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Monthly Newsletter for the Barony of Tir Ysgithr of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.

Monthly Newsletter for the Barony of Tir Ysgithr of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.

TuskerTimesTuskerTimesVol. 30, Issue 7 - Dec. 2019 Vol. 30, Issue 7 - Dec. 2019

Volume 30 - Issue 7 December 2019 - Anno Societatus LIV Page 2 Volume 30 - Issue 7 December 2019 - Anno Societatus LIV Page 3

Lord William of Grimsby and Sir Thorin O’Seaghdha attempt to knock each other’s crests off at Crest Tourney last December. Cover photo by Bannthegn Mistress Magdalen Venturosa.

Table of ContentsMeet & Greet of the Baronial Candidates ..................................... 2From Their Excellencies ....................... 3Polling Guidelines................................. 4Pas d’ Arms/Crest Tournament.......... 4Caroling in Winterhaven...................... 5Fighting Collegium............................... 6Kingdom 12th Night............................. 6Crown Tournament............................... 7Baronial Court ...................................... 7Combat Practices................................. 10Households of the Barony ................. 11Arts and Sciences Monthly Events ... 12Baronial Populace Meetings .............. 12Help Wanted - Officers....................... 14Baronial Panjandrum.......................... 15New to the SCA? ................................. 16

December EventsBaronial Fighter Practice - 3rd

Necessary Arts - 4thArchery Practice - 7th

Crest Tourney - 8thBaronial Fighter Practice - 10th

Aasni’s Pottery Studio - 11thArchery Practice - 14th

Baronial Fighter Practice - 17thYule Caroling at

Winterhaven of Lights - 19thHeraldry Hut - 20th

Archery Practice - 21stBaronial Afternoon -22nd

Baronial Fighter Practice - 24thCooks Guild - 25th

Baronial Fighter Practice - 31st

January EventsFighting Collegium - 4th

Kingdom 12th Night - 4thSouthern War Practice - 5th

Baronial Fighter Practice - 7thAasni’s Pottery Studio - 8th

Baronial Fighter Practice - 14thCollege of St. Felix FP - 16th

Heraldry Hut - 17thArchery Practice - 21st

Calendar Meeting -19thBaronial Fighter Practice - 21st

Cooks Guild - 22ndCollege of St. Felix FP - 23rd

Crown Tournament - 25th-26thBaronial Fighter Practice - 28th

College of St. Felix FP - 30th

Lady Elena Zharkova

Lady Eyvor is surprised by a Fleur de Soleil for all her work in the Arts.Photo taken by Baroness Eilidh MacMurtrie.

Lady Eyvor Halldorsdottir

M’lady Elena was caught completely by surprise when TRMs awarded her with an Award of Arms.Photo taken by Baroness Eilidh MacMurtrie.

Corrections from November Tusker Times

Greetings all,

In last month’s Tusker Times I miss captions two photos.

They are here with the correct names and awards.

My apologizes to both Ladies. I am still learning names and faces. I will en-deavour to be more careful (and check with a scribe or two) in the future.

Thank you for your understanding,

Eilidh

Baronial Candidate Meet & Greet

December 22nd, 2019 at the Himmel Park Library, 2pm.We welcome all populace members to come to meet and ask questions of the Baronial Candidates.

After reading the Candidate’s letters (pages 8 & 9), this is an opportunity to ask Lady Anastasia & Lady Juliana, and, Master Ruadhan & Mestrinde Thyri any additional questions about their vision for the Barony.

The meeting will start with a quick update to cover upcoming events. Once the Meet & Greet is concluded, any officer reports or needs will be handled.


From Their ExcellenciesJoyous Greetings Tir Ysgithr!We find ourselves looking forward to the Yule season with enthusiasm and we hope this is true for all of you as well. The cooler months tend to get very busy for everyone and this amazing Barony is no exception. By the time you read this, prospective candidates letters for Baron and Baroness should have been received and reviewed by the Crown and the Kingdom Seneschal. Those that meet with Their Majesties approval will be announced via Facebook and you will find their letters in this issue of the Tusker Times for your review.On December 22nd there will be a meet and greet of the candidates, so all who attend will have an opportunity to interact with them and to discuss ideas. For our part, having done the job of Baron and Baroness of this, the best and most amazing Barony, it has been an incredible experience. We have for the last three years dedicated ourselves wholeheartedly to bearing the responsibilities of guiding the group and its members. It is certainly one of the most satisfying things any couple can do within the SCA. You, the populace, have been so wonderful to us in your support and you have shown us a genuine interest to see the Barony thrive and prosper. We have been so proud of all of you and we have been extremely satisfied with our roles in helping the group be a better place.Albeit, we have recently taken time to reflect upon many things and we have come to the determination that we will choose to not submit a letter of intent to continue our reign as Baron and Baroness of Tir Ysgithr. This decision will provide an opportunity to allow for another very capable couple to step forward and for them to provide a new and fresh perspective for the group. We have every intention to continue to participate within the Barony and in the Kingdom, so do not fret as we will still be here. It is simply time to allow for an opportunity for growth and invigoration for the group, and to allow for us to attend to other matters and re-focus so we can better serve in the future.November was an extraordinarily wet month for us all (any rumors that His Majesty (who was Crown at last Estrella) is in some way responsible are simply untrue and should be treated as hearsay). So much so that the long anticipated Art of War event had to be cancelled due to the site being too wet for use. It is a great sadness to us that this event didn’t get the opportunity to prove how great an idea it is. Maybe it will get another chance next year (we will see). Rained out events and practices are sometimes a fact of life and we thank everyone for helping out where it was needed and for taking it all in stride. Many, many things are in store for us all this holiday season. The Crest Tourney was so much fun last year that we are having it again and there is much business to be done so it should be a great day. There are the various Yule celebrations across the Kingdom and we encourage all to travel and participate where you can. The annual Winterhaven Caroling looks to be a great time to get out and see the amazing displays while having a great time singing and carousing in warm garb. The Baronial Twelfth Night Parties are looking pretty fabulous and we look forward to a great time of merriment with you all.Our Barony is host once again for the Kingdom 12th Night, Fighting Collegium, and Southern War Practice at the beginning of January. As if that weren’t enough, the Barony is also host to the Spring Crown Tournament at the end of January! There the 101st Crown of Atenveldt will emerge victorious on the field and we thank everyone who will be putting forth their best effort to help host these great events.Heads of Households, if you haven’t gotten us your numbers for your camps at the upcoming Estrella, please do so as soon as possible. We have been asked to produce our information by mid-December and if you don’t get it to us by then, you might end up in a much tighter camping space than otherwise.We wish you all peace and joy in this season.In Service to Barony and Crown We Remain,

Brendan TigraBaron Baroness


Barony of TY Baronial Polling GuidelinesSunday, January 5, 2020A polling of the current paid members of the Tir Ysgithr will be conducted on January 8, 2017 at Kingdom Southern War Practice. The polling will begin at Noon and will last until 1:30pm. If the results of that polling do not show a clear preference, a second run-off polling will be held immediately following the closing and tabulation of ballots from the first poll. Members are encouraged to remain onsite should a second poll be necessary. To participate in the polling, you must possess a valid SCA membership that is listed in the zip codes assigned to the Barony of Tir Ysgithr and be eighteen years of age or older. Current membership will be verified on a membership list at the polling site, or you may present an online membership renewal confirmation that is dated after the Milpitas Registry Office list was generated. A driver’s license or government picture ID will also be required to be shown to prove age and identity. There may be some SCA members who do not reside within the zip codes currently assigned to the Barony of Tir Ysgithr but who play exclusively in the Barony of Tir Ysgithr and consider themselves as active members of the group. These individual will be allowed to cast a ballot of a different color after signing a statement agreeing to not participate in the polling of any other group in the Kingdom for the next three years.Absentee Ballots: Proxy ballots are NOT allowed. If you are unable to attend the polling, you may follow the procedures below to submit an Absentee Ballot Letter. No exceptions will be made to the timeline or contents for an Absentee ballot to be counted, so review the requirements carefully, and send your letters in as soon as the candidates are announced.You must write a letter to the Kingdom Seneschal stating your preference in the poll. Your absentee ballot MUST be received by December 30, 2019 to be counted. DO NOT require a signature at delivery on a mailed ballot, as that will delay delivery. If there is a second polling, absentee ballots will only be counted if the preferred candidates remain in the run-off polling. Your letter must include ALL of the following:1. The names of one and only one couple you prefer as

candidates. 2. Modern and SCA name and the mailing address for

your membership, including zip code. 3. Proof of membership (Any one of membership

number, photocopy of membership card, photocopy of Southwind label, photocopy of confirmation

printout from online membership renewal) 4. Photocopy of a driver’s license or government ID

showing your modern name, zip code, and proof that you are 18 years of age or older.

Send the absentee ballot by US Mail or email to arrive by December 30, 2019 to [email protected] or by mail to: Bethany Cole, 8151 W. Sierra Vista Dr., Glendale, AZ 85303.In Service to the Crown and Kingdom of Atenveldt, Mistress Rowan Bridget Blackmor, Kingdom Seneschal, Atenveldt

Pas d’Armes/Crest Tourney Sunday December 8, 2019On Sunday December 8, 2019 at Himmel Park, there will be a Pas d’Armes tourney with challenges to be made and accepted in a double elimination tourney. You will be able to do challenges such as over a barrier, across a rope and others. This will be followed by the Crest Tourney which will be a single elimination tourney. To win you must hack off your opponents crest. These tourneys will be for armored combat, rapier, and youth. The Styrofoam and paper crests will be provided by Sable Millrind and will be duct taped to your helmet. Fighters will be able to customize them with crayons and markers. You do not need to enter the Pas d’Armes to enter the Crest Tourney. Site opens at 9:00 Court at about 10:00 or at their Excellencies pleasure. Pas will begin immediately after court. Directions: If ye hail from the north, take I-10 to Speedway exit, proceed east one block past Tucson Blvd then turn right on Treat Ave. It is one block south, on the right. Should ye arrive from the south, take I-10 to the Alvernon exit, and proceed north. Turn left on Speedway, then proceed west. Turn left at Treat Ave. Look for the tents set up behind Himmel Park Library. Site Fee: Adults $10.00 with a $5.00 membership discounts applied to registration, so basically $5.00. Children (5-17), $1.00 and under five years of age are free. Event Steward: Baron Vaclav y Rokycan (Darin Potucek), [email protected], 218-242-5032


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Fighting CollegiumSaturday Jan 4, 2019 • 9am-3pmWarriors of Atenveldt! Be you hard suit, rapier, or cut and thrust minded? Be you ready to gain knowledge and advance yourself in your chosen field(s) of combat? Then this is the day you have been waiting for! At 9am the morning of Kingdom 12th Night, we will gather on the fields of Himmel Park and sit under the wide branches of the learning tree. There will be classes all day. These classes will include practical, hands on teaching, and lecture formats. Bring your gear and weapons (yes, all of them!) and be prepared to use them! Work with instructors one on one in a learning environment! Get the feedback you have been dying to hear! Site Opens at 9am and closes no later than 3pm. Registration: None. Everyone to spend a day learning together!! Location: Himmel Park 135 N. Treat Ave Tucson AZ

• Water is available • Restrooms are located near the tennis courts • Pets allowed on leashes and must be picked up

after • Smoking is allowed but please be mindful of

litter and others who do not smoke • The site is DRY • Staking of shades is allowed • No glass containers in city parks • There is playground equipment nearby where

parents may take their children. • Please do not drive on the grass during set up

and tear down. Directions: If ye hail from the north, take I-10 to Speedway exit, proceed east and turn right on Treat Ave. It is one block past Tucson Blvd. Should ye muster from the south, take I-10 to Alvernon exit, and proceed north. Turn right left on Speedway, then proceed west and turn left at Treat Ave (just past Country Club). The park is one block south of Speedway, just past the library. Parking is available on the street or in the parking lot to the west of the library. Event Steward(s): TBD (Baron Sir Brendan is interim contact. [email protected])Count Brian Winterbourne (Brian Cole) 928-925-8933 no calls after 9:00pm, [email protected] for armored combat and Baron Vaclav y Rokycan (Darin Potucek) 218-242-5032 for rapier and cut and thrust.

Kingdom 12th NightSaturday Jan 4, 2019 • 4pm-10pmOur shared dream is one that is fueled by a fondness for courtesies and ideals of times gone by, of simple pastimes and joys. In that spirit, we will journey back together, to Spain. We will have music, food, dancing and possibly Spanish games to entertain and delight!Come drum with your old friends and new acquaintances; dance to the beat; delight in the spectacle of colors and movement, and revel in the merriment with your friends and chosen family!In addition to a fantastic night of fun, we will also have a Spanish themed feast for your culinary desires. Please pay close attention to the ingredients listed below, if you have any allergies.1st Course: (on table when arriving): Flatbread, Roasted Garlic (spreadable), Cheese (spreadable), Olives 2nd Course: Lettuce and Radish Salad with Oil and Vinegar Dressing3rd Course: Cream of Leek Soup w/ Flatbread4th Course: Chicken w/ Stuffed Eggplant5th Course: Meatballs (Beef) with Sauce and Vegetables6th Course: Steamed Pears w/Cinnamon/Clove HoneyThere may be additions and subtractions to the menu based on costSite Information: Site is discreetly damp. Smoking is permitted but only in the parking lot. This includes e-cigarettes.Event Registration Fee: Adult - $15.00 with a $5.00 membership discount. Youth ages 17 and under are free.Feast Fee: Adults: $10.00 no membership discounts to be applied for Feast Fees. Youth (17 and under): $5.00 Please RSVP and pay for the feast no later than Dec 13th 2019. Event and Feast Pre-Registration will be available via PayPal.Additional information regarding pre-reg and PayPal will be available on the FB Event Page, or you may contact the Event Steward: Lord Floki the Ginger (Chris Mullican: [email protected])Directions and Event Location: This Event is located at the Tucson Women’s Club at 6245 E Bellevue Street, Tucson AZ 85712, For those local, this is located just northwest of the Wilmot Rd and Speedway Blvd intersection. The Women’s Center is located on your Right, the Parking lot is located just past the main building.


Crown TournamentSaturday Jan 25-26, 2019Good gentles all, pray attend!

The time has come for the Crown to declare their Heirs, those who will become the 101st King and Queen of these Solar Lands of Atenveldt. Come join us for Crown 101!

Saturday January 25th 2019::Site will open at 8:00 am with crown at TRM discretion. Crown Tournament is easily one of the most beautiful events in the Kingdom, filled with banners, freshly painted shields, and fighters and consorts dressed their best. The tournament field radiates with honor and chivalry as those who seek the Crown fight to prove themselves worthy Heirs. Come to fight, come to watch, and come to see what the future holds for Atenveldt.

Sunday January 26th 2019: Site will open at 9:00 am with crown at TRM discretion. Warlord and Queen’s Rapier Champion are two of the most renowned positions on a royal court. Come Sunday to claim the position or cheer on combatants whom you support!

Site information: Site opens Sat. at 8:00am and closes at 5:00pm Sunday Site will open at 9:00 am and close no later than 5:00 pm

Site Fee: $15 Adult (age 17+) $5 member discount, Children free (16 & under)

Address: Chuck Ford Lakeside Park 8201 E. Stella Road Tucson AZ 85730

Staking is permitted. Site is discreetly wet (no glass bottles), pets allowed on leashes only, plenty of parking, grass fields and pavilions. A children’s playground is nearby. Potable water and rest rooms are also close by.

Nearby Amenities: There are over a dozen hotels/motels and numerous food establishments. (Look for more detailed information as we get closer to the event).

Directions: From the North and West: take l-10 East towards Tucson to exit 265 (Alvernon Way). Use left two lanes to turn left on S Alvernon Way (directions continue below)

From the East: take 1-10 West towards Tucson to exit 265 (Alvernon Way) take exit on right and merge onto S Alvernon Way (directions to continue below)

From the South: take 1-19 North to exit 101 for 1-10 E towards El Paso, merge onto 1-10 E, to exit 265 (Alvernon Way). Use left two lanes to turn left on S Alvernon Way (directions continue below)

Continued for all directions: (from exit 265) continue North on S Alvernon Way, keep left and merge onto Golf Links Rd. Continue a half mile and turn right onto S. Pantano Road. Turn left onto E. Stella Rd. The park will be on your left.

Baron and Baroness:Baron—Sir Brendan: 520-275-5485 cell, [email protected] or [email protected]—Mistress Tigra:520-465-4913 cell, baronesstigra@ gmail.com or [email protected]

Baronial CourtBaronial Steward: Lord James ConstantineHead Ladies in Waiting: Viscountess Victoria of the Vales of BarnsdaleLady Berkedei KokosaraLadies in Waiting:Bannthegn Mistress Magdalen Venturosa

Baronial Guard 2019Captain of the Baronial Guard and Bearer of the Great Helm:Count Sir Thomas de ReveleLieutenant of the Guard: Lord Mathurin AnnorsonFirst Sergeant: Lady Lagertha OrfrindardottirSecond Sergeant: Lord Peleus of CreteGuardsman in Perpetuity: Lord CuchlarainnCaptain of the Rapier Guard: M’lord Kadak DragomirovLieutenant of the Guard: M’lord Sean McKaidanFirst Sergeant: Lord Dougal Corkran (the Helpful)Second Sergeant: HL Don Arion the FalconYouth Champion: M’lord Gunni Blödvok

Baronial ChampionsBard of the Boar: THL Riàn hua TadgáinTantony Bard: M’lord Benny of Tir YsgithrBTY Archery Champion: Lady Erica Romandia AndresBTY Youth Archery Champion: m’lord Archer of Standing WolfA&S Champion: Lord Lucjan Maciej NiemiraA&S Household Champion: Household HrafnheimGawd Awful Grail: Lord Peleus of CreteGaudy Goblet: Lord Lucjan Maciej NiemaraGhastly Glass: M’lord Gunni Blodvok


Baronial Letter of IntentLady Anastasia MacEwan de Ravenna & Lady Juliana Ruadh MacLachlanUnto Their Highnesses Morgan and Elizabeth: Their Excellencies Brendan and Tigra; the Kingdom Seneschal Mistress Rowan Bridget Blackmore; and the populace of the Barony of Tir Ysgithr, do we Lady Anastasia MacEwan de Ravenna and Lady Juliana Ruadh MacLachlan, submit this letter of intent and desire to step forward as candidates for your next Baroness and Baroness. We are more than willing to be installed with a three year warrant for this position.We are sisters and feel that we bring a variety of skills, abilities and ideas to share with the barony. We offer management skills, event planning, contract negotiations, etc. We are well versed in computer skills and social media. We bring abilities in the archery community for the past 15 years.We are both skilled in sewing for over 20 years, making our own garb as well as regalia for the barony and a kingdom office. These skills have been shared with members of the barony and will continue to teach and assist all those wanting to learn.Here is a bit of our background within the Society for Creative Anachronism. We have been members of the SCA for the past 25 years. We started our journey in the Kingdom of Atlantia, learning the basics of what to wear, finding a name and device to be registered. We moved to the other side of the known world to the Kingdom of Caid where we both began with learning to shoot archery. We became authorized archers, and Anastasia went on to train and become a certified marshal. She became the Archery Lieutenant for the Shire of Careg Wen and assisted the Captain in setting up the range, ensuring the safety of all attendees, and teaching new archers and marshals. Our final move was to the wonderful Kingdom of Atenveldt and the Barony of Tir Ysgithr, which we call home. This is where we became truly involved in the SCA. Juliana has been Deputy Sheriff for three years and Regalia officer for two years. She has made regalia for the Sheriff’s Office and a portcullis banner for the Barony of Tir Ysgithr, and The Watch at Estrella War. She created a household which she is the Matriarch and has made garb for members of her household.Juliana has also taught sewing to members of her household, designed her household device and household banner. Juliana has volunteered several times at Estrella War for the watch, gate and wherever else she was needed. She has continued to shoot archery and is supportive of the archery community. She also expressed an interest in the scribble arts, and various types of adorning/accessorizing her garb, and has taken classes to further her

skills in the arts.Anastasia began her involvement in the archery community while in the Kingdom of Caid and has continued since she arrived in the Barony of Tir Ysgithr. She has taught several new archers as well as instructed other archers so they could improve their skills. She maintained the baronial archery trailer at her home for several years until she got approval to store it at our practice range at Precision Shooting Equipment. (PSE). She became an Archery Lieutenant for nine years, and has been the Archery Captain going into her third year. Anastasia has established a Thrown Weapons Program for the Barony of Tir Ysgithr and she has completed the requirements to become a Thrown Weapons Marshal.Anastasia was asked to design a baronial award of the Boar Counter-Ermine, established by then Baron Tigheamain and Baroness Sablha. We both made several dozen of the various baronial awards given by the sitting landed Barons and Baronesses since our arrival to the barony. We have made Atenveldt and most importantly the Barony of Tir Ysgithr, The Gem of Atenveldt, our home. We are very active in both this Barony and this Kingdom. We have watched our nobles as well as spoken to our cousins in other baronies regarding the attributes and leadership of their offices and believe we have a good basis to enhance our barony. We have also spoken to past landed nobles and asked for suggestions on how to maintain and/or improve this wonderful barony. We will welcome with open arms any and all suggestions from the populace that will further enrich our barony.It is our mission to recruit new members to the barony, as well as reach out to members that have not participated in a while and see what we could do to bring them back to participate in the barony once again. With bringing Thrown Weapons to the barony, it’s our hope to have the other martial arts being heavy and rapier fighters to come out and cross train in another martial art forms. Juliana and Anastasia are wanting to become more involved and support all facets of the Barony to include heavy fighting, rapier, arts and sciences, as well as supporting the College of St. Felix.In closing, we Anastasia and Juliana will defend the realm, support the populace, educate those wishing to learn, encourage new members and returning populace to maintain the enjoyment of this wonderful organization and will strive if chosen to serve our Barony and Kingdom.Yours in Service to the Dream,Lady Anastasia MacEwan de RavennaLady Juliana Ruadh MacLachlan


Baronial Letter of IntentMaster Ruadhan MacDubghail and Mestrinde Thyri ingen Aedain ui RigainUnto Your Royal Majesties Morgan and Elizabeth, Your Excellency Rowan, and Your Excellences’ of Tir Ysgithr Brendan and Tigra, do we Master Ruadhan MacDubghail and Mestrinde Thyri ingen Aedain ui Rigain send greetings,After consideration, we respectfully submit to you our letter of intent for the position of Baron and Baroness of Tir Ysgithr and our qualifications. We are aware of the obligations and responsibilities of this position and are prepared to commit to the three year warrant period and extend our paid membership throughout the warrant period. We understand that if chosen as a candidate, our letter of intent will be published in the baronial newsletter per the policies and procedures required.We believe connection and investment in shared interests and desires are what makes The Dream come alive. Our greatest hope is to inspire the populace to find The Dream, and their home, here in the Barony by demonstrating our own investment in its people and activities. We believe the nobility must lead by example. Giving time and energy to support the Barony not only as ‘examples of courtesy and grace,’ but as being willing to do the work it takes to promote community and support all Baronial activities. Through this example, we hope to inspire the populace to do the same work so that as many members as possible are involved in the Barony’s successes. We aim to demonstrate to the populace that their precious free time will be best spent with us; that, though there are many options for entertainment and leisure time, Tir Ysgithr is home and they are always welcome. We have the desire to help facilitate and contribute to The Dream for all of those who are in the Barony. From helping a new fighter put his first kit together, to the fledgling artisan who wants to try something new but is unsure where to start. To inspire someone who’s been in the Society for many years and help them find a renewed interest. We want to be that guiding light to all the things that bring us together as one. We look forward to the opportunity to shape a bright future for our Barony, with the intent to uphold its long traditions while finding ways to bring excitement and variety to its events. The future has so much potential. We intend to propose some changes and plan to confer with our officers, heads of house, and the populace on these changes; as getting their buy-in is essential to successful events. We would like to see Event Stewards be given more creative license to host their events and have some ownership in the success of these events. Furthermore, we would like to see officers given more autonomy to be creative with their offices within the rules. Combined we have over 30 years of experience in the SCA. I, Master Ruadhan, O.P., have been a paid member of the SCA beginning in Caid and, while in the military, traveled across the Known World and experienced the many cultures

of the SCA. I settled down in the Barony March of Mons Tonitrus where I submerged myself into the service side of the organization, stepping up as Baronial Seneschal under Charles and Christine DeLacy in 2006. Along with my experience as a Baronial Seneschal, I have also taken on a variety of other duties both at the baronial and kingdom level. I held the position of Baronial Knight Marshal during the tenure of Karl and Samara, as well as Kingdom Archery Champion during the reign of Morgan and Livia I. I have been the Main and the Site Steward for Southern Crusades on several occasions while it was at both Winkleman and the Marana Rodeo Grounds. Furthermore, I have experience with the inner workings of a Royal Court through multiple times serving as Crown Steward. In February 2018, I was elevated to the Order of Pelican during the reign of Morgan and Elizabeth III for my work within the both Baronies and the Kingdom. I have interacted as a dual member of both Mons Tonitrus and Tir Ysgithr for many years and can be seen just as often at Tir Ysgithr events as I can at Mons Tonitrus events. I feel I have been a core figure within the fabric that makes up Tir Ysgithr thus leading me to relocate physically to the Tir Ysgithr area several years ago. I, Méstrinde Thyri, O.P., have been a member of Tir Ysgithr since 2005. I began my time with the Barony immediately as an officer under Sean South and Brigid. I first became the Regalia officer and learned the workings of the Barony. In 2006, under Ivan and Ian’ka, I became the Baronial Archery Marshal. During the two years I held this position, I effectively negotiated with the PSE site management and established a regular archery practice for the Barony. After my tenure as Archery Marshal, I stepped into the role of Emergency Deputy Baronial Seneschal under Dona’ Perin and then fully into the role of Baronial Seneschal beginning in 2009 under the tenure of Tiernan the Hound and Sabilla. At the end of my warrant, I became the Emergency Deputy Kingdom Seneschal under His Grace Craven. When he won Crown Tournament in Fall 2011, I stepped into the role of the Kingdom Seneschal. From 2011 to 2013, I held the office of Kingdom Seneschal working with a variety of Crowns, Barons and Baronesses, and Officers. In 2016, I was the Main Event Steward for Southern Crusades. I was elevated to the Order of the Pelican in October 2012 during the reign of Thomas and Illora for my work both in the Barony and in the Kingdom. I have been woven in as a part of the Barony for my entire time in the Society.If selected for the position, we will bring all of our enthusiasm, dedication, and love of The Dream that has made us the Peers of the realm that we are today.Master Ruadhan MacDubghailMestrinde Thyri ingen Aedain ui Rigain


Fighter PracticeTuesdays 7pm-10pm

Armored CombatBaronial fighter practice held every Tuesday at the SW corner of Reid Park near the intersection of 22nd and Country Club.Loaner armor available for hard suit and rapier, however you must provide your own groin protection.

RapierSwashbuckling! Feats of Finesse! Deeds of Steel! Try your hand at SCA Rapier fighting alongside the skilled men and women of the sword!Fight with real steel blades! Learn to fight from real Period Manuals and Masters! Fight alongside friends in games and melee competitions nearly every week! Prepare for war! Dress to impress!Loaner gear is always available, however you must provide your own groin protection. Teachers are always looking for new students!You’re never too old or too young to take up the sword!

Archery/Thrown WeaponsArchery/Thrown Weapons Practice held at PSE Archery, 2727 North Fairview Ave, 10am to 1pm.

Loaner equipment available for archery, $5 range fee to shoot archery, children are welcome but must be supervised.

It is highly recommended that anyone wanting to try out throwing weapons please wear close toed shoes! Thrown weapons loaner gear and instructions will be available.

November 9th • November 23rdDecember 7th • December 14th

December 21st

Combat

Photo taken by HE Baron Sir Brendan mac Artuir.

Photo taken by Baroness Eilidh MacMurtrie.

Photo taken by Bannthegn Mistress Magdalen Venturosa.


Households of Tir YsgithrClan Nightwolf: Desert Yeti (“Yeti”) - [email protected]

County MightrinwoodCountess Deborah of Mightrinwood,

debwooten@ gmail.com520-240-6649

Del la RocViscount Sir Justin du Roc, KSCA, O.L., O.P.

[email protected] Victoria of the Vales of Barnsdale, O.L., O.P. [email protected]

Druid’s KeepMaster Davan Inn Spaki called Gannd the Druid. [email protected] 520-403-4898

Eber Hauer LandsknechtsSir Jorg, KSCA - [email protected], 520-551-0531

Falcon’s EyrieLord Loys LeFevre - [email protected]

Hall of the Laughing WolfSir Thorin vorðr

O’Séaghdha, KSCA [email protected] 818-207-9166Baroness Eilidh MacMurtrie, O.P. eilidhmacmurtrie @gmail.com 480-205-8448

Hounds RestSir Tighearnain the Hound, KSCA Mistress Sabiha the Serene, O.P. - [email protected]

House of the Red DragonsLady Juliana MacLachlan

[email protected] 520-860-0414

House Tage SterneRicolda de [email protected]

520-576-8732 (no calls after 9p)

House of the Winged FelineLady Cyneburga [email protected] 520-591-6030

HrafnheimHG Duchess Ian’ka Ivananovna

zhena P’trovitsa, O.L. (Jennifer Nelson Kemp) - [email protected] 520-296-9817HG Duchess Asa Hrafnsdottir (Candace Downard) [email protected]

Keg’s EndLady Elizabeth Rose [email protected] 520-471-3820

Sir Cosimo Orsini, KSCA, [email protected] 317-691-5711

Nowa NadziejaA’isha al-Zarqa (Amanda Creed) ahansen410 @gmail.com 520-279-1489Petra’s ArmyLady Decima [email protected]

Sable MillrindSir Jakob van Groningen, KSCA, O.P. [email protected] 520-591-1319Mistress Dairine Mor O hUigin, O.L.520-591-1327

SIBODDuke Sir Craven, KSCA, O.P.Duchess Elzbieta,

O.P., O.D.cosmocraven@gmail

StandingWolf ThunderLady AySun al-Andalusi

Lord Draulf Basul Happyhope2003 @yahoo.com 520-272 -6561

College of St. FelixA Recognized University of Arizona Club promoting the Society for Creative Anachronism and Historical Study at the University of Arizona through re-creation and education. Living the Middle Ages as they could have been. Learning from our pasts to make our future better.

We Are the College of St. Felix. Come Join us Thursday Nights for our weekly Fighter Training/Social Gathering!

Fighter practice Information:

Time: Every Thursday during the academic year (excluding holidays and wars) from 5:30pm to 9:30pm

Location: The Highland bowl on the University of Arizona campus (map below)

Activities: Hard suit fighting, rapier fighting, and varying arts and sciences activities

Seneschal: Lady Petronia Lupa, aka Lupa -(Cady Flohrschutz) email: stfelixseneschal@atenv eldt.org

Chatelaine: M’lady Marie Noëlle L’argent DuMont _ (Amy Johnson) email: [email protected]

Photo taken by Baroness Eilidh MacMurtrie.


Arts & SciencesThe Necessary Arts and Sciences NightThe Necessary Arts and Sciences night this month is held on Wednesday, December 4th at Their Excellencies home, 1301 N Magnolia Blvd. Tucson, AZ .If you are anything like most of us when working on your arts or science project, a regularly scheduled night (not to mention the camaraderie) is just the formula needed to get the project underway or completed. Projects best suited for this space are: Clothing, decorative/fine arts, needlework, fiber/textile arts, leatherwork and of course manuscript art.Baroness Tigra offers her talent in early garb construction. A fully equipped workstation awaits your project. Her Excellency can help you with patterning and sewing of your garment. You need only provide your material and thread.Lady Olalla Ruyz de Zaragoza heads the baronial largess project. Volunteers willing to make largess for Baron Brendan and Baroness Tigra will make one for Their Excellencies and take one home for themselves. All materials will be provided. Largess projects will be announced monthly on BTY’s Book of Faces. The lists of current largess projects are as follows:• Cloth bands with water absorbent material to cool the neck & forehead• Tissue packet holders that hide modern hand size tissues• Heavy linen or canvas bags, cloth painted• Scissor covers and needlework pin cushions• Linen embroidered bread covers in woven baskets• Linen cup covers with beads• Fleece baby booties• Felted & stitched cell phone covers• Light/rainbow sun catchers• Beaded drawstring pouchesSpace is also available for those wishing to share their talents and teach or demonstrate an Arts or science class. If you wish to teach a class, serve as a workstation instructor, or have any questions/comments please contact: • Viscountess Victoria, OL, OP, Minister of the Arts and Sciences,

Far Speaker & text at 520-400-0078, Email [email protected] or [email protected], the Book of Faces, Barony of Tir Ysgithr.

• Lady Olalla Ruyz de Zaragoza, Deputy Minister of the Arts and Sciences, Far Speaker 503-314-2197, email [email protected] or [email protected].

Baronial Scriptorium: (nights dedicated to the arts of calligraphy and Illumination) two baronial collegiums are offered monthly. One is held in-conjunction with the Necessary Arts and Sciences on the first Wednesday of the month and the other is hosted as a cottage craft. Spend the night learning skills of scribal and illumination. If you are new, our scribes will teach you, if you have been out before come back and join us! For more information on the cottage dates and locations please contact the Baronial Scribe at [email protected] or Baron Potucek Vaclav far speaker 218-242-5032.

Populace MeetingsThe December Populace and Calendar Meeting will be held on December 22nd, 2019 at the Himmel Park Library, 2pm.We welcome all populace members to come to the monthly meetings to share ideas, discuss projects, plan events, and stay up to date on the happenings in the barony.

If you have a desire to get more involved in the barony, but you aren’t sure how to go about it, we encourage you to come and listen in to learn more about volunteering opportunities.

Upcoming Baronial Afternoons:

January 19th

Oyez, Oyez,Their Excellencies truly appreciate all of the fabulous efforts you, the populace, put forth to make this Barony an amazing place.

They wish to make sure to recognize those who in their own way make significant contributions to the Barony of Tir Ysgithr and all within it.

Toward this end, Their Excellencies need your help.

They ask you to please take a minute to consider others within our group whom you feel are in need of recognition for a Baronial Award.

It’s easy! Simply go to the Baronial website btysca.org and click on the “Send an Award Recommendation” link *or* email Their Excellencies directly at [email protected].


Heraldry Hut:Heraldry Hut is held on the third Friday of the month beginning at 7:30 pm. This is an opportunity for gentles throughout the kingdom to consult with our Kingdom Submission Herald, Baroness Marta as tu Mika Mysliwy, OL, OP, on a suitable SCA name, device or badge. For directions or more info please contact Her Excellency at 520-881-9492, [email protected], or the Book of Faces.

Fun & Casual Bardic Circle:Hosted one Friday of the month, by Lord Quillion and Lord Nial at 8PM at their residence, 1823 North 3rd Ave, Tucson 85705. Dates and the theme of the evening are posted on the Baronial Book of Faces. They ask that you join them around the fire for a night of merriment and music, food and friends. Some food will be provided, feel free to bring some to share as well, oh and a chair.

Cook’s Guild:Cooks’ Guild meets the fourth Wednesday of every month starting at 7:30 pm. Cook’s Guild is a gathering of those interested in period cooking and recipes. Each month, a different food theme is chosen and participants are encouraged to prepare and bring

a dish and its recipe following the theme to share. Site changes monthly. For directions or more information please contact Baroness Marta (see contact information under Heraldry Hut).

Arts at Aasni’s:Lady Aasni Ranghildsdotter offers an open pottery studio on the 2nd Wednesday of the month and in addition several weekends a month as well. For those who have ever wanted to make their own feast gear or create in clay come to Aasni’s Art Studio and learn clay construction. You will also decorate your piece in a surface decoration of your choice. If have other projects to work on, you are welcome to bring them and share the company and resources. Please contact Lady Aasni on her Book of Faces group Aasni’s art Studio or email her at [email protected].

Arts at the Viscounty:Their Excellencies, Justin and Victoria, invite you to share their resources and fellowship at their home. Several workstations are set up on a semi permanent basis. Each workstation includes all the pertinent equipment and materials. The work stations are: Sewing, cloth painting (Her Excellency manages the Paynter’s Guild of

Atenveldt-BTY chapter), brewing, slip cast pottery and manuscript arts. Available dates and times will be posted on the Baronial Book of Faces. They are located at 16560 S. Kolb Rd, Sahuarita, AZ 85629. Far speaker 520-400-0078. Email [email protected].

Arts & Sciences ClassesEvery effort is made to schedule guest artisans to travel to our beloved barony and share their expertise in the arts and sciences. These are typically hosted at Their Excellencies Brendan and Tigra’s home and scheduled on an available weekend or at the artisan’s home, which is equipped for their class. If you wish to teach a class, please contact Their Excellencies ([email protected]) or Their Baronial Minister of the Arts and Sciences ([email protected]).

Cottage Crafts Cottage Crafts are those arts & sciences that are hosted in private residential dwellings. They are held monthly, spread throughout the Barony, and cover a wide variety of arts & sciences. SCA garb is not required.

Please note that as individuals host these events and sometimes life happens. Cancellations, date/time changes or updates may be found on the baronial Facebook Barony of Tir Ysgithr (Tucson Chapter), Google Groups Barony of Tir Ysgithr (Tucson Chapter) posted by coordinator of the cottage.


Officers WantedOur volunteer officers are the backbone of the Barony. Whether you are sharing your knowledge and/or expertise or wanting to learn a new skill, becoming an officer or deputy helps the Barony to grow and prosper. Here are the basic requirements for all Baronial Officers and Baronial Deputies: • At least 18 years of age• Must be a paid member of the Society for Creative

Anachronism and reside within the barony for the duration of your warrant

• Must have the ability to communicate by phone, internet and receive/send email

• Attend monthly Officer meetingsIf you are interested, please contact the appropriate officer, the Seneschal at [email protected], and their Excellencies at [email protected].

Deputies Wanted:Are you not sure where you want to volunteer? Not ready to take on an office yet? Then becoming a deputy is a great option! Baronial Officers are always looking for deputies, whether they are currently advertising or not.At present the Barony is looking for the following Deputies:

Seneschal Deputy • Herald DeputyChatelaine, Demo Deputy • Youth Minister Deputy

Chronicler Deputy • Historian Deputy List Deputy • Regalia Deputy

Scribe Deputy • Social Media DeputyWaiver Deputy• Web Minister Deputy

Armored Combat Deputies!More deputies are needed to ensure

there are enough marshals on the fighting fields at Tuesday night’s practices.

Youth Combat Officer & Deputies!The children want to “play” at

Tuesday night practices too.

Interested? Come out Tuesday evening and speak to Their Excellences and Marshals.

Seneschal The Barony of Tir Ysgithr will be in need of a new Baronial Seneschal. This position is essentially the primary “business” representative of the Barony who is responsible for a variety of legal and official duties that include, but are not limited to: the signing of contracts; the maintenance of Baronial Officer Warrants; organizing and running monthly Baronial Populace and Officer Meetings; and Obtaining Insurance Certificates for Fighter Practices and Events. In addition, the Baronial Seneschal also responsible for making sure all other Officers (both Baronial and College) are submitting their reports on time, and should be getting copies of said reports when sent to Kingdom.This position requires an average of 10 hours attention per calendar week and it is expected that the Seneschal will work hand-in-hand with the Baron and Baroness towards the growth and prosperity of the Barony of Tir Ysgithr, and do reporting to the Kingdom Seneschal.In addition to the standard requirements:• A One Year (minimum) Warranted Position (preferably 2 years)• Must be willing to submit and pass an SCA background check (for purposes of working with Youth, and Financial dealings).• Need to be a Responsible Individual• Must attend monthly Populace/Officer Meetings (whenever possible)• Must attend Aten U each year (whenever possible)• Must attend all Baronial Events (not including various arts nights, fighter-practices, etc), or make sure that the Deputy or Emergency Seneschal will be present.This is a Volunteer Position – Your Payment will be the Undying Gratitude of Their Excellencies, the Populace and the vast leadership experience you will gain in the Job. (Many of the skills learned are applicable in the mundane world). Letters of Intent should be sent to the Baronial Seneschal at [email protected], the Kingdom Seneschal at [email protected], and Their Excellencies at [email protected].


Barony of Tir Ysgithr PanjandrumBaronial Officers:Seneschal: Ld. James Constantine (James Mead), 3/17/2020 [email protected] Seneschal Emergency Deputy: Mistress Anya Sergeeva O.L., (Anya Stickney), 6/30/2020, [email protected]

Seneschal Deputy: Lady Aisha al-Zarqa (Amanda Hansen), 8/31/2020, [email protected]

Exchequer: Lord Jorgen Unruh (James Daryl Wood Vaughn), 10/31/2020, [email protected]

Exchequer Deputy: Lady Lagertha Arnfridardottir 12/31/2020, [email protected]

Minister of Arts & Sciences: Viscountess Victoria of the Vales of Barnsdale (Victoria Wortman), 5/7/2019, [email protected]

MoAS Deputy: Lady Olalla Ruyz de Zaragoza, (Laura Niemeyer), 2/9/2020, [email protected]

MoAS Deputy: HE Lady Magdelena Waclawowa, (Lisa M Potecek), 3/21/21, [email protected]

Armored Combat Marshal: Ld. Lucjan Niemira (Daniel Creed), 8/31/2020, [email protected]

Armored Combat Marshal Deputy: Ld. Collin De Lacy (Collin Morrow), 8/25/2019, [email protected]

Archery Marshal: Lady Anastasia MacEwan de Ravenna (Susan Mastin), 7/31/2020, [email protected]

Archery Marshal Deputy: THL Etgar Wit Acra (Scott Whitaker), 9/31/2019, [email protected]

Black Boar Pursuivant: Lord Seamus mac Riain (James Wilcox), 11/3/2020, [email protected]

Black Boar Herald: OPEN

Herald Deputy: OPEN

Chatelaine: M’lady Misty of Tir Ysgithr (Misty Barry), 6/30/2020, [email protected]

Chatelaine Deputy: M’lord James White, 5/19/2019, [email protected]

Chatelaine, Demo Deputy: OPEN

Youth Minister: OPEN

Youth Minister Deputy: OPEN

Chronicler: Baroness Eilidh MacMurtie, OP (Ellie Acton), 2/11/2020, [email protected]

Chronicler Deputy: OPEN

List Minister: Mistress Elaine O Llansteffan (Elaine MacKenzie), 9/30/2020, [email protected]

List Deputy: OPEN

Rapier Marshal: Kadak Dragomirov (Michael Wilson), 6/30/2021, [email protected]

Rapier Marshal Deputy: Sean McKaidan (Zachary Woeste), 6/30/2021, [email protected]

Emergency Rapier Marshal Deputy: OPEN

Youth Rapier Marshal: THL Arion the Falcon (Bryan Almond) 9/30/2019

Regalia: Baron Robert Heinrich (Robert Stickney), 4/16/2021, [email protected]

Regalia Deputy: Sir Jakob von Groningen, 4/16/2021, [email protected]

Scribe: HE Vaclav z Rokycan(Darin Potucek), [email protected]

Scribe Deputy: OPEN

Sheriff: Lord William of Grimsby (William Emfinger), 4/1/2020, [email protected]

Sheriff Deputy: OPEN

Social Media Officer: OPEN

Social Media Deputy: OPEN

Waiver Secretary: Mistress Sely Bloxam, OP (Jerrine “Blossom” Bergman), 4/31/2021, [email protected]

Waiver Deputy: OPEN

Web Minister: OPEN

Web Minister Deputy: OPEN

Youth Combat Marshal: OPEN

Youth Combat Deputy: OPEN

Volume 30 - Issue 7 December 2019 - Anno Societatus LIV Page 16

LandofTheSun.orgWelcome to the Land of the Sun, the Kingdom of Atenveldt, Arizona’s local chapter of the Society of Creative Anachronism (SCA.) In some ways, the SCA is a game and in other ways it is a social club. However, at its heart, it is a 501c3 educational, non-profit organization, dedicated to the recreation of medieval culture.

We recreate arts and sciences (cooking, sewing, brewing, blacksmithing, etc.); explore medieval styles of combat and war; and lighten the heart with flirtations of courtly love through poetry, dance, and song.As you start your journey into the SCA, please feel welcome to contact our Newcomer Officer, Joanne Cole. She can answer questions about how you can come join us!

More InformationFor more information check out the Baronial Website, SCA Website, and the New Member’s Guide below. Hope to see you around!

WebsitesBarony of Tir Ysgithr

(Tucson Chapter) http://www.btysca.org

Kingdom of Atenveldt (Arizona Chapter)

http://www.atenveldt.org

Society for Creative Anachronism Inc. (Main)

http://www.sca.org

FacebookBarony of Tir Ysgithr

(Tucson Chapter) https://www.facebook.com/ groups/

162688523790639/ College of St. Felix

(University of Arizona Chapter)https://www.facebook.com/groups/

SCA.CSF

Gmail GroupBarony of Tir Ysgithr

(Tucson Chapter)barony-of-tir-

[email protected]

Artwork Credits:This month’s cover photo is by Bannthegn Mistress Magdalen Venturosa. Interior photos are from HE Baron Sir Brendan mac Artuir, Bannthegn Mistress Magdalen Venturosa and Baroness Eilidh MacMurtie. The Tusker is always looking for new art for the interior, as well as guest artists for the cover. Contact: [email protected] heraldry was provided by the heads of each household.

SubmissionsSubmission Deadline: 15th of the month before the cover date. Example: May 15th for the June issue.Hardcopy: Articles should be typewritten in 10 point or larger font. If handwritten, please make it legible and include a telephone number. Art- work is best if the paper is 8.5” x 11” or smaller. Good quality photocopies are acceptable. Hard- copy submissions should be given directly to the Chronicler or Deputy Chronicler at events or fighter practice.Electronic: Articles submitted electronically may be in the body of email message or MS Word. Send to the Chronicler at [email protected]. Scanned artwork should be scanned at 600 dpi if they are printable size. They may be scanned at lower resolutions if they will be reduced.Editing: Articles will be edited for common spelling errors and formatting style. The rest is up to you! Articles may also be edited for space restrictions. Articles reprinted from Southwind will be edited for space and per SCA rules.Household information: Don’t see your Household or want to add

your Household Device? Send an email to [email protected] with household name, head(s) of household, an email, and a phone number. Please submit jpeg images.Copy Distribution and Subscription InformationWe distribute physical copies of the Tusker Times at Baronial fighter practice, Baronial events and the monthly officer meeting. The full Tusker Times is available through the Tir Ysgithr Facebook Page and the Baronial Website. If you would like to make arrangements to pick up a full copy or multiple copies for your households, or if you have special requirements/needs (such as a large print version), please do not hesitate to contact the Chronicler.Publication Information & DisclaimerDecember 2019 (Anno Societatus LIV)The Tusker Times is a publication of the Barony of Tir Ysgithr of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. The Tusker Times is available twelve (12) times a year from the Baronial Chronicler, [email protected]. It is not a corporate publication of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc., and does not delineate SCA policies. Copyright © 2019, Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.Reprinting: All contents of these pages belong to the authors, artists, musicians, and other credited persons. If no person is credited they belong to the Barony of Tir Ysgithr. Use of the content without permission of the owners may result in liability for infringement of copyright and other actions. All rights are reserved and will be enforced. For information on reprinting articles and/or artwork from this publication contact the Chronicler; who will assist you in contacting the original creator of the piece. Please respect the legal rights of our contributors.

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