Crumbs
By Chatricam Meghanta
(also known as Marguerite ingen Lachlainn in the SCA)

Crumbs

Memories of my love
have lifted me up out of my body
and sat me next to him in a remembered
place of honor.

With his own hand he has fed me
the tenderest of morsels.
I taste wine from the cup
where his lips have rested.

All night the melodies the musicians
play for him goes into me,
leaving me wild with passion.
His scent is all around me,

the shuddery perfume of amber and musk.
His voice is in my ear, murmuring
the most erotic verses of those midnight songs
until I loose the last shreds of my restraint

and beg him to take me,
take me!

In the morning, when I awake alone
and thirsty for more wine,
I pluck these word crumbs
from the sheets where he no longer lays

and I write.

Photo by Lady Katherine O’Brien
Video by Lady Arlyana van Wyck

Filed under: Archery Tagged: Bardic, Kings and Queens Champions

After a full day of outstanding performances the field of contestants in the King’s and Queen’s Bardic Championship came down to five superlative performers.  Their Majesties then announced the theme of the last round of competition.  Each of the artists was charged to write a new composition in honor of Saint Robert’s Day, a festival of indeterminate period whose origins are shrouded in mirth, sheep and bacon.  (The text and video of each performance is available if you click on the individual’s name.)

The entrants were given some time to prepare and then their names were drawn in random order to perform.  First was Chatricam Meghanta (Countess Marguerite), who performed a stirring piece evoking the image of her lost husband.  A tribute so moving that many swore they saw the ghost of St. Robert inhabit that very room.

The next to perform was Lady Judith FitzHenry whose wry and witty story was about St Robert’s wife and how she dealt with his death… and resurrection.

Followed by Master Matthew Grymm whose stirring poem recounted the events that lead to the canonization of the dearly departed Saint.

The penultimate performer was Lord Martyn de Halliwell whose catchy words to a period tune about Bold Lord Robert had the crowd singing along with him between fits of giggles.

Last to take the stage was Lord Lucien de Pontivy who played the harp while singing a plaintive tune about the plight of the sheep.

Their Majesties and Her Highness adjourned with their advisory council to deliberate and determine the new champions and when all was said and done it was Master Grymm who was named new King’s Bardic Champion and Lord de Pontivy who will serve for the coming year as Queen’s champion.

Photo by Lady Katherine O’Brien

Filed under: Arts and Sciences, Events Tagged: Bardic, Kings and Queens Champions

Greetings unto all ye gentles of the knowne world. Please join the Barony of Carillion in a magnificent celebration in honor of the coronation of Gregor IV and Kiena II. Come and rejoice in the reign of Edward II and Thyra I as they pass on the crown to their heirs. The event will take place at the Horse park of New Jersey (Allentown, NJ) on April 6 where we will be celebrating with a Joust and a Sumptuous all day day board provided by Baroness Alesone Gray of Cranleigh.

There will be a Fighting, Fencing, and Archery tournament pitting the King’s and Queens champions with their respective teams In a duel at their Highnesses request in the main show ring for all to marvel at. More information to follow regarding martial activities.

And then, as if that wasn’t enough to whet your appetite to make your way to the fabled lands of Jersey. We will be having a Grand Joust !!

Much much more info to follow !!

If you wish to bring your horse or horses to this event, please contact the equestrian marshal-in-charge and the autocrat prior to the event.  All horses attending the event must have a current Coggins test, and horses traveling from outside New Jersey must have a current 30-day interstate health certificate, per SCA Equestrian regulations.  Equine health paperwork can be transmitted to the marshal-in-charge in advance via fax or email, or produced at the event prior to unloading the horse from the trailer.

Reservations: Site fees: 12.00 for SCA members adults and children
17.00 for non-members adults and children
Children under 5 are free
Family cap at $40.00 (5 or more gentles, Pre-reg only for discount)
Fees include Day board

Horse fee’s:
Unboarded horse 15.00 per day
Boarded horse   45.00 per weekend

Merchants are Welcome. Merchants must be Pre-registered no later than 2 weeks prior to the event. (March 23,2013)

For more information, see the event announcement on the East Kingdom website.

Filed under: Court, Events Tagged: coronation

Greetings unto the people of the East,

With many facing the beginning of Winter Storm Nemo, there has been some question about Kings and Queen’s Rapier this weekend in Montreal.  I can confirm that we will be holding the event as planned.  Please be safe in your travels and we look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday.

In Service,
Tadea Isabetta di Bruno
Baroness of L’Ile du Dragon Dormant
Autocrat of Kings and Queens Rapier

Filed under: Events, Fencing Tagged: King and Queen's Champions

Greetings unto the Fencers of the East.

As you are no doubt aware, Kings and Queens Champions of Fence is being held this weekend in Montreal, Canada. At the same time there is a Noreaster coming our way. In light of that we all have concerns over travel and safety. So the question that has been posed is whether we will be having the event. At this time, there is no plan to cancel the tourney.

I will remain in contact with the Autocrat, our Royalty and our Champions to remain abreast of any decisions. IF there is any decisions made the will alter the time, date or location of the event, I will get that to you as soon as I hear.

YIS,

Don Caine Ramsey
KMOF

Filed under: Events

 

The Board of Directors has granted a one-time variance to the following Society Financial Policy, Section XII, B to allow the Barony of Gyldenholt, Caid to test the PayPal system for accepting credit cards at the Gyldenhold – Calafia Friendship Tournament on

March 9, 2013. The Society Exchequer is currently evaluating the feasibility of PayPal for future SCA usage at events using this event as a test. Please direct any questions to the Society Exchequer at exchequer@sca.org.

Comments are strongly encouraged and can be sent to:
SCA Inc.
Box 360789
Milpitas, CA 95036

You may also email comments@lists.sca.org.

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.

Filed under: Official Notices

The Board of Directors of the SCA, Inc. would like to announce the launch of a new Office of SCA Staffing (OSS) as a Special Deputy under the President of the Society.

The purpose of this office is to address the growing need to improve the ability of the Society to fill Society Level Officer and Board positions of the SCA. The Office of SCA Staffing is intended to help the organization more effectively fill open positions, and eventually allow individuals to continuously submit themselves for potential openings and to improve their ability to access and apply for open positions. It is designed to better find and attract those members with strongly-related real world skills as well as needed SCA experience, so that they might best be able to put that experience and expertise to work making the Society a first class non-profit organization.

There are no immediate changes to the existing process for publication of open SCA positions or the need to submit applications to the Corporate office by the closing date for the position.

Hank Salvacion (Sir Tanaka Raiko, KSCA, OP) has been tasked with developing the Office and to serve as the lead to identify and recruit candidates for open key roles within the Society. Hank has over 25 years of experience as a professional recruiter and staffing agent, including recruitment of top executives and professionals across a wide range of industries including Engineering, Information Technology, Aerospace, Military, Telecom, Pharmaceuticals, Financial Services, and Wireless Technology.

Tanaka Raiko, is a 25 year veteran of the Society. He is a member of the Order of the Chivalry, and the Order of the Pelican, and has served as East Kingdom Earl Marshal, Pennsic War Marshal and has held several Regional and local posts within the SCA.

He can officially be reached at staffing@sca.org

Comments are strongly encouraged and can be sent to:
SCA Inc.
Box 360789
Milpitas, CA 95036

You may also email comments@lists.sca.org.

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.

Filed under: Official Notices

Last week SCA, Inc. released it’s new Social Media Policy. The East Kingdom Webminister’s office has clarified a few things and also offered a few more details in regards the East’s presence on various Social Media outlets in this open letter to the populace.

Filed under: Corporate, Law and Policy Tagged: social media, webminister

Greetings from Quintavia!  Once again this year we will be hosting Hrim Schola, the East Kingdom’s premier fiber arts learning event.  Last year we had ten tracks of five classes on a wide variety of topics sprinkled with guild meetings, and this year we hope to have even more!  The event is on March 23rd in a new site in Clinton, MA.

The overall theme for Hrim Schola is the fiber arts, and we usually have classes on spinning, weaving, dyeing, sewing, embroidery, clothing construction, knitting, and more.  Every year we have a featured track that usually includes things other than the fiber arts. This year our focus is on Accessories; this could be hats, belts, shoes, jewelry, stockings, laces, really anything that goes with an outfit – and armor is an outfit, right?  We will also continue last year’s popular Youth track, so we will have classes for all ages.

If you are interested in teaching at this event, please contact our Chancellor, Rosina von Schaffhausen.  We will have space for messy classes in a commercial kitchen, and if you need a huge space and don’t mind the chill, there’s an unheated gym.  The site is only partially handicapped accessible, so please mention if you have accessibility needs, and we will organize the class schedule accordingly.

Filed under: Arts and Sciences, Events Tagged: a&s, fiber arts, Quintavia

King’s Bardic Champion: Master Matthew Grim (or his alter-ego, Grim the Skald)
Queen’s Bardic Champion: Lord Lucien de Pontivy

There were more than twenty participants in Round One. The field was narrowed by half for Round Two, then five contestants were selected for the third and Final Round, where the challenge was to compose an original performance in about 20 minutes. The other three final competitors were Lady Judith fitz Henry the Uncertain, Lord Martyn de Halliwell and Countess Mega (Marguerite).

More details of the day will be posted as we receive them. Stay tuned…

Filed under: Arts and Sciences, Events Tagged: Bardic, bards, King and Queen's Champions

Warm winds blow the greening grass on the lovely southern slopes of Vermont.

We are so pleased to welcome back their Royal Majesties who will be choosing their Equine champion at Panteria XVIII. In this our year of majority, Panteria looks forward to enjoying your company at picturesque Camp Farnsworth in Thetford Vermont.

We will again have all the wonderful activities that you have come to know and love: Heavy list, fencing, archery, thrown weapons, equestrian, A&S classes (with a new culinary tract), the Moonlight Ball, and bardic coffee house. Merchants are lining up their caravans to provide you with wares not to be missed.

The hearth fires are lit and the tables re-enforced to bear the weight of the copious platters provided by the cooks of the Great Panteria Meal Plan! The East Kingdom’s most prestigious purveyors of comestibles shall again provide Breakfast, Lunch and a one course feast both Saturday and Sunday to please your palate and loosen your belt. Join the community of eaters, cooks, and cleaners where everyone helps and no one goes hungry. Kosher, Vegetarian and Gluten Free options available at all meals.

Come listen to the thunder of hooves off the mountains this Memorial Day weekend in the always lovely Thetford, Vermont.

 

Filed under: Archery, Arts and Sciences, Equestrian, Events, Fencing, Heavy List, Thrown Weapons Tagged: Kings and Queens Champions

Lo there did it come to pass that Wise King Edward and Graceful Queen Þora did find themselves in the northern Marketplace of Birka upon the twenty-sixth day of the Ninth Month of Forty Seventh Year of the Society. There did Their Majesties happen upon their most noble cousins Kroutas and Brenna of far off Trimaris, who had braved the harsh winds and Nordic temperatures to come view the wares of these Eastern Lands. There also did these most Royal cousins find themselves joined by Their Cousins Khalek and Branwyn, Khan and Khatun of the Sylvan Kingdom of Æthelmearc along with their Heirs, Prince Maynard and Princess Laidain. Such an occasion was not to be allowed to pass by unnoticed, thus Their Majesties summoned forth their Heirs Prince Gregor and Princess Kiena and convened their court to bear witness to the momentous occasions of the day.

Upon the fields of battle Their Majesties called forth their warriors to honor the Eastern armies before their most noble Cousins. Thus did they single out three mighty warriors for honor.

Item: Baron Jozef Ludwiczak was granted the honor of styling himself as a Companion of the Order of the Tygers Combatant. This honor was memorialized in deed and song by Elen Alswyth of Eriskay

Item: Baron Ivan Ivanov syn Dimitriev Vynuk Tzardikov was granted the honor of styling himself as a Companion of the Order of the Tygers Combatant. This honor was memorialized in deed and song by Ro Honig von Sommerfeldt.

Item: Viktor Dominik was granted the honor of styling himself as a Companion of the Order of the Tygers Combatant and Elevated to the station of a Lord of the Court by Award of Arms. This honor and elevation was memorialized by Jon Blaecstan.

Their Majesties did then command that a grand tournament be held to celebrate the meeting of their Cousins. At the conclusion of this tournament Earl Kenric att Essex stood victorious over all challengers.

Their Majesties did then command their masters of the steel blades to attend them and again honored the prowess of Eastern Steel before their assembled Cousins. They did then single out two who were deemed worthy of further honor.

Item: Remy Delemontagne de Gascogne was granted the honor and station of a member of the Order of the Silver Rapier. This honor was memorialized by verse of Donovan Shinnock.

Item: Jean Michel LeVode was granted the station and honor of a member of the Order of the Silver Rapier. This honor was memorialized in deed and song by Fiona O’Maille ó Chaun Coille

Their Majesties then commanded a grand tournament of the blade by held to celebrate the meeting of their cousins. Lord Quintin Brilliant stood over all challengers at the end of the day.

Their Majesties did then part ways with their Cousins, for the Caesar, Khan, and Princes did wish to cross blades with the warriors of the East. And the Queens, Khatun, and Princesses did wish to retire to the marketplaces.

When the clash of shields was over, and the Ringing of steel upon steel had gone silent, their Majesties did convene their court. Word of this gathering of King, Caesar, and Khan had traveled far to the Holy Lands. Thus their Graces, Hanover and Bronwyn, King and Queen of the Holy Kingdom of Acre were bid into their court and the Treaty of Eternal Friendship between the Holy Kingdom of Acre and the Kingdom of the East was reaffirmed to the acclaim of all present.

After greeting their Noble Cousins from far off lands and welcoming their hosts Jean Xavier and Maria, Baron and Baroness of Stonemarche into their court, Their Majesties Edward and Þora did thus command the presence of those of their populace whom they deemed worthy of merit.

Item: Their Majesties summoned forth Helena Doherty, a waterbearer, retainer, and porter of renown in her home Shire of Quintavia and elevated her to the station of a Noble of the Court by an Award of Arms. This honor was memorialized in word and song by Nyfain merch Cohel and penned by Mariette de Bretagne.

Item: Their Majesties did announce that the SCA Board of Directors has approved the petition of the Shire of Endewearde for full Baronial status.

Item:  Their Majesties summoned the children of the East Kingdom and shared with them toys.

Item: Their Majesties did charge Lady Cecile Bennett with the stewardship of the children of the East as Chancellor Minor pro tem.

Item:  Their Majesties caused those good gentles new to our Society to be brought before the Tyger Thrones, and did gift each with tokens of the day.

Item: Their Majesties did call forward the members of The East Kingdom Lacemaker’s Guild, known forthwith as Arachnes Web, and did ratify and reestablish the guild. This action was memorialized in word and song by Nest verch Tangwistel.

Item: Their Majesties summoned forth Aziz of Stonemarche. In recognition of his service as an archer and his service as Cupbearer for their Excellencies Stonemarche, their Majesties did create him a Page of the Court and induct him into the Order of the Tyger’s Cub to the acclaim of the members present. This honor was memorialized in word and song by Shadiyah Al-Zhara.

Item: Their Majesties did summon forth Olivir Spinster. In recognition for his lifesaving heroics and his continual support of the Growth of the Barony of Stonemarch They did create him a Lord of the Court by an Award of Arms. This elevation was memorialized in deed and song by Sarah Davies of Monmouth and penned by Kayleigh McWhyte.

Item: Their Majesties did call before them Zenya z Piszczac. In recognition of her talents as a bard and entertainer Their Majesties did elevate her to the station of a Lady of the Court by Award of Arms. This elevation was memorialized in deed and song by Lada Monguligin.

Item: Their Majesties did command the presence of Mikjal Bogmander. No longer able to evade the command of his King and Queen he did present himself before the Tyger Thrones. Finally cornering the elusive Mikjal, The Tyger King and Queen did thus Create him a Lord of the Court by Award of Arms. This elevation was memorialized in deed and song by Katherine Barr.

Item: Þjóðrekr ógæfa was then summoned before their Majesties. His service to their
Excellencies Stonemarche, his service to the Royal Encampment at the Great Pennsic War, and his skill in the Heavy Lists had not gone unnoticed. Their Majesties did thus create him a Lord of the Court by Award of Arms. This elevation was memorialized in word and song by Eowyn Eilonwy of Alewife Brook.

Item: Their Majesties did then summon forth Fearghus MacGregoure. In recognition of his service to the Kingdom, his skill as an archer, and service to the Barony of Stonemarche their Majesties did create him a Lord of the Court by Award of Arms. This elevation was memorialized in word and song by Magdalena von Kirschberg.

Item: Their Majesties did summon forth Christiana Crane before the Tyger Thrones. For her service as a Scribe of the East and for her research into her arts and Sciences and teaching of such in her home Barony of Endewearde Their Majesties did create her a Lady of the Court by Award of Arms. This elevation was memorialized in word and song by Margaret Twygge.

Item: Their Majesties did summon forth Lady Arnleif the Red and Lady Kathryn Ramsey. Hearing many tales of the skill in the arts of these two noble Ladies Their Majesties did summon forth their Order of the Maunche. Lady Arnleif’s inclusion into the Order was memorialized in deed and song by Saerlaith ingen Chennetig. Lady Kathryn’s induction into the Order was memorialized in deed and song by Rhonwen Glyn Conwy.

Item: His Majesty did summon forth Lady Arlyana van Wyck and Master Peter the Red. Finding them both worthy of his esteem and in appreciation to their service to His Majesty He did create them members of his King’s Esteem of Merit.

Item: Leurs Majestés ne citer devant eux Jolene du Bois Ardent. Pour son service dans les cuisines, le nettoyage et les travaux de broderie, elle a été élevée à la station d’une dame de la Cour par le Prix d’armes. Cet acte a été commémoré en tissu brodé par Rennewief von Grunewald. (Their Majesties did summon before them Jolene of Bois Ardent. For her service in the Kitchens, cleaning, and work with embroidery she was elevated to the station of a Lady of the Court by Award of Arms. This deed was memorialized in embroidered fabric by Rennewief von Grunewald.)

Item: Their Majesties did them summon forth Etain de Nacoillte. Finding a future steward of the marketplace of Birka not yet ennobled they did thus create her a Lady of the Court by Award of Arms. This elevation was memorialized in deed and song by Edward MacGyver dos Scorpos.

Item: Their Majetsies did summon forth Godric of Hamtun, Captain-General of Archers.  He attested that Alianor Becket had attained the rank of Grandmaster Bowman. The said Alianor was summoned forth and invested with the badge of her rank. This investiture was memorialized by deed and song by Camille des Jardins, Anna Mickel von Salm, and Iain of Malagentia.

Item: His Majesty did summon forth Lord Alec Craig. In mark of his esteem and thanks for his service to the archery community His Majesty did award Alec his King’s Esteem of Merit.

Item: Their Majesties did them summon forth both Bregowine of Galloping Hill and Aoife, the Innkeep of House Three Sheets. In recognition of Bregowine’s skill at arms, Aoife’s skill in the Kitchens, and both their efforts in expanding the populace of the Kingdom, Their Majesties did create them a Lord and Lady of the Court by Awarding them Arms. This elevation was memorialized in deed and song for Bregowine by Ignacia la Ciega, and for Aiofe by Iohannes Weisswald.

Items: Her Majesty did summon into Her presence Conogan mab Rioc and Mariota of Kildare. Finding their Courtesy in serving her as her guard and retainer she did bestow upon them her Queen’s Order of Courtesy.

Item: Their Majesties did then summon forth Méabh of Hawkridge. Finding her service to be exemplary and recognizing her service to her household and to the Kingdom as a Kitchener did elevate her to the station of a Lady of the Court by Award of Arms. This elevation was memorialized in verse by Martyn de Halliwell.

Item: Their Majesties did summon forth Camille des Jardins and Freygerðr of Visby. Their Majesties did hear many tales of the extreme service of these gentles and sought council to determine how such extreme service was to be recognized. They then summoned forth their councilors, the Order of the Silver Crescent and inducted the aforesaid Camille and Freygerðr into the Order. The induction of Camille was memorialized by word and song of Quentus Quinctilius Mortis and Anna Mickel von Salm. The induction of Freygerðr was memorialized by word and song of Altani Khatagidai and Harold von Auerbach.

Item: The people of Quintavia did then come forth to provide His Majesty a gift of a Proper Quiver and Armguard.

Their Majesties did then thank their noble Cousins for braving the distance and the harsh Norse weather to attend The Market Day and bade them return should their sails draw them northward next year. The court was deemed complete and thusly, closed.

Thus say I, Master Rian Mac Faoitigh, Brigantia Principal Herald of the East. I do set my hand and mark into record these events. I name the following as Witnesses to these events:

Countess Alethea Eastriding
Mistress Brita Mairi Svensdottir
Baroness Brighid MacCumhal
Baroness Alesone Grey of Chranlegh
Don Donovan Shinnock
Lord Martyn de haliwell

All photos by Cateline la Broderesse with the exception of the Silver Rapier photo by Magdalena von Kirschber

Filed under: Court