War College

 

Event Summary

Date: June 14 , 2002 until June, 16 2002
Site opens at: 12:00 AM on June 14th 2002
Site closes at: 12:00 AM on June 16th 2002

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War College, June 14-16, 2002 Barony of Three Mountains
Portland, OR

Their Majesties Wilam and Siobhan, and The Barony of Three Mountains invite the armies of An Tir to War College. Fight for the honor of carrying An Tir’s banner into battle at An Tir/West War. Strategy, pole-arms, shield walls, the ABC’s of An Tir, marshaling and other knowledge await your absorption.

War College is not just for armored fighters! There are activities that can be enjoyed by the non-war crowd too! The Virgin Countess Inn will be providing food. There will be an Archery range and classes, a Rapier field and classes, introductory Arts and Sciences classes. You can also get help on period names and devices from the Heraldry Consulting table.

SITE INFO: Milo McIver State Park 4mi west of Estacada. Gate opens at 4PM Friday and closes at 3pm Sunday. Fee: $10/adult, $7 day fee, $5/12 and under, make checks payable to SCA, Inc. – Three Mountains. Discreetly wet (period containers only). Permanent biffs, potable water available. Fast moving river on site. Off the ground campfires, open flame (torches, candles) okay if under control. Mundane leash laws apply. RV parking for handicapped people only. 24101 S. Entrance Rd., Estacada OR 97023

DIRECTIONS: Take your best route to Portland, Oregon and I-205.
Take the Clackamas/Estacada Exit. Follow 212 toward Mt. Hood. There will be a turn to the right onto 224. (A big Milo McIver State Park sign will be there) When you come to the town of Carver cross the bridge (on your right) then turn left onto Springwater Road. Stay on Springwater Road for 9 miles. Park Entrance will be on your left. Follow the SCA signs to the event site. MERCHANTO’CRAT: Lynnarra Correll (503) 632-1312 before 10pm lynnarra@hotmail.com, AUTOCRAT: Anika Grace, (Amanda Grayson) 214 NE Russet, Portland, Oregon 503-331-7106 graceyz@hotmail.com
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Please address any questions to HL Svava en Korta at
svava.enkorta@verizon.net

Cooking Competition at War College

This year we’ve decided to put a different spin on the
traditional “siege cooking” competition at War
College. If you have ever seen the “Iron Chef” show
on TV this will sound familiar. A single cook or a
team lead by a single cook (which is highly
recommended) will challenge my “champion.” In future
will be the previous year’s victor will serve as
champion, but this year it will be my handsome and
talented husband. In order the keep this fair I will
not be judging, but serving as MC.

Here is the challenge:

Bring your entire kitchen of raw ingredients, spices,
cook books, cutlery, pots pans and the proverbial
kitchen sink.

In morning court I will reveal the “mystery”
ingredient (all that we have left in the besieged
castle’s larder) which will be the featured item in as
many dishes as your team can create in 3 hours on
site. The mystery ingredient will be supplied by the
competition host. All other ingredients will be
supplied by the entrants.

We are hoping for the competition to start following
morning court or no later than 11 AM so that we will
not conflict with evening court and the potluck.

Here are the rules:

Entrants may borrow one and only one ingredient from
outside of their team, but must remain on site. (No
going to the store!)

Entrants must present a list of all ingredients used.

All ingredients must be known in period. Any
questionable ingredient choices can be challenged and
must be defended with documentation.

Difficult/impossible to find ingredients may be
substituted (judges discresion) for modernly available
items. (ie White carrots are no longer easily
available, so orange carrots are an acceptable
substitute. You may have forgotten to bring turnips,
but you cannot substitute potatoes for them because
the original ingredient is easily obtainable in modern
grocery stores.

Any use of ingredients violating the competition rules
will result in disqualification of the dish.

Judging criteria:

(Shameless groveling inserted here) Desperately
seeking judges who wished to be stuffed to the gills
with good food and grateful thanks from the hosts.
Contact Svava.

Documentation (extra points for period recipes and use
of ingredients in a period way. (ie all of the
ingredients in a Rheuben sandwich date to period, but
they were probably never served in that way, so the
sandwich would not score as highly as corned beef
sliced and laid on a trencher with onions, cabbage and
slices of cheese). Bonus points for period cooking
methods (cooking over the fire, making your own bread,
etc)
Taste (If you burn it not as many points, ok? But if
it was bland in period, we will not count that against
you. (ie flat beer is period but does not appeal to
modern palates, this would not count against you)
Presentation (is it attractively displayed, and is it
presented in a period manner / setting (ie paper
plates would not score as highly as trenchers.
Subtleties earn extra points)
Use of featured ingredient (each dish gets one point
and extra points for innovative use of featured item)

Prize (Ahhh the good part)

We have quite a large basket of cool prizes to be
given to the team who wins this competition. Our
defender is not disqualified from winning this prize,
since I do the shopping, it is really stuff he wants.
(Proper inspiration is everything). The basket
currently contains a cooking sized iron ladle and fork
made by Master Grendel, two non alcoholic beverages,
chocolates, a ceramic carafe and three cups and two
cork stoppered bottles appropriate for holding oils or
other cooking ingredients. The basket may grow as
inspiration strikes. Contributions welcomed

Any questions? Please contact Svava en Korta via
svava.enkorta@verizon.net

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HL Khalja Khorkhoi, AoA, GdS, JdL
Ulfredsheim, Barony of Three Mountains, An Tir
eb
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Please be nice to the autocrat team and do not arrive before 4:00 p.m. to be
admitted to site. SITE OPENS AT 4:00 P.M.

War College, June 14-16, 2002 Barony of Three Mountains Portland, OR

Their Majesties Wilam and Siobhan, and The Barony of Three Mountains invite
the armies of An Tir to War College. Fight for the honor of carrying An
Tir’s banner into battle at An Tir/West War. Strategy, pole-arms, shield
walls, the ABC’s of An Tir, marshaling and other knowledge await your
absorption.

War College is not just for armored fighters! There are activities that can
be enjoyed by the non-war crowd too! The Virgin Countess Inn will be
providing food. There will be an Archery range and classes, a Rapier field
and classes, introductory Arts and Sciences classes. You can also get help
on period names and devices from the Heraldry Consulting table.

SITE INFO: Milo McIver State Park 4mi west of Estacada. Gate opens at 4PM
Friday and closes at 3pm Sunday. Fee: $10/adult, $7 day fee, $5/12 and
under, make checks payable to SCA, Inc. – Three Mountains. Discreetly wet
(period containers only). Permanent biffs, potable water available. Fast
moving river on site. Off the ground campfires, open flame (torches,
candles) okay if under control. Mundane leash laws apply. RV parking for
handicapped people only. 24101 S. Entrance Rd., Estacada OR 97023

DIRECTIONS: Take your best route to Portland, Oregon and I-205.
Take the Clackamas/Estacada Exit. Follow 212 toward Mt. Hood. There will
be a turn to the right onto 224. (A big Milo McIver State Park sign will be
there) When you come to the town of Carver cross the bridge (on your right)
then turn left onto Springwater Road. Stay on Springwater Road for 9 miles.
Park Entrance will be on your left. Follow the SCA signs to the event
site. MERCHANTO’CRAT: Lynnarra Correll (503) 632-1312 before 10pm
lynnarra@hotmail.com, AUTOCRAT: Anika Grace, (Amanda Grayson) 214 NE Russet,
Portland, Oregon 503-331-7106 graceyz@hotmail.com

Cooking Competition at War College

This year we’ve decided to put a different spin on the traditional “siege
cooking” competition at War College. If you have ever seen the “Iron Chef”
show on TV this will sound familiar. A single cook or a team lead by a
single cook (which is highly recommended) will challenge my “champion.” In
future will be the previous year’s victor will serve as champion, but this
year it will be my handsome and talented husband. In order the keep this
fair I will not be judging, but serving as MC. Here is the challenge:

Bring your entire kitchen of raw ingredients, spices, cook books, cutlery,
pots pans and the proverbial kitchen sink. In morning court I will reveal
the “mystery” ingredient (all that we have left in the besieged castle’s
larder) which will be the featured item in as many dishes as your team can
create in 3 hours on site. The mystery ingredient will be supplied by the
competition host. All other ingredients will be supplied by the entrants.

We are hoping for the competition to start following morning court or no
later than 11 AM so that we will not conflict with evening court and the
potluck. Here are the rules:
Entrants may borrow one and only one ingredient from outside of their team,
but must remain on site. (No going to the store!) Entrants must present a
list of all ingredients used.
All ingredients must be known in period. Any questionable ingredient
choices can be challenged and must be defended with documentation.
Difficult/impossible to find ingredients may be
substituted (judges discresion) for modernly available items. (ie White
carrots are no longer easily
available, so orange carrots are an acceptable substitute. You may have
forgotten to bring turnips, but you cannot substitute potatoes for them
because the original ingredient is easily obtainable in modern grocery
stores. Any use of ingredients violating the competition rules
will result in disqualification of the dish.
Judging criteria:
(Shameless groveling inserted here) Desperately seeking judges who wished
to be stuffed to the gills with good food and grateful thanks from the
hosts.
Contact Svava.
Documentation (extra points for period recipes and use of ingredients in a
period way. (ie all of the ingredients in a Rheuben sandwich date to
period, but they were probably never served in that way, so the sandwich
would not score as highly as corned beef sliced and laid on a trencher with
onions, cabbage and slices of cheese). Bonus points for period cooking
methods (cooking over the fire, making your own bread, etc) Taste (If you
burn it not as many points, ok? But if
it was bland in period, we will not count that against you. (ie flat beer
is period but does not appeal to modern palates, this would not count
against you) Presentation (is it attractively displayed, and is it
presented in a period manner / setting (ie paper plates would not score as
highly as trenchers. Subtleties earn extra points) Use of featured
ingredient (each dish gets one point and extra points for innovative use of
featured item)
Prize (Ahhh the good part)

We have quite a large basket of cool prizes to be given to the team who wins
this competition. Our defender is not disqualified from winning this
prize,since I do the shopping, it is really stuff he wants.
(Proper inspiration is everything). The basket currently contains a cooking
sized iron ladle and fork made by Master Grendel, two non alcoholic
beverages, chocolates, a ceramic carafe and three cups and two cork
stoppered bottles appropriate for holding oils or other cooking ingredients.
The basket may grow as inspiration strikes. Contributions welcomed
Any questions? Please contact Svava en Korta via
svava.enkorta@verizon.net

It’s been a tradition at War College to offer an alternative to heavy armor
stuff. I will admit that I
am a war widow. My lord goes off and gets bashed and does some bashing and
has a grand time getting all sweaty. That’s just not my thing, thank you
very
much.

We’ve put together a great line up of classes this year from some really
talented instructors. We’re pretty informal – Just show up. 🙂

All the classes listed below are for Saturday of War College. If you have
any questions, just let me know.
Arts and Sciences Classes at War College in the Barony of Three Mountains
(Portland, Oregon) on June 15th.

Track A

9am – 11am BEGINNING METAL CASTING – HL Conchobhar
Clairseoir
We will be doing sand casting of pewter. If you would
like, bring a small (less than 2 inch) solid object
along that you would like to reproduce in metal.
min 3/max 12 Length: 2 hours

11am – 1pm BEGINNING TENT CONSTRUCTION – Dame Mira
Silverlock
This class is an overview, with the goal that the
students will be able to research and construct a tent
appropriate for them. Emphasis will be on practical
construction techniques, with photo examples of tents
of the Known World available for inspiration.
Instructor will have examples for students to examine.
Class handout is recommended, and is over 100 pages.
Cost for handout is $5

1pm – 2pm TIPS ON SERVING AS RETINUE – HL Khalja
Khorkhoi
Instructor is the head lady in waiting for Their
Majesties, and will take you behind the scenes as she
gets prepared for Royal Court. Class will cover such
topics as confidentiality, deportment, do and don’t of
serving, and common tasks. If you’ve ever wanted to
serve on baronial or royal retinue, here’s your chance
to learn about its done.
Min 3/Max 20 Length: 1 hour

2pm – 3pm SURVEY OF PERIOD CHILDREN’S TOYS – Lord
Hrafnir Fiachsman
Have you ever wondered if there’s an alternative to
bringing plastic modern toys for your kids at an
event? Here’s your chance to find out.
Instructor will be doing a survey of period children’s
toys from the Ancient Roman period through the Middle
Ages. Instructor will provide
handouts with pictures, some suggestions for how you
can construct your own, and samples.It’s easier than
you might think to construct period toys for children,
and your kids will have a ball with them.
Max class size with hand out: 20 Length: 1 hour

3pm – 5pm FINNISH WIRE EMBELLISHMENTS – HL Svava inn
Korta
This class is designed to briefly introduce students
to a style of wire coil embellishment, which was found
on Finnish garments from the 9th to 13th centuries.
The class will include a brief overview of how this
wire decoration was used in period. Construction
techniques will be discussed and students will be
guided through a small project.
Students will be provided with all materials necessary
for the class. Anyone who owns or can borrow wire
cutters or small toothless pliers are urged to bring
them.
Max Class size: 12 Length: 2 hours

Track B

9am – 11am EMBELLISHMENT WITH APPLIQUE – HL Achaxe Ek
Auchatae
Learn the Basics of the Art of Applique. Students will
learn helpful hints for cutting and applying
decorations to fabric, and useful embroidery stitches.
Please bring Scissors, a selection of needles, and
embroidery floss (wool or pearl cotton would be fine).
Fabric and designs are provided, but you are welcome
to bring your own as well.
Max size: 15 people, $2.00 per person Length: 2 hours

11am – 12pm DRAFTING A BOCKSTEN MAN TUNIC- Sofia
Matriani della Tempeste
How to draft a tunic pattern based on a English/Danish
archaeological finds. Bring to class – measuring tape,
pencil/eraser
Length 1 hour

1pm – 3pm 15TH CENTURY HONEYBUNS AND GREAT HORNED
HEADDRESS – PART 2 – HL Aubrey Florian
Class will continue with beading & pearling the ones
constructed last year. Please bring your pearls &
beads in your preferred colors with your glue gun &
refills. New headdress materials will be available as
well for those interested in beginning the
construction process. Bring a glue gun. A cap-like
headdress will be introduced that can be used for
Greek, & Italian Byzantine garb that involves a
coiled braid that matches your hair color. It is
versatile & great for those with short hair or longer.

Max Class size:10 Length: 2 hours

3pm -5pm PRAYER BEADS FOR YOUR PERSONA – Rafaella
(2hrs) [no student max]: Focusing on “the” dress
accessory of the Middle Ages, the instructor will
provide a survey of paternosters and rosaries (both in
their religious and fashion contexts) for many western
european cultures and assist in designing and making a
set of prayer beads for your persona. Bring your own
beads (and beading silk if you want it); beads also
available from the instructor for cost. Handout and
stringing materials provided.

Track C

10am – 11am PAINTING ON GLASS – HL Temair of Hawthorne
This is a class on a form of period glass painting
that is easy and fun. This is NOT a stained glass
class, it is painting with enamel type paints that
would have been used for some windows, personal
drinking glasses, pottery, metal and other glass
items. Instructor will provide the materials for each
person to make a painted shot glass.
Length: 1 hour

11am – 12pm CHINESE BUTTON KNOTS – Lady Appoline
d’Avignon
Come learn how to make the cord button knots that have
been used to close garments for a very long time. All
supplies and handouts are free.
Max class 8 Length: 1 hour

1pm – 3pm BEGINNING WOODCARVING – HL Alfric
Overview of different types/techniques of woodcarving.
Selection and use of tools and wood. Basic design
layout. Simple hands on carving
techniques. Instructor will have small wood samples
and carving tools available to share, but please bring
your own tools if you have them.
Length: 2 hours

3pm – 4pm GUERILLA EMBELLISHMENT – Sofia Matriani
della Tempeste
How to take those extra bits and turn them into
beautiful gee-gaws. Join us for a good company as we
stoke the fires of creativity and make that scraps box
less intimidating. Please bring the following
supplies – a box of scrap fabric, ribbon, etc., sewing
supplies (needle thread scissors), good cheer
Length: 1 hour

eb
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Audrey Sheldon audrey@ipns.com

A Herald in the bright green and gold livery of Herr Von Greiffenburg enters the hall and thumps the floor with his staff three times to gain the attention of all.

“Oyez, Oyez, Oyez!

A Tournament of Love is to be held!

All Knights, Masters, Squires and Gentles at Arms,
come and demonstrate your Prowess on the Field of Love,
to increase the Renown of your Consort and Inspiration.

The Tournament shall be a mixed weapons list;
first by weapon of choice in Honorable Challenge meet,
then by Consort’s Challenge, Inspiration’s Honor to defend,
Each combatant shall face All in turn, weapons drawn by lot.
Then all shall meet in melee bound,
thus the Victor shall be found.

For Grace and Beauty shall hold the field this day,
to enter the lists a King’s ransom you need not pay —
just some small token to demonstrate your Largesse,
to share with all others who defend Love’s honor with their Prowess.
Gifts of Gold and Silver will the Benefactor add for his largesse,
to reward Virtue, Valor, and Victory by fair Inspiration’s hand.
Deeds most Chivalric increase the Renown of all.

Lists open 9 am Sunday at the Three Mountains encampment,
Tournament to begin at 10 am. Promptness will be rewarded
with the opportunity to grace your Inspiration and demonstrate your prowess.
Tardiness will be rewarded with a seat in the Gallery and your Inspiration’s scorn!

(Translation in StickJock-ese:
There is to be a Hardsuit tournament on Sunday morning at War College,
inspection begins at 9 am and the first challenge will be at 10 am.
Be on time.
Challenge round, consort’s challenge round, round robin, and grand melee.
You must have a consort to enter the list. If consort is absent, a proxy for consort’s challenge will be arranged.
Good behavior rewarded; kill lots, have fun.
Blanket tourney — you must add an item to the blanket to enter the list.
Prizes of real gold and silver will be added by the sponsor in addition to those prizes provided by each fighter.
The sponsors, Ulf and Sarnat –That’s US–, are celebrating their first Wedding Anniversary and the wedding of our good friends Thomas and Aine.)

The Herald then posts the announcement by the door and asks the keep for some beer. Heralding being thirsty work you know.
(eb)

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