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News of the Shire First and foremost we would like to Thank Their Royal Highnesses, Prince Alaric and Princess Noelle, for their attendance at Winter Rose IV. We would also Like to thank Their Excellencies Baron Eric and Baroness Camilla for their attendance and continued support of our Incipient Shire, Many thanks to the Barony of the Flame for sponsoring Winter Rose IV.
The A&S competition was wonderful this year. There were several entries, all of which were spectacular. I'm sorry didn't take any pictures but hopefully someone will share if they took any. There were many wonderful comments made by our royalty and nobles who attended the event along with the populace on the talent that exists within our little shire. Entries from the Drakelaw populace included a hand-tooled leather breastplate (James), beautiful early period jewelry (Kelson), A leather book with embossed copper plates and scrolls (Vashti - winner of the populace vote), a book of lacework with extensive documentation (Cecilia - winner of the documentation competition). From our friends outside of Drakelaw a saux and hand-tooled leather scabbard with tooled copper edging from Sir Theo, an enameled metal belt from Lady Alex, a beautiful scroll from Lady Julianna, a silver cast crown and gold cast chain from His Excellency Master Sir Lothar and two entries from Thomasia - an early period recipe cookie in the shape of our own winter rose (which was delicious!) and a beautiful scroll. There were several classes held throughout the day from Ladies Raven, Vashti, Cecelia and Emeleth and Lord Thomas. Lord Kelson, Lady Aiden and Daniel (who is only 13 for those outside the shire who are reading this) merchanted their beautiful jewelry during the course of the day. At the dessert revel more of the talents of our shire were showcased with Ladies Branwyn, Mairin and Emeleth singing, Lady Vashti and her gypsy friends performing middle eastern dance and Lady Vashti regaling the crowd with her "You might be a Scadian redneck if..." jokes (through a cracking voice which was funnier still). Lord Thomas presented a leather thank you book (which he hand bound) and a thank you scroll which was designed and illuminated by Lady Raven to His and Her Excellencies Baron Erick and Baroness Camelia. Lady Vashti ran a bardic following our dessert revel - our first "Celtic Karaoke" which was a success. Dancing and drumming followed showcasing more of the musical talent in our little neck of the kingdom. I am very proud of our folks and very impressed with the work they submitted, displayed and shared. We were commended on how much our A&S has grown this past year. I encourage everyone to keep up the good work. As we pass into the winter months. I'm hopeful that everyone will continue to hone their A&S skills and learn new ones. We will work on scheduling some classes to be held at the library (or other site if the library is unavailable). If you are interested in teaching a class this winter, please let me know. In service, Lord Ian Blackoak
Winter Rose IV has been the most successful Winter Rose to Date. Friday saw the opening of the event, The weather was temperamental and forced this year's Torchlight Tourney indoors and into the now infamous EXIT LIGHT TOURNEY. The Unbelted Championship practice went well, although the weather tried to put a bit of a damper on it. Lord Malachi Hamilton won the Novice Tourney, his first tourney win!!! Hoobah to Malachi. More info to come soon...
This weekend at A Summer Event in Fenix & Pheon Festival one of our newest members, Vicar, was authorized as our newest fighter after having dislocated his shoulder and popping it back in place to finish his authorization rounds. Let's All hear a Great Hoobah!!! for our newest fighter!!!
Their Royal Majesties, Felix and Madeleina, showed their support of the Midrealm populace at this years Border Raids by making themselves readily available on many levels. While Felix showed his Valor and Chivalry on the Field of Honor, Madeleina actively showed her support of the Arts and Sciences. They held a short joint court with the Royal Court of the Meridies before holding their own separate court for the Midrealm populace. Many awards were given and there were many people honored for their efforts to make the Dream of the SCA become a reality. After the festivities of Saturday Their Majesties attended the Known World Party graciously hosted by our Friends in the Ring Tribe. They honored all those who attended when they requested THL Taran MacDdraig apply Woad as a symbol of Unity to all of the Midrealm Populace.
Border Raids has just concluded and there was much fun had by all. There were many friends at our sides as we took the fields to battle with Meridies. We were able to volunteer our services as a group to oversee the water bearing for this event and it was very successful for all of those involved. HOOBAH!!! to all of those who were able to make this effort a successful one!! Our fighters faired well at Border Raids and we wish to extend our appreciation of all of their efforts to keep us all safe from harm. We would like to congratulate Dolan of Armagh (SKA Rick) on his authorization to fight heavy weapons this event. HOOBAH!!! to our newest fighter!! Youth Boffer was also featured at this years Border Raids. We were represented by two of our own youth, Ian the War Dwarf in the 6-9 year old division and Rowan the Chainmaker in the 10-13 year old division. They both fought bravely and showed much honor on the field. HOOBAH!!! to our young fighters. Rowan also authorized in Florentine styled fighting. HOOBAH!!! to Rowan in his great efforts to further his skills. At Court Saturday there was much excitement for our members & friends who received many awards during the proceedings. Sgt. Taran MacDdraig was awarded the Order of the Gold Mace, Morgaine NicTearlach received her AOA, Máirín Ó Nialláin was called to receive her AOA (which was awarded at Unicorn), Brother Thomas the Green received an Award of the Evergreen, and Kelsen received an AOA. HOOBAH!!! HOOBAH!!! to THL Captain Taran MacDdraig, Lady Morgaine NicTearlach, Lady Máirín Ó Nialláin, Brother Thomas, Lord Kelsen and all of our friends who have received awards during this event. There were many more awards given to our friends and if I have missed anyone I am sorry so be sure to check out the Pale for the complete listing of all the Awards that were given. I There were many highlights to this event and I hope all who attended will carry with them the many great memories which we made together during this years Border Raids.
In April at the March of the Unicorn our Web Mistress, Máirín Ó Nialláin, received her Award of Arms. Hoobah to Lady Máirín!!
April 22-25th saw Blackstone Raids in Ćthelmearc between the troops of the Middle Kingdom & those of Ćthelmearc Kingdom. It was a successful campaign for our Kingdom. The warriors which hailed from Drakelaw Shire included, Sgt. Taran MacDdraig, Wolfgar of Drakelaw, Lord Ian Blackoak, and Lord Bjorn Inn Svarti. We would like to send thanks & greetings to all those who came, camped & fought alongside our shire this weekend. HOOBAH! to all those who helped make this a very successful & enjoyable weekend! HOOBAH! to Sgt. Taran MacDdraig who was awarded the Oaken Regional Spear as symbol of his excellence in melee battle for the past year. Sgt. MacDdraig will carry this spear for the next year when he will then pass it on to the next recipient. Congratulations from us all!!! On Saturday night Their Majesties, Prince Felix & Princess Madeleina walked the entire campground in search of their Faithful Midrealm Populace to bestow upon each of them a small token of their appreciation of Midrealm Support. Their Majesties personally handed out silver Ćthelmearc coins with the their thanks of our support and promise of similar coins for all Midrealm participants at each of the upcoming wars with the Kingdoms of the Meridies at Border Wars & the East at Pennsic. HOOBAH! to their Majesties for making their appreciation of our support known in such a personal manner. |
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