THE SHADOW KNOWS
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THE SHADOW KNOWS
THE SHADOW KNOWS Newsletter of the Shire of the Shadowlands Capital of Ansteorra AS L (March 2016) The Crown of Ansteorra, Their Stellar Majesties King Creppin L'Ostriche and Queen Toryn Sevenstitches [email protected] Their Stellar Highnesses Prince Gabriel of Maccuswell and Princess Sonja Ryzaja [email protected] Shire of the Shadowlands 1 The Shadow Knows News this Month Thrown weapons practice has arrived in the Shadowlands! Come out to archery on Sundays to chuck some sharp pointy objects. Charter painting has also returned to the calendar. War College Many rejoice-worthy news items came back from Ravensfort in February. HL Dianna received a Sable Sparrow, and was also granted Ravensfort’s Feather of Honor. HL Mirabelis won Royal Lancer (aboard the quickfooted gentlehorse Blast). Also, Nicholas and Mistress Kaitlyn were authorized as thrown weapons marshals. The weather was lovely and a good time was had. Bruise Bash! Show off your war wounds! The Shadow Knows will be hosting a showcase of everyone’s favorite trophies of war: bruises. Participants will need to submit a picture, a brief description of the painful event, and a photo release form (easy PDF form available). Whether you died gloriously in battle or just stubbed your toe on the way out of camp, I will await your submissions with suppressed villainous chuckles. Eligible bruises will be acquired during the days Gulf War is open, but need not be received in combat. (I will take pity on those of us moping at home. You may send in your bruises as well.) Awards will be given to the Best Bruise and the Most Spectacularly Acquired Bruise. There could be prizes. This office makes no guarantees, but it could happen. Shire Goes To: Gulf Wars! Activities in the Shire: Populace 1st Tues 7 PM Rm 1003, Emerging Technologies Building – TAMU [email protected] Movie & Project Night 3rd Tues 7:30 PM Nina & Demere's House Archery Sun 11:30 AM & Thurs 11:30 AM Austin’s Colony Park [email protected] [email protected] Thrown Weapons Sun 11:30 AM Austin’s Colony Park Chivalric Sun 3 PM Simpson Drill Field – TAMU [email protected] Rapier Wed 7:30 PM Bee Creek Park [email protected] Brewing Next meeting: Mar 5, 12 PM Nicholas Wolf's House [email protected] Special Event: Glass and Fire! [email protected] Charter Painting Dance Next meeting: Mar 4, 7 PM 4th Tues 6:30 PM Sam & Ashley’s House Ringer Library – 1818 Harvey Mitchell Parkway S [email protected] Bead making from 11-5 at Nina and Demere’s, April 2 For the most current information, check the Shire calendar at: http://shadowlands.ansteorra.org/index.php#calendar Shire of the Shadowlands 2 The Shadow Knows Wordfame In this space, we record the common chivalry of our shire: aid rendered, advice given, or burdens lifted. Your chronicler tries to get around, but she is possessed of only two ears, and one of those is slightly deaf. If someone is deserving of thanks, even if you are not the one who was helped, let me know! Wordfame to HL Dianna for making a whole stack of impossibly adorable late-period garb for Kyria Anna’s daughter Angie. Wordfame to Nicholas Wolf for getting thrown weapons going. Much fun has been had already. For all of those persons who participate and help to make all the activities of the shire happen — especially those who are not mentioned often enough — THANK YOU! Shadowlands’ Officers & What They Do Seneschal: Honorable Lady Isabelot di Firenze [Modern name: Anna Lichorad] The Seneschal acts as the local business manager for the group, helps facilitate answers to SCA questions, schedules Shire activities, and helps keep the group on course. Contact at: [email protected] Honorable Lady Isabelot di Firenze is 13th century French lady from Burgundy. Her father died with no male heirs but was enlightened and left his lands to his only daughter to manage. She enjoys cooking, managing the household accounts, dance and shooting archery. Knight Marshal: OPEN Acting or contact: Sir Rhodri ap Gwythyr [Modern name: Paul Foster] The Knight Marshal is in charge of the Chivalric activities for the shire. This includes heavy fighting, armor, developing safe habits while fighting, and learning about chivalry (which is after all, one of the major reasons why anyone would choose to join our society). Sir Rhodri ap Gwythyr is an old Welsh Knight who has been in the SCA many years, done many brave deeds, and is a reliable source of answers if you are interested in Chivalry! Rapier Marshal: Lord Steven Paul Blakely (Staltus) [Modern name: Steve Herring] The Rapier Marshal over-sees all aspects of Rapier fighting. This includes helping each participant develop or acquire his or her own gear (he also carries the loaner gear to practices for new participants). The Rapier Marshal’s job is also to ensure that fighters obey the safety rules of the Kingdom and are not presenting a danger to themselves or others. In light of that, go to http://rapier.ansteorra.org and read the current Rapier Rules for Ansteorra. It is CRUCIAL that all the fighters make themselves intimately familiar with these rules. Fun must be done safely as possible! Contact at: [email protected] Lord Steven Paul Blakely, also called STALTUS, is an edgy blade, certainly sharp enough for the task of teaching the safe handling of Shire of the Shadowlands 3 The Shadow Knows pointy objects; Lord Steven instructs all comers in the duck and thrust of rapier fighting. He is the proud holder of the Sable Thistle for Juggling, Sable Talon, and winner of Queens Rapier. Enjoy learning from this fine swordsman! Herald: Gaius Artorius Germanus Heralds make announcements and help members work out their names and devices. They will suggest sources for documenting your chosen name to period and also help you fill out the applications to register those names and devices. Contact at: [email protected] Gaius Artorius Germanus is a 2nd century Roman legionary. He stationed in Britain. Artorius enjoys bardic, archery, heavy fighting and heraldry. Historian: Honorable Lord Paedric O’Mullan [Modern name: Pat Mullins] The historian keeps track of the old tales of past members, adventures and misadventures of the populace of the Shire of the Shadowlands. He keeps documents, photos and other items of interest so they can be placed on display to illustrate the long and honorable history of this Shire. Contact at: [email protected] or 979-575-0670 Honorable Lord Pædric O’Mullan is a late Elizabethan street performer and sometime Shakespearean actor. He has, in the past, been a jester, but now he’s unemployed, so he is nobody’s fool. He usually wears some combination of red, blue, and/or yellow, the colors of his arms. Pædric is Historian for the Shire of the Shadowlands and holder of a Star of Merit. His interests include (but are not limited to) Bardic (performance arts), Heraldry, calligraphy and illumination, pewter casting and drumming. Archery Marshal: Mistress Kaitlyn McKenna [Modern name: Robbin Foster] The Archery Marshal supervises the safety of all official shire archery activities, as well as helping new archers get started with archery. Marshal training is currently happening. If you are interested in target archery or combat archery, please contact [email protected]. Loaner gear is available at practice. Mistress (or Baroness) Kaitlyn McKenna is a 15th Century Burgundian lady trapped in marriage with an old Welsh knight. She is recognized in the Arts and Sciences by the Order of Laurel and in many officer positions, but especially as an Exchequer, by the Order of the Pelican. Her interests include costuming, weaving, fiber arts, dance, archery, and anything to do with the 15th century. Kaitlyn is a master instigator, inspiring and helping others to achieve their own goals. Look for a friendly lady with very nice garb. Kaitlyn McKenna participates in target and combat archery. She can help you make bow strings, bolts, arrows, leather chivalric armor, and general leather working. Exchequer: Lady Morina O'Donovan [Modern name: Renee Bolduk] The Exchequer is treasurer and keeps the ledger of expenses up-to-date and in agreement with the bank statements, sends reports monthly, quarterly, and yearly to the Regional Exchequer, runs all financial committee meetings(typically after Populace meetings), and maintains an up-to-date inventory list including that which is available for loan. To borrow inventory (usually armor or garb) for an event, contact the Hospitaler and then the Exchequer to sign it out. Contact at: [email protected] Lady Morina O'Donovan is an Irish woman from the mid-14th century. She enjoys music, dance, cooking, garbing, and various other fibers arts. She also has a strong interest in Japanese arts, particularly early period. Hospitaler: Lady Livia Collari [Modern name: Calee McCallum] The hospitaler is the keeper of the loaner garb and general go-to person for getting started. They greet newcomers and help them become oriented to and involved in the present middle ages. The Hospitaler helps them to check out loaner items. Contact at: [email protected] or [email protected] Livia Collari has a small son and an interest in the education of young people and the welcoming of newcomers to the Shadowlands. She enjoys archery, sewing, and Bardic. She is Italian. Shire of the Shadowlands 4 The Shadow Knows Webminister: Mistress Nina of the Lost Caverns [Modern name: Kim Schreuders] The Webminister manages the Shire’s web presence, including the website at: http://shadowlands.ansteorra.org and the Yahoo Group at: http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/shadowlandssca. If you have any problems or suggestions relating to either of these tools, please let me know. Contact at: [email protected] Mistress Nina of the Lost Caverns is an indeterminate (vaguely 5th century) Gaul with a much later period name. The Gauls were the “barbarians” that the Romans tried to bring into their fold, with only marginal success, as they slowly migrated west across most of Europe. Nina has interest in many, many aspects of the SCA with an especially strong interest in weaving and other historic technologies, history of the SCA and administering the SCA so that everyone can have fun. Mistress Nina hosts the Movie and Project Night on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Chronicler: Lady Miriel [Modern name: Kelsey McCleskey] Produces a newsletter each month to be handed out at the Populace meetings. Everyone is welcome to contribute to make our newsletter wonderful. Contact at: [email protected] Lady Miriel likes to spin. Her hands are always busy as a good woman's ought to be. In a crowd she stands out for her lap is full of wool and yarn, and her face wears a smile as bright as the white feathers of a dove fluttering in a sunlit morning. SCA Student officers and advisors at TX A&M TAMU Advisor: Sir Rhodri ap Gwythyr [Modern name: Paul Foster] The TAMU advisor is a member of the staff at TX A&M and makes possible the existence of this group on campus. Without this person, the local student body might never know the fun that can be had through the SCA. Contact at: [email protected] Sir (or Baron) Rhodri ap Gwythyr is an old Welsh Knight who has been in the SCA many years, done many brave deeds, and is a reliable source of answers if you are interested in Chivalry! He is also a Knight, Pelican, Baron, and Lion. TAMU Back-up Advisor: HL Nicholas Demere of the Oaken Staff [Modern name: Paul Schreuders] Contact at: [email protected] TH Lord Nicholas Demere of the Oaken Staff is an Anglo-Saxon living in Britain, just after the Battle of Hastings. Though his name is now Nicholas, this was due to an accident with a Herald and a time machine, and so he usually just goes by "Demere." Ask him for the story sometime. Demere also does lampworking, a medieval method of making glass beads and other small glass objects. TAMU Student President/Seneschal: Andrew of the Shadowlands [Modern name: Andrew Graf] The TAMU SCA President is in charge of getting rooms for the SCA to use on campus. The President is a contact person for students and the other student officers. This is an important position and looks good on a resume! Contact at: Andrew is a student in the Entomology department. He participates in rapier and archery. Shire of the Shadowlands 5 The Shadow Knows TAMU Student Treasurer: Jeffery of the Shadowlands [Modern name: Jeffery Demievilla] The TAMU SCA Treasurer is in charge of handling the money for the on campus group. It is an essential office and looks good on a resume! Contact at: [email protected] Jeffery is a 3rd year Agricultural/Biological Engineering student. Jeffery of the Shadowlands is interested in 12th century Scandinavia, archery, leatherworking, and the making of chainmaille. OFFICERS’ REPORTS From the Historian: In Febrary many from the Shadowlands did attend War College in Raven’s fort. It was there that HL Mirabelis Genevah Zabeneh did win the Royal Lancer competition. And that same day did Lady Dianna Blakely receive a Ravens Feather and a Sable Sparrow. In service, Paedric From the Mininster of Arts and Sciences: Bardic guild was once again cancelled for lack of a place to meet. Dance guild met with 5 dancers in attendance. A charter guild started with about 10 people attending. Brewing guild met and bottled the dark cherry stout beer with 5 in attendance. HL Mirabelis taught a class in beginner drumming at Bonwicke's Artisan event. Jeffrey Demieville built a loom and taught himself tablet weaving. Nicholas Wolf made tunics for himself and his kids. Noah of the Shadowlands and Sir Rhodri made youth kidney belts. And Lady Miriel, well, you know… In service, Paedric From the Herald: Worked on Jesse’s name (Nicholas Wolf), Guillaume’s last name (Le Chacal), and re-found Lord Stephen Blakley’s lost name submission. Re-submitted his device. From the Chronicler: This month’s Shadow is rather sparse. As I am not going to War, I can’t blame it on that, but I’ve been a bit ill. Ah well. Onward we go. Yours in service, Miriel Shire of the Shadowlands 6 The Shadow Knows This Month In History: March March 1 On this day... In 1360 Chaucer ransomed from his French captors In 1555 Nostradamus publishes his prophecies, entitled "Centuries" March 2 On this day... In 1160 Excommunication of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor In 1492 Ferdinand V, King of Spain, banishes 800,000 Jews In 1585 Sir Francis Drake sails for the West Indies as a Privateer March 4 On this day... In 1493 Columbus returns to Lisbon, Portugal In 1519 Cortez lands in Mexico March 6 Happy Birthday to... In 1475 Michelangelo March 7 On this day... In 0161 Death of Antonius Pius, Emperor of Rome March 10 On this day... In 1302 Dante threatened with burning should he return to Florence March 11 On this day... In 1302 Marriage of Romeo to Juliet March 13 On this day... In 1462 Printing of the Gutenberg Bible March 15 On this day... In 0459 Death of Atilla, the Hun March 17 Happy Birthday to... In 1473 James I, King of Scotland On this day... In 0461 Death of St. Patrick In 1328 Treaty of Edinburgh: Scots independence recognized March 18 On this day… In 1584 Death of Ivan IV, "the Terrible," Czar of Russia March 20 Happy Birthday to... In 0043 Ovid (BCE) On this day... In 1239 Yet another excommunication of Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor In 1345 A triple conjunction of Saturn, Jupiter and Mars in the 40th degree of Aquarius occurring on this day is (later) given as the reason for the Black Death March 21 Happy Birthday to... In 1274 Robert I, "the Bruce," King of Scotland March 24 On this day... In 1208 The Pope places England under Interdict In 1603 Death of Elizabeth I, Queen of England March 25 On this day... In 1584 First American colonists set sail from England March 26 On this day... In 1199 Richard I, "Lionheart," wounded by a crossbow at Chalus Shire of the Shadowlands 7 The Shadow Knows March 28 Happy Birthday to... In 1483 Raphael On this day... In 1380 Gunpowder first used in Europe, by the Venetians against the Genoese Calendar of Events (from the Ansterorran calendar) March 2016 (AS L) 4-6 11-13 • • 18-20 • 25-27 • Out of Kingdom: Gulf War XXV - Kingdom of Gleann Abhann ( Mississippi, Louisiana, S.Arkansas, Memphis) RP, HP Out of Kingdom: Gulf War XXV - Kingdom of Gleann Abhann ( Mississippi, Louisiana, S.Arkansas, Memphis) RP, HP April 2016 (AS L) 1-3 8-10 15-17 22-24 29-1 • • • • • • • Elfsea Defender - Elfsea (Ft. Worth, TX) RP, PC *PED* Coronation & King's Champion – Elfsea (Ft. Worth, TX) - TBD RP Stargate Spring Event - Stargate (Houston, TX) *PED* Wiesenfeuer Baronial - Wiesenfeuer (Oklahoma City, OK) *PED* Glaslyn Defender of the Flame - Glaslyn (Denton, TX) *PED* Floralibus Bellum and Guardian of the Gauntlet – Bjornsborg (San Antonio, TX) Beltane - Namron (Norman, OK) May 2016 (AS LI) 6-8 13-15 20-22 27-29 • • • • • • Loch Soilleir Spring Event - Loch Soilleir (Clear Lake, TX) *PED* Rapiers and Romance - Brad Leah (Wichita Falls, TX) Queen's Champion – Dragonsfire Tor (Stephenville, TX) QP Guardian of the Tor - Dragonsfire Tor (Stephenville, TX) *PED* • • • • Stargate Spring Event April 16 Happy New Year SCA! May 1 King's College June 11 SCA 50th Year Celebration June 17-27 Castellan - Northkeep (Tulsa, OK) *PED* Steppes Warlord - Steppes (Dallas, TX) *PED* June 2016 (AS LI) 3-5 10-12 17-19 24-26 Gulf Wars XXV March 11-28 King's College - Namron (Norman, OK) Out of Kingdom: 50th Year Celebration - Kingdom of the Middle - US Out of Kingdom: 50th Year Celebration - Kingdom of the Middle - US (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky) (17th-27th) July 2016 (AS LI) 1-3 8-10 15-17 22-24 29-31 • • • • • Kingdom Fiber Arts College – Eldern Hills (Lawton, OK) Crown Tournament – Bjornsborg (San Antonio, TX) Roundtable – TBD Out of Kingdom: Pennsic XLV – Kingdom of Aethelmearc August 2016 (AS LI) 5-7 12-14 19-21 26-28 • • • • Out of Kingdom: Pennsic XLV – Kingdom of Aethelmearc Out of Kingdom: Pennsic XLV – Kingdom of Aethelmearc Steppes Artisan – Steppes (Dallas, TX) Glaslyn Artisan – Glaslyn (Denton, TX) Shire of the Shadowlands 8 The Shadow Knows SHIRE GOES TO! Is an event where the shire pavilions and other equipment and multiple persons from the shire will be attending. If you need a ride or help with garb contact the Hospitaler. Thanks and Credits Shadowlands Badge, Shadowlands Arms, Knotwork Badge, and “shadow wars” images by HL Pædric OMullan (William P. Mullins) – all rights reserved. “Welcome to War!” by Kyria Anna Maleine – all rights reserved. All items used with permission from the original creators. Fine Print This is The Shadow Knows, a publication of the Shire of the Shadowlands of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. (SCA). The Shadow Knows is available from Kelsey McCleskey, 58 Red Sable Drive, Spring, TX 77380, or online at http://shadowlands.ansteorra.org/. It is not a corporate publication of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. (SCA) and does not delineate SCA policies. Copyright © 2016 Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. 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