New Higher Word August 2008

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This is The Higher Word a publication of the Barony of Ered Sul of the
Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. The Higher Word is available
from Lara Connally PO Box 1770 Flagstaff, AZ 86002 It is not a corporate publication of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc., and does
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Baron and Baroness
Baron Christopher Fitzarthur and
Baroness Miana ni Chonnagain
(Chris & Maureen Walsh)
928-978-1808 or 928-1086
(No calls after 9pm)
[email protected]
Acting Seneschal
Bannthegn Saeunn Kerling
(Mary Highline) (928)522-0804
(no calls after 9pm or Sundays)
[email protected]
Acting Deputy Reeve
Lady Aiofe
(Pat Kolasinski)928-468-6509
(No calls after 9pm)
[email protected]
Herald
Master Roger Von Allenstein
(David Hodge) 928-526-1309
[email protected]
Deputy Herald
Lord Silus 928-951-0499
(No calls after 9pm)
Chronicler
Lady Fionnghuala Feuterer
(Lara Connally) 928-607-8653
[email protected]
Deputy Chronicler
Gry Thordis
(Jilaine Callison) 982-525-1342
[email protected]
Acting A&S Minister
Lady Grainne the Red
Amber Shepard
[email protected]
Hm:928-337-4624
Cell: 928-245-5721
(no calls after 9pm)
Deputy A&S
Bane Gunnar Skullsplitter
(Tom Highline) (928)522-0804
(no calls after 9pm or Sundays)
[email protected]
Marshall
Lord Thaddeus the Legless
(Joshua Spear) 853-1617
[email protected]
Rapier Marshal
Lady Christine Sapio
[email protected]
928-308-3934
(No calls after 9pm)
Chirurgeon
Lady Osanna 856-4380
[email protected]
Children's Minister
M’Lady Kolfinna av Bergen
( Kellie Rexroat)928-333-5129
[email protected]
Hospitillar
Lady Rowena of Cornwall
(Rebecca Cooke)
928- 607-3688
[email protected]
Web Minister
M'Lord Kristof Veronov
(Rian Bogle) 928-853-7825
[email protected]
Web Minister Deputy
Lord Tyler the Younger
928-978-1883 (no calls after 9pm)
[email protected]
Water Bearer
M’Lady Aminah
928-699-7696
[email protected]
Head of Court, Head Lady in Waiting
Lady Violet Elliott
[email protected]
(Janice Bloomer) 928-774-4162
Captain of the Guard
Wingman (Jon)
Contact Info pending
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Photo - Self Portrait by L. Fionnghuala
the Fewterer
Their Excellencies Baron Christopher &
Baroness Miana
by L. Fionnghuala Feuterer
(The Baron and Baroness are Busy Preparing
for Highland War. Stay Tuned next month
for their next missive.)
Baronial Progress
(next 3 months)
* indicates a member of the Northern Army
- to be supported as fully as possible!
Baronial Progress
August 6th - 10th
August 16th
August 23rd
August 30th - 31st
HIGHLANDS WAR!!!
Shire Life Collegium
Granite Mountain
Mideast Feast
Twin Moons
Baronial Investiture
Mons Tonitrus
To the populace of Ered Sul,
Everyone is out working hard to make Highlands War the best ever! So this issue is a bit
thin on content. We’ll be back to speed for
the September Issue.
Your missives, event advertisements, stories, articles, lower words, and song lyrics are due to me by the 20th day
of the month.
Please be mindful that the publication
goes to press the first weekend after the
20th. Delays in submissions may cause at
most a 7 day delay in publication so
please be courteous and submit EARLY!
As you read this issue please take note of any
errors. I greatly appreciate any corrections
that come my way. The best way to contact
me is by email [email protected]. My
cell phone is another good way to leave a
message, 928-607-8653. I promise that I return calls.
Yours in service,
L. Fionnghuala the Fewterer
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Event information:
Site opens at 8:00 AM on Thursday, August
7th. Activities end on Sunday, August 10th at
12:00. Site clean-up will start immediately
after. Site fees are as follows: Adult with
proof of membership – Thursday - $35;
Friday - $30; Saturday - $25. Anyone
without proof of membership will be
charged a $3.00 NMS fee. All adult site fees
receive a $5 discount when purchased
through ACCEPS. Youth ages 9 through 17
- $10 not date dependant. Youth ages 8 and
under are free
August 7th-10th
Barony of Ered Sul
War is Upon us!
Yes, you have heard correctly. Invaders are
coming!!! We have invaders amassed upon
the borders of the Barony of Ered Sul and
the Northlands of the Kingdom of
Atenveldt! Our network of spies are active
and our intelligence is bountiful, as we have
discovered the route of the invaders! Hence,
the armies of the Northland now march to
meet this scourge in the high meadows and
forest of Mormon Lake, AZ ( 30 miles south
of Flagstaff, AZ). Mark ye, thine calendar to
join us as this contest is played out Thursday,
August 7th through Sunday the 10th, 2008.
The rumors are true; a consortium of
southerners led by the Barony of Sundragon
is invading the beautiful and blessed lands of
Ered Sul! Their Majesties of Atenveldt have
decreed we settle our differences before They
return from crusades in the East; and so, we
hereby invite ALL to join us for this historic
encounter! Whether ye be Foul Invader or
Bold Defender of the Northlands, know that
we shall contest mightily in EVERY arena Hardsuit, Rapier, Archery, Equestrian, Youth
Combat, Arts and Sciences and Bardic.
We hope you will come and enjoy the trials
and tribulations of all! There will be cooler
weather, trees, merchants, and surprises for
all to enjoy.
Location: There are five ways to get to the
site. Being that each way is very detailed, it
is recommended you visit the Highlands War
web site for directions. GPS is not
recommended.
xiv.highlandswar.org You will also
find site rules, scenarios, and links to answer
many other questions you might have.
Should you need any information you cannot
find, please contact an event steward on line
or by phone.
Main Event Steward- Bannthegn Saeunn
Kerling (Mary Highline) 928-522-0804
[email protected]
Co-Event Steward - Aimee Douglas (Julie
Holmes) 928-753-6648
[email protected]
August 16th, 2008
Barony of Sun Dragon
Greetings to the populace of
Atenveldt! Renaissance ‘Man’ is upon us
again.
In the Renaissance, a gentle of good
breeding and class was considered to be
someone well educated, artistically talented
in several areas and skilled in rapier.
This event is a ‘showcase’ for the Musketeer
in all of us.
The competition will be held Saturday,
August 16th. Site opens at Noon and closes
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at 8:00pm.
To declare for the title of ‘Renaissance Man’
you must compete in all the competitions:
skill with the rapier; numbers and letters; art;
bardic, a surprise category and the everpopular political games. Entrants are
allowed to have a champion compete for
them in one and only one of the categories.
This year we have a new theme on bardic:
The populace are encouraged to filk their
favorite musical songs into subjects
about our beloved Barony and the SCA.
Join us and make merry for we will also have
a tasty sideboard. The main dish of BBQ
beef, pork, and chicken plus a chunky fruit
‘gazpacho’ will be provided by the barony. If
you mundane last name begins with A-H
please bring appetizers, I-P please bring a
side dish to accompany the main course, QZ please bring a dessert dish. Regardless,
your presence is welcome.
Baronial Court will be at Their Excellencies
pleasure with the rapier tournament to
follow immediately thereafter. The bardic
competition will be held throughout the day.
Site fee: is $12 for adult members and $15
for adult non-members. Youths 17 and
under are free. This is a damp site and
smoking is allowed in designated areas.
Site: Casa Del Sol Club House, 6960 W.
Peoria Ave. in Peoria
This is a gated adult community and we will
have a sentry posted to let people in.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
-There is an unfenced pool in
the clubhouse patio area. Parents must
ensure to supervise their children at all
times.
-No pets allowed
DIRECTIONS: From the East you can
take your best route to 67th Ave and Peoria
go west to Casa Del Sol. The Entrance is on
the North side of Peoria just west of the
shopping center.
Event Steward: Lady Rivka bat Yehudah
(Becca Baum), 602-863-4278
Feast Steward: Lady Jacquelin de
Normandie.
August 23rd, 2008
Barony of Twin Moons
Since the birth of the honorable Barony of
Twin Moons, our Noble Barons have been
linked to the legend of the Grail. These
Noble Barons have joined in the quest for
the grail and have been unsuccessful. Our
current Baron, Baron Thomas, has been
privy of new information and clues linking
the Grail to the lands of the Middle East.
Baron Thomas has picked up his sword to
become one of the Crusaders and, as this
missive is being penned, is marching off to
join the King in this noble battle and to
follow up on his newly found information
concerning the elusive Grail. Please join us
on Saturday, August 23rd as we gather round
to celebrate the return of our Noble Baron
and to hear the stories of his journey and
quest for the Grail. There will be drumming
and dancing and of course, a repast of the
most delectable dishes of the Middle East.
Merchants will be available with their exotic
wares for those who wish to get in a bit of
shopping. Bring your rugs, pillows, tables
and your appetite and join us in this grand
celebration.
The location of this wondrous event will be
at the Fountain Hills Community Center,
located in Fountain Hills, AZ. We are
extending the hours of this event this year.
The hours shall be: 10 am to 8 pm.
Fees are:
Site: $10 for members, $13 for nonmembers, $6 for youth 5 and over, under 5
free.
Feast: $8 for adults, $4 for youth 5 and
over, under 5 free.
Feast and Site fee Family Cap will be
$48 and is available through ACCEPS
Site Fee only Family Cap is $28 and will
be available at the door.
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SCA Corporate policy states that
Family Cap pricing is only available to SCA
members.
Address and directions: Fountain Hills
Community Center, 13001 La Montana
Drive, Fountain Hills, Arizona. Directions
to site: Take your best route to the 101N
and exit at Shea Blvd. Go East to Palisades
Blvd. Turn left at the light onto Palisades.
At the corner of Palisades and Avenue of the
Fountains, turn right onto Ave of the
Fountains. At 4-way stop at Ave of the
Fountains and La Montana, turn right onto
La Montana. Take an immediate left into
the parking lot of the complex. From East
Valley: Take Highway 87 (Beeline) to Shea
Blvd., turn left onto Shea. Take a right at the
light onto Saguaro Blvd. Go to Avenue of
the Fountains and turn left onto Ave of the
Fountains. At 4-way stop turn left onto La
Montana, make immediate left into parking
lot of complex.
Animals are not allowed on site with the
exception of registered service animals. Site
is dry, no open flame, no indoor smoking or
weapons are allowed.
Your Event Steward is Lady Morwenna teg y
Caernarvon, 480-917-9909 (no calls after 9
pm), email = [email protected]
Our lovely Feast Steward is Lady Dierdre the
Herbalist, 480-782-1680 (no calls after 9
pm), email = [email protected]
Merchant Steward is Lady Helena, 480-8131060 (no calls after 9 pm), email =
[email protected]
For more extensive information about this
event and feast please go to this website.
http://middle-east-feast.tripod.com/
August 30-September 1, 2008
Barony of Mons Tonitrus
One of the oldest tournaments in
the long and glorious history of Atenveldt
comes to us this year on a long holiday
weekend. And you will need every minute of
it to experience the Mace & Greatsword
Tournament, the Investiture of a new Baron
and Baroness of Mons Tonitrus, and much,
much more.
In Anno Societatus XXIII, the
March of Mons Tonitrus first offered a
different kind of tournament, in which
combatants put away their traditional swords
and shields to fight only with mace and
greatsword.
Come camp with us in lower
Garden Canyon in the foothills of the
beautiful Huachuca (Thunder) Mountains of
Fort Huachuca and see who walks away with
a beautiful French Flanged Mace, the victor’s
prize for winning one of the more unique
tournaments in the society.
The site is easily accessible by
dragons of all shapes and sizes. Plenty of
heavily shaded camping is available with a
seasonal flowing mountain stream. The site
is primitive with no running water, so please
bring your own drinking water. Site will
open on Friday at 2:00 pm for setup with the
event beginning Saturday morning at 9:00
am.
In conjunction with opening
Baronial court at 10:00 am, Baroness
Christine will provide her famous brunch to
feed our hungry travelers and fuel our
mighty warriors. The Mace and Greatsword
list will open following court with combat
for the famed Mace of Thunder
Mountain beginning at 1:00 pm. Following
the Mace & Greatsword Tournament,
around 4:00 pm, will be the final court of
Their Excellencies Charles and Christine,
Baron and Baroness of Mons Tonitrus
followed by the Investiture of the new Baron
and Baroness and a great feast in their
honor.
Sunday morning will begin the
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tournaments to determine the new Baronial
champions to include Baron’s Champion
(hardsuit), Baroness’ Champion (rapier),
Lieutenant of the Archery Guard, Youth
Archery Champion, and Youth Champion
(hardsuit). While only members of Mons
Tonitrus may succeed to become our
Champions, all good gentles are invited and
encouraged to add to the competition.
Sunday evening will conclude with a bardic,
dancing and drumming.
The fighting will continue Monday
morning, followed by closing court. The site
itself will close at 2:00 pm on Monday.
Site fee for the three-day event,
including the brunch, will be $10.00 for
adults (18+) with proof of membership, $5
for youth age 5-17, free for youth under 5
years of age. The $3.00 non-member
surcharge will apply as appropriate. The fee
for Saturday evening’s feast is $5.00 with 100
tickets available. Please register for the event
and feast via ACCEPS (see link on the Mons
web site) or make out a check to “Barony
March of Mons Tonitrus, SCA Inc” and mail
to Jeff Durham, P.O. Box 703, Hereford,
AZ 85615. Be sure to include your
membership number. Feast registrations
must be received by August 22. Site is wet
with all mundane drinking and curfew laws
observed. Special needs attendees or those
seeking hotel information or crash space
should contact the autocrats. Merchants are
welcome!
Directions: From I-10, take exit
302 (Sierra Vista/Ft. Huachuca). Drive
south on Highway 90 about 25 miles where
you will reach Fry Blvd with the Fort
Huachuca main gate on the right. Turn
right, into Fort Huachuca, and follow the
signs to Garden Canyon. NOTE: Current
vehicle registration, auto insurance, and
photo ID for all adults in each vehicle is
mandatory for entrance onto Fort Huachuca.
Autocrats: Lord Brandan der Wanderer von
Arnswold (Dan Singleton), (520) 226-0605,
[email protected]. Please no calls
after 9:00 pm. M’lady Caoilfhionn (Jana
Stobaugh), (520) 459-0494,
[email protected]
September 5th-7th, 2008
Kingdom of Atenveldt
The cool climes of the north beckon
warriors to prove their worth. Crown
tourney in the pines! Willard Springs, old
home of the Highlands War. The
surrounding forest offers plenty of camping
space. The site is wet.
Kingdom Archery Champion Tournament
The Kingdom Archery Champion
Tournament is scheduled for the day after
Crown Tourney on Sunday, September, 7,
2008. The current Kingdom Archery
Champion, Lord Nicholas Fletcher of
Canterbury, will provide the tournament.
The tournament will be held immediately
after opening Court and will close three
hours later. The exact location will be
announced at Court.
In order to qualify for Kingdom Archery
Champion, you must furnish proof that your
membership is current, be prepared to stand
Court, sponsor the Kingdom Archery
Champion Tournament when your term is
ending and any other duties as determined
by the Crowns.
If you have any questions, feel free to
contact Mistress Brenna MacGhie of
Kintyre, Kingdom Royal Archer, at 623-9353457 or at [email protected].
The site will open September 5th, Friday at
5:00 pm and close on September 8th,
Monday at 12:00 pm. Site fees are $12 for
Adults with proof of membership (Nonmember $15). Children 17 years and under
are free.
Directions to the site: From the South,
Take your best route to I-17. Head north.
Look for Willard Springs (exit 326) and
follow the SCA signs. From the East or
West, Take your best route to I-40 head to
Flagstaff. From Flagstaff take I-40 south. 14
miles south of Flagstaff look for Willard
Springs (exit 326) and follow the SCA signs.
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A list of hotels:
Embassy Suites www.embassysuites.com (928) 774-4333
Innsuites Reservation www.innsuites.com (928) 556-0130
Radisson Woodlands
www.flagstaffwoodlandshotel.com - (928)
773-8888
Monte Vista www.hotelmontevista.com (928) 779-6971
Comfort Inn: www.comfortinn.com - (928)
774-2225
La Quinta Inn & Suites www.lq.com - (800)
531-5900
Rodeway Inn near NAU www.rodewayinn.com - (928) 774-8820
Holiday Inn Express
www.ichotelsgroup.com - (877) 863-4780
Hilton Garden Inn
www.hiltongardeninn.com - (928) 226-8888
Amerisuites www.amerisuites.com - (928)
774-8042
Contact info for the autocrat: Gunnar
Skullsplitter, home phone (928) 522-0804
email [email protected]
Compete in the Subtleties competition!
There will be prizes! Special consideration
will be given to Subtleties that somehow
represent the Barony…through heraldry,
history, regalia or our traditions. Be creative!
Refreshments will be served later in the
afternoon, but feel free to bring a picnic
lunch and snacks to enjoy throughout the
day.
Help add to the atmosphere of the hall by
bringing your table decorations and heraldic
banners. Candles are allowed with hurricane
glass only.
Don’t forget your favorite medieval table
games to challenge your neighbor.
Site Information: The event will be held on
Satyrday, September 13th from 1pm to 9pm
at the Croatian Hall located at 2434 W.
Devonshire Ave. Phoenix, Arizona 85015,
just north of Indian School off the n-bound
I-17 access road. This is a discretely wet site,
smoking is allowed outside on the back
patio.
Site fee: is $15 Adult member, $18 Adult
non-member, Free for Youth under 17. Site
fee includes light refreshments created by the
culinary genius of Mistress Isabel du Lac
d'Azur.
September 13, 2008
Barony of Atenveldt
Fooles Fayre: A Day of Jesting and
Jousting
The Barony of Atenveldt invites one and all
to a day filled with merriment and frivolity!
Join us for a fun filled relaxing afternoon of
games, dancing, contests of skill and wit,
refreshments and good company. Show off
your sense of humor! Win fabulous prizes!
Marvel at the Lord of Misrule! Cheer on our
bravest warriors in the bouncy joust! You
don’t want to miss this one!
Bring your desserts (and your purses) for a
Dessert Auction to benefit the Barony.
Don’t be shy, show off your favorite dessert,
all desserts welcome.
Directions: I-17 and Indian School. Take
the I-17 and exit at Indian School. Take the
northbound access road, stay right, and make
your first right on to Devonshire Ave. The
hall is on the north side of Devonshire.
Event Steward: Lady Morgaine Rhys ap
Gruffydd ([email protected])
(480) 250-8480 (no calls after 10pm)
Sideboard Refreshments: Mistress Isabel
du Lac d'Azur
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September 20th, 2008
College of Brymstone
Chocolate Revel – New Site!!!
The College of Brymstonne is happy to
announce that this year’s Chocolate Revel
will be held at a new and MUCH larger site!!
The revel will be held at the Fountain Hills
Community Center (13001 N. La Montana
Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268). This site
has plenty of space for dancing, games, and
seating for all! Please join us on Saturday
September 20th from 1pm – 9pm to enjoy in
the festivities!
Attention all Artists!
Brymstonne will be holding our 5th annual
Un-Finished A&S competition! The rules
are simple:
1 – The item must be unfinished and
appropriate for within the SCA period.
2 – The item can not have been entered in a
previous Brymstonne Un-Finished
competition.
3 – The documentation must include the
following: When it was started, what it will
be when finished, and why it hasn’t been
completed.
We will also be holding a separate Novice
A&S competition. This competition is open
to anyone that has NEVER competed in any
A&S competition in the past (Kingdom,
Baronial, Shire, etc).
Bring on the Bards! This year will also see
the return of the Bardic Garden. Last year’s
performances were amazing and we’d love to
invite all Bards to please so honor us again.
The populace will be given tokens to bestow
upon their favorite Bards. An award will be
given to the Bard with the most tokens.
Please contact M'Lady Viola verch Howell
([email protected]) for further
details.
Calling all Cooks! We hereby challenge all
cooks in this Great Kingdom to try your
hand at some friendly competition. The
challenge is quite simple; bring your finest
chocolate desert, non-chocolate desert, or
best edible display to be judged by the
populace. Awards will be given in each of
the three categories. All guests that bring an
item(s) will receive a $1 discount per person!
Don’t forget the Dancing! And of course,
no Brymstonne Chocolate Revel would be
complete without DANCING!! And lots of
it! Once again we will have live musicians to
inspire all those dancing shoes and merry
jigs! There will be a Dance Mistress to
explain the steps and encourage you along
the way.
Fabulous Food As wonderful as chocolate
is, it is necessary to add a bit of substance to
the fare. Once again the renowned cooks of
Brymstonne will be offering tidbits to tempt
the tongue. There will be a buffet served
throughout the event to help temper the
sugar buzz so please bring your feast gear.
The buffet table will be continuously
resupplied from 3:00pm to 7:00pm so please
don’t fear lack of nourishment.
Site Fees (Site and sideboard are included in
the fee):
Adult with proof of current membership:
$12.00; Adult without proof of current
membership: $15.00; Youth 5 to 17: $6.00;
Youth under 5: Free
Please keep an eye out for further details on
fee payment and event information on your
local lists, Southwind, Baronial newsletter,
and the Brymstonne website
(www.brymstonne.org)
Event Stewards: Lady Selina Trastamara de
Luna ([email protected] )
Lord Fearghus Remahar mac Mhoail
Domhnaich mhic Thoridhealbnach
([email protected])
Feast Steward:
Lady Freydis in kyrra Alfarinsdottir
([email protected])
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Monthly Baronial Events
Heavy Weapons Practice:
Contact Lord Thadeus the Legless [email protected] 853-1617
Rapier Practice: Wednesday Night 6pm-9pm NAU Fieldhouse, North Campus. All are
welcome. Contact Lady Christine 928-308-3934
Monthly Bardic: First Fridays at Master Roger’s home. See Regnum for Contact information.
Baronial Gatherings
All Gatherings take place at the Adult Center at Thorpe Park from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Contact
Bannthegn Saeunn Kerling for more information -(928)522-0804 .
Please note a change to the Baronial Gatherings. After discussion with the A&S Minister
and Deputy, We decided that we cannot accomplish much in the way of A&S in 1.5 hours
on a Thursday night. So, A&S classes will be done a minimum of quarterly on an open
weekend. On Thursdays, we will instead do a quarterly Bardic Workshop. We invite anyone
interested in bardic to come to receive help developing a piece, fine-tuning a performance,
or just to be an audience. In April, we’ll be focusing on the pieces bards would like to perform for the Bard of the Sun competition in May. Also, the Thorpe Adult Center is available for meetings for anyone in the Barony on the 4th Friday of each month. Contact
Bannthegn Saeunn Kerling for information - (928) 522-0804
Date
July 17
August 21
September 18
October 16
November 20
December 18
Gathering Type
Bardic Workshop
Populace Gathering
Officer Meeting
Bardic Workshop
Populace Gathering
Officer Meeting
Society for Creative Anachronism: http://www.sca.org/
Kingdom of Atenveldt: http://www.atenveldt.com
Barony of Ered Sul: http://baronyoferedsul.org
College of Sankt Vladimir: http://www.dana.ucc.nau.edu/~scap/
Ered Sul Email Group: http://www.egroups.com/group/EredSul
The Southern Crusades: http:// www.southerncrusades.org
Estrella War: http://www.estrellawar.org/
Stefan's Florilegium: http://florilegium.org/
Tournaments Illuminated: http://www.sca.org/ti
Atenveldt Heraldry Page: http://www.atensubmissions.nexiliscom.com/
Highland War: http://www.highlandswar.org/