Mistress Sarah de Montgomerie at the

Albuquerque Renaissance Fair – April 30,

2016. Photo by Lady Rhiannon O’Connemara

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Baron & Baroness

Sir Bardolf Gunwaldtson & THL Sabiha al-Zarqa al-Karak baron@al-barran.outlands.org baroness@al-barran.outlands.org Champion of al-Barran Eorl Mordygan MacGregor Protector of the Baroness’ Heart Lord Jean Felix Immanuel Sarazan Champion Archer

Sir Ælric Kyrri Baronial Arts & Sciences Champion Lady Cassia bint Abdullah Bard of al-Barran Lady Gerlin von Tiesenhausen Lord of Outlandish Eorl Mordygan MacGregor Lady of May THL Adalyde bint Yunus al-Zarqa Master Swordsman Sir Pierre Gaston de Vallier Premier Blade Master Otto Schwarz Herz Outlandish Blade Don Gaston de Sepulveda Aculeus of al-Barran Master Govanen

Flower of Chivalry Lord Gere Thorkelsson Rapier Flower of Chivalry Master Otto Schwarz Herz Household Chatelaine

Sir Slaine inghean Ui Sheanain Arch de Scorpion Lord Mikhailo Captain of the Guard Lord Killian von Rammstein Guardsmen Sir Rowland de Grey of Lincolnshire Master Siegfried Stern Lord Fferyll ap Miecal Lord Garic Guthraidh Lord Rodrigo de Saragosa Lord Gere Thorkelsson Hardwin Edmon Head Lady in Waiting Lady Gerlin von Tiesenhausen Ladies in Waiting Lady Eleanor de Conway Lady Olivia Lady Cassidy Lady Petra y Rinaldi Lorelei Lapis Fey

Elena

Open Positions: Plenipotentiary, Camp Coordinator, Mistress of the Robes

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Greetings al-Barran,

After reminiscing on such a wonderful

Estrella our days are once again brightened

by knowing that the summer will be just as

magnificent as the winter and spring. We

would like to thank all of the individuals

who helped to make Estrella War a success

for our Barony, our Kingdom, and

ourselves. A very special thank you goes to

Master Otto Schwarz Herz, who once again

made the long journey to Estrella War to

see that our possessions arrived safely on

the War Wagon and returned home just the

same. Without Master Otto our Barony

would be lessened and our army would

surely suffer.

March brought strong winds to our

kingdom and with those winds a new set of

Heirs for the Outlands was sought and

found. We send our congratulations to His

Royal Highness Kolgrimr and Her Royal

Highness Danielle. We look forward to Their

Reign, and welcoming them to al-Barran for

Grand Outlandish.

April was another notable month for our

Barony, and once again we were able to

watch Mistress Elisée de Calais shine and

promote our barony at the Albuquerque

Renaissance Faire. Thank you to Mistress

Elisée and all of the other volunteers from

al-Barran and beyond who helped to make

that event a success.

Looking forward we are most delighted to

travel to the Shire of Aarquelle to witness

the Coronation of HRH Kolgrimr and HRH

Danielle and also to celebrate the

remarkable reign of Their Majesties Béla

and Anna. We hope that many of you will

join us on this journey and that al-Barran

can show her support to what is sure to be

another wonderful Crown.

Shortly after Coronation al-Barran will host

Grand Outlandish! We could not be more

excited for what Master Otto and his crew

have planned for this event, and we send

our thanks in advance to him and his team

for all of their hard work. Along with our

traditional Friday tournaments we are most

excited to attend a Hafla, Bardic, Auction

Dinner, and many other fantastic activities

and classes over the weekend.

The Society will celebrate its 50th year this

June (17th -27th) in the Middle Kingdom! We

are most delighted to be able to voyage to

lands so far from home to rejoice in the

wonder that is the SCA. We hope that many

of you will choose to make to journey with

us, and spend your hours away from al-

Barran with us and other dear friends. al-

Barran will be camping with the Outlands

group at the request and invitation of Their

Royal Highnesses Kolgrimr and Danielle. If

you would choose to camp with al-Barran

in the Outlands encampment, please let us

know so we may coordinate al-Barran’s

space with Mistress Anne Bigod and

Mistress Matilda de Seton of Caer Galen.

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We are overjoyed to once again host Nock

on Wood this summer! Our archery

community is currently preparing a

brilliant event for all to enjoy. Do join us on

July 30th at Oak Flats for a day of archery

and much fun!

At Their Majesties Crown Tournament, we

asked permission to retire as the coronet of

al-Barran this summer. The task of

appointing our replacement(s) has been

given to Their Heirs Kolgrimr and Danielle.

After counsel with the Crown Prince and

Princess it has been decided that the Heirs

will accept letters of intent for the Coronet

of al-Barran until the 30th of April. After the

candidates have been selected and

informed, Their Highnesses will announce

the names of those individuals who put

their names forth. al-Barran will hold a

polling on the Sunday of Grand Outlandish

for all who wish to have their opinions

known to the Crown, and Their Royal

Highnesses will decide the future Coronet

of al-Barran and announce it to the

populace when they deem appropriate. The

investiture of the new Coronet will take

place at al-Barran Champions on

September 24th.

Although we are saddened by our decision

to retire, we cannot help but be grateful for

the opportunity you all have given us to

serve you and for the wonderful summer we

are privileged to spend with you before we

step down.

Bardolf and Sabiha

al-Barran Seneschal

Mistress Ymanya Murray 505.463.3530

College of Blaiddwyn Seneschal Eorl Mordygan MacGregor

Reeve/Exchequer Sir Gottfried von Zollern

Quartermaster Fey

Chatelaine Sir Tancred d'Avignon

Minister of Arts and Sciences

THL Cerydwen de Gyrlyngton

Minister of the Lists

Lady Johanna Morganstern Web Minister

THL Marc Antoine de la Rue Knight Marshal

Sir Gregor von Münchhausen

Scorpion Pursuivant THL Sáerlaith inghean Robeaird

Captain of Archers THL Rowan

Rapier Marshal Master Otto Schwarz Herz

Scribe THL Elise porteresse d’yaue

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This is the 2nd Quarter 2016 issue of The

Shaft, an electronic publication of the Barony of al-Barran of the Society for

Creative Anachronism, Inc. (SCA, Inc.). The Shaft is not a corporate publication of

SCA, Inc., and does not delineate SCA, Inc. policies. Copyright © 2016 Society

for Creative Anachronism, Inc. Photos copyright © Rachael Rodgers used with

permission. Other photographs by Sir Stefan of the Wanderers, Duchess Madigan and Baroness Bianca de

Vittoria used with permission and much thanks. Graphics: Dover Electronic Clip

Art used according to their Terms of Use. The 3rd Quarter issue of the Shaft will

be published on August 1st, 2016. Submissions are due July 15th, 2016. chronicler@al-barran.outlands.org

The Chronicler’s office is currently open.

Interested members may email Mistress Ymanya Murray for information or to apply for the office.

From the Seneschal: Mistress Ymanya Murray

Warmest greetings to you all this windy and outlandish spring!

Much like the weather, our activities the last few months have come in some incredible gusts. I'll start with Estrella

and commend the remarkable group of folks who attended and worked so that others might enjoy the event. I haven't

gotten all of the names of our volunteers, but I have it on good authority that both the list and the number of total hours are huge. Many thanks to Countess Slaine inghean Ui Sheanain

for organizing land and volunteers and to Master Adam Stedefast who organized the Watch. Thanks to THL Cerydwen

de Gyrlyngton for making the green chile stew for Guido Court and to THL Sáerlaith inghean Robeaird and Lord Alexander of Lancaster for preparation and clean up on site.

Many, many thanks to Master Otto Schwarz Herz for hauling the war wagon. His service made it possible for many to attend Estrella. In addition to those good folks, I would also

offer congratulations and word fame to those honored by Their Majesties: Her Excellency Sabiha was granted an

Argent Fleece, Sir Ælric Kyrri was elevated to the Order of

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the Laurel, Master Béla Bagatur was admitted to the Legion of Gallantry, Sir Fierren Greenholm was awarded an Argent Hart, and Lord Gilbert le Verrat received his Stag's Blood.

In March, al-Barranians attended Crown Tourney in the Citadel (continuing in the windy

theme). Several of our warriors vied in the list and all made a wonderful showing. Best wishes for a great reign to Their Royal Highnesses Kolgrimr and Danielle. Also that weekend, Sir Tancred d'Avignon and Master Otto organized a rapier demo at the Shamrock Festival. Kudos

to them and to the fencers who attended and represented our illustrious rapier community. At fighter practice the week after Crown Tourney, Bardolf and Sabiha, our beloved Baron and

Baroness, announced their intention to step down late in the summer. Letters of intent were due at the end of April. We await word from Their Highnesses regarding those who have put

themselves forward; the polling will be held Sunday at Outlandish. Keep an eye out for information on the exact time and location.

The first weekend of April several

members of the barony traveled to distant Atenveldt for the inaugural Known World Middle Eastern Drum

and Dance Symposium and Middle East Feast. Two of our own taught at the event. Her Excellency Sabiha

taught a class on Persian triangle hats and Lady Gerlin von

Tiesenhausen taught the history and application of henna. Look for an article based on Her Excellency's

class later in this newsletter.

After that, we turned south to

St. Golias for Kingdom Arts and Sciences. al-Barranian artisans

attended, both to enter and to judge the competition. There, Duchess Cecilia Mowebray was

made a Flower of the Outlands, Mistress Melodia Shaw was

elevated to the Order of the Pelican, and Lady Rhiannon O’Connemara was awarded a

Stag's Heart (we even have a photograph of our talented photographer receiving it!), and

Lady Cassia bint Abdullah was awarded an Argent Hart.

We have just finished our fourth year participating in the

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Albuquerque Renaissance Fair. A thousand thanks to Mistress Elisée de Calais for anchoring this endeavor yet again. As always she and her superb team made everything seamless and

helped create the perfect atmosphere.

Grand Outlandish is rapidly approaching and Master Otto and his team are in the midst of planning a truly Grand event. There will be another clean up with mandatory coordinators meeting on the 7th of May. Volunteers are most welcome, so please contact Master Otto and

help out! Also, Nock on Wood is scheduled for July 30. Her Excellency has some great shoots in mind, watch for more information on that shortly.

A handful of our populace is planning to make the trek to SCA 50th Year in June, talk with their Excellencies if you'd like to make the trip with them. al-Barran was given the

opportunity to place a page in the commemorative booklet that the event is publishing. To represent the story of al-Barran, a history was composed by Sir Rowland de

Grey of Lincolnshire with photos from Duchess Madigan of Kandahar, Count

Darius of Jaxartes, and Lady Bree of Caer Galen. Thanks to all of them for their contributions to the project! The

booklet will be available online via the 50th Year page later in the year, but a representation of the page is included in

this issue so that you all can see it before it hits the presses for the event!

Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard, and congratulations to all of

our amazing populace who have been recognized in the last few months!

From the Reeve: Sir Gottfried von Zollern

The barony is doing well. Grand Outlandish

expenditures have started to be paid out, leaving the barony with just over $16,000.00 in the bank. This is still 7%

above where we were at this time last year, and the Albuquerque Renaissance Faire

and Grand Outlandish revenues will bolster the numbers. The Baronial Travel Fund is quite low at $30.00. There are

several fundraising opportunities at Grand Outlandish, including a Non-basket Basket

auction organized by Countess Slaine, a

roving rapier tournament, a gambling

competition and THL Bronwen Blackwell is auctioning a dinner. I will be sponsoring a bake sale and tournament this summer, so

keep an eye out for more information on those.

I will be stepping down at Grand Outlandish, and Lord Edric Capellarius will

be taking over. I will stay on as deputy for a while, but I know the Barony will be well

taken care of in Edric's hands.

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From the Chatelaine: Sir Tancred d'Avignon Over Crown Tourney weekend, there was a

fencing demo at the Shamrock festival. I

would like to thank Sir Tancred and Master

Otto Schwarz Herz for organizing our

participation. Thanks also to the six

warriors who came out to highlight the

rapier community of al-Barran. Sir Tancred

reports that he hosts Newcomers and

Hospitality meetings at his

home on Wednesdays, with

many newcomers attending

and learning about the various aspects of

our group. He also hosted a potluck this

past month which was well received.

Ymanya Murray

From the Minister of Arts & Sciences: THL Cerydwen de Gyrlyngton

Greetings! There was an awesome turnout at the Kingdom

A&S Competition! Many of our fine artisans presented

wonderful works of art and the competition was fierce!

Members of our barony made a fine showing! In preparation

of the event, Mistress Monika von Zell and THL Geoffrey fitz

Robert held a documentation workshop in the park during

fighter practice. They fielded many questions and offered

loads of advice and hints to help future contestants to get

prepared for both kingdom and baronial competitions.

Thank you to the both of you!

With the months turning warmer, I would like to bring back

'Arts in the Park'. The Erna Ferguson Library classroom is

booked well into the summer so I will see if I can jump on

the schedule when the weather turns a bit chilly. If you

would like to present a class, or have a desire to see a class

presented, please contact me and let's get it planned!

The largess coordinator for Their Royal

Highnesses has requested that a missive

go out regarding largess for Their

upcoming reign. There is an immediate

need for largess as TRHs would like to

present gifts while they are traveling

before coronation and during their reign.

Please either contact THL Hannah de

Ávila (the largess coordinator) or myself

and plans will be made.

Thank you for all that you do to keep the

Arts alive in our world!

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From the Web Minister: THL Marc Antoine de la Rue

Hello, al-Barran!!!

With the recent officer changeovers, we are

working to update the information available on the Baronial website. As always, if there is anything that you believe would improve

the site, please let me know.

At the request of the Kingdom Chatelaine, all references to "Hospitaller" on the website have been changed to "Chatelaine".

As a new project, we will be attempting to

transfer past issues of the Shaft into electronic format and making them

available on the website. If any member of the populace has older issues that they would allow us to borrow, please contact

me. They will be treated with the utmost care and returned promptly to their owner.

From the Knight Marshal: Sir Gregor von Münchhausen

Fighter practices continue to be well attended.

There were no injuries this quarter.

From the Scorpion Pursuivant: THL

Sáerlaith inghean Robeaird

In the month of March, I received two new name and device submissions and one resubmission for a

device. They were sent to Kingdom for review and appeared on the April Letter of Presentation. They are currently under review for submission to Laurel

of Arms. In April the first Southern Outlands Commentary meeting was held (or the first in a VERY

long time) at the house of THL Saerlaith inghean Robeaird. Two heralds were in attendance: Saerlaith and Sir Rowland de Gray of Lincolnshire. We are hoping to hold one a quarter in

different locations within the Southern Outlands.

From the Captain of Archers: THL Rowan

Due to ice, snow, mud, and freezing temperatures, several practices had to be

cancelled during the beginning weeks of the year. On January 30th five archers attended a practice at Hit or Miss Archery. Since the

middle of February, 7-10 archers have attended practice each week. Royal Rounds

were completed February 13th, February 20th, and March 5th. Adult and minor

waivers have been signed as required. I have informed TE and the seneschal of my

intention to step down at Grand Outlandish. Letters of Intent for the next Captain of Archers should be sent to me,

Their Excellencies, Mistress Ymanya and the Kingdom Archer General by May 16th,

2015. I would like to thank everyone for giving me this wonderful opportunity to serve the Barony.

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From the Rapier Marshal: Master Otto Schwarz Herz

Ah, spring has sprung and the days in al-

Barran are ripe for playing with sword on

Sundays (and other days, too). New folks

are arriving at the practice park and are

eager to learn, so be sure and greet them

and assist them anyway you can. Some of

the new fighters got their first glimpse of

what we do at the demo at the Shamrock

Festival. So, I thank all those who help in

making the demo a success. Remember

that we are all ambassadors for the SCA

and we represent the best of the middle

ages. Be cheerful and courteous to all those

you meet.

The camping season is just around the

corner and events like Grand Outlandish

give us opportunity to put our sword to

good use. If you haven’t already signed up

to help or made it out to a GO site clean-

up, please do so at your next opportunity.

The numbers of those that are participating

in Cut and Thrust continue to grow. Come

and see what all the fuss is about.

From the Scribe: THL Elise porteresse d’yaue

I begin with a big thank you to Baroness Bianca de Vittoria, THL Cerydwen de Gyrlyngton, and Lady Gerlin von Tiesenhausen for

their efforts in getting the Outlandish invitations sent out in record time. THL Cerydwen also provided blank scrolls for Their Excellencies to take to War.

Scrolls were given to participants in the “Fight-a-Knight” tournament at the Albuquerque Renaissance Faire. Many of the

parents and young combatants told me how much they enjoyed the event and expressed their appreciation of these scrolls. The

following scribes battled wind, rain, and excited children to put names on the scrolls: Baroness Sabiha, Mistress Monika von Zell, Countess Anne Aliz de Bâle, Master Otto Schwarz Herz,

Mistress Dáirine inghean Ghriogair, Don Michael M'Quilline, Lady Hrefna Cyrredes dohtor, Lady Gerlin, and Annabelle. Your

service to the community of Albuquerque brings glory to al-Barran and the dream we all love.

A huge thank you to Mistress Ymanya, Baroness Bianca, THL Cerydwen, and Lady Gerlin for stepping up and helping with assignments for Outlandish! Speaking of Outlandish, that is where I will be stepping down.

Thank you, scribes, for all that you do. It has been a huge honor serving with each and every

one of you.

Count Darius of Jaxartes &

a young warrior.

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2016 Albuquerque Renaissance Faire: Words from the Stewards

A hale and hearty good greeting to all!

April 30th found heraldic banners all a-

flutter in the spring breezes at the

Albuquerque Renaissance Faire. A

grand portion of the City visited the

Faire this year, which could not

happen without the support and hard

work of all the volunteers from the

Barony of al-Barran and friends.

Huge thanks to the Company of Saint

Martin for coordinating the fighting

demonstrations and Fight a Knight.

Thank you to THL Cerydwen de

Gyrlyngton for coordinating (for the

fourth year!) the Living History exhibits

in the Museum. My gratitude to all the fighters, bards, archers, drummers, dancers,

hospitallers, artists, and myriad other volunteers – you made people smile, inspired them,

charmed them, intrigued them, and taught them something new. We love you all.

Thank you to those who served lunch, and to

al-Barran’s gracious Baron Bardolf and

Baroness Sabiha who so generously opened

their larder to feed the volunteers, and lent

use of Baronial assets to bring the Middle

Ages to our community.

To all who travelled from beyond the border

of al-Barran to volunteer your time and talent

to the Faire: thank you.

To our King and Queen of the Faire, Duke

Walrick de Blakeney & Duchess Cecilia

Mowebray, you were awesome. I hope you

had fun! Your time and effort was most

appreciated.

Thank you, Mistress Melodia Shaw, for your

support and your attendance to meetings

with the City this year, both with and without

me, and for keeping the ball (and me) rolling.

Their Excellencies Bardolf & Sabiha at the 2016 Albuquerque Renaissance Faire. Photo by Lady Rhiannon O’Connemara.

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THL Sáerlaith inghean Robeaird, your echo of

social media posts to amplify Ren Faire messages

was most appreciated.

It has been a blast these past four years as

stewards and SCA volunteer liaisons. The

Cultural Events team at the City of Albuquerque is

truly great to work with. This experience has

taught us both so many things, secured so many

good memories, and a piece of our hearts will

always remain with the Albuquerque Renaissance

Faire. It is time, however, for someone else to take

up this task and have as much fun with it as we

did. To that person, we offer our very best in this

endeavor.

Warmest regards,

Mistress Elisée de Calais Master Otto Schwarz Herz

Next Outlandish Clean Up: May 7th, 2016

Help us create a beautiful

site and clear out your home

away from home! To

volunteer or for any

questions please contact

Lady Asfirdr Riksdottir

Master Gunwaldt Gullbjørn & Mistress Beau Marishka of the Romanies at the Albuquerque Renaissance Faire.

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1001 al-Barranian Nights

May 26, –

May 30, 2016

East Family Estate

171 Sundance Kid Road,

Edgewood, New Mexico 87015

Event Steward: Master Otto

Schwarz Herz (Charles Vickery)

505.238.1744

Web Site

Baronial

Polling

Sunday:

Time TBA

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Come one! Come all! To the Barony of al-Barran’s 43rd Grand Outlandish! Join us in the glorious splendor of the Middle East with this year’s theme of 1001 al-Barranian Nights to

toast al Barran’s Birthday!

Site Fee: Member Discount (16+) $25.00 Adult (16+) $30.00

Child (7 - 15) $15.00

Child (0 - 6) $ - Free Day Tripping (Friday or Saturday)

Member Discount (16+) $15.00

Adult (16+) $20.00 Child (7- 15) $10.00

Child (0 - 6) $ -Free Family Cap - $90

Make checks payable to "SCA Inc - Barony of al-Barran"

Site is Wet

Test your combat prowess in one of the tournaments and competitions, including the Iron Man competition, Lord of Outlandish Tournament, Outlandish Blade Tournament and the Outlandish Archer Shoot? Not enough? There will also be the Knight’s Banneret Tournament

and the Templar Torchlight Tournament. Still more? How about witty sword play at the Rapier Theatre or the Rapier Speed Tournament?

Take a stroll down Merchants row or learn a new skill in one of the many fine A&S classes offered by our fine artisans. Classes are filling up quickly. Please contact Lord Edric

Capellarius for details on teaching. Siege Cooking Competition! Cooks and chefs, amateurs and professionals, your skills are

called upon to be put to the test! Come to Town Hall Saturday morning at 8:00 am to receive a bag of fine ingredients and instructions for your challenge. This year, there is a specific dish the judges are hungry for and you will have the chance to try your hand at following a

period recipe in the original text! If your Old English is a little rusty, don't fret, you'll have help if you need it. To reserve a spot for your team (up to 3 people) please contact Lady Cassia

bint Abdullah. There are only four spots available, so act soon! After a joyful day of combat and shopping and Arts, share song and story at our pot luck

Baron’s feast and then dance the night away at our Hafla or sing to your heart’s content at the bardic circle.

Children’s Activities: Lady Raelina Torres de Chavira, sends greetings and salutations. It is my pleasure to provide activities for children (ages 3- 12).

For the Kingdom of the Outlands, minors are persons under 18 years of age residing in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming and under 19 years of age (unless married) residing in

Nebraska.

Minors must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or a temporary guardian. Adults who bring minors for whom they are not the Parent or Legal Guardian (as appointed by a court), are considered to be Temporary Guardians.

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Temporary Guardians must bring the following for each minor:

A notarized “Child Guardian Consent Form” which designates the adult as the minor’s

temporary legal guardian for the duration of the event.

A notarized “Medical Authorization for Minors” form which gives the Temporary

Guardian the right to determine and authorize specified necessary medical attention

A “Minor’s Consent to Participate and Hold Harmless Agreement” (aka Minor’s Waiver)

form or a current SCA blue membership card for said minor.

In order to facilitate compliance, I will be in attendance at al-Barran fighter practice on both May 15th and May 22nd with forms as well as a notary. A Notary will also be in attendance at

Bate each day of Grand Outlandish.

Youth Activities Planned

Themed Games (themed by the day) Period Games Singing

Stories Crafts

Snacks

Help us share the dream with our youth so that they current middle ages might continue beyond ourselves.

Please contact Lady Raelina Torres de Chavira with any questions.

Fundraisers To Benefit the Baronial Travel Fund: A Roving Tourney will be conducted over the entire event as well as a Gambling competition.

To volunteer please contact Master Otto Schwarz Herz (Volunteers will receive gambling

tokens or roving tourney lives as thanks.)

Baronial Polling will be held on Sunday to help advise the Crown as we move towards the Investiture of a new Baron and Baroness of al-Barran. This will likely occur in the area

of Town Hall, and times and more information will be posted as it becomes available.

Directions: Best route to I-40 Exit 175 (Tijeras). Head South on 337 for 11.6 miles. Turn left (East) on 217 for 1.7 miles.

At the Stop sign, continue straight (East) onto Martinez Road for 0.2 miles. At the fork, keep Right onto Plant Road (South East) for 0.5 miles. Turn left (East) on Velvet Drive for 0.9 miles.

Turn right (southeast) on Sundance Kid Rd for 0.3 miles. Turn right (west) to enter site.

Continue West on the main road passing the white house to the event Gate.

Learning period games at the 2016 Albuquerque Renaissance Faire.

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August 31 – September 5, 2016

Please join us as we spend the week in the shadow

of beautiful mountains renewing friendships from both far and near. We will spend our days in glorious battle and gentle arts and our nights in

revelry and music. New for Battlemoor VII: those who are pre-

registered may arrive on Tuesday the 30th at noon! (You must still stop at gate; everyone in the

vehicle must be pre-registered.) Please see our website for registration info, schedules and much, much more!

The year 2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the

birth of the Kingdom of the Outlands. Photos, stories, songs and artifacts are welcomed as we share memories of the history of the Mighty

Outlands.

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Citizens Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm

Site: Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center located at 501 Elizabeth St. SE, Albuquerque,

NM. For information email seneschal@al-barran.outlands.org

Hospitality Day: Saturdays

Site: Please contact the Chatelaine Sir Tancred d'Avignon for times and location. Hospitality Days can include newcomer information, working on armor, sewing, heraldry, and classes

depending on interest.

Fighter Practice: Sundays from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Site: Montgomery Park on Comanche near San Mateo.

Contact Sir Gregor von Münchhausen or Master Otto

Schwarz Herz for more information.

Archery Practice: Saturdays from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Site: The Summer Range. Directions: From Albuquerque:

Take I-40 east to Exit 181 for Sedillo Hill. At the stop sign

turn left onto Route 66 (now 333) and travel 1.6 miles. Take

a right turn at Highway 217 and go to the top of the 1st hill,

traveling 0.2 miles. Take a right turn onto Sedillo Road and

go to the 3rd right turn, traveling 0.2 miles. Address is 475

Sedillo Road with a sign reading “Dalton Baker”. Enter thru

the gate (if the gate is closed then you will have to open and

close it behind you) and travel down the driveway. The

archery range will be set up on the left. Contact Lady Rowan

for more information.

Court Dancing:

Site: Please contact Mistress Catriona nic Aoidh for more information. All skill levels are

welcome – No experience necessary.

Scribal Workshop: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 6:00 pm

Site: Various places around the Barony. Please contact Mistress Ymanya for directions and

additional information.

Weaving Workshop: 3rd Friday of every month

Site: Please contact THL Monika the Fair at 323-5569.

Cooking Group: Interested individuals can contact Mistress Cailte Caitchairn or Mistress

Monika von Zell.

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Dates in red indicate Royal Progress. Events in green indicate Baronial Progress.

13-15 Coronation: Aarquelle 20-22 Fun Day: Blackwater Keep 26-30 Grand Outlandish XLII: al-Barran 27-30 Siege at Inlandish: Caerthe

3-5 Champions & Polling: Dragonsspine 10-19 Lilies War: Calontir 11 Baronial Fair & Social: Citadel 17-27 SCA 50th Year Anniversary: Middle 23-26 Northern Realms War: Plattefordham 30-4 Keepers of the Dry Stone: Drygestan

1-3 Grace & Valor: Unser Hafen 8-10 Defender: Caer Galen 15-1 Highlands Rapier Camp: Aarquelle

21-24 Defender of the Silver Pass: Rio de las Animas 29-31 Summer Tournament & Games: Draca Mor 29-31 Here There Be Dragons: Plattefordham 30 Nock on Wood: al-Barran

5-7 Clan Wars: Nahrun Kabirun 6 St. Sebastians Archery Tournament: Hawks Hollow 13 Battle for the Western Gateway: Ravenhyrst 20-21 Crown Tournament: TBD 31-5 Battlemoor VII: Outlands

23-25 Champions & Investiture: al-Barran

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What and where was Safavid

Persia: The Safavid Dynasty

controlled Persia from 1501 to the

early 1700’s. Their empire included

modern Iran, Azerbaijan, Bahrain

and Armenia, Georgia, the North

Caucasus, Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan

and to some extent, parts of Turkey,

Syria, Pakistan, Turkmenistan and

Uzbekistan.

Safavid Fashion: The Persians have

long been known for their

outstanding textiles and vibrant

color choices. We associate Safavid

Persian dress with long, luxurious

robes of silk brocades and velvets,

furs, linens and cottons, but what we

often forget is how they completed

the perfect Persian ensemble through

the use of headpieces.

Headpieces for Safavid women

consisted of many different styles,

mainly using veils (large and small),

braid cases, and diadems. These

headpieces could be secured by silk

ribbons, scarfs, or other small ties

and were occasionally complemented

by a string of pearls draped under the

chin, feathers, or flowers.

Theories of Construction for the

Triangle Hat:

Folded Veil – Large veil, rolled into a

band with a point, and tied at the

back of the head. (See illustration “A

Sitting Woman”)

Folded Veil and Fillet – Small square

veil or handkerchief folded in half to

create a triangle (sometimes framing

the face) and secured with a fillet,

scarf, or ribbon. (See illustration “Girl

Smoking”)

Persian Triangle Hats: A

Beginner’s Introduction

by Baroness Sabiha

al-Zarqa al-

Karakiyya

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One Piece – Either cut and finished

into shape, or possibly made from a

sturdier material similar to (or quite

possibly) a diadem. (See illustration

“Youthful Lovers”)

Accentuating the Triangle Hat:

Pearls – Tied at the top of the

head or connected directly to

the triangle at (or just behind) the temples with a hook or pin. "It consisted of Thirty-eight

Oriental Pearls, each weighing Twenty-four Carats, all well form’d, of the same Water, and

same Bigness: It is not an Ornament for the Neck, but for

the Face, after the Persian Manner: It is fasten’d at the Temples to the Head-band, or

Fillet, and comes down the

Cheeks, and under the Chin." (Sir John Chardin’s Travels in Persia)

Feathers – Easily tucked into

the fold of the triangle, or secured to a fillet.

Flowers – Used much like feathers.

Veils – Wear several or none at all!

”A Man Being Served Wine” by Riza-i ‘Abbasi

“Girl Smoking” by Muhammad Qasim (1575-1659)

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“Youthful Lovers” (left) and “Woman with a Mirror” (right) by Riza-i ‘Abbasi

(1587-1635)

“A Woman Counting on Her Fingers” left) and “A Sitting Woman” (right) by

Riza-i ‘Abbasi (1587-1635)

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Where to Start Looking:

www.metmuseum.org (Islamic Art and Iran)

http://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/clothing-x (Encyclopædia Iranica: Clothing in the

Safavid and Qajar Periods)

www.pintrest.com (Persian Miniatures)

http://www.iranchamber.com/history/articles/women_safavid_era.php

Just google: “Persian Miniatures”

What to Use:

Scraps of silk, linen, cotton (for triangle), let it match your dress, or use it to add

color.

Ribbon, scarfs, leather (for fillet), try using your hip sash too.

Feathers, flowers (for accentuating), Joann’s or Hobby Lobby are great places to start.

Compiled by THLSáerlaith inghean Robeaird

There are many extant examples of how heraldry was

used before 1600 that we can recreate for use in the SCA. Below is a list of some of those examples: Escutcheons incorporated into the illustrations in

books to identify those who commissioned them.

o Example: Prayer book of Queen Claude of France, folios 6r, 15v, and 18v;

collection of the Morgan Library and Museum; Tours, ca. 1517

(http://www.themorgan.org/collection/Prayer-Book-of-Claude-de-France)

Escutcheons on printed bookplates that could be pasted into the books to identify their

owners.

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o Example: The site of the Victoria and Albert Museum has a print made in 1562

showing a printmaker engraving the copperplate for a heraldic bookplate.

Horse caparisons, either overall or on escutcheons.

o Example of escutcheons: Cod. Pal. germ. 848 (the Manesse Codex), folio 237r;

collection of the University Library Heidelberg; Zürich, 1305

o Example of overall emblazons: BNF Français 2695, folio 45v; collection of the

National Library of France; Provence, around 1460

Surcoats worn by armigers or their heralds, overall or on escutcheons.

o Example: Cod. Pal. germ. 848 (the Manesse Codex), folios 231r and 166v;

collection of the University Library Heidelberg; Zürich, 1305

Tabards worn by armigers or their heralds

o Example: BNF Français 2695, folio 57v; collection of the National Library of

France; Provence, around 1460

Drapes hung from trumpets

o Example: BNF Français 2695, folio 57v; collection of the National Library of

France; Provence, around 1460

Banners as a means of declaring the presence of the represented arms' owners. The

owners of the arms appear to carry these banners themselves only when they are

pictured alone. If they are accompanied, people in their service carry them.

o Example: Cod. Pal. germ. 848 (the Manesse Codex), folios 42r and 166v;

collection of the University Library Heidelberg; Zürich, 1305

o Example: Bodleian MS 264, folio 69r (bas-de-page illustration); between 1338

and 1344, Flanders, Jehan de Grise and his workshop

o Example: BNF Français 2695, folio 57v; collection of the National Library of

France; Provence, around 1460

2016 Albuquerque Renaissance Faire photos by Lady Rhiannon O’Connemara.