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From the editor of Tournaments Illuminated: Our upcoming Quest topic is "Hints For Brewers", with Guest Editors Brian Kettering | Donal O'Brien and Elspeth Payne / Sorcha Crowe.Beverages, sauces and syrups: The brewer's art encompasses many libations and potations, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, still and sparkling, convivial cups and condiments. Whatever the end product, brewers practice a sort of liquid alchemy. Share the skills that make the magic: Hints, tips and tricks on any aspect of the brewing art, any product, any stage of production.
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In compliance with new Pennsylvania Commonwealth Law and due to potential medical risk considerations involving martial activities the following policy is now in effect:
Minors authorized in Martial activities and bearing a gold tape diamond on their helms on which their parent or legal guardian’s cell phone number is written, may participate in battles. Parents should have the cell phone in hand in case of emergency.
The Peerage Pathways Project seeks to gather information about an individual’s experiences on their journey to elevation. This knowledge will be gathered to provide a better understanding to the Society populace and educate us on both positive trends as well as opportunities for growth. Each person’s path to Peerage is different. When searching the internet for information about this topic, I found a lot of individual accounts that helped to set a framework. I know there are thousands of more experiences and stories to be told. My mission is to collect those narratives, so they can be shared with the Known World. This is an Unofficial SCA Group and an independent study.
The Historical new Masters of Defense Peerage, the addition of Avacal as the 20th Kingdom, and the awe-inspiring pageantry and chivalry shown at AEthelmearc’s Celebration of Rapier and Crown Tournament, A.S. 50 is already off to an exciting start. Let’s keep that excitement going, by sharing it with others, and helping our Kingdom grow.
The challenge is simple – hold 50 demos throughout the Kingdom in A.S. 50 (May 1, 2015 – April 30, 2016) 50 demos may sound like a lot, but it breaks down to only 10 demos per region over the course of the year. Four demos have already happened in May, and there’s another 8 on the calendar, so we’re already 1/4 of the way there.
We have the full support of Their Majesties, Their Highnesses, and the Kingdom Seneschal. Your Regional and Local Chatelaines have lots of ideas and resources for new demos. The new Kingdom Media Liaison, Lord Arias, has the press releases/media kits/additional resources to help you contact the local media to draw more attention & attendees to your demos. The Kingdom Demo Calendar will have all the demos listed, so you can see when/where the demos are happening, and how you can help with them.
If we all come together and focus on growing the Kingdom to help ensure the future of this great society, I’m confident that we will be able to meet this challenge.
In Service & Assimilation,
THL Desiderata Drake Chatelaine AEthelmearc Kingdom
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IMPORTANT UPDATEThe members of the Barony of Ben Dunfirth and the autocrat and staff of this year’s Melee event would like to express our concern and support for the family and friends of the man who went missing in
on Monday night. We understand this is a very difficult time, and hope for a swift and positive resolution. Lake Niapenco As a result of the investigation into his disappearance, the park will be closed to the general public (but open to us) until Saturday and there will be a police presence on site. The gate will be closed but not locked during the day on Thursday and Friday. Please enter and close the gate behind you. Attendees are reminded to cooperate with any instructions given by the Hamilton Police Service and the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, and to immediately report any unusual activity or found items to the autocrat so they can be communicated to the appropriate authorities. We encourage you to stay away from the beach and lake area until further notice. It is our sincere hope that this situation will be resolved soon, and that Melee will be able to continue with minimal disruption.
