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CONTENTS

Pg 2: Baronial Calendar Pg 3: Baronial Letter Pg 3-4: Chronicler’s Letter Pg 4-8: Officers Reports & Baronial Business Pg 9-16: Upcoming Events Pg 16: Demos Pg 17-20: The Artisan’s Cabinet – Elizabethan Lattice Work Necklace by THL Sindara Lind Rachael Fessel of the Falconshield

Pg 20-22: The Poet’s Corner – Hebrew Poetry in Spain

by THL Katarzyna Witkowska Pg 22: Tristan Der Wise by Robertus Minimus Pg 23: From the Bright Hills Kitchen – Rum Balls by Lord Rhys of Ravenhill Pg 23-25: August Event pictures Pg 27: Acknowledgements Pg 25-30: Guild and Baronial Officer Contacts

Baronial Calendar

September

4-6 Trial By Fire/Lochmere Arrow – Bright Hills

11 7:30 PM: Fighter Practice

11-13 Battle By The Bay – Lochmere 13 1 PM: Archery/Rapier Practice – Weather permitting

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7 PM Baronial Board Meeting 7:30 PM: Fighter Practice

19 Kingdom University – Sacred Stone Summer’s End Schola III – Owlsherst 20

1 PM: Archery/Rapier Practice – Weather permitting

25 7:30 PM: Fighter Practice

27 1 PM: Archery/Rapier Practice – Weather permitting

Pennsic 44 Opening Ceremonies

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From the Baron and Baroness

As the populace is aware last month we were returned from war with news of the barony’s contributions and successes. From the St. Sebastian’s target archery shoot, the Children’s Fete, Baronial open house, having two of our target archers help win the champions war point, to the after court revel put on by the cook’s guild. We would like to thank the barony for a wonderful Pennsic. As the end of summer approaches, the calendar is once again full of events and activities, with something to tempt everyone. Please find our schedule below for the next few events. September 04- 06: For the first event of September the barony hosts our own Trial by Fire, come share Labor Day weekend with the barony. There will be something for everyone, with contests for poets (What's Cookin' theme), performers (honor residents of Mount Olympus, theme), cooks (cooking competition and the Baron’s Challenge double header with the theme of Cheese), and of course the Lochmere Arrow competition and other archery contests. September 11-13: With the newly signed Border Accords with Lochmere, please help us show the barony’s support to our nearby cousins to the south as Lochmere and Storvik hosts Battle of the Bay in their recreation of the battle of Hastings. Not a fighter no worries there will be plenty of things to do, there will be many classes available, Arts and Sciences competition for all things Norman, and a brewers competition. For those not wishing to compete, but would like to show-off their latest project or a newly learned skill, an open display will be available. October 2-4: We will be traveling to Barony of Marinus for the Coronation of Their Royal Highnesses Christoph Krieger and Adelhait Fuchs. October 14-18: We will be traveling to Elchenburg Castle in the Barony of Sacred Stone for War of the Wings. October 31: To finish out the month of October, Please join the barony as it hosts Harvest Border Wars at the Carroll County Agriculture Center in Westminster. Once again there will be something for everyone. There will be cattle and food raids, sheep and cattle toss along with many battles. There will be A&S displays and contests, children's activities and a daytime bardic circle of bone-tingling tales, not to mention a fabulous feast featuring our bounteous harvest from the Cooks Guild. As you can see once again we have a busy schedule. If you plan on attending any of these events and would like to share an hour or two of your time and help us out as a retainer please drop us a note. Also please send us any award recommendations baronial or kingdom level you might have, we want to make sure that the populace gets recognized for the things they do for this dream we all enjoy. In Your Service, Kollack and Rebecca von Zweckel, Baron and Baroness of Bright Hills

From the Chronicler September has arrived. The Jewish New Year and Fall Harvest holiday arrive this month so I will be very busy. I will also not be attending local events outside of Trial By Fire as I will be involved with these holidays and driving my daughter Natalya to college in the Kingdom of the East. A loud “Thank You,” to all those that contributed to this month’s newsletter: THL Wanda for the cover photo and the photos from the Royal Rabbit Demo, THL Katarzyna for her article on Hebrew Poetry in Spain, Lord Rhys for sharing his

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recipe for Rum Balls THL Aemelia Rosa and Lady Deirdre for Pennsic Photos, and our new member Robertus Minimus for sharing a poem about his ancestor. Your contributions make this newsletter what it is. THL Sindara Lind Rachael Fessel of the Falconshield Chronicler of the Barony Bright Hills

Minutes of the Bright Hills Board Meeting

August 21, 2015, 7:05 P.M.

Attendees: Kenneth Kepple, Graham Wright, Robyn Becker, Karen Setze, Michelle England, Erin Scimeca, Rebecca Ritterhouse, Hunter Fowler, Randy and Nancy Feltman, Debra Eccles, Barb and John Kriner, Karen and Wade Whitlock, Gordon and Wanda Kinnie, Sherrill Abramson, Carl Jacobson, Jay and Amy Nardone, Robyn Becker, Michelle England, and Sharon Saroff.

I. Report of the Baronage – A lot of people have posted to the list and FaceBook that they will be attending the Royal Rabbit Demo. We had a nice showing at Pennsic. The Open House went well.

II. Officer Reports

A. Deputy Seneschal: Lady Ailis – If you are an officer and can’t make the officers’ meeting, please post this. B. Chronicler: THL Sindara Lind Rachael Fessel of the Falconshield – There was a brief mix up with my Warrant. I sent Mistress Mordryn the current Warrant which expires in 2016, and now everything is fine. During a conversation about release forms, we were alerted that Lord Jonathan, the current deputy chronicler in charge of waivers is stepping down. Lady Amanda will be taking the post next month. The kingdom chronicler is trying to get the database of releases better organized. We are getting a lot of compliments from the kingdom chronicler because we consistently have regular features, poetry and pictures in every issue.

We are in need of an A&S article for this month’s newsletter. We pictures from Pennsic from THL Aemelia, A recipe for rum balls from Lord Raven, a poem from a new member, Robertus Minimus and Katarzyna is supplying an article for the Poetry Corner. Although THL Katarzyna has volunteered to be my deputy, the officers and I feel that I need to have someone who will just be my deputy since Katarzyna already has a lot on her plate. C. Exchequer: Lady Clara – We have funds. D. Webminister: Lord Janyn Fletcher of Lancastreschire – Nothing new to report this month.

Addendum: We are presently putting up pages for Trial By Fire/Lochmere Arrow event.

E. Herald: Lady Deirdre O'Bardon – As usual the Bright Hills heralds have been busy. Several of us worked the submissions table at Pennsic, worked on local submissions and commented on other heraldic submissions. The court report for the Bright Hills Court at Pennsic was filed on time. Addendum: Our heralds are working on doing submissions and court here, in other groups, Pennsic and out of kingdom.

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F. MOAS: Lady Reyne Telerius - Here’s is my report for August 2015. While I have many reports from Pennsic, I only have a few guild reports. I need to here from more guilds.

Pennsic Wars Activities Anne Jehanne Hollydaye – I ended up assisting with the live fire black powder class, taught by Erich von Kleinfeld, A.K.A. Dexter Guptill. Deirdre O’Bardon - I created and contributed subtleties for the Bright Hills Open House and for the reception following Atlantian Court. For Bright Hills, I made apple eggs, grape ants and a green pep-per bunny. For the post-Atlantian Court, I made a tree of dried apricots and candied ginger. Scholastica Joycors- I was busy at Pennsic this year. I was the Bardic Track Deputy for Pennsic University and worked closely with Lorelei Skye, the Performing Arts Dean, to recruit teachers and schedule all the classes for the bardic track. I taught a class in voice for storytellers at the Storytelling Academy and performed in the Bardic Expo and the Storytelling Expo along with being the keeper of the time for these performances. Daniela Schwartzhaupt - I taught four classes at Pennsic: Heralds & scribes oh my! – 2 students, Be-ginner gilding - 8 students, Scroll personalization without modernization – 3 students, and Armigerous scrolls without tears - 3 students. I also did scrolls for court and hosted a scribes gathering with five in attendance. J. Conrad Muni - I participated in the Commedia All-Stars event Thursday evening at Pennsic. This is a collection of performers from Commedia groups all over. My troop, Vegando Stolti, was well represented with three performers (Amanda Catherine, Derek Mulder, and myself). My character was Oratio (Or-at-zi-o) and, if you missed the show, you missed my "bump and grind"...... Canton of Green lion Bay – no report Guild Reports:

1. Armorers: No report

2. Brewers: No report

3. Cheese mongers: Not Much to report from the cheese mongers other then I will be sponsoring the cheese contest for Trial By Fire and making some cheese. Master Chirhart.

4. Clothiers: No report

5. Cooks: Greetings to the Bright Hills Cook’s Guild and all who read this missive… The Guild met at the home of Mistress Brienna and Baron Gustav. After many tales from the Pennsic War the meeting began with a report about both the baronial Open House and the Atlantian After-Court Social. Both were well attended and gracious thanks were given to guild members from those who partook the offered fare. Both Mistress Jeanne and I thank all those who sent food items, lent their skills and time in preparing dishes, carried/schlepped all that was needed to make both evenings a success. I would still like any and everyone who did anything to send me an e-mail with their SCA and mundane names. We have decided to take a three-year hiatus before embarking on another endeavor such as the Social. There are so many other worthy groups it is only fair that they too should share in the exposure and experiences we have had. Please scan, fax or somehow get your receipts for the Social to: Mistress Jeanne beckyritterhouse@yahoo.com. Trial by Fire (TbF) 5 September 2015: was next to be discussed. The guild mistress reported that at least four out-of-kingdom members have sent inquiries. The rules were sent along with a welcoming e-mail. Lady Livia, the autocrat, Mistress Brienna and Baroness Wynne will be arriving Friday afternoon to begin

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set-up. Anyone willing to help is most welcome. Judges: Their Excellency’s of Bright Hills, Lord Bruce Murray, (this is from information received today, 8 Aug) perhaps Their Excellency’s of Loch Mere. Mistress Brienna and Baroness Wynne are in charge of documentation. Lady Deirdre is in charge of the subtly competition. Forms: Registration and judging forms will be provided by Mistress Jeanne. Color-coded packet folios will be used to keep submissions neat and in one place. Friday Night: A BBQ dinner, provided by Lady Livia and Lord Cairell, cost is $5.00 for all you can eat, there will be other items available, donations gladly accepted. Saturday Morning: breakfast of chipped beef on biscuits, fruit and leftovers available for a small donation. Saturday Lunch is a fun-raiser for Spiaggia Leventina. Competition: begins at noon and continues until 4:00 pm. Dinner/pot luck will begin sometime after 5:00 pm, to give the judges time to judge and Their Excellency’s time for court if one is planned. Prize Baskets/Bags will be provided by the guild. These will include the traditional aprons, towels/pot holders as well as cookies stamps and vanilla extract making kits from Mistress Brienna. Mistress Jeanne is checking out books and other ideas or donations are welcome. Other Competitions: The Baron’s Challenge this year is CHEESE! The dish may be entered in both the Challenge and TbF. While the Challenge does not require documentation, I believe it garners a few points. Lady Deirdre is sponsoring a subtly competition. That is all we are responsible for, however, there promises to be many other activities for all attending not only TbF, but also the Loch Mere Arrow competition. Please check the web site for all that information http://brighthills.atlantia.sca.org/?page_id=896 Harvest Wars- 31 October 2015: Countess Rowan has had to back out of acting as head cook for Baroness Tatiana, the autocrat. Baron Gustav has graciously stepped into her shoes and will, with a deft hand, corral and heard all the guild cats into cooking up something sumptuous. The fee for feast has been set at $12.00 with 80 spaces available. We may be able to set up Friday night. More information about that will be forthcoming. Typing of said sumptuous menu, it may be altered a bit form the original. Appetizer: gourd and bread (possibly onion bread and rye or pumpernickel) First Course: Roast pork, chunky applesauce, slaw, leeks and cabbage with bacon, savory toasted cheese or Welsh rarebit. Second Course: Roast beef, eggs with mustard sauce, barley with mushrooms, carrots with ginger/orange sauce, roasted broccoli. Dessert: working the kinks out. Since we have had problems with this kitchen before (Carroll County Ag Center) Gustav has planned to visit the site to check out the kitchen. No date is planned yet. Pre-cook will take place a Wynne’s home Sunday 25 October, around 2:00 pm. Bring your aprons! Baronial Birthday-13 February 2016: We are currently taking offers/applications/bids for head cook. If you think you would like to try your hand at being head cook, please send your name in to the Guild Mistress Baroness Wynne before the next meeting (5 October, 2015). There is one candidate so far, Lady Deirdre O’Bardon. The autocrat, Chagan Bhagshe, has asked us to consider a feast featuring foods from the Celtic nations. These include Scotland, Ireland, Manx, Wales and others. More information will be coming in the near future. Kingdom Archery Competition-9 April 2016: As Lord Aidan is the current Champion, he has the responsibility to hold the next contest. We had decided to provide lunch as a fundraiser for the guild. It will be simple fare. More information to be had, when the time gets closer. The next meeting will be held during Trial by Fire, 5 September, after the food goes to the judges. If anything has been left out or needs to be corrected please contact me. Baroness Wynne ferch Rhodri Guild Mistress 6. Herb Group: nothing to report

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7. PAGE (Performing Arts Guild Extraordinaire): No report.

8. St. Matthias: No report.

9. Scriptorium: nothing to report this month

10. TAG: No report

11. Woodworkers: No report

F. Chatelaine: Baroness Barbara Giumaria diRoberto – The 2nd quarter report has been sent to Kingdom (late, but it's done) We have had 6 email requests for information, new and relocating folks. I have tried to forward the demo information to the reflector as I received it. Royal Rabbit is next Sat. and the Pumpkin Festival, at Christ the King is Oct. 17, in Forrest Hill. From the Stepping Stone demo, I have had a request from a home schooling group, in Harford County. No solid information, yet. At this point, I am more than 1/2 through my term as Chatelaine, and I am looking for a deputy. The paperwork is minimal for this job. Enthusiasm and the ability to talk to anyone is all that is necessary. Addendum: Lord Wrade stepped up to be Deputy Chatelaine. Baroness Barbara will put in the paperwork. G. Youth Minister: Lady Katarzyna Witkowska - The Barony sponsored a table at Children’s Fete. Over 130 robin hood hats were made and distributed. Many thanks to Lady Tatiana and Lady Joycours for cutting out the hats, and my daughter-in-law, Brigit of Bright Hills, for punching holes in about 100 of them. Also I would like to thank Countess Rowan, Lord Janyn, and Lady Aemilia Rosa for helping at the event. I will have leftovers at Trial by Fire for any younglings who would like to make a hat. A stable of fine black and white stick horses will be available for the races at Trial by Fire. We will be having a class/fun session studying cooking herbs, using a mortar and pestal to make our own take home herbal mixes, and there will be pots and seeds for the kids to plant their favorite herb and take home. I will not be at the meeting tonight because of problems with my knee and hip. I give my proxy to Her Excellency, Baroness Becky. H. Minister of Lists: Lord Alexander Fowler - No MoL activities this month. Getting ready for BH meeting tomorrow August 21 at 7pm and then some Demonstrations, and Trial by Fire on Labor Day weekend. Addendum: I will be at Trial By Fire and Harvest Wars

IV. Old Business

A. Trial By Fire/Lochmere Arrow: Lady Livia – is moving along fine. The event is in two weeks.

B. Baronial Birthday: Chagan Bagshi – We have a volunteer for a class and a populace display. We need volunteers to put up signs

C. Archery Champion: THL Yseulte – The event has been spiked. It will be in April. The preliminary vote was done, we just need to change some numbers. Asked for permission to present next month.

V. New Business

A. Harvest Demo – October 17, 2015: Baroness Barbara asked who would be there since it is opposite War Of Wings and many people are going there. Sindara noted that she would be there and would demonstrate beadwork. Her husband and son would come too.

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VI. Other Business

A. Battle By the Bay: Lord Cormac, Deputy Autocrat – asked for people to come. Lord Alexander said that he will help with MOL duties. Baron Kollack said he would have a day shade at the event.

B. Maestra Barbara, Principal, the Order of St. Barbara (Patroness of builders): Their Excellencies wish to add to our Order at the Baronial Birthday in February. Please remember, we want to recognize the people who have served our Barony for more than 10 years. As you attend our events and demos, kindly note the quiet workers, the folks who always set up and pack out, the artisans who show up at every demo, the fighter who always lets the little kid beat him. the person most people don't know because they are always in the kitchen. Send me your recommendations, whenever you think of someone. You do not need to wait until just before Birthday. Thank you for your years of service.

C. Update from Laurel about new Baronial Awards: Baroness Wynne - These have been accepted by Laurel!

Bright Hills, Barony of. Order name Award of the Bolt and Crescent and badge. (Fieldless) On a decrescent sable a lightning bolt Or. There is a step from period practice for the use of a lightning bolt not as part of a thunderbolt.

Bright Hills, Barony of. Order name Award of the Bow and Crescent and badge. (Fieldless) On a decrescent sable a bow Or.

Bright Hills, Barony of. Order name Award of the Scarf and Crescent.

Bright Hills, Barony of. Order name Award of the Shield and Crescent and badge. (Fieldless) On a decrescent sable an inescutcheon Or.

Bright Hills, Barony of. Order name Award of the Spur and Crescent and badge association. (Fieldless) On a decrescent sable a spur Or. The badge was registered through Atlantia in November, 2014.

Now...for the rest...

The next officers meeting will be on Friday, September 18, 2015 at 7PM

Meeting adjourned at 7:45PM

Blue Moon over Pennsic

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Trial by Fire: Challenge of the Gods

Barony of Bright Hills

September June 4- 6, 2015 Friends, Greeks, Patriots, Atlantians, One and all As Artemis Goddess of the hunt prepares her Bow, Demeter fires up the barbecue, Hera beckons with promises of cheesecake, and Dionysus pulls out a cold brew! It is not just Trial by Fire but Challenge of the Gods! Come Join Bright Hills for an Epic Labor Day Weekend! Help us celebrate Labor Day weekend, Friday night we will kick the weekend off with a Barbecue feast and, Saturday will be a trifecta of activities first is Trial by Fire: the traditional Bright Hills cooking competition sponsored by the renowned Bright Hills Cooks’ Guild. The Cooks’ Guild usually cooks as a team, so the Trial By Fire competition allows cooks to showcase their individual talents. All cooks are invited to join us in demonstrating that cooking really is a spectator sport! The Second this year’s Baron’s Challenge is a double header with the theme of Cheese!! There will be two categories best made cheese and best dish made with cheese, may the Cheesiest win! And thirdly since we are on one of the nicest archery ranges we will be hosting this year’s Lochmere Arrow shoot as well as other archery contests. We will have a Heavy marshal on site so if a heavy bear pit tournament spontaneously erupts in a back field we are ready for it! The harper Lady Yseulte Trevelyn plans to situate herself in or near the world-renowned Sekunjabin Tavern, which will see the return of the “Sukunjabin Slushies.” as well as offering the traditional space for minstrels, musicians, poets, philosophers, bards, dancers, and storytellers to make music, swap stories, exchange gossip, and brew mischief. Lady Yseulte invites performers of all kinds, to exercise their skills in honor of the residents of Mount Olympus, in the taverna during the day and around the campfire both Friday and Saturday evenings. She offers prizes for: 1) The largest number of different period performances about one or more of the Greek Pantheon; 2) The best original performance in honor of one or more Olympians; and 3) For performances specifically honoring: a) Apollo, the archer of Olympus; b) Artemis, his twin sister and Lady of the Hunt; c) Arisaios, a son of Apollo, whose name means most excellent, and who is the patron deity of shepherds, cheese-makers, beekeepers, and mead brewers; and d) The victory at Marathon, (believed to have taken place on September 12), and which the Greeks credited to the intervention of Apollo and Artemis. Saturday night is a Potluck Feast of entries as well as other offerings (please bring enough to serve 8 people). If you don’t gain 5lbs during this event we have done something wrong! Martial Activities: target archery, and more if we can convince Heavy fighter and Rapiers to attend! A & S Activities: "What's Cookin'" - Let's do a fun poem about "What's Cookin'" in your SCA fire. Let's throw caution to the wind and you do not have to document that your style is medieval. That opens up the world! You can give them to Lady Katarzyna Witkowska at Trial by Fire or email them to her at Poeta@atlantia.sca.org Children will also have a full day, Lady Katarzyna Witkowska will be preparing spice rubs to take home as part of an "Herbs used in Cooking" class and we will have a “Spike” pool noodle Jousting competition for stuffed animals as well. There will also be costume contests, with prizes for best Greek garb for adults and for children, and Contests for singers, storytellers, dancers, poets, musicians and performers of all kinds, with special prizes for performances honoring Hera (from whose Island cheese cake was created) and Apollo, the harper of the gods.

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And I heard rumblings about a sugar plate contest … watch the site for further information!! Cost: Adult, Member: $7.00 Day-Trip $5.00 Feast $0.00 Camping Adult, Non-Member: $13.00 Day-Trip $5.00 Feast $0.00 Camping Youth (6-17): $3.00 Day-Trip $2.00 Feast $0.00 Camping Child (0-5): $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping Make Checks Payable To: SCA-MD, Inc., Barony of Bright Hills Cost Notes: No family (of parents and children) will pay more in site fees than the cost of two adults and two children, $30, (not counting non-member surcharges.) Refunds will be given if requested by October 1, 2015. Site: Baltimore Bowmen, 10301 Harford Road, Glen Arm, MD 21057. Site opens Friday 5pm, closes Sunday 2pm. Site Restrictions: Alcohol is permitted in camp, but forbidden on the archery ranges. Pets are allowed but must be leashed and owners must clean up after them. No smoking in the building or toilets. Feast Information: Friday Night Barbecue Feast, a variety of meats, cookout themed sides, and drink, Saturday Lunch will be a fund-raiser for the Shire of Spiaggia Levantina. Dinner is pot luck - bring a dish to feed yourself and 8 others – plus the food leftover from the cooking competitions. Merchanting Information: Merchants are MOST welcome! Contact the autocrat: Lady Livia di Samuele (mka Sherrill Abramson). 7927 Mandan Road, Apt. 104, Greenbelt, MD 20770. (301)807-5476; abramsonsm@yahoo.com Autocrat's Information: Lady Livia di Samuele (Sherrill Abramson), 7927 Mandan Road, Apt. 104, Greenbelt, MD 20770, Phone: (301) 807-5476, E-mail: Abramsonsm@yahoo.com Reservations: Lord Cairell MacCormaick (Carl Jacobs), 7927 Mandan Road, Apt. 104, Greenbelt, MD 20770, Phone: (443) 416-8356, E-mail: cairellmaccormaic@yahoo.com Directions: From the North: Take I-695 towards Towson, and take Exit 31B Harford Road. Follow Harford Road about 2 miles, through three traffic lights. Once you pass the second light, North Wind Road, you are very close. Follow Harford Road down the hill a ¼ mile and watch for signs on the right. Turn right and go through two gates. You are there! From the South: Take I-95 north to Baltimore and through the Fort McHenry Tunnel (toll $4). Continue on I-95, getting into the right lane to take Exit 65 onto I-695 towards Towson. Drive about two miles to Exit 31B Harford Road. Follow Harford Road about two miles through 3 traffic lights. Once you pass the second light at North Wind Road, you are very close. Follow Harford Road down the hill a ¼ mile and watch for signs on the right. Turn right and go through two gates. You are there!

Battle of the Bay 2015: Samkeppni Ernir (A Competition of Eagles)

Barony of Lochmere

September 11-13, 2015

Come join the Baronies of Lochmere and Storvik in our recreation of the Battle of Hastings! The time is September 1066 when William the Conqueror and his Norman armies invade England held by Harold II and the Saxons. Come and enjoy the spectacle as each side clash at this historic battle setting the course of events in Europe for centuries.

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Battle of the Bay for 2015: Samkeppni Ernir, is multi-faceted event designed to challenge the: most puissant of warriors; skilled archers; and astute thinkers. The event consists of a tournament in six parts, with the winner being the contestant who fares the best over all. Two parts are designed to challenge the mind; a series of heraldry and chess puzzles to be pondered over and submitted for consideration by a panel of judges. Two competitions to challenge the hand/eye coordination of our archers – one in target archery, the other in combat archery. Finally, there are two parts to challenge the warrior (skilled with either sword or rapier), a warlord tourney where honor and renown will be earned by the victorious captain and team. For those not inclined to compete in the Samkeppni Ernir, there will be fighting, fencing, Arts and Sciences displays, dancing, a brewing competition, target archery and thrown weapons! Something for everyone to enjoy! The feast is being prepared by Lochmere’s own chef extraordinaire, Lady Christiana Irina Chaykinaia and will consist of the following three courses: Course 1: Bread; Various cheeses; Herbed and plain butters; Summer vegetable soup Course 2: Grilled- beef, pork, chicken, and shrimp; Pasties of four varieties (Spinach and Feta, Carrot and Onion, Parsnip and Cabbage, Mushroom) Course 3: Cookies (Ginger, Date, and Anise), Almond Cakes, Fresh Seasonal Fruit, Whipped Cream Drinks: Ginger Lemonade, Mint Tincture, and Water Site: Patuxent River Park (aka Croom Park) 16000 Croom Airport Road Upper Marlboro, Maryland The site opens at 4 pm Friday and closes at 11 am Sunday Cost Adult, Member: $10.00 Day-Trip $9.00 Feast $5.00 Camping Adult, Non-Member: $15.00 Day-Trip $9.00 Feast $5.00 Camping Youth (5-17): $5.00 Day-Trip $9.00 Feast $0.00 Camping Child (0-4): $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping Gate Fee at the door will be $12.00 for members, $17.00 for non-members. Make Checks Payable To: SCA-MD, Inc., Barony of Lochmere Directions: From the Capital Beltway, I-495 either direction. EXIT 11A Rt. 4 South/East toward UPPER MARLBORO (6 mi). Exit right on Old Crain Hwy. Take the ramp toward US-301/ WALDORF. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto OLD CRAIN HWY. Turn LEFT onto CROOM STATION RD. Turn LEFT onto CROOM RD/ MD-382. Turn LEFT onto CROOM AIRPORT RD. End at 16000 Croom Airport Rd Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-8395 (Note: While on Croom Airport Rd. do NOT turn left at any point.) Site Restrictions: Site opens at 4 pm on Friday and closes at 11 am on Sunday. The site is wet, but please use period containers. Dogs are welcome, but must be leashed at all times. Please clean up after your pet. Autocrat Contact Info: Lady Genevieve Dampier de la Marche(Karen Kalbaugh), 8306 Widgeon Place, Laurel, MD 20724, Phone: (313) 330-7441, Email: k_kalbaugh@yahoo.com AND Lord Cormac Ua Rigan (Matt Regan), 3070 Saint Johns Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042 Email: cormacc@outlook.com

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Reservations: Mistress Medb Ingen Brain (Lynda Assur), 1225 Johnson Drive, Shady Side, Maryland 20764, Email: medbingenbrain@comcast.net Other Information: At this time, please direct all field and camping space requests to the autocrat. Please include CAMPING SPACE – BATTLE ON THE BAY in email subject line.

Kingdom University

September 19, 2015

Barony of Sacred Stone

Come one! Come all. All classes are welcomed. No restrictions in the type. "Outdoor" based and all Marshal Activities encouraged. The Curia of Their Majesties, Logan and Esa, will be held on site after 5 pm in the great hall. Fighter practice for all disciplines is also in the works, pending Authorized Marshal availability. The Herbal guild is working on a bagged lunch, for an additional cost. More information to follow. Martial Activities: Currently attempting to get enough Marshals together to hold fighter practice, on top of any classes. Arts & Sciences Activities: All forms and level of classes are encouraged. These will be listed on the University Website, as they come available. If interested in teaching or have any University related questions, please contact the Chancellor at: university@atlantia.sca.org Cost: Adult, Member: $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $8.00 Camping Adult, Non-Member: $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $8.00 Camping Youth (12-17): $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $6.00 Camping Child (0-11): $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping Make Checks Payable To: SCA, Inc., Barony of Sacred Stone Cost Notes: Camping Payment accepted on site only. The event itself is free to all participants. The site will be open to those wishing to camp the weekend, at a cost of $8.00 per adult, $6.00 from ages 12 to 17. Please contact if you are interested in camping. Site: Elchenburg Castle 2239 Center Road Boonville, NC 27011. Site opens 6am, closes 7pm. Site Restrictions: No Firearms. ALL pets must remain leashed at all times. Feast Information: A bag lunch will be available, for a cost, provided by the Herbal Guild. Merchanting Information: All interested Merchants, please contact the autocrat. Other Information: Please bring chairs. There will be some available on site. If you are willing to lend use of pavilions / Day shades or tables, for the day, please contact the Autocrat. Autocrat's Information: Baroness Alianor atte Red Swanne (Jean Wagner), 616 N Mendenhall St, Greensboro, NC 27401, Phone: (336) 549-6020, E-mail: a.redswanne@gmail.com Directions: *From the south: Take your best route to I-77 North. Take exit 82 and turn right at the end of the exit ramp. Proceed less than a mile and turn right onto Messick Rd. Go to the end of Messick Rd, and turn left on Center Road. Approximately 8 miles later is a Pure Oil gas station on the left. 1.4 miles past the Pure Oil station, turn right at the first castle on the right on a gravel road (Willow Spring Way).

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*From Hwy 421: Proceed to intersection with I-77 North. Take exit 82 and turn right at the end of the exit ramp. Proceed less than a mile and turn right onto Messick Rd. Go to the end of Messick Rd, and turn left on Center Road. Approximately 8 miles later is a Pure Oil gas station on the left. 1.4 miles past the Pure Oil station, turn right at the first castle on the right on a gravel road (Willow Spring Way). *From I-81: Proceed to I-77 South to Exit 82, turn left at the end of the exit ramp. Proceed less than a mile and turn right onto Messick Rd. Go to the end of Messick Rd, and turn left on Center Road. Approximately 8 miles later is a Pure Oil gas station on the left. 1.4 miles past the Pure Oil station, turn right at the first castle on the right on a gravel road (Willow Spring Way). *From the east: From Interstate 40, take exit to Highway 421 toward Boone and Yadkinville. This road exits from I-40 on the west side of Winston Salem near the intersection of Business I-40 and Bypass I-40. Continue on 421 until the Yadkinville/Highway 601 exit. At the end of the exit ramp in Yadkinville, turn right toward Booneville. Proceed into Yadkinville, and turn left onto old Highway 421. From old 421 one turn right on Booger Swamp Road, and at the end of Booger Swamp, turn right on Center Road, and stop at the first castle on your left, at the intersection of Willow Spring Lane and Center Road. If you see the Pure Oil station, you have gone too far.

Summer’s End Schola III

Shire of Owlsherst

September 19, 2015

Come celebrate the end of another wonderful summer season in the Shire of Owlsherst! Explore some of your favorite topics! Classes in many areas are offered: Fiber Arts, Performing Arts, Culinary Arts, Calligraphy and Illumination, Combat Arts (including actual fighting this year!). We are also hoping to have more day-long demonstrations set up for you to peruse and talk with the demonstrators through out the day as their projects develop. There will be an Arts and Sciences Display so please bring all items you would like to have others see or have them unofficially looked at from our Documentation and Judging classes. This is a good way to get feedback. Classes confirmed thus far include: Joan of Arc, Silk Banner Painting ($5 charge for materials), Double Weave Tablet Weaving, Demo throughout the day of All Things Fiber, Beginning Archery, Combat Archery, Documentation, Judging, Raising a Sight Hound, Biographical Information on Medieval Cookbook Authors, various topics on Combat Arts and Performing Arts. In addition, all can gather in the main hall to visit and share stories from summer events (Social Arts). Bring an item or two to work on, or just hang out in the hall. Lord Rodney will be heading up/coordinating Music/Performing Jam. There is available space for Vendors, and it's a good low-pressure way to re-purpose items you may no longer want that are related To The Dream. A hearty Day Board will be provided from Lord Edmund and the Owlsherst Cook's Guild. Alas this is a dry site. Site Opens: 9:00 and Site Closes: 7:00 Event Location First Church of the Brethren, 2710 Kingston Road, York, PA 17402 Directions: Directions: Take your best route to Route 30. In the east side of York turn south on Rte 24, Mt. Zion Rd. If coming from I-83 take 30 East, travel 3.2 miles and take the Rte 24 Mt. Zion Rd. exit. Head South (towards Red Lion) on Rte 24 for 1.1 Mile. Turn right at the light onto Kingston Rd. Travel about .8 mile to First Church of the Brethren (on left). Signs will be posted at intersections from Mt. Zion Rd to the church.

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Event Fees Site : $7.50 Pre-registration by August 31, 2015 $9.00 September 1, 2015 through Day of Event $5.00 surcharge for non-members Feast: No Feast, but hearty Day Board which is included as part of the site fee. Make Checks Payable to: SCA Inc. - Shire of Owlsherst Contact Information Event Steward: Dianne Hollinger, Lady Orlaithe the Wanderer, 717 747-3046, blackswan20@comcast.net Send Reservations to: Lord Brandulfr Saefinnson, mka Patrick Shockey, 124 Lafayette Street, York, PA 17401 Other Contact Information: Please contact Autocrat if you wish to be a vendor, demonstrator, have a display for the day, teach a class, or have questions

Fall Coronation

October 02- 04, 2015

Barony of Marinus Please join us in celebrating the coronation of Christoph Krieger and Adelhait Fuchs. Website: http://atfallcoronation.yolasite.com/ Martial Activities: Please join us for Armored fighting, Fencing, and Archery. Arts & Sciences Activities: Mistress Oda will be hosting an A&S competition Cost: Adult, Member: $10.00 Day-Trip $10.00 Feast $5.00 Camping Adult, Non-Member: $15.00 Day-Trip $10.00 Feast $5.00 Camping Youth (5-17): $ 5.00 Day-Trip $10.00 Feast $5.00 Camping Child (0-4): $ 0.00 Day-Trip $10.00 Feast $5.00 Camping Make Checks Payable To: SCA, Inc., Barony of Marinus Cost Notes: Please send reservations to Dame Hróðný Rognvaldsdóttir (Terri Morgan) 905 Spring Garden Lane Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Please list your SCA & Mundane Name, SCA Membership # with Expiration Date, and the best way to contact you when you send for your reservation, thank you. Site: Pipsico Boy Scout Camp (Camp Lions). 57 Pipsico Road, Spring Grove, VA 23881. Site opens Friday 4pm, closes Sunday noon. Site Restrictions: Service Animals only. Feast Information: A wonderful feast will be prepared for your enjoyment by Lady Magdelana Merchanting Information: Please contact the Autocrat for more information if you would like to merchant Autocrat's Information: Catalina Riquel de Luna (Melissa Rhoades), 1337 Crane Crescent, Virginia Beach, VA 23454, Phone: (757) 769-2705, E-mail: spanishbutt@yahoo.com

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Reservations: Hróðný Rognvaldsdóttir (Terri Morgan), 905 Spring Garden Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, Phone: (757) 581-4400, E-mail: online2much@cox.net Directions: From South Hampton Roads, taking Route 460 to Route 10 North. For those coming from the Peninsula or interested in something different, the Scotland Ferry is the way to go. From Richmond: 7. Merge onto I-95 S via the ramp to Richmond 45.1 mi Take exit 84A on the left to merge onto I-295 S toward Rocky Mt NC/Richmond International 22.0 mi Take exit 22A to merge onto VA-5 E/New Market Rd toward Charles City Continue to follow VA-5 E 10.9 mi Turn right onto VA-106 S/VA-156 S/Roxbury Rd Continue to follow VA-106 S/VA-156 S 4.0 mi, 11. Turn left onto VA-10 E/James River Dr Continue to follow VA-10 E 13.1 mi, Turn left onto VA-10 E/Colonial Trail W 5.0 mi, Turn left onto State Route 610/;Swanns Point Rd 6.1 mi, Turn left onto Pipsico Rd Destination will be on the right 299 ft. From West: . Head west on Hicksford Ave toward S Main St 95 ft, Take the 1st right onto US-301 N/South Main St Continue to follow US-301 N 7.0 mi, Take the ramp onto I-95 N 13.5 mi, Take exit 31 for VA-40 toward Stony Creek/Wavenly 0.2 mi, Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Waverly and merge onto VA-40 E/Sussex Dr, Continue to follow VA-40 E 33.0 mi, Continue onto State Route 610/Swanns Point Rd 6.1 mi, Turn left onto Pipsico Rd Destination will be on the right

Harvest Border Wars

October 31, 2015

Barony of Bright Hills Hear the beat of the war drums, Atlántia’s borders are under threat of invasion! The summer is over and the harvest is in—now is the time to raid your neighbors’ bounty. An invitation is extended to Aethelmearc, Kingdom of the East and Atlantia to come and enlarge their own harvest by raiding their neighbors. There will be cattle and food raids, sheep and cattle tosses along with many battles. There will be A&S displays and contests, children's activities and a daytime bardic circle of bone-tingling tales, not to mention a fabulous feast featuring our bounteous harvest from the Cooks Guild. Website: http://brighthills.atlantia.sca.org/ Martial Activities: There will be heavy fighting, rapier and both Target and Combat archery if there is enough interest as well as thrown weapons. Arts & Sciences Activities: Lady Reyne Telarius will host a bevy of events. Lady Scholastica Joycors will host a spine-tingling bardic gathering. Cost: Adult, Member: $10.00 Day-Trip $12.00 Feast $0.00 Camping Adult, Non-Member: $15.00 Day-Trip $12.00 Feast $0.00 Camping Youth (6-17): $6.00 Day-Trip $6.00 Feast $0.00 Camping Child (0-5): $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping Make Checks Payable To: SCA-MD, Inc., Barony of Bright Hills Cost Notes: No family (of parents and children) shall pay more than $40 total in site fees. Site: Carroll County Agriculture Center, 706 Agriculture Center Drive, Westminster, Maryland 21157. Site opens at 9:00 a.m. for set up and activities will begin at 10:00 a.m. Site closes at 10:00 p.m. Site Restrictions: The site is wet. Service animals are permitted (you provide sanitation services for them).

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Feast Information: A bounty of wonderful dishes from our bountiful harvest will be prepared by the Bright Hills Cooks Guild. Merchanting Information: Tables will be provided at a cost of $5 each. Each merchant will be allotted an 8' x 8' space. Space is limited so register early. Other Information: Local Hotels are the Best Western Westminster, The Boston Inn and the Days Inn Autocrat's Information: Baroness Tatiana Ivanovna (Claudia Bosworth), 248 Inlet Road, Pasadena, MD 21122, Phone: (443) 618-1944, E-mail: crbosworth@aol.com Reservations: Lady Scholastica Joycors (MyLinda Butterworth), 8396 Maryland Road, Pasadena, MD 21122, Phone: (443) 817-2129, E-mail: totallystories@gmail.com Directions: (Directions given from Hanover, PA to the Ag Center) Take Rt. 94 South (becomes MD Rt. 30 at the state line). Follow 30 to Manchester and turn right on Rt. 27. Follow Rt. 27 to Rt. 140 East (in Westminster). Turn left onto the ramp to 140 East and travel to the first traffic light. Turn right onto Center Street. Take Center Street through two traffic lights to Gist Road. Turn right on Gist Road and follow signs to new entrance. Turn right onto new Ag Center drive. FROM THE SOUTH: Take Interstate 270 North to Rt. 27. Follow Rt. 27 to Kate Wagner Road. (Kate Wagner Road intersects Rt. 27 before you reach the city of Westminster) Make a right onto Kate Wagner Road (which intersects Rt. 27 at a traffic light) and follow approximately 1.2 miles. Turn left onto Gist Road. Continue on Gist Road until you reach Smith Ave at stop sign. Continue on Gist Road about 1/2 block and make left at new Ag Center entrance, FROM THE EAST: From Baltimore Beltway 695, take Interstate 795 north toward Westminster. Follow the signs onto MD 140 and take 140 into Westminster. Turn left onto Center Street. Take Center Street through two traffic lights to Gist Road. Turn right on Gist Road and follow signs to new entrance. Turn right onto new Ag Center drive. FROM THE WEST: Take I-70 East to the Mt. Airy/Route 27 Exit. Head North on Rt. 27 toward Westminster for approximately 15 miles. Make a right onto Kate Wagner Road (which intersects Rt. 27 at a traffic light) and follow approximately 1.2 miles. Turn left onto Gist Road. Continue on Gist Road until you reach Smith Ave at stop sign. Continue on Gist Road about 1/2 block and make left at new Ag Center entrance.

Upcoming Demos,

Upcoming Demo Schedule

Mark Your Calendars:

October 17, 2015: Christ Our King, Church in Forest Park near Bel Air, Pumpkin Harvest Festival.

We need Artisans, Fighters, Archers, and musicians. Contact Baroness Barbara Giumaria diRoberto for more information and to RSVP. bjokriner@yahoo.com.

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The Artisans’ Cabinet

ELIZABETHAN LATTICE WORK NECKLACE: By Lady Sindara Lind Rachael Fessel of the Falconshield History: The use of beaded lattices or lace-like netting was seen as far back as ancient Egypt. Below are 2 examples of Egyptian beaded lattice necklaces.

In her book Bead Embroidery, Joan Evans describes Russian Mushkas containing elaborate beaded lacework which were the most prized possessions of many a lady both rich and poor. In the picture below, a network constructed of gold beads can be seen on the collar of the lady’s dress. (Sally Fox, The Medieval Woman: An Illuminated book of days)

This next picture from a medieval woman’s book of hours shows a necklace of elaborate latticework.

This next picture shows evidence of a latticework necklace from the period of the Italian Renaissance. (Max Von Boehm, Modes and Manners)

Some latticework necklaces were quite simple as seen in this 16th century picture from Elizabethan England (Janet Arnold, Queen Elizabeth’s Wardrobe Unlock’d).

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Some were somewhat more elaborate as seen in these next 3 pictures, the first from1463 in Hans Mamling Presentation in the temple.

The second from1605 of one of the Cholmondeley Sisters.

And this third from the same period in Spain. (Guido Gregorietti, Jewelry Through the Ages).

Queen Elizabeth I was known to adorn herself in beads and jewels. That portrait’s close ups below show 2 examples of latticework necklaces.

This 1589 portrait of Elizabeth Bridges, Lady Kennedy shows how elaborate the latticework necklace became. This method is described later in this booklet. This is the necklace that inspired me to create my entry.

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Beaded latticework was quite popular during the 16th and 17th centuries as seen in the pictures below,

Beaded latticework was not confined to necklaces. The pictures below show a 15th century example of the latticework worn in the hair that Joan Evans describes in her book Bead Embroidery and a portrait of an unknown Italian woman.

(1450 Portrait of a woman)

Pattern:

This picture of a necklace belonging to Princess Elizabeth before she ascended England’s throne inspired the initial pattern of the necklace.

Materials:

The materials used to make this necklace consist of pearls, gold filigree beads, and jet glass of various sizes. All of these beads were frequently seen in period.

Technique: 1) Thread a needle and knot the end. String a total of 97 beads beginning with a pearl and alternating one pearl one gold

bead. You should end with a pearl. 2) Thread a second needle and knot the end. Bring the needle through the first 20 beads and then string 5 jet beads. Count 4

beads on the top necklace row and go up through the fourth bead which should be a gold bead. Repeat this pattern until there are twenty beads on either side of the loops pattern.

3) To complete the necklace, follow the technique below using 5 bead groups instead of three.

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4) String three beads and bring the thread through the first three beads of the first rows. String four beads. See below.

5) Bring the thread through the first three beads of the first row and the first two beads of the loop just created. See below.

6) Repeat the pattern. String three beads and bring the thread through the sixth bead of the second row. String three beads

and bring the thread through the tenth bead. String three beads and bring the thread through the fourteenth bead. String three beads and bring the thread through the eighteenth bead. See below.

7) String four beads to turn and start the next row. Bring the thread through the sixteenth bead of row three. Continue the

pattern for the desired length. See below.

8) At the end of the lacework, tie a knot in the thread close to the end and weave the thread into the lacework. Make sure the

lacework lays flat against the fabric before couching it down. Use of different sizes and shapes of beads creates variations in the pattern. When stringing the first row, the use of a marker bead of a different color and/or size, every three beads helps with the rest of the pattern.

The Poets’ Corner

Hebrew Poetry in Spain

There were least three “Golden Ages” in Spain interrupted by periods of oppression of Jews and non-Jews. A few scholars give the start of the Golden Age as 711–718, the Muslim conquest of Iberia. Others date it from 912, under the rule of Abd-ar-Rahman III. The end of the age is widely disputed either as 1031, when the Caliphate of Cordoba ended, or 1066, the date of the Granada massacre, or 1090, when the Almoravides invaded, or the mid-12th century, when the Almohades invaded.

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The historian Abraham Ibn Daud tells us that members of the Jewish community in Merida were exiled to Granada. The Andalusians generally allows the Jewish people to practice their religion and live according to the laws and scriptures of their community. Furthermore, the restrictions to which they were subject were social and symbolic rather than tangible and practical in character. That is to say, these regulations served to define the relationship between the two communities, and not to oppress the Jewish population.

The Jews thrived during this time and their literature and poetry reflect their sense well being at the time. They wrote about everything from wine to the sacred Torah. We will explore several of the poets of this time and discuss their inspiration for their works. We will begin a Jewish “Prince” in Muslim and Christian Spain.

Samuel ibn Naghrillah (Hebrew: שמואל הלוי בן יוסף הנגיד , Sh'muel HaLevi ben Yosef HaNagid; Arabic: أبو إسحاق إسماعيل بن .Shmuel HaNagid, lit , שמואל הנגיד :Abu Iṣḥāq Ismā‘īl bin an-Naghrīlah), also known as Samuel HaNagid (Hebrew النغريلةSamuel the Prince) was a well-known medieval Hebrew poet born in 993. He was also a Talmudic scholar, grammarian, philologist (linguist with a love of words), soldier, politician, and a patron of the arts. He lived in Iberia at the time of the Moorish rule. He was perhaps the most politically influential Jew in Muslim Spain. He was fluent in both Hebrew and Arabic. His example is used to support the Golden Age theory of Jewish life under Muslim rule.

Samuel ibn Naghrillah fled Córdoba in 1013 when Berbers took the city during the war with the Amirid Kingdom. He then set up a spice shop in Granada near the palace of the vizier. The vizier met Samuel ibn Naghrillah when his maid servant began to ask Naghrillah to write letters for her. As a result of this relationship, Naghrillah was given the job of a tax collector, then a secretary, and finally an assistant vizier of state to the Berber king Habbus al-Muzaffar. When Habbus died in 1038, Samuel ibn Naghrillah made certain that King Habbus’ second son, Badis, succeeded him, because Badis was more favored by the people (including the Jews) than his older brother. In return for his support, Badis made Samuel ibn Naghrillah his vizier and top general. It was rare for a Jew to hold such a high public office. He was the highest ranking Jewish courtier in all of Spain, and he took on the title of nagid, or Prince in 1027. The fact that a Jew would command the Muslim army was an astonishing feat.

He was known as “The Nagid” and became the leader of Spanish Jewry around the late 1020s and promoted the benefits of the Jewish people through actions such as the promotion Jewish learning. He purchased copies of the Mishnah and the Talmud. He gave a scholarship to those who wanted to study the Torah for a living.

In the Granada court there was a continuous rivalry for power and influence among the king’s underlings. Since Samuel was the only Jew in a high position over Moslems, Berbers, and Slavs he was very exposed to this jockeying for position. He wrote several poems about these tensions that he had to endure in the service of the king (the Translations below were done by Leon J. Weinberger).

At Court

Does your king anger you with bitter words and evil deeds And you hope that he has turned from his wrath? But can the wisest of men break an earthen jar And guarantee that he will once again put together the shreds?

The Monarch’s Favors

A monarch will not favor you unless he hopes to be At ease while you labor and exert yourself in his service. You are caught in his tongs: With one hand he brings you into The flames,--while protecting you from the fire which with both hands he sets against you.

Dread the King

Dread your great king whether he be resting or scolding And fear his wrath both in your own home or in the gates. He is pacified like a child; he rages like a boor.

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He will strike you and laugh; he will slay and not care. His anger is like a blazing fire consuming the trees of the forest.

He Promotes the Clowns

Fickleness in a king is like that of a drunkard He is appeased when he should be angry; he is wroth when he out to be forgiving. Occasionally he exalts the wise, though more often He humbles them and promotes the clowns.

We will look at more of The Nagid’s poetry next month. Lady Katarzyna Witkowska

TRISTAN DER WEISE (the Wise)

13th Century ancestor of

Robertus Minimus

A MAN OF SORROWS who has learned to be content from God,

and who is a Friend of Gentle Folk everywhere.

A QUESTER WHO SEARCHES for Love

and that Justice will prevail in every Land.

A POET WHO DREAMS of a Queen of Character

who dwells in other Times and Places.

A MYSTIC WHO ASPIRES for Purity of Heart

and Inner Strength.

A SERVANT WHO LEADS to Ways of Peace and to

the Knowledge of all that is Good.

I am Tristan der Weise!

Pennsic Procession

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From the Bright Hills Kitchen: Rum Balls

Lord Rhys of Ravenhill (Raven) Ingredients: 1 ½ cups nilla wafer crumbs (about 50 cookies) ¼ cup dark rum ¼ cup honey 8 oz. (2cups) ground walnuts Confectioner’s sugar Combine all ingredients, except sugar: Blend thoroughly. Shape into small balls about 1 inch in diameter. Role in sugar. Store in a tightly covered container. Makes about 2½ dozen

Midnight Madness at Pennsic

August Events

Children’s Fete Atlantian Court Lord Randver Lady Nem

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After Court Social at Pennsic Janyn & Aemelia Rosa in camp

Lord Seamu with Flat Wanda and Martel. Bridge Battle St. Sebastian Archery Check-in

St. Sebastian Archery Tournament at Pennsic. Janyn stokes the campfire.

Opening Procession at Royal Rabbit Winery Demo. Godai Fighting demo

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More Fighting. Graham arm wrestles. Sindara Demos Beadwork. Have a sample

Current Baronial Champions

Archery: Lady Wanda Ostowana

Arts and Sciences: Lady Deirdre O’Bardon Bardic: Lady Tarquinia Maida

Brewer: Lady Nem Equestrian: Rachel d'Alton

Heavy Weapons: Lord Raphael Rapier: Milord Conrad Muni

Children’s Archery- M’Lord Pietre Witkowski

Guild Contacts Armorers’ Guild: Baron Heinrich Kreiner (lands_heinie@yahoo.com)

PAGE: THL Yseulte Trevelyn (brunosharpy@yahoo.com) Brewer’s Guild: Lady Livia di Samuele (Abramsonsm@yahoo.com)

Cheese Mongers’ Guild: Master Chirhart Blackstar (chirhart_1@yahoo.com) Clothier’s Guild: Lady Faye de Trees (feataure@yahoo.com)

Cooks’ Guild: Baroness Wynne ferch Rhodri ap Hwyell ( jay_wynne@hotmail.com) Scriptorium: Lady Amelia Rosa (aemiliarosa@comcast.net)

Textile Arts Guild (TAG): Mistress Brienna Llewellyn Lindsey (LadyBrienna@gmail.mil) Woodworkers’ Guild (WAG): Lord Luke of Bright Hills (idylukewild@yahoo.com)

The Worshipful Company of St. Matthias: Lady Livia di Samuele (Abramsonsm@yahoo.com)

To see the most current list of local events, please follow the following link:

http://brighthills.atlantia.sca.org/events/local.htm To see the most current list of away events, please follow the following link:

http://www.atlantia.sca.org/

Barony of the Bright Hills Practices and Meetings Site Directions

Heavy and Light Weapons Fighter Practices and A&S classes are held most Friday nights from 7:30 PM-10 PM Business Meetings are held from 7 PM-8 PM the last Friday of the month (Please See Calendar)

Location: Christ the King Episcopal Church, 1930 Brookdale Rd., Baltimore, MD 21244

Although we use these facilities, the SCA is not endorsed by the Church.

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Directions: Exit the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) at Exit 17 (Security Blvd Exit). Take the exit west toward Rolling Road, not the exit east toward Woodlawn. Travel west along Security Boulevard about

one-half mile, through traffic-lights at Belmont Avenue, Lord Baltimore Drive, and Rolling Road. Continue west for another block, until you reach Brookdale Road.

The Episcopal Church of Christ the King is on your left. Make a left turn onto Brookdale, and then turn right into the Church parking lot.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

If Baltimore County Schools announce they are closed or closing early, there will be no practice that night. You can usually hear the school closing lists

on virtually any local radio station broadcast throughout the morning.

Sunday Afternoon Archery Practice

Lady Nichola Blackwell, 301-404-6133 Every Sunday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (See Calendar)

Location: Baltimore Bowmen Site Go to www.baltimorebowmen.com for directions. If the gate is closed, check to make sure it is not locked. If it is not

locked, open it and drive down the hill to the butts. If the gate is locked, park your car and walk down the hill to the butts. NOTE: PRACTICE WILL NOT BE HELD WHEN THERE ARE WEEKEND-LONG EVENTS AND WHEN THERE

ARE EVENTS AT THE BOWMEN SITE.

Guild Gatherings:

Bardic Circle/PAGE

(Sundays 4-8pm; Contact Lady Nina for exact dates or check calendar) 6414 Loch Raven Blvd. Baltimore MD 21239

ninadances@gmail.com

Woodworkers’ Guild (Check Calendar)

Lord Luke of Bright Hills’ house. 1020 Register Avenue, Towson, MD 21239, (410) 377-6828. Directions: Take Baltimore Beltway 695 toward Towson. We live near the northern apex of the beltway. Take exit 29

from 695. Take Lock Raven Blvd. south, past Taylor Ave. intersection, go through two lights after Taylor, look for quick right onto Regester Avenue just over peak of a hill. (If you miss Regester Ave. don’t despair: at next light make a right

onto Loch Hill Rd., then left at stop sign onto Regester Ave. If you’ve gone too far on Loch Raven, you will reach Northern Parkway – a huge intersection.) Our house is at 1020 Regester – white house with porch on right with

SCA-type banner hanging from a signpost on front lawn - large driveway. Park on the south side of Regester Avenue if there is no room in driveway.

Brewer’s Guild

Lady Livia di Samuele, 7927 Mandan Road Apt 104 Greenbelt, MD 20770; 301-807-5476 Abramsonsm@yahoo.com Contact with questions or to request special brewing days.

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Clothier’s Guild

Lady Faye de Trees, 1402 Hillside Dr., Bel Air, MD 21015; 352-281-8216, feataure@gmail.com. The clothiers currently do one class per month on a specific project at Friday night

fighter practice followed by a sewing session on Sunday afternoon to finish the projects. The location of the Sunday sessions varies. (Check calendar)

Textile Arts Guild

Mistress Brienna Llewellyn Lindsey, 3009 Ebbtide Dr., Edgewood, MD 21040, 410.598.3422, ladybrienna@gmail.com. TAG meets the first Sunday of every month. Check calendar for location and times

Armorers’ Guild

Baron Heinrich, 3114 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD 21158; 443-789-8109, lands-heinie@yahoo.com Weekends by appointment.

Cook’s Guild

Baroness Wynne ferch Rhodri ap Hwyell, jay_wynne@hotmail.com Meets second Sunday of the month. Check calendar for location and time.

Gold Key

To Access Gold Key garb, Contact Lady Wanda Ostojowna, wlkinnie@comcast.net

A very appreciative thank you to the following individuals for their assistance: THL Katarzyna for her article on Hebrew Poetry in Spain, Robertus Minimus for his poem about his ancestor, Lord Rhys for his Rum Ball recipe, Lady Aemelia Rosa and Lady Deirdre for their pictures and Lady Wanda for her cover photo and pictures. Many

hands truly make light work.

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Officers and Deputies of the Barony of Bright Hills

Please try not to call any of the following individuals after 9 PM Baron and Baroness Lord Kollack and Lady Rebecca von Zweckel Kenneth and Becky Kepple 765 Waugh Chapel Rd. Odenton, MD 21113 443.254.1206 kepplekd@verizon.net, becky.kepple@gmail.com

Minister of Lists Lord Alexander Fowler Hunter Fowler 2626 Turf Valley Road Ellicott City, MD 21042 410.313.8626 hunterfsca@yahoo.com

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Seneschal Lord Graham MacRobert Graham Wright 443 375 0257, No calls after 8:30pm. grahammacrobert@hotmail.com Deputy Seneschal Lady Ailis Erin O’Brien Scimeca 3830 White Oak Court Manchester, MD 21102 443-857-2849 Erin2325@yahoo.com Exchequer Lady Clara Michelle England 1622 South Hanover Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 443-799-1913 kuscheltier13@yahoo.com Deputy Exchequer Wanda Ostojowna Wanda Kinnie 2905 Bachman Road Manchester, MD 21102 443-398-5100 wandaostojowna@comcast.net Deputy Exchequer Cairell mac Cormaic Howard Carl Jacobson 7927 Mandon Road #104 Greenbelt, MD 20770 443-416-8356 cairellmaccormaic@yahoo.com Steward Deputy Master Chirhart Blackstar Truman Barnes PO Box 235 Hampstead, MD 21074 410-239-8794 chirhart_1@yahoo.com Chatelaine Baroness Barbara Giumaria diRoberto Barbara Kriner 3114 Littlestown Pike Westminster, MD 21158 410-751-5345 bjokriner@yahoo.com

Deputy Minister of Lists Lady Livia di Samuele Sherrill M. Abramson 7927 Mandan Road, Apt 104 Greenbelt MD 20770 301-807-5476 Abramsonsm@yahoo.com Knights Marshall Lord Randver Askmadr Randy Feltman 314 Whitaker Mill Road Fallston, MD 21047 410-877-1735 randver_askmadr@verizon.net Rapier Deputy Marshal Lord Stephen Bridewell Stephen Cavano 2730 St. Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21218, 410.235.3590 stephenbridewell@yahoo.com Archery Deputy Marshal Lady Nichola Blackwell Sally Dodosn 7822 Lake Crest Drive Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-404-6133 nichola_blackwell@yahoo.com Thrown Weapons Deputy Marshal Beatrice Shirwod Annelise Bauer 2952 Kirkwall Ct Abingdon, MD 21009 843-312-5971 spindlebird@gmail.com Herald Lady Deirdre O'Bardon Debbie Eccles P.O. Box 130 Reisterstown, MD 21136 410-356-0028 deirdre_obardon@yahoo.com Minister of Arts & Sciences Lady Reyne Telarius Robyn Becker 472 Winterberry Dr. Edgewood, MD 21014, (410) 676-5795 robynbecker@comcast.net

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Deputy Chatelaine Wrade map Willis Wade Whitlock 891 Walker Street Aberdeen, MD 21001 410-272-8407 wadewhitlock@hotmail.com Chronicler THL Sindara Lind Rachael Fessel of the Falconshield Sharon R. Saroff 123 Embleton Road Owings Mills, MD 21117 410-961-2739 Sindara@pobox.com Webminister THL Janyn Fletcher of Lancastreshire Jay Nardone, 443-508-4456 janynfletcher@comcast.net Baronial Clerk Signet & Deputy Webminister Lady Aemilia Rosa Amy Nardone 2742 Overlook Court Manchester, MD. 21102 443-508-4456 amynardone13@comcast.net

Deputy Minister of Arts & Sciences Lady Faye de Trees Angela Yau 410-939-2299 or 352-281-8216 feataure@gmail.com Deputy Minister of Arts & Sciences Brigid Cunnigham Sarah Gray sarah.gray.88@gmail.com Youth Minister/Deputy Chronicler Katarzyna Witkowska Katherine Hawkins 439 Main Street Reisterstown, MD 21136 443-813-1436 k_hawk_us@yahoo.com Chirurgeon Master Richard ffaukes Robert Jones

443-307-1312, richardffaukes@yahoo.com

This is The Yeoman, a publication of the Barony of Bright Hills of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. The Yeoman is available fromTHL Sindara Lind Rachael Fessel of the Falconshield (Sharon R. Saroff), 123 Embleton Road, Owings Mills MD 21117, 410-961-2739. Subscriptions are free. The Yeoman is currently offered through the Bright Hills website. Please request a hard copy if required from the Chronicler. This newsletter is not a corporate publication of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc., and does not delineate SCA policies.

(c) Copyright 2014, Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. For information on reprinting letters and artwork from this publication, please contact the Chronicler, who will assist you in contacting the original creator of the piece. Please respect the legal rights of our contributors. The chronicler solicits and welcomes short articles on medieval subjects of interest, but reserves the right to edit all copy for format and length. Materials will not be deleted nor will major changes be made without consulting the author. Submissions may be sent to the above address, either as “hard copy” or sent via email in .RTF format. When submitting articles, be sure to include your return address, phone number and email address (if applicable) so we may contact you. All contributors must sign permission for allowing The Yeoman use of their material. The closing date for submissions is the 25th of the month prior to publication. No material received after that date may appear in the next month’s issue.

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Bright Hills Email List

To subscribe to the Bright Hills mailing list, please go to http://www.yahoogroups.com/subscribe/brighthills

Bright Hills Website The Baronial website, http://brighthills.atlantia.sca.org/ contains a listing of current officers, regularly scheduled

meetings, events and other items of interest. If you have an item for the website, please send it to the Webminister, THL Janyn Fletcher of Lancastreshire at janynfletcher@comcast.net

Bright Hills FaceBook Page

The new baronial Facebook page is located at https://www.facebook.com/groups/brighthills/. Further information can be obtained from the administrators Lady Reyne Telarius at robynbecker@comcast.net, THL Janyn Fletcher of Lancastreshire at janynfletcher@comcast.net or Lady Aemilia Rosa at amynardone13@comcast.net

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