Greetings from the Staff of The Pennsic Independent!
This year, you are ALL the Staff of The Pennsic Independent! Welcome to your edition, your stories, your amazing tales of perseverance, creation, battles, encampments, parties, and the monumental effort we are all part of in order to have fun! Click READ MORE to find out how to contribute!!!
Walk with Me
I travel the paths I know so well
Through bee-loved fields and over dark hill
And as I see memories from long before
I feel you walk with me once more
I hear your words and remember those days
In years past, when you cheered and waved
Each step that I take your voice I miss more,
A Choka in Memory of Absent Friends
A choka is a form of Japanese verse dating from the 6th through the 14th centuries. It consists of alternating lines of five and seven syllables, with a final seven syllables at the end. The length is, however, as many lines are necessary.
Kid Wins War Single-handedly!
By Kumata Kurō Ie’naga
The Pennsic Independent
It turns out that neither the Midrealm nor the East were victorious in this 49th Pennsic War. That honour goes to six-year-old Henri Singleman of the East, according to the authority of said six-year-old, who upon the occasion of his appearing in photos TWICE in the pages of this publication, exclaimed, “I won Pennsic!”
Bold Bridges and Terrific Towns
Photo by Sean Sreamach
Battle Report
by Marian of Heatherdale
Classifieds Aug 12, 2022
For Sale
Ask Morwena about Lightning wands! (only 10 at war) Shof # 4
Wide prim straw hats at Neverland Designs #121 $6
SOLD - Panther marquee 18 x 18 $2000. Space 162. Includes 4 rugs,& select fixtures. Other display items are also available. End of War pick up only.
Needles, Pins, Thimble rings, Buttons & more #93 Roman bits & bobs? We have them & more! sp #93 Authenticity is cool! We have your stuff! Space 93
Flashing Swords
By Brita Svensdottir
The Pennsic Independent
On Wednesday evening, the Master Edmund the Lame Memorial Two-Hander Tourney was held. Seven fighters participated. It was created in honor of the late Master Edmund who was famous for using a two-handed weapon.
Classifieds Aug 11, 2022
For Sale
More toys than a toy shop! Stuffed animals/people, hard toys, games + puzzles. Some free toys! Sp 28
Costuming Laurel pre-estimate sale! 6 boxes of trim, ect. 51 boxes of fabric. Some mixed garb. Space 28.
Tapestries, Inc. 12th c. Scandinavian. Space 28
PERIOD PAVILIONS FOR RENT + SALE! Inc. 4 on site avail. now, 6 more at end of war + lots more at home. Custom work available. Mediaeval Misc., Sp 28.
Sour can be Sweet
By Kumata Kurō Ie’naga and Guillemette Falaize
The arts and sciences in our Society can take many varied forms. Coins, books, hand-forged swords, wines; the list goes on and on. There is, however, one art that rarely finds itself highlighted in our Society, despite the huge influence it had on the Middle Ages throughout the world: vinegar.
