Court report from Champions’ Sunday

Greetings from your Comet Pursuivant,

I apologize for the prolonged delay in publishing this. Here is the court report from Sunday, May 28, 2017:

Here begins the report of the court of Brandubh et Hildarun, Baron and Baroness of the Debatable Lands, at the Baronial Heavy Weapons and Fencing Champions Tournaments, Sunday, May 28, AS 52, Kieran MacRae, Comet Pursuivant, reporting.

Their Excellencies wished to thank everyone who participated in today’s tournaments to determine who shall be BMDL Champion for Fencing and Heavy Weapons.
Their Excellencies called before them Drotinn Jorundr hinn rotinn and Lord Robert MacEwin of Thornhill before them. Jorundr was the winner and named champion, with Robert being named his second. Jorundr shall compete at the Seven Pearls Tournament in September representing the Barony. Prize scroll by Mistress Arianna of Wynthrope. Thanks were given to Lady Cairdha Eilis O’Coileain as outgoing champion.
Their Excellencies gave leave for Master Kieran MacRae as outgoing heavy weapons champion to call forth Traygor Greypanther of the Tuchux, winner and named new heavy weapons champion. Sir Maghnus an Chnoic na n’Iora was named second. Congratulations were given to Wulfgar Ronaldson of Sunderoak for coming in second. Prize scroll by Arianna.
Multitudes of well-deserved thanks followed for helping the tournaments go smoothly and the day more enjoyable:
-For MOL Staff Baroness Anna Eisenkopf, Lady Edena the Red, and Lady Alyssa von Stahlgeist.
-For the marshals: Lord Magnus Bastiano de Vigo for Fencing, and Count Isenwulf Thorolfssone and Master Jussi Laplein for heavy
-For Lady Zianna beguy urdina de Zabaleta for providing yummy refreshments!
-For Mistress Arianna and her combat scribe skills making scrolls come out of thin air.
Congratulations were given to Master William de Montegilt, on this the day of his 42nd anniversary of being authorized to fight on the field of heavy combat.
Their Excellencies reminded all to preregister for Pennsic, and that preregistering is a must in order to camp with the Barony. Online prereg ends Saturday, June 17, 2017.
There being no further business, this court of Their Excellencies was closed.
In service,
Kieran MacRae

Debatable Lands at Pennsic!

Hello Debatable Lands!

Pennsic is fast approaching. Have you pre-registered yet? Online paid registrations end Saturday, June 17th. If you are camping with the Debatable Lands (“Debatable Lands” in the registration drop-down), you MUST pre-register, paid. Lots of other camps have this requirement, too. Have you pre-regged yet? Go ahead… I’ll wait.

Make sure to keep Monday of War Week open. We’re having our annual Pennsic Baronial Reception and Court, starting at 4pm, Aug 7th, in AEthelmearc Royal. The potluck worked out so well last year, we’re doing it again! Coordinator is Lady Zianna. Tell us what you’re bringing here. There’s also a Facebook event for the Baronial Reception, for those who do Facebook. Here it is. Court will be near the beginning this year (we need Comet recommendations! Email us! baron@debatablelands.aethelmearc.org and baroness@debatablelands.aethelmearc.org). Can’t wait to see everyone!

This year, the Barony is sponsoring a Helga Ball Tourney to benefit Paladin’s Pantry. Saturday, Aug 5th, 12:30pm on the field. Trust me, it’s awesome. Read more here. Make team (ladies only), or come and watch!

Camping with the Debatable Lands? Great! Did you pre-reg? Good! Did you contact our Camp Reeve, Master Emrys (Broom)? Please do. He needs your tent and arrival info. Email him at iambroom (at) gmail (dot) com. PLUS, we have a meal plan this year! It’s optional. More info coming, but let us know if you’re interested. Dinners all week! Every dietary restriction accommodated!

Can’t wait to see everyone!

In Levitate et Caritate, and Cheers,
Baroness Hilda and Baron Brandubh

Scriptorium: Project and Workshop Night, June 21

Scriptorium is the monthly gathering of calligraphers, illuminators,
wordsmiths, and anyone interested in taking up and learning more about
these creative arts. We welcome all skill levels, from the most
accomplished Laurels to those that have never picked up a pen or a
brush. Become part of creating the atmosphere and visual splendor of the
SCA!

This month, join us on Wednesday, June 21st, from 7:00pm
to 9:00pm at Kameshima and Isabel’s house in the North Hills. (Our
address is listed in the Dark Pages, or you can contact us at
scriptorium at debatablelands dot org for more information.)
We will once again be holding an Open Project and Small Group Workshop Night.

Bring your current assignment, or something that you’re currently
learning, practicing or tinkering with. Lots of table space will be made
available. Be careful if the recipient is a local scribe, though; we
love looking over each other’s shoulders, and we wouldn’t want the
surprise to be ruined! 🙂 Alternately, if there is something specific
with which you’re looking for individualized assistance, please send
mail to scriptoriumat debatablelands dot org in advance and we will see
what we can do to get a teacher there to work with you!

Please be aware, our house contains two cats, a dog, and an infant:
medicate or otherwise prepare yourself as necessary.

Exchequer – term up in August – call for letters

Greeting to the Debatable Lands!

My term as exchequer ends at the August meeting. I have enjoyed serving in this role and have learned much about the working of the barony and its events, but will not be renewing my term again. This is a call for letters of intent for the office. If you are interested in serving as the exchequer, please send a letter with your intent, listing any experience that is relevant to the position, and other information about yourself to the seneschal and the exchequer. The email addresses are on the website. If you submit a letter, if would be good if you can also attend the August meeting to explain your background and interest as well as answer questions if there are any.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve these Debatable Lands.

In Service,

Hara Kikumatsu

Projector Needed for Officer’s Meeting

Pardon the interruption and the last-minute nature of the request, but my attempts to procure what I need have, to this point, failed. If anyone is planning to attend tonight’s Officer’s Meeting, and has a projector that they would be willing to bring and let me borrow for a presentation, please get in touch with me at cadell at gmail dot com. Thanks!

Archery & Scarlet Guard Challenge

This upcoming Sunday we will be having archery practice at the usual spot (Highland Park) 11am-2pm.

During this upcoming practice, Lord Ronan O’Conal will be running an archery tournament to decide who will represent the Barony Marche in the Scarlet guard challenge, at the event Scarlett​ Guard Inn.

Posted by Terry Belles on Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Heavy and Rapier Champs Sunday (With Rain Date Info)

Hello Debatable Lands!

We are very much looking forward to Heavy Fighting and Rapier Fighting Champs Tourneys this Sunday at practice in the parklet at the corner of Washington Blvd and Allegheny River Blvd! Rapier starts at 2pm, Heavy at 3pm. Anyone residing in the Debatable Lands (including Steltonwald), or who has a Green or “Friend of the Barony” Comet is eligible to become champion, but we welcome all to participate for fun!  Champions and seconds are invited to attend the 7 Pearls Event in September in Endless Hills to compete for the glory of the Debatable Lands against the other Baronies! More info on formats below from the outgoing Champs.

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RAIN DATE: Hopefully we can hold the tourneys this Sunday, but the weather is looking not great. If practice must be canceled, the tournaments will be held next SUNDAY, JUNE 4th
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From our Rapier Champion:

Greetings my fellow Debatables!!!! The time has come again to find a new Rapier Champion. It saddens me greatly to step down as (albeit substitute) champion and I am extremely proud to have held the mantle for the time I was given. On Sunday 5/28 a tournament shall be held at the outside practice site (location information to be included in the comments) at 2pm. The tournament shall be open to all rapier authorized citizens of BMDL, the Canton of Steltonwald, and those who have been awarded a Green Comet as Friends of the Barony. The tournament format will be as follows…

Round Robin (everyone shall fight everyone)

Swiss Five (each fight shall be fought using a different form)
* those form shall be from the following list
** Single Sword
** Sword and Soft Parry
** Sword and Rigid Parry
** Sword and Dagger
** Case of Swords
** (optional forms) Those individuals who are authorized in either/both Cut and Thrust and Two-Handed Weapon forms may choose to fight with that form. This will only be done under the conditions that their opponent agrees to face said style (i.e. Two-Handed) or are also authorized in Cut and Thrust (Cut and Thrust opponents MUST match forms)

All combatants shall rotate through 5 forms before being allowed to repeat a form.
Any combatant who is not authorized in a form shall default to Single Sword.
Combatants are NOT required to match forms (Cut and Thrust being the only exception to this rule).
NO Combatant is required to agree to fight against Two-Handed or Cut and Thrust styles. If not agreed upon, combatants must select from one of the base 5 forms.

The finals shall be a Best of Five.
**Forms shall be matched
**Forms will be as follows-#1 Single Sword, #2 Sword and Parry (either soft or rigid), #3 Sword and Dagger, #4 Case of Swords, #5 (should it come to that) will be Baronial Choice.

Based on the number of combatants…
3-5 combatants = all combatants shall fight a best of 3, forms must still change to complete the swiss 5
6+ combatants = fights will be a single pass, forms to be changed with each fight until 5 forms have been reached.
if less than 3 opponents, their Excellencies shall decide what action shall be taken.

I look forward to hearing the results and future of my beloved BMDL.

Debatable in Service,
Lady Cairdha Eilis O’Coileain

From our Heavy Fighting Champion:

Fighters of the Debatable Lands! Your heavy weapons champion commands your attention.

My time as Baronial Champion comes to a close this Sunday, when a tournament to determine the next champion shall be held. All good and able fighters are invited and encouraged to armor up (and fix what needs fixing from War Practice!) and come to the Washington Blvd. practice site this Sunday, May 28th. The tournament will begin at 3pm! All fighters who reside in the BMDL are eligible to enter this tournament, by decree of Their Excellencies!

Depending on the number of entrants, the tournament format will be either Round Robin, or, in honor of my lovely wife Odriana, using a Dutch system*. Bring what weapons form you have, several will be called upon, and what you don’t have can be loaned to you that day.

What does it mean to be champion? Firstly, it means representing the Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands with honor and chivalry! As champion, you are our entrant in the Seven Pearls Baronial Champions Tournament** in September, where you will fight AEthelmearc’s other baronial champions. You are also invited and encouraged to fight at the Baronial Champion’s tournament at Pennsic (should you be attending), which occurs during War Week.

It has been an honor to serve as your heavy weapons champion this past year. I eagerly await to see who’s hungry to step up and take my place!

Kieran MacRae