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

Iris Festival Arts and Sciences

There are two Arts and Sciences activities being run at next month’s Japanese Iris Festival event (June 4, 2022 – 121 Brady’s Run Rd, Beaver Falls, PA 15010).

The first is the Iron Comet A&S Competition. The competition has no theme, and accepts all types of projects. The competition is mandatory for anyone in the Iron Comet Challenge, but it is open to everyone. Anyone can win, but only those participating in the martial competitions will receive tournament points.

The second is the Festival A&S Display. The display is also open to any type of project, but projects displaying arts of Eastern Asia are encouraged. There are no points awarded, no judging, and no winner. Please bring all your most interesting, most useful, most attractive, and most intense projects to show. Research and instruction are not required, but we would love to see any supporting documentation if you have it, and enjoy having you answer questions about your work if you’re not busy elsewhere. You can display as many items as you wish, but if you need a lot of room please consider bringing your own tables and possibly your own shelter.

Both activities will be under shelter, but this event is primarily outdoors so please be prepared to protect your entries from stray raindrops and errant breezes. By site policy, no glass bottles are allowed.

You do not need to register your entries or display items ahead of time, but if you want to send email to let event staff know what you are bringing or if you have any questions, please contact “ansminister (at) debatablelands.org”.

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