tusker times · 2017. 10. 1. · countryside. of course, this can only mean that the vile serpent...

Volume 26 October 2015 Anno Societatus L Issue 6

Tusker Times

2


Table of Contents Fighter Practice at Himmel..................... 3

From Their Excellencies ........................ 4

Baronial Announcements ....................... 5

Awards ................................................... 6

Lamp of Tir Ysgithr .......................... 6

Hawk’s Lure ..................................... 6

Luxbruder or Atenveldt .................... 6

Beacon of the Desert ......................... 6

Golden Blade .................................... 6

Order of the Boar Vert ...................... 6

Award of Arms ................................. 7

Archery Rankings ............................. 7

Upcoming Events ................................... 8

Dragons Hoard ................................. 8

Southern Crusades .......................... 10

Deed of Swords .............................. 11

Demos ............................................. 12

Pre-Registration Deadlines ............. 13

Combat ................................................. 14

Fighter Practice............................... 14

Archery ........................................... 14

Arts and Sciences ................................. 15

Baronial A&S at Seelie Studios ..... 15

Arts in the Park ............................... 15

Leather Mask Making Class ........... 15

Scriptorium ..................................... 15

Heraldry Hut ................................... 16

Dance Practice ................................ 16

Art at Aasni’s.................................. 16

Fun, Casual Bardic .......................... 16

The Cooks Guild ............................. 16

College of St. Felix ............................... 18

Announcements .................................... 19

Bacon Bits ............................................. 20

Surviving Camping at an SCA Event ... 21

Did Women in History Fight?............... 25

Barony of Tir Ysgithr Panjandrum ....... 26

Households of Tir Ysgithr .................... 28

3


FIGHTER PRACTICE

AT HIMMEL PARK

OCTOBER- FIGHTER PRACTICE MOVES!

OLD SCHOOL FIGHTER PRACTICE AT HIMMEL PARK

In the Month of OCTOBER on the 13th, 20th and 27th, we are NOT

ABLE to USE Reid Park for Fighter Practice due to the Circus coming

to town. Therefore, we will return to Himmel Park for those three

Tuesday nights in our old stomping grounds of the Northwest corner on

the Tennis Court Side. It is for those three weeks ONLY and we will

return to Reid following those Fighter Practices. Please share this infor-

mation with everyone!

Sim and Magdalen

Baron and Baroness

4


From Their Excellencies

Greetings Good People of Tir Ysgithr!

The heat of the Summer is slowly but surely fading to memory. The shadows of

night steal more and more of our daylit hours. While we may rejoice in cooler hours dur-

ing our nightly fighter practices, we must also be prepared for the calamities that this sea-

son brings upon us. Strange sounds have once again been heard emanating from the deep

caverns on our Eastern borders. Creatures fell and wild have been spotted roaming the

countryside. Of course, this can only mean that the vile serpent Draconus awakens from

his yearly slumber. Worse, the disasters that spring in His wake call forth the worst ele-

ments in the land, and no doubt soon we shall see armed and armored warriors setting

camp upon these lands. War is a certainty.

Take heart, Tir Ysgithr, for we are a proud and steady people. It is said that

many hands make light work. I say to you that many warriors make short work of any

beast or foe. Many artisans may create and display works to dazzle the eye and confound

the senses. Many servants, (and all who call Tir Ysgithr home are servants, for such do

we honor our Crown,) make difficult tasks trivial.

If you fight, take up arms in defense of the realm. If you create, then do so and

teach others to do so as well. And all of you, be generous with your time. I know that

your hours are precious to you, so I shan’t request more than you can bear. Please, each of

you, spare an hour of your time in service in the coming War. Doing so will reduce the

burden on your fellows, and increase the enjoyment of all.

Many strong arms, keen minds, and dreaming hearts improve the realm and

show to all that Tir Ysgithr, the Gem of Atenveldt, is truly a treasure worth fighting for,

and a Gem That Shall Never Be Plundered!

Sim Magdalen

Baron Baroness

5


Baronial Announcements Populace Meetings

October 14th 7pm

Tucson Midtown Police Department

(corner of 22nd St and Alvernon)

1100 S Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711

At 7:00 PM

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 hap-

penings 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 encour-

age you to come and listen in to learn more

about volunteering opportunities.

Court Night

Next Court Night is February 2016. We

have an Event every month until then so

court will take place at the events and our

Fighters may spend all their FP time

Yahoo Groups

Tir Ysgithr Email List

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TirYsgithr

Rapier Email List

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/tir-

rapier

Archery Email List

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/

TirYsgithrArchery

Websites

Barony of Tir Ysgithr

(Tucson Chapter)

http://www.btysca.org

Kingdom of Atenveldt

(Arizona Chapter)

http://www.atenveldt.org

Society for Creative Anachronism Inc.

(Main)

http://www.sca.org

College of St. Felix

(UofA Chapter)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/SCA.CSF

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TirYsgithr

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/tir-rapier

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/tir-rapier

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TirYsgithrArchery

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TirYsgithrArchery

6


Awards Congratulations!

Luxbruder of Atenveldt

Golden Blade

Beacon of the Desert

Hawk’s Lure

Fellowship of the Boar Vert

Lamp of Tir Ysgithr

Sir Zhigmun’ Czypsser

Given at Knight Light by Their Excellencies Sim and Magdalen

Lord Domnall mac Failtigeirn

Given at Knight Light by Their Majesties King Morgan and Queen

Lord William Lochridge


Elizabeth

Ciaran Gallowglass


Elizabeth

Lady Arria Silvana


Elizabeth

Harvey of Tir Ysgithr

Given at Knight Light by Their Excellencies Sim and Magdalen

7


Award of Arms

About the Awards!

Lamp of Tir Ysgithr: given by the baron and/

or Baroness, subject to the pleasure of the

Crown, to those persons who have given out-

standing service to the Barony, as

determined by the other members of the Order.

Hawk’s Lure: given by the Crown to individu-

als who show excellence in the fighting arts

through teaching and use traditional SCA style

weaponry.

Luxbruder of Atenveldt: given by the Crown

to individuals who show excellence in the art of

defense with the rapier and share their skills

with others.

Beacon of the Desert: given by the Crown to

individuals who have given service to the King-

dom of Atenveldt. Individuals may only receive

one award.

Golden Blade: given by the Crown to individu-

als who have shown skill in the art of defense

with the rapier. Individuals may only receive

one award.

Fellowship of the Boar Vert: given by the

Baron and Baroness of Tir Ysgithr to those

persons they feel have demonstrated excellence

in the teaching and practice of the Arts and

Sciences within the Barony.

Award of Arms: given by the King and Queen

granting the right to display your personal arms

as well as granting the title “Lord” or “Lady”.

Lord Concobar of St. Felix

Given at Knight Light by Their Majesties King Morgan and Queen Elizabeth

Lady Sanchia Qandisa Allain

Given at Knight Light by Their Majesties King Morgan and Queen Elizabeth

Want to recommend someone for an

award?

Write a letter of recommendation or submit a

recommendation for the Barony here:

http://www.btysca.org/awards/award-

recommendations/

Whatever you do- write it out! You may remem-

ber your recommendation but Their

Excellencies are busy people!

Give them something they can’t forget.

Archery Rankings

Novice Sir Jakob van Groningen

Grímr Rorikson

Bowman Æsa Væna

Lady Ernín na Beag Caomhanach

http://www.btysca.org/awards/award-recommendations/

http://www.btysca.org/awards/award-recommendations/

8


Upcoming Events

Dragon’s Hoard

October 24th & 25th, 2015 Barony of Tir Ysgithr

9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Himmel Park 1035 N. Treat Ave., Tucson, Arizona

Feast: October 24 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 2331 E. Adams St., Tucson Arizona

(Both sites are wet and smoking is allowed outside only, per City of Tucson Law. Pets are

also allowed at both sites.)

DRAGONS ARE COMING!

Dragon’s Hoard is approaching! Draconis and his evil minions will once again attempt to

despoil the gem of Atenveldt! All are invited by the Barony of Tir Ysgithr to this glorious

event. Dragon’s Hoard will once again be a two-day event with Feast on Saturday evening!

Expect frequent appearances from Draconis’ oh so pleasant ambassador.

Saturday (10/24)

Following opening court, there will be a monster tourney (double elimination), where each

team will pit their monster against another team’s monster. Teams must be sponsored by a

household and each household can have more than one team. Any weapon style may be

used. The winning household will receive a special prize to be displayed until the next

Dragon’s Hoard event.

After the monster tourney, there will be a Fighting Clinic for hard suit and rapier fighters.

All participating fighters will have an opportunity to fight against peers of their order.

Opening court will be at 10:30, closing court will be held at the time of Their Excellencies

choosing.

9


Saturday Night (10/24)

A Medieval Basque Feast for 80 will be offered. Site opens at 6:00 p.m. Feast will be

served starting at 6:30 p.m. The cap is e, period entertainment, and MORE. Feast will be

served family style and the site is wet. Side board and special dietary needs should be dis-

cussed directly with the Feastocrat and will be accommodated if possible. More information

regarding feast, including menu, will be provided closer to the event.

Court will be held at Their Excellencies discretion.

Feast registration will be through the BTY Seneschal Officers (Mistress Anya and Mistress

Tigra) only. Deadline for Feast reservations and payment is 10/10/15. Payment can be made

via check or cash. You may register with either of them at Fighter practice, upcoming

events, or contact via [email protected] to make other arrangements.

Sunday (10/25)

The White and Red Dragons will attempt to feast upon the bones of our steadfast hardsuit

combatants while the Green Dragon snacks on our youth fighters. For our rapier fighters the

evil Kraken will attempt to destroy all challengers!

To finish, there will be a Grand Melee. The white dragon and his minions (the winners of

the monster tourney) will descend on the villagers (i.e.: the rest of the heavy fighters). Vil-

lagers will use torches (single sword) and pitchforks (pole-arm) to defend themselves.

Opening court will be at 10:30, closing court will be held at Their Excellencies discretion.

A&S activities:

Saturday, Lady Quillon will provide materials to make an item during the event. The win-

ner will receive a gift.

Sunday will be a Dragon’s Horde themed competition, bring your dragon themed interpre-

tation in any medium. Winner by populace choice will hold the coveted Jeweled Dragon’s

Egg until the next Dragon’s Hoard event. Laurel favorite will win a Michael’s gift certifi-

cate. All ties will be decided by her Excellency Baroness Magdalene.

10


SOUTHERN CRUSADES XVII

Reconquista de Iberia

November 12th – November 16th, 2015

The Baronies of the South invite one and all to participate in the

Reconquest of the Spanish Peninsula.

Southern Crusades: The Reconquista will be held at the Western Heritage Arena in Marana

AZ with numerous activities planned. We will have Armored Fighting, Rapier, Archery,

Equestrian, Art & Sciences classes, etc. There will also be nighttime activities such as Hafla

& Torchlight Tourneys

Dates & Times: Site Opens Thursday Nov 12th at 8 am for those who have pre-registered,

12 pm (noon) for those who did not pre-register. Site Closes Monday Nov 16th at 12 pm

(noon).

SITE FEES:

Pre-registration: $25 for Adults, $10 for Youth ages 5-17, $5 Non-Member Surcharge $5,

$70 Family Max (2 Adults & 2 Children).

Children’s activities (spread over both days) will include a dragon’s egg hunt, balloon

dragon making, and face painting.

Fundraiser: There will also be a bake sale to raise money for Children’s supplies.

Site Fees:

$4.00 for the weekend at the park for Members (same price whether attending one or both

days)

$9.00 for the weekend at the park for Non-members (same price whether attending one or

both days)

$1.00 for the weekend at the park for Youth 5-17 (same price whether attending one or both

days)

Free for children under 5

Pre-paid Feast $10.00 for Adults, $5.00 for Youth ages 5 to 17, Free for Youth under 5.

Non-members attending Feast only, will be charged the $5.00 non-member surcharge.

11


SITE INFORMATION: Directions to Western Heritage Arena, Marana AZ.

On I-10 take exit 236, from the north turn right and from the south turn left (do not cross

the railroad tracks). Turn onto the eastbound frontage, just before the Chevron station. Go

1/2 mile east to Postvale Road, turn right and the entrance is immediately on the right

EVENT STEWARD: Roberto Raimondo de los Montana de Trueno (Bobby Truelove)

[email protected] (520)678-4247

PRE-REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Baroness Samara or Lord Domnall will be at

all events so you can pre-register, Dragon’s Horde 24 – 25 Oct will the last event you can

pre-register at.. If you want to Pre-register at an event, there will be a sign at Gate to let you

know who to look for and where they will be located. Pre-registration can also be done by

mail until 31 Oct 2015. Mailing information and the pre-registration form will be posted on

the Southern Crusades Web site for those that want to pre-register by mail.

Yes, it’s true, this year there will be Equestrian at Southern Crusades.

Combat Cookery is alive and well, but the question is – Who will take home the Combat

Cookery’s winners banner. If you are thinking of participating in this competition, now is

the time to contact the Combat Cookery Steward (listed below) no later than 31 Oct 2015,

however the sooner you register the better.

For your shopping pleasure there will be a Merchant’s row. If you are interested in being a

Merchant please contact the Merchant Steward (See Web Site for contact information).

Deed of Swords

A Norse themed Pas de Arms in the Barony of Tir Ysgithr

When: Sunday December 13, 2015

Where: Himmel Park, 1035 N Treat Ave, Tucson AZ 85701

Come and enjoy a day of splendor, a day of fighting and active audience participation. All

willing fighters please come out and entertain the crowd with your prowess your vivacity

and your epic death scenes. Fighting will include sword and shield, great swords,

daggers, and fighting over the barrier. Come prepared to challenge our Norse Gods. This

is a tournament where the winners are not necessarily those who fight the best this day but

are those chosen by the crowd (aka gallery).

12


Arts and Sciences: two food based competitions are available for entry, no documentation

is needed and winners to be chosen by populace choice:

1. Try something new and enter the soft cheese competition!!! (easy to make the

day before and fun for everyone to try)

2. Brew for the English Ale competition where everyone uses the same recipe!!!

[10lbs 2 row, ½ lb crystal 40, ½ lb carapils 40, 1 oz kent goldings, 1 oz chinook,

safeale English ale yeast]

Some finger foods and cheese stolen graciously shared from the competition will be availa-

ble to the gallery. Strong audience participation is expected and may even be forced

upon you.

Site Fee: Adults $3, non-members $8, children (5-17) $1, with children under 5 free

Autocrats: Arianna Hunter (Janelle Wortman) 520.302.9520 [email protected]

Callieach Dhe Rye (Myra Killam) 520.400.2832 [email protected]

Site Location: Himmel Park, 1035 N Treat, Tucson AZ 85701. Site opens at 9am, closes at

6pm. Site is discretely damp, no glass bottles please.

Directions: take Speedway east from I-10, turn right on Treat Ave (between Tucson Blvd

and Country Club Blvd), site is at the corner of 1st St and Treat just south of the library.

Demos Uh oh! There’s nothing planned!

If you have an idea for a demo please contact Lord Peleus of Crete (Travis Hungerford)

(520) 349-9658

13


Pre-Registration Deadlines! Dragons Hoard Feast

Deadline: October 15th

$10

Pay by cash or check to Mistress Tigra or Mistress Anya at Fighter Practice.

Southern Crusades XVII

Deadline: In person– October 24-25th at Dragon’s Hoard

By mail– October 31st

$25 for Adults, $10 for Youth ages 5-17, $5 Non-Member Surcharge $5,

$70 Family Max (2 Adults & 2 Children). Family cap only available at pre-reg.

Baroness Samara or Lord Domnall will be at all events so you can pre-register,

If you want to Pre-register at an event, there will be a sign at Gate to let you

know who to look for and where they will be located. Mailing information and

the pre-registration form will be posted on the Southern Crusades Web site for

those that want to pre-register by mail.

Visit http://www.southerncrusades.org/ for more information!

Estrealla War XXXII

Deadline: February 10th

Adult Full Week $70.00,

Adult Weekend (Friday 8AM-Monday) 55.00

Non Member Surcharge$5.00

Youth (6 – 17) $25.00

Child (0 – 5) Free

Family cap $165.00 Defined as 2 adults and 1 or more youth living at same ad

dress (children free)

Paid Parking (includes paid ADA accessible parking) $20.00,

Tandem Parking $35.00

General Parking, ADA accessible General Parking, and Day Parking Free

Dry RV space $35.00 Dry RV available until sold out

Visit http://estrellawar.org/registration/ for more information!

14


Combat Fighter Practice

Tuesdays 7pm-10pm

Baronial fighter practice held every Tues-

day at the SW corner of Reid Park near the

intersection of 22nd and Country Club.

Loaner armor available for hard suit and

rapier, however you must provide your own

cup. In addition:

3rd Tuesday (October 20th)- Melee Night

at Fighter Practice! Come ready to get your

melee fix!

OCTOBER- FIGHTER PRACTICE

MOVES! OLD SCHOOL FIGHTER

PRACTICE AT HIMMEL PARK!

See Page 3 for details!!

Archery

October 10th 9am-noon

October 17th 9am-noon

October 31st 9am-noon

Archery Practice held at PSE Archery, 2727

North Fairview Ave. Loaner equipment

available $5 range fee to shoot, children are

welcome but must be supervised. Informal

Archery Practices are held on the first and

15


Arts and Sciences Baronial A&S

Baronial A&S Class at Seelie

Studios

October 28nd 7pm-9pm

Seelie Studios 3961 E Speedway Blvd Suite

#410, Tucson, AZ 85712

The Boar's Head Bead Bazaar.

Participants are encouraged to bring a

strand of beads, or any of their extra beads,

and add them to a Sharing Bowl. All partic-

ipates are then welcome to choose whatever

beads are in the bowl to create stands of

beads for personal use, (i.e., to display

awards or Viking/Saxon wealth, etc. )This

is also the perfect opportunity to repair

broken stands of beads. Tools, wire, clasps

and other needed materials will be provided

by Viscountess Victoria at no charge.

Arts in the Park!

October 6th 7pm-10pm

At Fighter Practice- Reid Park

Bring art to display, finished or not (tables

provided) or art to work on or teach. Quil-

lon will have a box of goodies to share and

try out your arts skills, so stop on by!

Scriptorium

October 7th 7-9pm

October 21st 7-9pm

BOTH NIGHTS at Lord Seamus and Lady

Iuliana’s at 5835 east 34th street.

Spend the night learning the skills of scribal

and illumination! If you are new, our

scribes will teach you, if you have been out

before, come on back and join us! Also -

We are in search of a name for our Baronial

scriptorium group. We need your ideas!

Send your name ideas to

[email protected]

Leather Mask Making Class!

October 18th 10am-2pm

Teacher: Quillon Cost: $6.00

Class Limit: 10 Age: 9 and up

Minors MUST be accompanied by an adult!

Nial and Quillon's house, 1823 North 3rd.

Avenue, Tucson AZ 85705

Leather masks can be documented back to

the 9th century. Now you can make your

own beautiful leather mask, just in time for

Halloween! You will learn all the skills you

need to sculpt, carve and finish your mask.

Leather and tools will be provided. If you

provide your own leather (5-7 oz veg. tan,)

class is free.

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/#14fed7ffe0fffc5d_

16


Heraldry Hut

October 16th 7:30pm

Contact Mistress Marta for more infor-

mation at (520) 881-9492,

[email protected]

Dance Practice

Tuesdays 7pm-10pm

Mistress Elaine O Lansteffan and Sir Wul-

fere Forloren teach English and Italian

Country and Court dances regularly at our

Baronial Fighter Practice. Middle Eastern

dance is also taught informally by Lady

Sanchia. Follow the sound of the drums or

join in with the dancing ladies. Contact:

Mistress Elaine, (520) 572-7039.

Arts at Aasnis

October 8th 7-10pm

An unofficial arts night to work on scrolls.

sewing, clay or any other art you wish to

bring in the company of friends Contact

Mistress Shoshana for location and other

details. She can be reached on The book of

faces or by phone (520) 203-2284

Cottage A&S

Cottage Arts are arts nights being held at

someone’s house.

The Cooks Guild

October 28th 7:30pm

The Cooks Guild is a gathering of those

interested in period cooking and recipes.

Each month, a different food theme is cho-

sen and participants are encouraged to pre-

pare 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., [email protected],

(520) 881-9492

Fun, Casual Bardic

October 16th 8pm-11pm

This time there's a contest, but I won't tell

you what kind-- just that it's going to be

different and fun, and there will be prizes!

You can't win if you're not there! This is not

a practice session. There’s no structure. No

pressure. Just a bunch of friends hanging

out around the fire, sharing songs and sto-

ries, food and drinks. Bring snacks or

drinks to share if you like (some will be

provided,) and an extra chair if you have

one. Site is wet. Held at Niall and Quillon’s

house—1823 North 3rd Avenue, Tucson

85705

mailto:[email protected]

17


Do you have an event you would like to let everyone know about?

It doesn’t have to be recurring! If you have an event that you would like to let the

populace know about, send a blurb to the Chronicler by the 15th of the month prior

and it will be added to the Tusker!

[email protected]

The Singing Lesson; from Spiegel des menschlichen Lebens, Augsburg, about 1475-76

From Medieval Woodcuts Clipart Collection

18


The College of St. Felix

The College of St. Felix holds meetings, fighter practice, and A&S nights, including scrib-

al, every week* and NEVER RAINS OUT!

Who: Practice is open to students at UA or Pima AND all members and visitors to

the Barony

Members of the BTY populous are encouraged to attend, fight, teach, or simply utilize the

space available for A&S.

When: Thursdays from 7:00 pm -10:00 pm*

*When UA is in session (8/24-11/20, 12/3, 1/13-3/10, 3/21-4/28)

Where: Fighters: 1224 E. Lowell St (Highland Bowl)

Arts &Sciences: 1041 E. Lowell St

There is free parking south of sixth and paid parking in the garage on 6th.

Get to Know a Felician: Lady Arria Silvana

Positions Currently Held: Seneschal of CSF Baronial Rapier Guard

Some SCAdian Interests: Rapier, Scribal, Service

Awards: Award of Arms, Boar Argent

Arms: Per fess vert and sable, a unicorn's head couped argent and three ivy leaves Or.

19


St. Felix Announcements:

~*October Practices: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th *~

Seeking Instruction:

In the way of a true College, we are full of students seeking teachers. We would be glad-

dened to hear from anyone with some skill in any art or science or warriors of any weapon

who would like to teach a short class or class series. If you would like to contribute to our

educations, please contact the officer you think most appropriate (A&S, Herald, or the Sen-

eschal. Note: contact our Seneschal for rapier and our Deputy Seneshal for heavy).

Sable Knight – Jan. 30th, 2016

Mark your calendars—His shadow smudges the horizon already. Autocrat: M’Lady Hannah

Gardner (e-mail below)

Officers:

Seneschal: Lady Arria Silvana – [email protected]

Deputy Seneschal: M’Lord Dalton – [email protected]

Exchequer: M’Lord Arslan (Jose) – [email protected]

A&S Minister: M’Lady Zoë – [email protected]

Chatelaine: M’Lady Hannah – [email protected]

Herald: Lady Allora – contact via the Tome of Faces

Advisor: HE Sir Zhigmin’ Czypsser (Zippy) – [email protected]

20


Bacon Bits In the days of the birth of the Gem of Atenveldt, when the group became large

and active enough to petition for baronial status, and the Crown seeing it just and good,

appointed a Baron Designate. The Baron Designate for Tir Ysgithrwas Mas-

ter Woodford of Lorien, OL. On May 7, 1973, he and his Lady Maryaof Zagamar, the Mad,

were invested, thus becoming Tir Ysgithr's founding Baron and Baroness. They served as

the Crowns administrators until they stepped down. on November 23, 1974

The Crown was then faced with appointing a new Baron Designate. In those days

of yore, no candidates were presented unto the Crown, nor was the populace polled for their

preference of canidates.

On August 31st, 1974, at an event titled La Maison de Lumiere, a major an-

nouncement was made, to wit; "The Baron and Baroness designate for the Barony

of Tir Ysgithr are: Robert, Lord Strongbow, K.S.C.A. and LadyRodema de Rohan,

O.L.A.O.L.Y." They were invested as Baron and Baroness 11-23-74. Lord Adler

des Berges was appointed Seneschal of the Barony.

On July 18, 1975, "Lady Rodema de Rohan, Baroness of Tir Ysgithr and

LordStrongbow, Baron of Tir Ysgithr," Announced that they would resign their status and

Baron and Baroness in August (which occurred on 9/13/1975) , due to

"mundane" (mundane being the term used then, and "modern" the politically correct term

used now) employment requirements.

Lord Alder des Berges, was destined to go down in the baronial history books, as

it was announced on September 13, 1975, that he was being appointed by Their Majesties

as Baron Designate and The Order of Precedence lists the same date as his investment. He

stepped down on September,11 1976. He, with his lovely Lady Lydia Nove would reign

together twice; from December 6,1980 through November 12, 1983 and from May 10 1986

until April 24 1988. Making him, to date, the only Thegn of Tir Ysgithr to have served

three times in the position.

Tidbits about Tir Ysgithr’s History!

The Bacon Bits facts have been provided by Vicountess Victoria of the Vales of Barnsdale, O.L.,

O.P. They have been taken from substantiated print such as old officers reports and missives, modern

world newspapers, and past Kingdom and Baronial newsletters.

21


Surviving Camping at an SCA

Event

Huzzah! You are going to go camping at an SCA event! Memories that will last a lifetime,

inside jokes between friends, tears of joy, and laughter are all about to happen! Everyone

works so hard to get their garb ready and prepare for war, but there are some things that get

forgotten or overlooked when preparing to attend an event. So here is a comprehensive list of

things you most certainly do not want to forget for a camping event.

The Essentials

A tent

A bed of some sort. This can be an air mattress, a camp mat, a futon, or even a thick pile

of blankets to lay on.

Blankets and or sleeping bag

Pillows

Food. Rather this be buying into a kitchen plan, bringing food from home, or volunteer-

ing a lot of hours at an event with a hospitality department that feeds volunteers while

they work.

A way to prepare food. A stove or means to cook over a fire, or a cooler to keep sand-

wich fixings cold.

Lighting. Flash Light(s) or lantern(s)

Warm clothes (thermals, thick socks, hat, gloves, coat or cloak) Temps can drop pretty

low as the sun sets and it is good to be prepared

Good shoes that can withstand the elements.

A drinking vessel.

Cooler

Changes of clothes

Water bottles

Trash bags

Sunscreen

Toothpaste tooth brush

Deodorant (not optional)

Baby Wipes (trust me these will save your life)

By Lady Berkedei Kokosara

22


I started out in the SCA with a mundane tent sleeping on piles of blankets. I had no flash

light, I had a single burner stove and a very small cooler. We ate ramen, sandwiches, and

canned soups and drank water. We were fine with those sorts of provisions, and you can

make it with that minimal of a supply list. My next list is full of non-essentials that will make

your life a lot more comfortable at an event.

A shade tent (this can be a pop up, a simply made shade structure with wood and fabric)

a cot (nice to be off the ground especially with sites that have possible snakes or scorpi-

ons)

a table for your stove and preparing foods

a mirror to dress in front of

libations (there is a lot of sharing in the SCA but one can not always assume libations

will be freely given)

Wellies or rain boots or even Crocs (these shoes if covered in mud can be hosed off and

will not need to be thrown out after a muddy event)

umbrella

lantern hooks

glow sticks (help keep track of those kids also helps light up the porta-castles if you do

not have a light)

A tent heater. You can not leave these on for lengths of time in nylon tents with out an

opening for the toxic gas to escape but you can turn it on before bed to warm the tent up

and your blankets.

Candles and also citronella candles for outside to keep the bugs away.

Fire pit and wood

Chairs

Small solar panels for charging electronic items

Large water jug(s)

A wagon for filling water jugs or dumping gray water

Solar lights for out side of your tent

Camping on a budget

Not everyone has the funds to camp or attend events at the level of others. There

are ways to save money and still be able to play. I started out on a single mother budget, and

was still able to go to events with my smalls.

Canned soups are your friend! Dinty Moore stew is a thick hearty meal. For lunches we

did hummus and crackers with raw veggies and fruits. Breakfast was oatmeal packs or

pastries or muffins. I would make jiffy muffins and bag them up.

23


Thrift stores are your friend in many ways! The thrift shops are littered with tankards

for a couple dollars. Also feast gear is readily available there. You can find fabric and

sewing findings for making garb. Also cots and tents and sleeping bags. I have found

wonderful candles and lanterns, chairs small tables too. I have found usable garb for

kids there also (middle eastern kaftans)

Thrift store bed sheets work great for T-tunics for kids! Sweat pants and pajama bot-

toms also work great for the kids.

Some wars like Southern Crusades an Estrella have a Hospitality office that feeds vol-

unteers while they are working. So you can arrange to work the shifts you need meals

for and it all works out to help the war, and also help you.

Water jugs and lemon-aid dry mix is a cheap way to have drinks for war.

Want a period tent but can't afford it, make one! Viking A-Frames are pretty simple to

sew. Canvas is affordable at SAS Fabrics. I have known a lady to use thick painters

cloth even to make a tent. Just buy water resistant spray to treat the fabric.

Your chatelaine or Gold Key is your friend! If you do not have enough garb or cloaks

check in with them because they have stuff to loan to help you out till you can make it

on your own.

Pro-Tips

After years of playing this game you pick up a lot of knowledge about making life easier at

events. A lot of these things you can live without, but once you have lived with them it is

hard to not do these things.

Seal-a-meal is not just your friend, it is your best friend! You hate all the mess from

cooking at events? Hate doing a ton of dishes at an event? I do! The trick is in PRE-

COOKING! So here is what you do. You cook everything you plan to eat in advanced.

I mean pot roast, curry, spaghetti sauce, stew, seriously whatever! Then you seal it in

the meal saver and shove it in the freezer. You can also do this to marinade skewers

steaks and chicken you might grill on site. You get to the event and all you do is boil a

pan of water, drop the bags in and 30 or so minutes later supper is ready! This can also

be done with pancake batter so all you have to do is cut a corner of the bag and pour it

onto the griddle! But not only is this amazing for the obvious reasons. It also gives you

big blocks of frozen food to put in your cooler to help keep it cold and preserve your

ice! My household has also found that if you freeze the liquid types of food like your

soups and sauces that if you freeze it first in a tupper-ware then seal it, you have

blocks to pack which makes for easier packing of the cooler.

Make signs for your coolers. We have made signs listing what is each cooler and place

it in sheet protectors and attached it to each cooler so we are not having to dig around

trying to figure out which cooler has what.

24


Make signs for your coolers. We have made signs listing what is each cooler and place

it in sheet protectors and attached it to each cooler so we are not having to dig around

trying to figure out which cooler has what.

Lunch cooler. Have a small cooler that only contains lunch items and just set that cool-

er out next to the bread when lunch time hits. Also a breakfast cooler with the coffee

creamer, fruit and yogurts and such in it. In our household we also have tupperwares to

deliver lunch out to folks who are working.

Propane water heater. No more boiling water for dishes. Just turn on the gas for instant

hot water. This is also great for camp showers.

Your garden section or any major store has some nice things to offer. There are solar

lights that look like appropriate lanterns. Chandeliers for your yard gazebo work won-

derfully for illuminating your dining tent. Also this is where you find iron stake in the

ground lantern hangers.

Tent Potty (for those who don't wish to make middle of the night castle runs) Buy a

bucket from the hardware store put a trash bag in it and fill with kitty litter. In the

morning pull out the bag and throw it away. This is meant for #1 not #2!

I am sure there are many tips and pointers out there I have not covered, but these

are some of the best ones I have come to learn over the years. I hope you will all find this

useful!

25


Did Women in History Fight?

What do you mean women in history fought? Sit down, friend, and listen close because the

past is bursting with intense, unyielding, sword-wielding women who put men in their time

to shame. So if you think women can’t fight rapier just wait until you hear about Julie

d’Aubigny, a duelist who rocked France with her unconventional lifestyle and deadly blade

skills.

With a grandfather serving as Grand Squire to the King of France himself, Julie

was raised alongside soldiers and cavaliers who were destined for greatness. She couldn’t

help it if some of their training and skills would rub off. In fact, when her father shipped her

off to a husband because of all the trouble she got into, she took that as an opportunity to

get involved with a fencing master in Marseille just to keep her skills sharp.

Julie was too much for him to handle, though, and she eventually overwhelmed

him with her sword skills. She took her time and talents to the French night, challenging

men to singing contests where she would mock them into oblivion with her intense Insult

Sword-Fighting skills all backed up by the three feet of French steel at her hip.

At the same time she was a star of Parisian opera (some A&S alongside her rapier

skills). At one point an actor was getting too friendly to one of her female costars. Julie

reasonably told him to take a flying leap into a shallow puddle, but he refused. One night

she met him in the street, challenged him to a duel, and beat him sick and bloody with a

wooden cane. When he tried to play off the attack as being mugged she presented his

pocket watch (which she had taken) and shamed him before the whole opera. Julie did not

mess around with matters of honor.

Unquestioned master of the Opera? Check. Swordwielding badass? Check.

Seventeenth Century Frenchwoman? Check.

Did women in history fight? Of course they did. With all the wit and

swashbuckling as the greatest pirate or musketeer.

Lord Captain William of Lochridge

Known to some as Haukr Bjarnarson

Barony of Tir Ysgithr Rapier Marshal

26


Barony of Tir Ysgithr

Panjandrum Baron Simon and Baroness

Magdalen

Baron Simon: (520)-258-8389 cell

Baroness Magdalen: (520)-258-8705

cell or (520)-724-6946 work

[email protected]

Seneschal: Mistress Tigra MacKay of

Marwode, O.P., (Karen Higgins), 10/1/15,

[email protected]

Seneschal Deputy: OPEN,

[email protected]

Seneschal Emergency Deputy:

Mistress Anya Sergeeva, O.L.,

(Anya Stickney) 06/30/16,

[email protected]

Warrants Deputy: OPEN

Exchequer: Lady Aldontza Nafaira,

(Renee Darling) 6/30/16, [email protected]

Exchequer Deputy: Maria Isobel

Falcon de la Sierra, 5/1/16

Exchequer Deputy: Samir Al

Isbili, 11/14/15

Exchequer Emergency Deputy:

OPEN

Black Boar Pursuivant: Lord Seamus mac

Riain (James Wilcox) 6/30/16,

[email protected]

Black Boar Herald: Lord James Stuart

Thorne 8/30/16 (Pending),

[email protected]

Herald Emergency Deputy: OPEN

Chronicler: Lady Ernín na Beag

Caomhanach, 6/30/16,

[email protected]

Web Minister: Lady Aida Ysabella Lacarra

de Navarra (Aida Lacarra) 6/30/16

(Pending), [email protected]

Web Minister Emergency

Deputy: OPEN

Minister of Arts & Sciences: Quillon

(Cuilleann) Hrafnskald/Jack Folly the Jester

(Quillon Corbie Dayton), 4/1/16,

[email protected]

A&S Emergency Deputy: Vi-

countess Victoria of the Vales of

Barnsdale, OL, OP, 4/1/16

Scribe: Lady Gabriella LeFerve (Stephanie

Parker) 6/30/16, [email protected]

Scribe Emergency Deputy: Lady

Iuliana of the Unicorn (Julie

Bommersbach) 7/30/16

Chatelaine: Lady Elizabeth de Rose

(Dawn Phull), 8/30/16 (Pending)

Chatelaine Deputy: Lady Cata-

lana di Michel della Romana

(Kat Turek-Said), 8/30/16

(Pending)



27


Youth Minister: OPEN

Youth Minister Deputy: Lady

Caitriona inghean Fhaoloain mhic

Gearoid (Marguerite Dansby),

4/30/16 (Pending)

Social Media Officer: Lady Berkedei

Kokosara, 5/31/16, [email protected]

Media Emergency Deputy:

Sheriff: Alkibiades, son of Atikos, or Ar-

gos (Wayne Cuyler), 7/30/16 (Pending)

Sheriff Emergency Deputy:

Regalia: Lord Ciaran Gallowglass (Russen

MacDonald), 6/1/16 (Pending)

Regalia Emergency Deputy: Sir

Jakob van Groningen (Jacob

Stirler) KSCA, OP, 6/1/16

List Mistress: Mistress Elaine O

Llansteffan, OP (Elaine MacKenzie)

8/30/2016 (Pending), [email protected]

List Emergency Deputy: OPEN

Waiver Secretary: Mistress Sely Bloxam,

OP (Jerrine Bergman) 8/30/16 (Pending),

[email protected]

Waiver Emergency Deputy:

OPEN

Archery Marshal: Master Mederic de

Chatellerault (Mark Crider), 1/31/16, ar-

[email protected]

Archery Marshal Deputy: Lord

Etgar Wit Acra (Scott Whitaker),

11/30/16 (Pending)

Heavy Combat Marshal: Lord Dughal

Macoinnich (Richard Darling) 6/30/16

(Pending), [email protected]

Heavy Combat Marshal

Emergency Deputy: Lord Niall

MacTaggart (Donovan Wagner),

6/30/16 (Pending)

Rapier Marshal: William of Lochlidge

(Will Enigh), (6/15/16, Pending), rapi-

[email protected]

Rapier Marshal Deputy: Lord

Abu Razin Babak al-Basir

(Wayne O’Connell), 6/30/16

(Pending),

[email protected]

Rapier Marshal Emergency

Deputy: Lord Arion the Falcon

(Bryan Almond), 6/30/2016

(Pending)

Youth Combat Marshal: OPEN

[email protected]

Youth Combat Emergency

Deputy: OPEN

Chatelaine, Demo Deputy: Lord Peleus of

Crete (Travis Hungerford), 7/31/16

(Pending)


28


Households of Tir Ysgithr Agni Vajra

Lord Steffen le Stalkere

[email protected]

Lady Danielle Delamare

[email protected]

(520) 770-0737

Clan Nightwolf

Jonas Blackmane

aka Sam Lawless

[email protected]

520-282-2176

Del la Roc

Viscount Sir Justin du Roc, KSCA, O.L.,

O.P.

[email protected]

Viscountess Victoria of the Vales of Barns-

dale, O.L., O.P.

Dragonwing Thunder

Lady Mishia MacBain

Lord Kendrick MacBain

[email protected]

(520) 319-8817

Druid's Keep

Master Davan Inn Spaki called Gannd the

Druid. O.L.

[email protected]

(520) 403-4898

Eber Haur Landsknechts

Lordship Jorg Frauschlagger

[email protected]

(520) 551-0531

Falcon’s Eyrie

Lord Loys LeFevre

[email protected]

402-203-3355

The Flying Sea Cow

Captain Aonghus Na Dubh

[email protected]

(520) 982-4030

House of the Red Dragons

Lady Juliana MacLachlan

[email protected]

520-860-0414

House of the Winged Feline

Lady Cyneburga Thorisdohter

[email protected]

(520) 591-6030







29


Hrafnheim

HE Kniagnia Ian'ka Ivananovna zhena

P'trovitsa, O.L.

(Jennifer Nelson Kemp)

[email protected]

(520) 296-9817

HG Duchess Asa Hrafnsdottir

(Candace Downard)

[email protected]

(520) 751-7982

Kaos Thunder

Varinn Inn Spaki

[email protected]

Keg’s End

Bannthegn Brighed O'Daire

Thegn Sir Sean of the South

[email protected]

(520) 991-7506

Sir Cosimo Orsini

[email protected]

(317) 691-5711

Petra's Army

Sir Zhigmun' Czypsser

[email protected]

(520) 661-7508

Sable Millrind

Sir Jakob van Groningen, KSCA, O.P.

[email protected]

520-591-1319

Mistress Dairine Mor O hUigin, O.L.

520-591-1327

SIBOD

Duke Sir Craven, KSCA, O.P.

Duchess Elzbieta, O.P., O.D.

cosmocraven@gmail

StandingWolf Thunder

Lady AySun al-Andalusi

Lord Draulf Basul

[email protected]

(520) 272 -6561

Don’t see your Household or want to add

your Household Device? Send an email to

[email protected] with household

name,





30


Artwork Credits:

This month’s cover & interior art is courtesy of

Quillon (Cuilleann) Hrafnskald/Jack Folly the

Jester (Quillon Corbie Dayton ). The Tusker is

always looking for new art for the interior, as

well as guest artists for the cover. Contact:

Ernín na Beag Caomhanach.

[email protected].

Household devices were provided by the head

of each household.

Submissions

Submission Deadline: 15th of the month before

the cover date. Example: May 15th for the June

issue.

Hardcopy: Articles should be typewritten in 10

point or larger font. If handwritten, please make

it legible and include a telephone number. Art-

work is best if the paper is 8.5" x 11" or smaller.

Good quality photocopies are acceptable. Hard-

copy 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 email message or MS

Word. Send to the Chronicler at chroni-

[email protected]. 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.

Copy Distribution and Subscription

Information

We distribute physical 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 email list. If you would like to make

arrangements to pick up a full copy or multiple

copies for your households, or if you have spe-

cial requirements/needs (such as a large print

version), please do not hesitate to contact the

Chronicler.

Publication Information & Disclaimer

October 2015 (Anno Societatus L)

The Tusker Times is a publication of the Barony

of Tir Ysgithr of the Society for Creative

Anachronism, Inc. The Tusker Times is availa-

ble twelve (12) times a year from the Baronial

Chronicler, [email protected]. 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: Ernín na Beag Caomhanach (Torii

Gardiner) [email protected]



St. Felix Fighter Practice ..................... 1st

Fighter Practice ................................. 6th

Arts in the Park ................................... 6th

Scriptorim ........................................... 7th

St. Felix Fighter Practice .................... 8th

Art at Aasni’s ..................................... 8th

Archery Practice ............................... 10th

Fighter Practice (HIMMEL) ............. 13th

Populace Meeting ............................. 14th

St. Felix Fighter Practice .................. 15th

Heraldry Hut ..................................... 16th

October Events Archery Practice ............................... 17th


Scriptorium ....................................... 21st

St. Felix Fighter Practice.................. 22nd

Dragon’s Hoard .................... 24th & 25th


Baronial A&S Class .......................... 28th

Cooks Guild ...................................... 28th

St. Felix Fighter Practice................... 29th

Archery Practice ............................... 31st

Fighter Practice ................................. 3rd

Arts in the Park ................................... 3rd

Scriptorim ........................................... 4th

St. Felix Fighter Practice .................... 5th

Fighter Practice ................................ 10th

Populace Meeting ............................ 11th

Southern Crusades ................. 12th –16th

Art at Aasni’s ................................... 12th


Scriptorium ....................................... 18th

St. Felix Fighter Practice................... 19th

Heraldry Hut ..................................... 20th

Archery Practice ............................... 21st


Cooks Guild ...................................... 25th

Fighter Practice ................................... 1st

Arts in the Park ....................................1st

Scriptorim ........................................... 2nd

St. Felix Fighter Practice .................... 3rd

Archery Practice ................................. 5th

Fighter Practice .................................. 8th

Populace Meeting .............................. 9th

Art at Aasni’s ................................... 10th


Deed of Swords ................................ 13th


Scriptorium ....................................... 16th

Holiday Caroling ............................. 17th

Heraldry Hut ..................................... 18th


Fighter Practice ................................ 22nd

November Events

December Events

tusker times · 2017. 10. 1. · countryside. of course, this can only mean that the vile serpent...

Documents