Tusker Times January

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1 Tusker Times January

2 Table of Contents Baronial News 3 Baronial Panjandrum 6 Officer Openings 8 Awards 10 Combat 12 Arts and Sciences 14 Upcoming Events 16 Crown Event Bids 28 2

3 Populace Meetings Populace Meetings are normally the second Wednesday of each month with occasional exceptions due to conflicting events or meeting location changes. We welcome all populace members to come to the monthly meetings to share ideas, discuss projects, plan events, and stay up to date on the happenings in the barony. If you have a desire to get more involved in the barony, but you aren t sure how to go about it, we encourage you to come and listen in to learn more about volunteering opportunities. January Location: Ward 6 City Council Office (corner of 22nd St and Alvernon) 1100 S Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ At 7:00 PM 3

4 From their Excellencies Good Greetings to the Gentle Populace of Tir Ysgithr in this, the dawn of the New Year! We, Sim and Magdalen, do wish to thank you for a wonderful first nine months allowing us to serve you, the Barony and our Kingdom. This New Year brings with it such promise and we hope for all of you Prosperity and Good Fortune. As our Twelfth Night Season winds down, our thoughts turn to War...ESTRELLA WAR! In its Glorious 31st year, Estrella War brings with it many great diversions and grand opportunities for our fair Gem to shine! Please remember to Preregister for Estrella by January 25th so that you may be given enough land for your camping comfort. We need to have the numbers in by that date so that the war Land Coordinator is able to allot our Baronial groups camping land. Our Baronial Land Coordinator is Lord Robert Heinrich - look for his posts coming soon. We will again host a Baronial encampment much like we did at Southern Crusades for those individuals or small groups who are not camping within a specific household. Please feel free to contact Simon or myself and we will set aside space for you - BUT you must Preregister. 4

5 The last bit for Estrella we would like you all to keep in the forefront: TRM Brian and Lia wish to see each Barony display its own unique brand of pageantry. So, Bring out your Boars! And Your Lamps, Tantonys and the Mighty Shield Wall! Let's show the Known World what it means to be Tir Ystighr. Wear your finest, shine up your weapons and as Count Sir Thomas is known to say - Don't get beat down by dukes! We also wish to remind you all to keep those award recommendations coming in! There are so many members of our populace who are deserving of recognition and we need your help in making sure they are all seen and heard and appreciated within our Piggy- Piles! We think the world of all of you! Fight Onward, Tir Ystithr! Baron Baroness 5

6 Barony of Tir Ysgithr Panjandrum Baron Simon: (520) cell Baron Simon and Baroness Magdalen Baroness Magdalen: (520) cell or (520) work Seneschal: Lord Ronan MacHugh de Gerin, (Gerin Michael William McHugh) 6/30/2015, Seneschal Emergency Deputy: Mistress Anya Sergeeva, (Anya Stickney) 09/14/15, Warrants Deputy: None Exchequer: Lady Aldontza Nafaira,(Renee Darling) 6/30/15, Exchequer Emergency Deputy: Lady Emmi (Emily Roussard) 10/08/2015 Heavy Combat Marshal: Lord Dughal Macoinnich (Dale Darling) Warrant Pending, Heavy Combat Marshal Emergency Deputy: Niall MacTaggart (Donovan Wagner), Warrant Pending Heavy Combat Marshal Deputy: Atlas (Richard Zwaduk) 12/20/2014 Heavy Combat Marshal Deputy: Ciaran GallowGlass (Russell Macdonald), Warrant Pending Rapier Marshal: Abu razin babk al basir (Wayne O Connel) 6/30/2015, rapier@btysca.org Rapier Marshal Emergency Deputy: Lord Arion the Falcon (Bryan Almond), 6/30/2015 Youth Combat Marshal: OPEN youthmashal@btysca.org Youth Combat Emergency Deputy: OPEN Archery Marshal: Lord Gavin Kerr (Joel Minturn) 9/30/2014, archery@btysca.org Archery Marshal Emergency Deputy: OPEN Acting Minister of Arts & Sciences: Lady Iosobail de Lockford Tara Turek) 9/18/2014, as@btysca.org A&S Deputy: Milord Domnall O'Dochartaigh, 11/30/14 A&S Emergency Deputy: OPEN Black Boar Pursuivant: Lord Seamus mac Riain (James Wilcox) 6/30/2015, herald@btysca.org Black Boar Herald: Lord Rian O Tadgaian 8/30/2015, herald@btysca.org Herald Emergency Deputy: OPEN 6

7 Chronicler: Milday Mirabelle Papillon (Keely Kouts) 6/30/15, Chronicler Emergency Deputy: Open Chirurgeon: Lady Kathryn de Grey of Anwick (Katie Minturn) 6/30/15, Chirurgeon Emergency Deputy: OPEN Web Minister: Lady Aida Ysabella Lacarra de Navarra (Aida Lacarra) Warrant Pending, Web Minister Emergency Deputy: Lady Catan, Warrant Pending Scribe: Gabriella LeFevre (Stephanie Parker) 7/8/2015 Scribe Deputy: Mistress Shoshana Drakere (Sioux McGill), 8/14/15 Scribe Deputy: Lady Isabeau Vize (Tammie Chenoweth), Warrant Pending Chatelaine: OPEN Chatelaine Emergency Deputy: OPEN Demo Coordinator: Lord Pellaus of Crete (Travis Hungerford), Warrant Pending Children's Minister: OPEN Children s Minister Emergency Deputy: OPEN Sheriff: OPEN Sheriff Emergency Deputy: OPEN Regalia: OPEN, regalia@btysca.org Regalia Emergency Deputy: OPEN List Mistress: Mistress Elaine O Llansteffan, OP (Elaine MacKenzie) 8/30/2015 lists@btysca.org List Emergency Deputy: OPEN Waiver Secretary: Mistress Sely Bloxam, OP (Jerrine Bergman) 8/30/2015, waivers@btysca.org Waiver Emergency Deputy: OPEN 7

8 Officer Openings Deputy Warrant Seneschal The deputy warrant seneschal s office is responsible for the day to day business of the Barony and monitoring adherence to SCA and local laws. While it is a lot of work, many hands make the workload a lot lighter. If you want to pitch in, we are always looking for deputies. If interested, contact The Seneschal at seneschal@btysca.org and Their Excellencies at boarsheadbty@gmail.com. Youth Combat Marshal (as of August 2014) We are in need of youth combat marshal. This position requires you be authorized to fight in hardsuit combat and have an understanding of the youth combat rules. Weekly attendance at fighter practice in order to marshal the youth on the field and provide the loaner gear is highly encouraged. If interested, contact The Seneschal at seneschal@btysca.org and their Excellencies at boarsheadbty@gmail.com. Regalia Officer (As of September 2014) The Regalia Officer is in charge of maintaining the inventory of the Barony. They take account of all baronial items and put in requests for items to be updated or removed. If interested, contact The Seneschal at seneschal@btysca.org and Their Excellencies at boarsheadbty@gmail.com. 8

9 Minister of Arts and Sciences (As of August 2014) We are in need for a good gentle lord or lady to fill the shoes of the The Minister of Arts and Sciences (MoAS). The Baronial MoAS is responsible for the promotion of Arts Events and the Encouragement of the Arts and Sciences by obtaining teachers for classes on Pre-17 th Century crafts and works, by hosting or devising of Arts and Sciences Tournaments, Artisan Showcases or other competitions and by assisting all who may wish to display the glorious works of art that our Barony has come to be known as the Gem of Atenveldt for. This is a Great Office of State and is a warranted position. All interested please send a letter of intent via , post or hand delivered to the Baronial Seneschal at Seneschal@btysca.org and Their Excellencies at boarsheadbty@gmail.com. Children s Minister (As of August 2014) This is a task for someone who is energetic, organized, creative and who enjoys being around kids of all ages. Requirements include providing SCA-related activities for the youth and children of the Barony at Baronial Events. Housing and caring for the boxes of craft materials and toys and helping to organize projects and classes for the children is also needed. If interested, contact The Seneschal at seneschal@btysca.org and Their Excellencies at boarsheadbty@gmail.com. 9

10 Recent Awards Boar Argent: : Liam Bearsark Rhaine the Red Hamasaki Miyako Boar Purpure: Zhigmun' Cypsser Boar Or: Theresa Driver Aldontza Nafarra Kaitlyn von Kappel Boar Vert: Sanchia Boar Counter-Ermine : Brigit ni Sheachnasigh 10

11 Tantony Argent : Kira Tantony Counter-Ermine: Bella St. Felix Graduates: Lord Ryan Lady Auth 11

12 Combat Practices Fighter Practice Held weekly on Tuesdays from 7-10 p.m. at Reid Park (SW corner of 22nd Street & Country Club) - This is an opportunity for everyone in our barony to come together and meet up for Heavy Combat, Rapier Combat, Cut and Thrust, Youth Combat, Arts and Science classes and demonstrations, Projects, Dancing, Music and games. This is an informal social gathering of the Populace. All are welcome! Garb is NOT required but is encouraged on Court night which occurs on the 4th Tuesday of the Month whenever we do not have a baronial event scheduled. For more information, please contact any member of the Marshallate or Officer Corps. Hardsuit Marshal: Lord Dughall marshal@btysca.org Rapier Marshal: Lord Baba rapier@btysca.org A&S Mistress: Lady Iosobail /Lisel as@btysca.org Dancing: Mistress Elaine lists@btysca.org 12

13 Archery Practice: Located at PSE archery (2727 N. Fairview Avenue, Tucson, 85705) Official Practices are held Saturdays from 9am-12pm as PSE's schedule permits and the dates are posted to the calendar at btysca.org. There is loaner gear is available and instruction is available to all comers wanting to learn regardless of experience. There is a $5 range fee for those wanting to shoot, but conversation and camaraderie is free! If Saturday morning does not work well for you, our archers can usually be found at the PSE indoor range from 5pm - 7pm on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month as well. Garb is encouraged but not required. Contact: Lord Gavin Kerr (Joel Minturn), archery@btysca.org. The College of St. Felix: St. Felix is the SCA Chapter at the University of Arizona. St. Felix gathers for meetings during the university school year from August through May. They host their own practice and welcome all students to come and explore. They also welcome the barony to assist in enriching their practice and learning. Practice is found in the Highland Quad (5 th Street and Highland), parking is available near the parking garage. Every 1 st meeting of the month is the arts and science day. Practice occurs on Thursday nights at 7:00 PM and never rains out. For more information, please contact M lady Arria Silvana SCA.CollegeOfStFelix@gmail.com (602)

14 Arts & Sciences Gatherings Arts Night: Arts Nights are held on the first Tuesday of each month at Baronial Fighter Practice from 7-10 pm at Reid Park (SW corner of 22 nd Street & Country Club). Each month a number of arts classes are offered. Garb is encouraged. Contact: as@btysca.org Dance Practice: Mistress Elaine O Lansteffan and Sir Wulfere Forloren teach English and Italian Country and Court dances regularly at our Baronial Fighter Practice. Middle Eastern dance is also informally. Follow the sound of the drums or join in with the dancing ladies. Contact: Mistress Elaine, (520) Tir Ysgithr Twisters: The Twisters are a Fiber Arts group that meets Tuesdays at Baronial Fighter Practice, from 7-10 pm at Reid Park (SW corner of 22 nd Street & Country Club). The group learns and practices spinning, weaving, lucet, naalbinding and many other fiber based crafts. Contact Lady Mishia MacBain, as@btysca.org. The Cooks Guild: The Cooks Guild is a gathering of those interested in period cooking and recipes. Each month, a different food theme is chosen and participants are encouraged to prepare and bring a dish following the theme to share. Cooks Guild meets the fourth Wednesday of every month, starting at 7:30 p.m. Site changes monthly. Contact: HE Baroness Marta as tu Mika-Mysliwy, O.L., Pel., bagbaazai@nexiliscom.com, (520)

15 Baronial Scriptorium: Interested in painting or calligraphy? Want to learn more about how those lovely scrolls that get handed out at court are made? Join us on the first and third Thursdays of the month. Location: Ward 2 Building 7575 E. Speedway We are open to scribes of all levels of talent and experience. Come even if you don t have any paints or ink. We have stuff for you to borrow. Garb is not required. Keep up to date with all the scribal happenings, date changes and scroll requests by joining the Scriptorium Yahoo Group at BTYScriptorium/. For more information, the Scribe at scribe@btysca.org. Heraldry Hut: Heraldry Hut is held on the third Friday of each month beginning at 7:30 p.m. This is an opportunity for gentles throughout the kingdom to consult with our Kingdom Submissions Herald on a suitable SCA name, device or badge. Contact: Contact HE Baroness Marta as tu Mika-Mysliwy, O.L., Pel., (520) , bagbaazai@nexiliscom.com 15

16 Upcoming Events Kingdom 12 th Night January 3, 2015 The holidays are upon us, and what better way to celebrate than at Kingdom 12 th Night with an evening of friends, family, and fun. Join us in celebrating the holidays in true German style with: Games, Gambling, Music, Dancing, There will also be a quest in honor of Her Majesty, Queen Lia The Queen has requested that everyone dress for the occasion, so we ask that you please wear your German clothing or Traditional Grimm's Fairy Tales inspired clothing. Our Kingdom A&S Champion, Lord Yehoshua, will present a Queen's Prize Artisan's Showcase. All Artisans and Scientists who wish to display their works are welcome to do so for the viewing of the Populace and especially for Her Majesty Lia. Lady Sarah Axeford encourages all musicians within the Kingdom to participate in providing live music for the court dancing led by our Dance Mistress and Master, Mistress Elaine and Sir Wulfere. (When our musicians wear out, there will be music in a box provided.) Site opens at 2:30pm and closes at 12:00am. Court will be at their Majesties leisure. Site info Tucson Women's Club, 6245 E. Bellevue, Tucson, AZ Site Fee: $10 per person, with proof of membership, $15 per person, without proof of membership. 16

17 GERMAN FEAST - A feast for 125 people will be offered for $10 per person. There is NO separate or lower feast fee for children. Paid feast reservations must be received no later than December 13, 2014, and include the names of the feasters, whether child or adult, and a check/money order made out to Kingdom of Atenveldt. Feast reservations via ACCEPS or you can send your reservations to Lord Finnr at exchequer@atenveldt.org. There is a fee for returned checks. Some feasts will be available for purchase at Gate. Paid reservations may be transferred if the person with the reservation AND the person using it appear together at the Gate asking for the reassignment OR a written, signed note from the person holding the paid reservation is presented at Gate (the note will be retained at the Gate). Reservations that are not picked up two hours before the start of the feast at 6:00pm, will be resold. Sideboard seats available. Directions from I-10 heading East (From Phoenix): From I-10, take Exit 256 (Grant Rd.), drive to Craycroft and turn Right. From Craycroft turn Left on Pima, and then turn Right on Wilmot. Bellevue will be the 3 rd Right turn. The Women s Club will be on your Right. Sleeping accommodations may be arranged on a first-come firstserve basis. Please contact the Event/Feast Steward: For questions, please contact: Lady Liesel Knapp von Colmberg (Tara Turek), (please, no calls after 9:00pm) or iosobail@gmail.com. 17

18 January 4, 2015 Kingdom Southern War Practice The time for war approaches! Join us in the Barony of Tir Ysgithr as we ready for battle. We will gather at Himmel Park, in soccer fields A & B to the south of the library. Site opens at 9am for set-up. Court will be held at Their Majesties' discretion. There is no site fee for this event. Pets are welcome, but must be leashed and picked up after. Several establishments are located nearby where lunch may be obtained. Water and field support will be provided. Location: Himmel Park at 1035 N. Treat Ave., Tucson. Site times 9:00am - 6:00pm. Event Steward: Avelina Skarlet, mka Dani Comfort. Phone dani4273bux@yahoo.com 18

19 January 10, 2015 Sun, Sand and Swords Tournament Greetings unto all from the Kingdom s southwestern borderlands! Our borderlands have had a bountiful trade season with our neighbors, and wish to share our bounty with all corners our Glorious Kingdom. While they guard our southern borders, our armies encounter daily, strange travelers, who bring with them not only new treasures, but unique fighting styles, as well as strange weapons. Gentles, in light of our recent abundance and peaceful commerce with our neighbors, The Shire of Burning Sands will conduct a silent auction. Donations of treasures accepted! The Populace also invites all to join us in a tournament, celebrating the Glorious Aten Sun, The Shire s definite abundance of sand, and the Populace s love of armored combat and games. This year s tournament will be a Bear Pit, where a roll of a die shall choose the weapons of the participants. A Dessert Contest will again test our cooking prowess against the strange delights of foreign lands, and there will also be various games for those who do not wish to fight or cook! The Shire will also include a small soup kitchen and assorted goodies for no extra coin. The day s victors will be rewarded for their travels! A $50.00 gift certificate to Windrose Armories will be awarded to the victor of the armored combat and a $25.00 gift certificate to Amazon.com will be awarded to the creator of the most popular dessert as judged by the Populace. Where: Ramada #14 Riverside Park Giss Parkway and Prison Hill Rd Yuma, AZ Google Maps: ,19z/data=!4m2!3m1! 1s0x80d6f5d3ee42ff49:0xc24d9487dec7bbdc When: January 10, 2015 (Site Opens at 9AM, Closes at 4PM) Event Steward: Lord Patrekr Jarngrimsson For information please call (928) (no calls after 9PM please) Fee: Members $5.00 (Children under 10 years old FREE) Non-members $10.00 ($5.00 non-member surcharge) 19

20 Kingdom Central War Practice January 18, 2015 Greetings To The Amazing Populace of The Glorious Kingdom of Atenveldt! From the distance, the drums of war can be heard. Very soon they will be upon us and with the drums, come a fierce enemy that will need to be vanquished. Come out to the Barony of Atenveldt s Kingdom Central War practice so that our armies may get into fighting shape to ensure victory. Date: Sunday, January 18, 2015 Time: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Locations: Encanto Park Ball Field 2650 N. 15 th Ave. Phoenix, AZ Site Fee: Free Court will be at Their Majesties desire. You may bring coolers and enjoy your lunch at the park. A listing of local eating establishments will be provided closer to the event date. We are pleased to be able to hold our war practice on our traditional practice field. 20

21 Site rules are: ~ No tents larger 20 x20. No staking. Please find alternative ways to anchor your shade structures such as sandbags, etc. ~ Pets are welcome and must be on a leash. Please make sure you have supplies to pick up after them. ~ Parking is in the parking lot on the North side of Encanto Blvd., across the street from the field. Cars parked on the street to the East of the field will be towed. We must keep a friendly relationship with the residents in the neighborhood. ~ No glass containers. For further information, please contact the Event Stewards, Lady Aoife inghean Oisin at terrival@gmail.com Mistress Arianna della Luna at LadyAriannaMarieDellaLuna@gmail.com 21

22 6th Annual Heroes of the Silent Angels Event to benefit Rettsyndrome.org Date: January 17th 2015 Location: Loredan Manor (Sir Elias' House) 4146 W Banff, Phoenix, AZ Their Excellences Seelos and Elena would like to invite you to the Barony of Atenveldt s 6th annual Heroes of the Silent Angels Event on Saturday January 17, This event will be FREE and filled with tournaments and prizes for all to participate in. We, the autocrats, have been overwhelmed year after year by the generosity of Atenveldt s amazing populace. Wildflower Bread Company has graciously agreed to donate a lunch time feast for everyone to enjoy! There will be a youth corner with crafts & games to entertain your young ones, an A&S display area and Merchants are welcome; we just ask that they contact an autocrat for details. If you have someone you want to bring out to introduce them to the SCA this event is one that will enamor them with the stardust. Saturday January 17th, 2015 will be for the Heroes, who put their armor on to help support this special group known as Silent Angels. There will be Rapier, Youth and Hard Suit prize tournaments to raise donations for Rettsyndrome.org. For those Heroes who do not wish to compete we offer a Helm Auction so you may choose a fighter who will battle in your honor. In the tradition of the Barony of Atenveldt, all pageantry is strongly encouraged. So please bring your consorts & heraldry and show us your chivalry on the field. The victor of the Hard Suit & Rapier tournaments shall receive a chest of silver coins ($200). The gentles that have won each victors helm in the auction shall also receive a chest of silver coins ($200). The Youth victor and their helm auction winner will receive a chest of coins ($50) each. The Tournament Lists will open at 9:30am & close at 10:30am. The Helm Auction will begin following court and fighting will begin after auction is concluded. 22

23 There will also be a Silent Auction, the silent auctions success has been dependent on the overwhelming generosity of this Kingdom! The auction is in need of some of the beautiful items this Kingdom has offered in years past. We are collecting handmade items or even items you may no longer need. Perhaps you scored a great item last year, if so, please consider donating similar items this year; if you found an item and you were really excited about it, someone else will be too! Whether you are donating items or bidding, the silent auction is one of the key parts of the event. The Archery tournament will be held on January 10th at the normal Atenveldt/Sundragon practice, please look for that event announcement for more details. For those who may not have heard of Rett Syndrome here is a brief description of this syndrome and how it affects these Angels. Rett Syndrome is a severe neurological disorder the primarily affects girls. Rett Syndrome is the most physically disabling of the autism spectrum disorders. Rett Syndrome is caused by a mutation in the gene MECP2 a protein that regulates the expression of other genes by turning them off at the appropriate time. The mutation is spontaneous and the effects are seen in early childhood between 6 to 18 months of age. The disorder destroys speech, movement, and functional hand use. Many children lose the ability to walk, they struggle daily with severe seizures, scoliosis, breathing abnormalities, and often the child becomes dependent on others for a lifetime of care. These children s normal life expectancy is to the age of 14 to 17. Site: 4146 W Banff, Phoenix, AZ Site will open at 9 am, the site is wet. Pets must be leashed at all times. The site does have other animals. Site fees: FREE!!!!!!! Feast Fee: FREE!!!!!!! Like our Facebook page to get news and updates on this year s event!! If you would like to help in anyway with this event please contact the autocrats. Lord Seadgheäghn An Cáthán Baroness Arianna Marie della Luna Lady Catharine of Renfrewshire 23

24 ROBIN HOOD ~ MEN IN TIGHTS! It is with great excitement we announce the 5 th Annual Heroes of the Silent Angels Archery Tournament to benefit Rettsyndrome.org which will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 10:00am at El Oso Park Archery Range. El Oso Park is just East of 75 th Avenue and South of Indian School Road in West Phoenix. Loaner gear will be available. Please bring your own chair as bench seating is limited. This will be a PRIZE tournament with both adult and youth divisions. In addition to the tournaments, there will be a Men in Tights Contest with a PRIZE going to the winner with the best Robin Hood Costume! Contest is also in two divisions, one for adults and one for youth! So get your best Robin on and show us what ya got! Also~as is tradition, we will be serving FREE hot beverages to compliment those wonderful baked yummies being offered for donations. Our RAFFLE TABLE this year will be loaded with hand crafted goodies made by many of our fine artisans in the Kingdom of Atenveldt and other quality items of interest. All proceeds will benefit the IRSF (International Rett Syndrome Foundation) to further progress on a cure for our Angels! This event promises to be great FUN and we look forward to seeing you! Lady Edeline de Diekirche Event Steward (602)

25 Kingdom Northern War Practice January 24, 2015 As Estrella War approaches, we must gather and train our forces to defend our beloved Atenveldt from those who wish to invade our lands. Please join us in the Barony of Granite Mountain for Northern War Practice on Saturday, January 24, 2015 and join your brethren to prepare to defend our Kingdom! The event will take place at Memory Park in Chino Valley (1021 W. Butterfield Rd., Chino Valley, 86323). Site will open at 9:00 a.m., with fighting starting at approximately 11:00 a.m., Closing court will take place in the afternoon after fighting has ended. Northern War Practice is a FREE! The Barony will provide an afternoon luncheon of hardy soups & breads with warm drinks to ward away the chill. Their Majesties of Atenveldt have asked that the march to the Battlefield of Estrella be full of pride and pageantry. In the spirit of this request we will be holding an Arts & Sciences competition for the best War Banner (representing your Kingdom, Barony, or War band). The banners will be judged by populace choice, and a prize given to the favorite entry displayed. Event Steward: Lady Beth of Granite Mountain, bladd111111@yahoo.com Directions are: From the North: Take your best route to HWY 89, go south to Chino Valley. Turn right onto West Road 3 N (traffic light, and a McDonald's here). Continue to North Road 1 W, turn left, park is on the right. From the South: Take your best route to HWY 69. Go north to Fain Road. Turn right, Fain will turn into HWY 89A. Follow 89A until HWY 89 turn north to Chino Valley. Turn left onto West Road 3 N (traffic light, and a McDonald's here). Follow to North Road 1 W, turn left, park is on the right. 25

26 SABLE KNIGHT January 31, 2015 Himmel Park College of St. Felix Upon the frigid winds of January, the college of saint Felix struggles not only with financial woes and unlearned duties of post, but the looming shadow of Sir Sable. That dastardly tyrant has promised revenge for his past shortcomings and has thwarted our meager attempts to protect our near empty coffers! Hence, the Greek brethren have offered to provide extra protection from the black masked fiend for our celebration of this great Barony. Come watch as our new members struggle over a quill and nervously bow at anything that moves. The more the merrier! Sir Sable wouldn't dare show himself this year with our barony beside us! We request that those who are able both rapier and hard suit come and fight for glory and to keep our college free from the oppressive shackles of debt! Bid on the picnic baskets and compete in our Arts and Sciences competition. Donate your items and baskets today to be included in the auction or on the prize table. Any and all support is welcome! Contact our autocrat with any questions. Location: Himmel Park Time: January site opens for set up at 9am and closes at 6pm Autocrat: Hannah Gardner Thecollegeofst.felixchatelaine@gmail.com 26

27 Spring Crown Tournament and Warlords February 7-8, 2015 Greetings unto the Glorious Kingdom of Atenveldt! As the winds of change Blow into our Kingdom and the snow begins to melt, a bit, the time has come for our Royal Majesties Brian and Lia to find their heirs. The Shire of Windale would like to welcome one and all to our fair, yet sometimes Windy Shire, to witness this amazing event. Both days will be held at Cecil B Davis Park, 601 Van Buren, Kingman AZ This is not a camping event but you may leave Baronial pavilions and shades up for the night. We will have members of our Shire keeping watch through the night. We have set up a block of rooms with the Best Western Plus Kings Inn and Suits, 2930 E Andy Devine Ave, , at a discounted rate. Site is damp, no glass containers please. There are some nice trees around the perimeter of the park. Bringing shade is advised. There are flush bathrooms on site and a nice playground area. Site: Cecil B Davis Park, 601 Van Buren and Southern, Kingman AZ. Directions: Coming to Kingman on I-40, take the Stockton Hill Rd exit off I-40. Travel south on Stockton Hill Rd, with will turn into Haulapai Mountain Rd. turn left on Van Buren St. the park is about 3 miles from the exit off I-40. There will be signage. Site Fees: for member adults, for non-member adults. Site times: Site will open both days at 9am and close both days at 6pm or when done for the day. Autocrats: Mistress Aimee Douglas/Julie Holmes and Lord Padraig O Laughlin/Patrick Gonzales 27

28 News from the Crown Bids needed for Kingdom Events The Atenveldt Kingdom Financial Committee is requesting bids from any group(s) who wish to steward the following upcoming Kingdom Events Event Bid Due by May Spring Coronation 11/01/2014 June A&S Collegium 01/01/2015 Sept Fall Crown Tournament 03/01/2015 Oct A&S Competition 04/01/2015 Nov Fall Coronation 05/01/2015 If your group wishes to host a Kingdom Event on this date, please send your bid to the Kingdom Financial Committee at: KFC@atenveldt.org These dates are reserved for Kingdom level events only. For more infomation about submitting a bid for a Kingdom level event see EventAdministration 28

29 Tusker Times Submission Deadline: 15th of the month before the cover date. Example: May 15th for the June issue. Artwork Credits:This month s cover art is courtesy of Lady Yasha the Nomad (Icka M. Chif). The Tusker is always looking for new art for the interior, as well as guest artists for the cover. Contact: Milady Mirabelle Papillon. chronicler@btysca.org. Submissions Hardcopy: Articles should be typewritten in 10 point or larger font. If handwritten, please make it legible and include a telephone number. Artwork is best if the paper is 8.5" x 11" or smaller. Good quality photocopies are acceptable. Hardcopy submissions should be given directly to the Chronicler or Deputy Chronicler at events or fighter practice. Electronic: Articles submitted electronically may be in the body of message or MS Word. Send to the Chronicler at chronicler@btysca.org. Scanned artwork should be scanned at 600 dpi if they are printable size. They may be scanned at lower resolutions if they will be reduced. Editing: Articles will be edited for common spelling errors and formatting style. The rest is up to you! Articles may also be edited for space restrictions. Articles reprinted from Southwind will be edited for space and per SCA rules. Copy Distribution and Subscription Information We distribute abbreviated copies of the Tusker Times at baronial fighter practice, baronial events and the monthly officer meeting. The full Tusker Times is available through the Tir Ysgithr list. For a printed copy of the full Tusker Times request to chronicler@btysca.org. If you would like to make arrangements to pick up a full copy or multiple copies for your households, or if you have special requirements/needs (such as a large print version), please do not hesitate to contact the Chronicler. 29

30 Publication Information & Disclaimer January 2015 (Anno Societatus XLVII) The Tusker Times is a publication of the Barony of Tir Ysgithr of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. The Tusker Times is available twelve (12) times a year from the Baronial Chronicler, chronicler@btysca.org. It is not a corporate publication of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc., and does not delineate SCA policies. Copyright 2015, Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. Reprinting: All contents of these pages belong to the authors, artists, musicians, and other credited persons. If no person is credited they belong to the Barony of Tir Ysgithr. Use of the content without permission of the owners may result in liability for infringement of copyright and other actions. All rights are reserved and will be enforced. For information on reprinting articles and/or artwork from this publication contact the Chronicler, who will assist you in contacting the original creator of the piece. Please respect the legal rights of our contributors. Staff Chronicler: Milady Mirabelle Papillon (Keely Kouts), chronicler@btysca.org Editor: OPEN Deputy: OPEN deputychronicler@btysca.org Graphics Editor: OPEN A&S Editor: OPEN 30

31 Websites Barony of Tir Ysgithr (Tucson Chapter) Kingdom of Atenveldt (Arizona Chapter) Society for Creative Anachronism Inc. (Main) College of St. Felix (UofA Chapter) Yahoo Groups & Facebook Groups Tir Ysgithr List Rapier List Archery List Barony of Tir Ysgithr Facebook Group SCA - College of St. Felix (University of Arizona Chapter) Facebook Group SCA - Kingdom of Atenveldt Facebook Group 31