32nd Crown

31st_Crown

Mikael of Monmouthshire III and Mikaela of Monmouthshire I

33rd_Crown

Crown Info:

*King: Mikael III (Mikael of Monmouthshire) (OP)

*Queen: Mikaela I (Mikaela of Monmouthshire) (OP)

*Crown Tourney: Hosted by the Barony of Elfsea and its Cantons. The Site, Country Junction, opens at 3 PM on Friday and closes at 3PM on Sunday. Fees are $6.00 for members. Site is wet, permits ground fires in pits, and has cold water showers, shaded camping, and nearby hostels, should the weather prove adverse to camping. It also has several RV spots with water and electrical hookups for a cost of $10.00 per night, which include access to indoor restroom facilities and hot showers. A period games tourney, children's activities, and a largess circle sponsored by the Premier Bard of Ansteorra are among the activities planned, as are peerage circles and a Great Officers of State meeting. A hearty feast for 200 including beef stew, baked ham, barley, broccoli, green beans and cherry tarts will be provided for a paltry $5.00, $3.00 for children by the WONDERFUL Dragonsfire Tor cooks. Autocrats: Their Excellencies Duke Seamus of the Cast and HL Margery de Bray, Vicar and Vicaress of Elfsea. Feast Steward: Lord Seumas MacAonghuis MacDubhshith.

*Coronation: January 28, 1995 - Invitation: ][File:Coronation Invite - Mikael and Mikaela.pdf]]

*Stepped down: July 22, 1995

*Predecessors: Jean Richard Malcomson I and Anora of Winward

*Heirs: Patrick Michael Gordonne IV and Julia de Montoya IV

*Crowns of Ansteorra

Overview:

An overview of their reign.

• Royal Business: During their Reign, a level 1 banishment was given to Rebecca Poralta, as published in the March Black Star.
• Changes to Law: Add: ARticle II, Section 2:Item J - All official warrants of the Kingdom of Ansteorra for local, regional and deupty officers shall be in the form of a Roster to be signed by the Crown and the Greater?lesser officer of State at each Crown and Coronation.
  

Lion: Pendaran Glamorgan (OP)

Queen's Champion: Miguel Sebastian de Oporto (OP)
The Barony of the Stargate hosts the Queen's Champion event, at the Double Eagle Ranch, in Houston, TX. At the request of Her Majesty, the Champion will be determined by single elimination, best 2 out of 3 bouts. Her Majesty wishes all combatants to practice all fighting styles, which will be chosen at her Majesty's pleasure. A Bardic competition will be held, and the Arts & Sciences competition will be divided into two categories: one for Combatants and one for NOn-Combatants. Prizes will be awarded to the winner in each category, and her Majesty greatly encourages all combatants to display their talent and expertise in the Arts & Sciences. A feast will be prepared Saturday by Mistress Meadhbh, and will include breads and butters, a vegetable lentil soup, Basque chicken served with saffron rice, Renaissance salad, fine cakes, and hot cider and tea. Service will be limited to 175 people. Sunday morning, a Don's breakfast will be served to all who attend the White Scarves Circle. The breakfast is being prepared and sponsored by local Cadets. Merchants are welcome. Autocrat: Sindra Gunhild Sigmundsdottir.

Kingdom Warlord: Dietrich Kempenich von Eltz (OP)

King's Gauntlet

• Artorius ap Caradoc (OP)
• Penelope Stoddard (OP)
• William Joseph Gunther Robert (OP)

Queen's Glove

• Adriana Lorelle (OP)
• Elizabeth of Castleton (OP)
• Gitana de Castile (OP)
• Katrionna Heather MacLochlainn (OP)
• Reginlief Ragnarsdottir (OP)
• Siobhan ni Breoghan Fitzlloyd (OP)

Peers:

Conor Mac Cinneide (OP)	1995-03-04	KSCA
Gunnora Hallakarva (OP)	1995-03-04	Laurel
Conrad of Castleton (OP)	1995-03-18	KSCA
Serena Lascelles (OP)	1995-05-27	Laurel
Lance de Courcy (OP)	1995-05-28	KSCA
Maire Dromond (OP)	1995-05-28	Pelican
Ariella Christine d'Ailles (OP)	1995-07-22	Laurel

Reign Notes:

Garb/Accoutrements

• Several of the King & Queen's ensembles for this reign were sewn by Anya Gordon Lamont.

The Words of the Crown

May 1995

UNTO THE POPULACE DO MIKAEL AND MIKAELA, KING AND QUEEN OF ANSTEORRA SEND GREETINGS TO OUR MAGNIFICENT KINGDOM AND TO ALL WHO RESIDE WITHIN!

As the season has changed the daystar shines brightly, casting off its heat. We welcome that heat… for now.

At the time of this missive we know not who our heirs will be, but would like to take this time to congratulate them. We are sure utmost honor and chivalry along with skill was displayed upon the field that day, not to mention the inspiration of a beautiful lady.

We would like to thank all those who courageously traveled to the war with us. All of you who judged, marshalled, water beared, assisted with their chiurgeons, heralded - thank you, thank you! The feats performed upon field, the bridge and the castle were amazing, Tor, your tac-tic though, was quite surprising! I’m sure it amazed the other fighters as much as it amazed you! The entries into the A&S competition were exquisite. Seven out of eleven categories! Vivat!! I would like to thank the Queens Guards for being so effective upon the field. Your skill shone bright as the sun and needless to say, with great pride, you achieved the war point we needed!

Vivat!!

Baroness Gwyneth, thank you for the tabards for the guards, they looked absolutely striking. Friday night Ansteorra hosted a dinner... H.L. Mairin you out did yourself... as usual, thank you.

Needless to say there were many good times had by all, why, we were even entertained in the corner of the tennis courts by one of our Donas and some good friends....perfect timing. Thank you to all, to our entourage, to Gunther Bob and Harley. The thank yous are endless. .. back to business... A war treaty is being drawn up between the three Kingdoms concerning combat regulations, Art & Sciences displays/competition and the judging, Rapier and the length of time courts may last. At the war it was decided by the Society Earl Marshall, His Majesty and Sir Barn Silveraxe to place stipulations on introducing the schlager into our kingdom. For the next month, the rules of the schlager will be available through the stock clerk and marshalate for review and commentary. At the war we decided two months: one month has already passed. Deadline on changes and commentary will be May 20th, 1995. At which point, it will be signed in and authorizations will commence. Though there are many people out there who have, on their own, exercised this discipline, the Crown recognizes Don Houron, Don Eadric, Don Juan and Don Sentre as those who will assist us with venturing this weapon into new horizons as they have the most experience. This is not to slight anyone else who also has experience with this weapon, but we recognize these individuals as those who have a sound, skilled, and working knowledge for this and we perceive them as pioneers for this. Seek these individuals out and work with them, if you have a hunger to learn. This weapon still is as close to recreation in rapier combat as we can get. Try it with an open mind....even though you may have fought rapier combat for years... this may not be ideal for you....but you cannot discover new oceans unless you have lost sight of the shore...

Coming up....Kingdom Warlord in Treloc, Academy of the Rapier and Bow, to be held together along with the Conclave of crowns in Wiesenfeuer. Please check the Kingdom Calendar as Kingdom Warlord has been moved to July.

Pennsic is still a few months away and although we will not be Crown at Pennsic, preparations have begun. Lord Jean Fernald Savigny is in charge of the Ansteorran Land run. Groups, please contact him and let him know how many will be going and how much space you will need. Thanks Jean for doing this!!

Upon writing this missive we are seated on the back of a winged dragon, with what appears to be torches on his wings. His roar is ferocious...we are currently looking down at the Outlands....you can tell. Our final destination....An Tir, to meet with the Board of Directors, once again. We look forward to seeing them again. We will keep you abreast of all goings on......

Award recommendations - please have them to us at least 2 weeks in advance. Our Sable scroll grows weary. Thank you Baroness Kat! You have great spirit....the spirit to win and the will to excel is always measured one stroke at a time. For those groups who have not received awards yet, we plan to have some of them - just at a later date....be patient. Thank you!!!

Speaking of patience, remind our children that life is a journey, to seize the day, to believe in themselves and to dream... as dreams are free.

In closing we would like to encourage all those who play to keep playing. Sometimes it feels that obstacles get in the way. Remember obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your mind off your goals. Accept the challenges, so you may feel the exhilaration of victory. Keep your dreams alive....cherish your visions and your dreams, as they are the children of your soul, the blue print of your ultimate achievements. Ansteorra, know that we, as well as you, are both in service to the dream. Let us not lose sight... We love this game we play or we wouldn’t be here... Let's keep having fun!

Be Excellent to Each Other!

Mikael, King / Mikaela, Queen

P.S.: As a reminder, if you have any problems or difficulties within our Kingdom and would like it to get to us expediently, the best avenue is to contact our Steward as he handles all matters as such. He welcomes all calls until 10:30pm at which time he will be focusing on other activities... cleaning his keep, tending his cattle etc. His name and number is: Baron Artorius ap Caradoc. (Address and phone number edited.) He, with vigor, great wisdom and the gift of communicating for hours, eagerly awaits your call. Thanks!!!