The Steppes
Letter
June 2016
Official Newsletter of the Barony of the Steppes
Words from the Baroness
Unto the Barony of the Steppes and Her Cantons, does Ekaterina Iadorovna Kharlampieva send
warmest greetings.
Steppes Warlord! What a great event! I cannot say enough about how much fun I had, how
many positive comments and thank you’s I received, and how proud I am of all you. We pulled
together and made it happen. I am in awe of you.
Congratulations to our new champions. History was made this year as Duke Sven Randullson is
our new Steppes Warlord and Steppes Champion. Lady Cecilia de Kent was chosen as our new
bard. New archer Leeland Clay is our new Steppes Archer. I look forward to working with you all
over the coming year.
Congratulations to those of you that were recognized by the Crown for your service and skills.
Thank you to Ld. Alain de la Rue for stepping up to steward this year’s event. You pulled together a great team and they did a great job. Thank you for all of your hard work coordinating all of
the tasks.
I wish to extend my thanks to Their Majesties for joining us at our event. It is an honor to have
you with us.
Baroness Ekaterina Iadorovna
Kharlampieva
It takes so many people to make this event happen. Those of you that helped at the storage locker, pull a trailer, or with set-up or tear-down, I thank you. Thanks go to Dragos, Domingo, and
“Known as Katya”
Thorin for your help in this area. Thank you to Ldy Maura and her crew for organizing gate. Thank
baroness@steppes
you to Sarah and her crew for decorating the hall and keeping the merchants happy. Thank you to
.ansteorra.org
Deiterich and William for helping with marshaling and the other marshals and field heralds. Mistresses Adelaide, Katherine, and Michelle and Duchess Valeria stepped in as list mistresses. Thank
you to Aeslief and Kitamura for working on hospitality and water service. Thank you to everyone
that helped deliver oranges and pickles to those in need. Thank you to those of you that helped
with the Sat. night party. I think that those that attended enjoyed themselves. Thank you to the
Longship Company for feeding us again and honoring our veterans on Sunday with a free omelet.
Thank you to all of the teachers and attendees at the rapier college. It is my understanding that
the classes were most beneficial. Thank you to Duskin and Alvin for running archery this
year. While Ironwyrm was missed, you two really stepped up to fill his shoes. Thanks go
to Ldy Johanna and Ldy Emma for coordinating the Artisan Enclave. I received many posiIn this issue
tive comments about the gatherings and classes. Thank you to HE Suzanna for coordinating the brewing competition. Thank you to Hldy Alexandra and her crew for taking care
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of our youth. She provided scrolls (painted by Arabella) and prizes for the fighters as well.
Thank you to Mistress Kalida for coordinating the embroidery competition. Thanks go to
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HLdy Colleen and her security team. I’m sure there are others that I’ve missed; thank you
for helping Steppes to shine.
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Calendar
Special thanks from me to those of you that helped with entourage. I was well watered
and fed and not left alone for a minute. Thank you to HLdy Micola for coordinating that
effort.
I look forward to seeing you at King’s College next month and Crown in July. So many
great events to choose from! Remember to take a friend along.
Until next we meet, I remain, ever in service to our Barony, Cantons, and Kingdom,
Baroness Ekaterina Iadorovna Kharlampieva
Baroness of The Steppes
Lady Glaslyn and Kyngescreke
Opportunities
Da’ud Bob Movie Review
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Recipe of the month
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Chronicles of Steppes
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Officer Reports
Words from Glaslyn & Kyngescreke
We are Steppes!
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Great Places to find other things 18
Kingdom Calendar
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The Steppes Letter
Words from the Seneschal
Words from the Next Baroness
Greetings Might Oakwood,
I would like to say it has been a busy month preparing for Steppes Warlord,
and all of that hard work has paid off. Thanks to everyone in the Barony the
event was a huge
success! When you see Ld. Alaine please give him a pat on the back. Warlord
is a Mighty event to try and autocrat by one’s self, and even MIGHTIER when it
is the first
event you have ever autocrated! Warlord was a great example of how this
Steppes takes care of its people.
Everywhere I looked there were Steppers, Glaslyners, and Kyngescrekens at
the load-out, hanging banners in the Hall, setting up the list field, helping take
down the list field, helping campers pack up in the rain (Rain that waited till
after closing court.), and helping to put stuff back in storage. Big thanks all
around to everyone.
Seneschal
Congratulations are in order for:
Lady Aurelia Yverneau
Mistress Xene- Order of the Oak
Lady Cristiana d'Avranches –AoA
HL Emma Haldan- Sable Crane
Arrik of Glaslyn – AoA
ord William Swindell- Acorn of the Steppes
Gabriele Rene de Bernard-Sable Crane
(Nancy Chevalier)
Seneschal
@steppes.ansteorra.org
Congratulations are also in order for all of the new champions of the Steppes!
June brings us all around the known World for events. We have Kings College
and 50 th year. Both promise to be great learning experiences for those of all
skill levels. If you can make it to 50 th year, please help support our Majesties
in showing the Known World how great Ansteorra is and bring back some good
tales for the fire. (Ill-gotten loot for the local coffers also kindly accepted.)
In closing, it will start heating up here in the south, so hydrate before, during
and after events. Take care of yourselves and each other as you travel.
We are a Mighty Oakwood,
We are a Barony,
We are Family,
WE ARE STEPPES!
YIS,
HL Aurelia Yverneau
Seneschal, Barony of the Steppes.
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The Steppes Letter
June 2016
Words from the Next Baroness
Sun
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2pm – Heavy
Fighter Practice
Mon
30
7:30pm –
Glaslyn Fighter
Practice
Tue
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Wed
1
Thu
2
7:00 pm-Rapier
Practice
Fri
3
Sat
4
Emerald
Tourney
Emerald
Tourney
10
11
7:00
KyngesCreke
Fighter Practice
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6
7
2pm – Heavy
Fighter Practice
7:30pm –
Glaslyn Fighter
Practice
7:00 pm-Rapier
Practice
2 PM—Archery
Practice
McKinney
Fighter Practice
7:00
KyngesCreke
Fighter Practice
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13
14
2 pm – Heavy
Fighter Practice
7:30pm –
Glaslyn Fighter
Practice
7:00 pm-Rapier
Practice
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King’s College
King’s College
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18
50th Year!
50th Year!
7:00
KyngesCreke
Fighter Practice
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20
21
2pm – Heavy
Fighter Practice
7:30pm –
Glaslyn Fighter
Practice
7:00 pm-Rapier
Practice
McKinney
Fighter Practice
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50th Year!
7:00
KyngesCreke
Fighter Practice
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27
28
2pm – Heavy
Fighter Practice
7:30pm –
Glaslyn Fighter
Practice
7:00 pm-Rapier
Practice
50th Year!
7:00 A & S
7:00 Business
Meeting
(Half-Price Books
Flagship Store)
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2 PM—Archery
Practice
9
1333 Beltline Road
Garland, Texas
75040-3267 (map)
Emerald
Tourney
King’s College
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30
7:00
KyngesCreke
Fighter Practice
Local events in Black
Non-Baronial events are in Blue (with/without flyer)
Baronial Events are in Red
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50th Year!
50th Year!
The Steppes Letter
July 2016
Words from the Next Baroness
Sun
26
2pm – Heavy
Fighter Practice
Mon
27
7:30pm –
Glaslyn Fighter
Practice
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
28
7:00 pm-Rapier
Practice
29
Richardson
Fighter Practice
30
1
2
Kingdom Fiber Arts
Symposium
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5
7:30pm –
7:00 pm-Rapier
Practice
Glaslyn Fighter
Practice
7:00
KyngesCreke Fighter Practice
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Richardson
Fighter Practice
7
7:00 A & S
8
Crown Tournament
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Crown Tournament
10
Crown Tournament
2pm – Heavy
Fighter Practice
11
12
7:30pm –
7:00 pm-Rapier
Practice
Glaslyn Fighter
Practice
7:00
KyngesCreke Fighter Practice
13
Richardson
Fighter Practice
14
7:00 Business
Meeting
(Half-Price Books
Flagship Store)
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16
Round Table
17
2pm – Heavy
Fighter Practice
2pm – Populace in
the Park
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19
7:30pm –
7:00 pm-Rapier
Practice
Glaslyn Fighter
Practice
7:00
KyngesCreke Fighter Practice
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Richardson
Fighter Practice
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22
Ansteorran Heraldic & Scribal
Symposium
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Ansteorran Heraldic & Scribal
Symposium
24
Ansteorran Heraldic & Scribal
Symposium
2pm – Heavy
Fighter Practice
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26
7:30pm –
7:00 pm-Rapier
Practice
Glaslyn Fighter
Practice
7:00
KyngesCreke Fighter Practice
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Richardson
Fighter Practice
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29
Pennsic XLV
30
Pennsic XLV
7:00
KyngesCreke Fight3
2pm – Heavy
Fighter Practice
1333 Beltline Road
Garland, Texas
75040-3267 (map)
Local events in Black
Non-Baronial events are in Blue (with/without flyer)
Baronial Events are in Red
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The Steppes Letter
Words from the Next Baroness
Opportunities
A&S Nights
2nd Thursday of the month - 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 1333 Beltline Road Garland, TX 75040-3267 This is on Beltline, at N Garland Rd.
You will see a large sign for a car wash. Parking is behind the church. This is a monthly meeting, held the second Thursday of each
month, for sharing in our interests in the arts and sciences. There are several tables, so bring a project if you have something you
want to work on.
4th Tuesday of the month– 7:00 pm
2325 Sumac Court Little Elm, Texas 75068 7:00p.m.
Hosted by Ly. Averial Thorhall 214-724-5747
Come, Eat, Drink, Create. Bring your current project, or start a new one and join me for an A&S evening.
Please feel free to bring a side to supplement our evening repast. Movie selection will be SCA inspirational.
Chivalric Fighter Practice
Steppes fighter practice is open to all. New fighters welcome! The only equipment that a beginner needs to supply is an athletic cup.
Loaner gear is available, and good gentles will happily be willing to instruct beginners in the fine art of Chivalric or Heavy Fighting.
Fighter Practice will not be held on the following dates: Sunday before Gulf Wars, Sunday after Gulf Wars,
Memorial Day Weekend (Steppes Warlord), Labor Day Weekend
Sundays 2:00 pm Carrollton
Oak Creek Park 2531 Oak Creek Dr Carrollton, TX
(It's actually past the Tennis Center, behind the playground. Plenty of parking along the road.)
Wednesday 6:30 pm Richardson
Huffhines park 1500 Apollo Rd, Richardson, TX 75081 , besides Fire Station # 4
Rapier Practice
Tuesdays 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
3838 Crown Shore Dr, Dallas, TX 75244
Monitor the Steppes Rapier Practice facebook page for info and site clarifications. New fighters are always welcome. The only
equipment that a beginner needs to supply is an athletic cup. Loaner gear is available and good gentles will happily be willing to
instruct beginners in the fine art of Rapier or Light Fighting.
Archery Practice
1st and 3rd Sundays 2:00 pm
Steppes archery practices are held on the first and third Sundays of the month, 2PM at the Westlake Sports Center, 601
Gross Road in Mesquite 75149
Glaslyn
Mondays 6:45pm – 10:00pm (Except Christmas Eve and New Years Eve)
North Lakes Park 2001 W. Windsor Dr. Denton, TX
Directions: From I-35 E in Denton, Texas exit University Drive (Hwy 380). Go east on University Dr. Go north on Bonnie Brae St.
Go east on Windsor Dr. Just past the baseball fields, turn left (north) into the parking lot. Continue around as if you are going to the
soccer fields. Practice is in front of the basketball court on your right, soccer fields on your left.
Kyngs Creke
Populace Meeting in on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm.
Napoli's Italian Restaurant
101 TX-205, Terrell, TX 75160
Fighter Practice is on Mondays at 7:00 pm.
Ben Gill Park
1039 9th St, Terrell TX 75160
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The Steppes Letter
Offices Open for Bids
Words from the Next Baroness
The current local offices are open for application. Please send a copy of your application to
the current officer, Seneschal, and the Baroness. Applications can be downloaded from the
Kingdom website.
Office
Closing Date
Archery Marshal
Open till Filled
The following Kingdom and Society offices are open for bids. Please contact the officer
for questions concerning application information. Applications for Kingdom offices can
be downloaded from the Asnteorra Website.
Office
Application Type
Contact
Kingdom Seneschal
Kingdom Application
[email protected]
[email protected]
Kingdom Historian
Kingdom Application
[email protected]
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The Steppes Letter
Da'ud Bob Movie Review:
In the Name of the King 3: The Last Mission.
Words from the Next Baroness
At first blush, I was afraid that this third installment in a series of movies was simply
going to be a remake of its predecessor. To show you what I mean, here's the synopsis of part two: "An ex‐Special Forces soldier gets thrown back to medieval times to
fulfill an ancient prophecy and ends up finding redemption for his own battlefield
experiences." And here's a synopsis of the third movie in the series: "A modern‐day
assassin is thrown back to the Middle Ages to bring order back to a kingdom in chaos
and finds redemption for his own misdeeds." But upon a closer reading, I can see
that these two movies are entirely different. One is about a former Special Forces soldier, while the other is centered around a hit man. Totally different, right? The fact that the vast
bulk of each movie is about the middle ages, kingdoms in peril, women with swords, armies in conflict, and fire‐breathing dragons doesn't make them the same. Not at all. Oh, yeah, and the modern‐day settings in each are in different places. So you can see that my initial fears were totally
unfounded, and that these are two entirely different movies. And so it is that this month, Da'ud
Bob reviews for you the third, but completely different, movie in this series of films, In the Name of
the King 3: The Last Mission.
Starring Dominic Purcell (rather than Dolph Lundgren in the last one, so again, totally different!)
as Hazen Kaine, Ralitsa Paskaleva as Arabella, Daria Simeonova as Emeline, Petra Gocheva as Sophie, Bashar Rahal as Ulrich, Nikolai Sotirov as Tybalt, Tsvotoluyb Itiev as Alekandar, Marina Dakova as Alys, and Marian Valev as Tervin, we've already covered the basics of the plot in the first
paragraph. There's other stuff involved, of course, some of which leaves unanswered questions by
the end. For example, who's going to deal with the dragon now flying above modern‐day Sofia,
Bulgaria? Why did one of the two kidnapped daughters have the magic amulet which matched our
erstwhile hero's tattoo and which opened the portal which took him back into the middle ages?
There are other loose ends and plot holes, but those are the two biggest questions that came to my
mind. Also, why does a professional assassin leave bodies lying about hotel corridors without regard to their being found at any moment by anyone? Three! Three biggest questions. And why is he
so cavalier about leaving his fingerprints everywhere while making a hit on someone? Four!
Among our biggest questions are ....
Good points: It's only 85 minutes long. The landscapes. (It was filmed in Bulgaria, which is a very
pretty country.) The banners at the castle. The better than usual CGI dragon. (Well, technically it's
a Continental dragon, what in the British Isles would be called a wyvern. How can you tell the difference? To quote from a poster someone put up on Facebook a little while back: Has four legs plus
wings, is a dragon. Has two legs plus wings, is a wyvern. Has two legs, two arms, plus wings and an
attitude, is the Batman!)
Bad points: The hero is suddenly an able swordsman, despite never training with a sword. The
magical amulet, which also seems to work as a remote control of the dragon. The woods battle.
(The action close to the camera was generally okay, but if you watch what's going on in the background, it ain't pretty.)
Zero breasts. Four gallons of blood. 86 dead bodies. Pistol fu. Sword fu. Arrow fu. Ax fu. Dragon
fire fu. Fisticuffs. Dagger fu. Drowning fu. Kung fu. Waves roll. Hazen rolls. Fighters roll. Gratuitous kidnapping. Gratuitous magic portals. Gratuitous swearing and cursing. Gratuitous yellow
python. (I don't think these are native to Bulgaria.) Gratuitous kissy face. An 87 on the Vomit Meter. Two stars. Da'ud Bob says, "I hope the subtitle is accurate, and that this is, indeed, 'the last
mission.' Check it out!"
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The Steppes Letter
Words from the Next Baroness
Recipe of the month:
Armored Turnips
Greetings to all, in the name of good food.
I have been asked to regale you with some of my favorite dishes from history. I will begin my tour in 15 th Century Italy
with a recipe graced us by a gentleman commonly known as Platina. His given name is Bartolomeo de Sacchi di Piadena. The cookbook is titled ‘De honesta Voluptate-An Honest Indulgence’
One of the simpler recipes that he gives is called Armored Turnips. It is a precursor to Scalloped Potatoes. It is a great
potluck dish and not difficult at all.
Armored Turnips
Those who have a fortified gullet are pleased to call turnips armored when they have been rolled in cheese, covered, as
it were, with breastplate and cuirass, as if their decent into the lower regions would not seem save without arms. But
what good does this protection do the turnips, since it turns against them to their total ruin, since the very strong gluttons in the cook shops of athletes prefer their enemy armored and eat them, defenseless as they are.
Cut up turnips that have been either boiled or cooked under the ashes. Likewise to the same with rich cheese, not too
ripe. These should be smaller morsels than the turnips though. In a pan greased with butter or liquamen, make a layer
of cheese first, then a layer of turnips, and so on, all the while pouring in spice and some butter, from time to time.
This dish is quickly cooked and should be eaten quickly too. But since it is ruinous, it should be served to Dometianus,
who is very greedy.
My interpretation.
Ingredients:
Three or four turnips
1 Lb mixed soft Italian cheeses (Pizza Blend works well)
3 Tbsp Italian Spice Mix
1 Stick of Butter at room temperature
Preheat your oven to 300 degrees.
Peel and boil the turnips. When they are soft, drain them and let them cool.
While they are cooling place the shredded cheese in a bowl with the spices and room temperature butter and cream
them together.
When the turnips are cool enough to handle, slice them to quarter inch thick slices.
Take a casserole pan and wipe it down with butter. Place a layer of turnips in it, then a layer of the butter/cheese/herb
mix. Repeat this until the pan is full. Place the full pan in the preheated oven and bake for around 45 minutes (time will
vary based on the thickness of the casserole). When the dish is well warmed and the cheese melted it is ready to serve.
As with all dishes of this type the quantity of spiced can be increased or decreased to your taste. You can also play with
other cheeses for variety. Let me know how you enjoy this dish. Tell me next time you see me.
In Service to all,
Domingo de la Vega OL, KSCA, DWS, etc. etc. etc.
Bibliography:
De honesta voluptate, Venice 1475
Platina Bartolomeo de Sacchi di Piadena
Volume V from the Mallinchrodt Collection of Food Classics 1967
Translated by Elizabeth Buermann Andrews
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The Steppes Letter
Chronicles of the Steppes:
My notes from Warlord
Words from the Next Baroness
I have an idea. On board! Who is with me?
Last weekend, my lady Safiya and myself enjoyed our first complete Warlord. We went last year but only for the day
so I prefer to count it out. The experience was a ride of fun from the beginning to the epic final, with rain pouring
down since just after court finished and until we were soaked and our car was loaded with wet belongings, stopping
as soon as it came.
Maybe it does not sound so impressive for the majority of the members of our Barony, but for me it was a huge deal.
Camping is fun, camping with friends and planning coordinated camping is even funnier. To do it for Warlord was
great. A lot of ideas came from this experience which let us live a very small part of the game that we knew but never
experienced before joining the SCA: households. I had curiosity over how the household system works, but the explanation offers only a part of the whole picture. To me, the best analogy at this point is a museum as a place where you
can experience art, not only read about it. It is a very important part into involving the newer members because it
helps to create deeper layers of companionship.
I know that the majority of people involved in our Barony have more experiences with… basically anything related to
the SCA. But my point is that we should encourage this type of association. Maybe not necessarily households but we
could encourage guilds, groups related by place and time or maybe by common interests. We had met wonderful
people every time we go to an event, and at this point we are very happy to say that is not anymore only from the
Barony or from Ansteorra. I had the pleasure to talk with her Majesty Lorelei, Queen of Gleann Abhann, in Don Domingo’s (Sorry, but at this point his kitchen tent is my favorite tavern in the northern hemisphere, so in my head is
called that way). I learned about her kingdom, and obviously the night was filled with old stories. I remember saying
to her Excellency, our dear Baroness Ekaterina, about that I was actually happy of the rain, because now I can say that
I had my own little piece of Warlord history. Today, I feel more attached to the SCA, the Kingdom of Ansteorra and to
the Barony of the Steppes because I had to dry out our tent floor with a towel and a mope a week after. It is fun how
the connections are made in our mind.
People who stays attached a long time to a group as the SCA creates bonds and make memories. That is very good
and very nice, unless you have nothing to say and the only thing you can do is hear. I think the experience of being
“the new person” in a group is very common. I guess that is something most of us had experienced at least once in
our life: to be the “new hiring” in a job, or the “new date” in a family reunion. Don’t get me wrong, our Barony is
charming and inclusive, and very nice. It is not about the Barony, is about to be new and how we sometimes, when
we have so much time in one place, we forget that in the end, the affective, and emotional part are keystones creating bonds to a group.
We need to encourage guilds, households and other types of groups related by interest because is not how we make
new members but how we keep the not so new when the surprise factor of the banners, and the titles and the “there
is always a new thing” factor fades away. This is how good ideas became doable, and amazing projects keep going on.
Santiago el Rojo
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Words from the Chronicler
Greetings Steppes!
I just want to say thank you to all the officers who send their word
one time, you make my work so much easier.
The current newsletter will start having changes in the next months,
and I’ll be waiting on your opinions and feedback for its new appearance.
In Service
Chronicler
Lady Safiya Spizega
(Francisca Moreno)
Lady Safiya Spizega
Chronicler of the Steppes
[email protected]
Words from the Interim Archery
Marshal
Greetings Good People of The Steppes,
Though we were tested by rain and hail in May, the Steppes Archers prevailed. We not only made it through practices but thrived! The Bowyers
and Fletchers guild worked hard to repair our equipment for the battle at
Warlord. Lucy the Vile and her hordes of Undead attacked our merry gathering at Warlord! 28 Archers from across the Realm joined together to
protect the populace. She was defeated and her Bear (Totem of Destruction) was destroyed! We look forward to the month of June and based on
our current numbers expect each practice to draw more than the last.
Dusking MacSneachda
Deputy Archery Marshall of the Steppes
Archery Marshal
(INTERIM)
Duskin MacSneachda
PS: Just a quick reminder, we are STILL taking bids for the office of
Steppes Archery Marshal, if inter ested please contact ou r B ar oness, Seneschal, our myself, thanks! (On the job training is available!)
[email protected]
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Words from the Youth Combat Marshal
May = Warlord in the Steppes. That means tournaments, lots of tournaments! And two of Steppes own came home winners! Matthias of Kirkwall
won youth rapier, metal blades and John Paul Fitz Galen won youth rapier, plastic blades. Yes, both sons of our own Sir Galen and Lady Alessandra.
Mary Margaret, Leo and Jason all of the southern Pale Dragons swept the youth
Chivalric competition.
Youth Combat Marshal
Alexandra Notte Clare
(Alex Shahan)
Deputy Youth Combat
Marshal
Viscount Galen of Bristol
(Paul Mitchell)
[email protected]
Much thanks to Sir Galen of Bristol and HL Germanicus for marshal assistance
on Saturday and Lord Daniel of Northkeep for the donation of a rapier buckler
he made himself as the keeper prize for youth rapier and for rapier marshal assistance on Sunday. A great big thank you to HL Arabella de Montecute for the
hand painted and caliged scrolls for each division of both youth chivalric and
youth rapier competitions (in years past we have had printed clip art scrolls).
Another big thank you to HL Emma Haldan for nailbound rapier mask ties - in
Steppes colors (washable yarn, because youth). I dubbed them Viking bungee
cords. I had exactly enough (which means there was not one for me). I cannot
express my gratitude to the people that stepped up to donate their skills, talent
and time to make this year's Warlord very memorable for some very enthusiastic young warriors.
Youth Rapier
Marshal
Youth Boffer Marshal
Capten Rhys
HL Alexandra Notte Clare
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Words From the Rapier
Marshal
Greetings to The Steppes,
So who in all of Ansteorra holds the record for the most times winning the
title of Queen’s Champion? If you said His Grace Don Miguel Sebastian de
Oporto with a total of seven wins (so far) you are correct. If you guessed
someone not of the Steppes, you chose poorly.
Congratulations, Don Miguel on a hard-fought, honorable and entertaining
win. If you guessed Don Brendan McEwen you would have been close as he
has won this tournament five times, the second most wins.
Come to Steppes rapier practice on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 and learn from
Don Miguel and Don Brendan, two of the very best rapier fighters in the
knowne world.
Rapier Marshal
Lord William Swindell
[email protected]
Loaner gear is available for new people. (Guys will need to provide their own
athletic protector.) Before we spend money, let me just say that we could use
more gorgets in our loaner gear so if you want to donate that old one you
don’t use anymore it would be appreciated.
Practice will continue to be held indoors at T.C. Marsh Middle School located
at 3838 Crown Shore Dr., Dallas, TX 75244 until further notice. Use the lot
on Cox Ln. and find us in the cafeteria or the gym. As it stands, we believe this
site may be available even into the summer. I’ll announce changes if necessary.
Find out more by joining the Steppes Rapier Practice FB group or by contacting me.
Come out and stab your friends.
In service,
Lord William Swindell
Rapier Marshal
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The Steppes Letter
Words from the Hospitaler &
Minster of Arts and Sciences (MOAS)
Words from the Next Baroness
Greetings!
As the summer approaches, more and more people are finding their
way to the SCA. This means we are all ambassadors for our great
barony. If you are at a practice or any other event welcome our newcomers. Please send them my way so I have their contact info for my
reports.
Also if you need newcomer bookmarks, business cards or newcomer
postcards, just ask!
HL Sarah Fynn
(Nancy Fynn)
Hospitaler
hospitaler
@steppes.ansteorra.org
I am still looking for a deputy to be in charge of handing out our
garb. This is an easy position that lets you meet newcomers when
they need something to wear to events. Please contact me for more
information,
Thanks for making us the best Barony ever!
HL Sarah Fynn
The Enclave of Artisans at Warlord was a hit. We had so many activities going that
there was something for everyone. Mistress Asiya, who was responsible for starting
this all in the beginning was host for a wonderful meet and greet with the Laurels. It
was very informative. We had a room that made Viking 6-board boxes, another room
where plates were painted, a talk on the history of pottery, tile painting, how to photograph your projects, Charter painting, a Salon discussion about Largesse, a discussion
and demonstration on how to encourage the cooking of Period food, a Salon discussion
on the Sable Swap, discussions on Middle Eastern head gear and Moroccan cookery,
another on Nalbinding research resources, a discussion on recreating Middle Eastern
material culture, and for the first time Children's Activities were included with the Enclave.
We've already started planning on the next Enclave and hope to enlarge it. Plans have
also started to greatly enlarge the Children's Activities and add classes for many different ages.
All in all the Arts and Sciences are really booming!!
Sincerely,
Johanna Jakobsdottir
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Johanna
Jakobsdottir
(Jennie Bainter )
[email protected]
Minister
of Arts and Science
The Steppes Letter
Words from the Next Baroness
Webminister & Herald
Warlord was fantastic, and I hope everyone had a
great time. I really enjoyed heralding my first Warlord as Steppes Herald. Thank you all for your support. Also a special thanks to everyone that came out
for loading and unloading of the trailers from the
storage shed to the site and back again. It was a tremendous group effort to be proud of! The teamwork
made for a quick and easy completion of the job.
Thank you all!!!!
Alain de la Rue
Webminister
[email protected]
I know there are some, perhaps many of you, that
have names or devices you wish to submit. Each submission will require a check for $8 to the Barony, and
in turn the Barony will write a check for $7 to the
Kingdom. If you do not see me at an event to submit
your paperwork and check, you can contact my by
email at [email protected] and I will give
you instructions for sending everything to be by mail.
Or if you prefer, you can also meet me at the monthly
business meeting on the 3rd Thursday of each month.
If you need help with a name or device please send
me an email and I will do my best to help you, or put
you in touch with someone that has the knowledge to
do so.
Lord Dragos
Herald
@steppes.ansteorr
a.org
In service
Lord Dragos
Greetings Steppes,
It has been another great month for the Steppes! The bank account stands at $18012.43 prior
to Warlord. At the May Business Meeting, the present populace voted in two new members of
the financial committee, His Excellency Sir Domingo de la Vega and Honorable Lady Sarah
Fynn. Congratulations to them, and to the Steppes, as I know they will serve us well! We are
closing the positions of At-Large members on the Financial Committee at this time.
Also, remember that the Steppes is still on the look-out for a place to store our new trailer and
have a storage unit at the same site. We appreciate any help you might provide in this, and
please send any possibilities to our Quartermaster, Lord Dragos.
In Service,
Cristiana d'Avranches
Baronial Exchequer
Lady Cristiana d'Avranches
(Samantha Dorrell)
treasurer@
steppes.ansteorra.org
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The Steppes Letter
Canton of Glaslyn
Words from the Next Baroness
Greetings Glaslyn!
Was that an amazing Warlord event! I can proudly say that Glaslyn was a busy as a beehive at this event. Security,
Gate, Entourage, helping people carry and setup. You name it, I think I saw a Glaslyn member there. Makes me burst
with pride in the willingness of our people to work. It goes to our motto,
"Glaslyn makes it Work".
As the spring tourney season winds down the heat of summer is upon us. Remember to drink lots of water! I don't like paperwork! It's also a great time to
get busy on those A&S projects as Steppes and Glaslyn Artisan are right around
the corner! I know I have several things planned to do while it's too hot to play
outside.
We are hosting Round Table in July at TWU's student union. Check in with me if
you can help with set up, etc.
In Service,
Mora MacPhersone (notice the new spelling)
Lady Maura Mac a’ Phearsain
(Laura Olson)
Seneschal Canton of Glaslyn
[email protected]
Canton of Kyngescreke
Hey all,
Kyngescreke will be hosting Laurel’s Prize Tourney in September.
Maggie MacPherson
Seneschal of Kyngescreke
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We Are Steppes
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The Steppes Letter
Other Places to Find Great Things
Words from the Next Baroness
There are many sites on the Web and Facebook for SCA interests. Below are a few. This is in no
way an endorsement for any of the groups listed, or a final list. It is just a way to direct people to
groups that they might not know about, that may be of interest.
Web:
sca.org
ansteorra.org
steppes.ansteorra.org
calendar.ansteorra.org
hospitaler.ansteorra.org
heraldry.ansteorra.org/honors (Awards)
ansteorra.org/links
Facebook:
Barony of the Steppes
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA)- https://www.facebook.com/currentmiddleages
The official Facebook page for the SCA.
Legion of Swashbucklers
This group is open to all rapier fighters
Steppes Cooks
This group is fpr those interested in cooking
Steppes Calligraphers and Illuminators Guild
SCA 50 Year Celebration - https://www.facebook.com/Sca50YearCelebration
This is the Facebook site for the 50 year Celebration held in June 2016
Canvas Castle Showcase- https://www.facebook.com/groups/471086229603006/
Canvas Castle Showcase: Show off your tent, camping furniture, or anything that makes your camping experience more homey
Elizabethan Costume- http://www.facebook.com/groups/29374273995/
For those people fascinated with the clothing, accessories, hairstyles, cosmetics, etc. of the 16th century. Although the name says
"Elizabethan," anything from the Tudor period (1485-1603) is fair game for discussion.
Garb For Sale - http://www.facebook.com/groups/130311470376509/
For selling clothing, camping equipment, feast gear, period books and services
SCA Runway - https://www.facebook.com/groups/460750480615188/?ref=ts&fref=tsA
Place for showing off SCA fashion.
Tudor Conversations- http://www.facebook.com/groups/TudorWorld/
An on-going conversation among like-minded enthusiasts of the 16th century exploring the world of the Tudors, with occasional
excursions among the early Stuarts
Viking Clothing https://www.facebook.com/groups/279611679205/
For all clothes Viking!
Vikings of the SCA - http://www.facebook.com/groups/244158265607631/
Group for those interested in all things "Viking" related in the SCA.
SCA Equestrian - https://www.facebook.com/groups/34623283817/
For those interested in Equestrian Arts in the SCA
SCA Garb - http://www.facebook.com/groups/scagarb/
A group for discussion of researching and making all types of garb for the SCA
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The Steppes Letter
Words from the Next Baroness
Kingdom Calendar
June 2016 (A.S. LI)
(June 30) Summer Crown Tournament Bids Due
(June 30) Summer Round Table Bids Due
3-5
Emerald Tourney - Emerald Keep (Waco, TX)
10-12
King's College - Namron (Norman, OK)
17-19
Out of Kingdom: 50th Year Celebration - Kingdom of the Middle - US
(Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky) (17th-27th)
24-26
Out of Kingdom: 50th Year Celebration - Kingdom of the Middle - US
(Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky) (17th-27th)
July 2016 (A.S LI)
1-3
Kingdom Fiber Arts Symposium - Eldern Hills (Lawton, OK)
8-10
15-17
22-24
29-31
Crown Tournament - Bjornsborg (San Antonio, TX)
Roundtable - Kingdom of Ansteorra (Texas and Oklahoma) Hosted by the Canton of Glaslyn
Ansteorran Heraldic & Scribal Symposium - Raven's Fort (Huntsville, TX)
Unofficial Event: Laurel's Retreat - Laurel's of Ansteorra (Ansteorra)
Out of Kingdom: Pennsic XLV - Kingdom of AEthelmearc (C&W Pennsylvania, W NY, W
Royal Progress
His Majesty
Heirs Progress
Her Majesty
Chivalric Circle
Centurion Circle
Laurel Circle
Arc d'Or Circle
Pelican Circle
Golden Lance Circle
Permanent Event Date
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His Highness
Her Highness
White Scarf Circle
Master of Defense Circle
Golden Ticket Tourney
The Steppes Letter
Disclaimer/Copyright Statement/Credits
Words from the Next Baroness
This is the May 2016 issue of the Steppes
Newsletter, a publication of The
Barony of the Steppes of the Society for
Creative Anachronism, Inc. The Steppes Letter
is available from Francisca Moreno :
[email protected] is not a
corporate publication of the Society for
Creative Anachronism,
Incorporated, 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
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contacting the original creator of the
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our contributors.
Photo and Article Credits
Cover: Master Caelin on Andrede
Page 1: Sidheag Sorcha
Page 2: Sidheag Sorcha
Page 8: Master Caelin on Andrede
Page 12: Master Caelin,
Page 13: Andrea Peterson
Page 14: Torin Seven Stiches
Page 15: Master Caelin on Andrede & Sidheag Sorcha
Page 17: Master Caelin on Andrede
Page 18: Master Caelin on Andrede & Sarah Fynn
Page 19: Master Caelin on Andrede
Page 20: Master Caelin on Andrede,
Officer badges used by permission from Ansteorra.org freely provided clipart
Clip Art: Microsoft Publisher
Mighty Oaks from Little Acorns
Grow
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The Steppes Letter
All around the Oak Tree
Words from the Next Baroness

Paige Greenawalt-Hernandez Just finished Viking garb for three ... for her daughter's
wedding.

Mistress Honor did two original scrolls for Gulf Wars and is adding a skirt to the bodice of a 16th century Italian for the known world party.

Aurelia Yverneau Working on a collapsible rapier stand. More collapsible than stand
at the moment.

Baroness Katya- Don't forget the tabard making party!

Ironwyrm Our Steppes Bowyer and Fletcher's Guild has taken on a group project for
next Kingdom A&S of making an entire period war kit for a 13th century English
archer. Work is currently ongoing and they still have many items for volunteers to
choose from to help make.

Mistress Maggie has been busy creating and sewing an entire wardrobe for Gulf Wars.

Our last A&S meeting was very good, led by Mistress Honor and was all about getting
ready to go to Gulf Wars. There were many funny stories about the previous years
experiences and a great packing list. It was well attended with over 20 people showing up.
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The Steppes Letter
Steppes Bower and Fletchers Guild
SLAB (Steppes Loose Association of Brewers,
non-guild)
Words from the Next Baroness
Steppes Bower and Fletchers Guild
Greetings all,
As usual Steppes loaner gear needs repair so we might be calling for a workday to help with that and at
the same time assist with combat archery missiles for our combat archers readying for Warlord. Again
see the list or FB for details.
The Steppes Bowyer And Fletchers Guild exist to assist the archers of Steppes in their quest to improve
archery related knowledge, skills and talents through sharing with and teaching each other.
Guild meetings are held the last Friday evening of the month (location to be announced) starting at 7 PM.
Come join us for the fun and walk away having learned something!
Regards,
William Black Dragon aka "Ironwyrm"
SLAB (Steppes Loose Association of Brewers,
non-guild)
Greetings,
Joe Southwell put a quick video on Youtube defining three types of alcohol which if you don't
have a clue could be helpful. It's worth a watch just to see what Joe is doing lately. I don't know
if he has any more planed but I guess he'll let us know soon. Use the QR Code or web address
below.
There are no current meetings held for the SLAB, all communications take place via FaceBook,
the list or phone. You can join our FB group by request and someone willing assist with advice
for your brewing inquires or at least point you toward someone whom can help if they cannot!
Regards,
William Black Dragon aka "Ironwyrm"
https://goo.gl/nh1kaL
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