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Candlemas 2013

A Barony in the Kingdom of An Tir which is
a Part of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA, Inc)

From the forest depths sound the ring of trumpets, the herald's call, 'Come Ye Artisans one and all, stand tall and throw down your gauntlet to enter the competition.' Their Excellencies Arontius & Laurellen welcome ALL to come experience the Arts & Sciences and Bardic Competitions at their Candlemas event.

Wow, that was a great event!

The fellowship of our Arts and Sciences and Bardic competitions was outstanding. The event ran smoothly, and the evening feast was phenomenal. Kudos to everyone involved who made the event come together!

The usual letters of acknowledgement and gratitude

From the Event and Feast Steward

Unto Their most noble Excellencies and the populace of the Grand Barony of Dragon's Laire, I do beg a moment of your time.

I would like to thank all who came to the event yesterday, no event can be a success without the people who come to take part and enjoy it. To my partner in crime HL Adelheide who took care of things whilst I was busy in the kitchen, and Lord Diomedes and crew for all the slugging of stuff to and from storage. Dame Madrun organized and executed a most excellent competition, not that there was ever a doubt. Dame Gwen and crew swept into the feast hall and transformed it into a thing of beauty. HL Rycheza and Countess Elizabeth for the sharing of their vast knowledge of recipes and their tireless effort in the kitchen my wholehearted thanks for the feast would not have happened without you.

I am humbled by such great people, the Barony of Dragon's Laire is most totally awesome indeed.

thank you!
Renart

Sent to the Dragon's Laire Email List on 02/10/2013

Concerning the Championship

We’d like to congratulate the newest Champions of Dragon’s Laire: THL Aelianora de Wintringham for the Arts and Sciences and Lady Andromacha of Dragon’s Laire for Bardic.

Congratulations are also in order for the newly named Scholars of Dragon’s Laire: Dame Madrun y Gwehyddes and THL Aelianora de Wintringham.

Thank you for representing Dragon’s Laire in this capacity.

The other competitors were also magnificent in the demonstrations of their talents and abilities. Many thanks to Master Arion the Wanderer and Lady Ela y Ynis Dewi.

And finally, gratitude for those who served as our Champions over the past year: THL Mateusz z Plocka and THL Ataliana de Segna. Thank you for all that you did in service to us and the Barony of Dagon’s Laire.

Arontius and Laurellen
Baron and Baroness of Dragon’s Laire.

Sent to the Dragon's Laire Email List on 02/10/2013

Lady Ela writes:

I would like to thank everyone in our Great Barony who participated and helped with Candlemas last weekend. Without each and everyone of you, from the simple task to the most complex (orchestrating such a grand feast or competition), this event would not be possible! Thank you to all involved for allowing me the opportunity to share my passion in the craft of papermaking. I learned much through my experience, was awed and humbled by my fellow competitors--but most of all, thank you all for encouraging me to continue my studies and adventures in the craft.

Huzzah to all our Scholars, Artisan/Science and Bardic Champions, past and present, of the Mighty Barony-- Dragons Laire!

Your Most Humble, yet Inquisitive Servant,
Lady Ela y Ynis Dewi

Sent to the Dragon's Laire Email List on 02/10/2013

From the Baron and Baroness

We wanted to follow on THL Renart's message below with our gratitude for all the hard work and deeds accomplished in support of the Barony during Candlemas yesterday.

THL Renart is to be congratulated for not only ensuring that Candlemas officially happened, but that it was splendidly done with a magnificent feast at the end of the day. We had a site, we had official recognition, we had infrastructure, we had people, all due to the efforts of Renart as the Autocrat. Thank you, Renart!

Renart's Mediterranean Feast was also delicious! There were many dishes that we both absolutely loved, and would love to have again at some point in the future. A magnificent presentation from Renart as the Feastocrat. Many thanks!!!

Thank you to all who made the event happen during the day. THL Adleheidi acted as Renart's Deputy on the ground and ensured things happened as needed and issues dealt with before they became issues. Many thanks, Adelheidi. Many thanks to Lady Inga for opening up gate at the event and then to Lady Marion for picking it up later in the day. This is one of those mundane jobs that is important, but certainly not the most exciting one to do as part of any event.

We especially want to thank those who helped us with set-up and take down of the event, and those who helped us get stuff from the car to the Court Room and back. We were especially grateful for this support in the face of His Excellency not having full use of his hands. Many thanks to THL Adelheidi, Lady Inga, THL Caius, Dame Gwenllyn, Tsuruko Sensei, Master Cedric, Dame Brighid, Don Talon, Lord Diomedes, Lord Ajax, M'Lord Neoptolemus of the Myrmidons, Lady Ela, THL Nidda as well as many others who lent a hand whom I'm not recognizing in this paragraph. We thank you sincerely.

Dame Madrun led a superior day of academic presentation. Everything moved like clockwork towards a successful conclusion of the Championships and Scholarly Recognition. Thank you Dame Madrun! Many thanks also to all the judges who took part in the process: Countess Elisabeth, THL Mateusz, THL Gabrielle, Tsuruko Sensei, THL Rycheza, Dame Brighid, THL Theodoric, Lord Alberto, Lord Thangbrand, and THL Ataliana. Thank you also to all who witnessed the presenters in action. Your support was more valuable and valued than you may realize.

As usual, we want to thank all those who took time from their day to act as our retinue. We could not make it through an event without that support! Thank you to THL Adelheidi, Dame Gwenllyn, Tsuruko Sensei, Lady Inga, Lord Idomenius, THL Ataliana, THL Gabrielle, and any others who may have followed us. We thank you most profusely!

Evening Court involved the efforts of many people and we thank all who took part in making that happen! Many thanks to Tsuruko Sensei, THL Caius and Lord Diomedes for leading the charge. Many thanks to those who worked behind the scenes to ensure presentations were made as speedily and smoothly as possible: Lady Inga, THL Adeleheidi, THL Gabrielle, Lady Sorcha, and Dame Gwenllyn.

This year's class of Serjeantry candidates who took their turn at heralding did so with great enthusiasm and their efforts were appreciated! Many thanks to Lord Idominius, M'Lord Titus, Lady Ceara, and THL Aelianora. You all have a future as great voice heralds. :-)

Congratulations to all who were recognized for their deeds in Court:

  • As mentioned the Feast was absolutely magnificent. We thank THL Renart sincerely for its presentation and thank all those who supported him in his efforts. We know of the participation of Countess Elisabeth, THL Rycheza, THL Theodoric, THL Gabrielle, Lady Ela, M'Lady Ariana Pennu (and Boyfriend). If there were others involved, please let us know.
  • And finally, we wish to thank all those involved in cleaning the halls and putting things back into order after a long day of activities in both locations. This service is most appreciated because it always happens at the end of a long and busy day when everyone would rather just go home and relax. :-) The fact that you put in this extra effort is that much more appreciated! Many thanks to THL Renart, Countess Elisabeth, THL Rycheza, THL Theodoric, THL Gabrielle, Lady Ela, M'Lady Ariana Pennu (and Boyfriend :-)), Dame Gwenllyn, THL Mateusz, Lord Diomedes, Lady Inga, THL Adelheidi, and Lord Ajax.
  • We are sure this missive is missing others whose contributions are just as important as those listed above. We urge you all to make their names known. It takes many people to make any event successful and it is important that they all be known for their efforts.
  • Thank you all for once again showing why Dragon's Laire is the brightest jewel in the Crown of An Tir. Your efforts are what make this such a wonderful place to be a part.

    • THANK YOU!!! Arontius and Laurellen
    Baron and Baroness of Dragon's Laire.

    Sent to the Dragon's Laire Email List on 02/10/2013

    Dame Gwen writes:

    Tsuruko Sensei and His Excellency Barnet both helped with taking down the decorations and packing them into my car, along with Lord Ajax and Lord Diomedes.

    HL Talia and Tsuruko Sensei both helped me decorate the feast hall, and without them, I could not have gotten it done.

    Thank you everyone for a great experience!

    Gwen

    Sent to the Dragon's Laire Email List on 02/10/2013

    Lord Thangbrand writes:

    I would like to thank Dame Madrun for inviting me to be a judge  this past weekend at Candlemas.

    It was a great honer to judge and observe such great tallent. The knowledge and skill base here in Dragons Laire is staggering and inspiring.

    Lucky are we to be a part of such a great Barony. To all who participated in the A&S competition, thank you for sharing.

    AYS,
    Thangbrand

    Sent to the Dragon's Laire Email List on 02/11/2013

    Date: February 9, 2012
    Hyla Middle School
    7861 Bucklin Hill Rd, NE
    Bainbridge Island, WA

    Candlemas 2013 Autocrat

    Renart le Fox de Berwyk: email.

    Event Staff

    Event Stewards: Renart le Fox de Berwyk, THL Adelheide of DragonsLaire
    Feast Reservations: THL Magdelena del Albero
    Feast Steward: Renart le Fox de Berwyk
    Feast Staff: Countess Elizabeth de Rossignol and THL Rycheza z Polksa
    Arts and Sciences/Bardic: Dame Madrun y Gwehyddes
    Decorations: Dame Gwen the Potter
    Gate: Lady Marion of Dragonslaire
    Marshallate Activities: Master Cedric Wlfravn

    Pictures from Candlemas 2013

    Dame Gwen took a lot of pictures at Candlemas, and they are great to look at. Check them out on facebook.

    Pictures from Candlemas 2012

    THL Marcus Tullius Calvus took pictures at Candlemas, 2012, and posted them here. Check them out!