The Quid Novi/QD Ruby Joust Issue - Barony of Caer Mear

Volume 37, Issue 06
June 2015
The Quid Novi/QD Ruby Joust Issue
Newsletter for the Barony of Caer Mear
Blackfox Awards A.S. 48 Winner BEST SPECIAL INTEREST
On the Cover
Scroll created by Lady Osa the Archer for Ruby Joust
For the Baronial A&S Champions competition
From the Atlantian FB page
Old School War Practice update: (From Baron Mungoe) Onto the Army of
Atlantia greetings,
As part of our job of getting Heavy Fighters on the field, The Sargents of
Saint Aiden have pledge to pay Feast for 48 non peer heavy fighters that
show up to Old School War Practice. This is to give as much incentive as
we can to new fighters, and some old, to come and prep for Pennsic.
Feast is set for 100 and will include a roast Pig, a pig so mighty as to
bring tears to good Sir Bryce de Byram. http://warpractice.yolasite.com/
Pig-Roast.php
Baronial Meeting for May
Start at 7:02pm
Seneschal : need officers. Check Web for vacancies. No practice until
June 2nd. Next business meeting June 10th.
Baronage: please consider helping at Joust. Who is camping with The
Barony at Pennsic?
Exchequer : reconciled balance: 7748.00
Knights Marshal: we have an interested party.
Herald: no new business
Moas: Welcome and thank you to Lord Ziyad al-Atar.
Quatermaster: we have stuff bit will be doing an organize and clean soon.
MOL: 2 in training!
Yarnvid: we have possible returning members!
Caritas again around July 4th.
Caer G & Rivers Point on hiatus
Meeting end 7:35pm
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A Report from the Ruby Joust Autocrat
As some of you may know, this was the second time I was the autocrat for Ruby
Joust. This particular event is sacred to me. You see, it was my first camping event. It
was the event where I brought my sister and my sons into the SCA. It was the event
where I introduced my now husband to the SCA. I have met some of my now best
friends at this event. I have some of my best memories at this event. Watching my
sister run a feather up to King Valharic during the last remove of a very extensive
feast, knowing that he still giggles whenever he looks at that feather. Seeing Queen
Arielle the Golden laugh and smile as though she hadn’t another care in the world.
Watching my sons be awarded their Hippocampus from King Logan and Queen Esa
as children, and then having them come full circle and award them their AOA’s this
year as young men. Helping a friend found the Military Tourney to honor our fallen,
and watching it grow from 5 noble men on a hill in the torchlight to almost 40 in the
bright light of day. I have heard a lot of compliments over the last few days about how
“I” ran a spectacular event and how “I” really did a great job. While I truly appreciate
all of the compliments I have received, I wish to make it known to all who read these
words that “I” had a very small part in a very large play. Starting at the gate, Lady
Drynnith, who handled close to 600 gentles coming through said gate with a smile
that lit up the night. There were, for reasons we are all aware, more than the usual
gentles who paid at the gate. Never blinking, she took it all in stride, offering Mimosas
and short shifts to keep it all going smoothly. She didn’t complain when I didn’t get
“quite enough” clip boards or remember to bring her the cooler I promised. She just
made adjustments and kept it going, even on Sunday after Troll closed and we still
had folk coming on site in need of waivers! What can I say about my MOL & MIC
team? Lady Sajah and Sir Aradd were amazing. When the schedule didn’t behave,
they whipped it into shape. If there were problems, I never heard of them. I did hear a
lot of compliments on all the wonderful fighting and great tourneys from Friday night
all the way through to Sunday. The dancing and hospitality hosted by Count William
Thomas and Lord Henricus were the talk of the town on Friday. All of the marshals
did a great job. Master William and the Rose Tourney, Lord Pepin and ALL those children!!! Lord Mungo put on some pretty neat shoots down at the archery range alongside Lord Brian on the thrown weapons side. A very special thanks to Duchess Brianna, Countess Ariynna and Countess Honor for coming down to the range to recognize the children during their shoot. I imagine that is something they will remember for
a good while. Lady Alienor, my partner in crime in bring the equestrian community to
the Gem Jousts. For everything you do, for including the children, young and old, for
doing it all with a smile and a hug, thank you. Lady Astrid, my Chiurgeon, who was
under the weather, soldiering on to make sure that everyone on site that needed it
had “WATER, GATORAID, PICKLE JUICE!” with her cadre of mighty minions. Lady
Marie for providing hospitality to Their Excellencies and Their Majesties with that famous smile, my eternal thanks. My MOAS, talk about a trial by fire! Lord Ziyad had
never done anything of this sort before and yet, with the dedication to promote A&S
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that I know he has, he did an amazing job. The A&S area was a constant stream of
folk and I heard a lot of compliments about the way he ran it. The children’s competition/display was a wonderful idea and I appreciate all the work that went into everything he did including, creating the amazing prize won by Count John in the Military
Tourney. Thanks also to Lady Kat for organizing the Fiber Solar and Dame Magda for
being there as our ever present source of support. Speaking of Lady Kat, she once
again did a fantastic job of organizing Merchants Row and handling any issues that
arose with the grace and poise that she is known for. If there were any grumblings, I
certainly didn’t hear any! Lord Estienne de Conde handled the placement of all the
camps around site as well as “tagging” me and my staff….not sure I should thank him
for that part after all! Being the land agent is not an easy job. Trying to make sure everyone has the perfect spot is not possible, but being flexible and working with folks to
get to a “happy place” is also not easy. I thank him for making this happen. Special
mention to Sir Bryce and Mistress Melisent for always having my back from day one
and an extra special thank you to Melisent and Master William for being there to load
and unload the truck! Lady Kilmeny, who is much to fair to hold the title “Nastycrat”.
Her smile, humor, support and supplies were appreciated more than I think she realized! The gentle from Isenfir who ran the merchant booth “Massage by Jacob” who
stayed until the bitter end to make sure the truck was loaded and we were safely off
site. Who also used his skills in acupressure to make sure I made it without collapsing, my eternal thanks. Now, my family, without whom I would never had made it TO
the event much less through it. My husband, Lord Hjorr for never blinking when we
found no running water but rolling up his sleeves and replumbing the flushies to make
the bathrooms and showers work as well as water for our equestrian friends. My sister, Lady Fjiorleif, for standing as my deputy and making sure that I had a horseless
cart to carry me around, food in my belly and coffee whenever I needed. I am not sure
she left camp for more than 15-20 minutes the entire event. I love you sister. My sons,
present and deployed, for always supporting their mother and working until exhausted
so that our dreams can stay alive. My Peer and her husband. You know…
I am sure I have forgotten someone, I usually do. It is not intentional or with malice,
merely from a tired brain. If you picked up some trash and threw it away, thank you. If
you helped someone set up a tent, thank you. Offered a drink or a seat…thank you.
Again, this event is sacred to me and it is because of all of you that it is still alive.
Gratefully and in service,
Lady Arnora in Rauda
Autocrat, Ruby Joust IV
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Old School
War Practice
Bigger and better than last year ...
And quickly becoming the “not to miss” event
Before Pennsic!!
June 26- 28, 2015
SILVER LEAF ESTATE
187 Forest Hill Street, Clarksville, VA 23927
The Sergeants of Saint Aidan and the Barony of Marinus will once again
be holding war practice to prepare Atlantia for the crucible of Pennsic.
The practice will be conducted in a relaxed atmosphere designed to
train and build comradery.
Of course what would an old fashion war practice be without a
PIG ROAST! That’s right, with all sorts of good eats to go with it.
Silverleaf Estates wants you to be comfortable so there is
showers and even a misting pavillion.
Camping is allowed on-site, space will be on a first-come-first-serve
basis.
You MUST register your tent via the registration form in
order to camp!
Check out the webpage for details and updates as they become
available.
http://warpractice.yolasite.com
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Ruby Reflections II
Once again, your humble Chronicler brings you her views and insights on this years Ruby Joust.
Lady Arnora sacrificed the necessary number of Peers as burnt offerings and insured good weather for the event. Not one
threatening cloud darkened the sky. Starting Friday as the sun set
and the fires were lit, we gathered at the listfield to watch many
brave Atlantians bring challenge at the barrier. The fights were all
done with great honor and fellowship and was a
pleasure to watch. To end the evening, a dance full joy and laughter
followed. I think some a Lords of Atlantia need to brush up on their
dancing skills since I saw many Ladies having a wonderful time and
suspect another chance to dance will be asked for!
Saturday at Ruby Joust was full of so many activities no one should
have been bored! I will share a story told to me since I was elsewhere but so defines what the SCA should be. I want to make sure
all know of it. Youth combat is still small and there isn’t often many
spectators since heavy fighting is generally going on at the same
time. However, this year when the Youth finals began, the heavy list
was halted so all could come and support Atlantia’s future! I am told
the look on the winner face at the thunderous applause was truly
memorable!
A new event this year was the stick horse Palio races which I hope
will catch on for a repeat next year!
Sunday was sunny and hot but the shade was a blessing.
Another full schedule with the addition of a Triad armoured tourney
and atlatl battle. Then yet another new form of tournament,
Poseidon's Anvil struck! Constant engagement in multiple weapons
form was amazing and exciting for the participate and spectator
alike!
These a just a few things that stand out in my memory. To
document all would require many, many more pages.
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Fiber and Foliage and Forging!
Saturday, September 12
at 9:00am - 6:00pm
4201 Brook Rd, Richmond, Virginia 23227
https://www.facebook.com/events/1412181739075959/
Come exchange knowledge and skills with fellow enthusiasts. Whether it's spinning,
weaving, knitting, braiding, herbcraft, gardening,
basketry, dyeing, baking, or anything else related to Fiber or Foliage, you will find kindred spirits, learn new techniques, and even might look at an old craft in a new way!
If you do anything with Fiber or Foliage, come on out, bring your tools and supplies,
and enjoy a full day of free-form camaraderie.
If you are interested in any of this, please come! You don't have to already be an artisan- we are happy to teach and to entice you in to our soft and verdant world...
Exciting news! We'll have some special guests this year
the Central Virginia Blacksmith Guild will be joining us!
Come and get ready for war!
Pre-Pennsic War Practice
July 10-12 at Elchenburg Castle in Boonville, NC.
Heavy, Rapier, Archery, Thrown Weapons, Youth, and Siege.... all
disciplines will be able to practice and hone their skills before heading
north to Pennsic.
We WILL hold authorizations.
Artisans.... come out and work on your last minute projects. We will have a
fiber solar, a scriptorium, and an general A&S workshop area. You are all
welcome to come out and get feedback from your fellow artists and get ready
for Pennsic Artists Row!
Have a new tent or bed? Want to try out a new set up? We will be there all
weekend. Now is the time to set up you camp and work out the kinks, get it
all just right. Last thing you want is to spend hours trying to figure out
that brand new camp set up while you could be out enjoying the War.
It is only $8 for adults, $6 for youth (13-17), and 12 and under is FREE!
All the info is here...
https://sites.google.com/site/prepennsicwarpractice/
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The Atlantian Calender of Events
June 2015
5-7 Highland River Melees -Knoxville, MD
5-7 Blades & Bows (A Marshalling University)-Hartsville, SC
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Summer University
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Stierbach Baronial Birthday -Warrenton, VA
26-28 Return to Crecy II -Harmony, NC
26-28 Old School War Practice-Clarkesville, VA
July 2015
24-9 Pennsic War
August 2015
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Flight of the Falcon: Tournament Day in a Medieval Town-Dallas, NC
28-30 Hawkwood's Mid-Summer Chicken Festival -Arden, NC
September 2015
4-6 Trial by Fire/Lochmere Arrow-Glen Arm, MD
4-7 Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday -Boonville, NC
4-7 Conquest of Granada-Bunnlevel, NC
11-13 Barony of Raven's Cove - Investiture -Richlands, NC
11-13 Battle on the Bay-Upper Marlboro, MD
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Fiber and Foliage-Richmond, VA
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Fall University
Atlantia
25-27 Tourney of Silver Chalice-Ridgeville, SC
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Bashing with Bacchus-Clifford, VA
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Barony of Caer Mear
Regnum
Chronicler
Open
Baronage
Baron Wolfgang Moennich von Luppin
Baroness Iseulte of the Red Cliffs
Moe & Kitty Moyer
baron AT caermear.atlantia.sca.com
baroness AT caermear.atlantia.sca.com
Webminister
Arnóra in Rauda
Beth deTreville
lady.arnora.in.rauda AT
gmail.com
Seneschal
Lord Hjörr Guðmundson
cmsenescal AT gmail.com
Herald
Lord Ragnarr Leifsson
Exchequer
Kadlin Fjorliefardottir
Debbie deTreville
exchequer AT caer
mear.atlantia.sca.org
Minister of Arts & Science
MOAS@
caermear.atlantia.sca.org
Chatelaine
Open
Knight Marshal
Count Amos le Pious
Chancellor Minor &
VA Vice-Chancellor of Youth
Minister of the List
(acting)
Bojzena Z Osturna
College of Yarnvid
Seneschal
Mestre Tomas de Montroig
YarnvidSeneschal AT yahoo.com
Exchequer
Lady Anna of Calais
Minister of Arts & Science
Kateryne Ferneley
brockenspectre AT yahoo.com
Knight Marshal
Lady Osa
Canton of Caer Gelynniog
Seneschal
Broccan mac Ronain ui Lochlainn
Exchequer
Herald
Ragnar Leifson
Exchequer
Minister of Arts & Science
Isabel Henry
Canton of Rivers Point
Seneschal
Nathaniel of Ravenswood
Elizabeth Tender Herte
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the chronicler. All additions or changes must be in writing, giving permission to print whatever
personal info you wish posted. Minimum contact info is your SCA name, your legal name and
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Scheduled Meetings
Barony of Caer Mear
Caer Gelynniog
Business Meetings
Monthly; 2nd Wednesday at 7:00pm
Business Meetings- Usually the second
Saturday of the month at 7:00. They are
being held at the Ihop at Zions Crossroads.
Fighter Practice / A&S Gathers
Weekly; every Tuesday at 7:00pm
Both are held at Battery Park Christian
Church,
4201 Brook Road, Richmond VA
College of Yarnvid
Business Meetings
Held as needed.
Arts & Science Gathers
Weekly; every Thursday at 7:30pm
Both are held at Epiphany Church
11000 Smoketree Drive, Richmond VA
Canton of Rivers Point
Business Meetings
Fighter Practice / A&S Gathers
NO REGULAR MEETINGS AT THIS TIME
Both are held at the Colonial Heights Public Library
1000 Yacht Basin Dr, Colonial Heights, VA
We look forward
to seeing you!
Archery Practice
Weekly; every Sunday from 2-4pm
Held at Rockwood Park
3401 Courthouse Rd, Chesterfield VA
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