There be Gryphons
October 24th 2009, AS XLIV
As the Frost giants of Niflheim return to their own lands and the spark of Muspelheim warms the realm, so do the creatures of this world stir from their winter slumber. The first rains have fallen, the trees are in bloom and the Gryphons slowly wake from a long winter. The winter has been long, the landscape has changed and new horizons are in view, ready for the hunt.
Come join us, for feasting, frivolity and a ‘tourney of difference’. After the feast there will be an open fire lit, for the traditional SCA ‘there I was” stories.
This is a full garbed event, Wet site. Please bring feast gear and drink.
Site: Abery Hall (Rainer's Abode)
Site opens: 11:00
Site closes: Late
Cost R120 (SA) includes feast, lunch and afternoon snacks
Directions, notification of allergies, bookings, crash space, etc to be forwarded to the event stewards no later than the 18th October.
Event steward:
Lord Rainer Wulfgar, (Russell Abery)
Lady Biringeira, (Janita Abery)
Feast steward
Lady Rose Chandler, (Janine Russon)
Marshall in charge
Lord Rainer Wulfgar, (Russell Abery)
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Raiders from the south
Greetings, from the cold and frosty Rainer.
The Raiders have come and gone , but the chill of their presense still lingers. The morning still mourns their coming, as the blanket of ice still covers the dawn and the sun gives little warmth.
The crops are black, the grass is brown and a little circle of burnt ash is all that remains of the memory of their passing. Yet still we are cold.
Just as the cold winds of the south drove them north, so now the warm winds of the north shall drive them south again, returning peace to our shores.
Our Noble defenders did us proud, and rightly so, as they were given the elixir of the Griffin by our Muses', these maidens of Good and wonder . So full of glorious food and drink we were, that even after the deathmist rolled in, the fires still burnt hot and merryment was had by all that braved the cold north winds.
Many a tale was told that night and well into the morning till sleep and cold drove them into their chambers.
I must be thee farewell, and continue the tale of the Raiders from the south another time.
in service and honour
Rainer Wulfgar
The Raiders have come and gone , but the chill of their presense still lingers. The morning still mourns their coming, as the blanket of ice still covers the dawn and the sun gives little warmth.
The crops are black, the grass is brown and a little circle of burnt ash is all that remains of the memory of their passing. Yet still we are cold.
Just as the cold winds of the south drove them north, so now the warm winds of the north shall drive them south again, returning peace to our shores.
Our Noble defenders did us proud, and rightly so, as they were given the elixir of the Griffin by our Muses', these maidens of Good and wonder . So full of glorious food and drink we were, that even after the deathmist rolled in, the fires still burnt hot and merryment was had by all that braved the cold north winds.
Many a tale was told that night and well into the morning till sleep and cold drove them into their chambers.
I must be thee farewell, and continue the tale of the Raiders from the south another time.
in service and honour
Rainer Wulfgar
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Footfalls in the frost
Greetings m'lords and ladies
It is good that you are keen to go into battle to defend our shire from brigands and such.
Our first concern is to the safety of our people and with such an honour bestowed apon thee, it is with good faith that we go to our defences.
To all whom shall 'battle' with these heathens, your armour must be ready. The knight Marshall shall check and make sure that you are ready for the coming times.
Too arms has been called, as the 'heathens' will be within arrow range on the 11th day of July at our gathering,
So, we must arm our noble combatants wisely in aid to strengthen our defensive position.
In strength and honour
Rainer
acting War Chief of Griffins Tor
It is good that you are keen to go into battle to defend our shire from brigands and such.
Our first concern is to the safety of our people and with such an honour bestowed apon thee, it is with good faith that we go to our defences.
To all whom shall 'battle' with these heathens, your armour must be ready. The knight Marshall shall check and make sure that you are ready for the coming times.
Too arms has been called, as the 'heathens' will be within arrow range on the 11th day of July at our gathering,
So, we must arm our noble combatants wisely in aid to strengthen our defensive position.
In strength and honour
Rainer
acting War Chief of Griffins Tor
Whispers from the trees
Too all, i bid thee welcome and good day.
With the winds of chill and snow from the south, come the whispers of foreign feet. My bones tell of a small party of fighters travelling north, with intent, what intent they do not show.
My lord's and ladies, a call to arms. All fighters need to arm up as i foresee only a month or so before they are on our doorstep.
Time is short,
in honour and strengthRainer
With the winds of chill and snow from the south, come the whispers of foreign feet. My bones tell of a small party of fighters travelling north, with intent, what intent they do not show.
My lord's and ladies, a call to arms. All fighters need to arm up as i foresee only a month or so before they are on our doorstep.
Time is short,
in honour and strengthRainer
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Winter is on it's way home
Well, it has been a bit quiet around here lately, but that can only mean busy people making lots of armour and in my case a lot of mess in the workshop.
So to keep everyone in the grand picture, here is a brief update on the goings on of the Shire.
Aldrich, Clive and Ian are busy making armour, currently working on their Wisby coats and dô.
Rean, as of last time we met, was busy with a lorrica segmentata.
I am trying out some vambrace and floating cop patterns.
Lady Biringeira is busy with some rather delicate embroidery and occasionally patching up holes that I seem to make in myself whilst armouring.
Lady Rose is scribing away and is well on the illuminated path.
Lady Genevra and the Admiral are rather busy with her new ward, Sasha, but i expect we shall be seeing them again soon.
Bartholomew and Catherina are busy with various crafts and are looking forward to some events closer to the north.
Lord Caerthgyn is on a 'walkabout' and his current whereabouts are sort of known, but not confirmed (this elusive beast was last seen in the edenvale area, but we have since lost contact with him)
So, after that brief monologue of happenings, onto the future. We, as a shire, are still here and growing. Things are looking good and with the winter months about to start there trip back home, we have alot planned for the coming months.
So , dust off those costumes, clean that armour, Spring is just around the corner.
In service and honour
Rainer
So to keep everyone in the grand picture, here is a brief update on the goings on of the Shire.
Aldrich, Clive and Ian are busy making armour, currently working on their Wisby coats and dô.
Rean, as of last time we met, was busy with a lorrica segmentata.
I am trying out some vambrace and floating cop patterns.
Lady Biringeira is busy with some rather delicate embroidery and occasionally patching up holes that I seem to make in myself whilst armouring.
Lady Rose is scribing away and is well on the illuminated path.
Lady Genevra and the Admiral are rather busy with her new ward, Sasha, but i expect we shall be seeing them again soon.
Bartholomew and Catherina are busy with various crafts and are looking forward to some events closer to the north.
Lord Caerthgyn is on a 'walkabout' and his current whereabouts are sort of known, but not confirmed (this elusive beast was last seen in the edenvale area, but we have since lost contact with him)
So, after that brief monologue of happenings, onto the future. We, as a shire, are still here and growing. Things are looking good and with the winter months about to start there trip back home, we have alot planned for the coming months.
So , dust off those costumes, clean that armour, Spring is just around the corner.
In service and honour
Rainer
Monday, May 4, 2009
May Events
Well, winter is definetly here and with the late rainfall it's going to be colder than usual. The armouring of the shires combatants is going well, with a couple of pieces to show currently, well on our way to be finished before the september Event and our first tourney in quite sometime.
Pictures will be posted soon....
The next Gathering will be at Rainer's abode on saturday 9th May. There will be a brief business meeting, basically to cover where we are and what we need/want to do. A combat practice and general get together.
All the fun and games will begin at 13:30.
All are welcome.
Pictures will be posted soon....
The next Gathering will be at Rainer's abode on saturday 9th May. There will be a brief business meeting, basically to cover where we are and what we need/want to do. A combat practice and general get together.
All the fun and games will begin at 13:30.
All are welcome.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Armouring, cont.
Well, after the last workshop we are now on the path to armoured bliss.
As a continuation of this, i will be holding an armouring session on the 11th April to continue with current projects (unfinished pieces from the class, etc)
All are welcome,
as usual please bring along any food and drink that you require.
The traditional fire can be ignited afterwards for those wishing to incinerate some meat.
in service
Rainer
As a continuation of this, i will be holding an armouring session on the 11th April to continue with current projects (unfinished pieces from the class, etc)
All are welcome,
as usual please bring along any food and drink that you require.
The traditional fire can be ignited afterwards for those wishing to incinerate some meat.
in service
Rainer
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Armouring Workshop- Updated
Greetings all.
The armouring workshop will run over the weekend of the 21st and 22nd of March, and not the previously advertised weekend in February.
I will cover the basics such as:
Armour requirements, combat rules and regulations (Rules are Rules!)
Pattern sizing, taking measurements and pattern making.
Basic raising and sinking techniques, edge reinforcing.
Articulation and riveting
Tool modification
Safety in the workshop, aka 'how not to cut your fingers off'.
The intention is to leave the workshop with a couple of pieces of armour, ready for combat (we may even try them out if time permits).
The workshop is open to all interested parties.
Please bring along any hammers or tools that you think you might use, as there is a limited amount available for use.
Time will be from 10:30 till 20:00 on the Saturday and 10:30 to 16:00 on the Sunday.
Please bring your own drink and food for the workshop, a fire will be lit after the workshop on Saturday for those wanting to 'tan some meat'
Venue- Lord Rainers' abode
Directions available on request.
The armouring workshop will run over the weekend of the 21st and 22nd of March, and not the previously advertised weekend in February.
I will cover the basics such as:
Armour requirements, combat rules and regulations (Rules are Rules!)
Pattern sizing, taking measurements and pattern making.
Basic raising and sinking techniques, edge reinforcing.
Articulation and riveting
Tool modification
Safety in the workshop, aka 'how not to cut your fingers off'.
The intention is to leave the workshop with a couple of pieces of armour, ready for combat (we may even try them out if time permits).
The workshop is open to all interested parties.
Please bring along any hammers or tools that you think you might use, as there is a limited amount available for use.
Time will be from 10:30 till 20:00 on the Saturday and 10:30 to 16:00 on the Sunday.
Please bring your own drink and food for the workshop, a fire will be lit after the workshop on Saturday for those wanting to 'tan some meat'
Venue- Lord Rainers' abode
Directions available on request.
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