siren's song 3/15

Siren’s Song Volume 5 | Issue 1 March 2015

A note from your Chronicler

Greetings fellow members of Illiton from your Chronicler. In this edition you will find a preview of Rites of Spring and a few memories of my own from Gulf Wars just a few weeks ago. I once again ask for submissions to the newsletter from the members of the Barony and the Canton of Lochmorrow. Lady Muriel

Local Events:

● April 11th - Rites of Spring ● April 25th – The Awakening –Armoured Easter

Egg Hunt ● May 2nd – Howell, MI – Coronation – Seto’s

knighting ● May 23-24th – Saline, MI – Crown Tournament ● June 5-7 – Dixon, IL – Absolutely Not Ragnarok

Rampage ● July 24 – August 9th - Pennsic

Monthly Barony events:

! Every Wednesday – 6-? Fighter practice and Middle Eastern Dance

! 1st Thursday of every month is the business meeting

Rites of Spring 2015

April 11, 2015

Site opens at 9 am and closes at 9 pm

THIS IS A DRY SITE! NO EXCEPTIONS!! If you are found with alcoholic beverages, you will be asked to leave.

NO pets allowed.

Address: Oak Grove West School 6018 W Lancaster Road Bartonville, IL 61607

Who’s Who: Autocrat: Gillian Eleanor of Roseholm Gatekeeper: Melissa Ritter Merchants: Allison Renee of Roseholm Feast: Arianna of Illiton Lunch: Baroness’s Soup Kitchen Heavy: Ollie Geiger Rapier: Fuyutsukime Hattori Archery: Nessa O’Conner Thrown Weapons: Elayne Thorne Youth: Kendrick Cameron Children’s Activities: Angela Kell Bardic Circle: Master John Ichingham

There is no site fee!!! You will still need to present membership card or sign the non member waiver at the Gate.

Feast: $10 for everyone 6 – adult pre registered

$12 at gate

5 and under is free.

FEAST IS 75% SOLD AS OF MARCH 30th!!! If you would like feast tickets, send you pre-reg for them in NOW!!!!

Rites of Spring Classes

A time schedule will be posted closer to the event date.

Youth Combat - 10:00 am Run by Kendrick Cameron Fighting at 1:00 pm

"An explanation of current weapons and armor standards in the Middle Kingdom as well as a description of parental responsibilities involved in youth combat. This portion will be approximately one hour and is required for parents new to youth combat and those wishing to MiT. Parents and Chivalry wishing to fast track can stay for a second portion that will cover the finer points of youth marshalling including the marshals rights and responsibilities within the list. MiT applicants are strongly encouraged to attend this portion as well. If there are enough youth combatants to run a list hands on time will be offered after luch and the fast track can be completed that day."

Name of Class: Drawing with Fire: Introduction to Pyrography Presenter: David of Lochmorrow Description: A look at Pyrography in period. We will also work on a basic pyrographic project using standard wood burning tools. The class is geared towards adults and older children as the tools that we will be working with are extremely hot and burns are possible. Cost: None but if people have their own wood burning tools and would like to bring them they are welcome to. I have 5 tools for the class to use. Length of Class: 60 to 90 Min.

Name of Class: Bayeux Tapestry : Panel by Panel Presenter: Oswyn of Baðon

Description: This class focuses on looking at the entire Bayeux Tapestry, section by section. Discussion focuses on what the text actually says, what some of the border images mean, and what is still a source of contention. Cost: No cost Time: 90 minutes approx

Food offerings

Lunch

The Baronesses' Soup Kitchen Cost: Donations Menu: Onion and Bacon Soup (Onions, Bacon, Chicken Broth, Salt, Pepper) Bread For those who don't eat pork, there will be a limited amount of: Zesty Slaw Soup (Vegetable Broth, Spicy Vegetable Juice, Onions, Garlic, Cabbage, Carrots, Green Beans, Corn, Tomatoes, Worcestershire Sauce, Basil, Salt, Pepper) Feast

Basic Menu for Rites of Spring: A German Extravaganza

On the table Meat, Fruit, Cheese, Bread with butter First Course Bacon, Ale, and Cheddar Soup – There will be a version that does not contain ingredients with gluten and is vegetarian upon request Handmade Pretzels Beet salad with goat cheese and citrus vinaigrette Second Course Schnitzel with a cream sauce and a mushroom and wine sauce (the sauces will be served on the side) – There will be a vegetarian version available upon request Braised red cabbage Third Course Gingerbread tart with plums Apple strudel Raspberry Mound cookies **Please check the website for diet and allergy information** www.Illiton.org

SCAdian Yodeler Oh a SCAdian went Yodeling on Mt. Eislinn so high When along came an ARCHER interrupting his cry Ooooo de laaaaaay eeeeeeee Oh de la ke keee, oh de la cuckoo TWANG Oh de la ke keee, oh de la cuckoo TWANG Oh de la ke keee, oh de la cuckoo TWANG Oh de la ke keee, oh (and then it builds) Oh a SCAdian went Yodeling on Mt. Eislinn so high When along came a FOP interrupting his cry Ooooo de laaaaaay eeeeeeee Oh de la ke keee, oh de la cuckoo TWANG, Swish Oh de la ke keee, oh de la cuckoo TWANG, Swish Oh de la ke keee, oh de la cuckoo TWANG, Swish Oh de la ke keee, oh Oh a SCAdian went Yodeling on Mt. Eislinn so high When along came a HERALD interrupting his cry Ooooo de laaaaaay eeeeeeee Oh de la ke keee, oh de la cuckoo TWANG, Swish, Oy-ez Oh de la ke keee, oh de la cuckoo TWANG, Swish, Oy-ez Oh de la ke keee, oh de la cuckoo TWANG, Swish, Oy-ez Oh de la ke keee, oh (keep building) When along came a TUCHUCK interrupting his cry: Tu-CHUCK! Tu-CHUCK! When along came a COURTIER interrupting his cry: YES your majesty When along came a SENESCHAL interrupting his cry: DOOOOOOM! When along came a DRUMMER interrupting his cry: --ka tek a teka When along came a MARSHAL interrupting his cry: HOLD! (and ya stop right there at the first Hold, 'cause that's what marshalls do!)

Song credits go to: Lucia Elena Braganza and Lorelei Skye – published here by permission and copywrited.

Baron Baronowa Wilhelm Michalik Alzbeta Michalik m/k/a: Michael Mihallik m/k/a: Stacey Mihallik 116 Castleman Ct. 116 Castleman Ct. Creve Coeur, IL 61610 Creve Coeur, IL 61610 PH# 309-657-6837 PH# 309-657-6120 [email protected] [email protected] Seneschal Exchequer Eoin atta Keld 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 309-453-6771 309-361-8875 [email protected] [email protected] Chatelaine Knights Marshal Desmond & Nessa O’Connor Oliver m/k/a: 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 [email protected] [email protected] Pursuivant Minister of Arts & Science Roibhilin of Adair Michaela 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 [email protected] [email protected] 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 309-339-8367 (please call only after 3pm please) (please no phone calls after 930pm) [email protected] [email protected] Minister of Youth Angela Kell m/k/a: Angela Kell 318 W. Clinton Brimfield, IL 61517 309-446-9697 [email protected] Chamberlain Gunther von Stein

Officer’s continued

Minister of Youth Angela Kell m/k/a: Angela Kell 318 W. Clinton Brimfield, IL 61517 309-446-9697 [email protected] Chamberlain Gunther von Stein m/k/a: Mike (Rocky) Crowley 118 Gottlieb Ct Creve Coeur, IL 61610 309-694-5677 [email protected] Chirurgeon Arianna of Illiton M/k/a: Kali Dietz 227 Avondale East Peoria, IL 61611 309-694-6292 [email protected] Secretary Allison Renee of Roseholm m/k/a: Sarah Rosecrans 605 Franklin Ave Bartonville, IL 61607 309-339-8367 (please no phone calls after 930pm) [email protected] Historian Lady Fuyutsukime Hattori m/k/a: Jamie Shirley 308 Corona Dr. Peoria, IL 61604 309-219-5431 [email protected]

Guilds

Archery -- Gary & Elaine Hecathorn Phone 309-361-1400 [email protected] Armouring -- Robert Roach Phone 309-363-5062 [email protected] Bardic Arts -- Master John Ichingham Phone 309-685-5329 Brewing & Vinting -- Sidi Hacmin ben Yosef Phone 309-202-0850 [email protected] Cooking -- Nancy Cox Phone 309-382-3307 [email protected] Fencing -- Jamie Shirley Phone 309-219-5431 [email protected] Fighting -- Ollie Geiger Phone 309-678-2306 [email protected] Mid Eastern Dance -- Sherri Kell Phone 309-446-9697 [email protected] (meets Wednesday nights at 7pm at the same location as fighters practice) Scribal Arts -- April Wilson Phone 309-202-0354 [email protected] Sewing Guild -- Nancy Cox Phone 309-382-3307 [email protected] Thrown Weapons -- Gary Hecathorn Phone 309-361-1400 [email protected]

Gulf Wars 2015

By: Muriel Zimmermannin

I attended Gulf Wars this year and it was everything a war should be.

I attended a couple of classes – how to make a kosode and how to make a hakama, both of these have to do with making Japanese garb, fit to your own personal sizes.

I taught a class at war, for my first time ever. A beginner’s class on hand sewing and the students were able to make a draw string bag (sweets bag in period). I had 20 students, 7 of which were under the age of 10. The students were able to complete their project in the two hours that the class was scheduled. I really enjoyed teaching and plan to teach again at Pennsic.

I tried out a blog of sorts on Facebook, Muriel’s Musings. The signal reliability and my own personal exhaustion made daily blogging harder than I expected but I plan to do it again at Pennsic this year.

I retained for several of the royals and enjoyed it, the viewpoint of the war from the official presence on the battle field is a bit different than from the sidelines.

I was “fighter support” for the Rapier Ravine battle on Saturday morning. This is the new name given to water bearing. The experience was unique.

I think my favorite part of the war was visiting with fellow Midrealmers. The special thing about Gulf Wars is you camp with your Kingdom, as opposed to Pennsic, where you camp in your own groups, so you may go the entire time at Pennsic and not run into others from your Kingdom.

Gulf Wars is set on a ranch in Southern Mississippi and the temperature varies from low 30s to weather like this year where we saw some 90s. The cost for the event is only $67 plus other expenses so it is a very affordable vacation. The distance is about 850 miles, one way.

In closing you can find lots of pictures on Facebook of Gulf Wars from this year and I rarely think of taking photos while there because I am so busy doing other things.

This is the March 2015 issue of the Siren’s Song, a publication of the Barony of Illiton of the

Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. (SCA, Inc). The Siren’s Song is edited by and 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 ©2015 Society

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