Across the Hills
December/January
,Anno Societatis XLIV
From the Baron & Baroness
northshieldscrollcasechallenge Or you could just contact me; the instructions
are simple.
Unto the Populace of Endless Hills do We, Baron Gunnarr and Baroness Barbary of Endless Hills send warm greetings!
This is a great opportunity to exercise your creative skills AND to provide
largesse for Aethelmearc!
Let us first express our thanks and Vivats! to all of you for your trust and support as We begin our reign; We will strive to bring pride and recognition to the
Barony.
It is a common belief that scribes are practically un-noticed with their work;
but We intend to recognize any and all contributions to the A&S projects of
Endless Hills...as it is a subject near and dear to the Baroness' heart!
Our Investiture was an example of how well Endless Hills can pull together to
get things done--the event was a huge success and We believe a good time was
held by all in attendance. We wish to thank everyone for attending, for participating in their own way, be it fighting, cooking, serving, or tournaments, or
retaining for Their Royal Majesties and ourselves...or just joining us to be a
part of the festivities!
Thank you to those who have responded to this challenge already; I know it is
the holiday season and we are all busy;but the due date for this project is coming soon...
We thank all of our "performers" who stepped in to provide entertainment of
any sort--it DID take a lot of the day`s pressures off of US!
Please feel free to contact Us with recommendations for Baronial or Kingdom
awards; Aethelmearc has an online recommendation form at
It was a special day for Us, and one not soon forgotten...may all of Our future
events be as memorable!
http://www.aethelmearc.org/onlineaward/
I'm looking forward to great offerings from the scribes of Endless Hills and
Sterlynge Vayle, who have also been included in this project!
Baronial awards can be sent to either of Us at our respective email addresses;
the information sent should include:
Since Our Investiture, we have attended a school demo (which was wellrepresented by Endless Hills folk) and Piratas Solemnitas in Delftwood along
with others of the Barony. We wish to encourage the rest of Endless Hills to
visit our surrounding shires and baronies to support their events; not only do
we then strengthen our ties with our neighbors, we can have fun without worrying about event planning!
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Name of recipient (SCA or name-known-as)
Name of the award
Reasons why this person deserves recognition--list specific instances,
history of their contribution, etc
4. Any other pertinent information to help Us in our decision-making
The Winter season can be a great time for going to the various gatherings that
occur in the Barony; remember that there is Fencer/Fighter practice every
Tuesday evening in Forty-Fort along with A&S gatherings; Chorale Singing on
alternate Fridays; Armoring workshops by appointment; and Cook`s Guild
meetings as they are scheduled. Check the Barony website ( http://
endlesshills.aethelmearc.net/ ) for updates and information.
Upcoming Events: Kingdom 12th Night in the Barony of Thescorre on Jan. 9,
2010; the Sterlynge Vayle Schola on Jan. 16; the Canton 12th Night in Riverouge on Jan. 17; and Deltwood`s Feast of the Seven Deadly Sins on Feb. 13;
we will witness the investiture of Our cousins Edward and Anastasie as they
become the next Baron and Baroness of Delftwood. Be prepared for some
developments that could affect Barony Wars V; make your plans to attend
now!
Is there something that you haven`t seen offered, that you would like to learn?
Mention it to any of the officers or to Us and we can find a teacher for that
subject...we can have instructional classes in the hours before the monthly
business meeting, or at other locations as needed...
Also Our own Year`s End Tourney on April 17; remember that we will be
selecting Our Archery and Thrown Weapons Champions, who will represent
Endless Hills at the Seven Pearls tourneys at those event for the coming year;
polish those arrows and sharpen those throwing knives in readiness for competition!
We are available by all sorts of routes--via email, phone calls, or even ponyexpress...We are here to serve You, the populace--and to play majorcheerleader to all of the accomplishments done within Our borders. Please feel
free to contact Us with your ideas and concerns.
Also, for those of you who are not into pigskin-tossing games (aka football)
there is a New Year`s Day fight practice AND potluck scheduled for 3:00 pm
at the Forty-Fort Boro building--come out and work off your partying excesses!
In closing, We wish the merriest Yule Season for all of you, with good things
coming for the New Year!
The Next Business meeting is on Jan. 24 at Forty-Fort--before that meeting, at
12 noon, We would like to have a gathering of all Baronial marshals--fencing,
heavy, thrown, archery, equestrian...if you are a marshal, please attend this
important meeting; We will be discussing the upcoming year...
In Service, We remain,
Baron Gunnar of Endless Hills
Baroness Barbary Rose of Endless Hills
On the A&S front, We wish to make it known that Their Majesties Henri and
Elena have requested scroll blanks from our Barony to be used in gift baskets
for their various journeys...they would like MANY...
Regular Activities
As of TRM's last posting, they would need at least 12 scroll blanks for 6 gift
baskets (at least 2 in each)...the Kingdoms of Gleann Abhann, East, Trimaris,
the Barony of Bjornsborg (San Antonio TX); and the kingdom that Aethelmearc is assigned to share a basket with...(not sure who that is right now)
Newcomer’s Meet & Greet
First, Second & Fourth Wednesday of
the month, 7pm – 9pm (various locations)
The sixth basket would be for The Kingdom of Northshield, who will be attending BMDL's 12th Night-- TRMs would love to have scroll blanks incorporating the Princess Bride theme, maybe a couple of those especially for Northshield and for East...
Fencing & Heavy Fighting Practice Tuesdays, 7pm—10pm, Forty-Fort
Borough Building
Blanks are preferred; however AoA-level blanks are probably the most popular
and needed; the various Kingdom websites may be consulted for that Kingdom's preferences and requirements. ..but no limits were stated as to the creativity of our scribes and illuminators! ANYTHING you would like to do on a
scroll blank would be greatly appreciated! I would like to see the talents of the
Endless Hills artisans to be showcased in the best possible light...
Armorer’s Workshop
Last Thursday of the month, 7pm—
10pm (contact Lord Tufa)
Arts & Sciences Gather
Third Thrusday of the month, 7pm—
10pm (contact THL Kateryna)
Barony Business Meeting
Monthly, date and time varies
Riverouge Business Meeting
Monthly, date and time varies
For those of you who wish to contribute, but feel that you are artistically- challenged. ..scroll cases are ALWAYS appreciated! Details for making scroll
cases can be found here; http://sites.google.com/site/ianthegreen01/
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Fasching Memories
Quote of the Month
I would have to say that the day as a whole was not only a partial blur but a
memorable one. The one thing that we are still talking about and that really
sticks out to me happened in court. Baron Ullrich had asked for a place on the
docket. Our herald had listed him as one of the first to be called up. We had no
idea what he wanted as he approached us we saw he was carrying a fairly large
basket, piled high on it were what looked like clothing. When he arrived to us
Barbary looked at him and asked" You brought us your laundry?" At that point
I thought not only myself but his Majesty and I were going to fall out of our
thrones. It turns out he was just handing off some tabards.
I would rather go to any extreme than suffer anything that is unworthy of my
reputation, or of that of my crown. - Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603)
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 13, 2010
(Scranton)
Greetings good gentles from these Sylvan lands. This year marks the Barony of
Endless Hills 13th year of participation in the Scranton PA. St. Patricks day
Parade. Saturday March 13, 2010 (AS XLIV) we will be gathering by noon at
the parking lot located at:
The other standout that occurred Was the Singing of the shark song and the Sea
monkey song for our rogue . Her Majesty was involved and had even been
taught the song earlier in the day. She wanted to sing it . To have Lord Po stand
to stand there and endure more embarrassment while we all sang with Her
Majesty was another stand alone moment. The present of the picture of the sea
monkey at the end of the verse said it all.
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The whole day was "FUN"
Thank you to everyone in our Barony
Baron Gunnarr
to don armor, carry banners, ride horses, and generally have a great time interacting with the populace of the Electric City.
Ok- a *few* memorable moments from Fasching... (by no means a 'top 5'- but
these come close.....)
 Crossing blades with Her Majesty.
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This demo is to show support for the Scranton chamber of commerce and that
"little bit of Irish" in all of us.
It doesn't matter if you have "real" Irish in you or not. we welcome you one and
all to join us for the fun. We are asking for anyone who can walk, carry a big
stick, wield a sword, ride a horse, or can sit atop a float and wave at the parade
goers as we drive by, to join us. (of course Equestrians, Rattan combatants and
Fencers must be authorized prior to the day of the parade)
Watching Brother Will get not one.. but *two* battlefield commissions.
The whole 'Letter of Marque" schtick- but particularly presenting Her
Majesty of the East with the stuffed dog…
The Marshmallow plaque.
The occurrence of the word "Trepidation" in court- and the 10 minutes
immediately following....
For more information please contact the Demo coordinator: Eirik Goransson
(Rob Baldassano) 570-332-6193. 2450 Alberdeen Road, Mountain Top, PA
18707, or our Seneschal Juliana Woolworth (Mary-Frances Rigelwood) 14
William Street Avoca, Pa. 18641, 570-262-1405, [email protected].
(... but how can I not also add Stef's Proposal? or Nishka's Ambush? or that
damned bell? or the bardic?...or... or... or...)
Equestrian activities will be coordinated via Baron Gunnar (Dave Gable) RR 2
box 501 Dalton Pa. 18414 570-563-1684 [email protected]
Po
My 'moment' was finally seeing my daughter, Cael, sharing her gift of song
with others. Up until the moment she actually began singing, she was adamant
not to do so. My heartfelt thanks to those of you at our table who kindly
traipsed outside to a quiet corner and listened to Cael perform - not once but
twice - and gave her the confidence to perform in the hall. If not for you, she
would not have done so.
Good Friends and Good Stories
A feast is borne
Failend
By able hands
A moment I shan`t forget too soon… Is when His Excellency Gunnarr proceeded to smash me back onto the kneeling cushion right after our Oath of
Fealty…
Amdist the tables
Of the Lord’s Hall
Merriment and
And my other favorite moment(s) were when the Populace of Endless Hills
proceeded to regale the assembled with their vast collection of bardic offerings
during the feast..what talent! what laughter! what a tummy-ache from laughing too hard...
Good stories
Fill the crowded room
Fresh from tourney
Baroness Barbary Rose
Warriors relish
For me it would have to be when Sir Murdoch approached Will Deth on the list
field, as the Crown and Herald looked on, and ordered Will to remove his
helmet and hand it to Sir Murdoch. Will kept saying "What did I do? What did
I do?" and then Sir Murdoch directed him to face the Crown and the Herald
called out that court was now in session, and proceeded to award Will Deth his
imho long-overdue Award of Arms, much to those of us who were looking on's
delight.
Tales of deeds
Past and present
To Warm the soul
And lift the hearts
Of gentles all
Septimus Severius Salvatoriensis Caecus
Kateryna ran into the kitchen at started to pull me away from whatever chore I
was working on at the moment and exclaimed "You've got to see this!". I ran
out to the hall quickly only to hear "Ian is getting his Zule!". Although I only
got there in time to see the very last part of him receiving the award, nothing
does my heart prouder than seeing one of my sons getting recognized for the
service he has given.
by Thomas, The Beekeeper
Art Credits
This month’s cover is A Concert by Lorenzo Costa c. 1485-1495 image
©Dover Publications, used with permission.
Euriol
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Baronial Officers
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