From The Tower Landscape with trees and stream; from the Defensorium Virginitatis Mariae, 1471. Barony of Southron Gaard September AS XLIX (2014)
SEPTEMBER 2014 FROM THE TOWER PAGE 2 Chronic Ramblings Greetings to you all, It is Spring! The weather is seeming to improve, and hopefully that makes for more outdoor practices from now on. This month is late due to Fimbulwinter, which has had positive reviews, so very much worth the wait. Next month I shall have a report and some photos for your enjoyment. No council minutes this month, double dose next issue. Canterbury Faire bookings have opened now, and that means we need to start looking in that direction, fixing ripped or broken items, making new garb, and of course booking. We have events to turn to also, Golden Flight and The Baroness Hunting Party. These are shaping up to be full of fun and should be worth going to. This would be a great time to think of any Christmas events that people may want to steward. Last year's revels were fantastic, and I would love to see one again this year. In any case, enjoy the weather, have fun and remember... Its only two weeks to Canterbury Faire! YIS, Eva y Bwa Inside this issue Chronic Ramblings 2 Their Excellencies Speak 3 Seneschals Comments 4 Council Minutes Calendar of Events Incl. Regular Meetings Regnum 13 Officer Vacancies 14 Other Groups 15 SCANZ Information 16 Special Features EVENT INFORMATION Golden Flight EVENT INFORMATION Baroness Hunting Party EVENT INFORMATION Baronial Heraldic Challenge II EVENT INFORMATION Canterbury Faire ARTICLE Officer Appointments BARONIAL ADVICE Award Recommendations 11-12 5-6 7 8 9 10 11 Credits for this issue: Cover Art: Page 13 http://www.godecookery.com/clipart/misc/clmisc02.htm http://www.godecookery.com/clipart/plants/clplan03.htm This is the September 2014 issue of From the Tower, a publication of the Barony of Southron Gaard of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. (SCA, Inc.). From the Tower is only available online on the Southron Gaard website at http://sg.lochac.sca.org/ftt.htm. It is not a corporate publication of SCA, Inc., and does not delineate SCA, Inc. policies.
SEPTEMBER 2014 FROM THE TOWER PAGE 3 Kingdom of Lochac King & Queen: Lord Niall inn Orkneyski & Lady Liadan ingen Fheradaig Please send award recommendations to crown@lochac.sca.org with a courtesy copy to B&B@sg.lochac.sca.org Additional information can be found on the Kingdom website: www.lochac.sca.org. Their Excellencies Speak Unto the people of Southron Gaard do Oswyn and Isabel Maria send greetings. We hope this finds you well and safe and that your stores have lasted through to the spring that is newly come. Oswyn has vexed our Chronicler most unfairly with the lateness of this epistle. It was not written until after we returned from Fimbulwinter in Wildmoor this past weekend. We were very glad to have gone. We were honoured to be joined by a substantial contingent of people from Christchurch. It was a relaxed and most pleasing event. The venue was impressive and set on beautiful grounds. We encountered new faces as well as those who have served and been part of the Dunedin group since the days of St. Kessog. We were given fine meals, and bidden to sampled wares gifted to the event by local brewers - ciders and stouts, lemonades and beers. We were also plied with excellent rich cheeses. So pleased were we with their efforts that we appointed Leonhart cheese maker to the Barony. with meat and drink, we would have been impressed with the courtesy of the people of Wildmoor who attended and who worked so hard to bring the event to pass. We give our thanks to the steward, Gheleyn and Elias, and those who aided them. We are pleased to inform you that Baroness Isabel Maria was inspired to ask Bencelina to join her on Court as a Lady in Waiting. Additionally, Sir Philippe took Leonhart and Sir Callum took Elias as squires. This will strengthen the bonds between or groups. We hope that there will be protégés and apprentices in the future. Fimbulwinter has shown that Wildmoor can demonstrate great vitality and has some fine and talented people. It is our hope to see more of them and to be able to attend more events with them. We encourage you all to attend and see what Wildmoor has to offer. Throughout the two days and nights of the event, people were at liberty to practice their skill at arms and archery, play chess or dice, fight and work on their crafts as they pleased, or merely sit and talk. We were also treated to an entertaining and very silly play. Had even we not been so well supplied Yours In service Oswyn and Isabel Maria Baron and Baroness of Southron Gaard
SEPTEMBER 2014 FROM THE TOWER PAGE 4 Seneschal s Comments Greetings all, Having just returned from Fimbulwinter I d like to take the opportunity to thank Lady Gheleyn for stewarding an excellent event. It was a hive of activity for the entire weekend, with many hands involved in making the event a success. During the weekend I was reminded of the reasons why I like the SCA and think it has a huge amount to offer us as a group, in particular the culture of sharing knowledge rather than hoarding it, celebrating our achievements and abilities rather than ridiculing or suppressing them and giving us the opportunity to unwind in the company of friends. Sometimes I feel sorry for those people that are part of the SCA but don t really get it. It s so much more than a glorified costume party and I think those that take from it the values of courtesy, scholarship, selflessness and a pursuit of excellence are by far the richer for it. I saw so many examples of that at Fimbulwinter and it really was inspiring. Back to more mundane matters we do have a number of Officer vacancies which would ideally be filled. Lady Mahasti in particular is looking to step down as reeve soon and this is an office that absolutely must be filled for us to remain a group. We are also soon to be in need of a new herald and constable. Finally, while we don t technically require a captain of archers we are seeking 2-3 people who can reliably attend archery practices so that the gear can be distributed somewhat to ensure that there will always be sufficient targets to have a practice. We are still seeking applicants for the role of captain of archers though as this will certainly assist our marshal. If you are willing to assist with these offices or any others, please get in touch. Finally, thank you to everyone so far who has volunteered for jobs for Canterbury Faire. Organisation is proceeding well but as always more remains to be done. Specifically we are still looking for a Ball Organiser, a Kitchen Manager and a Cook for the repast. We also need more people to cook meal plan lunches and dinners. Many hands make light work, so please help to lighten the load! Regards. THL Richard d'allier Seneschal of Southron Gaard
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SEPTEMBER 2014 FROM THE TOWER PAGE 7 Baronesses Hunting Party The pleasure of the hunt is one known to all of noble bearing. Join her Excellency for a mounted* hawking party in the morning of Saturday 29 November followed by a huntsman s picnic and an en pied bow hunt in the afternoon. *Limited numbers, conditions apply. Mounted hawking party Horses were an everyday part of medieval life and nobles in particular enjoyed the hunt as one of their principle leisure activities. However riding is something that few modern people are familiar with. The goal of this event is to give us a taste of this popular activity through a one hour guided horse trek. There are places for 8-10 riders and the ride is suitable for complete novices. The horse trek will be conducted by Rubicon Valley Horse Treks, costs $55 (to be paid direct to them on arrival) and all their terms and conditions apply please see their website for details http://www.rubiconvalley.co.nz/horsetrek.htm. To book, please go to the online form at http://bit.ly/1vybf2e. We will need details of your age and weight - the maximum weight is 120kg, if you weigh more than this we re sorry but the horses cannot take you. As there are only 8-10 spots bookings will be taken on a first in, first booked basis, however if there are later cancellations I will work back down the list. You can ride if You are over 12 years of age; You weigh less than 120 kg. What to wear This is a garbed event guidelines on appropriate garb for riders will be provided. Picnic and en pied bow hunt We will complete the day with an outdoors lunch and archery at various hunt-themed targets, on a privately owned site adjacent to Kowhai Bush. Details will be forthcoming as the site has only just confirmed. Nota Bene en pied is on foot. Illustrations not withstanding please leave the hounds at home. Please direct all event enquiries to Baroness Eleanora van den Bogaerde (Simone Hindin) hindins@gmail.com, 03 3181561 (evenings only). When: Saturday 9 November, riders to meet at 11:00, picnic at 1:00 Where: Riding Rubicon Riding Centre, 534 Rubicon Rd, Kowhai Bush. Picnic & Archery, Kowai Bush, Kowai Road. Further details to be announced.
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SEPTEMBER 2014 FROM THE TOWER PAGE 9 The Barony of Southron Gaard Presents Canterbury Faire 2015 Revenge of the Dauphin The nobility of France is hereby summoned to arms and is ordered to assemble at Rouen, wherefrom we will harry and assault the forces of the presumptuous brigand, Henry V of England until they are crushed beneath our sturdy horses hooves or lay down their arms and surrender to the justice of our puissant lord, Louis, Dauphin of France. All nobles should provide men, weapons, armour and provisions for a campaign not less than 3 months in duration, from August 1415 to October 1415, during which time we will assault the English forces from Harfleur to Agincourt, after which we expect Henry to be enjoying the accommodations of the Bastille. Join the Barony of Southron Gaard for Canterbury Faire, the largest SCA event in the Crescent Isles, and a showcase of the talent of all of Lochac. Dates: Saturday 17 th to Sunday 25 th January, 2015 Location: 137 Darnley Road, Waipara, New Zealand Steward: THL Richard d Allier, cf@sg.lochac.sca.org Information and Bookings: http://southrongaard.sca.org.nz/cf/ Pricing (before 1 October): Full Event: Adult $115, Child (5-15) $60 Individual Days (per day): Adult $17, Child $8 Individual Nights (per night): Adult $8.50, Child $4 Meal Plan: Adult $75, Child $45 Feast: Adult $25, Child $12 Repast: Adult $12, Child $7 Tent Hire: $30 Bunkrooms: $1 per night Mattresses (2): $2 per night or $10 for whole event T-Shirt: $25 Script Bag: $14
SEPTEMBER 2014 FROM THE TOWER PAGE 10 Officer Appointments Several people have mentioned that the process of appointing officers could be better explained, so here is a quick guide to the process. There are a number of greater officers and lesser officers. The greater officers are the Seneschal, Herald, Marshal, A&S Officer, Reeve, Chronicler, Chirurgeon and Constable. The lesser officers are Lists, Hospitaller (Chatelaine), Archery Marshal, Rapier Marshal and Web Minister. There are a few others but these are not generally filled at the Baronial level. All officers serve a standard term of 2 years. As their term is nearing its end advertisements for a replacement will be made, typically on the SGAnnounce mailing list, and in From the Tower. Applications generally go to the Kingdom officer concerned and should be cc d to the Baronial Seneschal and Baron and Baroness. Baronial Greater Officers are warranted by the Kingdom Greater Officer. Baronial Lesser Officers are rostered by the Baronial Greater Officer concerned if there is one, otherwise the appointment is made by the Kingdom Lesser Officer concerned. If there is no Kingdom Lesser Officer concerned then the appointment is made by the Baron and Baroness. All appointments must be ratified by the Baron and Baroness. This means that for the most part the relevant Kingdom officer will determine which of the candidates will be appointed to the role. Once they have made their preliminary decision, the name of the intended successor will be published (on SGAnnounce) and a period of up to 2 weeks will be open during which time the populace (that s you) may send comments to the Kingdom officer about the proposed appointment. Comments should be made if you think there is a significant reason that the proposed appointment should not go ahead. At the end of the commentary period the Kingdom officer will either confirm the appointment or the application process will be reopened. A few of the Baronial officers don t have Kingdom equivalents, such as the Quartermaster and Minster for Children. These Baronial officers are appointed by the Baron and Baroness and don t necessarily go through the same commentary process. It has been suggested that if there is more than one applicant for an office then the names of all applicants should be made available to the populace so that they can comment on all of them. While there may be some merit to this, it is not currently part of the appointment process as it can (and has) lead to situations in the past where nasty or even abusive feedback may be made about some of the candidates. In order to avoid this, the vetting process in place allows the Kingdom officer to only advertise the candidate that is likely to be accepted by the populace and therefore hopefully will attract only minimal negative feedback. Also, the process of asking for feedback is not about voting for your preferred choice. Kingdom ultimately makes the choice as to who will fill the office, and the commentary period is to ensure that the proposed person is generally acceptable to the populace. Hopefully this demystifies the process a bit. THL Richard d Allier Seneschal
SEPTEMBER 2014 FROM THE TOWER PAGE 11 Have you written an award recommendation recently? Too often people who contribute much to the society are overlooked when it comes to recognition of their work. Sometime people assume they already have an award while others do not know that anyone can recommend people for awards. Please take a few minutes to write a missive to bring the efforts and skills of someone you know to the attention of your local Baron and Baroness, or the King and Queen of Lochac. For Kingdom awards: For Baronial awards: http://lochac.sca.org/canon/recommend.php email BandB@sg.lochac.sca.org To see what awards people already have, go to http://lochac.sca.org/canon/ Follow this link http://lochac.sca.org/canon/award.php?show=index&init=lochac to see the awards Lochac have to offer. September 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 UCMRS Dancing Scriptorium 4 5 6 7 8 9 Heavy Combat UCMRS Dancing Stuff Night Practice* Rapier Practice* Archery Practice* 14 Heavy Combat Practice* Rapier Practice* Archery Practice* 21 Heavy Combat Practice* Rapier Practice* Archery Practice* 28 Heavy Combat Practice* Rapier Practice* Archery Practice* 15 16 UCMRS Dancing Seamsters Guild 10 11 12 13 Council Meeting 17 Scriptorium 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 UCMRS Dancing FTT Submissions Due 29 30 UCMRS Dancing
SEPTEMBER 2014 FROM THE TOWER PAGE 12 MARTIAL PRACTICES Heavy Combat Practice* Sundays from 10am noon at Redwood Scout Hall. Rapier Practice* Sundays at Redwood Scout Hall from noon. Archery* on fine Sundays at Redwood Scout Hall. Email: archers@sg.lochac.sca.org ARTS GATHERINGS Stuff Night from 7:30pm on the second Tuesday of the month. Topics or projects to be announced on SG list. Dance from 7:30pm on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at the Riccarton Community Centre (opposite corner of Clarence and Dixon St). In hiatus Seamsters Guild from 7:30pm on third Tuesday of the month. Location to be advised on SG list each month. October 2014 ORGANISATIONAL MEETING Council Meeting Second Wednesday of the month, from 7:30pm. Upper Riccarton Public Library, 71 Main South Road. Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat All welcome. 1 Scriptorium 2 3 4 5 Heavy Combat Practice* Rapier Practice* 6 UCMRS Dancing 7 8 Council Meeting 9 10 11 Archery Practice* 16 17 18 12 Heavy Combat Practice* Rapier Practice* Archery Practice* 19 Heavy Combat Practice* Rapier Practice* Archery Practice* 26 Heavy Combat Practice* Rapier Practice* Archery Practice* 13 14 UCMRS Dancing Stuff Night 20 21 UCMRS Dancing Seamsters Guild 15 Scriptorium 22 23 24 25 27 UCMRS Dancing 28 29 30 31 FTT Submissions Due
SEPTEMBER 2014 FROM THE TOWER PAGE 13 Southron Gaard Regnum (Being a list of the current Baronial Officers and their official email addresses) Baron & Baroness: Oswyn Carolus and Isabel Maria del Aguila BandB@sg.lochac.sca.org Seneschal: Richard d'allier seneschal@sg.lochac.sca.org Tour d Or Herald: Lucia Anastasiia da Curzola herald@sg.lochac.sca.org Reeve: Mahasti Sayida al Barraniya reeve@sg.lochac.sca.org Knight Marshal: Elena Sophia Luciano de Medici marshal@sg.lochac.sca.org Arts & Sciences: Agnes ðe kyrii arts@sg.lochac.sca.org Chronicler: Eva y Bwa chronicler@sg.lochac.sca.org Chatelaine: Phillipe de Tournay chatelaine@sg.lochac.sca.org Chirurgeon Kotek Torzhokskoi chirurgeon@sg.lochac.sca.org Constable: Bjorn Svartsson constable@sg.lochac.sca.org Crescents Officer Lady Csperka crescents@sg.lochac.sca.org Librarian Melisande de Massard library@sg.lochac.sca.org Quartermaster: Raffe de Massard quartermaster@sg.lochac.sca.org Web scribe: Ginevra de Serafino Visconti web@sg.lochac.sca.org Captain of Archers: Currently Vacant archers@sg.lochac.sca.org Captain of Rapier: Elena Sophia Luciano de Medici rapier@sg.lochac.sca.org Lists Officer: Melisande de Massard lists@sg.lochac.sca.org
SEPTEMBER 2014 FROM THE TOWER PAGE 14 Officer Vacancies If you are interested in taking one of these roles please review the job outline on the website here http://sg.lochac.sca.org/regnum.shtml Rapier Captain Wanted Do you enjoy rapier? Do you attend the practices? Would you like to be the new Captain of Rapier? Our current Captain of Rapiers term has ended as of now. Email your application to: rapier@lochac.sca.org with copies to seneschal@sg.sca.org.nz & bandb@sg.sca.org.nz. Constable Needed Do you like smoothly run events? Would you like to be our next Constable? Our current Constable term runs out this month. Email your application to: constable@lochac.sca.org with copies to seneschal@sg.sca.org.nz & bandb@sg.sca.org.nz. Herald Wanted Would you like to help the B&B at court? Would you like to be our next Herald? Our current Herald steps down at Golden Flight. Email your application to: herald@lochac.sca.org with copies to seneschal@sg.sca.org.nz & bandb@sg.sca.org.nz. Applications close 18th October. Captain of Archers Are you interested in Archery? Do you attend the practices? Do you want to see more Archery? The current Captain s warrant has run out. Email your application to: archer@lochac.sca.org with copies to seneschal@sg.sca.org.nz & bandb@sg.sca.org.nz. Reeve Are you interested in keeping accounts? Are you good with money? Do you think you could be our next Reeve? The current Reeve must give up her position. Email your application to: exchequer@lochac.sca.org with copies to seneschal@sg.sca.org.nz & bandb@sg.sca.org.nz.
SEPTEMBER 2014 FROM THE TOWER PAGE 15 SCA (NZ) Inc. Membership There are two different types of membership available to event participants in New Zealand: Subscribing Membership: grants full rights of participation in the SCA (including voting, entering Crown Tournaments, holding office and affiliate membership with overseas branches). Subscribing membership also includes a subscription to Pegasus, the Lochac Kingdom Newsletter in either electronic or paper form. 1 Year with E-Pegasus $ 15.00 3 Years with E-Pegasus $ 30.00 1 Year with Pegasus $ 45.00 3 years with Pegasus $105.00 Event Membership: For all non-members aged 18 years or over attending an event. Event membership lasts for the duration of that event only and is not sufficient to hold office or fight in Crown Tournament etc. If the event has a cost, and it is not held by a College, the levy will be charged. Per event $ 2.00 A SCA(NZ) Inc. membership form is included on the final page of this newsletter, or can be accessed on the SCA(NZ) website. For further information visit the official SCA(NZ) Inc. website at: www.sca.org.nz SCA Groups in New Zealand (see websites for more details) OTAGO College of St Kessog (dormant) http://kessog.lochac.sca.org Incipient Canton of Wildmoor WELLINGTON Shire of Darton http://darton.lochac.sca.org Sun: Fight Practice Tues: Arts & Sciences College of St Aemigdius (dormant) http://aemigdius.lochac.sca.org AUCKLAND Barony of Ildhafn http://ildhafn.lochac.sca.org Sunday: Monday: (biweekly) Wednesday: Thursday: A & S, Singing Sewing Fencing Dance College of St Dionysius (dormant) http://stdionysius.lochac.sca.org HAMILTON Canton of Cluain http://cluain.lochac.sca.org Wed: Fight Practice (non SCA) 3 rd Sat: Hastilude 3 rd Sun: Archery
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