Baronial News

The June A Sealion's Tale is up, featuring pictures from the St John's Ren Faire and Crown List

Crown List was held at the WOW camp, under clear warm skies. There was a procession of the combattants and their ladies with all the attendant banners, entourages and heralds proclaiming the merits of each one. Ld Settimio fought well, boldly choosing Viscount sir Caillin as his first opponant and had many compliments on his fighting. Damn Syr Loric had an outstanding day, progressing to the final fight of the list only to be defeated by Duke Havordh. The fighting was of the highest caliber and most chivalrous, and everyone held their breath for the last match. Many good Seleonese in attendance were hoping that Loric would win the Crown, and had visions of a Royal peer from Our Great Barony but alas it was not to be, this time.

There's been some changing of officers in the Regnum. Brother Karl has proposed compiling a directory of the members of the barony. Look for the form in next month's newsletter, you'll need to mail it back to Karl if you want to be included in the directory (which will not be published online).

The Ocean Springs Ren Fest, hosted by St John's church was a success, at a new site in downtown Ocean Springs. Its a great demo and we always generate lots of local interest for the Barony. There was a lot of rain on the first day and all the fighters helped the ren fest out by digging out the "moat" so people could get across to the field from the parking lot. That's showing 'em what living chivalry is about...

Athenaeum was also an excellant event, the weather was gorgeous, warm & sunny with a cool breeze. Loric fought well in the tournament and got many nice comments on his casting projects. Isabel the Mad was made a laurel and got to sit at the head table. Feast was good and had a very tasty dessert table. Mmmmm. Dessert.

Upcoming Events

Local

• June 11 - A&S night! - Corset Making with Mistress Isolde:

  Dear Stitchers,
  Here is a thumbnail list of things that will be needed for the upcoming corsetry class at Broken Oaks.

  • 1 1/2 yards of a light weight natural fibre fabric- cotton muslin, linen, silk, etc. I like muslin.
  • 1 1/2 yards of medium to heavyweight fashion fabric- upholstry fabrics, duck, canvas, etc. Avoid stretchy fabrics, and anything with a loose bias. You want firm and a high thread count.
  • 1 yard medium to heavyweight pellon
  • 2 packages 1/4" grommets
  • 2 packages 1" twill tape
  • Construction thread, and a colour to match the project
  • Hand sewing needles
  • Marking chalk
  • Scissors, measuring tape, pins- usual sewing gear

  Please let me know if there are any questions. Bones will be available at the class. I will have to charge for them, but they will be at cost. I do not know yet what that will be, but will let you all know ASAP.
  Yours,
  Isolde

• June 17 - Business meeting
• June 30 - Madrigal Dinner, bring a dish! - 1st methodist Church
• July 9 - A&S night! - Kimonos at Broken Oaks.

Kingdom and Other

For a comprehensive list of Kingdom events with links to the event fliers, please visit the Gleann Abhann Kingdom Calender

• June 13- 15 Duvant Defender hosted by Wyrmgeist at King's Arrow Ranch
• June 13 - 22 War of the Lillies in Calontir
• June 27 - 28 Border Raids
• July 26 - Academy of Dance, hosted by Iron Ox in Jackson MS

Regularly Scheduled Meetings

Business Meeting

3rd Tuesday 7:00 PM, every month

19th street Gulfport Community Center

Contact: Mistress Diana of the Isles

Heavy Weapons

1st, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month, dependant on weather and proximity to official events
Broken Oaks
Contact: Sir Loric Sylvestris

Alternate Heavy Weapons and Youth Combat

Every Sunday, 1:00 PM dependant on weather and proximity to official events
Lord Settimio's on River Road
Contact: Lord Settimio

Dance Class and Musical Arts

Middle Eastern Dance - European Dance - Madrigal Choir - Instrumental Band
United Methodist Church, Monday Nights at 7PM
Dance: 1st and 3rd Mondays
Madrigal: 2nd and 4th Mondays
On months with a 5th Monday, there will be a potluck feast with dancing and live music Practicing groups and topics may vary, please call to confirm location and time
Contact: Mistress Isolde de Graue

Arts and Sciences Class

2nd Wednesday of Every Month, 7:00 PM
Location and topics vary, and are subject to change, please call to confirm location
Contact: Baroness Dediana du Corwyn

Sages of Seleone "Social"

Herbal Guild
Will be meeting on the Summer Solstice, Fall Equinox and Winter Solstice to discuss all things herbal, including growing herbs from cuttings. For more information, please call
Contact: Eleyn Heath of Hemingford Grey

Sewing Circle

Temporarily Discontinued

Hurricane Relief

At this time, collection and distribution of ongoing hurricane relief efforts are being coordinated by Mistress Daphne of Colchester and Mistress Diana of the Isles. For information about donating goods or services or forming volunteer parties, please contact Warboar@aol.com.

Good Greetings Unto All Great Gentles of the Known World are sent from Baron Thaddeus of Camberwell and Baroness Daphne of Colchester, Baron and Baroness of Seleone, in the Principality of Gleann Abhann, in the Kingdom of Meridies.

Fellow Scadians,
Our Hearts will never be able to let the Known World know how much the response to Hurricane Katrina has meant to those of us along the Gulf Coast. The outpouring of support and offers has been overwhelming and humbling. We have set up a yurt in the backyard of the home we are staying at, to house the supplies that have been sent down from all over the Kingdoms. We have been able to drop off supplies to many who are not able to travel. The generosity shown by those who have donated supplies, time and muscle to help out their fellow Scadians shows what true chivalry is all about. Several of our Barony are without homes, some have severe damage to their homes, others have had their employment affected, etc. We have had some need to leave us for far away places and we shall miss them. We have been most fortunate to not have lost the life of any in our Barony. For this alone we feel so very thankful. Our sister Barony, Axemoor has good gentles that are just now able to return to their homes to see what state they may be in. Please keep them in your thoughts.

Seleone recently held a meeting and had to make the hard decision of admitting to being unable to host Gleann Abhann's First Coronation. We truly appreciate the support we have received from the Lord and Lady Heirs of Gleann Abhann in making this decision, as well as, other gentles in Gleann Abhann. We can assure you it was not an easy thing to do, especially for Daphne, but we wanted what was best for Gleann Abhann. We have the utmost confidence in Countess Lailiane and thank her for stepping up to the plate as autocrat for this auspicious occasion.

We would beg your indulgence in thanking a few good gentles who standout in their service to this Barony during these trying times. THL Jessimond of Emerickeskepe, who spent many hours chasing down members of the Barony, via the phone, so that their loved ones would know if they were safe or not. While she lives in Atlantia at this time, she has always been a part of Seleone. Rian Fitzpatryck, who traveled many a road delivering food and water to many the first few weeks. We shall miss him as he goes to the northern lands. Mistress Taya de Montgomery who checked on us again and again and helped to keep us sane. Lord AEdiun the Hacke who has helped the Barony with supplies and his electrical talents. Lord James Guy of Bothwell for rescuing House Gambit and bringing us to his home. Finally, to Baroness Dediana du Corwyn and Roger the Smith for allowing us to stay along with our 4 cats and 3 dogs. Considering our eccentricities, you are truly the bravest of the brave.

There are many others to thank and in time we shall make effort to do so. Please keep us in your thoughts and know that the Known World is in ours.

In Service to Kingdom and Crown,
Thaddeus and Daphne
Baron and Baroness of Seleone
A.S. XL, A.D.MMVI

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