Upcoming In & Around Østgarðr: September – October 2018

August 25, 2018 Posted inCalendar

Outdoor weekly practices may be cancelled if the weather isn’t good – keep an eye on our mailing list or Facebook page for the latest news!

As always, weekly events in Østgarðr can be found at our provincial calendar.

September

Saturday the 1st at 12pm: Archery / Thrown Weapons Practice (Facebook link) in An Dubhaigeainn

Sunday the 2nd at 9am: Lions End Archery Practice at Cedar Creek Park

Sunday the 2nd at 12pm: Staten Island Archery Practice at Willowbrook Park

Tuesday the 4th at 6:30pm: Central Park Dance Practice

Tuesday the 4th at 7:30pm: Brooklyn Armored Fighting Practice at McCarren Park

Wednesday the 5th at 7pm-9pm: Central Park Bardic Circle and Rapier Practice

Friday the 7th through Sunday the 9th: we are hosting The Feast of John Barleycorn, in the Canton of Northpass – North Salem, NY

Saturday the 8th (at the same time as Barleycorn, unfortunately) our neighbors in the Barony of Settmour Swamp are hosting Brennan & Caoilfhionn’s Ducal Challenges, in Pittstown, NJ

Tuesday the 11th at 6:30pm: Central Park Dance Practice

Tuesday the 11th at 7:30pm: Brooklyn Armored Fighting Practice at McCarren Park

Wednesday the 12th at 7pm-9pm: Central Park Bardic Circle and Rapier Practice

Thursday the 13th at 7pm: Whyt Whey Special Commons (in Manhattan), focused on prep for the Cloisters demo at the end of the month

Thursday the 13th at 7:30pm: Northpass Commons (in Manhattan)

Friday the 14th at 7pm: Lions End Commons (in Nassau County)

Saturday the 15th: our neighbors in the Barony of An Dubhaigeainn are hosting Axes, Arrows & Ales at the Feast of Michaelmas, in Middle Island, NY

Sunday the 16nd at 9am: Lions End Archery Practice at Cedar Creek Park

Sunday the 16th at 12pm: Østgarðr Commons and BBQ, held concurrently with Archery Practice in Willowbrook Park on Staten Island

Tuesday the 18th at 6:30pm: Central Park Dance Practice

Tuesday the 18th at 7:30pm: Brooklyn Armored Fighting Practice at McCarren Park

Wednesday the 19th at 7pm-9pm: Central Park Bardic Circle and Rapier Practice

Saturday the 22nd through Sunday the 23rd: we are hosting a Demo at Queens County Fair

Tuesday the 25th at 6:30pm: Central Park Dance Practice

Tuesday the 25th at 7:30pm: Brooklyn Armored Fighting Practice at McCarren Park

Wednesday the 26th at 7pm-9pm: Central Park Bardic Circle and Rapier Practice

Saturday the 29th: our neighbors in the Barony of Dragonship Haven are hosting the Coronation of Wilhelm von Ostenbrücke and Vienna de la Mer in Middletown, CT

Sunday the 30th: we are hosting the Cloisters Demo in Fort Tryon Park, NYC, NY

October

Tuesday the 2nd at 6:30pm: Central Park Dance Practice

Tuesday the 2nd at 7:30pm: Brooklyn Armored Fighting Practice at McCarren Park

Wednesday the 3rd at 7pm-9pm: Central Park Bardic Circle and Rapier Practice

Saturday the 6th: Lions End A&S – Kimchi workshop in Nassau County, NY

Sunday the 7th: An Dub Archery/Thrown Weapons Practice (Facebook link) in An Dubhaigeainn

Sunday the 7th at 9am: Lions End Archery Practice at Cedar Creek Park

Sunday the 7th at 12pm: Staten Island Archery Practice in Willowbrook Park

Tuesday the 9th at 6:30pm: Central Park Dance Practice

Tuesday the 9th at 7:30pm: Brooklyn Armored Fighting Practice at McCarren Park

Wednesday the 10th at 7pm-9pm: Central Park Bardic Circle and Rapier Practice

Thursday the 11th at 7pm: Whyt Whey Commons/Evening in the Solar

Saturday the 13th: BrokenBridge Commons & Garb care (Facebook link) in Brooklyn, NY

Sunday the 14th at 9am: Lions End Archery Practice at Cedar Creek Park

Sunday the 14th at 12pm: Staten Island Archery Practice in Willowbrook Park

Tuesday the 16th at 6:30pm: Central Park Dance Practice

Tuesday the 16th at 7:30pm: Brooklyn Armored Fighting Practice at McCarren Park

Wednesday the 17th at 7pm-9pm: Central Park Bardic Circle and Rapier Practice

Friday the 19th at 7pm: Østgarðr Commons (in Manhattan)

Saturday the 20th through Sunday the 21st: we are hosting Goat’s Tavern III in Northpass

Sunday the 21stat 9am: Lions End Archery Practice at Cedar Creek Park

Sunday the 21st at 12pm: Staten Island Archery Practice in Willowbrook Park

Tuesday the 23rd at 6:30pm: Central Park Dance Practice

Tuesday the 23rd at 7:30pm: Brooklyn Armored Fighting Practice at McCarren Park

Wednesday the 24th at 7pm-9pm: Central Park Bardic Circle and Rapier Practice

Sunday the 28th at 9am: Lions End Archery Practice at Cedar Creek Park

Sunday the 28th at 12pm: Staten Island Archery Practice in Willowbrook Park

Tuesday the 30th at 6:30pm: Central Park Dance Practice

Tuesday the 30th at 7:30pm: Brooklyn Armored Fighting Practice at McCarren Park

Wednesday the 31st at 7pm-9pm: Central Park Bardic Circle and Rapier Practice

For Sir Edward: “The Scriptures Say: Build Not Your House on Sand”

August 22, 2018 Posted inIn Memoriam

[This poem was composed in August 2018 by Dorigen of the Grey Gate in honor of Viscount Edward Zifran of Gendy, a beloved figure who gave much to Østgarðr. Our thanks to Mistress Dorigen for sharing it with us.]

The Scriptures say: build not your house on sand,
but on a rock, a strong foundation find.
Behold the East, a fair and blessed land,
which, past the time of memory or mind,

has built — nay, leaned — on Edward Zifran’s word,
his counsel wise, and most of all his deeds
(too numerous to mention), seen and heard;
the Eastrealm gladly follows where he leads.

Laurel and Knight and Pelican is he,
and bearer of a Viscount’s coronet;
of custom, law, and of diplomacy
his knowledge stands, nor has been equaled yet.

Through many realms his steadfast name is known:
Edward of Gendy, strong foundation-stone.

~Dorigen of the Grey Gate, 8/22/18

Commons Meeting and Park Social

August 16, 2018 Posted inCommons

This coming Friday, August 17th, 7-9pm, we will gather in Astoria Park for a post-Pennsic get-together.

This is our regularly-scheduled Commons evening, however, this will be more of a social gathering than our usual meeting.

Everyone is invited. This gathering is free and open to all members of the public. No prior experience or medieval clothing is required. Newcomers are particularly welcome — come by and meet folks who share your interests!

We will gather at the north end of the park, near 19th St. at Ditmars Blvd. [Google Map]

The closest subway station is Astoria-Ditmars Blvd, at the end of the N/W line; from there you can take the Q69 bus west along Ditmars, or just walk nine blocks west until you reach the park.

Our exact location will depend on how occupied the park is. We’ll hoist a seahorse banner to make it easier for everyone to find the group.

We encourage people to bring a folding chair or a blanket to sit on, and some snacks to share.

Commons Minutes for July 2018

August 16, 2018 Posted inCommons

The monthly commons meeting was held July 20 at the workplace of Ervald LaCoudre in Østgarðr proper. Here are the minutes as recorded by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin. The officers’ reports are attached at the end.

Attending

Total of 33 people, of whom 6 were remote via video conference.

  • Suuder Saran, Viceroy
  • Lada Monguligin, Vicereine
  • Alienor Salton, Seneschal, outgoing Webminister
  • Angelica di Nova Lipa, Exchequer
  • Beatrice della Rocca, Chatelaine
  • Sofya Gianetta di Trieste, Minister of Arts & Sciences
  • Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin, Herald, Youth Marshal, Deputy Webminister
  • Ervald LaCoudre, Armored Combat Marshal
  • Alec MacLachlan, Fencing Marshal, Deputy Seneschal
  • Erich Guter Muth, Minister of Lists
  • Richard the Poor of Ely, outgoing Historian, Deputy Exchequer
  • Esnede O Murrin, Northpass Seneschal
  • Nagashima Ichiro Ujimichi, Lions End Seneschal
  • Vika Grigina z Prahy, Whyt Whey Seneschal — by video conference
  • Brandr Aronsson, Brokenbridge Seneschal
  • Apollodora of Delphi, Deputy Chatelaine, Deputy MoAS
  • Mongu Chinua, Deputy Court Herald
  • Brekke Franksdottir
  • Arnora Ketilsdottir
  • Iola Wulfsdotter
  • Rosa
  • Catelin Straquhin
  • Francisco de Braga
  • Anne of Østgarðr
  • Thorfinn Hróðgeirsson
  • Rakkurai of Kamakura
  • Reuben the Curious
  • Aurelia di Giovanni Bedici
  • Lilie Dubh inghean uí Mórdha — by video conference
  • Friderich Grimme — by video conference
  • Lissa — by video conference
  • Marion of York — by video conference
  • Wilhelm Larsson — by video conference