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The Chronicles of Connacht Chronicler Squire Ormr Raizer OYAMA FUN DAY DEMO RESULTS: THANK YOU TO SQUIRE RAIZER FOR HIS FORTITUDE IN STAYING AWAKE SO MANY HOURS TO MAKE IT TO THE EVENT… AND STILL GAVE IT 120%. THANK YOU TO MY HUSBAND WHO VENTURED ACROSS THE BORDER TO ENSURE WE HAD TENTS AND GOODIES THAT WERE NEEDED FOR THE EVENT… AND RESULTED IN A SERIOUS LACK OF SLEEP AS WELL. THANKS TO SQUIRE ROWAN AND SIR RUGER FOR HELPING US LOAD OUR TRUCK TO GET THERE AND AGAIN FOR THE TRIP HOME. THANK YOU FOR SQUIRE MELORA AND SOVALYE ADINA FOR DEMONSTRATING THEIR AMAZING TALENTS ALL DAY LONG. THANK YOU ARIENNE FOR PITCHING IN EVERYWHERE WHEN NEEDED, AND GRACIOUSLY LOOKING SO BEAUTIFUL IN YOUR NEW GARB. THANK YOU TO SQUIRE SCARLETT (AND RYAN) FOR MAKING SURE THE WALRUS TENT WAS AVAILABLE FOR THE DAY. THANK YOU SIR REYRKETILL FOR PUSHING YOUR LIMITS IN THE FIGHTING, THE PARADE, AND THE ARCHERY ALL DAY. THANK YOU SIR MIZAK FOR YOUR ENTHUSIASM WITH THE KIDS, AND MAKING THE DRIVE UP TO HELP. THANK YOU MATT FOR STAYING TO THE BITTER END TO MAKE SURE WE HAD EVERY LAST PIECE LOADED. THANK YOU DADE, RUAIDHRI AND GABRIELE FOR HELPING OUT WITH THE CATAPULTS… AND CLEAN UP AT THE END PICKING UP GARBAGE. THANK YOU SQUIRE DRAGANA FOR COMING OUT AND ADDING SO MUCH COLOUR WITH YOUR BANNERS AND YOUR SAND. THANK YOU ALL FOR STANDING AND LETTING THE PUBLIC SHOOT AT YOU. THANKS THANE… FOR BEING CUTE AS USUAL . KINDEST REGARDS, GABRIELE SILVERHAND, DUCHESS CONNACHT July 2010 Issue Summe Summe r Solstice Pirate Tiny’s Tiny Pirate Adve nture Re sults: Se rge ants List Shinai goe s to Squire Rowan Silve rhand Knights List R apie r goe s to Sir Ruge r Silve rhand Bowme n’s List goe s to M aste r Angantyr Huntsme n List goe s to “Duche Duche ss Gabrie le Silve rhand Spe cial Awards: The Royal Star Give n to Squire Or mr R aize r Autocrats Note s: I would like to thank eve ryone for coming out to my first eve nt and a thanks to all the gue sts that came for a day trip on Saturday. And to those who could not make it you whe re misse d you scurvy Dogs. Yours in Se rvice squire pirate tiny The Chronicles of Connacht Chronicler Squire Ormr Raizer Canada Day Demo Results “Words cannot express how proud I am to be a part of a group that works SO hard works together and contributes so much to the game for me. Thank you EVERYONE for coming out so early in the AM to set up staying SO late to make sure everyone was able to leave at the same time I am humbled by your generosity of spirit, your dedication, and your efforts. Truly you all inspire me when we do events like we did today. I know we have gained numbers today, as you have also inspired others to join us just by showing them the best of what we can do as a group. A special thank you to Jake for helping us get the fencing there AND coming back to pick it up even though you couldn’t stay and enjoy the event! That is above and beyond once again M’lord and greatly appreciated. Thank you all for being my friends, and being so wonderful. (okay there were a few words that I could say that and my feet are SO swollen I can barely walk I LOVE demos!!)” Kindest regards, Gabriele Silverhand, Duchess Connacht “There is an expression "It's good to be the King"...and being the Crown of this group is well beyond good! I am truly amazed and humbled by what I saw yesterday at the Canada Day Demo. To see all of Connacht come so early and step up to the challenge was AMAZING! We had over 500 people watching the performance at on...e stage. The expression should be "Its good to be Connacht" for without all of you there would be nothing! On bended knee I salute the people of Connacht for what they accomplished yesterday!” Yours in Service Ruaidhri Silverhand, Duke Connacht July 2010 Issue Virtue of the Month Humility : humility Humility is derived from the Latin word "humilitas", a noun related to the adjective "humilis", translated not only as "humble", but also alternatively as "low", or "from the earth", and "humus", humid. Because the concept of humility addresses intrinsic self-worth, it is emphasized in the realm of religious practice and ethics where the motion is often made more precise and extensive. Humility as a religious or spiritual virtue is different from the act of humiliation or shaming though the former may follow as a consequence of the latter. Humiliation (also called stultification) is the abasement of pride, which creates mortification or leads to a state of being humbled or reduced to lowliness or submission. It can be brought about through bullying, intimidation, physical or mental mistreatment or trickery, or by embarrassment if a person is revealed to have committed a socially or legally unacceptable act. Whereas humility can be sought alone as a means to de-emphasise the ego, humiliation must involve other person(s), though not necessarily directly or willingly. The Chronicles of Connacht Chronicler Squire Ormr Raizer From The Herald’s Desk: Submitted by Salix Alba Sericea Pursuivant Connacht The Use of Symbols in Heraldry Part 4 The following list has been complied from many different sources; Caution: These are collected from the internet and may not all fall within our time period. Common Charges (birds) Chough (Cornish Crow) - Strategist in battle; watchful for friends Claw of a Bird - Note the prey-er that has been preyed upon Cock (male bird)Cock Regarding - Courage and perseverance; hero; able man in politics Cornish Chough - Strategist in battle; watchful for friends; divine providence Crane (Stork) - Close parental bond; Vigilance if holding a rock Crow - Strategist in battle; watchful for friends; divine providence Cygnet (young swan) - Where gorged with a crown around its neck, signifies dignity Dove - Loving constancy and peace; the Holy Spirit; with an olive branch in its bill, it signifies a harbinger of good tidings Duck - Person of many resources Eagle - Person of noble nature, strength, bravery, and alertness; or one who is highspirited, ingenious, quick-witted, and judicious; If wings "displayed," it signifies protection Eagle with two heads - Conjoining of two forces Falcon - One who does not rest until objective achieved Feathers (usually ostrich feathers) - Sign of obedience and serenity Gannet (duck without beak or legs) - One who July 2010 Issue has to subsist by virtue and merit Goose Goose - Resourcefulness Gorged (around neck) - High dignity Hawk - One who does not rest until objective achieved Hawks' lures - One who is fond of the highest pursuits, such as hunting and falconry Martlet (footless swallow) - Symbol of the fourth son (mark of difference); may signify one who has to subsist by virtue and merit, not inheritance Moor fowl or MoorMoor-cock - Association with the law or the legal profession Ostrich/Ostrich plumes - Willing obedience and serenity Owl - One who is vigilant and of acute wit Peacock, Peacock feather - Beauty, power, and knowledge Pelican, Pelican Vulning - Self-sacrifice and charitable nature; When feeding her young ("in her piety"), symbolizes the duties of a parent or parental love Pheasant - Person of many resources Plume Plume of feathers - Sign of willing obedience and serenity of mind Raven - Divine providence Stork - Filial duty; close parental bond; If holding a rock, symbolizes vigilance Swallow - One who is prompt and ready in doing business; also bringer of good news Swan - Poetic harmony and learning, or lover thereof; light, love, grace, sincerity, perfection Duck - Person of many resources Vol (Set of Wings) - Swiftness and protection Vulture - Purification and maternity; also, virginity (in Christianity) Wings - Swiftness and protection Wren - Freedom This article will be continued in the next issue of the Chronicles of Connacht http://www.fleurdelis.com/meanings.htm http://www.heraldryandcrests.com/heraldic_symbols.htm http://www.digiserve.com/heraldry/symbols.htm The Chronicles of Connacht Chronicler Squire Ormr Raizer Featured Weapon: Claymore Presented by Squire Ormr Raizer The term claymore (from Scottish Gaelic claidheamh mòr, "big sword") may refer to one of two distinct types of Scottish swords: it may refer to a two-handed sword with a cross hilt, of which the guards were usually turned down, used by the Highlanders of Scotland; or to a basket-hilted broadsword adopted in the 16th century, which is still worn as the full dress sword in the Highland regiments of the British Army. The two-handed claymore was a large sword used in the late Medieval and early modern periods. It was used in the constant clan warfare and border fights with the English from circa 1500 to 1700. The last known battle in which it is considered to have been used in a significant number was the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689. It was somewhat smaller than other two-handed swords of the era. The two-handed claymore seems to be an offshoot of Early Scottish medieval swords which had developed a distinctive style of a cross-hilt with down sloping arms that ended in spatulate swellings. The spatulate swellings were frequently made in a quatrefoil design. The average claymore ran about 140 cm (55") in overall length, with a 13" (33 cm) grip, 42" (107 cm) blade, and a weight of approximately 5.5 lb (2.5 kg). Ultimately, the long swords generally descend from the high medieval handand-half 'great swords', such as subtype XIIIa, using the Oakeshott typology. Fairly uniform in style, the sword was set with a wheel pommel often capped by a crescent-shaped nut and a guard with straight, down-sloping arms ending in quatrefoils and langets running down the center of the blade from the guard. Another common style of two-handed claymore (though lesser known today) was the "clamshell hilted" claymore. It had a cross guard that consisted of two downward-curving arms and two large, round, concave plates that protected the fore grip. It was so named because the round guards resembled an open clam. July 2010 Issue From the Cauldron Offered by Squire Melora My past recipes have been about medieval beauty and the recipes themselves were beautiful. I found this in my readings and was amused at what was done to achieve the ideal beauty at that time. I hope you find this as amusing and odd as I did. The Ninth Book of Natural Magick John Baptista Porta 1584 "How to Adorn Women, and Make them Beautiful." "How the face may be made very soft." Boil two calf's feet in water. First make them clean. Then boil the water until half be consumed. Put in it rice, one pound, and boil it well. Let crumbs of bread steep in ass's milk or goat's milk, with ten whites of eggs bruised with their shells. Distil all at a gentle fire. Add to the water a little camphire and borax. Put into a glazed vessel, two young naked pigeons, with their guts taken forth. And put in as much milk as will cover them. And add one ounce of borax. Turpentine, three ounces. Camphire, one ounce. Five whites of eggs. Put on the cover, and distil them. For it is fat things that make the face soft. I shall say more, when I come to speak of making the hands white and soft. The reason is the same for both. The Chronicles of Connacht Chronicler Squire Ormr Raizer ORDERS AWARDS AND MINISTRIES With the Recent Awards given in the last few months Like the Rising Star of Adria to Connacht and the Royal Star to myself And even seeing them attached to Members like The Royal Order of the Queens Guard to Sir Reyrketill Silverhand I thought it was time to post a little information on these awards and what they stand for. Squire Ormr Raizer A. ORDERS AND AWARDS Following are the Imperial-level Orders and Awards, which include the regalia, badges, and criteria for admission. Awards which may be granted by Kingdom or Ducal Crowns may also be granted by Shire Crowns, subject to the prior approval of the Imperial Crown. Companions of these Orders may wear the badges as belt favours, pendants, or baldrics, and so forth. They are listed in descending order of precedence. 1. THE IMPERIAL ORDER OF THE PROTECTORS OF THE DREAM Non-voting Order granted by vote of the Imperial Estates. May wear the regalia as described above, but do not gain an Estate Vote per se, although individual members of this Order may hold Estates Votes of their own right. Companions of this Order rank in precedence immediately behind the Imperial Crown Prince/Princess (if any). Members of this Order have the following rights and privileges: a. Nominate for the titles of Lord/Lady and Baron/Baroness. If approved by the Local or Imperial Crown, the nominating member of the Order shall bestow the title; b. Nominate for Imperial and Royal awards. If approved by the Local or Imperial Crown, the nominating member of the Order shall bestow the award; c. In keeping with the Spirit of the Order and the Law, mindful of the Standards of the Imperial College of Arms, and respecting those functions traditionally performed by the Church of July 2010 Issue Adria: nominate for any other distinction, perform ceremonies and other functions, administer oaths, create and confer non-precedence-bearing distinctions and awards, and create non-precedencebearing orders and induct members thereto; d. Sit with Imperial Crowns as Peers and approach them without bowing; have Imperial precedence as members of the Imperial Family; e. Be addressed as "Imperial Highness"; New members may be nominated from within the Order. Members are appointed by the Imperial Estates General. 2. THE IMPERIAL ORDER OF THE TABLE ROUD Argent, a chalice or. (White background with a gold goblet.) This Order grants precedence equal to that of Viscount and Viscountess (non-Founding). Candidates may petition for membership or may be approached by a Companion of the Order. Candidates must hold Knighthoods in at least three different disciplines, and be approved by unanimous consent of the current membership of the Order. 3. THE IMPERIAL ORDER OF SAIT JOA Argent, on a saltire gules a lily argent. (White background with a red X extending to the corners, at the intersection of the X, a white lily.) This Order grants precedence equal to that of Viscount and Viscountess (non-Founding). Candidates may petition for membership or may be approached by a Companion of the Order. Candidates must be female and hold at least one Knighthood in any discipline, and be approved by unanimous consent of the current membership of the Order. 4. THE IMPERIAL ORDER OF THE COMET Sable, a comet palewise argent. (Black background with a vertical comet, with the head at the top and the tail streaming down behind it.) This Order is given by the Imperial Crown at most once per reign, and grants precedence equal to that of Barony. It is given to individuals who through their enthusiasm and dedication contribute outstandingly to the betterment of the Adrian Empire and its populace. The Chronicles of Connacht Chronicler Squire Ormr Raizer 5. THE IMPERIAL ORDER OF THE EBULA Sable, a semy of estoiles in gurges argent. (Black background with a spiral of white estoiles.) Estoiles are six-pointed stars whose points are elongated and wavy. This Order is given by the Imperial Crown at most once per reign, and grants precedence equal to that of Baron (non-Landed). It is given to individuals who through their enthusiasm and dedication contribute significantly to the betterment of the Adrian Empire and its populace. 6. THE IMPERIAL ORDERS OF THE LIO, HARP, QUILL, AD TALBOT These are the four non-Knightly Orders created to reward prowess in the fields of Combat, Arts, Ministry, and Archery, respectively. The badge for each Order has a red background, with the symbol of the Order in gold. These Orders are given by the Imperial Crown only once per reign to as many individuals as the Crown sees fit at the time, and grant precedence equal to that of Lord or Lady. 7. THE ROYAL STAR Argent, a mullet or. (White background with a gold five-pointed star.) Also known as the Star of Adria. This Order grants precedence equal to that of Lord or Lady. This award is given annually by any Imperial, Kingdom, or Ducal Crown to individuals new to medieval recreation who through their enthusiasm and dedication contribute to the betterment of the chartered subdivision or the Empire and its populace. 8. THE ROYAL ORDER OF THE CROW COMPAIOS Wears a garter around the upper arm in a colour determined by the wearer's rank. If the wearer is eligible for more than one color, only one garter is worn, traditionally the highest or oldest Knightly rank held, but it is generally up to the issuing Crown. This award is given annually by any Imperial, Kingdom, or Ducal Crown to individuals who display high standards of chivalry and good fellowship who by their period activities and demeanour contribute to the enjoyment and realism of events. This Order grants precedence equal to that of Lord or Lady. July 2010 Issue The garter colors are as follows: a. Non-Knight - White b. Knight Combatant - Black c. Knight Artisan - Blue d. Knight Minister - Red e. Knight Archer - Green 9. THE ROYAL ORDER OF THE QUEE'S GUARD Azure, a fleur-de-lis or. (Blue background with a gold fleur-de-lis.) These are the ancient Arms of the Empire, which have been retained to honour the most noble and chivalrous of our Combatants. This Order grants precedence equal to that of Lord or Lady. This award is given annually by any Imperial, Kingdom, or Ducal Crown to individuals who display extraordinary skill, chivalry, and style on the battlefield. 10. THE OBLE ORDER OF THE CROW GUARDS Sable, two spears in saltire or. (Black background with two crossed gold spears.) This Order grants precedence equal to that of Lord or Lady. This award is given by any Great Estate (Knight Third Level, Founding Viscount, March, or Count/ess Royal) to individuals who display extraordinary examples of courage, chivalry and grace on the battlefield. 11. THE CROW SEAL OF EXCELLECE Given once per reign by the Imperial Crown to guilds and other non-Estate groups for achieving excellence in their field of work. Bears no precedence, but groups so honoured may augment their arms with a gold fleur-de-lis. 12. THE RISIG STAR OF ADRIA Given no more than once per reign by the Imperial Crown to young Estates within the Empire for exceeding all expectations with recruitment, enthusiasm, or excellence. Bears no precedence, but Estates so honoured may augment their arms with a gold star. Information Taken from: IMPERIAL ESTATES WRIT #18 ARMIGEROUS RIGHTS, REGALIA & MODES OF ADDRESS, ORDERS AD AWARDS,AD MIISTRY BADGES The Chronicles of Connacht Chronicler Squire Ormr Raizer Featured Armour: Buckler Presented by Squire Ormr Raizer A buckler (French bouclier 'shield', from Old French bocle, boucle 'boss') is a small shield, 15 to 45 cm (6 in to 18 in) in diameter gripped in the fist; it was generally used as a companion weapon in hand-tohand combat during the Middle Ages, as its size made it poor protection against missile weapons (e.g., arrows) but useful in deflecting the blow of an opponent's sword or mace. There are two major forms of medievally documented bucklers. The first is a simple round shield with the fist positioned directly behind the boss with a variety of shapes of face and depths of rim. These could also have projections from the top and bottom as in Hans Talhoffer's Fechtbücher or serrated rings around the boss as in one example in the Wallace Collection. The second major form is a corrugated rectangle as suggested by Achille Marozzo in his Opera Nova. MS I.33, considered the earliest extant armedcombat manual, (around 1300) contains an early description of a system of combat with buckler and sword. The buckler was more widely used than is commonly known. It was a simple yet effective weapon, often combined with a short sword, falchion, or rapier. It was popular circa 1100 to 1600. The buckler had a variety of roles when it came to swordplay, but five principal means come to the fore as described in MS I.33. Each use recognizes the shield's small size and manoeuvrability when dealing with light blades. Hand protection: protection The primary use of the buckler was to protect the sword hand. Deflector: Deflector The buckler's lightness and curved center made it excellent for deflecting attacking blades. Such a deflection would leave the attacker open for a rapid counter-attack.[ Blinder: Blinder The light blades used in conjunction with the buckler depended on rapid movements, which meant that a single second was an important advantage. The wielder of the buckler could use the July 2010 Issue buckler to shield his sword-hand's position from view, keeping his opponent from guessing his next strike. "Metal fist" fist": A buckler can be used to directly attack an opponent by punching with either its flat face or its rim. Binder: Binder The buckler can be used to bind an opponent's sword hand and weapon as well as their buckler against their body. The buckler is also very useful in grappling where it allows an opponent's arms to be easily wrapped up and controlled. Movie Quote: 300 Leonidas: Leonidas Dilios, I trust that scratch hasn't made you useless. Dilios: Dilios Hardly, my Lord. It's just an eye. The gods saw fit to grace me with a spare. Important Websites: www.adrianempire.org www.connacht.ca www.medievaltradingpost.com The Chronicles of Connacht Chronicler Squire Ormr Raizer Due to unfortunate circumstances Nomads Challenge has been cancelled. Replacing this event will be⁄ Ragnarök War AutoCrat: Squire Rowan Silverhand July 23rd to the 25th 2010 Enderby B.C. Heimdall Heimdall the Horn Blower: HeimdallÊs was a particularly enigmatic figure in the Norse pantheon, so much so that it is not certain whether he was a member of the Aesir or the Vanir. He was the watchman of the gods, and the blowing of his Trumpet, Gjallarhorn („resounding Horn‰), which could be heard across the three levels of the universe, would sound the onset of Ragnarök When the horn blows Join us at Ragnarök for combat, Archery, Arts Bardic and more⁄ More information for this event will be made available in the near future on our Yahoo e-group. July 2010 Issue Medieval Recipe The Pretzel Presented by Squire Ormr Raizer Ein new Kuchbuch Max Rumpolt Germany 1581 ORIGINAL RECEIPT: 55. Nimm ein schönes Mehl/ lauter Eierdotter/ und ein wenig Wein/ Zucker und Aniß/ mach ein Teig damit an/ walg jn fein länglicht und rundt mit saubern Händen/ und mach kleine Bretzel darauß/ scheubs in ein warmen Ofen/ und backs/ daß du es nit verbrennest/ sondern fein außtrucknet/ so werden sie auch mürb und gut. Du magst auch Zimmet darunter nemmen oder nicht. Und man nennet es Precedella. TRANSLATION: 55. Take a fair flour/ clean egg yolks/ and a little wine/ sugar and anise/ make a dough with it/ roll it nicely long and round with clean hands/ and make little pretzels from it/ shove in a warm oven and bake/ that you do not burn it/ but until nicely dry/ like this they will be also crispy and good. You might also take cinnamon with it or not. And one calls them Precedella. The Chronicles of Connacht Chronicler Squire Ormr Raizer Birthday Wishes Last April I took Birthday Wishes out of the Chronicles due to not having any birthdays to report , but when it came time to put together Junes Chronicles I forgot to put them back in… Sorry June Birthdays. June Birthdays: July 2010 Issue Upcoming Events: Insurrection III III Autocrat: Squire Salix Alba Sericea August 20th to the 22nd 2010 Grand Forks B.C. Lily (Baby G) Silverhand Silverhand June 9th Sovalye Adina Silverhand June 22nd Duchess Gabriele Silverhand Jun 29th July Birthdays: Master Cory Cerney July July 7th Imperial Crown War Autocrat: Duke Ruaidhri Silverhand September 3rd to 5th 2010 Camp Owaissi, Kelowna B.C. Sir Reyrketill Silverhand July 13th Thane Desnoyers July 15th Squire Melora July 25th Mistress Eryne Habibbi July 26th Squire Salix Alba Sericea July 30th Summerland Fall Fair Autocrat: Duchess Gabriele Silverhand September 10th to the 12th 2010 Summerland B.C. Next Connacht Fighter Practice: th wednesday July 7 , 6:00pm – 8:00pm Armoury Park th 18 Ave, Vernon B.C. wednesday July 21st, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Armoury Park 18th Ave, Vernon B.C. Camelot Demo Autocrat Duke Ruaidhri Silverhand Camelot Vineyards 3489 East Kelowna Kelowna Rd Kelowna B.C. Some Events may change dates, times and even location please refer to our Website Calendar for updates! www.connacht.ca/calendar.html The Chronicles of Connacht Chronicler Squire Ormr Raizer July 2010 Issue Picture of the Month Well it looks as though Connacht has made another appearance in the Newspaper. A huge Huzzah for the Duchy of Connacht The Morning Star Friday June 11th 2010 Picture by Cory Bialecki/Morning Star Oyama Fun Day Demo FourFour-yearyear-old Noah Fearon (left) and Sir Mizak Perado (right) Pose for an combat battle picture at Sunday’ Sunday’s Oyama Fun Day . The Chronicles of Connacht Chronicler Squire Ormr Raizer July 2010 Issue Comics of a Medieval Nature Submitted by Squire Ormr Raizer Submitted by Squire Ormr Raizer Submitted Submitted by Mistress Arienne