1995
 AS XXIX & AS XXX
 
 

(flyer) Talewinds, January AS XXIX Registration for the Thirty Year Celebration will begin on January 1st 1995. The forms will be in the Winter Tournaments Illuminated as well as the January issues of the Kingdom newsletters.  We will have a Canadian and an American address to which registrations may be sent once the forms are published.  The Progress, a pre-event newsletter for the Thirty Year Celebration is offering subscriptions at $8.00, the Progress will begin mailing on November 15, 1994.

Winter Art/Sci
(flyer) Talewinds, January AS XXIX On 1-7-95, presented by the Canton of Mathom Trove, at Camp Winona. Along with the Art/Sci Competition, Masque Laureate, and the many TRU classes, you can expect entertainment galore! You will find games, plays and puppets to amuse the populace.  There will be many Archery Competitions, one of which the Captain of the Rangers will award a gift certificate from the Kingdom Emporium to the team of three with the highest scores, so get your archery teammates together now to insure an exciting shoot.  Listed autocrat Lady Katherine of Tewkesbury, Feastcrat, Don Esteban Maria Vincente Manrique de Santiago and the Hon. Lady Teamhair Glann de Loca.
At the Royal Court of TRM Wulfere and Nadira
 Order of the Laurel - Barb Hah Rah, An Crosaire
 Order of the Triskele Trimaris - Tamara Ivanovna Nabokova
     Nikolai Grigorovich Nabokov
 Order of the Silver Trident - Thorran Lai-han Harrison
    Giuseppe Francesco di Borgia
 Grant of Arms - Olwen Ferch Rhodri
    Gianetta di Remigio Welser
    Thorran Lai-han Harrison
    Giuseppe Francesco di Borgia
 Award of Arms - Torreasa O'Tiegearnaigh
    Cullen MacPeter MacGregor
 Order of the Argent Estoille - Catarina Ginevra Falconieri
    Sancha the Sly
 Crown's Order of Gratitude - Melisande Aubrey d'Anjou
    Elena Meagan McDougal
(event report from Lady Kathryn of Tewkesbury) Due to the unexpected illness of the primary feastcrat, Don Esteban,  HL Teamhair pulled together the feast by herself. There were many able gentles who came to her aid in this crisis. Don Esteban paved the way with his meticulous planning so everything could work smoothly. There was a heavy weapons lyst, run by Lai-Han Harisson. There were approximately seven entrants, and the winner, David of Duntyr, received a beautiful 18" knife, handcrafted by Lai- Han, valued at $200. The rapier practice transformed into a competition, and Don Alfric Northwind won a rapier blade in their primary competition. There was also an auction for the benefit of the Rolles Royal, with various jewelry items donated by Mistress Laura, with a total of $350 raised. The only medical emergency I was made aware of was a sprained ankle Saturday night during the dancing at the feast hall. This was swiftly taken care of by the Kingdom Chirurgeon, Baron Janos. We had guests from Canada who brought gifts to our Crown from theirs. A gift basket was assembled for them to take back. Their names were Lady Elsbette and Lord William. They told me they had a wonderful time. They stated they rarely saw Bardic Circles in their Kingdom, and were pleased to have found one at this event.
(report from Donal Pummer, Historian Gleann Dubh) The site opened Friday night at 4:00 pm.  It was a very blustery, wet and noisy night, Caitlin McDowell and I used extra tent stakes to make sure the tents didn't blow away during the night.  There was lots of lightning and thunder during the night with gust of wind coming off the lake. Now we know where NOT to put up a tent.  Moria, after setting up her sales tent, also stayed Friday night. Friday evening was a real treat inspite of the weather in that it enabled all to unwind. Melbrigda of Oak Glen, Annot Healfdene, Fayeanna of Bannockburm and Dylan MacHagar made a day trip of the event. Melbrigda of Oak Glen and Caitlin attended the Gold Couching class and I attended the Beginners Illuminations class.  It was a lot more work than I realized. Caitlin entered her needlepoint cross in the Art/Sci competition and won and Exceptional Merit. This was her first competition.

Scots-Welsh War II
(flyer) Talewinds, January AS XXIX On 1-13/15-95, at Camp Wewa, the Kingdom of Trimaris with House Gwaydlydd presented the Scots-Welsh War II.  "Once again the Armies of the Cymru and Scotland draw together for the honor and glory of battle. Last year the Scots were victorious, but defeat only makes the Welsh stronger!!!  A call goes out for Allies for each side will need all the help they can get, come join the foray and experience a day filled with fighting, fun and contests between these two armies and their allies.  Activities include Field, bridge, Deep and Resurrection battles, light weapons, tourney and melee; Arts & Science competition; Archery competition, target and novelty; bardic competition, the best "no *** there I was SCA war story"; and a hearty feast prepared by Ld. Daffydd of Dun-Tyr with general revelry and mayhem till the wee hours."  Listed autocrat Ld. Cadwydd Enwyr.

Mini-Medieval Fair
(flyer) Talewinds, January AS XXIX On 1-28/29-95, the Shire of Crystal Moor presents a medieval fair at the Stokes Flea Market, outside of Crystal River.  They have requested all SCA members, merchants, fighters, entertainers to participate in fighting, archery, dancing, bardic arts and displays.

Champion of Glymmerholde Annual Lysts and Revel
(flyer) Talewinds, January AS XXIX On Saturday 1-28-95, at Terry Park, Ft. Myers. "Feasting! Fighting!, who will be belted this year?  There will be two lysts; the first to determine the new champion who shall never before have won a lyst and one to challenge your street skills in our Rogues Lyst.  Can you make it down the alley to safety?  As always, we will be serving our semi-famous "Oh God, I can't possibly eat another bite feast, complete with after dinner mints" Classes for the Martially Challenged, Activities for Munchkins.  Autocrat Baron Siegfried Heydrich; Feastcrat Galen the Wanderer.
event report Early in the morning of 1-28-95, Terry Park i Ft. Myers experienced a temporal change as the Shire of Glymmerholde began setting up for the Champion of Glymmerholde Lyst and Revel. A mundane emergency delayed the arrival of the Autocrat, Baron Siegfried Heydrich, but the other members present were capable of the task of getting the site prepared. although most who attended the event were from the surrounding area, there were others who came from Wyvernwood and other areas. There were four fighters who fought for the title of "Champion of Glymmerholde" and the belt which accompanies it. In the final reckoning, it was Flautus who was victorious. Due to the small turn out of fighters, the rogue's lyst which had been planned was not held. Instead, a bear pit contest was conducted. Again, Flautus proved himself to be the best contestant on the field that day. As the day progressed, the number of people present increased, and in fact, tables were added in the feast hall a number of times to accommodate all who feasted that day. The feast was served as a buffet and included a separate dessert buffet afterwards. All went home full and satisfied that they had eaten a feast fit for a king. The 'crats for the event were: Autocrat - Baron Siegfried Heydrich; Feastcrat - Gaelen the Wanderer; Marshal - Lord Breuse Hartswood; Herald - Lord Robin MacLeer; Reservations - Caitlyn ni Killian. Other than these gentles, many people helped to make this event a reality. Most who are active in the shire contributed dishes to the feast, a number of people provided tents and pavilions for the fighters to change in and which provided a feeling of the period, the Hospitaller loaned out a number of pieces of garb and much feast gear. Julie deFronta served as water bearer for the fighters, and many other people aided in various other ways.  submitted by Caitlyn ni Killian, Historian

St. Benet's Feast
The Barony of An Crosaire held their 12th Night celebration dinner at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.  This was a particularly special occasion as we were the last group to use the church hall before it burned down in 1992 and we were the first group (outside the church members themselves) to be able to use the new parish hall since it had been rebuilt. Our traditional 12th Night celebration is a dinner for members of the Barony and guests.  We had Duc pot luc with the Barony supplying the turkey and ham and the members bringing the side dishes and desserts.  Approximately 45 people attended the dinner with approximately 22 attending the revel afterwards.  There was such a great deal of meat, bread and rice left over that the autocrat staff donated the leftovers to St. Francis House, our local homeless shelter.  The weather had been so cold that the shelter was overwhelmed with homeless and had run out of anything to feed them. Our donation meant that everyone in the shelter had something to eat that night.  As part of our tradition on St. Benet, an absent member is elected as the person who is responsible for everything (good and bad) that happens to the Barony during the next year.  This year's winner is Subadai the Bear. Our autocrat for this event was Lady Dunlaith na Suil donn, with the able assistance of members of Blackberry Hollow, Homba Den, and the House of the Open Door. respectfully submitted, Baroness Natalija Varvara Stoianova, called Natasha, Historian An Crosaire.

Cutlasses & Corsairs
(flyer) Talewinds, January AS XXIX On 2-3/5-95 the Shire of Castlemere held their event at Camp Immokalee.  Activities listed were Light weapons lyst; Heavy weapons lyst; Bear pit; Mongol Ball; Archery; Boarding Party; Raid the Tavern; lots of children activities.  A fine middle eastern feast to be served in honor of our King and Queen. Feastcrat Lady Signyjo Ottarsdottir and Lord Egil Blooxi.  Listed autocrat, Lord Guillame LeCleric of Castlemere.
At the Royal Court of TRM Wulfere & Nadira
Order of the White Scarf of Trimaris - Theodoria le Val
Grand of Arms - Theodoria le Val
Award of Arms - Seymour the Skeptic
   Elizabeth de Whitney
Crown's Order of Gratitude - Roland de Carre
   Trigg Trygraffson
   Tara Margiad ferch Dwyddel

St. Bridget's Almost Spring Collegium
(flyer) Talewinds, January AS XXIX On 2-3/5-95 join the Shire of Salt Keep with the co-sponsorship of the Shire of Oldenfeld at the Girl Scout Camp for All Seasons in Tallahassee for a fun filled and information packed weekend.  We have a wide variety of classes and activities already scheduled and we're still looking for more instructors. Lord Christoph Shieldbreaker will be preparing a wonderful 12 course Celtic feast that even St. Bridget herself would appreciate. The traditional Bridget's Masqued Ball will be held Saturday night along with the judging of the Best Masque Contest and the Best Celtic Garb (any period) to be followed by Bardic Circle and Revelry.  Listed Autocrat Lady Roslyn.

Cellidh Cellidh
(flyer) Talewinds, February ASXXIX On 2-10/12-95 the Barony of Darkwater held their 10 Anniversary event at Camp Wewa in Apopka. Listed activities were Variations on a Grande Melee (entry fee 1 non- perishable food item); Yeoman's Tourney and Eye of the Raven Archery tourney; Fencer's Lyst; and Bells & Pillows Lyst.  A Bardic Competition; Quest for the Trident; Children's coloring contest; Arts and Sciences Display; and Runes, Riddles and Rhymes, oh my!.  Listed autocrat - Baroness Morgan Morcheartaigh. Feastcrats: Baroness Ysar de la Nuit Blanc and Lady Maghan Orian Lauder.
At The Royal Court of TRM Wulfere and Nadira
Grant of Arms - Haakon Bjornson
   Elizabeth Stafford Par Pembrooke
Award of Arms - Caitlin ni Connair
   Fernando Rodriguez ARmandinez Delgato
   Eithne ni Cailean
   David Leech of Glastonbury
   Arianna O'Shea
Order of the Trimarian Gratitude - Tormod MacMannannan McLyrr
Order of the Argent Estoile - Meghan Oriana Lauder
Crown's Order of Gratitude - Alianore D'Astralis
   Strombek bo Gometon
At the Baronial Court of the Baron & Baroness of Darkwater, Cailean & Islay
Order of the Trident Keype - Jean Claude Dominique Jeanin
Order of the League of the Hidden Treasure - Ceara de Villa
   Otis the Oak
   Akilina Ivanova Rostislavna
Order of the Acorn's Glade - Elizabeth de Witney
   Seraphina of Darkwater
   Seamus MacMurrough

Shire of the Ruins Revel
(event report)  On Saturday 2-11-95, the Shire of the Ruins held their revel. The event was held at Camp Crickett, which is part of Mary Holland Park in Barton. The event itself was very small, only 15 people showed up. There were 2 newcomers and a newcomers class was held by Betty Gtierney. A Champion of the Ruins lyst was held by our Shire Marshal Kord Kurn O'Farrell.  He is squired to Duke Syr Llywellyn ap Cadwalder. There were 5 fighters present for the lyst. H.L. Takamitsu, Richard of Wiccum, Jacobus Ripshaw, Lord Kurn and Parrish Simmons. The winner and Champion of the Ruins is H.L. Takamitsu, in a very close fight with Lord Kurn. The final fight was with glaives. There was a lot of honor and chivalry on the field and all fights were fair and all well fought. H.L. Feargus MacBrus was the feastcrat. For lunch he served chicken and beef stew and also offered a vegetarian stew. There was bread and honey butter and muffins as well. For the feast later that evening H.L. Feargus served pork, chicken, green beans, scotch eggs, bread and honey butter. There was reveling into the night with those remaining, only a few spent the night out there. The revel was a very cozy, nice event and a relaxing day.  In Service Lady Toireasa Ni'Tighearnaigh.

The 9th Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire (Demo)
(flyer) Talewinds, January AS XXIX  The Barony of An Crosaire welcomes you to the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire, February 17-19, 1995 at the Alachua County Fairgrounds, Gainesville, FL.  Free admission for all artisans, entertainers, fencers, craftsmen, and heavy weapons fighters.  Space available to display your talents and demonstrate your skills to an audience of 25,000 plus. Fighters and fencers have the opportunity to display their prowess on the field before cheering multitudes.  Twenty participants will win free feast a any event sponsored by the Barony from March 1995 until March 1996. Autocrat Lady Finnula MacLeod, called Takara, Co-autocrat Countessa Carmenetta Rosia Diez de Rodrigues.
(event report - Baroness Natalija Varvara Stoianova) On 2-17/19-95 the Barony of An Crosaire assisted the City of Gainesville with the 9th Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Fair. We presented a living history pavilion, with displays ranging from armor & chain mail, embroidery & lace making, spinning & weaving, costumes and accessories, pottery and leatherwork, herbs and domestics.  HL Thomas du Lac brought and worked on the construction of his "Tiny Tudor Teaching Tool" which is a miniature Tudor house he is building. HL Cara demonstrated making pasanky eggs.  Countessa Carmenetta dipped dozens of beeswax candles and demonstrated soap making. Master Rurik cooked a batch of mead over the open camp fire to a large group of interested fair goers.  Baroness Natasha had a wonderful time showing the apothecary table and having the patrons handle and smell the herbs and products made from them. This is a three day fair, Friday being school day. On Friday approximately 5,000 children, chaperons and teachers descended upon the fair.  The main attraction, as always, was the chain mail and armor and weapons with costuming and the miniature house running close seconds.

Jorden Glen School Demo
(event report - Baroness Natalija Varvara Stoianova)On 2-23-95, Master Rurik Petrovitch Stoianov and Baroness Ceridwen O' Cahercommaun of the Barony of An Crosaire, went to Jorden Glen School in Archer Fl to present a program on Medieval Life to lst to 5th grade students.  Master Rurik bravely donned his armor for an energetic game of "Whack the Russian". All went smoothly with only one resounding blow to the helm delivered by 5th grader Martin Johnson, son of SCA'ers Ian Mac Ian and Lisa the Harper.  No doubt the result of many years of watching SCA fighting.  The children were taught three country dances and tried their hand at designing their own devices.

Central Florida Renaissance Festival Demo
On 2-24/26-95 the Shire of Gleann Dubh participated in the Central Florida Renaissance Festival.  The festival is produced by Central Florida Festivals Inc. a Not-for-profit Florida Corporation whose main mission is to assist local community organizations in need of financial supplement by bringing into the area some of the most unusual and entertaining festival events and re-distributing the proceeds from each of these activities back into the community where it is most needed. The festival relies on the participation it receives from various segments of the community including its all volunteer staff as well as the generosity of the members of the traveling national circuit of Renaissance/Medieval Fair performers, merchants and artisans to make each annual event a reality.  Each vendor pledges a percentage of their profits to a local Central Florida Charity while the majority of its professional performers work solely on "hat tips" for subsistence during this weekend.  Melbrigda set up her pavilion near the elephant and camel rides.  She brought her spinning wheel, carding paddles, drop spindles and other apparatus to show how they worked.  She had lambs wool in the raw form (dirty and nasty) and after it had been washed. She also demonstrated the spinning wheel.  Caitlin set an illumination display and worked on a scroll.  She also gave talks on the different colors and the different scroll designs in period.  Sir Cedric noticed Caitlin's work and asked her to prepare several scrolls for the upcoming coronation.  The whole shire assisted in completing the scrolls.  Submitted by Donal (Donald Pummer) Historian Gleann Dubh

Burning of Kiev
(flyer) Talewinds, January AS XXIX On 2-24/26-95 the Shire of Oldenfeld at Camp Indian Springs. The Burning of Kiev, Oldenfeld's Anniversary Event. Help hold off the ruthless Mongol hoards as part of the Russian forces or Put torch to Ancient Kiev for the glory of the Great Khan at our 13th century Mongol- Russian Event.  If you enjoy savagery dog ball, archery, Russian blood cuisine, poetry, murder, games and the like you'll love this event!  Activities include Russian Poetry Contest; IKAC archery shoot; Russian Icon Drawing Contest; Mongolian Hunt/Quest; Mongol vs Russian Town Battle; Combat Archery Battle; Mongolian Dog ball Tourney; Pick-up Fighting. Autocrat: Api Rubah of the Golden Kin; Feastcrat: Noreen ni Cuhain

Seadragon Lyst and Revel
(flyer) Talewinds, February AS XXIX On 3-4-95 at Camp Grenolds, North Miami Beach, The Shire of Southkeep held the Seadragon Lyst and Revel, for fighting, feasting, revelry and various Norse Nonsense.  Listed autocrats:  Lady Giovanna and Lady Tanarian Berauer-ferch Owain. Feastcrat: Hallie of Southkeep.

Bay Area Renaissance Festival Demo
Starting on 3-11-95 and running for six weekends the Shire of Narval Dorado hosted the Society booth at the Bay Area Renaissance Festival of Largo.  Many arts and crafts were demonstrated at the booth, which included sewing, leatherwork, jewelry making, embroidery, basket weaving, a demonstration of society combat, both heavy and light weapons.  We also had literature available for interested persons which included a list of area shires and seneschals to contact. Submitted by Lady Elizabeth of Cranstone, Historian Narval Dorado

Masonic Lodge Demo
On 3-16-95 members of the Barony of An Crosaire held a demo for the R. Shaffer Masonic Lodge. The Masons wanted us to explain what the Society for Creative Anachronisms is about. This demo was an introduction ot the SCA in general . Attending were Marthe Grau (Kratze), Master Rurik, Baroness Ceridwen, Schrymagore, Cirocco, H.L. Finnula MacLeod, Lady Fine, Connull MacKenzie and Bronwyn. During the dinner, Cirroco, Master Rurik and Connull MacKenzie played and sang in turns, much to the delight of the lodge. Around 7:15pm we moved to the lodge room and for about 25 minutes talked about various parts of the SCA. Baroness Ceridwen began by explaining the essentials, taken largely from the press release on the first page of the KWH. Master Rurik talked about the civil organization, such as the various offices and about royalty's part in the Society. Lady Fine gave the Masons details on how an individual goes about making a place for themselves and researches a persona. The arts and sciences received attention from the H.L. Finnula MacLeod. This took up a good portion of the time we had available to do the demo and therefore went directly to a question and answer period.
 The Masons asked us to give our persona sketches, and most of the rest of the questions were about fighting. Master Rurik donned his helm and allowed me to demonstrate how hard a fighter's blow hits. We gave them the names of the various parts of armor, and Schrymagore had a chance to boast of his chain mail and sword making skills. Afterward, he was approached by two people who wanted to learn how to make swords. After the questions, the Masons needed to hold their private meeting and we ended the demo. submitted by Marthe Grau (Kratze).

Gulf Wars IV
(flyer) Talewinds, January AS XXIX 3-16/19-95, at the original Gulf Wars site at King's Arrow Ranch, Lumberton Mississippi, The Kingdom of Meridies. Activities will include open field battles; siege battle upon the real wooden fort; arts/sci competition; belly dancing competition; award for the best period encampment; ax, knife and archery competition; bardic competition; children's activities; and classes of all kinds.  Autocrat Count Sir Francois Duvant.
At the War Court of TRM Wulfere and Nadira
Order of the Chivalry (KSCA) - Ian of Beinn Dubh
Award of Arms - Bairn Mac
Order of the Argent Estoile - Gwenedd ferch Rhys

Radio Reading Service Gets a Helping Hand
On St. Patrick's Day, 3-17-95, members of the Shire of Glymmerholde assisted the Radio Reading Service in raising funds to help augment their recently reduced budget. This service reads local newspapers and national magazines over the air (on a side band of WSFP in Ft. Myers). Equipment to hear this side band is in cooperation with Clancey's. There was a tent set up outside the restaurant, where people waiting to be seated inside could listen to Irish music and where they were treated to the view of members of Glymmerholde in period dress. At various times during the day, Baron Siegfried Heydrich, Marie Richer, Caitlyn ni Killian, Iain Campbell of Pinewood Fen, Margaret MacGregor, Darius, and Marcie were present, among others. It was a profitable day for the Radio Reading Service, and we were very happy to help this service group. submitted by Caitlyn ni Killian, Historian

Spring Coronation
(flyer) Talewinds, February ASXXIX On 3-24/26-95, the Shire of Oldenfeld hosts the Coronation of Sir Cedric Steinhauser and Baroness Fara Steinhauser at Camp Wewa.  There will be games, TRU classes, a rapier lyst, and Executioner's Lyst, the Troubadour Laureate competition, an exquisite feast and breakfast & Dessert by Duke Baldar.  We are offering a tavern supper to be served in the world famous Purple Unicorn Tavern. Listed autocrat: Lady Bianca di Rienzi and Lord Giovanni di Rienzi. Head Cook: Mistress Katerina Sbarbaro da Firenze.
(Natasha's comments)  During the day many people participated in the Thief Game.  You could sign up to be a victim, or a thief or both.  Each victim was given five spring clothespins which they were to place on their body.  The victim if quick enough could catch the thief and turn them in for punishment.  There was also a drawing contest held, to draw a mythical beast.  There were two winners, one an exquisitely drawn unicorn and the other a darling, funny cartoon dragon.  There was also a poetry contest in which each poet must write a poem using the list of words supplied by the crat crew.  This was really a challenge. Listed was a horse race fun raiser for the Kingdom Library with the stalwart steeds being hobby horses.  There was a quest which included finding items and solving riddles.
 The competitions included an Executioner's lyst (double-elimination heavy weapons lyst with Florentine or great weapon fighting) a Rapier Lyst, Archer Competition, and the Queen's Yeoman Competitions.  The Troubadour Laureate competition was also held and won by Lady Wulflinda Aethelwulf.
 Other activities included a Box Lunch Auction, the Princess' Luncheon (Dulcinea hosted lunch for the other children on Saturday),  period board games and TRU classes.
 One of the nice touches to this event was the renaming of the cabins, calling all of them Inns.  The round house was turned into a tavern, called the Purple Unicorn Tavern where drinks could be bought and a tavern supper was available on Saturday.  Feast was held in the main hall, called Triton Hall for this event, with Duke Baldar preparing breakfast on Saturday morning and dessert for feast on Saturday night and Mistress Katerina Sbarbaro da Firenze preparing an Italian feast for Saturday night.
At the last Royal Court of TRM Wulfere and Nadira
Court Baronage - Aedrich Hroth Garson
Order of the Chivalry (KACA) - Gregory Ahearn
Order of the Pelican - Ysabela Celestina Manrique de Palma y Majorca
Order of the Triskele Trimaris - Fredrich Karl Kyburg
Order of the Emerald Seas - Melisande Aubrey d'Anjou
    Shara Sulliman
Order of the Fletcher - Cedric de Grace
At the Royal Court of TRM Cedric and Fara
County - Nadira Bechara
  Wulfere Trollhammer
Court Baronage - Cordelia des Scrivens
Order of the Rose - Nadira Bechara
Order of the White Scarf of Trimaris - Jean Claude Dominique Jeanin
Grant of Arms - Johannes of the Netherlands
Order of the Argent Estoile - Killian Bruce
Troubadour Laureate - Wulflinda Aethelwulf

Trident Tourney
(flyer, March AS XXIX, 1995) 3-30/4-2-95, The Barony of Darkwater welcomes you to the Annual Trident Tourney held at Camp Wewa in Apopka FL.  There will be Art/Sci competition, the Champion of Trident Lyst and a light weapons lyst.  Autocrat, Lady Cair ni Cailean, Feastcrat Baroness Ysar de la Nuit Blanc.
At the Royal Court of TRM Cedric and Fara
Order of the Argent Estoile - Wilhelm Borsbane
At the Baronial Court of the Baron & Baroness of Darkwater, Cailean & Islay
Order of the Trident Keype - Meghan Oriana Lauder
    Raedwulf Hrothgareson
Order of the League of the Hidden Treasure - Ysar de la Nuit Blanc
    Wilhelm Borsbane
    Jenna Griffiths
There were approximately 80 people in attendance for this event. It rained Friday night through Saturday which apparently was the cause of the light attendance.

Fool's War VII
(flyer, February AS XXIX, 1995) On 4-13/16-95 The annual Fool's War is to be held at Lake Tobesofkee's Claystone Park in Macon Ga. sponsored by the Shire of Novus Matisco.  The autocrat is Countess Gillian Anna di Lando, co-autocrat Lord Maelgwn ap Blaiddud.  There will be numerous battles and an arts/sci competition for war points.

St. Valentines Day
(flyer, February AS XXIX, 1995) 4-14/16-95, The Barony of An Crosaire presents their Anniversary event, St. Val's at Camp Winona, DeLeon Springs Fl. "It is the 6th Century and Roman troops have left Britain. Our Baroness, Gwennan ferch Gwydion o'Ddyved, calls all who value knowledge and valor fight beside her to preserve our civilization, and stand with her against the barbarian hordes who will bring darkness and misery. Help her crush the wild invaders and then revel in a celebration of Spring." Scheduled activities will include the Baron's Champion lyst and the Baron's Bowman. There will be classes, games, wrestling, and early period fashion show and contest (with prizes), a Celtic story hour, dancing in the hall after feast, bardic and much, much more. Autocrat Countess Una of Blackberry Hollow, co-autocrat, Ld. Roibeard mac Slaughahain, hall Stuart, Lady Anne du Bayonne sur l'Adour, feastcrat THL Teamhair Gleann da Locha.
(event report) The event had approximately 152 persons participating, including the King and Queen Cedric and Fara, the Baron and Baroness of Darkwater, the Baron and Baroness of Wyvernwood and of course the Baron and Baroness of An Crosaire.  There were 9 fighters in the heavy weapons lyst and 7 fencers in the light weapons.  Sir Terrell won the Baron's Champion lyst;  HRH Cedric won the Baron's Bowman competition;  Lord Alfric won the Baroness' Blade competition.  There was a lot of entertainment - a treat for all the women was the bare-chested wrestling. At feast Lady Isabeau du Mont-Saint-Michel performed a drunken soldier act which everyone said was a riot.  Also at feast was the Mongal and Mongalettes chorus who sang the "Pict Song" to the assembled nobles, with Heather holding the prompt scroll during the song. The prompt scroll was almost as large as Heather and as they finished a line she would flip the scroll over her head and let it drop to the ground behind her.  All anyone could see shortly was a moving scroll of paper and two little hands holding it. During the rapier lyst Roibeard mac Slaughahin and Jean Frances performed a drunken Tic-Tac-Toe drawing the game in the dirt with their rapiers. One of the most popular classes was Mistress Bar-bah-rah's Eatable Plant Class and Walk in the Woods.
At the Royal Court of TRM Cedric and Fara
Argent Sword of Trimaris - Orsen o'Donnell
Grant of Arms - Fionnuala MacLeon
   Orsen o'Donnell
Award of Arms - Bactaon
   Maebdh ni Siobhan
Order of the Trefoil Argent - Terrell dunstan Arminger
At the Baronial Court of TE Tbrahim ibn Abth al Thanlab and Gwennan ferch Gwydion o'Ddyved
Order of the Cross and Serpent - Russell de Botelesford
   Alejandro del Aguila
   Bactaon
   Fionnuala MacLeod
   Cara Angiola de Boccaccio
   Alexander Mochonna Gallowglass
   Bernard de Barfleur
   Terrell Dunstan Arminger
Order of the House of the Serpent's Torque - Marthe Grau
   Schrymagore
   Meadhbh ni Shiobhan
   Subadai the Bear
   Connull MacKenzie
   Marriana van Muiden
   Kaine Ashburn
Rings of Chivalry given to Lord Bactaon and

Masonic Lodge Demo
On 4-20-95, members of the Barony of An Crosaire held the second part of the Masonic Lodge Demo. This was the fighting demo. As before, we were treated to an excellent meal, and Cirocco once again treated the diners to several songs. Lady Meadhbh also sang for us and played on her harp. Sir Erika gave a very lively recorder solo. The songs were wrapped up with Vivat the Dream, as a duet between Cirocco and Lady Meadhbh and our particpation on the chorus.  Besides the three mentioned above, there were Lord Connor and his lady JoAnne, Lord Alessandro di Lombardi, Lord Nikandre (Stradd), Schrymagore, Sir Seosaidh and myself (Marthe Grau). We had plenty of time after dinner for Lord Connor and Lord Allesandro to get into armor, Stradd and Sir Seosaidh having eaten in plate. The first half of the demo, as before, was an introduction to the fighting arts within the SCA. Having sent most of my potential speakers off to get armored up, I talked about the very basics, and how one learns to fight. Sir Seosaidh explained the differences and similarities between a modern day knight and a medieval knight. He also gave the audience quite a rousing description of the modern melee. Combat archery was handled by Sir Erika. Although we did not have any fencers there to represent that sport, I did make sure to mention that it was a Society martial art as well.
 At this point we made sure the area in the lodge room was clear and brought the fighters in for a hands-on demonstration. The four fighters (Connor, Alessandro, Stradd and Sir Seosaidh) paired off for a few rounds, and then had a stirring two on two melee. Mr. Harris, my contact for the demos, said later that he had expected the action to be a lot slower and more lumbering. He was very impressed, he said, with the speed and power of the blows. A brief question and answer period followed. We were asked to give our personas and also our mundane occupations. My contact was delighted by the proceedings.

Homossassa Elementary Medieval Days Demo
4-21-95, Crystal Moor held a demo at Homassassa Elementary School

Panhandle Skirmishes
(flyer) Talewinds, February AS XXIX Coming 4-21/23-95, Panhandle Skirmishes hosted by the Shire of Oldenfeld, held at Camp Indian Springs, Crawfordville FL.  "Come join the Shire of Oldenfeld as we host a friendly little war with no Kingdom affiliations or political brouhaha. Sides will be chosen at the event. There will be a resurrection woods battle, a resurrection field battle, a bridge battle, and a town battle.  Combat archery is allowed in all battles except the bridge battle.  There will be a Champions Battle, a fencing lyst, an Art/Sci competition and an archery competition.  All competitions and battles will count for a war point.  Baroness Suzanne da Firenze will prepare a war feast Saturday evening to be served outside around the campfire.  Autocrat Lord Giovanni di Rienzi; Battle organizer Lord Cedric of Dorchester.
At the Royal Court of Cedric and Fara
Award of Arms - Genevieve of Oldenfeld
Order of the Argent Palm - Catalina Magdalena d'Andelusia
Argent Morningstar of Trimaris - Cedric of Darkwater
   Conrad Wilhelm Maximillian

Swampthing V
(flyer) Talewinds, April AS XXIX  The Canton of Swampkeype presents Swampthing V, on 4-22-95,  at the Ramada Camp Inn, Kissimmee FL.  Autocrat Lady Elizabeth Pembrooke, Feastcrat Somhairle O'Laidigh.
At the Baronial Court of the Baron and Baroness of Darkwater, Cailean and Islay
Order of the League of the Hidden Treasure - Somairle O'Laidigh
   Sven Forlust
Order of the Acorn's Glade - Elizabeth Stafford Parr Pembroke
   Rebekah Anne Parr Pembroke
   Catherine Rose Fitzedmunds

War of the Roses
(flyer) Talewinds April AS XXIX On 4-22-95, Hosted by the Shire of Sea March at the FOP Lodge 19, West Palm Beach, FL.  "Come join the celebration in a day of fighting, games and feasting, featuring the Tournament of the Rose with a prize by Duchess Elspeth, Heavy Weapons Lyst, Wrestling and Art/Sci classes.  Autocrat Bina, Feastcrat, House Apicius.

St. George's Faire
(flyer) Talewinds, February AS XXIX On 4-29/31-95, The Canton of Mathom Trove presents Saint George's Faire, held at the Camp Wewa.  Celebrate the End of the Society Year in Period Style with the annual Crested Helm Prize Tourney, fight in a period style, bid on your favorite fighter for the right to choose among the sumptuous prizes donated by Trimarian Artisans. the ladies shall choose the Finest Crest to receive an special prize.  This tourney is to benefit the Herald's Office.  All Helm Crests will be inspected by Baron Taliesynne before the tourney. Autocrat Hon. Lady Elfwyn de Barfleur; Feastcrat Lord Longswimmer.
At the Royal Court of TRM Cedric and Fara
Order of the Laurel - Iefan Colledig ap Dynfwal Abertawe
Award of Arms - Briallen de Rames
  Akilina Ivanova Rostislavna
  Jean FRancesca Sylvester Fitzgerald
Order of the Emerald Seas - Lauren Brittany Sheffield
Order of the Argent Palm - Mairin o'Celleachair
event report from Kathryn of Tewkesbury "We held our annual St. George's Faire in April and financially, we did very well (this was a bit unexpected). We had no problems with the site or the camp director. There was an incident the first night when a minor was discovered on site without a parent/guardian.  The person who's name was on the release form showed up the next day and was apprized of the rules and regulations concerning this sort of behavior. This adult agreed they were in the wrong and apologized a great deal to many of the 'crat staff.    H.L. Elfwyn de Barfleur & Master Taliesyne did  an outstanding fighter-auction fund-raiser and thanks to them $452 was given to the Arts/Sci office.

Announcement from Don Esteban Vicente Manfique de Santiago "The Households of Tricitrus Abbey and Vynecorne's Hospyce cordially invite you to attend the Vigil of HL Iefan Colledig ap Dynfwal Abertawe in preparation for his Elevation to the Order of the Laurel and the Post-Elevation Celebration for Duena Ysabela Celestina Manrique de Palma y Majorca, in honor of her Elevation to the Order of the Pelican. The Vigil will start Friday, april 28th at 9:00pm and last until Sunrise of the 29th. This invitation is open to all the Populace of Trimaris. The Post-Elevation Celebration for Duena Ysabela is a surprise so please make every effort to not inform her. She has been told she is on-site coordinator and she is unaware we are also honoring her at this event. She will be told at the opening ceremonies at 9:00 pm in the roundhouse. Afterwards, H.L. Iefan welcomes counsel during his vigil in the Pavilion while guests partake of the refreshments and entertainment in the Roundhouse. there will be breaks at Midnight and 3AM, otherwise HL Iefan will welcome guests until Sunrise. Their Most August Majesties of Trimaris, Sir Cedric Steinhauser and Baroness Fara Steinhauser have consented to hold the Elevation ceremony for H.L. Iefan in the Royal Court on Saturday Evening.
(Natasha's comments) The Roundhouse was set in the Elizabethan period, with tables in a "U" shape, the walls hung with banners, and  a multitude of candles illuminated the vast quantity of food that graced the tables.  There were vast quantities of various  plain and exotic finger foods, cakes and cookies and other deserts which words are inadequate to describe.  Fruit dishes abounded and the Wassail and Herbal Tea flowed.  The whole atmosphere was one of the most elaborate but yet charming  that  I have experienced in some time.  Iefan had a little pavilion set up alongside the Roundhouse in which he was given a rug for the floor, a comfortable chair with a cushion , a footstool, a side table with candles and other things to make him comfortable.  One of his gifts was a bowl of fresh herbs which was both symbolic in good wishes and and to make the atmosphere in his little pavilion sweet smelling and comfortable.  I am not sure that Iefan needed a chair for he seemed to float several inches above the ground.  I have no idea how many people attended Iefan that evening, I only know that there was an extremely long line waiting to see him.  I think that Don Esteban  and the members of Tricitrus Abbey and Vynecorne's Hospyce created one of the most delightful vigils I have ever attended.

Gathering of the Clans
(flyer) Talewinds, April XXIX On 5-5/7-95, The Barony of Darkwater presents the Gathering of the Clans IX, held at Camp Wewa.  Join in the Highland Games - paint-a-pict, grappling, kilted run, caber toss, hay toss, stone throw, haggis hurl, Celtic Bardic competition and baking contest (bid to be judge). In addition to the Games there will be the Annual Order of the Grey Beard Lyst, Archery Competition, Clans Lyst (traditional Scottish Weapons only).  Autocrat Laird Caomhanach mac Alasdar, Feastcrats Sir Demetrius Sethero Potamo and Lady Ekaterina Adrianova Sinilnikova.
(event report from "Revelry", June 1995 AS XXX) Unto the Populace of the Barony of Darkwater doth Laird Caomhanach mac Alasdair send greetings:  I would like to than every gentle who attended Gathering of the Clans and made it such a complete success.  We had about 180 people on site and turned a nice profit of around $200.00.  The weather was lovely, and we even had a volunteer to lifeguard the pool.  Congratulations to Laird Cathal, the Champion of the Games.  His strength and skill caused him to win the Caber Toss, Hay toss and grappling contest.  Laird Cameron won the Kilted Run, with Baron Cailean winning for style; Seraphina's beautiful music brought her the glory of winning the Bardic Competition.  Congratulations as well to Laird Drell for his prowess on the lyst field; of 22 fighters he held the field.  Laird Drell's knees were so highly regarded, winning him the Best Knees Contest.  Sir Erika's arrows flew straight and true, allowing her to win the Hunt for the Clans (Laird Caomhanach won the Stone Throw and, with Oriana, the Haggis Hurl - Rachel).  I would like to extend my personal thanks to Sir Demetrius and Lady Ekaterina for their delicious work in the kitchens;  Lady Arafel for her tireless money counting. Laird Fernando for being site herald; Laird Cathal and his household for guarding the gate so diligently, Laird Dammartin for crying the site, and Corey and Brand for all of their assistance during the weekend.  My greatest debt of thanks must go to my wife, Mistress Rachel.  Without her help and knowledge, I might never have even gotten the flyer to Talewinds.  Once again, I thank everyone who attended and who helped out in so many ways.  If I have forgotten anyone above, please forgive this poor tired autocrat...I'm sometimes surprised I can remember my own name! In service to the Dream, Laird Caomhanach mac Alasdair.
Laird Caomhanach - League of Hidden Treasure

Visit to Los Castillos del Oro
On 5-7-95
At the Court of TRM Cedric and Fara
Grant of Arms - Delilia Castillo de Luna Rosa
Award of Arms - Darian-Vai La Vode
Order of the Emerald Seas - Bronwyn nic Niall o Gwynedd
   Camilia La Vode
Order of Trimarian Gratitude - Kael of the Highland Isle
   Daffyd ap Emrys
Order of the Grey Beard - Thamzine of the North Sea
Crown's Order of Gratitude - Timytheous Konikokrad
Order of the Argent Estoile - Bronwyn nic Niall o Gwynedd
(letter) Talewinds July AS XXX, The trip to Panama went very well, Thank you to Sir Raoul, Lady Celeste, Hon. Lady Delilia and Lady Sinmora for going with us, giving numerous classes.  Thank you also to all other who supplied reference materials for Los Castille del Oro.  Congratulations to the new heirs, Their Royal Highness Baldar and Asa. HRH Baldar, being our first king will surely make a memorable 10 year celebration.  TRM Cedric and Fara

The Scots Are Revolting
(flyer) Talewinds, February AS XXIX On 5-13-95, at Greynold's Park North the Shire of Sangre del Sol presents their Anniversary event "The Scots are Revolting".  There will be a boasting lyst, be prepared to battle with tongues as well as your sword.  Fighters will be expected to boast of their prowess and to taunt the foe before taking on their opponents. Be inventive, be wicked, but be not profane. Use of foul language will be grounds for removal; Florentine lyst - you won't have to talk for this one, just be ambidextrous; Bardic competition - just why are the Scots revolting (in either sense of the word)? tell us in story, song or poem. Extra points for originality.  There will be a prize for most humorous and most dramatic; Almost traditional Scottish  Feast - We actually thought of forcing haggis down your throats, but then the autocrat started gagging over the recipe; Highland games - and, just to lighten things up, some Lowland games.  Autocrat, Lady Sanchia the Sly, Feastcrat, Lady Rhiannon Firewalker.
At the Court of TRM Cedric and Fara
Order of the Argent Scales - Glynnis ferch Llewlyn
Grant of Arms - Elizabeth Fitzrandolph
Award of Arms - Lorccan MacCinaeth Meic Dara
  Bronwyn of Beinn Dubh
  Asa Flaxenhair
Order of the Fletcher - Bryan of Kites Keep
Order of the Argent Palm - Manx

Gleann Dubh Fighter Practice/Birthday Party
At fighter practice Saturday, May 14th the Shire of Gleann Dubh gave Melbrigda (our Seneschal) a birthday party. Caitlin made a birthday scroll with Celtic Kangaroos for all to sign. King Cedric and Queen Fara were two of the many that signed. Caitlin also made a scroll just for the shire members to sign. Caitlin also presented the section of the fabric wall to be used at Pennsic. It is of Celtic know work around the outside and in the middle Celtic Kangaroos in Melbrigda's colors of green and gold. Melbrigda was apparently caught off guard and was very surprised and moved. King Cedric and Queen Fara held Court. This does not usually happen at a fighter practice I am told. Nnot Heafdene and Caitlin were each awarded the Order of the Trimarian Argent Estoile. submitted by Donald Pummer, Gleann Dubh Historian

TMT
(flyer) Talewinds, March AS XXIX On 5-26/29-95, The Barony of An Crosaire presents The Trimaris Memorial Tourney held at Camp Wewa.  Come join us as we hold the event that will see the selection of our 10th Anniversary Crown.  There will be a Champion of Trimaris Lysts, Archery competitions, Light Weapons Lysts, Pick-up melees, Newcomers' classes, courts, feasting, dancing, bardic, and revelry aplenty.  Autocrat Master Rurik Petrovitch Stoianov, co-autocrat and merchantcrat Syr Terrell dunstan Arminger; Feastcrat Baroness Ceridwen o Cahercommaun.  In addition, there will be a backdoor feast provided for those who were not able to buy regular feast.  This extra effort was made to allow people to eat on site without having to bring extra provisions or make other arrangements.  There will also be ice and cold drinks for sale on site.
At the Court of TRM Cedric and Fara
Order of the Silver Trident, Trimaris - Lisabetta Maria da Firenze
    Ceridwen o Cahercomman
Grant of Arms - Nekhbet bint Hanan
Award of Arms - Guiliaume Scriven
  Kelly Treherne
  Winnifred of Darkwater
  Cole A Kernow
Order of the Grey Beard - Aaron Breck Gordon
   Seosaidh mac Seosaidh
Order of the Argent Estoile - Seamus Gilchrist mac Shomhairle MacMurphy
Order of the Argent Palm - Andrew William Montgomery
Order of the Crown's Gratitude - Sinmora Vannorstrand

 There was a water balloon battle for the children held at the Children's Pavilion, which the Shire of Narval Dorado loaned to the Kingdom Minister of Children.
From the Kingdom Seneschal, H.L. Olwen ferch Rhodri, Talewinds, July AS XXX "Many thanks to the Barony of An Crosaire who hosted one of the most enjoyable TMT's in my memory. With over 1000 people on site over the weekend, they kept the bathrooms clean, kept the traffic flowing, handled reservations with a smile, and provided an environment within which to truly appreciate the current Middle Ages.  I think everyone will agree that having ice for sale on site avoided unnecessary trips off site, and thus avoided more car traffic within camp.  TMT provided a good training ground for our 10th Anniversary celebration.
From the Autocrat of TMT, Master Rurik Petrovitch Stoianov, O.L. "It is with the deepest gratitude that I come before you to thank all the wonderful people who helped make TMT a tremendous success. Without these fine and dedicated folk we would not have been able to make the event as pleasant as it was.  To begin with the entire Cratting Crew would like to thank the populace for their cooperation and understanding with the parking procedures. This enabled us to accommodate everyone without having to resport to off site parking.  I personally would like to thank the Cratting Crew themselves - Co-autocrat and Merchantcrat - Syr Terrell Dunstan Arminger; Feastcrat - Baroness Ceridwen o Cahercommaun; Reservations - Baroness Gwennan ferch Gwydion O'Ddyved; Site Herald - Lady Isabeau de Mont St. Michel; Securitycrat - Lord Subadai the Bear; Site Chirurgeon - Baron Janos de Kleine; Classcrat - Contessa Carmenetta Rosa Diez de Rodrigues; Entertainmentcrat - Kyria Eirene Agapia of Mytilene.  All the above crats could not have gotten everything done without the help of tireless and dedicated individuals. There were so many people who volunteered to help at this event that it would be impossible to name them all here (some of whom never even gave their names). But there are those who went way above and beyond our wildest hopes. Our special thanks to Baron Thaalabi, Lord Donnal, Connell, Kratze, Bronwyn, Marianna, Schrymagore, Chabi, Stephanina, Lord Bacton, Vlad Anastasia, Maeve, Fine, Joseph Kathkart, Baron Heinrich, Gunter of Castlemere, Giovanna of Southkeype and Daffydd of Blackthorne.  If there are those that were not listed, we apologize for the oversight and extend our thanks to them as well.  Having ice for sale on site seemed to have been well received and the Barony of An Crosaire will have it again at Tenth Year Coronation.  We hope to continue this service at all Coronations and Crown Lysts.
report from Vlad din Wallacha This TMT was the 10th year Crown Lyst for Trimaris and was sponsored by the Barony of An Crosaire.  This was the first event that I was involved with the Autocrating team.  When I arrived on the Thursday before the event with my lady, the Autocrat, Master Rurik, and his crew were already there.  We discovered that the camp had made changes to the physical main hall we were unaware of which cut the porch area in half.  There were also camp employees living in the main hall rooms.  Needless to say the Autocrat was beside himself over this as it not only put mundanes directly in the middle of the event but it took up at least two rooms for the event. This was not the first problem to challenge the autocrating crew.  The week before the event we were collating the event newsletter and discovered there were 30+ errors.  We had to quickly find a way to make a potential bad start at least look like we had already solved the problem. I am not sure who or how many of us thought of making it a "find the mistake" game, but it woan event of this size can easily have its share of behind the scenes problems well before the event even occurs.
 After the hall problem was taken care of the ice truck arrived.  It was placed on the right side of the main hall.  Well, none of us realized that the whole hall was run on 20 amp breakers.  I had been wondering why no one had turned on the ceiling fans in the hall until I tried and found that the breakers had been tripped.  Baron Thaalabi fortunately has electrical knowledge and told us that the motor on the ice machine was kicking the breakers.  Thank Whomever you pray to, he was able to solve the problem with the power supply.  With the help of Schrymagore and his truck we were able to move it to the other side.
 Finally it was time to open the gates on Friday and it was the type of day we all figured it would be. Michele and I sat at gate for the 6:00 shift. Lord Subadai had the arduous task of supervising and organizing this gate.  The magnitude of this job was on pare with any I've overseen and I've done the International Air Show parking and gate for the Schenecatady Airfield and Airport.  While the numbers were greater we had the authority of the Airport police and the National Guard MP's to back us up.  Logistically, I believe Lord Subadai's job was overtly harder - this is a volunteer organization, thus no authority to bear against tired, hungry, and sleepy SCAer's.  At least 2/3's of the people who were on site that weekend arrived Friday night.  After my stint at the gate I went to help at reservations.  It was then I came to understand why logistics between the gate and reservations is soooooooo!!!! important.  Finally we couldn't keep the registration desk open any longer due to the exhaustion of the reservation crat.

Summer Art/Sci
(flyer, Talewinds May AS XXX, 1995) On 6-9/12-95, The Incipient Stronghold of the Northern Marches presents 1995 Summer Arts and Sciences Competition at the North Florida Christian Services Camp in Keystone Heights, FL.  Along with the Art/Sci competition there will be many children's activities, archery competition, masque laureate competition, heavy and light weapons lyst, a candle light feast, and the Queens reception for Children.  The autocrat Lady Corinne Castillaq, Feastcrat, Lady Kirar Rowland.

From the Crown, letter in June's Talewinds "....For the heavy weapons lyst there is a wonderful prize (certificate for Master Morric's Armory). As a fundraiser, the populace will be able to bid on their favorite fighters with the hopes that their fighter will place well in the tournament allowing them to an early choice of a prize. We hope that any and all who have talent will be willing to place a prize on the table in support of this fundraiser...." Cedric, King   Fara, Queen.
(report from Natasha) This was to be the trial run for the new Art/Sci rules and competition format created by the Kingdom Arts/Science Officer Master Jed Silverstar.  There were quite a few entries this year and the competition seemed to run smoothly.  Jed stated he wanted to have a large number of judges so that it would not take so long to judge the entries and this seemed to work.  Although there were a number of entries where there were a lack of judges, the idea that entrants could judge in the category they entered not only helped with the number of entries but also helped with the number of judges.  Another change was the encouragement of the entrants to stand with their entries so the judges could talk directly to the entrant was an added plus.  There were a number of glitches, as was expected, and everyone was requested to write their suggestions and problems to Jed so the system could be streamlined.  The biggest change was to allow people to amass service points for helping with the event crew, judging the entries, and teaching classes.  This was toscore for the individual and for the group.
 The winner of the Patron of the Arts & Sciences (best shire/barony total) was the Barony of An Crosaire, the winner of the Paramount Award (best total of award scores) was Baroness Ceridwen o Cahercommaun of An Crosaire, the winner of Crown's Acclaim (best single item chosen by TRM) was Baroness Natalija Varvara Stoianova; The winner of the Coronet's Acclaim (best item chosen by THR) was Schrymagore of An Crosaire; the winner of the Laurels' Acclaim (item selected by most Laurels) was *; the winner of the Performers' Acclaim (best single item in the 300s category) was *; the winner of the Pentathlon (best 5-item score spanning 5 divisions) was *.
 This particular weekend was stifling hot, we were told the heat index was 99 degrees and there was no air movement whatsoever. I am so glad there was a air-conditioned hall to hold the competitions in or we would have had serious problems with heat exhaustion.  I still do not know how the fighters were able to hold the lysts and survive.  The archery competition was won by Bacton, the light weapons by Travis, known as Father Dove, and the heavy weapons by ?.  There was a auction of the fighters as a fund raiser with prizes donated by various artisans in the Kingdom.
 The feast was excellent, this was the last event for the feastcrat, Lady Kiara Rowland, as she is moving out of kingdom, and she prepared massive amounts of food.  The only problem with North Florida Christian is that the small hall, where the kitchen is located, is not air-conditioned and the food had to be transported from the kitchen to the main hall.  Unfortunately, this creates logistic problems and delays.  Due to the heat of the day and the length of time between removes, much food was wasted as the few people who were there for feast filled up rapidly.

(letter) Talewinds, June AS XXX     "There will be a "Share the Dream" child, princess for the day Michele Study.  Mishele is 9 years old and lives in Jacksonville. Three years ago, Michele was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect that required surgery. Unfortunately the surgery was not successful and it was determined that Michele needed a heart transplant in order to survive. For several months, Michele and her family anxiously awaited news about a donor heart. Finally a heart was found for Michele and the transplant was successful.  From her first surgery to her transplant, Michele spent the entire period in the hospital. Her stay was for little over a year, 9 months of it connected to a ventilator.  Michele often dreams of being a princess, and now she is healthy and active enough to fully realize her wish.. You the populace of Trimaris can make her dream come true."  Lady Mairin O'Celleachair & Lord Nicholas Bradwater

Summer Thunder
(flyer) Talewinds April AS XXIX  On 6-16/18-95 the Barony of Darkwater presented Summer Thunder held at the River Forest Campground in Deland, FL (this is a state forest, primitive campsite with full and unlimited access to the St. John's River.  Please keep this potential hazard in mind when planning the attendance of small children)  "Out of the mists along the Great River they come, warriors and clans from near and far, summoned by the ghostly echos of ancient drums, knowing that before the War there will be ...Summer Thunder"  Activities - Ragin'Bull Heavy Weapons Lyst, Melee Team woods battle, Mongol-Style "slave" auction, rapier lyst, games for both young and young at heart, combat archery drunk tank, target archery galore.  Autocrat Arinaga Yoshiakira, Feastcrats, Jenna Griffiths and Lady Tara Bibhfin ni Seaghada; site Herald Fernando Rodrigez de Aviles y Delgado
At the Court of TRM Cedric and Fara
Order of the White Scarf of Trimaris - Wulf Vonder Russ
    David Leech of Glastonbury
Award of Arms - Arinaga Yoshiakira
  Rhiannon Katerina
  Wulf Vonder Russ
  Isaac of Groveland
  Garis Greywolf
Order of the Argent Estoile - Richard of Huntington

Scribal and Herauldic Collegium
(flyer) Talewinds June AS XXX, The Household of Tricytrus Abbey and the Shire of Brineside Moor presents a Scribal and Herauldic Collegium on Saturday 7-1-95 at Ss Peter & Paul the Apostles Parish Center, Bradenton FL.  A gathering of herauldes and scribes from throughout our faire Kingdom for the purpose of furthering these noble pursuits and for the edification of the populace.  Hands on instruction in calligraphy, illumination and the herauldic arts.  Autocrat - Master Justin of Kent, feastcrat - Lady Victoria Fox.
At the Court of TRM Cedric and Fara
Order of the Silver Trident - Meaghan Catherine McKenna
Grant of Arms - Meaghan Catherine McKenna
  Victoria Fox
Order of the Argent Scales - Catarina Gineva Falconieri
Order of the Argent Estoile - Luchia del Mar
Crown's Order of Gratitude - Finghuala Shuile Uaini
from "At Sword's Point", Aug. 1995 by Lady Caterina Ginevra Falconiere "On Saturday, July 8th, the Household of Tricitrus Abbey, which is headed by my Laurel, Master Justin of Kent, Order of the Laurel in Calligraphy and Illumination, hosted their annual Scriptorum coupled with a Heraldic Roadshow. This event took place in the huge Fellowship Hall of St. Peter and St. Paul the Apostle church, which had a full kitchen and eight classrooms. The hall was secluded from the main church by a forested area.  We started as near to SCA time as possible (at least an hour late) with an introduction by the "Abbott" (with the Site Herald, Iain, playing off as "Costell" by default - we were sitting, he kant!). In addition to the Scribal Arts of Calligraphy 101 by Master Iefan the Lost, Architectural Capitals by Lord Godfrey, and the Day in the Life of a Calligraphic Cell by Master Justin, there were Heraldry classes given by Duena Ysabela, Mistress Laura de Botelesford, and Countess Enriquetta.  Additionally, Countess Enriquetta brought with her a goodly supply of her personal collection of rare and quite real artifacts, which included four Illuminated Pages framed and encased in glass for protection, a music scroll on vellum, a parchment in Latin, and several books - one written in the 16th century on the Orders of Knighthood and Other Orders in England, France, Spain and Italy.
 I must admit that I skipped a few classes looking at the artifacts and searching through the Book of Knighthood to find the Seven Sins and Seven Virtues which Countess Enriquetta said is in one of the chapters. (Imagine looking through a real 16th Century book!) Alas, I did not find the passage I was looking for, but the challenge is still there and I shall continue later. What I did find was the French ceremony for Crowning a King and a Queen, punishments inflicted on the disobedient, the different Orders with their vows and the punishments if not followed, and the Coats of Arms of each of the Orders.
 My recommendation is that if you are interested in artifacts of this kind, go buy a pair of cloves and bring them with you at all times. Articles as precious as these should not be handled with the bare hands as you have both oils and acids which degenerate the fibers. A library or museum will not allow you near their articles without gloves to begin with. More on this kind of instruction at another time.  the objective of the Scriptorums is actually the instruction of calligraphy and illumination to those interested in these areas.  As we have so few true calligraphers and illuminators in the Kingdom Art/Sci, I am personally interested in developing my skills and training others in this art. I do not feel that we give our artisans in this field enough support. Of course, this is probably due to the misconception that it's too easy to paint in Xeroxed scrolls, which a child can do. Believe me, this is not the preference of any true calligrapher/illuminator that I know of! If you are prepared for a challenge, I shall take you through what it is like to do a scroll the way it is supposed to be done. I await your request.  Royal Court at the Scriptorum by Lady Caterina Ginevra Falconieri
 Following the Scriptorum and its feast of seven removes, including a huge fu of Their Majesties King Cedric and Queen Fara, with the child princess, Dulcinea, attending.  Oh! but I must take you back to the Court Preparation earlier in the day. There was a question at the opening of the event of whether Their Majesties would be in attendance at the event, which I was able to confirm that they would, and whether or not there would be a court, which I had been told was ...iffy! All morning it was ...iffy! Even after they arrived it was ...iffy! Most of the afternoon it was ...iffy! Suddenly, in the last class of the day, I was summoned. We were obviously going to have a Court.
 Out came the scroll boxes and into a private room with Their Majesties. I even had to borrow a calligraphy pen because I had been put in time out - Their Majesties were kind enough to waive the time out for me! (Chronicler's buttinsky: Are we going to be told why she was in time out?)  The King wished for a particular Grant scroll to have the arms painted in immediately. What a great time for a Scriptorum! Being one of the only two warranted Heraldic Painters in Trimaris, I went in search of ...an unassuming victim, I mean volunteer, which I immediately found outside the door..it was Lady Bronwytn. We even convinced Dulcinea to paint a card which she gave to the Grant recipient. Meanwhile, I was running errands and calligraphing. Finally, I was charged with finding Master Iefan, whom they wished to herald their court. He was nowhere to be found. Eventually he was found and the message was delivered to him. I was called back to the prep room to fill in a line on a scroll. Master Iefan was trying to convince Their Majesties that there was a  new person who they should try out, he has a wonderful heraldic voice, garb near their time period...No! they insisted they wanted Master Iefan. I left the room but was called in again to fill in another line. As I took my paper to the shelf were Master Iefan was working, Queen Fara stepped in between us to chant with me.
 Just before court, my cousin, Hon Lord Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia, arrived. Once court began and the first recipient was called forth, it was painfully  obvious that gentlemen were few, for my cousin, on the other side of the room, was the only one to stand and escort the lady forward and back to  her seat.
 As an example of chivalry, I wish to point out another incident. Lady Fionnghuala Shuile Uaini,who is of Celtic persona, was called before the Crown. Knowing her well, both my cousins, Hon. Lord Giuseppe and Lord Godfrey, stood up in her honor but did not escort her. In the past Lady Fionnghuala made it clear that in her period and culture only her husband, father or brother could escort her. If  they were not present, no one should escort her. They respected her wi their respect by bowing.
 (the author listed the names of the award recipients, which are listed above. ed.)....In the midst of several, my name was called. I didn't realize it at first until everyone turned and looked at me. I though I was in trouble! Then Giuseppe was there and escorted me forward. All the sport with Master Iefan in Court Preparation was so his fine calligraphic hand would put my name on the scroll for the Argent Scale. Queen Fara had stepped between us to chat because I had approached him while he was working on my scroll. She was so graceful about it that I had no idea what waqs going on! Standing before them in court was truly a shock. They nipped me one good! ?Dulcinea, their Majesties' daughter, was very sweet and sealed the honor with a hug!"

North Regional Library Medieval Faire
from Sangre del Sol's newsletter "At Sword's Point", Aug. 1995 "We had a very successful demo at the North Regional Library Medieval Faire last month. Hon. Lord Tor came down from Sea March, joining Lord Ullam Waylander, Logan and Brandt in the fighting portion of the demo. Inside the library, the public was entertained by stories and dancing by Scadians and members of the Paladin Society. The day also included a display of various crafts, including some gorgeous mail armor made by the Paladin kids. Refreshments included a castle cake, made of devil's food, which was promptly demolished by such siege weapons as knives and forks.

A Midsummer Knight's Dream (and Trimarian War College)
(flyer) Talewinds, June AS XXX Presented by Narval Dorado with the assistance of the Shire of Crystal Moor to be held on 7-14/16-95 at the Boy Scout Camp "Camp Soule" in Clearwater.  Activities include the Trimarian War College, Moorish Spain Feast, Hunt for the Lost Treasure of Trimaris, and classes to be announced.  Autocrat, Davidi de Dante Agelostanto and Johanna Milacek; feastcrat Lady Mairin O'Ceilleachair; site Herald Liamuin Ingen Sillan.
At the Court of TRM Cedric and Fara
Order of the Chivalry KSCA - Johannes of the Netherlands
from At Sword's Point, Aug. 1995 Our Marshal and Deputy Seneschal, Tiarn Lorccan Cinaeth MacDara, was squired by Jarl Seosaidh mac Seosaidh at the War College. He's already done his first "stupid squire trick" - by attending War College when he was still recovering from encephalitis.

Summer Revel
(flyer) Talewinds, May AS XXX On 7-15-95, The Stronghold of the Northern Marches presents Summer Revel and Champion's Lyst at Kathryn Hanna Park, Jacksonville.  Activities are the Champion's Lyst, beach battle, dancing, revelry, swimming, feasting and the Champion of the Heart selection.  Autocrat Laird Sebastian Halyburton; Feastcrat, Branwen ferch Rhodri o Gwynedd; Lystcrat Rosairo Mairano; Site Herald Lord Vladimir Zaba

Barnes & Noble Bookstore Demo
On 7-18-95, The Barony of Darkwater held a demo at the Barnes and Noble Bookstore

Kingdom Fighter Practice
7-23-95  Once a month there is a Kingdom Fighter Practice held at SunLand Park, Sanford Florida where there is heavy weapons training and qualifications, fencing and fencing qualifications, combat archery and combat archery qualifications. Loaner armor is available.  The kingdom is trying to upgrade individual fighting skills as well as group melee fighting skills.  The dates are purposely scheduled for the weekend of events being held at Camp Wewa or Winona because the camps are relatively close to the practice.
At the Field Court of TRM Cedric and Fara
Order of the White Scarf - Cullen MacPeter MacGregor
Award of Arms - Lysagh Guentherson
Order of the Emerald Seas - Toirdhealbhach Cait Dubh
Order of the Argent Estoile - Caitlin McDowell
   Annot Healfdene
Order of the Argent Palm - Nekhbet bint Hanan
   William Hurach Mackinlay
Order of the Morningstar - Konrad Loraybech

From the Kingdom Minister of Children, Talewinds, August AS XXX, 1995
I wish to thank everyone who helped out with the Children's activities at this past TMT. A special thanks go to Baroness Natalya, Baroness Ceridwen and Master Rurik for the gift of the Hobby Unicorns and Hobby Dragon. At court on Saturday, I made presentation to the populace of the Officers I have set into place for division of my office. they are the following:
Deputy Successor - Lord Nicolas Bradwater, head of House Hobbyhorse
House Hobbyhorse - Lady Ursula Aveline Handler
Pages Guild - Mistress Islay Elspeth of Glen Meara & H.L. Corrine Caudillo
Pages School - Lady Lucia del Mar
Publisher of the Guilded Pages - H.L. Guillian van dem Wald
Fundraising - Lady Iseult de Soleil
Share the Dream child Program - Mistress Islay Elspeth of Glen Meara and Lady Mairin O'Ceilleachair
House Hobbyhorse is designed to provide activities and classes for children ages 3-7. Everything that we have designed for House Hobbyhorse is not be interpreted as babysitting. We would greatly appreciate having the parents participate.
The Pages Guild is designed as a merit badge system to encourage young people ages 7-17 to participate in service and the arts. Also the Pages School will set up classes that children can receive a degree and simultaneously ear credit for Pages Guild badges. these badges will be worn by the children enrolled in the Pages Guild on a special blue baldric with white trim. Parents wishing to enroll their children into the Pages Guild need to contact myself or my deputies. The Kingdom's 10th Year Celebration will have a number  of activities and classes for the children. At least 6 classes will be held over the weekend. These will include Dancing, Bead Making, Feastcrating, and Spinning. We shall have a water bladder battle and a mini camp out for the children on Saturday night from 7:30pm to 1:00am. 10th Year Celebration will be my last event as the Kingdom Minister of Children. My Deputy Successor Lord Nicholas Bradwater will pick up the reign following this event. I hope that everyone will show him the support and enthusiasm that I have received the past two years. I shall always be there to support this office and play with the kids. I want to thank all the children of Trimaris who have made this the most wonderful two years to grow on. - Lady Mairin O'Celleachir

Tenth Year Land Clearing Party and Revel
(flyer) Talewinds, July AS XXX On Saturday, 8-12-95 at Camp Wewa "Hey, Trimaris! Not going to the War? Don't get left out of the fun! Join us at Camp Wewa as we prepare for the celebration of our tenth anniversary as a kingdom. Volunteers are needed to help clear out overgrown vegetation to make more room for parking and camping. We'll be improving the roads, making small repairs, and cleaning up the site.  The fun starts Friday night, 8-11-95. Make a $5.00 contribution to the Kitchen fund and Baroness Ceridwen will prepare dinner Saturday as we work. When the work is done, prepare for an evening of revelry (if you didn't show up to work, don't show up for the revel).  YMCA Camp Wewa is renting special equipment to make the job easier, and they are not charging us but our labor for the use of the site. But wait, there's more! all volunteers who work at the Land Clearing Party that weekend will, as honorary staff members for Fall Coronation, receive an EARLY ARRIVAL VOUCHER. Use your voucher to get you and a companion on to the site at tenth year as early as 10 am on Friday morning. The camp will not be open to the populace until 4 pm.  Autocrat Master Rurik Petrovitch Stoianov.

Pennsic War
8-16-95 (from Narval Dorado's Historian) Arianna di Veneziano, HL Andrew, Lady Susan and I all attended Pennsic. Lady Susan hosted for Trimaris a friendship fencing melee which attracted 32 people. His Lordship was acting Earl Marshal of Trimaris.
At the Great Court at Pennsic of TRM Cedric and Fara
Augmentation of Arms - Marguerite Isadora de Riva
Court Baronage - Delilia Castillo de Luna Rosa
At the Court of TRM Cedric and Fara (8-16-95)
Argent Sword of Trimaris - Bairn Mac Fearghus
Grant of Arms - Bairn Mac Fearghus
Award of Arms - William Hurach Mackinlay

Bog Bash IV
Talewinds, August S XXX, 1995   8-18/20-95  The Barony of Wyvernwood and Clan MacCoran present Bog Bash IV, a Pennsic Pity Party to pity those who went, to be held at Boyd Hill Nature Park, St. Petersburg, featuring the Champion of the Swamp lyst, Swashbuckling Tavern Brawls and a feast fit for a Swamplord. Autocrat Ld. Thomas MacCoran, Feastcrat Lady Michelina di Borgia and Lady Ursula Aveline Handler.

Fall Coronation 10th year Celebration
Talewinds, July AS XXX, 1995,  Trimaris celebrates its tenth anniversary as a kingdom this September, and comes of age as its first crown becomes its twenty-first. The coronation of Baldar Longstrider and Asa Flaxenhar and Trimaris Tenth Year Celebration  held on 9-1/4-95 at Camp Wewa.  There will be the Queen's Champion rapier Tourney, the Queen's Yeoman archery contest and the Troubadour Laureate contest, heraldic celebrations, contests of physical prowess, archery, and light weapons competitions and an Art/Sci display with Best of Show prize (populace vote). Forums, classes, stories about Trimaris and dancing and song will round out the schedule along with traditional Coronation activities.  There will be no officer or peerage meetings so you may come out and play.
 We will have ice for sale on site all weekend.  The Food Court merchants will be offering 3 meals a day beginning Friday night.  We have invited our favorite merchants from all over the Known World to bring their best wares to lay before you; the shopping will be GRRREAT! This great event is sure to bring in former Trimarians and friends of Trimaris from all over the Known World to celebrate with us. Don't get left out of the fun.
10th Year Anniversary Staff Members
Autocrats - Mistress Laura de Botelsford, Mistress Alysoun Jeaneterre, Master Rurik Petrovitch Stoianov
Registrations - Lady Bianca di Rienzi
Heralds - Barons Serwyl ap Morgan and Taliesynne
Games - Duena Ysabela
Security/Parking - THL Andre Jean Faucon, Lady Finnghuala, and Lord Subedai the Bear
Chrirugeon - Baron Janos der Keleine
Historian - Baroness Natalija Varvara Stoianova
Decorations/Banners - Lord Giovani di Rienzi, Ladies Tamara de Borgia and Katherine of Tewkesbury and Baroness Melisande Aubrey d'Anjou
Captain of the Hall - Baron Aidian Gerhardt d'Languedoc
Publicity - Contess Una of Blackberry Hollow
Publications - Lord Devon Kincade, Don Esteban and Baron Aidian
site closing - Mistress Adalhaid of Oak Leah
Contests - Master Eric of Telemark

"Did you know" that our Tenth Year Celebration is already receiving reservation from other Kingdoms?  Is your group working on the group presentation for the Grand March? There will be an Art/Sci display at the event. Only one item per person, BUT it can be anything you've done in the last TEN YEARS. Two prizes will be awarded - one by the populace and one by Laurels' choice.  In addition to the Art/Sci display, there will be special prizes awarded at the event for the most distinctive Court garb, the best strolling entertainer, and best period encampment." Countess Una
 Additional event information you've been waiting for - the theme for TRH Baldar and Asa's coronation will be Viking.  All peers of the Realm are challenged to display their arms in the Main Hall starting Friday night.
TRIATHLON - a contest in which four-person teams compete in a group heavy weapons lyst, tug-o- war and chariot race on Saturday. VIKING CHALLENGE LYST - to honor the Viking Crown on Sunday; CHAMPION OF THE THUMB TOURNEY - also on Sunday. Heavy Weapons Marshal for the event is THL Andrew William Montgomery.
QUEEN'S CHAMPION RAPIER TOURNEY - on Sunday, the lyst will be double elimination, first blood (if you kill your opponent, you lose the bout). A heraldic display is required (preferably a field banner). A weapon's rack has been donated by Lord Ian of Rannoch for a prize. Light Weapons Marshal is Lady Susan von ham Langille.
QUEEN'S YEOMAN ARCHERY COMPETITION - Also on Sunday; TARGET ARCHERY CONTEST - on Saturday, Ranger is THL Adan Calentaur
BARD'S LAUREATE COMPETITION - TROUBADOUR on Saturday; VILLAGE ELDER'S FORUM - Sunday morning Mediated by Baron Tailesynne.
LIVING HISTORY DISPLAY - on Sunday, artisans are invited to exhibit their craft (blacksmith, weaver, etc.) and show the kingdom how re-enactment is done! Applicants must attire and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with their re-enactment - Lady Gwynned
ART/SCI CONTEST - Sunday, limit one entry per person, but it may be anything you've made in the last 10 years! Include a single page of documentation that briefly describes and authenticates the item. Winner shall be by popular acclaim, one by populace choice and one by Laurel's choice. - Mistress Warjna
EVEN MORE CONTESTS - including Best period Encampment, Best Strolling Entertainer & Most Distinctive Court Garb.  On Friday night, THL Elfwyn de Barfleur and Baron Siegfried Conrad Georg Heydrich shall stand vigil in the Chapel, each in preparation for their elevation to the Peerage on Saturday. There shall be an Order of the Laurel Luncheon on Saturday and an Order of the Rose luncheon on Sunday. But wait, there's more! There will be a Grand Heraldic March of the branches of the kingdom in court on Saturday (is your group ready for its presentation?) There will be Children's Activities, SCA TV, puppet shows, silly games, history forums and song and dance, and don't forget the shopping.
At the First Court of TRM Baldar and Asa
Order of the Triskele Trimaris - Benen MacTire
Argent Sword of Trimaris - Cadwyd Enwir
Award of Arms - Alain of Oldenfeld
  Thurwolf Ragnarsson
At the Sunday Court of TRM Baldar and Asa
Court Baronage - Laura de Botelesford
Order of the Argent Scales - Thomas du Lac
   Devon Kincade
Award of Arms - Kenneth Albright
  Carmen Francesca Visconti di Rienzi
Order of the Bards Laureate - Eirine Agapia of Mytilene
Order of the Argent Palm - Justin of Kent
  Una of Blackberry Hollow
Order of the Morningstar - Andrew William Montgomery
from Glymmerholde's newsletter "Glymmernote" November 1995.  First let's talk about Fall Coronation. About 35 people from the shire were in attendance. We camped, primarily, as a group again this year and arranged our meals, for the most part, as a group as well. We participated in the Coronation Parade of Baldar and Asa, and in fine fashion I might add! Man other shires were decked out in their absolute finest, fanciest, most glittery and fanciful garb and regalia - and although our contingent looked sharp and well presented, we opted for the "cute" factor to tickle the hearts of the royalty. Thanks, little Bruce, for trying to pilfer the Queen's ring, then kissing her hand. We won big time cute points for that! Several shire members volunteered to run silly games for the weekend and although we didn't have the turnout for the games that we would have liked to have had, the games which were planned were great and can be used at another event. Big time kudos go out to Constance, Ian Campbell, Sonja the Gelder, Lord Bruse and Liam for all their efforts for the silly games. although things didn't go our way sometimes, you all did a great job planning them and organizing them!  Our own Alexander "Haggis" Mackay authorized with the Kingdom Rapier Marshal, then proceeded to place THIRD in the Queen's Champion's Lyst! Many of the kingdom's rapier fighters were very impressed with Alexander's skills. the shire presented Alexander with a dagger as a "Congratulations on Doing So Well, Haggis!" present, and there was much rejoicing later at the party thrown in his honor - complete with belly dancers, drums and general revelry.
 Not to be outdone, our own Baron Siegfried Heydrich, affectionately known as Siggie, was elevated to the Order of the Pelican! Master Siegfried was presented with a crystal and pewter Beer Stein from the shire members as a token of our congratulations and best wished. Siegfried has worked many, many years for this great honor and we are all very proud of him.
 Several members of the shire assisted in the presentations of scrolls at Heraldic court and the Chocolate-covered Cherries at Feast on Sunday evening. My undying gratitude goes to Liam, Julie, Ld. Bruse, Sonja the Gelder, Lady Allysandra, Alexander and whomever else helped with the painting of scrolls. We presented 23 scrolls in all, and Their Majesties were very pleased with the presentation. Also, muchos gracias to Lady Allysandra and Libby for making the Chocolate- covered Cherries for Their Majesties. The goodies were presented at Sunday night's feast, and after carefully sliding the cherries from the serving dish, we presented Their Majesties with an engraved gold and silver serving platter which read" Baldar and Asa, Trimaris 10th year Coronation A.S. XXX, Shire of Glymmerholde". Their Majesties were most grateful for both the gifts. I also made it a point to personally introduce Alexander Mackay to Their Majesties and Her Majesty congratulated him again on his performance.
 My gratitude for all those who volunteered to bring food for our camp feasts and for all those who cooked all the meals - (they)  were great, delicious, stupendous and very generously distributed. I can't recall right now who exactly did which meal, and I know I'm gonna forget someone, but David Gee and family did Saturday morning breakfast, dinners were provided and cooked by Sonja, Constance, Iain, Ld. Robin, Ld. Bruse, Gawain, Michael Raghnaid and Alexis, Liam, Libby, Julie, Alexander, Chris and Eve. - Margaret MacGregor, Seneschal

from Sangre del Sol's "At Sword's Point", September 1995  Trimaris celebrated its 10th anniversary as a kingdom early this month, with a coronation court so large that it had to be held on the lyst field. The day's events began with the final court of King Cedric and Queen Fara, in which they favored two members of Southkeype with awards. Joseph of Itil got his long overdue Award of Arms, and Lord Cole of Corwall, who received his AOA from their Majesties only three months ago, was awarded the Tradewinds of Trimaris.
 Of  course, the whole point of the final court is to see just how the soon-to-be late king gets hoisted off the throne. In this case, it was the queen who was assassinated, while the grief- stricken king went storming off to avenge her  death. He apparently died in some subsequent foreign battle, for the next thing we knew, the populace was called forth to witness the coronation of King Harold. Regretfully, I didn't witness much, since this coronation was held down by the lake, where there were no chairs. What ai mostly saw was the backs of all the people standing in front of me, though the sound effects were good. King Harold was crowned with the ecclesiastical help of Master Justin of Kent, while I puzzled over where he came from, since I didn't recall Harold winning the lyst. All was made clear when a man interrupted the court to announce the coming of Duke Sir Baldar Longstrider to claim the throne. The messenger, being the bearer of bad news, was killed for it, and when Baldar arrived with his men in a longboat, a bloody battle commenced. The forces of Harold were routed.  The victorious Baldar refused to slay Harold, since he was an anointed king, so his consort, Asa Flaxenhar did it for him. The Queen for Less Than a Day willingly agreed to be paid off with a generous pension, and Justin, as the anointing archbishop, quickly acquiesced to the inevitable, furst tucking away a gold casket from the sight of the conquering eye.
 The real coronation took place later in the afternoon, and included a heraldic procession as all the baronies, shires and other groups came forward to present their colors and pledge their loyalty to the Crown. Representing Sangre del Sol were Lady Rhiannon Firewalker, as the herald, Baron Koppel fun Bauriaux, wearing his new coronet, Hon. Lady Elizabeth fitzRandolph, Tiarn Manx holding the shire banner, and myself. Our Seneschal, Bantiarna Eachna Muirin Der Macha, had also intended to be in the processional, but the wait was so lengthy and the sun so hot, that she had to leave to take care of the new baby, Rowan. Being in the processional meant I couldn't see it, but I can testify to the delightful display from the Shire of Oldenfeld right behind ge green dragon, and a huge paper mache head of Baldar. The next day, Sangre presented gifts to the new king and queen, boxes carved by Rhiannon. King Baldar appeared particularly pleased with his box, which had a longboat cared on it.
 Finally, the weekend ended with the climatic burning of Asgard. The encampment of Baldar's household, Asgard, included magnificent castle walls, a beautiful display that did much to set the scene. On the final night, I'm told, Asgard celebrated its triumph by taking apart the walls and burning them. What a pity - Lady Sanchia th Sly

Festival of the Harvest Moon
Talewinds, August S XXX, 1995   9-8/10-95  The Shire of Sea March presents the Festival of the Harvest Moon to be held at the FOP Lodge, Heavy Weapons, Token Lyst, Light Weapons Lyst, Archery, Wrestling Pit, Classes, Competitions & Much More. Autocrat, Lady Cordellia Bridgette Cadwallader, Feastcrats Lady Wulflinde Aethelwulf and Ian Patrick O'Shaunessy. A special event took place at this event, the marriage of Lord Jason the Fletcher and Bronwyn Montgomery.

Welsh Harvest Festival
Talewinds, August AS XXX, 1995   9-22/24-95, The Canton of  Mathom Trove invites you to come and celebrate a Welsh Harvest Festival at Wewa. You've recovered from 10th Year, now relax and enjoy a pleasant weekend of fun and games. Many activities including archery, bobbing for apples and other Welsh games of skill will take place throughout the day - Prizes Galore!, earn Faire Tokens by competing in the various activities The person with the most tokens at the end of the day will choose first off of our prize table. We'll have lots of prizes from some of the best artisans in the Kingdom, so don't miss out. Keep your eyes open for the Green Man, who will make appearances during the day. He can dispense great favors, but is mischievous and unpredictable. Autocrat Baron Serwyl ap Morgan, Feastcrat H.L. Olwen ferch Rhodri
At the Royal Courts of TRM Baldar & Asa
Argent Morningstar of Trimaris - Bacton
Order of the Argent Estoile - Gwydion Siwrnaiydd ap Madog ap Taliesin
Award of Arms - Schrymagore
  Alexandra of the Shining Isles
At the Baronial Court of Baron Thaalabi and Baroness Gwynnan
Order of the House of the Serpent's Torque - Stephanina
     Chabi
Order of the Cross and Serpent - Subadai the Bear

Sea Raids
10-1-95

Special SCA Ocean Revel
Talewinds, August AS XXX, 1995   on 10-14-95 the Shire of Sea March presents a special SCA Ocean Revel, enjoy a one day cruise to nowhere, includes ocean transportation, shipboard activities, buffet breakfast and buffet lunch, pool side revel, classes, medieval dancing, beast sea faring garb contest. Autocrat Ian Patrick O'Shaunessy

Village Faire
10-14-95, Darkwater
At the Baronial Court of Baron Cailean and Baroness Islay
Order of the League of Hidden Treasure - Morgan Sparhawk
    Olaf Tonnviga
    Thorgeirr inn Danski
Agincourt/Scriptorum
(flyer) Talewinds, July AS XXX On St. Crispin's Day, 10-21-95, The Trimarian Order of Chivalry, the Shire of Castlemere, and the Kingdom of Trimaris proudly present "Agincourt" Henry V's 1415 Campaign in France at Camp Immokalee.  Join the Knights of Trimaris as we reconstruct the battles of Henry V's campaign for the French Crown which cumulated at the field of Agincourt. Celebrate the 580th anniversary of this historical event, as we prepare our Army, Archers, and Artisans for War. Castlemere's Scriptorium will compliment this day of battles with classes and activities for all.  This event is a fund-raiser for the illustrious Crown of Trimaris.
Battles - The Seige of Harfluer, The Fording of the Somme at Voyennes, the Field of Agincourt.  Archery combat and target with a novelty shoot; All battles will have combat archery.  Other activities include Scriptorium Arts and Sciences classes, 1415 Arts/Sciences competition (any documented item from 1390 to 1450), most period encampment; St. Crispin's Day speech contest; Agincourt Heraldry Quiz; Agincourt History quiz. Autocrats - Sir Benen and Sir Llywellyn; Reservations - Sir Terrell; Marshal -Sir Demetrius; Security - Sir Brendan and Sir Solomon; Archery - Sir Erika; Feastcrat - Sahib Kalim
At the Royal Court of TRM Baldar & Asa
Order of the Silver Trident - Ysabela Celestina Manrique de Palma y Majorca
Award of Arms - Geniveve
  Fredrick von Rudluff
Order of the Argent Estoile - Alix de Lyon
Argent Morningstar of Trimaris - Arduin Icontower
    Odo Fitzhughe
    Kaine Ashburne

Baronial Bash
10-28-95, Wyvernwood

Muskateer Wars
Glymmernotes, November 1995  On  10-4-96, the Shire of Glymmerholde presents Musketeer Wars, at Terry Park from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Featured is a Light Weapons Prize Lyst and a Tavern Fight. There will be prizes awarded for the Most Foppish Garb, Most Original Fencing Mask, Most Original (Period) Challenge.  Featured will be the Glymmerholde "eat until you drop" pot luck feast.  Autocrat Margaret MacGregor

Martinmas Moot/Fall Crown Lyst
Talewinds, November A.S. XXX, 1995  11-10/12-95  The Shires of Southkeype and Sangre Del Sol invite all gentles to attend Crown Lyst and celebrate the selection of the Trimarian Heirs at Wewa.  Featured is Crown Lyst, Poet Laureate Competition and Champion of Trimaris lyst.  Autocrat Bantiarna Riognach Slaine ni Chonaill, Feastcrat Lady Branwyn ferch Madoc.
The Rapier Prize Auction Lyst was held with 21 fighters entered. The winner was Lord Randolf Cain.
At the Royal Court of TRM Baldar & Asa
Order of the Chivalry (KSCA) - Bytor Fitzgerald
Order of the Pelican - Serwyl ap Morgan
Order of the Laurel - Anastasia Ostromirovna Zadorova
Court Baronage - Rurik Petrovitch Stoianov
Order of the Triskele Trimaris - Ceridwen o Cahercomman
Grant of Arms - Wulf VonDer Russ
  David Leech of Glastonbury
Award of Arms - Trygg Wybernsson
  Briana o'Laighin of Galway Moot
  Caitlyn Anne o'Malley
  Colin of Clan Far Flung
  Brenna Jerabek
  Ostic of Aragon
  Talia Maria Isabella Rodriguez
Order of the Argent Estoile - Mairin o'Ceilleachair
  Damien von Blauwald
Order of the Fletcher - Holy of Nan Crioch Tuatha Moot
  Ever ni Maeve
Order of the Bard's Laureate - Teamhair ferch Addaf Gwyddel
  Maredudd ap Cynan
Crown's Order of Gratitude - Elspeth Trelawney MacNaughton of Lochawe

All Things British Festival
Glymmernotes, November 1995  On 11-11/12-95 as we have for the past two years, the Shire will be participating in the All things British Festival at the Lee Alliance of the Arts Compound on MacGregor Blvd. This year we have the opportunity to expand our involvement with the festival on several different fronts.
 First, in addition to on stage fighting demo's on Saturday, we have a large booth space to use. We will be displaying items of interest to the general public such as costuming, weapons, armor, calligraphy and illumination, and many other items that demonstrate what it is that we do in the SCA. We also have the opportunity to raise some money for the Shire.
 Thanks to Sonja the Gelder, who has generously volunteered her horse, we will be offering pony rides to children. The horse will be decked out in his very own horsey surcoat and children will have the opportunity to dress in a little bit of garb and have their photo's taken on horseback wearing simple period garb. We are also going to have a kid's dress-up area, where children can have their photos taken with perhaps some more sophisticated garb. This should be a lot of fun for the kids and their families and should be a good fund raiser for the group.
 We will also have a "period" rummage sale at our booth. Any items that you can donate to the shire, that would be appropriate - such as paintings or artwork of a period nature, books, nick- nacks, hats, goblets, leather goods, etc.
 Lastly, the British commonwealth club has asked us to please help them with setup on Saturday, November 11 for the festival and help with general duties during the Rugby Match on Sunday, November 12. Strong backs and dedicated individuals are needed for this work and we really owe it to them to help as much as we can.

Caravanserai
Talewinds November A.S. XXX, 1995  11-17/19-95  The Shire of the Storm invites you to Caravanserai at Camp Soule in Clearwater. come experience the meting of the caravans. There will be something for everyone. Defender of the Caravan Lyst, Archery competition, The Trimaris Trivia Contest, the Trimaris Triathalon.  And all that is just during the day. At night will be a wondrous feast and dancing. Autocrat Lady Carmela, Feastcrat Lord Leonidas

Baron's Champion Lyst
Talewinds November A.S. XXX, 1995  12-1/3-95  The Barony of Darkwater presents the Baron's Champion Lyst, Camp Wewa. Featuring the Baron's Champion Lyst, Baroness' Blade Lyst; Baron's Riddle Master and Archer's Tourney; Baroness' Huntsman Competition; Dueling Bards, merchant's Alley, Bells & Pillows Lyst; Arts & Sciences Display and much, much more.  Autocrat Lord Fernando Rodriguez de Avilles. Feastcrat Lord Daibhead mcUater

Yuletide Event
12-2-95, Sea March
 

Michaelmas
Talewinds, November A.S. XXX 1995 On 12-7/9-95 the Barony of An Crosaire presents Michaelmass hosted by House Shadowood and Homba Den, at North Florida Christian Camp. Join us for a weekend of classes, feasting and games galore.  Autocrat Marthe Grau, Feastcrat Stephanina DeLuca
And in a very special conjunction with the Shire of Brineside Moor The Toys for Tots Lyst-a- thon. Donate a toy in the name of your favorite participant in the four lysts - archery, fencing, heavy weapons and wrestling - as well as helping children in need this holiday season.  He who dies with the most toys wins!

Yule Skirmishes
Talewinds, November A.S. XXX 1995 12-15/17-95   In the Holiday Spirit of Peace and Love, the Shire of Oldenfeld invites one and all to join our most joyous yet occasionally bloody (dancing is dangerous) Yule Skirmishes to be held 12-15/17-95 at Camp Indian Springs. 5 full hours of melees. 5 full hours of dancing instructions in everything from regal reeling to peasant prancing. Mindless Puppet Madness, pinata bashing, bardic circle.  Autocrat Jed Silverstar.
 
Hero of the Chalice
Talewinds, December A.S. XXX, 1995   On 12-29-95 to 1-1-96 The Barony of Wyvernwood presents the Hero of the Chalice at Camp Keystone. Saturday will feature the living Dead Lyst, Dog Ball Tournament, Light Weapons, Archery Hunt and Competition, period Game Tournament, classes, Make a Wish Desert Auction, Mini Art/Sci, Feast - A Romano-British feast fit to Arthur himself.  Sunday - Hero of the Chalice