Sad Tidings: Lord Eoghan MacDuibhshithe

Hello, it is with sad hearts we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Debatable Lander Lord Eoghan MacDuibhshithe (MacFee), known mundanely as Harry “Pat” Beck. He is survived by his wife, Dame Margaret Makafee (Gretchen Beck), and his friends.

Photo courtesy of Master Filip of the Marche

Though Lord Eoghan had not been active these past years, he was a staple in our Barony in years past, excelling particularly in merry-making, and instrumental in bringing rapier fighting to the southern reaches of the Principality of Æthelmearc, along with his friends and household.

As Dame Margaret said about him,

“[Eoghan] is now one with the universe and no more in these earthly dwellings. Pray raise a glass and a fond memory for his time with you.

Final arrangements are private to family, but there may be a memorial service later this summer.

Have You Pre-Regged for Pennsic? Deadline Approaches!

Salve Accolens! Hello Debatable Lands and Neighbors!

If you’re attending Pennsic this year, the deadline to pre-register is approaching! Online pre-registration for land allocation ends June 16th!

If you are planning to camp with the Debatable Lands, you MUST pre-register by June 16th (not the later, unpaid deadline). Our Baronial camp welcomes all Debatable Landers and friends, provided all campers are pre-registered (paid), and provided you follow the rules. Our camp name is “Debatable Lands“.

Also, all who register to camp with the Debatable Lands should contact our Camp Reeve, Master Emrys (called Broom), for to get and provide more details. You can email him at iambroom@gmail.com.

If you’re planning to camp with another camp, please do make sure you’re in contact with their camp leadership about their rules and requirements.

Hoo doggies! It’s getting exciting now! Where’s all my Pennsic garb?!?!

See https://www.cooperslake.com/prereg/account/index.php for more pre-reg info.

Not sure what this is all about? Contact our newcomer contact to find out! Chatelaine@debatablelands.aethelmearc.org

In Levitate et Caritate,

~Baroness Hilda

Practice May 1st

Weather permitting, practice for the various martial activities will be held for the scheduled times at the park on Washington Blvd this Sunday,but please be aware that the Pittsburgh Marathon is being held that day. Plan accordingly.

Any cancelation announcements will be posted here.

Guillaume

Online Sewing Thursday Apr 21st at 7:30

Once again there will be online sewing Thursday, April 21st at 7:30 in the kingdom zoom. Come sew or maybe iron and fold. All are welcome and we enjoy the company. If you have questions, or want the zoom information, please contact sewing (at) debatablelands (dot) org. Note that next month there is no sewing on third Thursday due to war practice.

Vivats to the Artisans of the Barony!

From the Court Report of Thomas Byron and Ariella at Brewing and Bacon Bash VII in the Shire of Hunter’s Home:

In the day’s brewing competition, the winner from Region Two and new regional Champion is Baroness Muirgheal inghen Dubhghaill. Furthermore, Baroness Muirgheal and Drotinn Jǫrundr hinn Rotinn produced the libations favored by Their Majesties.

In addition:

In the Bardic Competition, the winners were Gwendolyn the Graceful and Mistress Constance Waite.

Also, the following Baronial scribes had scrolls go out in court:

  • Golden Alce scroll for Lord Metheus T. Weasel -Illumination by The Honorable Lord Owen Tegg; Calligraphy by The Honorable Lady Rachel Daliceaux; words by Gwendolyn the Graceful, Brehyres
  • Keystone scroll for (now) Lord Magnus Arminius by Mistress Arianna of Wynthrope

Vivats all.