2nd Vindheim Coronet

2nd Coronet
File:Gilyan and Jean-Paul - 3rd Coronet Tourney.JPGFile:Prince JP and Princess Gilyan.jpg December 10, 2022. Photo by Zubeydah
Information:
Coronet: Prince Jean Paul de Sens & Princess Gilyan Alienora of Clonmacnoise Coronet Tournament & Elevation: June 18, 2022 - Vindheim Coronet Tourney II Stepped Down: Predecessors: Romanius Vesperianus and Deanna della Penna Heirs:

Reign Overview

Staff Members

• Head of Entourage: Ælfwyn Webbestre
• Chief Lady-in-Waiting:
• Signet:
• Herald: Maitré Etienne De Saint Amaranth
• Gifts Coordinator: Zubeydah
• Dog Watcher Extraordinaire: Lady Asha of Mooneschadowe

Champions

Combat

• Armored Combat: Earl Dafydd Whitacre: The Prince's Tourney was modeled on Northkeep's Drighton tourney: Two 10 minute rounds of a speed tourney. First round was great weapon and second round was fighter's choice. Earl Daffydd won with the most fights and the most wins, and was also the Prince's Choice for Champion.
• Rapier Combat: Lord Sævarr Máni won the Vindheim Rapier Tourney held at the first ever Vindheim Missile Academy, held on August 27, 2022. The format was Meatgrinder style: the rounds were 20 minutes single sword, a 20 minute rest/hydration break, and then 20 minutes fought with the fighter's choice of weapons.
• Princess' Blade: It was Her Highness Gilyan's wish to choose a specific champion to represent her personally, and Áshildr inn Hárfagri received that honor at the Vindheim Missile Academy on August 27, 2022.
• Premier Cut & Thrust: The tournament was held at Skorragarðr's Axeman XVII, and Johann von Aue bested the field to represent Their Highnesses.

Progress

June

• 17-19: Coronet Tourney - Barony of Namron, El Reno, OK
• 22-26: Lilies (JP)
• 24-26: Two Artisans, Two Bards - Baronies of Eldern Hills and Bonwicke, Wichita Falls, TX (Gilyan)

July

• 1-3: OFF
• 8-10: Coronation - Barony of the Steppes, Richardson, TX
• 15-17: OFF
• 22-24: OFF
• 29-31: OFF

August

• 5-7: Steppes Artisan (big maybe), Barony of the Steppes
• 12-14:
• 19-21:
• 26-28: Vindheim Missile Academy, Barony of Wiesenfeuer, Guthrie, OK

September

• 2-4: OFF
• 9-11: Crown Tournament - TBD
• 16-18: Mooneschadowe Presents Trade Day- TBD
• 23-25: OFF
• 30-02: Namron Protectorate

October

• 8: Kingdom Arts & Sciences
• OFF
• OFF
• 28-29: Eldern Hills Samhain

November

• 04: Skorragardr's Axeman
• 12: Fall Round Table (Virtual event)
• 17: Bordermarch War of the Rams

December

• 03: Calontir Crown Tournament (out of Kingdom)
• 10: Vindheim Winter Coronet

The Words of the Coronet

June 23, 2022

HELLO VINDHEIM!!!  :)

Prince Jean Paul and I are very excited to be your new Prince and Princess! Thank you for giving us a couple of days to get re-acclimated to being front and center. It's been a few (cough) years of semi-retirement for us, but it was quite joyous to see all the smiling faces in court rather than the backs of heads! As we were sitting in court Saturday evening, the smiling faces brought back many fond memories. It was good for Our souls.

There have been several communications already about the many Deeds of Service and Outstanding Administration that were seen at the Coronet Tournament this past weekend. We would like to add Our sincere gratitude to the list. From the moment we stepped on site we could tell the event was well organized. The generosity of Namron and Vindheim was evident everywhere. The water stations staged around site, the fans, and the trays of fruit and salty snacks were exactly what a summer event in Vindheim needed. We would like to add Our praise to those gentles who bent their backs and shoveled and raked the field to make it more safe for the tournament. Through your efforts, there were no injuries due to the poor footing. Thank you for your unexpected but appreciated assistance.

We both look forward to meeting and speaking with more of the Vindheim populace and listening to your thoughts, suggestions, and opinions on the future of the Principality. If you would prefer to communicate electronically with Us, please do so through the official Prince and Princess emails. We will not have discussions about Principality business on Our personal Facebook profiles. While Viscount Romanius and Viscountess Deanna have done a gargantuan amount of work during their six months in office, there is still more to do. We are ready to take up this burden with the populace's guidance and assistance.

This weekend, I will be traveling south to the Two Artisans, Two Bards event hosted by the Baronies of Eldern Hills and Bonwicke while Prince Jean Paul will be traveling north to visit Our neighbors in Calontir at Lilies War. If you have never been to a Lilies War we highly recommend it. Lilies is like a fun family reunion full of people you wished you were able to see more often. His Highness has often correlated Lilies to eating pizza. He would really like to eat the whole pizza, but half a pizza or even just one piece of pizza is better than no pizza!  :)

Cool breezes and safe travels to you all,
Princess Gilyan
Prince Jean Paul

July Whispers on the Wind

What a month it's been! The support we have received from the populace has been amazing. Thank you all for everything you do for the SCA, Ansteorra, Vindheim, and your local group.

It's scorching hot outside, so now is the time to work on indoor projects while you are thinking ahead to BAM and, even further, Gulf Wars! We are in the process of organizing a Principality wide work day on July 30. It is our intent that all those who are able spend this day working on a project for the principality. Gather with a group of friends, your local group, or work in solitude - whatever makes you most comfortable. Make hoods, coifs, tabards, apron dresses, shield covers, banners, whatever you are able but make them in Vindheim colors and with the Vindheim star. Think of how you want your principality to be seen as it answers the call of Their Stellar Majesties, Creppin and Toryn, to be on the field at BAM or Gulf Wars. The next day, July 31, we will be attending the Regional Fighter Practice in Ark City, KS. If you can join us we would love to stand with you on the field of friendly battle.

Speaking of war - we're going to Bordermarch Autumn Melees (BAM)! We would love to see as many of you there as can manage. Start coordinating rides or tent space, making and freezing food items, and squirreling away gas money. It's historically documented that no one went to war by themself, so find some war buddies!

As you all know, all of the awards for the principality which the Coronet can give out are still in a proposed status. Regardless, if you see someone doing something that you believe should be recognized with any of the existing awards - or even a new one! - please let us know. We cannot be everywhere and see everything, so we rely on our populace to tell us of worthy deeds. Until we are able to have an online form created, please email us directly. We will be posting reminders and descriptions of what the new awards are over the next few weeks.

Until we meet again, be kind and practice franchise.

September 18, 2022

We gathered up all the baked goods that we traded for yesterday, we'll at least the ones we didn't eat yesterday, to try and show everyone how much we enjoyed Trade Days. A picture really doesn't do it justice though. The day started with a giggle as Gael, Jacob, and Zach rode the rails of our truck up the hill and ended with a giggle as I packed the truck full of baked goods and cases of Mountain Dew Spark Zero. As Zubeydah says, my heart is full. My emotional well and spirit have been rejuvenated and filled with happiness and joy. What a wonderful event!