83rd Crown

83rd Crown
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Information:
Sovereign: His Royal Majesty, King Jason Drysdale III Consort: Her Royal Majesty, Margherita de Mantua III Crown Tournament: January 11, 2020, at Loch Soilleir Coronation: May 9th, 2020: Court Ethereal Stepped Down: September 9, 2021 in Rosenfeld Predecessors: Sven Randullsson & Cristyana Lambrecht Heirs: Flokki Geirrekkson & Elizabeth Caton

Reign Overview

Royal Whims or Declarations

• 05/16/20: "Master Pieter Rausch is banished for the duration of our reign." (Note: This Banishment was lifted on 06/20/20 after a published apology from Master Pieter, and he was invited to swear fealty with the other members of the Order of the White Scarf during court that day.)
• 06/06/20: "At this time, in consulting with the Society Seneschal and our Kingdom Seneschal, We, the Crown of Ansteorra do hearby issue a Temporary Removal from Participation from the Society of Creative Anachronism to Wolfgang von Sancshenhausen, known as John Keller mundanely. This ruling precludes this individual from attendance or participation in any manner at any SCA activity, event, practice, or official gathering for any reason, at any time. This includes a ban on participation in officially recognized SCA social media sites, officially recognized SCA email lists, and officially recognized SCA webpages."
• 06/20/20: "At this time, in consulting with the Society Seneschal and our Kingdom Seneschal, We, the Crown of Ansteorra do hereby issue an order of Exile from the Realm for Galen of Bristol, known as Paul Mitchell mundanely. This ruling precludes this individual from attendance or participation in any manner at any SCA activity within the Kingdom of Ansteorra whether it be an event, practice, or official gathering, for any reason, at any time for the duration of the current Reign. This includes a ban on participation in officially recognized Kingdom social media sites, officially recognized Kingdom email lists, and officially recognized Kingdom webpages."
• 06/20/2020: "At this time, We, the Crown of Ansteorra, do hereby issue an order of Exile from the Realm to Lohan, known as Wayne Stevens mundanely. This ruling precludes this individual from attendance or participation in any manner at any activity, event, practice, or official gathering within the Kingdom of Ansteorra for any reason, at any time. This includes a ban on participation in officially recognized Kingdom social media sites, officially recognized Kingdom email lists, and officially recognized Kingdom webpages."
• The following was read into law at Their Majesty Ansteorra's Court October 3, 2020 and is now in effect: "At this time, in consulting with the Society Seneschal, We, the Crown of Ansteorra do hereby issue a Temporary Removal from Participation from the Society of Creative Anachronism to Lohan, known as Wayne Stevens mundanely. This ruling precludes this individual from attendance or participation in any manner at any SCA activity, event, practice, or official gathering for any reason, at any time. This includes a ban on participation in all officially recognized SCA social media sites, officially recognized SCA email lists, and officially recognized SCA webpages."
• "On November 10, 20202, Jason III and Margherita II, the Crown of Ansteorra, have issued a Temporary Removal from Participation from the SCA against lee R. Cockerham, Jr., known in the Society as Arenvald Kief av Kiersted. This sanction is effective immediate and applies to all lists, including Facebook groups, and events, including virtual events. In accordance with the Sanctions Guide, this will remain in effect until the Board of Directors reviews the matter and issues a decision."

Staff Members

Head of Entourage: Sir Vincenti da Murano
Royal Herald: Lord Robin de Chantenay Carrot
Sable Scroll: HE Shanna Camber, Master Cassius Domitius Lepus
Largess Coordinator: Lady Sam Bramall-Davenport, Deputy Baronewa Uliana Haiduk
Royal Gift Coordinator: Baroness Caterina Giovanni di Gilead, Deputy Baroness Muirenn Inghen Cheithemaig

Champions

Arts

• Royal Middle Eastern Dance Champion: Dominique Michelle le Vasseur (held at Northkeep Castellan, June 26, 2021)

Combat

• Kings Champion: Valr Svensson
• Kings Blade of Chivalry: Bjorn hestr Hauksson
• Guardian of the Kings Dream: (Due to youth combat restrictions due to COVID, this reign will not have a Guardian of the King's Dream.)
• Queen's Champion: Lorenzo Baglioni d'Aosta
• Queen's Blade of Honor: Robin of Gilwell
• Guardian of the Queens Hope: (Due to youth combat restrictions due to COVID, this reign will not have a Guardian of the Queen's Hope.)
• Royal Hunter: Raulff Smeithberde (Competition held at Myrgenfeld Collegium, June 5, 2021)

Peers Elevated

Name	Date	Peerage
Donnchadh Beag mac Griogair	05/01/2021	Order of the Pelican (OP)
Uriangqadai Cinoajin	07/24/2021	Master at Arms ([ OP)
Elric Dracwin	07/24/2021	Master of Defense (OP)
Zubeydah Al-Badawiyyah	07/24/2021	Order of the Pelican (OP)
Baudoyn de Lafayette	2021-08-21	Master of Defense (OP)
Tessa of the Gardens	2021-09-18	Order of the Laurel (OP)
Hrafn Olafsson	2021-09-25	Order of the Laurel (OP)

Special Recognitions

Lion

Romanius Vesperianus - Named at Northkeep Castellan, June 2021.

Gauntlets & Gloves

King's Gauntlet

• Johanna Buchanan
• Brian O'huilliam
• Robin de Chantenay Carrot

Queen's Gloves

• Shanna Camber
• Lorenzo Baglioni d'Aosta
• Vincenti da Murano

Progress While Prince & Princess

• Roundtable - Virtual
• Her Highness - Winter Kingdom
• His Highness - Sable Soldier
• Gulf Wars - March - Cancelled.
• Her Majesty - Namron Virtual Beltane
• Coronation - Virtual

Progress While Crown

• Virtual Ansteorra Coronation - May 9, 2020
• Virtual Ansteorra Royal Court & Northkeep Court - May 16, 2020
• Virtual Ansteorra Royal Court & Wiesenfeuer Step Up/Step Down Court - May 16, 2020
• Virtual Ansteorra Royal Court & Steppes Baronial Court - May 23, 2020
• Virtual Ansteorra Royal Court - May 30, 2020
• Virtual Ansteorra Royal Court - June 6, 2020
• Virtual Ansteorra Royal Court - June 13, 2020
• Virtual Ansteorra Royal Court & Bonwicke Baronial Court - June 20, 2020
• Virtual Ansteorra Royal Court & Wiesenfeuer Baronial Court - June 20, 2020
• 6/20/20 Bonwicke Artisan & Kingdom Court
• 7/11/20 Kingdom Court
• 8/01/20 Kingdom Court
• 8/15/20 Kingdom Court
• 9/05/20 Kingdom Court
• 9/19/20 Triumphe Eternia & Kingdom Court
• 10/03/20 Namron Protectorate & Kingdom Court
• 10/03/20 Bryn Gwlad & Kingdom Court
• 10/10/20 Kingdom Court
• 11/07/20 Elfsea Baronial Virtual College & Kingdom Court
• 11/10/20 Kingdom Court
• 11/21/20 Kingdom Court
• 12/05/20 Stargate Yule & Kingdom Court
• 1/23/21 Northkeep Winterkingdom & Kingdom Court
• 2/06/21 Bryn Gwlad Candlemas & Kingdom Court
• 3/13/21 Kingdom Court
• 04/17/21: Kingdom Court in conjunction with Wiesenfeuer Baronial Court
• 05/01/21: Kingdom Court at Namron Beltane - Elevation of Donnchadh Beag mac Griogair. OP
• 05/07/21: King's College (Virtual).
• 05/15/21: Bardic War (virtual)
• 06/05/21: Myrgenfeld Collegium and Royal Huntsman : OP
• 06/12/21: Queen's Champion (Hosted by Hellsgate): Photos by Katie Gilroy. OP
• 06/26/21: Northkeep Castellan and Kingdom Middle Eastern Dance Champion OP
• 07/10/2021: Crown Tournament, hosted by the Barony of Elfsea: OP
• 07/24/2021: A Day In the Park, hosted by the Barony of Eldern Hills: OP
• 08/21/2021: Artisan of the Flame, hosted by the Canton of Glaslyn: OP
• 09/08/2021: Defender of the Fort, hosted by the Barony of Raven's Fort: OP
• 09/25/2021: Step-Down Court, hosted by the Shire of Rosenfeld at their 30th Anniversary event.

Communications

As Prince & Princess

January 13, 2020

Greetings Ansteorra! We had a fantastic time this weekend at Crown Tournament, getting to see so many of our friends and family. We are very excited to be the new Prince and Princess of this Great Kingdom and want to thank all the fighters for their skill and the honor they showed throughout the day, the consort for their inspiration, the support we received from so many people, and the autocrats for all their hard work. We look forward to working with the Crown and serving this awesome Kingdom. YIS, Jason & Margherita III, Prince & Princess Ansteorra.

February 2, 2020

Greetings Ansteorra! Here is the format for the King’s Champion Tourney. All fighters are encouraged to attend and fight. This is a great opportunity to test your skill against a wide range of combatants.
The Format will be:
Bring your best.
1 hour round robin.
Fighters will be lined up in 2 equal lines facing each other.
You will fight single point against the person across from you.
The person on the end of A will then go to Side B
The person on the opposite end of Side B will go to Side A
The net effect of this will be that the person that is rotating to the other side will now fight the person that was standing to their Left. This creates a circular motion for the fighters.

This process will continue for a full hour. If anyone needs to take a break they can but the fighting will continue.

Those fighters that do not wish to compete for the King’s Champion Title will just notify the Lyst mistress. All Knights are encouraged to attend the Lyst and fight if able. The Tourney will be over prior to Step Down Court. This will allow everyone to participate in the day’s activities.

March 2020 Black Star

Greetings Ansteorra! We are so excited and quite surprised by the opportunity to serve the Kingdom once again. We will be working with Their Royal Majesties during the next couple of months to help them in any way we can while we prepare for the future of Ansteorra. We are so proud of Ansteorra, the officers, and the people of this great Kingdom. And it humbles us to be able to be a part of this Dream and Adventure with each of you. We have so many friends across the Kingdom and look forward to spending time with them and to making many new friends. As much as Their Majesties travel and with all the travel that we do, it’s still not possible for us to see all the wonderful things that people do and make. We need your help! We need award recommendations for all those people you see doing and making things to make Ansteorra Awesome! We look forward to seeing each of you at upcoming events in the near future. YIS, Jason and Margherita, Prince and Princess of Ansteorra

As King & Queen

May 10, 2020

Greetings Ansteorra: We are excited about our new beginning! When we became Prince and Princess for our wonderful Kingdom we were planning on business as usual and a normal reign and that we would know what we were doing and how to do it . WOW, we were in for a Surprise! We were just like everyone else, we were not sure what to do or how to do it. We have been fortunate as a Kingdom, as Prince and Princess, and now as King and Queen to have so many people all over the Kingdom that want to help. People have stepped up from everywhere saying, “Hey, I know how to do ABC, let me help set this up and do it”; Fighters have been making training videos, Artisans have been doing online classes, service minded people are doing on-line classes, many organizations and groups are doing online meetings, get togethers, and even events! Thank you to everyone that has been pitching in and helping. This is a new and exciting time! In the upcoming weeks (through the end of June) we will be having Court every week! Some weeks we will be working with a Virtual Event that is being held, if there is no Virtual Event we will still have Court. We already have things planned for every Court! We look forward to working with everyone, trying new things, learning, and having fun. In service to the Dream, Jason & Margherita III, King & Queen Ansteorra

Ansteorra! We love traditions, one of those traditions is the love, support, and confidence that is shown when people swear an Oath of Service or Fealty. Only certain people and positions are required to swear an Oath, most of the people that swear an Oath do it because they want to. In order to give people a chance to swear their Oaths we have come up with a plan and a schedule. Starting this coming Saturday, May 16th, we will have a Virtual Royal Court in connection with The Baron & Baroness of NorthKeep. Court will begin at 4pm and will first feature the Oaths of Fealty from the Landed B&Bs of Ansteorra. In the coming weeks we are planning for the following Courts - these may change:
May 23rd - (Steppes Virtual Event) Knights and Master of Arms that choose to
May 30th - Laurels, that choose to
June 6th - (King’s College Virtual Event) Pelicans, that choose to
June 13th - Masters of Defense, that choose to
June 20th - White Scarves, that choose to

We are working on plans for more things so stay tuned and watch for news!
In Service to the Dream,
Jason & Margherita III
King & Queen, Ansteorra

May 20, 2020: From His Majesty

Attention Ansteorra! Today I bring you the summer crown format. If there are any questions feel free to pm me.
All Pairings for initial Rounds will be random drawings by members of the populace.

Round 1 - Best 2 out of 3 - Dane Axe - Maximum Weapon Length of 5’, Single Edge, Butt spikes and back spikes will not be counted.
Round 2 - Best 2 out 3 - Glave, maximum length 7’ 6”, Butt spikes are allowed. Fighters are also allowed to carry and use a side arm, maximum length of 24”
Round 3 - Best 2 out of 3 - Great Sword, maximum length 6’, no Butt spikes allowed.
Round 4 or 5 - Best 2 out of 3, Bring your best. All Rounds and weapons are subject to change at the discretion of the Crown.

Best of luck everyone and I look forward to finding our heirs.

March 2021 Black Star

Greetings,

We hope everyone is staying safe and well during this continued pandemic. We will continue to watch the numbers concerning Ansteorra and make decisions accordingly. Please continue to stay in touch, whether that be virtual, email, snail mail, or by phone, it is so important at these times. Just being able to hear others' voices or receiving a postcard can bring a smile to someone's face. We have an Awesome Kingdom and we want the very best for everyone.

We hope that everyone enjoyed the Virtual Round table. There were lots of classes and information there. It is a great way to learn about the various officers throughout the Kingdom. We are continuing to work with the Greater Officers, Landed Nobility and populace of this Great Kingdom to do what is best for the Kingdom.

We will continue to evaluate data and follow State and CDC guidelines as our bare minimums. We are still looking forward to working on having a Queens Champion in June 2021 and Crown Tournament in July 2021, as long as it is feasible to do so. Keeping everyone safe is first and foremost in our thoughts. Plans are continuing to be made for Gulf Wars XXX, October 2-10, 2021, also there will be a Gulf Wars XXXI in March 2022.

Remember to stay safe and be strong.

In Service to the Dream,
Jason and Margherita
King and Queen Ansteorra

April 27, 2021

Greetings Ansteorra,
Jason and I would like to thank Their Excellencies, Beorhlic Folcwineson and Elisaveta af Isefjord for their time and service to the Barony of Northkeep and Ansteorra. They will be stepping down as Baron and Baroness of Northkeep at their Castellan event on June 26, 2021. We are happy to announce that the next Baron and Baroness of Northkeep will be Lord Perrin de Beaujeu and Honorable Lady Jehanne de Montauban. Their Investiture will be at the same Castellan event as the step down of the current Baron and Baroness of Northkeep. We look forward to working with them to continue the growth and prosperity of Northkeep and Ansteorra.
In Service,
Jason and Margherita
King and Queen Ansteorra

June 5, 2021: Myrgenfeld Collegium / Royal Huntsman

Thank you all who came out to the first in person event at Myrgenfeld Collegium. It was wonderful being able to see people and talk with everyone. We held our Royal Huntsman where Laird/Lady Johanna Buchanan did an awesome job running a skillful and fun shoot. Thank you, Jonaya, for all the time/work you put in as Duke Sven Randullsson and Countess Cristyana Lambrecht's Royal Huntsman and for the time as our Royal Huntsman, and we look forward to seeing you at future events. Our new Royal Huntsman is Raulff Smeithberde - we look forward to having you with us and working with you for the rest of our Reign!

June 2021 Black Star

Greetings,

We hope that all are doing well during this Spring Season. We have now been given the go ahead with in person events (so exciting) but we do still need to follow the CDC and state and local regulations in addition to the Board of Directors restrictions of only 150 people or less at an in person event. With no camping, only day events.

With that being said, We are looking forward to being able to see people at Myrgenfeld's Collegium on June 5, 2021 in Guthrie, OK. We will be hosting our Royal Huntsman Tournament from 1-3pm at Myrgenfeld's event. The next weekend, June 12th, will be my Queen's Champion Tourney in Belton, TX. We will be live streaming all four fields simultaneously for the tournament, to help alleviate the restriction on the number of attendees. Then on June 26th we will be in Cleveland, OK at Northkeep's Castellan Event, where we will be investing the new Baron and Baroness in evening court. We will have the Kingdom Middle Eastern Dance competition from 3pm-5pm at the Castellan event. Then in July on the 10th, in Hamilton, TX, we will be holding our Crown Tournament to find who the Heirs will be for our Great Kingdom. The Crown Tournament will be live streamed in the same manner as Queen's Champion.

We know everyone is excited and looking forward to the in person events. We need to stress, please be safe, please use the precautions. We want what is best for the populace of this Wonderful Kingdom.

In Service to The Dream,
Jason and Margherita
King and Queen Ansteorra

June 13, 2021: Queen's Champion

Yesterday was an amazing day. I want to thank everyone who was part of my Day. I received many gifts, that were appreciated. I was able to talk with each of the fighters/consorts. I was able to watch many amazing fights. I want to thank Hellsgate for putting on a wonderful event. I want to thank the Legion of Swashbucklers for being there for me. The White Scarf and MoDs that were there and spoke with me all day long. Thank you to entourage who kept up with both His Majesty and myself. Thank you to Jason Drysdale for the kind words in court.
There were many tears shed as we celebrated being back together and getting to pay special tribute to Don Tivar. Though he is gone he will never be forgotten!
I was happy to see so many fighters doing so well and impressing so many people. Throughout the day I received words of deeds and prowess and got to witness fighters doing their best. Special thanks to Master Robin of Gilwell who helped with planning things and speaking with me, he fought well and also received the Queen's Blade of Honor, I am proud of what he did and how he represented the community. Congratulations to my new Queen's Champion, Don Lorenzo Baglioni d'Aosta! I enjoyed watching you fight and I appreciate your willingness to serve!
Thank you to all who joined us this day! It was an awesome day! Thank you all for being there and helping to make the Dream come to Life!
In Service,
Margherita Queen

July 2021 Black Star

Greetings,

We hope that all are doing well during this Summer Season. We have now been given the go ahead with in person events (so exciting) but we do still need to follow the CDC and state and local regulations and stay safe.

We enjoyed being able to be back in person, even at a safe distance. We look forward to having our Crown Tournament in Hamilton, Texas, on the 10th of July. Where we will get Heirs for our Fine Kingdom. Even though the restrictions on the limit of attendance at events has changed, Crown Tournament will be live streamed in the same manner as Queen's Champion was. We will be having our Coronation in September 2021.

We know everyone is excited and looking forward to the in person events. We need to stress, please be safe, please use the precautions. We want what is best for the populace of this Wonderful Kingdom.

In Service to The Dream,
Jason and Margherita
King and Queen Ansteorra

September 2021 Black Star

Greetings Ansteorra:

We hope that all are doing well during this Summer Season. We want everyone to be safe and make sure they are staying hydrated. We are getting to have more in person events but we still need to follow the CDC, state, and local regulations and stay safe. Remember, like His Highness Floki says "Remember to Wash your Hands".

We were happy to see so many people who made it out to the past few events. We have been able to recognize a number of people including a few Peers. We still have a couple more in the works. We look forward to seeing everyone at Kingdom A & S which is hosted by Bordermarch where we will be elevating Tessa of the Gardens to the Order of the Laurel on September 11, 2021. We will also be at Raven's Fort on September 18th for the investiture of the new Baron and Baroness of Ravens Fort. Then we will be at Rosenfeld 30th/Coronation on September 25th where we will be elevating Duke Hrafn Olafsson to the Order of the Laurel and where we will be stepping down and Their Highnesses Floki and Elizabeth will take the reins of this Great Kingdom. We know they will do a great job. We want to thank everyone for the support you have shown us these past months.

We know everyone is excited and looking forward to the in person events. We need to stress, please be safe, please use the precautions. We want what is best for the populace of this Wonderful Kingdom.

In Service to The Dream,
Jason and Margherita
King and Queen of Ansteorra

October 2021 Black Star - Words of the Duke & Duchess

Greetings Ansteorra,
We would like to Thank Everyone for the support that has been shown to us for the past 16 months as King and Queen of Ansteorra. We have enjoyed being able to recognize so many for their much deserved awards and peerages. We look forward to Their Majesties Floki and Elizabeth's Reign. We hope that all goes well for them and for the Kingdom. We know that they will do a great job and that they have nothing but the best interests of the Kingdom of Ansteorra at heart. We have tried to serve the populace and the Kingdom the best we could and will continue to serve the Kingdom and the new Crown after we step down. Please remember to stay safe and follow CDC, State and Local regulations. We look forward to seeing everyone safe and healthy at events in the future.
In Service to the Dream,
Duke Jason and Duchess Margherita
Former King and Queen Ansteorra

Reign Notes

Garb/Accoutrements

Coronation

Her Majesty Marguerite:
Under dress: Handkerchief linen and gold taffeta, made by Violet Tailyeaour
Over dress: Autumn Gold Linen, made by Violet Tailyeaour
Under Apron: black linen, made by Violet Tailyeaour
Over Apron: Red/Black Wool blend apron, trimmed in red dupioni silk, made by Violet Tailyeaour
Hangarok Panel: White wool fabric donated by Michelle Chantal de Charente, art by Micolay Haiduk, embroidery by Adena Terricsdottir, posament made by Masina da Ferrara, design and assembly by Violet Tailyeaour
Cape: custom hand-stamped raw silk, trimmed in two-toned dupioni silk cape, and custom stamp made by Violet Tailyeaour
Shawl - Mistress Drifa of the Kingdom of An Tir
Hemming Assistance by Delesse de Beaumarchais

His Majesty Jason:
Winnegas: made by Violet Tailyeaour
Tunic: custom hand-stamped Autumn Gold linen with red dupioni and gold taffeta tunic, and custom stamp made by Violet Tailyeaour

Queen's Champion

Her Majesty Marguerite:
Dress by Mistress Marguerite Dinard

Trivia

• Due to the difficulties of Covid-19, Their Majesties used the Prince & Princess Crowns through their reign, as well as a pair of older thrones that were retired and the ownership transferred to the Barony of Wiesenfeuer.

Reign Photos

• Our 82nd Crown
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  Crown Tournament
  Photo by Valka Flokadottir

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  Their Majesty's at Coronation with their Champions
  Photo by Vincenti da Murano

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  Due to Covid-19, the current Royal Thrones were not available. The Barony of Wiesenfeuer graciously allowed use of the Gothic Thrones, which had gone into their keeping after they were decommissioned.
  Photo by Vincenti da Murano

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  Virtual Ansteorra Court, Her Majesty Margherita awards the Star of Merit to Elric Dracwin on June 20, 2020.
  Photo by Koia Karasova

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  Myrgenfeld Collegium, June 2021.
  Photo by Zubeydah

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  Elevating Aubrey to Court Baroness at Myrgenfeld Collegium, June 2021.
  Photo by Zubeydah

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  The Royal Court at Queen's Champion, June 12, 2021.
  Photo by Vincenti da Murano

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  Eldern Hills' A Day In the Park: July 24, 2021 - Elevating Zubeydah to the Order of the Pelican.
  Photo by Caelin on Andrade

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  Elevating Hrafn Olafsson to the Order of the Laurel - September 25, 2021
  Photo by Marjorie Heron

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  Step Down Court
  September 25, 2021
  Photo by Caelin on Andrade