Words for Spyridon Tou Nkrizou Lykou- Lamp of Apollo By Solveig Bjarnardottir Inspired by Oedipus
What is Dionysus singing in his profound Pytho of burgundies and brown Until now, we were strangers to the taste As we have been strangers to water Could we enjoy but the fine tastes that he presents Without knowing how refined they were But now, friends As we are no strangers to this land Make this proclamation If any person knows by whose tongue have but tasted The brews et all Knows the finery they share Let it stand as promised to those before him that he too be noticed Spyridon Tou Nkrizou Lykou, Brewer of fine beverages, That the Baron and Baroness of Stonemarche Keziah and Deidre, inspired by your skill Elevate you, an order to join Apollo, Lamp, golden bright This Palio, Anno Societatis 57
One of my jobs, as it has been for the past year is to serve as the Chatelaine of the Barony of Stonemarche. For the previous year, it has really just been an administrative job due to the nature of events and COVID. However, at the Aisles of Marche, I had set up a mini demo for any possible new comers to be able to see what we had besides shopping. I wanted something that was more visually pleasing than just some folks, standing around in garb and answering questions. I wanted something interactive.
For the NHRF, I started off with a new, revamped booklet, which was not as intense as what we have on the SCA website, but has some key information that a new comer would need walking into their first, second or third events.
From there, I also created a form with pictures of all the main folks in the Barony, as well as the Royals. This was accurate at the time of it’s inception. This will get updated as officers and royals change.
From there it was grabbing weapons, crafts, books, arts and SINGING! I cannot have an event without singing. I brought a few copies of my rounds book and as folks had time, would encourage them to sing. We also had live crafting demonstrations and board games. I picked a few of my favorite medieval board games and set them out to teach people. On the games, there was a copy of the barony and sca information as well as the rules. I figured this might be a better alternative to business cards. Also, for the hip crew, we had a QR code to scan so I could email folks directly. I know I don’t want to carry a card with me if I don’t have to.
The rest of the day I spent answering questions for new comers, herding my amazing volunteers, scheduling breaks and just having a blast welcoming new comers.
Nothing too notable no document on this process. However, I am finding the thickness and vents, as well as how heated/cooled the stones/mold are, effects the products. For now, enjoy the pretty.
Embroidery- Pastime with Good Company, Accredited to Henry VIII Words for Amalie von Hohensee- Order of the Laurel
Pass the time with fine embroidery My needle sews until I die Grudge who will, but none deny, The goldwork flows, continue will I. For sustenance tatt, lace, and dance. The strings now I see: All threads are drawn From morn till dawn, Who shall stop me?
Spangles add to a garment’s shine The crafter’s heart and passion divine Add brocade methinks it best, to sew all night until I must rest. Edges adorn fine garments worn Cunning work to see ‘Tis viewed by all, Entranced enthralled, A skilled crafter is she.
Amalie has a specialty Opus angelicanum is key with the fine and detailed decree She brings even the most skilled to agree: No idleness, A new mistress adorned shall she be. The Consules say to join today and wear a Laurel’s leaves.
Service is what makes the wheels turn to the kingdom Not just through lending a hand, but the soul you bare Even though he is newer to us, He is over koalafied
We are all richer for the service he gives Though they say volunteering makes no cents
Some have even called Drustan a Saint, which is questionable because the SCA is a non-prophet organization. Through him, we can see the future
He has enriched our lives and filled it with collateral stories He writes so much for the kingdom, he’s always cold. he reviews his work so much he is surrounded by drafts.
When you need a face to serve as MC, Drustan is like a pineapple, always doling out the charm.
Since Drustan has gifted us with service, We, the Counsels of the East Tindal and Albrecht do see fit to induct him into the Order of the Silver wheel.
Meddlings of the Minnesinger 