The Ice Dragon

April

AS XLV

CE 2010

The Newsletter of the Rhydderich Hael

The 36th Annual

Ice Dragon

One Castle. One Sword. One People

From Baron Caleb Reynolds

Mark down July 10th on your calendars, for Thescorre has new heirs: former Haelies Athos and Bronwyn. Our friends Eric and Katja will be stepping down at Pax; which is less than 2 hours away. Please join me, on that day, in giving Eric and Katja and fond farewell and Athos and Browyn an in-vestiture to remember. I have posted an updated list of VOID and ODC members to the Yahoo page (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rhydderich_Hael/files/Baronial%20Award%20Lists/) Titles have been removed from both lists to ease in maintaining the lists and no in-sult is intended towards any member listed. Also, I have posted the proposed policy changes on the Yahoo Page (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rhydderich_Hael/files/Baronial%20Polices/). These proposed changes need to be checked for consistency, grammar and spelling. If you have some free time, and wish to participate in the operations of the Barony, please download the PDF and check it out. Send any corrections to Murigel.

Upcoming Practices and Meetings Barony Meeting: The First Tuesday of the Month. This is open to everyone. From 7:30 to 9:00pm. See calender for locations. Beau Fleuve Meetings: Third Wednesday of the month at Fight Practice Fencing/Fight Practice is at the Elks Lodge, 33 Legion Parkway in Lancaster on Wednesday evenings from 6:30p-10p unless otherwise listed in Calendar. $5 dona-tion encouraged for fencers and fighters.. Lesser dona-tions by others welcome Archery Practice: Archery has moved indoors for the winter. Practice is on Friday evenings from 6p-8p at Docs Archery on Niagara Falls Blvd, North Tona-wanda . It's $7 per person to shoot. Thrown Weapons Practice: Regular TW practice has stopped officially for the winter and is now 'as weather permitting' for Monday evenings. Please check e-Group for updates. Equestrian Practice: Equestrian Practice is held every other Sunday afternoon (will resume in December) from 1p-4p at the Willow View Equestrian Center aka Tiecelins home. Dance Practice: At Brigette's House (59 Sagamore Terr, Buffalo NY) every Thursday evening, 7p-10p. Middle eastern is taught during the first half, European dance is the second half. Please RSVP to Brigette if you plan on attending (716-560-3374). Music Practice: Every Thursday at Sym and Ceol's house Starting at 7:30pm. Textile's Guild: 4th Tuesday of every month starting at 6 pm, location TBA on eGroup. Scribal Art's Guild: 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7-8p at Sweet Melody's on Transit Road near Millersport Highway.

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Court Photo graciously

submitted by Juan Miguel

From the Knight Marshall:

Chroniclers Stand in Report: The warriors were growing in number and made strong by the guidance of village elders and master warriors. It would be soon the time when Viking warriors would prepare to lay siege and conquer town and villages along the shore lines. Would they bring back great treasure and honor to their vil-lage? Only time would tell. Practice at the Elks club Wednesdays. Check the e-group for special guest fighters. Please do-nate $5 to cover the cost of the venue. Try on armor and whack a friend with a stiff shot to the head followed by Ale and tales of exploits.

From the Fencing Marshall: Baron Caleb Reynolds

Fencing continues at the Elk's Club on Wednesday nights. On April 28th, there will be a mini fencing tourney; something evil. Our fight practice is held every Wednesday at the Lancaster Elk's Club, 33 Legion Parkway, Lancaster, NY 14086-2553. There is a $5 "pay-to-play" fee to cover the rent.

Exchequers report:

Greetings unto the Citizens of the Hael,

Here follows the monthly Exchequer's report. We do continue to have mon-

ies. The Passing of the Ice Dragon has left our coffers much enlarged and our

Baronies financial stability is secure for yet another year. Out current bal-

ance stands at a ripe $10,186.11. If any in the populace have specific

questions pertaining to our finances please contact me off list and I will ad-

dress them as quickly as is possible.

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From the Captain of TW:

We are still not throwing cuz it be cold and Caleb can’t find his weapons in the snow. We will resume regular practices In May at a prede-termined location. I will share that later. Augusto G. Capt. Of TW

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Chatelaines Report

Let's see... There was this really big event I went to... oh Yeah.. Ice Dragon.. ! I spoke to at least 8 people who came in from the street so see what was going on.. 3 of them attended the event and I garbed them. Here's hoping they will return! I also spoke with some-one named Kathy, at the end of the event, I hope to hear from her too! Vivants to Tiercelin and her crew for a well run event! On other fronts.. I have given some fighters a flyer from Dark Victory armoury for some low cost armor. Encouraging a budding illuminator.. AND looking for-ward to our Galleria Demo in May! Help out ,please! even for just a few hours. As always I welcome questions , comments, con-cerns.. Some projects I would like to see are, loaner tabards/tunics for new fighters/ fencers coming in... Sugges-tions for the next Newcomers nite in July.. ( think camping/ ie; Pensic) I will continue to be at fight practice every other Wed. Next appearance.... April14th! Your Friendly Neighborhood Chatelaine, Lady Maeve Ni Siurtain , VOID mmjordan87@yahoo.com

From the Steward: Shed burned down, found a blank

check amongst rubble signed by powers that be, and have moved to florida. Augusto G.

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February Archery Report

I am very pleased to say that Ice Dragon was a good event for the Archers this year. Two of our own re-ceived awards Lord Eldrich the Owl received his Mas-ter Bowman’s badge from their Majesties in Kingdom court ( the award was presented to their Majesties from the Scarlet Guard) and Eirikr, Húsbóndinn inn havi (called edval) was called into Baronial court and given his Bowman’s badge. But getting back to archery, we will be going outdoors very soon possibly by mid April and shooting on Sun-day’s from Noon to 3:00 pm depending on the condi-tions of the ranges at La Salle Sportsmen’s club. Please check the Hael e-group or watch for a friendly post to you personal e-mail if I have your e-mail address. Archery is always open to all and loaner gear will be available if you need it. So don’t be shy come on down and give it a try, who knows, you may like it. Belgraunde Captain of Archers Member of the Scarlet Guard

For the people who want to try the sport. Archery is a great way to keep your muscles exercised. So whether you are new to the sport or an old hand at it, don’t let the cold of winter keep you home bound. This "Old Hound” has a few specialty shoots for prizes up his sleeve for the coming months to get you all to come out and shoot something.

Directions: The easiest way to get there is travel down Niagara Falls Blvd toward the town of Wheatfield (or if you prefer Niagara Falls). Doc's is located on the left side of the road just past the old Melody Fair in the even older Wurlitzer Plant on the second floor. Look for a sign that says Book Outlet (it is in this building). Any questions either e-mail me at ef-fex.b@... (before 5PM) or call my cell phone 310-3950 or land line 633-9517 (before 5PM). If I cannot be reached call Connor (Eric Samulski)@481-8580 for details.

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Demo Coordinator Report

Hope everyone enjoyed Ice Dragon and their Easter/Passover Holiday. As April showers pass they will welcome in the month of May and an opportunity for all of us to show our best in a venue we have not done in quite some time, a Mall Demo. We are booked at the Walden Galleria Mall in Cheektowaga on May 1st between the hours of 10:00am to 6:00pm. We have been fortunate enough to get a most sought after spot at the Apple Court, which is lower Sears near the Apple store. This location has the largest flow of people traffic and considered to be center stage for the organizations who demonstrate there. Although I have been contacted by several people from the A&S and Fencing communities, I am sorry to say the response from the fighters has been sparse to say the least. Three have come forward to participate and two of these fine folks are from out of area. If this demo is to go off without a hitch we need everyone to come to-gether to make it work and show the public what a fine organization we are. So don’t be shy, contact me via e-mail: Biotta at worldnet dot att dot net or by phone at: 633-9517 as to whether you can be part of this shinning day for the SCA. In conjunction with the preparation for this demo I am hoping to have new table top demo boards featuring the activities we do that cannot be done at the mall such as equestrian, thrown weapons, archery and others. To accomplish this I would like to meet with the marshals and heads of the guilds within the next two weeks if possible at fighter practices and guild meetings if my work schedule allows going over the written format for each demo board. I am seeking photos from anyone that would highlight these activities for the public and possi-bly entice them to know more about the society where ever these new boards are used like in area libraries. YIS, Biotta

From the Web Minister: I'm updating the site with new (actually

old) Court Reports supplied by His Excel-lency, Caleb and am revamped the substruc-ture for that section. Also I'm exploring a dif-ferent email service for the Officers. And as always, welcome any content submissions or suggestions from the Barony. YIS, Juliana

From the E-group Minister: For daily updates on almost everything “Hael” and “Hael No” from practice updates, gather-ings, questions, traffic jams, recipes involving bacon and more sign up for the Hael e-group at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rhydderich_Hael/

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MOL report:

Barony of the Rhydderich Hael MOL Report April 2010 Baroness Ekaterina Volkova, MOL reporting. The Barony held three tournaments during the month of March. All were held on Saturday March 27, 2010 at the Festival of the Passing of the Ice Dragon event held at the Connecticut Street Armory in Buffalo, NY. Adult Heavy Tournament Style: Bear Pit followed by a Single Elimination. Marshal in Charge: Sextus Plinius Callidus Assistant MOL: Cori Ghora Number of Entrants registered with the MOL: 91 (though some did not participate in the Adult Tournament but participated in the youth one.) Winner: Maynard von dem Steine. Authorizations: 2 renewals, 1 new authorization Injury: 1 reported injury: finger injury that required medical treatment at a local hospital. Youth Heavy Tournament Style: Teamed Round Robin Marshal in Charge: Jenna McPherson Assistant MOL: Aibell Shul-uaine Number of Entrants: 10 youth, 10 adult Winners: Team of Aaron the Swift and Ian Kennevan Authorizations: 2 renewals, 1 new authorization (minor as an adult) Injury: none Adult Fencing Tournament: Style: Pooled Round Robin Marshal in Charge: Berhand von Elmen Dorft Assistant MOL: Jeci of Highrafters Number of Entrants registered with the MOL: 30 (though not all participated) Winner: Christian de Launey Authorizations: 2 renewals 2 new authorizations Injury: none I am also still looking for a drop-dead deputy. Duties would only be necessary at events such as Baronial Champs and Ice Dragon where there is more than one tournament happening at the same time. Person does not need to be a warranted MOL (I can assist with getting the warrant). Please contact me at baronessekat AT gmail DOT com for more details. Respectfully Submitted: Ekat 5

Link of the Month

SCA Feasts: A great compilation.. You might see some familiar names..

http://www.godecookery.com/scafeast/scafeast.htm#blackkn

Please submit link ideas to PhilM@buffalo.com

From The Chronicler:

Greetings from your friendly neighborhood chronicler, outlaw herald and bard. Pretty lofy for a guy who pretty much rambles and inter-jects a joke here and there. Wow, another fantastic Ice Dragon. This Bar-ony always amazes me in how so many come together to host the Kingdom for one of the premier events of the year. Congratulations to Tiercelin and all who helped. For me its not an Ice Dragon unless I’m working and hang-ing out with Joe, Caleb and Charles. It was great to be able to do that Friday night. This issue is predominantly an Ice Dragon retrospective. There are the usual reports, art, and etc but I really wanted to pay testiment to this years Ice Dragon. Ice Dragon is my official anniversay in the SCA. As I have no concept of time I gener-ally describe it as when Count Yngvar sat the thrown. The Ice Dragom was out at the Ba-tavia Downs. The weather was very Icy that morning and the highway was strewn with livery spun out into ditches along the way. My friends borrowed garb from another friend

to fit me. Dominic D’Arthur was the kind soul who lent a stranger garb to wear to his first event. I’m glad to say that Colleen and I con-sider He and his lovely wife Amy some of our best friends today. It’s great how the SCA brings people together. Side note… if you lend a new person a belt with the loop please teach them how to fasten it. Long story short ( and this is pretty short for mean I tend to ramble) Ice Dragon won me over into the SCA. And for this I always hold the splendor of Ice Dragon very close to me. It is the best in what Indoor events have to offer. I look forward to seeing how each is a little different and more and more people bring their special touches to it. I hope you enjoy this issue. Please send content. I like seeing plenty of locally generated stories, art and etc. YIS That Guy Phil

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From the Scribal Guild:

Now that the Ice Dragon is finally asleep, we can focus on improving our skills and welcoming some new faces. Thanks to Mistress Gillian for her assistance with the Pentathlon scrolls and many congratulations to our own Lady Sthurrim Caithnes for being named Kings Choice at Ice Dragon. If you'd like to try your hand at Illumination, we'll be leaning the art of Guilding (yes, gold) at the MAY meeting. In June, we'll learn how to fix scrolls. Please join us! This month's meeting is How to Make Quills and Reed Pens with our very own Lord Robert. Please join us at Sweet Melodies on Tuesday at 7 pm. Pani Zofia Kowalewska Scribal Guild Minister

Ice Dragon Moments Submitted by Constantinia I Constantinia, The Wandering Warbler of the Rhydderich Hael did kneel before Baron Caleb and tell him how it has always been my joy to travel and tells others of the wonders of his fine barony, and that it is easy to boast of and sing the praises of this corner of the king-dom because of the skills of our artisan's, our fighters, fencers and bowmen. But of late there is a tale that I have been telling that al-ways receives great laughter from it's listen-ers. For I have been telling of the skills his people have in using a most unusual parry weapon. One day while visiting another bar-ony, I did encounter a young man pos-sessed of an unusual skill of his own, and therefore did commission a gift for my baron that he might be pleased to use as a prize for a tournament of some kind. Seeing what was in the case that I did paint myself, our good baron did laugh out loud and show the mini carrot sword and bunny dagger to their royal majesties, and vow to devise the per-fect event to use them as the prize. Making the Baron Squeal and then Laugh is one of my favorite moments of this my sec-ond attending of an Ice Dragon event.

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The 36th Annual Festival of the Passing of the

Ice Dragon

It was Saturday March 27 and the Rhydderich Hael opened the great castle gates of the Connecticut Street Armory to welcome the Known World to it lands in cele-bration of the annual Festival of the Pass-ing of the Ice Dragon. Artisans, fighters,. fencers, merchants, Royalty, peers, and good gentles from far and wide enjoyed a full day of activities in the medieval splendor of the venues backdrop. The head count was estimated at over 650 people. The Pent hosted many talented arti-sans, the lists were full of great competitors, the merchant spaces ebbed with shoppers and great imports from near and far, and as al-ways the people of the SCA showed as a spectacular forefront against a grand back-ground of stoned walls, arches, wood work and many splendid banners of the realm. It was an awesome day.

Picture of the Armory (left) and the Autocrat Tercelin (above)

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“A Sword”

Some months ago His Grace, Sir Maynard asked it the Bar-ony had a motto. Not only is our Barony rich in talent, in bounty, and in beauty but we are apparently rich in mottos as well. There are two. The first with earlier use in the Barony’s history is “Death before dishonor”. The second and most recent is "Nothing Without Effort". As we all learned, members of the Barony are passionate about each motto. Month’s went by and nothing was said again about the Mottos. Then during Ice Dragon’s Baronial Court, the King-dom Champion Duke Sir Maynard set aside the sword of state and approached the Baron to make a special presenta-tion. Himself, a former Rhydderich Hael Baronial Heavy Weapons Champion, His Grace had commissioned Tower (Soon to be Baron Tower of St. Swithin's Bog with his lovely lady Mistress Cynthia de Tower) to craft a special weapon to be worn by the Hael’s Heavy Weapons Cham-pion. The sword bares both mottos etched in latin. One on each side of the might sword’s quillians and the Barony’s Dragon Device etched there upon just before the blade (photo right). Baron Caleb Reynold’s was moved by the graciousness of the gift. Current Baronial Champ, his Excellency Baron Sir Sextus Plinius Callidus is current holder of the sword.

Duke Sir Maynard presents Baron Caleb Reynolds with a new sword he had commis-sioned to be carried by the Rhyderrich Hael’s Heavy Weapons Champion. The sword was made by Tower of St Swithin’s Bog. Photo by Juan Miguel

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Thank You from Baron Caleb Reynolds

Many many thanks go out to everyone who helped to make Ice Dragon a wonderful event. I am sorry that Baronial court was rushed and that I didn't get to thank everyone then, but I will catch up to everyone with Haelstones at a fight practice.

Thank you Maynard for the sword, I was, and still am, speechless due to your generosity.

Thank you Edval and your crew (and I will learn all of their names one of the days) for the lifting, toting, carry-ing, door holding and escorting that all of y'all did.

Chris, you received several compliments from the MOLs and the marshals about the courtesy you showed to-wards them and your fellow fighters.

Alisha, Murigel, Zosia and Gwen, thank you for retaining and making sure that I ate.

Elizabeth, thank you for another Ice Dragon's worth of heralding.

Berhrend, Callidus, Jenna, thank you for marshaling and running the tournaments.

To David, who was one of the last five people out of the building, thank you for spending another evening cleaning up an event.

Murigel, thank you for running the merchant.

Jock, I did not even know that you were at the event, let alone chained to the kitchen all day.

Zosia, Gwen, Isolda, Morwenna, Murigel, Gillian, Maave, Not-So-Evil-Jill, New Sarah, Kat and Robert and every other scribe who donated their time, material and skill I thank you from the bottom of my heart. With every "oooh" and "ahhhh" you showed our visitors that we have some of the finest scribes in the Kingdom.

To everyone who sat at troll, thank you.

To everyone who worked in the Pent room, many thanks.

Tiercelin and Joe, thank you for putting on a great event.

To Master Charles, who busted his butt all day on Friday for set up, worked half the event and then spent the other half at ECMC waiting with a fighter who was injured on the list. If anyone wonders what "peer like be-havior" really means, I would advise you to speak with Charles.

And finally, to everyone whom I missed; if you worked, marshaled, judged, heralded, swept, lifted, stacked, moved, set up or cleaned up, I thank you and the Barony thanks you.

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From the Autocrat:

I don't even know where to start and I know I am going to miss someone so I will apologize in ad-vance. In fact, there were some people helping who I did not even know and never had a chance to really meet, but who are another shining example of why we do what we do! And so, in no particular order.... First to Jock (because you were on duty for almost a month before-hand) who walked in at 9, got thrown in the kitchen and did not leave it until 9 pm... Joe, my right hand...you rock! Charles - peer qualities does not even begin to de-scribe it. He really is a shining example and an in-spiration. He worked like a dog all day Friday and Saturday, and then was in the emergency room for hours helping a wounded fighter - and cheerful the entire time. That Guy Phil and his lovely lady Cordelia - Phil worked hard on Friday, and then he and his wife ran a fabulous children's area - lots of smiling little faces! Laurel, who once again arrived, went right to worked and toiled away quietly all day and night long in the kitchen. Baroness Morgan, who spent her first non-merchanting ID (and you thought you just got to have fun!) first at Troll and then in the kitchen. I owe you bigtime. Edval and House Inhavi - who froze outside in the morning unloading people and them brought them back to their cars at night - not to mention all the set-up help the day before! Welcome to the SCA and Edval, to the Hael! The EK's loss - our gain. Muirghel for a bang-up job dealing with the mer-chants - it ran so smoothly! Thanks to Jacquetta for being a fabulous Royalty Liaison! Orianna, Fridrikr & their seamless crew for another fabulous Pent - we heard nothing but compliments! Victor and Elizabeth for a wonderful tavern - it's largely un-sung job, but I am definitely singing your praises. (Continued next column)

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Cori, Ekat, Jenna and their helpers for smooth and competent MOL-ing. Maeve for set-up help, clean-up help and a great Chatelaine station. William and James - who love cleaning up so much you drove all the way from Pittsburgh to do it! Edith, Tree, Liadain, Sara, Amy, and everyone else who helped at Troll (including the wonderful lady whose name I have sadly forgotten!) Callidus, Jenna and Berhend for great tourneys! I have heard a lot of compliments on the fighting. Zofia, for dealing with all the pre-reg and scribal! Alex, for having the money where and when we needed it and the fastest ever job with the after-event report (and Edith on that one, too). Caleb - Baron by day and floor-mopper by night... The ACG cooks - I know I saw at least Ghille in the kitchen and one more lovely gentleman quietly washing dishes in the back. David, again, quietly helping with set-up and clean-ing. And as I said, I know there are people I have forgot-ten - but thank you, thank you, thank you! And to the populace of AEthelmearc, their Majes-ties Henri and Elena, her Highness Tessa and the Prince and Princess of Ealdormere - without you we would not have had the most amazing, wonderful Ice Dragon ever. You made the Dream real on Sat-urday. Looking forward to next year! Cheers - Tiercelin

Photo courtesy of Dragos.

Recipe of the Month: Hedgehogs Small meat puddings covered in almonds

This recipe was contributed by Becky Hoover on the this issues link of the month SCA feast link. Becky Hoover is a member of the Van-ished Wood Cooks Guild, a SCA household of cooking & food en-thusiasts from the North-West Chicago, IL, area. * 1 pounds ground beef * 2 tablespoons bread crumbs * ½ teaspoon ginger * ½ teaspoon mace * 2 teaspoons salt * ¼ teaspoon pepper * 2 tablespoons sugar * 1 tablespoon softened butter * 2 egg yolks * 4 tablespoons butter * 4 tablespoons water * 2 ounces slivered almonds Mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, spices, seasonings, and softened butter. Bind with the beaten egg yolks and form a ball. Place in a buttered pan. Cook covered for one hour, basting at intervals with the rest of the butter melted in the water. Stick the slivered almonds all over the pudding, so that they look like the quills of a hedgehog or sea urchin. Hedgehogs is featured in Feast of the Black Knight A Boke of Gode CookeryThe Historical Cookery Page Hedgehogs © 2001 Becky Hoover | This page © 2002 James L. Matterer Hedge hog graphic from http://www.arthursclipart.org

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Help, I am trapped in the dungeons of the Casa De Martino. I have eluded the guards barely and have scratched this pleas for help on to the chroni-cler�s wooden cuts with my bloody finger nails. Please have pitty on my poor soul and rsave me from the foul chroniclers clutches.. Oh no! the guards have discovered I am gone and are coming for me.. Please help YIS Forlostio

ICE DRAGON Spring's sprung, the mighty Ice Dragon she passes A grand time had by all Lords and their Lasses Baron Caleb was great The Autocrat first rate Fencers so agile, Fighters in clashes. Antonio de Luna, Order of White Horn, made he Pan Zosia, another time voiceless, was she Vendors and many stores The arty Pent and more Time to troll with Lady Edith and Tree. The armory site, a delightful surprise A Castle arisen before my very eyes Cart parking was tough But nearby enough And a good tavern without any flies So, forget icy blasts until next fall But remember this magnificent ball Royalty attended And court soon ended A fine time was had, by good gentles all

YIS, That Banshee, Cana

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Yes, it is time once more to grab the brass ring!! Come join us for the Tenth Annual Brass Ring Thing; celebrating the medieval origins of the carrousel and promoting Western New York’s very own Herschell Carrousel Museum. As always, this is a FREE event to all SCAdians who attend in garb and troll in. The day will be full of entertain-ment, pageantry, arts, games, food and tournaments in Heavy Weapons, Archery, Thrown Weapons and Fencing. It is a day of grand Tournaments. Fighters, fencers, archers and throwers, come prepared to show your skill and be cheered on by the crowd! It is a day of grand Art. We will be hosting our renowned Artisan's Tents and we invite one and all to come and share their skills. Work on projects, demonstrate your skills, display your art and visit with fellow artisans. It is a day of grand Entertainment. Musicians, Gamers, Dancers, Singers, Thespians, Jesters, Drummers, Jugglers and more are invited to come and share their talents. We encourage all who enjoy performing to come and celebrate the day. It is a day of Knowledge. Please come and display your collections, books, games or those items of which you are most proud. You will have the chance to talk about what you love most about the Middle Ages and share your knowledge with others. It is a day to show who we are. We ask that you bring your good spirit, pageantry and good will. There is room for banners so please show your personal and group devices proudly. This is a day to display all that is good in the SCA to the general public. It is a chance to share our hobby and invite new people to try our activities. The Brass Ring Thing is an opportunity to share the joy of our events and our activities with those that know little about us. The site is open to the public from 11 am to 6 pm. Gentles are welcome to set up Friday evening after 6 pm and Saturday morning after 8 am. There is no sideboard or feast, but the concession stand will have basic picnic-style food available for sale. Location: Herschell Carrousel Museum, 180 Thompson Street , North Tonawanda, NY 14120. The Autocrats are Lady Morwenna Everdon - J. Human, (MorwennaEverdon@aol.com ), PO Box 607, Lockport , NY 14095, (716)622-4680 and Lady Edith of Winterton - Caroline Elliott (edithofwinterton@yahoo.com). This event is free to SCA members in garb. There is no Non-member surcharge. Directions: Take the I-90 E/New York State Thruway E (Portions toll). Merge onto I-290 W/Youngman Express-way via Exit 50 toward Niagara Falls. Take the Rt-425/Colvin Blvd Exit - EXIT 2. Turn right onto Colvin Blvd/NY-425 N/Twin City Highway/CR-118 N. Continue to follow NY-425 N/Twin City Highway. Turn Left onto Chris-tiana Street. Turn Right onto Payne Avenue. Turn Left onto Thompson Street. End at 180 Thompson Street , N. Tonawanda, NY 14120-5420.

BRASS RING THING X (a/k/a the Carrousel Museum demo)

The Canton of Beau Fleuve and the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael

Saturday, June 5, 2010

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Aethelmearc War Practice Thursday May 20, 2010 through Sunday May 23

It is time once again to prepare for the prospect of War, and to properly prepare the Canton of Steltonwald would like to invite all to join us for War Practice XXI. We will be mustering once again at Cooper’s Lake Campground, 205 Currie Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057. The event will run from noon on Thursday May 20, 2010 through Sunday May 23 at 3:00 PM. Troll will close on Saturday at 3:00 PM; all participants must be registered before that time or access to the site will not be granted. The weekend will include many types of marshal activities, including Heavy Weapons, Combat Archery, Fencing Thrown Weapons, Archery and Youth fighting. Among the peaceful pursuits we will include Classes, Meetings, Shopping and More. * If you would like to teach a class or schedule a meeting, please contact the Class Coordinator THLady Hilderun Hugelmannat hildarun AT yahoo.com. * For information on the 5th Annual Wooden Pin Competition, please click here. * For information regarding the selection of TRM Malcolm and Tessa's A&S Champion, please click here. All merchants must register with the Merchant Liaison Mistress Alessandra d’Avignon at kardasl AT pitt.edu. (As per Cooper’s Insurance, all merchants must have insurance to participate at the event.) No animals please, assist animals must contact the Autocrat prior to arrival. Participants for hound coursing (this activity is dependent upon securing a qualified volunteer) may only have the dogs on site for the Coursing Activities. Information concerning Marshal Activities will be scheduled and coordinated through our Field Marshal whose contact info will be available here. Please watch for any updates. The Autocrat for this event is THLady Ysabell Graver (Jane Cummins) 120 Kyle Rd. New Castle, PA 16102 (ysabell_graver AT yahoo.com) , 727-667-9727. There is no pre-reservation for this event. Waivers and more information will be available here. Please watch for updates. Volunteers are needed at Troll and Water Bearing on the Field. If you have some spare time, it is a great way to meet new people, please come and join us. Cost Adult Children 6-17 Children Under 5 3 nights $23 $19 Free 2 nights $18 $7 Free 1 night $13 $5 Free Day Fee $12 $4 Free There will be a $3.00 non member surcharge. Very important: Troll will close at 3 pm on Saturday, May 22, NO-ONE will be admitted to the site without a receipt after this time. If you do not have a Blue Card, you will be required to sign the standard SCA waiver. Please feel free to download and print a copy to bring with you to ease your way through troll. Please click one of the following links to download them from the SCA website: Adult Waiver and Minors Waiver All RVs will be required to camp on the Serengetti.

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Club Rheingold 3403 Yager Road, Port Colborne, ON L3K 5V5 10am to 11pm $3 NMS is in effect. Service animals only. Enclosed flames are allowed. No BYOB as per Ontario Law. Passports are required to return to the USA. Site fee: Adults: $13 (includes $1 Kingdom tithe). Children 6-15 $5. Feast fee: Adults: $12. Children 6-15 $8 We are unable to accept cheques unless drawn on a Canadian Bank Account. There's everything you've come to expect from the Lady Mary Tournament and more! Bring on the pageantry! Especially during the processional at 12 Noon. Their Excellencies, Richard Larmer and An-nabelle Makmyllane, will be selecting the Barony's champions on this day. Fighting (no authorizations due to time constraints), fencing, youth combat (Count Sarnac Memorial Tournament), archery and thrown weapons! Danc-ing (HUGE dancefloor) A&S competition, bardic competition, merchants, and a raptor/wild bird dis-play by Skymasters. Feast will be a "fast day/feast day" feast, vegetarian friendly. Please note that allergens include wheat, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, dairy, eggs. Please see the website for the menu or contact Lady Rosalind. We are doing our best to reduce, re-use and recycle at this event. Please do your best to make proper use of the recycling and composting containers.

Event steward, feast steward and reservation clerk Lady Rosalind Pax of Castle Rising (Cheryl Hobley) 103B Morton St, Thorold, ON L2V 1C6 905-227-1377 lmreserve@yahoo.ca Co-Feast Stewards Lady Yllaria and Lady Ysabeau (Irene Comfort and Dani Comfort) 905-984-2501 Reservations will be taken until Sunday, May 2nd. Unpaid feast reservations will be held until 2pm the day of the event unless you tell us you're going to be late! Co-Event Steward & Royalty Liaison Baroness Rosalinda de la Fuentes (Diane Wilson) 905-994-0128 tanglewood44@hotmail.com Directions: From Niagara Falls: Take Highway 420 and merge onto QEW Fort Erie. Exit at Lyons Creek Road, turn right and then left onto Montrose Road. Turn Right onto Schisler and follow to Highway 140, turn left. Follow Highway 140 to Forkes Road. Turn left. Turn right onto Yager Road. The site is on the left side of the road. From Fort Erie/Buffalo: Take Highway 3 (Garrison Road) to Miller Road, turn right. Turn left on 3rd Concession, then right on Yager Road. http://www.ealdormere.ca/risingwaters/lady_mary_23.htm

The Barony of Rising Waters in the Kingdom of Ealdormere presents:

The Lady Mary Memorial Tournament XXIII Saturday, May 8, 2010

Baronial Officers Baron Caleb Reynolds 873-7057 (no calls after 11pm) (Caleb Ronen) baron@wnysca.org

Seneschal: (9/09) Muirgel Ingen Ghiolla Chomhgaill 984-5782 (Colleen Coil) attractedbyshinyobjects@yahoo.com

Pursuivant: (3/09) Elizabeth Law 731-1845 (Rhonda Kolokowsky) pursuivant@wnysca.org

Knight Marshall: (?/??) Drugaur Bel Mensch N/A (Dan Streebel) knightmarshall@wnysca.org

Deputy Knight Marshal: (?/??) Maynard von dem Steine 877-7116 (Michael Biondo)

Chancellor of the Exchequer: (1/10)

Alexander du Lac exchequer@wnysca.org

Chronicler:(01-11) Filipo De Sancto Martino 803-2425 (Phil Martino) Philm@Buffalo.com

Web Minister (12/08) Juliana Rosalia Dolce di Siena N/A (Julie Ortolano) webminister@wnysca.org

E-group Minister Filipo de Sancto Martino 440-2423 (Phil Martino) egroupminister@wnysca.org

Keepers of the Domesday Juliana Rosalia Dolce di Siena Cori Ghora

Minister of Arts & Sciences: (1/09) Francesca Giovanna della Rovere N/A (Suzanne Sardella) artsandsciences@wnysca.org

Deputy Minister of A&S: (1/09) Geirney Thorgrimsdottir 885-8315 (Kim Ingram-Weillette)

Minister of the Lists: (01/11) Barness Ekaterina Volkova

Marshall of Fence (12/08) Caleb Reynolds 873-7057 (Caleb Ronsen) fencingmarshall@wnysca.org

Youth Fencing Marshal (?/??) Irene von Schmetterling 704-5222 (Wendy Colbert)

Youth Boffer Marshall: (?/??) Sextus Plinius Callidus 692-0492

Sonnet Dante Alighieri Love reigns serenely in my lady's eyes, ennobling everything she looks upon; towards her, when she passes, all men turn,and he whom she salutes feels his heart fail; so that, with drooping counte-nance, and pale, he then because of his shortcomings sighs: before her, pride re-treats and anger flies: assist me, ladies, now to honor her. All sweetness, all humility of thought stir in the heart of him who hears her speak; and he who sees her first is blest indeed. And when she smiles her beauty is such as cannot be told, nor in the mem-ory held, so fair, so new a miracle it is.

Wanted Send the Ice Dragon your stories, poems, lyrics, “How-to’s” photos, recipes artwork and etc. E-mail them to PhilM@Buffalo.com along with your permission to print them in the Ice Dragon by the 3rd of each month. 21

Illumination by local Hael Scribe from example book

(Phil Simonds) youthboffer@wnysca.org

Chirurgeon Coordinator: (Life) Áine nic Llyr de Danann 832-5094 no calls after 9 (Pati Aine Guzinski) chirurgeon@wnysca.org

Demo Coordinator (3/10) Biotta Myrmeen of Otter’s Keep 633-9517 (Mary Benz) democoordinator@wnysca.org

Historian: (6/99) Baroness Steph (Stephanie Carson) (Carol Goranson)

Captain of the Archers: (12/10) Francois Belgraunde The Bladegatherer 633-9517 (Frank Benz) archerymarshall@wnysca.org

Captain of Thrown Weapons: (?/??) Augusto Giuseppi De San Donato ( Joe the Just) 574-4411 ( Joseph Piselli Jr.) thrownweapons@wnysca.org

Chatelaine: (1/12) Maeve Ni Siurtain Michele Andrews 542-4349 ( no calls after 9pm) mmjordan87@yahoo.com

Chancellor Minor: (6/98) (Vacant)

Steward: (Life) Augusto Giuseppi De San Donato ( Joe the Just) 574-4411 ( Joseph Piselli Jr.) steward@wnysca.org

Choir Minister: (?/??) Ceol Seabhac 667-7264 (Carol Waddell Sheets)

Minister of Dance: (5/99) Brigette de Sainte Mere-Englise (Annette Wacha)

Scribal Guild: (2/11) Zosia Kowalewska (Melissa Hannon) melblackrose@gmail.com

Cook’s Guild: (?/??) Edith of Winterton (Caroline Elliott)

Brewers’ Guild: Caleb Reynolds 873-7057 (no calls after 11pm) (Caleb Ronen)

Textile Guild: (?/??) Alianor de Ravenglas N/A (Sarah Michele Ford)

Cheese Maker’s Guild (?/??) Brandric the Rockslayer 832-5094 (Larry Southwick)

Rhydderich Hael Siege Guild Lord Filipo de Sancto Martino Guild Master PhilM@Buffalo.com (Phil Martino) BEAU FLEUVE OFFICERS

Seneschal: (?/??) Jairus of the Darklands 833-7209 (Adelbert Eschberger) A8W8E8@aol.com

Pursuivantl: (?/??) (Vacant)

Knight Marshall: (?/??) Sextus Plinius Callidus 692-0492 (Phil Simonds)

Exchequer: (?/??) Cori Ghora 692-0492 (Clare Jackson)

Deputy Exchequer: (?/??) Edith of Winterton (Caroline Elliott)

Minister of Arts and Sciences: (?/??) Rolande de la Chanson 282-1370 (Monte Jones)

Chatelaine: (Vacant)

Web Minister (?/??) Cori Ghora 692-0492 (Clare Jackson)

Captain of Thrown Weapons: (?/??) Morwenna Everdon 731-2346 (Jo Human)

Official Barony Website: www.wnysca.org

This is The Ice Dragon, a publication of the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. The Ice Dragon is available from Phil Martino, 40 Sandy Lane, Cheektowaga NY 14227. It is not a corporate publication of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. and does not delineate SCA policies.The Ice Dragon is published 12 times per annum. All article copyrights remain with the original authors. All illustrations, unless otherwise noted, are copyright from Jupiter Images or Classroom Clips and used with permission.

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