Volume 34 Issue 11 November The Q.D. Quid Novi. Newsletter for the Barony of Caer Mear

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1 Volume 34 Issue 11 November 2012 The Q.D. Quid Novi Newsletter for the Barony of Caer Mear

2 A&S Schedule from Our MOAS We have a full calendar for the rest of the year. We will have a "Hat of the Month" feature as well as Dancing in preparation for Yule November 6th: Election Day!-We WILL be meeting and doing Hot Glass!! November 13th: Coifs, Medieval Head Coverings November 20th: Thanksgiving week, no A&S November 27th: Dancing with Baroness Inga December 4th: More Dancing with Baroness Inga December 11th: 14th Century Hoods with Lady Brianna Classes will start up in January. Possible Subjects: A History of Caer Mear, Open Hoods, Archery Marshall, Sekunjamen and Beginning Embroidery. Let Magda know if you have any special requests! THE ATLANTIAN FALL CROWN TOURNAMENT LIST Duke Logan Ebonwoulfe fighting for Countess Esa Kirkepatrike Dux Lucius Aurelius Valharic fighting for Countess Mariana Vivia de Santiago Count Sinclair Hawkins fighting for Countess Kari Kyst Sir Harald Brandarm Olafssen fighting for Mistress Ceridwen Ferch Owain Sir Rodrigo Falcone fighting for Lady Magdalena Engracia de la Huerta Baron Callistus Gill fighting for Baroness Adriana la Bretonne Sir Theron Andronikos fighting for Lady Kaðlín in óarga Master Gaston Valmont fighting for Dame Rosalind Delamere Master Jonathas Reinisch fighting for Baroness Amalia Kunne Sir Turgeis Hakonsson fighting for Mistress Sunniva Kyrre Sir Amos the Pious fighting for Lady Ysabella Cacemoine Baron Erwin Bloodaxe fighting for Mistress Mary Isabel of Heatherstone Baron Mungo Maglinchie fighting for Baroness Siobhan Maglinchie Lord Christoph Krieger fighting for Lady Adelhait Fuchs Lord Eckehard Thurn fighting for Lady Jane Alexandria Fitzpatrick Lord Christian Thomas of York fighting for Lady Evja Rögnvaldsdóttir Lord John Angus West fighting for Baronessa Gracia Esperanca de Sevilla Lord William of Bedford fighting for Herrin Emeludt Hänsler Lord Dante di Lucio della Luna fighting for Baroness Deirdre Fletcher Lord Lochlainn hua Rigbarddain fighting for Lady Edan Lowery Lord Dubhghall mac Donnchaidh fighting for Lady Susanna inghean Aoidh Lord Hróðgeirr Hrafnsson fighting for Lady Isabella,daughter of Arabella Lord Aaron of Moorhaven fighting for Lady Murienne l'aloiere Lord Carlyle Jamesson fighting for Lady Jacintha of Highland Foorde Lord Gabriel Vladimir Zadorin fighting for Mistress Alesia Gillefalyn Lord Randall de Gloucester fighting for Mistress Helen Whitmore Lord Sa'id ibn-ali ibn-yussef al-maghribi fighting for Lady Eilon bat Miriam 2

3 The Coronation of Vlad and Kalisa It was a beautiful day in early October when the Coronation of Vladimir and Kalisa was held. Many from Caer Mear travelled to see this wonderful event. This writer was fortunate to witness the pageantry of the event held in Caer Mear s lands and hosted by our cousins of Tir-y-don. The majesty of our sovereigns reflected glory on all the populace, but especially on the people of Caer Mear. In the last court of Their Royal Majesties, Brian and Brianna our own Lady Kilmenny was awarded the Undine for her tireless service to Crowns. Following the coronation of their heirs, the new Majesties held tourneys so that all would see the prowess of the fighters of Atlantia. In these, Caer Mear was well represented by His Excellency Wolfgang Moennich and Sir Amos the Pious in the armoured list, and Lord Matheu de Cadiz and Lord Armand Schermitore on the rapier field. Points were also awarded atthe archery shoot to Lady Astrid and Lady Kamen for the greater glory of our barony. The people of Caer Mear did excel in many aspects of the arts as well. Lady Kilmenny and Lady Sa ara (lately moved from our lands) were chosen as the King s Entertainers for their talent in song. Lady Olivia, one of Caer Mear s newest members, was named Royall Scrivener for her talents in calligraphy as evidenced by her beautiful display of scribal arts at the Arts & Sciences exhibition. In evening court, Lady Lady Ysabella Cacemoine was honored with the William Blackfox award for the publishing of the QD! Talent was also seen beyond the kitchen door as Lady Magdalena and Lady Yenega assisted Mistress Graciella in the preparation of a delectable feast. Above all else, was the example of service by the people, both to their Majesties, as performed by Master Aedan and Baroness Aine; and their Excellencies retainers Lord Jason, Lady Brianna, and Lady Kaolin as they assisted Baron Wolfgang and Baroness Iseulete provide hospitality and shelter for all of us. And so ends my story, with many deeds left unsung-but I am out of both space and time. And my spell-check is having a nervous breakdown. 3

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5 W hat do you love most about the SCA? For some it the whole package the costumes, the history (or lack there of). For others a small part: The Arts, the Fighting No, for me it is a simple thing. It is a camp fire at night where the only light is from flame. Everything is muted and has that warm glow that flame imparts. I close my eyes and hear a friend start a familiar song of bravery and battle. I revel in the sounds of clinking bottles and the laughter of another friend. The stars shine down on me and I feel home for lack of a better word. All is right in the world and I am just where I need to be. Too often these days these golden moments are lost to us. Events are hectic and stressful. We have too much to do in too little time. We are so focused on whatever our interest is that we don t have time to visit with friends, or make new ones. Camping events have become less and less over the years as the Society grays. One reason is that maturation. We all seem so busy now in our daily lives and that has bleed into the Society. We are too busy running from errand to errand, checking Facebook on our phones to take a few quiet minutes and enjoy the company of good friends. Many of us have children now, and that adds a whole other level of responsibility. Another reason is the rising cost for event sites. These often make it too much of a hassle to have camping. There is a counter to that though. One reason our sites are more expensive is that we require more and more of them. I remember when a common event site would be a field or two, perhaps some trees, and if we were lucky, water and a portajohn. Bring tents, a fire bowl, and a cooler or two. Voila! Now we have made all of our little niche activities so vital and important that they threaten to choke out the primary reason for gathering in the first place. Each of them needs space, each of them is so important to draw people together that it is almost heresy to say Hey, let s have a little event, maybe a tourney, maybe some handcrafts. Let s break bread together and then relax to song afterwards. Better yet, look there are already 12 events on the calendar, so let s car pool as a group to a neighbor s event. Let s take some of these new folks along with us while we are at it! I didn t join the SCA, or stay in the SCA for so many years so that I could do just one thing: Fight, learn an art or craft, what have you. I joined because of the people, and I stayed because of the people. When folks talk to me about losing the Magic of the SCA or The Dream often what I hear from them is that the SCA has changed, and their life has changed, and they don t feel a part of what is going on. Not included, but excluded. Their friends don t play anymore. The good thing about the SCA is that there is always a chance to make new friends. You have to be the one to stick out our hand though. After all, didn t some one do that for you when you were new? Any organization that does not focus on new members and retention of its old members is certainly doomed to failure. The strength and longevity of the SCA has always been that it has been a haven for people to step away from the modern, even if only for a minute and indulge in a little well earned down time, in the company of good friends. So, I have two challenges for you dear readers: Work to Slow Down at events. Do less, enjoy more. If you are in charge try making smaller more focused events that can welcome everyone, young and old. Don t try and please everyone, you simply can t. Give folks a place to have a good time, and a good time will ensue. it s like any other party. If you are an older member, please take a moment at a fighter practice or A&S gather to introduce yourself to someone you don t know. If you are a new member, do the same. Veterans should be inviting the newer members out for social gathering, but especially to events. Events are where the SCA shines, where it s magic can glow. I promise you a better glow at a campfire than you get from your IPAD. As usual all opinions are mine alone. Feel free to comment at poetamilitarus@yahoo.com, or over on Facebook. (IRONY!!!) Better yet, hit me up at an event some time. Beers are on me. Pax, Musing from High Bridge Manor 5

6 Upcoming Kingdom November Atlantian Crown Tournament - Windmasters' Hill- Apex, NC ** 9-11 The Known World Academy of Rapier and the Known World Costuming Symposium- Middle 10 Beowulf Birthday Bash Dun Carraig- Brandywine, MD 10 A Steppe Through Time - The Wrath Of Khan Saint Georges,Pickens,SC 10 Marinus Baronial Investiture - Marinus-Virginia Beach, VA ** 17 Holiday Faire- Stierbach-Manassas, VA 7 Jester's Tourney - Misty Marsh by the Sea- Florence,SC December Unevent - Caer Mear - Richmond, VA ** 7-9 Yule Toy Tourney VII - Nottinghill Coill- Pickens, SC 8 Baroness Roana de Laci Day of Dance VI Bright Hills- Towson, MD 15 Feast of Saint Andrew Tear-Sea's Shore- Walterboro, SC 15 Yule- Caer Mear- Richmond, VA ** **-Caer Mear Baronial Progress 6

7 A Few Words from the Chronicler With consent of FromOldBooks.org Ever wonder what the letters of our newsletter stand? Back in the day when the barony had to get something out in the form of a newsletter, they called Quick and Dirty. Hence, The Q.D. was named. As your current chronicler, I have decided that we need a bit more style. Therefore, I am adding Quid Novi which translates as What s New? to it s name. I hope you all like. If not, well my warrant won t last forever. Unto the good gentles of the vast Barony of Caer Mear do Wolfgang and Iseulte offer warm greetings this crisp autumnal day! As mentioned in the last business meeting, we are taking applications for a head retainer. Interested parties should contact us for details. We are also in the market to replace the current Baronial chairs. After nine years of great service, they are beginning to show their age. If you are interested in being considered for the commission of new Baronial chairs, please work up your bid for presentation at the November business meeting. Our desire is to have chairs that are lightweight and portable for travel. They should easily fit in the trunk of a compact car. The current chairs are not disappearing. We intend to preserve them as long as possible, by repairing what wear and damage that can be repaired, and keeping them in the inventory for continued use. The next several months are jam packed with events. We are sponsoring the Barony s very own Sir Amos and his lovely consort, Ysabella at Fall Crown Tourney. Please turn out and help cheer them on in their bid to be our next King and Queen. Caer Mear will be playing host to the Kingdom the first weekend in December by hosting Unevent. Unevent is the Kingdom business meeting where the Great Officers of State relay information to their associates, and order meetings are often held. If you are a Barony, Canton, or College officer, or are a member of a Kingdom polling order, please make arrangements to go or send a proxy. If you are willing to help the event steward out by volunteering your time, please contact Baron William to see where you can assist. As always, we would love to have award recommendations. Also, if you recommend someone for a Kingdom award, let us know so that we can share all the good things they do with Their Majesties. Warmest regards, Wolfgang & Iseulte 7

8 Minutes from Business Meeting on 10/16/92 Seneschal reports the search for a more cost effective storage unit continues, if anyone knows of one convenient to interstates please notify the Quartermaster Exchequer advises that quarterly reports are in. The barony will need to pay for current storage unit on a monthly basis which is at a higher rate, until a new one can be secured. No Chatelaine report The new Chronicler advises she is grateful the hard work Lady Ysabella has done with the QD and will endeavor to carry on. MOAS reports that we will be meeting on voting day since the church is not a polling site. She will be rescheduling the hot glass class with details to follow. Herald-no report Knights Marshal reports that all reports are in on time. All practices continue with no injuries. Training and education continues in a positive and friendly environment. Youth Chancellor advises she is working on items for Yule MOL reports the due to personal issues that Lady Bojzena is acting MOL and could really use some help!. We need many more MOLs in order to run Ruby joust. If you are interested please see her. Webminister reports all change request have been made, please notify if there is something that needs add/change/ Rivers Point-they will be discussing the 35th anniversary event and are looking at a date of March 16, details to follow Yarnvid-B.O.B. was attended by approx. 35 and fun and fellowship was had by all. Cear G,-no report UnEvent request for baked goodies to offer as hospitality. Please see Baron William. Yule-Additional funds approved for the purchase of meats to ensure a worthy feast. Old Business-A check will be written for to the church on Jan of every year for the use of the facilities New Business-Motion made and approved to get bids for the replacement/repair of the current thrones as they are rough shape and the purchase of a 2nd more portable set for travel. Their Excellencies are in need of a Head Retainer to assist them. Please see them with questions if your are interested 8

9 Baronage-Caer Mear 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 Seneschal Lady Naomi cmsenescal AT gmail.com Exchequer Kadlin Fjorliefardottir Debbie detreville exchequer AT caer mear.atlantia.sca.org Chatelaine Baroness Inga Carolyn Quenstedt quenstedt AT aol.com Chronicler College of Yarnvid Seneschal Master Thomas Longshanks Tom McDonald (804) YarnvidSeneschal AT yahoo.com Canton of Caer Gelynniog Seneschal Broccan mac Ronain ui Lochlainn William "Skip" Davis caergseneschal AT gmail.com Canton of Rivers Point Seneschal Nathaniel of Ravenswood Regnum Gytha of WithornSea Penny Haller Pennyhaller#yahoo.com Webminister Arnóra in Rauda Beth detraville lady.arnora.in.rauda AT gmail.com Herald Emelyn Amy Pruett (804) aapruett AT gmail.com Minister of Arts & Science Baroness Magda z Stalburg Maggie Pruett (804) maggiepruett AT comcast.net Exchequer Lady Anna of Calais Brenda Pomfrey Minister of Arts & Science Kateryne Ferneley Megan Shogren brockenspectre AT yahoo.co Exchequer Mary Beth Keller caergexchequer AT gmail.com Exchequer Elizabeth Tender Herte Minister of Arts & Science Sharon Miller Knight Marshal Brian Sean O Brian Larry Baxter (804) Chancellor Minor & VA Vice-Chancellor of Youth Rosaleen Robertson Ann Davis youthchancellor AT caermear.atlantia.sca.org Minister of the List Martine Picot Bonnie Davis CaerGChatelaine AT gmail.com If there has been a change in officers or if information is listed incorrectly you must 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 your address. Any additional contact info is optional. Knight Marshal Lady Osa Samantha Baxter sammy390 AT aol.com Herald Ragnar Leifson Ed Claytor heraldcaerg AT gmail.com Isabel Henry (804) lumiere62 AT verizon.net 9

10 Caer Mear Business Meetings Monthly; 3rd Tuesday at 8:00pm Fighter Practice / A&S Gathers Scheduled Meetings Caer Gelynniog Business Meetings Monthly; every 2nd Thursday at 7:00pm Held at Bethel Baptist Church 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 Smoketree Drive, Richmond VA Archery Practice Weekly; every Sunday at 1:00pm Held at Rockwood Park 227 Bethel Church Road, Palmyra, VA, Arts & Science Gathers Monthly; every 1st Wednesday from 7-9pm Held at Martine & Broccan s home: 24 Riverwood Ct, Palmyra, VA Bring your project & a snack to share. Canton of Rivers Point Business Meetings Monthly; every 1st Sunday during gather. Fighter Practice / A&S Gathers Bi-monthly; 1st & 3rd Sundays from 1:00pm to 4pm Both are held at the Colonial Heights Public Library 1000 Yacht Basin Dr, Colonial Heights, VA 3401 Courthouse Rd, Chesterfield VA This is The Caer Mear QD, a publication of the Barony of Caer Mear of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. This newsletter is not a corporate publication of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. and does not define SCA policies. For information on reprinting letters and artwork from this publication, please contact the Chronicler, who will assist you in contacting the original creator of the piece. Please respect the legal rights of our contributors. Please send submissions to pennyhaller@yahoo.om Clip art from: Fromoldbooks.org.Microsoft Office 2007 clip art selections and Dover Publishing, all rights reserved 10