Report filed.
Vice President of Operations (Society Seneschal) – George Reed (Aaron
faheud Swiftrunner of the Stone Keep)
Policy interpretations:
Mr. Reed was asked if discussing a gathering for fighting, equestrian,
etc., on an unofficial e group/website invoke responsibilities and
benefits pertaining to SCA events. The Board approved his policy that,
no, discussing it does not make it SCA. If a branch official with the
capacity to do so lends the gathering status by saying it is sponsored
by the branch, *then* it attains the responsibilities and benefits
pertaining to SCA events
Mr. Reed was also asked if the New Minors policy prohibit children
attending classes taught by an adult. The Board approved his policy
that, no; the minors' policy does not address or restrict classes any
more or less than any other activity. Report Filed.
Vice President of Corporate Operations—Renee Signorotti Report Filed.
Tournaments Illuminated – Dori Andrepont (Doria Tecla) Report filed.
Compleat Anachronist - - Rae L. Hadley (Towen ferch Grufudd Aur)
Request for Board Action:
The Board remanded to the August 21, 2007 Conference Call a request for
an increase in the Compleat Anachronist budget to upgrade the binding on
the Compleat Anachronist to perfect binding, as was done on the last
issue. Report filed.
Treasurer – Alan Andrist (Alanus of Bunghea Report filed.
Society Exchequer – Mazelle Attiya (Maitresse Alysia Gabrielle de Fougeres)
Report filed.
Investment Committee – Abel Sussman (Abel Brem of Regensfolke) Report filed.
Society Chronicler – Susan Carroll-Clark (Nicolaa de Bracton)
Requests for Board Action:
The Board noted that the Tournaments Illuminated Editor and The Compleat
Anachronist Editor do not report to the Chronicler, regardless of how it
appears in some publications. Report filed.
Laurel Sovereign of Arms – Lisa Mohr (Elisabeth de Rossignol) Report filed.
Marshal – Kevin Roderick (Hrothgar Monomakh)
Policy Interpretations:
Mr. Roderick noted that the Society Seneschal's Handbook states a policy
of "Uniform Sanction Procedure" to be followed whenever a sanction is
(as described in Corpora X) is completed. The first step in this
procedure is mediation. Revocation of a fighter or other participant
(marshal, equestrian, etc.) authorization is an administrative sanction,
but due to safety considerations it is not a reasonable or safe course
of action to allow potentially dangerous participation to continue while
mediation is attempted. The Board upheld his interpretation that where
safety of participants is concerned within activities under the
Marshalate, the presiding authority may bypass mediation in the issue of
a sanction, through all other requirements remain. Report filed.
Minister of Arts and Sciences – Tim Jennings (Garraed Galbraith)
Mr. Jennings was present to give his report in person. Report filed.
Society Chirurgeon – Marcia Schlemm (Katrei Grunenberg)
Policy Interpretations:
The Board upheld the Society Chirurgeon’s policy that chirurgeons
warranted by the SCA are not required to provide their contact
information for publication and dissemination on private websites.
Report filed.
Chief Technology Officer – Scott D. Courtney (Iustinos Tekton called
Justin) Report filed.
Grand Council – James Sena (Brendan ap Llewelyn) - Report filed.
Legal Committee – David R. Knudson (Tamlin Lochmaben) Report filed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE BOARD MEETING:
The Executive Session opened on Friday, July 13, 2007 at 6:12 p.m. CDT.
Note: Director Aaron Lloyd was present for this session via telephone.
A. New Director Selection
Motion by Gabrielle Underwood to appoint Erik Langhans (Modius von
Mergentheim) to Seat E on the Board of Directors, effective at the
conclusion of the October 20, 2007 quarterly meeting and subject to the
standard probationary period. Seconded by Marilee Lloyd. In favor: Jeff
Brown, Heather English, Aaron Lloyd, Marilee Lloyd, Shawn Reed, Hal
Simon, Gabrielle Underwood. Opposed: None. Motion carried unanimously.
The Executive Session recessed for dinner at 6:19 p.m. CDT.
The Friday session reconvened on Friday, July 13, 2007 at 8:56 p.m. CDT
and recessed at 9:05 p.m. CDT. Note: Director Aaron Lloyd was not
present for this session.
B. Barbara Busillo Appeal Request
By consensus, the Directors declined to hear this appeal and directed
President Anderson to contact Ms. Busillo with this final decision.
C. Liaison for International Affairs Applications By consensus, Chairman
Simon ordered that no action be taken.
D. Society Chronicler Applications
Chairman Simon ordered this item remanded to the August 21, 2007
conference call.
E. Lisa Christy Administrative Sanction
By consensus, Chairman Simon directed this item returned to the Society
Exchequer for completion pursuant to the sanction process.
F- J. On the following Revocations & Denials of Memberships, by
consensus, Chairman Simon directed the Society Seneschal to continue his
investigation of:: Joel A. Oppenheimer (Joel the Wanderer), Jeffery
Neimeyer (Philippe), Greg Prevost (Janos of Cyddian Downes), David
Mitchell (Damingo De Vasquez), and Jason Tate, (edited for brevity) .
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Patrick Anderson, President, Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.
president@... 952-412-4112
Comments are strongly encouraged and can be sent to:
SCA Inc. Box 360789 Milpitas, CA 95036
You may also email comments@....
This announcement is an official informational release by the Society
for Creative Anachronism , Inc. Permission is granted to reproduce this
announcement in its entirety in newsletters, websites and electronic
mailing lists.
PENNSIC 2008
In 2008, Pennsic will run from July 28 - August 12, 2008.
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THE DRAGON’S TONGUE
NEWSLETTER OF THE SHIRE OF STERLYNGE VAYLE
JULY 2007
THE PENNSIC ISSUE
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 Vacant
JULY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
A&S for the month of July, and probably August, will be held in
Otsiningo Park along with fighter practice. It will run from 3-5 pm,
except for the July 15 - Sunday - Regional Fight Practice - Noon until
??. Remember to wear garb.
Malcolum and Suisann’s at 4 Minden Avenue is the Drop Dead Location for
Rained Out, Fighter Practice /A&S during the Summer.
Suggestions for A&S meetings, offers to host, requests to learn
subjects, etc. should be directed to THL George Anne, 607-754-1883 or
thegeorg@...
AUGUST IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Aug. 5 - Fight Practice/Demo/ Picnic - Recreation Park, Binghamton, NY
Wear garb. Bring a dish to pass.
REGIONAL FIGHT PRACTICE
Shire of Sterlynge Vayle – Binghamton , NY
July 15, 2007 Noon - ???
The Shire of Sterlynge Vayle invites our friends and neighbors to join
us for our weekly fight practice and picnic in Otsiningo Park on Sunday,
July 15, 2007. This will be a very relaxed get together for fighting,
eating and socializing with our friends. We will begin gathering around
noon, and will go until people are tired of fighting. Please come join
us to share stories and swordplay. If you know of anyone who is
interested in checking out SCA fighting for the first time, this will be
the perfect opportunity. Please bring any loaner gear that you may have
for newcomers. This will be in a beautiful public park, so there will
probably be people wandering over to watch the fighting and maybe ask
some questions. Garb is strongly encouraged. We will provide meats to
cook on the grill – hamburgers, hot dogs, and sausages, as well as
rolls, fixings, and ice. Please bring your picnic gear, a dish to pass,
and drinks.
This will be a very casual gathering – it is not an official SCA event.
That means no site fee, and no non-member surcharge (and no event
paperwork for the Exchequer (me) – Yea!), but we would appreciate a
modest donation to
help us cover the cost of the insurance certificate and meat. For more
information, feel free to contact me, Kayley (MKA Michele Greenmun) at
kayleyofsterlyngevayle AT yahoo.com or our Knight Marshal, Rundwulfe
(MKA Kory Greenmun) at mcgonzomkg AT yahoo.com
Please drop me a quick e-mail or give me a call at 607-621-2122 to let
me know how many are coming so we know how much meat to buy.
Directions to Otsiningo Park : Take you best route to Binghamton by Route 81
(North or South).Take Exit 5 (Front St.), turn left at bottom of ramp,
turn left at the stop light onto Bevier street (first light coming from
the South, and second light coming from the North), and immediately turn
left into the park (before you cross the bridge). Drive around until you
see people hitting each other with big sticks.
2007 IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
September 8 - Bards & Bows
ARCHERY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Tuesday nights. Check with Lady Mariana. MMYurko AT aol.com
JULY IN AETHELMEARC
July 7th, 2007 Midsummer Merriment Courtlandtslot CANCELLED (It will be
held on June 28th, 2008)
July 20-22 - Viking Village Event - Heronter
July 21 - Children’s Event - Delftwood
July 27- Aug. 12 - Pennsic War
LATER IN AETHELMEARC
Aug. 31 - Sept. 3 - Mountain Confederation Ladies Event - CANCELLED
Aug. 31 - Sept. 3 - Shoote in the Wilde Woods - Delftwood
Sept. 22 - Archers to the Wald - Steltonwald
JULY IN THE EAST
20-22 - Summer Archery Shoote - Concordia of the Snows (Voorheesville, NY)
20-22 Southern Region War Camp - Eisenthal (Leighton, PA)
Check out http://www.eastkingdom.org/ for more info.
OTHER WARS
Great Western War X - Bakersfield, CA - caid-gww.org/news.html - Opens
noon on Tues. Oct. 2, 2007 at noon for all pre-registrants, and Wed.
Oct. 3, 2007 at noon for those not preregistered. PreRegistration will
close on August 31, 2007. Site closes Oct. 8 at 12 noon.
FROM THE SENESCHAL
Greetings...
By the time you receive this missive, many of you will be in Pennsic
Panic mode. Packing, sewing, laundering and searching for what has gone
missing or is hiding.
Pennsic’s dates have moved this year and Land Grab will be Saturday,
July 28th and War will end two weeks later on August 11th. Eleanor has a
Musical
Theater Program that begins July 23rd and ends August 12th. We'll not
make it, but we wish everyone a great War.
Some advice... number one; Relax, it's your vacation, have a good time,
learn something new, do something impractical and possibly even foolish
as long as it isn't illegal. If you must do something illegal, please
be discreet and don't get caught.
Number two; Take less than you'll think you'll need in the way of
clothes, canned and boxed food, toys, books and projects.
Number three, take more money than you think you'll need. Always
remember Pennsic is the only place we can find a lot of things and the
prices are really great in the second week. I remember seeing $5/yard
colored linen the last three days last year.
Number four, Leave some space in the car for the treasures you find at
War.
Number five, Forget your diet (unless medically required), and have a
second or even a third drink and eat at the Food Courts at least
occasionally.
The July Business Meeting will be Sunday July 8 at Otsiningo Park
between 3 and 5 PM during the combined Demo, A&S and Fight Practice.
Our Annual Regional Fight Practice and Picnic will be July 15 from Noon
to Six PM also at Otsiningo Park. Please wear Garb and bring a dish to
share.
Because of the Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally, the A&S/Fight Practice
on August 5th will be moved to Recreation Park in Binghamton. This will
also be a potluck picnic for the Pennsic deprived.
Please consider wearing garb and have a project to work on and show to
interested mundanes during future combined meetings.
Have a great month.
Malcolum
FROM THE LAND AGENT
Greetings from your friendly Land Agent!
If you are going to Pennsic, please read and heed these words of
knowledge. If not then read them, and scratch you head and wonder, “Is
this what Bob the Herald passes for knowledge?”
Good Gentles the War approaches, and is less than a month away, thanks
to the early start this year. To all those valiant souls going to War
this year, I would like to send this reminder or warning of the things
that they might confront. The First thing you should ponder is “Did I
send Robert my tent size?” Well if you haven’t, please do so at your
earliest convenience. You would hate to forget and find that only a 10 X
10 size space was set a side for your lovely large pavilion and sun
shade when you arrive at Pennsic.
The first place you will hit at Pennsic will be Troll so be properly
prepared with Photo ID ready and proof of ownership of any young ones.
Remember that Troll doesn’t take checks so plan in advance. Don’t forget
the price has gone up!!!
I would also like to pass along a few helpful hints about Pennsic that
have been passed to me and that I have experienced first hand.
The Weather can be unpredictable so try to be prepared for anything, and
I do mean anything. 40 degree nights and 100 degree days, sun, rain,
hail, high winds, mud, flood and drought. Make sure that you have garb
for all conditions, and try to make sure your camping gear can stand up
to a monsoon, because we might get one. Please good gentles, be aware of
how any of these weather conditions may affect your health, and be
prepared.
Sunburn is a bad thing. Take a good sun block and remember to use it
when the sun threatens to shine. I have had very bad sunburn at Pennsic
by forgetting this rule, and it cost me dearly. So my advice is to use
sun block often and don’t forget most of them take 30 min. to become
effective.
Dehydration is a bad thing. Drink LOTS of water. Not soda, not Snapple,
but drinkable water. The water at Pennsic has so much iron you could
forge a knife out of it, and not only that, but the general hygiene
situation makes me unwilling to entirely trust it as safe to drink. OK,
so this may just be paranoia on my part; so what? Better safe than
chained to a toilet for a week. So if you want to drink it, run it
through a good water filter, bring it, buy it somewhere local, or boil
it. Once again it’s just my opinion, but be safe.
Wash your hands frequently, preferably with an antibacterial soap. Most
people don’t realize the number of people who are touching all the
public areas of Pennsic, but it’s a lot. So having a small bottle of
hand sanitizer might not be period, but it makes sense.
That’s just a few good ideas. There are many more at the following web
sites, and please look over the Newcomers guide to Pennsic on the
Pennsic web site in the newcomer point area. It’s really worth it.
Pennsic guides
http://www.nordskogen.northshield.org/sca_camping_101.htm
http://www.nordskogen.northshield.org/pennsicprimer/main.htm
http://www.newcomers.hartshorn-dale.org/pennsiclist.php
http://www.carillion.eastkingdom.org/checklist3.html
See you all at the WAR!!
YIS,
Robert O’Connor
Land Agent for Shires of Barren Sands and Sterlynge Vayle
E-mail roberttheherald AT yahoo.com
ROYAL SERVICE
Their Sylvan Highnesses, Duncan and Ilish are in need for retainers for
Pennsic. Please contact Lady Esa Baird, Retainer Coordinator for Their
Royal Highnesses, at esabaird AT gmail.com to arrange your preferred
date(s)/time(s). Two hour shifts are available from 9 am – 9 pm,
Saturday, August 4th through Saturday, August 11th. A basic retaining
guide will be provided to give you some insight into what retaining entails.
ROYAL ENCAMPMENT
Groups needing to meet or sit at the hospitality table in AE Royal
should contact Brroness AElfra at ae_royal camp AT verizon.net
AE PARTY
The AEthelmearc kingdom party will be held on Monday night, the 6th of
August, from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. in Æthelmearc Royal Encampment.
Contributions of food and beverages are being solicited. Contact THL Bryn Ni
MacRose at bryn AT thescorre.org for information and to list your
contribution.
PENNSIC PREP
Contact your Land Agent with your tent size, mundane name, SCA name, &
arrival date.
Very few of us spend entire days let alone weeks outside subject to the
oddities of the weather so we need to plan for, what are for most of us,
unusual conditions.
Pre-registration helps your group. You ask for permission to camp with a
group from the group’s Land Agent, get permission to camp and the group
gets land which is need for tents, walkways, fire pits, gates, showers, etc.
Get in shape. Walk. Prepare for walking on uneven surfaces. The basic
Pennsic mode of transport is your feet.
Break in your new shoes if you plan to wear them at War. Take several
pairs so that wet ones will have time to dry. Spray them with waterproofing.
Check out your camping equipment, make repairs, replace defective equipment
Seal your tent seams
Create a tent floor plan and try it out ahead of time.
Buy blue bins for safe dry storage.
Look at your finances. Plan financially for your trip, time at Pennsic,
shopping, & return trip.
Have your car serviced.
Set up the things you will need when you arrive so you can remove them
from the car easily.
Have your receipt, driver’s license, cash, & license plate number ready
for check in when you arrive.
Night is very dark at Pennsic. Solar lights are very convenient,
attractive and period looking these days. You’ll need one for inside
your tent and one for outside.
Try on your garb. Make repairs. Replace items which don’t fit.
A flashlight is a necessity, if only for late night trips to the
porta-potty.
Check out your first aid kit and your fire extinguisher. Be prepared
with both and maybe you won’t need them.
If you aren’t feeling well, wait a day or so before leaving home. Your
campmates will gratefully skip your germs and ill health does not
improve under stress.
Look at the class lists and event lists on pennsicwar.org & start your
schedule.
PENNSIC PACKING
Check out THL George’s packing list at
georgresearch.blogspot.com/2006/06/georges-packing-list.html
Try for things which serve more than one purpose.
The more changes of clothes you bring, the less laundry you’ll need to
do while there. Figure on at least one outfit per day + 2. Need to do
laundry? Do it off site at the Nor-Ric Laundramat on Business 422 West
in New Castle. You can grocery shop at the Giant Eagle on the way home.
A notebook is a necessity. Maybe medieval people could get along without
paper. I can’t. I need class notes, a grocery list, addresses, a
schedule, etc.
WEATHER
It will be cold.
It will be hot.
It will be wet.
It will be dry.
Sometimes these conditions will all be on the same day.
Bad weather usually comes from the NW so look to the sky for future
weather problems. Storms often circle around and return. (Do not leave
your tent open when you leave camp.)
Dining flies rarely survive high winds. Take yours down if you have the
chance before the wind removes it.
A PLACE TO STAY
Thank your Land Agent early and often. Being Land Agent is not as easy
as it looks.
Find out where the Land Agent has put you tent on the land plot. Set up
your tent in your assigned space. If you are not reregistered, your
group does not have space for you. Do not just set up a tent within a
camp without permission to camp from the Land Agent.
A tent you can stand up in is really handy. It’s tough to slither out of
a pup tent in Elizabethan garb.
Larger really is better in tents. This is your living space for a week
or so. It must store everything you need. You car will be a long
distance away.
A ground cloth or tarp. It protects your tent from the rocky ground &
keeps the bottom insulated when it rains.
Metal tent stakes are better. If bent, they can be straightened. Ten
inch nails with washers on top work as does rebar. Those small stakes
that come with tents & look like crochet hooks are only good for
attaching down the beach mat at your front door.
Tie down your tent. A popular Pennsic sport is watching tents blow away
because they weren’t properly staked down. Bring extra rope and stakes.
Bug spray your tent site before you put it up or use cinnamon on the ground.
The ants and fleas live here year around. You don’t need them to ruin
your vacation.
Put a tarp over your tent for shade and extra rain protection. Then run
rope over the tarp to tie it down. Stake the rope down.
At 90+ degrees the sun is not your friend. Stay in the shade, even if
it’s only the parasol you carry with you. Sunscreen and shade will help
you survive in hot weather. Ladies, a veil is portable shade and is you
friend. If you wear never wear one anywhere else, wear one at Pennsic.
A PLACE TO SLEEP
If your bed is on the ground, It will be wet at some point. A cot, a bed
or a double height air mattress, solve this problem.
Keep your sheets and blankets off the floor & they won’t be wet from
condensation or water wicked from the floor. I keep a dollar store
plastic table cloth over my bedding during the day, just in case it
rains. This also keeps the bed from the dampness of early evening.
Use rubberized shelf liner to keep your bed from sliding on the slick
tent floor.
What does it take for you to go to sleep at home? What will you need to
go to sleep at War?
The nights may be warm or cold. Be prepared. Think of your cloak as one
of your blankets.
Socks and flannel are your friends on a cold night.
You can sleep more deeply and longer if you wear soft earplugs to bed.
Remember that your tent is not light proof or sound proof. Getting
undressed with the lights on can provide quite a show for the neighbors
as can several other nocturnal activities.
CLEANLINESS
Soap - What soap doesn’t attract bugs, doesn’t smell enough to offend
the allergic, gets you really clean, & is easy to transport?
You also need dishwashing liquid & laundry soap.
Shampoo - See the question above
Antibacterial hand cleaner - $1 stores have small bottles you can carry
with you. Avoid the floral scented ones.
Wash your hands frequently. You do not want the plague. The chirurgeons
have a hand washing sink just inside their front door for your use if
you can‘t get to a bath house.
Moist towelettes for your face are great for cooling off and keeping clean.
Take 2 showers a day if you need them. Just don’t expect warm water.
FOOD AND WATER
www.panix.com/~dglenn/words/war-cooking.html
Nuts and dried fruit are good snacks and don’t require cold storage.
Rice cakes are light weight and portable.
Remember that refrigeration preserves food better than ice. Food which
requires refrigeration will go bad faster at Pennsic than it will at home.
Dried, pickled, smoked, and cured foods do not go bad as quickly.
Cook during daylight if possible. It’s easier and allows you to see when
you clean up.
Clean up as you go. Dirty dishes draw ants.
Offer water to passersby, especially those volunteering for security.
It’s hospitable and keeps visitors healthy.
WHILE YOU ARE THERE
Wear your medallion all the time.
Remember your manners. Don’t enter someone else’s camp without an
invitation. Assist others.
Wear sensible shoes. Sneakers are better than damaged feet. I prefer
closed toed shoes. They keep my feet cleaner and protect them from
damage, bugs, poison ivy, other people’s feet, etc.
Drink ample water. The body requires water to survive and it requires
more water when it’s trying to cope with heat and activity. Without an
adequate supply of water, the body will shut down your fun. You may have
headaches, nausea, mood swings, lethargy, vomiting, cramping, chills,
dizziness, etc. You may be forced to go home. All of this can be avoided
by drinking ample water. Carry a water bottle with you. Water machines
are available on site and the chirurgeons have filtered water available
in front of their building.
Use sunscreen. I know you are strong, tough and brave, but severe
sunburn can ruin your entire trip. It’s side effects include many of the
ones associated with a lack of water plus a future chance of skin
cancer, all because you didn’t remember to use one little tube. Garb
sleeves which come down to you knuckles when your arm is straight will
also provide good sun protection when you bend your arm. Veils are
medieval sunscreen for ladies. I know you don’t wear a hat normally but
you normally aren’t outside for 12+ hours per day. Your hat will provide
sun protection, shade, and make you look more medieval, if you choose
the right one.
Bring small amusements for rainy days. Playing cards, string for
braiding, a book, and a sketch pad are all great for passing the time.
Sample a little bit of everything. Classes, shopping, battles (watching
or fighting), theatrical performances, music, dancing, parties, and many
other things are available. Don’t overdo, if you can avoid it.
STRESS
Finding yourself stressed, too hot, too damp, on overload, etc? You
can’t do everything all at once. Put this experience into perspective.
Remember that this is your vacation. Sit for a time and enjoy people
watching. Cool off with a small personal fan. Soak your feet. Let the
food court do the cooking. Go off site & have a nice dinner, go to the
movies, shop, go to the beach at the state park, or do something else
you enjoy. Spend a night in a motel. You’ll be less stressed if you get
a good night’s sleep.
Patience is a virtue. Think of your annoying neighbors as part of the
entertainment, if possible.
SHOPPING
Some people go Pennsic shopping crazy and buy everything they see until
they are broke. If you tend to be that sort of person, shop around and
consider the following questions.
Have you compared prices?
Do you need this purchase or do you just want it? Why?
How will you get it home? What will you do with it when you get it home?
Can you store it?
Does it serve any purpose beyond the present moment?
THE REAL WORLD
Prepay the bills which will come due while you are away from home.
Do not expect the Coopers to pass on messages? Call home every so often
so that people there can let you know if anything important has
happened. Mystic Mail provides computer time for a fee, but do you
really need to be enclosed in a tent for this purpose?
Only use your cell phone in camp. A ringing phone ruins the ambience and
annoys everyone around you. Turn it off at night or you will anger
sleepy neighbors.
Mail some cards or pictures home. It’s nice to let people know how crazy
we are and it’s good SCA PR.
WHEN YOU GET HOME
Take off your medallion before you go to work on Monday.
There really is a post-Pennsic let down or depression. Do something fun.
Go to another event. Swap stories at a meeting.
Remember that those “mundane” people don’t mean to be rude. They just
don’t know you are a Lady or Lord.
Do not bow or curtsey in “mundane” situations.
You probably can’t do all the laundry in a day. Don’t be discouraged.
Have the pictures printed or do it yourself. Show them off a little.
Air out the tent and be sure it’s dry before you store it away.
Make a list of what you need to replace. There are good end or summer
sales on camping gear.
PENNSIC FIREWOOD
Ash trees and firewood are under attack from the emerald ash borer, a
nasty little Asian beetle, recently found in Butler and Lawrence
counties in PA. To stop the spread of the critters, campers are being
asked to only burn local wood and not to transport nursery stock, trees,
green lumber, firewood, and wood chips into or out of the county.
Check out the following for more information.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07179/797791-113.stm
PENNSIC NEWS FROM MASTER SIMON
As many of you know, I have been building and firing pottery kilns at
Pennsic for some years now; this year, I have officially gotten my plans
included in the Pennsic University schedule:
Subject(s): Arts and Crafts
Pottery Kiln Building
Simon de Okewode
We will build a medieval style kiln from scratch using local clay and
straw, with discussion of principles and precedents.
Potters, ask to use my wheel (Okewode Hall , #160 Battle Road), or
handbuild pots
to be fired in the kiln when dry.
Thursday 8/2 noon at Long Way between North Gate and Shadowclans Cathedral.
Subject(s): Arts and Crafts
Pottery Kiln Firing
Simon de Okewode
We will load the kiln with pots made on site, cover it and fire through
the evening, working in shifts. Come by after dark and watch the magic.
Opening and unloading starts 9am - come see the results!
*Weather allowing - check if uncertain*,
Saturday 8/4 3pm at Long Way between North Gate and Shadowclans Cathedral,
Tuesday 8/7 3pm,
Friday 8/10 3pm.
It's lots of fun, and you could even learn something! I would love to
see more of the homefolks there this year. No previous experience, only
interest, is required to participate.
-Simon de Okewode
HOMES AWAY FROM HOME
TURKISH TENTS
www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2103564739&idx=1
http://www.imagestation.com/members/safiye
http://www.hermitagemuseum.org/html_En/08/hm88_6_2_4.html
http://mek.oszk.hu/01900/01911/html/index452.html
http://www.dhm.de/restauratoren/zelt/start.htm
YURTS
yurts.com/products/custom-features.aspx?gclid=CKaG-ZWB1YwCFRxKsgod PTe4gg
http://www.chaingang.org/yurtquest/index.html
http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/articles/yurt/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yurt
http://www.albioncanvas.co.uk/c2288/Yurts.html
http://www.yurts-r-us.com/
http://www.mongolyurt.com/
PENNSIC 2007
There are major changes in the timing for Pennsic 2007. Troll will open
Friday, July 27, 2007 for Land Grab. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A WEEK
EARLIER THAN PAST PENNSICS. The site will close on Sunday, Aug 12, 2007.
This July Land Grab will also be the schedule for Pennsics in the
foreseeable future.
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THE DRAGON’S TONGUE
NEWSLETTER OF THE SHIRE OF STERLYNGE VAYLE
JUNE 2007
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 Vacant
JUNE IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
June 3 - Sunday - Business Meeting & event planning for Barony Wars &
Bazaar - from 5-7 at Malcolum and Suisann’s
June 8 - Set up for BW&B
June 9 - Barony Wars & Bazaar
June 10 - BW&B clean up, No evening A&S meeting
June 17 - A&S from 5-7 at Malcolum and Suisann’s
June 24 - A&S from 5-7 at Malcolum and Suisann’s
2007 IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
July 14 - Regional Fight Practice
September 8 - Bards & Bows
Suggestions for A&S meetings, offers to host, requests to learn
subjects, etc. should be directed to THL George Anne, 754 - 1 883 or
thegeorg AT stny.rr.com
ARCHERY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Check with Lady Mariana as the weather warms. MMYurko AT aol.com
JULY IN AETHELMEARC
6-8 - Defenders of Sylvan Glen -
13-15 - Three Day Event & Baronial Investiture - Barony of St. Swithin’s
Bog (Ebensburg, PA)
15 - Last day to pre-register on-line for Pennsic
20-22 - Heronter's Viking Event - Jamestown, NY
http://www.heronter.org/Events/viking2007.shtml
27 - August 12, 2007 - Pennsic War (Note the earlier starting date)
LATER IN AETHELMEARC
Aug. 31 - Sept. 3 - Mountain Confederation Ladies Event - Endless Gills
Aug. 31 - Sept. 3 - Shoote in the Wilde Woods - Delftwood
Sept. 22 - Archers to the Wald - Steltonwald
JUNE IN THE EAST
8-10 - Barren Sands War - Barren Sands (Elmer, NJ)
15-17 - Landsknecht Vereidigung - Eisental (Lehighton, PA)
22-24 - King & Queen’s Archery Championship - Settmour Swamp (Lebanon
Twp., NJ)`
29-July 1 - Northern Region War Camp - Glenn Linn (Warrensburg, NY)
Check out http://www.eastkingdom.org/ for more info.
FROM THE SENESCHAL
Greetings to the Dragons, Dragonelles and Dragonets of Sterlynge Vayle
on this 30th Day of May and the Feast Day of St. Walstan of Bawburgh in
Northumberland...
Thank you for all your help with Crown Tourney. It was a great event.
As you read this, we'll be preparing for the Shire's next event --
Barony Wars and Bazaar on June 8-10 at Camp Amahami.
I don't know how much help Eoghan and Bob the Herald need, but from
personal experience, you can never have too much help doing an event.
Too little is always possible but there is never too much. The more
people there are, the quicker the jobs are done and the sooner we can
sit down.
When they publish the schedule volunteer often and regularly.
If you are planning on attending Pennsic this year and haven't
registered yet, you can still register online and get the
Preregistration discounts and have a place to camp with the Shires of
Barren Sands and Sterlynge Vayle. You must contact Bob the Herald, who
will once again be our land agent/slum lord.
Siusann, Ailenor and I will not be going this year --- Ailenor's Summer
Music Theatre Program conflict ends on Pennsic's last day.
See you all at Amahami June 8-10.
+Malcolum
CROWN TOURNEY
Congratulations to the shire for a wonderful event.
Congratulations to Bianca, Kayley, Bob, & James on their awards.
Congratulations to THL Duncan von Halstern & Baroness Illish O'Donovan,
our new Prince & Princess.
Congratulations to THL Magnus Tindal & Lady Etain ingen Dalaig for being
in the Crown Tourney finals.
Crown Tourney Video
http://www.geocities.com/olafvikingr/AEthelmearc.html?1178469984348
Thank you for all you help with Crown Tourney. Many hands make the work
lighter and much more fun. -- George
THE QUILT FOR ANGELIK
The quilt was presented to the Queen at Court after Crown Tourney with
the available members of the shire present. It’s finished and ready for
her Majesty.
FIGHT PRACTICE
Myrkie Summer Fight Practice is scheduled, (effective May 8th) on
Tuesdays from 6pm.until dark on the front lawn of Risley Hall on the
Cornell Campus in Ithaca.
BARONY WARS AND BAZAAR II
Page Pond Road, Sanford NY
Long have The Barony of the Endless Hills and the Barony of Delftwood been
peaceful allies, with minor offenses in protocol overlooked, and friendship
blooming. No hint of unease, no glimmer of unhappiness in their
relationship...Until now. Recently there have been rumors of growing
hostility, tensions are beginning to run high. All is not lost, These two
mighty Baronies have agreed to meet in Neutral Ground, within the Shire of
Sterlynge Vayle's Borders on the weekend of June 8th to the 10th. Rest
assured that peaceful negotiations will prevail, and that the rumors of
martial recruitment are false.
Rumors persist, that fencers and Heavy Fighters are being recruited by both
sides... For Honor Guards Assuredly!
To demonstrate the good will and peaceful intent of the day, there will be
an arts and sciences competition, with awards for the best documentation,
favorite entry, and most entries from the supporters of a barony. There will
be children’s activities throughout the day.
Markets! Sales! Shopping! Bring you old garb that no longer fits! Do you
have Armor that’s for the wrong period? How about fabric that is to
beautiful to get throw out, but you have no ideas of what you can make?
Bring your items and barter/trade/sell!! There will be tables available at
no cost for the Barony Wars Bazaar!
Merchants are welcome with no fee! (Please contact the Autocrat and let him
know how much space you will need)
Gates will open at 6 pm on Friday June 8th, and all attendees must leave (or
be drafted to assist with clean up) by noon on Sunday. Martial activities
will commence with Fencing inspections at 10 AM. Heavy fighting will follow
the conclusion of the fencing.
Reservations are to be sent to Lady Kayley O'Connor, mka Michelle Greenmun,
284 Hoadley Hill Road, Windsor, NY 13865, kayleyofsterlyngevayle AT
yahoo.com. Please make all checks out to "SCA, Inc. -- Shire of
Sterlynge Vayle."
**** There is a $1.00 Discount for each paid reservation received before May
29th. ****
In the event one should desire to cancel a reservation, the autocrat should
be contacted by Friday Evening, June 9th, and all reservation fees can be
refunded. After June 9th, feast fees will only be refunded if the seat has
been re-sold.
Cost: Onboard: $15.00 (includes Lunch and Feast on Saturday and
breakfast on Sunday);
Off Board: $8.00 (includes lunch). Minors aged 17 to 13 are $1 off full
price. Children 6 to 12 are half price, and those under 6 are free (if they
will need a seat in the Feast Hall please let us know). There is a family
cap of $30.00 off board, or $58.00 Onboard. Feast is limited to 80, but may
change based upon the number of reservations received by May 29th. Our
Head chef is James Neidhardt. Please contact him with all allergy, or
any other
concerns directly via chaosenterprises@....
There is a $3.00 Non Member Surcharge for any person 18 or older, who is
unable to show a valid membership card, or other proof of current
membership.
For those wishing to sleep in a cabin with a bed and heating
dormitory-style, there are a few spots which can be reserved. Charge for
these beds is $2/night. There will room in the main hall for those wishing
to bring their bedding and crash on the floor at no charge. There are also
several platform tents around the camp - the traditional 4-cot tents that
Girl Scouts have. If you use one of these tents, please thoroughly clean up
after yourself. There may be other unheated cabins with cots and/or
mattresses available for reservation by households.
Please call the autocrat if you have an interest in these.
Site rules declare that there will be no fires outside of already
established firepits and fireplaces. There are many fire pits around
already. We are working on permission to make this a wet site. We have
gotten permission to smoke, but it is strictly limited to the Parking
lot* only*, although it is legal to smoke on the road leading to the
camp. Please police your butts. No animals are permitted on site (site
rules), except for service animals. As a courtesy please avoid using
incense and scented candles. Shire Members are horrifically allergic to
these.
DIRECTIONS: Find your best route to NY Rt 17, EAST of I-81. Go East on
Route 17 until you reach Exit 82. Exit the highway and turn left onto
Rt.41 North toward Sanford. Go 3.9 mi. and turn right onto N. Sanford
Rd. N. Sanford Rd. will shortly and sharply curve to the left, as should
you. Continue on N. Sanford Rd. (approx. 1.4 miles) until you discover
Page Pond Rd. on the
left. There is a small Amahami sign at the corner. (If while on N.
Sanford Rd. you reach Heath Rd. on the right, you went too far.) Turn
onto Page Pond Rd. (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.
If you are lost and need help with directions, please call Lord Eoghan,
he will have his cell phone available at all times that weekend for
calling for directions.
Autocrats for the event are Lord Eoghan Rurikson, (61 Johnson Ave,
Binghamton NY, 13905) and Lord Robert O'Connor (- Same address as listed
for Reservations)
MELEE MADNESS
Barony of Endless Hills (Held in the Canton of Riverouge)
June 2, 2007
Madness in the form of battle fever has once again descended upon the
Barony of Endless Hills! The Barony invites all to join us as Melee
Madness returns with the classic Warlord tourney and five man melee team
combat. Enjoy a day of melee combat in preparation for Pennsic. A Gold
Chain Tournament will be hosted by Earl Sir Yngvar the Dismal and Sir
Murdoch Bayne. For the fencers, there will also be a fencing
“Armor-as-Worn” tourney and a Warlord tourney. For both the heavy and
fencing Warlord
>tournaments all are invited/requested to bring along something to
place in the Warlord’s treasure chest. Sir Murdoch humbly asks that
participants in the Warlord’s tournament refrain from using duct tape or
pads as their submission
to the Warlord chest. Torch lit fencing will also be held, weather
permitting. In addition to heavy fighting and fencing, there will also
be archery, youth combat and thrown weapons available. A number of A&S
classes will be held as well.
Also, join us for the first ever Æthelmearc Kingdom Seven Pearls A&S
competition! Only the A&S champions from each of our Baronies will
compete against each other in the Seven Pearls, but we invite all of the
populace to enter a general A&S competition with several wonderful prizes.
Melee Madness is being held within the Canton of Riverouge at the
Clifford Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company and Fairgrounds in
Clifford, PA. Gates will open at 9 am and close at 9:30 pm. A dayboard
to satisfy a hungry fighter is included with your site fee, and the
evening’s feast will be an amazing journey to the Middle Eastern lands
cooked by Lady Ysabeau Tiercelin (carnabyservices AT yahoo.com), who has
her mundane chef’s degree from the Cordon Bleu in London. Please contact
her directly with any dietary concerns or floral allergies. Feast is
limited to 80 gentles, so reserve early! We are not planning to sell
feast places the day of the feast - you must reserve no later than three
days before the event as we are getting many ingredients from the far
lands of New York City.
Site is discretely wet (period containers please) and enclosed flame is
allowed – we want lots of candles at feast! Merchants welcome! Please
note that absolutely nothing can be hung on the walls or doors or
windows of the feast hall, so bring banner stands to display your arms.
This is a new site for us, and we want them to invite us back.
Please check our Baronial website at
http://endlesshills.aethelmearc.net/events/ for updates on schedules,
classes, rules for the Seven Pearls A&S tournament and fighting
tournaments, feast menus and more!
Cost for the event shall be as follows: Site fees are $8 for adults, $7
for ages 13-17 and $4 for children 6-12. Feast fees are $7 for adults,
$6 for ages 13-17 and $4 for 6-12. There is a family cap of $30.00
off-board and $52.00 on-board. There will be a $3 non-member surcharge
at the gate, so bring your proof of SCA membership.
Autocrat for the event is Lord Tigernach mac Cathail (Ron Cudworth)
69 Main St., Gouldsboro, PA 18424, (570) 650-0012, (black company AT
hotmail.com) and Site Autocrat is Jock MacPherson (carnabyservices AT
yahoo.com).
Send your reservations to Lord Tigernach mac Cathail at the address
above. Checks should be made out to “SCA, Inc. – Barony of Endless Hills.
Directions:
From the north: Take I-81 south. Take PA-92 exit 211 toward Lenox. Turn
right on PA-92. Turn left on PA 106 toward Clifford. Go about 7
miles, through center of town, and watch for the large Clifford Township
Volunteer Fire and Rescue Building and Fairgrounds on the right. There
will be SCA signs.
From the south: Take I-81 north. Take the PA-374 exit, exit 206 toward
Glenwood/Lenoxville. Turn right on PA 374. Turn right on PA 106, go
about 7 miles through center of town, and watch for the large Clifford
Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue Building and Fairgrounds on the
right. There will be SCA signs.
If you get lost, call 570-498-7280 (Tiercelin’s cell).
PENNSIC NEWS
Greetings from your friendly land agent !!!!
To all those good gentles who would like to camp with the Shires of
Barren Sands and Sterlynge Vayle at Pennsic 36 please e-mail me with
your request, before you register, at your earliest possible
convenience. Be aware that Mail in pre-registration ended, on May 15th
and on-line pre-registration ends June 15th and as I write this article
we only have 10 pre-registrations. Remember that the more good hardy
souls we have registered the more land we get and the better that
camping will be for every one.
For all those noble souls going off to Pennsic 36, could you please drop
me an e-mail at roberttheherald AT yahoo.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.
Neighbors are important so let me know if there is someone that you
would like to camp next or close to and I will try to accommodate the
request. All this information helps me get an idea of how to lay the
camp out and to try to give everyone what they want, so the sooner I get
the information the better.
If this is going to be your first time going to the Great War, or even
if it’s your 10th, please take a few moments to go to the PennsicWar.org
web sight and look it over. Two points of interest on the sight are
Information point, which has a lot of good information and guides, and a
very nice pre-Pennsic hand book, downloadable in PDF format, with lots
of good Pennsic info.
In my July, or packing up for Pennsic, article I’ll put in some Pennsic
guides that are a little off the beaten path and some camping list that
will help you try and not forget anything.
If you have any question comments or inquiries, please don’t hesitate to
contact me.
YIS,
Lord Robert O’Connor
Phone: 607-621-2047
E-mail roberttheherald AT yahoo.com
FREE AUDIO BOOKS
Like to travel with audio books Free downloadable audio books are
available at
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SCA AUTHOR
There’s a new mystery by Joan Hess titled Damsels in Distress.
It concerns nasty doings at a Renn Faire run by an SCA like organization.
www.amazon.com/Damsels-Distress-Claire-Malloy-Mystery/dp/ 0312315015
Excerpt from the St Martin's website-- http://www.stmartins.com/search.html
PENNSIC 2007
There are major changes in the timing for Pennsic 2007. Troll will open
Friday, July 27, 2007 for Land Grab. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A WEEK
EARLIER THAN PAST PENNSICS. The site will close on Sunday, Aug 12, 2007.
This July Land Grab will also be the schedule for Pennsics in the
foreseeable future.
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THE DRAGON’S TONGUE
NEWSLETTER OF THE SHIRE OF STERLYNGE VAYLE
MAY 2007
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 Vacant
MAY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
May 5 - AE Crown Tourney
May 6 - Sunday - Amahami clean up - no meeting
May 13 - Business meeting at Malcolum & Suisann’s
May 20 & 27 - Meeting at Malcolum & Suisann’s
Although, if folks are interested in a picnic, speak up, and maybe we'll
have the Memorial Day meeting in the park in the afternoon with a dish
to pass and bring your own meat.
- george
JUNE IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
June 9 - Barony Wars
2007 IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
July 14 - Regional Fight Practice
September 1 - Bards & Bows (Date may change)
Suggestions for A&S meetings, offers to host, requests to learn
subjects, etc. should be directed to THL George Anne, 607-754-1883 or
thegeorg@...
ARCHERY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Check with Lady Mariana as the weather warms and the snow departs.
MMYurko@...
MAY IN AETHELMEARC
May 4-6 - AEthelmearc Crown Tourney - Shire of Sterlynge Vayle
May 17-21 - War Practice XVIII - Steltonwald - Cooper’s Lake, Slippery
Rock, PA
JUNE IN AETHELMEARC
June 2 - Melee Madness - Endless Hills _ Clifford. PA
CROWN TOURNEY NEWS
LATER IN AETHELMEARC
June 14-17 - AEthelmearc 10 Year Celebration - Sunderoak - Cooper’s
Lake, Slippery Rock, PA
June 15-17 - - Myrkfaelinn Summer War Practice - Myrkfaelinn -
July 27 - August 12, 2007 - Pennsic War (Note the earlier starting date)
MAY IN THE EAST
May 5 - East Kingdom Crown Tourney - Rusted Woodland (Tappan, NY)
May 12 - Ice Falcon Ducal Challenge - Barren Sands (Elmer, NJ)
May 25-28 - Wars of the Roses - Concordia of the Snows (Pattersonville, NY)
May 25-28 Quest for Wit & Wisdom Settmour Swamp (Neshanic, NJ)
JUNE IN THE EAST
8-10 - Barren Sands War - Barren Sands (Elmer, NJ)
15-17 - Landsknecht Vereidigung - Eisental (Lehighton, PA)
22-24 - King & Queen’s Archery Championship - Settmour Swamp (Hunterdon
County, NJ)
29-July 1 - Northern Region War Camp - Glenn Linn (Warrensburg, NY)
Check out http://www.eastkingdom.org/ for more info.
OTHER WARS
Lilies - June 2007 - http://calontir.sca.org/lilieswar/lilieswar.php
FROM THE SENESCHAL
Greetings Soggy Dragons...
As I am writing this, it is less than two weeks until we host the Crown
Tourney of Rurik and Angelik on May 5,6 & 7 AS XLII.
The Tourney will be at Amahami Outdoor Recreation Center, and with the
list of Combatants published last week it promises to be a great field.
This field includes Tindal and Etain as well as Wulfr, who is a graduate
student at Binghamton University and is fighting for Lady Renata the
Posh Rot from Hartstone.
THL George Anne needs your help and there's always lots of jobs to be
done. Runners, Tollners, Scullions, Retainers, etc., etc.
The Crown Panic will be at our place Sunday evening from 5 to 7? as we
go over final details and have last minute panic attacks, hysterics and
galloping paranoia.
There will only be a sh9ort break before we have to ramp up again for
Barony Wars and Bazaar June 9-11. If Eoghan or Bob the Herald give you a
call, please volunteer happily and often.
Yours in Service
+Malcolum
THE QUILT FOR ANGELIK
It’s looking good. All the pictures are done and the quilting is in the
works.
l
MEDIA SAVVY
Everyone has seen a non-SCAdian or media photographer hang out taking
pics at demos and events. Here’s a shortened form of what to do. (Kick
it upstairs.) Legitimate media outlets will not try to interview
children without their parents.
These people are scamming you if they say otherwise.
Any contacts with reality show representatives or others wishing to
film/video/record SCA events for other than personal use require
permission from the kingdom media officer media@... or the
society one.
(Considering some of what I’ve seen in passing on some of the spouse
trading shows, I can’t imagine why anyone would expose their family to
such an ordeal.) The use of SCA heraldry and/or kingdom symbols by the
media also requires permission from the Society Press Office at
media@...
http://chronicler.sca.org/officers/media/welcome.html
- Keran
Hi folks!
Just a reminder that if you are contacted by the media and are unsure
how to proceed, your first step should be to contact your Kingdom media
rep. Your new rep, as of this past Saturday, is Lord John McPherson and
he can be contacted by email at: media@.... There is a link
to that off of the Kingdom web page under the Royalty and Officers tab.
It was a pleasure serving you in that office myself. I'm sure you will
give John all of the same consideration that you gave to me during my
tenure there.
I remain, yours in service,
- Ambrosius
MERCHANT INSURANCE PROBLEMS (From the AE list.)
Greetings all Merchants who are Feeling Pinched by the new Insurance
Requirements at Coopers Lake.
My Name is Temair Ruadh. I am from The Shire of Hornwood where I hold
the office of Seneschal & Chatelaine. (We're to the North-West of
Nithgaard) In the Modern world I am known as Tia Dixon & I am an
Insurance Agent. I work in the DuBois area of PA @ William Bowley
Insurance Agency.
Here is My Contact Info If you would like a Quote for "Special Event
Liability"
I am working with my Boss & the Underwriters to Understand SCA & its
Merchanting. At this time it appears the Policy with our Broker may be
written for the length of the event IE: War Practice for 4 days or
Pennsic 15 days rather than a 30 or 90 day policy.
YIS,
Temair Ruadh
Tia Dixon
800-444-7447
tia@...
PENNSIC NEWS
Greetings!
My Name is Robert O’Connor and once again I will be the Land Agent, or
as some would say slum lord, for the upcoming Pennsic War 36 for the
Shires of Barrens Sands and Sterlynge Vayle. If you have any question,
concerns or comments don’t hesitate to drop me an e-mail at
roberttheherald@... or give me a call at 607-621-2047.
A couple of changes to pay attention to this year are the change in the
start time, July 27, and a slight raise in the price, just a $10 increase.
Please remember to pre-register as soon as possible Mail-in
pre-registration ends on May 15th and on-line pre-registration ends June
15th. Make sure to register with the group “Shires of Barren Sands and
Sterlynge Vayle”. Remember that the number of people we have registered
gives us more land and makes the camping better for everyone. For
registration information and just general information go to Pennsicwar.org
YIS
Robert O’Connor
Herald of the Shire of Sterlynge Vayle
Forward from:
Duchess Marion
Deputy Mayor for Pennsic Information Services
publicinfo@...
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PENNSIC DELIVERIES and Off-site Vendor Registration
Because the growing numbers of off-site vendors making deliveries to
Pennsic is causing some confusion, all deliveries must now be registered
with the Off-site Vendor Coordinator.
These deliveries include: tents, table & chair rentals; caterers;
propane deliveries; appliance rentals; lumber; oxygen; etc.
Firewood & pizza deliveries are exempt from this policy and will be
handled as in years past.
More details are available at
www.pennsicwar.org/penn36/GENERAL/deliveries.html
PENNSIC PLAYS
The Known World Players are proud to announce their most ambitious
project to date for Pennsic 2007: a selection of ten to twelve plays
from the Wakefield Cycle, to be performed in an authentic medieval
style. Groups from around the Known World are invited to join this
project. The Known World Players still have a few slots left, so select
a play from the Cycle and join in the fun at War!
The Wakefield Cycle is one of four complete or nearly complete cycles of
English mystery plays that still exist today. Mystery plays are short
dramas that each tell one important Bible story or episode, and a full
Cycle takes the audience from the Creation of the World through the
birth and crucifixion of Christ to the Last Judgment. The mystery plays
were vital to the Catholic Church for transmitting its values and
beliefs to an audience that in most cases could not (and was not allowed
to) read the Bible. They were wildly popular in period, when one to
three days might be devoted to performing a Cycle.
To volunteer a group to sponsor and perform a play, to donate money
towards the building of the stages, or simply to get more information
and become involved with the Known World Players, please contact Sofia
at zsofsky AT gmail.com.
PENNSIC 2007
There are major changes in the timing for Pennsic 2007. Troll will open
Friday, July 27, 2007 for Land Grab. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A WEEK
EARLIER THAN PAST PENNSICS. The site will close on Sunday, Aug 12, 2007.
This July Land Grab will also be the schedule for Pennsics in the
foreseeable future.
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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
APRIL 2007
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 Vacant
APRIL IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
April 8 - Stitching - meeting at Malcolum and Suisann’s
April 12 & 13 - no stitching at Malcolum and Suisann’s
April 15 - Stitching - meeting at Eoghan and Ann’s
April 22 - Event tokens and Stitching - meeting at Malcolum and Suisann’s
April 29 - Crown event panic - meeting at Malcolum and Suisan’s
Additional Stitching should be Tuesday nights with Melody and Friday
nights or Thursday nights with Suisan and Eleanor- Subject to change and
should be announced over the list.
MAY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
May 5 - AE Crown Tourney
May 6 - Sunday -Amahami clean up - no meeting
May 13 - Business meeting at Malcolm & Suisann’s
2007 IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
June 9 - Barony Wars
July 14 - Regional Fight Practice
September 1 - Bards & Bows (Date may change)
Suggestions for A&S meetings, offers to host, requests to learn
subjects, etc. should be directed to THL George Anne, 607-754-1883 or
thegeorg@...
ARCHERY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Check with Lady Mariana as the weather warms and the snow departs.
MMYurko@...
APRIL IN AETHELMEARC
April 14 - Spring Coronation - Riversedge/Stormsport -
April 21 - Historic Holiday (Demo) - Misty Highlands -
April 26-29 - Blackstone Raid XVI - Blackstone Mountain - Ripley, WV
April 27-29 - Year’s End Tourneys & Championships - Endless Hills/
Riverouge -
Kingsley, PA
CROWN TOURNEY NEWS
We did get the Alcohol Waiver for Amahami! Crown Tourney is officially a
Wet Site. Please, please, please police your empties, because we won't
get the alcohol waiver again if the Girl Scouts find empties left behind.
There will be Dancing after Feast! Thank you Gytha!
There will be a Brewer's Rountable after feast as well. Bring a bottle
to share around the table and comment upon it, ask for advice, and/or
just enjoy the companionship of fellow brewers.
-george
autocrat
CT ANNOUNCEMENT
Spring is in the air and it's time determine who our fair kingdom's next
heirs shall be! The Shire of Sterlynge Vayle welcomes all to Crown
Tournament held at Camp Amahami (a Girl Scout camp), Page Pond Road (no
street number), Deposit, New York 13754, on May 4-6 2007. Gates will
open at 6 pm on Friday and close at noon on Sunday. There are not a lot
of nearby hotels or restaurants, but there is a *lot* of room for
camping, and GS tents with cots in them will be *all over* the place.
There is one hill, but the site is otherwise handicapped accessible.
The main attraction is of course the actual Tournament on the main
field. You are welcome to drive down to the field and unload your
vehicle, but please move your car back up to the Parking lot when you
have finished. Near the field is a showerhouse with 4 showers per gender
and flushing toilets. It is well water, so please keep the showers
short, or we'll run out of water for dishwashing.
Merchants will be welcome in the main hall or to set up a tent near the
main field, but please contact the autocrat to let us know you are
coming. We would like a donation of one item to a silent auction to
benefit the Travel Fund.
This is a Wet site, and we will have a Brewing round table after feast.
Dancing also will be happening after feast, thanks to the Lady Gytha.
The site fee will be $8 for adults, $7 for 13-18, $3 for 5-12, 4 and
under free. This will include Lunch, to be made by Lady Anne Diarmat and
Lady Bianca Sadie.
There will be an unusual feast- we plan to have an Above the Salt Feast
done by James Niedhardt, a mundanely professional chef, for the
additional fee of $12 for 13 and up, and $6 for 5-12 (making their total
fee of site+AtSF $20 adult, $19 13-18 and $12 for 5-12). Above the Salt
is limited 24 people only, including high table.
There will be below the salt feast, made by Baroness Angelica of Ness
for an additional $3 for 13 and up, and $1.5 for 5-12, free for those
younger, meaning BtSF+site fee is $11 adults, $10 for 13-18, $4.50 for
12-5, and 4 and under free. Since there are not a lot places to eat
nearby (shorter than half an hour's drive), we wanted to have an
affordable dinner for all who plan to stay. The numbers for below the
salt will also be larger and ought to be available.
Dietary considerations should be sent to the Autocrat who will share
with all of the cooks.
Reservations are to be sent to Lady Kayley O'Connor, mka Michelle
Greenmun, 284 Hoadley Hill Road, Windsor, NY 13865,
kayleyofsterlyngevayle@... (607) 621-2122 Please make all checks
out to "SCA, Inc. -- Shire of Sterlynge Vayle."
The autocrat is THL George Anne, mka Georg-Karen Hawks, 519 Oak Hill
Avenue, Endicott, NY 13760, thegeorg@... (607) 754-1883. The
onsite deputy autocrat for overnight will be Lady Suisann of Thorntoon.
For those wishing to sleep in a cabin with a bed and heating
dormitory-style, there are a few spots which can be reserved. Charge for
these beds is $2/night. There will room in the main hall for those
wishing to bring their bedding and crash on the floor at no charge.
There are also several platform tents around the camp - the traditional
4-cot tents that Girl Scouts have. If you use one of these tents, please
thoroughly clean up after yourself. There may be other unheated cabins
with cots and/or mattresses available for reservation by households.
Please call the autocrat if you have an interest in these.
Site rules declare that there will be no fires outside of already
established firepits and fireplaces. There are many fire pits around
already. We are working on permission to make this a wet site. We have
gotten permission to smoke, but it is strictly limited to the Parking
lot *only*, although it is legal to smoke on the road leading to the
camp. Please police your butts. No animals are permitted on site (site
rules), except for service animals. As a courtesy please avoid using
incense and scented candles. The autocrat is horrifically allergic to
these.
DIRECTIONS: Find your best route to NY Rt 17, EAST of I-81.
Go East on Route 17 until you reach Exit 82. Exit the highway and turn
left onto Rt.41 North toward Sanford. Go 3.9 mi. and turn right onto N.
Sanford Rd. N. Sanford Rd. will shortly and sharply curve to the left,
as should you. Continue on N. Sanford Rd. (approx. 1.4 miles) until you
discover Page Pond Rd. on the left. There is a small Amahami sign at the
corner. (If while on N. Sanford Rd. you reach Heath Rd. on the right,
you went too far.) Turn onto Page Pond Rd. (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.
If you are lost and need help with directions, please call 607-621-2122.
Lady Kayley has consented to have her phone number available at all
times that weekend for calling for directions.
MAY IN AETHELMEARC
May 4-6 - AEthelmearc Crown Tourney - Shire of Sterlynge Vayle
May 17-21 - War Practice XVIII - Steltonwald - Cooper’s Lake, Slippery
Rock, PA
LATER IN AETHELMEARC
June 2 - Melee Madness - Endless Hills _ Clifford. PA
June 14-17 - AEthelmearc 10 Year Celebration - Sunderoak - Cooper’s
Lake, Slippery Rock, PA
June 15-17 - - Myrkfaelinn Summer War Practice - Myrkfaelinn -
July 27 - August 12, 2007 - Pennsic War (Note the earlier starting date)
APRIL IN THE EAST
Apr. 14 - Emmaus Fair: Artisan Exhibition/Laurel Challenge - Eisental
(Schnecksville. PA)
Apr. 27-29 - EK Southern Region Spring War Practice - Owlsherst (York
Haven, PA)
MAY IN THE EAST
May 5 - East Kingdom Crown Tourney - Rusted Woodland (Tappan, NY)
May 12 - Ice Falcon Ducal Challenge - Barren Sands (Elmer, NJ)
May 25-28 - Wars of the Roses - Concordia of the Snows (Pattersonville, NY)
May 25-28 Quest for Wit & Wisdom Settmour Swamp (Neshanic, NJ)
JUNE IN THE EAST
8-10 - Barren Sands War - Barren Sands (Elmer, NJ)
15-17 - Landsknecht Vereidigung -Eisental (Lehighton, PA)
22-24 - King & Queen’s Archery Championship - Settmour Swamp (Hunterdon
County, NJ)
29-July 1 - Northern Region War Camp - Glenn Linn (Warrensburg, NY)
Check out http://www.eastkingdom.org/ for more info.
OTHER WARS
Lilies - June 2007 - http://calontir.sca.org/lilieswar/lilieswar.php
FROM THE SENESCHAL
Greetings Dragons, one and all ...
As I write this missive on April Fools' Day, I am not making jokes or
pulling legs and making gags.
We have our first Kingdom event in several years rapidly approaching.
Lest we have forgotten, the Crown Tourney of Rurik III and Angelik II
will be held at the Amahami Outdoor Center May 4-6, AS XLII.
The standard plea is "Volunteer Early and Often". The Vayle is well
known for the "ease" with which we host events. In this case "Ease"
means everyone works hard and long hours behind the scenes and we
anticipate what needs doing in advance.
When you are called on for supplies, equipment, brawn, and/or whatever
please give THL George a quick response and if you can't help, please
let her know so someone else can be called on to offer assistance.
Crown will be followed in five short weeks by the second "Barony War and
Bazaar" also at Amahami on June 8-10 AS 42. Mark your calendars and let
the Autocrats know that you are available.
Take care if you are traveling beyond the boundaries of the Shire.
Siusann, Ailenor and I will be traveling from AEthelmearc, across
Atlantia to visit family in Trimaris and will be gone April 9-18.
Windword service is available and I'll be monitoring messages.
Yours In Service...
Malcolum
TOURNAMENTS ILLUMINATED UNDERGOES REMODELING!
Several features are being added to Tournaments Illuminated, and
contributors are needed. The additional items we are looking to include are:
“MERRY TALES” – Humorous essays about life in the SCA.
“MEDIEVAL DESTINATIONS” – Two to four original photographs plus limited
text featuring a medieval castle, monument, road, building...
“SHORTS” – Small articles featuring anything from a bit of period trivia
to an original recipe based on a period dish.
“PHOTOGRAPHS” – Send an individual picture of an interesting, odd, amazing,
or humorous medieval site, artifact, or SCA event with a caption. (A
question to keep in mind with the SCA event picture is: Would this
picture be intriguing to members in the other eighteen kingdoms who do
not necessarily know the members involved?)
Just in case you are worried, we are keeping the articles and book reviews,
but there are some modifications in the submission guidelines that authors
will want to review. For all of these items, please go to
www.sca.org/ti/ and check out the editorial policy, deadlines and
revised guidelines.
In service,
Mistress Doria Tecla
tieditor@...
ARTS & SCIENCES IN THE EAST - A TRIP TO NORTHERN LIGHTS
In 2005, I attended Northern Lights, an East Kingdom arts and sciences
competition, with my friend Lady Svea. At that event, she won the Pent.
It was my privilege to act as her stand-in when she left her table of
entries.
Unfortunately, the rules for Northern Lights do not allow an entrant to
enter a category previously won so this time Lady Svea needed five new
categories of endeavor. I was merely her stand-in while she was singing
and doing a teaching demo.
She entered: Clothing accessories, Heraldic display, Song performed in a
period manner, Teaching Demonstration, Poetry, and Calligraphy. She won
the Song and the Heraldic Display sections.
I was privileged to see many wonderful entries in bookbinding, food,
sewing, costuming, metalwork, toys, calligraphy, cheese, etc. A crowd
favorite was the nine year old who entered the Pent and won the Toy
category.
Unfortunately the Eastern Royals missed this display of artistic ability
because of the Iron Bog Baronial Investiture. It was their loss.
Should you be inclined to go to the East in March, consider this event.
Your traveling correspondent,
Keran Roslin
THE QUILT FOR ANGELIK
The Shire voted to create a quilt for her-soon-to-be Majesty Angelik.
(Coronation is April 14.) The quilt is to be a companion to the quilt
made for Rurik on the occasion of his Ducal title, and is being made in
the same style. It is to be presented at Barony Wars and will be made
and gifted to Angelik from the shire. The quilt for Angelik will be made
from supplies donated by the shire, and I want to thank everyone who has
helped so far. Also, everyone in the shire is invited to stitch the
quilt and we will have regular stitching sessions, so that it will be
done on time.
Linen (2 yards) was acquired through Class Act Fabrics, and THL Maria
gave us a discount for buying the last two yards of a bolt. Floss was
donated by Kayley and acquired through Stitchery Row. Wool batting came
from Grandmother's Thimble, as did the water soluble stabilizer. The
water soluble thread was from Sew Many Quilts.
The quilt design was created as follows. After pouring over pictures of
all three of the original quilts, (pictures and documentation of the
originals can be found at: home.earthlink.net/~chrislaning/Tristan.pdf
), I was depressed to find there were no women pictured in the period
quilts. However, there is a man with a crown and in a full length skirt.
He is seated, though. so I looked at Italian paintings but I could not
find any from Sicily proper. I was forced to guestimate that a lady of
the time would have been wearing in a sideless surcote, cauls with her
crown and a veil. I drew her in the center of the panel, although it
could be argued that she ought to be to one side. At the top and around
her are the words, "For Angelik who inspires us all" and the rest of the
space was filled with plant graphics lifted from the original quilts and
a folly also lifted from the originals. The only bad thing about the
design is that "inspires" could not fit as one line, so is instead
"insp" "ires" and I sincerely hope that the ires is not taken badly. I
debated changing the design to avoid this, but that would look even
odder. Any fault with the design is entirely mine. This was drawn
directly onto the fabric with a water-soluble pencil.
This fabric was then laid onto the wool batting, which in turn was laid
onto water soluble stabilizer. The three layers were pinned with safety
pins in the modern quilting fashion, and sewn using water soluble thread
as the top thread, following the drawn lines. Colored thread was used
underneath to aid with the visibility of the stitching lines. Melody and
I then spent an evening cutting away the waste batting and stabilizer in
areas that were not going to be stuffed. We then pinned the front to the
back layer of linen.
Since then, we've been stitching the various motifs with brown
embroidery floss at the various stitch-ins. This stitching is around all
of the stuffed areas to define the stuffing. The original had the
outline stitching done first and then trapunto stuffed after. This
requires much more skill to do and takes a great deal more time than
what we did with the machine trapunto. For stitches, we are utilizing
the back stitch and loop starts, just like the original.
When we finish with the outlining, the rest of the unstuffed areas must
be heavily quilted. This will take the most time. Then we will
whip-stitch the edges and sew the hanging sleeve on the back and someone
will probably embroider a label onto the back, declaring who this is
for, who it is from, a mundane date, and washing directions.
Current stitching meetings are Tuesday nights at Melody's, Friday nights
with Suisan and Eleanor, and Sunday afternoons at any meeting we have.
These shall be also posted on the list.
-george
THEFT
Theft of SCAdian articles is on the rise. Whether the thieves are
SCAdians or mundanes, it would be wise for smart SCAdians to guard their
valuables. No longer can equipment simply be left on the field or in
camp without some method of securing or guarding it. Use care with your
belongings.
PENNSIC NEWS
Greetings!
My Name is Robert O’Connor and once again I will be the Land Agent, or
as some would say slum lord, for the upcoming Pennsic War 36 for the
Shires of Barrens Sands and Sterlynge Vayle. If you have any question,
concerns or comments don’t hesitate to drop me an e-mail at
roberttheherald@... or give me a call at 607-621-2047.
A couple of changes to pay attention to this year are the change in the
start time, July 27, and a slight raise in the price, just a $10 increase.
Please remember to pre-register as soon as possible Mail-in
pre-registration ends on May 15th and on-line pre-registration ends June
15th. Make sure to register with the group “Shires of Barren Sands and
Sterlynge Vayle”. Remember that the number of people we have registered
gives us more land and makes the camping better for everyone. For
registration information and just general information go to Pennsicwar.org
YIS
Robert O’Connor
Herald of the Shire of Sterlynge Vayle
PENNSIC 2007
There are major changes in the timing for Pennsic 2007. Troll will open
Friday, July 27, 2007 for Land Grab. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A WEEK
EARLIER THAN PAST PENNSICS. The site will close on Sunday, Aug 12, 2007.
This July Land Grab will also be the schedule for Pennsics in the
foreseeable future.
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THE DRAGON’S TONGUE
NEWSLETTER OF THE SHIRE OF STERLYNGE VAYLE
MARCH 2007
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 Ferghus
Minister of Youth Vacant
Web Minister Vacant
MARCH IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Mar. 11 - Sunday -Regional Dance Practice - 1-5 PM - Endicott Elks on
Nanticoke Ave.
Mar. 18 - Sunday - Regional Archery Practice - 11-4 - Gander Mountain
Store, Harry L Drive, Johnson City, NY
Please contact THL George if you want to host a meeting.
Greetings to all,
There will be Regional Dance practice on March 11th at the Endicott Elks
on Nanacoke dr in Endicott from 1-5. I believe that the Elks are having
a chicken bar-b-que that Sunday. It would be nice if we bought dinner
from them as they currently don't charge us for the hall. I will find
out more this Friday and post the menu and prices.
There will be Regional Archery on March 18th at Gander Mountain in
Johnson City NY from 11:00 to 4:00. I will have loaner gear for anyone
wishing to try archery.
Mariana
Directions to the Elks Club from NY RT 17: Take Exit 67N to Endicott.
This puts you onto McKinley Ave. At the third light (Watson Boulevard),
take a left. At the end of that street, turn right onto Nanticoke. The
Elks will be on the left with a sign posted. If you see the Giant
grocery store on the left, you've gone too far.
Directions to Gander Mountain from NY RT 17: Take Exit 70N - Johnson
City Shopping. Turn right onto Harry L. Drive. It will be down below
street level on the right after the next traffic light. The archery
range is in the back left of the store.
-George
2007 IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
May 5 - AE Crown Tourney
June 9 - Barony Wars
July 14 - Regional Fight Practice
September 1 - Bards & Bows
Suggestions for A&S meetings, offers to host, requests to learn
subjects, etc. should be directed to THL George Anne, 607-754-1883 or
thegeorg@...
ARCHERY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Mar. 18 - Sunday - Regional Archery Practice - 11-4 - Gander Mountain,
Harry L Drive, Johnson City, NY
Check with Lady Mariana as the weather warms and the snow departs.
She would like to host another regional archery practice. Let her know
what dates would work for you at MMYurko@...
MAR. IN AETHELMEARC
March 17, 2007 - Ice Dragon - Barony of the Rhydderich Hael - Hamburg, NY
March 18 - Sunday - Regonal Fighting Practice - Showers United Methodist
Church in Olean, NY - 1:30 pm on the corner of 17thS6treet and West State
From route 86 (formerly Route 17), Exit at the Allegany exit, Turn left
if heading west (from Hornell), Turn right if heading east (from Jamestown),
Make a left at the T intersection onto Route 417 (which becomes State St.),
Go about 4 miles and the tan brick church is on the right.
March 24 - Spring Bears Event - Stormsport - Erie, PA
March 31 - Canterbury Tales Event - BMDL - Pittsburgh, PA
APRIL IN AETHELMEARC
14 - Spring Coronation - Riversedge/Stormsport -
April 21 - Historic Holiday (Demo) - Misty Highlands -
April 26-29 - Blackstone Raid XVI - Blackstone Mountain - Ripley, WV
April 27-29 - Year’s End Tourneys & Championships - Endless Hills/
Riverouge -
Kingsley, PA
LATER IN AETHELMEARC
May 4-6 - AEthelmearc Crown Tourney - Shire of Sterlynge Vayle
May 17-21 - War Practice XVIII - Steltonwald - Cooper’s Lake, Slippery
Rock, PA
June 2 - Melee Madness - Endless Hills _ Clifford. PA
June 14-17 - Aethelmearc 10 Year Celebration - Sunderoak - Cooper’s
Lake, Slippery Rock, PA
June 15-17 - - Myrkfaelinn Summer War Practice - Myrkfaelinn -
July 27 - August 12, 2007 - Pennsic War (Note the earlier starting date)
MARCH IN THE EAST
Mar. 17 - Nova Schola - Hartshorn-dale - Blue Bell, PA
Mar. 24 - Mudthaw and Baronial Investiture - Settmour Swamp - Somerset, NJ
Mar. 24 - Northern Lights - Barony of Stonemarche - Nashua, NH
Check out http://www.eastkingdom.org/ for more info.
OTHER WARS
Gulf Wars - March 10 - 18, 2007 - http://www.gulfwars.org/
Lilies - June 2007 - http://calontir.sca.org/lilieswar/lilieswar.php
FROM THE CHRONICLER
Sorry there was no February issue but THL George received no articles.
I’m now back from sunny Trimaris. Please send me your articles.
YIS,
Keran
ELECTIONS
The March 3 meeting and elections took place at the home of Anne an E
Diarmat. Attending were twelve gentles. Elected without opposition were:
Exchequer Lady Kayley O’Connor, Herald Lord Robert O’Connor, Arts and
Sciences THL George Anne, Chronicler THL Keran Roslin, Knight Marshal
Lord Rundwulfe, and Archery Marshal Lady Mariana Maria Pietrosanti.
Vacant offices include: Minister of Youth, Web Minister and Chatelaine.
Newcomers may contact THL Keran with questions.
Lady Kayley is concerned about our bottom line and would like to
institute a budget form for future events. We also discussed that no non
or over budget event expenses will be reimbursed without PRIOR approval.
This is your warning. Have expenses approved early.
It was decided that shire members who wish to help will work with THL
George Anne on a period quilt.
TRIMARIS TRAVEL
Greetings from warm and sunny Trimaris,
While here, I have attended two events and both have begun with a small,
preprinted, multi-copy form filled out when you arrive on site. Each
gentle fills in mundane and SCA names, home group name (mine was met
with questions), car tag number, date, waiver, & signature. It’s a great
idea and you fill it out before you leave your car and then proceed to
Troll where fees are paid and added fees like feast or an overnight stay
are added. One of the copies is returned to you and serves as your receipt.
My first Trimarian event on January 13 was a war practice for Gulf Wars.
It was held at Camp Risley in Paisley, Fl. Paisley is now infamous in
the news as one of the places which suffered the devastating tornadoes
in the early morning of February 2. The campsite was a rural, forested
area with a large flat (!) sandy fighting field, flushies, but no hall.
Ever wonder why Trimarians are such good Pennsic allies? They practice
mellee, specialized fighting scenarios, and fencing in 80+ degree
temperatures year around in the blazing sun. Their water bearers
circulate constantly among the fighters, fencers and populace to keep
everyone healthy & hydrated. The Prince worked his forces hard as the
populace, seated in the shade, watched.
For those inclined toward more gentle arts, I attended the Winter Arts and
Sciences event on February 17. It was a mini Ice Dragon with A&S entries
(which Trimarians call Artsci), bardic, fencing, and judging. The event
was held at the Weeki Wachee Christian Camp within sight of a main road,
unlike Camp Risley. Attending gentles wore their winter finery as the
daytime temps were in the 50s, despite bright sunshine and freezing or
near freezing nighttime temps. The weather was a major topic of
conversation throughout the day as few were truly prepared for cold
weather. The hall and sleeping cabins were the only places where gentles
could avoid the wind and the hall unheated.
A&S entries included a few pieces of illumination, jewelry, garb, food,
woodcarving, stories, songs, etc. There was a separate competition for
decorated boxes and a display of scroll cases which will serve as Royal
Gulf Wars gifts. The one with the AE arms was very attractive.
As usual, my face veil and garb were not the norm among the largely
European personas. People assumed that I was so covered and veiled
because of the cold, which is a reaction I haven’t encountered before.
Middle Eastern personas seem to be few and far between there. I don’t
think there are many snowbird SCAdians as my travels and point of origin
seemed to surprise some gentles. It’s nice to know that wherever you go
your SCAdian cousins are there to welcome you.
Your traveling correspondent,
Keran Roslin
ICE DRAGON LITE
Youth Artists, Rejoice!
You know your parents are sweating and toiling over their Ice Dragon
entries. Lucky for the youth of the kingdom, entering in the youth
categories is easy! Ice Dragon now has new and improved Youth
Categories. If you are a youth (anyone aged 17 or younger) and you
practice an art form, then this competition is for you. There are 2
categories:
****Novice (aged 3 to 11)******Singles (aged 12 to 17)***
It’s easy to figure out how to enter. Just pick one of the categories,
above, and tell the people at the registration table which category you
are entering.
Advanced teen artists are welcome to compete at the adult level, if they
wish! Enter your artwork as an *Adult Novice* in one of the many adult
categories!
You might have a terrific piece at home, ready to enter. Maybe you’re
working on a piece right now. Maybe you have a terrific idea for a
piece. There’s still time to complete your art project in time to enter.
Ice Dragon is 1 week away.
Kids, teens, anyone aged 17 and under are eligible to enter the youth
categories. Younger kids might need some adult help to finish their
project. That’s OK. We’ve taken that into consideration. You can give us
a percentage to let us know how much work the adult helped with.
We’ll need some minimal documentation, which parents can help write or
type. Please make sure it’s in the Youth’s own words. You can read all
the judging criteria, so you know what to write about, at this link:
http://www.lightlink.com/rhiannon/Ice_Dragon_07/YOUTH%20ENTRIES%20guidelines.htm
We look forward to seeing your piece on display at Ice Dragon. Good luck
to all the entrants!
Sincerely,
Dame Aoife Finn, a friendly neighborhood Chancellor of Youth
At the behest of Rhiannon y Bwa, Ice D Entry Coordinator Extraordinaire
PENNSIC 2007
There are major changes in the timing for Pennsic 2007. Troll will open
Friday, July 27, 2007 for Land Grab. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A WEEK
EARLIER THAN PAST PENNSICS. The site will close on Sunday, Aug 12, 2007.
This July Land Grab will also be the schedule for Pennsics in the
foreseeable future.
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Opinions and statements are those of the articles’ authors.
This Scroll was too damaged to transcribe. If you have a copy and woud like to donate it to the archives please contact your chronicler.
THE DRAGON’S TONGUE
NEWSLETTER OF THE SHIRE OF STERLYNGE VAYLE
DECEMBER 2006
May this season of short days be long on joy for all or you and yours.
SHIRE OFFICERS
Seneschal Lord Malcolum fizWilliam
Deputy Seneschals Lady Bianca Sadie & Lord Eoghan Rurikson
Exchequer remains Lady Kayley O’Connor
Deputy Exchequer Lady Etain ingen Dalaig
Herald remains Lord Robert O’Connor
Arts and Sciences THL George Anne
Chatelaine Lady Bianca Sadie
Deputy Chatelaine THL Keran Roslin
Chronicler THL Keran Roslin
Knight Marshal Lord Rundwulfe
Archery Marshal Lady Mariana Maria Pietrosanti
Minister of Lists Ferghus
Minister of Youth Lady Anne Diarmat
Web Minister THL Magnus Tindal
DECEMBER + IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
December 3 - Business meeting at Malcolum's
December 10 - Crochet and Knitting Take 2, at Malcolum's. (pot luck)
December 18 - Deadline for the January Dragon's Tongue (Yes, I know
that's early)
2007
January 27, 2007 - Sterlynge Schola
February 10 - Demo for Girl Scouts’ Winter Weekend
May 5 - AE Crown Tourney
June 9 - Barony Wars
July 14 - Regional Fight Practice
September 1 - Bards & Bows
Suggestions for A&S meetings, offers to host, requests to learn
subjects, etc. should be directed to THL George Anne, 607-754-1883 or
thegeorg@...
ARCHERY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Check with Lady Mariana.
Regional Archery Practice
Greetings to all,
Would you like to accept Caleb's winter archery challenge?
I have made arrangements with Gander Mountain in Johnson City, NY, for
Dec 17th 11:00 -1:00 pm (2 hours). There will be no site fee and dress
is causal. You don't have to be in garb. I have all the targets made and
the e-mail saved to send the results. If anyone is interested please
feel free to show up. To keep it free I need at least 10 archers, so an
RSVP to my email would be appreciated.
I will have loaner bow and arrows for anyone to try. There are plenty of
good eateries nearby as well as a large shopping area if you want to do
some shopping too (or carpool with a shopper)- including a Toys R Us
next door.
Mariana
Sterlynge Vayle Archery Marshal
mmyurko@...
FIGHTING IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Please contact Lord Rundwulfe for the winter schedule
DECEMBER IN AETHELMEARC
December 9 - Rhydderich Hael Masked Ball (Buffalo, NY)
http://www.wnysca.org/phpwcms/index.php?id=53,0,0,1,0,0
December 9 - Delftwood Baronial Yule Celebration (Auburn, NY)
http://www.delftwood.org/yule.htm
JANUARY IN AETHELMEARC
January 13, 2007 - Kingdom Twelfth Night - Hartstone (Wellsville, NY)
January 14, 2007 - Curia - Hartstone (Wellsville, NY)
LATER IN AETHELMEARC
March 17, 2007 - Ice Dragon - Barony of the Rhydderich Hael
May 5 - AEthelmearc Crown Tourney - Shire of Sterlynge Vayle
July 27- August 12, 2007 - Pennsic War (Note the earlier starting date)
DECEMBER+ IN THE EAST
December 9 - Bridge Birthday - Barony of the Bridge (Charlestown, RI.)
December 9 - Mistletoe Revel - Shire of Barren Sands (Somers Point, NJ)
January 6 - East Kingdom Twelfth Night / Kings & Queens Art and Sciences
Championships - Barony of Dragonship Haven (Bridgeport, CT)
January 19 - 20 - Al - Hafla - Barony of Bhakail - (Clifton Heights, PA.)
January 26-27, 2007 - Market Day at Birka - Barony of Stonemarche
(Manchester, NH.)
Check out http://www.eastkingdom.org/ for more info.
EVENTS ELSEWHERE
December 9 - A Night in Heorot - Kingdom of Atlantia - (Towson (near
Baltimore), MD)
http://www.brighthills.net/events/Ides2006.htm
December 9 - Drenehealde throws a Snow-Ball - Midrealm (Athens, OH)
http://www.dernehealde.org/snowballEvent.php
OTHER WARS
Estrella War - Feb. 2007 - http://www.estrellawar.org/
Gulf Wars - March 10 - 18, 2007 - http://www.gulfwars.org/
http://www.gulfwars.org/registration.html
Lilies - June 2007 - http://calontir.sca.org/lilieswar/lilieswar.php
FROM THE SENESCHAL
Greetings on this cold 5th Day of December...
We have not scheduled a Shire Revel for this year; but Siusann, Eleanor
and I would like to invite any and all to come to the A&S at our place
next Sunday evening, December 10th for a mini revel.
There will be a program on crochet taught by THL Keran. For those
uninterested in crochet, there will be knitting and other fibre arts.
We'll provide a Casserole and Salad, please bring anything you would
like and we'll have a pot luck. Our contributions will be vegetarian and
heart smart for obvious reasons.
Garb or Mundanes it makes no difference.
Plans are going forward for the Sterlynge Schola on January 27th, as
well as the Winter Weekend at Amahami two weeks later on February
10th. Please plan on teaching or helping with each as your schedules
allow.
Please remember that Kingdom 12th Night will be in Hartstone on January
13th, in the Mundane Village of Wellesville in Allegany Co. The Curia
Regia of Christopher and Morgen will be held the following day in
Hartstone.
On a personal note, many of you know I survived a Heart Attack on
September 21st, I am doing quite well and am making progress. However, I
have had and continue to have problems with medications. I am often
more forgetful and/or dizzier than usual. If I forget things or seem
disconnected, please keep reminding me.
As we pass through December, please have a wonderful Holiday Season
whether you celebrate Channukah, the Christ Mass, Yule, Birth of the
Summer King, the Solstice, Kwanzaa or any of the other Festivals of
Life, Light and Rebirth.
YIS
+Malcolum
Greetings to all,
Would you like to accept Caleb's winter archery challenge?
I have made arrangements with Gander Mountain in Johnson City, NY, for
Dec 17th 11:00 -1:00 pm (2 hours). There will be no site fee and dress
is causal. You don't have to be in garb. I have all the targets made and
the e-mail saved to send the results. If anyone is interested please
feel free to show up. To keep it free I need at least 10 archers, so an
RSVP to my email would be appreciated.
I will have loaner bow and arrows for anyone to try. There are plenty of
good eateries nearby as well as a large shopping area if you want to do
some shopping too (or carpool with a shopper)- including a Toys R Us
next door.
Mariana
Sterlynge Vayle Archery Marshal
mmyurko@...
BUSINESS MEETING
Discussion centered about our busy 2007 schedule. Please volunteer to
help for the Girl Scouts’ Winter Weekend, Feb. 10. We are expected to
provide classes for the scouts for the day and to eat the feast with
them. Sewing help is needed so each girl has a T-tunic to wear for the
feast. This is a very important demo for us as it introduces the SCA to
over 100 young people and gets us a discount on the site for a future event.
Sterlynge Schola in January will include lunch but no feast. Volunteers
are needed to help with troll, recherché in, lunch, site clean up, etc.
Help make this a successful and fun event. Many hands make light work.
See THL George if you want to help with teacher check in or want to
teach a class.
AETHELMEARC’S SPRING CROWN TOURNEY DATE CHANGED
Vivat! Vivat! The shire won our bid for Spring Crown Tourney on May 4-6,
2007. Camp Amahami had a date conflict .The event will take place at the
Girl Scout Camp Amahami and there will be an above and below the salt
feast. Above the salt is limited to 16 places so reserve early. Your
help will be needed to make the event a success.
KINGDOM ROLL OF ARMS
http://www.aeheralds.net/rolls/index.php
KNITTING SOCKS
Thinking as I'm stitching...
One of the things I have started to do lately is knit socks. Knit socks
are period! However, I'm not sure if my exact pattern has been. I'm
pretty sure it's a nice pattern, as it does the essential thing of
creating functional socks.
Apparently, there are as many weights of yarn as there is for thread.
For those who don't know about this, let me explain. Keran's most common
crochet thread for all those red and white strings is usually a 10
weight. I use 10 weight for my lucet cord. What I normally use in the
sewing machine varies between 60 and 50, and button weight thread is 40.
For the quilting of Rurik's quilt, I used an 80 weight. I have seen
thread as fine as 180. The higher the number, the thinner the gauge...
just like steel.
Yarn weight is measured more in intention. Standard yarn that you
immediately think of as yarn is "sport weight" or a 3 or a 4. Socks are
normally knit with "fingerling" weight or a 1, so yarn's numbers are the
reverse of thread. This does not help make things clear at all. It does
however correlate with needle size - the smaller the knitting needle,
the smaller the number used to describe it. My socks are knit on size 0
needles, which means the needles are 2-mm diameter. That's about the
same size as an average toothpick.
I got my pattern here: http://wendyknits.net/wendy/knitting.htm (Wendy's
Generic Toe-Up Sock Pattern free!)
For period socks, there are the famous Eleanora of Toledo's socks.
Apparently she was buried wearing her crimson silk socks, and they are
well preserved enough that a couple of people have charted patterns for
them. The pattern IS complicated, as it involves cables, moss stitch,
and a few other things I frankly haven't learned yet. For pictures of
socks made from a pattern based on them, the pattern for sale, and the
images of the original socks, check this link:
http://mimknits.blogspot.com/2006/03/eleanora-socks-pattern-available.html
There is also a pattern in one of the Tournaments Illuminated I have in
my library and I will dig it out and show anyone who expresses curiosity.
There is more about socks in the Florigeum
http://www.florilegium.org/files/CLOTHING/Knit-Stockngs-art.html
I may try these patterns too, once I figure out what kpsso, etc. mean.
What I like about socks is that it is a very portable and practical
craft. I don't know how long I'll be interested in making socks, but
maybe I can get good enough to try to make socks for family for
kissmoose next year. I know someone is going to be gifted with my very
first pair of socks-- after washing they are just a shade too small to
fit on my comfortably large feet.
George
on sock#3
PENNSIC 2007
There are major changes in the timing for Pennsic 2007. Troll will open
Friday, July 27, 2007 for Land Grab. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A WEEK
EARLIER THAN PAST PENNSICS. The site will close on Sunday, Aug 12, 2007.
This July Land Grab will also be the schedule for Pennsics in the
foreseeable future.
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This is your newsletter. Remember to fill it with things which interest
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
NOVEMBER 2006
SHIRE OFFICERS
Seneschal Lord Malcolum fizWilliam
Deputy Seneschals Lady Bianca Sadie & Lord Eoghan Rurikson
Exchequer remains Lady Kayley O’Connor
Deputy Exchequer Lady Etain ingen Dalaig
Herald remains Lord Robert O’Connor
Arts and Sciences THL George Anne
Chatelaine Lady Bianca Sadie
Deputy Chatelaine THL Keran Roslin
Chronicler THL Keran Roslin
Knight Marshal Lord Rundwulfe
Archery Marshal Lady Mariana Maria Pietrosanti
Minister of Lists Ferghus
Minister of Youth Lady Anne Diarmat
Web Minister THL Magnus Tindal
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER + IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
November 12 - Regional Dance Practice on Sunday from 1pm to 5pm.
Everyone is invited. No experience is necessary. Just bring a desire to
dance or watch dancing. There will be no site fee. Dress comfortably for
dancing. Also invited are any and all musicians. The more the merrier.
Come and dance at the ENDICOTT ELK's LODGE at 619 N. Nanicoke Ave.,
Endicott, NY 13760
November 19 - making scroll cases for donating at Crown Tourney and
Barony Wars & Bazaar - Hosted by Mariana
November 26 - No meeting
December 3 - Business meeting - at Malcolum's & Suisann’s's.
December 10 - maybe dance (Read the Sterlynge Vayle list for details)
December 17 - Crochet and Knitting Take 2 - at Malcolum & Suisann’s's.
2007
January 27, 2007 - Sterlynge Schola
February 10 - Demo for Girl Scouts’ Winter Weekend
May 14 - AE Crown Tourney
June 9 - Barony Wars
July 14 - Regional Fight Practice
September 1 - Bards & Bows
Suggestions for A&S meetings, offers to host, requests to learn
subjects, etc. should be directed to THL George Anne, 607-754-1883 or
thegeorg@...
ARCHERY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Check with Lady Mariana.
FIGHTING IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Please contact Lord Rundwulfe for the winter schedule
NOVEMBER IN AETHELMEARC
November 4 - Hallowtide II - Shire of Blackwater (Olean, NY)
November 4 - Equestrian Boot Camp - Shire of Stormsport (Waterford, PA)
November 4 - Castle Schola - BMDL (Wexford, PA.)
November 4 - A&S Workshop & Feast - Cortlandslot/Delfwood
November 10 - 12 - Fiber, Fabric and Fighting IV - Northward (Lamar, PA.)
November 11- Fasching - Endless Hills Baronial Investiture (Mountain
Top, PA.)
November 11- King’s Crossing Fall Festival - King’s Crossing (Lone Pine)
November 17 - 19 - The Tavern at Kingdom's Edge - Port Oasis
DECEMBER IN AETHELMEARC
December 9 - Rhydderich Hael Masked Ball (Buffalo, NY)
http://www.wnysca.org/phpwcms/index.php?id=53,0,0,1,0,0
December 9 - Delftwood Baronial Yule Celebration (Auburn, NY)
http://www.delftwood.org/yule.htm
LATER IN AETHELMEARC
January 13, 2007 - Kingdom Twelfth Night - Hartstone (Wellsville, NY)
January 14, 2007 - Curia - Hartstone (Wellsville, NY)
March 17, 2007 - Ice Dragon - Barony of the Rhydderich Hael
May 14 - AEthelmearc Crown Tourney - Shire of Sterlynge Vayle
July 27- August 12, 2007 - Pennsic War (Note the earlier starting date)
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER+ IN THE EAST
November 4 - East Kingdom Crown Tourney - Barony of Stonemarche
(Kingston, NH.)
November 4 - Seraglio - Marketplace in Malta - Barony of Settmour Swamp
(Flemington, NJ)
November 4 - Haus von Halstern Fourth Annual Winter Wolf Tournament -
Shire of Rusted Woodlands (Sparta, NJ)
November 11 - 27th Bjorn's Ceilidh and the Baronial Investiture - Barony
of Concordia of the Snows (Albany, NY)
November 11 - Agincourt: St. Crispin's Day - Crown Province of Ostgardr
- (Huntington, NY)
November 18 - 100 Minutes War **CANCELLED** - Shire of Rusted Woodlands
December 9 - Bridge Birthday - Barony of the Bridge (Charlestown, RI.)
December 9 - Mistletoe Revel - Shire of Barren Sands (Somers Point, NJ)
January 6 - East Kingdom Twelfth Night / Kings & Queens Art and Sciences
Championships - Barony of Dragonship Haven (Bridgeport, CT)
January 19 - 20 - Al - Hafla - Barony of Bhakail - (Clifton Heights, PA.)
January 26-27, 2007 - Market Day at Birka - Barony of Stonemarche
(Manchester, NH.)
Check out http://www.eastkingdom.org/ for more info.
EVENTS ELSEWHERE
November 4 - Dancer's Revolt (near Detroit, MI)
http://home.comcast.net/~desfontaines/dancersrevolt.htm
November 17-19 - Crystal Ball (near St. Louis, IL)
http://www.shatteredcrystal.org/Crystal%20Ball%2023.htm
November 24 - 26 - Knowne World Costuming Symposium - Kingdom of
Northshield (Madison, WI.)
December 9 - A Night in Heorot - Kingdom of Atlantia - (Towson (near
Baltimore), MD)
http://www.brighthills.net/events/Ides2006.htm
December 9 - Drenehealde throws a Snow-Ball - Midrealm (Athens, OH)
http://www.dernehealde.org/snowballEvent.php
OTHER WARS
Estrella War - Feb. 2007 - http://www.estrellawar.org/
Gulf Wars - March 10 - 18, 2007 - http://www.gulfwars.org/
http://www.gulfwars.org/registration.html
Lilies - June 2007 - http://calontir.sca.org/lilieswar/lilieswar.php
FROM THE SENESCHAL
Greetings,
On this All Hallows Eve, or All Hallowe'en in Middle English, which is
how the Christian Church incorporated the Ancient Celtic Celebration
Samhain into the Church Calendar, we in the Christian Church honor the
Dead over the next two days with prayers, litanies, communion services,
etc. More to come at Sterlynge Schola on January 27, 2007 CE at Trinity
Memorial Church at 44 Main Street in Binghamton as I am thinking about
teaching a course on the cross fertilization of the Christian and
Pre-Christian Religions. If anyone is interested, let me known and I'll
finalize the curriculum.
If you want to teach something yourself, please contact THL George Anne,
who will be the Chancellor of Classes for the Schola. This will be a one
day event with a Lunch Sideboard, but no feast so that people can travel
home at a reasonable hour.
We will also be doing a demo in early February 2007 at Amahami for the Girl
Scouts’ winter weekend. On May 14th, Sterlynge Vayle will be hosting the
Crown Tourney of Rurik and Angelik at Amahami, Page Pond RD. in Sanford.
When you are asked to serve at any one of these events, please come out
and help. We need all your help and assistance. We'll need people to do
just about every job imaginable.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving and we'll see each other at A&S, Business
Meetings and out of Shire events.
YIS,
-Malcolum
BUSINESS MEETING
10 attending, including one new person (Elise)
Discussion of our busy 2007 schedule (see list above)
We have approximately $2100 in the bank.
AETHELMEARC’S FALL CROWN TOURNEY [Fall AS 41 (2006)]
Fall Crown Tourney on Oct. 14 was won by Duke Sir Rurik Longsword for
Countess Angelik Chastellain de Beauvais fighting against THL Magnus
Tindal for Lady Etain ingen Dalaig. Congratulations to all for a well
fought tourney.
Vivat!
AETHELMEARC’S SPRING CROWN TOURNEY
Vivat! Vivat! The shire won our bid for Spring Crown Tourney on May
11-13, 2007. The event will take place at the Girl Scout Camp Amahami
and there will be an above and below the salt feast. Above the salt is
limited to 16 places so reserve early. Your help will be needed to make
the event a success.
DANCE, DANCE, DANCE
SCA Dance resource page (with info for the dance email list)
http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/dance.html
Some recurring dance events - http://aands.org/danceevents.html
Pennsic European dance -
http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/pennsicdance.html
Del's Dance Book - http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/del/
KINGDOM ROLL OF ARMS
http://www.aeheralds.net/rolls/index.php
POST-VIKING SCANDINAVIA GROUP
Post message: MedScand@yahoogroups.com
Subscribe: MedScand-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Unsubscribe: MedScand-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
METALSMITH’S GROUP
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aemetalsmiths/
KINGDOM CRUSADES
It started out as a rather wet Saturday for Kingdom Crusades hosted by
the Barony of Bright Hills in Atlantia on October , but the rain went
away and the cool temperatures made for many happy fighters. The Troll
tent was located where you entered the site and 2 lines were available.
Attendees could day trip, rent a space in a cabin or set up a tent. The
cabin I saw had 6 or so beds on each side with a bathroom with shower
between the 2 rooms. Privacy was limited but curtains or blankets could
be hung if they and cord were brought by attendees. The site is a camp
with ample space for parking, merchants, fighting, fencing and archery.
I attended a Scribal Roundtable which was full of Laurels and was able
to see some great scribal work and to learn about the ways Atlantia’s
customs differ from our own. The wording for the Atlantian scrolls I saw
was decided by the kingdom and set out in their scribal handbook. The
names and arms were then filled in by the scribe. One scribe I met even
provides frames with his scrolls!
Ask Robert O’Connor or Tindal about the fighting. They were having a
great time.
-Keran
BARREN SANDS MEETS THE CELTIC FESTIVAL
On October 14, the Shire of Barren Sands in the East (our fellow Pennsic
campers) did a demo at Historic Smithville’s Celtic Festival. Many
residents of Barren Sands wore their best Viking garb as Dublin, Ireland
was founded by the Vikings. The day was bright and the 25 or so
participants from BS put on a show of fencing, fighting, spinning,
illuminations, medieval sweets, and chain mail to large crowds. The
Celtic bands were so loud at times that the clash of arms could not be
heard above them, but everyone seemed to enjoy the day. My Armenian self
was very non-Irish, but that was taken in good part by all and did
encourage questions. Lady Genevieve’s spinning on her wheel was the hit
of the day.
The Historic Towne of Smithville is a collection of colonial style shops
and restaurants with something for every taste. The Colonial Inn on the
grounds even provides lodging within the village if you’re interested in
a B&B in the area. http://www.smithvillenj.com/
-Keran
FAR TRAVELERS
Ladies Genevieve & Svea & Lord William the Subtle of Barren Sands have
just returned from fair London Town across the great water. While there,
they toured lots of museums and visited many pubs. They also met members
of Thamesreach and, finding them pleasant company, offered them camping
gear and the chance to join our joint camp for Pennsic. Beware, those
English accents you hear in camp next Pennsic just might be the real thing.
http://www.thamesreach.org
OFFICIAL JOB POSTING: KINGDOM WEBMINISTER
The Kingdom Webminister is responsible for maintaining the Kingdom
website, determining web policy for the Kingdom, and working with Local
Webministers to ensure pages are accurate and appropriate for the SCA.
The Kingdom Webminister reports to the Kingdom Chronicler and the
Society Webminister.
The Kingdom Webminister (or an appointed deputy) is responsible for
maintaining the following mandatory information on the Kingdom website
or see that this information is part of an officer's web site:
· Contact information for the King, Queen, Prince, and Princess.
· A list of Great Officers and their deputies.
· An online version of the Kingdom Calendar.
· An online version of Æthelmearc's Kingdom Law & Policies.
· Any other official documents as mandated by the Kingdom
Seneschal, or Kingdom Great Officers.
· A list of all groups within the Kingdom.
Technical requirements:
Working knowledge of HTML, SSI, CGI, PHP, and MYSQL.
Understanding of Mail programs including SMTP, POP3, mail
forwarders, and mailing list management. Basic system administrator
knowledge: DNS, domain name registration processes, user security,
database and file backups, etc. Demonstrated ability to work as part of
a team.
Please send your letter of application, along with your modern and SCA
resume no later than November 15, 2006 via email or US mail to:
Baroness Teresa (Tracey R. Stoever)
Kingdom Chronicler
400 Jeffords Road, Rush, NY 14543
Chronicler@...
With a CC to: Lord Alaxandair (Christopher Conner)
Kingdom Webminister
1612 Bigley Ave. Charleston WV 25302
Webminister@...
Please don't hesitate to contact Baroness Teresa or Lord Alaxandair if
you have any questions.
PENNSIC 2007
There are major changes in the timing for Pennsic 2007. Troll will open
Friday, July 27, 2007 for Land Grab. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A WEEK
EARLIER THAN PAST PENNSICS. The site will close on Sunday, Aug 12, 2007.
This July Land Grab will also be the schedule for Pennsics in the
foreseeable future.
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THE DRAGON’S TONGUE
NEWSLETTER OF THE SHIRE OF STERLYNGE VAYLE
OCTOBER 2006
SHIRE OFFICERS
Seneschal Lord Malcolum fizWilliam
Deputy Seneschals Lady Bianca Sadie & Lord Eoghan Rurikson
Exchequer remains Lady Kayley O’Connor
Deputy Exchequer Lady Etain ingen Dalaig
Herald remains Lord Robert O’Connor
Arts and Sciences THL George Anne
Chatelaine Lady Bianca Sadie
Deputy Chatelaine THL Keran Roslin
Chronicler THL Keran Roslin
Knight Marshal Lord Rundwulfe
Archery Marshal Lady Mariana Maria Pietrosanti
Minister of Lists Ferghus
Minister of Youth Lady Anne Diarmat
Web Minister THL Magnus Tindal
OCTOBER IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
1 - Business meeting (You need to come to these so you know what’s
happening.) Under discussion - Crown Tourney, Dance Practice, January
Schola, Barony Wars, etc. Present were Mariana, Malcolm, Eleanor,
Suisan, George, Keran and wonder of all wonders - Frederick (George Guba).
8 - Regional Dance Practice on Sunday from 1pm to 5pm. Everyone is
invited. No experience is necessary. Just bring a desire to dance or
watch dancing. There will be no site fee. Dress comfortably for dancing.
Also invited are any and all musicians. The more the merrier. Come and
dance at the ENDICOTT ELK's LODGE at 619 N. Nanicoke Ave., Endicott, NY
13760
October 15 - Meeting will be held at Mariana's home.
October 22 - Meeting at Malcolum and Suisan's for crochet as taught by
Keran.
Please bring a "medium" sized crochet hook (G, H, I, J), and possibly
some plain yarn.
October 29 - Mariana’s house
November 3 - Business meeting - Malcolum & Suisan’s
Suggestions for A&S meetings, offers to host, requests to learn
subjects, etc. should be directed to THL George Anne, 607-754-1883 or
thegeorg@...
ARCHERY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Check with Lady Mariana.
FIGHTING IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Fight practice is on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm (or so) at Recreation Park in
Binghamton. No fighting if it rains.
OCTOBER IN AETHELMEARC
14 - Crown Tourney - St. Swithin’s Bog (Pine Springs Camp, 371 Pine
Springs Camp Road, Jennerstown, PA) - http://stswithinsbog.org/
21 - Agincourt Event - BMDL (Dorseyville Volunteer Fire Department
Social Hall, 100 Charles Street Dorseyville, PA)
21 - Tuscany in Autumn - Myrkfaelinn (Ithaca, NY)
21 - Hunter's Moon - Hartstone (Wellsville, NY)
28 - Clothing Collegium - Beau Fleuve (Lyndonville, NY)
LATER IN AETHELMEARC
Nov. 11 - Endless Hills Baronial Investiture (Mountain Top, PA)
March 17, 2007 - Ice Dragon - Barony of the Rhydderich Hael
OCTOBER IN THE EAST
7 - Wear Schola - Nordenhalle (Kingston, NY)
20-22 - Schola in the Hinterlands - Shire of Montevale (Fort Littleton, PA)
21 - Bows at the Beach - Barren Sands (Mays Landing, NJ)
21 - Winter’s Night - Concordia of the Snows (Albany, NY)
28 - Novice Faire - Coill Tuar (Newburgh, NY)
27-29 - Frosted Hills Gets Dirty (Metalsmiths Symposium 5) - Frosted
Hills (Salt Point, NY)
Check out http://www.eastkingdom.org/ for more info.
EVENTS ELSEWHERE
Oct. - 6-9 - 4th Known World Cooks/Bards Collegium - Kingdom of
Ealdormere (Nassagaweya, Acton, Ontario) -
http://www.ece.uwaterloo.ca/~arnora/arnora/cooksbards06.htm
OTHER WARS
Great Western War - Oct 2006 Cancelled due to site problems - caid-gww.org
Estrella War - Feb. 2007 - http://www.estrellawar.org/
Gulf Wars - March 10 - 18, 2007 - http://www.gulfwars.org/
Lilies - June 2007 - http://calontir.sca.org/lilieswar/lilieswar.php
FROM THE SENESCHAL
Greetings to All on this Grand Autumn Morning.
I continue to improve and grow stronger wih each passing day. Your
thoughts and Prayers are as ever appreciated.
While my Ladies and I will be in Atlantia this coming weekend, we will
not be traveling to Kingdom Crusades but will be on Pilgramge to the
Cathedral Church of Sts. Peter and Paul on Mount Saint Alban/ Also
known as the National Cathedral. This is the Mother Church of the
Protestant Episcopal Church and the Seat of the Primate.
I wish godspeed and safe travel to THL Magnus Tindal, Lord Robert O'Connor
and THL Keran Roslin who do plan on being at Kingdom Crusades, and all
other Dragons traveling to events either in or out of Kingdom.
The first Dance Collegiul arranged by Lady Marianna diPietrosancta will
be on October 8th at the Elks Club (please see the announcement
in the October in Sterlynge Vayle section above for information). Tell me,
will
the elk be joinging us and can they dance?
On the 14th. the succession of AEthelmearc will be gauranteed when the
Crown Tourney of TRM Christopher and Morgen is held in St. Swithin's Bog
keep all 17 couples in your thoughts and prayers, especially THL Tindal
and Lady Etain and His Grace Sir Rurik and Her Excellency Angellik.
We will have a Sterlynge Schola coming up in January, on the 27th, when
called upon for help, please say yes.
That's All for Now.
IS,
Malcolum
SHIRE HEALTH
Malcolum was feeling much better at the business meeting. His artery is
repaired, improved and much clearer since his hospitalization. His says
that Thursday, when hospitalized, he felt like an elephant was sitting
on his chest. We all cheer the elephant’s successful departure.
Mariana’s husband is feeling much better since his fall at Bards & Bows.
It seems that he did himself some internal damage which is now mending.
Thanks for all the kind thoughts and well wishes.
FALL CROWN TOURNEY [Fall AS 41 (2006)]
From the AE list, the combatants registered for fall Crown Tourney on
Oct. 14 are -
1. Duke Sir Rurik Longsword for Countess Angelik Chastellain de Beauvais
2. Duke Sir Malcolm MacEoghainn for Duchess Tessa the Huntress
3. Visunt Syr Bear the Wallsbane for Viscountess Judith of Kirtland
4. Sir Magnus de Cnoc an Iora for Baroness Gwendolyn the Gracefull
5. Sir Otto of Westphalia for Mistress Geirny Thorgrimsdottir
6. Sir Aengus MacBain for Mistress Yvianne de Castel d’Avignon
7. Sir Kadan Chakilghan for Mistress Aleea Bagah
8. Sir Tristan Sexwulf for Baroness Narah bint Durr
9. Sir Khalek Shurag Od for Lady Branwyn ferch Gwythyr
10. Lord Thorvaaldr Frirsverth for Mistress Phiala O’Cellaigh
11. THL Brion Enazi for THL Kazi Enkazi
12. THL Duncan von Halstern for Baroness Ilish O’Donovan
13. THL Havoc the Wild for THL Bronwyn MacFhionghuin
14. THL Magnus Tindal for Lady Etain ingen Dalaig
15. Lord Stevyn le Reven for Lady Bianca Axbey
16. Lord Thomas Byron of Haverford for Lady Ariella of Thornbury
17. Lady Ariella of Thornbury for Lord Thomas Byron of Haverford
As a point of clarification, We would have all combatants be able to span
the length or width, whichever is greater, of their shields. It is possible
that the diagonal may be the greatest distance, but, this should be a
negligible difference.
Christopher and Morgen
Rex et Regina
(Note #14 and wish them luck.)
DANCING
As discussed at the September business meeting and in talking with
Endless Hills and Myrkfaelinn, (who has been talking with
Courtlandtslot), they would like us to host a regional dance class
Sunday, Oct 8th 1:00-5:00 pm. I have made arrangements with the Endicott
Elks to use one of their rooms to hold the class. This will be courtly
dances (as many events are now having dancing after dinner). If this
works, we will do this once a month. See the schedule above for more
information.
- Mariana
INTERNATIONAL QUILTING NEWS
The quilt made by THL George Anne for Duke Sir Rurik upon his elevation
is being sent this week to Italy for an international quilt show.
Both the Tristan & Isolde Quilt, held at the V&A in London, and the
Guicciardini Quilt, held in the Bargello Museum of Florence, have been
restored and repaired, and will return to display this fall. There ought
to be a book published concerning these quilts in conjunction. It will
hopefully answer questions like thread count, fiber content, yarn
weight, etc., because some of fiber geeks grok that sort of thing.
To celebrate the unveiling, the local stitching guild in Florence,
Italy, called Il Club del Ponto en Croche is hosting a quilt show of
quilts inspired by the
Guicciardini quilt. One other SCAdian quilter that I know of also has
had a quilt accepted to the show; she is Martha Schreffler. She did the
boat panel. Pictures of her quilt are accessible through the Medieval
Quilting Yahoo group.
Members of Il Club del Ponto en Croche have created a replica of the
Guicciardini quilt and will be presenting it to one of the local
museums. It will also be on display at the show. More information about
the show, should you be in Florence in the latter part of October, can
be found here: http://www.ilclubdelpuntoincroce.com/guicciardini_en.htm
-Georg
SPRING CROWN TOURNEY
The shire has entered a bid for Spring Crown Tourney on May 11-13, 2007.
If our bid is favorably received, the event will take place at Camp
Amahami and there will be an above and below the salt feast.
FROM THE CHRONICLER
It was a near thing this month. You almost were forced to read about
Armenia. Notice below that you did get links to string stuff (my other
passion). Help out your Chronicler, please, please. Write an article.
-Keran
VIKING WIRE WEAVING (TRICHINOPOLY) WEBSITES
www.jomsb.org/Dirk/Trichinopoly/Trichinopoly.htm
www.evangel.edu/personal/hallh/web/medievalstuff/ImageDsp.asp?img=58
www.diynetwork.com/diy/na_knitting/article/0,2025,DIY_14141_4177158,00.html
vikinggirlsworkshop2.tripod.com/id16.html
www.jewelryhistorian.com/sca/articles/trichinopoly_documentation.pdf
users.bigpond.net.au/quarfwa/miklagard/Costume/Rus/Trader/kaftan_text.htm
STRING THINGS
http://www.stringpage.com/index.html
http://fingerloop.org/patterns.html#n01
http://fingerloop.org/
http://www.thirteenthcentury.com/pages/braiding01.html
http://www.cs.vassar.edu/~capriest/fingerloop.html
TEXTILES & OTHER REENACTORS
Regia Angelorum is an English reenactment group. Take a look at their
info on textiles at http://www.regia.org/textiles.htm
STEFAN'S FLORILEGIUM
Stefan’s Florilegium is a collection of interesting email articles and
other info that are available at www.florilegium.org
INTER-KINGDOM LIST
Greetings,
I would like to announce the formation of a new mailing list called the
Inter-Kingdom Exchange. This list is intended to serve as a gathering
place for
members of the Society for Creative Anachronism livingin the far corners
of the Kingdoms of Aethlemearc, Atlantia, and the East. Here, members
may advertise events held by their local groups, seek teachers and
research resources, trade items, and share knowledge.
If you are interested in participating in this list, go to the address below
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ikelist/
In Service,
Lady Hrefna Ulfvarinnsdottir
HELP WANTED
The SCA's Board of Directors is currently accepting applications for the
position of Society Chirurgeon. This is an unpaid position requiring
approximately 5 -15 hours per week.
The Society Chirurgeon is responsible for organizing a program of volunteer
first aid services and health-and-safety hazard warnings at Society events.
He/she establishes policies concerning first aid services and coordinates
the activities of the Kingdom Chirurgeons. He/she advises the Board about
first aid services and may work with other Society officers and committees.
Additionally, the Society Chirurgeon should actively promote education of
both Chirurgeons and the populace concerning appropriate first aid
activities within an SCA context.
Qualifications for the position include excellent written and oral
communication skills and the ability to work independently to prioritize
tasks and meet deadlines. Experience in a modern first-aid coordination
role
is desirable but not required. Prior experience as a Chirurgeon in the SCA
is required, and applicants for this position must be currently warranted
SCA Chirurgeons.
Current SCA membership and easy access to telephone, mail, and e-mail are
required. Applicants should be able to meet quarterly reporting
deadlines in
a timely manner. Some travel to large events may be required.
Hard copies of résumés (both professional and medieval, including offices
held and awards received) must be sent to the attention of the Board of
Directors at the SCA Corporate Office, P.O. Box 360789, Milpitas, CA
95036-0789. Electronic courtesy copies should also be sent to
resumes@... and chirurgeon@.... Résumés must be received by
January 1, 2007. Questions regarding this position may be directed to Beth
Hart-Carlock, OD, current Society Chirurgeon. Dr. Carlock may be reached
via e-mail at chirurgeon@....
Comments are strongly encouraged and can be sent to:
SCA Inc.
Box 360789
Milpitas, CA 95036
You may also email comments@... or reply to this message.
Check out sca.org
PENNSIC 2007
There are major changes in the timing for Pennsic 2007. Troll will open
Friday, July 27, 2007 for Land Grab. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A WEEK
EARLIER THAN PAST PENNSICS. The site will close on Sunday, Aug 12, 2007.
This July Land Grab will also be the schedule for Pennsics in the
foreseeable future.
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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 2006
SHIRE OFFICERS
Seneschal Lord Malcolum fizWilliam
Deputy Seneschals Lady Bianca Sadie & Lord Eoghan Rurikson
Exchequer remains Lady Kayley O’Connor
Deputy Exchequer Lady Etain ingen Dalaig
Herald remains Lord Robert O’Connor
Arts and Sciences THL George Anne
Chatelaine Lady Bianca Sadie
Deputy Chatelaine THL Keran Roslin
Chronicler THL Keran Roslin
Knight Marshal Lord Rundwulfe
Archery Marshal Lady Mariana Maria Pietrosanti
Minister of Lists Ferghus
Minister of Youth Lady Anne Diarmat
Web Minister THL Magnus Tindal
SEPTEMBER IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
10 - Business Meeting hosted by Malcolum & Suisann
17 - topic TBA - at Bianca & Rundwulf’s
24 - topic TBA - at Eoghan & Anne's
OCTOBER IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
1 - Business meeting
Suggestions for A&S meetings, offers to host, requests to learn
subjects, etc. should be directed to THL George Anne, 607-754-1883 or
thegeorg@...
ARCHERY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Check with Lady Mariana.
FIGHTING IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Fight practice is on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm (or so) at Recreation Park in
Binghamton. No fighting if it rains.
SEPTEMBER IN AETHELMEARC
9 - Pillage, Plunder, & Rapier - Endless Hills (Lake Ariel, PA)
9 - Summer’s End - Beau Fleuve - Niagra Falls, NY
16 - Coronation of Christopher and Morgen - BMDL (Pittsburgh, PA)
22-24 - Siege of Glengary XI - (Martinsburg, WV)
23 - Region 3 A&S Practicum - (Williamsport, PA)
23 - Delftwood Championship Event - Delftwood (Clay, NY)
29-Oct. 1 - Harvest Raid - Heronter (Bemus Point, NY)
OCTOBER IN AETHELMEARC
14 - Crown Tourney - St. Swithin’s Bog (Jennerstown, NY)
21 - Agincourt Event - BMDL (Pittsburgh, PA)
21 - Tuscany in Autumn - Myrkfaelinn (Ithaca, NY)
21 - Hunter's Moon - Hartstone (Wellsville, NY)
28 - Clothing Collegium - Beau Fleuve (Lyndonville, NY)
SEPTEMBER IN THE EAST
8-10 - Greenlane Scottish/Irish Festival (Demo) - Hartshorn-dale
(Greenlane, PA)
9-10 - Barleycorn: The Next Generation - Ostgardr (Putnam Valley, NY)
15-17 - Lakewood Ren-Faire XXV - Carillion (Lakewood, NJ)
23 - The Tiltyard at Linenfield - Concordia of the Snows (Ballston Spa, NY)
23 - Ball & Barter in the Bog - Iron Bog (Sicklerville, NJ)
30 - Coronation of Lucan VII & Jana IV - The Bridge (Pawtucket, RI)
OCTOBER IN THE EAST
7 - Wear Schola - Nordenhalle (Kingston, NY)
20-22 - Schola in the Hinterlands - Shire of Montevale (Fort Littleton, PA)
21 - Bows at the Beach - Barren Sands (Mays Landing, NJ)
21 - Winter’s Night - Concordia of the Snows (Albany, NY)
28 - Novice Faire - Coill Tuar (Newburgh, NY)
27-29 - Frosted Hills Gets Dirty (Metalsmiths Symposium 5) - Frosted
Hills (Salt Point, NY)
http://www.eastkingdom.org/event-detail.html?eid=1273
EVENTS ELSEWHERE
Sept. 6-8 - Kingdom Crusades - Kingdom of Atlantia (Darlington, MD)
Oct. - 6-9 - 4th Known World Cooks/Bards Collegium - Kingdom of
Ealdormere (Nassagaweya, Acton, Ontario) -
http://www.ece.uwaterloo.ca/~arnora/arnora/cooksbards06.htm
OTHER WARS
Great Western War - Oct 2006 Cancelled due to site problems - caid-gww.org
Estrella War - Feb. 2007 - http://www.estrellawar.org/
Gulf Wars - March 10 - 18, 2007 - http://www.gulfwars.org/
Lilies - June 2007 - http://calontir.sca.org/lilieswar/lilieswar.php
BARDS & BOWS
Bards and Bows was a great little event. We had just over 40 people
there, and they seemed to have a good time. The weather was not nearly
as bad as predicted - too bad is scared off some of the fighters - but
the archers went ahead with their shooting.
The Bards were a very welcome addition to the day.
I want to thank everyone who contributed their time and effort to make
this event a success.
First, to our brave first time feast cooks - Lady Anne Diarmat and Lady
Bianca Sadie. The feast was absolutely wonderful! Great job, Anne and
Jenn! And thank you to their kitchen helpers - Jessica and Lori.
Thank you to those who planned, set up, and marshaled the archery -
Michelle Yurko and Sue Lavare and the rest of the Lavare family. (Yeah -
I don't know everyone's SCA names either.)
Thank you very much to the Bards who entertained us - you made the day
very special. Thanks go to Billie Jo, Marie and Allen Lutins, Darrin,
Dawn, and Nichole. Thank you also to Raven for bringing the drummers along.
Thank you to Dana Robertson (Clarissa) for teaching a class on beginning
poetry writing.
Thank you to the set up people - Georg, Michelle, Sue, Jeff, Evan,
Rachel, and Kory.
Thank you for those who came on Sunday morning to help clean up the site
- Georg, Sue, Jeff, Rachel, and Karen.
See how some of those names show up again and again - those are the ones
we need to write in for awards.
Please forgive me for those I have forgotten. This was truly a wonderful
group effort and I know that Phil and I could not have pulled off such a
great event without the help of so many members of this shire. Thank you
all.
Michele
SPRING CROWN TOURNEY
The shire has entered a bid for Spring Crown Tourney on May 11-13, 2007.
If our bid is favorably received, the event will take place at Camp
Amahami and there will be an above and below the salt feast.
PENNSIC STORIES
Participants on the AEthelmearc list have been writing about their best
Pennsic moments. My best moments included: a Persian coat class which
helped me understand why a simple change in sewing makes the coats hang
properly, Svea’s “Relics and Reliquaries” class being all my fault again
(I just thought it up), an invitation to the St. Elvis party, actual
students with questions at my “Gentle Art of SCA Courtesy” classes,
$5/yd. linen, etc. I was very happy to attend Calontir’s Court with my
friends Semjaka and Xorazne on the purple & gold Thrones. Queen Xorazne
is, I believe, the first Armenian persona on a Throne in the SCA. Ask me
and I’ll show you the beautiful token I received at Calontir Court.
Keran
PENNSIC RETROSPECTIVE
This year I went to Pennsic with my parents. It was our first Pennsic in
three years. We went the second week and we missed a lot of local
people. (We weren’t the only Soggy Dragons, though.) I remember that
this year the merchants were much better than in other years.
There was a wide array of interesting classes. I went to a Renaissance
Speech class, a voice projecting class and classes at Coxcomb Academy. I
watched Middle Eastern Dance, Pennsic Choir, the Whiskey Bards,
Wandering Gypsy Theatre, and Clan Tynker. I performed in the Coxcomb
Graduation Show saying Puck’s “Friends and Shadows” speech from the
close of “Midsummer Night’s Dream.” That was fun and everyone at Coxcomb
was very helpful and nice.
I didn’t get a chance to go to any of the battles, but was told that
they were amazing. All in all, I had a great time at Pennsic and can
hardly wait until the next time I can go.
Eleanor Hough
HELP WANTED
The position of President of the SCA is available. The President of the
SCA is an unpaid position requiring 10 -20 hrs. per week, oral & written
communication skills, business experience, computer skills, non-profit
experience, organizational skills, etc. Mundane & SCA resumes should be
sent to Board of Directors, SCA Corporate Office, P. O. Box 360789,
Milpitas, CA 95036-0789 by October 31, 2006.
The SCA is also looking for an Editor for “The Compleat Anachronist”
which publishes 4 pamphlets per year. Applicants organizational &
communication skills, publishing experience, experience with PageMaker,
Quark, and/or InDesign, bookkeeping, etc. Send mundane & medieval
resumes to: SCA, Inc. , Attn. CA Editor position, P. O. Box 360789,
Milpitas, CA 95036-0789 by October 31, 2006.
“Tournaments Illuminated” is also looking for a new editor or editors.
Same due date.
Check out sca.org
PENNSIC INFO
The founder of the Darwin Awards was at Pennsic this year. Take a look
at a few of her stories. http://www.darwinawards.com/
PENNSIC 2007
There are major changes in the timing for Pennsic 2007. Troll will open
Friday, July 27, 2007 for Land Grab. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A WEEK
EARLIER THAN PAST PENNSICS. The site will close on Sunday, Aug 12, 2007.
This July Land Grab will also be the schedule for Pennsics in the
foreseeable future.
THE SCA ON WIKIPEDIA
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_for_Creative_Anachronism#Combat_Events_and_Wars
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THE DRAGON’S TONGUE
NEWSLETTER OF THE SHIRE OF STERLYNGE VAYLE
AUGUST 2006
SHIRE OFFICERS
Seneschal Lord Malcolum fizWilliam
Deputy Seneschals Lady Bianca Sadie & Lord Eoghan Rurikson
Exchequer remains Lady Kayley O’Connor
Deputy Exchequer Lady Etain ingen Dalaig
Herald remains Lord Robert O’Connor
Arts and Sciences THL George Anne
Chatelaine Lady Bianca Sadie
Deputy Chatelaine THL Keran Roslin
Chronicler THL Keran Roslin
Knight Marshal Lord Rundwulfe
Archery Marshal Lady Mariana Maria Pietrosanti
Minister of Lists Ferghus
Minister of Youth Lady Anne Diarmat
Web Minister THL Magnus Tindal
AUGUST IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
6 - - Business meeting at Malcolum's home.
13 - - Pennsic Pity Party - at Eoghan & Anne’s - bring a dish to pass.
20 - - Pennsic wind down and Event Prep for Bards & Bows - 27 - Event
Prep for Bards & Bows - at Eoghan & Anne’s
SEPTEMBER IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
3 - Bards & Bows Weekend - No A&S
10 - Business Meeting hosted by Malcolum
17 - topic TBA - at Eoghan & Anne's
24 - topic TBA - at Eoghan & Anne's
OCTOBER IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
1 - Business meeting
Suggestions for A&S meetings, offers to host, requests to learn
subjects, etc. should be directed to THL George Anne, 607-754-1883 or
thegeorg@...
ARCHERY IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
AUG 8 NO PRACTICE
AUG 17 PLANS FOR BARDS & BOWS (B&B) SHOOTS FINALIZED
AUG 22 WORKING ON STUFF FOR B&B
AUG 24 PRACTICE FOR B&B ROYAL ROUNDS
AUG 29 WORKING ON STUFF FOR B&B
AUG 31 FINALIZE B&B SHOOTS, PRACTICE FOR B&B ROYAL ROUNDS
FIGHTING IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Fight practice is on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm (or so) at Recreation Park in
Binghamton. No fighting if it rains.
DEMO CANCELLED
Fortunately for our health, the August 1 demo for the National Night Out
in Vestal was cancelled due to the heat advisory. According to my car
thermometer it was 102 degrees in that parking lot at about 2 PM.
AUGUST IN AETHELMEARC
Aug. 5 - Saturday - Pennsic - Land Grab
Aug. 6 - 19 - Pennsic War - Cooper’s Lake Campground
(Volunteer early and often. AEthelmearc’s citizens staff the War whether
the East or the Mid takes the credit.)
FROM THE SENESCHAL
Greetings Dragons, and Dragonets...
Well I don't know about the rest of you all, but we really enjoyed the
Regional Fighter practice//Picnic at Otsiningo Park. Hope to see more
of the same in future.
The August Business Meeting will from 5 to 7 be at 4 1/2 Minden Ave. on
Sunday August 6th unless I post differently between now and then.
Right now we are busily rooting through boxes and bins and duffels
gathering Garb, fabric for new garb, etc. -- Eleanor is springing up.
Must have something to do with her 13th birthday in June, etc.
Eleanor's production of “Wonderful Town” closes Sunday evening, August
13th. We are expecting to travel to Pennsic arriving on Monday the
14th, and have four full days before returning to the Vayle on the 19th.
See you all soon.
Malcolum fizWillelm
FROM THE CHATELAINE
Greetings!!
I wanted to send a quick note to everyone to say thank you for all your
help the last few months. We had our Magpie Mead demo, Regional fight
practice/demo, a great first Barony Wars, not to mention all the demo
boards and things we got done. We have a few new interested parties,
hopefully they will join us. If anyone has any more ideas about where we
can do more demos, please let me know. As always I plead for everyone's
help with demos & projects so we don't continue to burn the same people
out. Many hands make the SCA fun for all and less like a job.
YIS,
Bianca
REGIONAL FIGHT PRACTICE
The regional Fight Practice was a success! It was a little bit small (8
fighters), but I think that everyone there had a very good time last
Sunday (July 15). Next year’s practice will be eagerly anticipated, and
hopefully better attended because of the fun that people had at this one.
I want to thank those who worked to make this practice a success:
Bianca Sadie - Jenn was a huge help! She picked up the planning of this
event when I faltered, and she helped to get us the Certificate of
Insurance. On the day of the practice, she helped me buy the supplies we
needed for the picnic, and she also did all of the cooking! Jenn, thank
you so much for your help!
Rundwulfe - Kory also helped with getting the Certificate of Insurance
so we could use the park for our practice. On Sunday, he also set up and
took down the signs and helped with the fighting.
Robert O'Connor - Phil was great about getting to the park very, very
early to secure and defend the perfect spot for our picnic and practice.
Without him, who knows where we would have ended up! (and under how much
sun on that 90+ degree day.) He also helped with the organizing of the
event, putting up the banners, and cleaning up after.
These are the people to write in for recommendations, folks!
Thank you to everyone else who contributed to the success of this day!
Michele
THE LAND AGENT SPEAKS
Greetings from your friendly land agent!
The Shires of Barren Sands & Sterlynge Vayle are again assigned to camp
in E13 at Pennsic
Robert
PENNSIC INFORMATION AND ADVICE
The Pennsic War website is at www.pennsicwar.org
We need YOU to help at the War!!
* Do you want to meet new people, see Pennsic, and be a vital part of
Pennsic life?
* Do you love fighting, shopping, classes or other activities, but want
to also actively contribute?
* Does your household or local group want to give back to help make
Pennsic the grand place it is?
Want to help, but don't know where to start, or what area needs the most
assistance? We have the answers for you!
The following departments need volunteers (typically two-hour
shifts): Volunteer Services, Pennsic University and Arts & Sciences
Classes, University Grounds crews, Performing Arts, Battlefield &
Waterbearers, Chirurgeons Point, Herald's Point, Disabilities Services, and
Public Safety. These are just some of the areas that need assistance -
contact us and come see us at Information Point at Pennsic for more info!!
Please email Lord Chimbai at volunteer@... or call
410-488-6797 for more details!
SYLVAN ARMY SUPPORT SERVICES ASKS FOR HELP
Unto the populace of AEthelmearc, greetings from Lady Bronwyn
MacFhionghuin. As you all do your last minute get-ready Pennsic chores,
I'd like to take a moment of your time and mention the Sylvan Army
Support Service (SASS).
The Sylvan Army Support Service (SASS) exists to provide those fighting
for AEthelmearc with additional nutrients and hydration, not supplied by
the water
bearers (they already have enough to do). Also, any gentle may stop by
for a refreshment break.
SASS will be located on the Main Battlefield next to the AEthelmearc
Fighter pavilion---look for the yellow sun/tourney shade. SASS will be
in operation Mon., Wed., Thurs., & Fri. during War Week.
Mon.- Town Battle
Wed.- Allied Battle
Thurs.- Field Battles 1 &2
Fri.- Broken Field Battles 1 & 2
If someone is looking for a way to support the Kingdom, I will happily
accept donations of pickle spears, green olives, watermelons, oranges,
pretzels or jugs of water. I camp on Howard's Fenway (E13) with the
Abbaye D'Arnou, if you would like to drop off a donation early.
If anyone would prefer to donate time, please join me at the field, it
is a great way to meet people and help serve our rattan fighters. The
view of the battles isn't bad, either.
Thank you for your time & generosity. See you at Pennsic.
In Service,
Bronwyn
WEATHERING PENNSIC WEATHER
Your tent is your home for your time at Pennsic. Take good care of it.
Stake it down so it doesn‘t depart for the highway on a windy day. Keep
it’s windows closed when you won’t be around to close them quickly. Pop
up showers may occur at any time. Dry bedding is a good thing.
A weather radio is a handy thing to have in camp.
Rain gear. Boots are great. Choose ones you can walk in comfortably. The
ones with the stiletto heels aren’t period. Take a look at these pics if
you need a reason for boots and tarps
http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b49/Katriona1207/
Plastic drop cloths from the $1 store can be used to spread over your
bedding in case something leaks, cover chairs, cover the corner of a
leaky tent, and serve as a ground cloth. Clip clothes pins are handy for
attaching your plastic over leaks, hanging out laundry, getting internal
tent curtains out of the way or keeping them closed, etc.
Extra tarps are very handy. I prefer silver or white ones which reflect
the heat away. Putting one above the tent using separate poles will
shade your tent & help avoid the rain dripping in. Be sure this tarp is
larger than the tent’s footprint and is lower on the west side. Tilt it
so the west is lower than the east side and rain will run off & you’ll
have more shade on those hot afternoons.
Rubbermade tubs and/or Space Bags are good places for storage and
they‘ll keep your clothes dry.
Gentles on the AE list recommend wool socks for cold or wet weather.
Wool makes me itch so I won’t do that, but I will suggest extra shoes,
boots and socks. A dry set of clothing in your car is also a get good idea.
A $1 store beach mat for in front of the tent door keeps dirt out of
your tent & provides a place to leave muddy shoes. It’s no loss if you
have to toss it away at War’s end, but it will hose off. It’s also wise
to stake it down with a small stake.
Do you have a cot? Air mattress? Bed? It’s good to keep your bedding off
the floor, if possible. If your tent floor is wet, your sheets &
blankets will wick up water and leave you with a wet bed if they touch
the wet floor. Beds and cots let you store things under them.
Keran
Good journey to all the Pennsic bound. Have a wonderful time. Take care
of yourself while you are there and come home safely.
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THE DRAGON’S TONGUE
NEWSLETTER OF THE SHIRE OF STERLYNGE VAYLE
JULY 2006
SHIRE OFFICERS
Seneschal Lord Malcolum fizWilliam
Deputy Seneschals Lady Bianca Sadie & Lord Eoghan Rurikson
Exchequer remains Lady Kayley
Deputy Exchequer Lady Etain ingen Dalaig
Herald remains Lord Robert O’Connor
Arts and Sciences THL George Anne
Chatelaine Lady Bianca Sadie
Deputy Chatelaine THL Keran Roslin
Chronicler THL Keran Roslin
Knight Marshal Lord Rundwulfe
Archery Marshal Lady Mariana Maria Pietrosanti
Minister of Lists Ferghus
Minister of Youth Lady Anne Diarmat
Web Minister THL Magnus Tindal
JULY IN AETHELMEARC
July 8, 2006 - War College - Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands
(N.Versailles, PA)
Pax Interruptus 30 and Baronial Investiture - Thescorre (Caledonia, NY)
July 15 - AEthelmearc Summer Academy - Barony of the Rhydderich Hael
(Williamsville, NY)
Midsummer Merriment - Courtlandslot (Homer. NY)
Annual 3 Day Event - Barony of St. Swithin's Bog (Ebensburg, PA)
July 29 - Viking Village Demo - Heronter (Jamestown, NY)
AUGUST IN AETHELMEARC
Aug. 5 - Saturday - Pennsic - Land Grab
Aug. 6 - 19 - Pennsic War - Cooper’s Lake Campground
(Volunteer early and often. AEthelmearc’s citizens staff the War whether
the East or the
Mid takes the credit.)
A&S IN STERLYNGE VAYLE FOR JULY
July 2 - Sunday - 5-7 PM - Meeting will be at Mariana's - bring your
swimsuit if you like as her pool is open. Ideally, we will make 9-men
morris games for use at the Regional fight practice demo and for the
demo for the National Night Out. If we make enough of them, we may want
to consider selling these at the demo.
July 9 Sunday - 5-7 PM - business meeting hosted by Malcolum and family.
July 16 - Regional Fight Practice and demo in Otsiningo Park
(Binghamton, NY), so please come and support the shire. Noon - ???
If you know of anyone who is interested in checking out SCA fighting for
the first time, this will be the perfect opportunity. Please bring any
loaner gear that you may have for newcomers. This will be in a beautiful
public park, so there will probably be people wandering over to watch
the fighting and maybe ask some questions. Garb is strongly encouraged.
We will provide meats to cook on the grill – hamburgers, hot dogs, and
sausages, as well as rolls, fixings, and ice. Please bring your picnic
gear, a side dish or salad to share, and drinks. If someone wanted to
bring sweet corn or watermelon, that would be great.
This will be a very casual gathering – it is not an official SCA event.
That means no site fee, and no non-member surcharge (and no event
paperwork for the Exchequer (me) – Yea!), but we would appreciate a
modest donation to help us cover the cost of the insurance certificate
and meat.
For more information, feel free to contact me, Kayley (MKA Michele
Greenmun) at kayleyofsterlyngevayle@..., or our Knight Marshal,
Rundwulfe (MKA Kory Greenmun) at mcgonzomkg@.... Please drop me a
quick e-mail or give me a call at 607-621-2122 to let me know how many
are coming so we know how much meat to buy.
Directions to Otsiningo Park:
Take you best route to Binghamton by Route 81 (North or South).Take Exit
5 (Front St.), turn left at bottom of ramp, turn left at the stop light
onto Bevier street (first light coming from the South, and second light
coming from the North), and immediately turn left into the park (before
you cross the bridge). Drive around until you see people hitting each
other with big sticks.
July 23 - Sunday - 5-7 PM - Banner making, hosted by Steve/Bran and
Eve/Nuala. We will discuss the different ways of making banners, and
George will demonstrate appliqué for those interested in sewing banners.
July 30 - Sunday - 5-7 PM - To be determined, but will likely be hosted
by Anne and Robinson. This will likely be a Pennsic Panic meeting, and
those needing help with last minute projects for Pennsic should bring
them and we will likely help, if possible.
Aug 6 - Sunday - 5-7 PM - Business meeting, hosted again by Malcolum.
Aug 13 - Sunday - 5-7 PM - will likely be a Pennsic Pity Party, details
to be announced later.
The rest of August will likely be spent getting ready for Bards & Bows.
Ideas for A&S meetings are welcome. If you want to host a meeting,
please say when.
-georg
ARCHERY PRACTICE IN STERLYNGE VAYLE FOR JULY
Tue. 7/4 NO practice
Thurs. 7/6 Practice and Royal Rounds
Tue. 7/11 Practice with a twist
Tue. 7/18 Practice and Royal Rounds
week of the 24 ?????
Practice starts at 6:30pm at Lady Mariana’s house. If you need
directions, please call or e-mail her.
WAR COLLEGE ANNOUNCEMENT
Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands (N. Versailles, PA) July 8, 2006
The sounds of the War Horns grow louder and more persistent. To assist
everyone in their preparations for War, the Barony-Marche of the Debatable
Lands is proud to host War College on July 8, 2006 at the
Pitcairn-Monroeville Sportsmen¹s Club (505 Mosside Blvd., N. Versailles PA
15137, www.pmsconline.com). Activities for the day will include heavy
weapons, fencing, thrown weapons, archery, scouting, youth combat, youth
fencing, dog coursing, and children¹s activities. The autocrat for this
Academy style event for the SCA martial arts is Mistress Karana Yabokchi
(Karen Donnelly, 2837 Anderson Drive, Allison Park, PA 15101, 412-487-5278,
kddonnelly(at)comcast(dot)net, no phone calls after 10 p.m.).
The site opens at 10 a.m. and will close at 9 p.m. Everyone remaining after
9 p.m. will have volunteered for the clean-up crew. There is no smoking in
the buildings and the site is discretely damp. Please no visible modern
containers and no open flames at feast. The site is handicapped accessible.
For those who may be traveling, there are several hotels within 5 miles of
the site. Please contact the autocrat for additional information. Merchants
should also contact the autocrat. Dog coursing will start the day, with
martial activities immediately thereafter.
Fees for the event are as follows:
Out-board (no lunches)
Adult and >14 $5.00 6-14 $2.50 under 6 Free
Off-board (with lunches)
Adult and >14 $8.00 6-14 $4.00 under 6 Free
On-board (with lunches and feast)
Adult and >14 $15.00 pre-reg./$16.00 at the door
6-14 $8.00 under 6 Free Family cap $48.00
The off-board fee includes two lunches, one at noon and one in the late
afternoon. The head cooks for the day are Master Alistair Scott MacCrummin
(Steve Morrisson, 412-734-3246) and Mistress Lenora of the Willows (Donna
Mallabone, alenorawillow(at)yahoo(dot)com). Please contact Master Alistair
with any dietary concerns. Reservations, with SCA and modern names and
check payable to SCA, Inc-BMDL, should be sent to Lady Hildarun Hugelman
(Krista Cogan, 322 N. Euclid Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15206, 412-363-3111,
hildarun(at)yahoo(dot) com.). The only good reservation is a paid
reservation. The $3 non-member surcharge will be collected at the door for
all non-SCA members. Please do not include it with your reservations.
Directions:
Take your best route to I-76, the PA Turnpike, and then to Exit 57 (old
exit
6) I-376 W/ US-22 W / US-22 Business/ Monroeville/ Pittsburgh. After the
toll booth, take the US 22 Business exit (#16 to the left) and immediately
get into the left lanes of Business Route 22. At the first stop light, make
a left onto Route 48 South (Mosside Boulevard) and travel 5 miles to the
site. The club is on the right side of Route 48 South between Route 130 and
Route 30. There is ample off-street parking at the site.
THE LAND AGENT SPEAKS
Greetings from your friendly land agent!
If you are going to Pennsic, please read and heed these words of knowledge.
If not then read them, and scratch you head and wonder, “Is this what
Bob the Herald passes for knowledge?”
Good gentles, the war approaches and all those going should be reminded
or warned of the things that they might confront. First - “Did I send
Robert my tent size?” Well, if you haven’t, please do so at your
earliest convenience because you would hate to forget and find that only
a 10 X 10 size space was set a side for your lovely large pavilion and
sun shade when you arrive at Pennsic.
Second - I would like to pass along a few helpful hints that have been
passed to me and that I have experienced first hand.
The Weather can be unpredictable so try to be prepared for anything, and
I do mean anything. 40 degree nights and 100 degree days, sun, rain,
hail, high winds, mud, flood, and/or drought are entirely possible. Make
sure that you have garb for all conditions, and try to make sure your
camping gear can stand up to a monsoon, because we might get one. Please
good gentles be aware of how any of these weather conditions may affect
your health, and be prepared.
Sunburn is a bad thing. Take a good sun block and remember to use it
when the sun threatens to shine. I have had very bad sunburn at Pennsic
by forgetting this rule, and it cost me dearly. So my advice is to use
sun block often and don’t forget most of them take 30 min. to become
effective.
Dehydration is a bad thing. Drink LOTS of water. Not soda, not Snapple,
but drinkable water. The water at Pennsic has so much iron you could
forge a knife out of it, and not only that, but the general hygiene
situation makes me unwilling to entirely trust it as safe to drink. OK,
so this may just be paranoia on my part; so what? Better safe than
chained to a toilet for a week. So if you want to drink water bring it,
buy it somewhere local, or boil it. Once again it’s just my opinion, but
be safe.
Wash your hands frequently, preferably with an antibacterial soap. Most
people don’t realize the number of people who are touching all the public
areas of Pennsic, but it’s a lot. So having a small bottle of hand
sanitizer might not be period, but it makes sense.
That’s just a few good ideas. There are many more at the following web
sites, and please look over the Newcomers guide to Pennsic on the
Pennsic web site in the newcomer point area. It’s really worth it.
Pennsic guides
http://www.nordskogen.northshield.org/sca_camping_101.htm
http://www.nordskogen.northshield.org/pennsicprimer/main.htm
http://www.newcomers.hartshorn-dale.org/pennsiclist.php
http://www.carillion.eastkingdom.org/checklist3.html
See you all at the WAR!!
YIS
Robert O’Connor
Land agent for Shires of Barren Sands and Sterlynge Vayle
E-mail roberttheherald@...
PENNSIC INFORMATION AND ADVICE
The Pennsic War website is at www.pennsicwar.org
Carry water with you when you go to a battle, class, Court, or shopping.
You may be a long way from camp. Just wrapping a washcloth around a
water bottle and dropping it into baggie inside a pouch will help keep
you hydrated.
Please remember to waterproof your tent, and your shoes or boots. Two
weeks of wet bedding and wet feet are no fun.
They may not be medieval but sneakers are popular Pennsic footwear. The
ground at Cooper’s Lake is rough and most of us are not used to hiking
the hillsides. Sensible shoes save your feet and help the chirurgeons
see fewer patients, so be kind to yourself and your fellow SCAdians,
take good care of your feet.
Keran
GEORGE ANNE'S PACKING LIST FOR PENNSIC:
Have within easy reach in the car:
Directions.
Pre-registration packet
ID and proof of SCA membership
Tent, poles, ropes & stakes, ground cloth, something to pound stakes
with. (Do assemble tent at least once before Pennsic to make sure
everything is still there).
Fly for tent/shade.
Disposable mat for door to wipe feet/store shoes.
Shovel. (trench around tent if rainy, sump pit regardless).
Stuff to sleep on. I have a platform bed now. Air mattress, sheets,
blankets, or sleeping bag and pad. Air pump. Pillows.
Chairs.
Coleman lantern, battery powered lantern, flashlight, little tea light
lanterns for outside tent to mark which one is my tent so I can find it.
Batteries for anything that needs batteries.
Spare mantles for the Coleman lantern.
Clothes. (spare set in Ziploc bag left in truck for dire emergencies and
one set of mundanes to go home in). Undies.
Extra Socks.
Court Garb.
Rain cloak.
Cloak for warmth (it can get cold at night).
Something to store garb on - if you have a way to hang it, that's great!
Shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, hairbrush, hair ties, and all
other toiletries including feminine necessaries.
Belts.
Towels.
Sunscreen.
Prophylactics.
Folding table.
Cooler.
water/drinks only cooler
water bottles.
Coleman stove, lighter.
Fire extinguisher
Pan for heating water.
Dishpan and dish soap. SOS pads.
Dish towels.
Large frying pan and sauce pan.
cutting board.
Mixing spoon, spatula, sharp knife.
extra silverware, extra coffee cups (expect company).
Drinking mugs, ideally with leash or other personalization.
Wine glasses, tasting glass.
cork screw, can opener.
Olive oil.
veggie peeler
eating dishes.
Dutch oven.
Ziploc bags.
Garbage bags.
First aid kit
Pepto-Bismol, Tums, Band-Aids, Tylenol, decongestant, and any other drug
you could possibly want, including your prescription drugs. There is a
fridge at Chirurgeon point for refrigerated drugs if you really need it.
Phone card.
Camera, film.
Baldrics and other necessary insignia/uniforms.
Scroll case.
Extra cloth to cover unsightly things, or to use to carry things.
Short-wave radio for weather reports.
Any booze. Wine racks.
Needlepoint or other to-hand craft.
Notebook, pens.
Duct tape and clothespins.
Shield, Armor, weapons, rivets or other things for repair and
maintenance of armor and weapons.
Authorization cards
Ace bandages and tiger balm.
Tweezers.
Fighting boots
*COMFORTABLE* shoes, ideally two or more pairs, so if one is wet, you
can change. Do not bring NEW shoes. Blisters suck at Pennsic.
Extra Socks.
Carrying baskets.
Gift baskets, if needed.
Extra ciggies if you smoke.
Banners and a way to hang them.
Small fans.
Toolkit: Screwdriver, pliers, cutters, files, hammer
Buckets
Hose
Wagon or cart
grate to go over sump pit.
I hope you find this useful.
-george
PENNSIC 2007
Yes, I know we haven’t even had 2006 yet, but they’re planning ahead.
Pennsic is being moved up a week, starting 2007.
Greetings are extended unto the Seneschals of the Known World from
Baroness Rosamund Beauvisage, Mayor of Pennsic 36.
I would like to take this opportunity to announce to you that the
Kingdom Seneschals Group (the Seneschals of AEthelmearc, the East, and the
Middle, alphabetically), in accordance with the Pennsic Administrative
Policy and with the consent of their respective Crowns, has approved a
"special project" I have been pursuing for Pennsic War 36 (2007) -- to
move the Pennsic War one week earlier in the calendar year. Per the old
schedule, Pennsic 36 Troll would have opened on Friday, 3 August 2007
and the site would have closed on Sunday, 19 August 2007. Under the new
schedule, Pennsic 36 Troll will open on Friday, 27 July 2007 and the
site will
close on Sunday, 12 August 2007. Please note that THIS year's (2006)
Pennsic (Pennsic War 35), will NOT be affected.
This decision to move Pennsic up a week was not undertaken lightly and
was prompted by a steadily-increasing level of concern about the conflict
between Pennsic and school calendars. School districts across the
country have been starting earlier and earlier, with many routinely
starting by the third or fourth week of August, and some as early as the
second week several districts in Florida, for example). This situation
has been preventing many parents and their school-age children from
attending, especially since many can often only stay for only the first
part of War even though they would have to pay for both weeks that way.
Some must miss Pennsic altogether. Needless to say, it also affects our
members who are educators from kindergarten through college as well as
the above mentioned SCA families with school-age children. I brought it
up to the Coopers at the November Pennsic staff meeting, and Dave Cooper
was enthusiastically all for the change. Local schools in western
Pennsylvania also start earlier than they used to, and that
situation cuts into his available labor force for Pennsic. Moreover, the
earlier start will give the Coopers an extra week to have the campground
ready for Labor Day weekend. Fred Brezel said it would not adversely
impact his registration system, since all he would have to do is change
dates, which he does anyway. Dave and Fred both opined that announcing
it over a year in advance would be fine for making the change. Dave has
discussed it with his contractors (the porta-john folks, et al.), and
they have said that it poses no problem. Those probably represented the
most serious "hard stops" to this idea and those hurdles have been
cleared. In fact, at the Aethelmearc War Practice Pennsic staff meeting
on May 20th, the Coopers pressed to have this finalized as they want the
change. It was at this meeting that the Kingdom Seneschal Group approved
the change. The Kingdoms would obviously have to make some adjustments
for this to happen, most importantly, changing their Kingdom laws if
Pennsic dates are written into their Law, and changing the last
available date to authorize in time for Pennsic. Some events which
traditionally have made that a big part of their "marketing" to the
populace will either have to drop that as a "draw" or will have to hold
their events a week earlier in 2007 and subsequent years. I am hoping
that I can count on all of you to facilitate this change. … The changed
schedule will also be announced on the www.pennsicwar.org website very
soon.
Thank you in advance for your time and cooperation in publicizing this
new schedule.
In service to the Society,
Baroness Rosamund Beauvisage, OP, OL
Mayor, Pennsic War 36
THE SCA AS PREP FOR REAL LIFE
This week has been very trying for the residents of our fair shire and
surrounding areas. There’s been way too much water in all the wrong
places and way more excitement than most of us needed.
It caused me to think about what the SCA has taught me.
1. Be prepared. I know that the Scouts also teach that but membership in
the SCA has prepared us to be prepared. Because of the SCA, I have an
air mattress, cooler, tent, portable stove, rain wear, and waterproof
boots. Handy things this week.
2. Care for those less fortunate. Whether it’s the Horde making soup at
War or offering help to your mundane neighbor, it’s still caring for
others. Give some food to CHOW or offer some of your time to help someone.
3. You may not need that item anymore, but someone else will. At War you
leave good stuff beside the dumpster so others can use it. Barter is
also legitimate as is an outright gift. Many of our neighbors have
nothing left. If you have things & furniture you don’t need, this is a
great time to give or trade them.
4. Good humor in the face of adversity. I remember peers sliding in the
mud at War and the new, soon to be, Queen of Gleann Abhann saying that
there would be a Coronation despite Katrina. The joke is Windsor is that
many of us now have lakefront property. Please be patient and good
humored with people you meet as many are stressed to the max. Many of
our neighbors lack basic necessities, safe housing and information on
family members.
5. Conservation of water. Not using much Cooper water has trained me for
this week. I can boil water to wash my dishes and rinse them in limited
water. I know how to take a shower with little water. I know about
Clorox in the water for cleaning dishes.
6. Walking is ok. If you can walk all over Pennsic, why not walk in your
neighborhood? With closed roads in the area, my neighbors and I are
walking all over.
7. Electricity is unnecessary. You can survive without it. I even have
solar lights and candles.
8. Amuse yourself simply. No cable at Pennsic and limited internet or
cell phone access. You can survive that too. Cards, handicrafts, puzzles
and games can fill the time and cut the stress.
9. Conversation with your neighbors is way better than the news. We
could have used heralds this week in the mundane world. Conversation has
been the only way to find out what’s going on in the area. The TV
stations haven’t provided the needed information, but my neighbors in
town and on the web have.
I want to thank those SCAdians who taught me. I was ready this week. Who
knew that my SCA training would be so handy?
Keran
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THE DRAGON’S TONGUE
NEWSLETTER OF THE SHIRE OF STERLYNGE VAYLE
JUNE 2006
SHIRE OFFICERS
Seneschal Lord Malcolum fizWilliam
Deputy Seneschals Lady Bianca Sadie & Lord Eoghan Rurikson
Exchequer remains Kayley
Deputy Exchequer Lady Etain ingen Dalaig
Herald remains Robert O’Connor
Arts and Sciences THL George Anne
Chatelaine Lady Bianca Sadie
Deputy Chatelaine THL Keran Roslin
Chronicler THL Keran Roslin
Knight Marshal Lord Rundwulfe
Archery Marshal Lady Mariana Maria Pietrosanti
Minister of Lists Ferghus
Minister of Youth Lady Anne Diarmat
Web Minister THL Magnus Tindal
JUNE IN AETHELMEARC
9 - 11 - Barony Wars and Bazaar - Shire of Sterlynge Vayle (Windsor, NY)
16 - 18 - Jugglers, Tumblers, and Bards III (Brookfield, NY)
23 - 24 - Their Majesty’s Royal Challenge (New Stanton, PA)
23 - 25 - Myrkfaelinn Summer War Practice - Dominion of Myrkfaelinn (
ARCHERY PRACTICE IN STERLYNGE VAYLE FOR JUNE & JULY
JUNE
Tue 6/6 Practice and Royal Rounds
Thur 6/8 Finish any last minute targets for Barony Wars
Tue 6/13 Practice with an interesting twist
there will be NO practice Tue 6/20
Thur 6/22 Practice and Royal Rounds
Tue 6/27 Practice with a twist
JULY
Tue 7/4 NO practice
Thurs 7/6 Practice and Royal Rounds
Tue 7/11 Practice with a twist
Tue 7/18 Practice and Royal Rounds
week of the 24 ?????
Practice starts at 6:30pm at Lady Mariana’s house. If you need
directions please call or e-mail her.
A&S SCHEDULE IN STERLYNGE VAYLE
Sunday (June 4) is the Business Meeting, and again, the main topic of
discussion is going to be Barony Wars. This meeting will be hosted by
Malcolm at the usual time of 5 to 7 p.m.
June 11 we will not meet, as we will be recovering from Barony Wars.
June 18 will be hosted by Bianca and Runwulfe (Jen and Kory). We will
likely discuss improvements we can make for demos, and start planning
for July.
June 25 will return to Anne and Robinson's- where we will make duct tape
bodices/patterns for anyone who wants/needs them. Please bring an extra
shirt that you don't mind never wearing again. Duct-taped patterns turn
the fabric into a pattern, so they are essentially destroyed... don't
wear your favorite shirt, in other words. If you want patterns for other
parts, wear appropriate clothing for that too- and bring clothes to
change into after we cut the duct tape off.
July is still TBD, but when there is a demo on the weekend, there likely
will not be an A&S meeting as well.
-georg
FROM THE SENESCHAL
Greetings to the Dragons and Dragonettes of Sterlynge Vayle…
Today marks the beginning of the season of battle and war as we defend
the border of Glorious AEthelmearc from our neighbors.
On June 3rd, we demonstrated our talents and prowess to neutrals and
neighbors alike when all those available traveled to the grounds of
Magpie’s Meadery.
Next weekend, June 9-11; we shall gather at the Manor of Sertoma as host
to our neighbors to the North and South as the Baronies of Delftwood and
the Endless Hills meet with her Majesty, Queen Tessa II, in efforts to
avoid internecine bloodshed and turn everyone’s warlike urges to
defending the Sylvan Kingdom on the Fields of Pennsic.
Concerning Pennsic, the deadline for Snail Registration has passed but
there is still time to pre-register using magic, but even those channels
will close down at full dark on June 15th. After the 15th you can still
attend, but will take your chances and could end up camping with trolls,
mountebanks …
There was a business meeting at our place 4 1/2 Minden Avenue,
Binghamton on Sunday June 4 from 5 to 7 PM to discuss the Meadery Demo
and finalize thedetails of Barony Wars and Bazaar.
Finally, I would like to remind the Archers of the Vayle of Their
Majesties Malcolm and Tessa's wish for an arrow pledge for Pennsic. What
is an arrow pledge you ask? They would like the archers of AEthelmearc
to pledge an arrow so that they can take these arrows to our opponents
and show
them that AEthelmearc has an army. You can then retrieve your arrow at
Pennsic from the Archer General at the archery range. Arrows can be
given to their Majesties directly at any events they attend or at the
Pennsic War before opening ceremonies. Her Majesty will be at Barony
War; it would be cool if we put together a sheaf of arrows to present to
her Majesty from the Vayle.
Malcolum fizWillelm, Fleur of AEthelmearc Herald
Seneschal, Shire of Sterlynge Vayle
FROM THE CHATELAINE
Greetings Shire,
Spring has begun & we have all taken on tasks to help keep our summer
busy with events & demos. As Chatelaine, I've been busy trying to help
where I can.
Here's a recap.
* I'm sure our Exchequer will have more details, but we had a great
turnout for Axes & Ales and I wanted to thank those who sacrificed their
weekend to help, from cleanup on Friday to cleanup on Sunday and
everything in between.
* We are diving head first into an event which will be new to us this year:
Barony Wars. It will hopefully have our neighbors talking about it for
months to come. Anne has recently started, with the help of others, some
wonderful favors. I'm sure Eoghan, our Autocrat will continue to ask for
help as the event gets closer. Please consider helping where you can,
before, during and/or after. Many hands make a wonderful event!!!
* We had the demo at Magpie Meadery in Bainbridge on June 3rd .
* Our main SCA demo board is done!! It was"unveiled" at the demo.
* I have also finished the flyers we can pass out. I have printed out about
50-60 for this demo. This will help us pass the word to those interested
in us. I also have a small binder to collect names & info from those
who'd like to know more.
That's it for now, more to come next month as we talk about how Barony
Wars did. Then we'll be on to more demos and talking about plans for
Bards & Bows.
YIS,
Bianca
THE LAND AGENT SPEAKS
Greetings!!!!
To all those good gentles who would like to camp with the Shires of
Barren Sands and Sterlynge Vayle at Pennsic 35 please e-mail me with
your intention at your earliest possible convenience as the on-line
pre-registration ends June 15th and as I write this article we have only
4 pre-registrations.
For all those noble souls going off to Pennsic 35, could you please drop
me an e-mail at roberttheherald@... 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. Neighbors are
important so let me know if there is someone that you would like to camp
next or close to and I will try to accommodate the request. All this
information helps me get an idea of how to lay the camp out and to try
to give everyone what they want, so the sooner I get the information the
better. If you have any question comments or inquires, please don’t
hesitate to contact me.
YIS,
Robert O’Connor
E-mail roberttheherald@...
DEMO ON JUNE 3, 2006
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Magpie Meadery demo. Things
started slow and stayed wet, in more ways than one. You hung in there,
talked, displayed, talked, showed your skills, and maybe acquired some
new members for us. A number of people leave with bottles so I think it
was also a good day for the Meadery. Vivat to all!
BARONY WARS
Remember we need your help for set up, clean up and all day Saturday.
Whether you can fetch, carry, help the cook or troll, or just set up
tables, we need your help to make Barony Wars a success.
WAR COLLEGE ANNOUNCEMENT
Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands (N. Versailles, PA) July 8, 2006
The sounds of the War Horns grow louder and more persistent. To assist
everyone in their preparations for War, the Barony-Marche of the Debatable
Lands is proud to host War College on July 8, 2006 at the
Pitcairn-Monroeville Sportsmen¹s Club (505 Mosside Blvd., N. Versailles PA
15137, www.pmsconline.com). Activities for the day will include heavy
weapons, fencing, thrown weapons, archery, scouting, youth combat, youth
fencing, dog coursing, and children¹s activities. The autocrat for this
Academy style event for the SCA martial arts is Mistress Karana Yabokchi
(Karen Donnelly, 2837 Anderson Drive, Allison Park, PA 15101, 412-487-5278,
kddonnelly(at)comcast(dot)net, no phone calls after 10 p.m.).
The site opens at 10 a.m. and will close at 9 p.m. Everyone remaining after
9 p.m. will have volunteered for the clean-up crew. There is no smoking in
the buildings and the site is discretely damp. Please no visible modern
containers and no open flames at feast. The site is handicapped accessible.
For those who may be traveling, there are several hotels within 5 miles of
the site. Please contact the autocrat for additional information. Merchants
should also contact the autocrat. Dog coursing will start the day, with
martial activities immediately thereafter.
Fees for the event are as follows:
Out-board (no lunches)
Adult and >14 $5.00 6-14 $2.50 under 6 Free
Off-board (with lunches)
Adult and >14 $8.00 6-14 $4.00 under 6 Free
On-board (with lunches and feast)
Adult and >14 $15.00 pre-reg./$16.00 at the door
6-14 $8.00 under 6 Free Family cap $48.00
The off-board fee includes two lunches, one at noon and one in the late
afternoon. The head cooks for the day are Master Alistair Scott MacCrummin
(Steve Morrisson, 412-734-3246) and Mistress Lenora of the Willows (Donna
Mallabone, alenorawillow(at)yahoo(dot)com). Please contact Master Alistair
with any dietary concerns. Reservations, with SCA and modern names and
check payable to SCA, Inc-BMDL, should be sent to Lady Hildarun Hugelman
(Krista Cogan, 322 N. Euclid Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15206, 412-363-3111,
hildarun(at)yahoo(dot) com.). The only good reservation is a paid
reservation. The $3 non-member surcharge will be collected at the door for
all non-SCA members. Please do not include it with your reservations.
Directions:
Take your best route to I-76, the PA Turnpike, and then to Exit 57 (old
exit
6) I-376 W/ US-22 W / US-22 Business/ Monroeville/ Pittsburgh. After the
toll booth, take the US 22 Business exit (#16 to the left) and immediately
get into the left lanes of Business Route 22. At the first stop light, make
a left onto Route 48 South (Mosside Boulevard) and travel 5 miles to the
site. The club is on the right side of Route 48 South between Route 130 and
Route 30. There is ample off-street parking at the site.
AETHELMEARC’S NEW PENNSIC CHAMBERLAIN
AEthelmearc’s new Pennsic Chamberlain is Lord Caradawc Mendwr,
PENNSIC TOURNEYS
For a spectator, some of the best and most visible combat at Pennsic is
at the tourneys. You may want to take the time to attend the Combat of
the Thirty at Pennsic which is held immediately after opening ceremonies.
It has something for everyone - great fighting, a standard of presentation
which strives for authenticity, an authentic combat model, Earl Yngvar,
and other great warriors.
GIANTS AND DWARVES
This is the tourney which proves that the bigger they are the harder they
fall. It is a great place to learn the advantages that the small, quick
fighter
has over his/her much larger opponent and a chance to see some great
fighting close up. The spectators get the chance to see and hear individual
combat close up and without the formality of other tourneys, so bring a
chair and some portable shade and enjoy a great time.
FROM THE CHATELAINE
Greetings Shire,
Spring has begun & we have all taken on tasks to help keep our summer
busy with events & demos. As Chatelaine, I've been busy trying to help
where I can.
Here's a recap.
* I'm sure our Exchequer will have more details, but we had a great
turnout for Axes & Ales and I wanted to thank those who sacrificed their
weekend to help, from cleanup on Friday to cleanup on Sunday and
everything in between.
* We are diving head first into an event which will be new to us this year:
Barony Wars. It will hopefully have our neighbors talking about it for
months to come. Anne has recently started, with the help of others, some
wonderful favors. I'm sure Eoghan, our Autocrat will continue to ask for
help as the event gets closer. Please consider helping where you can,
before, during and/or after. Many hands make a wonderful event!!!
* We have an upcoming demo at Magpie Meadery in Bainbridge on June 3rd .
More details will come when the demo gets closer. I hope to see everyone
out there.
* Our main SCA demo board is done!! It will be "unveiled" at the demo.
* I have also finished the flyers we can pass out. I have printed out about
50-60 for this demo. This will help us pass the word to those interested
in us. I also have a small binder to collect names & info from those
who'd like to know more.
That's it for now, more to come next month as we talk about how Barony
Wars did. Then we'll be on to more demos and talking about plans for
Bards & Bows.
YIS,
Bianca
DAME AOIFE FINN’S SCA LINKS LISTS
is on the SCA Librarian’s website at
http://sca-librarians.gallowglass.org/links/links.html
KERAN ROSLIN’S ARMENIA LINKS
http://sca-librarians.gallowglass.org/armenia/index.html
NEED A MEDIEVAL GIGGLE?
Try - Chateau de Belgique Home of Sir Guillaume
http://www.sirguillaume.com/
MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE FOOD HOMEPAGE
http://www.geocities.com/aecooks/CGMain.html
ARMS OF THE SCA KINGDOMS
are at Effingham’s Heraldic Avatars
http://www.sengokudaimyo.com/avatarbiz/avatarbiz2.html
German National Museum at Nuremburg
Click on Mittlealter (Middle Ages)
Jahrhunderts = Century Sammlungen = Exhibits
http://www.gnm.de/
German Embassy Article
http://www.germany.info/relaunch/info/publications/week/2006/060428/misc1.html
THE DRAGON’S TONGUE
NEWSLETTER OF THE SHIRE OF STERLYNGE VAYLE
May 2006
SHIRE OFFICERS
Seneschal Lord Malcolum fizWilliam
Deputy Seneschals Lady Bianca Sadie & Lord Eoghan Rurikson
Exchequer Kayley
Deputy Exchequer Lady Etain ingen Dalaig
Herald Robert O’Connor
Arts and Sciences THL George Anne
Chatelaine Lady Bianca Sadie
Deputy Chatelaine THL Keran Roslin
Chronicler THL Keran Roslin
Knight Marshal Lord Rundwulfe
Minister of Lists Fearghus
Minister of Youth Lady Anne Diarmat
Web Minister THL Magnus Tindal
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
SHIRE SCHEDULE
May 7 - Sunday - 5-7 PM - Business Meeting at Malcolm & Suisanne’s
May 14 - Sunday - 5-7 PM - A&S working on demos and Barony Wars
May 21 - Sunday - 5-7 PM - A&S working on demos and Barony Wars
May 28 - Sunday - 5-7 PM - A&S working on demos and Barony Wars
June 3 - Saturday - Magpie Meadery Demo
June 9-11 - Fri. PM - Sun. AM - Barony Wars
Contact Lord Rundwulfe for the Sunday fighting schedule.
MAY IN AETHELMEARC
5-6 - Will’s Revenge - Abhainn Ciach Ghlais - (Berwick, PA)
6 - A Shoote in the Wilde Woods - Delftwood - (Elbridge, NY)
13 - Crown Tourney - Misty Highlands - (Core, WV)
18 -21 - War Practice XVII - Steltonwald - (Slippery Rock, PA) (Includes
Youth Combat Activities)
26 - 28 - Confed’s Ladies Event - Abhainn Ciach Ghlais - Glen Iron, PA)
JUNE IN AETHELMEARC
9 - 11 - Barony Wars and Bazaar - Shire of Sterlynge Vayle (Kirkwood, NY)
23 - 25 - Myrkfaelinn Summer War Practice - Dominion of Myrkfaelinn - (
AE WAR PRACTICE VXII - May 18 - 21
The website for War Practice is http://warpractice.steltonwald.org/
This year we are trying something new. If you would like to pre-register,
you can at http://www.ansteorra.org/acceps/index.php . This is for credit
card registration only. You will still need the site-specific waiver form
that is available on the website.
If you would like to teach a class at war practice, or need to schedule a
meeting. Please contact our coordinator, Lady Gianna di Aurellio at
webminister@....
Talking to the staff, there are some great things scheduled. Archery,
Thrown Weapons, Fencing, Heavy Weapons, Combat Archery, Youth fighting
and Hound coursing. This is just what is happening on the field! We have
shopping, oh lots of shopping. Classes, Meetings, Music, Bards, Court,
Curia, and food.
Come for the weekend, or just for the day, but we hope to see you there!
Alessandra d'Avignon
Autocrat War Practice XVII
MYRKFAELINN SUMMER WAR PRACTICE
June the 23rd - 25th
Site opens at 5pm 6/23, closes noon 6/25
As days lengthen and thoughts of martial victories loom closer, join the
forces of Myrkfaelinn once more for a rousing weekend of heavy melee,
fencing, archery, arts, music, feasting and a frolic in the green woods
of our fair Dominion.
As in years past, AEthelmearc's mighty warriors will have the
opportunity to practice their melee tactics to best smite our foes. For
those more gently disposed, we shall offer classes in the arts, and we
will host events for those youths who will someday be the glory of our
Dominion and of AEthelmearc. When the days light begins to wane, we
shall serve forth a feast which celebrates the bounty of the summer and
the woods by our very own Lady Angeline di Aquila.
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With the new year comes changes, not the least of which is our site for
the revels. This year we shall sport in the 4H Camp off Rt 13 just north
of Ithaca. New site is wet, pet friendly (clean up afterwards of course)
and well situated among deciduous forest.
Further info, questions contact Lady Muirenn ingen ui Muirchertaig, our
autocrat (ladymuirenn@...), for questions regard feast, please
Contact Lady Angeline di Aquil (alm4cu@...)
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FROM THE SENESCHAL
Greetings on this glorious Mayday In Glorious AEthelmearc as we mark the
first day of Anno Societatis XLI.
Congratulations and praise is due to THL George Anne and all the staff
and assistants. We had a great time and I heard nothing but compliments
on Axes and Ales 8. The classes, the martial activities, the brewing
competition, the Feast, to name a few were praised by one and all. A big
Sterlynge Vayle spooooonnn!!!! for everyone.
A reminder, if you’re Pennsic bound and will register by USPS Mail the
deadline is May 15th. If you miss this deadline, On-Line registrations
are open until June 15th. Whichever way you register; please remember to
let Robert O’Connor have your tent dimensions as soon as possible if you
are camping with Shires of Barren Sands and Sterlynge Vayle..
The May Business Meeting will be at our place 4 1/2 Minden Avenue,
Binghamton 13905 from 5-7 PM on Sunday, May 7th. Potluck following the
Business, Savories, Sweets and Beverages are always in order.
Old Business will include the
~ Magpie Meadery Demo on June 3rd;
~ Barony Wars and Bazaar on June 9, 10, 11,
~ Regional Fighter Practice and Picnic at Otseningo Park on July 23rd,
~ Bards and Bows on September 1, 2 & 3.
Come to discuss whether we should consider doing a Schola in early
December – either the 2nd or the 9th.
In Service,
Malcolum
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PENNSIC REGISTRATION
Greetings!
My Name is Robert O’Connor and I will be the Land Agent for the upcoming
Pennsic War for the Shires of Barrens Sands and Sterlynge Vayle. If you
have any question, concerns or comments don’t hesitate to drop me an
e-mail at roberttheherald@... or give me a call at 607-621-2047.
Please remember to pre-register as soon as possible. Mail-in
pre-registration ends May 15th and on-line pre-registration ends June
15th. The number of people we have registered when the land is divided
gives us more land and makes the camping better for everyone. For
registration information and just general information go to pennsicwar.org
YIS,
Robert O’Connor
Herald of the Shire of Sterlynge Vayle
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PENNSIC CHAMBERLAIN WANTED
Unto the noble Kingdom of AEthelmearc, greetings.
Last year, their Majesties Malcolm and Tessa created a new position; that
being the "Pennsic Chamberlain." His Lordship Duncan and Baroness Ilish did
a great job in starting the job off, however their new family obligations
have necessitated that they do not continue in that role.
This is a call out to anyone who would be interested in taking up this
exciting challenge.
The Pennsic Chamberlain is a deputy to the Kingdom Exchequer, and is
responsible for coordinating the storage, maintenance and use of the
Kingdom's camping property, such as the pavillions, benches, sheet walls,
and so forth.
Keep in mind, the Pennsic Chamberlain does not have to DO these tasks, but
facilitate getting them done.
The artisans of Aethelmearc are a talented and energetic bunch, and their
hard work created much of what we saw at Aethelmearc Royal last year.
Among those talents are people willing to help with the maintenance, but
all this effort and enthusiasm needs guidance.
This position will be a two-year term in order to better facilitate repair
during the off season. This individual should have regular computer access,
and the ability to be at Pennsic for set-up & tear down (does not require
two full weeks however).
Please notify Her Excellency Alexandra, Their Highnesses Malcolm and Tessa,
and myself if you are interested in helping coordinate all this effort and
maintain the look and majesty of the Aethelmearc Presence upon the
fields of Pennsic!
I remain -
Baronesse Marguerite de la Marche
seneschal@...
Contact Information:
TRH Malcolm & Tessa
prince@..., princess@...
Countess Alexandra
exchequer@...
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AXES & ALES
I would like to thank all of you who helped to make Axes & Ales VIII the
success that it was. Certainly I did not make the event a success.
Everyone of you who helped has made it so.
I would like to thank Lori, Nate, Anne and Bianca for all of their work
in the kitchen - I did hear many compliments about the food. Baroness
Bea commented it was the best beef burgundy she's ever had - several
times. Thank you to anyone who helped with the cleaning and washing, and
I am very grateful the kitchen was much cleaner this time than we have
ever seen it when opening the camp.
I would like to thank Tiernach, Charles of Alden, Jessica, and those who
helped make the thrown weapons range happen. I have sent them a separate
note already. Axes are definitely a part of what makes the event what it
is.
I would like to thank all of the combat marshals who helped make the day
more fulfilling for those who enjoy those sports and watching them.
Thank you Wulf, Fearghus and Donna. I must humble myself in gratitude to
the fencers for being wonderfully gracious about finding a bit of earth
where they could enjoy combat safely. I am very sorry for the
inconvenience, and I hope a good time was had by all.
I would like to thank Mariana and Raignah too, for the archery. I hope
Marianna is ready for more challenge for Barony Wars - as we won't have
the paddock for that event - the camp will have their horses by then,
and we may not have the paddock at all.
I would like to thank Anne for running Children's Activities. I saw many
kids proud of their fancy hats, and heard a lot of compliments about the
cards- we only found about three cards during clean up which means
almost everyone took them home.
I would like to thank Keran for doing the changing rooms as she always
does with the grace that earned her that Cornelian.
I would like to thank Kayley for sitting troll and straightening out the
books, and for announcing that we did indeed have a positive balance for
this event.
I would like to thank Robinson for all he did - between the cleaning up
and the running around when I wasn't available, I think he did a lot
more than I'll know about, and I am duly grateful.
I would like to thank Kory for his efforts in collecting firewood for
the main hall. It was a very large help, as were his efforts in
cleaning, set up, and take down. He even brought along his dad, who
helped out by watching Savannah and making sure she didn't get into
mischief.
I apologize if I neglected your service specifically in this thank you.
Please do not doubt my appreciation of your contribution, because of
whatever you did - someone else didn't have to.
Thank you all,
-george
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CURIA
In case you have missed it, Their Majesties have announced Their
intentions of changing Laws of Æthelmearc at Their next Curia. Please
look over this webpage and feel free to send in your comments.
http://www.clanoldcastle.com/curia.htm
Curia is a gathering of all seneschals, kingdom officers, barons, and
peers of the realm, where Their Royal Majesties may change kingdom law.
Sometimes it is a simple as a change of the grammar, other times the
change can have a deep impact on the game we play. The changes announced
for which They are soliciting comment are both varieties. You are
welcome to comment even without an official seat on Curia, and They
welcome your voice.
If you have questions about Curia, changes to kingdom law, etc, please
do not hesitate to ask. You may ask on our e-list, at a meeting, or
phone or email me off list, and I'll do my best to explain.
YIS,
-george
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LOOKING FOR A USED BOOK? TRY some of these:
http://www.abebooks.com/
http://www.alibris.com/
http://www.bookavenue.com/
http://www.bookfinder4u.com/
http://www.tomfolio.com/
There are lots of others out there.
FINGERLOOP BRAIDING
http://fingerloop.org/
WANT TO KNOW WHAT OTHERS USE TO PLAN EVENTS?
BMDL has very kindly put their Event Bid Form on the web at
http://www.debatablelands.org/bid_form_072005.pdf
ARMOR EXHIBIT
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City has put its armor
exhibit online at
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/knights/title.html
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AETHELMEARC’S WEBSITES - http://www.aethelmearc.org/
A&S http://www.aeans.org/
College of Heralds http://www.aeheralds.net/
Cook’s Guild http://www.geocities.com/aecooks/CGMain.html
Order of Precedence
http://users.telerama.com/~djl/sca/precedence/aethel-op.html
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FLORILEGIUM ("a gathering of flowers")
What a collection of flowers they are! Stefan’s Florilegium is a
collection of email, essays articles and information collected by THL
Stefan li Rous in Texas. It’s topics range from Accessories to Weddings
and it has Food, Newcomer’s and SCA Camping sections. It can be found at -
http://www.florilegium.org
By the way, I attended a Pennsic meeting where THL Stefan introduced
himself and was greeted by at standing ovation. People really appreciate
his
efforts to collect relevant information and organize it.
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LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FOR THE KIDS TO READ?
Carol Hurst’s Children’s Literature Site - Middle Ages
http://www.carolhurst.com/subjects/history/middleages.html
Children’s Books on the Middle Ages: An Annotated Bibliography
http://www.ravensgard.org/gerekr/childmedbib.html
Medieval Children’s Books
http://www.faerybug.com/SCA/children/medieval_childrens_books.htm
Medieval Period in Europe: Sources for Children: A Pathfinder
http://ils.unc.edu/~lucaj/Pathfinder.htm
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This newsletter is not an official publication of the SCA INC. It’s
contents reflect the views of the authors of the articles and they
retain any rights to their articles. Please remember to contribute early
and often. Articles and requests for articles are due before the end of
each month.
THE DRAGON’S TONGUE
NEWSLETTER OF THE SHIRE OF STERLYNGE VAYLE
April 2006
SHIRE OFFICERS
Seneschal Lord Malcolum fizWilliam
Deputy Seneschals Lady Bianca Sadie & Lord Eoghan Rurikson
Exchequer remains Kayley
Deputy Exchequer Ettain
Herald remains Robert O’Connor
Arts and Sciences THL George Anne
Chatelaine Lady Bianca Sadie
Deputy Chatelaine THL Keran Roslin
Chronicler THL Keran Roslin
Knight Marshal Lord Rundwulfe
Minister of Lists Ferghus
Minister of Youth Lady Anne Diarmat
Web Minister Lord Tindal
EVENTS
APRIL in AEthelmearc
22 - Coronation - Sunderoak - (Freeport, PA) (Includes AEthelmearc Youth Combat
Championship Tourney)
27 - 30 - Blackstone Raid - Blackstone Mountain - (Ripley, WV) (Includes Youth
Combat Activities)
28 - 30 - Axes and Ales VIII - Sterlynge Vayle - (Kirkwood, NY)
MAY in AEthelmearc
5-6 - Will’s Revenge - Abhainn Ciach Ghlais - (Berwick, PA)
6 - A Shoote in the Wilde Woods - Delftwood - (Elbridge, NY)
13 - Crown Tourney - Misty Highlands - (Core, WV)
18 -21 - War Practice XVII - Steltonwald - (Slippery Rock, PA) (Includes Youth
Combat Activities)
26 - 28 - Confed’s Ladies Event - Abhainn Ciach Ghlais - Glen Iron, PA)
JUNE in AEthelmearc
9 - 11 - Barony Wars and Bazaar - Shire of Sterlynge Vayle (Kirkwood, NY)
23 - 25 - Myrkfaelinn Summer War Practice - Dominion of Myrkfaelinn (Ithaca, NY)
For more information, go to the AEthelmearc website http://www.aethelmearc.org/
For information on Youth Combat, go to http://youthfighting.aethelmearc.net
APRIL IN THE EAST KINGDOM
1 - Anglespur’s Feast of Fools and Frivolity - Anglespur (South Schodack, NY)
8 - Emmaus Fair & Artisan Exhibition - Eisental - (Schnecksville, PA)
21 - 23 - EK Southern Region Spring War Practice - Owlsherst (York Haven, PA)
MAY IN THE EAST KINGDOM
6 - East Kingdom Crown Tourney - Barony of L’Ile du Dragon Dormant
(Valleyfield, Quebec)
JUNE IN THE EAST KINGDOM
June 9-11 - Barren Sands War - Barren Sands (Elmer, NJ)
For more information, go to the East Kingdom website
http://www.eastkingdom.org/
APRIL IN THE MIDREALM
There’s dancing in the Midrealm at the Barony of Cynnabar in Ypsilanti, MI
48197
Terpsichore in the Tower XII on April 8, 2006
http://www.cynnabar.org/terpsichore/
FROM THE SENESCHAL -
Greetings on this Feast of Polycarp of Alexandria...
First many thanks to all who attended last evening's
Shire Business Meeting. You should expect Business
Meetings to be held on the first Sunday of each month
at our place -- 4 Minden Avenue, Binghamton unless I
post otherwise.
For those wondering about the Salutation, Malcolum is
a mid 12th Century Anglo-Norman , educated by Monks,
who still uses the Roman Calendar based on Saints
Days, hence April 3rd commemorates the life of
Polycarp who was martyred during the reign of
Diocletian in 306 CE.
April is a busy month with the Coronation of Malcolum
II and Tessa II on the 22nd, and Axes and Ales VIII on
the 29th. The Axes and Ales panic and pandemonium
meeting will be Sunday, April 23rd. Please watch for
the location and turn out to support Georg.
I have a request for Shire Members to consider. It
would be awesome if we could each make up a set of
garb in the Shire Colors of Azure, Argent and Or /
Dragons Or for group forays, demos, Pennsic Opening
and Closing Ceremonies, etc.
YIS,
+Malcolum
ANSWERS TO ARE YOU IN A PLAY?
Yes
No, I’m reenacting history.
Why?
Why? Isn’t this the latest fashion?
No, this is what I wear on weekends.
No, I’m playing dress up.
Yes, it’s called life.
I belong to the Society for Creative Anachronism, a medieval re-creation group.
Sometimes it’s hard to know what to say when they ask the “Are you in a play?”
or
“Why are you dressed funny?” questions. Just remember that we’re all
Chatelaines
when it comes to representing our organization so be polite.
NEWS FROM SHIRE MEMBERS
Lord Bran MacAngus has been honored by the Prince and Princess with an
invitation
to join their Guard when they Ascend the Throne of the Sylvan Kingdom.. Royal
Guards fight with the Royals, stand around them during Court, assist with the
fetching and carrying, and do whatever else needs doing.
Ask THL George Anne about retaining. That’s Royal Service without the weaponry.
THL George Anne will have retained for at least 3 Reigns in a row when Malcolm
and Tessa ascend the Throne.
Your Chronicler discovered at Ice Dragon that she had contributed the third most
scroll blanks to the Kingdom last year.
HAVE A NEW OFFICE OR JUST WANT TO KNOW ?
The Seneschal is the shire’s chief officer, like a club president.
Exchequer keeps the financial books.
Herald makes announcements and submits names and heraldry.
Arts and Sciences sets up shire arts and crafts meetings.
Chatelaine greets and helps newcomers, keeps loaner stuff, & organizes demos.
Chronicler writes/edits the newsletter.
Knight Marshal organizes the fighting and checks armor for safety.
Minister of Lists keeps track of who won what.
Minister of Youth arranges for children’s activities.
Web Minister keeps the shire’s website up-to-date.
SOCIETY SEEKS EXCHEQUER
The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is extending its search for
candidates for the position of Society Exchequer. This position
reports to the SCA Corporate Treasurer, who reports to the SCA Board of
Directors. The Society Exchequer is responsible for delivering, and
meeting deadlines for, the following:
1) Compile the Society Domesday report, grouped by state, kingdom, with
Kingdom Chronicler; accounts, with depreciation break out, and submit to
the Corporate Accountant
2) Maintain the Kingdom Domesday report template spreadsheets and
distribute them each year to the Kingdom Exchequers
3) Track Corporate NMS reporting by payment and event including
attendance (may be delegated)
4) Track and review quarterly reports on Kingdom accounts
5) Track and review quarterly reports on Kingdom Chronicler accounts (may
be delegated)
6) Review Kingdom Financial Policies and submit to the Society
Treasurer and the Board for approval
7) Review Inter-kingdom Event Financial Policies and submit to the
Society Treasurer for approval by the Board
8) Report quarterly to the Society Treasurer and the Board of
Directors, and report the meeting results to the Kingdom Exchequers 9)
Travel as required to support Kingdom Exchequers, including for training,
book reviews, and theft investigations
10) Conduct training of Kingdom Exchequers and assist with training of
local exchequers
11) Conduct reviews of Kingdom books at least once every two years or
when a Kingdom office changes hands
12) Maintain the Kingdom Exchequer email list
13) Maintain the general exchequer email list
14) Notify Kingdom Exchequers of any changes in policy or procedure,
including consulting with them to develop any necessary new policies 15)
Maintain the various exchequer handbooks/manuals and republish them at
least every three years
16) Maintain the various exchequer reporting forms and update them as needed
17) Serve as subject matter expert for questions from the kingdom
exchequers as well as the general populace
8) Warrant Kingdom Exchequers and special deputies
19) Communicate with banks where necessary.
The Society Exchequer must deal with international financial reporting
issues since the SCA is a multinational corporation. The Society
Exchequer receives a stipend for their services.
Required for this position are: dependable email access; dependable phone
access; moderate to expert Microsoft Excel proficiency; moderate
Microsoft Word proficiency; and the ability to clearly communicate via
email, phone, and in written reports. Prior experience as an
exchequer in the SCA is required; prior kingdom exchequer experience is
highly desired. A working knowledge of the SCA's accounting
procedures is necessary. Individuals with accounting backgrounds are
highly desired. Those interested in the position of Society Exchequer
should submit their SCA and modern era resumes to resumes@... and
treasurer@... by June 1, 2006, with hard copy sent to Corporate
Office at the address below.
Sincerely,
Linda S. Moore - President, SCA Inc.
(Viscountess Gwyneth Felton, OP)
Comments are strongly encouraged and can be sent to:
SCA Inc.
Box 360789
Milpitas, CA 95036
You may also email comments@...
NEED TO SEARCH FOR IMAGES? TRY USING:
www.alltheweb.com/
www.google.com
MEDIEVAL RESEARCH ONLINE
The Armor Archive http://www.armourarchive.org/
Historesearch.com http://www.snowcrest.net/jmike/index.html
Internet Medieval Sourcebook http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/sbook.html
Netserf http://www.netserf.org/
The Orb: The On-line Reference Book for Medieval Studies
http://www.the-orb.net/
AETHLEMEARC ZIP CODES
Friends asking what group their zip code belongs to? Try
http://www.aethelmearc.org/findgroup.php
HAVE A YEN FOR THE REN FAIRE?
Sterling www.sterlingfestival.com
CHIRURGEON
The Chirurgeonate webpage is: http://www.chirurgeon.org/
DID YOU KNOW?
Thescorre calls scrolls given for work or teaching, Tortoise Scrolls.
The Chatelaine’s job is really in 3 parts - Gold Key, personal contact and
help for newcomers and Demos. Some kingdoms use 3 gold keys as
their Chatelaine’s heraldry.
An AoA (Award of Arms) is required before you may wear a metal circlet
on your head in some other kingdoms. The AEthelmearc, the East and
the West do not have sumptuary laws limiting what people wear. They
only limit the basics like plain gold chains and white belts to knights,
laurel leaves to Laurels, Pelicans to the Pelicans, etc.
SCA THEFTS
Help out a fellow SCAdian and view the stolen goods at a message board/community
specifically for reporting thefts of SCAdian stuff. It is at
http://community.livejournal.com/sca_lost. Check out the site and if you see
any of this stuff, report it to the police.
HAVE AN INTEREST IN DOGS OR HORSES?
Take a look at: SCA Equestrian websites
http://thldonwenna.homestead.com/index.html
AEthelmearc Equestrian Web Page http://home.twcny.rr.com/lienhart/equestrian/
Ealdormerian Equestrian College http://sca.uwaterloo.ca/~flaming_sky/horse/
East Kingdom Equestrian College http://www.eastkingdom.org/equestrian/
Middle Kingdom Equestrian College http://www.midrealm.org/equestrian/
This newsletter is not an official publication of the SCA INC.
It’s contents reflect the views of the authors of the articles
and they retain any rights to their articles.
Please remember to contribute early and often. Articles and requests for
articles
are due before the end of each month.
The Dragon’s Tongue March 2006
Greetings Soggy Dragons from your new Chronicler THL Keran Roslin,
It will be my honor to provide a monthly newsletter for the shire, but
I’ll need your help. I need articles, sentences, ideas for articles,
information, persona stories, and reports if I’m to do the job. I would
appreciate receiving this information on or before, preferably before,
the end of each month. Please put Dragon’s Tongue article in the subject
line and email me any of the above.
Yours in service,
Keran
Keran@...
SHIRE OFFICERS since the March 6, 2006 election -
Seneschal Lord Malcolm fizWillelm
Deputy Seneschals Lady Bianca Sadie & Lord Eoghan Rurikson
Exchequer remains Katherine Kayley O’Connor
Deputy Exchequer Ettain
Herald remains Robert O’Connor
Arts and Sciences THL George Anne
Chatelaine Lady Bianca Sadie
Deputy Chatelaine THL Keran Roslin
Chronicler THL Keran Roslin
Knight Marshal Lord Rundwulfe
Minister of Lists Ferghus
Minister of Youth Lady Anne Diarmat
Web Minister Lord Tindal
Vivat! Thank you to all who serve and have served the Shire.
(If your editor has mangled your name or changed your title, you have my
apologies. Please let me know. Keran)
EVENTS
MARCH IN AETHELMEARC
18 - Ice Dragon - Rhydderich Hael (Hamburg, NY)
APRIL IN AETHELMEARC
22 - Coronation - Sunderoak - (Freeport, PA) - announcement is below
27 - 30 - Blackstone Raid - Blackstone Mountain - (Ripley, WV)
28 - 30 - Axes and Ales VIII - Sterlynge Vayle - (Kirkwood, NY)
For more information go to the AEthelmearc website
http://www.aethelmearc.org/
AETHELMEARC CORONATION
Due to events beyond anyone's control, the full announcement was not
posted in the March AEstel. Below is the complete announcement that
should be available in the April AEstel. Please feel free to forward
to any other appropriate lists!
Come and revel as the Glorius Kingdom of Æthelmearc celebrates the
legacy of King Robin and Queen Isabeau and welcomes the newest
Sovereigns of the Realm, Malcolm and Tessa. Æthelmearc Coronation
will be held in the Shire of Sunderoak on April 22, AS XL, at Laube
Hall, Old 128, Freeport PA (no street address). The site opens at
10am and closes at 10pm. The site is wet, handicapped accessible, and
no pets are permitted.
Their Royal Highnesses have declared that at Their Coronation they
will choose Their Queen's Rapier Champion, Their Sylvan Bard, and
Their Youth Combat Champion! There are also scheduled to be rattan
activities, a table-top siege competition, children's activities, a
masked ball following a stellar feast prepared by Mistress Miriam
Meggett (Mary McGinnis, meggett@...), and shopping!
The autocrats for this event are Lady Failenn de Cearsaigh (Julie
Williams) and Lord Alaric Parthaney (Tim Gunter), 417 N Main St,
Butler PA 16001, alenthea@... or 724-282-3653 (no calls after
9pm please).
Merchants – plan to attend and sell your wares! Spaces are available
within the hall for only $15.00 per 10'x10' space, $5.00 per table.
Please contact the merchant liaison (Elana du Tailleaur,
cheryl@...) and send in your reservation as soon as
possible to reserve your space and tables.
Feast is limited to 100 gentles. All reservations may be sent to our
Exchequer, Baron Feliciano Grimaldi (Thom Spellicy), 708 E Pearl St,
Butler PA 16001. Please make all checks payable to Shire of
Sunderoak, SCA Inc. OR register online with your credit card via
ACCEPS at http://www.ansteorra.org/acceps/regit/event_main.php
Please note: April 15 is the last day for reservations or refund requests.
Site Fee
Adult: $9.00
Children 5-12 years: $5.00
Non-Member Surcharge (at door): $3.00
Feast
Adult: $7.00
Children 5-12 years: $5.00
Children 4 years and younger may attend the event and the feast as
guests of the Shire of Sunderoak. However, please do list them with
your reservation for Feast seat consideration.
**** There is a family cap of $35.00 (site fee only). ****
For more information regarding the event, and/or local accommodations
please see the Shire website at
http://www.geocities.com/sunderoak/coronation/ for up to the minute
event information.
Directions:
There will be SCA signs to follow!
If mapping directions online, use Old 128, Freeport PA as destination.
From West: Take your best route to 422 E. Follow to Rt. South 8.
Follow 8 and turn left onto Rt. 356. ** Continue to follow Rt. 356 to
PA 128 N (Freeport). Turn Right onto 2nd St. Turn Left onto High St.
Follow High St. Turn left onto Community Park Rd. Follow signs to
Laube Hall.
From South: Take your best route to 28 N. to Rt. 356 toward Freeport.
Follow from ** above.
From North/East: Take your best route to 28 S. to Rt. 356 toward
Freeport. Follow from ** above.
BARONY WARS AND BAZAAR, JUNE 9 - 11:
Plans are going well! We currently have two merchants lined up, Class
Act Fabrics and Mystic Frog, maker of jewelry.
Our martial activities are just about completed as far as the planning
is concerned.
Our cook is having an incredible amount of fun writing up their recipes.
Contests galore! It seems both Baronies have some great ideas for
contests! We have a gaming point coming in to play now, as well as a
"field heraldry" point. Pull three words out of a hat and announce your
fighter entrance using those words!
Please volunteer often! The more fun we make it for those who come
(Current guestimates around 200-250, may go up if royalty attends), the
more likely Barony Wars II will occur! If you have any questions, please
do not hesitate to contact me: eoghan@...
MARCH IN THE EAST KINGDOM
11 - Crystal Snowflake Ball - Concordia of the Snows (Cohoes, NY)
11 - Northern Lights Arts and Sciences Competition - Panther Vale
(Montpelier, VT)
18 - Hrim Schola X - Frosted Hills (Millbrook, NY)
18 - Iron Bog Baronial Investiture - Iron Bog (Edison, NJ)
18 - Celtiberian Silliness - Ostgardr - (Huntington, NY)
25 - Mudthaw - Settmour Swamp - (Edison, NJ)
APRIL IN THE EAST KINGDOM
1 - Anglespur’s Feast of Fools and Frivolity - Anglespur (South
Schodack, NY)
8 - Emmaus Fair & Artisan Exhibition - Eisental - (Schnecksville, PA)
21 - 23 - EK Southern Region Spring War Practice - Owlsherst (York
Haven, PA)
JUNE in the East Kingdom
June 9-11 - Barren Sands War - Barren Sands (Elmer, NJ)
For more information go to the East Kingdom website
http://www.eastkingdom.org/
FROM THE SENESCHAL
On This 10th Day of March does Malcolm fizWillelm send
greetings to all the residents of Sterlynge Vayle...
The season of elections is past and I would like to
thank you all for the Honor you have done me and
congratulate everyone who was chosen to serve the fair
Shire of Sterlynge Vayle.
The ice is leaving the rivers and the geese are flying
north -- except for those that have adopted Eleanor's
schools playing fields.
This means that soon people will be moving throughout
the kingdom to visit old friends and revive old
friendships.
Among the first events will be Axes and Ales VIII to be
held the last weekend of April at Sertoma. I expect THL
George to be calling on us all soon to ask for our assistance.
I'll be there doing what I can and I hope to see you all
scrubbing pots and mopping floors with me.
I am preparing to leave tomorrow to travel to the
sunnier climes of Trimaris for a short holiday and
will see you all in two weeks, after we have returned.
YIS
+Malcolm
A MISSIVE FROM YOUR EX-SENESCHAL
Unto the Shire of Sterlynge Vayle, does Eoghan Rurikson send greeting!
I just wished to thank everyone for all their assistance over the last
three years. In the last three years, I have watched a lot of old
wounds, angst, and heartache heal between members of the Shire. The
process that started before I became Seneschal has finished, talking to
outside people there is no noticable rift/hard feelings between the
fighters and the Arts & Sciences groups, and in fact there is quite a
bit of cross over! I would encourage everyone to continue to work
together to make our Shire even better than it is. We accomplish far
more than groups twice our size. I think that it takes a lot of work,
but I believe our Shire is the better for it.
Even as I step down, I wish to let everyone know that I am still
available should anyone need any assistance, or even just need someone
to bounce an idea off of. Whether seneschal, deputy seneschal, or
somehow having found myself without an office, I am happy to help. Thank
you for a good three years.
In Service to the Dream,
Lord Eoghan Rurikson
Ex-Seneschal.of the Glorious Shire of Sterlynge Vayle
FROM THE CHATELAINE
Greetings to our fair shire,
The elections are now over, and I have been chosen as your new
Chatelaine. I would like to first congratulate everyone who will be
holding a new office and thank everyone who has been in service
recently. I'd like to help those who are a bit shy feel welcomed by our
SCA hospitality.
Fairly soon, I will be receiving the Shire's stash of loaner garb &
gear. If anyone has anything they would like to contribute to the
shire‘s loaner items, please feel free to contact me. One of my first
goals is to take an inventory and build upon it. I am also starting a
few "projects" to show at demos and hope to have them finished in a few
months. As always, please feel free to contact me if you have any
questions, or suggestions for me.
YIS,
Bianca
Your newly appointed Chatelaine
FROM THE EXCHEQUER
Greetings,
I am Katherine "Kayley" O’Connor, and I have the honor of being the
Chancellor of the Exchequer for the Shire of Sterlynge Vayle. I account
for the Shire’s funds. Think of me as the club treasurer. I prepare a
report each quarter to inform the Kingdom Exchequer of the financial
health of our Shire. I reimburse shire members for items they have
purchased to benefit the Shire. As part of the financial committee, I am
partially responsible for reviewing and approving Shire expenditures. I
write out the checks to cover the costs of events and feasts, and I
submit reports after each event we host. I collect and submit the
Non-Member Surcharge to the Kingdom. I also maintain the Shire’s
financial records for the past several years.
I have held this position for just over one year now, and I am really
enjoying doing it. I don’t fight, I don’t cook, I am only moderately
able to make basic garb, and I am very shy around strangers, but I am
good at working with numbers. So I felt that this was the best way for
me to contribute to the Shire. This is my contribution to the success of
our group. I have completed one full year’s worth of reports and duties,
and I now feel comfortable in what I am doing. I really like this
position, and I am very happy to have found my "service niche" in our group.
If anyone in the Shire would like to see the financial reports for the
past, please let me know and I can bring them to a business meeting. If
you have found something that you would like to buy to benefit the
shire, such as leather for loaner armor, material for loaner garb, or
business cards, etc., please feel free to discuss their purchase with me
and/or the Shire Seneschal. Once the item has been approved and
purchased, bring me the receipts for it and I will see that you get
reimbursed promptly. If you have any questions about the financial
policies and procedures of our shire, just ask me. I will be happy to
talk to you about them. I will do my best to answer any questions you
may have.
In service,
Kayley
MKA Michele Greenmun
PENNSIC INFO
Greetings!
My Name is Robert O’Connor and I will be the Land Agent for the upcoming
Pennsic War for the Shires of Barrens Sands and Sterlynge Vayle. If you
have any question, concerns or comments don’t hesitate to drop me an
e-mail at roberttheherald@... or give me a call at 607-621-2047.
Please remember to pre-register as soon as possible. Mail-in
pre-registration ends May 15th and on-line pre-registration ends June
15th. The number of people we have registered when the land is divided
gives us more land and makes the camping better for everyone. For
registration information and just general information go to pennsicwar.org
YIS,
Robert O’Connor
Herald of the Shire of Sterlynge Vayle
HERALDS AT WORK AND PLAY
Four Points By Sheraton New Orleans
6401 Veterans Memorial
Metarie, LA 70003
June 16-18, 2006
The Known World's Youngest Kingdom invites heralds, scribes, scholars,
and those who want to learn to the 2006 Known World Heraldic and Scribal
Symposium. Come to the verdant River Valley to celebrate the heraldic
and scribal arts and the revival of the New Orleans area.
The event will be held at the Four Points by Sheraton New Orleans
(www.fourpointsneworleans.com) in Metarie, Louisiana – a short trip from
the French Quarter and other area attractions. Free shuttle service will
be available from the New Orleans International Airport to the hotel.
There is free parking at the hotel. A negotiated price of $82 a night is
available – please call (888) 627-9017 and ask for the SCA rate.
There will be a meet and greet Friday night at the hotel, classes during
the day on Saturday, and the ever popular Laurel Roadshow Sunday
morning. Instead of a traditional feast, you may choose to dine at one
of New Orleans' many great and famous eateries.
Articles and classes are still needed. Contact our class coordinator and
Proceedings editor for details.
Merchants are welcome, but must pre-register.
Site Fees:
Before 05.01.06: $20, After 05.01.06 and at the door: $22
$3 surcharge for non-members, Children 6-11: half price, Children under
6: free
Please check www.sca.org/heraldry/laurel/kwhs back for class listings
and for information on ordering your copy of the Proceedings.
When sending in pre-registration fees, please make checks payable to
SCA-Kingdom of Gleann Abhann and send them to:
Kathy Flowers
1034 B Beach Blvd
Biloxi, MS 39530
Autocrat: THL Katryne MacIntosh the Strange (KatTheStrange@...)
Registrar: Lady Lyneyea de Aston (lyneyea@...) (calls accepted
after 6pm to (228) 435-2975)
Class Coordinator: Barun Rory ua Riada (ddugga@...)
Proceedings Coordinator: THL Colm Dubh (scat@...)
Merchant Liasion: Baroness Medb ingen ui Mael Anfaid
(baronessmeadb@...)
SO WHAT IS THE GRAND COUNCIL ANYWAY?
Those of you subscribed to the Æthelmearc list may have noted that
recently I, THL George Anne, was appointed to a seat in the Grand
Council. I'm not sure if any of you have heard of this body, so I
thought I'd try to explain.
The corporate structure of the SCA Inc. has at its head a Board of
Directors, called the BOD, that oversees legal matters, permanent
banishments, and hands down various edicts. The BOD is a semi-elected,
semi-appointed membership with really no "per kingdom" representation.
They meet internationally once every quarter for a weekend for a face to
face discussion. Some issues are simply too controversial in nature to
be discussed over one weekend every 3 months. These are usually handed
to the Grand Council for discussion via their e-list.
The Grand Council has appointees with a seat from every kingdom for an
attempt at more even representation so that all matters of inter-kingdom
anthropology may be covered in view of whatever topic is at hand. Anyone
who wants to is welcome to read the list and comment, but only those
with actual seats are permitted to vote, when things actually get to
that point. Most of the members of the list have known each other for
many years, so if there is any insulting going on, it's polite and/or
humorous in intention. But all discussions are necessarily long and
detailed, and I'm basically going to read 100+ emails a day when there
are hot topics discussed, and comment myself occasionally, when the
thought moves me.
I will likely ask y'all for an opinion on the topic discussed, simply
because it does interest me to hear what other people around me are
saying too. Examples of the current discussion include "Should the SCA
require membership for fighting and/or receiving awards?" Currently,
there are several kingdoms that require one or both, and several
kingdoms that require neither. There is naturally a lot of "Y'all can do
what you want, but Not In My Kingdom," but there is also a lot of
thoughtful intercourse. To subscribe to listen in, there is a link off
the main www.sca.org webpage. If you have any other questions about the
Grand Council, feel free to ask me about it.
-George
ENDLESS HILLS IS WEBBED
http://endlesshills.aethelmearc.net/Home.htm
As THL George Anne often pointed out, this is your newsletter. Your
contributions are important to it. It is not an official publication of
the SCA, Inc. and its authors retain the rights to their articles. The
material within this newsletter does not necessarily reflect the
official SCA, Inc.’s policies or opinions. Mistakes are those of your
Chronicler and she apologizes and will make all attempts to refrain from
them. - Keran
Shire of Sterlynge Vayle
Dragon’s Tongue
January 2006
Kingdom of Æthelmearc
Note: This is not an official publication of the SCA, Inc., and does not
reflect its policies, etc. If you would like your submissions to appear,
please contact the Chronicler. Costs are currently absorbed by the shire.
Calendar of Events:
If you would like more information about the following events, please
contact the Chatelaine. She will also help you arrange carpools if
others are attending, feast gear, loaner garb, etc.
Jan. 21 - Baronial 12th Night - St. Swithin's Bog (Jennerstown, PA.)
27 - 12th Night in Steltonwald (Ellwood City, PA.)
28 - Baronial Birthday - Endless Hills (Kingston, PA.)
Feb. 4 - Feast of the Seven Deadly Sins - Delftwood (Syracuse, NY)
11 - Dance and Romance Ball - College of Cour d'Or (Pittsburgh,PA)
18 - 4th Annual Day at the Medieval Fair Demo (Washington, PA)
24-26 - 10th Annual Tournament of the White Hart - Port Oasis
(Huntington, WV)
25 - College of Three Ravens - Thescorre (Rochester, NY)
For more information go to the AEthelmearc website
http://www.aethelmearc.org/
Events in the East Kingdom
Jan. 14 - East Kingdom 12th Night - Settmour Swamp (Livingston, NJ)
14 - Blades & Blarney IX - Glenn Linn (Glens Falls, NY)
21 - Bellringers - Carillion (Forked River, NJ)
20-21 - Al Hafla - Bhakail (Clifton Heights, PA)
27 - Market Day at Birka - Stonemarche (Manchester, NH)
Feb. 4 - Flying Objects Collegium - Settmour Swamp (Flemington, NJ)
4 - At the Sign of the Dancing Fox VIII - Nordenhalle (Kingston, NY)
4 - Broadside & Boarding Parties - An Dubhaigeainn (East Northport, NY)
11 - Cooking Thing II and brewing Also - Caer Adamant (Newark, DE)
11 - Bergental Novice Schola and Baronial Birthday - Bergental (Holyoke, MA)
25 - King's and Queens's Bardic Championship - Nordenhalle (Kingston, NY)
24-26 - Lucky 13th East Kingdom Brewer's Collegium - Ostgardr
(Peekskill, NY)
June 9-11 - Barren Sands War - Barren Sands (Elmer, NJ)
For more information go to the EK website at http://www.eastkingdom.org/
Local Meetings
Please see the Calendar of Events for local meetings and practices here:
http://sterlyngevayle.org/Calender/index.htm
Business Meeting Notes –January 8 , 2006
January Business Meeting:
In Attendence:
Kayley O’Connor, Anne Diarmat, Bianca Sadie, George Anne, Rudnwulfe,
Marianna, Rainagh, Thorson, Laurie, Jessica the young, Ferghus, Suisann,
Eleanor, and Malcolum.
Note: Robert O’Connor sent his regrets but was feeling under the weather.
1) In order to ensure that any monetary aspect is secure, all things
will be sent certified. Policy change to be voted on next time.
2) Officers – please ensure that all aspects of offices are followed,
should there be any questions do not hesitate to ask me, your regional,
or the kingdom officer for any information.
3) Events
a. Axes and Ales – Event announcement is going to be sent out.
i. Laurie is willing to consider cooking and will get back to us.
ii. Wolf has stated that he will marshal.
iii. Eoghan will take care of getting a thrown marshal, and fencing
marshal.
iv. George will be Reservations Clerk.
v. Recently a brewer’s list has been formed, should help with attendance
for brewing events.
b. Baronial Wars.
i. Permission has been requested
ii. Fencers and Heavy Fighters of Delftwood and Endless hills have been
being witnessed recruiting.
iii. James will be cooking.
iv. Eoghan will be sending off
c. Bards and Bows
Kayley will be sending out the notification to kingdom chronicler and
the kingdom webminister.
4) Officers – The following people have voiced interest in these
positions at the upcoming election in March.
a. Seneschal:
b. Chatelaine: Bianca Sadie
c. Minister of Arts and Sciences: THL George Anne
d. Knight Marshal: Rundwulfe
e. Minister of the Lists: Ferghus
f. Chronicler: THL Keran Roslin
g. Herald: Robert O’Conner
h. Webminister :
i. Archery Marshal: Marianna
j. Minister of Youth: Anne Diarmat.
5) Demos.
a. Events
i. Medieval Times type dinners – It went over well – possibly working
out new ways to do this and offer to local clubs.
ii. July Fest – Alexis Dugan is interested in having us do something
iii. First Friday - Alexis Dugan is interested in having us do something
iv. Make more tri-fold displays for Demos.
b. Ideas to increase awareness
i. Illumination & Calligraphy Display
ii. Handouts i.e.: games on paper/felt
iii. Make head wreaths (flowers, ribbon) for little kids, cardboard
swords (tin foil)
6) On going items in shire:
Archery is 2nd and 4th Mondays at Marianna’s doing arrow maintenance,
classes, etc..
7) Binghamton University
a. Ettain has stated her willingness to be the supporting faculty member
b. Wolfgang has stated he cannot do any research, but is willing to be
part of it.
c. Susan is also willing to be involved, and help us find out what we
need to do.
8) Arts and Sciences – We have a lot of skills, abilities, and
references in this shire, if we can compile a list of what is available
across the list and sent to the Arts and sciences minister. This way it
increases the awareness of what is going on, as well as who can be asked
questions. If people were willing to put their level (i.e.: may be able
to answer basic questions to: ”I have been doing calligraphy since I was
taking notes in high school”) to help raise the awareness level of what
we have.
9) What do you want from the SCA? - Discussion across the e-list,
remember we have this for anything we may want to talk about anything
that can (in any way) be related to the shire or the group!
In service,
Eoghan Rurikson
From the A&S Officer:
Please send all requests for classes to me ASAP, as well as all
volunteers to teach, and volunteers to host.
Let me know what A&S activities everyone is involved with.
Anne
Axes and Ales
Axes and Ales is right around the corner, have you volunteered yet?
People are needed to
1) Sit Troll
2) Help in the kitchen
3) Help with setup
4) Help with cleanup
5) Help run the list fields
6) Help setup children activities
7) other.
Feel free to volunteer as often as you like!
Pennsic Reminder
Please remember to preregister for Pennsic.
If you are camping with us, you will need to put “Shires of Barren Sands
and Sterlynge Vayle” in the Group camping with slot but you must contact
the Land Agent for our group Phil/Bob the Herald for permission to camp
before sending it in. The deadline approaches.
Axes & Ales Announcement:
Come to Axes & Ales VIII, hosted by the Shire of Sterlynge Vayle! We
will be once again at Camp Sertoma, Johnson Road (no number listed),
Kirkwood, NY.
The gates will open at 6 pm on April 28, and anyone staying after noon
on April 30, 2006, will be assumed to be helping with the clean-up. The
site is Wet, but period containers are requested, and you must remove
all empties from site. Open flames are permitted at Feast, but please no
campfires except in designated fireplaces. Please be aware that while
handicapped accessibility is improving at the site, there are still a
great many hills.
Saturday promises a full schedule with something for everyone. For the
first time in three years, we should have the return of lobbing of
pointy things with a real Thrown Weapons Tournament. The Traditional
Axes and Ales Heavy Tourney will be run by THL Wolfgang von dem
Schwarzwald, last year's champion. And we will also have a Fencing
Tourney. We should also have Royal Rounds available for Archery. There
will also be children's activities.
We will have another informal brewing competition again this year run by
THL George Anne- please bring anything you wish to enter, and even if
you do not compete, you may always volunteer to be a judge. If you wish
to teach an alcohol-related class or have something alcohol-related you
would like to learn, please contact the autocrat. Following dinner, we
will have our traditional brewing slam and roundtable. Feel free to
bring a bottle to pass- If the brewing competition is too intimidating,
here is a great place to go for more constructive ideas. Proof of age is
REQUIRED for all alcohol-related activities. We will be proofing at the
door, so please don't be offended. Any violators of mundane law will be
asked to leave the site immediately.
Merchants are welcome and encouraged. You must provide your own tables
and shelter as the Hall is too small to accommodate everyone.
Send reservations, merchanting inquiries, and all other questions to the
Autocrat: THL George Anne (Georg-Karen Hawks), thegeorg@... or
(607)754-1883. No calls after 9:30 pm, please. Mail reservations to
Georg-Karen Hawks, 519 Oak Hill Avenue, Endicott, NY 13760. The only
real Reservation is a PAID Reservation. Please list both SCAdian and
mundane names, address, and a telephone number or e-mail address so we
may contact you if there questions, and so that we may confirm your
reservation.
Cost: Onboard: $14.50 (includes Breakfast Saturday and Sunday, Lunch
Saturday, and Feast); OffBoard: $7.50 (includes lunch). Minors aged 17
to 13 are $1 off full price. Children 6 to 12 are half price, and those
under 6 are free (if they will need a seat in the Feast Hall please let
us know). Feast is limited to 80, but this number will shrink if there
aren't enough in-advance reservations. The cook will be Laura
Littlejohn. Please contact her with all allergies or other concerns
directly via ljl3373@... or (607) 467-2657.
To sleep in a bed in the new cabin, the cost is $2 per night. Do include
this on your reservation, as there are limited beds, and your bedspace
reservation will be confirmed. These are actual beds dormitory-style but
there are no linens provided. Crash space in the main hall with your own
bedding is as always free, and there is camping space available for
those willing to set up tents at no additional charge.
Directions: Find your best route to NYS Rt. 17 east of the I-81/Rt. 17
split; then make your way to Exit 76 Haskins Road/Foley Road. There will
be signs directing you to Johnson Road and SCA signs. From the east,
turn left at the top of the ramp, and take the next 2 lefts. From the
west (the direction most of you will take), turn right at the top of the
ramp and then take your next left onto Johnson Road. The camp is less
than a mile down Johnson Road on the right.
On Mead, the basics:
Now is a great time to check out the local brew shop, if they are having
any holiday sales. West Creek (when it was around) used to sell
homebrewing starter kits for $50 or so, for either wine or beer. You
want the wine starter kit for mead. This ought to be just the equipment.
I know money is an issue (and isn't it for all of us!), so if there is
such a bundle available on sale or discount for gift giving this year,
you may want to consider jumping on it.
For a 5- gallon batch, you will need:
6.5 gallon carboy OR 7-gallon foodsafe bucket (mine is a kitchen
trashcan that has ONLY been used for this purpose). This is your primary.
5-gallon carboy. This is your secondary.
Some way of stopping them that allows air to escape and no bugs in. Tin
foil or cling film will work, but the ideal for the carboys is a bung
with a bubbler.
Racking cane with syphon hose. This is how you get liquid from primary
to secondary and into bottles.
Corking device. Rams corks into the wine bottles. Depending on how much
money you spend, the easier it is to do- varies from cheapo you pound
with a mallet to table mounted things that glide in with a pull of a lever.
Large cooking pot. I have 5-gallon pots but have used a 6-quart pan or a
2.5-gallon pot to start a batch of mead.
Spoon big enough to stir in such a big pot.
Something you can use to sterilize things. I use lots of boiling hot
water and vodka, but I'm allergic to a lot of cleaning products.
Optional: Large funnel to dump stuff from pot into 6.5-gal carboy.
For each batch:
25 to 28 clean wine bottles
25 to 28 new corks.
something for a label. I suggest water-soluble glues so the labels come
back off. Have used milk or cream instead of glue.
Ingredients! :)
For a one gallon batch, you can use a smaller bucket, like a one or a
two-gallon food-safe bucket. The important thing is that the bucket
never contained toxic chemicals or nasty bacteria.
For your secondary, you will need a one gallon bottle.
And if you like, you can use another one-gallon bottle to bottle it in
for drinking, because I know that first batch always goes way too fast.
:) Or 4-5 wine bottles and 4-5 corks.
You will still need the racking cane with syphon hose, and a corking
device for the wine bottles.
RECIPES
You will want to make what you like to drink, unless you really want to
enter it for A&S and expect to win for documentation. I have a
bibliography of books that I've seen if you like, so that you may read
up on the subject. I divide mead into four categories, for convenience.
Plain mead (honey + water + yeast = mead), fruit mead/wine, spiced mead,
and braggot (which is between beer and mead). Yes, you can have a spiced
fruit mead, but I suggest limiting how many ingredients. And yes, I can
bring an example some time of too many fruits and spices in one wine- I
call that batch Plonk, which is the sound your head makes if you have
too much of it.
For plain mead, you want 3 to 5 pounds of honey per gallon. Yes, that's
15 to 25 pounds of honey for a 5-gallon batch. And because there is so
little else in the mead, your honey flavor will affect the finished
mead. I've used cheap Sam's Club honey, and I've used orange blossom
from a home apiary. There is a difference. Heavy honeys like buckwheat
should be avoided unless you really like those flavors.
For a spiced, you should use the same amount of honey in a plain mead.
And then you can add whatever spices you like. Amount depends on when
you add it (some people only spice the secondary which does affect the
flavor- light spices like vanilla are better added to the secondary),
and what shape the spice is when you add it. Flavor is leeched into the
mead as a factor of surface area and time. The more surface area, the
longer it's in the mead, the stronger the flavor. I do advise against
powders because they are not always easy to get out of suspension and
interfere with the clarity of your mead. A whole cinnamon stick is less
flavor than the same stick that you've crushed with a hammer. Adding it
to the primary is less time than adding it to the secondary. And, if you
toss a stick into each bottle, the flavor will change depending on how
long you let it age in the bottle. I also recommend limiting spices to a
max of 5, with 1 to 3 being ideal. More than that and you will probably
overwhelm your tastebuds. See Plonk, above.
For a fruit, you will have variety of flavor profiles depending on
quantity of fruit and how fresh it is and the character of the fruit
itself. It is possible to get two runs off the same fruit for different
qualities of wine. Quantity of fruit will dictate quantity of honey
needed- and it should total 5 pounds per gallon, max. If I had 4 pounds
of strawberries, I'd want 1 pound of honey, per gallon. 3 pounds of
peaches get 2 pounds of honey. 1 pound of bananas can have 4 pounds of
honey, but I'd probably do 3. Two pounds of pumpkin need 2 or 3 pounds
of honey. Thinking like this, you can make up a recipe for almost
anything. I also have some odd books that have recipes like these. The
other important thing that needs to be mentioned for fruit is pectinase.
Pectin, if you have ever made jam, is what makes the fruit congeal to
make those lovely clumps. Those lovely clumps in mead are scary-looking
and not conducive to a jovial atmosphere. So you need to get pectinase
from the brewshop and add that 24 hours before you add the yeast,
following manufacturer's guidelines because it does differ by brand. Do
not let fruit sit in the primary longer than 10 days. It will start to
rot and/or start growing things you don't want in your booze. Botulism
and mold are not flavors you want in mead. ALWAYS use the bucket for
fruit. Getting fruit out of a 6.5 gal carboy sucks.
For a braggot, well, that all depends on how you like your beer and what
you want out of a braggot. It's too intricate to gloss over. For the one
batch I made, I used 6 pounds of dry malt extract and 8 pounds of honey
and a champagne yeast.
Other: Besides the fruit/spices/malt and honey, you can also mess with
the water. I have heard of people using maple tree sap and maple syrup
for an awesome drink called Acermead. I have also used fruit juices
instead of honey. The pomnegranate was devine, my apple cyser is
reknown. And I have been given recipes for mountain dew mead and coffee
mead, but I've never made these because I like to sleep off my hangover.
YEAST
You will have to go to the brew shop (or online ordering- I love
Williams Brewing) for wine yeast. My favorite yeasts are Champagne and
Flor Sherry. I simply detest with all the passion for yeast I can muster
Montrachet or "mead yeast" - I hate the flavor of that yeast. But
whatever wine yeast you get, it's definitely NOT the same yeast that is
sold in the grocery store for bread. These yeasts have been bred for
different purposes and have different extra flavors called esters that
they produce besides alcohol. I like to think of yeast urine as alcohol
and the esters as yeast poo. Sometimes the poo enhances the flavor-
sometimes it just tastes like poo. Bread yeast puts out a lot of poo
with its pee, and that's a different flavor profile than a good wine. I
recommend two packets of the dry yeast of your choice per 5-gallon
batch. It's cheap. If you are opting for liquid yeast, more expensive,
one packet is fine.
You can also make a yeast starter by dumping the packet in half a glass
of orange juice, about half a day before you start the batch of mead. I
also like to add yeast nutrient, which is vitamins for the yeast. Honey
doesn't have a lot of vitamins the yeast can use, so sometimes it poops
out early. The nutrient helps prevent this. In period, they may have
added some bread crust to their mead for the same reason. Other
additives people will add include tannin and citric acid or malic acid
to get the pH balanced properly. I've frankly never noticed a difference
in this, but I understand it can be more critcal for grape wines.
WATER:
Because you can taste the difference in water, city water is often
avoided.Sulpher water is always avoided. If your water tastes good to
you, use it. Spring water is good. Filtered water is good. Distilled
water is not that good because distilled water by its nature has no
flavor. Some people will go as far as getting the water analyzed and try
to make their water match certain profiles, like the water in X location
at Y time. I'm more in the if the water tastes good, use it camp.
PROCESS:
One gallon batch is assumed, because that's the easiest to do with what
you probably already have already. And if you like what you make, then
you may want to invest in the stuff needed to jump up to the 5-gallon
batches. We'll go with a plain mead, because it's easier.
In a 6-quart pot, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Turn off the stove
but don't remove pot from burner. Add honey. Rinse honey jars with more
really hot water. Stir until honey dissolves. Cover and allow to cool.
This liquid is now called "must." If it was a beer, it would be "wort."
You can hurry the cooling down by filling the sink with cold water and
ice and letting the pan cool in there. Or, in this weather, you can take
the pot out on the back porch and put in a snow drift (probably not
feasible in an apartment though). Once cool, pour into your primary.
Room temperature-ish is ideal. Add yeast and maybe the nutrient, and
cover with the tin foil or cling film. Pouring into the bucket is fine,
as oxygen added to the water at this point is good. Make sure there is
at least one whole gallon of liquid in your bucket.
Now the hard part. Ignore this for a week, except to see if there are
bubbles within 24 hours on the top, and I mean a foam, not random one or
two, and to make sure it stays covered. My cats like trying to knock
covers off. Small children will do the same (have heard horror stories
where small child added a germy favorite toy and ruined a batch).
In 7 to 10 days, use the racking cane to syphon from the bucket to the
secondary bottle. There will be sludge in the bottom of the bucket that
you do not want to transfer if possible, so you have to be careful with
both ends. Certainly the first time you do this you will want someone to
help you- one person per end of the syphon. One makes sure the end of
the cane is above sludge and the other to make sure the other end stays
in the bottle. You do want to avoid a lot of splashing from this point
on, because most of the fermentation is done. The sludge is mostly yeast
carcasses. From here on, oxygen can do bad things to the wine including
lovely off flavors. Yes, you will leave some liquid behind that you
can't syphon without getting sludge, but that really can't be helped.
You can now clean the racking cane and cover the top of the secondary
bottle.
Harder still is ignoring this bottle from 3 to 6 months. You may think
it tastes great now. You probably can go ahead and drink it. But really,
it won't hit its flavor peak for about 1 to 2 years. I have 15 carboys.
I can keep batches going in rotation and always have stuff on the verge
of ready to drink. Depending on the clarity in the 3 to 6 months, you
may want to rack it again into another bottle the same size, making sure
you avoid any sludge at the bottom, and let it sit again for another 3
to 6 months. It can stay in the carboy for years sometimes. And um, yes,
I have stuff in carboys I haven't touched for more than 4. Mead takes time.
Bottling will depend on your corker in part. Some people will boil their
corks to sanitize them first- I am lazy and don't bother. Clean the
bottles thoroughly. Use your syphon again to syphon from the secondary
to the bottles. Cork. Label. Store and/or drink.
That's pretty much it in a nutshell. It's easier to watch someone doing
these things instead of learning out of a book though.
Eoghan’s first mead batch
Hmm.. anything that ends in "potent" isn't quick. My first mead took
about 2 years to hit completion (1 year fermenting, 1 year aging), but
was tasty at every single step of the way. And to be honest, at the two
year mark there was only a bottle left (but boy was it good). Here was
how I did it:
Heat two gallons of water to near-boiling (don't add honey if it is
boiling, turn it down slightly). Add honey to the near-boiling water.
For 10 - 15 minutes skim the stuff that floats to the top (bee parts,
hive parts, proteins) and throw it out.
Put a gallon of room temperature water into the carboy (this will help
keep the heated honey-water, or "must" from breaking it). Add the must
to the carboy, top off with water. When the water cools to room
temperature, add yeast.
You can add the yeast quicker by filling your kitchen sink with ice
water, and putting the pot of must into this water. You don't want to
let the ice water actually touch the must, but the cold water on the
outside of the pot will help cool the interior liquid, especially if you
stir both lightly. Then you can put the must in the carboy, and top it off.
DO NOT add the yeast before the must is at room temperature. You will
kill the yeast and have to purchase more.
I used Lavlin EC-1118 Yeast, which is a champagne yeast. It got the
alcohol up pretty quickly, but it has the side effect of fermenting for
quite a while. (But remember, I did mention that it was tasty all
through out – so if you use this yeast, and you wish to bring mead to a
party or event, bottle it that morning, drink it that night so you don't
have a bottle launch its cork out).
There are brewers that are going to disagree with me on the heating the
honey to near boiling and skim. One of the brewers in our shire heats
just enough to melt the honey. By heating it up and skimming like I
suggest here, you
a) kill any native yeast or bacteria in the honey (isn't pasteurization
grand?)
b) get rid of some of the nasty stuff that the bees have left in the honey.
Also of key importance is the honey. DO NOT buy the "Sam's Club" or
other major retailer, 5 gallon honey bottle. Find a source for honey
from an apiary, or local bee keeper. You will probably pay quite a bit
less, for much, much better mead. Farmers Markets, Phone Books,
Internet, and Natural Food stores (can be purchased here, but usually
expensive. Look at the label's on the containers to get a local apiary
name you can look up in the phone book) are all great sources of finding
a local bee-keeper.
Sorry to go on for so long, this was meant to just be a quick email :)
-Eoghan
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