Twelfth Night
Talewinds, vol.8, no.1, January AS XXIII 1-6-89, The Shires of Gleann Dubh, Peregrine Springs, & Vaca del Mar shall join together to celebrate Twelfth Night.

Twelfth Night
Talewinds, vol.8, no.1, January AS XXIII  1-6/8-89, The Shire of Southkeype presents our annual Twelfth Night at scenic Camp Keystone.  We heard it all, Owassa Bauer was too far, so we went 2 hours north to Corbett. Still too far. This year you're out of excuses. BE THERE. Featuring a Middle Eastern Feast, a variety of lysts to warm you up, a games tournament, and announcing a competition in embroidery, blackwork, crochet, tatting, knitting and weaving (including a display-only section) Previous entered items may be entered or displayed. Children's Feast.  And of course, Wassail. Autocrat, Vasilikee
At the Court of TRM
 Crown's Order of Gratitude - Arlic Lyonfeather
 Shell of Chivalry - Trygg
 Order of the Morningstar - Lansemol von Uisenkrieg
 Order of the Argent Palm - Gillianne of Glymmerhold
     Sandor
 Award of Arms - James the Tavernkeeper
   Olynnka Svetlana

Eustis Cub Scout Demo
On 1-10-89, a demo was given by the Shire of Loch Gryffyn for the Eustis Cub Scout Pack at the First Presbyterian Church. There were nine members of Loch Gryffyn in attendance. Three fighters were armored and fought. There was a question and answer session and a photo session. The Scouts were very enthusiastic and enjoyed the demo very much.

War College and Heraldic Symposium
Talewinds, vol.8, no.1, January AS XXIII 1-13/15-89, The Shire of Starhaven hosted the War College and Heraldic Symposium at Camp Wewa. While most of the Known World lies sleeping beneath a blanket of snow. The infamous "Crazy Trimarians" are preparing for War again! So polish your armor, sharpen your swords, and string your bows...For Sea Raids and Fools War are almost upon us! For our warriors there will be a full-scale war practice melees, combat archery, and a lot of whatever else the Earl Marshal decrees. For non-combatants, the event will also feature an Heraldic Symposium, submissions table with heraldic artists, games, heraldic classes coordinated by Lord Gwytheyrn Hartwing, Coracle Herald, and more. A prize will be offered for the best use of heraldic display on or off the field...Saturday night will feature a sumptuous feast by Lady Katerine Salesia, followed by a comedy performed by the Starhaven Players, and an evening of song and merrymaking.  Autocrat Lady Becc Ben Cork.

Boswell Elementary School Demo
On 1-20-89, Seven members of the Shire of the Ruins gave a demo at the Boswell Elementary School. They spoke on various medieval subjects and answered questions.

Arts & Sciences
Talewinds, vol.8, no.1, January AS XXIII 1-20/22-89, The Barony of An Crosaire invites you to Winter Arts and Sciences Competition at Camp Kateri.  Autocrat Talfric Bluntsword and Genevieve Fehrman.  Feastcrat, Ardalan O'Brollachain. There were approximately 253 persons attending.
Talewinds, vol.8, no.3, March AS XXIII From the Minister of Sciences - Lord Juan Carlos Perez
Listing of Extraordinary Merits by categories
Painting and Drawing - Katerina Detrich Von Villach
Stained/Etched glass - (Singular Merit) H.L. Erik of Telemark
     Lady Sine Gillian McDonald
Needlework - Lady Serina Vigdis Ulfsdottir Stoianova
  Carrussa the Compulsive
  Genevieve La Rousse
  Alycia Gabrielle du Fougures
  Gwennan ferch Gwydion
Costuming Accessories - Becc Bean Cork
  Hrothgar Thorsson (2)
  (Non-Pareil) H.L. Aspasia Moonwind
  Maximilian aus Weinheim
  Lady Rachel Kathleen Cundiff
European Costuming 300-1199 - Genevieve Le Rousse
European Costuming 1350-1650 - Lady Caterina Mercedes de Menendez y Chavez
  H.L. Aspasia Moonwind
  Lady Rachel Kathleen Cundiff
  Lady Ann of Hendon
  Mistress Ana Alicia von Reinhardt
Historical Costuming - Genevieve Le Rousse
Tools - Lord Thorkel Tryggvason (2)
  Maati Peregrinus
  (Singular Merit) Hodmir (and Ex. Merit)
  Thomas Dye (2)
Leatherwork - Alaisdair Francis McDhomhaill
  Talison David Conganon
Woodworking - (Singular Merit) Master Elom Eikinskialdi
Things for Cabin or Tent - Dymphniat Reynard
Vinting - Sir Kieken ap Gruagh
  Gwytheyrn Hartwing (2)
  Katarina Salasia
  (Singular Merit) Lord Rurik Petrovitch Stoianov
Photography - Lord Lorcan ap Harthor
  Tempus
  Lord Alion de Sake (2)
  Maximilian aus Weinheim
Research/Teaching Materials
  Lady Cateline de la Mor
  Marie Genevieve de Cihldara
  Master Jed Silverstar and Morgan Alyn Alwyn
  Master Jed Silverstar
  Lord Treve Moringstar
  (Singular Merit) Glyn Ap Dyfan
(other results)
Arts - Lady Genevieve Le Rouse was Champion of the Arts with 26 points
 Aspasia Moonwind - 24 pts
 Ana Alicia von Reinhardt - 15 pts.
 Bridget Caileen of the Moors - 15 pts
 Rachel Kathleen Dundiff - 13 pts
 Carrissa the Compulsive - 10 pts
 Aspasia Moonwind was awarded a Premier Merit for her blackwork coif
Sciences - Lord Thorkel Tryggvason was Champion of the Sciences with 15 points
 Hodmir Thorinsvinr - 12 pts
 Thomas Dye - 10 pts
 Gwytheyrn Hartwing - 10 pts
 Rurik Petrovich Stoianov was awarded a Premier Merit for his Elderberry Wine
 Glyn Ap Dyfan was awarded a Premier Merit for a Newcomers Handbook

The Shire of Starhaven was proclaimed the Patron of the Arts and Sciences
Group - Starhaven - 74 pts
 An Crosaire - 57 pts
 Castlemere - 56 pts
 Darkwater - 51 pts
 Vaca del Mar - 28 pts
 Sea March - 25 pts
 Glymmerholde - 16 pts
 Storm - 16 pts
 Oldenfeld - 14 pts
 Amyergorod - 12 pts
 Wyvernwood - 11 pts
From the Minister of Arts - Lord Guillermo Juaquin Perez y Barrios
Winter Arts/Science Fair is now past us. By all indications, the competition went off very well.  This would not have been the case without the help of many people... The many fine pieces that were entered are a testament to the talent and dedication that the people of Trimaris have to artistic and scientific excellence. There were close to two hundred pieces entered...

Cub Scout Demo
On 1-25-89, two members of the Barony of An Crosaire gave a talk on medieval subjects to the cub scouts.

Hero of the Chalice
Talewinds, vol.8, no.1, January AS XXIII 1-27/29-89, The Barony of Wyvernwood held their annual Hero of the Chalice event - Don't Miss the Hero of the Chalice to be held at Camp Keystone.  Autocrat David L. Dugay

Sea Raids
Talewinds, vol.8, no.1, January AS XXIII 2-4-89, Atlantia Once again as Winter approaches the Kingdoms of Atlantia and Trimaris find themselves in conflict. Although the Monarchs of both Kingdoms have tried to resolve the differences, it does seem hopeless...Armed conflict is the only answer, and so...War.  On the 4th day of February AS XXIII, these two Kingdoms and their allies will meet at Lynch's River State Park near Florence, S.C. to settle their dispute.  Autocrat Duke Olaf Askoldssonn
Talewinds, vol.8, no.5, May AS XXIV A Brief Account of the Late War in Atlantia by Erich von Rabenskalt und von Kampf
In vengeance for the last Atlantian invasion of our realm, ignominiously crushed by the late King Seosaidh, this February our Sovereign Lord King Solomon led a small Trimarian army deep into Atlantia's southernmost province. Striking with the speed of fire-dragons, the King's forces ravaged the Atlantian March with fire, sword and cigar butts. In the cold, drizzling dawn of February 4, however, the Trimarian army was brought to bay by a large Atlantian force on the fateful field of Lynch River.
 Although outnumbered by more than two to one (rumor hath it that 80 Trimarian warriors were undismayed - well, maybe just a bit). Led by King Solomon himself, and inspired by the presence of our beloved Queen Chelsea, the army formed for battle with unshaken discipline. Far- famed Trimarian warlords Duke Aaron Breck Gordon, Earl Seosaidh Mac Seosaidh, and Count Quentin ap Wryngard were chief among the King's warriors. The Barons of Darkwater and Wyvernwoode and the noble knights Sir Trincula and Sir Brendan also followed their King into battle, while household badges of the Spyder, dun Tir, Backsword, Goldstar and Asgard were worthily represented on the field. More, her royal highness Crown Princess Elspeth herself fought amongst the host, smiting the foe with her own fair hand.
 The Trimarian line was formed with a strong, fast-moving force under the King's own command on the right. The battle-plan was for the center and left to delay the enemy advance, while the Royal unit quickly smashed the Atlantian left and hit their line from the rear. Truly, it is said, however, that few battle-plans survive contact with the enemy. Such was the Atlantian numerical advantage that they were able to envelope Trimaris and roll up the line. In fierce fighting, the Trimarian army perished to the last fighter.
 After a brief pause, ten chosen champions from each army engaged. As neither king was permitted to venture his person in combat the Trimarian champions were Duke Aaron, Earl Seosaidh, Count Quentin, Sir Trincula, Sir Brendan, Lord Gotfried of Frisia, Lord Treve Morningstar, Lord Jonathan Whitehart, Lord Otto, and Lord Arlic. Despite Trimarian valor, Atlantia again had the better. Duke Olaf of Atlantia slaying Sir Brendan in the final encounter decided the contest.
 Now came the turn of the archers to strive for victory. The target was a Viking ship made of hay bales, with handsome dragon prow and sternpost. Crewing the ship was a stuffed, man-sized figure. In time firing massed archers of each kingdom in turn launched flights of arrows at the ship. Victory was determined by the number of arrows striking the vessel, with additional points for shafts striking the dummy. Alas, when the totals were rung, Atlantia's archers carried the day - by, as I heard, five arrows.
 After a seemly pause there followed an epic bridge battle. The bridge with its hay bale parapets, spanning a perilous gorge. Warriors falling from it did not drown, but could crawl to the side and rejoin their armies. Since the gorge was deep, archers could not fire into it. As the two armies formed at the bridge-heads, the vast numbers of the Atlantians became apparent. Earl Seosaidh was heard to say "I didn't think that they outnumbered us by that much!" Nonetheless, Trimaris formed up confidently, shield wall to the front, backed by pikes, glaives and other pole arms massed behind the pikemen to deal with breakthrough, while archers formed on the flanks.
 The battle demonstrated once more the excellence of Trimarian bridge fighting. Although the Atlantians fought fiercely, their successive assaults crumbled along the Trimarian shield wall. Our pikes dominated the killing field, while our archers out-shot their opponents in spite of a numerical disadvantage. After much hard fighting, Atlantia, reduced to nearly equal numbers by their massive losses withdrew from the bridge and challenged battle in the open. As the war-point was possession of the bridge rather than destruction of the enemy, King Solomon wisely refused the bait.
 While the enemy hovered just beyond their bridge-head, Lord Treve Morningstar advanced beyond our shield wall to offer single combat. As squire to Crown Prince Michael of Atlantia took up the challenge. While Trimarian spectators (including the dead) thundered "Treve! Treve! Treve!" the duel was fought and won by the hard-hitting Trimarian lord. A parley followed at the center of the bridge between the two Kings and their principal advisors. In consequence, Atlantia moved back onto the bridge, facing Trimaris on her own ground. The Atlantian warriors died gallantly, but die they did to the last fighter. There was no time limit set for the battle, so the Atlantian decision to meet death head-on rather than stalling in vain hope of a break was most courteous. It saved valuable time for al concerned, and was much appreciated by Trimaris, which responded with "Vivat Atlantia!" to honor a chivalric foe.
 Although the gray day was rapidly closing in, the woods battle remained to be fought. As the smaller army, Trimaris took the banner into the woods. After a decent interval, Atlantia began her hunt. The Trimarian strategy was to entrust the banner to a mobile banner guard under Duke Aaron in the remote reaches of the wood. The remainder of the army established road blocks on the one major trail running through the forest, or formed ambush groups to confuse, mislead and, of course, kill Atlantian search parties. The resurrection point was a small wooden footbridge close to the entrance to the forest on the main trail.
 For a time, the Trimarian strategy worked well, with Atlantia being forced to fight Trimarian blocking parties and taking considerable casualties. Unfortunately, Atlantian numbers permitted them not only to accept theses losses without inconvenience, but also to hit Trimarian positions from the front while flanking them through the undergrowth. Eventually, Atlantian war parties saturated the wood, located the banner, and overwhelmed its defenders. The remainder of the battle consisted of grim fighting for Trimaris.
 By now, the Atlantians held the only path from the resurrection point to the more open area at the back of the woods where the banner was located, placing strong road blocks. Parties of resurrected Trimarians had either to fight through these successive blocks (a rather hopeless task) or try to filter sufficient numbers through the trackless underbrush to build up enough strength in the critical backwoods combat area for an assault on the banner guard. Most groups of reborn Trimarians decided the off-road route gave the greater hope of success.
 The thickets of saplings, thorny vines and other brush dictated an advance in meandering, single-file columns, which Atlantian hunter-killer groups repeatedly hit. Straggling, spread out Trimarian units, without space to form up and under orders to avoid random combat en route to the critical battle area, were badly cut up by these attacks. For example, out of one group that started from the resurrection point about 30 strong, only 3 actually reached the Atlantian banner guard. Although Trimaris maintained a good kill ratio, resurrected Atlantian's returned easily to action down the trail controlled by their army.
 While Trimarian spirit kept our warriors attacking until the final gun, even the most ardent fighters were not sorry to see this exhausting and basically forlorn struggle come to a close. Evening was fast closing in as the two armies marched wearily from the wood. And so the sun set on another Atlantian victory.
 Lynch River, though a primitive site in most ways, boasted a large, circular hall which provided a fine setting for the combined courts of Atlantia and Trimaris which followed. At the court of Solomon and Chelsea, Countess Cara Marie was created a Mistress of the Pelican. This award was greeted with great satisfaction by the folk of both lands, as her excellency is widely loved in both Trimaris and Atlantia. The ladies of the Sisterhood of the Black Widow were called before the thrones to take the valorous Lady Fara Steinhauser into their company. Their Majesties also reopened the Fellowship of the Quiver welcoming four archers into membership. The Crown took this opportunity to formally thank Lord Jonathan Whitehart, Queen's Yeoman of Trimaris, for his skillful direction of the Kingdom's archers during the battles of the day.
 And so, after three successive years of defeat at the hands of Trimaris, Atlantia was able on her own ground to hammer out a hard-fought but decisive triumph, with four victories to the single Trimarian success. Although Trimaris was defeated, still I say that it was a good war. Despite the usual invocations of the demon "Rhino" on each side, the fighting was good and was enjoyed by the warriors of both realms. There were displays of true chivalry, exemplary skill, and good fellowship that will stay with me after I have forgotten the cold, misting rain of what was truly a "primitive campsite." Sitting with the goodly company around the huge fire in our royal encampment during the cold night after the battle is a memory I would not want to have missed. And so ends my brief chronicle of the Atlantian War. Vivat Trimaris! And wait 'til next year!

Cub Scout Demo
On 2-5-89, the Shire of Sangre del Sol held a demo for approximately 20 cub scouts.

Tourney of the Sea Dragon
Talewinds, vol.8, no.1, January AS XXIII 2-10/12-89, The Shire of Southkeype presents the Tourney of the Sea Dragon at Camp Wewa. A Tournament of Chivalry and Pageantry for one and all, featuring a single opponent challenge battle, a knock-off-the-crest battle, a melee teams challenge battle, a mass melee combat, and of course, the five most gallant and chivalrous fighters to take on all comers in the final battle.  Ladies please bring flowers to award for chivalry during the day. Groups and households are encouraged to bring small prizes for their personal choices for the Most Chilvarous Fighter.  There will be a brewing competition hosted by Southkeype and the Kingdom Brewers and Vintners Guild. All distilled or fermented beverages, alcoholic or not, may be entered. There will be a prize awarded for the favorite beverage. There will be a Bardic Competition with entries consisting of either original or period works on the theme of the Supernatural. Both poems and songs will be accepted. Autocrat Vasilikee. Feastcrat Erin

Estrella Wars
Talewinds, vol.8, no.1, January 2-17-89

Hoggetowne Medieval Fair
Talewinds, vol.8, no.1, January AS XXIII 2-18/19-89, The Barony of An Crosaire and the City of Gainesville request all gentles to participate in the Hoggetowne Medieval Fair Demo at the Thomas Center, Gainesville.  There will be two grand tourneys with a pair of engraved goblets for each day's winner.  A Medieval dagger and sheath for each day's most Chivalrous Fighter. A free meal each day for every fighter accepted for the tourney. Play the part of one of the Knights of the Round Table - two full days of challenges and melees.  Each tourney will be limited to the first 64 fighters that meet the armor standards and costume requirements.  Organizer and Marshal of the tourneys is Sir Seosaidh.

Cub Scout Demo
On 2-23-89, the Shire of Sangre del Sol held a demo for approximately 10 cub scouts.
 
 

Combee Elementary School Demo
On 2-24-89, the Shire of the Ruins held a demo for the children at Combee Elementary School. Four members of the shire gave talks on a variety of medieval subjects and answered questions.

St. Valentines
Talewinds, vol.8, no.1, January AS XXIII 2-24/26-89, The Barony of An Crosaire presents the 12th Annual St. Valentines Day Massacre. This year features a "Lovelorn Letter Writing Contest", come all ye gentles and write your letters of Courtly Love that you long to send but never could. Of course, we will have our traditional most Chivalrous Fighter Lyst, so Fighters prepare for battle, ladies prepare to keen, populace bring your bread. Feast is duc-de-potluck with stew provided.  Seminole Springs is the campsite, tenting only.  Autocrat, Aleyn Fitzgeoffrey.

Sea March Dinner
On 3-4-89 a dinner was held to honor the men of Sea March and Jason and Alexandra's wedding. There were 85 people in attendance for this "sit down" dinner.

Spring Coronation
Talewinds, vol.8, no.1, January AS XXIII On 3-11-89, The Shires of Glymmerholde & the Ruins shall jointly host the Coronation of Their Royal Highnesses, the Redoubtable Sire Baldar Longstrider and the Gracious Mistress Elspeth Trelawney McNaughton as Monarchs of Trimaris.  This joyous event shall be held at the commodious camp Winona, nigh unto the towne of DelLeon Springs. By command of Their Royal Highnesses, their first Court shall be High Norman, and the feast High German.    Co- autocrats, Lord Klaus von Salzach and Lord Takamatsu, Feastcrat, Lord Siegfried Heydrich.
At The Last Court of TRM Solomon and Chelsea
Order of the Pelican - Koppel fun Baurieux
Grant of Arms - Fara Steinhauser
   Marina Sabine
Award of Arms - Juan Jose de Maestro
   Robin MacLir
   Fenise d'Aox
   Jenna Najhla de los Narvas
   Alion de Sake
   Ambrosia o Swansea
   Adelicia of Ambertree
   Triskel the Bard
Order of the Argent Estoile - Sigfrid Heydrich
   Ealasaid gan Douglas
Order of the Fletcher - Mary Eriksdottir
Order of the Heraulde's Tressure - Brigit Olesdottir of Loch Ree

Order of the Argent Palm - Alion de Sake
   Lance Nystrom
   Vertrar the Fennec
Order of the Morningstar - Johnathan Whitehart
Crown's Order of Gratitude - Vasilikee
   Oriana Goldenhair
   Guillermo da Firenze
   Cara Marie of Carlisle
   Gillianne of Glymmerholde
   Adalaid of Oak Leah
At the First Court of TRM Baldar and Elspeth
County - Solomon of Trimaris
  Chelsea of Trimaris
Order of the Rose - Chelsea of Trimaris

Trident Tourney
Talewinds, vol.8, no.1, January AS XXIII 3-17/19-89, The Barony of Darkwater held Trident Tourney at Camp Wewa.  Don't miss the traditional Hero of the Trident Lyst, partake of a marvelous, delicious feast, frolic and enjoy all manner of games, brush up on your singing and storytelling for the Bardic Circle, donate goods and pick up bargains at the Chirurgeons's Auction.  Winner of the lyst will receive a hand tooled leather belt made by Laird Alasdair Francis MacDhomhnuill.  Autocrat, Lady Carron Astre
At the Court of TRM Baldar and Elspeth
Award of Arms - Hertha Wolfkeeper
   Maigh Nathair Sgiathach

Oldenfeld Anniversary Event
Talewinds, vol.8, no.3, March AS XXIII 3-24/26-89, The Shire of Oldenfeld presents its Anniversary Event. But this is no ordinary event - this is an Oldenfeld event, and we are celebrating it in a subtle way. We want you there! Activities are discriminating, and include a contest for the Most Artful costume, a list to determine the Most Cunning and Most Elusive fighters, and a field point archery competition for the Most Penetrating archer. Winners will receive delicate, hand calligraphed scrolls.  Our feast is rarefied, prepared by Rodritch Talguyth, and includes solid food in large quantities, featuring a fresh venison. No pate de monkee braines here.  There will also be a truly unique subtlety. The event is held at FSU Reservation. Autocrat Arrick Maryse Z.G. La Fee

Fools War II
Talewinds, vol.8, no.2, February AS XXIII The Tri-Kingdom War/Peace held on 3-31/4-2-89, hosted by the Shire of Novus Matisco with the assistance of the Shire of Dragonfly Marsh.  The site is Lake Tobesofkee (Claystone Park) in Macon Ga.  Activities scheduled - Friday, Grand Melees. Saturday - The War with a beach battle, bridge battle and woods battle. Live weapons competition, knives, axes, spears.  Art/Sci competition. Evening activities include a special production of the Thorngill Thespians, Bardic Circle, Recorder Wars, Fool's War Ball, traditional Bonfire.  On Sunday, archery competitions.
Order of the Undine was bestowed upon HRM Elspeth Trelawney MacNaughton of Lochawe by the queen of Atlantia. The Undine is given to those who have greatly helped the Queen of Atlantia.
Talewinds, vol.8, no.6, June AS XXIV Greetings to the populace of Trimaris from Their Royal Majesties Baldar and Elspeth
We would heartily and gratefully like to thank all of you who recently participated in the Second Fools' War in Meridies. Verily, our hearts are filled with joy at the martial and artistic strengths we displayed as a Kingdom. True, our Kingdom did not win the war point, but the pride and endless valor displayed by Trimarian troops against combined forces of two Kingdoms could not fail to move the spirit of any monarch. We are most proud of your courage and warrior spirit in the face of such adversity.
 Our thanks to Duchess Branwen for her swift and competent work as Earl Marshal; Our gallant Knights Erin, Darian, Brendan, Seosaidh, Raoul, Bryan and Ropesle; the valiant fighters of Trimaris, and those of you who served as chirurgeons, waterbearers and marshals. In live weapons, Peydar won knife-throwing (We heard that he had learned to throw just the day prior!). As many of you know, Trimaris did win the Arts and Sciences point. The showing of our artisans astounded and delighted us (as well as the rest of the Known World). Trimaris swept thru the 27 categories with a total of 18 firsts, 12 seconds, and 17 third places. Both our Kingdom Arts and Sciences Champions, Lady Genevieve La Rousse and Lord Torkel Tryggvasson, entered numerous lovely items. Very special thanks must be given to those Laurels, apprentices and talented folk who entered, judged and sometimes did both. A Very special thanks from a grateful queen to her Laurels who worked os hard at the war; Eglantine, Elom, Katrina, Ana Alicia, Jed and Elina. We are proud of the incredible skill of our Kingdom artisans!
 Lastly, but certainly not least of all, our omnipresent Pelicans again served their Kingdom in a variety of ways. Master Tally and Mistress Victoria entered in Arts and Sciences. Master Barar marshaled the war. Mistress Vasilikee both arched and fought heavy armored combat, and Mistress Cher heralded in camp and on the filed. Thank you all for the hard work.
 Again Trimarians proved their love and devotion to their Kingdom and the Dream - both on and off the field. We Baldar and Elspeth, are most moved by your continued dedication and We are most proud to be the Rulers of such an extraordinary Kingdom.

Demos - listing for January, February and March
The following demos were listed in the various seneschal's reports. However, none of the demos listed a date or much other information.
Barony of Darkwater: Boy Scout demo, St. Cloud/Kissimee area, 11 attended
   Oak Ridge High School, 8 attended, fighting, music, dancing
Shire of Starhaven: Demos include visits to schools and boy scouts. Two big demos, a benefit with Hospice, 26 attended, and a press conference with Porcher House (Brevard Arts Council) 15 attended. Group also dis a 15 minute TV presentation on a local cable channel.
Shire of Sea March: Two demos at Belvedere School, 4-5 members each time, music and fighting.
   Cub Scout demo, 12 attended, fighting, juggling, personna discussion.
Shire of Gleann Dubh: Costumes and decorative materials were loaned for a "roundtable" discussion held by the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce. We answered questions about the SCA.
Shire of Oldenfeld: Held 7 demos during quarter, a large number were at schools. After doing one we were besiege with request. We also did a cub scout demo and assisted in PBS fund-raising by answering phones.
Shire of Vaca Del Mar: Ridgecrest Nursing Home, 5 members attending, told residents about SCA, fighting, arts & sciences, history, showed replica swords and armor - no combat as fighter did not show up.
Peregrine Springs: Greenwood Lakes Middle School, 3 members, touched on history, costuming, chivalry and fighting demo
   Jewish Community Center Day Care, 1 member, history and costuming.
Shire of Castlemere: 7 demos for quarter, 6 demos were in the schools with 3-4 members participating, one was for a medieval book fair with 4 members participating.
Shire of the Storm: Assisted WEDU, Channel 3 PBS with their fund-raise telethon answering phones.

Girl Scout Demo
On 4-2-89 the Shire of Brineside Moor held a workshop demo for a girl scout group at Camp Honi Honta. 11 members from the group attended.

Pirate Event
Talewinds, vol.8, no.3, March AS XXIII 4-7/9-89, The Barony of Wyvernwood "Ahoy Mateys!, Wanted--all ye corsairs, freebooters, brigands, buccaneers, privateers, cavalier rogues, pirates--all land and sea rover types to join in the Pirate Adventures brought to you by the Barony of Wyvernwood at Camp Honi Honta. There will be a treasure hunt in which each of the participants are asked to bring an offering for the treasure chest. A lyst will follow the treasure hunt. If time and popular demand permit, there will be a ship to ship or land to ship boarding party melee. A 1600's Spanish feast is planned. Autocrat Lady Jenny Scarlet McTaggart, Feastcrat, Lady Chelsea of the Heights

Broward County Main Library
On 4-15/16/89 the Shire of Sangre del Sol held a two day demo at the Broward County Main Library with approx 20 members participating.

Robin Hood Event
Talewinds, vol.8, no.2, February AS XXIII 4-14/16-89, The Shire of Glymmerhold presents its annual recreation event - If you liked the Battle of Hastings...If you liked the defeat of the French at Crecy...You'll love the latest, coming April 15th to a brand new camp site. Come relive a time when Knights were bold in Merry Olde England. Join Robin Hood and his merry men in Lysts, archery competition, a quest, a maypole dance, with prizes we stole from the rich to share with our friends, and classes to enrich those who wish. Autocrat, Gilliane of Glymmerholde, Feastcrat, Lord Siegfried Heydrich.

Lecanto High School demo
On 4-22-89 the Shire of Crystal Moor and the Shire of Loch Gryffyn gave demo for Lecanto Educational Complex with 4 members of Crystal Moor and 4 members from Loch Gryffyn attending. There was a large crowd. Had static displays of armor, costuming and books. Gave active demos of fighting, mail making, and dancing.

Ox Roast
Talewinds, vol.8, no.2, February AS XXIII On 4-21/23-89, The Shire of Ac Scrin proudly presents the Ox Grin "Ox Roast" at Camp Honi Honta - Witness the theatrically improvised Barony of Ox Grin initiation. Partake in a dramatized Coronet and Tiara Lyst (all may enter), Enjoy Medieval and Folke dancing (do the Karibuska in armor). Enter the Bardic Event. Relax with period board games, Eat to your hearts content with a full feast. Fight for Baron and Baronesses' Champion. Engage in mass melees.  Autocrat Sherock Morganne, Feastcrat, Hrothgar von Schwatzwald.

Corsairs and Cutlasses
Talewinds, vol.8, no.2 February AS XXIII 4-28/29-89, The Shire of Castlemere "The high seas were perilous and pirates were everywhere. Castlemere cordially invites all pirates and law-abiding folke to Camp Seminole Springs for a fun filled pirate weekend. There will be two lysts, a quest for the non- combatants, and, if possible, classes by the Chirurgeons's Office. Feast on Saturday will be prepared by Lord Eldon ap Hewyll (called Shakka). The first lyst will be a single-handed weapon lyst, no shields, two handed weapons, or two weapon styles allowed. Double elimination. The second lyst will be a team melee where one team "boards' the vessel of the other team. The field will be very restricted. The only change in weapon styles allowed is the addition of short (54") thrusting spears. Otherwise the same restrictions as in the first lyst apply. Autocrat, Loraybech.

Duval Elementary School Demo
On 4-29-89 the Barony of An Crosaire held a demo at Duval Elementary School. There were 10 members attending to show fighting and displays of medieval life.

Now For Something Completely Different
Talewinds, vol.8, no.3, March AS XXIII 5-5/7-89, The Shire of Starhaven - Now for something completely different...The Raider's Wake, at Camp Winona. All you Vikings and Celts and just plain crazy people, come join us for the event you've been waiting for.  The Celtic Cattle Raid - put together five person melee teams to see who can live up to the Celtic heroic tradition of stealing cattle as a good excuse for a battle. Valkerie to Remove the slain from the filed of battle... some of the best ladies have already volunteered, and we are still taking volunteers. A Viking Feast...but just the good stuff, we have to eat it too, you know. Bardic Performances..Finnegan's Place by Morgan Bloodaxe and Finnegan's Wake by Triskel the Bard. An Irish Wake..with some many valiant warriors dying on the field, should we party and toast them in good Irish tradition.  Autocrat Lady Becc Bean Cork.

USF Demo
On 5-7-89 the Barony of Wyvernwood held a revel at the U. of South Florida. About 60-70 people showed up. We had pot luc feast and a small list. Several people passing by took time to stop and ask questions.

St. John's Lutheran School Demo
On 5-12-89 the Shire of Amyergorod held a demo for the St. John's Lutheran School Benefit Banquet. Six members provided entertainment for the benefit with a fighter demo, singing and dancing. This took place at a private estate in Ocala.

Gathering of the Clans
Talewinds, vol.8, no.3, March AS XXIII 5-12/14-89, The Barony of Darkwater - Meet the Challenge, come to the Gathering of the Clans at Camp Wewa.  Companions of the Graybeard will compete in the Annual OGB Lyst. But Wait! There's More! Laird Alasdair MacDhomhnuill will hold the traditional Highland Games to test your mettle. An to make the gathering romantic - Lady Islay Elspeth of Glen Meara and Laird Alasdair Francis MacDhomhnuill will renew their vows in a Scottish-Elizabethan Wedding.  But of course there will be a mouth watering feast prepared by Marcella and Jessica Rose Fitzwarren in the Celtic fashion.  Autocrat Lady Rhiannon and Helga of Darkwater. The event was very successful with about 250 persons attending.

Caloosa Middle School Demo
On 5-18-89, the Shire of Glymmerholde held a basic demo for the students at Caloosa Middle School.

Kingdom Seneschal's Report, 1st Quarter
Our Kingdom experienced a time of peace and prosperity. We witnessed the crowning of new sovereign, Baldar and Elspeth at a truly beautiful Coronation. Two Kingdom events were held, both made a profit for our Kingdom. Two fund-raises were also held to fatten the Kingdom coffers, as were two donations given by individual groups. We now have two new Kingdom Officers - Hon Lady Oriana Goldenhair as Chancellor of TRU and Lord Thorkel as Hospitaller. They have been a most welcome addition to our Kingdom staff. Winter Triskele was printed and distributed by our Chronicler. I have issued a mid-quarter letter and monthly articles in Talewinds this quarter.
 The following is a breakdown of approximate group population according to the official list the registry sends me. Understand this list is a month to two months behind when I get it, so please take that into account.
AC SCRIN: 6; AMURGOROD: 10; AN CROSAIRE: 63; BLACKTHORNE: 13; BRINESIDE MOOR: 22; CASTLEMERE: 46; CIUDAD DE LAS FUENTES: 3; CRYSTAL MOOR: 6; DARKWATER: 69; FIACH OGAN: 18; GLEANN DHUBH: 21; GLYMMERHOLDE: 45; LOCH GRYFYNN: 11; MATHOM TROVE: 5; NARVAL DORADO: 35; OLDENFELD: 30; PANAMA CANAL: 2; PEREGRINE SPRINGS: 15; RINGS: 3; RUINS: 17; SANGRE DEL SOL: 22; SEA MARCH: 43; SOUTHKEYPE: 33; STARHAVEN: 45; STORM: 28; VACA DEL MAR: 12; WYVERNWOOD: 70.
Miscellaneous Activities reported by groups: Oldenfeld televised phone membership drive for Public Service TV; Gleann Dubh loaned Mt. Dora Chamber of Commerce costumes and decorations for a roundtable discussion; Castlemere participated in a medieval book fair held at a public school. Glymmerholde did a program for the Boy Scouts; Southkeype published a Brewer's Guild newsletter "Three Sees Compotation"; Vaca Del Mar did a program for Ridgecrest Nursing Home; Sea March formed a Baronial Petition Committee; Loch Gryfynn held a local revel; Starhaven did a 15 minute presentation on their local cable channel. Rings is planning an area event with Brineside Moor and Peregrine Springs did a program for a day care center.

Broward County South Regional Library
On 5-20-89, the Shire of Sangre Del Sol held a demo at the Broward County South Regional Library as a result of the success of the demo at the main library. About 10 members participated.

Lions Tourney
Talewinds, vol.8, no.5, May AS XXIV 5-19/21-89, The Shire of Oldenfeld presents Lion's Tourney, held at Seminole Reservation.  Join in the Lion's Lyst, the Archer's Lyst and the Jester's Lyst. Feast on fine food, frolic with fine folk!  Autocrat Fiona de Uaine Suile, Feastcrat Luliana von Altenfeld

Gateway Mall Demo
On 5-21-89 a multi-shire group held an art/sci exhibition at the Gateway Mall. There was glasswork displays, armor, weaving, clothing, customs, calligraphery and heraldry displays  There were 7 members of Brineside Moor, 10 members from Storm, 4 from An Crosaire, 4 from Wyvernwood and 16 from Narval Dorado attending.

Trimaris Memorial Tourney
Talewinds, vol.8,no.2, February AS XXIII 5-27-89, The Shire of Brineside Moor is pleased to bring you its first Kingdom Event, at Camp Wewa. Real weapons competition and IKAC archery as well as Crown Lyst and Hero of Trimaris. To give you energy for all of this and more, a 14th Century French feast in all its formality and grace (no we are not kidding) to dust off those long unused Pavan skills will be served.  Autocrat, H.L. Erik of Telemark
Minutes of the Kingdom Officer's Meeting from Lord Klaus von Salzach
Mistress Vyctorya o Swansea opened the meeting by announcing that a Town Meeting will be held at Summer Art/Sci on Sunday. All officers were asked to be there or to send a deputy. Officers should sign up when they get to the site. She also asked all officers to send her a copy of their quarterly reports.
 A new Seneschals' Handbook has come out. Any Kingdom Officer who wants a copy should contact Vyctorya. A new edition of Corpora will be coming out in September. It was suggested that officers should get a new copy. The new Kingdom Laws will be printed and will be mailed out in July.
 A new group is forming in the Panama Canal Zone. Officers should send letters to this group to establish local counterparts. The Shire of Cuidad de las Fuentes is going into inactive status. The Incipient Shire of Crystal Moors (Citrus County) will be made official at Coronation.
 Vyctorya announced that she is giving up her office next June and the Honorable Lady Islay Elspeth of Glen Meara will succeed her. Vyctorya reported that we had 627 people at this event and thanked the Autocrat, Hon. Lord Erik of Telemark, for a job well done.
 Kingdom Officers as a group and Sea March will be hosting Fall Coronation. It will be a three day weekend event held at Camp Winona. Their Royal Highnesses, Llewellyn and Elena, would like to a 15th Century Coronation in High Medieval Style. They specifically requested Master Juan Carlos' cinnamon rolls for breakfast. Vyctorya will be the autocrat. Master Juan Carlos will be the Feastcrat. Lord Lance will be the site Herald. Lord Rurik will run security. All Kingdom Officers will be expected to help in some way.
 Duchess Branwen bean Erin, the Earl Marshal, announced that a new Society Marshal Handbook has been published. Her Grace has a copy and will be revising our Handbook. Fighter authorization cards are being sent out. Her Grace reported that reporting levels have been good. Fighters are taking the changes in armor regulations well. 99 fighters competed in the Champion of Trimaris Lyst. Branwen thanked the King for allowing her to fight in the lyst instead of marshaling. It was announced that henceforth only water bearers involved in woods battles will have to be authorized.
 Master Juan Carlos, Minister of Sciences, reported that Art/Sci is in two weeks. He and the Minister of Arts will be combining their offices when their warrants are up. He and Guillermo will be revising Art/Sci rules before then to better merge the two divisions.
 Lord Guillermo Perez, Minister of Arts, announced that members from Arenal (Pensacola) and some others from the panhandle will be coming for Art/Sci.
 Lady Adrienne de la Fere, the Chronicler, announced that she has taken a deputy. Baron Master Barar will be acting as a special deputy for the publishing of the new laws.
 The Honorable Lady Islay Elspeth of Glen Meara, the Chirurgeons, thanked the Chirurgeons and water bearers who helped at the event. Islay was complimented for giving out fresh fruit at the lyst in addition tot he usual water and Gatorade.
 
 
 

Eisenhower Elementary School Demo
On 6-2-89, two members of the Shire of Sea March held a demo at the Eisenhower Elementary School.

Anglican Church Demo
On 6-2/3-89 the Shire of Sea March participated in a Medieval Event at the Anglican Church in West Palm Beach. The group entertained for Friday night feast with music and dancing. They had a fighting demo on Saturday. There was a booth set up with art/sci displays. There was about 20-30 members participating during the two days.

Summer Art/Sci
Talewinds, vol.8, no.4, April AS XXIII 6-9/11-89 The Shire of Oldenfeld invites you to Summer Art/Sci at Oleno State Park.  Autocrat Master Jed Silverstar, Feastcrat H.L. Katerina Isabella da Firenze
Minutes of the Town Meeting reported and complied by Lord Klaus von Salzach, Kingdom Historian
The meeting was attended by 31 gentles who came and went during the course of the meeting. It was opened by Mistress Victoria, the Kingdom Seneschal. The Seneschal of Loch Gryffyn reported that some new members have problems with the extra $3.00 fee for non-members at events. Mistress Victoria said that the new members at their first couple events can have this fee waived if their local seneschal notifies the reservationist that they are new members. A gentle asked if the $6.00 Associate Membership is a real membership. This is a real membership, but you do not get the newsletter and cannot be a Kingdom Officer. The Society Steward counts all types of memberships when listing total members.
Lord Alexander Mareschal asked if a spouse needs a separate membership in a family membership. Mistress Victoria told him that a family membership grants one sustaining membership, the rest are associates. Therefore, if a husband and wife are both Kingdom Officers, one must have a separate sustaining membership.
Huan asked if a pool could be established to pay $6.00 memberships for newcomers. Mistress Victoria replied that Mistress Hilary has issued a directive prohibiting this. Hon Lady Orianna Goldenhair added that a newcomer should have sufficient interest in joining the club without someone else paying his or her membership fee. Mistress Warjna asked about the membership requirements for Peers. Mistress Victoria replied that to vote in a polling order you must be a paid member.
A lady asked if an Associate Membership will get your name and device registered. Lord Lance Nystrom, the Triskele Herald, said that a separate fee must be paid to register a name or device with the College of Heralds. A membership will only get your name listed with the Registry. Lady Margarite asked if people who are living together but are not related can get a family membership. Mistress Victoria advised her to check with the Registry.
 Master Juan Carlos Perez held the drawing of the seven special categories for the new competition at the next Art/Sci. These were: 1) Domestic Sciences - Food Preparation 2) Domestic Sciences - Brewing beers and ales 3) Leatherwork 4) Woodwork 5) Needlework 6) Performing - Vocal Music 7) Performing - other.
 Lord Alexander Mareschal asked if we will keep the separate Arts and Sciences degrees from TRU after the two respective Kingdom Offices are combined. Hon. Lady Orianna Goldenhair, the Chancellor of TRU, said she sees no reason to change. She is trying to emulate the university system.
 The Sheriff of the Ruins mentioned that he sees the same people constantly on gate guard. He asked that more people come out to help at the gate.
 Mistress Victoria complained that some people are treating events like the Holiday Inn. They are being rude and demanding to the event hosts and seem to be forgetting that this is a volunteer organization.
 The Seneschal of Loch Gryffyn complemented the way registration was done at TMT. Mistress Victoria agreed except that the traffic got backed up at the Wewa gate. She recommends having the gate guards get the names of all people coming into the event on index cards and later comparing these to the registration list. Hon. Lord Erik of Telemark gave suggestions for anyone wanting to do an event with registration at the gate. First, don't try it if you do not have at least 10 parking spaces at the gate. Second, have a safe way to shuttle money from the gate. Third, make sure you have a working gate guard system so that the reservations people won't be there alone.
 Hon. Lady Fara Steinhauser said that it seems that new people have not had the SCA honor system pushed on them. In the old days, you could leave a wallet on a table without worrying. Now people are even reporting benches stolen. Lord William Montgomery suggested giving newcomers an escort at events to show them how things are done in the SCA.
 Lady Margarite reported that Camp Keystone has been sold. The new owners are now working on fixing up the camp.
 Rebecca Goldenhair mentioned that she and other members of Southkeype often arrive at events at around 3 am only to find the reservation desk abandoned and their reserved cabin spaces occupied. She asked that reservationcrats stay open until 3 am to catch the arrival of members from some of the distant shires. Mistress Victoria suggested assigning cabins at the site and that autocrats should check to make sure that people are in the right cabins. She also asked that people not drape off sections of cabins, bed curtains are fine. It was jokingly suggested that we host Sea Raids in Key West. Mistress Victoria closed the meeting.

In Memoriam
Mistress Muireann deora-de of Rivercroft, called Strider
Twelve years ago, a wanderer in search of a home discovered a place by the shore of the eastern sea, where dolphins played and eagles soared. It was a land of many rivers and majestic oaks...and a wonder the like of which was to be found no where else in all the world. For even as she stood and gazed over this land there came a mighty rush of wind and fire, and Strider beheld a miracle; A new star was rising from the sea to take its place in the heavens. At this sign she vowed to make that land her home, and she named it Starhaven. On June 14th, in the twenty-fourth year of the Society, Srider left the home she had made here to resume her wanderings beyond the lands where mortals may fare. We of her shire, Starhaven, will miss her deeply; but we wish her well in her search for her true home, and will think of her whenever we see the stars rise.

Wedding Games
Talewinds, vol.8, no.6, June AS XXIV 6-17-89, the Barony of An Crosaire, at Koma Play Pen (private home)

Medieval Feast
On 6-20-89 Lady Saranna assisted by Lady Anastasia from the College of Cote'd Vert prepared and served a four course medieval feast to the staff of the American Stage Company.

Midsummer's Revel
On 6-24/25-89 the Shire of Narval Dorado held their anniversary event at Honi Honta. Through an oversight the event flyer never got into Talewinds. Evenso, there were about 85 people in attendance and the event was successful both in activites and finances.

The Festival of St. Vitus
Talewinds, vol.8, no.5, May AS XXIV On 6-30/7-2/89 The Shire of Amyergorod presents the Festival of St. Vitis to be held at the Badger Den (private home of Rurik, Serina & Natasha).  Celebrations include "The Hunt for the Great Naught", a "Hold the Field Tourney", introduction of a new dance "The Ergot Hop". There will be prizes for the quest and tourney.  Classes on Domestic Science and Massage by Lady Natasha.  Games for those who want to play and a Bardic Circle.  Autocrat Lord Rurik Petrovitch Stoianov and Morgan Broadaxe, Feastcrat Lady Serina Vigdis Ulfsdottir and Lady Eowyn MacCanna. Approximately 59 people attended.

Sibling Rivalry II
Talewinds, vol.8, no.6, June AS XXIV On 7-7/9-89 Loch Gryffyn & Peregrine Springs, will hold Sibling Rivalry at Fore Lake Camp, Ocala National Forest (The children have grown and are still fighting).  Join us for a weekend of primitive fighting and revelry - primitive because our site is primitive. The site does have chemical toilets and drinking water, plus a fire pit for cooking. Tenting on site is available for the first 50, but is plentiful immediately adjacent in the Ocala Forest.  This event is a BYOE with a pot-luck feast. Autocrat Ld. Victor Hildebrand vonn Koln and Krystyna Czartoryska.

Champion of Glymmerholde Lyst
Talewinds, vol.8, no.6, June AS XXIV Once Again, the Shire of Glymmerhold hosts its annual lyste to choose its Champion of Glymmerholde on 7-15-89 at the Lee County Alliance of the Artes in Ft. Myers.  There will be fighting enough for even the stoutest, feasting enough for event the chubbiest, and (of course) the traditional Glymmerholde Hot Tub and Video post-revel. With non Stop Highlander. Come consume mass quantities. Complete with Swag Patrol. There will be two (count 'em) lysts; the Champions' Lyste for the coveted Heroes Belt and the Do-Unto-Others Prize Lyst for a golden prize after which all fighters lust.

A Paludine Reunion Revel
Talewinds, vol.8,no.6, June AS XXIV On July 15th, 1989, the Shire of Southkeype presents a Paludine Reunion Revel. Festivities to include dance classes all day, with interludes of history and crafts and a buffet feast. for further information contact Southkeype's Seneschal.

Gilchrist County Library Demo
Talewinds, vol.8,no.6, June AS XXIV The Gilchrist County Library and Friends of the Library in Trenton Fl. are having a fundraiser benefit on July 15, 1989. The proceeds from this will go toward the purchase of a new library building and books. They have asked the SCA, through the Shire of Amyergorod, to assist them in this endeavor by providing what we do the best - we need fighters to put on a fighting demo - we need craftsmen, musicians, dancers, and folk who just want to wander around in garb. For those who want to make it a full weekend instead of just a Saturday demo, the Badger Den will be open for continued festivities Friday night and Saturday night. My lords and ladies, this is a worthwhile cause and one of the reasons we are here, education and service to our community and Kingdom. If you can attend please contact Lady Natasha Stoianova.
 

Summer War College
Talewinds, vol.8,no.6, June AS XXIV 7-21/23-89, At Seminole Springs Girl Scout Camp, the Shire of Storm presents Summer War College. "Danger! Danger! Squire Robinson!...Alert! Alert! Pennsic War Is Imminent! Oh, the Pain! The Pain of it All!...Come serve your Kingdom! (and if you aren't careful) you might learn something.  Classes on unit tactics for fighters and archers, find out how, Pennsic war practice, find out why. Submit your devices at the Heraldry Help Table. Enjoy two breakfasts and on Saturday night, a new-fangled bar-b-que feast under the starry, starry skies.  Fun and frolic to follow.  This is a tenting event.  Autocrat H.L. Oriana Goldenhair, Feastcrat, Lord Guillermo da Firenze.

Pennsic War XVIII
Talewinds, vol.8,no.6, June AS XXIV The 18th annual Pennsic War will be held from Saturday 8-12-89 through Sunday 8-21-89 at Cooper's Lake Campground near Slippery Rock PA.

Fall Coronation
Talewinds, vol.8,no.7, July AS XXIV The officers of Trimaris and the Shire of Sea March invite you to the Coronation of Their Royal Highnesses Llewellyn and Elina on 9-1/4-89 at Camp Winona.  The theme is 1400's to the Renaissance. An information booklet will be sent to all seneschals. Remember we will be holding the Troubador Laureate Competition. Autocrat Mistress Vyctorya Swansea, Feastcrat, Master Juan Carlos Perez.
Talewinds vol.9,num.4, January AS XXIV (1990) Court Report
 At the Coronation Court of King Llywelyn and Queen Elina on Saturday, Mistress Elspeth was elevated to the rank of Duchess for her second reign as Queen. Robin of Berkshire was recognized for his exemplary courtesie and chivalrie in service to Queen Elina and the royal transport vehicle at Pennsic last by bestowal of the Order of the Trefoil Argent Trimaris. Her ladyship Katerina Isabella di Firenze, the successor Deputy Kingdom Chirurgeon, in recognition of her dedicated service to the chirurgeonate was inducted into the Campanionate of the Healer's Lamp, Trimaris. Shannon Lousie Chandler received an Award of Arms.
 A sumptuous illuminated county scroll - nearly the size of a county itself - was presented to Earl Seosaidh. it was crafted by (Bishop) Shamus and Lady Fionnuala of Castlemere.
 The Kingdom Seneschal, Mistress Victoria of Swansea submitted for approval the Incipient Shire of Castillos del Oro (Panama Canal Zone). They were so recognized by the Crown. Their Majesties requested that the populace communicate with these folk, presently surrounded by hostile natives. Let them know that however distant from our mainland Kingdom they be, they are Trimarians non the less.
 Master Juan Carlos Perez, C.L., took to apprentice Rolfe von Duehrer, Mistress Morgana ferch Morgan proteged Lady Cateline de la mor. The King's Champion, Jonathan Whiteheart and the Queen's Champion Sir Brendan Mac Oengus were presented and recognized
At the Court of TRM Llywelyn and Queen Elina
Duchy - Elspeth MacNaughton of Lochawe
Order of the Trefoil Argent - Robin of Berkshire
Order of the Healer's Lamp - Katerina Isabella di Firenze
Award of Arms - Shannon Louise Chandler
  Zelina Marie Durrant
Eisteddfod V
Talewinds, vol.8, no.9, September AS XXIV 9-22/23-89, The Shire of Loch Gryffyn presents Eisteddfod V at Camp Winona.  Bardic Competition for Poets, Troubadour, Masque. A Bridge Lyst for the fighters to commemorate the 923rd Anniversary of the Battle of Stanford Bridge. Medieval Polish Feast by Krystyna Czartoryska.  For the winners of the Bardic Competitions, hand embroidered prizes by Krystyna and for the winner of the lyst, a hand worked knife by Kurt.  Autocrat Lord Alion de Sake

12th Anniversary Event
On 9-30-89, The Shire of Starhaven held their 12th anniversary event.
 
 

Autumn Althing
Talewinds, vol.8, no.9, September AS XXIV 10-6/8-89, The Shire of Southkeype presents Autumn Althing at Camp Wewa, featuring Viking Longboat Battles, a Valkyrie Lysts, Bells and Pillows competition, and plenty of good feasting. And, of course, a quest with a riddling competition.  All gentles, ladies especially, please wear Viking garb if possible. Autocrat Lord Rolfe von Duerer.

The Second Annual Troubadour Event
Talewinds, vol.8, no.9, September AS XXIV On 10-13/15, the Shire of Oldenfeld presents the Second Annual Troubadour Event. Come ye one and all. Last year we had such a fun filled and relaxing weekend that we couldn't resist. We're doing it again. All you artisan types listen up. There will be classes taught by many knowledgeable and fun folk, like Master Jed, Duke Sir Master Merowald, Mercedes, and many, many others. We've got classes on the harp, performance (general, that is), juggling, jestering, belly dancing, and maybe even puppetry. There is a lot of fun to be had in Oldenfeld, and you don't want to be the only SCA funster on your block to miss out. some of these classes are even TRU certified, so ther're sure to be interesting and chock full o'nuts, er I mean information. Lady Suzanne da Firenze and Lady Katerina da Firenze are omnicrating (again) and would welcome any offers to teach even more classes. The event will be held in beautiful Oldenfeld, and in October it's one of the most beautiful parts of Trimaris. The leaves will be turning, the air will be cool, there's a swimming hole, an outdoor stage (ever hear of the Queen's Own Oldenfeld Players?) and a bonfire pit by every cabin. We're planning a bardic circle on Saturday night and a delicious breakfast (NOT early), lunch, dinner and then another breakfast (also not early), so plan to buy feast. You won't go hungry.

Village Farie
Talewinds, vol.8, no.9, September AS XXIV 10-13/15-89, The Barony of Darkwater once again is proud to present Village Faire at Camp Winona.  The Village Faire was originally conceived and dedicated to the proposition that no all events must have a list. Thus, Village Faire offers a wide variety of encounters into the arts of peace, and we are pleased to host a Collegium of the Trimaris Royal University.  A sampling of some of the classes to be offered includes: An Overview of Medieval Embroidery; a survey of Early Medieval Fabrics; Costume Finishing Techniques; Tatting; Stained Glass Crafting and History; Leather working Techniques; Poetry Workshop and Children's Classes. Many will be for TRU credit. In addition, TRU is planning to offer a slate of classes for university credit. Fighters, we aren't forgetting you, Our two Knights, Sir Eadric and Sir Brendon have offered to teach classes in weapon styles and we expect to have armory equipment available for those who wish to begin on repair pieces of armor.  Some classes may include a materials fee.  Autocrat Christina Francesca, Feastcrat Tara Eibhlyn N'Seaghada.

Michaelmas
Talewinds, vol.8, no.6, June AS XXIV Mathom Trove proudly presents Michaelmas on 10-21-89, at Camp Winona. A fighter's Collegium with a poignaird twist.  Accept the Challenge of the lyst to warm up to Mongol Ball, a game of skill, strategy and finesse.  Please note this is not a game for the faint hearted...This is a team effort to get it on the lamb. We wouldn't dare try to pull the wool over anyone's eyes...There will be arts and sciences classed in addition to the martial lessons, period games and dancing. Come, sharpen your skills and wits. Learn to dance, play period games and other skills that the Knights possess...After a rousing day of activity thy hunger shall be assuaged by an Asian Feast of exotic foods. Autocrat Katsushika Michinaga
At the Court of TRM LLwyellyn and Elina
Order of the Morning Star - Lord Gordon MacGunter
Augmentation of Arms - Viscount Bronislous of Vilnius
Lord Janos accompanied by Baroness Atalaya was summoned to sing "The War of the Roses"
Mistress Vicrtoria of Swansea took as protégé Una of Blackberry Hollow.
Lan O'Lin, accompanied by the Keeper, was honored for her "contribution" as most chivalrous on the field.

Baronial Bash
Talewinds, vol.8, no.9, September AS XXIV 10-27/29-89, The Barony of Wyvernwood will hold its 17th Anniversary Celebration of Baronial Bash at Camp Keystone. Featuring live weapons lysts, with prizes for the winners. A lyst of Good and Evil, A wedding, children's activities, Quest for the Bride, archery and spear throwing contest, a feast, a masquerade ball.  Autocrats Sir Tancred Albercht (Kree the Butcher)

Baron's Champion Lyst
Talewinds, vol.8, no.11, November AS XXIV The Baron and Baroness of the Barony of Darkwater present the 5th Baron's Champion Lysts on Saturday, 11-4-89 at Englewood Park in Orlando. Every year, the fighters of the barony and those willing to offer their allegiance to the barony, gather to determine by their might of arms and chivalry upon the field who shall serve as the champion of the Baron of Darkwater.  The day's activities begin about 9 am, with the lysts to begin at 11 am. A brief court will be held at the conclusion of the lysts. If there are enough fighters of sufficient mind, melees may be held. We're also planning dancing and other assorted frivolity. A duc de pot luc feast will be held at the home of Lady Islay Elspeth of Glen Meara.  All for no cost, just bring some contribution if you care to join in the feast and reveling.  Autocrat Beryl Luc de St. Michel

Martinmas Moot
Talewinds, vol.8, no.9, September AS XXIV On 11-10/12-89 The Shire of Starhaven presents Martinmas Tourney at Camp Winona. "Find out first hand who will be the new Crown Prince and Consort. Feast with 150 other merry makers. Dance with the finest dancers, sing with the almost finest singers."  Autocrat Lady Becc ben Cork and Lord Tempus, Feastcrat Lady Ekaterina Salasia From the Seneschal At Moot, we'll have pie-a-peer after feast. I need a group willing to donate money for "pies" and willing to assemble them at the event. Any peers willing to participate should contact Lord Rurik or myself. We'll have newcomer's classes at each kingdom event, starting at Moot. Friday Afternoon Lord Rurik will teach at 11 pm, Master Tally will teach at 9 am Saturday, and Saturday afternoon Countess Chelsea will teach the last class at 2 pm. - Mistress Victoria
Talewinds vol.9,num.4, January AS XXIV (1990) Minutes of the Town Meeting held at Martinmas Moot, AS XXIII recorded and compiled by Ld. Klaus von Salzach, Kingdom Historian
The meeting was opened by Mistress Victoria, Kingdom Seneschal, at 9:08 am. She introduced the Kingdom Officers present: Mistress Islay Elspeth, H.L. Katarina da Firenze, Lord Klaus von Salzach, and the Kingdom Deputies, Lord Siegfried Heydrich and H.L. Aspasia Moonwind, H.L. Guillermo Perez, Lord Guillermo da Firenze, and Lord Eldwin ap Hewell arrived Later.
 A gentle asked about a rumor that Sea Raids will be held on January 27th. Mistress Victoria replied that the war will be held somewhere in Meridies. She has not heard anything official. The Crown is handling the event, please direct questions to them.
 The H.L. Loraybeck asked if Trimaris will get any of the money from Fool's War. Victoria said no. It is hosted by a group in Meridies. Victoria said that she has asked Her Majesty about getting us (Trimaris) more input on the Arts/Sci part of the war.
 Victoria said that we had unattended children running around the site yesterday. Some were even trying to ride the camp's horses. Victoria and the Autocrat (Lady Becc ben Cork) both said that if they find any unattended children, the parents and the kids will be kicked off site.
 H.L. Rurik Stoianov said that his wife, Lady Serina, will clear up some of the administrative confusion in the Ministry of Children. Mistress Victoria said that the KMOC is not a babysitting service. The past problems with the KMOC have been a lack of adult volunteers and people using House Hobbyhorse as a day care center to dump their kids while they go off and have fun. Lady Serina would like local groups to appoint a representative for the KMOC. This person would plan children's activities at local events.
 Mistress Victoria said that mundane clothing should be worn only while setting up Friday night, Sunday morning while packing or at a Town Meeting. H.L. Rurik suggested leaving a cloak handy to throw over mundanes. Mistress Warjna said that Corpora requires garb to participate in activities.
 Baron Master Elom said that there was a lack of courtesy at Court. People standing outside the overcrowded hall could not hear the proceedings because of others talking. Victoria said that there are many new members on site. Rurik and Lord Lance Nystrom both taught classes to newcomers. These classes will now be offered at all Kingdom events. Victoria said that she, Master Taliesynne and Mistress Atalaya and Mistress Adalhaid want to ensure that people are not rude to the autocrats and reservationcrats.
 Lord Guillermo da Firenze said that the merging of the Arts and Sciences offices is going on now. All Arts and Sciences reports should be sent to Guillermo at the TRU Registrar address.  H.L. Guillermo Perez said that it is a local option to merge the two offices. It would be easier for the group if the offices were merged. Mistress Victoria said that we don't need two offices as we are a small kingdom. We are trying to cut out deadwood and streamline the offices. Ld. Guillermo Perez jokingly said that he resents being called "deadwood." He said that the merge will take place at Art/Sci.
 Lord Siegfried Heydrich, the Lymphad Herald was introduced. Rurik asked if the new submission forms will be around for a while. Siegfried said yes, they've been approved by Laurel. Lord Taalabhi asked about the status of his device. Siegfried said that he doesn't have it. Lady Rebecca Goldenhair told Taalabhi that his name and device did not pass.
 Victoria will have a new representative for the Kingdom at Pennsics. Anyone interested in the position should see her.
 Baroness Ara said that she heard that White Buck Forest (Savannah GA) was going to join Trimaris. Victoria said that White Buck Forest will stay in Meridies.
 Rurik was congratulated on his fund-raising efforts. We raised $320.00 at Pie-A-Peer and $190.00 at the masseur auction. Laurels were encouraged to make prizes for the upcoming prize lyst.
 Victoria said that we would eventually like to buy video equipment for Kingdom. Rurik pointed out that Francois of Starhaven has been taping Art/Sci classes. Francois was invited to help with the taping in an official capacity. He was directed to talk to Lord Klaus, the Kingdom Historian.
 We should send more things to Castillos de Oro. They are on a military base in Panama and cannot get many supplies. Tapes of classes, patterns, paperwork, and information on computer disk are examples of useful things to send them. Lord Guillermo da Firenze reminded us that people there need materials for science projects, like hops and yeast for brewing. Lady Elfwyn said that she has been sending packets of newsletters to them. victoria said that Castillos de Oro had two events and that the last one made $13.00. They have 13 active people and 5 subscribing members.
 The meeting was closed by Mistress Victoria.

Caravanserai
Talewinds, vol.8, no.11, November AS XXIV The Shire of Storm presents Caravanserai on 11-17/19-89 at Camp Honi Honta. come to our event and experience all kinds of fun. We will have something for everyone, includeing fighters. For the fighters there will be a lyst, the winner of the lyst will be the Protector of the Caravan and will be the leader of the Home Team in the melees later in the afternoon. Combat archery will be included in the melees. Other activities include the famous chariot races, a live weapons contest, archery, a mini art/sci competition.  Feast will be prepared by the same feastcrat as last year, Lady Basilla de Mercier.  Autocrat, Lady Arielle of Beinn Dubh

Toys for Tots Lysts
Talewinds, vol.8, no.11, November AS XXIV  The Shire of Brineside Moor proudly presents it's Fifth Annual Toys for Tots Lysts the weekend of December 9 at Camp Honi Honta. In addition to the lyst, your price of admission also includes archery, Real Weapons Competition, a Journey of the Magi Feast and much, much more. Autocrat Shu'la bint Shaqeeqa, Feastcrat Vetrar the Fennec

Harvestfest Revel
On 11-18-89, the Barony of An Crosaire held a Harvestfest Revel with 30 people attending. Ate pot luc, danced a lot and sang songs until midnight when we had to leave the hall.

Wedding Revel
11-18-89, Gleann Dubh
 
 

Blackthorne's Christmas Revel
On 12-9-89 the Shire of Blackthorne had a costume Christmas party at Tamara and Nikolai's. It was a wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit. 10 members came to play.

Wassailing Revel
12-16-89, members of the Barony of Darkwater held their annual Christmas Revel

Yule Revel
12-9-89, The Shire of Oldenfeld held their Yule Revel at Indian Springs. The Oldenfeld Madrigal Singers sang the Holly and Ivy at the revel.

Holiday Feast & Revel
On 12-17-89, the Shire of Ac'Scrin held a holiday feast and revel with approximately 20-24 people attending.

Demos - listing for October, November and December
The following demos were listed in the various seneschal's reports. However, none of the demos listed a date or much other information.
Shire of Ac'Scrin: Cambier Park we had 18 members plus 9 from Glymmerholde
   Lions Club, 4 members participated, demoed arts & Sciences
   Barron High School, 6 members, full days activities for World History Class
Shire of the Ruins: Big contributors to the 2nd annual Lakeland Library demo
Shire of Castlemere: Demo at local Shakespear Festival, a static display and some fighting.
Shire of Blackthorne: Duchess Elspeth, Master Geoffry and Lord Damien entertained 1000+ students at the Orange Park High School with a look at medieval life.
Shire of Oldenfeld: 12-1-89, FSU Showcase, did demo on stage for large student audience; 12-4- 89, WFSU Auction, members displayed things for sale on Public Television. ; 12-17-89, Madrigal Singers performed Christmas carols for holiday shoppers in Grovners Square Mall
 

Quarterly Arts Report
 Blackthorne: Individual projects
Elspeth MacNaughton - 2 Norman tunics, beige trimmed in black with black hood; 1 white brocade Russian tunic trimmed with silver gimp and fringe, matching white velvet pants; 1 white silk bliaut trimmed in red; 1 purple over-tunic trimmed in red ribbon and gold studs; 2 gold & purple capes; 1 cotton bliaut, purple trimmed in red; 1 red silk bliaut trimmed in purple with gold studs; 1 peach brocade doublet trimmed with gold lace; 1 overcoat of brown velvet trimmed with brown tapestry trim; 2 black surcotes; 1 black tunic trimmed in blue & white German trim; 1 black wool bliaut trimmed with green wool and German trim; 3 heraldic colored bags to be used in coronation ceremony.
Eleanor Powe - 1 sideless surcote with blue & gold diaper pattern; 1 wimple
Tamara Ivaluna Krylova - 1 turquoise 1175 bliaut; 1 emerald green underdress; 1 wimple; 1 veil
Nikolai Gregorvich Krylov - 1 surcote, dark blue with red stitched trim; 1 Norman tunic, black
Mercedes Ramirez - 1 blue bliaut; 1 veil; 1 wimple
Julie - 1 purple satin underdress; 1 1580 purple & silver brocade ropa
Damiena - 1 Cavalier doublet of burgundy corduroy trimmed in black and gold, 1630; 5 Teutonic tabards for coronation; 1 black long sleeved under tunic
Morgana Ferch Morgan - 1 12th cent. black underdress; 1 12th cent. red and gold gown; 1 gown of blue fleur-de-lis, late 11th cent.