september 2014 siren's song

Fall Siren’s Song

Greetings fellow members of Illiton,

This is the Fall edition of the Siren’s Song. In this edition you will see some of the beautiful scroll work from our scribal guild members. They are very talented and so I spotlight them in every edition that I can. I think the artistry of their work gives the newsletter a unique aspect that allows their art to be shown and shared to a greater audience.

Thank you to every member of the Scribal Guild: Please know that if you send me a picture of your scrolls before the wording is added I can use it in the newsletter.

In this quarters newsletter you will find the information about our events coming up in October. We have two events in our Barony: Fields of Cloth of Gold and All Hallows Revel. Please try to attend both events and volunteer your time to make these events a success.

Members of the cooking guild attended Cooks and Bards and in this edition you will see a cake made by Nessa and it truly shows her art as well.

Please as always let me know if there is something that you would like to see in the newsletter, Muriel

Fields of Cloth of Gold 2014

Fields of Cloth of Gold is the Barony of Illiton’s Fall event. This event is in two weeks and takes place in the city of Metamora, IL. Please check out our website for more information on this event. The event is a reenactment of the 1520 meeting between France and England. The English King, Henry the VIII and the French King, Francis the I in June. This famous meeting took place at the French Camp du Drap d’Or in Balinghem, between Guines and Ardres in France.

The Meeting was arranged to increase friendship of the nations and gave the monarchs a chance to show off. Each King was accompanied by 500 horseman and 3,000 troops. Everything from wrestling, fine dining, fencing, and jousting could be found at this event as well as the finest in clothing and arts.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Field_of_the_Cloth_of_Gold

The Barony of Illiton is hosting this event at Camp Tapawingo October 3rd at 6pm, all day on October 4th, and “October 5th until 10am. The event will begin with a cheese making class at 7pm or period gaming on Friday night. Saturday is full of Rapier, Heavy, Archery, Thrown Weapons, A&S classes, Craft person’s Fair, and Feast of Awesomeness. There will be a reception for Baron Wilhelm, our newest Pelican who was elevated at MKOD this month, at 11 am to 1 pm. Sunday will be clean up and pack out day after a belly filling breakfast in the feast hall.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a1/British_-_Field_of_the_Cloth_of_Gold_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg

The Canton of Lochmorrow presents

All Hallows Revel: Zombies on the Silk Road

October 25, 2014

American Legion Hall: 11319 S. Glasford Rd., Glasford, IL 61533 (just off Rt. 24)

Adult Site Fee: $10 (plus $5NMS) Under 13: 1⁄2 Site Fee Feast: $10

Should you forget your card (for your convenience) we will have a computer at Gate to confirm your membership.

Merchants MUST register no later than October 18, 2013!

Site opens for Merchant Set-Up at 8:00AM. Site opens to our guests at 9:00AM.

Activities will include the now-traditional Zombie-themed Tournaments for Armored and Fencing combatants, Archers and Thrown Weapons. Prizes appropriate to the theme will be presented to the victors/survivors!

There will also be shopping and schmoozing, a Silk Road-themed feast, and the (always tasty) Lochmorrow chili lunch (lunch included in site fee).

Join us for a day of food, fun, and braaaaaiinnnzzzz.

Co-Autocrat: Baron Wilhelm Michalik (mka Michael Mihallik)

[email protected], 116 Castleman Ct., Creve Coeur, IL, 61610, (309) 657-6837

Merchant Coordinator: Lisbet Van der Poel (mka Linda Vogel), [email protected],

(309) 389-4019

Access the event website from the Event Calendar at www.midrealm.org or our Facebook page for more details, including the full feast menu.

SCA Rocks!

The hubby and I joined the SCA a year ago, but haven’t been very active, except for attending business meetings. This year, we attended the Rites of Spring in the Barony of Illiton, and the Squires Tournament in the Barony of Northwoods. We are overwhelmed at how welcome we felt at these events. We had learned that the Canton of Lochmorrow, which we call home, had been asked to provide lunch for Rites of Spring, so we volunteered, and it went off without a hitch. Lady Gillian was a treat to work with; the event was great, the weather perfect, (I KNOW someone in the SCA has connections and arranged that great weather) and someone even found Feast space for us. It was a really fun day for us. I even spent Money! Always a plus. And then, in June, we left our comfort zone (The Barony of Illiton, where we at least knew SOMEBODY) and went to Lansing, Michigan to attend the Squires Tournament. I wanted to take the Warranted Chronicler’s class, and that is where the instructor ( THL Rijckaert vanUtrecht, aka Dan Peacock) was. So we went. WOW! Not only were we not from a local group, we weren’t even from the same state. We were treated like long lost family. We were really impressed. I took my class, Nikolai, my husband Paul, took some baking classes, we learned a dance, watched fighting, met an author ( Becca Price), met Duchess AnneMarie, and generally had a great time. (Apparently the same guy had connections with the weather here too.) I hope all SCA events are this terrific. Now we are looking forward to Fields of Cloth of Gold, All Hallows Eve, Hands VIII, and the Shattered Crystal Ball. We’ve bought a Tent, a Pavilion, Cooking Grill, and Camping Gear; All because the SCA made us feel so welcome. So Huzzah to All! We really appreciate it.

Submitted by: Daria Lupei

Baronial championships

2014

Congratulations to Illiton's new Champions: Archery - Nessa O'Connor (Kristen Connor)

Thrown Weapons - Seto Gesshuko Rapier - Roibhilin of Adair (Robert Ritter) Armored - Oliver the Little (Ollie Geiger)

Hoobah!!

A Cake Subtlety entered at Cooks and Bards

My subtlety is made up of 7 figures made out of fondant. Sitting around a circle singing to signify a bardic circle. I named it Come and Be Welcome, after the song. They are sitting on tree

stumps made of Rice Krispies and gum paste.

I imagined each character to have their own identity. A family in 15th century English clothing. The patriarch a knight and matriarch playing the harp is a knitter together with their two

children. The elderly woman in Viking clothing a cook. The archer in 14th century English clothing. And the Jester in 16th century clothing playing the flute. Each person has their own story,their own

interests but come together around the fire.

They sit on a 14in, 2 layer chocolate cake with buttercream frosting. Everything is edible except for a few structural components.

This is only the 2nd cake I've ever made so I spent probably a good 60-80 hrs coming up with

concept and making the piece

A couple of notes. I did use moulds for the figures to get anatomically correct figures. The clothing was pieced together using patterns. Similar to sewing. I think in the future I would use

gum paste to make figurines so I can get them to completely dry and stay true to their shape. It was fun and a challenge. And I'm already contemplating my next adventure.

Nessa O'Connor

The Barony of Illiton Officers

Baron Baronowa

Wilhelm Mihallik Alzbeta Mihallik

m/k/a: Michael Mihallik m/k/a: Stacey Mihallik

300 E. Virginia Ave. 300 E. Virginia Ave.

Peoria, IL 61603 Peoria, IL 61603

PH# 309-681-1109 PH# 309-681-1109

[email protected] [email protected]

Seneschal Exchequer

Eoin atta Keld Lady Gillian Eleanor of Roseholm

m/k/a: John Kell m/k/a: Jana Behm

P.O. Box 516 605 Franklin Ave

Brimfield, IL 61517 Bartonville, IL 61607

309-446-9697 309-361-8875


Co-Chamberlain Secretary

Gunther von Stein Allison Renee of

Officers of Illiton

Chatelaine Knights Marshal

Desmond & Nessa O’Connor Oliver the Little

m/k/s: Bob & Kristen Connor m/k/a: Ollie Geiger

5746 N Autumn Ridge Ct. Apt A 1223 N 4th Street Apt D

Peoria, IL, 61615 Chillicothe, IL 61523

618-581-0785 309-678-2306


Pursuivant Minister of Arts & Science

Roibhilin of Adair Micheaela de Romney

m/k/a: Robert Ritter m/k/a: Nancy Cox

227 Elm, Adair, IL 61411 Marquette Heights, IL 61554

309-653-2518 (309)-382-3307


Chronicler Web Minister

Muriel Zimmermannin Allison Renee of Roseholm

m/k/a: Laura Nickels m/k/a: Sarah Rosecrans

1228 South 6th St 605 Franklin Ave

Pekin, IL 6154 Bartonville, IL 61607

309-360-2233 (only after 3pm please) 309-339-8367


Officers of Illiton

Minister of Youth Co-Chamberlain

Angela Kell Eoin atta Keld

m/k/a: Angela Kell m/k/a: John Kell

318 W. Clinton 318 W. Clinton

Brimfield, IL 61517 Brimfield, IL 61517

309-446-9697 309-446-9697


All Hallows Revel: Zombies on the Silk Road

October 25, 2014

American Legion Hall

http://www.illiton.org/Illiton/All_Hallows_Revel__Zombies_on_the_Silk_Road.html

Site Fee of $10

Feast $10

Children under 13 $5

The fun begins at 9am

Activities will include the now-traditional Zombie-themed Tournaments for Armored and Fencing combatants, Archers and Thrown Weapons as well.

Officers of Illiton

The Barony of Illiton Guilds

Fencing -- Jamie Shirley Fighting – Ollie Geiger

Phone 309-219-5431 Phone: 309-678-2306


Scribal Arts – April Wilson Armouring -- Rob Roach

Phone 309-202-0354 Phone 390-363-5062


Thrown Weapons -- Gary Hecathorn Cooking -- Nancy Cox

Phone 309-361-1400 Phone 309-382-3307


Sewing Guild -- Nancy Cox Archery -- Gary & Elaine Hecathorn

Phone 309-382-3307 Phone 309-361-1400


Bardic Arts – Master John Ichingham Phone 309-685-5329

Brewing & Vinting – Sidi Hacmin ben Yosef Phone 309-202-0850

[email protected]

Mid Eastern Dance -- Sherri Kell

Phone 309-446-9697

(on hiatus until some class members join)

(Same location as fighters practice)

[email protected]

Locmorrow Leanings

The hubby and I joined the SCA a year ago, but haven’t been very active, except for attending business meetings. This year, we attended the Rites of Spring in the Barony of Illiton, and

the Squires Tournament in the Barony of Northwoods. We are overwhelmed at how welcome we felt at these events. We had learned that the Canton of Lochmorrow, which we call home,

had been asked to provide lunch for Rites of Spring, so we volunteered, and it went off without a hitch. Lady Gillian was a treat to work with; the event was great, the weather perfect, (I KNOW someone in the SCA has connections and arranged that great weather) and someone even found Feast space for

us. It was a really fun day for us. I even spent Money! Always a plus. And then, in June, we left our comfort zone (The

Barony of Illiton, where we at least knew SOMEBODY) and went to Lansing, Michigan to attend the Squires Tournament. I

wanted to take the Warranted Chronicler’s class, and that is where the instructor ( THL Rijckaert vanUtrecht, aka Dan

Peacock) was. So we went. WOW! Not only were we not from a local group, we weren’t even from the same state. We were

treated like long lost family. We were really impressed. I took my class, Nikolai, my husband Paul, took some baking classes,

we learned a dance, watched fighting, met an author ( Becca Price), met Duchess AnneMarie, and generally had a great time. (Apparently the same guy had connections with the weather here too.) I hope all SCA events are this terrific.

Now we are looking forward to Fields of Cloth of Gold, All Hallows Eve, Hands VIII, and the Shattered Crystal Ball.

We’ve bought a Tent, a Pavilion, Cooking Grill, and Camping Gear; All because the SCA made us feel so welcome. So

Huzzah to All! We really appreciate it.

Submitted by: Daria Lupei

This is the September 2014, issue of the Siren’s Song, a publication of Illiton of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. (SCA, Inc.). Siren’s Song is available from Laura Nickels, 1228 South 6th, Street, Pekin, IL, 61554. It is not a corporate publication of SCA, Inc., and does not delineate SCA, Inc. policies. Copyright © 2012 Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. For information on reprinting photographs, articles, or artwork from this publication, please contact the Chronicler, who will assist you in contacting the original creator of the piece. Please respect the legal rights of our contributors.

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