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By Peregrine Fairchylde
As of early Saturday morning, Pennsic 35 Mayor Baroness Mistress Brise Sanguin has placed Chirurgeon’s Point under the management of NorthWest EMS service of McKees Rock, Penn. First aid services are still available to all War participants free of charge, 24 hours a day, just “under new management,” according to the War’s media liaison, Master Corun MacAnndra.
The exact reason that theWar Chirurgeon and the chirurgeonate staff is no longer running the Point remained undisclosed Saturday afternoon. Responding to written questions submitted through Master Corun, Pennsic 35 Mayor Baroness Mistress Brise Sanguin on Saturday declined to elaborate at that time as to why the changes were made at Chirurgeon’s Point, but did say that no particular SCA policy or procedure was violated to precipitate the action, and that all proper policies and procedures were followed.
Richard Lenhart of NorthWest EMS, a paramedic with six years of experience, said late Saturday morning that the Point will essentially be run the same way it has been: Gentles simply walk in and tell the medical staff what’s wrong.
“We typically have three medics and at least two EMTs (emergency medical technicians)” on duty at all times, said Lenhart. “There will be up to two or three physicians (at the Point) during daylight hours.”
Minor ailments will be dealt with on-site, and patients with serious problems will be taken by ambulance to local hospitals, as has been the practice in the past.
“As far as emergency care, it’s not going to change,” Lenhart said.
One of the primary concerns he said people have brought to the EMS staff was whether NorthWest would have ready access to the confidential medical information that many Pennsic participants have filed with the Point.
“We are not seeing that,” Lenhart assured. “That’s under lock and key and we do not have access.”
If there is a medical need that requires that information, he added, the EMS staff will contact the Pennsic Mayor’s office.
“We can still, in an emergency, get the information from the mayor,” he said.
Lenhart also said that the EMS staff will accept volunteers to assist at the Point, although they will be asked to wear mundane clothes instead of garb.
“We’re already working through thats,” he said. “They will assist us with the minor stuff – basically like it was.”
However, Lenhart said no decision had yet been made about whether apprentice chirurgeons will still be able to continue their training at the War.
“That will have to be something taken up with the Mayor,” he said
Finally, Lenhart said that the EMS staff cannot answer questions about the change, and that those should be directed to the Pennsic Mayor’s staff.
SCAtoday.net announces that Don Iago Benitez and THL Alric of the Mists have announced a Feat of Arms on Saturday August 12, 2006 at Pennsic War XXXV.
Read more on SCAtoday.net.
It is with very heavy hearts that we announce that Prado Park has had a major utility failure. Please be assured that this happened a few days ago and is simply the result of old equipment and wiring. There are no indications that there was any tampering or foul play. The repairs required are so extensive that they will dramatically impact our use of the site. This information, coupled with a huge price increase, has forced us to cancel our plans to use Prado Park for GWW 10. We ask that you DO NOT contact the Prado Park Staff. They are frantically trying to make temporary repairs and deal with park guests and residents. They can’t be answering the phone.
What this means for GWW 10: We are left with only seven weeks before the set up weekend of September 30th-Octobar 1st. The Stewards, with the agreement of the Caidan Kingdom Seneschal, have decided that IF we can find another site by September 1st, we MAY be able to proceed with the event for this year. Please be patient while we adjust to this situation.
REFUND POLICY: For the time being we will be holding all pre-registrations until at least September 1st when the final decisions are made about the event. Once we know exactly what will happen we will make announcements regarding our refund process. Please be patient.
Gavin and I are heartbroken to have to make this announcement and we want to assure everyone that we will do everything in our power to find an alternative site. We are asking everyone to PLEASE be patient while we struggle to adjust.
For further announcements, go to http://www.caid-gww.org/
Sir Gavin and Baronesse Cara Michelle
We are looking for volunteers to help with the Battlefield at Pennsic. Many hands make for light work, so if you would please come join us with set up and break down it would be much appreciated.
Monday August 7th 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. 15 People, 12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. 15 People
Tuesday August 8th 10:00 am 10 people Tentative based on how much of the town gets set up on Monday.
Monday August 14th Immediately following the town battle. 30 People to clear the field of hay bales from the town battle.
Tuesday August 15th 6:30 P.M. 20 People More hay moving
Wednesday August 16th Immediately following the Castle Battle 10 people. And 6:30 P.M. 10 people
Thursday August 17th Immediately following the field 20 people. And 3:00 P.M. 20 - 30 people.
Friday August 18th Immediately following the Last Man Battle 30 people to clear field.
Saturday August 19th 10:00 am as many as possible to help clean up the field.
Thank you for your assistance.
In service,
Lucan, Princips East
By Peregrine Fairchylde
The questions were pointed and sometimes angry, and the responses did not always satisfy the crowd, but tempers remained largely in check during an hour-long public meeting held Wednesday afternoon by Pennsic 35 Mayor Baroness Brise Sanguin, OP, outside the First Aid Pavilion, formerly Chirurgeon’s Point.
And in response to the foremost question on the minds of many there– exactly what had transpired to cause the mayor to turn over operation of the Point to NorthWest EMS – though Mayor Brise remained unspecific on the details, citing privacy issues, she did say that some chirurgeons at the War had “exceeded [the] authority” of their mundane first aid certifications, which had given her “grave concerns” and led to the action.
“We had gotten to the point it wasn’t one or two people,” she said. “It was chronic.”
At that point, Viscountess Kaellyn mac Dermott, who was the War Chirurgeon for Pennsic 35 and is now coordinator of first aid volunteers for the War, added: “It’s because I couldn’t police it fast enough to answer their concerns.”
Starting at 1 p.m., Mayor Brise and Viscount Viscount Edward Zifran of Gendy, the emergency deputy mayor, took more than 30 questions over a little more than an hour from a crowd that started at about three dozen but ultimately swelled to more than 75 gentles, most of whom appeared to be chirurgeons: Red hats, leeches and fleams were abundant. Despite the heat, the crowd stayed almost undiminished until the mayor ended the session shortly after 2 p.m.
Judging by the crowd’s reaction, the most promising answer provided by the mayoral staff was to an inquiry as to whether the reports regarding the incidents that led to Mayor Brise’s decision could be released after having confidential personal information removed from them.
“You’ve brought up a good point,” said Viscount Edward. “Allow her some time to actually give this thought and consult with some folks and consider this possibility.”
Mayor Brise also reported that the personal medical information that had been removed from the Point previously was back in the hands of Viscountess Kaellyn.
After the meeting, Master Caelin on Andrede, OP, of Ansteorra, the Deputy Society Chirurgeon, said the records had been removed and placed in his possession according to procedure laid out in the Society Chirurgeon’s Handbook and no request had been made to him for those records until late Tuesday night, at about 10:50 p.m.
During the public session the question “Why?” was brought up again and again.
“Now that you have put 10,000-plus people at risk, can you please explain the reason so the rumors stop and we all have a clue?” asked Master El of Two Knives.
“I have not put anyone at risk,” responded Mayor Brise. “We have EMS taking care of triage … we are fully staffed, we have doctors, we have paramedics, we have first aid people.”
The other major question that, judging by crowd reaction, was not satisfactorily answered dealt with the question of liability protection for warranted chirurgeons who volunteer as first aid helpers, the U.S. Volunteer Protection Act, and Pennsylvania’s Good Samaritan law. While the mayor and her emergency deputy both insisted the protections were in place, some in the crowd contested that position. Viscount Edward asked one questioner to provide a copy of the U.S. Volunteer Protection Act so it could be reviewed and a more satisfactory answer provided.
Mark the Faceitous, a heavy fighter and chirurgeon who identified himself as a mundane family practice physician, said that “we’ve always appreciated having EMS back up the chirurgeons,” but asked the mayor if she was comfortable having non-SCA persons providing first aid, given the unique issues the chirurgeonate is used to dealing with, such as armor extraction.
“We are in a different position than the mundane world,” he said.
“Yes,” Mayor Brise responded to whether she was confident in the ability of NorthWest to handle such situations. “We have SCA individuals involved in this.”
Another gentle asserted that, as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the SCA and the Pennsic War were subject to the federal Freedom of Information law, and that minutes of meetings – such as any that led up to the announcement that EMS would run Chirurgeon’s Point – must be made available to the public. Viscount Edward countered that, saying that such minutes “would be under executive session,” and thus exempt from disclosure.
The question of money donated to the Chirurgeonate Fund was raised, and Mayor Brise said that money would carry over to next year’s War to be used to purchase supplies, as was usual practice. This prompted a query as to whether the chirurgeonate would be in charge of the Point again next year, to which the mayor replied, “That’s up to next Pennsic’s mayor,” Baroness Rosamund Beauvisage.
Another gentle asked whether NorthWest EMS was reimbursing Pennsic for supplies they use that had been purchased for the War; she said that anything they used was being replaced. Master Iustinos Tekton, called Justin, a former War Chirurgeon, added that supplies were purchased for the war with money already part of the event’s general revenue, and further that he had no problem with the EMS personnel using the supplies on hand.
Mayor Brise also told the crowd that no additional money was being paid to NorthWest under the contract they have with the War.
A question about whether chirurgeons in training (CITs) would be allowed to work shifts during the war led to some brief confusion. Viscount Edward has replied to the gentle that, “We’ll have to take that up with the senior chirurgeon staff.” But this prompted another question: “Is there a cirurgeon staff?”
“Here is the thing,” His Excellency replied. “Yes, there is no active chirurgeonate on site. That does not mean you’re not warranted chirurgeons. There is not active chirurgeonate activity. Whatever rules and procedures you folks have are still in effect.”
“[But] not as an organized part of the Pennsic staff,” added Mayor Brise.
Toward the end of the meeting, Lord Yehuda ben Maimon, who has worked as a chirurgeon at Pennsic the past 10 years, pointed out that the mere fact so many gentles showed up to the meeting was a good sign.
“The whole reason you’re here in the heat is because you care,” he said. “I think we all came here because we want the answers and unfortunately we can’t have them today.... We all want to make that decision ourselves, but we have to ceded that authority to the mayor.”
Then, turning to Mayor Brise, he entreated, “Please promise there will be more information later.” In response, she said she could only promise to try and get more information out.
After the meeting, Viscountess Kaellyn said she felt that first aid service was going “very, very well” under the new arrangement.
“The EMS and the doctors have been working like demons. I worship every one of them,” she said. “They’ve been doing far more than they were expected to do here.”
But though she has some volunteer first aid helpers, she said she would very much like to have a dozen more to get through the end of the war.
“We can figure out what happened and what could have happened better after Pennsic,” Her Excellency said. “Right now, we need to concentrate on giving first aid to the populace. I understand completely what the chirurgeons feel – I’m one of them. And I don’t feel [ill will] against any of them if they don’t feel they can come back. But I would like to see some of them work out the differences and come in and help us out until the end of the event.”
Deputy Society Chirurgeon Caelin said in an interview after the meeting that he differed with Mayor Brise’s interpretation of the Society Chirurgeon’s Handbook when it came to the authority to remove the chirurgeonate from operating at the War.
“What it [the handbook] says is you can have an event with no chirurgeonate,” he said. “It doesn’t say you can remove the chirurgeonate.”
He cited section III.9, General Policies, which reads in part: “Any Chirurgeon who is available and willing to provide first aid at an event can not be prohibited from doing so by anyone other than the Kingdom Chirurgeon or a duly-delegated administrative superior in the Chirurgeonate (e.g., a Chirurgeon-in-Charge at an interkingdom event).”
“They’re choosing very small segments out of context,” Master Caelin said.
The Last Word
The Last Pennsic
It is amazing to me that every year Pennsic gets bigger. The roads get longer, the hills steeper the temperature is hotter. My tent is heavier and takes me longer to put up. I get tired quicker and nap a lot. Is Pennsic changing? No. I am getting older.
Welcome to being fifty.
We are all getting older, sadly. As the saying goes, you hang around long enough it is bound to happen. Every year I see good friends who for one reason or another will not be back. It would take but a couple of turns of bad luck for any of us to fall by the wayside. I know it is the natural way of things but still I am unhappy about it. We will make new friends but the missing will always hold a place in our hearts.
Lords and Ladies!
Charge your glasses and raise them high!
To our friends…today’s and yesterday’s.
“If we shadows have offended,
Think but this and all is mended,
That you have but slumber’d here
While these visions did appear.
And this weak and idle theme,
No more yielding but a dream,
Gentles, do not reprehend:
If you pardon, we will mend.
And, as I am an honest Puck,
If I have unearned luck
Now to scrape the serpent’s tongue,
We will make amends ere long;
Else the Puck a liar call;
So, good night unto all.
Give me your hands, if we be friends,
And Robin shall restore amends.”
Thank you, William. See you all next year.
Yours in the DREAM…
Og
One of the additions we at the Pennsic Independent would like to make this year is the inclusion of kingdom court reports. We know this is something that our readers—both at war and on the Internet—would be particularly interested in.
In order to do this, we are going to be requesting help from the kingdoms themselves. We will be in touch with royalty and kingdom heralds to help us get this information. Since courts are in the evening, we will not be able to include the information in the following day's edition, but we will get them into the paper—and on the web—as quickly as possibly.
We will also be asking help from kingdom residents at Pennsic as well. If you are willing to collect and deliver the awards given in your kingdom's court to us by noon the following day, please contact us at The Pennsic Independent (Newspaper on the Merchant Map).
We do have staff members who will be attending their own kingdom courts and reporting on them. These courts include the East Kingdom, the Middle Kingdom, Aethelmearc, and Ealdormere. We are actively seeking volunteer court reporters from all other kingdoms.
Even before the first formal courts of the war were held, several kingdoms elevated members of their populace or already had sent prople out of peerage vigils.
The first award of the war came during the first week, at Viscount Haakon’s bardic circle when King Malcolm and Queen Tessa ofÆthelmearc made Haakon’s brother, Boris Dragonslayer, a baron of their court.
Earlier this week, prior to the Rapier Town Battle, the Æthelmearc royalty elevated Illadore de Bedegrayne of the Barony Marche of the Debatable Lands, to the Order of the White Scarf.
King Felix and Queen Madeleina of the Midrealm sent three people on Pelican vigil prior to their Thursday court. They are Caelan O’Rogallary of the incipient shire of al Ja’Far, Ciara McRobbie of Northwoods, and Baron Rocco Barbarossa of the Barony of Roaring Wastes.
The Midrealm also has two new members of the Order of Chivalry .
Angus of Darkmoon and Axle Fairhair were placed on vigil on the field just after the Unbelted Champions Battle. Sir Angus was knighted before the Woods Battle and Sir Axle was knighted before the castle battle.
After Monday’s fighting, three Easterners received the Order of the Tygers Combatant, the kingdom Higher Order of Merit for fighting. They were Eloi Albelard of the Barony of the Bridge, Baron Angus Kerr of Conocrdia of the Snows and Dietrich Schwelgengraber.
In addition, King Brion and his queen also sent two members of their kingdom on vigil for Chivalry. They are Christian Knox and Alexander de Hauteville.
At Æthelmearc Court on Tuesday there were two elevations to the peerage and one other gentle was placed on vigil. Valgardr Gunnarson was elevated to the Order of the Laurel.
Baron Cedric the Humble, who just last month stepped down as Baron of Thescorre, was elevated to the Order of the Pelican.
After court had been suspended, HRM Malcolm recalled His Silver Buccle Principal Herald, Baroness Giulietta da Venezia, and placed her on vigil for the Order of the Pelican. She will be elevated at the Festival of Summer’s End in the Canton of Beau Fleuve next month.
Also of note, the late Master Johan von Traubenberg was named the 21st Jewel of Æthelmearc. Æthelmearc Court is remaining open throughout the War.
At Ealdormere Court on Thursday evening, Eleanor Fairchild was elevated to the Order of the Laurel by TRMs Aaron and Rustique. Also, THLady Joanna of Northumberland was made a Baroness of the Court.
By DonalBane of Blakmers
Battlefield Reporter for the Pennsic Independent
Belted Champions Battle
This year’s belted champions battle may have been the most competitive and chivalrous in Pennsic history. Twenty knight champions from the East and Midrealm met each other on the field and the result was a rollicking affair. After a hold was called to allow dead fighters out, five Midrealm fighters and three East fighters remained on the battlefield, though four of the five Midrealm fighters were confined to their knees.
For the next 15 minutes, those fighters left everything on the field, as chants of “East” and “Tyger” clashed with chants of “Midrealm” and “Draco” from a very enthusiastic crowd. In the end, Duke Edmund of Hertford was the last fighter from the Midrealm. HRH Lucan on the East dispatched him.
Both of Their Majesties had high praise for the champions.
“This is what champions should be,” HRM Felix said. “This was a fight fully of chivalry and honor.”
“In all my years at Pennsic, I have seen a fight like this,” HRM Brion said. “I know not if we will see a fight like this again.”
Plate and Mail Tournament
The Historic Combat Series continued Thursday with the Plate and Mail Tournament. Fighters were assigned a number of counted blows depending on how much plate armor they carried. Victory was achieved by striking that number of good blows or thrusting into a vulnerable point.
Seven fighters participated in the tournament and Viscount Geoffrey Scott of the West went a perfect 6-0 in the round robin tournament to claim the title.
Calontir Greatsword Tournament
HRM Semjaka of Calontir hosted his kingdom’s Greatsword Tournament Tuesday afternoon. A total of 23 fighters came out to battle in this double elimination tournament with two-handed swords.
In the end, Sir Brusi Anderson of the Shetlands, a Lochac knight, defeated Calontir’s Duke Irel Krisk of Starre Inn two bouts to one in the final. HRM Semjaka then offered a 14th century greatsword to Sir Brusi as token of his victory, but Sir Brusi requested it be held by His Majesty and named a token for every future champion.
Known World Squires Tournament
The Kingdom of Atlantia hosted the fifth annual Known World Squires Tournament and 91 squires from throughout the Known World came to the list. The list was fought as a double elimination Atlantian speed tournament.
This tournament has been dominated in recent years from squires of House Ebonwoulf in Atlantia and one their household made the finals again. However, Russell Gilnel Tabere needed two win two bouts against Kane Severus of An Tir to take the title, as Lord Tabere came from the loser’s list. Tabere won the first bout, but Severus won the second to claim the title.
By DonalBane of Blakmers
Battlefield Reporter for the Pennsic Independent
After 11 War Points: East Tygers 8, Midrealm Dragons 3
After a day of cooperation, the Grand Armies of the Midrealm and East got back to competition Thursday as the two armies met for the grand spectacle that is the field battle.
This year’s throwdown on the field would involve two fights, each worth one War Point. Combat archery was allowed in the second battle.
The two sides lined up on their traditional starting points with the Midrealm on the east side of the field and East attacking from the west side of the field.
The Dragon’s forces arrayed themselves with the Tuchux and South Oaken and allied kingdoms to the north; the Great Dark Horde, Ealdormere, Calontir and Darkmoon in the center; and Darkyard, Ironwolf, North Oaken and Lochac to the south.
The East lined up with Atlantia and Rome to the north; Æthelmearc, the Southern and Central Armies in the center; and the Northern Army and other allied kingdoms to the south.
At the sound of the cannon, more than 1,000 fighters charged into the fray. Darkyard went on a mad dash on the extreme southern flank, while the Tuchux did the same on the northern edge of the field. However, both charges eventually ran out of steam and manpower. Meanwhile, East forces in the center created large bulges in the Midrealm line, leading to an untenable position for many Midrealm fighters and allies. At the end of the first fight, the East’s forces in the center had the Midrealm’s forces completely encircled and ground them down. Meanwhile, remnants of House Bloodguard and Rome mopped up the remaining forces to the north. When two forces met in the north center of the battlefield, the cannon sounded, signifying an East victory.
The second fight turned out to be much more a battle of attrition. Whole units from both armies were chewed up in a meatgrinder in the center of the battlefield. In the end, elements of Black Talon and Rome were able to survive the melee and score a victor over the last few remaining Midrealm hardcores.
HRM Brion assembled his jubilant forces and asked his army raise cheers to each and every one of his allies after the battle. HRM Brion thanked the East for their prowess, but was quick to give credit his opponents as well.
“Honor these ladies and gentlemen across the field who met you so valiantly this day,” HRM Brion said. “Without their great prowess we would have nothing to do.”
After the battles, however, it was clear the fighting was not done. The army of Ealdormere marched to the center of the battlefield and threw down a challenge to the East’s Northern Army. This was accepted and the White Wolf met the Northern Star in three rounds of combat, with the Spartans and House Darkmoon joining in the fun.
Today’s big battle: The Broken Field Battle
The Broken Field has a new spin on it this year. As the Midrealm is trailing, they will be given the opportunity to take the field first construct whatever obstacles they can create. The East will then have 60 minutes to destroy the Midrealm army. If they are unsuccessful, the Midrealm takes the final two points. There will be no resurrections.
What to watch for: Unique wall and bridge formations. Much like the town battle, this battle may take some figuring out in its early stages. The onus is on the East to win the battle as the attacker.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Events Open to All
Reform Jewish Shabat service behind Silver Dragon Co., #11 Bow Street. 7pm Friday.
UNCLASSIFIEDS
Help Wanted
Desperately Needed: Burly guy with organizational skills to help pack up the Pennsic Independent this coming Saturday and Sunday. Please inquire at the PI Office.
Seeking Female Assistant! Full time until Thanksgiving. All travel expenses paid. Must be willing to work long hours. Good people skills will help. See Isabell at Merchant space #136 for more details.
Wanted: Miners for Lunar excavation. Must have prior mining and digging experience. Lactose intolerance, veganism or severe dairy allergies prefered. Ability to hold breath for long periods of time a plus. Orphans doubly welcome. Please inquire at the House Three Skulls Encampment in W07.
Lost & Found
REWARD for return of knife lost in Market. Wood/brass handle, blade marked ANGELSWORD. Claim REWARD @ Lusty Wench, E17, Hill Road & Good Intentions
Red feathers, 3 taped with red tape. Gerrard the Toymaker misses them. Please return to W09.
Ottoman embroidery books stolen! If seen, please tell me at Small Churl Books.
LOST: brown velvet cloak, black fur collar, beaded circle of Celtic knot work attached. Return to Shadow Clan.
LOST: Sunglasses at wood’s battle. If found return to lost and found. Please! Must have for healthy eyes.
To the gentle who turned the Pelican/Laurel medallion into Lost & Found. Thank you so much. You have my eternal gratitude.
Memorials
The Pennsic Tribute Ship WILL sail! On Friday full dark, come to water’s edge at the foot of W18 within sight of flushies.
Wanted to Buy
Quahog shell, do you have it? Can you get it? Bring it to Serpent’s Eye, #85 Street of Gold to trade.
General
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! S’Avant-Garde is granted the LAUREL CROWNED CIRCLE AWARD of OMICRON DELTA KAPPA Society, Inc. for achieving certification in Mental Health Counseling for the Deaf. We invite you to join her friends, her sungha & her peers in offering their heartfelt congratualtions for receiving this rare honor. Michael Z. Williamson signing copies of his novels at Cloak & Dagger, space 15.
SEWING HINT: thread needles before cutting thread from spool-less snarling!
Free Tarot readings by Aghx come to E-20 and find Aghx of the Clan of the Seven Leaves. Gratuities welcome but not necessary.
Ghazalah the henna artist has moved to Willofyre Pottery! Fresh paste made daily!
Kendrick will be holding a bookbinding Demo/Discussion group at the Haunted Bookshop #63 4-5pm. M,W,F
O Yea! O Yea! Be it known that on August 18 at 3pm on Horde Hill (E10), during informal family court, I, Siobhan O’Neill, in the presence of King Felix, Queen Madelina, Great Khan Rowena, my Brothers and all who wish to attend, will re-affirm my vows of Fealty. This is in observance of my Silver Anniversary of becoming a Member of the Order of the Laurel, being an appropriate time for reflection and renewal.
Chainmail shirts from $100, riveted shirts from $225. Coifs, Gamails, Aventgills too, all at Highland Arms Booth 200
SQUIRE CART for rent for handicapped or pampering someone. Mediaeval Miscellanea, Space #26
Hi-Res photos of the Children’s Water Battle will be available at no cost about a week after war. - Compliments of Shadowclans. http://www.shadowclans.org
Clean, dry cardboard boxes. FREE! Pick up at Pennsic Independent office.
ATTENTION ALL ØSTGARDRIANS PAST AND PRESENT
The Viceroy and Vicereine of the Crown Province of Østgardr, desiring to complete the rolls of all members of the Order of the Seahorse and the rolls of the Champions of Østgardr, from the founding of said honors unto the present day, do hereby call upon all holders of said honors, past and present, or any persons knowing of such service, to make themselves known to the Viceroy and Vicereine at Østgardr encampment (E04) at this the XXXV Pennsic War, or to contact Lady Brithwen De Bores Hulla, Seneschal of Østgardr, at Østgardr encampment or at Brithwen@yahoo.com, upon their returning home.
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ALL HAIL THE MUD QUEEN!
Master Tristan Alexander invites all scribes to an illumination round table in his camp, next to the playground on Friday the 18th at 3pm. Please bring a matt or chair to sit on.
To the good gentles of Endewearde do Ulaghan and Sartakh give greetings. May your arrows by swift and your blows land true.
To the Markland Army: May Sun and Moon smile upon you and gentle winds blow through the days!! Have fun! Praise Marklar!! Sir Brigit
Relive Agincourt 10/21/06 in the BMDL. Email: medicmacintyre1521@yahoo.com
Filkers! I seek war-related songs set to tune of musicals! Contact Shlomo after war. Richardm@ohiohills.com
Attention Barony Beyond the Mountain archers: His Excellency, Dinsdale, will shoot the war point on Friday (today). Meet at the North gate at 11:30 am if you wish to shoot with him.
Looking for a ride to the airport, Sat. 19th No later than 3:30 pm. Inquire at Outlands Royal block W3, ask for Talia or Stephanie, will pay gas $
Tired of non-medieval etc? Join medieval recreation society! Contact afmoyer@excite.com
Good gentles we wish to express our deepest sympathy at the passing of the youth of the Honorable Lady Alleandara D’Avignon. With heart, brains, and courage, we hope she weathers the tornado of old age, her and her little dog too.
It is with regret that I must announce that my close friend Sabina of Kilkenny will choke to death on Hausenpfeffer in the coming year.
Amazon the Accident Prone and Alex Jaruk Joyfully invite our Pennsic friends and family to stand in circle to witness our vows of marriage Thursday, 7pm, the shade of the Willow tree behind the bathhouse. in deference to our LGTG friends we have taken no government license and will, in Quaker tradition, marry each other without extra clergy. Your presence is the only gift we request. With love, Zon & Alex
Would anyone who knows Cheetah please ask him to check in with Marrakech at Touch the Earth? Thanks.
Congratulations to Ray of Hope’s first Pennsic, first day of your 60th trip around the sun.
Many thanks to the gentles who alerted Amy Shuman.
To members of the Gilded Pearl: There will be a short meeting Saturday 8/19 at noon at Northpass camp X04 corner of Sedailia’s Way and Low Road.
House McDuff/Dion Side and friends therein, Barony of Lochmere friends and House Drunken Badger.....thanks for a great Pennsic. I couldn’t have made it through without your friendships. --- Gwynn
Mariana has not been offered any swords or daggers yet! if you see her please do so.
WEAVING CLASSES: Friday; 10am (Card), 2pm (Lucet), 5pm (Inkle). See Pine Box Traders space 126 Egil the Loomwright, Instructor. Midnight and Maddness specials continue through end of War.
Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep and we know where to find them! N30, Haus Nine Haus
For Sale
EMBROIDERY SUPPLIES AND MORE: Silk, Wool, and Linen Embroidery threads, Real Gold Spangles and threads, scissors, needles, Frames and Hoops, Kits, and much more...Also pearls and other beads. FABRIC DRAGON, probably in space 191B, Keep looking, we are worth finding!!
MAIDEN MONGOLIA’S Last Pennsic!!! Stop by #72 to say goodbye, tell a story, hear a joke.
Meet your maker! Buy from your local crafter before they vanish.
Get Cheap and Ostentatious! We’ve been catering to the broke since A.S. 14. Cabochons On Bow Street space #19
Smoke & Fire Co. Space 78 offers a fine selection of Dutch Oven Cookbooks.
Evil Abra says, “Check your silver prices!” We bought last year when silver was $4 an ounce, folk who restocked before Penssic paid $12 per ounce- guess whose prices are going to rock!!! Mention this ad for an extra 10% off any purchase of $100 or more! (Bring friends & shop together for the discount!) Visit The Gypsy Caravan, #107 Street of Gold, open ‘til 11:00 pm nightly.
Mention this ad 10% off Silversmith Fine Jewellery custom orders & repairs Cornelius’ Pick Bazaar Z13
Need cooler garb? Try a chiton! Costumes by Loren has cloaks, garb, jewellery, gemstones and much more. Home of Materia Alchemia 166 Fleet Street
Good Gentles... How much have you spent on your armor? How much have you spent on your garb? How much have you spent on your children? This has been a public service announcement from Claus of Burzee, Toymaker.
Evil Abra has a new garb annex! Someone has to dress the peasants! Garb, pants, skirts, dresses & shirts in silk, linen and cotton. Very comfy and most is $15 to $20! Mention this ad for an extra 10% off! Visist The Gypsy Caravan, #107 Street of Gold! Open ‘til 11:00 pm nightly!
SCA Road Signs - “Fighter Practice Area”, “ Danger Viking Territory” and many others, Some new andvery silly. Claus the Toymaker, #24
ATTENTION ALL AT PENNSIC ! Claus the Toymaker would like to suggest that next year at Pennsic XXXVI that we choose one day and on that day everyone must dress in his medieval clothes and treat Pennsic as if it were an SCA event. Please stop by his toyshop and let him know what you think of his idea.
Ink - Oakgall, walnut walnuthull, absolutely pefectly opaque. $4 per bottle Guild of Limners #24
THE GUILD OF LIMNERS habitantes in platea mercatores vendunt encausto, penna, libri, pigmenti, colorum diversi, rubia, quadone, omnimodes tinctori et instrumenta clericis necessaria.
Blank Books - hand bound in leather, handmade paper, thick & chunky. $10 - $32 limited supply - Guild of Limners. #24
Naalbinding - how to make your enemies a thong they will never forget, ask for Karakul. Forba’s Yarns, Z-14
12’ Yurt for sale, spot 104, Street of Gold - Armlann.
For Sale - Panther Regent Pavilion, 16’x16’, excellent condition, sod cloth, hemp ropes and custom features (no poles). $800 or best offer.
Chateau Merdecheval @ Long Way and Chicane Lane (Block N33). Ask for Harley. Pay and take it immediately!
Bad Garb Old Maid card game - Yes we have ‘em! - from Claus the Toymaker (Who else?)
Looking for luscious linen and scrumptous silk? Barjavel Historic Fabrics at the Silver Dragon Company, #11 Bow Street. www.barjaveldesign.com
Sharpening, cleaning, polishing, sheaths made. Cloak & Dagger, space 15, by the showers.
CORSET STAYS at excellent prices. DRAGON’S MAGIC #25
Bad garb, bad garb, what’cha gonna do? What’ca gonna do when the punchline’s you?
Glass muller & burnishers from England, also nibs, vellum, parchment, and hand bound leather books - The Guild of Limners, #24
SILK SHANTUNG & CHARMEUSE - $8 per yard. Booth #25
What is your dream garb? Let us help you build it. Tailoring, repairs & accessories. - Misc etc. Z6
Jewelry repair Bazaar $10 each add hour $6 Cornpick
Fencing shirt stinky? 100% linen fencing shirts! Hoods! Linen undies! Tailor made garments @ Silver Dragon Co. #11 Bow street tailormade@mindspring.com
THE GUILD OF LIMNERS in the little white house on Merchants Row sells ink, quill pens, books, pigments, various colors, madder, woad, all kinds of paint and tools necessar for scribes and artists.
Four Seasons Tent Masters Oval Marquee 13’W x 22’L x 10’H with 6’ walls. Everything included, canvas, ropes, poles, stakes, and storage bags. See Darkcraft’s Wandering Mercantile, Booth 56. $1000 or B.O.
Four Seasons Tent Masters Rectangular Marquee 17’W x 22’L with 6’ walls. Everything included; canvas, ropes, poles, stakes and storage bags. See Darkcraft’s Wandering Mercantile, Booth 56. @2,500 or B.O.
Truck died, must get home. Yurts for sale 19’, 15’, 12’ E01 Padhraighs Alehouse. Ask for Pente (Wookie)
For sale antique 1830’s rope bed full sz STURDY! Avail NOW! $125 OBO. Seek Desi @ stormvale BTM W08
Knilling 10KF Violin outfit - brand new, never used includes case, bow, rosin, pitchpipe. 4’ fine tuners. Retail value $1500 - yours for $995/or best offer ask for Eiric at Camp Spartii - N15.
CLEARANCE on Period Pavilions®: We’re overstocked on gently used Period Pavilions®, and we have no room for new ones. Many sizes, styles and colors available, including faux “buildings.” Good prices on all, up to 55% off. Immediate delivery on some. Space #26. -- Mediaeval Miscellania
2’ x 2’ x 1/2” stainless 304 steel plate. See Dunchadh; Barony of Andelcrag, N07
FOR SALE: Propane fridge. Needs coolant refill, but otherwise in great condition. Only used for 12 weeks total (6 Pennsics). Was $1400 new, asking $700 or best offer. Camp Testosterone, N31 (large white bear gates). Ask for Berus.
Set of 4 antique goblets make offer. Hedgehogs E23
Yurt for sale. 15 foot round. See it on E-18, Camp Greenwood. It must go on Friday. Make an offer! Best offer takes it. Ask for Luther.
Evil Abra’s empire has expanded! New items include sale book selection, the garb annex & 1/2 price clearance corner! Visit the Gypsy Caravan, #107, Street of Gold. Open ‘til 11 pm nightly!
Tatami stand, mats, sharpening kits and mushiro swords at Highland Arms Booth #200
Sheild bosses - hydroformed 6”. Available now. Cloak & Dagger, space 15.
HARP: 31/2 octave wirestrung believed made by Jay WITCHER. NEW PRICE about $3000. Asking $1000. See Deirdre at Southwind N-30.
Armour Pieces: As a set or sold individually... articulated stainless knee’s, mild helmet, stainless arm cops, leather/stainless gorget $225 OBO Please call 443-282-6156 or ask for Melusine at Shire of Eisental
Pendragon ladies bodice leather/suede green black. See Feithline at Castle Bruin Camping block X07 Best Offer.
TherionArms - world antique and fine reproduction arms & armor - http://www.therionarms.com
ATTENTION WOAD WARRIORS! Feeling a little blue? I have the real thing! Genuine woad imported from Scotland. $4 Limited supply, buy early. Guild of Limners #24
BOWED PSALTERY for sale - Mediaeval Misc., Space #26
Evil Abra has budget amber! Amber rings from $9.95, amber bracelets from $9.95, amber necklaces from $14.95, amber pendants from $9.95, amber earrings from $7.00! Check out our 1/2 price amber boards! Buy $100 worth & get an extra 10% off if you mention this ad! Visit the Gypsy Caravan, #107 Street of Gold, open ‘til 11:00 pm nightly!
Ltd. Edition cigar boxes & metal signs. House of the Flying Monkey - E01 $10-$40 see Cat. All negotiable.
Madness!! Day and night cloaks and 16th C. Spanish surcoats 10% off! Orders included - some gowns also. Misty Tower. Space 26.
BAD GARB I and BAD GARB II - Now AVAILABLE From Claus the Toymaker - How do you know you are not in them unless you read them?
Mouflon for sale. Slightly used. Will trade for ironing board. See Slyme for details.
Warning: Mouflon bites can be nasty. No, really!
Ghawazee shirts, 1 1/2 circle skirts & more - Materialis
Vellum - opaline vellum (sheepskin) direct from England. Finest quality sale price $25 per sheet. The Guild of Limners #24, across from the barn.
Benefit the chirurgeons - - buy an original Pennsic XXXV T- shirt. $10. Available from Claus of Burzee, #24 Merchants Row.
Think you’ve seen all of the trim there is to see at Pennsic? Think again. - Materialis on Bow Street
Evil Abra says, “You can do research at home - read something fun at Pennsic!” See our vast selection of novels, magickal books & fun subjects. All the books are buy 2 get 1 free all war! Most are 1/2 off cover price as well! visit the Gypsy Caravan, #107 Street of Gold, open ‘til 11:00 pm nightly.
Ambrosia Farm Short Mead Kits available once again at Dancing Pig Pottery on Bow Street. Flavors for the Celtic holidays! Brews in 7 to 14 days in a gallon bottle of water. Email sherry@fergesen.com for notes when www.ambrosiafarm.com goes live this fall!!!
For Sale: Panther Spoke Wheel 12’. Used once, new condition. $1,000 obo. Akero Thunder E17, very nice tent!
TherionArms - world antique and fine reproduction arms & armor - http://www.therionarms.com
Personals
Evil Abra says, “A good lord is hard to find!” Abra thanks Marius for 24 + years of Love, Support, Hard work and putting up with a madwoman. “you’re the best!” Here’s to 24 more! All my love. § Abra
Learn the ancient art of the stunt nipple. See Anya of Wulf Den. No appointment necessary.
Aurora, Tsivia, Asa, Gwerydd, Beatrice: Where are you? The urchins are revolting! We have no stories! People are throwing their money on the ground! Our webs are hopelessly tangled! What shall we do?!? -- Brains
Vivat Ursus! Vivat Svana!
ROE ADAMS, KEITH DREW or anyone who knows them - please contact Coryn at Mediaeval Misc., Space #26
Laird MacEavry, I regret to inform you that Leofwynn the Exuberant has run off with the crew of the Pirate ship Ravenspittle. Please set a candle in the window that she may find her way safely home. YIS, Lizabetta.
Seeking tree (to climb). Are you on site? If so, please come visit - top of the hill. - C
William T. Wilde is at N30 across from the big castle. Looking for Ann & John Krone and family. Lady Behbin Stephanie are you here? I miss my old Indiana friends from Greyhope! My phone is (941)493-2803.
Hroar to Huette- I look forward to 50 years of joy with you Love X a billion.
Master Hroar Stormganger is departing the Midrealm for Caid in two weeks. Please visit at booth 66.
To my home Barony of Bonwickee; wish you all could be here. Love Aerin.
Bright Hills and Friends: Mike and Elizabeth Schechter have had a baby boy, Jacob Anthony, Tue am.
Foscadh (FOS-Midrealm) Congratulations! You have now fought in ALL35 Pennsic Wars!!!
Thank you for the best week at Pennsic ever. From Lady Asynia to Lord Fiachna
O ye of Pennsic by Night renown. There is beauty to be captured. Let us meet. Aoife, Eoforwic, W08
Maggie - so glad the last 10 years meant so much. Who are you? Fergus
Maggie - Who are you? - Fergus’ Wife
Maggie - We need to talk. - Fergus’ Mistress
Red hatter looking for other Red Hat Society. Katerina Hereksdottir, Norseland E23
Amon Lor, my thanks for your company. - Fiona
WHAT DRACO DID ON HIS SUMMER VACATION......breaks word, forgets to break bread...lays intoxicated egg while making midnight bird...leaves lady to fall while fanning old flame...takes high road only to land in gutter...marks spot with Thor’s hammer-forgets way home...opts for little boy rather than right hand man...dragon’s neglect heralds TPK. Krysia & Loras on death’s doorstep. Chicken dance anyone?...by dragon’s choice sea monster wins...Draco on his summer vacation-the onus.
Warning! Moat dragon roaming free! Interspecies romance or kidnapped? Taken between 3am and dawn, would like back! If seen or ransom desired please see Barony of Bergental, ASAP
A big THANK YOU to my crew, Ysabeau, Tomas, and Keara for the best Pennsic ever!!
Lord Wilhelm Baumhecker & Dona Ana de Guzman are pleased to announce their wedding. Todo para ti amor.
Thanks for a great 1st Pennsic Casa do Buraco, Love, “the Virgins”
It is always a good time to hang out with a bubble burster, thanks for the safety duty, V.
Not far from an Enchanted Ground lies a shady camp where beauties abound. A Cat, a Mouse, an Angel too, Blythe, Carl and Cody are part of the crewe. They took us in when from noise we fled, they shared their songs, they shared their bread. N, L, J & A
Tessa the Amnesiac seeks Torrun from Ohio, Please call: 609-247-5663
James of Buckston, on our 25th anniversary, thank you for being willing to play my game. All my love - Ysolt
Ti - The lotus misses the stem, you are loved. Senni Robert - love you - Simone
A hardy hello to House Crossbow from the mundane world, and remember don’t burn that sheep! Neils and Beileag
Chrissy, you are my love, my life and heart. I love you with all of my heart. Love, your Anthony
By Master Liam St. Liam
For the Pennsic Independent
Pennsic always changes from year to year, and the most obvious change for Pennsic XXXVI will be its starting date.
As announced earlier this summer, next year’s Pennsic will start on Friday, July 27 and will run through Sunday, August 12. Baroness Rosamunde Beausivage, next year’s Mayor, made the formal announcement following a meeting of the seneschals of the East, Middle and Æthelmearc and representative of Cooper’s Lake Campground..
The main reasoning behind the change is the early start of school in a number of southern and midwestern states, which causes problems for parents and for SCA members who are teachers or work in other aspects of education. For parents in place like Trimaris and parts of Calontir, the early school start meant only one week of Pennsic – or no Pennsic at all. At least one former member of the Board of Directors, Mistress Elasait of Calontir, has missed Pennsic at time because of the school calendar in her home kingdom of Calontir.
“I cannot tell you how happy I was to hear about the change,” said Lady Seichel von Halstern of the East Kingdom, who is leaving today for a college orientation. “This way, it’s not going to mess me up for the next five years.”
Almost everyone interviewed about the date change either supported it or did not have a strong opinion either way. A few people said they might have to rearrange their July schedules but thought it would not be a major problem.
Prior to Pennsic, the decision produced a rather heated discussion on the East Kingdom Internet mailing list, partly because it had not been discussed publicly. Most of those in other kingdoms said there were not too many complaints.
There will have to be some changes in events in some kingdoms. Æthelmearc may be unable to continue its demo for the Hawk Creek Nature Preserve, and the July event schedule in the East Kingdom will have to be adjusted because the traditional date for Southern region War Camp in Eisental. That event is usually scheduled for the weekend that Pennsic will start next year. Several other kingdoms already do not have major events scheduled in July.
By DonalBane of Blakmers, Battlefield Reporter
For the Pennsic Independent
Combat of the Thirty
Immediately following Opening Ceremonies, nearly 60 of the Known World’s finest warriors assembled to stage a recreation of the Combat of the Thirty of the Hundred Years War. Duchess Eanor of Amberhall of the Middle Kingdom led the English, while Sir Nigel MacFarlane of Ealdormere led the French.
Each fighter brought several ransoms to the field in the event they were captured. Fighters could be captured by taking three poleax blows to the head and then led to the opposing side’s banner. Fighters could only be killed by a thrust to a vulnerable spot in their armor. In the event the fighter was killed, his entire ransom stash would be “looted.”
While the English side did manage to ransom a few French fighters, the French were overwhelming in the end and won in a rout. Next year, the English will be captained by Duke Yngvar the Dismal of Æthelmearc, while the French will be led by Sir Kieran MacLoud of the Midrealm.
Inter-Kingdom Unbelted Melee Team Tournament
The Kingdom of Ealdormere hosted the third annual Inter-Kingdom Unbelted Melee Team Tournament around noon Sunday. Seven teams of 15 fighters from across the Known World engaged in a round robin tournament with the two top finishers battling it out for the championship in the end. Results from the round robin were: Midrealm 6-0; Atlantia 5-1; _thelmearc 4-2; Ealdormere 3-3; Atenveldt 2-4; Trimaris 1-5; and Lochac 0-6.
The Midrealm and Atlantia took the field for the title fight and, much like their round-robin encounter, the match was a meat grinder. Unfortunately, one Atlantia fighter had to be transported from the field after sustaining an injury. The Atlantians rallied, however, and bested the Dragon warriors for the title.
Known World Novice Tournament
The third annual Known World Novice Tournament, sponsored by the Order of the Chivalry and run by Sir Sarnac of Ealdormere, drew 100 fighters with less that two years experience. These fighters were organized into 10 round robin shark pits with the top two fighters advancing to the semifinal shark pits. The winners of the two semifinal shark pits would then advance to the title match.
It was an all East Kingdom affair in the finals, as Lord Deacon de Shatillion bested Lord William de Shoreham two bouts to one to claim the title.
Graybeard Tournament
While the young guns of SCA shone on the red tourney field, some the Society’s most experienced warriors met for the Graybeard Tournament on the white tourney field. A total of 28 gentles over the age of 50 participated in the tournament, with the winner taking home a scroll by Lady Aibell Suil-Uaine.
The final fight saw Sir Sextus Plinus Callidus beat Lord Aric Coer d’Latter in two straight bouts to claim the title.
Iron Rose Tourney
Over fifty women took the field in the annual Iron Rose tourney. Results were as follows:
Novice
4th place – Timbrein
3rd place – Stephanie of Wulfshaven
2nd place – Hilda Gunn
1st place – Serena Shieldbreaker
Advanced
4th place – Ariella of Thornburg
3rd place – Marygeld Tynker
2nd place – Baronesse Mira Finnbhar ni Argyll
1st place – THL Kaylah the Cheerful
Today’s Big Battle: The Town Battle
After a long hiatus, the town battle returns to War Point play. The object of this resurrection battle will be to capture “buildings” and move Kingdom relics into temples and ships. The side with the most points for capturing buildings and relics after 90 minutes will claim a single War Point.
What to look for: Chaos! As this style of battle has been off the Pennsic calendar for some time, expect numerous strategies to be employed. There may be a “feeling out” process early in this battle, but expect a spirited fight.
By DonalBane of Blakmers, Battlefield Reporter
For the Pennsic Independent
On a bright Sunday morning, the mood seemed to match the weather as the sovereigns and populace of the Known World assembled to officially open Pennsic War XXXV.
The Kingdom of Æthelmearc, celebrating its 10th year as an independent kingdom, took its customary place as it was first to occupy the Pennsic fort. Songs of Æthelmearc filled the stage in front of the fort until the two belligerent nations arrived.
The Great Armies of the Midrealm and the East marched onto the field side by side, bringing their allies behind them. One by one, the sovereigns of the Known World were embraced by TRM Malcolm and Tessa of Æthelmearc and then took their place upon the stage until the ceremonies opened with a trumpet fanfare.
HRM Malcolm was first to address the populace, welcoming “his cousins” and the people of the Known World to his land.
“It seems we have a bit of a discussion going on between two of my cousins,” HRM Malcolm said, drawing laughs from the crowd. “And it appears that it needs more discussion.”
“This land, this Society and our world is one of honor, courage and chivalry,” HRM Malcolm added.
” We welcome you all and hope in this week, you are all able to live by those virtues.”
With that Malcolm yielded the stage to HRM Brion of the East and HRM Felix of the Midrealm. HRM Brion spoke first, saying that he had brought with him a large army, but preferred not to engage the Midrealm as enemies but in friendship.
“I think we spoke of how good it is to seek glory on the field,” HRM Brion said to his counterpart. ”Methinks this is good thing to do while we are here.”
“You speak that which is in my heart, Brion,” HRM Felix replied. ”We would hope to repeat the victories that the Midrealm earned on this field last year. We will test ourselves against the East.”
After HRM Brion said it would be an honor to meet him on the field, Their Majesties of An Tir and Artemisia came to the stage. HRM Brion then produced an arrow that was made eight years ago and had “great significance to me.”
“It would do me a great honor and show me great friendship to have you break this with me to declare this war,” Brion said.
HRM Felix replied “In friendship,” and the two kings broke the arrow and embraced one another, drawing cheers from the crowd.
The roll call of Kingdoms then began and HRM Malcolm was first to speak. HRM Malcolm said he remembered the mighty roar of the Dragon from the past year’s war and said that his kingdom “loves a challenge.” With that Malcolm threw his kingdom’s support behind the East.”
HRM Radnor of the West spoke next and noted his kingdom was dedicated “to the highest calling of chivalry.” He said the West would join the side of the smaller force to even out the sides as much as possible and thus declared for the Midrealm.
HRM Craven of Atenveldt spoke next and said he would “follow the bloodline” as HRM Brion was a former king of Atenveldt. Thus, Atenveldt would fight with the East.
In quick succession, Meridies, Caid and Ansteorra all declared for the Midrealm. Atlantia spoken next and swore allegiance to its father kingdom, the East. An Tir also declared for the East.
HRM Semjaka of Calontir spoke next and said he also desired to keep the forces even. As such, he declared for the Midrealm, as did the Kingdom of Trimaris. HRM Bela of the Outlands said his kingdom would side with their longtime allies from Calontir and thus declared for the Midrealm.
HRM Michael of Drachenwald said that while his kingdom was born of the East, “the black dragon will fly together with the red dragon as we will for the Midrealm.” HRM Michael of Artemisia noted he also had bloodlines with HRM Brion, and declared his allegiance to the East.
HRM Aaron of Ealdormere said his Kingdom would join its former brothers in forming “a red wave to sweep away the East.” HRM Draco of Lochac affirmed he was “the real King of Lochac,” and declared for the Midrealm.
HRM Lars of Northshield then made a bit of history as, for the first time, the Gryphon will fight with the Tyger.
Last to speak among the SCA Kingdoms was the newest Kingdom — Gleann Abhann. HRM Mary-Grace first thanked the populace for the opportunity for her Kingdom to fight in the war. HRM Mary-Grace then said she would follow her allies Meridies and declared for the Midrealm,
The Holy Kingdom of Acre then continued its long-standing alliance with the East. Finally, the Great Dark Horde entered as Khan Rowena approached the stage with much fanfare. In honor of the friendship the Horde had with Duke Eliahu, Rowena presented Felix with a Horde arrow as token of the Horde’s allegiance to the Midrealm.
With all parties declared, the Darkyard Legion brought forth the Pennsic War Horn. After several tries, HRM Brion was able to produce a low blast. HRM Felix then attempted to do likewise, but the cannons roared as he tried, officially opening the war.
The final act of Opening Ceremonies was three hearty Vivats in praise of friendship.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lost & Found
Reward if Found: Fabric Dragon is not in the merchant booklet this year, but is here somewhere! If found the rewards are special pricing on silk, linen, and wool threads, and other embroidery and beading supplies. Report finding immediately to: everyone
Lost - Kodak digital camera. Please return to L&F. We would really like the pictures of our kids back.
Will the gentle who bought a Pennsic DVD and Poison Pen Press on Friday please return it. We think it is defective.
Parties
Brendoken Citizens and Friends; join us at an Open House and Revel on 8/15 at Brendoken Baronial Camp N03. 7pm until whenever. Bring chairs, please!
Andrew MacRobb and his lady Damaris invite all friends to their handfasting on Tuesday, 8/16/06 at 5:00pm at Club Aed on Bye The Way. Dinner Afterwards!
To all ÿstrgardrians past, present, and future! Come to the 2nd Annual ÿstgardr Pancake Breakfast 8am-11am Monday, 8/14/06, in E04 ÿstgardr. Free pancakes for all, donations graciously accepted but not necessary.
Erotic/Belly Dancers for Lesbian Tea Party. Female dancers only for ladies-only party. Burlesque/Topless/Nude. All ladies welcome. The party starts 8:30pm Mon 13th at B08 the Black Pearl Tavern on Tours Rd see Ozoul or Tyger before the party or just show up!
The baby shower for Hawk and Uta will be at 4-6pm on Monday at the Northwoods Camp on Block B05.
UNCLASSIFIEDS
For Sale
EMBROIDERY SUPPLIES AND MORE: Silk, Wool, and Linen Embroidery threads, Real Gold Spangles and threads, scissors, needles, Frames and Hoops, Kits, and much more...Also pearls and other beads. FABRIC DRAGON, probably in space 191B, Keep looking, we are worth finding!!
Evil Abra’s empire has expanded! New items include sale book selection, the garb annex & 1/2 price clearance corner! Visit the Gypsy Caravan, #107, Street of Gold. Open ‘til 11 pm nightly!
MAIDEN MONGOLIA’S Last Pennsic!!! Stop by #72 to say goodbye, tell a story, hear a joke.
Meet your maker! Buy from your local crafter before they vanish.
Good Gentles... How much have you spent on your armor? How much have you spent on your garb? How much have you spent on your children? This has been a public service announcement from Claus of Burzee, Toymaker.
Get Cheap and Ostentatious! We’ve been catering to the broke since A.S. 14. Cabochons On Bow Street space #19
FOR SALE! 2001 Avenger Utility Trailer, 6’W X 12’ L X 6’H. Great condition! $3000.00. If interested or for more info, contact Lady Marion ferch Llewellyn at Barony of Bhakail. Trailer can be seen on site.
Evil Abra has budget amber! Amber rings from $9.95, amber bracelets from $9.95, amber necklaces from $14.95, amber pendants from $9.95, amber earrings from $7.00! Check out our 1/2 price amber boards! Buy $100 worth & get an extra 10% off if you mention this ad! Visit the Gypsy Caravan, #107 Street of Gold, open ‘til 11:00 pm nightly!
Smoke & Fire Co. Space 78 offers a fine selection of Dutch Oven Cookbooks.
Panther Pavilion for sale--used one year. 18’ X 24’ Classic Pitch Marquee with 7’ walls. Will consider all offers before listing on Ebay. Set up package is negotiable. Will work out delivery. Call 440-322-2579 for more information.
Evil Abra has a new garb annex! Someone has to dress the peasants! Garb, pants, skirts, dresses & shirrts in silk, linen and cotton. Very comfy and most is $15 to $20! Mention this ad for an extra 10% off! Visist The Gypsy Caravan, #107 Street of Gold! Open ‘til 11:00 pm nightly!
Benefit the chirurgeons - - buy an original Pennsic XXXV T- shirt. $10. Available from Claus of Burzee, #24 Merchants Row.
Custom built elaborate pavillion with matching take down floor. Pavillion and interior custom walls made by Tentsmiths. 16 X 26 round-end, slant-wall marquis with four doors and roof striping. Floor has joist in hauger ribs on a frame held by industrial hinges and 3/4 inch decking. Minimum bid considered $7000. Furniture and storage unit not included. See Shauna of Shauna’s Lamp W11
Mention this ad 10% off Silversmith Fine Jewellery custom orders & repairs Cornelius’ Pick Bazaar Z13
Glass muller & burnishers from England, also nibs, vellum, parchment, and hand bound leather books - The Guild of Limners, #24
Need cooler garb? Try a chiton! Costumes by Loren has cloaks, garb, jewellery, gemstones and much more. Home of Materia Alchemia 166 Fleet Street
Evil Abra says, “Check your silver prices!” We bought last year when silver was $4 an ounce, folk who restocked before Pennsic paid $12 per ounce- guess whose prices are going to rock!!! Mention this ad for an extra 10% off any purchase of $100 or more! (Bring friends & shop together for the discount!) Visit The Gypsy Caravan, #107 Street of Gold, open ‘til 11:00 pm nightly.
ATTENTION ALL AT PENNSIC! Claus the Toymaker would like to suggest that next year at Pennsic XXXVI that we choose one day and on that day everyone must dress in his medieval clothes and treat Pennsic as if it were an SCA event. Please stop by his toyshop and let him know what you think of his idea.
Bad garb, bad garb, what’cha gonna do? What’ca gonna do when the punchline’s you?
Ink - Oakgall, walnut walnuthull, absolutely pefectly opaque. $4 per bottle Guild of Limners #24
Evil Abra says, “You can do research at home - read something fun at Pennsic!” See our vast selection of novels, magickal books & fun subjects. All the books are buy 2 get 1 free all war! Most are 1/2 off cover price as well! Visit the Gypsy Caravan, #107 Street of Gold, open ‘til 11:00 pm nightly.
Blank Books - hand bound in leather, handmade paper, thick & chunky. $10 - $32 limited supply - Guild of Limners. #24
Come hither and tickle my short and curlies, Forba’s Yarns, z-14
8x & 10x linen testers (thread counters) Booth #25.
F12’ Yurt for sale, spot 104, Street of Gold - Armlann.
For Sale - Panther Regent Pavilion, 16’x16’, excellent condition, sod cloth, hemp ropes and custom features (no poles). $800 or best offer.
Chateau Merdecheval @ Long Way and Chicane Lane (Block N33). Ask for Harley. Pay and take it immediately!
Take My Fabric! Antique satins, solids, some prints. $1/yd. See Moire at the Pennsic Independent.
THE GUILD OF LIMNERS habitantes in platea mercatores vendunt encausto, penna, libri, pigmenti, colorum diversi, rubia, quadone, omnimodes tinctori et instrumenta clericis necessaria.
BAD GARB I and BAD GARB II - Now AVAILABLE From Claus the Toymaker - How do you know you are not in them unless you read them?
Pavilion for sale: Brand new! Panther 16x16 center-pole. 7’ walls. Seam-engineered, other extras. Roof, Walls, and poles, valued at $2200, for only $1600. Take it home from Pennsic! See it at Ravenstreet, E05. Ask for Mistress Anne or Master Tirloch.
RAW MILK - Available less than 10 miles from camp from Dean Farms. Call Adam Dean, 724-944-7894 for more info between 8:00am and 12:00pm daily.
Panther Pavilion 9’x16’ oval with 6’ walls & fly. See Padraig at Shire of Caer Adamant, N24.
CORSET STAYS at excellent prices. DRAGON’S MAGIC #25
Looking for luscious linen and scrumptous silk? Barjavel Historic Fabrics at the Silver Dragon Company, #11 Bow Street. www.barjaveldesign.com
Sheild bosses - hydroformed 6”. Available now. Cloak & Dagger, space 15.
SILK VEILING, 3.5 & 5mm, 26” wide DRAGON’S MAGIC #25
ATTENTION WOAD WARRIORS! Feeling a little blue? I have the real thing! Genuine woad imported from Scotland. $4 Limited supply, buy early. Guild of limnes #24
SILK SHANTUNG & CHARMEUSE - $9 per yard. Booth #25
What is your dream garb? Let us help you build it. Tailoring, repairs & accessories. - Misc etc. Z6
Bad Garb Old Maid card game - Yes we have ‘em! - from Claus the Toymaker (Who else?)
See the Frodo popped corn bowl, 17 inch yellow birch, other sizes available. Also the fearsome flat tooth shark and other puppets all @ A Tinker 123 Plunder.
Jewelry repair. Bazaar. $10. Each add. hour, $6. Cornpick
Sharpening, cleaning, polishing, sheaths made. Cloak & Dagger, space 15, by the showers.
THE GUILD OF LIMNERS in the little white house on Merchants Row sells ink, quill pens, books, pigments, various colors, madder, woad, all kinds of paint and tools necessar for scribes and artists.
LINEN & SILK threads & floss at DRAGON’S MAGIC #25
Fencing shirt stinky? 100% linen fencing shirts! Hoods! Linen undies! Tailor made garments @ Silver Dragon Co. #11 Bow street tailormade@mindspring.com
Four Seasons Tent Masters Rectangular Marquee 17’W x 22’L with 6’ walls. Everything included; canvas, ropes, poles, stakes and storage bags. See Darkcraft’s Wandering Mercantile, Booth 56. @2,500 or B.O.
Truck died, must get home. Yurts for sale 19’, 15’, 12’ E01 Padhraigh’s Alehouse. Ask for Dente (Woorie)
For sale antique 1830’s rope bed full size STURDY! Avail NOW! $125 OBO. Seek Desi @ Stormvale BTM W08
SCA Road Signs - “Fighter Practice Area”, “ Danger Viking Territory” and many others, Some new andvery silly. Claus the Toymaker, #24
The Book Lady may not be back next year. Inventory reduction sale now in progress. Including; Jewelry and Crystals. In space 185 with Auntie Arwen.
Knilling 10KF Violin outfit - brand new, never used includes case, bow, rosin, pitchpipe. 4’ fine tuners. Retail value $1500 - yours for $995/or best offer ask for Eiric at Camp Spartii - N15.
Large Wooden Cart. Any reasonable offer accepted. Inquire at King’s Taste, Bazaar #1. Bring out your dead! Carry your Barony’s armor!
CAPE SPECIAL. 10% off our all ready low Pennsic prices. Orders included. Monday, Tuesday only. Misty Tower. Space 26
CLEARANCE: We’re overstocked on gently used Period PavilionsÆ, and we have no room for new ones. Many sizes, styles and colors available, including faux “buildings”. Good prices on all, up to 55% off. Immediate delivery on some. Space #26. -- Medieval Misc.
REAL CHEESECLOTH for real cheesemakers. Booth #25
Used Pavilion for Sale. 10’x14’ Marquee. Sunforger, poles, ropes and stakes included. Mathilde, N21, Quatrefoil, must take delivery Saturday $300 or best offer.
For Sale - Four Seasons Tent Masters Oval Marquee 13’W x 22’L x 10’H with 6’ walls. Everything included, canvas, ropes, poles, stakes, and storage bags. See Darkcraft’s Wandering Mercantile, Booth 56. $1000 or B.O.
General
Greatsword Prize Tourney, Tuesday, August 15, 3:30, Blue List. Memorial Tourney is for Thorkell of Neville’s Cross. Prizes include: barbuta helm, jewelry and more.
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! S’Avant-Garde is granted the LAUREL CROWNED CIRCLE AWARD of OMICRON DELTA KAPPA Society, Inc. for achieving certification in Mental Health Counseling for the Deaf. We invite you to join her friends, her sungha & her peers in offering their heartfelt congratualtions for receiving this rare honor.
Where the heck is Bow street? Across from Midrealm Royal and the Store, Bow Street is a treasure trove of merchants! Don’t miss it.
Slavic interest group meeting Aug. 16 2 - 4 pm at _thelmearc Royal! Come have a lot of Slavic fun!
Vellum - opaline vellum (sheepskin) direct from England. Finest quality sale price $25 per sheet. THe Guild of Limners #24, across from the barn.
Disability Guild www.health.yahoo.groups.com/AIs
Bard’s Haven will not hold sing for your supper this year but we be having Celtic bardic on Tues with all the usual gifts, prizes and a special feast.
12 Step Meeting daily 4:00 pm E07 off Great Eastern Highway Denys the Decadent’s Camp AA NA OA SA all welcome
To all _thelmearc Chatelaines who are attending Pennsic, we will be having a Chatelaine’s meeting in _thelmearc Royal on Thursday 8/17/06 at 2-3pm. See you there! Gillian Llywellyn
PNZ LOO ZLQ WKH ZDU EUB QHB QLL
Hail House Nuin, St. Joan’s & Camp Rubber Ducky! War greetings to all! Wish we could be there with you but we ran into some delays on the town run. With much love. Rabhairt & Marja
Rescue Ranger Reading Refuge--Need a rest from revelry? Visit our library of diverting tomes! Open daily 3 to 5 FREE! Wyrmwood Forest, E21. Got books?
Bhakail Baronial Court - Tuesday, 7:30pm - Bhakail, N11
Michael Z. Williamson signing copies of his novels at Cloak & Dagger, space 15.
SEWING HINT: aged fabric breaks fewer needles DM25
Tirnewydd & friends! Wish we were there! Have fun, be safe! Marco & Michelina
Mary Woolridge - Please return to Booth 39. We gave you the wrong turtle brooches. Yours are waiting.
Free Tarot readings by Aghx come to E-20 and find Aghx of the Clan of the Seven Leaves. Gratuities welcome but not necessary.
Anyone with a serious interest in Dark Age Reencactment are invited to the Regia Anglorum pot-luck and meeting at Duke Talymar’s encampment (by the Runestone) on Tuesday at 7pm with the meeting about 8pm. Dress is not required.
Darwin Awards Book Signing! Author Wendy Northcutt will be signing books and taking SCAdian related submissions. WHEN? Wednesday, 1pm. WHERE: Tomes & Tunes Space #51 on Broadway. Hardback books available! Discount for Pennsic: $12.00
Kendrick will be holding a bookbinding Demo/Discussion. Group at the Haunted Bookshop #63 4-5pm. M,W,F
Weaving classes Monday 11am - Lucet: 2pm - Card: 8pm - Inkle: Tuesday 8am - Inkle: 11am - Inkle: 2pm - Lucet: 5pm - Inkle: 8pm - Card: See Pine Box Traders Space #126.
REWARD: for return of stolen cloak undamaged. No questions. Misty Tower, Space #26
If you are a Librarian, love libraries, or are a library, please join us at the Known World Librarians’ meeting 6-9pm, Monday, 8/14 in AS4.
Do you have the pipes to complete? Can you blow the competition away? The Mountain Confederation is calling all pipers to our Annual Bagpipe Competition. WHEN? sign in is 8:30ish WHERE: Confed E12 on Brewers Road, Tuesday of War Week.
Come One Come All! Come to the Annual Confederatoin Pipers’ Competition 8:45ish at Confed - E12, Tuesday of War Week.
Youth Fighter Program Daily starting at 8am. Learn how to fight like a knight, loaner gear available, parents must be present for registration. All Kingdoms welcome. Meet on the battlefield.
O Thief who stole a black velveteen cloak from Misty Tower: May your deed rebound upon you 3-fold.
The 11th Annual Bardic sponsored by House De Londres will be on Tuesday, August 14th at 10pm. Invitations available at De Londres Encampment X05. See Aluric.
Live journal fighter practice on Monday, August 14th, 2:30pm. Sir Ix-Aztecknight invites all those from livejournal.com to join him at the Gold list to meet all.
Ghazalah the henna artist has moved to Willofyre Pottery! Fresh paste made daily!
Personals
To Everyone: Go Tell Auntie Arwen (Auntie Arwen’s Spices) to drink more WATER. From Fabric Dragon
Evil Abra says, “A good lord is hard to find!” Abra thanks Marius for 24 + years of Love, Support, Hard work and putting up with a madwoman. “you’re the best!” Here’s to 24 more! All my love. *heart* Abra
Pink Fuzzy Bunny: We have two hostages 133 Plunder.
Footloose & Fancy Free? A lady is looking for a gentleman with 45-60 years of life’s experiences to help her polish the brass. If interested contact: 330-347-6407.
Gentle Lady of a ceretain age ISO gentle man for conversation/friendship. See Anya of Clan Kyle, Kurdson Way.
Attention Known World - We would like to announce the marriage of Lord David de Londres and Lady Morgain of Lynn. I love you rivers and streams! David
Beware the yurt yakker! Protect your yurt! Evict drunks!
Would Donald R. Richardson and Howard Rusko please return to the Pillaged Village with the purchases they made on Saturday the 12th and their credit card slips?
To the noble knight of Lochac who was the only person in 12 and a half hours to offer the ladies and lads of the Pillaged Village assistance in unloading their truck: Good Sir, you are a credit to your order.
Last Pennsic a generous Lady lent me her skirt to walk home from the showers, as I had forgotten my towel. She said she was camped with Three Rivers I believe, but I was unable to find that camp, so if she or her friends would like to return her skirt to her, please come to the Independant and pick it up. Thank you.
Lord Slyme of Cynnabar came to war with an electric fan, a basket of cleaning supplies, a couch and a full length mirror. Really!
Thursday August 17th 9pm to 11pm Come to the Official Pennsic Speed Bump for The Hasta La By By party for Pete and Sully of Maiden Mongolia. Stop by and wish them well. For health reasons this is their last Pennsic. On Market Street outside booth 72. BYOB
Learn the ancient art of the stunt nipple. See Anya of Wulf Den. No appointment necessary.
Greg Kveberg and Scott Logan - Shoshannah is seeking you. Come to the Barony of Bakhail, N11, Harem of Bilgisayr to find me.
Dion Drunken McDuff --- thank you soo much for a great beginning to war, I wish I could stay. My lady will keep me informed of the wonderful things you do for her and for (to?) our household members. I will miss you all, see you Friday! -- Kristin
Aurora, Tsvia, Asa, Gwerydd: Where are you? The urchins are revolting! We have no stories! People are throwing their money on the ground! What shall we do?!? -- Brains
Peregrine: I will pick you up at midnight anytime, anywhere! Thanks for being there when I needed you - Aitch
Vivat Ursus! Vivat Svana!
Wrolf I love you more every moment I am with you. Ten years is just the beginning. Love Aibell
You gave a class on building wood lathes last year. I built one and need advice. Siobhra at House Von Draken - E12.
Kristin, my Gryphon. I shall miss you this week while you are home defending our country, sleeping with our greyhound Onge, and missing me as I will miss you. With my greatest love and affection, your Tygre, Gwyn.
By Einar Gunn
For the Pennsic Independent
Certain aspects of both events are familiar: armor, boots, helmet, weapons, gear, clothing. There are water-bearers and medics. But in one war, the ammunition is live and there is no resurrection. There is supporting fire, but it comes in the form of explosives rather than rocks from siege engines. The delay for artillery will be minutes, not days, but even those minutes can be crucial. Heat exhaustion is a problem, and it can be lethal at the wrong time. Go down from the heat and you’ll get an IV and a quick evac…hopefully. In both cases, the fighters need water, food, resupply and a competent commander. But the enemy in one cares nothing for chivalry or courtesy. It will strike from the rear, at downed soldiers, even at civilians outside the field of play.
Many SCAdians also serve in the Armed Forces. Each year, a good number of them cannot make Pennsic, because they are deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, Bosnia or numerous little flare ups in Africa or elsewhere. Reservists and Guardsmen may be in odd parts of the world for training, providing support to allies from Canada to Australia to Thailand. Or they may be activated themselves.
It is important to remember that the wars we play at are often glamorized from the best, most noble events in history, or replayed to bring that aspect to the front of our re-creation.
While you trek around the lake to parties, or to the archery field, remember our brothers and sisters marching long miles in the Afghan mountains with loads of 100 pounds or more. As you don armor and drink water before the field battle, remember those driving convoys on the MSRs in Iraq, or searching house to house for hostile forces. They also sweat and chafe, but dare not doff their gear to cool down, and there are no holds until one reaches the base. Marshals can think of the Peacekeepers in Bosnia, who must remain vigilant that old hatreds between factions don’t erupt into further violence. Even the most contentious and troublesome happenings at War are tame compared to real engagements. Treating a broken wrist at the castle in high heat and through armor is not the same as doing so on a crowded street, where insurgents are flocking for a piece of the action and fire may come in at the medics as they load the victim for transport. Security can think of patrolling a base perimeter or guarding the gate. As you load or unload your trailer, imagine the millions of tons of supplies loadmasters are pulling in and out of planes in desert heat while keeping an ear out for an attack warning.
And yet, many of us in the military are here at the War, despite the difficulty of travel and leave, and the need to return afterwards. Some troops have made it to Pennsic for mere hours, or just long enough to participate in a favorite event. My wife and I are here straight from our Annual Training, she as a combat photographer at an urban combat training site, I from teaching troops how to respond to IEDs.
There are Strongholds of SCAdians in Iraq, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and aboard several ships. Some people might regard this as crazy, to take a break from the military by playing in the heat and cold while wearing garb or armor and walking long distances on rough ground,
But it doesn’t take many events, or more than one War, for most of us to understand. For the dedicated SCAdian, Pennsic is part of the Dream, and what might appear like a play from outside is a way of life, a way of reaching one’s history and soul.
This War, take a few minutes to make it a way to understand the souls of our real world Warriors. Let the cold, heat, rain and pain remind you that you are alive, and cherish the memory when you return home.
By Master Liam St. Liam
When Lord Talib of Grey Gargoyles and Tree-Girt Sea saw the Pennsic calendar and then read the date of Chicago’s American Cancer Society Relay For Life fundraising walk, he knew he’d have to doing some creative planning.
So he’s going to do his fundraising on the fencing list at Pennsic instead.
Outside the SCA, Lord Talib is known as Leopold Lastre and works for the Office of the Circuit Court Clerk of Cook County’s Criminal Division. For the last four years, he has joined the folks in his office in raising funds for cancer research through the walkathon held at Stagg Field at the University of Chicago.
Since this year’s event is August 18th, Lord Talib will be taking on all comers on the fencing list between now and then. “I’ll be up there every day,” he said. Lord Talib is asking for a donation of 3 to 5 dollars for three passes against him, and he will wire the money to his office at the end of the war. His office is hoping to raise more than $4,000 – last year’s mark – and donate more money than its dreaded rival, the Traffic Court.
Like many of those who raise money for the American Cancer Society, Lord Talib’s quest is a personal one. His father died of cancer in 1998. “That’s why the Cancer Relay resonates with a lot of people,” he said. “My dad helped make everything happen for me. I do this for him.
Early Bird Tournament
Thursday’s Early Bird fencing tournament was more about stories and schmoozing than about parries and thrusts.
“It’s really more about ‘meet and greet’ than about ‘meet and beat,’ said Lord Martin Baxter of Hawksworth, who ran the tournament and drew 35 fencers from the East, Midrealm, Atlantia, Æthelmearc and Ealdormere. “I really liked the mix of people who came.”
Prior to each bout, the fencers had to share an intriguing fact about themselves and about someone else in the tournament. The “winners” of the tournament included Neko Me of the Midlands, whose own fact was that he was once on all three champions’ teams – fencing, fighting and archery – in the same year. “Actually, he had a lot of interesting facts about himself,” Lord Martin said. “He also had the most interesting fact about someone else.”
That other fact was about one of the other “winners,” Gwyneth McCellan of Æthelmearc, who is one of 125 survivors from the fleet of Admiral Wolfgang. Queen Mary-Grace of Gleann Abhann was among those participating in the tournament.
Upcoming fencing
Today is the Battle of Tortuga, a boat-based melee that starts at noon, followed by a Known World open practice at 2 p.m., and the Baronial Champions “Meet and Beat” at 4 p.m.
Sunday, there is another melee, the Storming of LaRochelle, at noon, and the Rapier Prize Fighters’ Tournament, with proceeds to go to the Chirurgeons. Sunday night, at dark, is the Known World Rapier Party at the Quatrefoil encampment.
by Magistra Nicolaa de Bracton
When last we left Gleann Abhann at the end of the last Pennsic War, they were a Principality about to take the great step into Kingdom status. Preparations were well underway for the October first Coronation, and all was well.
Gleann Abhann (the name is Gaelic for “River Valley”) dates back to the early 90s as a region of Meridies, chose its name, colours, and heraldic symbol (the Ram) in the mid-90’s, and became a Principality in 1998. According to Her Majesty, Mary-Grace, “Meridies was geographically very big, and the two halves of the Kingdom had very different personalities. It seemed like a natural progression.” The Board of Directors approved Gleann Abhann’s petition for Kingdom status in 2004, and in 2005, the Heirs were chosen.
Then Gleann Abhann had a most unwelcome visitor by the name of Katrina.
The Heirs to the Kingdom, Radu and Broinnfinn, were amongst those who found themselves homeless; they were eventually forced to relocate to Little Rock, AR. The majority of the Barony of Seleone (Biloxi, MS) lost almost everything, and the Barony of Axemoor and the Shire of Northover (New Orleans and the Lake Ponchtrain area) were also hard hit. Homes, jobs, and memories were swept away in the swirling waters—not to mention regalia and SCA gear.
Just two months later, however, Gleann Abhann became a kingdom, and there were few dry eyes to be found. How was such a thing possible? Both the relief efforts of the Known World and the spirit of the people of Gleann Abhann made it possible. According to Her Majesty Mary-Grace, “people gave so completely of their time, talents and energy that I am without words to express what it meant to us. It made us all realize what a truly special society we are a part of.”
The next milestone, according to Her Majesty, was the first Crown Toruney as a sovereign kingdom. Though the weather was miserable, the excitement was palpable as the field neared the finals. “I think for many this event marked Gleann Abhann moving forward on her own without Meridies,” Her Majesty said, adding that seeing her husband win was, of course, also a highlight. The first Gulf Wars run by Gleann Abhann followed soon thereafter. The site had been devastated by Katrina, but an excellent relationship with the site owner and an outpouring of assistance allowed the site to be prepared in time. “It was one of the best Gulf Wars ever,” said Her Majesty.
At the Coronation of their Heirs Havordh and Mary-Grace (first to bear the titles of Crown Prince and Princess), Radu and Broinnfinn were given Augmentations of Arms upon stepping down for their great dedication and hard work, and were given the right to style themselves Duke and Duchess Gleann Abhann “so that all would know they had been the first,” explained Her Majesty.
Another highlight was the Known World Heraldic and Scribal Symposium, which took place in New Orleans in June and attracted about 150 guests from fourteen kingdoms. Her Majesty: “We were thrilled to be able to host this, but also, on a mundane note, to bring people to New Orleans. I grew up in New Orleans, and currently live just across the lake from the city and it has truly been devastating to witness what this city has been through. It felt good to bring people to New Orleans and to see them enjoying themselves there.”
The next milestone has arrived—attending Pennsic for the first time as a Kingdom. Her Majesty notes that Gleann Abhann’s reputation is that of a kingdom with “just down-to-earth friendly folks” and a strong youth program. The Kingdom also has an Auxillary, similar to the Calontir Soup Kitchen or the Ealdormere Commissariat, which provides battlefield support for the troops, from construction of tabards to on-field refreshment. Plans for Pennsic include hosting the annual Ladies of the Rose Happy Hour, which gives Ladies of the Rose, Viscountesses, and sitting Queens a chance to relax for a few hours.
Her Majesty would not tell us who Gleann Abhann will fight with at War this year, preferring to reveal it at Opening Ceremonies instead—so stay tuned! You can find Gleann Abhann camping at N01, right next door to Meridies.
By Dominic Seamor
“I just wanted to try something new, a different style from the normal SCA combat,” said Alaric the Mad of the Shire of Roxbury Mill in Atlantia. At the Pas du Dragon Noir on Friday, Alaric tried to have his wish fulfilled.
As Baron Asbjorn Johansen OTC, OM explained, the Pas is an attempt to more closely replicate the actual style of tournament fighting from the 14th and 15th centuries. The Pas du Dragon Noir is patterned after an actual Burgundian-style tournament and is part of the Historic Combat Series, a sequence of combats throughout the War emphasizing historical combat techniques.
Unlike standard SCA heavy fighting, in a Pas d’Armes a fighter loses by being struck with a good thrust to only a few small target areas: the armpit, the inside of the elbow, or the face if the fighter is wearing a barred-front helm. A fighter also loses if he or she is disarmed, driven from the list field, or knocked down. Some Pas d’Armes use a system where an agreed number of good blows must be struck before a fighter has lost.
This is the first Pennsic for Becc from the Shire of Hartstone in Æthelmearc. A man-at-arms to Sir Wulfstan Huscarl, Becc made his own armor so he could fight at this War and he found the Pas very exciting. “I really enjoy it!” he exclaimed after a series of bouts with poleaxes. “You can grab your enemy’s weapon and stab him with it,” a trick that Becc actually used against Baron Asbjorn.
“Duff” Fweolan from the Shire of Anglespur in the East Kingdom said that he fights in at least one of the Historic Combat Series events every Pennsic. Fweolan’s experience at this style of combat was evident as he twice used the pommel of his longsword for a kill against Becc’s “unarmored” face.
One of the most authentic combats was fought between Becc and his friend Lord Wulfr, also from the Shire of Hartstone. Becc and Lord Wulfr were dueling with poleaxes and during an intense round of grappling for each other’s weapons Lord Wulfr accidentally struck off Becc’s right elbow armor. The marshal, Sir Wulfstan, immediately stopped the fight and Baron Asbjorn explained that in a historical combat losing part of your armor was enough to cost you the fight. “It depends on the tournament,” Baron Asbjorn said. “In some combats they seemed to be even more concerned about safety than we are in the SCA, but other tournaments were little more than disguised duels where the opponents were hoping to kill each other. There was a wide range of combats in period”
The Historic Combat Series will be continuing throughout the War. Consult your Pennsic 35 book for dates and times. Most of the Historic Combat Series events do not have any appearance requirement and fighters may wear any SCA-legal armor. Some of the Series do have appearance rules; check your Pennsic book for what rules apply to which combats.
Did Alaric get his wish fulfilled? “You bet!” he said. “I like it!”
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Youth Fighter Program Daily starting at 8am.
Learn how to fight like a knight, loaner gear available, parents must be present for registration. All Kingdoms welcome. Meet on the battlefield.
Slavic interest group meeting Aug. 16, 2 - 4 pm at Æthelmearc Royal! Come have a lot of Slavic fun!
Lost & Found
Reward if Found: Fabric Dragon is not in the merchant booklet this year, but is here somewhere! If found the rewards are special pricing on silk, linen, and wool threads, other embroidery and beading supplies. Report finding immediately.
Memorials
Mistress Arianna of Wynthrope invites all who knew her late husband, Master Johan von Traubenberg, to attend a memorial reception in his honor. The reception will be on Saturday, August 12th, from 8 pm – 11 pm in the Æthelmearc Royal encampment next to Chirurgeon’s Point on the Serengeti. Master Johan passed away on October 24, 2005 after an accident at a construction site. Come rejoice in his life, tell stories about him around a fire, and read or contribute to his memory book. Refreshments will be served.
Parties
Andrew MacRobb and his lady Damaris invite all friends to their handfasting on Tuesday, 8/16/06 at 5:00pm at Club Aed on Bye The Way. Dinner Afterwards!
To all Østrgardrians past, present, and future! Come to the 2nd Annual Østgardr Pancake Breakfast 8am-11am Monday, 8/14/06, in E04 Østgardr. Free pancakes for all, donations graciously accepted but not necessary.
Brendoken Citizens and Friends; join us at an Open House and Revel on 8/15 at Brendoken Baronial Camp N03. 7pm until whever. Bring chairs, please!
UNCLASSIFIEDS
For Sale
Bad garb, bad garb, what’cha gonna do? What’ca gonna do when the punchline’s you?
EMBROIDERY SUPPLIES AND MORE: Silk, Wool, and Linen Embroidery threads, Real Gold Spangles and threads, scissors, needles, Frames and Hoops, Kits, and much more...Also pearls and other beads. FABRIC DRAGON, probably in space 191B, Keep looking, we are worth finding!!
MAIDEN MONGOLIA’S Last Pennsic!!! Stop by #72 to say goodbye, tell a story, hear a joke.
Bad Garb Old Maid card game - Yes we have ‘em! - from Claus the Toymaker (Who else?)
Meet your maker! Buy from your local crafter before they vanish.
Evil Abra has budget amber! Amber rings from $9.95, amber bracelets from $9.95, amber necklaces from $14.95, amber pendants from $9.95, amber earrings from $7.00! Check out our 1/2 price amber boards! Buy $100 worth & get an extra 10% off if you mention this ad! Visit the Gypsy Caravan, #107 Street of Gold, open ‘til 11:00 pm nightly! Smoke & Fire Co. Space 78 offers a fine selection of Dutch Oven Cookbooks.
Panther Pavilion for sale--used one year. 18’ X 24’ Classic Pitch Marquee with 7’ walls. Will consider all offers before listing on ebay. Set up package is negotiable. Will work out delivery. Call 440-322-2579 for more information.
Evil Abra’s empire has expanded! New items include sale book selection, the garb annex & 1/2 price clearance corner! Visit the Gypsy Caravan, #107, Street of Gold. Open ‘til 11 pm nightly!
Custom built elaborate pavillion with matching take down floor. Pavillion and interior custom walls made by Tentsmiths. 16 X 26 round-end, slant-wall marquis with four doors and roof striping. Floor has joist in hauger ribs on a frame held by industrial hinges and 3/4 inch decking. Minimum bid considered $7000.00. Furniture and storage unit not included. See Shauna of Shauna’s Lamp W11
Blank Books - hand bound in leather, handmade paper, thick & chunky. $10 - $32 limited supply - Guild of Limners. #24
Mention this ad 10% off Silversmith Fine Jewellery-custom orders & repairs Cornelius’ Pick Bazaar Z13
Vellum - opaline vellum ( sheepskin) direct from England. Finest quality sale price $25 per sheet. The Guild of Limners #24, across from the barn.
Need cooler garb? Try a chiton! Costumes by Loren has cloaks, garb, jewellery, gemstones and much more. Home of Materia Alchemia 166 Fleet Street
Good Gentles... How much have you spent on your armor? How much have you spent on your garb? How much have you spent on your children? This has been a public service announcement from Claus of Burzee, Toymaker.
Evil Abra says, “Check your silver prices!” We bought last year when silver was $4 an ounce, folk who restocked before Penssic paid $12 per ounce- guess whose prices are going to rock!!! Mention this ad for an extra 10% off any purchase of $100 or more! (Bring friends & shop together for the discount!) Visit The Gypsy Caravan, #107 Street of Gold, open ‘til 11:00 pm nightly.
Benefit the chirurgeons - - buy an original Pennsic XXXV T- shirt. $10. Available from Claus of Burzee, #24 Merchants row.
BAD GARB I and BAD GARB II - Now AVAILABLE From Claus the Toymaker - How do you know you are not in them unless you read them?
Evil Abra has a new garb annex! Someone has to dress the peasants! Garb, pants, skirts, dresses & shirrts in silk, linen and cotton. Very comfy and most is $15 to $20! Mention this ad for an extra 10% off! Visist The Gypsy Caravan, #107 Street of Gold! Open ‘til 11:00 pm nightly!
Ink - Oakgall, walnut walnuthull, absolutely pefectly opaque. $4 per bottle Guild of Limners #24
ATTENTION ALL AT PENNSIC ! Claus the Toymaker would like to suggest that next year at Pennsic XXXVI that we choose one day and on that day everyone must dress in his medieval clothes and treat Pennsic as if it were an SCA event. Please stop by his toyshop and let him know what you think of his idea.
THE GUILD OF LIMNERS habitantes in platea mercatores vendunt encausto, penna, libri, pigmenti, colorum diversi, rubia, quadone, omnimodes tinctori et instrumenta clericis necessaria.
Take My Fabric! Antique satins, solids, some prints. $1/yd. See Moire at the Pennsic Independence.
RAW MILK - Available less than 10 miles from camp from Dean Farms. Call Adam Dean, 724-944-7894 for more info between 8:00am and 12:00pm daily.
THE GUILD OF LIMNERS in the little white house on Merchants Row sells ink, quill pens, books, pigments, various colors, madder, woad, all kinds of paint and tools necessary for scribes and artists.
Evil Abra says, “You can do research at home - read something fun at Pennsic!” See our vast selection of novels, magickal books & fun subjects. All the books are buy 2 get 1 free all war! Most are 1/2 off cover price as well! Visit the Gypsy Caravan, #107 Street of Gold, open ‘til 11:00 pm nightly.
T’will be my pleasure to finger my wool with you, Forba’s Yarns Z-14
12’ Yurt for sale, spot 104, Street of Gold - Armlann.
SCA Road Signs - “Fighter Practice Area”, “ Danger Viking Territory” and many others, Some new and very silly. Claus the Toymaker, #24
ATTENTION WOAD WARRIORS! Feeling a little blue? I have the real thing! Genuine woad imported from Scotland. $4 Limited supply, buy early. Guild of Limners #24
Panther Regent Pavilion, 16’x16’, excellent condition, sod cloth, hemp ropes and custom features (no poles). $800 or best offer.
Chateau Merdecheval @ Long Way and Chicane Lane (Block N33). Ask for Harley. Pay and take it immediately!
Glass muller & burnishers from England, also nibs, vellum, parchment, and hand bound leather books - The Guild of Limners, #24
General
Bards’ Haven will not hold “Sing for Your Supper” this year but we be having Celtic Bardic on Tues with all the usual gifts, prizes and a special feast.
12 Step Meeting daily 4:00 pm E07 off Great Eastern Highway Denys the Decadent’s Camp AA NA OA SA - ALL WELCOME
The Bedouin Shower Stealers of the Serengeti want to thank the Barony of the Great Crab People for the midnight shower raids.
To all Æthelmearc Chatelaines who are attending Pennsic, we will be having a Chatelaines’ meeting in Aethelmearc Royal on Thursday 8/17/06 at 2-3pm. See you there! Gillian Llywellyn
Episcopal (Anglican) Church service is in Eoforwic camp (W08, camp by the Runestone), 10:00 a.m. Sunday. Communion will be served; this is an open table. Liturgy is from the 1549 Edward VI prayer book. All are welcome.
PNZ LOO ZLQ WKH ZDU EUB QHB QLL
Personals
TO EVERYONE: Go Tell Auntie Arwen (Auntie Arwen’s Spices) to drink more WATER. From Fabric Dragon
Evil Abra says, “A good lord is hard to find!” Abra thanks Marius for 24 + years of Love, Support, Hard work and putting up with a madwoman. “You’re the best!” Here’s to 24 more! All my love. *heart* Abra
Pink Fuzzy Bunny: We have two hostages 133 Plunder.
Footloose & Fancy Free? A lady is looking for a gentleman with 45-60 years of life’s experiences to help her polish the brass. If interested contact: 330-347-6407.
By Master Liam St. Liam
For the Pennsic Independent
With all the battles behind them, more than a dozen Calontiri spent Friday afternoon in the marketplace working on everything from woodworking and sailmaking to pewter casting and throwing pottery.
“We’re inflicting arts & sciences on the masses,” said Conde Fernando Rodriguez de Falcon of the Barony of Three Rivers. “That’s our little joke explanation. We want to let people see that arts and sciences are accessible. It’s nice to get the arts out where the people are.”
Many of Calontir’s artisans are also fighters, and that includes Master Kirk FitzDavid, who is both a Laurel and a member of the Order of Chivalry. It was Master Kirk who originally came up with the idea.
“I usually bring my tools to events to work on projects, and I told (Conde Fernando) that I wanted to do this. He said that what’s good for one is good for everybody,” Master Kirk said. “Last year we just did one day, and this year we decided to do two.”
Calontir’s rulers and heirs both stopped by, as did dozens of other people, many of whom spent a good deal of time watching Conde Fernando pour pewter.
“The old saying was ‘Gold for the royalty, silver for the nobility and pewter for the common folks,’” he explained to a fascinated young girl, his voice loud enough to convey his message to the rest of the crowd. “In the sunlight, pewter looks just like silver.”
He said the key was to get people to see artisans at work. “It’s nice to show people that this isn’t hard. Getting good at it is hard.”
At one end of the line, three women were playing period instruments next to Master Kirk, who was working on a bench. Nearby, Edwearde Boicewright and another craftsman were making stools, including one of strips of rattan. There were also artisans working on weaving, pottery, soapstone carving and mold-making.
At far end of the line, Mistress Rhianwen ferch Bran ap Gruffydd was in the process of making a prototype of a huge, square said for the Fyrdraca, a 32-foot Viking-style ship owned by Duke Dongal and other Calontiri.
“There are no full surviving sails,” said Mistress Rhianwen, who used information from recent finds of Viking ships to determine how big the sail should be. “We have a sail based on my rough figures. We’re going to make prototypes out of canvas before we actually weave one.”
This is the second year the A&S Road Show has visited Pennsic. Hopefully, it will return for many years to come.
By DonalBane of Blakmers
Battlefield Reporter for the Pennsic Independent
After 13 War Points: East Tygers 8, Midrealm 5
On the final fighting day of Pennsic XXXV, the Grand Armies of the Midrealm and East met for the final time in the broken field battle. According to the rules, this battle was designed to give the trailing army a chance for a last stand. With the Midrealm trailing, they took full advantage of the rules.
When the first cannon sounded, the Midrealm was given 30 minutes to construct what defenses they could by using hay bales. The Midrealm chose to build a redoubt on the extreme northwest corner of the field. This redoubt had only one entrance, two walls and several other obstacles, which made it nearly impregnable. The Midrealm needed only to hold out for 60 minutes to claim the final two heavy fighting War Points.
With the second cannon sounded, the Midrealm had its forces arrayed on the north side of the battlefield, while the East attacked from the south. Between the two forces was a “river” about 20 yards wide. East forces either had to ford the river on their knees (knights could cross standing as they were considered “on horseback”) or construct bridges from hay bales.
On the east side of the battlefield, forces from Atlantia attempted to ford or cross, but their efforts proved largely ineffective. Eastern forces to the center of the battlefield attempted to construct a bridge, but did so in the crosshairs of the bulk of the Midrealm ballista force. The bridge made it three-fourths of the way across the river before the forces were eliminated.
It was on the west side where the East’s attack made the most headway. Æthelmearc forces chose to ford the stream to protect the bridge being built from defenders from Calontir, Clovenshield and others. The strategy worked and the East established a bridgehead before a hold was called.
From that bridgehead, House Bloodguard spearheaded a push up the west flank of the battlefield that reached the redoubt. However, Bloodguard chose not to enter the redoubt and soon found themselves engage and destroyed by House Darkmoon and House Red Winged Lion. Meanwhile, the majority of the Midrealm forces rushed to contain the bridgehead, with hammer blows landed by the Oaken army, Midlands, and the Tuchux.
With the battle contained elsewhere, Ealdormere took the initiative. The White Wolf’s forces forded the river to the East’s side, overran the remaining Atlantians and then proceeded to roll down the length of the river, taking out Tyger reserves as they went.
The Tyger’s forces ended up being completely encircled on the west side. With victory in sight, forces from House Darkmoon and the Darkyard Legion were ordered to abandon the redoubt and help the final push. Before long, the cannon sounded as the Midrealm eliminated Black Talon and the final Eastern allies.
HRM Felix of the Midrealm, who had to sit out the fight, was all smiles as he addressed his troops after the battle.
“That was an impressive display of tactics and prowess,” HRM Felix said. “You have made us so very proud. You have taken the field. Be sure to greet those across the field with honor.”
Today’s big battle: The flight of dragons through the gate.
As always, VIVAT, HOOBAH, WASSAIL and HUZZAH until Pennsic XXXVI to all the warriors and warrior watchers of the Known World.
By DonalBane of Blakmers
Battlefield Reporter for the Pennsic Independent
Outlands 20th Anniversary Invitational Tournament
Their Majesties Bela and Claudia of The Outlands hosted a tournament celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Outlands’ founding. The only weapon allowed in the list was a great axe, so used because a great axe is the oldest piece of regalia used by the Outlands. Eight gentles participated in a round-robin tournament where each bout was best two of three fights.
In the end, The Honorable Lord Griffith of Barrowhaven from the Outlands won the tournament with a 6-1 record. He and all the other fighters were offered prizes for participating by Their Majesties.
Reviewed by Peregrine Fairchylde
For the Pennsic Independent
To merely hold in your hands The Thorned Rose, the book of sonnets by Master Michael McPhe (called Alewright), is a delight. Hand-bound on fine paper, printed in a typeface that recalls its 16th century counterparts and decorated with bold block prints, the small volume of some 70 pages is a pleasure to behold.
Yet what lies within its covers is the truest treat, as Alewright’s poetry stands as testament to the wisdom of the Crown of Æthelmearc in elevating him to the Order of the Laurel.
Subtitled “A Booke of Sonnetes,” The Thorned Rose is dedicated primarily to the Shakespearean form (let’s review: 14 lines, rhymed ABAB CDCD EFEF GG), but departs from it occasionally to indulge the reader with variations on that style, as well as “sundrie pleasing posie and songs.” And these works are truly an indulgence for the reader, displaying a breadth of talent that ranges from formal sonnets to sparkling wit, humor and whimsy, and gratifying examples of applying the art to the spirit of the Society’s recreation of the Middle Ages with odes and memorial works reflecting the poet’s perception of significant events and persons.
Love, naturally, is the common thread among many of the poems, and Alewright approaches this universal virtue from many angles, sneaking up behind it at times, so the reader doesn’t have to suffer through Yet Another Sonnet About My Love. (That said, his own paean to his lady, Katherine Sinclaire, is unabashedly sentimental, yet sublime and not at all saccharine.)
Take, for example, “A lover complains of the coldnesse of his beloved.” Here Alewright, after a dozen lines of the narrator repudiating his lover, subtly lays his finger on the complexity of true affection when he resolves in the final couplet, “And yet, I know I cannot wander far/I am your slave, and you, my shining star.”
Alewright’s wit is perhaps best appreciated in the innuendo-laced poem, “In celebration of a marriage.” Here he simultaneously celebrates and satirizes marriage in verse; every line, taken at face value, would seem an essential truth of wedlock: “This pair, a sight to glorify the sun,/Become much more together than apart.” However, such lofty observations are rendered comic by the collective first letters of each line of the poem, which spell out, “A pregnant bride” – and are compounded by the new meanings that revelation applies to his choice of words like “berths,” “great labor,” “swells” and “deliver.” Even after several readings, the poem remains fresh and delightful.
Returning momentarily to the construction of the book itself, it is modeled after a type of volume that could be purchased in the late 16th century – and we know this because Alewright himself tells us, courtesy of a very informative pamphlet included with the book. The binding method uses a laced-in limp paper structure, with a strip of soft goatskin serving to hold the signatures (individual sections) together. The interior paper is a laid imprint, similar to what would have been used in the period, and the text and illustrations, as mentioned, selected to closely mimic what would have been used at the time, as well. For anyone who has ever wondered what good someone’s A&S project would ever lead to, here’s your answer: A handsome and desirable volume that serves to reinforce the illusion of the Middle Ages being recreated here at War and in our home groups.
The Thorned Rose is available in two forms: The hand-bound edition, which costs $35 for the first copy and $25 for the second, and an unbound version for $10. They may be purchased at the stave church of Master John the Artificer. Alewright has also brought his binding equipment to War and is willing to discuss the binding process with those who are interested; he may be found at his camp, the Black Legion, on Fosse Way between Brewers and Battle roads (N17).
Magistra Nicolaa de Bracton
Editor for the Pennsic Independent
Since its debut as a coffeehouse at Pennsic XXXIII, Your Inner Vagabond has quickly become a highlight for many visitors, with its Middle Eastern ambiance, friendly atmosphere, and late hours. According to AJ and Andrew, the world-travelling couple behind YIV, the idea first emerged while they were merchanting during Pennsic XXXII in one of the bazaar spaces. They were set up as a lounge with their pillows and cushions, where they would brew mint tea for their guests. From that came the idea to expand into a full-service coffeehouse. Last year, they had to double in size because of popular demand.
Then the unexpected happened. On Mother’s Day of this year, the garage behind Andrew’s mother’s house where all the coffeehouse equipment and décor was stored was engulfed in flames when a tenant’s motorcycle caught fire.
Interestingly enough, according to AJ and Andrew, “it actually was a few days before we seriously considered not doing Pennsic. The thought just didn’t occur to us at first.” However, when they were unable to get into the garage to assess the damage for several days, they realized that it might not even be possible to replace everything in under three months. Luckily, when they were able to get into the ruins of the garage, they discovered that while only a few benches and some kitchen utensils survived from the coffeehouse itself, most of YIV’s online merchandise (cushions and pillows) was on the other side of the garage and was salvageable.
When news of the fire was posted on AJ and Andrew’s blog, the response was immediate. Over 1000 people visited their website the day after the news was posted, and the helpful and supportive e-mails flooded in. “Right away people wanted to help, and we quickly realized that, much as we hated to admit it, we needed the help,” said AJ and Andrew.
They decided to offer gift certificates to help raise money, and the local SCAdian community donated replacement equipement and helped out during a mid-June building weekend. And last year’s employees have helped them hire staff for this year. “Really, it’s the emotional support that meant more to us than anything. Buying a Gift Certificate didn’t just mean an influx of cash, it really showed us just how much people like YIV and that they believed in us enough to support our return,” said the couple. They added that they did not feel that rebuilding only enough to “make do” was fair to their customers, so they have “bit the bullet” and invested in upgraded equipment where possible to last the Coffeehouse for many years. “We tried to be judicious and realistic, but also do it right.”
If you’ve had a chance to stop by YIV at Pennsic this year, you’ve seen the results of several months of hard work. The atmosphere has returned, and the friendly service and good company seem to be there in abundance as well. Andrew noted on Friday that they had been quite pleased with the business, as well as the continuing expressions of support from the SCA community.
So, you can expect YIV to be a Pennsic fixture in years to come. As for AJ and Andrew, they hope to continue their vagabond lifestyle, perhaps with a visit to India. “Your Inner Vagabond doesn’t really want to settle down just yet. There’s still too big a world out there to not want to see more of it.”
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lost & Found
Reward if Found: Fabric Dragon is not in the merchant booklet this year, but is here somewhere! If found the rewards are special pricing on silk, linen, and wool threads, and other embroidery and beading supplies. Report finding immediately to: everyone
Lost - Kodak digital camera. Please return to L&F. We would really like the pictures of our kids back.
Will the gentle who bought a Pennsic DVD at Poison Pen Press on Friday please return it. We think it is defective.
Parties
Andrew MacRobb and his lady Damaris invite all friends to their handfasting on Tuesday, 8/16/06 at 5:00pm at Club Aed on Bye The Way. Dinner Afterwards!
To all Østrgardrians past, present, and future! Come to the 2nd Annual Østgardr Pancake Breakfast 8am-11am Monday, 8/14/06, in E04 Østgardr. Free pancakes for all, donations graciously accepted but not necessary.
Brendoken Citizens and Friends; join us at an Open House and Revel on 8/15 at Brendoken Baronial Camp N03. 7pm until whever. Bring chairs, please!
UNCLASSIFIEDS
For Sale
SILK VEILING, 3.5 & 5mm, 26” wide DRAGON’S MAGIC #25
SCA Road Signs - “Fighter Practice Area,” “ Danger Viking Territory” and many others. Some new andvery silly. Claus the Toymaker, #24
EMBROIDERY SUPPLIES AND MORE: Silk, Wool, and Linen Embroidery threads, Real Gold Spangles and threads, scissors, needles, Frames and Hoops, Kits, and much more...Also pearls and other beads. FABRIC DRAGON, probably in space 191B, Keep looking, we are worth finding!!
MAIDEN MONGOLIA’S Last Pennsic!!! Stop by #72 to say goodbye, tell a story, hear a joke.
Evil Abra’s empire has expanded! New items include sale book selection, the garb annex & 1/2 price clearance corner! Visit the Gypsy Caravan, #107, Street of Gold. Open ‘til 11 pm nightly!
Meet your maker! Buy from your local crafter before they vanish.
Glass jewels with settings, silver jewelry, sculpture, masks, silks, portraits, and custom wood burning. - Cabochons #19
Evil Abra has budget amber! Amber rings from $9.95, amber bracelets from $9.95, amber necklaces from $14.95, amber pendants from $9.95, amber earrings from $7.00! Check out our 1/2 price amber boards! Buy $100 worth & get an extra 10% off if you mention this ad! Visit the Gypsy Caravan, #107 Street of Gold, open ‘til 11:00 pm nightly!
Benefit the chirurgeons - - buy an original Pennsic XXXV T- shirt. $10. Available from Claus of Burzee, #24 Merchants Row.
FOR SALE! 2001 Avenger Utility Trailer, 6’W X 12’ L X 6’H. Great condition! $3000.00. If interested or for more info, contact Lady Marion ferch Llewellyn at Barony of Bhakail. Trailer can be seen on site.
Smoke & Fire Co. Space 78 offers a fine selection of Dutch Oven Cookbooks.
Evil Abra says, “Check your silver prices!” We bought last year when silver was $4 an ounce, folk who restocked before Pennsic paid $12 per ounce - guess whose prices are going to rock!!! Mention this ad for an extra 10% off any purchase of $100 or more! (Bring friends & shop together for the discount!) Visit The Gypsy Caravan, #107 Street of Gold, open ‘til 11:00 pm nightly.
BAD GARB I and BAD GARB II - Now AVAILABLE From Claus the Toymaker - How do you know you are not in them unless you read them?
Custom built elaborate pavillion with matching take down floor. Pavillion and interior custom walls made by Tentsmiths. 16 X 26 round-end, slant-wall marquis with four doors and roof striping. Floor has joist in hauger ribs on a frame held by industrial hinges and 3/4 inch decking. Minimum bid considered $7000.00. Furniture and storage unit not included. See Shauna of Shauna’s Lamp W11
Mention this ad 10% off Silversmith Fine Jewellery custom orders & repairs Cornelius’ Pick Bazaar Z13
Evil Abra has a new garb annex! Someone has to dress the peasants! Garb, pants, skirts, dresses & shirrts in silk, linen and cotton. Very comfy and most is $15 to $20! Mention this ad for an extra 10% off! Visist The Gypsy Caravan, #107 Street of Gold! Open ‘til 11:00 pm nightly!
Need cooler garb? Try a chiton! Costumes by Loren has cloaks, garb, jewellery, gemstones and much more. Home of Materia Alchemia 166 Fleet Street
Good Gentles......
How much have you spent on your armor? How much have you spent on your garb? How much have you spent on your children? This has been a public service announcement from Claus of Burzee, Toymaker.
Evil Abra says, “You can do research at home - read something fun at Pennsic!” See our vast selection of novels, magickal books & fun subjects. All the books are buy 2 get 1 free all war! Most are 1/2 off cover price as well! Visit the Gypsy Caravan, #107 Street of Gold, open ‘til 11:00 pm nightly.
Bad garb, bad garb, what’cha gonna do? What’ca gonna do when the punchline’s you?
Glass muller & burnishers from England, also nibs, vellum, parchment, and hand bound leather books - The Guild of Limners, #24
HAIR CANVAS! 72” wide. $12/yd at DRAGON’S MAGIC #25
Bad Garb Old Maid cardgame- Yes we have ‘em! - from Claus the Toymaker (Who else?)
ATTENTION WOAD WARRIORS! Feeling a little blue? I have the real thing! Genuine woad imported from Scotland. $4 Limited supply, buy early. Guild of limnes #24
Prithee touch the goat’s coat at Forba’s Yarns, Z-14
12’ Yurt for sale, spot 104, Street of Gold - Armlann.
Panther Regent Pavilion, 16’x16’, excellent condition, sod cloth, hemp ropes and custom features (no poles). $800 or best offer.
Chateau Merdecheval @ Long Way and Chicane Lane (Block N33). Ask for Harley. Pay and take it immediately!
Ink - Oakgall, walnut walnuthull, absolutely perfectly opaque. $4 per bottle Guild of Limners #24
Take My Fabric! Antique satins, solids, some prints. $1/yd. See Moire at the Pennsic Independent.
Panther Pavilion 9’x16’ oval with 6’ walls & fly. See Padraig at Shire of Caer Adamant, N24.
ATTENTION ALL AT PENNSIC! Claus the Toymaker would like to suggest that next year at Pennsic XXXVI that we choose one day and on that day everyone must dress in his medieval clothes and treat Pennsic as if it were an SCA event. Please stop by his toyshop and let him know what you think of his idea.
Looking for luscious linen and scrumptous silk? Barjavel Historic Fabrics at the Silver Dragon Company, #11 Bow street. www.barjaveldesign.com
Sharpening, cleaning, polishing, sheaths made. Cloak & Dagger, space 15, by the showers.
FINE WOOL, SILK, LINEN & notions! Dragon’s Magic 25
THE GUILD OF LIMNERS in the little white house on Merchants Row sells ink, quill pens, books, pigments, various colors, madder, woad, all kinds of paint and tools necessar for scribes and artists.
Vellum - opaline vellum ( sheepskin) direct from England. Finest quality sale price $25 per sheet. The Guild of Limners #24, across from the barn.
CORSET STAYS at excellent prices. DRAGON’S MAGIC #25
Blank Books - hand bound in leather, handmade paper, thick & chunky. $10 - $32 limited supply - Guild of Limners. #24
General
Youth Fighter Program Daily starting at 8am. Learn how to fight like a knight, loaner gear available, parents must be present for registration. All Kingdoms welcome. Meet on the battlefield.
The 11th Annual Bardic sponsored by House De Londres will be on Tuesday, August 14th at 10pm. Invitations available at De Londres Encampment X05. See Aluric.
Live journal fighter practice on Monday, August 14th, 2:30pm. Sir Ix-Aztecknight invites all those from livejournal.com to join him at the Gold list to meet all.
Weight loss surgery support group meeting. If you have had WLS or are thinking of WLS or wish to support those who have had WLS, come to Budgardr Camp in Block W09 (behind Enchanted Ground), Sunday 4pm.
Sign of the Black Rose Invites the Populace to Join Us In Offering Congratulations to their Artist-In-Residence the Lady S’Avant-Garde, for Her Recent Induction Into the OMICRON DELTA KAPPA National Leadership Honor Society for her work in a landmark program providing Mental Health Counseling to the Deaf. PooBah!
Message from Cabochons: Our address in the merchant booklet is incorrect. Contact us at tchipakkan@eternalviper.net, or Cabochonsgems@yahoo.com
Slavic interest group meeting Aug. 16 2 - 4 pm at Æthelmearc Royal! Come have a lot of Slavic fun!
Bard’s Haven will not hold sing for your supper this year but we be having Celtic bardic on Tues with all the usual gifts, prizes and a special feast.
LIBRARIANS! If you are looking for a position and have a sci/tech background, se