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Armor patterns

Phaedrus — Wed Jun 18, 2008 2:16 pm

Author: Phaedrus

Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 2:16 pm

I'm in the process of fabricating a new kit (just lined up a supplier for mild steel up to 10 ga, and started stocking up on tools) and was wondering if anyone had a pattern for gauntlets or articulated knees/elbows lying around that I might be able to copy?

Fighter Practice?

Phaedrus — Sat Jun 14, 2008 4:10 am

Author: Phaedrus

Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 4:10 am

Disregard, I've found the calendar.

New Fighter Help

david.wendelken — Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:46 am

Author: david.wendelken

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:46 am

Wistric wrote:

On a related topic, what are people's thoughts on Ashcraft Baker helms?
http://www.ashcraftbaker.com/

I mean, they're ugly as sin, but the price is right. Will these things fold like an aluminum can the first time I take a shot?

The ashcraft-baker equipment that I've bought (or seen) has all been solid, workmanlike gear.

I have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone looking for an inexpensive set of beginner gear.

Do you consider yourself an active fighter/fencer/archer/etc

david.wendelken — Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:45 am

Author: david.wendelken

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:45 am

Syr Justus wrote:

It doesn't take a hulking brute to be an incredible fighter.
-Justus

When I was knighted, I was so skinny that you could count my ribs at a hundred paces.

Sir John the Mad Celt in Meridies was really short and small. After a bout, people routinely checked their shields for his footprints. It was the only logical explanation for how he seemed to have spent the entire fight looking down at them. But there were never any footprints!

Pell designs

david.wendelken — Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:36 am

Author: david.wendelken

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:36 am

I found some good training videos at this website: www.midrealm.org/kith/kith.

One of them (the one on targetting, I believe), showed a pell with pairs of dowel pegs sticking out of it at various locations and angles. These represented the "slots" you were trying to hit, when it's not good enough just to hit the location, you have to hit it at the correct angle to get past their defense.

Recruiting Idea

Charles Fleming — Thu Jun 05, 2008 10:09 am

Author: Charles Fleming

Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 10:09 am

Welcome, Marie! And thank you for the kind words.

Roll of Defenders for Pas du Foret Mysterieux

Adriana — Fri May 30, 2008 2:52 pm

Author: Adriana

Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 2:52 pm

Pas du Forest Mysterieux (http://www.windmastershill.org/pas)
Leasburg, NC
June 13-15, 2008

It is our great please to announce those who would stand as Tenans (Defenders) with Their Excellenices of Windmasters' Hill at the Pas du Foret Mysterieux.

On the 14th Day of June shall the following individuals take the field and answer all challenges:

Armored:*
Baron Gaston du Valmont - Per chevron azure and vert, in chief two boreae addorsed and conjoined and in base a winged cat passant, forepaw extended, wings elevated and addorsed, all argent, within overall a laurel wreath Or.

Duke Cuan MacDaige - Checky azure and Or, three mastiffs sejant argent each gorged of a coronet gules.

Duke Alaric Sartiano - Per chevron inverted purpure and ermine, an eagle displayed counterchanged and in base a crescent sable.

Duke Ragnar Blackhammer - Per pale gules and sable, on a bezant a hammer sable.

Master Alan Gravesend - Per fess argent and vert, three falcons rising, wings elevated and addorsed counterchanged

Master Roland de Mounteney - Quarterly per fess indented purpure and Or, two natural tigers couchant contourny Or, striped sable.

Lord Girard le Bourguignon - Per pale ermine and sable, a fleur-de-lys counterchanged.

Lord Duncan MacLaren - Or, a lion's head erased and a chief embattled sable.

Baron Alejandro Mateo Ramirez - Gules, a dragon sejant erect affronty wings displayed argent maintaining on its chest a heart gules, a bordure rayonny argent.

Rapier:*
Baroness Rosalind Delamere - Per chevron azure and vert, in chief two boreae addorsed and conjoined and in base a winged cat passant, forepaw extended, wings elevated and addorsed, all argent, within overall a laurel wreath Or.

Duke Ragnar Blackhammer - Per pale gules and sable, on a bezant a hammer sable.

Master Roland de Mounteney - Quarterly per fess indented purpure and Or, two natural tigers couchant contourny Or, striped sable.

Baron Alejandro Mateo Ramirez - Gules, a dragon sejant erect affronty wings displayed argent maintaining on its chest a heart gules, a bordure rayonny argent.

Lord Dante di Pietro Azure, a rhinoceros's head couped argent.

Lord Duncan MacLaren - Or, a lion's head erased and a chief embattled sable.

Lord Frederich von Hinerich - none

Lord Alexander Blood/Lady Alyce Blood- none

Lord Benjamin of Windmasters' Hill - none
All participants (armoured and rapier) shall conduct themselves with the upmost care to advance the ideals of chivalry. Each will be announced as they seek entry into the Pas. You are encouraged to bring your own herald, banners, etc. to make your presence known and add to the day's pageantry. There shall be rounds of combat both at the barrier and one against the other. At the end of the day, a grand melee shall commence. For more information about weapons and armour requirements, as well as a more detailed description of the tournament, please see the event website or contact the Marshal in Charge, Mestre Callistus Gill (callixtus.gill@gmail.com).

* Please check back at the website as we continue to update the list of Defenders!

A&S at Pas du Foret Mysterieux

Adriana — Fri May 30, 2008 11:38 am

Author: Adriana

Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 11:38 am

Greetings!

The Barony of Windmasters' Hill is hosting a Pas d'armes at Farm Ventures in
Leasburg, NC, June 13-15.

http://www.windmastershill.org/pas/

There will be a host of A&S activities for everyone to enjoy:

Artisan's Row!
We would like to invite artisans to consider joining the Artisan's Row
-- a place where you can demonstrate your craft to others. If you are
interested in participating in the Artisan's Row please contact
Tr�phina. Please indicate the activity you will be doing and the size
of your tent or day shade so that we might accommodate you on the
field. Individuals, groups, or guilds are encouraged to participate
and show others the things you love to do!

A&S Competitions and Displays: Children as well as Adults are
encouraged to participate!

Poetry contest!
Baron James of Middle Aston, Poetia Atlantia, is sponsoring a poetry
contest. The virtues highlighted at the Pas are Chivalry, Prowess,
Countenance, and Magnificence. Create verse that encompasses and
extols one or more of these virtues. Instill courage in the hearts of
fighters or honor those who idealize these virtues. Documentation is
encouraged.

Display your heraldry!
One important feature of a Pas is the pomp and pageantry with the
display of heraldry in banners, pennants, standards, and in clothing.
We invite you to display and/or wear your heraldry around the field to
add to the spectacle and ceremony of the event with a most beautiful
display of your heraldry. Documentation is encouraged. At the end of
the day participants will be encouraged to display their banners,
pennants, and standards around the feast hall to be enjoyed during the
wonderful feast prepared by Mistress Clare de Crecy.

Accessories! Accessories! (that which separates us from the animals!)
Headgear, pouches, veils, jewelry, belts, shoes, ... we know personal
accessories can make the look and complete the kit. There will be an
A&S competition that focuses on personal accessories for the
mid-1400s. One page documentation is required, with additional pages
as appendices and references.

If there are questions about the Arts and Sciences activities please
contact Lady Trephina (trephina at gmail dot com). It's going to be
lots of fun!

Potluck May 29th 2008

thielbmw — Wed May 28, 2008 5:15 pm

Author: thielbmw

Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 5:15 pm

I will be bringing Sekanjabin, Turkish Coffee, and cups/things to drink them out of.

Kindest Regards,
Benjamin

Potluck and a Show - Show selection

Tankred — Sat May 24, 2008 12:28 pm

Author: Tankred

Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 12:28 pm

Seeing as I just watched Anne of the Thousand Days. Got her head chopped off, poor thing!

Tankred

Artisan's Row at Pas du Foret Mysterieux

Adriana — Fri May 16, 2008 11:59 am

Author: Adriana

Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 11:59 am

Greetings!

The Barony of Windmasters' Hill is hosting a Pas d'armes: Tournament
of the Mysterious Forest. It will be at Farm Ventures in Leasburg,
NC, June 13-15.

http://www.windmastershill.org/pas

As the person in charge of A&S activities at the event, I would like
to invite artisans to consider joining the Artisan's Row -- a place
where you can demonstrate your craft to others. If you are interested
in participating in the Artisan's Row please contact me! Please let
me know the activity you will be doing and the size of your tent or
day shade so that we might accommodate you on the field. Individuals,
groups, or guilds are encouraged to participate and show others the
things you love to do!

YIS,
Tr�phine la Broderesse
trephina at gmail dot com

Updated Pas du Foret Mysterieux website

Adriana — Wed May 14, 2008 4:02 pm

Author: Adriana

Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 4:02 pm

In 1455, Baron Gaston of Windmasters' Hill traveled on a diplomatic visit to Barcelona. Here, he and his inspiration, Baroness Rosalind Delamere have declared that they and their chosen Tenans will defend the Mysterious Forest from all Venans (Challengers). In the Barony of Windmasters' Hill on the 14th Day of June, shall the lists be erected with a pine tree with golden fir cones on one end.

Please join their Excellencies in Leasburg, NC June 13-15, 2008 for Pas du Foret Mysterieux.

To help you plan your attendance please refer to the event website: http://www.windmastershill.org/pas/

New information has been added to the site including:

1. A downloadable reservation form that has been added on the reservations page (http://www.windmastershill.org/pas/reservations.html).

2. A page with links to references about pas d'armes and 15th century clothing and culture:
http://www.windmastershill.org/pas/reference.html

3. Updated Tournament (armoured and rapier) information: http://www.windmastershill.org/pas/tournament.html

4. More detailed children's activity information: http://www.windmastershill.org/pas/children.html

In the near future, you will see more detailed A&S descriptions, a feast menu, a list of Defenders, and a tentative schedule.

Announcements will be made as this information is added. But, please go ahead and bookmark the site for your reference.

The Tudor Tailor...ended up with a second copy

Benetessa — Wed May 07, 2008 10:26 am

Author: Benetessa

Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:26 am

Somehow, I ended up with a second copy of The Tudor Tailor. If anyone is intested in taking this off my hands, please let me know. I'm only looking to get what I paid for it. ($23)

Thanks!
Benetessa

Windmasters' Hill Pas du For�t Myst�rieux

Adriana — Tue Apr 22, 2008 2:51 pm

Author: Adriana

Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 2:51 pm

Below is the full flyer for the Barony of Windmasters' Hill Pas du For�t Myst�rieux (http://acorn.atlantia.sca.org/event_flyer.php?event_id=9cee2fe4),
which did not appear in the May Acorn because of an editorial oversight.

***********************************************

Event: Pas du For�t Myst�rieux
Dates: June 13-15, 2008
Location: Leasburg, NC
Hosting Group: Barony of Windmasters' Hill
Event Website: http://www.windmastershill.org/pas

In 1455, Baron Gaston of Windmasters' Hill traveled on a diplomatic
visit to Barcelona. Here, he and his inspiration, Baroness Rosalind
Delamere, have declared that they and their chosen Tenans will defend
the Mysterious Forest from all Venans (Challengers). In the Barony of
Windmasters' Hill on the 14th day of June, shall the lists be erected
with a pine tree with golden fir cones on one end.

Their Excellencies invite all Challengers (rapier and armoured) to a
Grand Pas. Friday night the celebrations will begin with a Torchlight
Ball. For, if you do not yet have a consort, here might you find one.

After the day breaks on Saturday, those who participate in rapier
combat shall challenge one another in a tournament followed by a Grand
Melee. There shall then be a respite and then those of armoured skill
will take their place upon the field and prove their worthiness prior
to to a Grand Melee.

All will be followed by a sumptuous feast in the evening.
Additionally, we invite those of artistic inclination to share their
work and join us for various activities, including an Artisan's Row.

Martial Activities: All participants (armoured and rapier) shall
conduct themselves with the utmost care to advance the ideals of
chivalry. Each will be announced as they seek entry into the Pas. You
are encouraged to bring your own herald, banners, etc. to make your
presence known and add to the day's pageantry. There shall be single
rounds of combat both at the barrier and one against the other. At the
end of the day, a grand melee shall commence. For more information
about weapons and armour requirements, as well as a more detailed
description of the tournament, please see the event website or contact
the Marshal in Charge, Mestre Callistus Gill (callixtus.gill@gmail.com
or 919-844-4423 NLT 10 PM).

Arts & Sciences Activities: Lady Tr�phina la Broderesse is in charge
of A&S activities, which includes an Artisan's Row and other
Pas-related activities, which will be posted on the website. If you
are interested in participating in Artisan's Row, please contact her
at: trephina@gmail.com or 919-672-8766 NLT 10 PM.

Cost:

Adult, Member:
Day-Trip $ 13.00
Feast $ 7.00
Camping $ 0.00

Adult, Non-Member:
Day-Trip $ 16.00
Feast $ 7.00
Camping $ 0.00

Child (5-17):
Day-Trip $ 3.00
Feast $ 7.00
Camping $ 0.00

Child (0-4):
Day-Trip $ 0.00
Feast $ 7.00
Camping $ 0.00

Make Checks Payable To: SCA, Inc. - Barony of Windmasters' Hill,

Cost Notes: All seats at feast are $7.00 regardless of age. There is
no extra cost to camp.

Site: Farm Ventures, (Pearson County Group Homes) 363 Jerry Dixon
Road, Leasburg, NC 27291

Site Restrictions: The site is dry. Camping is encouraged. Period
pavilions will be placed at the tournament field. Please contact Baron
Geoffery Athos von Ulm to request field space (jmu1861@aol.com). Well
supervised dogs on leads are permitted.

Feast Information: Mistress Clare de Crecy and her talented staff
shall prepare Saturday evening's feast. Seating will be limited to 80,
so please reserve early. All seats are $7.00 regardless of age. Please
contact Clare with any dietary concerns (tjustus@sprynet.com). A menu
will be posted on the website.

Merchanting Information: All merchants should contact Lady Tessa de
Spina (janandtessaATwildblueDOTnet) to make arrangements.

Other Information: Children's Corner Officer: Senora Mariana de
Salamanca, fiberferret@gmail.com or (616) 560-3713 NLT 10pm. Please
remember that children must be signed in and out of the Children's
Corner and that you need a notarized medical waiver and minor waiver
form to bring any children NOT YOUR OWN. These documents can be found
at http://www.sca.org./docs/welcome.html.
Please do not call any staff member later than 9 PM unless otherwise stated.

Autocrat's Information: Lyneya Allain (Tracy Kline), 8225 Brookgate
Terrace Apt. 302, Raleigh, NC 27617, Phone: (919) 412-7501, E-mail:
scubagirlva@yahoo.com

Reservations: Rhieinwylydd verch Einon Llanaelhaearn (Rae Sidlauskas),
409 Snow Crest Trail, Durham, NC 27707, Phone: (919) 357-1033,
E-mail:ladyrae966@gmail.com

Directions:
From Washington/Richmond: From I-85 South take exit 12 to US58 West
at South Hill, VA. Continue on US58 3 miles past Clarksville, VA to
VA/NC49 South. Take Rt49 to Roxboro, NC, and follow the directions
from * below.
From Raleigh/Durham: Take I-85/US70 to US501 North (Exit 176). Follow
US501 to Roxboro, NC, and follow the directions from * below.
* From Roxboro take US158 West for approximately 8 miles to Ralph
Winstead Rd. Turn right and go 1.2 miles to Jerry Dixon Rd. Turn left
and go to the end. Follow the SCA signs.

From Charlottesville/Lynchburg: Take US29 South to Danville, VA. Exit
US29 onto VA/NC86 South. Take Rt86 to Yanceyville, NC and follow the
directions from # below.
From Charlotte/Greensboro: Take US29 north from Greensboro to
Reidsville, NC. Exit US 29 onto US158 East. Follow US158 to
Yanceyville, NC, and follow the directions from # below.
# From Yanceyville take/continue on US158 East approximately 8.5
miles to Ralph Winstead Rd. Turn left and go 1.2 miles to Jerry Dixon
Rd. Turn left and go to the end. Follow the SCA signs.

Blacksmithing Videos

Melrakki — Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:30 pm

Author: Melrakki

Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:30 pm

The video on youtube was cool. As in your second post.