Barony of Arn Hold • Kingdom of Artemisia Volume 34 • Issue 11 • November 2016 On This Date in History In This Issue: ♦ Their Excellencies’ Missive On November 11, 1100 C.E. King Henry I of England, married Matilda of Scot- ♦ Random Carp land, daughter of King Malcolm III. Matilda, as a direct descendent of the Saxon king ♦ Edmund Ironside, and Henry, fourth son of William the Conqueror, united the Noman Blast from the Past ♦ and Saxon royal lines with their union. Matilda took an active role in Henry’s court, Populace Meeting Minutes and many charters exist signed by her in his absence. She also fostered the develop- ♦ Guild Listings ment of the arts, and founded several monastic sites. ♦ Help Wanted William the Conqueror left his lands to his two eldest sons, with Robert Curthose ♦ Officers taking Normandy, and William Rufus gaining England. Henry purchased a County ♦ Guild Heads from Robert, but was eventually deposed by him. Henry rallied supporters and was ♦ Legal Stuff able to claim the County back and allied himself with William against Robert. Henry was present at William Rufus’s death in a hunting accident in 1100 and seized control of the English crown. Robert and Henry warred for control of Norman- dy, with Henry eventually succeeding and imprisoning Robert for the rest of his life. Henry had many mistresses and natural children, but only one legitimate heir, his son William Adelin, who drowned in the notorious sinking of the White Ship in the English channelMatilda having died two years before, Henry married a second time to Adeliza of Louvain with hopes of having another child, but their marriage was childless for fifteen years until his death in 1135. Before his death, Henry I declared his daughter the Empress Matilda at the time pregnant with the future Henry II, as heir, but on Henry’s death the crown was taken by her cousin Stephen of Blois, with the support of many Barons in England. Matilda and Stephen wared for more than twenty years, but eventual- ly Henry II proved victorious with Stephen declaring him heir in 1153. Henry was crowned King at age twenty -one at 1154, the first Angevin king of Eng- land. His sons with Eleanor of Aquitaine Richard I and John both went on to become kings after him. Source: en.wikipedia.org Image: King Henry I, from the Chronicle of Matthew Paris (1236 -1254) Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ File:Henry1.jpg Their Excellencies’ Missive Greetings Arn Hold ! As the weather turns cool and battles become memory it is Our hope you are in fine health, and harvesting your bounty for your Winter stores. Also, please do not forget to pay your taxes on the aforementioned bounty (see the Exchequer). The busiest part of the season is past, Museum Comes to Life was excellent, new heirs to the kingdom were crowned, and the Idaho Ren Faire was a great success! We are told the Highland Games was also a success and well appreciated. We are so grateful for the sacrifices of time, effort, and other considerations that are put aside to help bring a part of our dream to oth- ers. We are also hopeful that these efforts will result in more friends to join our activi- ties. As We are always looking forward, the Masked Ball soon approaches so prepare your finery and practice your steps in anticipation of a wonderful evening! Our May Champi- ons event is in need of an autocrat, please consider stepping forward. The Barony as a whole is always in support of those who take the reins of an event and always provide great support. For Our travels coming up, We will be representing the Barony at Kingdom Collegi- umand Solstice Court. We hope that many of you can enjoy those events with Us. Onward Arn Hold ! In Service, Sir Balenor & Lady Teaghan Baron and Baroness The baronial financial report may be accessed online at: http://baronyarnhold.org/Library/Financials/BaronyArnHoldFinancials.xls Random Carp That I Have Learned… A look at modern practices and their medieval sources by K. Braden von Sobernheim 13th and 14th century battles between Italian City -States were common- place. While folks were always spiteful of their foes, none were more so than the Modenese against the Bolognese. In 1325 at the Battle of Zappolino, 2,000 cava- liers and 5,000 foot soldiers in the Modenese army defeated a poorly organized Bolognese army of 30,000 foot and 2,000 cavaliers. When the Modenese won (in one of the bloodiest battles that Italy has ever seen – 2,000 dead in 1 battle), the Modenese had a little athletic contest and Fair outside the city walls of Bologna, went in and stole the bucket from the city well, and took it home. For centuries the wood bucket hung from a rope in the Cathedral of Modena, and is now displayed in a case in the basement of the town hall to commemorate the victory. So even now, almost 700 years later, it’s not “Dude we kicked your butt,” it’s “Dude, we kicked your butt AND stole your bucket.” They got pwned. And now you know more random carp. Pic from L to R : Balenor, Reigar, Brandt, Bran, Garrick. Blast From the Past Once upon a time a band of miscreants set out from the Shire of Wealdsmere in search of battle. It was found in the mountains of An Tir at the Alpine Pass War. This was one of the few wars that had a castle. It was made of plywood, had a gate, and 6 -foot walls. During the castle siege scenario it was the job of this little band to pa- trol the outside of the walls and keep those inside from causing any havoc. Garrick, being 6 -foot -seven and wielding a long one -handed axe, was the only one that was having any fun. As those inside were repelling all efforts to storm the gate, and because we were bored, we picked up Reigar and threw him over the wall. That caused all kinds of commotion on the inside, the gate was breached, and the battle won. There was much rejoic- ing. The evening feast was a crowded affair in the lodge, and we were called forward to be given the Award for Extreme Bravery. Navigating the tables was impossible, so we walked on the tables to the front of the hall, tower- ing above all. Henceforth and forevermore we were known as THE BRAVE GUYS. Revered throughout the kingdom, always the mercenaries in demand, and immortalized in song.... "Yeah we have our Brits, And we have our Celts, Got lots of favors, Hanging from our belts, Hey, Hey, we're the Brave Guys!" That's my story and I'm sticking to it.... unless I can think of something better. Exchequer: Please see financial report Populace Meeting Minutes online. Those who haven’t submitted budgets will Time: 6:06 pm have funds allocated based on previous years’ spending. There are still some items from the stor- Location: CABI 11 N. Latah St. Boise, ID 83705 age unit for sale. Fifty year books shipped recent- Attendance: 14 ly. Baron and Baroness Speak: We made it Quartermaster: All is back into storage after through fall. Now we look to the spring sea- the last demo. Everything is in good shape. son. Please consider how you can help out. Seneschal: There are a number of open posi- Knight Marshal: out of town, but submitted tions. Knight Marshal is the most press- report to Seneschal. Figher practices is happening, ing. Chronicler, Youth Minister, and Publicity/ numbers are low. Wednesday practices on hiatus Demos are also needed. due to low light. Demos: Idaho Renaissance Faire in Emmett Rapier: Fritz has stepped down as rapier mar- was successful and everyone did a nice job. Re- shal due to new job responsibilities. Also looking quest for educational demo at Vineyard Christian for replacement Kingdom Webminister. Master Academy, November 14 -17 time period. Will Gomez will be stepping in as Marshal for now, send out on email and facebook groups. Museum with Master Killian as deputy. Practices have Comes to Life organizers are requesting feedback been happening, with some interest from new and comments on this year’s event. Please send folks who found us at demos. your thoughts to Master Killian and he will pass Archery: Practices are happening and all is that on. well. Chronicler: Thanks for you submissions. We Equestrian: Demo at the ren faire went are only required to submit newsletters quarterly, well. Nobody died. making the job fairly non -demanding for whoever is willing to step up and give Lady Ursula a break. A&S: Brewers’ guild met on 10/29, there were ten people in attendance to learn about spent grain Herald: There are changes coming from society and yeast cake uses in baking. There are more regarding payment for submission, current herald- classes in the works, and December meeting will ry is on hold for now. A few things are pending, be the annual competition. Clothiers met to plan submitted before the hold order came projects. It is kind of hit and miss with attendance down. Expect news by the end of December. If and interest lately. Would be open to new leader- you are interested in researching names and devic- ship and guidance. There will be a smocking class es Lord Aonghus can still help you prepare. in December (first Monday) at Lady Britta’s Webminister: All is well. house, no meetings until then. Casting and fletch- Old Business: ing have been meeting as able.