Rosenfeld

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The Shire of Rosenfeld is located in Tyler, Texas. It is in the Central Region of Ansteorra.

Heraldry

  • The following device associated with this name was registered in June of 1991: Or, semy of roses gules a laurel wreath azure.
  • The following badge associated with this name was registered in February of 2009: Or semy of roses gules, a base azure.
  • The following badge (populace) associated with this name was registered June of 2000: (Fieldless) On a rose gules barbed azure a fret Or.
  • The Kingdom of Ansteorra College of Heralds has the following Heraldic Achievement registered for the Shire of Rosenfeld: A 15th century great helm argent, with visor Or facing affronty mantled sable and Or, torteauxy with a rose gules, barbed azure charged with a fret Or as the crest. It includes the Motto: Support and Flourish




Founding History

On August 12, 1990 the Populace of the Incipient Shire of Rosenfeld submitted a letter and petition to the SCA College of Arms with both Name and Device Submission Forms attached. The Seneschal at that time was Lady Fridhur Haralds, now Mistress Livia da Nicolosi. Lord Harald One-Eye was the Deputy Knight Marshal, and one “Brother Randulphus Hereticus” (who is believed to be one and the same as Lord Randwulf the Hermit) signed as Rosenfeld Pursuivant.

In February of 1991 the branch-name for the Shire of Rosenfeld was officially registered with the SCA College of Arms. According to the original Name Submission form retrieved from the Archivist Herald's files, the "Name was chosen because Tyler, Texas claims to be America's Largest exporter of cut roses and nursery-grown rose bushes. (The) largest single industry in Smith County is Nursery Agriculture." The name Rosenfeld is German in origin, meaning "Field of Roses.”

Lord Randwulf the Hermit is indicated as the "Local Officer of Arms" on a Device Submission Form dated November 30, 1990. Interestingly, the form indicates that this was a RE-submission, with the prior submission (from August) having been returned because the laurel wreath was originally vert (green). This put the device into conflict with the Arms of the SCA itself. So, the laurel wreath was changed to azure (blue) when resubmitted which made the device different enough to be registered.

A copy of the Board of Directors Meeting Minutes from June 24, 1991 records a change of status for the Shire of Rosenfeld as having been effective the month prior - May 1991.

Known Founders

This is by no means a complete list; these are simply the names we have uncovered thus far. From the original August 1990 Name and Device Submission Forms for the Incipient Shire of Rosenfeld we know the following officers signed the enclosed petition:

  • Seneschal: Livia da Nicolosi (Fridhur Haralds)
  • Herald: Brother Randulphus Hereticus (Randwulf the Hermit)
  • Chronicler: Verona O’Bannion
  • Minister of Arts and Sciences: Infinity of the Unicorn
  • Knight Marshal: Christopher O’Bannion
  • Deputy Knight Marshal: Harald One-Eye
  • (Acting) Rapier Marshal: Sigvald Browncloak


Regular Meetings

the general location of the Shire of Rosenfeld
Image by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe
  • 2nd Sunday of each month In the Genecov Room At the Chamber of Commerce bldg 315 N Broadway Ave Tyler, TX Entrance facing Line Street Arts & Sciences Class 2:00 - 3:00, Populace Meeting 3:00 - 4:00

Potluck after meeting

  • Fighter Practice 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month At Bergfeld Park Corner of Broadway and 4th, Tyler , TX Chivalric & Rapier Fighter Practice 2:00 - 5:00


Events & Demos

Queen’s Champion A.S. XXVI - According to the records we could uncover, Rosenfeld’s very first event was the Queen’s Champion held the first weekend of August 1991, being A.S. XXVI. Their Royal Majesties, Inman McMoore V and Athena Morcan Derwyn Ddoo I, our 25th Crowns, had ascended the Stellar Thrones the month prior. Historical records also note that Sir Christian Richard Dupre and Sir Galen Niccoli were both named as Queen Athena’s Champion that day.

During Their Majesties Court, Mistress Livia da Nicolosi, then known as Lady Fridhur Haralds, and Lord Harald One-Eye became Holders of the Sable Comet of Ansteorra for service in Rosenfeld. Infinity of the Unicorn, then MoAS for Rosenfeld, received her AoA. These stalwart individuals were no doubt recognized, in part, for being the trellis supporting the Shire during its early days, as well as during the transition from an Incipient Shire to a full-fledged one, so all of Rosenfeld could flourish.

Coronation A.S. XXIX - 31st Crowns – Jean Richard Malcomson I and Anora of Winward – July 16, 1994

Coronation A.S. XXXIII - 40th Crowns – Gunthar Jonsson I and Sara Penrose – January 16, 1999 (Jointly with Barony of the Steppes. Rosenfeld did the feast while Steppes ran the event.)

Coronation A.S. XLII - 58th Crowns – Aaron MacGregor III and Vanessa de Verona II – January 12, 2008

Coronation A.S. XLIV - 61st Crowns – Hrafn Olafsson and Elizabeta di Valore della Rosa – May 16, 2009

Coronation A.S. XLVIII - 71st Crowns – Sven Randullsson and Antigone of York – April 12, 2014

History of Three Kings - The First Six Years

Rosenfeld's most famous (infamous?) events are collectively known as Three Kings. Always held in the fall, these amazing melee events traditionally included complex historical scenarios that were originally created by Master Richard Fairbourne who was the Event Steward and Scenario Coordinator for the first six years! Afterwards, upon moving away from Rosenfeld, he continued to assist with scenario coordination for several more years. Let us take a closer look at what we have uncovered thus far about those early years…

1995 – The FIRST Battle of Three Kings

Originally listed in the Kingdom Calendar of June 1995 simply as “Harvest Fest”, by July the name was changed to “Battle of Three Kings”. This first rendition was held on October 17-29, 1995. Records imply that the theme that very first year was based on William the Conqueror seizing and uniting Britain in 1066.

1996 – Crusade of Three Kings

After the first Three Kings had been so successful and FUN it was immediately decided to do it again the very next year. This time around the event was called Crusade of Three Kings and was held the weekend of November 1-3, 1996. The theme was based on Pope Gregory VIII calling for the Third Crusade with the goal of recapturing Jerusalem for Christendom. The key historical figures represented were King Richard of England (called Lionheart), Philip Augustus (Philip II of France), and Frederick Barbarossa, (Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor). The day’s battle scenarios included the Siege of Jerusalem (1187) and the Siege of Acre (Aug 1189 - Jul 1191).

The latter represented the first significant counterattack by King Guy of Jerusalem against Saladin, leader of the Muslims, Sultan of Syria and Egypt.

1997 - 1 King and All of Those Pretenders…

Records show that 185 people attended the third Three Kings which was held the first weekend of November 1997 at the Canton Trade Days site. It is unclear if this was an official title or simply a coin of phrase used during the traditional pre-event banter calling for support and aide of the Principals. Nevertheless, the theme of this event appears to have been the War of the Roses, honouring the lengthy fight for power between the House of Lancaster and House of York between 1455 to 1487.
Sir Galen of Bristol was originally slated to be Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, called the Kingmaker. However, Sir Galen handed the "gules, a saltire argent" banner of Warwick off to Sir Gunthar Jonsson due to obligations elsewhere in the Kingdom that same weekend. Don Miguel portrayed the Earl of Chester while “[Treschen von Asselen |Treschen]], [[Talen Gustaf von Marienburg |Talen], Jason McPherson, and Wilhelm” played other key roles. Treschen may have portrayed the role of Queen Marguerite, but this is yet unconfirmed.
Apparently, this event was particularly inspiring for one young Rosenfelder who upon returning to school the Monday following the event did insist on attending dressed as "Edward of Lancaster, King of All England” and proclaiming to her teacher that she “had been crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury in the presence of Queen Marguerite."

1998 - Battle of Three Kings - Scottish War of Independence

On the weekend of November 13-15, 1998, at the Canton Trade Days site, bagpipes and drums did play when the first battles began! Key players were Robert the Bruce (His Majesty Sir Barn Silveraxe) and William Wallace (Airaklee Wolf) in their historical struggle against the King of England, Edward I, known as Longshanks (Sir Karl der Ganger), and his son, Prince Edward (Sir Dietrich Kempenich von Eltz). Another historical character portrayed that day was Sir James Douglas AKA Good Sir James (Sir Galen of Bristol). The recreated historic battles from the beginning of the war included Stirling Bridge (11 September 1297), Falkirk (22 July 1298), and Bannockburn (23 and 24 June 1314) with melees, combat archery, and siege engines! Other activities included thrown weapons, archery, and an Arts & Science competition. Site fee was a modest $6 with an additional fee of $5 for feast. The delicacies of the feast included Scotch Eggs with bread and butter, savory beef and vegetable stew, individual meat pies (pork sausage, apples, raisins, nuts), with traditional Scottish shortbread for dessert.

1999 - Battle of Three Kings – Legend of King Arthur

With over 100 fighters participating, including 10-12 archers, November 10-12, 1999 saw the Legend of King Arthur come to life in Rosenfeld! The Liondragon Guard of Mooneschadowe, under the banner of King Stephen (Centurion Tuhtahl), defeated the Arthurian Company and the armies of Empress Matilda (Duchess Willow de Wisp) in a head-to-head challenge.

2000 Three Kings – The Hundred Years War

Held the weekend of 11 November 2000 this sixth year of Three Kings was as equally epic as the war it portrayed! This sixth year included equestrians and over 50 archers signed up ahead of time! Here is the huge list of characters on the field that day, in no particular order. This might not even be complete, but tis merely what we can confirm from our sources:

  • Edward III King of England (Master Richard Fairbourne)
  • Queen Catharine (Duchess Larissa),
  • King Henry V (Sir Duncan), the Black Prince (King Timotheous)
  • The English's herald (Lord Timothy of Glastonbury)
  • Queen of France, Isabeau of Bavaria (Her Majesty Allyson)
  • France's Duke of Orleans (Duke Jean Richard)
  • Mad King Charles VI (Ld. Armand Dragonetti)
  • King Charles VII (Sir Asoph)
  • King John II (Herr Erasmus Totengrabber)
  • Duke of Exeter (Earl Alaric Drake)
  • Duke of Somerset (Baron Llywelyn Gruffydd)
  • Duke of York (Morgan Buchanan)
  • Queen of England, Phillipa of Hainault (Lady Muriela de Clare)
  • King Richard II (Baron Ulsted the Unsteady)
  • Sir John Talbot (Sir Alexis)

Please note, the information contained herein is simply a compilation of notes gleaned from reputable sources such as Ansteorra’s Wiki History, the archived records of the Ansteorra List, and Armand's Photo Album on the Barony of Elfsea website as well as available back issues of The Thorny Truth and The Black Star. Cobbled together in this manner, tis certain there will be gaps in the information presented. If anyone with firsthand knowledge, photos, or other records of these events would care to step forward and share them, we would most humbly and gratefully add that information to our Shire’s Historical Record. Thank you, Master Richard Fairbourne, for sharing your personal remembrances of these early Three Kings!

Story and Song

Excerpt from the November 2011 issue of The Thorny Truth; closing lines of the missive from (then) MoAS Lady Emma Farewyll.

Let the Festival Begin ‘Tis the company… our populace fair and noble.
‘Tis our Rosenfeld… gentles good of heart - lacking bitterness or envy,
Steadfast in word and deed, ever of service one to the other,
Clothed in raiment of honesty - dissembling not,
Skilled hands opened to teach and with humility
Serve our society for the joy of it,
In no way lacking a community of talents
Contriving to gratify perfection in art and in conduct.
Yea Rosenfeld… thou are a treasure… so attracting that it cannot be denied…
Let the festival begin…we shall meet there anon!

Contacts

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