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THE SHADOW KNOWS

Newsletter of the Shire of the Shadowlands Capital of Ansteorra

AS LI (August 2016)

The Crown of Ansteorra: Their Stellar Majesties King Gabriel of Maccuswell

and Queen Sonja Ryzaja [email protected]

The Heirs to Ansteorra: Their Stellar Highnesses Prince Jason Dryfesdale

and Princess Margherita de Mantua

[email protected]

Shire of the Shadowlands 2 The Shadow Knows

News this Month August is the last quiet month in the Shadowlands. In a few short weeks, students will once more descend on the town like locusts, and like locusts, will eat everything in sight. Hopefully our own ranks will swell, aided by the efforts of our Hospitaler and the helping hands of all who attend the various demos, meetings, and sundry other efforts to net some newbies. Contact her if you’ve thought of something we should do on that front, and plan to help as much as possible. Chivalric practice has restarted and meets at Davidson Creek Park every Saturday morning. Archery practice remains sporadic. No special events are scheduled this month.

Where in the Shire are the Shadowlanders?

To locate activities in the Shadowlands, visit www.shadowlands.ansteorra.org. On the home page, under the heading “Map,” click the link (shockingly also titled MAP). This will open up a customized Google map, with “pins” for many Shadowlanders’ homes. Use the list on the left to find the location you’re looking for. You can also add your own marker: click on the appropriate button at the top of the page.

What is a “Shire Goes To” Event? These are events which many Shadowlanders will likely attend. They are usually nearby, and are preapproved for the use of loaner equipment of all types. Depending on the event, Shadowlands may also set up a group space. Contact Lady Livia, the Hospitaler, if you have questions.

For the most current information on all activities, always check the Shire calendar at: http://shadowlands.ansteorra.org/index.php#calendar

Volunteers needed for Winter Crown Tourney!

Contact Lady Elsie Hooper. If you are not part of the planning group on Facebook, let us know so you can be added to the group. We welcome any ideas you may bring to making this an awesome event.


Activities and Happenings in the Shire

Weekly Happenings

Chivalric Practice Saturday mornings, 10:15 AM Davidson Creek Park [email protected]

Rapier Practice Wednesday evenings, 7:30 PM Bee Creek Park [email protected]

Archery Practice This month: ONLY August 1st, no other practices scheduled Monday evenings, 6:00 PM Austin’s Colony Park [email protected]

Thrown Weapons Practice Sunday mornings 10:30 AM Nicholas Wolf’s house [email protected]

Monthly Happenings

Populace Meeting 1st Tuesday, 7 PM Isabelot’s house [email protected]

Metals Guild and Dance Practice may meet, but a time is not scheduled; contact Joe and Morina respectively with questions.


OFFICERS’ REPORTS

From the Historian: In July did Stephen Blakely receive a White Scarf, and the title Don Stephen, and he was the fifth to become a Don in the Shadowlands. And that same day did Don Connor MacGillivray win a rapier competition, and Lady Elsie Hooper did gain recognition as best new rapier fighter.

In service,

Paedric

From the Mininster of Arts and Sciences: A&S stuff happened.

In service,

Paedric

From the Chronicler: This month, your Chronicler showed her astounding mental acuity by forgetting the date of populace. But in other news, I’m already working on September’s Spiffy Edition of Spiffiness, designed to hypnotize the newbies and trick them into… something.

Yours in service,

Miriel

Wordfame In this space, we record the common chivalry of our shire: aid rendered, advice given, or burdens lifted. Your chronicler tries to get around, but she is possessed of only two ears, and one of those is slightly deaf. If someone is deserving of thanks, even if you are not the one who was helped, let me know! Wordfame to Nina and Demere for their many years of faithful service to the Shire in so many ways. We will miss them terribly, but we wish them all the best and know that they will be a welcome addition to their new SCA community. Wordfame to Paedric, who goes above and beyond to send in pithy, entertaining reports every single month… even when I don’t remember to send out the call until the last second.

And finally, a warm thank you to all who participate in and help with the daily activities of the shire, especially those to whom thanks is seldom given. Without you, we would be less US.


Shire of the Shadowlands May 3, 2015

Financial Committee Meeting Minutes

All members present Items voted on:

1. Sponsorship donation to College Station High School Game Club 1 vote no, 1 abstain; motion carries pending confirmation of recipient group’s tax status

2) Sponsorship amount suggested at $200 1 abstain; motion carries

Shire of the Shadowlands June 7, 2015


Chivalric Marshal and Herald absent; quorum achieved for vote. Items voted on:

1. Use of Shire property at SCA 50th year event All approved

Shire of the Shadowlands July 5, 2015


Hospitaler, Chronicler, and Herald absent; quorum achieved for vote. Items voted on:

1. Allocation of $24 to Treasurer fund for purchase of checks All approved

2. Use of blue list field at Heraldic and Scribal Symposium by Steve Herring All approved

3. Giving away of Shire bookcase to Mark Dinhobl

All approved


Shadowlands’ Officers & What They Do Seneschal: Honorable Lady Isabelot di Firenze

[Modern name: Anna Lichorad]

The Seneschal acts as the local business manager for the group, helps facilitate answers to SCA questions, schedules Shire activities, and helps keep the group on course. Contact at: [email protected] Honorable Lady Isabelot di Firenze is 13th century French lady from Burgundy. Her father died with no male heirs but was enlightened and left his lands to his only daughter to manage. She enjoys cooking, managing the household accounts, dance and shooting archery.

Knight Marshal: Guillaume of Shadowlands [Modern name: Mark Dinhobl]

The Knight Marshal is in charge of the Chivalric activities for the shire. This includes heavy fighting, armor, developing safe habits while fighting, and learning about chivalry (which is after all, one of the major reasons why anyone would choose to join our society). Contact at [email protected] or talk to the brown curly-haired kid who speaks way too fast.

Guillaume is a 14th century French nobleman who enjoys dying in combat and clumsily dancing to flirt with the finer gender at Gulf Wars. He has participated primarily in Shadowlands (College Station) and Stargate-Loch (Houston/Clear Lake) areas. Mundanely Mark Dinhobl is (hopefully) on his last year as an Economics major. Outside of the SCA, he enjoys procrastinating by playing video games (recently Overwatch/Paradox Games), procrastinating by watching far too much anime, and procrastinating by ranting about random topics.

Rapier Marshal: Lord Steven Paul Blakely (Staltus) [Modern name: Steve Herring]

The Rapier Marshal over-sees all aspects of Rapier fighting. This includes helping each participant develop or acquire his or her own gear (he also carries the loaner gear to practices for new participants). The Rapier Marshal’s job is also to ensure that fighters obey the safety rules of the Kingdom and are not presenting a danger to themselves or others. In light of that, go to http://rapier.ansteorra.org and read the current Rapier Rules for Ansteorra. It is CRUCIAL that all the fighters make themselves intimately familiar with these rules. Fun must be done safely as possible! Contact at: [email protected]

Lord Steven Paul Blakely, also called STALTUS, is an edgy blade, certainly sharp enough for the task of teaching the safe handling of pointy objects; Lord Steven instructs all comers in the duck and thrust of rapier fighting. He is the proud holder of the Sable Thistle for Juggling, Sable Talon, and winner of Queens Rapier. Enjoy learning from this fine swordsman!

Herald: Gaius Artorius Germanus

Heralds make announcements and help members work out their names and devices. They will suggest sources for documenting your chosen name to period and also help you fill out the applications to register those names and devices. Contact at: [email protected] Gaius Artorius Germanus is a 2nd century Roman legionary. He stationed in Britain. Artorius enjoys bardic, archery, heavy fighting and heraldry.


Historian: Honorable Lord Paedric O’Mullan [Modern name: Pat Mullins]

The historian keeps track of the old tales of past members, adventures and misadventures of the populace of the Shire of the Shadowlands. He keeps documents, photos and other items of interest so they can be placed on display to illustrate the long and honorable history of this Shire. Contact at: [email protected] or 979-575-0670

Honorable Lord Pædric O’Mullan is a late Elizabethan street performer and sometime Shakespearean actor. He has, in the past, been a jester, but now he’s unemployed, so he is nobody’s fool. He usually wears some combination of red, blue, and/or yellow, the colors of his arms. Pædric is Historian for the Shire of the Shadowlands and holder of a Star of Merit. His interests include (but are not limited to) Bardic (performance arts), Heraldry, calligraphy and illumination, pewter casting and drumming.

Archery Marshal: Mistress Kaitlyn McKenna

[Modern name: Robbin Foster] The Archery Marshal supervises the safety of all official shire archery activities, as well as helping new archers get started with archery. Marshal training is currently happening. If you are interested in target archery or combat archery, please contact [email protected]. Loaner gear is available at practice. Mistress (or Baroness) Kaitlyn McKenna is a 15th Century Burgundian lady trapped in marriage with an old Welsh knight. She is recognized in the Arts and Sciences by the Order of Laurel and in many officer positions, but especially as an Exchequer, by the Order of the Pelican. Her interests include costuming, weaving, fiber arts, dance, archery, and anything to do with the 15th century. Kaitlyn is a master instigator, inspiring and helping others to achieve their own goals. Look for a friendly lady with very nice garb. Kaitlyn McKenna participates in target and combat archery. She can help you make bow strings, bolts, arrows, leather chivalric armor, and general leather working.

Exchequer: Lady Morina O'Donovan [Modern name: Renee Bolduk]

The Exchequer is treasurer and keeps the ledger of expenses up-to-date and in agreement with the bank statements, sends reports monthly, quarterly, and yearly to the Regional Exchequer, runs all financial committee meetings(typically after Populace meetings), and maintains an up-to-date inventory list including that which is available for loan. To borrow inventory (usually armor or garb) for an event, contact the Hospitaler and then the Exchequer to sign it out. Contact at: [email protected] Lady Morina O'Donovan is an Irish woman from the mid-14th century. She enjoys music, dance, cooking, garbing, and various other fibers arts. She also has a strong interest in Japanese arts, particularly early period.

Hospitaler: Lady Livia Collari [Modern name: Calee McCallum]

The hospitaler is the keeper of the loaner garb and general go-to person for getting started. They greet newcomers and help them become oriented to and involved in the present middle ages. The Hospitaler helps them to check out loaner items. Contact at: [email protected] or [email protected] Livia Collari has a small son and an interest in the education of young people and the welcoming of newcomers to the Shadowlands. She enjoys archery, sewing, and Bardic. She is Italian.

Webminister: Mistress Nina of the Lost Caverns [Modern name: Kim Schreuders]

The Webminister manages the Shire’s web presence, including the website at: http://shadowlands.ansteorra.org and the Yahoo Group at: http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/shadowlandssca. If you have any problems or suggestions relating to either of these tools, please let me know. Contact at: [email protected] Mistress Nina of the Lost Caverns is an indeterminate (vaguely 5th century) Gaul with a much later period name. The Gauls were the “barbarians” that the Romans tried to bring into their fold, with only marginal success, as they slowly migrated west across most of Europe. Nina has interest in many, many aspects of the SCA with an especially strong interest in weaving and other historic technologies, history of the SCA and administering the SCA so that everyone can have fun. Mistress Nina hosts the Movie and Project Night on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.


Chronicler: Lady Miriel [Modern name: Kelsey McCleskey]

Produces a newsletter each month to be handed out at the Populace meetings. Everyone is welcome to contribute to make our newsletter wonderful. Contact at: [email protected] Lady Miriel likes to spin. Her hands are always busy as a good woman's ought to be. In a crowd she stands out for her lap is full of wool and yarn, and her face wears a smile as bright as the white feathers of a dove fluttering in a sunlit morning.

SCA Student officers and advisors at TX A&M

TAMU Advisor: Sir Rhodri ap Gwythyr [Modern name: Paul Foster]

The TAMU advisor is a member of the staff at TX A&M and makes possible the existence of this group on campus. Without this person, the local student body might never know the fun that can be had through the SCA. Contact at: [email protected] Sir (or Baron) Rhodri ap Gwythyr is an old Welsh Knight who has been in the SCA many years, done many brave deeds, and is a reliable source of answers if you are interested in Chivalry! He is also a Knight, Pelican, Baron, and Lion.

TAMU Back-up Advisor: HL Nicholas Demere of the Oaken Staff [Modern name: Paul Schreuders]

Contact at: [email protected] TH Lord Nicholas Demere of the Oaken Staff is an Anglo-Saxon living in Britain, just after the Battle of Hastings. Though his name is now Nicholas, this was due to an accident with a Herald and a time machine, and so he usually just goes by "Demere." Ask him for the story sometime. Demere also does lampworking, a medieval method of making glass beads and other small glass objects.

TAMU Student President/Seneschal: Andrew of the Shadowlands [Modern name: Andrew Graf]

The TAMU SCA President is in charge of getting rooms for the SCA to use on campus. The President is a contact person for students and the other student officers. This is an important position and looks good on a resume! Contact at: Andrew is a student in the Entomology department. He participates in rapier.

TAMU Student Treasurer: Þorbjôrn orðlokarr (Thorbjorn orthlokarr) [Modern name: Jeffery Demieville]

The TAMU SCA Treasurer is in charge of handling the money for the on campus group. It is an essential office and looks good on a resume! Contact at: [email protected] Thorbjorn is interested in Norse and Rus culture. He spends his time away from studies practicing archery, working metal and leather, and trying a bit of everything. Jeffery is a 3rd year Agricultural/Biological Engineering student.


Calendar of Events (from the Ansterorran calendar)

August 2016 (AS LI) 5-7 12-14 19-21 26-28

• Out of Kingdom: Pennsic XLV – Kingdom of Aethelmearc A Big Giant Problem - Chemin Noir (Bartlesville, OK)

• Out of Kingdom: Pennsic XLV – Kingdom of Aethelmearc A Summer's Dance - Myrgenfeld (Guthrie, OK)

• Steppes Artisan – Steppes (Dallas, TX) • Glaslyn Artisan – Glaslyn (Denton, TX)

September 2016 (AS LI)

2-4 9-11 16-18 23-25

• Champions of Bonwicke and Academy of the Rapier - Bonwicke (Lubbock, TX) • Laurel's Prize Tourney - Kynges Creke (Terrell, TX) RP • Defender of the Fort - Raven's Fort (Huntsville, TX) *PED*

Triumphe of the Eclipse - Mooneschadowe (Stillwater, OK) *PED* • Loch Fall Event - Loch Soilleir (Clear Lake, TX)

October 2016 (AS LI)

30-2 7-9 14-16 21-23 28-30

• Bryn Gwlad Fall Baronial - Bryn Gwlad (Austin, TX) RP, PC Elfsea Baronial College - Elfsea (Ft. Worth, TX)

• Gate's Edge Fall Event - Gate's Edge (Houston, TX) *PED* Namron Protectorate - Namron (Norman, OK) *PED* War of Ages - Fynnon Gath (San Marcos, TX)

• Coronation - TBD - TBD RP, HP • Fall Event - Bjornsborg (San Antonio, TX) *PED* • Samhain Celebration - Eldern Hills (Lawton, OK) *PED*

Seawinds Defender - Seawinds (Corpus Christi, TX) *PED*

November 2016 (AS LI)

4-6 11-13 18-20

• Three Tales... A Canterbury Pilgrimage - Rosenfeld (Tyler, TX) *PED* • Queen's Champion - Kingdom of Ansteorra (Texas and Oklahoma) QP

Known World Fiber Arts Symposium - Kingdom of Calontir (Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, N. Arkansas)

• War of the Rams - Bordermarch (Beaumont, TX) (11/17-11/20) *PED*

December 2016 (AS LI)

2-4 9-11

• Yule - Dragonsfire Tor (Stephenville, TX) • Tournament of Champions & Stargate Yule - Stargate (Houston, TX)

January 2017 (AS LI)

6-8 13-15 20-22 27-29

• Steppes Twelfth Night - Steppes (Dallas, TX) • Crown Tournament - Shadowlands (College Station, TX) • Roundtable - Kingdom of Ansteorra (Texas and Oklahoma) RP, HP • Sable Soldier Project II - Chivalry of Ansteorra (Texas and Oklahoma)


Thanks and Credits Shadowlands Badge, Shadowlands Arms, and Knotwork Badge images by HL Pædric OMullan (William P. Mullins) – all rights reserved. All items used with permission from the original creators.

Fine Print This is The Shadow Knows, a publication of the Shire of the Shadowlands of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. (SCA). The Shadow Knows is available from Kelsey McCleskey, 58 Red Sable Drive, Spring, TX 77380, or online at http://shadowlands.ansteorra.org/. It is not a corporate publication of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. (SCA) and does not delineate SCA policies. Copyright © 2016 Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. For information on reprinting articles, photographs, and artwork from this publication, please contact the editor, who will assist you in contacting the original creator of the piece. Please respect the legal rights of our contributors.

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