Sounds like it-- though you have some options, still:  First, send an email to  LiliesMarshal@...  and ask if all weapons must follow Calontir's handbook.  It's possible that a weapon built to the Society rule may be allowed, given how many people come to Lillies from other Kingdoms.

Second, if you need this weapon to be Calontir-legal, consider building an 18" striking surface (must be padded), with the 7" axe head as a protruding part of that.  Won't so much look like any weapon I've ever seen, but it'll give you what you want and fit their rules.

-- 

Thanks Christian.  I think my biggest error when reading these descriptions
was that I wanted to build a halberd, but was instead invisioning a poleax.
Hence, I think I'll be building about 10" of striking surface between the
tip and the axe head itself, which will sit at the bottom of the striking
surface, which I will pad on both sides, to more closely resemble the long
blades I found to protrude out of the top of some halberd pictures I found.

I am curious about how midrealm weapons are accepted or not at the war
though so I will be following up with the Lilies Marshall.

Thanks,

Lukas
--------------------------Historical Quote----------------------------------
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not
sure about the former." - Albert Einstein

>From: Christian Fournier <cf@...>
>Reply-To: Ayreton@yahoogroups.com
>To: Ayreton@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [Ayreton] 7 1/2 halberd Question
>Date: Mon, 21 May 2007 06:05:24 -0500
>
>>So I was wanting to build a 7 1/2 halberd to take to Lilies war,  and so I
>>just checked out the calontir marshals handbook and it says that  any
>>polearm
>>over 4 ft must have a striking surface of at least 18 inches. I  then went
>>and checked the Middle Kingdom Marshals handbook and did not find  this
>>same
>>restriction.
>>
>>The pre-formed axe rubber axe head I have unfortunately only  carries a 7
>>inch striking surface. As I read Calontir's weapon restrictions,  this
>>means
>>I need to find a different head or build a different head if I want  to
>>fight
>>with this weapon at Lilies.
>
>Sounds like it-- though you have some options, still:  First, send an
>email to  LiliesMarshal@...  and ask if all weapons must  follow
>Calontir's handbook.  It's possible that a weapon built to the  Society
>rule may be allowed, given how many people come to Lillies  from other
>Kingdoms.
>
>Second, if you need this weapon to be Calontir-legal, consider  building an
>18" striking surface (must be padded), with the 7" axe  head as a
>protruding part of that.  Won't so much look like any  weapon I've ever
>seen, but it'll give you what you want and fit their  rules.
>
>  Christian Fournier

Hi Angus!

I'm very interested in a sciences night.  I'm attempting to learn woodworking, I've dabbled in armoring, I've made lots of wine, and I'm quite sure I'll pick up more fascinations as time goes by.  Unfortunately I won't be able to make this Sunday.  I'd like to come in the future though so if you develop a mailing list for it please include me :)

 

and if you have all those woodworking tools you probably know how to use them?..... you wouldn't happen to be able to teach me the old fashioned hand tools such as planes and chisels?

 

 

"Pardon m'English there. Cracked m'noggin on a low hangin' board. "

 

"Aye m'lady, there will be plenty of folks there to teach you in th' use of traditional tools as well as those modern, 'water-powered'[1] ones in m'shop.

 

As far as MY knowledge of how things work, 'tis my experience that the chisels and planes are for makin great motherin' gouges into th' wood where y'don't want 'em. Th' saws and such are for makin' your material just a wee bit too small. The lathe, a beauty she is, is used to turn exotic wood into exotic sawdust.

 

Sad it is that you canna' make it this week, but I look forward to seein' ya' soon"

I recieved this post, and since I know no one off the top of my
head, this seemed the most efficient way to help out this gentle.
Her personal email address is at the end --Nadezda


Greetings,

I have recently relocated to the Chicago area from the Barony of
Darkwater, Kingdom of Trimaris (Orlando, FL).  I am looking forward
to getting involved in the SCA up here.

However, I was wondering if you might be able to help me out.  I
moved in with a friend up in Vernon Hills and have 2 strong job
prospects, however, my friend recently was rediagnosed with cancer
and needs me out of her home to make room for a family member that
is going to come help her.  Do you know of anyone in the area who
has a spare room that could take in one person and 4 cats (clean,
litterbox trained and will stay within the confines of the room)
for, at most, one month?  I had so desired to enter the SCA up here
on a better foot, however, circumstances have seriously gone south.
I don't have much money at the moment, but I'm willing to help with
household chores, cooking and anything else that might be needed
(and I can provide my own food and necessary items) until I can
start paying money towards my stay out of my first paycheck.  My 2
job prospects are in Arlington Heights and Glenview.

I am open to any suggestions as this is a potentially disastrous
situation.  I can also provide references (however, everyone is at
kingdom crown lyste this weekend...) via email & phone numbers,
should it be requested.

I thank you for your time,

HL Tat'iana Aleksandrovna Ragozina
mka Carolyn Lane
847-630-6268
tygrrgrr@...

Hello all,

I have some general questons on persona and name origin.

I already have my name approved but I wanted to build my persona around
my name.  I know there was an Eleanor of Sudley in 1361 but for origins
in my last name Ravenild I cannot find anything.  I know it came from
Reaney's book Dictionary of Names or something like that.  Are there
some other sources online since I cannot get this book of Reaney's?

I do have the questionare from some source. I can say for now that an
Eleanor lived in Sudley, but as for the last name, not sure yet.  Can
someone help me on this?

Lady Eleanor Ravenild

Remember when developing a persona you aren't recreating a person
who actually lived.  Instead you are creating someone who could have
lived in the period of the SCA. That is, by Corpora, Pre 17th
century pretty much anywhere in the world.  The further you get away
from Europe though the less likely you are to find others like your
persona.

If you're going to limit your persona around your name, a very
common and some would say wise decision, you can be from anywhere
and anytime (pre 17th century) where your name(s) were known, or
likely, to have existed.  You are not stuck with just the specific
town/village/city you have proof it was found in.

Likely if your name was used in a village in France there are other
parts of France as well as Germany and England that perhaps Italy
that used that name.  Remember today's borders do NOT replecate well
borders in period.

Those are some general answers.

I'll leave it to someone who does names and places to answer more
specifically.  You can also ask for help from your groups herald.
Even if they don't know the answer, they are likely to have handy
resources to help you find the answers.

Best of Luck

Ian the Green

--- In Ayreton@yahoogroups.com, "ladyscribe07" <ladyscribe07@...>
wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> I have some general questons on persona and name origin.
>
> I already have my name approved but I wanted to build my persona
around
> my name.  I know there was an Eleanor of Sudley in 1361 but for
origins
> in my last name Ravenild I cannot find anything.  I know it came
from
> Reaney's book Dictionary of Names or something like that.  Are
there
> some other sources online since I cannot get this book of Reaney's?
>
> I do have the questionare from some source. I can say for now that
an
> Eleanor lived in Sudley, but as for the last name, not sure yet.
Can
> someone help me on this?
>
> Lady Eleanor Ravenild
>

The Shire of Grey Gargoyles has been asked to put on a demo and we are asking for your help.

The demo takes place Wednesday June 20, 2007 in Thornton, Illinois sometime between the time of 10:00 a.m  and 2 p.m.  exact time hasn't been set yet.  This is for a day camp for children.  The staff of the day camp will be responsible for the children, not those scadians at the demo.

As you can imagine it has been difficult to find people for this time of day.  If you can come help please do!

My deputy Chatelaine Olivia an Bheithir called Livy is coordinating and handling this Demo.  While Livy is not well known in the local group she is a long time Scadian and was the Chatelaine for the Barony of Setmore Swamp for some time.  Please help her make this a very succesful demonstration!

The Day Camp does understand that we are a volunteer organization and that our resources are limited.  They have requested the following areas to be at the demo if we can:

In their words...

Fighting/Fencing demo
Pottery
Cooking (we cannot have a live flame inside the building, but we do have a fridge and grilling facilities in our pavillion and the kids love to eat.  haha  We would be happy to purchase food supplies.)
Gaming
Leather working
Paper Making
Riddles
Toy making
Drama/comedy

I would love to hear about a wonderfully succesful demo and help to grow the SCA in this underserved areas.

The day camp information is:

Thornton Recreational Department

701 Highland Avenue

Thornton, IL 60438

Please forward all responses and inquiries to Livy at:

E-mail : Boomboom93@...

Phone : (773) 403-1220

Thank you very much!

Ian the Green

Chatelain - Shire of Grey Gargoyles

Forwarded and announced by request:

Greetings to the Hall....

It seems that the messenger I had sent some time ago met with an
unfortunate demise, and my missive regarding an Arts & Science
display at  the event known as Border Skirmish is undelivered.

~hrumpf~

Therefore, I,  Lady Deonysia, do most humbly send once more this
gentle message :)

There will once again be an Arts & Sciences display at Border
Skirmish!  Because of the lateness of this message, I will gladly
except  not only new works, but also works in progress, and
previously displayed  items.  There will be a populace bean count
and a prize given!

We do  not require documentation of your items, but brief
descriptions are always  helpful and are encouraged. You can earn an
extra bean by including the Pirate  theme of this years event.

The display will take place in the Hall and  items are to be brought
in by 11am on Saturday. Populace viewing and voting will  end at
4pm, and we ask that your items be picked up by 5pm.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions, and again, my
apologies for not knowing my original message did not deliver until
now.

In Service~

Lady Deonysia
~Co A&S coordinator (A&S display) Border Skirmish- Arggh!~

Folks,

The end of the U of Chicago semester is coming up, so this is our last dance
practice for our current space and schedule.  We're going to make it a bit of an
occasion, so we are encouraging folks to come in garb.  If anyone would like to
bring snacks, or anything else to add to the festivities, please do.

We have been trying to get an estimate of attendance for the summer, so that we
can set our schedule.  If you haven't been coming to dance practice currently,
but think you would be able to during the summer, please let me know off-list.



**Location and Schedule**

Schedule: Tues, May 29, 7 to 9 pm

Location: University of Chicago Campus, Burton-Judson dormitory, 1005 E. 60th
Street.
http://maps. uchicago. edu/south/
We are in the Lounge, which is on the far side of the building. Go across the
1st courtyard into the second, and diagonally across the second and up the
stairs (about where the "L" in "Law" is on the map).

If you have problems finding or getting in the dorm, call our Student
Representative, Caillech (Caitlin) on her cell (510) 520-0969, and she'll help
you out.


**Other details**

You do not need to bring a partner to dance...
Everyone from the Chicago region (and beyond) is invited...
You may dress in street clothes or in garb...
Beginners and Experts, as well as anyone in between, are needed and welcomed...


For questions or last minute updates:

Teleri (Sharon): 847 - 797 - 5717 (home)
alta_gioiosa AT yahoo DOT com


Yours in Service,
Teleri



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Well I would definitly recomend Border Skirmish comming up if your a
fighter type.

But the real question is what are your interests. A&S? Equestrian?
Archery? Rapier? Heavy?

Moira O'Dorran

Greetings.

 

I've just moved here from An Tir, and I realized as I looked at the event calendar that I have no idea what events are good to attend, which ones are small, which are large, what sorts of activities to expect...

 

So, what events are good to attend?  What are _you_ going to this summer?  Why do you choose those events to attend?

 

 

In Service to the Dream (and formerly to An Tir),

Signora Beatrice Domenici della Campana, AoA

Argent, a lion rampant to sinister sable and in chief two roses azure, each charged with a rose argent.

(fieldless) A rose per pale argent and azure

Forwarded

Hi all,

The following is an announcement that has been sent out to the
Northshield Hall and the Nordskogen email list in addition to this
list. Please read it carefully, and note that the autocrat team really
appreciates support from this fabulous Barony, including keeping
questions to a minimum to allow them to focus on getting a new site.

Official Missive:

The SCA has recently learned via a national press release by NCN
campground that it has changed the public nature of its venue.  This
revised public image and purpose runs contrary to the nature of
Warriors and Warlords, the Kingdom of Northshield, and the SCA.

Therefore we are discontinuing SCA presence at the NCN site and
Warriors and Warlords will not be held there.  We have terminated our
contract with NCN and have removed our event-related property from
the site.

We are actively searching for an alternate site and will make an
announcement as soon as we have more information available.  At this
time, we fully expect that WWXIV will occur, just at a new location.

We apologize for any uncertainty or difficulty caused by this
announcement.  We realize that many of you will have questions and
concerns; however, we ask that you please be patient.  We are
currentlyfocusing all our energies toward finding our new site and
therefore havelimited time to reply to individual emails and calls.

We greatlyappreciate your cooperation and will send additional
updates as soon aswe have more specific information.

In service,
The WW Autocrat Team

Greetings.

 

I've just moved here from An Tir, and I realized as I looked at the event calendar that I have no idea what events are good to attend, which ones are small, which are large, what sorts of activities to expect...

 

So, what events are good to attend?  What are _you_ going to this summer?  Why do you choose those events to attend?

 

 

In Service to the Dream (and formerly to An Tir),

Signora Beatrice Domenici della Campana, AoA

Argent, a lion rampant to sinister sable and in chief two roses azure, each charged with a rose argent.

(fieldless) A rose per pale argent and azure

Forwarded

Hi all,

The following is an announcement that has been sent out to the
Northshield Hall and the Nordskogen email list in addition to this
list. Please read it carefully, and note that the autocrat team really
appreciates support from this fabulous Barony, including keeping
questions to a minimum to allow them to focus on getting a new site.

Official Missive:

The SCA has recently learned via a national press release by NCN
campground that it has changed the public nature of its venue. This
revised public image and purpose runs contrary to the nature of
Warriors and Warlords, the Kingdom of Northshield, and the SCA.

Therefore we are discontinuing SCA presence at the NCN site and
Warriors and Warlords will not be held there. We have terminated our
contract with NCN and have removed our event-related property from
the site.

We are actively searching for an alternate site and will make an
announcement as soon as we have more information available. At this
time, we fully expect that WWXIV will occur, just at a new location.

We apologize for any uncertainty or difficulty caused by this
announcement. We realize that many of you will have questions and
concerns; however, we ask that you please be patient. We are
currentlyfocusing all our energies toward finding our new site and
therefore havelimited time to reply to individual emails and calls.

We greatlyappreciate your cooperation and will send additional
updates as soon aswe have more specific information.

In service,
The WW Autocrat Team

But Border Skirmish isn't held at Glenbrook North. Nor
is there drinking at on school grounds.

And besides, Border Skirmish is fought over who gets
Kevin O'Shaunnesey, and who gets his loverly and
wonderful wife, Caitlin. (Loser gets Kevin.) ;)

Metylda

--- kevin purtrell <krpurtell@...> wrote:

> If Northshield wins Border Skermish, perhaps they
> can use Glenbrook North.
>
>   -Kevin Ambrozijwski
>
> David Roland <mystborne@...> wrote:
>           Forwarded
>


There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast.

*****

Me þæt wyrd gewæf



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"Greetings Northshield!"  (ssh  I'm forwarding this!)

"We have located a new site!  Warriors and Warlords 14 will take
place at the Chippewa Valley Music Festival grounds (home of Country
Fest) near Cadott, Wisconsin (Northeast of Eau Claire).   The site
is huge, with plenty of room for all of our traditional WW
activities.

We know you will have many questions about our new site and we will
be updating the WW web page soon.  Please bear with us, we will be
providing info about the new site as quickly as we can.

We greatly appreciate your patience, flexibility, and offers of
support during the last week.

The WW 14 Autocrat Team"

For those interested folks I am also including a link to the
website.  Just to be clear Dub dub is ON and at a new site!!!

http://www.warriorsandwarlords.org/

Ian the Green