Events hosted/run by the Barony of Iron Bog |
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A.S. XXXVI (May 2001 - April 2002)
· Autumn Rose Faire & Tourney
· Harvest's End: A Feast of Shadows
A.S. XXXVII (May 2002 - April 2003)
· Bog Barter Day
· St. Martin's Day Celebration
· East Kingdom University (A Day in the Guild Hall)
· Chirurgeon Collegium & Youth Combat Tourney
A.S. XXXVIII (May 2003 - April 2004)
· Bog Barter Day II
· Kingdom Crusades
· 20th Anniversary of Iron Bog
· Exchequer, Newcomer, & Embroidery Collegium
· K&Q Bardic Champions
· Newcomer & A&S Collegium and Iron Bog Fencing Championship
· River Marche Fighter Practice
A.S. XXXIX (May 2004 - April 2005)
· After War Toy War
· Shire Archery Championship
· Giving of the Bird
· Dinner, Dance, and Desserts
· Crown Tourney of Gaufred-Kelson II & Geneveire II
A.S. XL (May 2005 - April 2006)
· Shire Heavy Weapons Championship
· Love and War
· Shire Archery Championship
· Giving of the Bird
· Baronial Investiture of Iron Bog
A.S. XLI (May 2006 - April 2007)
· Ball & Barter in the Bog
· A Harvest Feast
. Giving of the Bird
A.S. XXXVI (May 2001 - April 2002) (top)
Autumn Rose Faire & Tourney
September 8th, 2001
Steward: Lord Sterling de la Rosa & Genevra d'Angouleme
Cook: Lady Magdalena Winter
Site: Grace Church of Haddonfield, Haddonfield
Good gentles, House Hydra and the Shire of Iron Bog cordially invite you to witness the nuptials of Lord Andre l'Epervier and his lady, Genevra d'Angouleme, with a full day of gypsy spirit, frolic, and mayhem.
The day's events will include both heavy fighting and fencing tournaments. The tourneys will be double-elimination, with the winners of each round earning a rose to bestow upon the fair gentle of their choice. The lists will open for inspection at 11:17 AM -- do not be late, and you must present your site token to enter!
There will be an arts & sciences exhibition, so please display your works of art, particularly if they pertain to the themes of love and marriage. Tables will also be available for gaming. For the younger guests, the chancellor minor will be hosting games and craft classes. There may also be arts & sciences classes for the adults as well.
A light dayboard in the form of an early afternoon tea will be served.
The wedding will take place in the afternoon, with a splendid feast and merry dancing to follow. Anyone with bardic skills is invited to perform a piece during the feast. Please come and bestow your good wishes upon the happy couple!
The festivities will be held at the lovely Grace Church in Haddonfield, NJ. The site is handicapped-accessible with ample parking in the rear, and is also right next to the Haddonfield Speedline station. The site is discretely damp (no hard alcohol). Merchants are always welcome; please contact the autocrats for more information.
Site opens at 10 AM and closes at 10 PM (event ends 9:30 PM). Event fees are: Off-board - $10 ($5 for children under 13, babes under 2 free), on-board - $15 ($8 for children under 13, babes under 2 free)
Harvest's End: A Feast of Shadows
November 3rd, 2001
Stewards: Fiadhnait inghean Ciaragain & Eldritch of Sylvan Glen
Cooks: Lord Fergus O'Farrel of Fenwick & Lady Grainne ni Bhraonain
Site: St. Joseph's Church, Swedesboro
The larders are full and stocked for winter - there is plenty. The sun sets earlier and earlier and so the shadows grow. Our work is over and it is time to revel in the rising darkness. Come in from the cold and sit down to a hot feast with good drink. Stare with awe at the entries in the arts and sciences competition (bring your best work!). Don your finest mask or make one on the spot and dance through the evening to the music of the Bhakaili Branslers.
Prizes will be awarded to the finest from the A&S entries. Another prize goes to the finest mask crafted on-site.
A heralds' table will be present to provide name and device consultations and to answer questions. An afternoon instructor will be available to show you how to dance for the coming evening's delights, but if you are one that prefers gaming, there will be dice and games to chance your luck and skill. Activities will also be provided for the younger gentles.
For those to whom a mask on their face means a blade in their hand, there will be fencing. The Shire of Iron Bog will be hosting its Shire Fencing Champion Tourney. The Tournament is open to all, however only a resident of Iron Bog or Barren Sands can claim the title. General fencing will follow.
For those who prefer fighting instead, we can accommodate you as well. Lists will open at 11:30.
The evening's feast will be gloriously prepared by Lord Fergus O'Farrel of Fenwick and Lady Grainne ni Bhraonain and served to your table at the first hint of darkness near five of the clock. Entertainers are heartily welcomed.
Afterward there will be a masked revel with music, dancing, and merry-making.
Site opens at 10:30 AM and closes at 9 PM. Anyone present after 9 PM graciously offers to help clean up. The site is discretely damp - please bring your beverages in period containers (please take all containers with you).
Candles are permitted, though we prefer no open flames. The site is not handicapped-accessible.
Cost is $6.00 for the day, which includes a light dayboard. For those staying for feast, the cost is $12.00.
Children under 12 pay half price, and babes-in-arms are free. The feast seats 80, so get your reservations in early. Merchants are welcomed to attend and asked to drop a warning to krogbin@... so that we may plan space. We are also asking that merchants kindly donate an item to the "prize pool" for the A&S competition, in lieu of a fee.
A.S. XXXVII (May 2002 - April 2003) (top)
Bog Barter Day
August 24th, 2002
Stewards: Lady Ninian Ende and Dorathia Mychell
Site: Grange Hall / Grace Church, Moorestown
Have you discovered that too many SCA-type items have found their way into your home? Then join the Shire ofIron Bog for a day of barter and fun and trade for some of your less used items.
On the 24th of August the Shire will host its first barter event. This is how the event will run: You bring fabric, trim, garb, buttons, candles, feast gear, books, or any other SCA-related item you may have floating around in the depths of your home. Everyone else will do the same. We all meet at the same place and time and trade items back and forth. That fabric you meant to make a doublet out of years ago could turn into the feast gear you have needed for years! This is a barter event, so no money will change hands. You will determine the swap of a lifetime for your items.
If, at the end of the day, you still find yourself burdened with unwanted items, you may leave them onsite and they will be used for an auction to help raise funds to support the Shire's dance practices.
The site will be Grace Christian Fellowship, 750 East Main Street, Moorestown, NJ 08057. Site will open at 10, with bartering to begin at 11. Bartering will wrap up at 5, with site closing at 6. No feast is planned, so please plan on bringing a lunch or snack. Site fee is $5.00 per person, with smalls under 14 free.
St. Martin's Day Celebration (Royal Progress of Isabella II)
November 9th, 2002
Steward: Lady Magdalena Winter
Cooks: Lord Sterling de la Rosa and Lord Rowen Cloteworthy
Site: Ferrell Volunteer Fire Company, Ferrell
Welcome to our day of dancing and feasting to celebrate the end of the Agrarian year and harvesting. It originally began in France, then spread to Germany, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe.
Weather permitting there will be a War Lord Tourney for both Heavy Weapons and Fencing. Prizes go to the captains of the winning teams. Armor inspection is 10:30.
Also, weather permitting, a Bardic Circle will be held at 11:30.
An A&S display will be set up and classes include stained glass, basket weaving, bobbin lace($30 supplies), herbs and wire jewelry. Classes begin at 11. If you have questions please contact Lady Siobhan ni Dhonnabhain.
Between the feast removes we will have our "special" heavy weapons tourney. Each entrant(bards welcome) will wield their story telling (no shi!, there I was) abilities to entertain. The MoL will call the first entries to the list and each will tell their story. The marshals will determine the victor. Single elimination.
Lord Sterling De La Rosa and the Shire's Cook's Guild will be cooking the feast. Please contact him if you have any dietary concerns.
Dancing will be held by THL Don Justinian Timagenes and Lady Jane of Milford after dinner.
Merchants are welcome and asked to donate item for auction. We ask that you pre-register so room can be reserved.
Site opens at 10 AM and closes at 10 PM. Event fees are: off-board - $7.50 for adults or $3.75 under 12, on-board - $15.00 adults or $7.50 under 12.
East Kingdom University (A Day in the Guild Hall)
January 18th, 2003
Steward: Lord Rowen Cloteworthy
Cook: Christopher Calchoune
Site: Armitage Hall, Rutgers University, Camden
The windows are shuttered against the cold, the days are short and the nights are long. With swords sheathed until the onset of spring, join with the Shire of Iron Bog and the East Kingdom University to sharpen instead the wit and the intellect.
On Saturday, January 18, 2003, the Shire of Iron Bog will be hosting an EKU themed "A Day in the Guild Hall".
Join the Guilds and Colleges of the East Kingdom and its local groups in a day of learning, teaching, and companionship.
The site will open at 11 AM, classes will begin at noon and run until 4 PM. This allows for 28 hour-long class blocks. The site closes at 5 PM, though we'd like help sweeping up afterwards. There are 4 standard classrooms, 2 art studios, a music classroom, and a multimedia theater available for teachers. If you are interested in teaching, please contact the Chancellor of the University, Lady Andrea MacIntyre. We will attempt to post class schedules to the EK and EKSouth lists on a regular basis before the event.
We also have available to us an important musical consideration. In addition to the EKU, Rutgers-Camden will be hosting the midwinter session of the Amherst Early Music Festival, the foremost historical music performance and teaching gathering in the world. They would like to cooperate with us on classes and performance in music, both vocal and instrumental, and dance. For further information, please contact Lord Arden of Icomb.
A dayboard will be available throughout the day. Information can be requested from the Cook, Christopher Calchoune.
There will not be a feast, however directions will be provided to local restaurants at the event.
If you require hotel, motel, or crash space, or have any other questions, please contact the Steward, Lord Rowen Cloteworthy.
The parking issue has been corrected. There will be two free student parking lots available, one across the street from Armitage Hall and one next to it.
Further information and class schedules should be available by early December at ironbog.eastkingdom.org.
Site fee is $5.00 per person, $3.00 for children under 12, free for babes-in-arms. There is no feast at this event, but there will be a dayboard. Directions will be provided at the site to local restaurants. Please send reservations to the Steward. Make checks payable to "SCA, Inc. - Shire of Iron Bog". While reservations are not required, they are very strongly encouraged so the we know how much to prepare for the dayboard. Please note that this event will require the new mandatory Non-Member Surcharge. Merchants should contact the Deputy Steward, Lady Dorothia Mychell.
Chirurgeon Collegium & Youth Combat Tourney
April 19th, 2003
Steward: Lady Prudence the Curious
Cook: Lady Valery Eugenia Fitzgerald
Site: Grange Hall / Grace Church, Moorestown
Do you like being healthy - do you like helping others around you to stay healthy & safe? Then this is the event for you! This is a day of classes centering on the theme of Health & Safety hosted by the Shire of Iron Bog and supported by the members of the East Kingdom Chirurgeons and Waterbearer Guilds.
In addition, there will be a youth combat tournament organized by Lord Sterling de la Rosa. I don't know exactly what he is planning, but he promises that fun will be had by all! Knowing him, this is not an idle threat. In case of rain, the tournament will be moved indoors. To accommodate this possibility, we are unable to have merchants at this event (sorry).
Dayboard is being prepared by Lady Valery Eugenia Fitzgerald and she has promised it will be substantial. How much is prepared is based on our reservations. So if you are planning on attending, please think about sending in a reservation.
Site fee is $8 ($11 for non-members). Children 7 & under are free. The site fee includes a dayboard.
The class schedule (as listed below) will be updated as changes occur. There are still class slots open for teachers (examples could be Creating a Safe Lists for Marshals or How to Create a Complete First Aid Kit). If you like to volunteer to teach a class, please contact the Steward. I would love to open up another whole track& we have room for it!
** American Red Cross Track **
American Red Cross Adult CPR and First Aid - These are the standard Red Cross courses. The cost for CPR alone is $17, $15 for First Aid alone, or $30 for both classes. These costs are to cover the Red Cross processing fees and material usage. If you would like to take a book home, it will cost an additional $5. All these fees are to be paid directly to the instructor. Challenges have similar fees; if you are going to challenge, your cards must be valid and you MUST arrive on time. Class Limit: 8 per course - priority given to those attending both courses. Age Limit: 16 & over. Teachers: Baron Luke Tarr and Baroness Joycelynn Tarr of the Shire of Caer Adamant. American Red Cross CPR instructors.
** Chirurgeon Track **
Chirurgeon 101 - This class is a question and answer session for given scenarios. There is no right or wrong answer.Teacher: Lady Danae of Athens.
Pennsic Crew Chief - This class is a round table discussion on how to be Crew Chief in the Pennsic Chirurgeon Tent. Age: 18 & up. Teacher: Lady Una Logan, Journeyman Chirurgeon.
Care and Feeding of Apprentices - This class will help Journeyman and Master Chirurgeon better help Apprentices understand the workings of the Guild. It will deal on paper work for evaluation apprentices, what to look for, and how to talk to your apprentices to keep them active in the Guild. Teacher - Lady Danae of Athens.
Universal Precautions & Blood-Born Pathogens - As the name indicates, this class will discuss various transmittable diseases and how not to transmit them. Age: 16 & up. Teacher: Lady Una Logan, Journeyman Chirugeon. Mundanely is a RN working in a hospital as a Certified Operating Room Nurse. From the Hospital to the List Field - This is a class on acclimating to the chirurgeonate for people with experience as health care providers outside the SCA. Fees: None. Class Limit: None. Age Limit: 18 & over.
Teacher: Ibrahim al-Rashid, Master Chirurgeon.
A Fighter & His Armor - The fighters and fencers of the Shire of Iron Bog will show the class how various armor is worn, what it protects and how it can be removed. This can be very important depending on an individual's injuries. Organzier: Lady Magdalena Winter of the Shire of Iron Bog. Mundanely is an EMT and has worked with a volunteer rescue squad; in the SCA is a fighter.
** Waterbearing Track **
Making a Water Jug Carrier - This class will cover the construction and use of a hands-free strap (sling) to ease use of gallon water jugs while water-bearing on the field. You will receive all the materials minus thread and bias tape to make a completed sling. If you would like to purchase the materials on your own, just the handout will be available. Fee: $5. Limit: 10. Age: 14 and up. Teacher: Lady Alisaundre Quinnye
Waterbearer's Guild Meeting - Lady Danae of Athens.
Waterbearing Protocols - This class will go over the protocols and procedures of waterbearing, as well as some of the history that created them. Teacher: Lady Susanna of Bhakail.
Waterbearing 101 - This class will teach a person how to waterbear safely, and the rules of the list. TheWaterbearer's Handbook will be available. Fee: for handbook. Teacher: Lady Danae of Athens.
Full Contact Waterbearing (or how NOT to do what I have done! )- Teacher: Lady Rhieinwylydd verch Gwasdewi Goch,called "Rhie", Member of the East Kingdom Waterbearers Guild.
Waterbearing with Youth (or how to Herd Cats) - This class will go over basic waterbearing safety and the rulesof the list. It also includes how to use youth wisely and efficiently as well as keep them safe. Teacher: Lady Danae of Athens.
** General Health & Safety Track **
Hot and Cold Running Injuries - All the bad things that can happen to people when it is too hot or too cold and how to prevent them. This class is available to anyone who lives where there is a winter or a summer. Teacher: Ibrahim al-Rashid, Master Chirugeon.
Night Number 449: Medicine in the Arabian Nights - A review of Arabic medicine from the pages of The Arabian Nights. Teacher: Lord Andreas Kalisiensis. Southern Region Chirurgeon & Master Chirurgeon.
Food Safety While Camping - Food safety while camping (especially Pennsic). Hand washing and washing dishes without running water, packing the cooler for maximum effect and safety, fire safety, knife safety and other wonderful dangerous aspects of taking a kitchen outdoors. Teacher: Triona MacCasky.
Prevention: Thinking Ahead (for Once) - The first stage of dealing with any emergency is keeping it from happening. This class offers tips to Marshals, Chirurgeons, Autocrats, Campers, Parents and the general populous on how to avoid and prevent injuries and emergencies ? everything from carrying (& using) suntan lotion to checking if a site is handicap accessible. Teacher: Lady Prudence the Curious, Master Chirurgeon.
A.S. XXXVIII (May 2003 - April 2004) (top)
Bog Barter Day II
August 23rd, 2003
Steward: Lady Ninian Ende
Site: Grange Hall / Grace Church, Moorestown
Come on and all to the second annual Bog Barter Day! Go through your fabric piles, bookshelves, and trim piles for items you know you will never use. Bring them to Bog Barter day and trade the item with someone for something new. Any item that is SCA appropriate is welcome as a barter item. Some things traded last year included costumes, fabric, trim, beads, books, music, feast gear, and camping gear.
Bring your best Pennsic stories to share, relax, and enjoy a low-key day with friends. There is plenty of lawn for fighting, so please feel free to bring your rapier or suit of armor for some pick up fights. Please contact the local marshals (Knight Marshal: Lord Sterling de la Rosa, Rapier Marshal: THL Justinian Timagenes) for more information.
The date is Saturday, August 23. The site will open at 10 AM with trading beginning at 10:30. The earlier you get there the better trades there will be. Site will close at 5 PM.
The site will be the Moorestown Grange Hall on Main street (Marne Highway) (see directions below). (If you have attended a dance or rapier or drum practice in Iron Bog on Wednesday nights, it is the same site.)
Site fee will be $5.00 for members(with an additional $3.00 fee for non-memebrs); smalls under 12 will be free. There are limited tables and chairs available on site, so please bring a blanket or small table for your items.
Kingdom Crusades (Royal Progress of Balfar IV & Luna IV) *
October 10-12, 2003
* While not technically an Iron Bog event, the event was overwhelming staffed by Iron Bog residents.
Steward: Master Lawrence "Baron Larry" Thornguard
Site: Camp Ramblewood, Darlington, MD
Good gentles of the Kingdoms of the East and Atlantia, once more unto the breach. Kingdom Crusades will once again give us the last chance for the summer season to don our armor, flex our bows and flash our blades before the cold winds of winter arrive.
This year's Kingdom Crusades will once again be held in the traditional lands of the Barony of Bright Hills in the Kingdom of Atlantia on the weekend of October 10-12. The site will open at 5 PM on Friday and close on Sunday at high noon.
There is no feast, but the campground sells on site meals. The cabins are not heated, but they have hot showers and indoor plumbing. Cabin space is limited. There are no open flames allowed in the cabins. The site is discreetly wet. There are no pets allowed on the site.
For the day-trippers there will be Lords and Ladies changing pavilions near the fighting field.
On Saturday there will be the traditional heavy weapons, fencing and archery on the field. Additionally, there will be classes and dance practice. There will be Great Court in the evening followed by a night of live music and dancing.
The event and fighting schedule will be posted in a future announcement. For more information see the Kingdom Crusades Web Page at www.crusades.eastkingdom.org .
The only reservation is a paid reservation. Please be advised that the $3.00 SCA Non-Member Surcharge is in effect for the event, so please have proof of membership at troll. All reservations should be sent to Baroness Lucia Francesca de Valencia. Merchants interested in selling their wears who want reserved merchant space should contact Lady Straya. For other information please contact the Autocrat, Baron Master Lawrence Thornguard.
Site opens at 5 pm on Friday and closes at noon on Sunday.
Fees are as follows: Adult Cabin (18 yrs.+) $26.00, Youth Cabin (6-17 yrs.) $11.00**, Adult Camping (18 yrs.+) $21.00, Youth Camping (6-17 yrs.) $9.00**, Adult Day Trip (18 yrs.+) $15.00, Youth Day Trip (6-17 yrs.) $6.00**, Children under 6 are free.** (** N.M.S. does not apply.) If you are part of a group and you want to stay together, please provide the group's name in your reservation. If your group has had a traditional cabin or camping space please indicate that in your reservation. We will do our best to keep traditional groups in their traditional space or cabin. However, your group must have enough paid reservations to hold your space.
20th Anniversary of Iron Bog
November 15th, 2003
Steward: Lady Dorathia Mychell
Cook: Lady Grainne ni Bhraonáin
Site: Ferrell Volunteer Fire Company, Ferrell
** Please note due to the hurricane, St. Joseph's Church in Swedesboro had to cancel our reservation. We have moved the event to Ferrel Fire Hall. Directions are posted below. The event will go on!! **
From the southern reaches of the great Laurel Kingdom of the East comes a voice. A voice rich with the memories of those who have been a part of its history. A voice wise with its experiences, some sad, some joyous. A voice weighted with the passing of time, yet anticipating its future. A voice that calls out to the Kingdom, to those who have been its friends and to those it has yet to meet, and says, "Hey, cool twenty years old and we haven't blown ourselves up yet! Let's have a party!" Join us in celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Founding of the Shire of Iron Bog on the 15th of November, 2003, at Ferrell Volunteer Fire Company in Ferrell, NJ. The site opens at 11 AM and closes at 9 PM.
Merchants are more than welcome to attend and ply their wares. We ask only that in addition to paying the entrance fee to the event, an item be donated for auction. Merchants must contact the Steward before the event.
Their Majesties, Balfar and Luna, though busy attending business in another part of the Kingdom, have declared that displays of personal heraldry are a joy to Their hearts. To this end, we would strongly encourage our guests to bring their banners to proclaim their presence in the hall.
During the day, we'll be showcasing the arts with an Exhibition open to all. We especially encourage items produced with or made from iron - needlework, calligraphy, armour, and the like - and displays relevant to Iron Bog's past and future.
The Event Steward is Lady Dorathia Mychell. The Honorable Lord Justinian Timagenes will be teaching classes in dance during the day, in preparation for the evening's Ball. Baroness Katherine Barr will be leading a discussion of the SCA and its practices and etiquette, intended especially for newcomers.
The Cattail Pursuivant, Lord Eldrich Gaiman, will be offering heraldic consulting to those who desire it. We also plan to offer games of chance and skill for those so inclined. However, this event is not only for those of an artistic inclination. There will be martial activities as well. Lord Sterling dela Rosa wishes to encourage the heavy-weapons fighters to join together on the tourney field for the last chance to fight at an event before the 100-Minutes War.
During the day, there will be a silent auction of items collected by and donated to the Shire.
The cooks will set out a light side-board during the day. In the late afternoon, there will be a magnificent feast of rare delicacies and favorite Iron Bog dishes through the years, prepared by Lady Grainne ni Bhraonáin and the renowned Iron Bog Cooks' Guild. We are planning on serving a few vegetarian dishes, but questions regarding special dietary concerns should be directed to the Steward.
Finally, we will dance away the evening to the music of the ever-popular Bhakaili Branslers.
Please note that we are not planning any activities specifically for children, but they are otherwise
welcome to attend with their parents and to participate in the day's activities. The cost for the event, for adults, is $17 if staying for feast, $9 for the day. Youth aged 12-17 will be charged $16 if eating feast or $8 for the day. Children under age 12 are $8 with feast, $4 without. Babes-in-arms are free. Please remember that the Non-Member Surcharge is in effect. A blue card must be presented at the door for every adult attending or there will be a $3 surcharge. Merchants cancontact the Event Steward for more information. Cost for merchanting is one donated item to be used at the silent auction held that day. There will be no exceptions. Site opens at 11am and closes at 9pm.
Exchequer, Newcomer, & Embroidery Collegium
January 17th, 2004
Steward: Lady Prudence the Curious
Cook: Lord Duncan Kieran
Site: Grange Hall / Grace Church, Moorestown
The change of seasons into deep winter can only mean one thing. Time to count the till and render untoCeasar what is Ceasar's - but how to go about it? If you are an exchequer or interested in becoming one, come to the Exchequer Collegium in Iron Bog. There will be all sorts of classes to help you with those mystical numbers so important to the mundane world. There will even be a round-table discussion to answer any questions you have run into while preparing the 2003 tax returns.
In addition to the track of classes dedicated to the conundrums facing exchequers throughout the year, there will be three additional tracks of classes. One dedicated to newcomers, one dedicated to the Arts and Sciences in general, and one dedicated to advanced embroidery sponsored by the East Kingdom embroiderer's guild, the Keepers of Athena's Thimble. If you would be interested in teaching, please Lady Prudence the Curious at PrudenceCurious@netscape.net.
The fees for the day is $8 for adults (with a $2 discount for teachers); $4 for ages 8 to 17; 7 & under are free. There is a $3 non-member fee.
** Exchequers Track **
Reception for Exchequers - Several new Exchequers have joined us this past year. This is a chance to meet new faces, as well as greet old ones.
Enter Twice, Think Once - This will be a brief introduction to the elements of keeping an SCA ledger. Find out how the rule "Enter Twice, Think Once" leads to an easily balanced report, whether you are using a spreadsheet or commercial software. Teacher: Lord Ælfgeorn Harbeard (East Kingdom Deputy Exchequer).
Quicken for Exchequers -Anyone who uses Quicken will benefit from this class. Learn how to set up your program to make mid-year and year-end reports take only an hour or so to complete. Teacher: Lady Gyszel Adeler.
Exchequer Business Meeting - An East Kingdom Exchequer Business Meeting lead by Mistress Elisheva bas Yehuda ha Cohen (East Kingdom Exchequer).
Gate Procedures - A round table discussion concerning gate procedures, specifically covering SCA requirements, speeding up the process and making it easier to get an accurate head-count and income reconciliation. This is an open invitation to contribute your success and failure stories, and to listen to others. Hopefully new ideas for your future events will come out of the day! Teacher: Lady Gyszel Adeler.
Preparing the Year End Reports - See title for class description Teacher: Baron Lorcan Dracontius..
Q&A Session, Round Table - Come with your questions, ideas, complaints, comments, exasperations, etc. and we will talk about them. Teachers: Exchequer Staff.
Consultations - The exchequer staff will be available to help with year-end reports and other problems throughout the day and most especially after five o'clock until the site closes. Teacher: Exchequer Staff.
** Newcomers Track **
Combat Based Persona (A Creating a Persona Class) - You fight, you have armor, now what? How to base a persona around SCA combat. - Teacher: Lord Lorenzo Gorla.
Basic Heraldry - Colors, Shields Divisions, Borders & Rules. Teacher: Lord Eldritch Gaiman.
Welcome to the SCA - SCA Specific Language, Basic SCA Courtesy/Etiquette, and Sociology. Teacher: Master Arden of Icomb.
How to Help - So you would like to help out; here on some ideas on how to go about it. Teacher: Lady Prudence the Curious.
Introduction to the List Field - The basics of courtesy and conduct on the list field. This will cover proper behavior for all types of combatants on both the tourney field and melee field. We will also discuss the roles of various non-combatants around the battlefield (marshals, waterbearers, MoL's, etc.). Teacher: Lord Lorenzo Gorla.
Budget SCAdian - How to put together the beginning needs of a SCAdian life as inexpensively (but not cheaply) as possible. Teacher: Lady Valery Eugenia Fitzgerald.
** Embroidery Track **
Lacis - This is a hands-on basic Lacis course; Lacis being an embroidery form on netting. Age Limit: 10 and up, Class Limit: 8; Handout Fee: TBA. - Teacher: Lady Cellach ingen Cairneigh, Artisan Ranking/Senior Member.
Canvaswork Embroidery Primer - Introduction to the how-to's of canvas work, including preparing your canvas, basic stitches, materials to use & color & design. Kit will include some canvas & threads to work a small design as well as a general embroidery resource handout. There will be 10 kits available; auditors are welcomed to listen in. Age Limit: 14 and up, Class Limit: 10, Handout Fee: $3. Teacher: Lady Elizabet Marshall. Craftsman Ranking/Senior Member.
Reticella - Reticella lace is a 16th century needlelace technique that was used to decorate a variety of items, including collars, cuffs, handkerchiefs, and coifs. This class will begin with a short historical overview of the history of Reticella, its uses, and its connections to other needlelaces and openwork techniques. In the hands-on portion of the class, students will be given a small lace pillow and enough linen thread to complete a sampler of needlelace stitches and a square of reticella lace. Age Limit: 14 and up, Class Limit: 8, Class Fee: $2 for materials, which will include a foam lace pillow, needle, 100% linen thread, pattern, and handout. Supplies to bring: embroidery snips. If you wish to use your own thread, please bring size 60 or smaller. Teacher: Mistress Gabrielle d'Outre Mer, Artisan Ranking/Senior Member/Guildmistress.
Florentine Needlework - This is a one hour, hands-on class requiring at least basic knowledge of embroidery. - Age Limit: 14 and up, Class Limit: 8; Handout Fee: TBA. Teacher: Mistress Anne of Hatfield, Artisan Ranking/Senior Member.
Pleated Embroidery (Smocking) - This will be an overview into the usage of embroidery over and incorporating pleating through the 15th and 16th centuries. The class will cover the history, usage and the possible stitches used on the garments. The first hour will be the historical overview, the second hour will be hands instruction of pleating of the fabric and stitches. There is no limit to the first hour, there is a limit of 10 for the second hour, though all are welcome to listen in. Supplies will be provided at no cost. Age Limit: 14 and up; Class Limit: 10; Handout Fee: None.Teacher: Baroness Rainillt Leia de Bello Marisco, Journeyman Ranking.
Panels - Athena's Thimble invites embroiderers to have their work evaluated by the guild. Teacher: Guild members.
Athena's Thimble Business Meeting - The Keepers of the Athena's Thimble will have a short business meeting. Teacher: Mistress Gabrielle d'Outre Mer, Artisan Ranking/Senior Member/Guildmistress
** A&S Track **
Introduction to Period Board Games - A brief overview of the history of board games, followed by instruction in Nine Men's Morris and The Game of Goose. Computer-printed game boards will be provided as part of the handout. Limit: 20. Ages 6 & up. Teacher: Lady Brangwayna Morgan
Introductory Calligraphy & Illumination Theory - Are you interested in Calligraphy and/or Illumination? Get an overview of the arts involved and how they may be reined and utilized as a hobby or in service to the Office of the Tyger Clerk of the Signet. Teacher: Lady Sarra the Limner.
Medieval Counting Beads - A hands-on class on the Medieval counting beads - in both their early and later incarnations. Learn how to do calculations the Medieval way! Teacher: Lady Deroch the Wine Trader. Medieval Brain Teasers - A discussion of rhetorical solutions to single- and double-false position "word problems"! Teacher: Lady Deroch the Wine Trader.
Medieval Kalendar, A User's Guide - Medieval calendars usually give the date in the Roman calendar system, the day of the week, and the phase of the moon. But how to interpret those strange columns of letters and numbers? Students will receive an examplar (a hand-out) of a medieval calendar and learn how to read Roman calendar dates, find the day of the week using Dominical letters, and use the list of Golden Numbers to find the moon's phase. Teacher: Lady Dagrun Stjornufroda. Evolutionary History of Blackwork - How did Blackwork develop, where did it come from, and how did different cultures work with it. Even if you are not interested in doing embroidery, this class will let you understand and appreciate what you see at A&S exhibits more. Teacher: Lady Brynn Eilionoir
K&Q Bardic Champions - (Royal Progress of Balfar IV & Luna IV)
March 6th, 2004
Steward - Lord Rowen Cloteworthy
Cook - Lord Christopher Calchoune
Site - Grace Church of Haddonfield, Haddonfield
The long nights of winter are passing and soon the first buds of spring will bring fresh beauty to the world. On this cusp of the season's change, join the Shire of Iron Bog in hosting Their Royal Majesties, Balfar IV and Luna IV, as they choose the newest Bardic Champions on the feast day of Saint Fridolin, abbot and confessor, A.S. XXXVIII, also reckonned the 6th day of March in the 2004th year of the Common Era.
The competition and festivities will be held at the Grace Church of Haddonfield, 19 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ 08033. The site opens at 10 AM; we hope to have the competition begin by 11 AM. The site closes at 9 PM; anyone remaining will be conscripted for clean-up. The site is handicapped accessable, with an elevator to the 2nd floor performance hall. There is free municipal parking behind the church, off of Tanner St., but parking is somewhat limited and we strongly encourage car-pooling where possible.
Details of local parking can be found here - http://www.gracehaddon.org/Grace_Parking.html - and the directions below are to the municipal lot.
Dona Ana Raquel de Guzman, King's Bard, has set forth the following rules for the Bardic Competition, to be held in three rounds. May the bards of the East rise to the challenge for the greater glory of our kingdom.
Round One: The first round should be either a period (pre-17th century) piece or an original piece in period style (song, story or poem), up to 5 minutes in length, upon the theme of "The Valor of the East". Documentation should be brief (time, place, source of the piece) and should fit on an index card. The words or lyrics to original (written by the contestant) poems or songs may be submitted on a separate piece of paper. After round one, Their Majesties and the judge(s) will confer and eliminate about half the contestants.
Round Two: A piece that is documented pre-17th century or in pre-17th century style, up to 10 minutes in length. The second-round entry should differ from the first (mood, format, style, instrument etc.). For example, if the first round piece was a period poem, the second round piece should be a period or period-style song. Same brief index card documentation as first round piece, same request for original words or lyrics by the performer. After round two, half the remaining contestants will be eliminated.
Round Three: After the finalists have been announced, Their Majesties will propose a topic or topics of their choice for the finalists to perform. Competitors will be given 15 minutes to prepare. There is no documentation requirement or time limit for this round. After the final round, Their Majesties will select their Champions.
There will be heraldic consulting during the day by Lord Eldrich Gaiman, Cattail Pursuivant, who will also be accepting submissions. We also hope to offer a track of scribal classes on behalf of the Tyger Clerk of the Signet, taught by Lady Alayne Alexandra Nyvern Nightwatcher. There will also be an art auction, overseen by Lady Shannon Gallowglass, to benefit the Pikestaff. There are no activities scheduled for children at this event, and all children must be under adult supervision at all times.
The dayboard and a sumptuous feast will be prepared by Lord Christopher Calchoune and the Iron Bog Cooks' Guild. In keeping with the bardic nature of the event, there will not be distinct courses of dishes. Instead, there will be a steady flow of late-period English tavern dishes sent from the kitchens.
The event will be held at Grace Church of Haddonfield, 19 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ 08033.
The site opens at 10 AM and closes at 9 PM. The off-board price is $10 for adult members, the on-board price is $18. The $3 non-member surcharge is in effect. The off-board price for youth 12-17 is $9, on-board is $17. The price for children age 4-12 is $5 off-board and $9 on-board. Babes age 3 years and under are free. Unfortunately, there will not be additional seating available in the hall during dinner. Reservations are to be sent to the Clerk, Lady Magdalena Winter. Any further questions or concerns may be directed to the Event Steward, Lord Rowen Cloteworthy. At the time of this writing (25 Dec.), there is a complication regarding merchanting at this event. We hope to have this problem cleared up very shortly. In the meanwhile, please contact the Event Steward if you are interested in merchanting.
Newcomer & A&S Collegium and Iron Bog Fencing Championship
April 17th, 2004
Steward - Lady Prudence the Curious
Cook - Anna d'Amiens
Site - Westfield Friends Meetinghouse
Interested in learning? Whether new to the SCA or an old-timer, this collegium will have something to feed your hunger for new knowledge. There will be three tracks of classes; one dedicated to newcomers, one for garb work & messy A&S and one for normal A&S. Additional tracks will be added if there is interest and enough teachers. If you would like to teach, please contact Lady Prudence the Curious at PrudenceCurious@netscape.net.
Classes start at 10:30 and go until 6.
Plus, Iron Bog's Fencing Champion, Lord Collin Monroe, is pleased to invite the Fencers of Southern Region to participate in our Shire Championship. While the best gentle from Iron Bog will go home with the title, all authorized fencers are invited to participate. The tournament is planned to happen indoors, unless the weather demands that it occur outdoors. The list opens at 10:30, with the tournament starting at 1. Before the tournament begins at one, and after it ends until cleanup starts at six, the fencing list will be available for pick-ups.
Special Note: Toys for Tots will be gathering materials at this event.
Merchants are welcome; there is no fee or donation, although pre-registration is required. Please indicate if you would like to set up in the feast hall, on the fencing list or in the merchant room. There is a two table limit; please indicate the amount of space you will need.
The site is dry and no heavy weapons pickups will be allowed in deference to the host site. There is no feast, but a dayboard will be prepared by Anna d'Amiens. The tables in the lunchroom have benches attached.
The event will be held at the Westfield Friends' School, 2201 Riverton Rd., Riverton, NJ 08077. The site opens at 9:30 AM and closes at 7 PM. Site fee is $8 and includes lunch; $4 between ages 8&17; 7 & under are free). There is a $2 discount for teachers. Please do not forget the $3 non-member charge. There is no feast. There will be a dayboard.
Newcomer's Track
Welcome to the SCA - SCA Specific Language, Basic SCA Courtesy/Etiquette, and Sociology. Age Limit: None; Class Limit: None, Class Fee: None; Teacher: Lady Dorothia Mychell.
How to Choose an SCA Name - Learn about how to choose an SCA name. Lots of neat books to look at! Age Limit: None; Class Limit: None, Class Fee: None; Teacher: Lord Eldritch Gaiman.Event Day One - What happens at your first event? What materials do you need? What is Gold Key and who is a Chatelaine? Get the basics of what to expect at your first event and how to prepare for future ones. Age Limit: None; Class Limit: None, Class Fee: None; Teacher: Lady Dorothia Mychell.
Who Do I Go To For Assistance? - A discussion of SCA officer titles and the jobs they perform. Also to be included, and overiew of the Corporate office and the services they provide. Age Limit: None; Class Limit: None, Class Fee: None; Teacher: Baroness Katherine Barr of Cumberland, Mistress of the Pelican.
Awards and Titles - What does that pointy hat mean? Why are people wearing so many necklaces with the same design? What do I call the King and Queen? Answers to these questions and more. Age Limit: None; Class Limit: None, Class Fee: None; Teacher: Baron Lawrence Thornguard, Master of the Pelican.
A&S Garb & Messy Track
Veils, Headrails and Turbans - A survey of a variety of simple, authentic headdresses for European women between 1100 and 1500, with practical instruction in how to attach them. This is a hands-on class with materials provided for you to try on. Age Limit: None; Class Limit: None, Class Fee: None; Teacher: Lady Brangwayna Morgan.
First T-Tunic - Walk through making your first T-Tunic. Go over basic designs and decorations. Those that bring cloth, such as a cotton broadcloth or linen-weave fabric, will have the beginnings cut out by the end of class. Age Limit: None; Class Limit: None, Class Fee: None; Teacher: Lady Valery Eugenia Fitzgerald.
Basic Period Handsewing Stitches - This class is designed to teach historically accurate clothing
construction techniques for seams and hems. Time and skill level of the class permitting, we can also work on facings and eyelets/buttonholes. No prior hand-sewing experience is required, but it would be helpful. Please bring a small length of fabric (quarter of a yard or so), needle, thread, and scissors." Age Limit: l0 & older; Class Limit: 10, Class Fee: None; Teacher: Lady Brangwayna Morgan.
Modern Crosstitch - Scared of embroidery? Why not start with the modern crosstitch and practice with the simple kits available at any arts and craft store? Use your new skill as a jumpboard to the history of embellishment stitchery. This class is in response to numerous requests to learn this popular modern embroidery form. The teacher will be attending the River Marche practice the next day for any additional questions that may arise and offer the class again to those interested. Age Limit: 6 & up (parents must be present for ages 12 & under); Class Limit: 10, Class Fee: $2.85; Teacher: Lady Prudence the Curious.
More Than T-Tunics - Cloaks, gowns and tabards, oh my. Other simple garb to round out a beginning SCA wardrobe. Age Limit: None; Class Limit: None, Class Fee: None; Teacher: Lady Sonora.
A&S General Track
Introduction to Late Antiquity: The Dark Ages Weren't Really Dark - This series of three modules have been made so that they can be taught independently while at the same time, if taken as a whole, will provide the student with a solid background of Late Antiquity. The period between 400 and 800 CE was not a time of unbridled barbarism, but one of formation that determined, in very large measure, the direction of cultural development in Western Europe. Becoming familiar with this history will help a gentle to understand why the governments and cultures of the Middle Ages formed as they did.
ILA 1: Decline of the Rome and Rise of the Germanic Kingdoms - The objectives of this module is to provide the student with an understanding of the causes and consequences of the decline of the Roman Empire in the West as well as familiarize a gentle with the principal Germanic successor kingdoms and their contributions to the emerging culture of Late Antiquity. Age Limit: None; Class Limit: None, Class Fee: None; Teacher: Lord Duncan Mac na Ceardadh.
ILA(2): Continuation of Roman Culture and The Regnum Francorum - This module will highlight the cultural and economic continuity from the Roman past into Late Antiquity, It will also cover the roots, causes and consequences of the rise, and eventual decline, of the Merovingian dynasty among the Franks. Age Limit: None; Class Limit: None, Class Fee: None; Teacher: Lord Duncan Mac na Ceardadh.
ILA (3): Carolingian Dawn to the Early Middle Ages - Discover the Carolingian Dawn through the Rule of Charlemagne into the Early Middle Ages. This module will educate a gentle with the rising Carolingian dynasty, its strengths, supports, accomplishments and weaknesses. Age Limit: None; Class Limit: None, Class Fee: None; Teacher: Lord Duncan Mac na Ceardadh.
Creating a Dayboard - Quick, simple but stylish food on a budget - how to put together an impressive dayboard. Note: Students may be drafted for prep-work for the dayboard on tomorrow's Regional Fighter
Practice. Age Limit: None; Class Limit: None, Class Fee: None; Teacher: Lady Shannon Gallowglass.
Running a Bardic Circle - Bardic Circles are where stories are told, songs are sung and friends can enjoy starlight and campfires. Learn how to participate in one, how to get one going on the spur of the moment and how to host one. Age Limit: None; Class Limit: None, Class Fee: None; Teacher: Lord Taliesan de Peregrantor the Resurrected.
Running a List 101 - A list is where people fight. The List Minister runs a list and needs lots of help from people announcing the battles, people keeping the populous watching safe and people bringing the information of the bouts to the minister. Find out how to help and, maybe even, how to be in charge. Age Limit: None; Class Limit: None, Class Fee: None; Teacher: Lady Estrella ("Straya") de los Confinos
River Marche Fighter Practice *
April 18th, 2004
* Not an Iron Bog event but included for historical purposes. A Southern Army practice held in place of our
fighter practice.
As the chill of winter fades from memory rumbles of war sweep through the river valley. All is not well, but there is yet time to prepare. So, River Marche returns.
The next River Marche will be held in Iron Bog on April 18, 2004. Once again the Southern Regional Army Commander Baron Master Lawrence Thornguard will device tactical scenarios which will be the core of the days activities.
The site is Fasola Park, Delsea Dr. (no street number), Deptford, NJ 08096. This is an outdoor site so plan accordingly.
Activities will begin at 10 AM and will conclude at 6 PM. Spectators are advised to bring seating and are requested to come in garb.
Once again the cost is free, but we will be accepting donations at registration to help defer the costs of the practice.
In addition, we will be providing the usual water/Gatorade and SOME food for our active fighters, and would request those who attend to bring along something to share in the Dayboard. This will be a great way to try out those new recipes for Pennsic. What better venue then a group of hungry fighters? Please contact Lady Shannon Gallowglass to coordinate.
For further information contact Lord Sterling de la Rosa or Baron Lorcan Dractonius.
A.S. XXXIX (May 2004 - April 2005) (top)
After War Toy War
September 10-12, 2004
Stewards: Lord Sterling de la Rosa & Lady Magdalena Winter
CANCELLED
Shire Archery Championship *
October 3, 2004
* Not an event, but recorded for historical purposes.
Organized by the Company Captain of the Archers, Lady Fiadhnait inghean Chiaragain. Held at the home of Mr.and Mrs. Stuffer, in Marlton.
Giving of the Bird *
December 19, 2004
* Not an event, but included for historical purposes.
The annual winter holiday party, held at the home of Lord Eldrich Gaiman and Lady Fiadhnait inghean Ciaragain
Dinner, Dance, and Desserts
December 4, 2004
Steward: Lord Eldrich Gaiman
Cook: Lord Christopher Calhoune
Site: St. Joseph's Church, Swedesboro
Come enjoy an evening of food and dance. A great feast is planned, to be served at just 2pm to allow plenty of time for guests to enjoy a long evening of dancing while taking advantage of a complete dessert board.
The dessert board will available throughout the evening, and all guests are welcome to a portion. Guests are also invited to bring their finest A&S projects for display.
The site opens at noon and closes at 10 PM. Site fee is $10 offboard includes attendance for the day and open dessert board. Onboard fee is $18 and includes attendance for the day, a large afternoon feast, and open dessert board. If pre-registering, please postmark by Nov. 27. Interested merchants may contact the autocrat.
Crown Tourney of Gaufred-Kelson II & Geneveire II (Royal Progress)
April 30, 2005
Steward: Lord Rowen Cloteworthy
Cook: Lord Christopher Calhoune
Dayboard: Lady Juliana von Atenfeld
Site: First Presbyterian Church, Moorestown
Their Royal Majesties have chosen the Shire of Iron Bog to host Their Crown Tourney on this Eve of the New Year, A.S. XL. Join us for a day of combat and chivalry, fellowship and fun. The gates will open at 9 AM. and the Mistress of the Lists will begin accepting entrants to the Tourney at 10 AM. The list will close at 11:30 AM. Please note that the Tourney itself will take place out-of-doors, regardless of weather, though
there are indoor areas if the day is inclement.
His Majesty has declared that heraldry is a joy in His eyes, and He strongly encourages every fighter to bear his tabard and banner proudly. Spectators are encouraged to bring, wear, or otherwise display their heraldry around the lists and the feast hall as well.
Her Majesty has requested that the artisans of the East display their Arts and Sciences for the populace, with 14th century German and French crafts being most pleasing to Her. There will be a room set aside indoors for this display.
The site is completely handicapped-accessible, including a handicapped bathroom. Changing rooms separate from the bathrooms will be available for both lords and ladies. A separate quiet room will be provided for parents of young children, and this room has its own bath facilities. A playground is also available on-site.
Merchants are very welcome and the Shire will try to be most accomodating. Please contact the Clerk of Merchants, Lady Marietta da Firenze.
A hearty dayboard will be available to all. In addition a sumptuous feast will be available, presenting dishes from both Germany and France. Several of these dishes will be vegetarian-friendly. Questions about dayboard and feast should be directed to the Head Cook, Lord Christopher Calchoune
The site is the First Presbyterian Church of Moorestown, 101 Bridgeboro Rd., Moorestown, NJ 08057-1497. The site opens at 9 AM and closes at 10 PM.
Off-board (site fee and lunch dayboard) adults pay $6. Non-member adults pay an additional $3 surcharge (NMS). Off-board children ages 4-17 pay $4. Babes ages 3 and younger are free. There is no NMS for children or babes. On-board (site fee, lunch dayboard, and dinner feast) adults pay $16. Non-member adults pay an additional $3 surcharge (NMS). On-board children ages 4-17 pay $12. Babes ages 3 and younger are free.
There is no NMS for children or babes. Send reservations to the Clerk of Reservations, Lady Molly O'Reilly. Any additional questions may be directed to the Event Steward, Lord Rowen Cloteworthy
A.S. XL (May 2005 - April 2006) (top)
Shire Heavy Weapons Championship *
June 5th, 2005
* Not an event, but recorded for historical purposes.
Organized by the Knight Marshal, Lord Tyrum Volundsson, and last year's Champion, Lord Cronus Grossen Fussen,
called "Cron". Held at the Dominique Johnson Recreation Center in Pemberton.
Love and War
29 October, 2005
Steward: Lord Rowen Cloteworthy
Cook: Lord Christopher Calhoune
Dayboard: Lord Christopher Calhoune
Site: Moorestown, NJ
We’re sending out a call to all true lovers and warriors, requesting they join the Shire of Iron
Bog on Saturday, October 28, 2005, for a celebration at the First Presbyterian Church of
Moorestown, 101 Bridgeboro Rd., Moorestown, NJ 08057-1497, from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.
What does this event have, do you ask? Are you kidding? How about: Fencing. Fighting. Torture.
Revenge. Giants. Monsters. Chases. Escapes. True love. Miracles. This is, after all, a celebration of the nuptials of Druetta de la Rosa and Lord Nigel of Castle West.
Ok, so maybe not so much the torture or revenge. But, there will be Heavy & Rapier Combat from morning until early afternoon. You’ll also be witness to the Iron Bog Rapier Championship. Armour inspection begins at 10 a.m. Combat begins at 11 a.m and will wrap up at 3 p.m.
I see we forgot to mention the Dancing, Diversions, Dining, and Delicacies, which we shall have in abundance. Bring your wallets – we are inviting the merchants to set up shop! There will be a
light dayboard served during the day while the tourneys are running, then we invite you to put on your fanciest garb, set out your nicest feast gear, and bring your appetite to a five-course wedding
feast, prepared by Lord Christopher Calhoune. Bring your handkerchiefs, too, for the stirring sight
of the happy couple’s hand-fasting. During breaks between courses we’ll be dancing and enjoying
other musical diversions.
Site Info: The site is DRY. It is handicapped-accessible, including bathrooms. Lords & Ladies
changing rooms provided. A Quiet Room (with its own bathroom) is available for parents with young children. There is also a playground on-site. (We regret that there are no facilities available for
pets.) Merchants are very welcome and the Shire will try to be most accommodating; there is plenty
of room both inside and outside to set-up.
Reservations & Site Fees:
Event fees are as follows. Off-board (site fee and lunch dayboard) adults pay $5. Non-member
adults pay an additional $3 surcharge (NMS). Off-board children ages 4-17 pay $3. Babes ages 3 and younger are free. There is no NMS for children or babes. On-board (site fee, lunch dayboard, and dinner feast) adults pay $15. Non-member adults pay an additional $3 surcharge (NMS). On-board children ages 4-17 pay $13. Babes ages 3 and younger are free. There is no NMS for children or babes. Send reservations to the Clerk of Reservations, milady Ailill mac Ferchair ui Dhiarmait (mka Diana Fiumara).
Questions about dayboard and feast should be directed to the Head Cook, Lord Christopher Calchoune.
Merchant inquires should be directed to the Clerk of Merchants and Deputy Steward, milady Creature (mka Kathryn Hanson).
Any additional questions may be directed to the Event Steward, Lord Rowen Cloteworthy (mka Rowen Stuffer).
Shire Archery Championship*
9 November, 2006
* Not an event, but recorded for historical purposes.
Organized by the Company Captain of the Archers, Lady Fiadhnait inghean Chiaragain. Held at the home of Creature.
Giving of the Bird *
December 18, 2005
* Not an event, but included for historical purposes.
The annual winter holiday party, held at the home of Lady Dorathia Mychell
Iron Bog Baronial Investiture
18 March, 2006
Steward: Lady Dorathia Mychell and Lady Drueta della Rosa
Cook: Lord Christopher Calhoune
Dayboard: Lady Valery Fitzgerald
Site: Elmer, NJ
Welcome one and all to the Investiture of the new Baron and Baroness of Iron Bog: Master LawrenceThornguard and Mistress Katherine Barr.
The event stewards are planning a day for every Scadian, weather permitting.
The first Baronial Fighter Champion will be chosen in a tourney of prowess and strength. Lord
Sterling De La Rosa has proposed a tournament that will test the abilities of the most avid fighters. Lord Tyrum Volundsson will run the tournament of the day as the Baronial Knight Marshal. The list will open at 11:00am and close at 12:00pm. Since our first Baron and Baroness deem that heraldry is pleasing to their eyes, all fighters are urged to display their heraldry to the utmost. Each89 fighter is encouraged to bring a herald along to voice their feats of skill on the battle field.
Lady Siobhan ni Dhonnabhain will hold an Arts and Sciences display for the pleasure of the day's participants. Bring your finest to exhibit!
Lord Lorenzo Gorla will run a fencing tournament with the assurance of good weather.
Weather permitting, Lady Fiadhnait inghean Chiaragain will be holding a small archery tournament. The ranges will open at 10:30 and will be closed by 2:00. There is no start time for the tournament, but Lady Fiadhnait suggests that any wishing to shoot the tournament begin before 1:00 to allow time to complete it. The targets can be shot at your leisure. Please check with troll for any updates to the tournament format.
Along with the fencing and good weather, there is ample outdoor space for a bardic circle,
and even siege weapons. Since, the site boasts 350-acres of land with plenty of trees, even a woods battle could be held.
Court will begin at 3:00pm with feast beginning at approximately 5:00pm.
Following feast, dancing will be led by THL Don Justinian Timagenes and Lady Jane of Milford. Their masterful dancing will be accompanied by the musical stylings of the Bhakaili Branslers, who will entertain us all!
For those not staying for feast, there are a few restaurants in Elmer.
Out of town guests who need a place to stay, the site's website lists hotels in the area.
The site is wet, but no selling of spirits of any kind allowed. Also, the site is handicap accessible.
Ample parking is available.
Site fee: $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 3-17. Babes in arms are free. As always, a $3.00 NMS fee will be collected from those without proof of membership. The cost includes a stupendous dayboard prepared for your pleasure by Lady Valery Fitzgerald for all attendees. The dayboard will begin at 11:30am and will run untilthere is no more food.
Feast fee: Additional $12.00 for feast. This cost is for everyone eating feast. The head cook, Lord Christopher Calhoune, known throughout the mighty East Kingdom, is preparing a scrumptious feast. Three courses, one will be a lenten couse and include fish dishes, one a delicious course of beef and chicken, and finally a dessert board. The menu will be posted ASAP.
A.S. XLI (May 2006 - April 2007) (top)
Ball & Barter in the Bog
September 23rd, 2006
Stewards: THL Justinian Timagenes, Lady Jane of Milford, Lady Ninian Ende
Cook: No Feast
Dayboard: ?
Site: Friendship Community Church, Sicklerville, NJ
Come one, come all to the Ball and Barter in the Bog!!
To prepare for the Grand Ball in the evening a dance practice will be held throughout the day. All dances taught have the potential of being included in the Ball that evening. The Dance Master/Mistress encourage everyone to come and learn regardless of skill level! A list of dances is provided below, the steps will be provided at troll. The Branslers will be on-hand to provide our music.
This will be a Called Ball. There will be no formal selection of dances for the Ball, the Dance Master and Mistress will be picking from the list as they see fit (though they will take requests…..) If dancing is not to your taste, throughout the day there will also be space for all gentles to barter away any and all SCA appropriate items (i.e. fabric, trims, books, baubles, etc.) Come prepared to trade your items for something new and have a good time doing it. You will need to provide your own table if you wish.
If you have questions regarding the bartering or if you wish just merchant please contact Lady Ninian. A day board will be available to all who enter, but there will be no feast. Instead, a break will be scheduled to allow people eat. There may be a Baronial Court at Their Excellencies discretion. A list of restaurants will be provided at troll. Contact the Autocrats if you need hotel information. Please note this site is DRY.
Directions will be forthcoming.
Dance List:
Female Sailor
Hole in the Wall
Postman's Gig
Sellengers Round
Gathering Peascods
Jenny Pluck Pears
Hearts-ease
Rufty Tufty
Les Bens
New Exchange
Upon a Summer's Day
Picking of Sticks
Black Nag
Rogero
Chestnut
Heralds in Love
Hit & Miss
Cuckolds
Half Hannigan
Hyde Park
Trenchmore
Black Almans
Bransle Official
Horses Bransle
Peas Bransle
SCA Maltese
Estampie
Quen Quer Que
Petit Reins
Salterello La Regina
Gelosia
Rostiboli
A Harvest Feast
November 11th, 2006
Stewards: Lady Siobhan inghean ui Dhonnabhain, Lord Christopher Calchoune
Cook: ?
Dayboard: ?
Site: St. Joseph's Church, Swedesboro, NJ
The smells and noises of the harvest are in the air. Baking bread, roasting meats, laughter in the
kitchen as all is made ready for feasting! The Barony of Iron Bog would like to invite you to our
harvest celebrations as we offer you our best at this time of bounty.
We will throw our doors open at 10 of the clock in the morning. There will be both fighting and fencing tourneys; most notably our own Nigel of Castle West will be hosting our Baronial Fencing Championship to decide his successor. Don Nigel will be holding a Slippery Slope tourney. Come and vie to hold the Cattail buckler and sword!
For the heavy fighters, Lord Tyrum will be running either a double elimination or a round robin tourney,depending on the number of fighters attending.
There will be prizes given out for both tourneys.
Merchants are welcome to offer their wares; there are tables available for your use but we must restrict each merchant to one owing to the size of the space. Please contact the autocrats for more information.
The site is unfortunately not handicapped accessible. There are stairs to get to both hall doors.
Classes will be offered on heraldry, dance, and cooking.
1:00 to 2:00 PM Cooking: Medieval Pottages by Lord Christopher Calhoune
3:00 to 4:30 PM Dance: Lord Wilhelm of Frosted Hills
All day Heraldry: Heraldic Consulting
Iron Bog is well known for its feasts, and the Cooks are preparing to fill you with tasty sundries. It is a feast for 64 gentles. Onboard preregistrations may be sent to our Tollner Lady Molly O'Reilly.
The site is DRY. Candles are allowed on the tables.
We are pleased to offer the first Iron Bog Baronial A&S Competition at this event. Signup and documentation paperwork will be available at Troll. No documentation maximums are set, although we do require at least a 3x5 card with basic information about your entry. A panel of very knowledgeable judges will be available to admire your work and find our Champion.
Baronial Court will be held before the Feast. Show your best black and white and don't forget your stick weasels!
Giving of the Bird *
December 17, 2006
* Not an event, but included for historical purposes.
The annual winter holiday party, held at the home of Master Lawrence and Mistress Katherine.
