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Østgarðr Commons July 2024

Held online, Google Meet

July Agenda, full Officer Reports (please read), and June 2024 Minutes were available before the meeting, links for which are shown at the bottom of this document.   

Meeting Start 7:30 PM

Meeting Close 8:07 PM

Attending

THL Ragnarr Bliskegg, Seneschal

THL Angelica di Nova Lipa, Viceregent

Mistress Sofya Gianetta di Trieste, Viceregent

Hlæfdige Alienor Salton, Exchequer, Seneschal of Appleholm 

Lord Alexander MacLachlan, Fencing Marshal

Armiger Catelin Straquhin, Chatelaine

Lady Jóra Úlfsdóttir, Lions End Seneschal

Lord Albrecht Anker, Marshal of Armored Combat

Master Suuder Saran, Baron, Provincial ArcherCaptain, Deputy Seneschal

Lady Zahra de Andaluzia

Voevoda Lada Monguligin, Social Media Officer

Bóaire Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin, Herald, Chamberlain, Historian

THL Vitasha Ivanova doch’, Baroness, Minister of Lists

Lady Meadhbh MacPharláin, Seneschal of Northpass

Lady Drasma Dragomira

Baroness Aislinn Chiabach

Lord Oliver de Bainbrig

Lord Ivarr Valsson,

THL Jenna Childslayer

Arminger Gibbs Moryss

Absent Officers

Lord Antonius Gracchus, called Twyg, Webminister

Lady Arnora Ketilsdottir, Youth Combat Marshal

Lord Brandr Aronsson, Minister of Arts & Sciences

Lady Kunigunde Wedemann, Chancellor Minor

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SCA Anti-Harassment notice displayed and read aloud. 

Viceregal Report Summarized

Appreciation expressed for the many individuals in Ostgardr who organized, hosted, and participated in local practices and gatherings.

PennsicLess than two weeks away.  Angelica is Camp Master, and Brandrr is the Land Agent for the Pennsic Ostgardr camp. If you are registered for camp, please fill out the camper survey to advise of tent size, anticipated arrival/departure dates, and your availability to  assist with camp work.   https://forms.gle/bApN9JpQ5embjVEN7 Pennsic Pot-luck and Court – Thursday, August 8th, at 5:30 pm.Our Pennsic Pot-Luck is Roman-themed in preparation for the East Kingdom populace party held shortly after. Yes, that’s right. Your Vicereines are going early, early, early Italian!

Runnymede Dinner at PennsicOstgardr (with contributions from An Dubh, Old Stone Bridges, and many individuals) is coordinating the Runnymede dinner this year and are thankful to the volunteers working on making this an amazing event!

Vivant to Ostgardian Champions Representing the East at Pennsic!Unbelted Champions:Honorable Lord Ragnarr BlaskeggLord Perez ben Meir GershonLord Albrecht AnkerHeroic Champion:Count Ryouko’jin of the Iron Skies.

Kudos to Lady Drasma Dragomira who has accepted the East Kingdom post of Blue Tyger Signet.

Ostgardr lent Youth Combat gear to Eistethal for their recent event, which was much enjoyed by the kids who otherwise would not have been able to participate.

Seneschal Report Summarized

Request for all paid members to vote in the Official Board-Sponsored Survey on East Kingdom Crown Tournament Experiment.   (closes at midnight on 7/17/2024, the day of this meeting)The survey is here – https://sca.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/sca/neonPage.jsp…Directions on how to have familmembers counted as paid members here – https://drive.google.com/…/1hk0bOEBkX6WH81kAFTLB1P…/view

Charter Update Meeting July 10 organized by Ragnarr Bliskegg. Also attending/contributing were  Meadhbh, Mathghamhain, Marcus, Kunigunde, and Magnus. Target revisions:Update Section VI E with an amendment 6 on what constitutes the quorum for a commons meeting.Update VIII Borda Count to add Electronic Voting and voting in a meeting.Update events to include Paypal and Kingdom Profit.And a general rewrite of the events and demo section.  We will have versions of this together for the populous to look at in the next couple of commons.

The Finance Committee met June 26th.  We talked about the current finances of Ostgardr (which are good), the passing of Northpass’ finances to Northpass.  We want to downgrade our storage to something cheaper because it will be going up in price.  Next Finance Meeting TBD after Pennsic.

Unification of Midland Vale and Old Stone Bridges with OstgardrStill no update from EK on the polling.  I asked for an update in my Seneschal report to the East Kingdom.

Possible future events  Do we want to do the 2025 Deck the Halls of Valhalla. If so, need an Event Steward.  Damion DiGrazia (local steel fighting organizer) is looking to do a demo in a Brooklyn NYC Park on October 5th and asks if we would want to join.

Scheduled Events

Pennsic!

Reminder of the weekly Tuesday fighter practice, Drawing a lot of attention and repeat visitors for the practice and after-practice socializing (Tacos!).   The practice is not restricted to fighters.  Having Scadians on site to work on individual projects or socialize, and talk with visitors would be advantageous.

Sunday Archery Practice continues at Staten Island’s Willowbrook Park, behind the carousel.   Now includes a crossbow range.  Come on out!  Plenty of on-site loaner gear. Directions to Archery Range https://ostgardr.eastkingdom.org/directions/willowbrook/

August 24th, Settmour Swamp – Day of Champions – asking for Volunteers and attendees for this event including fencing, armored combat, and archery.

August 31st, Arrows, Axes and Ales in An Dubh  Nice low key event,  Jenna willing to do a pickup at the nearby LIRR station.

September 8, 2024  How to Make Your Own Heraldry – Online class to be taught by Mathghamhain, on how to choose a period appropriate name and how to design your own arms.  Especially appropriate for newcomers and others who do not yet have registered names or their own heraldic arms.

September 14th, 2024 John Barleycorn update – Paypal pre-reg link is up.  Champions and their tournament choices are trickling in.   For heavy armored combat there will be five prizes:  Ostgardr Provincial Champion, Vicereine’s Choice, Finest Regalia, Most Glorious DefeatValiant Runner-Up.   Still looking for volunteers, for various purposes including set-up/take-down, dayboard. Catelin to email the Chamberlain on borrowing Provincial assets to use.  Would like to post the Barleycorn event page on the Northpass website. Ostgardr and Northpass Webministers to talk about implementing.    Bartertown at Barleycorn – Jenna asking for social media promotion.

September TBDAlec/Brett and Sofya note the need for protective jackets for new Fencers, and plan to have a work party for that project post Pennsic.

October 6th, Sewing day at Catelin’s in Mount Vernon.  Show up and sew, and feel free to ask for helpful how-to with your own sewing.

October 12th, King’s CountFiber Fest – Reach out to Catelin Straquhin to volunteer.

October 19th and 20thGoat’s Inn – Simon is co-steward, looking for another steward,

New Business

Possible Events

Sofya asks whether we want to sponsor Spring Crown, or another EK event, perhaps even a coronation. Would like to revisit at and after Pennsic.

Alexander MacLachlan (Alec/Brett) would like us to consider sponsoring the next East Kingdom Fencing Championship – Usually held in November or December.   Sofya will call Don…

2025Northpass had a well attended and enjoyed online class on turnshoes.  The after-class survey answers suggested additional classes that Vitasha is working on fulfilling, looking to schedule  classes on using period appropriate natural fabrics, making fitted women’s kirtles, and veils.

DonationsOliver is donating a case of mead for EK and another for Ostgardr.  Angelica will pick up.  Oliver notes that the mead cannot be left in a car to overheat, degrade, and pop the bottle’s corks.  Jóra quipped ‘No weapons of Mead Destruction’.  Angelica will transfer the cases of mead to Sofya to take to Pennsic. Thank you Oliver, for your generosity to Ostgardr and the East Kingdom!

The next Ostgardr Commons is scheduled for August 21st, 

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Links put into the online Chat

July Officer Reports: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSI0WuRwks5gEfVHxOaxDD1qMdxtusj6wh74SGsD2AYBXagoC0JfxVkubyHBw-PrHOsvACUJkYXOXWx/pub

Chat

July Agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQ0yaezgWtZwMm09ClbeZLi2zKsaax8qmet0STomDsRDfay4hk-E1Viz9LmO4lT5Djs31udrlvab3Ac/pub

June Minutes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRtnW3_ox40XWYqz6N_ObCgSS4ce4aFeIW9ZhR0lzSfGHN2EKRxtblGa-C5iPojZzvQlp-OVEG_OpSB/pub

Link to poll 

https://sca.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/sca/neonPage.jsp?pageId=17&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2pOAlNaSMdOP2e4F1hBJzbFsvqSTXvJDO_UvQ9rJJPFSFS6KBmDutE5_A_aem_SA74FonUnNQCLtixczylhA

Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin

7:48 PM

Directions to Archery Range 

https://ostgardr.eastkingdom.org/directions/willowbrook

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Ostgardr Commons August 21 2024

7:30 PM

Attending

THL Ragnarr Bliskegg, Seneschal 

THL Angelica di Nova Lipa, Viceregent

Hlæfdige Alienor Salton, Exchequer, Seneschal of Appleholm

Bóaire Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin, Herald, Chamberlain, Historian

Armiger Catelin Straquhin, Chatelaine

Lord Albrecht Anker, Marshal of Armored Combat

Lord Alexander MacLachlan, Fencing Marshal

Lady Kunigunde Weidemann, Youth Combat Marshal, Chancellor Minor, Deputy Seneschal

Lord Brandr Aronsson, Minister of Arts & Sciences

Voevoda Lada Monguligin, Social Media Officer

THL Vitasha Ivanova doch’, Baroness, Minister of Lists

Lady Zahra de Andaluzia, Chronicler

Lady Jóra Úlfsdóttir, Lions End Seneschal

Lady Meadhbh MacPharláin, Seneschal of Northpass

Freiherr Matthias von Würzburg, Shire of Old Stone Bridges Seneschal

Baroness Aislinn Chiabach, Shire of Midland Vale

Lord Bróccín MacIvyr, Shire of Midland Vale

Lady Hanya Vladimirovna Polotskaya

Dominick D, 

Lady Drasma Dragomira

Lord Edwine the Younger

Meister Friderich Grimme 

Arminger Gibbs Moryss

Lord Nagashima Ichiro Ujimichi

Lord Ivarr Valsson 

THL Jenna Childslayer

Lord Oliver de Bainbrig

Ronan MacCodrom

Absent Officers

Mistress Sofya Gianetta di Trieste, Viceregent

Master Suuder Saran, Baron, Provincial Archery Captain, Deputy Seneschal

Lady Arnora Ketilsdottir, Youth Combat Marshal

Lord Antonius Gracchus, called Twyg, Webminister

SCA Harassment Policy shown and read aloud.

See following URLs for full text Agenda and Officer Reports: 

Agenda: 

https://docs.google.com/…/1cvJNgE_7CRxLJsdWGO…/pub

Officer Reports:

https://docs.google.com/…/1Cof6l73Os…/pub

Viceregal Report 

Recognitions So many members of the populace were recognized at Pennsic in many exciting ways.  We congratulate

Arnora Ketilsdóttir	Silver Crescent
Rebecca of Ostgardr	AoA
Brandr Aronsson	Maunche
Yehuda ben Moshe	Received a writ asking whether he wouldJoin the Masters of Defense
Catelin Straquin	Silver Mantle EK Combat Archery Command Promotion
Albrecht AnkerPerez Ben Meir GershonRagnarr Blisskeg	Members of the EK Unbelted Championship team – Pennsic LI
Ivarr Valsson	East Archery Champions Team – Pennsic LI
Lada Monguligin Suuder Saran	Order of the Seahorse, for their years of service to the Province.
Ragnarr BliskeggDrasma Dragomira Perez Ben Meir Gershon Lada Monguligin	Awarded membership in The Company of the Order of the Pennonof the East for exceptional martial prowess on the field.
Ragnarr Bliskegg	Received his Squire’s Belt from Ozzur the Bootgiver
Populace of Ostgardr	Honored by the surprise visit of HRM Emerson to Provincial Court

Runnymede Dinner

Runnymede Dinner, the annual gathering of landed coronets at Pennsic, hosted this year by Ostgardr, was an unqualified success! For this glorious night we thank: 

Culinary contributions:Brandr and Hrefna Aronsson,Dala and Johana BrandrsdottirZaneAmelia Joan de Atri – known as Molly	Attentive and Gracious Service staff:Simon the Tanner, Carrick MacSeáin,Madwen Gam, Anna of Midland Vale,Jenna Childslayer, Ellen Hughes
Musicians and bards who gave of their time and talents to elevate the dining experience:  Solveig Bjarnardottir, Adelisa Salernitana, Aibhilin inghean Daibhidh, Deonna von Aachen, Rufina Cambrensis, John Elys, Þorfinnr Hróðgeirsson, Sabine de Kerbriant, Amalie von Hoehensee,  Drustan of Old Stonebridges, Cecelia Vogelgensangen, Ronan MacCodrom	Raziya bint Rusa, the East Kingdom Royal   Encampment Chief of Staff who  answered endless questions, graciously  provided a beautiful event space, and the  EK staff who moved tables and chairs,  provided a kitchen and answered every  need.

Beverages, time and labor to produce gifts for the Baronage and volunteer staff were contributed by:

Arnora Ketilsdottir: handmade   books	Sofya Gianetti di Trieste, Arabella de Mere,  Ellesbeth Donofrey:  stemless wine glasses  etched with the arms of House Runnymede
Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin:   research and technical expertise   to reproduce the baronial   banners of the East and of    House Runnymede	Angelica di Nova Lipa, with the financial     support of Ostgardr: Reproduction / mounting   of the baronial banners of the East, and paddle   fans block printed with the populace badge,    Sparky.
Carrick MacSeáin: a period    inspired ale	Baronesses of An Dubh who coordinated   beverages
Arabella de Mere who not only set tables and hung baronial banners, but stayed   To wash dishes alongside Sofya

Ostgardr Pennsic Camp

We are deeply grateful to everyone who made the Ostgardr Pennsic Camp a success.

Our heartfelt thanks go to Brandr Aronsson for expertly managing the vital role of Land Agent.

We are incredibly thankful to Catelin Straquhin for coordinating the potluck, even sacrificing much-needed rest to prepare her famous Samoan Chicken.

We extend our gratitude to all who contributed to the Ostgardr Pennsic Camp, whether through food, water, ice, supplies, or the challenging work needed to set up, maintain, and break down the camp including setting up the water supply hose, electrical extension cords, tables, chairs, sheet walls, shelving, kitchen with camp stove, a dish and hand washing station, a fire pit, and common tent and shade shelters. A special thank you to everyone who managed the tent canvas and poles—taking them from storage, setting them up, staking them out, monitoring, taking them down, drying, folding, and transporting them back to storage. 

We are deeply appreciative of Sofya for generously donating ten comfortable, cushioned chairs to the Province for Pennsic use.

Every contribution is cherished and plays a significant role in making Ostgardr Camp the family it is. Thank you all!  

Local Activities

Tuesday Armored Combat Practice in McCarren Park in Brooklyn

Going Great!  Usually after Pennsic there is increased interest.  We will be losing two college students, one to Bhakail and another to Concordia.  They will probably be back with us next summer.

Preparing for Barleycorn and Ducal Challenge

Invitation to all of the populace to come and hang out, and to go out for taco’s after practice.

Sunday Archery Practice in Willowbrook Park on Staten Island

11:00 AM start.  Practice can be truncated if no one else shows. Come, join, let Suuder know if you plan on coming, and whether he needs to bring loaner gear.  Jest has expressed interest.  

August 25th, Sunday Solar in Appleholm at Madwen’s – last Sunday of the month 

is attracting newcomers.  People who went to Pennsic will be talking about what they learned.   We are working through a stockpile of nice fabric donated to Appleholm by Ysenda MacBeth, getting fabric to newcomers so they can sew their own garb. 

Sunday September 8th, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.   Online session on personal Heraldry, how to find a historically feasible name and design arms to be registered.   Mathghamhain presenting/coaching/Q&A , Northpass sponsoring the meeting. meet.google.com/bvd-odii-iub    phone (US) +1 585-437-4449‬ PIN: ‪333 247 142‬#    

Sunday October 6th, Northpass sponsoring another stitch-kvetch at Catelin’s (Mount Vernon). Bring your sewing, ask questions about the process or ask for help troubleshooting your sewing. 

It is a cat-free home. 

October 12th, We were going to be doing the Kings County Fiber Festival, but as they did not cash our check from last year, and we do not therefore have a credit this year, we may decide not to attend.    Hanya notes that she is going to be heavily committed with study this autumn and would not be able to attend.  

October 19th-20th, Goat’s Inn.   Simon is Stewarding, Arnora has stepped in as Deputy Steward to help with planning and day of.   Brandrr volunteers to be the Merchant Coordinator.  

Saturday October 26th, 11 AM to 4 PM 

Brandrr is offering his home in Brooklyn for a day on ‘How to Plan and Cook a Feast’.  possible dates weekend of Oct 26, or Nov 9th.    

Sunday November 3rd, Northpass sponsoring a Brass Etching Class. In person with Twyg, in Ossining.  Details TBD. 

The big all-hands-on-deck event coming up fast is 

Saturday September 14th,  John Barleycorn, Day of Champions

Event Details

Offerings include the traditional Sir Edward’s Challenge Tournament including a written test.   This will be run by Sir Samson.  Single or double elimination depending on the number of fighters.

In addition to the Ostgardr Championships of 

Armored Heavy List 

Fencing/Rapier waiting on the format 

Archery. Eanraig has devised a scenario of six shoots “The Hunt for Epic Loot”  two winners, including the next champion.

Thrown Weapons  waiting on the format 

Bardic

Youth Combat   (Youth Combat Loaner gear is held by the Youth Combat Marshal) – Bring Children!

Youth Activity Point (near Youth Combat)  Activities:  Mini-catapult making,  Medallion making, materials to make necklaces and bracelets.  Medieval Board Games.  Children 9 and under must be within direct eyesight of their parent. 

Bartertown session 

Following site rules in addition to standard Bartertown guidelines. Objects  will be Medieval/SCA items, No cash, all barter (can include songs, jokes, etc), no alcohol, PG 13.    

Request that food allergies be communicated to Vitasha and Graine

Pia, on behalf of the EK Brewer’s Guild, will host an afternoon Brewing showcase of non-alcoholic beverages in the barn.  

Marcus and Catelin are working to update the 2023 Barleycorn website to include recipes for the showcase.    

Submissions must have minimal amounts, or no alcohol at all.  (see website [in process] for specifications)   

People who want to participate in the Brewer’s Showcase will be able to sign up at Gate, and also be able to judge submissions, using the East Kingdom Brewer’s Guild rubric. 

Food Drive

Shelf stable items may be dropped off in the donation bin at the Gate.   

Fellowship of the Harvest graphic: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/12I5tONG91WnUetVf5KeGNmxQBK4bcRJv/view?usp=drive_link

A Google Form survey is being developed by Lada for sign-ups. 

Barleycorn Volunteers needed for 

Set up changing rooms (pop-ups in the barn)	7 AM to 10 AM
Dayboard (cold lunch)  to Assist Lady Graine. Staging, Serving, transport, and Cleanup, packing.
Assist Lady Kunigunde at Youth Point
Staged take down during the day
Final take down	After Court, until 7 PM exit from site
Taking items to storage

Ostgardr Chamberlain requests (post-event)  listing of items used, to evaluate which items are used and which items are not used, which are worthy of keeping in storage.

Regional Events 

August 24th  Settmour Swamp Day of Champions

August 31st,  An Dubh, Arrows, Axes and Ales.   Jenna offers a limited number of rides to event from Hicksville LIRR station. 

Friday September 13th – Sunday 15th, Stonemarche, Harper’s Retreat.  Ronan will be teaching.  

September 28,   Settmour Swamp, Ducal Challenge

Saturday September 21st, Concordia Tyger Family Schola – Aislinn and Bróccín are teaching.

September 29th Bhakail’s Day of Champions

October 12th, in Carillion – Manalapan , NJ   Ghosts, Ghouls, and Goblins.  A Baronial Arts and Sciences Challenge.  Brandrr encourages Ostgardians to participate.

New Business

Brandrr wants to have a major Arts and Sciences schola in Ostgardr in 2025, to bring teachers in from all over the EK.  With Dayboard.  Wants volunteers for a steering committee to plan and work to staff the event.    Vitasha is familiar with such events from Caid, and notes that schools, especially those with a home economics suite, are good choices for venue.  Vitasha also volunteers her knowledge of setting up the class tracks.   

Hanya notes that Brooklyn College allows rentals.   Ronan notes he’s been told in Atlantia that this sort of event is one of the best ways to learn Event Stewarding.    

Brandrr would like to be able to set up an indoor forge.   Paid parking is available across the street from Brooklyn College.   

The next commons will be September 18th.   

There being no further business, and the move to adjourn seconded, the Commons Meeting Closed at 8:18 PM

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People encouraged to stay on the video conference to discuss their Pennsic experiences, etc.   

Relevant subjects posted in Chat: 

Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin

7:24 PM

Changing the name for your EK Gmail account: https://webminister.eastkingdom.org/email/edit-or-change-your-displayed-name/

Vitasha Ivanova doch’

7:42 PM   Fellowship of the Harvest graphic: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/12I5tONG91WnUetVf5KeGNmxQBK4bcRJv/view?usp=drive_link

Gibbs Moryss

7:55 PM

So no pepper-as-veg for Aislinn.

Matthias von Würzburg

7:58 PM

Arabella has a helmet to donate

Ostgardr Commons  September 18, 2024     7:30 PM – 8:17 PM

SCA Harassment Policy shown and read

Attending

THL Ragnarr Bliskegg, Seneschal   

THL Angelica di Nova Lipa, Viceregent  

Hlæfdige Alienor Salton, Exchequer, Seneschal of Appleholm

Bóaire Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin, Herald, Chamberlain, Historian

Armiger Catelin Straquhin, Chatelaine

Lord Alexander MacLachlan, Fencing Marshal

Lord Albrecht Anker, Marshal of Armored Combat

Lord Antonius Gracchus, called Twyg, Webminister

Lady Kunigunde Weidemann, Youth Combat Marshal, Chancellor Minor, Deputy Seneschal

Lady Zahra de Andaluzia, Chronicler

Lord Brandr Aronsson, Minister of Arts & Sciences

Voevoda Lada Monguligin, Social Media Officer

THL Vitasha Ivanova doch’, Baroness, Minister of Lists

Lady Jóra Úlfsdóttir, Lions End Seneschal

Lord Edwine the Younger

Lord Oliver de Bainbrig

Richard the Poor of Ely 

Eille Hrafsndottir

Arminger Gibbs Moryss

Lady Hanya Vladimirovna Polotskaya

Lady Drasma Dragomira

Meister Friderich Grimme 

Lord Ivarr Valsson 

THL Jenna Childslayer

Freiherr Matthias von Würzburg-  Seneschal of Shire of Old Stonebridges

Baroness Aislinn Chiabach, Shire of Midland Vale

Lord Bróccín MacIvyr, Shire of Midland Vale

Absent Officers

• Mistress Sofya Gianetta di Trieste, Viceregent
• Master Suuder Saran, Baron, Provincial Archery Captain, Deputy Seneschal
• Lady Arnora Ketilsdottir, Youth Combat Marshal
• Lady Meadhbh MacPharláin, Seneschal of Northpass

Viceregal Highlights

The big Ostgardian news for September is the selection of the martial and bardic champions for the next year at this year’s superbly organized and managed Feast of John Barleycorn sponsored by Northpass.   Co-Stewards Vitasha Ivanova doch’ & Catelin Straquihin and their teams of volunteers created a perfect event.   

Our New Champions are

Armored Combat	Perez ben Meir Gerson
Fencing	Eliayhu al-Tahli “Tally”
Archery	Ivarr Valsson
Thrown Weapons	Wojtek z Wisny
Bardic	Drustan of Old Stonebridges and Teodora Ivanić
Youth Combat	Nova of Ostgardr

Perez, as is the right of the Champion of Armored Combat, chose this year’s Queen of Love and Beauty, his Lady Wife, Rebecca, who now bears the embroidered purse  regalia dedicated to that office.  Let the record indicate that there appeared to be some indecision on his part as various other ladies in the assemblage attempted blandishments and temptations to achieve 

this Queenly status, but his resistance was stern, and in the end he chose most wisely.   

Retiring Champions were given a medallion token (beautifully designed by Kunigunde Wedemann) to commemorate their service.  

We were privileged with the task of conveying to both Kunigunde Wedemann and Vitasha Ivanova doch’, recognition of their accomplishments in service by the populace and the Crown of the East Kingdom with induction into the Order of the Silver Wheel.   

A previously won recognition from A.S. LII, that of Champion of Fence, was commemorated by presenting its scroll to Don Brendan Firebow, due during the Viceregency of Lada and Suuder.  The appropriate Mongol Cheer concluded the presentation.      

Lemony Quest

• On the continuing saga of Mathghamhain’s Quest for the Perfect Lemon, two beautiful large citrus fruits of a non-lemony color were presented to the Viceregents in hopes that this would conclude his Quest.  Regrettably, these fruits did not fulfill the requirement.  A haiku and a long form poem were read to inspire a more effective quest for the perfect lemon.   
• Our Youth Combat Champion Rees presented the Viceregents two perfect lemons won as prizes for his expertise in thrown weapons.    
• The Viceregents were given during the course of the day, from many other  individuals, lemons without blemish.  Sadly, again, Mathgamhain was not one of these…. And so, his Quest continues.
• Vitasha and Lada  made recommendations for the best base vodka to use to produce limoncello using said lemons.    

Seneschal’s Report

Update on Unification	(Shires of Midland Vale and Old Stonebridges petitions to join the Crown Province as Cantons) The new EK Polling Deputy inherited a backlog, including our request(s).
Elections Q4 for some officer positions	At the October Commons we will announce 2025 mandated officer turnovers, and continuation of officer positions.    Officers who wish to renew in their present positions, please contact Seneschal.
Finance Budgets for “Departments”	The Finance Committee needs to define which departments are eligible for yearly funded budgets, the amount of those budgets, as well as the cash reserves required in the bank account before those disbursements can be made.  Google doc with details being forwarded to Seneschal by Historian.
Notification Checklist	Thanks to Mathghamhain, we have an additional checklist on notifications (internal and public facing) for events, practices, solars, and so on.  This will be shared with the officers for review and comment.
John Barleycorn Wrap up –	Catelin Straquhin expressed thanks for all the volunteers and attendees, the community that came together to make Barleycorn happen.  Thanks and an extensive list of contributors was posted earlier.     Attendance was 106, way above estimated since Barleycorn was running against Harpers.  Of the astounding number of  non-members attending (20), five were pre-registered, probably the largest number of non-members attending in recent years.  Estimated gross income $2,000.  There was lots of positive feedback both on Lady Grainne’s Dayboard and the event site tokens which were made by Lady Pia,   Thanks to both!  Setup and takedown went smoothly  We have identified Opportunities for improvement inMarketing Communicating the schedule day-ofImproving communications amongst the Champions, Marshals MOL, and the Stewards because better communications could result in more people competing.Notes for next year / further years, include revisiting dayboard options and or planning for feast.                                                                             Vitasha Ivanova doch’ on the food drive donation success:Hope Community Services were very pleased with the Food and non-food items donated (photo of the carload of items shared on social media).   We may do another collection at Goat’s Inn.
2024 Kingdom Rapier Champs Bid	Alexander MacLachlan has put in a bid to do the EK Rapier Champions event November 16th at the Mt Kisco American Legion Hall, Entire siteUpstairs – Royalty Room and HeraldsMain Floor Fencing (enough room for eight lists) / KitchenDownstairs – stowage, changing roomExpected attendance 225 to 250, possibly moreWill need many volunteersAlienor – GateBrandrr – Chief Cook.No word from EK as of the date of these Commons on acceptance.
Local Activities and Events
Tuesdays at McCarren Park, Brooklyn	NYC Armored Combat & Fencing Practice —  Albrecht says it’s going great, we get some out-of-towners attending, and fun times after with tacos.   Planning on continuing with outdoors practice through the end of October, and investigating the possibility of practices in Northpass after the winter holidays.   Kingsland, the Brooklyn site of two previous indoor winter practices, is closing down.   Rapier practice… Alec reports a good show, had a couple guest marshals visit.  Will be submitting a budget for some basic fencing gear.
Sundays Staten Island	Archery Practice, Crown Province of Ostgardr,  If interested, check with Suuder or Lada.
SundayAppleholm Sept 29	Sunday Solar at Madwen’s
Oct 12	Kings County Fiber Festival at The Old Stone House, 336 Third Street, Brooklyn (central Park Slope) 11215    Nearest subway:  4th Ave-9th Street stop on the F and G. Commitments- Edwine will Steward.- Mathghamhain will come with some simple weaving, business cards, flyers- Catlin will come with knitting  – Ragnarr will come with tables and can show off armor -All invited!
Oct 13	Sewing garb at Cateline’s – Canton of Northpass, Mt Vernon, NY
Oct 19	Goat’s Inn: Any Port In A Storm, Canton of Northpass – Peekskill, NY   Simon the Tanner and Arnora Ketilsdottir co-Stewarding.  Changed to a single day event.
Oct 27	Arts & Sciences Day –  Brandrr and Friderich, How to Cook an SCA Feast, planning and hands-on    11 AM -4 PM at Brandrr’s.  IRL
Nov 3	Sunday Solar, Canton of Northpass – Ossining at the Campwoods Grounds.   Twyg, a class on brass etching, donations welcome.   Visitors parking is immediately off Campwoods Grounds Road.  * Class size is limited to ten people *Class is expected to take two hours, starting at 10 AM to noon. Note that safety gear is required as the class works with caustic fluids and materials. Bring safety goggles, and a smock/apron is strongly suggested. RSVP to Antonius at 265107@members.eastkingdom.org or to Vitasha at 64944@members.eastkingdom.org.
Regional & RP Events   https://www.eastkingdom.org/events/
September 21 – Concordia,	Tyger Family Schola
Sept 21, 22   –  An Dubh	Demo this weekend at the Suffolk Co. Fair at Longwood, marshals wanted.
Oct 11, 12, 13Carillion	Ghosts, Ghouls and GoblinsTraditional woods archery shoot PLUS 3 Archery Championships, Equestrian, A&S Challenge, Siege Weapons, and much more.   Brandrr urges participation by Ostgardr artisans.
Oct 11, 12, 13, Angelspur	Hunter’s Moon Academy of the Blade, and  camping event at a site with power, potable water,    – Kunigunde recommends
Nov 9, in An Dubh	St. Andrews
Nov 23 Rusted Woodlands	100 Minutes War Suuder is running the Archery Tournament at 100 Minutes War, assisted by Ivarr.
Additional
	Catelin contributes that Chatelaine Group Chat has been discussing the demo at PAX in Bhakail.  Can’t guarantee that your admission will be paid, but there will be a dedicated space where you can hang out, demo.
	Kunigunde notes the next Dancing Fox is February 8, 2025,
New Business
Charter Amendment Vote	Mathghamhain asks officers to vote the clarification for the charter that “Commons Meetings will be held remotely through a conference call or a conferencing service to facilitate participation by the populace.”“The Seneschal may change which day of the week, and which week of the month is designated for Commons Meetings so as to suit the needs of the Officers’s Council.”Seneschal states “As these proposed changes to the Charter have been properly posted on the site, and and discussed in a prior commons meeting, the vote may be taken.” The vote was taken, tallied, and the proposed changes are approved and ratified by the majority of the members of the Officers’s Council.
Deck the Halls of Valhalla 2025	Brandrr asked on status, Ragnar has queried the site/business Purgatory on availability, will follow up with them.   Arnora may be willing to co-Steward.
Next Ostgardr Commons – October 16, 2024
No additional business being brought forward, and motion to adjourn being seconded, the meeting ended at 8:17 PM

Minutes prepared by Angelica di Nova Lipa

Attendees

Sofya Gianetta di Trieste, Viceréina

Ragnarr Bliskegg, Seneschal

Alienor Salton, Exchequer, Seneschal of Appleholm

Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin, Herald, Chamberlain, Historian

Catelin Straquhin, Chatelaine

Kunigunde Wedemann, Chancellor Minor, Deputy Seneschal

Suuder Saran, Archery Captain, Deputy Seneschal

Alexander MacLachlan, Fencing Marshal

Vitasha Ivanova doch’, Minister of Lists

Antonius Gracchus, called Twyg, Webminister

Lada Monguligin, Social Media Officer

Meadhbh MacPharláin, Seneschal of Northpass

Absent Officers

Angelica di Nova Lipa, Viceréina

Brandr Aronsson, Minister of Arts & Sciences

Albrecht Anker, Marshal of Armored Combat

Arnora Ketilsdottir, Youth Combat Marshal

Zahra de Andaluzia (she/her), Chronicler

Jóra Úlfsdóttir, Seneschal of Lions End

Populace

Aislinn Chiabach

Alfarr Skegglauss

Bróccín MacIvyr

Drasma Dragomira

Éile Hrafnsdóttir

Francisco de Braga, Deputy Exchequer

Gibbs Moryss

Hanya Vladimirovna Polotskaya 

Ilia Aleksandrovich

Ívarr Valsson

Jenna Childslayer

Marcus mac Pharláin

Oliver deBainbrig 

Richard the Poor

Ronan 

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Vicereines

Hundred minutes is this weekend. Fight with valor. Share your photos with our social media officer. Support our populace who are being recognized in court. Have a wonderful time!

Thank you to everyone who is part of the ongoing branch unificiation effort.

It’s a tradition for Ost to make favors for the queen. Let’s organize a day to come together some time over the winter to work on these. 

There’s talk of a war, preparations to follow.

We want to recognize folks for their efforts. Nominate folks for awards, here and at the kingdom level. 

Seneschal

… I want to touch on Commons, Minutes, Note and Transparency.  This came up on our Discord Server and several official emails have come to me about the needs of all.  For now, I have decided that I need help to review this and craft a response.  The Vicerience have graciously agreed to review all the material we have about the situation and with me on this.  If you have thoughts or notes you want to send to use, please email us using our officer emails.  

I’ve reached out to the vicereiens for input.

If you have thoughts or opinions, on minutes or public postings, share them with me and the vicereines via official channels.

We’ll talk about it further in December

Unification

Some people are giving a thumbs up showing that they’ve already received their polls.

If you’re asking about whether you’re being polled, the kingdom decided they didn’t need to poll the province.

If you have input, you can send it to me and I’ll forward it to kingdom with a receipt to you.

Polls are due Deccember 10. (After a one-month window.)

I’m hoping that things move forward and we can be one province as of January.

Aislinn, I sent a message back to the polling office as I received two ballots and was wondering if one of them was for the minor.

Sofya: We did have a meeting for the populace, and the response was very positive.

Officers

Rangarr: We’ll vote to approve new officers in December.

Thanks to the newcomers, Teodora as exchequer, Alfarr as historian, Kunigunde becoming herald, Pia as Chencell​​o minor, Ivarr as MOL

Catelin: If you’re interested in taking a position, but don’t feel confident about it, deputies are encouraged. I’d love to have a deputy chatelaine.

Ragnarr: this is also true for folks who don’t come to commons meetings. Tell your friends about the opportunity. Taking these positions is a growth path to other opportunities at the kingdom.

Finance committee met and I want to talk about budges.

No officer has a budget, but we encourage all of you to think about what resources you can use to benefit your area of responsibility.

Submit a proposal. As long as it’s reasonable it will not be denied.

Send us your ideas, we’ll discuss it and either approve it or give you feedback.

Anything that will benefit the province or the populace.

Business cards, software, equipkment, or anything.

Investiture

Lada: As of a month ago, we have heirs. Two years ago we did a coronation for them, and now they will need another coronation.

Alienor: Can we get an elephant this time?

Lada: No elephant.

They haven’t explicitly said they’d like to do here but they did say they would welcome a bid.

I’ve reached out to Snug Harbor, where there is a new contact (Eric) who is pulling together numbers for me.

Thanks to Ragnarr for helping with the numbers, and Lani who helped with the food budget.

The budget numbers are still preliminary.

We’ll do things a bit differently — we can reuse banners without painting new ones.

We won’t using our pavilions, which had trouble last time because the site doesn’t allow , instead we will rent tents that have free-standing tents.

Ronan’s site suggestions: Judsen Memorial, off Washington Square

Lighting has been fixed, so we’ll be able to see during break down

Fencing is prettier now

We’ll have power on the stage

Kitchen in their building has been improved 

Sofya: Thank you for putting this together. Will the rented tents be the same?

Lada: The tents we’re looking at renting has an internal structure that makes ti more stable when not staked.

The site will give us rental contract and prices in early December.

The bid is due December 15

I’ve sent a prelimianry budget to the financial committe, but I might need to tweak it.

Math: two years is enough to recharge

Broccin: what’s your expected gate fee?

Lada: $25 gate plus $10 for dayboard.

Math: for events with optional dayboard, how many people opted in?

Lada: Mudthaw Dayboard: 200 cap

Crown tournament: 80% took the dayboard

Sofya: I like making dayboard optional because people have such different food preferences. And it helps keep costs down.

Lada: they will handle porta potties and dumpsters

Catelin and Twyg drop

Ragnarr: is the site dry?

Lada: There’s an on-site alcohol vendor

Lada: If we do a Japanese menu, I’m wondering what we can do to honor her Indian persona.

Should hear back by January 15.

First or second week of April.

Sofya: Let’s put out an inquery asking for feedback on the idea.

Mathg: let’s get a sense of who’s on board.

  Multiple officers: hands up.

Any objections or concerns?

  – 

Lada: I’ll check on other events and the neighborhood.

– Don’t allow parking by the stage.

Jenna: You need to provide accomodations for public parking.

Sofya: could we provide a golf cart to get people to and from parking?

Lada: I’m not sure, but I’ll explore that.

Jenna: You could get teens to volunteer to help move things with wagons.

Vitasha: At another site, we got permission to reserve a few public parking spaces for handicapped use only.

Lada: Because the space is public, we’re limited

Vitasha: We also wanted to use golf carts

Richard: Our NYS non-profit tax ID might help keep the costs down.

Lada: I’ll bring these issues up with the site rep and see what they can allow.

Ragnarr: We’re also recruiting people to help Lada. I’ll post about this before the weekend.

Last coronation had 450 people cap and we hit it.

First 

Handicapped portas?

Site asked: Did you get a map? 

Oliver: Survey for Van Cortland Park revision, please suggest archery range.

– We have ranges in Staten Island and NOrthpass and it’d be nice to have in the middle.

– Jenna: there’s also a range in Nassau, but our local marshal hasn’t been actively.

Ragnarr: send A&S notes to Brandr, and social media, and dchronicler

Alec: Wasn’t too cold this week, but we’re pausing for the winter.

Albrecht is looking for sites in Westchester for a possible monthly process

Broccin: the site we used in Orange county for practice is going out of business.

Aislinn: The circleville church is still available.

Is archery continuing?

– Suuder: we’re finished for the season

– I’m organizing archery at hundred minutes

—

– solar

– Gallery

– northpass Soup day / bread butter

– Valhalla

– three more class spots, now has three (scribing runes, gay vikings, leis)

– 55 spots

– Purgatory; second floor is not handicapped accessible

– Reach out to Albrecht and Arnora

– Ronan: do classes need to be viking themed? I could teach a class on Scots Gaelic prononciation.

– Hundred Minutes

– Saint Eligius

– Bergenthal Yule in December

– Bhakail Dec 14 investiture

—

Same weekend as Birka – Drachenwald U, timezone means you have to get up early.

– I can also teach a local Pennsic 101

“Technical difficulties” slide

Next commons December 18

Hanya: I did talk to Brooklyn coloege about space rentals, and told Brandr. 

– Rooms are cheaper, quad is epxensive.

Chat

Gibbs 7:08 PM: I’m going to be on mute because housemate has online tutoring downstairns.

Ragnarr 7:10 PM: Agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSNFy3FWjvdUccX4Q0H6YmZAJjh3ZBjEYvMwgpOSAvWNmpX6ci90mCLMeptzECUn-cAoB-VABBYBO9b/pub

Officer Reports: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT4HHzEF2c2BgwON5eeSL0fSMMB3cb7evKvqQujnORwxiiKtgjjjhiNiZEvfkviDm8tm68fbEcxtWzQ/pub

October Minutes (Draft): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UXeXDZeygj4p_Ygd33r_mgJoUCSMnnZ4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101082033173386849568&rtpof=true&sd=true

Gibbs 7:14 PM: Work stuff. I was hired as the third person for my department, the other two retired, and I’ve been running it pretty much alone for 5.5 years. Currently got a rolling software cluster that directly affects me.

Mathghamhain 7:15 PM: Wow, that sounds challenging, Gibbs!

Gibbs 7:16 PM: Salty and coping. Mostly.

Richard 7:16 PM: We are pretty much ALL in “Coping Mode” these days

Gibbs 7:21 PM: I didn’t bother trying to get a ride for 100MW. I don’t do the fighty stuffs, and no guarantee there anyone daytiipping will have space for me.

I was riding the edge of hypothermia when they finally got around to Sudr’s elevation two years ago.

Mathghamhain 7:23 PM: That was a cold night!

Gibbs 7:25 PM: Valhalla at Purgatory – Ostgardr goes to Hel!

Oliver 7:26 PM: dramatic pause

Ragnarr 7:27 PM: brb

Gibbs 7:29 PM: I’ve got Rosetta Stone for Level 1 Latin and complete Japanese, haven’t dug in yet.

Library sales w00y

*w00t

Oliver 7:30 PM: I took three years of Latin in higth school.

Gibbs 7:32 PM: I got three years of Japanese, lost most of it through lack of use.

Marcus mac Pharlain 7:33 PM: Meadhbh is here listening on my line

Ronan 7:41 PM: Ostgardr: “Give us your tired,  your poor…” 

Oh that’s already taken….

Gibbs 7:42 PM: We accept ’em, we accept ’em  some of us, some of us!

Mathghamhain 7:43 PM: Aislinn: Anyone with a paid membership over the age of 14 is eligible to vote.

Sofya 7:44 PM: Thank you to all the candidates who have volunteered to take on these positions!!

Vitasha 7:46 PM: Math – What are you going to do with all  your spare time? Are you going to Disneyland? 😉

Catelin 7:46 PM: Lol Disneyland!!

Gibbs 7:51 PM: The wind was not the tents’ friend.

Oliver 7:52 PM: it is when you eat beans.

Catelin 7:52 PM: Does that mean the heirs have nixed the idea of fireworks?

Gibbs 7:53 PM: What are the odds we’ll have another quinceanera photo-op invasion?

Ragnarr 7:54 PM: Re Fireworks: It’s still a want but not something we will do for them.

Catelin 7:55 PM: Ty ty

Gibbs 7:59 PM: That’s reasonable for a coronation and bento lunch.

Ronan 8:00 PM: easier to handle 10 dollar bills as change than 5 dollar bills.

Catelin 8:01 PM: I have to step off, have a good night!

Gibbs 8:01 PM: Potluck at Mudthaw was awesome.

Oliver 8:01 PM: g’night.

Ragnarr 8:01 PM: night oliver!

Oh that was Caitlin leaving

Twyg 8:02 PM: Going to drop for the evening. Thank you all!

Gibbs 8:02 PM: Aislinn found the idea again!

Ragnarr 8:02 PM: night Caitlin and Twyg!

Twyg 8:02 PM: See some of you Sat!

Ronan 8:03 PM: Which park is it?

Bróccín 8:03 PM: https://maps.app.goo.gl/h3Ms7WC3xpVw2NJA6

Gibbs 8:03 PM: Snug Harbor on Staten Island. They have a Japanese cultural center, which works because Ryou.

Ronan 8:04 PM: ah ty. thanks

Richard 8:04 PM: yes i’m turning japanese, yes i’m turning japanese, i really think so….

Vitasha 8:04 PM: Curry? It’s in both cultures?

Gibbs 8:04 PM: EK mascot is a tiger, Bengal tigers …

Richard 8:05 PM: To curry favor, favor curry!

Kunigunde 8:05 PM: I’m allergic to curry so curry-free options would be great.

Gibbs 8:05 PM: Curried tater samosas? Though Helga’s probably done with samosas after last time.

Ronan 8:13 PM: https://www.cloudofgoods.com/staten-island-ny/product-rentals/mobility-golf_carts

Vitasha 8:13 PM: https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/indian-dessert-recipes/

Ronan 8:13 PM: ^^ Golf cart rental S.I.

Ragnarr 8:13 PM: Thank you!

Ronan 8:15 PM: At 12th night, pre-pandemic, I was on the volunteer Car Ferry staff, to bring people from LIRR to the site.

Mathghamhain 8:15 PM: There is a special “golf cart” insurance option on the SCA’s insurance plan.

Ronan 8:16 PM: the link I posted for renting golf cart has a 6 seater for 180/day.

Alienor Salton 8:16 PM: the golf … that thing he just said

Richard 8:17 PM: After all, we ARE an official 501(c)(3) organization (and not on any subversive watch lists (that we know of (yet….))) (grin)

Mathghamhain 8:17 PM: Additional insurance: Golf Carts: $75.00

Gibbs 8:17 PM: Still our Il Khatun!

Ronan 8:18 PM: Was there a date mentioned?

Mathghamhain 8:19 PM: First or second week of April.

Lada Monguligin 8:19 PM: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12cKgNt4CwH8IgYL_6EE1hlqi6Z2Bkehoam6b2EX7-Uc/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Ronan 8:20 PM: doc link says “Needs access”

Ronan 8:24 PM: tterry617@gmail.com

Francisco de Braga 8:26 PM: I have access to a large format printer at work. Could do a site map at gate or other locations on a paper that might be 30×42 or 26×36.

Ronan 8:29 PM: My place is in the Bronx….. <pouts>

Mathghamhain 8:32 PM: https://www.fhistudio-apps.com/arnie/#/workshop/Van-Cortlandt-Park-Stadium

Ronan 8:32 PM: yup that worked.

Oliver 8:34 PM: we should all just shout SUDAAAARR!!!!

Gibbs 8:35 PM: Tuchis. I smile when I think about The Frisco Kid.

Ronan 8:35 PM: Ve haff vays of making you craft!!!!!

Anna 8:41 PM: I can do a class 🙂

Richard 8:41 PM: Purgatory again? We didn’t atone for all our sins?

Oliver 8:42 PM: It’s the new sins that we’re concerned about.

Vitasha 8:43 PM: Did you go apple picking? It’s the original sin 😉

Oliver 8:44 PM: one with a twist and a bit of a spin.

Oliver 8:46 PM: And since I’ve done all the old ones

‘Til they’ve all been done in

Now I’m just looking

Then I’m gone with the wind

Endlessly searching for an original sin

Gibbs 8:46 PM: Ketchup: How to cook with nightshade@

The schedule below outlines the events of the day. If it is preferred a PDF can be downloaded.

	Heavy combat	Fencing	Youth Fighting	Youth Point	Archery	Thrown weapons	Sir Edwards Tourney	Bardic Champs	Barter town	Brewing showcase	Gate
10:00 am Site Opens
10:00 AM	Inspections	Inspections	Inspections	Open	Inspections	Inspections		Sign up			Open
10:30 AM
11:00 AM									Open	Sign up and Registration
11:30 AM	Tourney	Tourney	Tourney		Tourney	Tourney	Signups	Tourney
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
1:00 PM	Tourney Lunch break	Tourney Lunch break	Tourney Lunch break		Tourney Lunch break	Tourney Lunch break	Tourney
1:30 PM
2:00 PM	Tourney	Tourney	Tourney		Tourney	Tourney		Open Bardic		Showcase	Gate Closed
2:30 PM
3:00 PM
3:30 PM
4:00 PM	Court Setup
4:30 PM	Court Opens
6:00 pm Site Closes

A wide variety of activities are planned to add to the joy of the day. Read below for the details of the activities.
Check the schedule to see when activities will occur.

Heavy Combat – Missive From Alexander Krause, Ostgardr Heavy Combat Champion

Gather ye warriors of valor for the Østgarðr Heavy Weapons Champion Tournament!

Greetings, Noble Fighters:
By decree of the Province of Østgarðr, we summon forth the bravest and most skilled warriors to compete in the esteemed Heavy Weapons Champion Tournament. This event shall be a testament to chivalry and martial prowess.

Challenge Thy Might:
All knights, squires, and noble warriors of the Society for Creative Anachronism are invited to prove their mettle. Doth thou possess the strength and skill to be crowned Champion of this most noble Province?

Format of the Tournament:

• Round Robin: We shall start the tournament with a Round Robin Tournament. 1 point for a win, 0 for a loss. Re-fight double kills. 
• Top 4: The top 4 fighters with the most points shall fight be paired off and fight best 2/3. Winners are finalists. Bring your best!
• Finals: Finals shall be best 2/3 with the most noble of weapons forms, Greatsword! 

Gather your arms, don your armor, and prepare for a day of gallant combat and camaraderie. Let the trumpets sound and the banners fly high as we embark on this noble quest to find the next Heavy Weapons Champion!

In addition to anointing our Champion, we shall also bestow accolades upon:

• Finest Regalia

• Most Glorious Defeat

• The Vicereigns Choice

• The Valiant Runner-Up

Signed,

Alexander Krause

Bardic – Missive From Foxy The Bard

“To the performers, musicians, and bards I present to thee: A CHALLENGE!

I wish to see three performances that will entertain, educate, and impress us and the audience!

This year’s challenge will be three rounds:

• The first round will be to entertain us. Bring us your most jovial, amusing, and laugh-inducing performance!
• The second round, we ask you to educate us. Give us a performance that teaches us, either through song/lyrics/performance/sources, of a period or an event that interests you.
• The third round is one of technical prowess! Display to us your best skill, whether it be in instrument, vocals, or mummery!

Each participant will be scored at the end of the round. 

If there are more than 12 participants, then half will be selected to proceed to the 2nd round. After the second round half will be selected again for the final round.

If there are less than 11 participants, all will continue to the second round and three will be selected for the final round.

At the end of the championship there will be two winners: 

-The New Ostgardr Bardic Champion

-The People’s Bardic Choice Award

Yours in Song,

Foxy the Bard

Archery – Missive From Eanraig The Bonesetter

Unto the populace of Ostgardr and the East, a challenge will be put forth to all archers who wish to vie for the honor of Archery Champion of Ostgardr. For this year’s Archery Championship, a series of challenging shoots will be presented in a fashion of a maritime quest. Archers will need a minimum of 12 arrows to complete the quests.

THE HUNT FOR EPIC LOOT

As to the quest, archers must first procure a crew from the Bloody Kneecap Inn – a Quartermaster is a must, and a ship must have a minimum of 6 crew. Next, to get to a ship for your travels, you must thin a herd of sheep that block your path. Next, you must “liberate” a ship from its moorings, without harming your crew (if you should lose crew members, you will pay a penalty). Then, you must navigate the treacherous shoals and sandbars by plotting a course from our shores to the wide open Ocean. After this, you will have to choose wisely which small island may be the hidden home of the fabled treasure, and lastly, after finding the treasure chest, you must either destroy the lock or get one of your reluctant crew to pick the trapped chest. Scoring will be based on the total number of arrows used to complete the quest, and if a tie happens, a tie breaker will be decided the day of the event. There will be in play a “mercy” rule, should a single shoot be too difficult. The overall winner is the archer who uses the fewest arrows, and the Vicereigns will choose from the members using the fewest shots to be their next Archery Champion.

THE SHOOTS

THE RULES:

• 12 arrows per shoot maximum.  You can bypass any shoot by paying a 12 arrow penalty, OR take a score of 12 if you decide the shoot is too difficult at any time during each individual round.  
• Winner will be the person who uses the LEAST amount of arrows over the entire challenge.  
• Archers can choose which shoot they wish to do, in any order.  
• Archers will work in pairs and on the honor system to count their shots and score.

PICK A CREW    You need 6 crew members to man the Brinehammer, your ship.  Go to the Bloody Kneecap and select crew – your ship NEEDS a Quartermaster, so that target is at a premium.  There are 2 other special crew members – the Sawbones (-1 arrow on the Liberate the Brinehammer shoot) and the Carpenter (-1 arrow on the Navigate the Seas)  You may do 6 arrows/bolts twice, OR pay the 12 arrow penalty – you will automatically be granted a Quartermaster.

THIN THE HERD   A flock of sheep, a rare MacEanraig short legged rainbow hybrid, blocks your  path to the Brinehammer.  You must hit each sheep ONCE to clear the flock.  You are responsible to figure out if you have hit a sheep or not.  Should you miss the first time around, you must shoot the ones you missed in the second round.  Paying the 12 arrow penalty will allow the Shepherd to clear the flock, at his own pace.

LIBERATE THE BRINEHAMMER  (30 SECONDS TIMED)   Archers need 2 arrows/bolts in the rope to free the ship.  Your less than intelligent crew is helping, but may get in the way. If you hit one of your crew, +1 arrow penalty (the Sawbones will negate the first crew hit at each round of shooting, max -2 arrows/bolts).  You may pay the  arrow penalty at any time to free your ship.

NAVIGATE THE SEAS  The path to the Seas is fraught with dangers and sandbars.  You must navigate to the Seas by selecting a waypoint in the dark blue waters for your ship.  Ties go to the Sandbar.  Each waypoint can be chosen once, in any order.  If you miss a waypoint, you MUST hit it on your second round of shooting.  Running aground on a sandbar will cost you a +1 arrow/bolt penalty, (the Carpenter will negate first arrow penalty per round, max -2 arrows/bolts). Paying the 12 arrow penalty get the Quartermaster to wake up and sail the Brinehammer out to sea.

FIND THE TREASURE ISLAND  (30 SECONDS TIMED)  You need only 1 arrow or bolt in the island chosen for you. (see numbers next to your name)  Trees do NOT count, and you must decide if you have hit the correct Island.  You may shoot 6 projectiles twice for this, or pay the 12 arrow penalty at any time during this shoot to have the Lucky Sea Otter guide you to the correct island.       

GET THE TREASURE  You have found the treasure chest, but there is a poison needle trap in the lock.   You must EITHER 1) get 2 arrows/bolts in the lock to break it, OR 2) shoot Philippe Lafitte in the feet 3 times, to coerce him to pick the lock.  If you hit Philippe ANYWHERE but his bare legs and feet, he runs away and you must shoot the lock from that point on (even in round 2 of shooting).  Paying the 12 arrow penalty will cause your rowdy impatient crew to smash the chest open with picks and shovels.

Fencing – Missive From Ryouku’jin of the Iron Skies

We are doing 4 buckets of round robin using:

• Sword and dagger/Case
• Sword and buckler
• 2 hander

Top 4 of each pool make the 16

Rotating forms at the quarters

Finals are best of 7 opening with spears
Loser gets first choice

If we don’t have enough fencers for buckets we do a full round Robin with top score to make the 16.

Missive From Samson of Ireland, Host of Sir Edward’s Challenge

Northpass, and the Crown Province of Ostgardr welcome all rattan fighters who are able to travel to our lands this Day of John Barleycorn to come and test not only their skill of arms but their knowledge as well in the traditional tournament of Sir Edward!  This tournament will begin with Sir Edward’s classic general knowledge written exam to include heraldry, dance, chess and both world and SCA history!

The tournament, also in the vein of tradition this year, will be a double elimination bracket tournament fought with a bring your best weapon form, semi and finals best of 3 and 5 respectively, forms to be determined day of.

Join us to show your skill, knowledge, and spirit!

Thrown Weapons – Missive from Madwen, Osgardr Thrown Weaspons Champion

Barleycorn 2024 Thrown Weapons “Barely-Corn” Challenge

Dydd Da! It’s that time of the year again – we gather to cut down the stalks and collect ears and ears and ears of our favorite maize: corn! 

Lady Madwen Gam challenges you to harvest the “Barely-Corn” for this year’s harvest. Two Ears (points) for solid hits and 1 Ear (point) for hitting the target. May your harvest be bountiful! 

In service,

Lady Madwen Gam

Bartertown at Barleycorn!

From 11am-3:00pm bring your SCAdian flavored possessions to trade and barter, with no money exchanging hands!

Set up begins at 10am/Take down starts at 3pm.

Here are the rules:

• Absolutely no money will exchange hands.  Items and services exchange only.

• Keep items medieval-inspired/SCA related and within the rules of the site, laws of the land. 

• Services may be bartered!  This includes everything from setting up tents at events, babysitting, tour guide, writing documentation, performing (song/story/poem/etc), research, etc.  The only guideline is to keep it rated PG. 

• Alcohol is not allowed as per the site rules.  Therefore no alcohol may be used at the Barleycorn BarterTown

• While there are picnic tables available for use, they need to be returned to their original spot at the end of BarterTown. 

• If personal chairs and tables are used, don’t forget them at the end of BarterTown!

• BarterTown Staff will not arrange barters or settle disputes, beyond their own items.  All arrangements are made and upheld by the two or more parties involved.

Many thanks,

Aislinn, Jenna, and Gibbs

Youth Activities

There will be a youth point available for members of all ages located next to the Youth Combat area.

Activities of the day will include:

Crafting necklaces or bracelets

Mini-catapult making

Medallion making

Medieval board games

• Acknowledgements & Disclaimers
• Food
• Registration & Local Area
• Schedule
• Site Information
• Tournaments & Activities

Join us in celebrating the turning of the seasons as we celebrate the oncoming of John Barleycorn and his harvest! This year, the Canton of Northpass will be hosting multiple championship titles on behalf of the Crown Province of Ostgardr. 

This year, we are hosting the following championships and tournaments:

• Ostgardr Heavy Combat Championship, coordinated by Alexander Kraus
• Ostgardr Fencing Championship, coordinated by Count Ryouko’jin Of-The Iron-Skies
• Ostgardr Thrown Weapons Championship, coordinated by Madwen of Ostgardr
• Ostgardr Archery Championship, coordinated by Eainraig the Bonesetter
• Ostgardr Bardic Championship, coordinated by Foxy the Bard
• Ostgardr Youth Combat Championship, coordinated by Rees Ragnarsson & Arnora Ketilsdottir
• Sir Edward’s Tournament, coordinated by Samson of Ireland

Activities for the day will include:

• Archery
• Thrown Weapons
• Youth Combat
• Youth Activities
• Fencing
• Heavy Combat
• Barter Town
• Provincial Court

More information regarding championships and tournaments to be determined.

Event Steward:	Armiger Catelin Straquhin	email:  245476@members.eastkingdom.org
Co-Steward:	Vitasha Ivanova doch’	email: 64944@members.eastkingdom.org
Gatekeeper & Reservations Clerk:	Richard the Poor	email: exchequer@northpass.eastkingdom.org
Dayboard Chef:	Gráinne inghean Uí Néill	email: 250329@members.eastkingdom.org
Heavy Weapons Marshal-in-Charge:	Lord Albrecht Anker	email: 129563@members.eastkingdom.org
Heavy Weapons Sir Edward’s Tournament Marshal-in-Charge:	Sir Samson of Ireland	email: 232236@members.eastkingdom.org
Fencing Marshal-in-Charge:	Count Ryouko’jin Of The Iron-Skies	email: 200747@members.eastkingdom.org
Youth Combat Marshal-in-Charge:	Arnora Kettlisdottir	email:  212277@members.eastkingdom.org
Archery Marshal-in-Charge:	Baron Suuder Saran	email: 178220@members.eastkingdom.org
Thrown Weapons Marshal-in-Charge:	Ronin Fitzrobert	email:  201910@members.eastkingdom.org
Children’s Activities Coordinator:	Lady Kunigunde Wedemann	email: 244410@members.eastkingdom.org