A message from HE Bjar the Blue, Baron of Montengarde:
An event of this size does not happen without the work of many. With that in mind, I would like to thank on behalf of the Barony of Montengarde the instructors from across the Known World who came out to share their knowledge and experience.
Thank you instructors:
Aonghus ill ulfr; Dame Arwyn of Leicester, OP, OL; Aveline de Ceresbroch; Ayame Houjou; Baroness Karin Taylor de Cameron; Baroness Ula Brennasdottir, OP; Coryn of the Wode; Desiree Chirastella; Duchess Inga the Unfettered; Duchess Rylyn Buchanan; Dúgū Jìnán; Effym Cowie Murray; Eirik of Two Ravens; Fiametta da Trastevere; Herr Wilhelm von Pottruff; HL Ceara inghean mhic an Ghabhann; HL Fina MacGrioghair; HL Fionnghuala ingen Chellaig; HRL Sivrid Brumbach; Isabel Maria del Aguila; Lady Melles Erszebet; Lady Rudaba al-Nahdiya; Lord Ciaran mac Breandain; Lord Etienne of Burgundy; Meisterin Adelheid; Mistress Rowan Perigrynne; Philippe de St-Denis, OL; Rikitsa Kippsdotter; Sekhet Naneferenpet; Taran Daestingr; Teuctli Tenochcacuicatl Delmar (Lord Tenoch); THL Ays,e al-Rumiyya; THL Hilla Stormbringer; THL Mathias Hakonson; Thorvald Grimsson; Úlfhildr Járnsaxa; Urtatim al-Qurtubiyya; Viscountess Morrigan; Warder João Afonso Terciopelo de Galicia
An event online presents different challenges from one in person. With that in mind this event would not have run at all, much less as smoothly as it has under the moderation of our numerous volunteers who stepped up to keep rooms open and tech running. On behalf of Montengarde and our many guests,
Thank you moderators:
Domina Diana Africana; Rudaba; Rúnfríðr Öpirdottir; Clare MacLeod; Kat Ginere; Meisterin Adelheid; Custance, Master James; Baron Bjar the Blue; Natal’ia Volkovicha; Sayidda al-Zahra; Gabriel De Lion; Count Kvigr Ivarsson; HL Jerusha a’Laon; Nikita; Johanna; Muirenn inghean mhic Raith; HL Rhiannon Boyle; Hamish MacCarraig; Althea Tambourri; Fionnghuala; David DuPont
And heading the teams that made this event, HL Drífa at lækjarmóti, Class Co-ordinator who contacted and recruited the amazing and varied instructors for classes this weekend; HL Li Xia, Tech Steward who set up the tech side of things and kept the wheels running. These amazing people took an idea and made it into this event.
Thank you
In Service
Bjar the Blue
Event Steward
Baron of Montengarde
And very fortunate to have all these people who came together to make this happen at a time when we cannot join together in the regular way. I’m not tearing up … honest!
November 6-8th, 2020
Note: All times listed are MST (UTC-7)
Note: All zoom passwords are “samhain”
Being in garb is appreciated and encouraged, but not required.
Thank you very much for attending!
General Event Schedule
Friday, November 6th
Classes: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Social Room: 5:30pm until late!
Saturday, November 7th
Opening Address: 9:30am
Classes: 10:00am-6:00pm
Youth Bardic Circle: 3:00pm-5:00pm
Dinner with Their Excellencies Montengarde: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Evening Bardic Circle: 7:00pm until late!
Social Room: 8:30am until late!
Sunday, November 8th
Classes: 10:00am-4:00pm
Afternoon Bardic: 2:00pm until we drop!
Social Room: 9:30am until we drop!
Attire & Textiles
12th Century Norman Fashion – Zoom ID: 844 3378 1359
Examine styles of dress, shoes, accessories, jewelry, and hairstyles for men and women, rich and poor, and formal and daily wear, as documented in surviving art and contemporary accounts from the 12th century. We will also discuss differences between Anglo-Norman, Franco-Norman, and Sicilo-Norman fashion.
Instructor: THL Aveline de Ceresbroch, Midrealm
http://youtube.com/harpyandhag
16th c. Flemish Working Class Men’s Clothes – Zoom ID: 817 6768 5826
An overview of the layers and basic design of Flemish men’s clothes in the 16th c. The research is based mostly on 16c Flemish artists works and extrapolation from extant pieces in related regions.
This will be focused on working class or peasant clothes. They are great for camping or working in at events and tailored fit is not required to be historically appropriate.
Instructor: Herr Wilhelm von Pottruff, Ealdormere
Handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tG8oLAfTeiGWjsaeRMKZyZwD1bUuhS0o/view?usp=sharing
16th Century German Hats – Zoom ID: 894 4794 6922
An overview of types of hats, who wore what, interpreting hats in art, materials and construction methods, Q&A.
Bring pictures of hats you would like to make!
Instructor: Mistress Rowan Perigrynne, Lochac
Handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GysznX5rbRKxBg5Je8lJ3CJvg4HIqR_-/view?usp=sharing
Aprons through the Ages – Zoom ID: 863 1493 8805
A brief overview of the evolution of aprons throughout history.
Instructor: Meisterin Adelheid, Avacal
https://frohlichefrau.wordpress.com/
Bag Hats – Zoom ID: 846 3812 3685
These simple-to-sew (yes, even for beginners!) men’s hats were common in the 14th and 15th centuries in western Europe. A bag hat can be rolled or folded in various ways to create different looks. These hats may be hand-stitched or machine stitched, lined or unlined. They can be made from left-over scraps of material (plain medium-weight wool is best) and finished in an hour or two. This class will take about 30-45 minutes.
Instructor: Coryn of the Wode, Avacal
Handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OuKc7RIHJrI8K0VPSVWj0i86xawMWIkm/view?usp=sharing
Beginning Minoan Garb – Zoom ID: 831 4850 5032
Instructor: THL Ays,e al-Rumiyya, Outlands
Cartridge Pleats – Zoom ID: 872 6841 2671
A quick method for making cartridge pleats.
If they would like to sew along, students should bring 4 needles and thread, and either a piece of gingham, beach towel, or skirt-weight wool 4” x 15” (10cm x 38cm)
Instructor: Desiree Chirastella, An Tir
Construction of an Iron Age Finnish Dress – Zoom ID: 819 8175 7841
Aka Eurafin dress – This one hour class will review the cut and construction of a woman’s underdress from Iron Age Finland. Basic sewing experience recommended.
Instructor: Masterinna Ula Brennasdottir, OP, West,
https://medievalexcellence.com
Dress or Tunic with Semi-Detached Sleeves – Zoom ID: 834 6249 6660
This type of sleeve was common in western Europe from the mid-13th to the mid-14th century. Manuscript images show that they were common on the outerwear of royalty, nobility and commoners. If you have a favorite rectangular-style pattern it can easily be adapted for this type of sleeve; if not, I’ll go over the basics of making a tunic or dress, and then concentrate on how to make these sleeves.
Instructor: Coryn of the Wode, Avacal
Handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H36XEea9-i2bakPUP4PN7_7YwzWOaq3f/view?usp=sharing
Join the Germans! – Zoom ID: 838 7510 8906
Ages: 12 & up
Adapt your cotehardie pattern to create a Trossfrau dress. The dresses worn by Landsknecht ladies are stylish, practical, comfortable and just plain fun. They are also a lot more approachable than many 16th century garments because of their simplicity. Unlike many structured garments of the period, these are well suited to well endowed figures and streamlined bodies alike! Construction tips will be shared as well as tips on hats.
To follow along you’ll need: A fitted cotehardie pattern, Paper large enough to draw out a new bodice & sleeve pattern, Pencil, Ruler
Handouts available at http://tinyurl.com/Taran-Class-Handouts
Instructor: Taran Daestingr, An Tir
https://www.facebook.com/TaransWorkshop
Handout: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vQrKgP4uRg7oZgahadbWmHONYYYxH-og
Late 16th Century Spanish Headwear – Zoom ID: 838 2852 7819
Instructor: Isabel Maria del Aguila, Lochac
Making your Viking Age Gear More Specific – Zoom ID: 891 9765 2090
Class three in a series of three (classes 1- Viking art styles and Jewelry, and 2-Viking Age Oval Brooches helpful, but not required) In this final class first we will try to put some extant finds into a regional context, with an eye towards possibilities for making your clothing, and accessories more specific to a time and place with the world of the Viking Age Norse. In the second portion we will analyze some recreation garb, with an eye towards determining “what story” it tells.
Instructor: Úlfhildr Járnsaxa, Atlantia
Cancelled – Medieval Spinning with Suspended Spindle and Distaff and How to Spin on a Quill Wheel
The Perniö Headpiece Braid – Zoom ID: 822 5100 1902
The Perniö headpiece ca. 1150 consists of an 8 strand braid and bronze coils. The original and reconstruction are on display in the National Museum of Finland. In this class you get to learn from my braiding struggles. You will learn how to construct the braid, and see the design of a tool I’ve engineered to make this braiding easy-peasy. If you wish to participate in the braiding portion please have 4x 1 yard long strands of yarn; any fiber type will work for learning but the thicker yarn is easier to use and see. Also, 1x 12 inch piece of yarn and something stationary to tie on to (c-clamp, table leg, safety pin to your pants, lamp… Almost anything will work).
Instructor: Rikitsa Kippsdotter, Atlantia
Russian Headwraps – Zoom ID: 882 5365 0299
How to get the bump.
Instructor: Fiametta da Trastevere, Artemisia
So You Want to Wear Rus – Zoom ID: 841 5629 7749
A beginners guide to basic 13th C. Russian.
Instructor: Fiametta da Trastevere, Artemisia
Accessories & Adornment
Renaissance Perfumes – a Practical Approach – Zoom ID: 869 9874 3290
Ages: 15 & up
This class will cover an introduction to perfumery in Renaissance Europe and best ways to start your own journey into the art of compounding historical fragrances. I will discuss reputable sources of aromatics, cheapest way to start your own still room and safety precautions. Recipes covered include 2 ways of making rosewater and a recipe for scenting leather gloves. Link to selected references and shopping sites is here:https://kasiagromek.com/2020/05/17/starting-your-own-journey-into-historical-perfumery-equipment-tools-aromatics-suppliers/
Instructor: Dúgū Jìnán, Northshield,https://kasiagromek.com/
Unmasking the Vikings – Zoom ID: 814 9076 3733
Did you know that masks have been discovered in Viking Age finds? In keeping with the use of masks and disguise in the celebration of Samhain, this workshop will discuss Viking Age masks focusing on the wool masks found in Hedeby (Haithabu) and some theories surrounding their use.
Instructor: Duchess Inga the Unfettered, Avacal
Viking Age Oval Brooches – Zoom ID: 858 7676 4235
Class two of three planned, part 1 (Viking Art Styles and Jewelry) not required. In this class we will focus on the Oval Brooches and some related brooch styles that feature prominently in Viking Age Norse feminine clothing. We will look at some of the major types, and try to put them into a general chronology, and regional context. This workshop is helpful (but not required) for the next class, Making your Viking Age gear more specific.
Instructor: Úlfhildr Járnsaxa, Atlantia
Viking Art Styles and Jewelry – Zoom ID: 865 7457 9407
Intended as an introduction to Viking Age Norse “animal ornament” found especially in jewelry. This workshop is helpful (but not required) for the next two classes, Viking Age Oval Brooches and Making your Viking Age gear more specific.
Instructor: Úlfhildr Járnsaxa, Atlantia
Viking Hair Styles – Zoom ID: 874 0913 2152
Instructor: Baroness Karin Taylor de Cameron, Atlantia
DEI, SCA Life & Research
A Peek Behind the Thrones: Discover What it is Like to Reign – Zoom ID: 843 0749 3578
This discussion-based workshop designed to provide insight into what it is like to serve as Royalty in the SCA, particularly within the Kingdom of Avacal. Bring your questions and let us help to shed light on this unique service role in the SCA. The panel of presenters will be Duchess Inga, Countess Svava, and Duchess Asney.
Facilitated by Duchess Inga the Unfettered, Avacal
Appropriation, Appreciation, & Exploitation: Respectfully Exploring Non-European Cultures – Zoom ID: 864 5371 5726
Instructor: Viscountess Morrigan, Avacal
Aztec Languages 101: Classical Nahuatl – Zoom ID: 842 5061 8987
Ages: 12 and up
Come and learn about Classical Nahuatl, the primary language of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, and the lingua franca of the Aztec Empire and Mesoamerica during the European exploration of the New World. We’ll break down a bit of the history, key features of the language, and some basic vocabulary. There will be some simple demonstrations and sample conversations, too!
Instructor: Teuctli Tenochcacuicatl Delmar (Lord Tenoch), Ansteorra
Basics of Adult Education – Zoom ID: 868 2739 2042
When you stop to think about it teaching in an SCA context IS adult education. Understanding adult education can help to become a better teacher within the SCA. This class will cover the very basics of adult learning theory; Knowles, Maslow, Bandura, Dewy, and Bloom, how to write good objectives and lesson plans and why they are important, some techniques that you might not have considered using, and how we can apply it all to the SCA.
Instructor: Duchess Rylyn Buchanan, Ealdormere
Handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ei213JdQECQ9y4EgB-xoumq-JseVtOqz/view?usp=sharing
Handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1luJThTFVtDsOR8gMCLDXFwr2tk85slg9/view?usp=sharing
Handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/108A35b56HmX5qTS8xEqlpWwWybSoW-PN/view?usp=sharing
CANCELLED –Persona Development for Non-European Cultures
Planning and Preparing a Period Hike – Zoom ID: 876 3678 9235
What to do and how to do it. An easy intro to Experimental Archaeology through attempting to travel by foot the way your persona would have. Learn how to research what they would have used or worn, how they would have eaten and how to plan for safely doing it as a group.
Instructor: Aonghus ill ulfr, Artemisia
Badwolfsca.Com
Translation – Zoom ID: 864 5310 6790
An interactive workshop for those interested in translating. Come tell of your own adventures doing translations. What went well? What didn’t go well? Or talk about translations that you would like to do, but don’t know where to start. With occasional suggestions by the instructor.
Instructor: Thorvald Grimsson, Avacal
Bardic
Anglo-Saxon Alliterative Verse and Riddles – Zoom ID: 847 6393 9910
Not all poetry rhymes! In fact, the earliest known English poetry did not rely upon rhyme at all! It relied on alliteration and counted stresses instead. This form was used for poems short and long, and carried through to riddles as well. Come learn how this form of poetry is structured and learn how to write your own! Please bring your writing implements to this class
Instructor: THL Hilla Stormbringer, Midrealm,https://bardicproject.org/ https://www.facebook.com/HillaStormbringer/
Handout: https://tilted-windmill.com/uploads/anglo-saxon_alliterative_verse_and_riddles_-_2020_revision.pdf
Breathing Techniques for Singers and Heralds – Zoom ID: 873 9143 0803
Students should have a glass of water for hydration during the class. No handouts available, but websites will be provided during the class for reference. Please have a cup of water for hydration during the class.
Instructor: HL Ceara inghean mhic an Ghabhann, Ansteorra
Dance Sweet – Zoom ID: 895 2574 3859
Malt Ball, Chestnuts, and Kouginn Amann; but dance! We will start with the SCA adaptation Maltese Bransle, also called Turkish Bransle because it is a French interpretation of Middle Eastern Dancing. Then into Chestnut, Easy English Country Dance from Playford 1st Edition. We will close with Queen’s Alman, early English upper class dancing from the Inns of Court, where second, third sons went to study to become lawyers and get rich. Treat yourself to some tricks!
You will need floor space. Don’t worry about being in view though, I’d rather the students dance and I just see their faces or no video. Watching is fine too, of course, but less fun!
Instructor: Lady Rudaba al-Nahdiya, West
Dots and Lines and Stuff: Learn to Read Music in an Hour – Zoom ID: 867 7533 5630
Are you an absolute beginner or an experienced bard? Come learn the basics of how to read music in an hour. The ability to read modern music is valuable to bards and others who want to understand both modern and medieval music. It is an essential skill for taking the next step as well as reading and transcribing music written in the various medieval notations and tablatures.
Instructor: Lord Ciaran mac Breandain, Atlantia,
www.musicacodex.com
Handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cd7cGIvvyKYuwRc0Pg4TAuHYCkiPFIty/view?usp=sharing
Introduction to Ballads – Zoom ID: 822 7477 5989
A brief history of the ballad, then what I hope will be an interactive session. I’ll sing a ballad, then those who wish to sing a verse or three, or simply hum the tune, can do so. Then on to the next ballad. The ballad texts will be available online as a PDF.
Instructor: Thorvald Grimsson, Avacal
Handout: https://jpnet.ca/temp/Ballad_Intro_for_TUA_class_Nov_2020.pdf
Handout: https://jpnet.ca/temp/Ballads_for_TUA_class_Nov_2020.pdf
Introduction to the Minnesingers – Zoom ID: 878 5308 4372
Ages: 15 & up
The class will cover a brief introduction to the German Minnesingers of the 12th to 14th centuries. It will introduce the Minnesang genre (lyric and epic courtly love poetry). and some of the more well known Minnesänger such as Walther von der Vogelweide, Hartmann von Aue and Wolfram von Eschenbach. The class will introduce some of their poetry in modern English translation, with some comparisons with versions in modern German, transcriptions of the original Middle High German, and look at originals from scans of primary sources such as the Codex Manasse. We will also listen to one or two examples of pieces sung to period tunes associated with those texts.
Instructor: HRL Sivrid Brumbach, Midrealm
Make a Pandura (Early Lute) or Zither at Home – Zoom ID: 873 8489 5008
The ancient Greek Pandura is the ancestor of nearly all Lute variants in both the East and West, and the Zither or “box-harp” can be found in many forms all across the globe. With a few simple tools found around the homestead, this class will show you everything you need to know to make your own! Two completed instruments will be played and explained, along with step-by-step construction methods and materials. Q&A will follow. Suitable for all ages with supervision. No materials or tools are needed to attend, this is a demo/discussion.
Instructor: THL Mathias Hakonson, Caid,https://youtu.be/uYxkq17F84A
Musician’s Health in the SCA – Vocal and Instrumental – Zoom ID: 898 3355 2923
Ages: 12 and up
This class addresses the various health and pedagogical concerns that may arise when performing in the SCA, both in vocal and instrumental settings. Topics covered will include personal health habits, environmental factors, ergonomics vs authenticity, and how to have conversations with your healthcare provider about any concerns you may have.
If you are an instrumentalist, it would be helpful to have your instrument with you during the class.
DISCLAIMER: THIS CLASS IS INTENDED TO RAISE AWARENESS OF ISSUES, NOT TO BE A REPLACEMENT FOR MEDICAL COUNSEL BY A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Instructor: Teuctli Tenochcacuicatl Delmar (Lord Tenoch), Ansteorra
CANCELLED – Proper Care and Feeding of Musical Instruments
Take Note – A history of Western Music Notation – Zoom ID: 872 9081 1883
Come learn the history of the written language of music. We’ll take a tour of western music notation from it’s earliest beginnings to the 17th century. Knowledge of how to read music is helpful but not required.
Instructor: Lord Ciaran mac Breandain, Atlantia,
www.musicacodex.com
Handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aKRnJaDtj-4xlzdYocFW-hSzhJRaqjZL/view?usp=sharing
Taking Your Stories to the Next Level: Storytelling vs. Telling Stories – Zoom ID: 827 4649 3394
Anyone can tell a story, but it doesn’t mean the story will be interesting. Storytellers can take a story and make it fascinating. Join us to get some tips and tricks on taking your storytelling to the next level.
Instructor: HL Fionnghuala ingen Chellaig, Avacal
What the Filk is This? – Zoom ID: 852 3791 7365
Ages: 14 & up
Writing songs about our current middle ages. Students should bring something to take notes with.
Instructor: Lady Melles Erszebet, Caid
Culinary
Dining with the Sultan – Zoom ID: 819 3595 9278
Ages: Teens & Adults
A survey of the development of Ottoman cuisine, from the steppes of Central Asia to Kostantiniyye (Constantinople). Information will focus on the palaces, what was served to Sultans and their pages, to European diplomats at palace feasts, and at circumcision festivals for the Sultans’ sons. Street food, market regulations, and Ottoman table manners will also be included.
Instructor: Urtatim al-Qurtubiyya, West
http://web.archive.org/web/20200117123921/http://home.earthlink.net/~lilinah/index.html
Meat… What did Medieval People do for Protein? – Zoom ID: 856 6408 8054
Recipe analysis and animal bone artifacts only give us a “peek” into the medieval diet. Newer isotope analysis of human bones can give us more insight into the protein that was used and by whom.
Instructor: Dame Arwyn of Leicester, OP, OL, Avacal,https://arwynscupboard.wordpress.com/
The Potato – Zoom ID: 857 5473 2775
What’s special / unusual about the potato? Eating the potato in Europe — earliest proven date, earliest probable date, and other possible dates. What were the early recipes? When did the potato plant first come to Europe?
Instructor: Thorvald Grimsson, Avacal
Handout: https://jpnet.ca/temp/Potatoes_in_Europe_in_Period.pdf
Redacting a Recipe from a Primary Source – Zoom ID: 864 6328 5898
This is a lecture class focusing on methodology of identifying and redacting a period recipe from a primary source. Students will be introduced to a recipe from a period text, and they will be taught methodology for redacting that recipe with an aim towards creating a plausible recreation of the dish. Principals of experimental archaeology will be discussed and taught with an eye towards educating the students on how to track and record culinary experiments for further study and for others to be able to recreate the results of their research.
Instructor: HL Fina MacGrioghair, An Tir,
https://finamac.wixsite.com/medievalexperiment/
Heraldry & Scribal
Basics of Egyptian Hieroglyphs – Zoom ID: 869 6590 7688
Bring note-taking materials
Instructor: Sekhet Naneferenpet, Meridies,https://www.facebook.com/groups/583619045079265/
Handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AzDBYIcXzBpiwaxOJhl1FHmV4hZCelkP/view?usp=sharing
The Florentine Codex – Zoom ID: 870 4832 2341
A 2,000 page book on the culture, religion and social structures of New Spain (Mexico). In addition to the history part, this codex has many illustrations and text that would be of interest to illuminators and calligraphers. The man who organized it and put it into print, Friar Sahagun is considered by some to be the first anthropologist. Learn why in the presentation.
Instructor: Lord Etienne of Burgundy, Meridies
Handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19dd8nxXC4jyUyA_ZtyzVys-wgLHlRvBv/view?usp=sharing
Heraldry for the Non-Herald (device and badge version) – Zoom ID: 821 8348 6251
Come learn how to get your device or badge submitted into the SCA’s College of Arms. Learn about how to make your submission happen using the core rules (5 colours and two metals). If you have already ideas for submissions please attend one of the consulting table sessions later in the afternoon on Saturday and Sunday.
Instructor: Dame Arwyn of Leicester, OP, OL, Avacal with Eirik of Two Ravens, Avacal
Heraldry for the Non-Herald (name version) – Zoom ID: 856 7686 3903
Come learn how to get your name submitted into the SCA’s College of Arms. Learn about how to make your submission happen and also so you can submit your heraldry (you need a name with that). If you have already ideas for submissions please attend one of the consulting table sessions later in the afternoon on Saturday and Sunday.
Instructor: Dame Arwyn of Leicester, OP, OL, Avacal with Eirik of Two Ravens, Avacal
Heraldry Consultations – Zoom ID: 829 6638 0148
Need help with your name, device, badge (or all three?) The Heralds of Avacal and the Known World will be available for in-person, one-on-one consultation through breakout rooms on Saturday and Sunday. Pre-registration is highly recommended by emailing Montengarde’s Heraldic Officerhttps://www.montengarde.org/Welcome/officers/herald/ to ensure that everyone has a herald assigned to work with them at their chosen time.
Facilitated by Eirik of Two Ravens, Avacal
Martial
How to Stab Your Friends With Swords – Youth Rapier Workshop – Zoom ID: 844 6912 1765
Dress to move. Bring a sword or a stick that’s no taller than your armpit when one end is on the ground.
Instructor: Warder João Afonso Terciopelo de Galicia, Middle,https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMrU_KlkTdPJteILC577ow?view_as=subscriber
CANCELLED –Junior Archery Marshal
The Viking Shield – Building and Testing – Zoom ID: 891 5075 1500
Understanding the manufacture of Period Norse Shields, how they differ from other shields of period and how to build and test one using period tools and methods.
AKA – How to spend hours painstakingly creating a period appropriate piece for the sole purpose of smashing it up with an axe.
Instructor: Aonghus ill ulfr, Artemisia,Badwolfsca.Com
Friday Night Social
We can’t meet in person, so come meet digitally! Consider this the online version of Montengarde’s Tavern. Show off your newly completed garb or what you’ve been working on, catch up with old friends, and make some new ones!
Social Room: Friday evening from 6pm onwards!
Saturday Welcoming Address
Before all of the Saturday activities begin our Baron and Baroness of Montengarde would like to welcome guests from near and far in joining our Virtual Samhain. Special guest royalty and other baronials may also be in attendance.
Social Room: Saturday at 9:30am – Zoom ID: 873 0524 3040
Martial Meet & Greet
Hosted by Duchess Inga in hraustliga, join us to chat all things about the combat arts, including the Order of Chivalry, the Masters of Defense, Equestrian enthusiasts, thrown weapons and archers who want even more social space! Or just come chat & catch up with everyone who practices the combat arts about anything that arises. Come and go format, drop ins welcome!
Meeting Room: Saturday at 11:00am – Zoom ID: 815 7850 5475
OGGS and Archery Meet & Greet
Hosted by Viscountess Morrigan, join us to chat all things archery, learn about the Order of the Grey Goose Shaft, or just come chat & catch up with archers from Avacal and other kingdoms. Come and go format, drop ins welcome!
Meeting Room: Saturday at 1:00pm – Zoom ID: 815 7850 5475
Youth Bardic
Join your hosts, Master Bjar the Blue (the Baron of Montengarde) and Lady Rudaba al-Nahdiya for a bardic circle specifically to support youth. The youth attendees will have priority for performing; storytelling, songs, dances, poetry, puppetry, magic, drumming, etc. All forms of family friendly entertainment are welcome, period or otherwise. Adults are welcome to attend to support our youth as mentors, fellow performers or audience. Come and go format, room will stay open beyond scheduled end time as long as there are participants until 7:00pm.
Meeting Room: Saturday at 3:00pm – Zoom ID: 822 7459 7471
Dinner with Their Excellencies
Is all of your feast gear gathering dust? Missing breaking bread with your friends?
Baron Bjar the Blue and Baroness Bóthildr Sigurðardóttir invite you to dinner. Any food is welcome, garb is appreciated but not required. Baron Bjar has a reputation for chatting during dinner, come join them for this informal gathering to catch up with old friends and make some new ones!
Social Room: Saturday at 5:00pm – Zoom ID: 873 0524 3040
Pelican Meet & Greet
Hosted by Duchess Inga in hraustliga & Masterinna Ula Brennasdottir. Come to chat all things service, learn about the Pelicans from Avacal and elsewhere, or just come chat & catch up with those who volunteer in Service of The Dream. Drop in at any point during the scheduled time.
Meeting Room: Saturday at 7:00pm – Zoom ID: 841 4159 5832
Evening Bardic
Stir the virtual fire and join your host THL Mathias Hakonson for a classic evening bardic circle. Fill your mug or cup with the beverage of your choice to wet your whistle, and then be ready to perform or be entertained by the many bards and aspiring bards of Avacal and guests from other kingdoms eager to share their love of all things bardic. Youth are welcome with supervision of a parent or guardian, but the entertainment may get bawdy as the night progresses.
Social Room: Saturday at 7:00pm – Zoom ID: 873 0524 3040
A&S Round Table
Hosted by Baron Bjar; join the discussion to share what you’ve been working on through this online format. Like the format we used in person, your project doesn’t have to be complete, or recent – just something you’d like to share with others. You can also bring a work-in-progress you’d like feedback on. To get the most out of this social time, please arrive at the beginning and plan to stay as long as people are contributing their Arts & Science projects.
Meeting Room: Sunday at 10:00am – Zoom ID: 858 4996 7771
Laurel Meet & Greet
Hosted by Meisterin Adelheid, join the social room to chat all things Arts & Science, learn from the Laurels of Avacal and elsewhere, or just come and chat & catch up with other artisans.
Meeting Room: Sunday at 12:00pm – Zoom ID: 858 4996 7771
Afternoon Bardic
Need to get your bardic circle fix, but need to turn in a little earlier than the usual bardic circle would allow? (Or just want to get in as much bardic time as possible?) Come join an unusual afternoon bardic circle. Performing is of course optional – feel free to come and just watch, listen, & support the Bards of Avacal and our warmly welcomed guests from other kingdoms. This bardic circle will continue as long as there are bards willing to perform!
Meeting Room: Sunday at 2:00pm – Zoom ID: 824 9427 2561
Words from Montengarde’s A&S Champion – A&S Quarantine Tourney
Greetings Ladies and Lords,
The snow has fallen, and the harvest is almost complete. Samhain is just around the corner. The physical event is cancelled, so it will be held online.
The A&S tournament theme will be the classic “What you did during quarantine”: any A&S type projects you worked on over the last eight or nine months. If you didn’t work on anything A&S but would still like to participate, tell me about something you worked on and how it would’ve been done in medieval times.
Since there’s no physical location to display your projects, submissions will be online. Take lots of pictures and have a write up describing your project, how it went, what you learned, and what you would do differently next time. The deadline will be the Sunday of the original weekend of Samhain, November 8, 2020. Please send entries to champion-as [at] montengarde [dot] org. All entries will receive a token and the winner will receive a prize.
Any questions, please email me.
champion-as [at] montengarde [dot] org
Yours in Service,
Hallbjorn Magnusson,
Montengarde A&S Champion
Words from Montengarde’s Dragonblade (Rapier Champion)
Update Dec 7:
Rapier Fighters! (And all others interested in participating!)
Your Basket of Mystery Building Materials includes:
Silver Duct Tape (not aluminium tape for ducts)
A piece of Foam
A piece of Cloth (in honour of Her Excellency)
Something Blue (in honour of His Excellency)
All four items must be separate items (eg: you can use blue foam, but you must then use another item that is either blue, or foam). All materials need not be visible, but you must describe how they were included in your parrying device in your description.
Your time starts…
Now!
Greetings Rapier Fighters,
Samhain is fast approaching, and while we can’t cross blades in person, we can still compete online.
There was to be a Baroness’s Brawl at Samhain this year, so instead how about we prepare for the next time we meet by creating BAR BRAWL INSPIRED OFF-HAND PARRYING DEVICES.
RULES:
1) On the day of I will post a Chopped-style list of mandatory mystery materials that you must incorporate into your Parrying Device in some way. This will be posted to the Samhain Facebook event page.
2) All entries must be built new for the competition.
3) All Parrying Devices must meet standards set out in the Avacal Book of Rapier section 2.4 (page 13), found in the link below.
4) The Parrying Device must be something that you you would have brought with you to a tavern/pub, or that you would likely find if a brawl erupted.
5) All submissions must be received by 4pm MST (UTC-6) on Sunday, November 8th (allowing plenty of time for building and acquiring materials). Winner(s) will be announced that evening.
SCORING:
Points will be awarded for creativity, incorporation of the mystery materials, functionality, and fun.
SUBMISSION:
Submit photos/video of your Parrying Device to the Samhain Facebook event page and tag myself (Steve Haywood), BaronBlue, and BaronessBóthilðr. Please include a brief description of the item and where you incorporated the mandatory mystery materials.
Good crafting!
im Dienst
Baron Peter von Setzingen
Dragonblade of Montengarde