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Events I Plan to Attend:
Events I Plan to Attend:
This tentative list last updated on 2025.06.09:
MAYBE: 2025.06.21 - Storvik Novice Tournament in Upper Marlboro, MD (Storvik)
MAYBE: 2025.06.28 - King's Assessment in Callaway, VA (Black Diamond)
MAYBE: 2025.07.12 - Procrastinator's Paradise - Last Chance Authorization and Sewing Day in Waldorf, MD (Dun Carraig)
2025.08.01-09 - Pennsic War in Butler, PA (Æthelmearc)
MAYBE: 2025.09.06 - Battle on the Bay in Upper Marlboro, MD (Storvik) - Ride of the 4 Horsemen
2025.09.13 - Stierbach Baronial Birthday in Culpeper, VA (Stierbach)
2025.10.04 - Fall Coronation (TBD)
2025.10.11-19 - War of the Wings 2025 in Boonville, NC (Atlantia)
2025.11.01 - Goblin Games in Richmond, VA (Caer Mear)
MAYBE: 2025.11.08 - Fall Crown Tournament (TBD)
Past Events I Attended:
Past Events I Attended:
2025.06.07 - Royal Archery Tournament in Booneville, NC (Sacred Stone)
Service:
I was the elevation coordinator for Master Valgard av Mors' elevation as a Premier of the Order of the Mark.
Archery:
With a score of 138, and a rank of 11 (if you don't count those who bowed out) or 13 (if you do), I made it to the top 16 for the bracketed part of the competition. I was defeated by Maestra Esperanza Susanna Flecha, who went on to the semi-finals!
Arts:
I made many gifts for Mors' elevation and for those who assisted in the elevation.
32" long solid sterling silver six petal, double weave Viking wire weaving necklace to support Mors' Order of the Mark medallion.
Hand carved black onyx Order of the Mark medallion. Not my first time carving stone, but my first time carving gemstone.
Two white leather vambraces with three straps each, and hand-cut riveted metal dragon-head splints, heavily inspired by the Valsgarde ship burial forearm splint armor.
Hand sewn and embroidered wool belt hanger bearing the insignia of the Order of the Mark.
Nine hand-drawn thank you cards with decorations inspired by nine extant rune stones.
Flagpoles with drilled holes and metal perpendicular support rods, to support the banners Lady Finne Breth made for Mors' procession.
2025.05.25-26 - Gem Joust / Investiture in Ashland, VA (Caer Mear)
Archery/Service:
I became Caer Mear's Baronial Archery Champion for Baroness Osa the Archer and Baroness Astrid.
Service:
I helped get Sir TJ and Mistress Bozjena to morning Court to help surprise Sir TJ with a Nonpareil.
I spent most of the day assisting newcomers and less mobile attendees get around site and enjoy the day.
2025.05.17 - Victory on the Vine II in Culpeper, VA (Ponte Alto)
Archery/Service:
I planned to help Master Naran run the target archery competition for the day. Unfortunately, Master Naran was kept away from the event by a terrible storm, and so...
Master Valgard av Mors and I put on an impromptu archery shoot by racing back to his house, grabbing targets, and setting it all up in less than two hours!
This was my third and final target archery MIT (part 2) events.
2025.05.03 - Atlantian Spring Crown Tournament in Boonville, NC (Atlantia)
Service:
I supported my friends and household members as they fought in Crown Tournament. Bumi and Galfrid made it pretty far, and Ragnar made it to the finals!
I heralded during the procession for Sir Baru (Bumi) and Duchess Lynette.
2025.04.25-27 - Revenge of the Stitch X in Denton, MD (Spiaggia Levantia)
Arts:
I was part of a team that created a full 1490's upper class lady's three-layered outfit, with accessories, entirely hand sewn, in 24 hours.
I was in charge of the documentation and construction of the black silk velvet veil with real gold border accents.
We won second place.
2025.04.19 - Queen's Rapier Tournament in Halifax, NC (Raven's Cove)
I supported my partner, Master Armand Schermitore, as he fought in the Queen's Rapier Tournament and celebrated as he proved victorious and became Queen Anya Shchulepnikov's Rapier Champion.
2025.04.05 - Coronation of Abran and Anya in Powhatan, VA (Caer Mear)
Archery/Service:
I helped Lord Ivarr Thorgisslson and Lord Johannes von Hammersbach run the target archery competition for the day.
This was the second of my three target archery MIT (part 2) events.
2025.03.29 - Defending the Gate in Spotsylvania, VA (Sudentorre)
Archery/Service:
I designed the target archery competition for the day. I was not yet a marshal, so Master Valgard av Mors, Lord Johannes von Hammersbach, and others stepped in to fulfil the official AMiC role.
This was the first of my three target archery MIT (part 2) events.
HEREIN IS A HUGE GAP WHERE I DID NOT RECORD MY ACTIVITIES, SORRY
2023.03.04 - Kingdom Arts & Sciences Festival in Hampstead, MD
Service:
Retained for Her Majesty Queen Anya Shchulepnikov from 1:30pm through the end of afternoon Court.
Helped Mistress Tannis of Tir-y-Don behind the screen during afternoon Court, preparing scrolls, medallions, and a coronet.
Sought out those whom I knew to be of interest on the Pearl watch list to photograph and evaluate their work to the best of my ability.
Arts:
Viewed every entry and display, and spoke with many entrants about their work.
2023.02.18 - Tournament of Ymir in Ellerbe, NC
Service:
Retained for Her Majesty Queen Anya Shchulepnikov and His Majesty King Abran de la Barra for a few hours in the morning.
Watched their son David while Their Majesties were bestowing awards in a pop-up Court on the field.
Assisted His Majesty's mother and brought her water.
Attended all Vigils with the Royal entourage, helping carry things like scrolls and camera equipment and cups.
Helped Mistress Tannis of Tir-y-Don move and set up her bench, and move scrolls and scroll covers.
Learned more about retaining from Mistress Edan and Master Armand.
Retained for Their Majesties in evening Court, my first time doing so! I was told by a few onlookers that I did a good job, and it was nice to see so much of the action up close.
Arts:
Attended THL Ishmael Stedfast Reed's play "The Murder of Thomas Brinde" and the open panel discussion afterward.
2023.02.11 - Bright Hills Baronial Birthday and Investiture in Manchester, MD
Service:
Retained for Her Majesty Queen Anya Shchulepnikov from just after morning Court until an hour before evening Court.
Arts:
Did a live reading of my 16th century English style sonnet about the legend of King Laurin's rose garden in honor of their Excellencies' investiture.
2023.01.28 - Ice Castles: Black Diamond Baronial Birthday in Roanoke, VA
Service:
Helped assemble site tokens for troll.
Retained for Her Majesty Queen Anya Shchulepnikov from about 10am to the start of afternoon Court.
Occasionally guarded when the Queen's Rapier Champion needed to step away.
Occasionally retained for His Majesty King Abran de la Barra when his retainer needed to step away, or when he had no retainer and both Majesties were together.
Mentored Rinn on how to retain.
Cared for David, child of Her Majesty Queen Anya Shchulepnikov and His Majesty King Abran de la Barra.
Fixed the coffee maker, possibly my greatest act of service to Atlantia yet.
Arts:
Met a nice person named Sav, talked about different weaving methods and how to spin wool.
Some of the site tokens that I assembled at Ice Castles. Photo taken my myself, Fiore, on 2023.01.28.
2023.01.21 - Feast of St. Sebastian in Ashland, VA
Service:
Judged the Arts and Sciences competition for archery-themed creations. Congratulations to Lord Elias, his 14th century English leather arm guard was very well researched and executed.
Transported and set up thrones and other Court necessities.
Arts:
Talked to Master Naran Numuchi about historically accurate construction of Mongolian arrows.
Met a nice person named Mistress/Baroness Ceridwen ferch Owain, talked about 14th century knitted reliquary pouches. She offered to help me find local resources for moving to the next level with my knitting.
Talked with Katie, wife of Master Benjamin Lilje, about knitting and how to increase knitting speed ergonomically.
2022.12.03 - UnEvent, virtual
Arts:
Listened to the Pearl meeting and added commentary in support of some worthy candidates.
2022.11.19 - Holiday Faire in Fredericksburg, VA
Service:
Retained for Her Majesty Queen Anya Shchulepnikov.
Occasionally guarded when the Queen's Rapier Champion needed to step away.
Transported and set up thrones and other Court necessities.
Assisted my Peer, Master Valgard av Mors, in running the charity archery competition fundraiser. It was a great success.
2022.11.12 - Swamp Wars in Courtland, VA
Service:
Volunteered to assist at the Minister-of-the-List table and therefore learn how to MOL.
Did not actually complete training, as I was asked to retain for Her Majesty instead.
Was appointed deputy hall steward on the spot.
Cleaned bathrooms and restocked bathroom supplies.
Took out trash from all hall bins, replaced liners.
Restocked water cooler dispensers.
Retained for Her Majesty Queen Anya Shchulepnikov from about 11am until the start of afternoon Court.
Met Mistress Edan, talked about what it means to serve as landed baronage.
Learned how to be a better retainer from this person.
2022.11.05 - Crown Tournament in Bennetsville, SC
Service:
Retained for Lord Baru le Bataillier and Lady Celestria Alexandre d'Amiens.
Processed with the aforementioned competitors to present them before the Crown.
Arts:
Wove a tiny basket out of pine needles, gave it to a child.
2022.10.11-16 - War of the Wings XV in Boonville, NC
Service:
Planned and managed the vigil and elevation for Master Armand Schermitore.
Arts:
Created the scroll for Master Armand Schermitore's elevation.
Contributed to the baked goods for Master Armand Schermitore's vigil.
I attended dozens of events previous, but did not record my activities before War of the Wings XV. Thus, this is where my record ends.
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