What's Inside: Northern Oaken War Maneuvers Completed Heroically
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The newsletter of the Cleftlands, Vol. 4: Issue 16, June, 2001 HOW TO SUBMIT NAMES AND Northern Oaken War Maneuvers DEVICES Completed Heroically By Paul Wickenden of Thanet, Escutcheon Herald, reprinted with per- The day dawned clear, bright, and everyone who helped set up and man mission from his web site warm. Despite a week of unseasonably the field. In addition to the war low temperatures, the tradition of a practice shoots, there was a competition There seems to be a lot of confu- hot NOWM held out. Driving in to for North Oaken archery champion, sion on this matter, so I figure that the Ukrainian Youth camp has become which was won by our own Gladius the I had better explain how things almost as familiar an experience as Alchemist. work. The submission process is driving into Cooper’s Lake. After really quite simple. parking in the carefully cordoned-off On the fencing lists (conveniently parking area, one came upon a large and located near the merchants), novice and A complete name submission well-organized Troll tent. Lady Rosa melee tournaments were held. Giles (whether for your persona, alter- would like to thank Guenhwyfar and FitzAlbert won the Fellowship of the nate name, or household name) Celeste for their assistance taking pre- Oaken Blade raffle and the novice should include the following: regs. There were over 475 gentles in tourney. Two prizes were purchased for attendance, though with the ample the novice tourney accidentally, • Two copies of the Name space of the event site, which was and the second prize when to the Submission form (one for Dragon, better used, in my opinion, this year runner-up: Stephan Von Lubeck. one for Laurel); than previous years, the feeling was $350 were raised for dress one of comfortable numbers, not gorgets for the Companions of • Two copies of all documenta- crowding. the Bronze Ring. tion for your name; and There were 20 On the lists, field and • A check for $8.00 US made merchants, thanks to bridge battles were fought, out to “SCA -- MK College of merchant co-ordinator as well as a belted and Heralds”. Giovanna. The unbelted champions practice. tree-lined path provided His Majesty fought with A complete device or badge sub- a wonderful, fair-like Cleftlands and the North mission should include the follow- atmosphere for shopping. Oaken unit against the South ing: The shade also kept the merchants Oaken and Pentemere forces. cool, to their own delight. • Three COLORED copies of There were no heat injuries for the Device Submission form (one for Dragon, two for Laurel); The archery went well, thanks to fighters, however the autocrat, Crispin, Continued on page 3 • One UNCOLORED copy of the same form (for me to cut up); What’s Inside: Calendar - Officers - More - Notes - Hats Continued on page 2 • Two copies of any documentation ILoI are due at Rouge Scarpe’s office Our Officers for unusual charges (if applicable); by May 1st). and Usually within a month from the Seneschal: Lord Nial the • A check for $8.00 made out to deadline, Rouge Scarpe looks over the Wanderer of Bork (A.J. Gooch) “SCA -- MK College of Heralds”. comments and the submissions and 3735 Marvin Ave. Cleveland, OH 44109 decides which ones will be sent for- A single check may be written out for ward and which will be returned at Pursuivant: Lord Pietro multiple items (e.g., name and device the kingdom level. The decisions are Nicolo di San Tebaldo (Samuel on one check, etc.). published as an Internal Letter of Pearce) Acceptance and Return (ILoAR). The #23 Lexington Square Official SCA branches (Shires, Can- submitters whose articles have been Euclid, OH 44143 tons, Baronies, Principalities, etc.) do rejected will be informed within the NOT pay for their group name next two months of the rejection. Exchequer: Duchess or device submission but still must Submissions which are to be sent for- Emelyn Carithail (Gayle enclose the appropriate paperwork ward are placed on the kingdom’s Nichols) (note: branches use a different name monthly External Letter of Intent 17211 Lakewood Heights form than people do -- although the (ELoI) and sent to the Laurel College Blvd. device and badge forms are the same). of Arms (interkingdom) Lakewood, OH 44107 However, they must pay for other sub- missions (order names, badges, etc.). Laurel allows four months for com- Knight Marhsal: Sgt. mentary before the ELoI will be con- Conrad Schwartzwolf (Marty Mail all materials to: sidered for decisions (i.e., a ELoI sent Bradac) out in late April will be considered at 3835 W. 40th Street SCA -- MK College of Heralds the August Laurel Meeting). Decisions Cleveland, OH 44109 P.O. Box 44623 of Laurel Meetings are made available Madison WI 53744-4623 to members of the Laurel College and Marshal of Fence: Lady Principal Heralds within a few weeks Brangwayn Snowden (Terrie Way) TIMING (HOW LONG DOES IT of the meeting in the form of a Letter 3480 West 118th St. TAKE ANYWAY?) of Acceptances and Returns (LoAR). Cleveland, OH 44111 Submissions are required to be pro- When Dragon receives the LoAR, he Minister of Arts and cessed in a timely manner but they still sends the summary of the accep- Sciences: Lord Karl Wilhelm take a long time to process. In the tances and rejections to the editor of von Koln (Don Minch) interest of serving you better, I will the Pale and the editor publishes it in 17545 Madison Ave. #101 explain the various steps a submission the next available issue. Due to the Lakewood, OH 44107 must go through. one month lead time required by the Pale, however, it can often take two Chroniclers: Ladies Submissions are processed as received or more months from the release of Lyonnete et Milesent Vibert (starting in November 1997, I have the LoAR before the official notifi- (Marie and Grace Vibbert) sent out confirmation postcards -- if cation is made in the Pale. Official 445 Richmond Park West, you have not gotten yours, drop me notification is also made by the Opin- #328-B a note.) and collected together once a icus Herald to the client directly Richmond Heights, OH month in an Internal Letter of Intent explaining the reasons for the return 44143 (ILoI). The Middle’s ILoI goes out in (if applicable) or congratulating them mid month for the previous month’s on the successful registration. Unof- Chatelaine: Lady Alex submissions (i.e., March 15th’s ILoI ficial announcement is made on the 46545 Middle Ridge Rd. covers submissions received in Feb- Middlebridge and a variety of other Amherst, OH 44001 ruary). Commentators of the Middle sources. Kingdom’s College of Arms are given 2 1.5 months to comment on this ILoI Questions? Drop me a line at (i.e., the comments of March 15th’s [email protected] NOWM Cont. were created during the day’s children’s manner of candies. activities, and were indeed excellent had to be forcibly watered by the water reproductions of the arms. Brewer’s roundtable was delayed by bearers. Francesca would like to thank feast, and ended up happening at a all her helpers, especially Shannon’s After court, Aldeyn provided a private camp instead of the brewer’s teenage daughter, Brittany, who bore magnificent feast. Bellow-the-salt feast tent, informally. Still, a great many water all day. was well-received as an alternative to wares were sampled, and it is clear that dining off-board. For a small fee, those the brewing and vinting arts are thriving There were a dozen classes taught in our area. on subjects from armoring to costuming to calligraphy and The hofla went well. There was illumination. Classes were actually a decadent spread of food: tabuli, well attended this year, particularly humus, fruit, all manner of Middle myfanwy’s knotwork class and the Eastern fare. There were excellent beginning brewing class taught by Nial. musicians and talented dancers. It was the talk of the Middle Eastern There was a herald’s table open and discussion lists, though it was less manned most of the day Saturday. In well-attended than our past NOWM addition to providing announcements hoflas. all day, Olafr called his first court with Pietro that evening. Gunthar would like to thank everyone who helped with security: Court was held on the stage near Rowan, Bastion, Garvin, Maria di the battlefield before feast, and many Castilla, and many others. deserving gentles received awards from His Majesty Bardolph. Receiving As the evening grew deeper, Awards of Arms were our own parties lingered in camps and around Drw Sydon, Aethelstan, and Caitlin campfires. There was also an of Cleftlands: all well-received by the impromptu star gazing on the populace. Though Drw had to be battlefield. The ring nebula, star dragged from the kitchen to receive clusters, the moon and mars were his award, and the king stated a little all studied through one gentle’s trepidation at Lord Drw’s apron, which graciously brought telescope. had a skull on it. But Stephan Von Lubeck and Edward Brackenburye who wished could serve themselves a Like a microcosm of the war for provided ample protection as honor la cart and eat wherever they pleased. which it seeks to prepare us, Northern guard, and no cleavers nor cooking Indoors, above-the-salt feast was seated Oaken War Maneuvers left one tired, utensils made it up on the stage. with all due trappings. At the request of happy, and ready for more. His Majesty and His Grace, the lights Francesca, Milesent, Timothy, were extinguished to allow the soft glow Wulfgar and Vincent received Purple of candlelight to lend atmosphere to Missing Something? Frets for their service, as well as the occasion.