6th Vindheim Coronet

5th Coronet
Photo by Zubeydah
Information:
Coronet: Dafydd Whitacre and Octavia de Verdon Coronet Tournament & Elevation: June 29, 2024: Vindheim 6th Coronet Tourney Stepped Down: December 14, 2024: Vindheim 7th Coronet Tourney Predecessors: Romanius Vesperianus II and Deanna della Penna II Heirs: Uriangqadai Cinoajin & Adria Lorelle

Reign Overview

Staff Members

• Heads of Entourage: Katja Stillingr & Yzabeau Brossier
• Senior Advisors: Marguerite Dinard & Michelle Chantal de Charente & Margaret ny Connor
• Chief Lady-in-Waiting:
• Sanguine Quill: Deanna della Penna
• Sanguine Trumpet: Adalia VonderBerg
• Sanguine Needle:
• Gifts Coordinator: Zubeydah

Champions

Arts

None

Combat

• Princess' Champion - Marcus von Fürth
• Principality Rapier Champion - Jacques de Saint Amour
• Prince's Champion - Taidhgin O'Quin
• Cut & Thrust Champion - Johann von Aue
• Archery:

Special Recognitions

Bastion:

Progress

• 2024-06-13 Kingdom Collegium
• 2024-07-20 Kingdom Round Table
• 2024-07-27 Another Day in the Park (Eldern Hills)
• 2024-08-11 Pennsic War Week (out of Kingdom)
• 2024-08-17 Vindheim Academia della Spada
• 2024-09-07 Elfsea Baronial College
• 2024-09-14 Kingdom A&S
• 2024-09-21 Mooneschadowe's Trade Days
• 2024-10-04 Namron Protectorate/Coronation
• 2024-10-19 Diamond Wars (Gleann Abhan)
• 2024-10-25 Eldern Hills Samhain
• 2024-11-01 Vindheim Missile Academy
• 2024-11-09 Queen's Champion - Her Serene Highness
• 2024-11-09 Calontir Crown Tourney - His Serene Highness
• 2024-11-21 War of the Rams
• 2024-12-14 Vindheim Winter Coronet

The Words of the Coronet

August 2024 Whispers on the Wind

Greetings, Vindheim!

As We write this missive, we are packing for the great war of Pennsic. A great time was had by all at Eldern's Another Day in the Park. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at other events in the Principality and in the Kingdom.
We encourage everyone to come to Academia Della Spada and witness the choosing of the next Rapier Champion of Vindheim. Bonwicke's War of Legends is August 30 and should be a great time for all.
Please have safe travels and be sure to drink plenty of water.
In Service,
Daffyd and Octavia
Price and Princess
Vindheim

August 2, 2024

We apologize for the lateness of this missive, but it has taken us a bit to figure out this Facebook thingy LOL!!
We want to thank the Barony of Eldern Hills for the excellent event last weekend. Another Day in the Park had wonderful weather, great company, excellent fighting, talented bardic and A&S!
The fact that they hosted this merriment as a FREE event for all, as well as fed everyone, was icing on the cake!
Thank you again, Eldern HIlls, for your generosity to the Principality and Kingdom, and for throwing an awesome event! VIVAT!
Daffyd and Octavia
Prince and Princess
Vindheim

August 3, 2024:

1st Post:
Good morning, Vindheim!
We know many of you would love to go to Pennsic, but just can't make it this year. So we thought: If Vindheim can't go to Pennsic, we'd bring Pennsic to Vindheim :D
It is Our intent to share Our travels, experiences, tribulations and of course shopping with Our beloved Principality. Hopefully we can post every day: photos and short videos of happenings with the folk of Vindheim that day. So join us for a week at Pennsic!
Let's start off with our first day on the road. We are loaded and ready to go. We have a truck of Princesses and a Prince. Her Highness Gilyan is at the wheel so what can go wrong?
(Video posted to Facebook of the travelers sharing greetings.)

2nd Post:
We are passing through St. Louis now. Only nine hours to go! Yay!
(Photo posted to Facebook of the St. Louis arch, as seen from Their Highness's truck.)

3rd Post:
How many Peerages does it take to change a trailer tire?
Answer: 2 people, 4 peerages, 2 lions.... but notice it's the Pelican doing the actual work. ;)
(Photo posted to Facebook of Prince Daffyd kneeling next to a trailer tire, holding a tire iron. Next to him, Sir Kyrus stands overlooking the work.)

August 4, 2024: Missives from Pennsic War

We made it, and we're looking for troll. (Photo posted to Facebook of the initial view of Pennsic from inside Their Highness's truck.)

August 5, 2024: Missives from Pennsic War

1st Post: Good Monday Morning, Vindhem!
The Vindheim chivalric fighters are getting ready to marsh (meander) to the field. It is already hot and humid at 9 am. Go Vindhim! Go Ansteorra!
(Video posted to Facebook of Vindhomie's readying to head to the battle field.)

2nd Post:
More Mustering on Monday. (Photos posted of Vindhomie's readying to head to the battlefield.)

3rd Post:
As His Highness and I are attending Royal functions at Pennsic, we like to take host gifts with us. We were very fortunate to be gifted these absolutely gorgeous thank you notes from Hrefna Grunnarsdottir. We wanted to share them with you here. Vivat for the talent of Vindheim!
(Photo posted of several note cards, hand illuminated with themes of bees, hives, flowers, and the Vindheim populace badge.)

4th Post: (Photo posted to Facebook of a sign at Pennsic that shows the direction and distance of all of the Kingdoms of the SCA, with the caption: "This is bound to get His Highness even more lost lol!! He is famous for his horrible sense of direction!!"

August 6, 2024: Missives from Pennsic War

(Videos posted to Facebook of Ansteorra Chili Night)
(Photos posted to Facebook of some of the field battles)
(Videos posted to Facebook of the Vindheim Vanguard)

Good morning, Vindheim! It's a wonderful humid Tuesday morning. Vindheim is mustering to take the fields today. It's going to be a great day!

August 7, 2024: Missives from Pennsic War

(Videos posted to Facebook of shopping at Pennsic War and chaos after the storms came through the night before.)

August 8, 2024: Missives From Pennsic War

Good Thursday morning, Vindheim!
Things are a little slow today. There is the Woods Battle, but because of all of the rain, I believe most of our fighters are opting to stay safe and not participate. People are starting to break down because we are expecting a lot more rain tomorrow. Hopefully we can get some footage of court from last night. Lots of fun was had, a little bit of shenanigans, and we have the Vindheim Greywater Navy now, lol!
I hope everyone has a great day and stays safe.

August 9, 2024: Missives From Pennsic War

Good Friday morning!
All the Princesses and Princes are ready to travel home after an event full of fun and rain. We are a little worse for wear, but had a great time!
The site is pretty soggy and merchants row closes today at 5:00, so we just decided to get on the road. Hope everybody is having a great Friday morning and have a safe weekend!

August 11, 2024

We are home safe. Yay! So tired of being in the truck! :D
Thank you for sharing our Pennsic experience, in person or virtually. We are honored to serve our great Kingdom and wonderful Principality.
Hope you have a wonderful day and look forward to seeing everyone next Saturday at the Academia della Spada!

August 13, 2024

Unto the glorious kingdom of Ansteorra does TSH's Vindheim send cheerful greetings!
Vindheim invites all throughout the land to the Academia della Spada this weekend. There will be classes for all rapier/C&T enthusiasts, from history of the white scarves to stabbing of fresh meat with blades (who can resist that much fun)! Can you say rapier spear?
If that doesn’t tempt you, HSH Octavia welcomes all dashing Rapier and C&T fighters to clash blades in fast and furious tournaments that morning. While all fighters are welcome to test the meddle of potential champions, only those who reside in the principality can claim the title. Come make sure that fighter is worthy and up to the task! Fighters must sign up for the list and sign up sends Wednesday, Aug 14@ midnight, so don’t shilly-shally around, sign up now!
We wish safe travels as you venture north to celebrate this exciting event with us!

August 15, 2024

Their Serene Highnesses will be sitting "in state" on Saturday afternoon, at the Academia Della Spada.
Starting at approximately 1:30, if you wish to speak to Their Highnesses about your ideas, suggestions or concerns about the Principality, we would be happy to hear it. If you have questions, hopefully we can provide some answers. Please feel free to talk to us.

September 10, 2024

Greetings, Vindheim!
We hope everyone is enjoying the cooler weather. This weekend, we will be traveling deep south into our fair Ansteorra to attend Kingdom A&S.
Our Kingdom's artisans are sure to dazzle with their talent and expertise. You will be able to look upon some of the best work in the Known World. It is truly worth the drive!
It will be wonderful to see our Vindheim populace there, supporting our Artisans - both of the Kingdom and Our beloved Principality.
Safe travels, and We'll see ya'll there.

September 13, 2024

Unto the fair Principality of Vindheim does Her Serene Highness Octavia send warmest greetings!
25 years ago, I hosted the first Ansteorra Princess' Tea. The main purpose of this gathering was to allow non-White Scarf / Cadets to have close access to a Royal. As the White Scarves had their Queen, now the Cadets had their Princess. This Tea promoted a deeper communication, camaraderie and purpose. It allowed the Princess a way to understand the rapier community. When the Principality was made, it seemed only right to continue this lovely and useful meeting between the Principality Princess and her rapier enthusiasts.
The Principality is now at the state where we need to start evolving our own traditions to carry us forward. It should be a blend of the solid traditions of our Kingdom and the new ideals from our Principality. I have given this extensive thought and sought advice from many. I have decided to change the Tea to better meet the needs of Vindheim.
To this end, the Tea shall be hosted by me, the Princess, and not by the rapier community. This is how it was in the beginning; the Princess celebrating with the cadets. It was Her gift to them. I want to go back to this and take the burden off the community. It will be my gift to them, a way to allow them to get to know me. Next, I will invite ALL the rapier community in the Principality to attend. We are still a small group and need to bond further, instead of increasing the distance between the non-scarf/non-mod and the Dons and MODs. This tea will allow all to share views, hopes and visions for the Principality.
The Tea is now scheduled to be held at Samhain, hosted by the Barony of Eldern Hills, October 25th, 2024. I hope to see all of Vindheim's rapier community there! Specific time to come when we have the schedule pinned down.
Octavia de Verdon
Princess of Vindheim

September 23, 2024

Greetings, People of Vindheim
The time is nearing for another Coronet List to be held to decide the next Heirs of Vindheim.
These are the weapons that will be used in the list:

• Round 1: Sword and shield
• Round 2: 6ft spear
• Round 3: Great sword
• Round 4: 7 1/2 foot glaive
• Round 5: Dane Axe
• Round 6: 6ft glaive
• Round 7: Bastard Sword

The tournament will be a Swiss 7, single fight, all double kills will be re-fought. Top 8 or 4 will be chosen for finals.
Final Rounds will be:

• Dane Axe
• Great Sword
• 7 1/2 ft Glaive

Hone your skills and prepare the weapons and armor to be ready for this next great choosing of the Prince & Princess of Vindheim.
- Daffyd, Prince

September 27, 2024

Greetings, Vindheim!
We hope the cooler weather is finding our populace happy and content.
We wish to invite you to join us in Gleann Abhann for Diamond Wars next month. It would be great to see lots of Vindheim faces with us on the field. The location of the event is fairly close to us.
We hope you will make the journey with us!

October 4, 2024

Greetings, O' glorious Vindheim!
This weekend, we celebrate an incoming Crown. We are packed and ready to head to site.
Come and enjoy the spectacle and glory that is an Ansteorran Coronation. We hope to see all of Vindheim there!

October 9, 2024

Good morning,
We want to thank Namron for hosting a wonderful Coronation and Protectorate event. It was great to see so many people in attendance. Everyone seemed to be having a great time. We want to thank Namron for the lovely gift basket. We appreciate your generosity!

November 2024 Whispers on the Wind

Greetings, Vindheim:
Cool weather is finally upon us. We hope everyone is enjoying it and planning for the wonderful events that these months bring.
Coronet list is now open for sign up. Each participant will need to submit a Letter of Intent, proof of membership for themselves and their consort, and fighter authorization cards. The style of fighting was in last month's Whispers on the Wind as well as the Vindheim Facebook group.
War of the Rams is the 3rd weekend of November. We hope to field a large contingency of Vindheim fighters! Please join us as it is a great event to attend. Lots of Merchants, fighting, and classes! Something for everyone!
Have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving!
Daffydd and Octavia
Prince & Princess of Vindheim

December 2024 Whispers on the Wind

Warmest greetings, Vindheim:
We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and are now looking forward to all the celebrations December brings. December also brings a new set of Royalty. We hope you can join us on December 14, 2024, at the Canton of Wyldewode. Come rejoice in the Coronet Tournament and welcome the new Highnesses! It will be a glorious day.

As our time as your royalty draws nigh, we want to Thank you for making our reign a glorious time and filled with wonderful memories. It was our immense pleasure and honor, serving the Principality in this capacity.

Thank you all!

In service to the Kingdom and Principality,
Daffydd and Octavia
Prince and Princess of Vindheim

December 14, 2025

Good morning Vindheim!
This will be our last missive on here. We wanted to thank everybody for help making this a wonderful and rewarding experience for us. The principality is full of kind, friendly and generous people. We hope we met your expectations as we took this job seriously. Be kind to each other, be supportive to others dreams and things will go great.
In service to the Vindheim and the kingdom of Ansteorra,
Daffyd and Octavia
Prince and Princess
Vindheim

Royal Preferences

Preference	His Serene Highness	Her Serene Highness
Allergies & Dislikes:	Foods made with Rosewater	Rude Language and conduct
Food Preferences:		Caramel candies, all berries
Beverage Preferences:	Craft Beer
Persona:
Colors:
Interests:
Other:

Total Number of Awards Given

Name	Number
Bastion
Brazier
Dove
Fountain
Golden Comb
Goutte de Vin
Hawk's Wing	1
Key of Keys
Key
Pillar	2
Sanguine Bowl
Sanguine Horse
Sinople Horse
Tenne Horse
Thunderbolt

Reign Photos & Media

• Our Coronet
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  Coronet Mini-Mes created by Gyda Ulricswyf

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  6th Tanist & Tanista of Vindheim

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  Contributing Artisans: Angelique de la Fontaine, Annabelle Fitzsimmons, Aubrey Ericsdatter, Eadwyn seo Gathyrde, Koia Karasova, Philippa Benintendi di Palermo, Milokhna d'Riga, Nafisa al-Nadiyah, Sven Karlsson, Yzabeau Brossier, Zubeydah

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  Contributing Artisans: Annabelle Fitzsimmons, Asha of Mooneschadowe, Áshildr inn Hárfagri, Eadwyn seo Gathyrde, Francesca di Lucca, Kiah of Northkeep, Nimmera Valeria, Serena Calandra, Úallach inghean Uí Dhubhshláine, Zubeydah

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  Princess Octavia goes double or nothing in her bet with Queen Gilyan
  Photo by Francesca di Lucca