2007-09 The Vulkanfeldt Signal - Barony of Vulcanfeldt

THE VULCANFELDT SIGNAL
Barony of Vulcanfeldt, Yakima, WA
Courtesy of HL Berengaria Longbow
Courtesy of Lord Gils
September 2007, AS XLII
Volume 25 Issue 9
Website: www.Vulkanfeldt.org
Email list: Vulkanfeldt-subscribe@antir.sca.org
Their Majesties
King and Queen of AnTir
Teirnan mor dal Cais and Miranda Faoltiarna
(Todd & Miranda Brothers)
king@antir.sca.org
queen@antir.sca.org
Their Royal Highnesses of AnTir
Sir Cedric Blackwell Rolfsson and Elizabeth Owles
(Tyler and Tamara Everett)
Their Excellencies
Baron and Baroness of Vulcanfeldt
Thegn Sir Rolf Longbow and Baroness Ashley Longbow
(Jim & Shirley Pechtel)
(509) 248-9504, no calls after 9:00 p.m. please
rolfandashley@hotmail.com
www.geocities.com/ash_as19/
Kingdom Seneschal
Viscountess Nadezhda Volynskaiia
(Kim Stump)
seneschal@antir.sca.org
Ladies in Waiting to Her Excellency, Ashley Longbow
Please feel free to contact them regarding our itinerary, court business, suggestions for the good
of the Barony or any questions you may have.
HL Berengaria Longbow (Bridget Pechtel)
bpechtel@msn.com
Jenefer Moberley (Jennifer Mullin)
jenefermoberley@hotmail.com
BARONIAL CHAMPIONS
Vulcanfeldt Heavy Champion
Sir Cedric Blackwell Rolfsson
tyler@everettlaw.net
Vulcanfeldt Baronial Protector
HL Toyama Yoshiaki (Kari Erickson)
amber@mthand.com
Vulcanfeldt Arts and Sciences Champion
Thegn Sir Rolf Longbow
rolfandashley@hotmail.com
Vulcanfeldt Baronial Rapier Champion
Lord Cadet Dominick El Borak (Ed Lund)
grimwolf@hotmail.com
BARONIAL OFFICERS
Seneschal
HL Regina O'Duncan
mka: Reggie Brulotte
509-865-3500
uwchem@aol.com
Constable
Lord Donall O'Dill
mka: Donald Dill
509-877-6920 (message)
Arts & Sciences
HL Megen O'Meagher
mka: Jean Hayes
509-941-7376
ladymeg@peoplepc.com
Exchequer
HL Sgt. Sq. Tai Tjorkilsdatr
mka: Teri Stine
509-865-4432
taiscribe@hotmail.com
No calls after 8 p.m., please
Chamberlain
HL Regina O'Duncan
mka: Reggie Brulotte
509-865-3500
uwchem@aol.com
Herald
HL Shannon O'Duncan
mka: Shannon Duncan
509-865-3500
mushroomcook@aol.com
Chatelaine
Baroness Ashley Longbow
mka: Shirley Pechtel
509-248-9504
rolfandashley@hotmail.com
List Mistress
HL Megen O'Meagher
Jean Hayes
509-941-7376
ladymeg@peoplepc.com
Chirurgeon
HL Shannon O'Duncan
mka: Shannon Duncan
509-865-3500
mushroomcook@aol.com
Master of Blades
HL Shannon O'Duncan
mka: Shannon Duncan
509-865-3500
mushroomcook@aol.com
Chronicler
Jenefer Moberley
mka: Jennifer Mullin
jenefermoberley@hotmail.com
Master of Stables
Sir Osrik Wolfsbater
mka: Kelly Coursey
360-440-8441
osrikwolfsbater@hotmail.com
Web Master
Lord Dominick Magnussen
mka: Edward Newton
509-307-5023
dominikmagnussen@charter.net
Librarian
HL Onnwuen
mka: Susan Irwin
509-577-9215
GentleHarp@msn.com
Please leave message, no calls after
10 p.m.
MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Baronial Council Meetings are held the second Monday of every month at Round Table Pizza,
1300 North 40th Avenue, Yakima, WA (across from Fred Meyer).
They begin at 7:00. Contact the Seneschal for more information.
Heavy fighter practices are held every Wednesday evening beginning at 6:30 at the Toppenish
Armory in Toppenish. Contact the Master of Stables for more information.
Rapier Practices are also held every Wednesday evening beginning at 6:30 at the Armory.
Contact the Master of Blades for more information.
Arts and Sciences meetings- please contact the Arts and Sciences officer for information as to
dates, times and project information.
Archery Practice-Tuesday evening at 7:00. Please contact HL Daniel of Moncrieffe (Dan
Moncrief) at 509-248-5583 or d-moncrief@charter.net for information.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
September 3-9, 2007
September 7-9, 2007
September 10, 2007
September 14-16, 2007
September 14-16, 2007
September 21-23, 2007
September 21-23, 2007
September 22-23, 2007
September 28-30, 2007
Autumn War
Dregate Revel
Baronial Business Meeting
Summits Fall Coronet
Last Chance
Border War
Emprise of the Black Lion VII
AnTir Bardic Championship
Banner War
Barony of Blatha an Oir
Shire of Dregate
Barony of Vulcanfeldt
Barony of Terra Pomaria
Barony of Dragon’s Laire
Barony of Welsdmere
Shire of Wyewood
Barony of Aquaterra
Barony of Aquaterra
Rolf and Ashley send Greetings unto the populace of Vulcanfeldt this 1st day of September,
Anno Societatis 42, being 2007 Gregorian.
Congratulations to His Lordship Shannon O'Duncan, first Yeoman for the Barony of
Vulcanfeldt! Huzzah!
The candidates who attempt the Trials begin studying a year in advance to insure they are well
versed in all the aspects of the SCA (Heraldry, Forms of Address, Weapons, Armor, Castles,
Dance, Bardic, not to mention their specialized field of testing), we would like to thank all those
who attended the Sergeantry Trials and offered support and encouragement.
Upcoming in the Barony of Vulcanfeldt:
Fighters Practices will be moving back to our winter indoor site this month.
Archery Fest: October 5 – 7 (yes, we do know that Baron's Ball is the same weekend)
Yule Feast: December 15 (Tournaments and Arts/Sciences Championship competition will take
place at the Toppenish Armory during the day, the Feast will commence in the evening at the
Eagle's Lodge). Their Majesties plan to attend Yule Feast, now is a good time to write in award
recommendations.
Baronial Council Meeting is Monday, September 10, we have asked Her Ladyship Regina, to
place "Baronial Pavilion" on the agenda so that discussion can begin as to whether we want to
begin collecting bids for a baronial pavilion or if we want to continue using the pop-up shade.
We hope to see everyone at the meeting with their views, opinions, and ideas.
In Service to the Barony of Vulcanfeldt and the Kingdom of AnTir,
See you at the Baronial Council Meeting, Monday, September 10, Roundtable Pizza.
Rolf and Ashley
Baron and Baroness of Vulcanfeldt
VULKANFELDT BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 13, 2007
Meeting called to order 7:03 p.m.
Attendees: Rolf Longbow, Ashley Longbow, Raginmund Ahrens von Danzig, Dominick
Mangusson, An te’ ruadh, Onnwuen, Giovanni Gallo, Luella Erisdottir, Megen O’Meagher,
Roger (? Can’t read the writing), Quar-a’ Seguuder, Sarah Cunningham, Padraig Blair,
Chinuagan, Regina O’Duncan, Shannon O’Duncan, Diego Ortiz del Valle, Donall O’Dill,
Caoilainn O’ruaire, Daniel of Ratcrieffe, Tai Tjorkillsdatr, Jenefer Moberley
Minutes from July 9th Meeting approved, motion and general acceptance
OFFICER’S REPORTS:
Seneschal: Quiet on lists
Exchequer: Greetings unto the Populace of Vulkanfeldt, Currently we have $5427.03 in the
bank, including all outstanding checks.
Last month we had $5513.85 in the bank, including all outstanding checks, this is a difference of
-$86.82.
There were no deposits since the last meeting.
Checks that have been written since our last meeting include:
$12.00 to AnTir College of Heralds-Baronial Device Submission
$74.82 to Shirley Pechtel-Folk Life barbecue
A difference of $86.82.
The quarterly report is in and we showed a profit of $2293.51.
Chronicler: Minutes were emailed out before meeting, had a couple articles for the Signal this
month
Constabulary: Nothing to report
Herald: Heraldry class held last weekend, Baronial submission went to Kingdom and should
pass
Master of Stables: Fighter’s practice still Wednesdays, Cedric and Stearkar came up last week,
possible combined practices with Wastekeep some Saturday, possible regional youth practice
Branch Rapier Marshall: Quar-a took 2nd in tournament at August Ails, still practicing
Wednesdays
Deputy Archer: Wastekeep August Ails report, looking into what new targets cost
Arts & Sciences: Nothing to report
Chatelaine: made contact with the people who filled out cards at Folklife, nothing yet; new
family will be moving into the area from Alaska
Chamberlain: everything in storage except for some targets, will be getting them back for
Archery Fest
First Aider: Deputy card will be expiring in a month, regional Chiurgeon hasn’t been receiving
any reports, if she gets them she will sign off on them
Lists: Sir Qorin won tournament at Folklife, otherwise nothing to report
Web Master: Made some minor corrections on page, gallery pictures resized, if you want a
larger size ask for a CD, spam getting through filters to officer emails
Librarian: 3 books are checked out
PAST EVENTS
Folklife: Went pretty well, 6 or 7 on lists Saturday, Geoff won rapier tournament, met Realms of
Avalon people, made a few contacts, feast went well, thanks to all those who helped set up
May Crown: Question about getting repaid for site clean up
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sergeantry Trials: 2 candidates still, site fee was $7.00, set up at 9, court and trials begin at 10,
feast about 5:30 or 6, Baronial pavilion will be onsite, fighters bring armor, bring whatever
projects you are working on, Baron requested beer
Archery Fest: Will be one, need to do write up to send out on lists, does conflict with Baron’s
Ball, maybe in future combine with Wastekeep?
Yule Feast: Event write up read, $12 site fee with $3 NMS, gate opens at 11, feast hall opens at
3, feast begins at 5, possible youth tournament
OLD BUSINESS
Baronial Regalia: In holding pattern until device passes
Vulkanfeldt favors/tokens: Nothing to report
Baronial Device: Waiting on submission passing
Round Table Scroll: Waiting to hear back from Fiona, she’s working; getting wording done
NEW BUSINESS:
Loaner Armor: Some problems with idea is that people get used to using it and would consider it
their own, it wouldn’t fit right
Events in Ellensburg: Looking at different sites around the area, possibly better draw from west
side, check into indoor arena
Archery Targets: Looking into having a set fee when we loan out targets, 8 Baronial targets,
some may need replacing soon, need to find out how much they cost to replace
BARON/BARONESS REPORT:
Baroness turned 50, Rolf is stepping down as Regional Marshall, still thinking about war next
year
Adjourned
CHRONICLER’S CORNER
I can’t believe how quickly the last few weeks have gone. It seems like I just sat down to
complete the August Signal, and it’s already September! Recently I went to the Sport of Kings,
and it was a wonderful event, even for a nonfighter! There was plenty of interesting classes to
take and a lot of rest to be had. Even if my tent somehow generated a lake of water Saturday
night. Many thanks to the autocrats for this event, they made everything seem smooth and
seamless.
Congratulations to the new Yeoman, HL Shannon O’Duncan!! Sergeantry trials was a fun event,
even though the wind was a force to be reckoned with. Thank you to everyone who came out
and made it a great day.
I regret that mundane commitments prevented me from attending September Crown, where our
own Sir Cedric Rolfsson took the tournament for his lady, Elizabeth Owles! Congratulations and
best wishes for a fun reign to everyone involved.
Who and what are the Officers, Sergeantry, and Champions
© Baroness Ashley Longbow, August 2007
The Society for Creative Anachronism consists of various levels and positions that fulfill
medieval and modern roles. Among these roles, we have Officers, Sergeantry, and
Champions.
Branches are required to have certain offices filled; baronies are required to have the
offices of Seneschal, Exchequer, Herald, Master of Stables, Arts and Sciences, Chronicler,
and Chatelaine. (An Tir Kingdom Law)
OFFICERS
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Seneschal(e) is the administrative head and legal representative of the Barony.
Exchequer is the chief financial officer and is responsible for the financial records.
Herald is the chief heraldic officer and advisor of the Barony.
Master of Stables is the heavy marshal and promotes heavy fighting within the Barony.
Minister of Arts & Sciences encourages the research and development of the arts and
sciences.
Chronicler is the record keeper and is in full charge of official publications within the barony.
Chatelaine is the welcome officer, introducing new and prospective members.
Baronies have the privilege to offer admittance into the Order of Sergeantry to those who
fulfill and meet certain requirements.
SERGEANTRY
The positions of Sergeant, Gallant, Yeoman and Courtier may be attained by passing a series
of tests designed to demonstrate proficiency in a variety of skills and subject matter. Upon
successful completion they shall have the right to wear the regalia of their achievement.
Sergeant-Natural brown leather belt with a buckle bearing the Orders badge. Yeoman-Natural
brown leather bracer bearing the Orders badge Gallant- a brown or tan scarf tied around the left
bicep bearing the Orders badge Courtier-a medallion bearing the Orders badge. Each member of
the Order shall instruct novices in the matters of their combat arts and other forms of courteous
and noble behavior and shall uphold the ideals of chivalry, courtesy, and nobility with their every
word and deed.
Branches may hold Champions Tournaments to choose their defenders.
CHAMPIONS
The Barony of Vulkanfeldt shall have the following Champions (Minor Carta): Heavy Armored
Champion, Rapier Champion, Archery Champion (known as Baronial Protector), and Arts and
Sciences Champion. All Champions are expected to promote their discipline within the Barony
during their reign as Champion.
DREGATE REVEL
September 7-9, 2007
Shire of Dregate
Dregate welcomes you to our annual revel, commemorating our shire's first event. Come find
fellowship, relaxation and acquaint yourself with old friends and new. We will have Dregate's
famous Fir & Feather Tavern (with games and tournaments! bring something to add to the
potluck stew on Friday night), heavy fighting scenarios, archery, and our famous Dregate Feast
and bardic. Feast tickets sold onsite Saturday. Feast fee is Adults $10, 6-16 $5, and under 6 are
FREE, Family cap of $30. We will also have card weaving and brass etching classes on
Saturday.
The site has bunk-style beds in communal cabins. For reservations contact the autocrat (see
below). Hot showers and bathrooms are on site. Please note there is a lake nearby so be
cautious.
The site is somewhat remote, please bring any special dietary items or meds that you require.
The site is discreetly wet. Quiet pets, which are leashed and picked up after are welcome.
AUTOCRAT: HL Killian Carrick mka Kelly Cariker Box 61 Omak, WA 98841
EMAIL ki11ian@hotmail.com (note #1's not l's) Also for cabin reservations.
SITE ADDRESS: Camp Ortoha- 8 Lost Lake Rd. Tonasket WA 98855 (note this address will
not work on GPS or on the net- many signs will be posted)
SITE OPENS: 5PM on September 7th and closes on 4PM on the 9th.
SITE FEE: Adults $10, 6-16 $5, and under 6 are FREE. Family cap of $30. SCA non member
surcharge of $3 will apply. Make Checks payable to: Shire of Dregate SCA.
ANTIR BARDIC CHAMPIONSHIP
September 22-23, 2007
Barony of Aquaterra
Greetings unto the populace of An Tir, especially those whose passion tends towards bardic
pursuits and the performing arts. The fifth Kingdom Bardic Championship (KBC) will be held
this year on September 22nd –23rd.
The event will be split between two sites, just blocks away from each other, in Everett, WA
Saturday's festivities will be at:
Trinity Episcopal Church
2301 Hoyt Ave
Everett, WA 98201
Sunday's finals will be held at Everett High School:
2416 Colby Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
His Royal Highness has decided that He will have a fight practice on Saturday.
Children’s activities will be going on throughout the day, Saturday. Please watch for an
upcoming schedule.
There will also be an Italian feast created by Baroness Fiamma for 10$ per person on Saturday
evening. A soup lunch will be available Saturday for 2$ per person.
Site fees for all Kingdom events are:
15 USD ($3 NMS applied to all non-members charged an adult rate) or 16 Canadian ($4 NMS
applied to all non-members charged an adult rate).
More information will be forthcoming as it is confirmed.
This will be a two-day competition, along the basic lines of Kingdom Arts and Sciences. Just as
for the Kingdom A&S Championship, contestants will need to declare their intention to enter in
advance of the competition. The deadline for applications is July Coronation (the deadline might
be extended if you have a compelling reason why you could not meet the original deadline - this
will be decided on a case by case basis). This year's KBC will be held in the charming Barony of
Aquaterra. If you intend to compete for OVERALL Kingdom Bardic Champion you must notify,
in writing, the Crown, the A&S Minister, and the Kingdom Bardic Deputy. 'In writing' will
include: snail mail, e-mail, and / or physically handing the written letter of intent to the parties in
question. The email addresses of the Crown and the A&S Minister appear at the end of this
message.
It is also possible to enter single entries at KBC, which can be an excellent way to get feedback
and exposure. A single entry is also a good way to test the waters if going for overall Bardic
Champion seems too intimidating. If you wish to enter a single entry, you do not have to send a
formal letter of intent to all the parties listed, but you do need to send me an email listing your
name and very specific details about your proposed entry ('song' is not specific).
Single entries also do not have to meet the July Coronation deadline, but there are a limited
number of spaces for single entries, so the sooner you contact me the better. When we run out of
judging slots, no further single entries will be allowed. No single entries will be allowed at the
last minute.
More information about the 5th KBC will be posted as it becomes available.
The rules, procedures and other details pertaining to KBC can be found on the KBC website:
http://www.currentmiddleages.org/kbc .
People who need to receive your Letter of Intent to enter for overall
Bardic Champion:
Kingdom Bardic Deputy: kbc@ibix.net
Their Royal Majesties, King and Queen of An Tir: king@antir.sca.org, queen@antir.sca.org
Crown Prince and Crown Princess: prince@antir.sca.org, princess@antir.sca.org
Kingdom Arts & Sciences Minister: artsci@antir.sca.org
In service,
HL Raffaella di Contini / HL Soelig Sweetglee / Lady Isebel von Waldeck
Autocrats AnTir Kingdom Bardic Championship
You can contact the autocrats at:
raphaellad@yahoo.com, a_peirce@verizon.net, or holly@L7.net
BORDER WAR
September 21-23, 2007
Barony of Wealdsmere
Rumors of war come unto the populace of Wealsdmere! The threat comes from across the
border, the Artemsian foes have set their eyes upon the riches of An Tir! Come all and defend
this wondrous kingdom with your arts, be they martial or gentle.
There will be many war scenarios, Arts & Science competitions, Bardic Competitions, and other
activities to earn the victory over these would be conquerors.
The Wealdsmere Culinary Guild will be sponsoring a Medieval Iron Chef contest. Contestants
will be given a secret ingrediant and they may add whatever they like. Points will be given for:
Number of dishes, Presentation, Creativity with Secret Ingrediant, and Complexity. Bonus
points will be given for any documentation. This is a chance for you to show off your talents! It
will be worth one war point.
The site will be Scott Campground at Farragut State Park. You will need to stop at the park
office/Visitor Center to pick up a parking pass.
Merchants: Farragut State Park charges a $35 vendor fee. If you are interested in merchanting,
please contact HL Jhone MacLachlan at terkemm@aol.com to arrange space and for payment
info. The fee must be paid to the park PRIOR to the event to be able to merchant.
Site opens at 3:00 p.m. Friday and closes and 1:00 p.m. Sunday.
Site Fees: Weekend—Adults 16 and up $10, Youths 10-15 $5, Child under 10 $4.
Day—Adults 16 and up $5, Youth 10-15 $3, Child under 10 $2
NMS applies. Make checks payable to Barony of Wealdsmere, SCA, Inc.
Autocrat: Sir Brandt Sturrock, mka Bruce Spurlock, 5418 Estep Road, Newman Lake, WA
99025, 509-226-2966, sturrocks@comcast.net
EMPRISE OF THE BLACK LION VII
September 21-23, 2007
Shire of Wyewood
"Let it be known that there will be a very great festival of arms and a very noble tourney with
maces of one measure and rebated swords, in appropriate armor, with crests, coats of arms and
horses covered with the arms of the noble tourneyers, as is the ancient custom ..."
The Shire of Wyewood and the Madrone Equestrian Guild are pleased to welcome you to this
7th Emprise of the Black Lion, to be held September 21-23, 2007. The site this year will be
Reber Ranch. The site will open at 6 p.m. Friday, September 21, and close at 5 p.m. Sunday,
September 23. Some limited camping may be available, but only by prior arrangement with the
autocrat (see below for contact information.)
The site fee will be $12 for adults, children 8-15 $10, under 8 free.
There will be a $3 nonmember surcharge assessed to those without
proof of SCA membership.
10'x12' stalls are available for horses for $12 per day or $20 per day + night, with bedding
included in the price. Please pre-register in order to secure a stall.
The Shire of Wyewood will be providing lunch on site for a modest fee.
The format of the "Champion of the Emprise of the Black Lion" tournament is inspired by the
1460 treatise by Rene of Anjou "traictie de la forme et devis d'ung tournoy".
The games for the Championship of the Emprise of the Black Lion will be:
• Rings
• Reeds
• Pigs
• Speed Quintain
• Jousting
• Behord
• Birjas
• A counted blow heavy tournament (yes, on foot!)
Those competing for the Championship of the Emprise of the Black Lion need enter only four of
the above games.
In addition to the games for the Championship, there will be a variety of heavy armored combat
tournaments also in the style of Rene of Anjou's treatise. The evening will end (as per King
Rene's instructions) with dancing and socializing. Sunday will feature more opportunities for
equestrian activities and heavy fighting.
For more information contact the autocrat-Countess Elisabeth de Rossignol
(Lisa Mohr) gulesandor@yahoo.com
(425) 277-0763 until 10 p.m.