August, 2014 Quarter 2, Issue 1 A.S. XLIX

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1 August, 2014 Quarter 2, Issue 1 A.S. XLIX

2 Baronial Officers & Positions BARON BARONESS Maestro Dorio of the Oaks Randy Perryman 19 Joey Rd. Merrimack N.H Lady Jocelyn del Espada Jocelyn Schreiber His Excellency Her Excellency SENESCHAL Lady Tomryis of Stonemarche Elizabeth Larrabee EXCHEQUER Lady Deirdre de Planchette Jeanne McCarron PO Box 261 Hampstead, NH KNIGHT MARSHALL Eben Hardrada Orion Herbert 13 Carla Court, Holderness, NH GRANITE PURSUIVANT Lady Cassandra Hobbes Valerie Ford 8 Roger Ave Concord, NH CHRONICLER Christina Elisabeth, called Bethra Barbara Owen 23 Joseph Road Salem, NH MISTRESS OF THE ARTS & SCIENCES Lady Seigne Ruadh Friseal Jennifer Shubelka 14 Nottingham Rd Deerfield, N.H CHATELAINE Lady Rosaline Wright Christina Swenson 85 Worfield Circle Bristol, NH Exchequer@barony-of-stonemarche.org KnightMarshal@barony-of-stonemarche.org hardrada11@aol.com Herald@barony-of-stonemarche.org Captain_Hobbes@yahoo.com To the Chronicler's Desk lady.bethra@gmail.com Arts & Sciences pictishprincess@myfairpoint.net Chatelaine@barony-of-stonemarche.org littleloomgirl@gmail.com

3 CHIRURGEON Lord Hildemar von Regensburg, called the Alchemist S.M. Arnie the alchemist CAPTAIN OF ARCHERS CAPTAIN OF FENCE Lord Osmond de Berwic Ron Klick 74 Maple Street Somersworth, NH Lord Cedric of the Floppy Hat Phil Holland 9 Smittys Way New Durham CHANCELLOR MINOR Corwin Færlic Kevin Kennedy CHAMBERLAIN Lady Tessa of Stonemarche Elizabeth Rakich WEB MINISTER Lady Zenya z Piszczac Julie Jacob GOLD KEY Lady Ælfthryth the Cat Kat Taylor Archery@Barony-of-stonemarche.org netdad@aol.com Fencing@barony-ofstonemarche.org Lord_Cedric To the Chancellor Minor ixchillvalle@yahoo.com chamberlaine@barony-ofstonemarche.org Webminister@barony-ofstonemarche.org GoldKey@barony-of-stonemarche.org kittywitch2@yahoo.com DANCE MASTER Laird Ruadh Cruide MacFrode Mike McDonald DanceMaster

4 From Their Excellencies Greetings from Baron Dorio of the Oaks and Baronessa Jocelyn del Espada, We and many of the peoples of the Barony completed the annual Pilgrimage to the Debatable Lands. Thank You, each and every one, for the help this year, Our first Pennsic, making it special for Us. We saw our champions take the field in the Known World Baronial Champions tourney for both heavy and fencing; there they acquitted themselves with their prowess and with spoken words, as they answered questions put to them by our Cousins. We also saw the Mighty East Tiger bring the mild Mid Dragon to its back and made trophies of its wings in battles hard fought. Vivat, Long Live the East! Before making our Pilgrimage, we saw many of you up in our Neighbors lands supporting the Barony of Endewearde in its dispute with the Province of Malegentia. Our Fighters, Fencers, Archers, Artisans, Shoppers and Workers made us proud of your Barony. It amazes us each time we see you out there showing your skills and what can be done. Vivat, Long Live Stonemarche! Looking forward we see that the annual Harper s Retreat is coming up and look forward to seeing and participating with you in the many activities of the weekend. The Feast this year promises to be very interesting, as we have seen the missives from the Head Cook and the supplies the Gamesmen are bringing in. Please be ready to participate in vying for the position of Champion to the Baron or Baronessa in Archery, Fencing, and Fighting or for the Baronial Bard, Baronial Warrior Bard or our first Champion of Thrown Weapons. Vivat to Our Champions! Also, we have been informed that Fall Crown Tourney will be held in our Lands. Congratulations, to Lady Tessa for putting in the winning bid. In Service Dorio & Jocelyn

5 From the Seneschals Desk Greetings to Stonemarche, As I start my first term as seneschal I am having questions sent to me. Some I know the answers to, some I am still researching, but all are being answered. Please feel free to send me any more questions that you have about the Barony as a whole. Curia is upcoming. I am still planning to have it on Saturday Aug 16th at the Nashua public Library. This is a day earlier then I originally suggested due to the site not being available on Sunday. I have not yet received the confirmation we have the site. So this is still pending. If this changes, information will be posted on Facebook as well as the Stonemarch group. Also I have had several queries as to when I am having a Curia in an area. If you would like to have curia in your area of the state help me help you. Please look around to find areas that would be available on a Friday evening or a Sunday night to run a curia and are free. If it is at all reasonable, I will work with you to set up a curia in your area. It may not be the next curia, as I am planning to move curia around, but I will consider your suggestions. On the subject of contacting me. Please do not use Facebook to contact me. Honestly I check it every few days, so It is not the best way to reach me. The better ways are phone at or at seneschal@barony-ofstonemarche.org For everyone who is on their way to Pennsic. I wish I was there with you. For those of us at home, they will be returning here soon enough, and we have Harper's, a possible Crown tourney and Birka coming up as well as a possible Yule event. I look forward to seeing you all at Curia. Tomyris of Stonemarche

6 From the Vaults Exchecquer's Corner Greetings from the Exchequer, As many if you know I have been seeking a replacement for some time now. At last not one but two possible people have stepped up and are being trained for the Office of Baronial Exchequer. The office also still has two marvelous deputies that have been very helpful in lightening the load, along with a dear friend who has helped with some of the more magic box aspects of the position. Things to know about handling money in the SCA. According to SCA law anyone handling SCAfunds must be a paid member of the Society for Creative Anachronism and be over the age of14. Other rules state that anyone working gate is to be deemed acceptable to both the Exchequer and the Seneschal. If you have ever had an interest in learning gate there is usuallyan opportunity at every event, feel free to volunteer! The SCA has many policies to follow and the more we know about, the easier for Officers and Event Stewards to insure they are followed. I hope to continue to bring little snippets like this to the Carved in Granite in upcoming issues. Thank you! Deirdre de Planchett e

7 Notes From the Herald's Trumpet Greetings to the people of Stonemarche from Lady Cassandra Hobbes, the Granite Pursuivante! I am in the midst of updating all of our awards information, and I'm hoping to get help. If you have received a Millstone from the Barony, could you please take a moment and go to this page: Millstones - Stonemarche and make sure you are listed? If you are not listed, please me or connect with me at Harpers and let me know when you received your Millstone, and for what (service, arts or martial) and I will update it. If you are on the list, please me or connect with me at Harpers and let me know what you received your Millstone for. I appreciate all your help! Cassandra Court Minutes for the Palio di Stonemarche, June 15, 2014 Baron Dorio and Baronessa Jocelyn welcomed everyone to the Palio. * Baronessa Jocelyn thanked Pan Kythe Szubielka for his service as Stonemarche Seneschal for the last 5 years (this was his last event as Seneschal)

8 * Baron Dorio called Corwin Blackthorn in and thanked him for his service by giving him a lantern that was given to the Baron and Baronessa from their cousins. * Countess Arastorm the Golden and Lord Willliam Ravenhair came up to discuss the Golden Sword tourney. Countess Arastorm spoke of the history of the tourney. She then presented the winner Eogan MacVeradech, and the runner-up Nicol MacDonnchaidh, with rattan sword blanks wrapped in golden tape. The winner was also given a roll of duct tape from Lord William. Baronessa Jocelyn presented Lily d'argent, the lone woman fighter in the tourney, with her favor. The five participantes were Eogan, Nicol, Lily, Corwin Blackthorn, and Frostulf. * Lord Cedric of the Floppy Hat congratulated Corwin Blackthorn on winning Golden Foil, and gave Frostulf a dagger for valor on the field as part of the fencing tourney. * Baron Juan Lazaro Ramirez Xavier and Baronessa Maria Pagani were inducted into the Order of the Furisine. * Baronessa Jocelyn announced that Stonemarche would fight for Endewearde at the Great Northeastern War. * Baron Dorio reminded everyone that this is the last weekend to register for Pennsic, and that if you are camping with the Barony, to please let Baron Xavier know the tent size you are bringing. He also announced that the Barony is hosting the Runneymeade Dinner with Their Excellencies Carolingia from 8 pm to 10 pm the Monday of War Week. He directed anyone who wishes to volunteer service or small gifts for gift baskets to speak to Lady Simone bat Leone. * Baronessa Maria and Pan Kythe were inducted into the Order of the Lamp of Apollo. * Lord Magnus Morte was given his scroll for the Order of the White Gate (backlog from Baronial Birthday). * Mellisande de Bretagne was given a red star-shaped lantern as thanks from Their Excellencies as Event Steward for Palio and thanked her staff for their help. She also thanked Baron Xavier for his guidance and mentorship.

9 * Matilda Wynter was inducted into the Order of the Furisine. * Nuala and Jason stated it was their second event, and gave gifts to Baronessa Jocelyn (a chainmail necklace), Baron Dorio (a chainmail bracelet in Ferrari colors) and Mellisande (a set of earrings). * Lord Neville Sudlow, the Northern Region Thrown Weapons marshal, let Their Excellencies know that there are now three Thrown Weapons Marshals in Stonemarche: Corwin Blackthorn, Lasairfhiona inghean Chaeallaigh, and David of Olach Lacha. He presented a badge to David, who ran the range for the weekend. * Their Excellencies welcomed newcomers to the barony. * The following announcements were made: * Lady Dierdre de Planchette has the Lost and Found. * Lady Ceara, the Baronial Bard, announced the rules for the Baronial Bard competition at Harper's Retreat: 1 documented period piece, and one piece that requires audience participation. She also announced a separate competition at the unofficial bardic/birthday party on the Sunday of Harpers: a 'Last Man Standing' competition for the Birthday Dirge. It will go around until the participants are out of verses! * Baron Dorio announced that the Baronial Champions Tourneys for Rattan, Rapier and Archery will be run at Harper's Retreat as well. * Many thanks to Meister Harold von Auerbach, Lady Finnghualla inghen MhicCeilleagh and Lady Simone bat Leone for their help with the heralding!!!

10 From the Chronicler's Inkwell Greetings unto my readers As I put together this issue, I'd like to thank my reporters, and ask you, the members of the populace, to consider becoming a 'granite chipper'. The Barony is made up of many different people, covering a wide range of interests. As much as I'd like to be at each and every practice, or event, or workshop, it isn't going to happen. Therefore, I'm looking for roving reporters to tell me what's going on in their corner of the Barony. I try to cover information for all the practices I know about, but I may be missing some - let me know. Fighters, fencers, archers - do you have a "..no ***** there I was, watching as did " story to share? Tales of inspiration, admiration or education? Crafters - what are you working on, and how can we help - or can you help us by ofering instructions or tips? Young ones (in age, spirit and/or SCAdian age) - is there something you'd like to know more about in SCA life? Ask, and maybe someone will step up to answer you - and in doing so, help to spread the knowledge and passion. Artists - do you have something to share? Stories, songs, drawings and photographs are always appreciated, and will find these pages welcoming. I'd like to be able to publish more issues, more often, quarterly really isn't enough to keep up with all the Baronial happenings - but quarterly is all I have content for, unless I start filling pages with articles borrowed from other SCA publications (with permission, of course), recipes and my bad poetry. I'm fairly easy to reach; you can contact me at either of the addresses above, or at lady_bethra@yahoo.com or by telephone - please wait for the answering machine, the phone isn't always within quick grabbing distance, even snail mail. in Service, Bethra

11 Upcoming Stonemarche Events Harper's Retreat August 29 - September 1, 2014 Event Link Once again, we will be having our annual Harper's Retreat Labor Day weekend in scenic New Durham, NH. The current Baronial Bard of Stonemarche, Lady Ceara, will be running the Bardic Tournament Saturday night to help Their Excellencies, Baron Dorio and Baronessa Jocelyn, choose their new Baronial Bard. Their Excellencies will also be sponsoring tournies to choose their new Baronial Champions of Rattan, Rapier and Archery this weekend. And, as always, there will be a feast Saturday night, before the Bardic. The feast is capped at 100 seats. As of August 15, feast is sold out, and there is a waiting list Merchants are welcome, and there is no additional fee for merchanting. Site Opens: August, 29, 2014, 3:00 PM Event Location: Camp Birch Hill Site : Site : Adults: Weekend Pre-Reg: $30.00 Weekend At the Door: $35.00 Day Fee Pre-Reg: $15.0 Day Fee At the Door: $18.00 Non-Member Surcharge: $5.00 Youth(12-17 years old): Weekend Pre-Reg: $20.00 Weekend At the Door: $25.00 Day Fee Pre-Reg: $10.00 Day Fee At the Door: $13.00 Site Closes: September, 1, 2014, 5:00 PM 333C Birch Hill Rd New Durham, NH Map Children under 12 are free. Feast: Feast: Adult fee: $11.00 Youth (age 7-17): $8.00 Children under 7 eat free. Make Checks Payable to: SCA NH Inc Barony of Stonemarche Send Reservations to: Mistress Aine Callaghan aka Barb Trow 192 Silver Street Dover, NH Family (2 adults and 2+ children in the same phone: (before 10 pm) baronessaine@comcast.net family): Weekend Pre-Reg: $ Weekend At the Door: $ Reservation Deadline is August 16, 2013 Please include as much of the following information as possible: SCA Name, Mudane name, blue card number for all people reserving for; the number of children in your group, special medical needs; Cabin preference, other people you would like to share your cabin with; We will do our best to accommodate you.

12 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Baronial Birthday This event is being put on hold for this year, so that the Barony may better prepare for hosting the Crown Tourney of Edward and Thyra If you'd like to host the Birthday for next year, think about it, prepare your bid, and put in a proposal at an upcoming Curia ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Crown Tourney Map November 1, 2014 Camp Takodah 55 Fitzwilliam Rd Event Link Richmond, NH Their Graces, Edward III and Thyra II are pleased to announce that their Fall Crown Tournament will be held on November 1st at Camp Takoda in the Barony of Stonemarche. Letters of intent should be sent to (preferred) or by direct to Their Royal Highnesses and the EK Seneschal. Letters should be received no later than by Coronation, September 28, Victory in their Crown Tournament will require competency in multiple weapon forms. For those needing a diversion, there will be an archery shoot. For those younger gentles, there will be several youth activities planned throughout the day. Dayboard will be included in the event fee. Please be advised that Their Majesties have requested to start the tournament no later than 11:30 in an attempt to beat the earlier sunsets at that time of year. Event Fees Adults $10 advance, $12 day of Youth 13-18: $5 advance, $6 day of Children 12 and under are free Please add a $5 Non-Member Surcharge for every Adult that is not a member of the SCA All pre-registrations must be postmarked by October 20th, Feast: Adults: $10 Children 6-12: $5 Youth 13-18: $10 Children 5 and under: free Feast Reservation Deadline: October 20th, 2014 **Please note that the only good Reservation is a paid one.** Information regarding severe allergies should be directed to the head cooks.

13 Contact Information Event Steward: Lady Tessa Martini d'agostino MKA: Liz Rakich Send Reservations to: Lord Cynric the Dabbler MKA: Ben Strauss 92 Beard Rd New Boston, NH Make Checks Payable to: SCA NH, Inc. Barony of Stonemarche Please include the following information with your reservations: Mundane names of everyone in your party, ages of anyone under the age of 18, and membership information (if applicable). If you would like confirmation, please include an address and/or phone number. There will be NO REFUNDS for feast after October 25th. Considerations for site refunds will be considered but not guaranteed after October 25th. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Yule Nothing has been decided at time of this issue, but rumor has it that Knotty Crossing is once again thinking about hosting this event, or possibly, another mid-winter gathering ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Birka January 23-24, 2015 Event Link Everything is running smoothly, according to Lord Ravenhair. The Barony of Stonemarche invites you to a Market Day at Birka XXV! This annual event will be held at the Radisson Hotel and Event Center in Manchester, NH. As always, the populace has also arranged for the following activities to amuse their guests: a large indoor market with nearly a hundred merchants, a Ball *and* a Hafla, an A&S display, classes, and martial activities including a heavy list bear pit tournament, fencing and youth combat. Please join us as we ignore the cold, snow and ice outdoors, and have a fantastic time with our friends! Merchants: Merchants are an important part of our event and we welcome you. The period for Applications for Merchants will open on October 1, All information needed to apply to be a Merchant will be published on our website: Please contact merchants@birka.org for more information.

14 Coronation of Edward III & Thyra II Event Link The Barony of Bergental and Shire of Quintavia invite you all to the Coronation of Edward III and Thyra II on Saturday, 27 September Join us in honoring the service of good King Brennan and gracious Queen Caoilfhionn and wishing long life to our new monarchs. Festivities return to the charming site at the First Congregational Church of West Springfield, where we also celebrated Edward I & Marguerite's ascension to the Eastern thrones. A sumptuous dayboard will be provided by Baron Aethelhafoc, Lord Aleksei and our talented kitcheners. Heraldic consultation will be available and myriad performances will enliven the time between Court and More Court. There is also room on the lawn for fighting, fencing, youth combat and picnicking, should the sun smile upon us. There is no feast planned for the evening. The event closes upon conclusion of the final court business. Please check the EK website for updates prior to the event, as we will add information concerning fighting, A&S, menu and more. Event Location Map First Congregational Church of West Springfield 20 Lathrop St West Springfield, MA Site Fees In advance: $10.00 includes dayboard Youths 17 and under: Free Reservations due by Sept. 20th. At the Door: $15.00 includes dayboard Youths 17 and under: Free $5.00 non-member surcharge added where applicable Send Reservations to: mistresspagangraeme@yahoo.com Mistress Pagan Graeme/Yolanda Graham 36 Stratford Terrace, Springfield Make Checks Payable to: SCA Inc./Barony of Bergental

15 Our Neighbour's Events Carolingia Baronial Champions September 13th, 2014 Event Link Baronial Championships for Fencing, A&S, and Bardic. Come one and all for entertainment and to test your skills in tournaments for these three baronial positions. We will be running heavy list fighting (not for Baronial Championship). There is a dayboard, but no feast. The Baron and Baroness are looking forward to seeing you there! Site Opens: 10:00 am Site Closes: 6:00 pm Event Location Boston-Area German Club and School Map 8 County Street (Rt. 109) Walpole, MA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lost Tip Archer's Gathering and 5 Shires Archery Championship September 12th - 14th, 2014 Event Link The Shire of Panther Vale, invites the archers of the East Kingdom to join us in a day of archery, archery, and yet more archery (and, some classes, thrown weapons, and maybe some fencing, too). Our Lost Tip Archer's Gathering will be held in a new location that offers the opportunity to expand our woods shoot, while retaining the archery games we've all enjoyed over the years. Tighearn Eol and Baintighearna Ruadhnait will be putting together a dayboard of hearty soups, breads, wild game roasts to sustain our hunters throughout the day. Gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian options will be provided. Dinner will be potluck in the clubhouse. Please, contact the feastocrats with particular dietary concerns (802) We are have been instructed that the club requests that the site be dry. Camping space is available at no extra charge Friday and Saturday nights. Event Location Map Caledonia Forest and Stream Club 10 Field and Stream Rd St Johnsbury, VT ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

16 Harvest Moon Shoot + Tyger & Bucket -- September 13, 2014 Event Link The Harvest Moon rises once more over the lands of Malagentia and we invite all good gentles to celebrate with us at our traditional Harvest Moon Shoot. Ready your bow for the Horn of Malagentia and be Archery Champion. Don your armor to compete for the First Shield of Malagentia. Gather your Thrown Weapons for the Heart of Malagentia. Fencers line up to be the first Fencing Champion. Artists bring your entries for A&S Champion Come on and support a Day of competition and support your favorite for each area of competition After the event to end the day stay around for be part of Malagentia's own Tyger and Bucket Tavern- a separate event but wonderfully located at the very same site. Event Location: Map Hebron Pines Campground 400 Buckfield Rd Hebron, ME ( same site as GNEW ) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lady of the Rose Tourney September 20th, 2014 Event Link The Ladies of the Rose welcome one and all to celebrate a time of romance, honor, and chivalry, by joining them for the pageantry that will be the Lady of the Rose Tourney on September 20, 2014, in the Barony of Bergental. Each Lady of the Rose is assembling her team to do honorable battle in her name. Each team shall consist of 1 belted fighter, 2 non-belts, a Golden Rapier (or the equivalent), 2 non-ogr's, and a Herald. Fighters that have not been selected for a team, fear not, bring your armor and we will find a noble place for those who wish to fight. For our young combatants, there will be youth combat and instruction throughout the day, concluding in a Grand Melee before their Majesties and the Ladies of the Rose prior to the end of the tourney. Along with the Martial activities of the day, there will be an Arts & Sciences display where the populace will bestow tokens upon the artists they like most. There will be a "People's Choice" prize awarded to the artist with the most tokens at the end of the day. There will be a magnificent day board provided by Mistress Eleanore McCarthaigh and the Ladies of the Rose. ($3.00) There will be no feast.

17 Event Location The Polish American Club of Agawam 139 Southwick St (Rte 57) Map Feeding Hills, MA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Neddingham County Fair September 19th - 21st, 2014 Event Link Countess Elspeth Kyfe of Neddingham, being that she holds the title of Countess would like to sponsor a County Fair! She would like to encourage folk from far and near to come enjoy a weekend of sharing, learning and fun. The event will feature a series of craft, study and practice stations. We invite all manner of groups to request a space to practice and share their particular interest. Some of the study/practice stations I anticipate are heavy list, cut and thrust, thrown weapons, dancing, fiber arts, and brewing. The list will be updated as plans are confirmed. One of the most important aspects of this event is that we would like to be sure that ALL daytime activities are friendly for all ages. We feel that it is very important to INCLUDE children in our study and practice as much as possible. This means there will be no separate children's activities and adults should be prepared to share their knowledge and time with our younger SCAdians at this fair. They often have as much to share with us as we have to teach them! Keep this in mind when planning your group practice/study area. After dinner we have been known to share a game or a drink and a whole lot of fun and antics. (As child friendly as the day is, after dinner activities will decidedly not be). There are two big field stone fireplaces in the hall before which many a song have been shared and story told. Please bring ears and voices to add to the wealth. There is space on the porch for dancing all night. A day board designed and cooked. in part, by our young people will be provided on Saturday, included in your site fee. In the evening, we plan on having a very simple and delicious evening meal together. There are 70 seats available for it and we need to know if you will be joining us for the meal no later than September 10 so the cook will know how much food to make. Breakfast Saturday and Sunday (until 10am) will be available for those staying with us in cabins or tent spaces. Event Location Westwood YMCA Camp 2093 Harkney Hill Rd. Map Coventry, RI 02816

18 Local Practices & Activities Archery Practices Archery is in full swing throughout the Barony, and the archers are as hot as the weather. Several new archers have been added to the Barony's ranks, and honors have been awarded to not only our shooters, but to those who practice with us, although they reside elsewhere. Ranges known to be open as of August are Lebanon, Loudon, Madbury and Salem Lebanon ME Osmond de Berwic: Practices vary, see the Baronial pages for up-to-date info If you plan to come to this practice, please contact me at or for directions. Madbury Ciarnait inghean Bhroin: Practices on Sunday afternoons from Littleworth Road (Rt. 9), Madbury, NH, (various marshals) Madbury Practice If you use TomTom it thinks we live in the water, head 0.7 miles east toward Dover to reach the house. Google Maps gets it right. We are snugged in between the reservoir, and French Cross Road. Across the road from the 50 mph sign if you are heading west to Barrington. We have kids targets this year, and a range to run both lines at the same time. See you soon. Ciarnait Salem Kynar ap Llantwit: Sunday 10ish until 1ish Monday evenings around 5:30 23 Joseph Road, Salem NH Kynar's Practice Loudon Dana the Unready: Saturdays, from 10:00 until 13: Pleasant Street, Loudon NH Loudon Practice It is a beige house with a field stone chimney and attracted to a red barn on the north side of the road. If you are using GPS it will show the house about 500 yards west of the actual position. Continuing as weather permits until late fall. Should the weather be poor I'll be available to help build or repair gear.

19 Fencing Practices Giggleswick Fencing Practice is held on most Friday nights at the Eliot Baptist Church 912 Dow Highway, York,ME Cedric, of the Floppy Hat sends greetings! Fencing practices are scheduled for Tuesdays in Dover and Saturdays in Northwood Please contact Cedric for specific locations and times. (I'm still working on spots, although random parks are my current victims) There is also a fencing practice at Knight's Hall, on the usual Wednesdays,or so I've heard. ************************************************ Fighter Practices Saturdays in Ashland : The ballfields at Exit 24 at 1 pm Location (unless there's a conflict with an event) Wednesday Practices in Epping at 6ish : check here for details Location Knight's Hall Practices: SCA fighter practices scheduled for Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. Not all activities here are SCA official, this link is provided as informational. Knights Hall Please contact the Knight Marshall for more information on fighter practices. Also, check the Facebook page at Nashua Practice for additional information.

20 Craft Circles & Workshops There are many gatherings in the Barony (and just over the border). With central, southern and near-northern areas of the Barony being represented, there should be one near you. Concord Craft Night in the Yellow House at the Kimball Jenkins School of Art The address is 264 North Main St (the intersection of 393 and North Main St.) Kimball Jenkins Craft night/open studio occurs on most Fridays from 6 to 9 pm. Check the Baronial pages to confirm that there have been no announcements of changes or cancellations. Deerfield Craft Circle at the home of Lord Kythe and Lady Sine in Deerfield. Held most Thursday nights at 7 PM. There is space in the living room for those who like to sew or work on other craft projects. Armoring and brewing are done in the basement, and the kitchen and dining room are reserved for socializing as people see fit. Weather permitting, fighters are welcome to use the backyard to hone their skills. Please come and join us in this social atmosphere. We can be reached at between 9 am and 9 pm - no later please. us at baronialjester@myfairpoint.net or pictishprincess@myfairpoint.net for directions or further information. Garb Workshop / Craft Night is being offered by Ella de Caleys. I am hosting a regular garb-making/craft night most Tuesday evenings from 79 p.m. at my home at 86 Heald St., Pepperell MA Directions I have a dedicated craft/sewing room and a large living/dining room with a wood floor and large tables -- great for spreading out a large project or cutting fabric. The house is just minutes from Nashua. If you are in the Nashua area or nearby, perhaps you'd like to join us? Bring your current project, whatever it is (garb or not), and we can chat, compare notes, help each other, and just have fun! To confirm that the workshop is being held on any particular week (lest it be canceled for some reason), contact Lady Ella de Caleys (Patty Gale) at or patty_gale199@hotmail.com Craft nights in Londonderry Tuesdays around 6ish at Maple Crest Craft nights in Bristol Hosted by Lady Anjuli, Tuesdays at 7

21 SCA East Kingdom Archery Royal Round Rankings As of August 25, 2014, Stonemarche has 34 archers on the list, out of 209 total. There are several more who shoot with us, but call somewhere else 'home'. 21 Cynric the Dabbler LLR Julienne Ridley Kynar ap Llantwit Dana the Unredy Osmond de Berwic Madok Arwe LLL Aibinn ingen Eremon Chris of Stonemarche Bethra Spicewell Camran MacAuley Wolfleda de Berwic Caylie of Stonemarche Raymond of Stonemarche Scott of Stonemarche Deirdre de Planchette Tiffany of Stonemarche Aaron of Stonemarche Alicia de Berwic 39.00

22 134 Ferris of Stonemarche Rachel of Rochester Cuan hua Orain Leurona Wintreborne Cort Berghuis Alija of Giggleswick Kim of Stonemarche Erica of Stonemarche Ciarnait ni'bhroin Kate of Stonemarche Noel of Stonemarche Corwin Blackthorn Zen of Stonemarche Christopher of Stonemarche Isaac of Stonemarche Arielyn Berghuis Bows used in top 3 scores: C=Crossbow, L=Longbow, R=Recurve or U=Unknown

23 Curia Report ~ May Curia started at 1:45 pm May 4th at the DOC House at Dartmouth College. Officers Reports: Baron & Baroness - Maestro Dorio & Lady Jocelyn Baron Dorio wanted to thank everyone who was involved with First Feast. He also thanked Kythe and Theresa for the Brewer's Collegium. He saw there was a packed house. Master Dorio went on to say we are in talks with Carolingia about the Runnymede Cocktail Hour to be held at Pennsic. A request was made for someone going to Pennsic to step forward as Steward/Hostess, to coordinate the event. The Baroness had nothing to add. Seneschal - Pan Kythe Szubielka Renewal of Office - As of Palio, Lady Tomryis will be taking over as Seneschal. I have had time to get together with her and talk about various Seneschal related duties and nuances of the Barony. She unfortunately won't be able to attend the Palio event but I am already passing information to her about events happening beyond that date. I would like to thank the Officers with whom I have worked. Without them, this barony would not have flourished as it has. I think I've negotiated replacements for everyone except the Exchequer at least twice. I've even replaced the Baron and Baroness. I hope that the populace is happy with the job I've done and I feel confident that Tomyris will take over and continue improving the Barony. Officers should see the sign-in sheet for permission to post information online for the Chronicler and Webminister. It is available at this May Curia meeting Granite Pursuivant - Lady Casandra Hobbes There will be Heraldry at Palio. If you need something regarding court, please her so she can get it ready. New letter of acceptance has passed. Dominico Medici's name and arms have passed. The Herald will be going to Pennsic for the second week. Exchequer - Dierdre de Planchette Ravenhair has submitted a budget for Birka Dominico hasn't given the ok yet for presentation of his budget for Harpers Retreat. We anticipate presentation at next Curia. First Feast report hasn't been completed yet, although the end of year report is done. Knight Marshal - Lord Eben Hadrada Not present; no report Minister of A&S - Lady Seigne Ruadh Friseal Lots of A&S happening in the Barony. Seigne thanked those who are running craftnites across the Barony. Those interested in running A&S classes are

24 encouraged to contact the Minister of A&S so that we can share these skills with the populace. Chatelaine - Lady Rosaline Wright Filed the quarterly report. She is currently collecting a calendar of information about things going on in the Barony. This is mostly for new folks. She has new flyers with tear-off pieces for folks to take and contact her. She is also looking for a Deputy to help with the position. She has a few mundane events that are interfering with local SCAdian events. Zenya confirmed her name was updated on website for the office. Several other events were mentioned in regards to fencing on Sundays, fighting Practice starting in Epping, and Dana's Archery Practice in Loudon may be starting up again. Captain of Archers - Osmond de Berwic Not present; no report Captain of Fencers - Cedric of the Floppy Hat Not present; no report Corwyn stated that the main fencing practice is happening in Nashua. Inquiries for Rollins Park to start up again now that the weather was better. Baron Xavier had confirmed the parks grassy areas were now dry and able to be used. Chamberlain - Lady Tessa of Stonemarche Not present; no report Chiurgeon - Lord Hildemar the Alchemist Not present; no report Chancellor Minor - Corwyn Faerlic Corwyn has received s from folks concerning having a time and date for a Kids event. He is working on a night date and see what works best for most folks. Probably a monthly thing. Corwyn is collecting together the various toychests that seem to be scattered across the Barony. He has two totes and Knotty Cross has a collection they want to add. The A&S Minister also has a bag of Yule gifts that have collected at her residence. Gold Key - Ælfthryth the Cat Not present; no report Chronicler - Lady Bethra Spicewell Not present; report sent To the Barony, greetings. Since travels have taken me away from the lands this week, I m sending a short note. Thank you for the responses to my first issue. It s a humble beginning to what I d like to see CiG become. I d like to offer an apology for this issue being available a bit later than I had planned, due to life making times difficult for some of us.

25 It SHOULD be out by May 8. Unfortunately, 2 of the events scheduled for the issue will be past by then. If youse decide anything at Curia, please pass it along, and I ll find a space for it :) As for receiving contact info permissions, I haven t gotten many, yet. I d like to thank the few I have gotten, with a special nod to those who included full info. In the same thread of communications, your friendly neighbourhood Chronicler would like to request that those who are running practices, craftnights or workshops please forward that information. You don t have to offer every detail, if you don t wish to, but a simple when, where and/or contact # or link would be greatly appreciated and please pass that info on to the Chatelaine, also, so she can have it handy for newcomers. Not everybody is in touch with the electronic version of the SCA, and activities of interest may be missed by those who do not know where to look for it. (Not to mention that I can put it all into one place, where you can tack it to your fridge for easy reference) In Service Bethra Spicewell aka Christina Elisabeth de la Griffon Azure Minister of Lists - Lord Michael de Calais Not present; no report Web Minister - Lady Zenya Not present; report sent Hi Kythe, Not going to be able to make it to Curia this time. So I will just let you know that Chatelaine has been updated on the site. Nothing else to report. Thanks! Deputy Minister confirmed site is still up. Granite Pursuivant stated she is still not getting from the site. Webminister has been notified and working on it. Baronial Historian - Countess Arastorm the Golden Not present; no report Old Business: First Feast was held at the UU Church of Concord. Lots of good food and the dancing was fun too! East Kingdom Brewer's Collegium All beds were filled, the site was "awesome" as quoted by many folks who attended. Baron Dorio joined us for the day and the event was attended by close to 40 Brewers from across the Known World. Deposits of all checks have been made/ we have one refund which needs to be discussed by the Seneschal and Exchequer. We didn't break even.

26 New Business: NH Renn Faire - May 10,11 & 17,18 NH Renn Faire: Looking for folks to attend and help out with a little demo for the barony. We got a couple of folks last year and it was a great time. Normally we go on after the Neville Company demo, they give us a lead in and we fight for about a half hour. The rest of the time is just sit and socialize with the attendees. Discussion of a coloring book for kids with the Barony information on it was recommended. Palio de Stonemarche Currently set for June 13-15, 2014: Melisand is the Autocrat with Baron Xavier running the games for this event. Greetings everyone, I think I filled out my part. Deirdre, do you see any empty spaces needing attention? Please let me know. I will not be able to attend Curia on Sunday, I have a big paper due and let's face it, have not written one page yet... Let me know how I can be of further assistance. Mellisende It will be again at the Hopkington Fairgrounds. Seneschal inquired about the contract for site and initial deposit. Details pending. The Herald mentioned the Travelling A&S Box travelling across the Kingdom which is a representative of what's happening in the Baronies for projects. GNEW We have been approached by Malagentia, who feels that Endewearde has taken liberties with their lands, infringing on Malagentian domain. We have been asked to align with them. I've passed this information to Tomryis to handle. The Baron and Baroness may have already been notified on this same subject. Baron Dorio and Baroness Jocelyn were not aware and will speak with Tomryis. Harpers 2014 Dominico is going to be the new autocrat and submitted a budget after Birka. He has not heard back on the status of the budget. The Exchequer confirmed he has not responded for some changes that were made. Thus it has not come to a vote yet. Site confirmed and Deputies are available. Baronial Birthday 2014 Is still open. Anyone interested in Autocratting the event, please see the new Seneschal. Possible Crown Tourney Elizabeth Rakich aka Tessa of Stonemarche was not present.

27 She is still looking for sites and no word otherwise has been heard. Bid date has passed but no location has been chosen yet so there may still be an opportunity. Yule 2014 Is still open. Anyone interested in Autocratting the event, please see the New Seneschal. The Inn of Knotty Crossing is interested in Yule. A bid may be coming soon. Birka 2015 Autocrat currently is Lord William Ravenhair. Kythe Szubielka has shown interest in being his Co-Autocrat/Deputy for Birka Still looking for volunteers for major positions to be filled. Seigne re-iterated her interest in running A&S at Birka. The Hotel is mostly booked already. Additional: Baron Dorio wanted to mention the shade pavilion is in need of replacement. There has been discussion of a more period style pavilion (20x30) Marquis with ropes, walls and poles. Estimation of cost about $3, Would like to put forth a request to the Finance Committee for fundage. Corwyn mentioned we are doing a thrown weapons program. Marshals will be coming up from Carolingia to Londonderry site. He requested for information being published to the Stonemarche website and CIG. There was some interest in purchasing equipment for thrown weapons but product was paid for at last Palio. The Exchequer had questions about where the items ended up. There are some target butts somewhere in the barony. Baroness Aine is trying to redo the Domesday Book. She is requesting help for this. She would like to include everyone in the Barony. She has some of the names but would like updates concerning who is no longer around, who is new, and Guilde and Household information. Please contact her with your details. Curia ended at 2:45 pm. Next Tentative Curia will be up to the new Seneschal.

28 Links of Interest Society for Creative Anachronism East Kingdom Stonemarche Official Pages Stonemarche list Stonemarche on Facebook Knotty Crossing Our Neighbours Panther Vale Province of Malagentia Barony of Carolingia Canton of the Towers Shire of Quintavia Barony of Bergental Barony of the Bridge Other Sites of Interest Kingdom News News from Around the SCA World East Kingdom Wiki

29 Credits & Administrative Details This is the August, 2014 (2nd Quarter) issue of Carved in Granite, a quarterly publication of the Barony of Stonemarche - a branch of the Society of Creative Anachronism, Inc. (SCA, Inc.). It is not a corporate publication of SCA, Inc., and does not delineate SCA, Inc. policies. Copyright 2014 Society of Creative Anachronism, Inc. Carved in Granite is available from: Barbara Owen 23 Joseph Road Salem, NH This newsletter is available free of charge in electronic format. To be invited to view this format please the chronicler with your request, at lady.bethra@gmail.com You may also request to join the Yahoo group: For information on reprinting photographs, articles or 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. Cover Art Credits Les très riches heures du Duc de Berry - août From Wikimedia Commons Les très riches heures du Duc de Berry - August This file has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (cropped to fit) Other Art Credits Clipart courtesy of: FCIT, at ClipArt ETC and Openclipart

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